she planted a tree

1.11.12

2012-01-12T02:17:00.001-07:00

Watched Helvetica today.
Reminded me how time is on repeat. Some strive for perfection while others work/fight against. Its a battle. And the clock/style repeats.

1/10/2012

2012-01-10T21:43:00.002-07:00

Let worry move you into Action.

Let guilt have you Change.

Let friends help you Out.

Let your true self Shine.

Ninth Day, Namaste

2012-01-10T11:33:00.002-07:00

Yoga so far is going pretty well. I've ran into my friends who want to do yoga on the beach with me and its a great support group. I also watcht the Yoga Girl youtube which is hilarious. I started school today and I loved it. From my first class they suggested we "get in touch with ourselves" I think I will be doing that this semester. I feel really good about it. I also need to get into the groove of things. And get a job. We'll see. Namaste.

8th day of the journey

2012-01-09T00:44:00.001-07:00

Reflection.
We see what we want to see.
The quote that came up twice today; "It takes one to know one."
Whenever you have a complaint, look first at yourself.

On the 7th day

2012-01-07T22:59:00.002-07:00

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.

Ecclesiastes 3:1

Reaching the flow of life can be a challenge, but its beautiful to know we can see balance even in seasons. We can learn everything from nature.
Listen.
Watch.

transit train rides

2012-01-06T15:14:00.002-07:00

I look forward to my train ride tonight at 11:30. I have never ridden a train before. I feel like I'm at the beginning of something beautiful. I time to let go and let all the preparation go to work. The slightest switch of an inch on a track will change the final destination. We get so set in our ways, as humans, our brains try and try to groove in the tissues of our mind habbits, behaviors, and a course that leads to our destiny. Again, I feel confidence in the inch of change. The stretch for more, and the rest found on the ride. Conflicting? Well, its life.

day5

2012-01-05T23:30:00.002-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SISTER!
Keeping it simple today.
Watched footloose with the cousin and carly and people I dont really know.
Played Sequence.

Good Day.

day4

2012-01-04T23:01:00.002-07:00

TEA!
Today I was consumed by tea. The way it travels down my diguestive system, medicating my aliments. I am absorbed by its splender. It's healing properties are expected in the days to come. I was drawn towards the peppermint, Tulsi(holy basil) this time around. I strongly believe when we listen to our bodies, they will tell us what we need. How important it is to act and strength the mind, body, soul aspect of our lives. I am currently rebuilding this relationship and learning how to love myself in all its lovely phases.

Day 3

2012-01-03T23:05:00.003-07:00

I feel more comfortable in my own skin today. I think what helped me get here was doing what I love, and being with people I love. Taking one day at a time, one action leads to the next. It's easier to go when you're already going just like Newton's first law: An object in motion stays in motion until acted upon by an outside force. An object at rest stays at rest until acted upon by an outside force. I've really thought about that concept today and how we have so much control about which direction we go. We can be that change if we are observing our life's in a delicate and contiplative manner. If we are seeking change, an outside force will change us if we dont change ourselves.

relax. relax. relax.

2012-01-02T12:15:00.002-07:00

So I'm not perfect. That's no big surprise. And it feels good to come to terms that even though it's a new year, I'm still human. I still need to breathe and do human things like sleep and use the bathroom. Sometimes I think I am the only one who gets over excited about all the possibilities of life. THERE IS SO MUCH! I get ovewhelmed because of the endless possibilites and nearly reach a paralyzing state by the frightening result that I might actually fail or miss a later opportunity by making a wrong choice. A few things that help me to be okay and relax (besides the yoga guy that Melissa and I listened to last night) are;

-If you have strong fears, you know you have a good imagination.
It's just incorrectly applied.
-The only reliable remedy for constipated thinking is a mental laxative.
-It's a bigger deal to you than it is to them. So get over yourself. (self-directed)

It's always good to slow down, relax and enjoy the ride. Do what you can, but don't over do it. It will wear you out (like I am right now, I'm just spent).
I don't know who I am writing to, or who will even invest their time in reading this. I don't even know if I would reread this post. I know this post, idea is not that great, yet. Great things are to come. I know this is going to be a significant year. It's the Year of the Dragon!
I am going to work on my Drangon Breathe.

2012

2012-01-01T22:52:00.003-07:00

New year, fresh start.
I want to be fearless.
I want to be free.
I want a year full of discovery.

I want to nourish myself and my tree.
I am going to do YOGA for 365days.
I want increased mind+body connection through meditation, movement and prayer.

This year I am going to study in Jerusalem.
I will be working on my BFA and coming up with a solid message to project,
As well as soaking up the sun and absorbing wisdom and peace.

Important to me is;
Health, Rhythm, Flow, Connection, Vision,
Movement, Light, Beauty, Nature, Love.

About Art--

2011-09-02T14:22:00.004-06:00

How Do You Feel (About Art)? from svanes on Vimeo.

A day of reflection on Art.
I love it.
My Three Words are;
creation. thought-provoking. life.

orginally found at:
http://www.arttherapyblog.com/videos/how-do-you-feel-about-art/

Paul Klee

2011-08-11T12:11:00.005-06:00

"Urban Perspectve" 1928

"Ad Parnassum" 1932
Believed to be influenced by a trip to Egypt.

I really enjoy the work of Paul Klee. He was born in Switzerland and lived from 1879-1940. His first solo exhibition was in 1910. And his style ranged from expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. He was a master of color theory and taught at Bauhaus from 1921-1931. Both him and his wife were artist and used precision in his work. He believed that his inner truth, his innner vision, was revealed not only in the subject, the color and the shapes as defined entities, but even more in the very process of creation.

