Music is my Life

I'm finally starting class tomorrow and I don't know if i should feel lazy or excited now. One things for sure though; i'll be heading somewhere else other than home or work during the day. I've been so unproductive during this years holiday vacation it's insane. I should have planned it out thoroughly last month. I feel like i've done nothing but being a lazy couch potato book worm. Oh well, i did have the chance to catch up on some tv shows i haven't watched in ages and reading a lot. Tomorrow class starts at 8h30 AM. I don't think there will be a lot to do except enduring the long trip to school in the morning traffic and listening to the professor giving us our course outline. I only have Physics this semester so i will end up having to attend class 2 times a week the most. With the free time on my schedule i thought about looking for a new job. If i'm lucky, i will leave my current place. I think i have had enough of the retail world.

Lately, other than books, i've been spending a crazy amount of money on music during the holidays. Yes, i mean that literally. I've been paying money for audio CDs. Now i'm not inversely implying that i've downloaded music before in the past, but let's just say some found their way into my files, for free. Regardless, i've been buying music now, and i feel really good about it. I know some people would say "The artist doesn't even get a penny from me when i buy their album" or "He/her have enough money already, they don't need my 10 bucks!". But after years of free music access offered to me, i've finally come to see things differently. It's true that major music artist don't get much of an album sale. But we are showing them support for their hard work and the people involved in the making process by purchasing an album. The same goes for independent artists whom our support really helps and that it ACTUALLY matters monetarily. When there's an artist i truly enjoy and support, i buy the CD to show that that singer/group has my support. And most of the time, i'm not disapointed of their work. So there, no regrets at all in spending your lunch money of the week into buying some records :P

This morning i went to the office supplies store to get some stationnaries and notebooks for school. Passing by the store, i couldn't help but going in the record store. I think i have bought a least 10 albums within the month plus another one today. They had one last copy of Marié Digby's album Unfold. I really love her album so far. I've watch most of her youtube videos in the past and the girl can sing/compose/play. My favorite songs are "Say it Again", "Voice on the Radio" and "Spell". The other songs are equally good but the meaning and lyrics of those three i love the most. I'm already looking through iTunes for some albums and listed a few to buy for my next visit to the record store. Strangely enough, i have a lot of Jazz albums i want. Jazz, i never knew i would LOVE listening to it so much and all of this because of Mr. Stevie Wonder and Corinne Baily Rae.

I also found a new love for 21 y.o. actress Ashley Greene aka Alice Cullen in Twilight. I can't help but go 'awe' over her. I love how she just fits the character of Alice so well with her petite pixie like look. I think she's so cute and super photogenic! She such a great model too. The editorial images at the bottom are from the Winter 08' Hollywood Life mag. I just had to use her as my muse in my banner. I'm really looking forward to see more of her projects in the future and of course, in New Moon. The girl is talented.

I have OCD

Obsessive Cullen Disease T__T God, I feel like a crazy 14 year old every time the name Edward Cullen aka Rob Pattinson is mentioned. And to think i didn't even know who the hell this smoking hot vampire was two months ago! I'm having serious case of insomnia and wild fantasies. I even changed my dream car (an Audi) for a shiny silver Volvo. They should seriously send me to a rehab center! It came to a point where i would giggle and blush every time i read certain passage of the books (and we all know the books just oozes of Edward's sexiness!). A lady looked at me once like i was insane when i started giggling in the bus while reading Eclipse on my way to work. I know some people have it worst than me but i feel so hopeless. I've been dazzled and i'm falling head over heels for hobo haha. Anyways, I finished Eclipse last week and i'm almost done with Breaking Dawn. It will take a while 'til i get over this craziness but i will sure miss the nights i spent reading the books.

Since the main subject of today's entry is Rob i found these scans of him and Kristen Stewart together. It totally reminded of Marlon Brando and Kim Hunter in 'A Streetcar Named Desire'. I read the play back in high school for my english class and watched the movie. I didn't really pay attention to it back then. But because of the shoot, i got myself to watch the movie again yesterday and i loved it! In my opinion, Mr. Brando was one of the most fine looking men of that era followed by George Peppard and Sean Connery. Because of the movie, i did classics marathon after coming home from shopping. I watched Breakfast at Tiffany's, Roman Holiday and Casablanca. I have to get my hands on the dvds now!

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qotd:

Rick: Last night we said a great many things. You said I was to do the thinking for both of us. Well, I've done a lot of it since then, and it all adds up to one thing: you're getting on that plane with Victor where you belong.

Ilsa: But, Richard, no, I... I...

