Here's what Ive been loving for the past month. Expect a lengthy post ahead because your girl is quite a lover.
Reading
- Charles Bukowski’s short stories - Im far from certain when it comes to my feelings with his writing. Dude, most of his writings are about sadness and alcohol dependence and women. Still, there’s something that tugs on my heart and has me hooked. I also love the his portrayal of women. The complexity of their characters, no matter how lewd, portrays them as real persons instead of damsels in distress and fragile princesses. Im on my third book of him but my favorite is his collection of poetry! My messy butt relates so well.
- Eleanor and Park - This book always had its rightful place in my heart every since I read it in highschool. I found a copy at the office and I took it with me for a bit and read it under a tree. I was so tired that morning so I fell asleep after several chapters but nonetheless, i felt the same way i did years ago. Always feels like the first time with this kind of book.
- Local Wolves, Affinity magazine and The Messy Heads - if you can’t already tell, Ive been soo into online magazines lately I follow them religiously. These magazines share my vision as well as the values I adhere to. They empower and inspire young creatives especially women. I also started following more blogs. After a month of creating, it was nice to give myself some rest and learn from others as well.
- The Giver - I was just returning a poetry book at the library when I saw this. Immediately I grabbed it remembering how I swoon over the movie two years ago. It’s been filling up my free time, aka my bus rides to and from school. It turns me so philosophical sometimes . Reading this made me appreciate what we have even more. Colors and being with family and having the ability to choose for ourselves are some of the things we overlook and take for granted because it’s always been given. This book redefined what it’s like to be free and made me think of the consequences of freedom. Im grateful I get to love and be loved. I feel bad because of the huge difference from the movie and how it took away some things. But then it made it a fresh thing to me and gave me a chance to picture things on my own instead of remembering from the moving pictures.
- North Korea facebook post - The post was shared on one of my class facebook groups and only after reading it did I realise the similarity of their situation with that of The Giver’s. I want to live to see the day NoKor makes history and opens itself up to the world. I hope they have a Jonas brave enough to show them Elsewhere. I hope they know there’s Elsewhere.
Watching
- Bedtime stories in Italian -These youtube videos made it to this list because it took me back to my childhood where I barely understood the words but the pictures still held my attention. For a moment, it let me have a taste of innocence. I loved the pride and joy whenever I encountered familiar words. As some of you may know, Ive been having a hard time practicing Italian on my own. I can’t remember the last time studying didnt feel monotonous. Im hoping these bed time stories can help!
- Music & Lyrics - oh. my. gosh. I was trying to write my research paper but procrastination got the best of me one night and Im glad it did! I turned to this movie because I remembered it’s my friend Chin’s favorite movie. This is such a feel good movie all throughout but it managed to leave me tearing up at the end! Listening to “Way Back Into Love” has never been the same ever since. You know the feeling when you learn the person’s story and then you just cant stop seeing beauty in them? That’s how I felt. This movie doesnt have that mind blowing turn of events nor that thrilling climax. It doesnt have the effects or anything like that. I loved it because it made me feel warm and homely. Im still not over the characters.
- Do What You Can’t - Casey Neistat - After watching this, I was overcome by an avalanche of inspiration and motivation that I filled up a page in my journal addressing my aspirations and why Im doing whatever the frick Im doing. I think it’s so easy to be held down by your own insecurity but it’s a different story when the mean words come from others. Chin up and you do you babygirl.
- This facebook video.
Listening to
- Ed’s Divide - DUH.
- Podcasts - Ive been listening to so many podcasts lately! Sometimes when Im tidying up my room but mostly during my commute to school. Songs leave me to my thoughts which arent always good ones but thank heavens podcasts are invented to save the day! Listening to them feels like youre talking to your friends, especially Ive only listened to women. Ive always been more of a listener than a talker so it's a pleasure. Ive been listening Stuff Mom Never Told You (IUD, Adoption, Islam) Messy podcasts, Stella Rae, Lavendaire and Arriane Serafico's interview of Abbey Sy! Learned a lot from these ladies. Gosh, this earth do not deserve girls.
