Dim the lights....let the previews begin.

I cannot imagine a world without movies. 120+ minutes of escapism. I am simply astonished day after day, of the writing behind these remarkable performances. Brilliant, risk taking, provocative, emotional, captivating, and raw.

Here are a few trailers of some upcoming movies that I would like to see... (Can you tell I love a little indie..?)

Summa-Summa-Summa time!

Oh my goodness, it has been forever since my last post!!! A lot has been happening for me...particularly that I moved. I have my very own apartment, and have to say I love it!

Summer wouldn't be complete without a must have playlist.

Here's what I've been listening to.....

Just came across this band....and they certainly deserve recognition. Just a little ol' band from Minnesota, don't cha know.

This song is currently on repeat. Love EVERYTHING about their sound

Gold <3

Just wanna dance down the street!

Metric - Never a let down

Sigh...self explanatory.

A song for those summer night cool downs....

Have a fantastic summer!! xoxo

Art with a story...

Guillermo Forchino.

He first caught my attention, when I was living in Powell River. We have a local grocery store called "Quality Foods", that has a gift shop upstairs. It is filled with kitchen gadgets, art, and other unique quirky items. I was walking around, and then I saw it. A wild, and crazy, Volkswagen hippie van, that was made with caricature characters! It was love at first sight.
                                                      
                                                          "The Good Ol' Days``

I had to find out more, so I checked out his website, and instantly fell in love! The detail that goes into each piece, is simply unreal.
Love, Love, Love!!!!
                                                         `The Doctor is in``

`Head out on the highway``

``Couch Potato``

xoxo NDR

No Sleep Till Brooklyn...

Today, a pioneer of music passed away. Adam Yauch, a.k.a MCA, from the stupendous posse, known as the Beastie Boys.

This trio defined my adolescence, and it truly saddens me, to lose such an inspirational contributor to the music industry. 47 years old, is far too young.

You will forever be missed. We'll continue to fight for our right......

Rest in Peace.

Expression

“When we do face the difficult times, we need to remember that circumstances don’t make a person, they reveal a person. ” ~Emma Jameson

I haven't blogged in a while. I am not sure if it's because I've lost inspiration, or that I'm busy, or a mixture of both. I seem to get all of these ideas in my head, and then just get overwhelmed. I've had a notebook in my bag for the last year, and I have scribbled so much in it, so now is just a good time as any, to start dissecting through my chicken scratch.

I love the site vimeo.com. Such a creative space, for so many people to share their work, and inspiration. I have been watching a lot of videos from Director/Editor Eliot Rausch. His ability to capture raw, emotional, moments from people, through their stories, is absolutely captivating and heart wrenching. I have really enjoyed his work, and wanted to share some. You can check out the rest of his work on Vimeo.


O NIGHT DIVINE from Eliot Rausch + Phos Pictures on Vimeo.



Last Minutes with ODEN from Eliot Rausch + Phos Pictures on Vimeo.



Borrowing the Past from Eliot Rausch + Phos Pictures on Vimeo.

20 Questions with Marc Silverman

1. Were you named after anyone?

No, but but my second name, “Angelo” was my grandpas name and my third middle name, “Granuzzo” was my mother’s maiden name

2.  Do you like your own handwriting?

No, it’s been the same since grade 5

3. What would your superpower be if you could choose one?

Immaculate personal hygiene with no effort

4. Are you an Optimist or Pessimist?

A pessimist who is converting

5. What do you collect?

Records, sport coats

6. What are your favourite smells?

Fresh laundry, gasoline, pipe tobacco

7. Coffee or Tea?

Tea, most of the time

8. Wine or Beer?

I’m more of a cocktail guy. I love a good G and T

9. What is the best thing you've ever eaten? (Where?)

Home - smoked beef jerky

10. Mac or PC?

PC

11. What are you listening to right now?

Gold Rush - Jamie Matrix

12. What career would you pursue in another life?

Opera singer

13. What sound or noise to you love?

The pops and crackles of a fire

14. What sound or noise do you hate?

The sound of someone in pain

15. Mountains or Beach?

Beach, but just because it’s closer. I do love the mountains

16. Cook or Bake?

Cook

17. Do you go to restaurants and movies by yourself?

No

18. A Waitress spills a tray of food by your table. You are with a small group. What’s your first instinct?

Help her and then snatch a dinner role(Oh Marc, always thinking ahead) ;)

19. What is your favourite fairy tale?

The Ugly duckling

20. What would you tell the 13 year old you?

Don’t get into construction! You should be an actor!

