something magical.

As much as "Titanic" is considered a super chick-flick, it has also become one of the most classic love stories of our generation. I love this movie; Maegan and I went and saw it in 3D when it was re-released and it was a life-changing experience. This is seriously a brilliant film. James Cameron, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet are are all timeless. 

Another thing in my life that has grown to really inspire my heart is dance. Dance has been a huge part of my life and because of that... I love the show "So You Think You Can Dance," that show has brought me to tears and made my heart smile so hard over the routines that have been created on this show.  

I stumbled across this piece and it blew me away.

It is a piece where the love story from the "Titanic" is danced to the song by the Righteous Brothers, "Unchained Melody." 

The things that happen in this piece are something magical. The passion that pours out in the movement and through the music is unreal. The emotions that are personified in this piece are like something out of a perfect dream. This is way too brilliant; Travis Wall (the choreographer) is an insanely talented man. 

Do yourself a favor and watch this!

XXOO

8.18.12

On Saturday, August 18th, 2012 

my beautiful best friend Amanda Mann became Mrs. Amanda Massingale when she married her best friend James Massingale. I was lucky enough to be a bridesmaid, stand behind her and make a speech at the reception... it was a very special day. On Wednesday the newlyweds will be driving across country to their new home together in North Carolina and I am crazy sad. This is going to set us on a new journey as grown-up best friends... my best friend has a husband! That is so crazy!! Here are some pictures from this incredible day...

 The first kiss. 

 After the ceremony. 

 Cutting the cake.

 The bridesmaids; (from left to right) me, Candace, Cassie, Rebecca, Sarah and Rachel. 

The bride and I at the reception!

XXOO

Today..

I'm 23!

I feel a little weird about it, but I'm excited!

It's going to be a great year. 

*deep breath*

I don't really know how much or what I really want to say about this...

but I'm moving home from LA this week and I'm actually a little devastated. 

The biggest thing... the thing that's kept me near tears all week is the fact that I'm moving away from Maegan, and won't be living with her anymore. This girl is my sister.. my other-half, my partner-in-crime.. I'm her biggest fan... I love this girl so much. I don't think I can say much else... except I could not have been blessed with a better roommate.. and if I could... I'd probably live with her for another good 10 years or so.. *big sigh* *deep breath*... this is going to be really hard. 

some countdowns.. and a song.

there are only 8 days until I have to move out of my apartment (that's all I can say about it now without crying.. so more on this later).

14 days until my birthday..

33 days until my best friend's wedding..

54 days until I take the CBEST..

and 68 days until fall...

I must say that I am looking forward to all but the first item on this list of countdowns.

and here's a little song for your day

(and the love of crooners continues?)

Happy Monday!

"Il dolce far niente."

"Il dolce far niente" or.. "the sweetness of doing nothing"

the last couple days since summer school ended have been extremely mellow.

(like the kind of mellow where I sleep in past noon, do some stuff around the apartment, and there's a good chance I don't leave all day).

Maegan and I were talking about how in our society we have this strange idea that we need to have done a long list of "to-do's" before we are allowed to relax (and my dad has instilled this idea in my head as well, let me tell you)... and which most of the time, for the sake of not being a lazy-under productive member of society with no life, this is a little true...

but in other societies, they believe we should be able to relax, take a day off, be lazy, any day, any time just because it's our prerogative as human beings to be able to enjoy life whether we've done enough to "deserve" it or not.

With that being said, I would say I deserve it. 

I am giving myself these few days, before we move out and "real life" starts to really happen, to relax... and just enjoy this time in my apartment.

 
To watch movies like "Eat, Pray, Love" that remind me of the wonders of this world...
to listen to some heart melting music (see Buble, below) and to just daydream a little... of things to come.. and of the crazy things that have happened this last year... 

(I have been feeling me some Michael Buble lately.)

I hope this weekend, or this week, you are able to allow yourself some time to embrace the idea of "Il dolce far niente." Peace. 

boys boys boys..

I've made a recent discovery with my taste in music... I favor the boys! 

I don't know what it is, but something about a man.. with a voice, melts my heart!

The following men, to name a few, are the men that I've recently been showing some extra attention to.. = ]

Andy Grammer

current song obsession? Fine By Me

Elvis

(my first love... in music).

 Jason Mraz

current song obsession? I wont give up.

 Michael Buble

current song obsession? Hold On

Happy Wednesday!

Click on the links and enjoy!