Hayao Miyazaki

I love Hayao Miyazaki. I am almost satisfied leaving this blog entry with only saying that one statement. Does it really need to be explained? His work is tremendous. Every story he creates is just so beautiful. With his artwork accompanying his tales it really gives you a glimpse into his world. Can you imagine the dreams he has? Or having the privilege to peer into his sketch book? One could only dream.

I recently watched a movie directed by "Makoto Shinkai" who has been referred to as "The New Miyazaki." It must be such an honor to be given such a title. But I must agree that his films do carry that same emotion and art that Miyazaki films have.


I highly recommend the film "Hoshi o Ou Kodomo" also known as "Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below." It reminded me of a mix between 'Spirited Away' and 'Atlantis : The Lost Empire.'

You can check out the movie trailer for "Hoshi o Ou Kodomo" here

Citra Photography

I must say that a new post is long over due. I got my photos back from my recent photo shoot of "Trash the Dress" with Citra Photography, be sure to check them out http://www.site.citraphotography.com/ . Turns out we did close to 400 pictures that day! Which is pretty great but does make it hard to pick out the best ones to show you.


I have been asked to do another photo shoot next Monday with a different photographer. It seems as though I have opened a door to modeling again, and I'm pretty excited to see what it will bring me.

I also ended up doing a recording of "Somebody I used to know" with a friend of mine, so be sure to come back when it gets posted.

So it's a new year, almost February wow! Time sure does fly. I've decided to give myself a new look this year. It was actually very spur of the moment decision making but I'm quite pleased with the result. I went into the salon to get a trim and came out 3 hours later with rich red hair. It's always nice to change it up, and I love how bold this color is.

Snow Day &Trash the Dress

Well it appears our white Christmas came a tad late this winter, and here I was dreaming of summer. Looks like we'll have to wait this one out because it's suppose to snow all week! I must say, that aside from being stuck at home (there is no way I'm attempting to drive in this) it really is beautiful when it snows. I love when it is freshly snowing in the middle of the night, and the air is crisp and the streets are quiet. It makes me feel as though I've stepped into a fantasy world like Narnia. It make time stand still and you forget your day to day life, and really take in the beauty of the world.


Yesterday was Friday the 13th, which also meant that I had my photo shoot! It was a lot of fun, and I'm glad we didn't have to deal with the snow, as it was sunny all day. For the shoot we did a "trash the dress" where you get your prom dress, wedding dress etc. covered in mud, dirt, paint, pretty much your choice of how you want it "trashed." Throughout the shoot, as I was dressed in a wedding dress, we had many people stopping their cars, honking, waving, and congratulating me. I was quite the belle of the ball, little did they know I was just a model and not actually getting married. It was a great time though, and I'm really excited to be modeling again.














So here are two preview photos from yesterday, and don't forget to visit Citra Photography to book your own photo shoot!

http://www.site.citraphotography.com/

Busy Bee

Wow I've been super busy these past few days hence why I haven't posted in a while. I have a photo shoot on Friday which I'm looking forward to, but it means spending at least 2 hours at the gym after working 8 hours. The photo shoot is for my friends photography business, she wants to do some promotional prom photos for the upcoming grad season. It should be an interesting shoot, and I'll be sure to post some photos once we finish.

Citra Photography website
http://www.site.citraphotography.com/


I'm also going to be working on a song that really seems to be blowing up lately. It's called "Somebody that I used to know" - Gotye. I've listened to a lot of different covers of it lately so I'm excited to put my take on it. I'll be working with a friend of mine who is the lead singer of the band 'Oh No! Yoko.'

Be sure to check out their bandcamp page
http://ohnoyoko.bandcamp.com/album/pau-pau .



And here's a few different versions of Somebody I used to know, including the original.

Gotye (feat. Kimbra)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UVNT4wvIGY

Walk off the earth
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9NF2edxy-M

Ingrid Michaelson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUxLK1misbw

Quick Blurb.

I almost forgot to show you guys my dirty shame Christmas card. Most of you have probably read the post on "Dirty Shame" and understand how my best friend and I draw cartoons with "dirty shames." So this is the hilarious Christmas card I received from my bestie.

Enjoy.


Here's the post explaining what a "Dirty Shame" is.
http://everydayinthelifeof.blogspot.com/2011/11/dirty-shame.html

Delish Oatmeal Muffins

Grandma's Oatmeal Muffins

1 cup Oatmeal

1/2 cup Margarine
1 1/2 cup Boiling water

1 cup Brown Sugar
1 1/2 Flour
1 tsp Baking Soda
1 tsp Baking Powder
1 tsp Salt
2 Eggs
1 tsp Cinnamon
1 tsp Vanilla

Topping:
1/4 cup Chocolate Chips
1/2 cup Brown Sugar

Place 1st 3 ingredients in a bowl - let stand for 5 minutes.
Mix dry ingredients together then add the oatmeal mixture.
Stir only until moist.
Fill greased muffin tins with batter and top with the Brown Sugar and Chocolate Chip mixture.

Bake at 350' for approx. 15 min.

New Year

I hope everyone had a safe and happy new years last night! It's the start of a new year which means resolutions! I can imagine the top resolution for most is get in shape, just in time for summer. Which means the gyms are going to be pretty busy in the next few weeks. But now the countdown to summer can begin! Although I do believe we'll probably still be getting snow for the next few months. I want my year to consist of new accomplishments, such as putting my schooling to use, finishing and selling paintings/art, moving out, and patience.

I'm going to use this year to focus on myself, and challenge myself with new and interesting things.


I wish you all the best in the new year, and remember its never to late to start something new.