"Magic Squares"

"Colour has taken possession of me; no longer do I have to chase after it, I know that it has hold of me forever... Colour and I are one. I am a painter."
COLOR WAS ENERGY.

The Power to See.

"Separación Vespertina" 1922

Doors.

2011-08-11T05:28:00.002-06:00

I am on the edge. Ready, but not quite to choose. There are so many different options. Ive been here before, but Im here again and its different. I want to start over, I want to walk through, I want to walk out on the sea and see. My sight had gotten narrow a moment, but it can open up as I let go and push on. Still and considered a gypsy, I too must move on. The winds change, so quickly I can't keep up or tell if this is real or a dream. Maybe it's late and it IS time to dream. Im tired of my words coming out wrong, I dont want to put on a show. I dont want this to look perfect, and find out it wasnt what i ordered. I want to enrich my senses, enliven this root, let the words grow. Its time to evolve.
I'm trying something new, and seeing where this door leads.

current obsessions.

2011-07-18T04:50:00.003-06:00

mopeds.

the world.

ducks.

RVCA I from jack Coleman on Vimeo.

surfing.

African Fever

2011-07-10T05:49:00.002-06:00

I have been given much so that I can give.

Today, I have been inspired by my new dear friend, Erin.
She shared with me her African Fever and vision for making more of Africa literate.
The key is to provide opportunities, accessibility for people to know "how" and
"where" to go to become more educated in areas of life,They can contribute.
This has re-awaken my passion and attraction towards Africa.
I strongly feel the need to help provide opportunities for people who are ready for them. For people who want to take responsibility and who will do what they can with their own life to make it better, acting like a domino for their family, community, the world. Its so inspiring to hear of what people go through and the strength they have gained by hardships that have uniquely shaped their soul. It takes away the excuse for any drama of trivial matters we so often make up especially here in America-the land of dreams and plentiful opportunites. Come on, let's do something about it. Some of the happiest people come from simple places. There is definately something to learn from Africa, and something we can give. There can more freely be joy as we strip away pride, jealousy, lofty comparisons. Pushing aside fame and glorified version of "world peace" blah blah, no. I believe in finding personal inner
peace that penitrates another through the genuine example of love. It can become a reality as we offer up what we have found in moments of stillness.

There is just so much more to life than we can explain. I just feel it.

It's time for Africa.

Current Obsessions.

2011-07-08T03:32:00.007-06:00

this hammock.

this kitchen.

these elements.

this song.

this place.

Happiness & a Hammock

2011-06-29T00:35:00.004-06:00

I have the strongest urge to GO GET A HAMMOCK!!! Like a real one, a good one preferablly of the Mexican or colorful netted kine. I feel like that will complete my life, not really, but Im to the point where I obsess over it almost daily. A hammock to me is the experience of relaxing, swinging through inspiration, being calmed, being held- just as a baby would be held, pure liberation, and healing place or cocoon like setting. How much more writing and reading would take place as I had my special place to go to. I think thats all what we need, is a place to go and a place that works for us.

I feel so good having moved to my new place, especially now that I have a secluded enough section to hang a hammock on the upper deck. I love how open and spacious this house is. I once heard high ceiling are good and help stimulate creativity, I have to find the source to back that up, but its true. I feel it already. Today was a good day to listen to how I feel. I had a lovely chat with my favorite Sister and my lovely Mother. There is movement all around and wonderful things just around the corner for everyone.

My Mom and I, though miles apart are on the very same page. We both had the same words come to our minds; ITS MY TURN! specifically for her turn to be happy! my turn to shine! Its just our something. I feel really good about it. To me, ITS MY TURN means taking responsibility, not putting off what we've got, enjoying NOW, what we have. We may look at others and think, wow, they have it all. They are so happy. Everybodies got their something, it takes work to get what successful people have. I strongly believe everyone has their time, or opportunity to make something of it. Relative to the seasons. We all have our seasons and this one is ours! We've made it through our long winters. We are tired of saying, I dont know. So lets focus on what we do know. Times seems to continue on, ITS MY TURN to tell you what. Things are good. Life is beautiful. Find joy NOW! And do what it takes to get there. I guess you could say all in clique; where there's a will, there's a way. We get what we want most in life. and our daily choices shape our destiny. So be happy now. And find what makes YOU happy. NOW!

Care for some Mint?

2011-06-24T03:55:00.005-06:00

Inspired to DIY more mint water.
I purchased fresh mint to spice up my day.
Mint just tastes soo good in things!
I also enjoy fresh basil like nobodies business.
As well as my fresh ginger obsession.

I need to cook more.

Its about time!

2011-06-20T19:40:00.005-06:00

People people paper paper.
I love my new job.
I get to meet people before they meet me. I see them on paper when they come looking for their memory, I hope to beat them to the punch and find their photos for them. Out of competition, maybe, but also so that we can share a quick conversation that sparks life. The typical, "How can I help you? Where are you from?" are good ice breaking questions. Surely they want to have someone interested in them on their special day. I think we all do. All we yern for is that "understading" and or interest from another individual. For the most of us, we can find that in our families and can always rely on them being there. Sometimes that gets taken for granted because it is such a dependable source. Its like the places we live. Where ever it might be, must we not forget the little treasure we find in our surroundings? in our own families? What about our world family.Or the things that make each location unique? I find each time we get to encounter with interesting people is a treat and what i look forward to most in life. Thanks for your time and your encounterment. Obviously there was something that attracted you to take time and read this. Again, I thank you.

Time on Repeat.