Marc Silverman....
You keep it real yo', and are certainly not afraid to take a chance, and tell it like it is. 
 
It was a whirl wind 6 months -  I learned so much. 
How much you care about your Dad, and your family & friends. How you completely changed the path that you were on, and fully embraced the artist that you are. 
And we certainly can't forget.....

It really was a slice, and I look forward to your continued success, and tea dates to catch up on it :)  HUA!

xo

My Groove

Presently, I am in the middle of moving, but wanted to post what I've been listening to.

Be back, when I get settled in :)

xo

**Had the pleasure of seeing Dallas Green, a.k.a City and Colour, live recently. It was certainly not a disappointment.

I was standing at the bus stop today....and this song came on. I instantly smiled. I love it when a song does that ;) 

Cozy and Cute

Cozy and Cute by nrober featuring smokey quartz rings

TopShop skinny jeans
£38 - topshop.com

Platform heels
£4.99 - dressrail.com

Zippered tote bag
$298 - lodis.com

Esprit rayon scarve
$40 - espritshop.com

Firetrap beanie hat
£10 - vanmildert.com

This next song goes out to.......

“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent" ~ Victor Hugo

What's been rotating in my playlist:

 **I absolutely adore Mother Mother.I had the pleasure of seeing them live recently at the Commodore Ballroom, in Vancouver. They certainly didn't disappoint. Just a good ol' Indie rock band from peaceful, Quadra Island.**

 **Apparat is new to me, but I am loving the ambient sound, and look forward to hearing more**


 **I am loving the sound from this Vancouver duo, Data Romance. Ajay Bhattacharyya and Amy Kirkpatrick, both 25, came from Victoria, and were signed to Street Quality Entertainment. I love their sound, so they get two videos ;) **

**And what can I say about Lana Del Ray...this woman's voice is hauntingly beautiful. Enough said.**

 **This song made its way to me via my one of my many musical soul mates, Miss Julie Foster. Love it so much. I plan to learn much more about Altos Lugares. The sound is addicting.**

Keep filling your souls with good beats.

xo NDR

What do you know for sure?

Well hello 2012!!

I can remember when I was little, thinking about the "Millennium", and all the magic and curiosity it brought me. Now, 12  years in, I still feel the same way. Every year, wait a minute, every DAY, we have new opportunities to challenge this life we have been given. Every day I learn more and more, and take less and less for granted.

I'm not really much of a "resolution" kind of girl. Probably, because they have never really worked for me. I am starting to realize more and more everyday, that it's the daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly goals that really matter, that really help me stay on track. Now don't get me wrong, I'm not against resolutions. I think it's just mind over matter, and I  look at it personally from a different perspective.
A wise woman once asked me, "What is your NEW and EXCITING?"  Which has become an integral part of my personal well being. What am I doing to further myself, to enjoy life more, to help others?

What is YOUR new and exciting, everyday?

 I will say that my new and exciting, is LIFE, with a whole lot of other things. It's fantastic, and it's shocking what you can accomplish with the right attitude.You just have to maintain pace. Slow and steady.
So as another new year is upon us, challenge yourself. Go on that road trip, try out for that band, read 10 books in a month, audition for everything. Just do YOU at the end of the day, and you can't go wrong.

Get to know yourself.

Here's a little somethin' somethin' Oprah learned from Jim Carrey ;)

To everyone  in my life, I thank you. Somehow/someway, you have all helped me and continue to help me on my path.

Happy New Year!
NDR xoxo