A big congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Sean Bean on their latest nuptials!
Was I the only one wondering why was the groom dressed better than the bride? I know weddings are usually personalized, but doesn't the bride usually gets...dressed up? I see this outfit in my office everyday, heck maybe I got that top, but I wonder what was she thinking with all that big bank Sean made from Lord of the Ring, she decides to wear her office apparel?
I'm thinking this was a shot-gun wedding. She dashed out of work and they raced to the court. And I'd believe that if it weren't for that dapper suit Sean is sporting. NICE!
She should have at least got her hair-did [to quote Missy E]. Vera Wang, where are you?
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Well here it is my last blog for 2007! It's insane how fast time flies, specially when you're busy as hell.
This year was a year of revelations:
I witnessed people that I called friends and family turn their backs on me, and people who I THOUGHT didnt care about me, stand by me. Reminds me of the old adage "Don't judge a book by its cover".
I also realized that I could comfortably live in Switzerland, despite the language barrier. I can survive on crepes and espresso just fine. All that fresh air, and clean streets make me want to sing "The Sound of Music".
I hope this year to catch up on my "must read" booklist, stick to my Yoga classes religiously, eat less meat, and see more Ciaran Hinds. Everytime I see him on screen, on stage, in an interview or any article, I break into hives! You can imagine what my body's reaction was like when I finally got to meet him face to face back in October (and again after that), I had the paramedics on standby LOL! The man can make my Bell Ring! There's a very small exclusive group of actors that do this to me, George Clooney runs very close but Ciaran has been holding my cake for the past 3 years now! I'm going to create a cd and put songs that remind me of Ciaran, in the top is "The City of Blinding Lights" by U2
Thank you for existing CH!
"Oh you look so beautiful, tonight!"
Also, I enjoyed seeing young actor Daniel Radcliffe in December Boys! It was refreshing to see Daniel in other types of films besides Harry Potter. Although I've enjoyed HP throughout the years (I love Alan Rickman in HP!) I hope that D.R.'s transition from childstar to man-actor is successful. If you haven't caught Daniel's appearance on HBO's Extras, you must! It was hysterical! I still laugh just thinking of him playing with his "jimmy hat" like a rubberband.
May your resolutions stick and help make the earth greener!
Happy 2008!
Bella Nutella!
So I went on a google hunt to see what the folks at WikiHow suggest. They actually list 10 ways:
- Whenever you start thinking about your crush's really cute body part (e.g eyes, hair, smile...) imagine that it turns ugly.
- Whenever you start remembering a good time you had with him/her, force yourself to think about some good time you had with someone else, or think about a fight you two had.
- Cross out or erase his/her name anywhere you might have written it then drawn hearts around it (e.g your notebook, your textbook, your bedroom wall...)
- The more you come in contact with him/her, the harder it is to stop your feelings. So at least in the short term, avoid seeing the person often.
- If you were once dating, or you know that he/she also had a crush on you, you should write the person a letter to get your feelings out and to (softly) explain why you think you should avoid each other and need space.
- If your crush is really an obsession but he/she doesn't know that you exist, so much the better. You can just avoid him/her without any formality.
- Focus on your other interests. The more you're thinking about something (or someone) else, the less you'll think about your crush.
- If you want to develop a crush on another guy/girl as a coping strategy, just do the opposite of the first seven steps.
- Stop looking at his myspace page every five minutes. If it's a done deal and you're never getting back together with them again, consider deleting his/her off your friends list. You might need to explain to him/her why you are doing this.
- Another thing that is helpful is just think of all the flaws of your crush
Of the 10 steps, there's only one that might help, step #7 "Focus on your other interests". Nothing relating to the heart (or hormones) disappears overnight. In time my friend's crush will slowly grow sullen and stale and she'll look back and think herself a silly girl for how she felt. For now, I'll keep the news that I met Ciaran Hinds to myself and not tell her until she's doing a lot better.
Irish actor Ciaran Hinds leads the pack for me. His voice, hands, his dramatic facial expressions, his rich dark hair, it's knee-trembling to think that in a few weeks I will meet him in NYC.
Second on the list is George Clooney, I let out a huge gasp when I heard about his bike accident not far from where I live (Weehawken, NJ). Here i'm thinking he's busy sipping limoncellos at his fancy Italian villa at Lake Como, when all along he was in Joisey.
Last and NOT least is English actor James Purefoy, OUCH! He certainly is hot stuff, I cant wait to see him in something new outside of HBO's Rome. James never disappoints.
Je vous aimerai à jamais jusqu'à ce que Dieu prend ma vie
Wedding Planning is a demanding bitchy mistress! She's a nasty little master that runs your life especially the last 6months before the BIG day. Arguments are unavoidable as well as feeling homocidal. People shared some of their fave wedding planning parts, I thought I'd be excited too, but I cant say I was. Dress hunting - hated it, shoe and jewelry hunting - nope didnt do it for me either. The only time I felt a bit excited was when looking for a thank you gift for my bridal party. It's strange that that would be it, but I think the reason for it might be I rather the focus be on someone else and not myself. So anytime I had to do something for me, I slouched and cringed. When it was time to think of someone else, I felt the pressure off.
I'm sure famous psychologist like Freud, Jung or Skinner would have a lot to say about my behaviroral responses.
It's a shame that getting into fights with one's fiance, breaking into hives, weight fluctuations, hair loss, high blood pressure, and anxiety attacks are all deemed normal when planning a wedding. Would I do things differently if given a chance? Yes. For one, I would elope.