2011-05-21T14:37:00.004-06:00

Nearly a month ago, I rambled my thoughts onto the electronic devise I use as my phone. Looking back, EVERYTHING makes sense to me and the place I am at. I have drawn connections quite literally within this past time period, though nothing new, that’s how my mind processes the world. This time, clarity struck gold. I am puzzled by the direction of time; if these written words have shaped the future, or if because of the future, I was prepared to know what’s up. Here is what I have, welcome to my traveling thoughts.

Pain and fear of the unknown.
Rejecting or putting revelation on hold.
Power of words, convincing.
Safety & shortcuts.
The hybrid of blending.
Discovery + freedom + wants,
yet, dependency.
Boundaries, control, clarity.

Different houses.

Ideas like a river – ripple like zen.
“There’s nothing to be afraid of”.
THIS is Aunt Jo’s favorite place.
It will be hard to leave.
Even the Garden of Eden, presented a fall.
Study!
Be prepared for disaster.
There will be a fall. Quick as a flash.
Patterns + Rituals.
Looking for peace.
Green is the heart.
Explain better, will you please?
Maticulous record keeping called history.
Its time to visit your 1st grade teacher,
Her last name was McAllen and that’s where I served my mission.
Night – life/day life/Life (still trying to figure this one out).
Still, there's Surity of the unknown,
wait – listen whats on repeat?
Having it together is a show,
Is there perfection in this life?
Nothingness is not scary.
Travel light hearted.
Embrace it.
Forgive it and let go.
Be clean.
“When you’re down, whats your plan for change”.
Explore and be stimulated.
You’re sad because you’re stale.
Life is about creation and play.
What comes later down the road will be because of this.
This leads you to your next greatest thing.
Listen to the spirit.
Acknowledge where you’ve been and where you’re headed.
UVU – a place of learning. HI- a place of growing, wellness.

You have the tools, so use them!

Thank you for your patiences with me. At times, I am not patient with myself and get frustrated for the massive amounts of information I cannot sort. I want the ultimate best, but sometimes you have to experience the worst. Sometimes you have to fail. Sometimes start over, and that's okay. Life is learning to be okay, translated into peace. Peace which morphs into joy because no matter what you are facing, it is sweet. I love the sweetness that surrounds. It takes time and is a journey never to late and never wasted. Open our eyes and open our heart - blessings will flood. believe.

step by step

2011-05-16T02:36:00.001-06:00

I find myself led one thing to the next. From one person who introduces me to another and another. I truely believe these relationships stimulate our exsistance. As we give, put out there what we are seeking, how great is our return. REMEMBER - toGIVE. I feel so blessed, especially today, by the people I have come to know over the years. From the strangers, to the strangest. I feel less alone. I feel alive in knowing that the possibilities of great stories, great support, great love is out there and very much alive. Currently, I am seeking to attract uplifting/open/honest/ready seekers in this journey called life. I feel so infant compared to ancient souls surrounding. Once again, I like where I'm at and where I've been. There is an energy, a pull through time and space I just can't discribe but know that I feel. It's beyond visibility and explaination, it's like everything I've ever done has led me to this point(positve+negative). Call it Karma, call it whatever - I embrace and bask in this sweet, lustrous time.
The zest for life.
The depths of living.
That is what it's all about.

A find.

2011-05-11T04:06:00.002-06:00

I am looking for wisdom. Wisdom eyes.
I am looking for self, but losing it.
I am liking what i am finding with less and less.
Things change, but so much says the same.
I am heading somewhere, but i am okay where i'm at.
Today i have it all 'under control'.
I consider that a victory.

- Life is a Beach -

2011-05-05T23:54:00.005-06:00

Sometimes life doesn't turn out how its expected.
Sometimes better and unexpected. We did it! We are where we are.
Sometimes it doesnt seem real.

I have already learned so much in this short weeks from the ocean, from little adventures, from people we've encountered. Like the waves, people come and go. Treasure those sweet moment, absorb like the sand what you can, then move on.

I am reminded - Life is a journey, not a destination on a map, not a goal that is set, not a degree that is earned(I so readily forget this). Home really is where your heart is as clique as it gets, but I think I am starting to get it. Though miles apart from everything! I can still skype, talk, move, hear and see who and what I love. I thought moving to an island might change things, it has, but it also hasnt. Change, Love, Joy, and Home all come from the heart.

Spring.

2011-03-30T19:41:00.002-06:00

Spring. the beauty of...

"It is this constant motion we respond to.
When our environment suddenly changes…
A transformation takes place…
That is more beautiful…
Then you could ever imagine.
This is life.
A reminder
That our world is in constant motion…
…And very much alive.
New colors… New shapes… New sounds…
An important lesson…
That energy connects us all…
And we must open ourselves up to it.
Keep growing… Keep moving… Keep living.

-from Abe to Andrea to Me to You!
Namaste.

under.

2011-03-22T09:41:00.002-06:00

so i'm under re-construction. it's nothing new i guess.
thinking and surrendering. i relinquish in the ever changing day. not only seeking but absorbing what i can. improperly moving through in an unconventional way. i used to be creative once. one thing i've learned so far today is what is good and what is bad. we should relish in our falls, the same as our joys. the wind seems to continuously blow and i just want peace. if only you could see inside my mind, then you would know. there is a disconnection that so rudely interupts when it comes out. no word enough to descibe the diciplined chaos roaming around up there, but it is demanded of and must slowly come out in the dumbified version of words. this constructed formal sense of education i have missed, and not, at the same time. the strain leave no trace of grace. collectivly programed to export what is wanted. what is? its okay to be up, and its okay to be down. i think i am up? once again i am solely underconstruction.

