I'm Back and Here to Stay

Ever since school started up I have been super busy. In summer I read some great books about the 60s and 70s, listened to records none stop, looked at lovely pictures of the 60s, read countless blogs about 60s, and was totally stuck in the past. But lately I've been listening to more modern music and slowly losing interest in the 60s and 70s. It's important not to live in the past I think because its not healthy. You need to live in the present. I think for awhile I was living in the past and it was nice to take a break from it. One night I was working on an art project for school and was looking for something to watch on TV while I worked. After flipping through channels I landed on PBS. An American Masters special called, Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter was on. I had seen it before and loved it. Watching it again just made me realize how much I love the 70s. The atmosphere, the music, the people, and the fashion. Then the show ended and I felt content. I was back to where I was before. In love and fascinated with the past. It was a good feeling. About a week later I was thinking about Cinema Verite. It's a fictionalized account about the filming and aftermath of the first reality TV family, The Louds. Filmed in 1971 the series showcased the Loud's day to day life including the separation and divorce of the parents of the Loud family, Pat and Bill. The title of the show was, "An American Family." When it finally did premiered in 1973 on PBS it caused great controversy and was a much talked about subject.The family was devastated by the public's response. Fast forward 38 years later and Cinema Verite premieres on HBO on April 23, 2011. I don't get HBO so I didn't get to see it much to my dismay. But I finally did see just a day or so ago. I LOVED it!! I thought Diane Lane who plays Pat Loud was amazing. She did an excellent job. The whole cast did a great job. Watching it made me fall more in love with 70s and I've watched it three times since. When I like something a lot I get sorta crazy about it. I watched experts from An American Family and researched it. What I'm trying to get at is that I'm back. I'm back to being in love with 60s and 70s. Especially the 70s. I'm not living in the past but just completely fascinated by it. I'm back and glad to be back. I want to blog as much as I can. I hope everyone is doing well. Bye!

If any of you have seen Cinema Verite or Troubadours: Carole King / James Taylor & The Rise of the Singer-Songwriter tell me if you liked it, loved it, or hated it. (Hopefully no one hated it :) )

Hey Everyone!

Hey everyone! How are you doing? Sorry I haven't posted much. I've been saying that a lot lately. I honestly am sorry and I really I'm going to try to post more. I've been very busy and I have somewhat of an obsession with an app. Instagram is a new app for iPhone, iPod, and iPad. It is so much fun! You take picture, chose from several filters or none at all, and then post for people to see. I love the app and I go on everyday. You can also follow other people and look at millions of gorgeous photos. There's one girl on there named Elise and she is a designer, blogger, and boutique owner. She is a vintage gal and has a wonderful blog, A Beautiful Mess. Although I don't know her personally she takes great photos and figured you guys would like her blog. Anyways I'm going to post very soon. Bye!

I Know You, You Know Me

Thanks SO much to Kaitlyn over at Born Late for giving the Tell Me About Yourself award! I'm honored. So as most of you probably know for the award you tell 7 things about yourself and then share your most beloved blogs. I'm super excited so here we go!

1. I have naturally curly brown hair. I started straightening it awhile back and then I got a special treatment at a salon in the summer. Now all of the frizz is gone and my hair is super soft. Thanks to my aunt for paying the bill! You know a girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do.

2. I am in LOVE with Adele. Her voice is utterly AMAZING. This girl has talent. Unlike many music artists today, she makes "music for ears not eyes." She also has a bit of a sailor's mouth, which I LOVE too. She's talented, funny, nice, and wonderful.



3. I like trying new things and I'm working on being more adventurous. I wanna travel all over the world, learn about cultures, take amazing pictures, and eat unique food. I especially want to run and twirl around alone in a meadow, in a white dress, and then scream as loud as I can, to let all of it out. My top three places that I want to visit are, Spain, France (I really want to visit the palace of Versailles), and Italy



4. My favorite sport is soccer. I started playing it when I was little and I got the name twinkletoes. Not to brag but I do have petty good foot work. My brother is obsessed with soccer and I learn a lot from him. My favorite teams are the United States women's national soccer team and FC Barcelona. I love Hope Solo and Abby Wambach. (USA Women's Team) I also love watching Messi (FC Barcelona). He is the best player ever.

Abby Wambach

5. Although I love music to death, I can't sing to save my life. I always sing along but I sound horrible. I wish I could sing and become famous and make money but I have stage fright so I don't see that happening.



6. I love taking pictures. I'm thinking about becoming a photographer when I grow up. I think I'm pretty good at it. I love taking pictures of the sun. I want to capture moments in life with my photography. It's fun and makes me happy.



7. I live inside my head. I'm a dreamer. I make up stories, dream all day long, and imagine all possibilities. I'm never serious and I always try to look on the bright side of things. If I could just lay in a hammock, look up at the sky, and dream all day long, I would be so happy. I like to pretend that its the 60s and 70s. I even make up stories sometimes if I'm bored, about me being a young singer in the Sixties, who's later becomes a model, and also becomes an actress. In my story I'm best friends with Pattie Boyd and the other birds of the time. I date famous rock stars and make amazing, fun music. It's fun to make up little and possibly dorky stories. Basically what I'm saying is that I never stop dreaming. I feel I have the freedom to do what I want, when I want. I have tons of dreams and ambitions that I will accomplish one day. To quote Aubrey Hepburn, "Nothing is impossible, the word itself says 'I'm possible'!"



So that's me. Now here are some of my favorite blogs!

Everybody's Buying Vintage

Nothing Seems As Pretty As The Past

and your cowboy mouth

I'll be your cannonball

SWEET JANE

Title: "Come Together" By: The Beatles

Party Time!

The footage isn't great but all I know is John Lennon parties had to have been amazing!!

http://gothamist.com/2011/10/12/video_vintage_footage_shows_most_am.php

The Story Behind the Iconic Photo

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2038047/Iconic-1970s-hippy-chick-reveals-straight-laced-housewife-looking-do.html

Hey everyone. I found this article and thought it would be great for a mini post. I'm currently sick so I don't really wanna be typing, researching, and looking for pictures. Anyways hope you enjoy the article!

Never Read a Single Book. Hated Homework and the Dirty Looks

Hey everyone! Sorry I can't post soon. I am super busy with school. I hate my language art teacher. Sorry but she's a total bitch. The whole class hates her. I was having a great day until we had to go to her class. I really hope your lives are going better than mine. I wish I could just be in a meadow surrounded by tons of flowers. Total Peace. Sigh. Here are some pictures of what I wish I was doing, flower inspiration, and more. Have a good week and wish me luck! :)






















Title: The Runaways-"School Days"

So Much to do, so Little Time

Hey everyone I'm super super busy. School is starting really soon and I have to finish up my project. Sorry I can't post right now but I will try to post on the weekend. Here are some pictures to hold you over till then. :)

Yellow Submarine

I'm SUPER excited because today I got the invitation for my baby cousin's 1st birthday!!! The theme is Yellow Submarine. I want to get a really great gift that's Beatle inspired or Beatle related. I love my little cousin he's super adorable, sweet, and just over all amazing! I have no idea for a gift. I was thinking about a shirt or onesie but I would like getting something more..special I guess. Maybe I'm over thinking this but I want to get something he'll really like and can use for awhile. So does anyone have any ideas? Remember he is only going to be 1 so he doesn't need some collectable thingy. (Wow good grammar ;) ) Thanks for any suggestions!