- Reese Lansangan - Ive been following her on twitter but put off listening to her because I thought I wouldnt like her music. I KNOW SHAME ON ME. I was hanging out with Francine at her condo one night, working, and I asked her to play Reese. I swear we only listened to her the rest of the night. She was on replay too while I worked the next day. Im basically obsessed.
- Introducing Me - I had a sleepover with Thea and Dianne for our research paper and like the mature and responsible adults that we are, we watched Camp Rock 2 to pass time because we had to wait til night to go to a comedy bar. Anyway, what was I saying?? Camp Rock. Im drooling over Nick Jonas. For the whole week after that, I swear I had my Spotify on private mode because I only listened to Introducing Me. It's so catchy! RIP
- Amy Winehouse - It's only recently that I really stopped and paid attention to her music and man, can I please travel through time and watch her perform live? It's also weird how she's singing about waking up alone, how love is a losing game and all that but the melody of her songs makes me think of slow dancing on the bed the morning after your wedding. You guys get me?? Because I dont hahahaha help me I cant stop falling in love with her music it actually hurts.
- Nina Simone - another heartbreaker. But I love working to her music. Makes me feel empowered in a way!
Following:
- milaiana
- therestlesstimes
- freyahaley
- overalladventures
- barefacedbabes
- @i_D
- crimeofrhyme
Eating
- Cinnamon Danish from Starbucks - an old favorite although it makes me feel bad for supporting that coffee shop. Anyway, sharing it with Stephen made it all the more special.
- Steakhauz - it's under the "eating" category but the main reason it made it to my favorites is because of the aesthetics. Theyre so retro and I can tell that theyre keen on the branding. Haha on top of that, their bulalo is 2 die 4. plz
- Vegetablessss - I get weird looks from my friends because I tend to be jumpy whenever I see vegetables in caf. Ahhh give me all of it.
Misc.
- My writing journal - currently 20 pages deep. I dont have the time (and energy) to write as much as I would like to but Im happy I dont have to carry the words I cant tell others. It’s also where I do some of my brainstorming because I do that messily so my bullet journal isnt a choice. Haha!
- My recent thrift haul - wash and wear honestly hahahahhahahuhuhu but really I cant stop wearing them.
- Volunteering at church - Andrea needed to volunteer for her church involvement at school and she "accidentally" dragged me along. Haha! We're part of the Ushering ministry and it's so cool not only seeing what's behind the scenes, but actually being part of it as well! Though we both know that none of it was accidental and that it was God's plan. Church has really been my happy place ever since I found it and I spend the rest of my week looking forward to it. Such beautiful people.
- Shawn’s Concert - why is it even here when he broke my heart. I MISS HIM SO MUCH IT PHYSICALLY HURTS HELP
- Abby Strangward - a girl whose blog I religiously visit. Her words are magic and her mood boards are to die for. I love her way of telling stories. She's also one of the editors for the restlesstimes. I wish we could talk more often!
- yogawithadrienne's Revolution yoga - I wasnt able to do it on January but I restarted this month! I dont expect myself to do it everyday but hopefully I finish before April ends!
- Meeting Deeney. Going to the YS Open Call was an achievement in itself and I didnt really expected anything. I just wanted something to myself. But if anything, Im so happy that I went because I got to meet this girl. I always love when my interaction with someone new comes natural and it was with Deeney. Waiting for our names to be called wasnt so much of a burden because we talked and talked and talked. Also, she looks like Camie Juan's lost sister. I swear it was almost creepy hahahaha
- Francine!! My francinee. I love you I love you I love you
- And if you havent noticed, I change the blog's name. Perhaps Ill put up a blog post regarding it soon.
Thank you for reading! See you later.
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