My Motion Picture of a Life.

2011-02-19T19:43:00.003-07:00

Einstein thought in picture, and so do I.

hipsterhilarious

2011-02-19T16:55:00.006-07:00

Ooh Vienna is so with it! Look she is so hipster right now.
What is it to be original? I dont even know anymore.
Its rather 'popular', to be different and originally like everyone else
which totally defeats the purpose.
It reminds me of the quote, 'you are special, just like everyone else.'
Being hipster is nothing new, hipsters are the new hippies
and before the hippies were the beatniks.
Its rather funny to watch people and their bizarre behaviors.

Arent we all a walking contridiction,
Its made obvious with these 4.
so ridiculous. and slightly hilarious.

Being a Kid.

2011-02-09T18:08:00.003-07:00

Remember when, you'd build forts? When staying up for hours meant 10pm? When colors represented child-like dreams? When play-dough was a priority. When you got your daily work-out by laughing. When you knew no limits or cares. Remember the wait and anticipant to grow old? When you had the yearning for more stories, scary stories-however made up, made your heart race, palms sweat. Life was a story and imagination ran wild.

I Had a Dream.

2011-01-17T20:24:00.001-07:00

still dreaming..

Hello to a stranger.

2010-12-08T00:16:00.002-07:00

Story of the week.
I saw a stranger in need of a hug. Do i do it, risk my safe bubbled world. Do i do it and face rejection. Yes I face it I go to help someone in need. She was sitting, i went over and asked if i could give her a hug. She said yes, slightly puzzled at the fact a stranger noticed her. While we were embraced- she commented on how she needed that. I feel my duty fulfilled as i listened to the heart.

What's the strangest thing you felt prompting to do to a stranger?

My other favorite moment is when i held hands with a stranger.
We became really good friends after that.

".. And Some People Dance"

2010-11-29T22:06:00.004-07:00

I have been reminded to dance today.
Pushed aside the mattresses, blasted the Music.
It was Fantastic.

Waiting....

2010-11-29T21:44:00.003-07:00

For what.. I'm not sure.
One of my least favorite sensations is the waiting one.
Do you know what I'm talking about?
Sometimes found pointless, timeless, wasteful, straight-up ANNOYING!
Positivly waiting involves being creative, patient and resourceful.
I do not enjoy causing people to wait on me.
So sorry if i make you wait.
With time, this will get better.
I dont want to consider it waiting.
This is the process of becoming I Guess.

Player Piano-

2010-11-27T23:18:00.004-07:00

Last night, upon my drive home i had the strongest URGE!
to play the piano.
Im not even that good, but i crave the ring,
Music feds my soul.
I dont currently have a piano and i was almost
to the point of desperation to play.
I found one today and I was fulfilled.

Life of Pi (...and pie)

2010-11-26T23:37:00.005-07:00

Currently Iäm obsessed with the book
LIFE OF PI.
I have no idea why i have not read this book sooner!

It's true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards, even unto our names.
pg. 25

THANKS!

2010-11-26T00:28:00.004-07:00

A
bunch of
cut phrases and thoughts,
Dynamics
ending in
food. Family. FIRE!
Give. Given. Giving.

Day of dancing, 1-4-5ing it, preparing, partaking.
With time, we remember what we've loved most- the whole time.
I'm thankful for it all.
living life is lovely, no?

-Happy Thanksgiving All-
REMEMBER 2 THANK:

Year round. We're
back on track, is there the backspace button>?

Just for Now-

2010-11-24T22:52:00.003-07:00

Back to the beginning of something great.
I created a mix just the other day starting with this song;
JUST FOR NOW- Imogen Heap.
details to come...
I'm exploring something called "hip core"
its a collaborative effort con mi amigo Casey.
Stay tune, just for now.

Here's To you!

2010-10-24T02:03:00.003-06:00

One Year + One Half

2010-10-24T02:02:00.004-06:00

I'm BACK!
A year and a half ago I embarked upon the greatest experience of my life.
I served a mission in the southern most tip of Texas.
I taught the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
I learned countless ways to serve.
It wasn't quite Texas, and it wasn't quite Mexico...
All I have to say.
I loved the people.

TWO WORDS: REMEMBER and BECOME

The best decision I ever made was to follow Jesus Christ.

Spiral Jetty Venture

2009-03-23T15:54:00.005-06:00

Happy Birthday Grandma!

2009-03-23T15:16:00.003-06:00

BIRD + TREE + SUN

2009-03-20T11:38:00.006-06:00

Welcome Springtime.
Out with the Old, and In with the New-
Today in Yoga we honored spring by:
-being free as a bird releasing all emotion
-standing firm as a tree by literally being grounded with the earth
-and greeting the sun, simply through sun salutations

GREEN Things I like.

2009-03-17T13:48:00.005-06:00

I like...

..Recycling(its a green thing to do)
..Greenhouses(where plants grow)
..Roofs covered in Grass.
..Ireland,England,Iceland,Landland.
..Washington land. and other Green places
..TREES!
..Spinach, Mmm.
..My boyfriend's green car.
..My boyfriend's green hat.
..Green Gum
..My green yoga mat
..Lately, Lime Green!
..green jelly beans
..pistachio ice cream, pudding, or gelato
..green sunglasses

I do not like,
..celery, except for sometimes
..boogers
..the green power ranger
..puke that's green
..when green rots to brown

YEAH YEAH YEAHS

2009-03-16T12:32:00.004-06:00

It's Blitz!
Lovin the new YeahYeahYeahs
I'm quite hysteric-

Bahama + Florida Keys

2009-03-14T17:17:00.006-06:00

I went on a cruise to the Bahamas!!! this past week. and hit up Key West the Very Most Southern point of the US.

