Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Lyrics of the day

I've got a ruby red desire
Like a virus like my last hope
I've got a ruby red desire
I've got to hear the red bird sing
I've got to rip this cord
And rinse this lazy blood
Clear a path and walk away


-Ruby Red
Heather Nova

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Blank Pages

Anyone who writes will tell you that there is nothing scarier than sitting down at your computer to write those first words of an as- yet undetermined story. The blinking of the cursor on the blank page is taunting and terrorizing. So sticking with my plan to write more and stress about writing less I attended a writing class yesterday. It was the first time that I've sat in a room full of strangers and read work aloud that had been created just five minutes prior. Usually you have time to mold and shape and obsessed over your work (with ample time for the shred and re-write routine). During the hour and -a half class I vacillated between thinking "You're not such a bad writer" to "you suck". This happens often with writers but not as such a break neck pace. The class was fun, but I don't feel incredibly inspired or like a fire was lit under my butt to get anything done. I walked away with some great tips on time management and prompts to get the creative juices flowing. To quote Jack London: "You can't wait for inspiration. You have to go after it with a club." So today I'm going to Target to find a club- I'm sure they sell them.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Why, oh, why


What is the deal with male actors getting plastic surgery, lately? Case in point, Rupert Everett: The once dashing, rugged-looking Brit who stole the show from Julia Roberts in My Best Friend's Wedding now looks like a melting wax sculpture. Take a look at the before and after photos from Star Magazine, taken during his recent appearance on the Martha Stewart Show. Blech!

Saturday, April 18, 2009

America the greedy


I have to say I am continually amazed at the audacity of right-wing America. The "tea party" tax protests that took place this week were an example of the gap that exists between working class Americans and the wealthiest one percent. As I have read various stories online and seen the ridiculous signs made by "irate" taxpayers I have to wonder how this country continues to be steeped in ignorance. This country currently has the lowest taxes of ANY country in the Western world. Income taxes are the lowest they have been in the last thirty years. Yet somehow the world is coming to an end because the Obama administration has decided to roll back that huge tax cut given to the wealthy by the Bush administration. How dare he! I was appalled by the signs at the protests stating "Don't reward failure" or "Socialism- trickle up Poverty". Give me a break! Half of the idiots who were at these protests make less than $250,000 a year and will actually benefit from Obama's stimulus package. And since when in the land of the "American dream" has being a hard-working, middle class person equaled failure? The average American makes $35,000 a year! So according to the protesters you and me are indeed failures. And so are those awful people who are trying to save their homes and not go into forclosure. And the sick who can't afford healthcare! What moochers! America, we need to find a new way of thinking and fast. This blind capitalism is what has brought us to the place we're in. No one at these protests or in the Republican party have come up with any real ideas about how to fix the economy. I say, protesting only works if you have some ideas of your own on how to fix the mess we're in. What we need in this country is to start caring about everyone who lives in it.
The funny part in all of this, however, is despite the constant promotion of the protests by FoxNews (aka the devil) the turnout was tepid at best. This gives me hope: Maybe most Americans get it.

Thursday, April 16, 2009

Sick Day

I've been home sick nursing what feels like a cross between sinusitis, a cold and the flu. Nothing like a tummy ache to make a girl lose the will to live! But as I sit in my bed in my jammies I am feeling restless and ready to create something. I have neglected my writing for sometime and am ready to get back into the swing of things. I am also feeling the need to spend money I don't have on shiny fancy new things! I figure the writing will be far more positive and productive than spending money. I have however, given in to the great sale Express is having right now. Check out the pieces I picked up last weekend.

Express at ShopStyle


Express at ShopStyle


Express at ShopStyle

Tuesday, April 14, 2009

Lyrics of the Day

Soho in the high tide of the day And for a while I'm swept away -
I just forget it. I use my walkman when I walk,
And I don't talk,
But later on the moment's gone and I don't get it.

- Low Tide of the Night
Everything But The Girl

Monday, April 13, 2009

Shoe Love

I'm not a fan of wearing designer logos on my body (really the only people who can get away with are women who wear Chanel because it's CHANEL!), but these flats from Juicy Couture are adorable. I have been searching for cute flats for spring and these are definitely lust-worthy. But at $150, they are a tad more (okay, more than a tad) than what I am willing to spend on flats to wear on the dirty streets of downtown Chicago. So being the ever resourceful girl that I am I am currently searching for them on eBay!

Lyrics of the Day

I can decide what I give, but it's not up to me what I get given

-It's Not Up To You
Bjork

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Something New

This is a first for me. I am usually a pretty private person -I don't even like posting photos of my self on Facebook. Lately, however, friends and family keep telling me that with all of the precious nuggets of wisdom I like dole out I should "write something". So here I am and here is my new blog "Vivere" which in Italian means "to live" or "to be alive". Each week I will have new posts on lifestyle (recipes, travel, finances, etc.) as well as writing and of course, fashion. A shout out to freefoto.com for the awesome blog title photo. As well as "the lady" aka my Mother for helping me brainstorm on a title!