Rick: Now, you've got to listen to me! You have any idea what you'd have to look forward to if you stayed here? Nine chances out of ten, we'd both wind up in a concentration camp. Isn't that true, Louie?

Captain Renault: I'm afraid Major Strasser would insist.

Ilsa: You're saying this only to make me go.

Rick: I'm saying it because it's true. Inside of us, we both know you belong with Victor. You're part of his work, the thing that keeps him going. If that plane leaves the ground and you're not with him, you'll regret it. Maybe not today. Maybe not tomorrow, but soon and for the rest of your life.

Ilsa: But what about us?

Rick: We'll always have Paris. We didn't have, we, we lost it until you came to Casablanca. We got it back last night.

<3

Time Machine

Wow. That was some post i left last evening. Somehow i just had to let it out and it felt really nice to write about it. In all the heat of my frustration last night, it made me realise that i miss having my close friends and my family around. Most of my friends are busy with their own hectic schedule and i barely saw them during the holidays. I've been missing my family back in the US a lot too. I always feel warm and well surrounded when i'm with them. I've been feeling the need to see them again and to spend some times with them. Since both of my cousins birthday is coming up next month and that i only have one class this semester, i thought about visiting them.

There are times when i wish i had time machine. Some would use it to fix mistakes while others would be curious and look at their future. With my time machine i would probably go back to the days where i was the happiest. I would go back to the days when i had no responsibilities and that nap times were required in 'school'. I really miss being a kid. Two weeks ago, a couple of my co-workers and i headed to the movies after work. We watched 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button'. We all left the movie theater speechless, mesmerized and nostalgic. I'm not much of a film critic but for those of you who haven't seen the movie, i recommend it. It's going to have you think about life. I know i thought about mine.

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''Childhood is not from birth to a certain age and at a certain age
The child is grown, and puts away childish things.
Childhood is the kingdom where nobody dies.''

-Edna St. Vincent Millay

Take me Away

Take me away from the cold and the snow. Take me away from this hole. Take me away from the people; hypocrites and liars! Gosh i'm having another episode of 'today's not my day' day again. And all of this because of work. I can't believe they made me leave an hour and a half early home in the freezing damn cold and then end up telling me that i'm NOT working today. WTF?! A simple phone call would have save me all the trip but nooo... they changed everything at the last effing minute without notifying me haarrrrrr!!! I've been pretty tic off with the work place a lot recently. Not only my hours got cut off by half but i've been feeling depressed with the atmosphere there because of a certain person. Thank god i'm not the only one who thinks that way because i've been hearing a lot of complaints from my co-workers about that person. I can't believe i've put up with these craps all the year i've been there. Yes, one crapful year and 22 days now! I can't stand it anymore. I have had enough of the company or anything related to retail. I need to get out of there as soon as possible before i unintentionally hurt someone emotionally.

Why So Serious?

And so i missed the Golden Globes last sunday. Not that i'm into any award shows on TV but i was anticipating the red carpet special and i rarely miss those. Unfortunately my satellite dish didn't cooperate with the signals that day and i ended spending my sunday afternoon reading. Apparently i didn't miss much except that Heath Ledger won for best supporting actor in a drama. -sigh- He was such an amazing actor. Anyways, i looked up online the pictures and not a lot of the celebs caught my eyes. I did narrowed my top five favorite dresses.

Amy Adams - The sweetheart bust, glittery black sequins Oscar de la Renta dress was super gorgeous on her! I say it's really hard to pull of such a big gown in that color especially but it suited her so well. I also like how simple she did her hair and not to mention the subtle bold roussette colour that was a nice contrast with the gown.

Anne Hathaway - I have this thing for the colour navy lately. I'm happy that she decided to choose this colour for a dress because as you can see, she has a really light porcelain skin tone. The Armani Privé dress also stands out because of the intricate details of the beading and sequins on the upper bust and down. She reminded me of those special collection fashion Barbie dolls in this dress.

Evan Rachel Wood - Heil to super genius Elie Saab for pulling Evan Rachel Wood from her post-breakup with Marilyn Manson. It may sound bias because she is wearing one of my favorite designer dress but it did look amazing on her. The concept is really similar to what Amy Adams wore above but of course this look is more sexy. Angelina Jolie maybe?

Laura Linney - I adore the colour and the way the chiffon flows. It was definitely the right dress for her.

Rumer Willis - I LOVEEE IT!!!!! I feel like owning one myself. -sigh- If only my parents were one of Hollywood biggest celebs T_T This Reem Acra plum chiffon gown looked super stunning on Rumer and i really like how she kept it simple.

