Sunday, December 20, 2009

A list.

What have I been listening to lately?
1.) OneRepublic- Waking up
Such a great cd! I wasn't really such a fan of them before, but this one has a funkier feel to it. I like it.

2.) Xavier Rudd- Solace
I used to listen to him a ways back- I saw him at the house of blues in myrtle beach about 5 years ago or so. But I just recently thought about him again, and re-downloaded the album, and I've just been loving the feel of it. He has a very unique sound- he uses didgeridoos (the aboriginal australian instrument,) and is very positive and all about nature. Check out "Let Me Be," and G.B.A.

3.) Robin Thicke. I'd only heard a few of his songs, but I just downloaded his latest 2 albums..and I usually don't listen to R&B type stuff...but idk.. I like his stuff. He's so...smooth.. and sexy. haha. ;) Good stuff!

What beauty products have I been using lately?
  • In order to be a nice, tan Indian, I have been using Jergen's Express self-tanner.
It works pretty well in giving a nice, deep tan glow without the tanning bed risks and such. Apply it after showering very carefully- (The first time I applied it, it was very streaky. Make sure you put a separate dollop like on the front and back of your legs, arms ,etc.) As you can see, it worked pretty well. The only complaint I have is that it gives you a kind of a strange smell. Not bad, not good..just..interesting..haha. But it's worth it for the show, anyways. If you like having a tan at all times, I would recommend it!
  • I've been using Maybelline The Colossal Volume Express mascara. I really like it alot- it makes my lashes nice and fluffy. I got the limited edition blackest black version... it is nice! If you are looking for a relatively inexensive drugstore mascara, go with this.


What have I been eating lately?
Too many sweets. Apart from that, I've been trying to hold out on going grocery shopping until I come back from after Christmas break. But lately I have made this really great chili recipe that is hearty and filling and pretty cheap to make! Nice for the cold months =]

While you're there, allrecipes.com is a GREAT website to find new recipes becuse everyone lists reviews and suggestions to make them even better! Check it out!
  • Too many sweets. Hey, it's the holidays.

What have I been wearing lately?
My look for the most part is solid colors with a crazy, funky, bold accessory, (or more than 1!) Lately, I've been wearing lots of things from my etsy store to self promote but mainly because I usually just want to wear the things that I make because I like them! :P


What have I been watching lately?
If you know me, I'm not much of a TV or movie watcher, but I know when I see a good one. The best movie I've seen in a long time is Brothers, starring Tobey Maguire, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Natalie Portman. The acting is phenomenal, especially from the younger actress who plays the daughter. It is a riveting movie that will keep you hooked from beginning to end. It is heart-wrenching, but definitely one of the best movies I've seen.

What have I been DOING lately?!
  • Peter Pan- I'm in the last stretch of Peter Pan, we close on the 23rd. All in all it has been a positive experience and I have had alot of fun! Sure I have a somewhat small role, but I try to just make the most of it and roll with it. If you are in town and have not seen it, it is a very entertaining show and you should totally check it out! Buy tickets here!
  • Being crafty- I've been making all my Christmas presents homemade for the most part, and I have enjoyed just sitting around and being crafty, making necklaces and other accessories. I am starting up an etsy store (I already posted a link to it, plus I have a link on the side-bar to the right!) in which I have displayed my items if you are interested =] Now that I am off from school, I have had time to devote to it and I am having lots of fun!
  • Re-decorating. I posted in an earlier blog that I would post pictures of my room, and my room is still not completely done (I need curtains!) But here is what it looks like so far:

More to come when it is finished! I'm pretty happy with the way the Indian fabric turned out. =] I want MORE!

  • Relaxing. I've thoroughly enjoyed my break so far. I can't believe I have so much left to just...RELAX?! It's a word that is barely ever in my vocabulary, seriously! But I'm really so grateful for Christmas break and then being able to go home to spend time with family for Christmas. =]
Life is good.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Time for a break!

So, now Christmas break has finally started. All my finals are over, and I just feel GREAT to be honest. I've had time to do things like rearrange my room, do some super-cleaning, and just enjoy things like butternut squash soup in a sourdough bread bowl at atlanta bread company. Yum. Yes, Peter Pan is still going on, but it is so non-stressful that it's not even funny. It's just fun!

My project as of late has been to re-decorate my room. I'm going for an Indian-inspired, sumptuous, silky, romantic feel. I bought some sari fabric from Joann's, a teal, olive, gold, and orange silky/satiny type of fabric with gold embossed designs, and I'm going to drape them on my walls. I actually just rearranged everything and it already feels more "zen." I got a small lamp, flowers, and tealight candles, too, and it is starting to actually look like a bedroom. My room was kind of haphazardly thrown together before, and now it actually looks nice. I am proud. I still haven't put up the fabric though, which is probably the defining factor of my decorating, because I still have to hem the edges, but when I do there will definitely be pictures! So yeah, I'm definitely excited about having a nice sanctuary instead of a dumping ground for my stuff. =]

For the first time in awhile, I'm actually feeling Christmas this year. Last year it came upon so suddenly that it didn't even feel like Christmas to me for some reason. But this year I am really enjoying it. I've been listening to Relient K's Christmas album alot, and just feeling festive! So that is good. I'm excited to go home, even though I can't go until Christmas eve because of Peter Pan. But it will be nice to just chill out with family and get out of Columbus for a bit. Things here have been a bit awkward as of late, but it has cleared up mostly. I think that a break from the theatre department, however, is very much needed for many, including myself! I'm excited for the new semester, too- new classes that will be lots of fun! But for now, I'm taking my sweet time to relax, decorate my room, and make presents!

On another note- I'm seriously drooling over these anthropologie necklaces:






Too bad they are ridiculously priced. Ugh. Oh, to have money...