Halloween Videos

H A L L O W E E N x F U N

When it comes to videos, and being creatively amazing ... these are some on my favorites from over the years in more than one language ... the more the better - plus my somewhat descriptions. 

• D U H ... the very classic 'Everybody' by Backstreet Boys (the most out played line 'backstreet's back alright ... every time they're set to perform on stage). It's like that haunted house your friends trick you to go in with them, and shit hits the fan.
• SHINee's 'Married To The Music' is a newly fresh take, and i adore their music. I'm not sure why this doesn't have beautiful views or whatever. Their album 'Odd' sounds pretty amazing.
• 'Monster' by BIGBANG. I like the way their faces shift from one concept art to another. This is from their 'Still Alive' album - which i really like. They're also one of my favorites when it comes to how creative yet colorful and fun their videos come out to be.

• Bonus video would go to P!NK's (one of my favorite artists ever) 'Fun House'. I just adore everything she does, and how she has fun with her music videos.

Not all 'Halloween' but the concepts can fit very well. Post ya next time!

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Halloween Movies

H A  L L O W E E N x  F U N 

It's that time of year ... well, like in a week it will be!! 

Here are some of our favorite films/movies we (Carolina & I) like, love, grew up with and all. 

Also, you can read my awesome descriptions lol.

Halloween - i'm sure it's more of the original films instead of the remakes, which make sense.

Orphan - nothing like a new loving daughter ... whom is literally an old psycho lady. #winning

Hostel - i never saw this, but it looks like the Saw/Massacre/Jason stuff.

 

Scream - the first two were the best ones ... it felt really repetitive after the third one.

Scary Movie - the comedy version was really good with the first two, the others were alright.

Stay Alive - pssssst. if this was real - i'll pass in an instant because i'll probably be stuck playing with idiots. 

zombies, anyone? Resident Evil ... always! - get with ladies & gents. female badass. the end.

Shaun of The Dead - a british comedy that i've seen many times: humor & 'horror'.

Monster House - because we're all still kids at heart!

These aren't really just considered Halloween movies, but just a watch on a random day, that just so happens to be horror, suspense and parody of things that scare people. I'm sure you'll all seen the 'Freddy Kruger' films, so i'll just recommend that because he's one of my favorites, and he's coming for you! muuuuuuuhahaha. 

(i don't own any of these photos)

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Is it Fall or Winter?

Whether it's summer like weather or fall like chills ... New England is literally bipolar in every way possible when it comes to its seasonal love and hate scenery. It's that time of the year when no one knows either to wear a sweater or bundle up in a coat and gloves, because New England likes to fuck with the people living around here. Let's not talk about the serious freezing winter from earlier in the year ... though it feels like it's coming back to haunt everyone. Well, i'm all for the cold like clothing, but when an injury gets worse due to pain occurring thanks to the rain or cold weather - you just want to slap the wind ... no? fair enough. like how is that possible? All i know for sure is that it's boots season, and it's what i've been wearing all year round just waiting for the layers to add on. Sweaters have never left my side, even during the summer ... i might have some body temperature issues,  but it's all good with the love of mixtures of prints and all. Oh! It's also October like HELLO BABY! if only my mind can blurt that out so it can be verbally awesome. sigh. Here is one of my favorite Fashion Bloggers: Thamarr of 'Musings of A Curvy Lady' #EastCoastLovin' | make sure to check out her website, and get to know Thamarr.

(i do not own these two photos above as they belong to the blogger, Thamarr)
Do you have any fall/winter favorites?

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'It's An Art'

  

When i first saw this on tumblr not too long ago. I seriously thought it was the best thing ever! i laughed because this IS the most amazing thing i've ever seen when it comes to art ... why? because it's my two favorites in one picture. If you know Frida Kahlo, then you know she's an amazing painter and one of a kind, especially with her signature eyebrows. This painting/photo of BigBang's T.O.P is from one of Frida's popular self portraits of herself - this was recreated/imagined by an amazing artist named Toit, whom i also found on tumblr. The work she does is mainly on Korea's biggest talents (boy group) #BIGBANG, and they're all pretty amazing, and i want them:

Including this one of T.O.P (for my love of humor, art, frida, kpop, t.o.p .. & etc) and of Taeyang 'swag or royalty' that i just had to reblog as soon as i saw it, thanks to the captions each of these photos have. I'm also a sucker for things dealing with art, how people see it, and interrupt it as their own to make a creation out of beauty (it), with a touch of humor, history or whatever the case maybe.

There's one of GD (gdragon) with his torso cut open, people surrounding him with their phones, and whatnot - it seems to be a powerful message which i'm sure has to do with his life, and how people can overreact or just overdo everything that has nothing to do with them personally since it's not their body & etc., I personally don't know what went of with the comments or something dealing with GD, but i'm sure everyone can get the message. I never get why people are so into someone else's life the way it is when it comes to being in the spot light - like are you their parents? Sometimes you just have to back up. He's only human, just like all of us.