Speaking of Heath earlier, a friend showed me a funny spoof of The Dark Knight. I thought it was genius and I had a good laugh. Last year, the Wong Fu guys had a video contest going on. The winner of the contest did something similar to the trailer of Batman. I really envy those with video editing skills.

Bolero

I just can't seem to understand certain people these days. Their thoughts, their actions, their existence... it's so frustrating. I could have been smart girl and not mind them but somehow they always find their way to tick the hell outta me. If only i had super powers i would zap them out of this world or better yet, i would fly away. Far from all the chaos and the drama. Far from those annoying beings. And so that was my rant of the day.

I finished New Moon last friday. If you're a Jacob Black's fan, you would definitely like this one. As for me not as much. Not enough Edward to my taste. The only part i liked was the beginning and the ending. Anyways, i started Eclipse last night and so far things are good. I would say that Edward covers up for all the hate i've built towards Bella in the last book. Hopefully there will be more actions in this one. Other than the vampire books that i'm reading right now, i purchased 'The Kite Runner' and 'Confessions of a Shopaholic' at the book store on Saturday. Eventhough i've read The Kite Runner before, it was so good that i needed to own a copy myself. I have yet to read Confessions of a Shopaholic but with the movie coming out soon i want to be prepared this time. I'll get started on that one after i'm finished with the whole Twlight series. Going to the bookstore, i've been feeling the need to fill my book shelves these days. I've been in the mood to read a lot also lately. I never knew how much i missed doing that.

Another thing i missed doing is Youtube. I love Youtube. It's one of my entertainment source. Without it, my life would be empty (literally!). I used to Youtube daily but with work and school staring soon, i haven't been doing a lot of youtube-ing lately. So i wouldn't be surprised with all the long list of videos uploaded from the members i've subcribe to. I've already watched one third of it this morning. Most of them related to kpop and korean tv shows. Here's a few videos i've happen to catch up on today.

This song is just WOW. The boys are breathless here. Yunho is simply hot <3

Davichi totally owned this performance. Tae Yeon and Sunye also did a wonderful job but Davichi's vocals were top notch!

I love Keudae's piano covers! She ubber talented and most of her covers are by ear. Amazing!

I've seen this vid a while back but watching it again, i couldn't stop laughing. I love the Wong Fu guys! They should totally come to Montreal for their next canadian tour. I can't believe none of the colleges here invited them tsk tsk Anyways, the guys are simply adorable and hilarious here. I want a Nice Guy tee!! T__T

twenty-oh-nine

Somehow the number nine scares me. Not that i thought year 08 was my favorite (au contraire i expected A LOT more from that year) but i'm not a fan of the number nine. It has not even been a whole day yet! Last night, some close friends and i had dinner at my house. I remember when i was younger, my parents would always be invited to different venues and parties. I always thought that someday, my friends and i were to do the same. Now its just funny how as we get older we feel less festive. Other than dinner, we just sat around and talked. My mom made us watch with her her usual korean horror movie which they aired on Arirang every evening at 8pm. That would probably be one of the best highlights of the evening. I usually hate horror movies, but this time i had a great laugh as one of us would start saying random comments throughout 'The Tale of Two Sisters' . After a quick 'happy new year' with champagne and a 5 minute phone call with my family in the US, i headed to my room and quickly fell asleep -sigh- Sleep...

Today I thought of one thing my co-worker mentioned to me before new year. She said something about her horoscope for this year. Now that i'm on the edge of boredom and that i've put New Moon aside for a while i decided to look up for my horoscope. I literally LOLed at a few of them but they all seemed to balance really well. Here's one of the most understandable of all the ones i've checked. Short and simple.

''2009 Libra Forecast : The conjunction of venus and uranus gives you good charisma and makes you romantic. You may have unusual and original ideas about art and love. You will be independent and enjoy financial advantages. You will be very optimistic and able to inspire others. You are also likely to be very lucky. You are very vigorous and have strong vitality and are very firm about your beliefs.''

'The conjunction of venus and uranus gives you good charisma and makes you romantic.' - I have to admit, i am a hopeless romantic. 'You may have unusual and original ideas about art and love.' - Does wishing mythical characters exist and falling in love with a vampire counts as unusual? (kekee) 'You will be very optimistic and able to inspire others. You are also likely to be very lucky.' I doubt the lucky part. I've had enough episodes of non-lucky events going on so far that i don't think i will rely on that for a certain time. Anyways, happy new year everyone!