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12 November 2011

challenges: day 06/06

60 Day Picture Challenge

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

Kristen Stewart

I don't know who decided that she should be an actress - maybe her or her parents who were in the movie industry - but she's not a great [good] actress (although she tries, bless her heart) yet she is world famous, dating Edward incarnate, and does what she's passionate about. I would love to experience that for a day.. preferably on a day when she's doing a photo shoot with Robert in Harper's Bazaar
Say what you want about her, but she's living the good life. 


Day 06 - A song that reminds of you of somewhere

WISE - Thinking of You

I heard this song in a bathing ape store in Kyoto during a study abroad trip in 2007 with a couple of friends. It was as if we were all on the same wavelength,  because afterwards, we all treated the song as the theme song to our trip. Whenever I hear it, I'm reminded of being in that store in that time with those people. They know who they are. ;) 
Unfortunately, all of the videos on YouTube did not allow sharing so I've attached the link below instead. 


10 November 2011

challenges: day 05/05

60 Day Picture Challenge

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.


Of course there are so many great memories,
but I chose this picture of my younger self to represent my childhood.
Lately, I've been reading a lot of posts about how great the 90's were to grow up in and
wow, that brought back some great memories.

Playing outside with the neighborhood kids. Climbing trees. Summers at my grandmother's house playing nintendo all morning and watching cartoons all afternoon. Spinning at death-defying speeds on the tire with my friends at recess. The awesome pan con mantequilla with cafe con leche that my grandfather would make me. Summer camp at FCS. Annoying my brother. Sleepovers...
ah, the list could go on forever.

30 Day Song Challenge

Day 05 - A song that reminds you of someone 

Jordin Sparks - Tattoo


The lyrics fit at the time and still remind me of that person...



09 November 2011

challenges: day 04/04

60 Day Picture Challenge

Day 04 - A picture of your night.

Phasing out my summer clothes and bringing in my winter clothes.
Kind of a boring night, but I've been putting it off and it's getting colder so I need my winter clothes.

30 Day Song Challenge

Day 04 - A song that makes you sad

I listened to this song on repeat on 9/11/2001. The sadness of that day really left an impact on me and this song reminds me of that time.

challenges: day 03/03

60 Day Picture Challenge

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.

http://www.amoeba.com/dynamic-images/blog/Sarah/cosmos-sex-and-the-city.jpg
I have many too many favorite shows to choose just one
so I'm reinterpreting this challenge to be a picture of my favorite ensemble from a show. 

Sex and the City
I re-watch the episodes over and over because the ladies of the show make me feel like I'm living their fabulous lives in the most fabulous city ever, New York.
To me, they define what girlfriends should be and
remind me that great love doesn't come easy. 

Day 03 - A song that makes you happy

Lady Gaga - Bad Romance
 

I can't think of time when 'Bad Romance' has come on and I don't crank up the volume and sing out. If I can, I'll dance, releasing even more endorphins of happiness. Her music is fun, the lyrics eccentric, and it makes me happy. Don't roll your eyes, you know you love it too. ;)

08 November 2011

challenges: day 02/02

60 Day Picture Challenge
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with longest.


I'm not entirely sure who I'm suppose to put here... It's not fair for my family to count so I'm putting a picture of my longest friend since, as she likes to put it,
 "we were in diapers together"
AND! because she my longest friend I'm putting up a throwback, circa 2004.

Julifer! spj and blossom, moonies for life!  


Day 02 - Your least favorite song

Sweet Home Alabama (in every form, by any artist)

There are worse songs out there and I'm sure I hate those too, but this one came right to mind. I'm not a fan of country music in general but something about this one makes me cringe. I know the chorus because I've been around it as it's been playing but that's about it. I didn't even play the video once through before posting this.

07 November 2011

challenges: day 01/01

60 Day Picture Challenge

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten random facts.

1. I'm on a journey of the mind and soul
2. I can be a bitch but try to reserve it for those truly deserving of it
3. I'm loyal to a fault and should really think of myself more
4. I want to travel the world and experience as much as possible
5. I'm narcissistic and a bit shameless about it (clearly)
6. I'm extremely blessed with the family and friends I have
7. I'm too analytical but wish I wasn't
8. I'm a hopeless romantic. The mushier the better
9. I'm very corny and love a good pun
10. I'm currently living my dream




