Sunday, January 30, 2011

I would if I could


If I had lots of money I would buy some good art.  I've been a long time fan of Kristin Baker and her large, acrylic on PVC panel paintings.  I think it would be fun to see how she goes about making them (piles and piles of blue tape, looks interesting) but I would settle for a museum visit if there happened to be an exhibit anytime soon.


xoxo


Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Dancing clothes


I love movies where the plot revolves around dancers, particularly ballerinas.  I'll even watch movies that completely lack a storyline as long as there are legwarmers and tutus (I own Center Stage, it's pretty awful). I draw the line at crazy sequels but I've seen Step Up somewhere around ten times and not because that one guy is in it either, I genuinely enjoy all the dance scenes.

I was planning on seeing Black Swan when I saw the beginning of the trailer but by the end I'd changed my mind, I think it had something to do with the whole pulling feathers out of her skin thing. I'm sure I'll eventually end up watching it just to see the wardrobe and the choreography, I have a feeling Natalie Portman was able to execute the role quite nicely.

With that said, I have a ton of respect for all professional ballerinas everywhere.  I took ballet classes last spring and although I loved it, it was challenging beyond my expectations.  It's the most beautiful art form because it's the most difficult and requires the most dedication.  I still like to put on my ballet shoes every once in a while and practice what little technique I learned, it makes a bad day a little better.  I'll continue fighting the urge to buy a tutu though.

xoxo,
-C

Tuesday, January 11, 2011

Cat party


Life hasn't left much time for goofing around on the Internet lately but I did stumble across this : I love cat party.

It's the blog of Chelsea magazine which is based out of Humboldt, Ca, where my little sister goes to school.  Those are absolutely the only two things I know about Humboldt.

I can't wait for this weekend so I can spend hours with my laptop clicking "older entries" on this site until my heart's content.  Also planned this weekend: ice cream cones and re-reading Nancy Drew's mystery of the 99 steps, cover pictured above.  It's funny because I read so many of those ND books when I was ten, but that one in particular was my favorite and I still have it on my book shelf. It's the only one I kept.

xoxo
-C

Saturday, January 1, 2011

A whole decade


I cant believe it's already been ten years in the 2000's. I bid adieu to 2010 reluctantly, it has been a phenomenal year filled with positive change and falling in love.  There have been family additions, new friendships, more learning experiences than I can quantify, and moments of heart-break scattered throughout.   As I celebrate another year of health and happiness I also honor those we've lost.  Life is a rhythm of bitter and sweet, but there is a peak to every valley.  My only resolution is to continuously count my blessings.
xoxo
-C