breaking up isn't just for those you date.

anna bond

This is a slightly more serious post.. Sorry if I bore you.

But I have a lot on my mind today, so I am 

going to try and ramble it out in a coherent manner.

I have been going through one of my clean up stages.

By clean up, I mean I reevaluate what is going on. 

This cleaning process can be related to career 

choices, school, futures, relationships, etc, etc. 

Today's "fall cleaning" is of relationships.

I'm finding I have an slightly 'odd' view of relationships. 

Since being in so many negative ones, 

I have learned that it is not simply a significant 

other who can upset you, but anyone around you. 

How people continue in relationships 

in which they feel drained amazes me.

Do not get me wrong.... 

I have been that person far too many times.

However, I am learning that a sure way to stay 

on track with happiness is to rid your life of those

 around you which do nothing but make you smile.

With the ridding of boyfriends, flings, etc, 

I have also started ridding my life of, well, anyone else 

who will create a wave of negativity.

This is one of the best life lessons I've learned :

BREAKING UP IS NOT JUST FOR PEOPLE YOU DATE!

This motto should apply to all who are in your life.

I recently wrote a very honest e-mail to a family member.

Yes, a family member.

Just because we share blood doesn't 

mean that we should be forever be together.

Granted, just like any relationship, I do love this 

person very much and do not wish to see them go.

However, not having them in my life is better than 

the feelings which I feel now with them in it. 

Please understand that I am not talking about ending 

life relationships because your brother picked on you today, 

but you know when something is working and when it is not.

I started this quest with first friendships, and quit trying 

to hang out with those who did not mutually return the love. 

In doing so, I found that I was at great peace, 

and then began to fill the voids with those 

who equally reciprocated the love back. 

After a while, I found I was surrounded my good energy. 
My immediate circle was only with those who deserve it. 

A group of individuals in which truly had my greatest interest at heart.

I don't know if any of that rambling made sense..

But today is a big day, and I felt like needed to be stated.

Like I said, I did a very bold move and wrote something

that could potentially alter the rest of my life.

Either the person is going to stay, or they are going to go.

I am hoping that problems can be worked out

and the relationship can get to where it should be.

That's another thing... Do not be afraid to 

communicate when you are not happy with someone.

I never am one to jump to conclusions and 

make rash decisions without first stating my case. 

I am hoping this person is unaware of how I've 

been feeling and that my honesty will open their eyes 

and all will be well. This is of course, the best possible outcome.

I will try and remain that positive that this is how it will play out.

Nothing is guaranteed in this life and that is a fact

I am coming more and more aware of each day.

I can't keep trying for things that haven't worked.

All I know, is I have this time now 

and I must make the best I can with it.

I hope people can respect my honesty

and avant-garde way of viewing life.

It seems to make perfect, rational sense to me.

  

blah, blah, blah

Looks like someone found a new favor artist... Mariana Abasolo!

I just love everything, it's like contemporary impressionism. 

I think Mr. Van Gogh would be very pleased with your work!

Here are some of my faves and little things 

I wrote about meself with them.

Enjoy your Sunday friends!

Sometimes this is what I feel like when I talk to certain people, 

like we speak our own language.

To everyone else we look foreign and alienated. 

But we know what we mean.
It's beautiful and it is ours.

Oh to be young again. 

I did wish I was a lion when I was younger.

Actually, fuck that. 

I don't ever want to be young again.

But a lion, ah yes.

That I would be at any age. 

Sometimes I wish I could just be a tree.

Please don't cut me down and make me into paper.

I want to grow really, really tall and live with my head in the clouds.

 

dearest future prospects...

here are 10 things you should know,

1.

 

(native vermont)

I kinda have a thing for lumberjacks.
(the muscles, the beards, the plaid shirt.... swoon!)

2.

(anna bond)

And I do love a snazzy dressed fellow.

3.

 

4.

I've had too many of these.. 

(adrianobrodbeck)


 
(iwishiwereinvisible) 
please try and not be another one.

5.

... always.
It has to be an art form, 
because I've perfected it.

6.

 

(anna bond)

(dylon york)

I enjoy a boy who plays music.

(not in a groupie way, I just love music

and it will give us some things to discuss)

7.

(sylvain-emmanuel)
I love me some adventures. 
Come with me on them.  

 

8.

I'm a smart gal,

so talk to me about intellectual things.

(I won't get bored, and I hope 
you can teach me some stuff.)

9.

 (dylon york)

I'm a sucker for a boy with good tattoos. 

10.

 

 

(nobodyknowswhereheis)

Most Importantly!

You have to make me laugh 

and feel like a child again.

xo.

I've got soul, but I'm not a solider

Still love The Killers first album, Hot Fuss.

I remember when it came out when; I was in high school.

I rushed over to the nearest music store and purchased it.

It was one of those albums I listened to on repeat, from start to finish.

I was in awe. 