Well now the BIG day is approaching, and my fiance and I are spending more time doing other things besides wedding stuff and I'm enjoying it, we're enjoying it. And when THE day comes, let the chips fall where they may. My job will be to focus if he's happy, and if so, then so will I.
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I finished reading The Diana Chronicles by Tina Brown last week. Its taking me a little bit to move on to my next book, I just felt floored reading all the accounts and details of the book. A lot of sad stuff and disturbing things, in the end I still feel what I've always felt after the death of Diana, sadness for the loss of a great humanitarian, and pity for her boys. I feel sad that she won't be around to see neither son marry or Prince William become King.
In high school I obsessed with trying to copy her look, I'd go to church with a hat, or buy a dress similar to her colors or style...it confused some of my friends but my mom understood where it was coming from and loved it. LOL
Well in the end not only did her good charities stand out, but so did her style. She is and always will be the People's Princess.
I found this link its from In Style magazine (online). Enjoy.
http://www.instyle.com/instyle/general/g
I remember waking up early with my cousins to watch the live cast of the wedding of Prince Charles and Lady Diana. I remember it in bits and pieces, I was 9 and watched half asleep. LOL But I new something important was happening. I had this little girl dream of marrying in that same church, I didnt understand that St. Paul's cathedral was in a whole different country.
Youtube.cm has footage of some of the artists that performed at Concert for Di On July 1, 2007, my girl Nelly Furtado was there! She never disappoints. Joss Stone has an awesome soulful voice, and of course Sarah Brightman is always a treat. WOW Diddy's "Missing You" gave me goosebumps. William and Harry are very handsome and bright chaps, and I know Diana is watching from heaven with pride.
I'm very grateful her sons did that, I think everyone was dying to do something for Diana, specially with her 10th anniversary of her death coming up, this was a perfect way to give her a tribute.
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accomplished
This was a true test to see how well knowledged you are of the music from the 80's - take test (100 questions) but it shouldnt take you long if you know the songs.
My score wasnt high, they say I didnt want my MTV bad enough. OH COME ON!! LOL
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artistic
Does anyone else find gum as enjoyable as I do? Chewing gum has always been a part of my life even growing up. I remember my mom always carried a pack in her purse, as did the other ladies in my family (aunts, grandma, cousins). My mom would reward my little brother and I with a piece of Wrigley's spearmint (her fave) whenever we behaved in public - usually after church service. If she was out of gum, we'd make a detour to the store to pick some up and it didn't matter where we were heading (football games, recitals, weddings, or funerals, its happened trust me).
So I began to put such emphasis on gum because I noticed how it made a positive shift in mood in a room. For instance, when I would whip a pack out of my handbag, people around me stared laser-eyed at my gum until I offered. *A golden rule exists that if you dont have enough gum to share with those around you, you hold off having any (until you're away from prying eyes).
By the time I was in college, I had tried just about every type of gum in the nation including Hubba Bubba, Bazooka, Beemans, Wrigley's, Dentyne, Icebreakers, Trident, even Fredent (yikes), and my current favorite Orbit.
By the time I was in college, I had tried just about every type of gum in the nation including Hubba Bubba, Bazooka, Beemans, Wrigley's, Dentyne, Icebreakers, Trident, even Fredent (yikes), and my current favorite Orbit.
Now, I have packs of gum on my desk - Orbit's Lemon-Lime and Bubblemint (I think this one is their best). In my purse I have Mojito Mint which taste like a party in your mouth and I think its the perfect Summer chewing gum. And their other awesome flavor, Raspberry Mint remind me of iced herbal teas. Because Orbit has a HUGE array of flavors I haven't strayed far from their brand. However, I always keep my eyes open for any new stuff out there. [So please let me know of any brands to try out, although unless it comes from Africa, I've probably already tried. it.]
HISTORY OF GUM - I'm sure if you Google this or go to Wikpedia they can better school you on this topic but I DO know that chewing gum dates as far back from the time of great philosophers from ancient Greece. There's even records of the Maya indians chewing gum, they chewed sap from trees. It may have started out for remedy purpose, toothaches or belly aches, or chasing evil spirits, but now everyone chews for pleasure and to keeps the breath nice and fresh - specially after a meal.
Hey maybe gum can even bring World Peace! Think about it, so much bitterness between nations, perhaps candy can help "sweeten" discussions...?? Okay it's a long shot. but I believe there's a chewing gum for everybody in every nation. Find out which gum personalizes you. Which one makes you feel good, refreshes your breath best. There's a little piece out there with your name on it and waiting for you to discover it, sugar or sugar-free, the chewing gum, next to chocolate, is one of the delicious quick ways to bring happy thoughts.
Enjoy!
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dorky
I need to check the weather reports before I go to bed. This morning I heard the pit-a-pater of the rain against my window, and thought to myself -"crap I dont have wellies!" Well my train was late, and the ride rough but I made it in one peace thank God.
Good news from actors I love to watch - Ciaran Hinds sent back a questionaire fans (self included) put together for him to answer. You can read them at www.ciaranhinds.com its so awesome he answered every question from the serious to the silliest.
Ray Stevenson has been announced to play The Punisher in the upcoming movie! COOL! Here's an actor that can totally dominate any ass-kicking story lines. To me, he's a huge teddy bear and I want to hug him. I'm happy for him.
GO STEVE!! Photo from www.ray-stevenson.com
*Check this site out its really cool.
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giddy
And I refuse to let the summer go without at least one visit from the shore. Sucks when your friends aren't fans of the beach. Between my grandma getting sick early this summer, and planning my wedding (yes I wed this October), this season has been busy and a bit crazy. So its time to let the ocean heal my innerself and the sun tint my skin bronze.
I hope you all have a great weekend!
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