30 Day Song Challenge

Day 01 - Your favorite song

Gigi D' Agostino - I'll Fly With You

This challenge didn't mention any need to explain your songs, but I don't want to leave my choices up to speculation. I first heard this song back in middle school when Miami actually had a house music party station (Party 93.1) and always thought the simple lyrics to be deeply romantic. Like one of the facts above mentions, I'm a hopeless romantic, so these kinds of lyrics really struck a chord with me....wait for it...(the facts also mention I love a good pun ^o^)
There are numerous remixes to this song but I went ahead and chose the version of the song I first heard on the radio all those years ago. The video accompanying it has a compilation of many of the beautiful love stories in the amazing Final Fantasy series. The Spanish subtitles were annoying at first but then I realized that this video is already combining several attributes about me -my favorite song, my love of anime, my weakness for sappiness - so why not throw the language of my heritage on top? Also, this is a long version of the song, so watching the anime scenes makes it feel shorter. 
Enjoy~*

60 day picture challenge + 30 day song challenge

I was inspired by a fellow blogger's 'pensamientos' ;) to do both of these almost 6 months ago (according to the date of my draft) but am finally getting around to it now. A couple of my fellow bloggers and I were also recently introduced to a list that suggests some fun blog topics so that was another source of inspiration to finally take the challenge. (let's do it Lady Genki, Globetrotter, and Gaijin Sensei!)
I figure it's easy enough to do both of these at the same time (watch me eat my words) and it makes the read that much more interesting.

If you cock your head at a picture or song choice, realize that there are some things that are too private or personal to answer in truth, but I promise to give the closest choice that I dare. This is the internet after all so not everyone is privy to some of that information.

Here's a preview of what is to come! If you decide to start your own lists, let me know! I'd love to see your takes on these as well. :) I also might look for something to supplement the 30 days after the song challenge is over so that the pictures aren't so lonely.

60 Day Picture Challenge
Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and the person you have been closest with for the longest.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your night.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most messed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.
Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture of somewhere you'd love to travel
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss.
Day 31 - A picture of a tradition you have.
Day 32 - A picture of a crazy night.
Day 33 - A picture of the house you grew up in.
Day 34 - A picture of your currently most played CD.
Day 35 - A picture of your favorite place to eat.
Day 36 - A picture of your ‘other half'.
Day 37 - A picture of the people you spend most of your time with.
Day 38 - A picture of the best part of your day.
Day 39 - A picture of your favorite movie.
Day 40 - A picture of your favorite Disney character.
Day 41 - A picture of your pet.
Day 42 - A picture of your dream house.
Day 43 - A picture of something you can’t function without.
Day 44 - A picture of someone you’re told you look like.
Day 45 - A picture of your room.
Day 46 - A picture of where you wish you were right now.
Day 47 - A picture of your favorite place to shop.
Day 48 - A picture of your favorite actress/actor.
Day 49 - A picture of where you live.
Day 50 - A picture of your most frequented place.
Day 51 - A picture of your dream car.
Day 52 - A picture of your favorite sport.
Day 53 - A picture of someone you think is hot.
Day 54 - A picture of one thing you would bring if you were stranded on a deserted island.
Day 55 - A picture of the last movie you saw in theaters.
Day 56 - A picture of something that makes you happy.
Day 57 - A picture of your favorite holiday.
Day 58 - A picture of your favorite animal.
Day 59 - A picture of a random item that you own.
Day 60 - A picture of something you’re excited about

 30 Day Song Challenge
Day 01 - Your favorite song
Day 02 - Your least favorite song
Day 03 - A song that makes you happy
Day 04 - A song that makes you sad
Day 05 - A song that reminds you of someone
Day 06 - A song that reminds of you of somewhere
Day 07 - A song that reminds you of a certain event
Day 08 - A song that you know all the words to
Day 09 - A song that you can dance to
Day 10 - A song that makes you fall asleep
Day 11 - A song from your favorite band
Day 12 - A song from a band you hate
Day 13 - A song that is a guilty pleasure
Day 14 - A song that no one would expect you to love
Day 15 - A song that describes you
Day 16 - A song that you used to love but now hate
Day 17 - A song that you hear often on the radio
Day 18 - A song that you wish you heard on the radio
Day 19 - A song from your favorite album
Day 20 - A song that you listen to when you’re angry
Day 21 - A song that you listen to when you’re happy
Day 22 - A song that you listen to when you’re sad
Day 23 - A song that you want to play at your wedding
Day 24 - A song that you want to play at your funeral
Day 25 - A song that makes you laugh
Day 26 - A song that you can play on an instrument
Day 27 - A song that you wish you could play
Day 28 - A song that makes you feel guilty
Day 29 - A song from your childhood
Day 30 - Your favorite song at this time last year