Of Princes and Musicians

I finished reading The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian yesterday, so naturally I rallied the troops to go see the movie. I was excited to see the movie; however, this was the first time I've seen a movie right after I've read the book. Every detail was fresh in my head.

THE MOVIE GOT SO MANY THINGS WRONG...what the hell? Why do movies do that??? They added random crap (big events, too) that ISN'T EVEN IN THE BOOK!!!

Ok, I'll calm down...*deep breath*...but it makes me wonder, can anyone really enjoy a movie from a book when they've read that book? It didn't help that this has been my favorite book in the series thus far. Why change a masterpiece?

ANYWAY, onto other news.

I ♥ Death Cab For Cutie's new album, Narrow Stairs.

Quite honestly, one of the best albums I've ever heard; although, strangely melancholy, it's gorgeous at the same time. And the album just flows. It's beautifully written, and all the songs melt into each other. It's like a story.

And when I say it's melancholy, I mean SAD. Usually, Death Cab has been a bit more optimistic in the past. This album doesn't have that usual Death Cab hope.

I still love it and have been playing it non stop. I provided two songs for you on the right to listen to. First is my favorite: "Cath..." A song about a girl who is marrying because she has no other choice. The background music is so pretty.

Second is "Your New Twin-Sized Bed," an achingly sad song about being alone. But I love the beat, and who couldn't relate?

Enjoy, sorry I can't provide a cyber box of tissues :)

I'm a Graduate!

I look...smart. And for a month and a half I get to relax, thanks to good ol' mom and dad. And I need to relax for awhile! After that month and a half, the job search begins. DUN DUN DUN. Until then, here is one of those little questionnaire thingies Frankie tagged EVERYONE AND THEIR MOM in. hehe.

A shit-ton of stuff about 8

Eight things I am passionate about:

1. Sleeping. I am very very grumpy if I do not get enough sleep. I am not one of those people who can pull all-nighters. Heck no! I believe in the power of sleep and feel Americans do not get enough!!!

2. Purple. I adore that color. I may even name my [future] daughter Violet. Yeah, I really love purple that much.

3. Chocolate. Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. That's all I gotta say bout that.

4. Writing. It's a catharsis, it's fun, it's spiritual, it's beautiful, it's poetic and much more. It's hard to not be passionate about something that can be so many things.

5. Turkey. I really freakin' love that country. It is my happy place. ALL OF YOU SHOULD GO VISIT AND SEE THE BEAUTY THAT IS TURKEY (not the bird, you jokesters!)

6. God and spirituality. I would never push this issue on anyone; however, at this time in my life I have made a choice to become more spiritual. It can be no one's choice but your own. I feel like weights have been lifted off of me as devote my life to teachings of love and understanding. Truly.

7. Hugs. I love being held. Not everyone is good at kissing, but it's pretty tough to mess up hugging (although it can be done). I'm a touchy, huggy person. It's kind of hard to avoid me all you non-touchy people...I WILL hug you. And you will hug me back because I am adorable. (and humble, apparently)

8. Friends and Family. Relationships I have with others are extremely important to me. I cherish my friendships and am always working on keeping them strong and vibrant. You always need someone to turn to in difficult times...I make sure to have the best of the best.

Eight things I want to do before I die:

1. TRAVEL, TRAVEL, TRAVEL and MORE TRAVEL. I heart traveling, it makes me extremely happy!! My roommate calls it wanderlust. I call it "I will kill myself if I don't see some new scenery soon, dammit!" I must go to Italy, France, Ireland, Spain, Australia and, let's see...EVERYWHERE, before I die!

2. Get a book published. I'm copying Frankie here. I want to one day make a children's book. A good one.

3. Get married. And do it the right way--not as an act of desperation or a way to fulfill a dream since I was a girl...but to marry a man that compliments me to the highest degree. Someone that, ultimately, I wouldn't want to live without. Why get married otherwise?

4. Have kids. Not a ton of them. But I love kids, and I know I will be an outstanding mom. I just have to be in a place where I'm less selfish.

5. Truly live. Not sit around watching pointless T.V. that has been going down the drain the last 5 years (except for Project Runway...I love that show!). I want to climb things, see things, get out and get inspired.

6. Help others. The heart cannot be satisfied when you just live for yourself. Whether it charity, or simply aiding a friend, I want to strive to become more selfless.

7. Dance as much as possible...everywhere possible. I love dancing. It frees the soul, it livens the body. I will accomplish dancing as much as possible while traveling as much as possible.