(true story)

It is one of those albums that have stuck with me throughout the years.

Do you have any of those? 

It was a huge defining moment in my life,

and I'm glad that as I've aged it has grown with me.

 I create a lot of art work that is inspired by music.

Whether it be lyrics that pierce right through me, or the sound and melody, etc.

Music equally is as much a part of my life as art is.

Without it, I am certain I wouldn't be the same person.

It is my therapy. 

With that being said, I will always appreciate others being inspired by music.

Especially music that I also adore.

These photographs are by AdrianOBrodbeck

They are fantastic! 

All These Things I've Done is one of those songs that keeps me going. 

Literally, every sentence speaks to me. 

Happy Friday :) 

this is for you music lovers

So Beck (who is my opinion is a musical genius) has a 
little gem hidden amongst his website; The Record Club. 
Here you can find various musicians who record an album in a day. 
Instead of the usual round of re-takes, Beck chooses to display the beauty 
of what takes place while recording an album. 
It is raw, real and absolutely beautiful. 
In a world where you find nothing 
but this looming unachievable demand of perfection, 
I find pieces of work, like this refreshing, to say the least. 

"Record Club is an informal meeting of various musicians to record an album in a day. The album chosen to be reinterpreted is used as a framework. Nothing is rehearsed or arranged ahead of time. A track is put up here once a week. The songs are rough renditions, often first takes that document what happened over the course of a day as opposed to a polished rendering. There is no intention to 'add to' the original work or attempt to recreate the power of the original recording. Only to play music and document what happens."

This video is an INXS cover, I Need You Tonight. 
Honestly, not sure of all the members playing (besides Beck), 
but I do know that the girl is Annie Clark of St. Vincent (a wonderful band). She is super talented and also has spent time living in both Dallas and Boston. 
She was part of the tour bands of the Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens.

newest obsession.

I know I said I loved you but I'm thinking I was wrong,
I'm the first to admit that I'm still pretty young,
and I never meant to hurt you when I wrote you ten love songs.
but a guy that I could never get 'cause his girlfriend was pretty fit
and everyone who knew her loved her so.
and I made you leave her for me and now I'm feeling pretty mean,
but my mind has fucked me over more times than any man could ever know.

Maybe I should give up, give in,
give up trying to be thin,
give up and turn into my mother,
god knows I love her.

and I'm sorry to which ever man should meet my sorry state,
watch my steady lonesome gait and beware.
I would never love a man 'cause love and pain go hand in hand
and I can't do it again.

So we stayed up late one night to try and get our problems right,
but I couldn't get into his head just what was going through my mind,
and I think he knew where I was going
he put Ryan Adams on
I think he thinks it makes me weak
it only ever makes me strong.
I've got this friend who sounds just like him,
now he's the man I'd leave you for, the man that I just adore like you.
The same man, he turns to me he said I've got to tell you how i feel,

if god could make the perfect girl for me it would be you
and my god told me not tell about how much do you love your fella?"
I don't know more everyday
not in this new romantic way.

I'll always be your first love, you'll always be my first love.

And I'm sorry to which ever man should meet my sorry state
watch my steady lonesome gait and beware,
I will never love a man 'cause I could never hurt a man in this way.
I will never love a man cause I could never hurt a man, not in this new romantic way.

 

truth.

Love, love this blog. 

Here is today's post. 

Straight up truth.

today, I feel like ....

(images from bogo)

sharks aren't so scary with human teeeef.

Meet Mr. Shark, who feels he has a slight advantage over the other male sharks because of his devilishly handsome smile.

(made by me) 

it may be time. is it time?

winter is the time for .... BOOTS!

The other day, I became okay with living in New England. 

Oh, you know, it has only taken me four years to come to terms with it! As I've been moving, I went through and refolded and arranged all my sweaters. It made me long for the days when I can wear them again. 

My favorite thing about winter is baggy, warm sweaters, leggings and of course BOOTS!!

BRING IT ON WINTER!

Frye Harlow Campus Bootie

GEOX Marian

Joie Lace Up Combat Boot.. Oh, no big deal, but Flock will be carrying these!!!

All Saints Bonny Boot!! My madre got me these for Christmas! Cannot wait, I've been eying them for months.

 Free People's Belle Starr Over The Knee Boot. I think I just died a little.

Miner Deity Boots at Anthro. Reminds me of one of my favorite things .. Little Women! 

Nine West Peroxy

Charles David Regiment Lace Up Flat Boots

Plans for this weekend include...

I am very, very excited for this weekend !!!!

Not only do I get to sleep in && not move, 

but I get to enjoy it with a pretty amazing person 

1.

Cragie on the Main mmmmmm..

my tummy will be happy after this one. 

2. 

 

3. 

via the cherry blossom girl

 live music, the best of friends and of course endless rounds of drinks !

4. 

beers, Cask n' flagon and the Sox 

beating the Rangers!!

&& most importantly...