Sunday, November 22, 2009

Truly The Happiest Place.

Yesterday we went to Disneyland with our friends. We had such a fun adventure. This trip was my most unique visit to date. We rode just a handful of rides but completely enjoyed the Christmas spirit that wrapped 'round about us. New experiences for me:
  1. Captain Jack Sparrow's presence in the Pirates of the Caribbean
  2. Ice Cream at the sweet shoppe
  3. Dinner at the Blue Bayou Cafe!! Amazing food and atmosphere.
  4. Space Blasters {I beat Bunnie!}
  5. Safari Boat Ride
  6. Tom Sawyers' Island
  7. Experiencing the wonder with my bunnie
The few pictures I took are barely indicative of Disneyland. But, in truth I was too busy eating and laughing to take my regular photo shoot liberties! Post Script: Doesn't Rachel look beautiful with her shaved head? She is a beautiful, brave woman!

Friday, November 20, 2009

Frightening Definitions.

According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary a winner and loser are defined as such;

winner
  1. one that is successful especially through praiseworthy ability and hard work
  2. a victor especially in games or sports
  3. one that wins admiration

loser
  1. a person or thing that loses especially or consistently
  2. a person who is incompetent or unable to succeed; also: doomed to fail or disappoint

I'm feeling a wee bit loser-ish this evening. This year has been capitulated by the secondary definition. I feel uneasy with my constancy in losing. The definition of insanity is repeating the same actions over again and expecting a different result. Am I lacking sanity? Am I the epitome of a loser, "doomed to fail or disappoint?" This is rhetorical of course, but completely and utterly fascinating. I've always believed the cliche "slow and steady wins the race." Perhaps that's something we tell little Suzy while patting her on the head before sending her to bed.

image source unknown.

New Moon.

I saw it last night.
And it was amazing.
I loved it.
Edward and Jacob were everything and more.
Thank you Bunnie for being a trooper
and taking me at midnight!
I love you.

Thursday, November 19, 2009

Big Day, Big Breakfast.

Today is going to be such a big day!
After work today we are going to a concert
and then NEW MOON at 12:20 a.m. {sort of freaking out.}
And so I started my day with Hello Kitty waffles.
But not just any waffles, pumpkin spice waffles.
Then I slather the little guys with syrup and peanut butter!
Aren't they just darling?

Wednesday, November 18, 2009

A Turn of Events.

I've been sick for a few days.
But I've had to carry on with my schedule.
Last night I went to an acting lecture till 10pm.
I was starving afterwards. I mean ravenous.
And what did I go home and pig out on?

a salad.

That truly lets you know I'm sick if I'm reaching
for leafy greens instead of chocolate for my
midnight snacks. What's your poison?

salad image by: www. mikes-table.themulligans.org

Monday, November 16, 2009

Love My Body Now Series: Wearing Power Colors.





































This
weekend past I had a friend with a big audition the next day. I said to her,
"Okay, you better wear your power color." To which she replied,
"what's that?" Each of us have colors that seem to "pop"
against our skin and hair. It's that color that everyone tells you they love on
you, every single time you wear it. In my opinion wearing a color that's unattractive
is equally deplorable as wearing clothes that are ill fitting and wrong for
one's body type.






Determining power colors:


There are
four seasons that your skin tones can pull from:


1.      Spring-Usually have golden undertones in
skin, peachy, or creamy white. Hair is usually strawberry, or blonde, you have
freckles and eyes are blue or green.


2.    Summer-Blue or pink undertones, skin is
pale or pinkish, usually blondes or brunettes with light colored eyes.


3.    Fall-Golden undertones in skin, most
redheads are falls along with brunettes with hazel eyes.


4.    Winter-Usually have blue or pink
undertones, most Asians and African Americans or brunettes with brown eyes.
   





Colors that flatter your season:



1.      Spring: think buttery colors, peaches,
champagne, golden yellow, purples, aqua, peachy pinks. Avoid Dark/Dull colors


2.    Summer: think sage, sea blues and greens,
rosy pinks, lavender, aqua, plum. Avoid: Black and Orange


3.    Autumn: think beige, gray, harvest golds,
sapphire blue, emerald green. Avoid navy and black.


4.    Winter: think red, navy, white, bright
pinks, harvest gold. Avoid: beige, gold and orange






I hope
that by recognizing your power colors it will aid you in feeling like the
glamorous, beautiful creature that you are. Now that you know how to dress your
body type, and have a knowledge of what colors flatter your skins tone; You can
enjoy shopping with a new found sense of ease and purpose!








Thank you ehow.com for much of my research and workchic.com for the image.

Friday, November 13, 2009

L.A. Art-Walk: Shocked.

My favorite piece of art was from an exhibition called "In Captivity." I was curious about a globe-esque sphere that I spied from across the room. I crossed the path while dodging a slew of misfit spectators to look at the object further. "What's so special about this?" I thought. Then I looked closer. Upon my inspection: I found a live lady bug colony! I adore lady bugs. Isn't that clever? Absolutely brilliant. Expect the unexpected in Los Angeles.