8. Become super wise by living an action-packed, amazing life. Need I say more?

Eight things I say often:

1. Really?

2. Fool!

3. Oooo...Purple!

4. Gangsta-status.

5. Smashing!

6. That's so pretty.

7. Oh, Lord or Oh, God (sarcastically).

8. Let's Dance!

Eight books I've read recently:

1. The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (in progress)

2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Horse and His Boy

3. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe

4. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew

5. Pledged: The Secret Life of Sororities

6. The Bible (in progress)

7. Out of Sync (by Lance Bass. Yes, I actually read this)

8. Pride & Prejudice

Eight movies I've seen eight times:

1. Office Space

2. High Fidelity

3. My Best Friend's Wedding

4. Bridget Jones' Diary

5. The Little Mermaid

6. Across the Universe

7. Remember the Titans

8. Independence Day (cause when it's on TV, you HAVE to watch it!)

Eight people who should do this meme:

Anthony, Raindog, Toastie, Katrin, Rachel (as in my pug angel friend), Felicia, Rubber Soul and Thomas.

*Excitement*

Graduation is on Saturday.

Go me!

And what I'm really excited about? I'm going to Turkey in July!!!!!!!!!!! I love love love love that place. SOOOOOOOO EXCITED!

(Sidenote: If you didn't know I was Turkish (well, half--haha) then you haven't looked at my URL before).

Stoked on life right now!

P.S. Life is Great

Now, I'm not one to think that chick flicks are good movies...I often end up liking them in all their cheesy glory, but they they don't pretend to be great movies.

However, the movie P.S. I Love You is AMAZING, AMAZING, AMAZING. Probably cause it deals with death. And, no, it did not make me cry like everyone else I know. (Only 4 movies have made me ever cry on record: Finding Neverland, Big Fish, Tuesdays with Morrie and Million Dollar Baby). But P.S. I Love You really touched me, and was just well put together. RENT IT. Even if you're a boy. Because I said so.

And why is my title of this post Life is Great? Well cause it is. But here's why I'm extra happy. I was soooo soooooooo worried over my Italian grade that I thought I might have to make it up over the summer. Seriously I haven't had a tougher time in a class (except maybe for Econ...I hate you!). Especially because I was REALLY behind in it, on top of the 2 weeks of classes I missed from being deathly ill in the beginning of the semester. I thought I wasn't gonna pass!

But somehow, SOMEHOW, I got a C+ in the class. How in the hell did I manage that? I know I did some extra credit, and worked as hard as hell to show la mia professora I was trying...but, really?

haha, I won't question it :)

So now I am "officially" graduating, and my dad has told me how proud he is of me. And seriously, any child wants to hear that from their parent.

I'll leave you with some pictures I took with my friend Ali. They should remind you that, indeed, life is spectacular.

Escape into music...

I added a few new songs on the right, listen if you'd like. Chances are you know these three songs pretty well:

1. "Freedom" by George Michael: I love the, well, freedom of this song. And it goes along with my spirit right now...a newly graduated, strong, life-lovin' girl. Best lines in the song: All we have to do now/ is take these lies and make them true somehow/ all we have to see/ is I don't belong to you/ and you don't belong to me...FREEDOM!"
   
2. "Portions for Foxes" by Rilo Kiley: I adore this song, because I related to it for awhile. Girls get stuck in this kind of rut all the time. Why do we fall for dumb asses so much? The desperation in her voice captures the mood of wanting to get out of a situation you're stuck in. Best lines: "Cause your just damage control/ for a walking corpse like me, like you...cause we'll all be/portions for foxes."
   
3. "Day in the Life" by The Beatles: The melody of this song is beautiful. But it's no secret that the Beatles are masters of melody. It has become one of my favorite Beatles songs. Pretty, serene, sad, compelling...it's my kind of song, for sure.
   

FREEDOM!

It has been a hectic hectic few weeks. Instead of a manic Monday, I've had a manic month. I feel like I was a zombie for awhile and I'm very slowly coming back to life. The color is rushing back to my cheeks!!

I can't believe I am graduating!!

And honestly, I'm the happiest I've been in a long time. And by a long time, I mean a year or two.

I haven't mentioned J in awhile, but that's because I haven't needed him. I NEVER needed him, I just thought I did, and convinced myself that I did. He's tried to contact me in the past month...and I've said my hello, and been nice, but I've told him I don't want to talk or see him. Cause SISTA I am strong for once!

Well, I hope to get back into the blogging routine again soon, I need to visit everyone's blog and catch up! Yay for being back from the dead!

I've Been Away...

And San Diego must seem crazy to you all...drug busts going on at those darn schools, there must be gangs running rampant at San Diego State (my school)!!

Ha, no, there aren't. And the drug bust was blown WAY out of proportion. How about we talk about AMERICA's drug problem, rather than going on about these darn kids and their drug sellin' habits.

Eh, forget the drug bust, homework, finals, projects and the like have all been keeping me uber busy. But I shall be back soon!!!

Hope you all are doing well :)

P.S. Frankie, I had bacon today and thought of you. Oh, and that bacon was good.

All pretty-like.

I went to my friend's banquet last night and here are a few of my favorite pictures, just thought I'd share:

My dress, I looked a little retro :)

My banquet date, Dirty Dink (That's what I call him)

One of my good friends Matthew George and me, "dancing." I heart Matthew.

One of my "pledge babies" Nick. Yeah, I was a pledge mom.

Alright, that's all for now, folks!