Rachel Getting Married / The Spirit
Oddly mesmerizing, but strange altogether. Rachel Getting Married had that artsy feel and deep emotion. I wouldn’t call it enjoyable, but interesting and/or thought provoking. Plus, Anne Hathaway played a stellar role.
On the other hand, this is a large billboard sign warning to anyone and everyone out there not to waste your time on The Spirit. And comic book-esque movie had no plot, no point, and two many good actors wasting the time and ruining there reputation. Do Not Spend your time, money, or eyesight trying to give this movie a try. Eva Mendes and Scarlett Johanson: I don’t know what you were thinking.
2 comments July 8, 2009
there’s distance in the air
Every bone in my body yearns for home, but coming here can only be called a letdown. This is my home by default not choice.
On a positive note, the twelve hour plus drive home allowed me to fall in love with Brooke Fraser’s music. But its not far fetched to say that discovery was the only positive in a day full of negative after negative.
Add comment July 8, 2009
Chicago And Art Sitting in a Tree.
When plans to travel via the famed Metra failed. We decided to walk. And walk we did. From the lake front to downtown Chicago. And then all around the city. Maybe no walls fell, but it was definitely the highlight of Chicago.
But other than just walking through, I visited the Art Institute Chicago. And it was utterly incredible. I love art. No, I adore art. I am that person that lingers and contemplates each piece. And honestly, it made me want to be an artist. Not in the literal sense, but in the essence of what that means. The way you can express yourself and let what you show whether by pictures, words, or action hold something of value. But not just that, artists aren’t ashamed of their work, nor are they afraid to make a statement with their area of art. Beyond even that they practice and polish what they do for as long as they can even if there is no gratification, for the art itself is the gratification.
But yes, my stay in Chicago was made worth it and more with this trip downtown.
Add comment July 7, 2009
Tweet Tweet
When it comes down to facebook and twitter, I prefer twitter. Most everybody I know is on facebook, but that’s just it: most everyone I know is on facebook. And when I update my status or upload an album, I have to wonder what that random person I knew when I was four thought about it. (Quite literally, that’s what’s it’s like.) But on twitter, I don’t think about that. Because other than the people I actually like to follow and don’t mind telling random facts about my day or week, it’s strangers listening to what I have to say. Coincidentally, one of the people on my list is apparently at PCNAK too.
1 comment July 5, 2009
Penelope
Some would say it was time wasted to watch a movie about a girl with a snout, but honestly the story was well thought out and cute in a omg-how-romantic sorta way. And it wasn’t as predictable as you’d think.
Add comment July 5, 2009
Pay it Forward
The phrase pay it forward is commonly assumed to mean share that good thing with three more people. But what if paying it forward didn’t just refer to acts of kindness? When we arrived in Chicago, it was only my mother with a sore throat and constant cough. But now three more people share her oh-so-wonderful virus, including myself. Sometimes our negatives are so easily donated to others. For example a bad attitude, gossip, or an annoying sickness. But as for the positives, like actually bothering to give the gift of a good day is harder for us to do than plucking our own eyelashes would be. (Bad metaphor, i know) In any case, I wish my mom would take back this gift. Coughing all day is miserable.
And as for a quick update: my tech saavy brother is also a lazy brother. The site transition is going to take a while.
Add comment July 4, 2009
visiting the big league
Soon and very soon, thatgirlnikita is trying it’s luck on the fast track. With a tech saavy brother who is willing to host the site, and a simple nine dollars a month approximately, this site will be renovating. And then, then my friends you can find me at thatgirlnikita.com!
Sweet, huh?!
And then I need all you’re help. You have to tell your friends about it. Make it a regular stop in your daily routine.
Thank you!
3 comments July 1, 2009
You know it’s a bad day when…
Instead of peacefully parting my eyelids and hearing a soft melody of birds chirping and warm sun on my face, I was awakened to the sound of my mom shaking me and talking unusually loudly that I need to transport myself over to the bathroom and make myself presentable, we had work to do today. This is the antithesis to my preferred method of starting my day. And this after a mere three and half hours of sleep.
With my mom, arguing is pointless, let me be the first to tell you; so I did just that. Upon looking in the mirror, I see that my burning eyes are red and puffy. How convenient. Breakfast and coffee would have made my morning workable, but my still groggy mind thought orange mango punch minute maid would take the bitter flavor the coffee left. Within two minutes it wasn’t hard to judge that the juice and coffee and egg combination seemed to not want to mingle calmly in my tummy. By this time it hurts to blink and now my stomachs upset. And because of my eyes I’m sporting glasses instead of my usual contacts. The difference can be compared to having to wear your grandmother style underwear instead of the cute new bra you bought. You just don’t feel pretty on the inside.
And then, lifting boxes and crates threw my back out. Then I thought it got better. I fit in a twenty minute nap in the car only to be once again awakened by my annoyed mother to get out of the car. I do so only to find that my back has a new knot in it. I swear, this never happens. I’m generally a healthy person. And because of all the fast food, my skin is breaking out like mad after a month of clear skin.
Finally, my sister and her roommie almost lost an almost perfect new aparment right in the heart of the city. That atleast was taken care of.
But all around, the day was just depressing. And even worse, because I’m leaving Toronoto tomorrow. I don’t know the cure to my un-warmed heart, but maybe some sleep. So good night. I’m banking on tomorrow being a new day.
14 comments June 30, 2009
Falling in Love, Is Such an Easy Thing to Do.
It’s old news that I don’t like where I live. It’s even older news that I belong up north and not in Georgia. But I never thought I could fall in love with any city within a matter of hours. I’m right now in Toronto and loving it. It may not be the city that never sleeps, but its a has New York’s flair. It may not hold the Queen like London, but every American and international celebrity visits regularly. And local news speaks of world affairs, not just the alligator that swam up the nearby river. Beat that Action 5 news at nine.
My newest obsession is finding the place in the world that I want to live. I thought this process would be long and tedious, but it only took the first stop. I’m here for a few more days, let’s see if this is true love, or just infatuation.
2 comments June 27, 2009