I saw/did:
-Went to Atlantis AWESOME waterpark/aquarium
-Caught the sunset
-Ate food food Food! unlimited goodness
-Ernest Hemingway's crib/hang out
-Saw the nightly entertainers of the streets
-Got Advice from the man selling bracelets
-Went to a private island
-Went Sailing
-Read Three Books
-Wandered aimlessly amongst the streets of Key West
-Crossed a 7mile bridge- over the clear crystal blue water
-Miami Trip- no need to get out of the car
-Completely relaxed and soaked it all in- including the sun.
-I feel like there was more, there's gatta be more.

musik.

2009-02-26T16:26:00.008-07:00

Last Night i saw...
ANDREW BIRD- loved the smooth looping he did, very talented.
AND the fact he Rocked the Violin!

Last Month i saw...
DEVOTCHKA- Also very talented group.
Loved how the Tuba was lite up with Christmas Lights!
And how they had a dancer do acrobatics from the ceiling.

Made With Love

2009-02-25T14:21:00.002-07:00

I got this cutting board in New York.
Someday, when i have my own house- i will use this.
Everything i make will be "made with love."
I guess its something to look forward to, until then.

Modern Romance (YeahYeahYeahs) covered by TVontheRadio

2009-02-24T22:13:00.004-07:00

MMm...

2009-02-21T12:57:00.003-07:00

Healthy food to me just Feels good!
I've enjoyed Grapefruit+Orange+Lemon fresh squeezed juice.

Best. Weekend. Ever.

2009-02-17T14:15:00.008-07:00

I saw...
-A monastery
-The largest gift shop in Utah
-Dinosaurs
-Ancient hieroglyphics
-Run down/broken down buildings
-Arches National Park
-Roughly a million stars

I...
-Got a gift from a Monk
-Hiked to various Arches
-Stood on top of an Arch
-Slide down a sand dune
-Got a fantastic foot massage
-Had a Applebee's Blondie
-Somehow ended up with a baby Cactus?

Oh the Blitzen Trapper-

2009-02-17T14:14:00.000-07:00

I've Found my Style

2009-02-11T13:24:00.005-07:00

I am creative, original and free.
I am what i feel.
I am Bohemian.
I am a scrapper.
I like being different,
-a hint of something from everything.
I like some elegance, without it costing that.
I enjoy sleek modern lines.
I like contrast.
I like things with a story.
I like being me.
I like what i feel.

This is for Carly.

2009-02-11T12:29:00.003-07:00

This is my new obsession! Lisa Hannigan, backup of Damien Rice, up and doin her own thang. I LOVE her voice. I love her style.

Salt vs. Snow

2009-02-09T14:05:00.003-07:00

Who would win in a battle-

the snow we've been having vs. the salt flats.
cowboys vs. the indians.
ninja vs.. pirate.
witch vs. a vampire.
cat with very sharp claws vs. a intensely mean dog.
man vs. wild.
a very spicy taco vs. a very very juicy hamburger.
me vs. josh in mancala.
stinky potato mixed in rotten milk vs. rotten tomato in the hot blazing sun.
buddah vs. the universe.(none of us make it out alive)
blockbuster vs. the few people that said 'the fountain' was good. (i dont get it)
the new handsome furs vs. the old handsome furs
ancient europe vs. ancient america.(in a fair fight.)

It's FRIDAY!

2009-02-06T09:53:00.002-07:00

...I'm in love
Sincerely,
The Cure

I've got a thing for you...

2009-02-04T18:57:00.000-07:00

Receive.

2009-01-30T11:34:00.002-07:00

Happy Buddha.
His hands are in the air,
OPEN and READY to receive
ALLLLLL blessing.

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!

2009-01-26T13:00:00.003-07:00

Year of the Ox.
The Ox is the sign of prosperity through fortitude and hard work. This powerful sign is a born leader, being quite dependable and possessing an innate ability to achieve great things. Such people are dependable, calm, modest, patient, logical, imaginative, appreciate beauty, inspire confidence in others, speak little but extremely intelligent, sincere, non-competitive and good parents.
Happy Year to All you Oxen Out there!
1913/1925/1937/1949/1961/1973/1985/1997

Healing Flags

2009-01-21T13:02:00.003-07:00

I am safe.
I trust more; i fear less.
I am centered and grounded.

I feel my emotions and my pain.
I reawaken my passion.
I surrender to this moment.

I am courageous.
I am whole
I stand in my power.

I am loved; i let love in.
I am kind to myself.
I live in peace and gratitude.

I play in my imagination.
I create my reality.
I know and share my truth.

I honor my intuition.
I accept my path.
I am healing.
body, mind and spirit

I connect with spirit.
I invite sacred transformation.
I embrace the unity of all beings.

Displayed on 7flags are these 7chakras and their colors.
Each flag has an opening lotus to inspire and assist in healing.
I hope these bits of wisdom can inspire you as much as they have inspired me.
-thanks for this gift Shane.

Another week as the First day of my life -odd?

2009-01-20T09:29:00.002-07:00

Gesso.

2009-01-19T23:23:00.000-07:00

So i failed at playing the piano today. Probably ten minutes max. Instead i did a lot of listening and looking found some neat things. I've been wanting to do gesso transfers for sometime and tried it today. Here are some of my images i tried transferring.

Friendly Fires/Skeleton Boy.

2009-01-19T23:21:00.000-07:00

Friendly Fires 'Skeleton Boy' by Clemens Habicht from Nexus on Vimeo.

