Movie Review: Mamma Mia

I saw Mamma Mia this past weekend, and I'd have to say that it was the cutest movie ever. It really pulled off the whole musical-romantic-comedy combo. It really uplifted my mood. The random parts where the ensemble entered were absolutely hilarious. All the clothes in the movie were really laid-back chic. I give it a four out of five stars.

Peace, Love, and Nature

Just a few photographs that I took outside today. I love being outdoors. The weather was especially nice today. 

Inspiration

This Forever21 dress reminds me a lot of the Antoni Gaudi piece, below. The blues and intricate details are amazing. It is $19.80 online.

This Antoni Gaudi piece of art is just amazing. It is so vibrant, unique, and beautiful. All of the pieces of this mosaic come together and form a breath-taking piece of art. It isn't like most pieces I've ever seen. I have a weird obsession with it. I think it is the bright blue that really draws my eyes to it. Props to Google for the picture.

I'm No Superman

The definition of perfect varies from person. The definition of perfect to me is being happy.I'm not perfect, and I'm really tired of trying to be perfect. I just have to learn to accept it. There was a time in my life that I was always happy. It was nice, but now I've grown up. I've learned and realized that I am not always going to be happy and fit in with the crowd. But things just go so fast and by the time that I get happy, there is another obstacle in my way. 

I'm giving up on trying to be perfect. I am just going to stick it out and accept myself.  Maybe I wasn't meant to be happy. Maybe I was meant to be complicated. After all, this world probably couldn't handle it if everyone was happy all the time. I guess there is an equal amount of both, so it balances out.

Ten Songs

I have a confession: I am a Grey's Anatomy fanatic. Everything about this television drama is amazing. It is the only show that I watch religiously. Aside from the remarkable plot and characters, my favorite part is definitely the soundtrack. There are three CDs out (Seasons 1,2, and 3), and I am choosing my ten favorite songs to share with you.

#1 Sun Comes Up by John Legend

It is really a great morning song that will instantly brighten your day. John Legend has a smooth voice that makes it seem like you are the only girl in the world.

#2 Million Faces by Paolo Nutini

This slow song is perfect for a day of contemplation. If you aren't in deep thought at the beginning of this song, you sure will be afterwards. Paolo sure has his way with words.

#3 Ain't Nothing Wrong With That by Robert Randolph & The Family Band

An upbeat song that just makes you want to get up and dance. This song has a catchy beat that sounds a bit taboo for a simply girl like me.

#4 Kaboom by Ursula 1000

This futuristic song has a funky beat that will more than likely leave you asking yourself: what did I just listen to? This is the funkiest beat I have ever listened to.

#5 Homebird by Foy Vance

The gentle guitar and Foy's voice combine to create a calming and sweet melody. It really makes you appreciate where you came from.

#6 Multiply by Jamie Lidell

This old-fashioned, funky beat takes you back to the day before you were born. Jamie masters the funky, pop beat, which will more than likely make you get up and dance.

#7 Running on Sunshine by Jesus Jackson

Every time this song plays on my iPod, I can't help but smile. It's eccentric beat makes me feel happy and optimistic. Whenever I am feeling down, all I have to do is listen to this song, and I instantly become happy.

#8 Keep Breathing by Ingrid Michaelson

This slow, melancholy melody will keep you going in rough times. It is truly inspirational and makes you want to keep going until you succeed. 

#9 Sexy Mistake by The Chalets

A true 'girl power' song. This song completely turns me into a rebel with it's heavy guitar and fast beat.

#10 Come to Me by Koop

The combination of the heavenly opening and the smooth voice grabs me, and I quickly began to sing along. Koop always comes up with unique songs, and this one happened to be one of my personal favorites.

Book Review: Twilight

The new 'must have' series in the library is Twilight. (Yeah, I know that I am a tad bit late on this trend, but oh well.) This series has quickly gained popularity. The real question in my mind was: is this another bad obsession (ex: Hannah Montana)? Or is this book actually worth reading?

My friend and I have seen them raved about on FaceBook. Needless to say, she bought the books, read them, and then lent me the first one: Twilight. I began reading it last night and couldn't put it down. I finished it this afternoon because it was a rainy day and reading is my favorite thing to do. I was surprised at how the book kept my attention. It really had a unique plot line and was different than I had anticipated. I can't wait to get the next book from her and begin reading!

So Much For My Happy Ending.

Yea, I know it is a little early in my life to be making any huge decisions, but I'm pretty sure that this will save me a lot of pain down the road, so I guess that it is okay.

I've given up on trying to have a happy ending. Hell, I didn't really have a very happy beginning for that matter. There are two types of people in the world: those who are happy, and those who aren't. I think I was born to be unhappy; honestly, I'm okay with that, and I won't deny it. Don't get me wrong, I am happy sometimes, but something will always be missing. It is like a black hole in the middle of my chest that is constant.

All together, I've slowly began to take away other emotions as well. I don't cry anymore. Instead of crying out my frustration, I just exercise and it eventually goes away. I'm done getting emotionally involved in relationships. Every relationship that I had I screwed up so I'm going to just not try them anymore. It is really what is best for me, because in the end, there will be no disappointment. I won't expect anything from anyone and when I don't get it, I won't feel bad.

Happy endings are simply made up. They were meant to be in books and movies. Almost every happy ending that I saw/read was classified as fiction, so it's better if we keep it that way. 

Movie Review: Get Smart

It wasn't a 'smart' idea to go see this movie. I was initially drawn to 'Get Smart' because Steve Carell is ridiculously funny. However, as the movie progressed, I figured out that he didn't really fit the role. Don't get me wrong, he is a really great actor, but something wasn't right. However, I did like seeing Anne Hathaway on the big screen. 

The over all plot didn't really keep my attention. The last thirty minutes I just wanted to walk out of the movie theatre. It was a action-comedy-romance flick all rolled into one. Steve Carell and Anne Hathaway didn't really have any sparks between them. Anne Hathaway wore a really amazing, white trench (which did get ruined, but it was nice while it lasted). I would probably give this film a one out of four stars.