Sunday, September 25, 2011
Saturday, September 24, 2011
Friday, September 23, 2011
it always rains when you leave
had a rougher week and it's raining outside.
played catch up with some music that i've been meaning to listen to for a while tonight.
with fall now here and winter just around the corner, i think of the music and albums that i downloaded last year and the people, places, reflections and thoughts that i'll always associate those songs with first. music does that to you, the throwbacks.
looking forward to the songs that i'll discover this time around and the memories yet to be made.
tracks on repeat:
love in motion - sebasitan
same song, remixed by shrillex
played catch up with some music that i've been meaning to listen to for a while tonight.
with fall now here and winter just around the corner, i think of the music and albums that i downloaded last year and the people, places, reflections and thoughts that i'll always associate those songs with first. music does that to you, the throwbacks.
looking forward to the songs that i'll discover this time around and the memories yet to be made.
tracks on repeat:
love in motion - sebasitan
same song, remixed by shrillex
Friday, September 16, 2011
reflections
i used to love fashion week -- working them with RL, going to the tents, nighttime events..
LOVED the models, LOVED the clothes. i just loved it all.
but this year just seems different. i'm different..
saw our show yesterday -- a couple things stood out to me:
the first being that the models looked ABSOLUTELY exhausted. some of these girls i can personally say that they have some of the cleanest, freshest looking faces i've ever seen. but yesterday when they walked i realized that it's now been about 3 years since i've been here and as glamorous the life of a model is, the reoccuring thought in my head was that there's so much more life to live. had you asked me a couple years back i would've said what's not to love---models get paid enough, it's only 2 weeks out of the year that they go through these grueling schedules, the hustle is worth it.
i'm not trying to discount the career of a model, nor this world in general as i live and work in it, but my thoughts revolving this world have gained a little more perspective recently, and it's been on my mind a lot.
the second thing that stood out to me was the look on ricky (ralph's wife) when ralph walked out at the end.
it just
made me smile.
lastly, my favorite look from this year's collection (dress that followed it was a close second)
--
i must be 25, because it's become harder to meet up with friends who are in the same boat -- starting new chapters of their lives, whether it be law school, love, getting married, moving to a new city, a new country for a career. at this point in the game, nothing that we do is short-term anymore.
time just seems
more precious.
as happy as i am these days, one of my greatest fears is settling for something, anything.
i've done it before -- in relationships, in my job -- but i will not be that way. i just wont.
finding an equilibrium throughout it all is my biggest challenge.
feeling pensive today,
but will cheers to it being friday
whats not to love.
xxmon
LOVED the models, LOVED the clothes. i just loved it all.
but this year just seems different. i'm different..
saw our show yesterday -- a couple things stood out to me:
the first being that the models looked ABSOLUTELY exhausted. some of these girls i can personally say that they have some of the cleanest, freshest looking faces i've ever seen. but yesterday when they walked i realized that it's now been about 3 years since i've been here and as glamorous the life of a model is, the reoccuring thought in my head was that there's so much more life to live. had you asked me a couple years back i would've said what's not to love---models get paid enough, it's only 2 weeks out of the year that they go through these grueling schedules, the hustle is worth it.
i'm not trying to discount the career of a model, nor this world in general as i live and work in it, but my thoughts revolving this world have gained a little more perspective recently, and it's been on my mind a lot.
the second thing that stood out to me was the look on ricky (ralph's wife) when ralph walked out at the end.
made me smile.
lastly, my favorite look from this year's collection (dress that followed it was a close second)
i must be 25, because it's become harder to meet up with friends who are in the same boat -- starting new chapters of their lives, whether it be law school, love, getting married, moving to a new city, a new country for a career. at this point in the game, nothing that we do is short-term anymore.
time just seems
more precious.
as happy as i am these days, one of my greatest fears is settling for something, anything.
i've done it before -- in relationships, in my job -- but i will not be that way. i just wont.
finding an equilibrium throughout it all is my biggest challenge.
feeling pensive today,
but will cheers to it being friday
whats not to love.
xxmon
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
God sent me an angel
with freckles,
because he makes me smile
is what my boyfriend says, when he refers to me
he is
a m a z i n g.
unbelievably, amazing.
with him, things are so comfortable, so honest, never forced
he is everything that i ever wanted in a man, but more importantly, the type of man that i needed.
he gave me reasons to want to get to know him better,
and reasons for wanting him to get to know me better.
and even though he calls me a handful with the walls that i had up,
taking the risks and bringing them down were so worth it
because life is so much better with him in it, than it was without.
he brings out the best in me, and ever since i met him, my face hasn't stopped hurting
because he makes me smile
all day
every day
Things To Remember
When You’re In A Relationship
By STEPHANIE GEORGOPULOS
original article here
Remember your friends. Friendship is not a vase you can stick in a corner and dust off when you’re ready to use it—it’s a live thing that must be cared for, nourished. Whether you’re in a relationship for the next few months or the rest of your life, your friendships are important and necessary. They will keep you from spinning out of control in ways that your relationship can’t. Don’t neglect them or take advantage of them.
Don’t neglect or take advantage of your partner, either. Remember that they are a person with a family, a dream, a past. Let them be human and make the mistakes you’re both bound to repeat over and over again. Pick your battles. Let them have a bad day at work. Let them call you when they’re drunk. Let them pursue what’s important to them, even when it doesn’t include you.
Pursue what’s important to you. Remember that you’re an individual; that your personal success matters. Have something other than ‘Really awesome girlfriend! :D’ on your resume. Take pride in something. Keep tucked away in the back of your mind that, should there be a breakup, your partner will not be able to take custody of the things you’ve accomplished.