Transfer Tips + Inspiration

2009-01-19T22:57:00.005-07:00

I love this kinda of art.
Reminds me of Rauschenberg.
I love Rauschenberg.
Tips on Transfers--
http://www.calsk8.com/zeitgeist/acrylicgeltransfers.htm
(where i collected these images)

Time to Play

2009-01-19T13:56:00.002-07:00

I'm learning a few song.
-Samson
-Moon River
-Claire de lune

Handsome Furs - Thy Will Be Done.

2009-01-09T21:32:00.002-07:00

-thanks shane

The Ruffian Look.

2009-01-09T14:03:00.002-07:00

Celebrate HipHop

2008-12-17T12:20:00.005-07:00

I love hip hop's expression. To me, it is so raw, fresh and real. I love graffiti in respectable places. The art and skill it takes to relay any particular message from the heart. I love when hip hop music inspires and displays the ability to overcome anything. I love the rhythm that pronounces pure emotion. I love its poetics and the way some artist turn words into intrinsic beats. I love the African culture and their essential need and respect for the land as well as their ancestors. And of course i love to dance hip hop. When i do, i come alive.
I saw K'Naan in New York.

Celebrate FREEDOM!and Let it ring.

2008-12-06T08:51:00.006-07:00

Dec 6th.
Freedom to:
Eat Cinnamin rolls from a tube.
Hour massage for only 12.50.
Bike ride. Whats more liberating than that?
Taking Photos-its my hobby (and for school).its a privledge to go to school.
Its going to be a Wonderful day filled with many freedoms that feed my sense of graditude. I also had a feather tattoo(airbrush. dont worry. its not real) for FREE to celebrate freedom like a bird, free to fly.

Celebrate Movement.

2008-12-05T14:52:00.005-07:00

Dec 5th.
I feel like DANCING! I celebrated dance by going to a contemperary ballet performance last night. I also saw Vienna dance this morning. So cute! I am thankful for a healthy body that can MOVE! So, i put it to use and did a little extra at work. It felt good! I also went to a dance performanec at the U and it was stunning. So inspiring!

Celebrate the Sky

2008-12-04T09:47:00.003-07:00

Dec 4th. Shane and I are Celebrating the Sky.
I drank water, took pictures, jumped, and it even snowed a little-what a lovely gift from the sky. And listen to sky music.
The sky is the limit.

Celebrate

2008-12-03T23:06:00.005-07:00

So i feel that this month is a month of celebration.

(lets do a little recap. I did not post the past two days. I'm going to make it a goal to post everyday, for this month starting.... Now. )
Dec 1st i celebrated a Dinosaur Day.
Why? Because i love em. They just put a smile on my face.
It consisted of me wearing a dinosaur shirt.
and anciently working as they did. SLOW.

Dec 2nd i celebrated School.
I went to most of it that day.
I experienced what it is to think you know what you're doing, and not.
Luckily my French Teacher topped the day off with belating a test. YES!

Dec 3rd! TODAY
I celebrated Horses. Honestly, i'm Not the biggest fan, but i gave it a shot.

"A horse is the projection of peoples' dreams about themselves - strong, powerful, beautiful -& it has the capability of giving us escape from our mundane existence."

I embraced it. I felt beautiful, from the inside out. And lived today empowered and got stuff done. I even learned how to play the bass line on the piano! Music is so powerful, i also listened to: Band of Horses, Wild Horses, Horse Feather, and anything good with Horse in it. Why not celebrate and embrace or delight in the very thought of them and what they represent. I try to embrace life as much as i can whether its things i am infactuated with or dont care to much for. Its funny how prior dislikings can totally change by just having another chance.

Because ilove Music.

2008-11-16T18:23:00.000-07:00

Bishop Allen!

2008-11-15T14:31:00.003-07:00

MMmm I saw Bishop Allen in concert last night. Its was soo good, and you could tell they were having fun. The whole show was an upbeat reminder hey, life is good. Life is good. From jumping into random people's wedding photos, feeding pigeons, joy in the rain, playing the xylophone, to being surprised every time you catch a butterfly. Its the simplest things that bring us the greatest pleasures in life.

I miss dance.

2008-11-14T15:07:00.003-07:00

I NEED it back in my life.

Pomplamoose

2008-11-12T12:04:00.003-07:00

Hail Mary-Pomplamoose.
This is has engulfed and captured my mood. I love this thanks to Carly.
And i dreampt about xylophones.

Nature's Spectacular Gifts

2008-11-03T13:08:00.004-07:00

I just watched "Rivers and Tides" which was work and philosophy of ANDY GOLDSWORTHY. It was so amazing and i love his view on Life. It amazes me that he makes his delicate work purely out of nature, in nature. When nature takes over; like when things melt, blow away, float down a river, collapse, Andy considers its like a gift to nature. He has such a deep connection with the materials in nature, its beautiful to see him create. With such patience, and passion he works on natures watch. Each failure helps him understand the materials more closely. For stone is not solid, it is actually very fluid.

Butter for Burns

2008-10-28T13:29:00.002-06:00

Butter for Burns by The Devil Whale;
is one of the songs that melts me every time(pun unintended). Though this video has nothing to do with the song i, i think its funny any way.
So Here's to one of the few people that view my Blog-you know who you are.

http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=6647855
(the devil whale)

Oh to ride my bike.

