I really like this new song and I think it is going in a good direction for pop music right now. Very electro pop and digital without sounding ancient 80s. Her voice is also nice and quite light.
I came in at one as opposed to three on Saturday. Maybe not my best decision to come in and work a 10hr shift as opposed to an 8hr one. But the money is good so I can't complain, except for the pain in my shoulders (a bit sore). So far not that many people have come by, but it is picking up. One success we can attribute to is our location - underneath an apartment building in West Campus. It's something I always try to champion in my voice and design, that it's best to go with a mixed use approach that really exemplifies the complexity of the city and fosters density through interaction. It is also nice to interact with the good looking people who come into the store. ^^ Now that the French Open is over, I have begun to refocus on my design work. Tomorrow is my day off, so I am headed to the library for the day to research, read and design. I'll post my thoughts as I work through the process.
Design your day!
Also, this is one of the reasons I wish to learn Dutch and why I love urban design.
http://vimeo.com/3499612
I reheard this song a few days ago and it brought back all of these memories.
Ok, so I've been very out of it for a good week and a half.
1) French Open!
2) My birthday was last Saturday. My 21st.
3) I left my phone in my friend's car and didn't have it for a week.
4) I hadn't started work.
But now things are getting back on track. The French Open is closing up shop this weekend, and though World Cup will start soon I can just put the games on in the background while I focus on some competition entries. I feel completely rested and recharged from all of my school jet lag, so I think I can get myself in good shape and improve my design work. This also comes after I found out yesterday that a friend of mine from my former year didn't pass Sound Building. I know that whatever happens she is a strong woman and will be fine, but it hits close to home and I don't like this anxious feeling. I just have to take it to heart and fight my way out.
My 21st was something else. What I can say about it is that I did do my 21 shots, I got a body shot at Coyote Ugly (completely worth it), and that I will never drink that much ever again haha. But because of this I left my phone in my car it made things that much more difficult for the following week. I had to keep my facebook open all day and I felt limited in my movement and what I could do. I have to be more conscious of where my things are from now on, I don't want that to have any more hindrances it just gets me off my groove.
At least now I have my job though, and that makes me feel fantastic. We just opened so it was a bit slow, but I really enjoy the environment and I like my co-workers. A bonus as well is that I can walk to work, and I have a lot of friends nearby that can visit me. In fact, I had some high school friends come in last night. Blast from the past.
Overall I feel that there are somethings that haven't really gone my way, but if I take my problems and look at them from another point of view, then I can see the better side of things. I mean, it could be much worse - and in architecture it's all about perspective. My view will not be the same as yours. So if I can change how I perceive things, I can improve my position. This is my weekend challenge.
For now, I will enjoy tennis on tv.
This song is one of those rocking jump around sounds that sounds timeless and at the same time is not in your face. It's all about being buddy buddy or having a friendship and doing things together, having adventures. I really enjoy it.
Haven't posted in a few days b/c they have been blending a bit lately. Though a few things have occurred:
1) Got off the train on the exercise/diet b/c my birthday is this Saturday (turning 21!!) but was put back on it when I ran into a friend from architecture (tall, gay, keeps himself in peak athletic condition) and I'm rethinking it all. I need to be competitive in all aspects. I may not end up being the best - but if I keep working at it I will be able to compete on the same level
2) Been hanging out with one of my really good girlfriends every single day b/c of lack of work. She would be a best friend but she got demoted b/c she doesn't like Gilmore Girls. Who doesn't like the Gilmore Girls?! Something is wrong with her.
3)Been watching the French Open still, LOTS of it. Today there was an excellent match between Fabio Fognini and Gael Monfils that had to be called due to darkness. It'll be like a sudden death match when they go on tomorrow, excited!
4)Started reading "Crabgrass Frontier" from one of the classes I took a while back. While in the class I only had to read excerpts, so now I'm filling in the rest. It's a really good book that deals with American suburbia, so if anyone is into that, be sure to check it out. Also have my Oxford Architecture dictionary, so I have to crack that open as well.
5)Randomly asked to party with a friend last night. Brought up a lot of old high school stuff, very weird but interesting as well. That and I got so drunk off of beer alone (never happened before) and went to Whataburger with new friends. One was Asian (who actually drove amazingly, he's a valet), one had a name like mine and the other went to my hs (who I recognized b/c I thought he was cute back then. still is. haha). Still an excellent time to be had. I just need to tell more friends, take me away for the night. Then everything would be alright and I'd have such a delight. Ok, I'm done rhyming.
Start work in about 1 1/2 hrs as we are officially OPEN! Cannot wait.
Design your day ^^
Ever since I heard the song "Catch You" I've been a fan of Sophie Ellis Bextor. I feel that her new album is going to be a good dance floor stomper that'll be enjoyable by all. I am now beginning to realize that my form of speech is beginning to be "imperialized," if you catch my drift. Hm.
So yesterday I really enjoyed training for work. We got an idea of how to use all of the different machines in the store, including how to make all the different types of drinks and paninis. My goodness - everything tastes SO good I'm really excited about this concept store and I'm glad the drinks are delicious b/c it makes everything so much easier to sell when it tastes that good. There are also very cute looking people who work at the store. I won't acknowledge that they are though b/c I don't want to go down that road. But yeah, everywhere I go - hot people, it's getting ridiculous.
After that, I ended up going to the commencement ceremony by fluke, to see a friend of mine graduate. It's crazy b/c there are so many people that the way it's done is that this ceremony is optional, but it's still a big deal b/c it's on the main mall, there are fireworks, etc. etc, We couldn't find a seat so we didn't stay long, but still it gave a bit of confidence when I saw the people that were graduzating that I knew from the architecture school. It felt good to see them there.
After that we ended up going to my friend's frat party. It was very interesting b/c it was a multicultural frat (of mostly Indians) and it was suuuuuper awkward but I still got drunk so that's fine. In fact, I got pretty drunk. Not trashed, but I felt it for a good while after words. Enough to talk to this guy from my Italian conversation class that I think is hot. It was nice lol
Today I've been watching the French Open. I LOVE tennis. It's the one thing I wish I could've done with my life - I didn't really learn about the sport until I was 13, but nonetheless I'm still very passionate. Who I think will win is Nadal and Henin. Who I would like to win is Djokovic or Gasquet, and then Sharapova or Jankovic. We shall see.
Other than that I'm taking today off. I need to go talk to a friend that is having issues with her bf (they've been dating for over 2 years!) and though I know they were going to come to a crossroads when she decides where she wants to go med school, but that's still a year away.
For me it's bittersweet, I would like to date someone, but I don't want to hurt someone b/c I know I won't sacrifice my future for someone else. At least right now. Things like this always change.
P.S. - go check out Daniel Brands. He lost his match but his looks win the war.