Remember to keep your balance. Remember that your friendships and your family and your job and your alone-time predate your relationship. Consider the ebb and flow of your life: sometimes one thing may need to take precedence for a stretch of time, but it’s up to you to maintain equilibrium when possible. Be fair when divvying up your time—to others, and definitely to yourself.
Take care of your body. Biology doesn’t brake for monogamous relationships. Go to the doctor. Protect yourself. Proceed with caution.
Take care of your mind. If you’re hoping the relationship will fix your broken parts, look forward to being disappointed. No matter how many years you spend with someone, you’re still the sole proprietor of your happiness. Don’t sit around waiting for someone to change how you feel about yourself or your situation.
Notice the way your partner treats people: friends, colleagues, waitstaff. You’re probably getting them at their best, but if you’re appalled by their worst, remember that you might one day find yourself getting the brunt of it. Remember that you are not immune to anything.
You can’t control the course of your relationship or the actions of your partner, but remember that you’re welcome to exercise free will and make the changes you find necessary. If you’re not happy, leave. Someone loved you once and someone will love you again.
Remember that someone loves you. Maybe it’s one or both of your parents, maybe it’s your friends, maybe it’s your partner. If it’s all three, consider yourself lucky.
Remember to love back.
By STEPHANIE GEORGOPULOS
original article here
Remember your friends. Friendship is not a vase you can stick in a corner and dust off when you’re ready to use it—it’s a live thing that must be cared for, nourished. Whether you’re in a relationship for the next few months or the rest of your life, your friendships are important and necessary. They will keep you from spinning out of control in ways that your relationship can’t. Don’t neglect them or take advantage of them.
Don’t neglect or take advantage of your partner, either. Remember that they are a person with a family, a dream, a past. Let them be human and make the mistakes you’re both bound to repeat over and over again. Pick your battles. Let them have a bad day at work. Let them call you when they’re drunk. Let them pursue what’s important to them, even when it doesn’t include you.
Pursue what’s important to you. Remember that you’re an individual; that your personal success matters. Have something other than ‘Really awesome girlfriend! :D’ on your resume. Take pride in something. Keep tucked away in the back of your mind that, should there be a breakup, your partner will not be able to take custody of the things you’ve accomplished.
Remember to keep your balance. Remember that your friendships and your family and your job and your alone-time predate your relationship. Consider the ebb and flow of your life: sometimes one thing may need to take precedence for a stretch of time, but it’s up to you to maintain equilibrium when possible. Be fair when divvying up your time—to others, and definitely to yourself.
Take care of your body. Biology doesn’t brake for monogamous relationships. Go to the doctor. Protect yourself. Proceed with caution.
Take care of your mind. If you’re hoping the relationship will fix your broken parts, look forward to being disappointed. No matter how many years you spend with someone, you’re still the sole proprietor of your happiness. Don’t sit around waiting for someone to change how you feel about yourself or your situation.
Notice the way your partner treats people: friends, colleagues, waitstaff. You’re probably getting them at their best, but if you’re appalled by their worst, remember that you might one day find yourself getting the brunt of it. Remember that you are not immune to anything.
You can’t control the course of your relationship or the actions of your partner, but remember that you’re welcome to exercise free will and make the changes you find necessary. If you’re not happy, leave. Someone loved you once and someone will love you again.
Remember that someone loves you. Maybe it’s one or both of your parents, maybe it’s your friends, maybe it’s your partner. If it’s all three, consider yourself lucky.
Remember to love back.
Monday, September 5, 2011
home is where the heart is
my sister and i went to visit our parents in maryland last weekend. as i grow older i can't help but realize how fast time is flying, and the number of times that our immediately family is all together probably amounts to maybe 4-5 a year.
being at the house made me so nostalgic.
there's a lot of love in that house, that's the way it's always been.
& everything is just so
comfortable
there.
home cooked meals at the dinner table, catching up with the parents
lounging on the patio, strolling through the backyard
nights in with my sister
having my best friend and boyfriend come over just to hang out
g o o d c o m p a n y, g o o d t i m e s.
it was a perfect weekend, despite the hurricane (if anything, it was a blessing that we were all together during it).
being at the house made me so nostalgic.
there's a lot of love in that house, that's the way it's always been.
& everything is just so
comfortable
there.
home cooked meals at the dinner table, catching up with the parents
lounging on the patio, strolling through the backyard
nights in with my sister
having my best friend and boyfriend come over just to hang out
g o o d c o m p a n y, g o o d t i m e s.
it was a perfect weekend, despite the hurricane (if anything, it was a blessing that we were all together during it).
maryland is where my heart is, but i do think that it's now attributed mostly to the fact that my parents are there.
i've lived in the city for the past 7 years, and i think it's fair to say that this city holds a huge piece of my heart as well.
wonder what city will be next..
as much as i love this city, i know it won't be for me forever
project inspirations
i feel like i've put my camera to good use since i bought it, but after having come across these videos, i feel inspired to start a new project.
video 1: guy travels the world and shoots 1 second of footage in each location - 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, and 38 thousand miles
video 2: olympus pen (my camera!) in stop motion. 60,000 pictures shot, 9,600 prints developed, and 1,800 pictures shot again. no post production. seriously amazing..
video 1: guy travels the world and shoots 1 second of footage in each location - 44 days, 11 countries, 18 flights, and 38 thousand miles
video 2: olympus pen (my camera!) in stop motion. 60,000 pictures shot, 9,600 prints developed, and 1,800 pictures shot again. no post production. seriously amazing..
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