2008-10-28T12:58:00.004-06:00

Today, i wish i was here. Here to ride all my troubles, all my fears away. With no destination or deadline at steak- but the simple matter; me and my bike. (If i had a bike of my own- i'd take it everywhere)! And Oh well everyone cool has a bike as well. And oh well if everyone IS cool. I do what i want! so i kindly plead for the private consideration other than a follower, each day this course varies. Each day has its twists and i get a kick out of making something new, only to maintain sanity and to realize most things, not even science is 100%, 100% of the time.
(take a deep inhale.. here.)
To be cheaper, to be livelier, to be free- that is what a bike is to me. To see more, to breathe more, each circular motion a kick as it were the last, someday your peddling will end. Infected with a kiss at your feet, it will only last while the two are meet. A quick shiver from the wind because how it yells loudly in your face YOUR ALIVE! Oh the freedom from having a bike and skipping the dirty routine of a car.

Today.

2008-10-13T16:25:00.002-06:00

Today consist of :

overeating-yuck.
sleeping in-again.
extend warm shower
Cleaning
reflecting
tears
jellybeans
DINOSAUR shirt!
moving this there, that here.
finding Good, worth while things.
Incense & candles
writing out a check
sporting one feather ear ring.
black nails
personal health day
lots of cake+ice cream.
excitement
cowboy boots
being present
MUSIC! (making playlist, just you wait.)
guitar slightly.
singing my heart out
a new cold
simple
love
visiting my love
studying??
words

I wish...

2008-10-08T21:29:00.002-06:00

I wish i was more honest with myself.
I wish i could make decisions.
I wish i could slow down more in life.
I wish i had more motivation.
I wish i had more energy.
I wish i had a goal and direction.
I wish i was more confident and less shy.
I wish i had a job to travel exotic places.
I wish i was of more help to the world.
I wish i wasn't so up and down.
I wish i didn't see life as a struggle.
I don't want to feel like i'm fighting
against whatever it is i'm fighting against.
I guess i do, to make sure its there.
I want to be more free.
I want to be happy.
Happiness is not a goal,
not somthing you work hard to have.
It's just being.
Happiness is right now.

Key + Keyhole

2008-09-17T11:13:00.003-06:00

One is useless without the other.
The literal meaning of keys: secures entrance to a destination. the means to clarify a problem. a system, method, pattern used to decode or decipher a cryptogram. manually operated lever. vital, crucial element.
Keys exist in many areas of life; computers(keyboard), architecture(keystone), biology, masonry, painting, photograpy and Basketball(i played that once upon a time). and Music, which involves key to describing the relationship between All tones.
Keyhole: a hole in the shape of a circle with a rectangle having width smaller than the diameter of the circle projecting from the bottom. extremely private, intimate.
For some reason i really like the symbol of a key. I mostly like that keys grant the means and access to something. On one of my notebooks i've written "Keys for Today" on a polaroid(posted it in the past) and what i'm trying to get access to is happiness. To get there you must live NOW! Create. and Have adventures {fully living} a life that inspires you.

The Record Cuff

2008-09-12T13:44:00.004-06:00

Today i am sporting the record cuff. Once seen in brooklyn, i fell in love with them. How clever! I love jewelry and this fresh idea just thrilled my wrists. My sister-in-law heard the same idea and made some cuffs for MuseMusic. I'm so happy she made them(so now i can wear one).

Today's Philosophy.

2008-09-05T16:07:00.002-06:00

Film is developed with the right amount of agitation.

{yesterday's}
NOthing happens by accident.
-jackson polluck. or some other man.

Carly's In Town!!

2008-08-19T09:16:00.001-06:00

the Cars that go BOOM!
THis is Carly + My song.
She's Tigra. I'm Bonny.
And we like the Boom!

Zoo ness

2008-08-14T21:24:00.003-06:00

Tuesday i went to the Bronx Zoo with Melissa. Good times.

I love how flamingos get their nutrients from the mud. Yup that's right. They eat mud and filter little animals, plants, creatures growing in the mud. This gives them their great pink tint- its the carotene.

To be free as the peacocks.

Oh, to be as beautiful as peacocks. So vibrant and diverse.

A Zoo isn't a zoo without its Giraffes.

Love Birds are great. The pair's devotion doesn't diminish after courtship. And as the female lovebird incubates her eggs (usually 5) the male stays with her, leaving only to feed as well as gather and bring back food for his mate. i love that these birds really are all about love.

So You Think You Can Dance??

2008-08-08T21:51:00.002-06:00

Soo... yes, this show has been my guity pleasure. I have enjoyed "So you think you can Dance" because of my lovely room mates. Haa. But its beeen so much fun to watch and got me so excited to dance again. I am so Happy these were the final guy and girl of the show. ANd that Kate got prize money as well as Joshua because Kate was so unbelievably talented and when she danced-it was so beautiful. Same with Josh, especially because of this talent with no technical training, it gives you motivation like, Yah- If you've got passion, you can honestly do anything. Its been soooo great having this opportunity to take dance classes here in New York and so yes. I think I can dance! I Can do anything.

I finally Got my hair Did

2008-08-02T15:18:00.002-06:00

inspiration... Victoria Beckham

WOLF PARADE

2008-08-02T14:59:00.003-06:00

Went to Wolf Parade Friday Night. SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO Good. Not ganna lie.

perfect song to end the concert.
loved it.

The Long Winter

2008-08-02T14:55:00.004-06:00

Went to The Long Winter's Concert Thursday night. It was free and Fantastic!!

this is MY song!

Woke up with This song in my Head

2008-07-31T09:48:00.004-06:00

Catchy beats yo.
so yeah, biked to brooklyn and I've.. seen L....A... You know, love to experience america. And especially NY, its Shhweet! Love life so much more when i'm doing adventures. i'll fill you in shortly with the details. thanks for Readin. Stay tune.

Things that make me smile-

2008-07-08T11:27:00.004-06:00

Passion Tea
Yoga
Parks
Yoga in Parks

Music-songs for today:
Let it Be, the Beatles
Between the Bars, Metric(elliot smith)
Winter Storm, Joshua James
My life story: Rain, by Bishop Allen

Jewelry
Makeup
drawing
AC!
FIRE FLIES
Adventures
peace
uplifting books
being free-
polaroids
being inspired by someone on the phone
walking barefoot
saying,"NO!"
saying yes.

Sooo.. right now i'm heading to Central Park wearing some fun jewelry ready to read a delicious book, take some shots, draw a little bit, write about it BAREFOOT! and then come back at night to view the fire flies. And I will talk to someone inspiring sometime thru the day. That's what makes me smile.
Have a day filled with things that make you smile.
Peace!

Favorite NY thing

2008-07-08T11:06:00.003-06:00

Its highly debatable, but one of My favorite things is Central Park. So far i've hula hooped, READ and write, sat in strawberry fields and imagined all the people, sat in sheeps meadow, gather at a break battle, i just cant get enough of central park.

Low=High

2008-07-06T00:19:00.002-06:00

What comes down must go up too right? In this constant cycle of life, sometimes its hard to keep up and hang in there. From having really really bad days, from a great relese can you have the sweetest of sweet days. Like for instance, i ended up in luck with a random person (i'd like to consider an angel) taking care of me. From my initial thought of the day to not spend money, and looking for a great pair of shoes- i achieved both! In the same day. And i was able to eat too without spending money. Anything can happen, and forever one reading-nothing. Nothing is impossible. I also have another angel, my room mate- so very kind. Little did she know how much of not having a computer was starting to cause me frustrations, Waiting for an hour to use the library computers wasn't as fun as it could have been. So she offered me a laptop to use- she luckily had an extra one?, and i can use for this month. There were a few more person happenings that just made that day so rewarding and sweet, one of the greatest days yet. I feel like the universe is acting to my favor, it feels good to be insync. And i think it is easily avalible to us all- You just got to believe.

Just a thought.

2008-06-25T23:22:00.003-06:00

Oh how things don't go as planned somtimes. Great! Like forgetting a bunch of stuff for my venture. Or not being able to upload the pictures i want. or missing a concert. Or no ac. But really there's more to life right. Those things are just things. Isn't it amazing how we have computers so easily available at libraries? And how we have the creation of AC? And how as cell phones we can talk to anyone we want in the world, so today i incourage you to look on the bright side. Forget all those flaws. Forget worldly things.

I<3NY

2008-06-24T11:59:00.004-06:00

I'm here. I'M HERE I'm Here! I actually made it. It's so weird to think of all the time has passed between wanting to come here and actually being here. I honestly love New York with my <3. This city was made for me. Everything here gives me a spark of excitement. There are so many different possibilities. So my Life's Venture is a new and starts today. (technically saturday-but each day is somthing new right?)

My apologies for not writing so oft. I've found many other outlets here and there and sometimes its easy to not post it to the world but keep your deeper feelings to yourself. But how selfish is that? Everyone has experiences, hard times, and some not so hard of times. But i truely want to speak of how amazing it is to not get what you want. I like when things don't work out(sometimes). You must be thinking this girl is crazy? Well i am, but listen. Usually somthing better comes along. To get what you REALLY want sometimes you just got to hold out, keep on going and experience those disappointments. I've had many disappointments in what i thought was going to be my surely certain future. I can't help but smile on how things Really ended up. So for all you who are experiencing Hard times, hang in there. The end is worth all the waiting and disappointments. I promise.

Red Balloons

2008-06-05T20:13:00.005-06:00

at midnight we released red ballons.
Attention Earthlings: LOVE
"The Best thing
in the World is to
Love someone and they
love you Back!"
- Jason Anderson (a man whose concerts always fill with love)

Jack+Jill

2008-06-05T19:22:00.009-06:00

It all started on our hunt for rain puddles. Shane and i jumped in a few puddles and its funny how each puddle we found progressively got bigger, until suddenly we found ourselves at a river and a waterfall where we enjoyed the serenity. Then we went up to a hidden lake where a mountain of mud happened to over look. We decided to run up it and as quickly as we ran up, we slid back down. Again and again we followed this flow until finally we were covered in mud. It was fantastic!

I'm invisible.

2008-06-04T16:50:00.002-06:00

I am invisible. I believe i walk these streets alone.
I go where i please, and that keeps me satisfied. Selfish, maybe?
I don't do anything to be seen, i don't do it to take over.
I do it because i can. Because i am invisible.
Internal glory suits me best. Better then any outer flattery.
I don't even hear flattery. Those words are not credible.
Sometimes i forget i'm really not invisible and it gets complicated.
To obtain the sense that in all actuality we are as small as ants
In this city at large. We are powerful little ants.
Occasionally the weight builds up and i feel unqualified.
I remain invisible.

MUSIZ OF DES WEAK

2008-05-28T00:25:00.001-06:00

DEATH CAB + TEGAN & SARA

2008-05-28T00:16:00.005-06:00

Loved the concert last night. Sooo good!!!!! I have a new found love for Tegan and Sara. I can't get over how good they were live and how i kinda want to cut my hair now. And go to all their shows. Death Cab was good, but i'm not quite sure what i was expecting. I guess compared to the Cure, i was wanting them to play a little bit longer and a few more songs. But it was worth going to! Its funny how long you can wait for something, and then when it happens you are so surprised its over and gone. I feel like the concert was forever ago and not just last night. This is a reminder to all of you. DONt Let LIFE PASS YOU BY!