                  

On that note ... You can check out Toit's work on tumblr, instagram and online shop where you can buy either clothing with these photos or prints. I'm so for the T.O.P Kahlo piece as a shirt and Taeyang as a print for now. I will let you know how the shirt fits and how hard it seems to be to figure out what color i want ... 

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Do Something

It's a new month, but it's still the same old things that get in the way with new challenges ... or so it seems from this end. If the mental state can be refreshed in any way - sign me up, and make it fast! with a touch of please, not this time. There are things in life we can not ignore or avoid anymore, but those we can need to be pushed to the side or we're forever stuck in a slump we never agreed to ... one we never knew we were in until realization hits, and shit comes at you from angels you never knew existed. It's always easier said then done when wanting/needing to change things, letting them go, and starting new. It's up to you just how it's up to me to get up and do something about that slump (negative vibe) and get with it (positive vibe) to seriously let my mind be at ease. It's a step which needs to be followed one at a time.

 

(i do not own these photos/quotes only my words)

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'Sharp Objects'

BR: 5/5

Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn

Yes, it was previously recommended on the blog, but i just feel so attached to this book that i must do it once again. Ever since i started being obsessed with books i've loved suspense stories, so if that's something you enjoy this one is a MUST read. It's good to see this kind of stories and woman portrayals on today's culture. We are seen as victims most of the time that's it's like people sometimes forget woman can be as destructive as men, not something to be proud of course, but my point is that it is REAL. twisted, raw, real, intense, haunting...you won't put it down.i loved Flynn's writting so much that i'm really looking forward to read more of her books, gone girl is most likely to come next or maybe dark places.

Oh by the way, Sharp Objects has been announced to be adapted for tv so hopefully we will see it soon-ish on the screen.


Book Description: 'The story follows Camille Preaker, a Journalist living in Chicago who has to return to her hometown in order to report on a series of brutal murders.'

'Fresh from a brief stay at a psych hospital, reporter Camille Preaker faces a troubling assignment: she must return to her tiny hometown to cover the murders of two preteen girls. For years, Camille has hardly spoken to her neurotic, hypochondriac mother or to the half-sister she barely knows: a beautiful thirteen-year-old with an eerie grip on the town. Now, installed in her old bedroom in her family's Victorian mansion, Camille finds herself identifying with the young victims—a bit too strongly. Dogged by her own demons, she must unravel the psychological puzzle of her own past if she wants to get the story—and survive this homecoming.'

Thanks for sticking around and reading our reviews ... well trying to understand mine at least.

October is coming, and random things will be happening ... maybe!

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'Love Letters To The Dead'

BR: 5/5

Love Letters To The Dead by Ava Dellaria

Ending with 1/2 book reviews for 'September Reading' is Carolina!

I don't tend to read books narrated through letters but I've heard really good comments about this one in particular that i thought "hey let's give a try" and what a great decision that was. Ava Dellaria's writing is captivating from the very beginning making me ask so many questions about this story that will only be solved within the end. This novel has definitely made it's way into my list of faves. I've been able to connect with the character in a huge level and fell in love with the story in general. There's no way you won't enjoy this, highly recommend it.

More over at goodreads.

Book Description: 'Love letters to the dead is about teenage Laurel who recently lost her sister and founds herself alone about to start high school and when her teacher assigns the class to write a letter to one dead person. Laurel decides to start writing letters to Kurt Kobain, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin...and other celebrities that passed, in them she confesses her deepest wishes talks about her first love, new friendships and that terrible event that took away her sister's life.'

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'Croak'

BR: 4/5

Croak (series: 1/3) by Gina Damico

G R I M - R E A P E R S! yup caps are necessary, due to the fact I love things supernatural (like the show ... yup, the character death is one of my favorites) - one of the reasons why i'm all for reapers and this series. Like how cool would it be to know you have this somewhat scary gift, but you can help those pass on without being in so much pain - though it can leave you feeling sorry, but it's a good thing-ish? No? ok ... Well, i first read this as a recommendation from a librarian, and i was glad she told me to check this story out - i enjoyed the read, and as soon as i was done with the first book, i went to grab the second - the third along with meeting the author who is pretty chilled, like her characters in-a-way. Not sure who my favorites are, it might be the uncle. I wish i can visit and have conversations with those who passed over from decades ago ... even now and feels a sense of comfort. 

Check out goodreads for more.

Book Description: 'Fed up with her wild behavior, sixteen-year-old Lex's parents ship her off to upstate New York to live with her Uncle Mort for the summer, hoping that a few months of dirty farm work will whip her back into shape.

But Uncle Mort's true occupation is much dirtier than shoveling manure. He's a Grim Reaper. And he's going to teach Lex the family business.

She quickly assimilates into the peculiar world of Croak, a town populated by reapers who deliver souls from this life to the next. But Lex can't stop her desire for justice - or is it vengeance? - whenever she encounters a murder victim, craving to stop the attackers before they can strike again.

Will she ditch Croak and go rogue with her reaper skills?'

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'If You Could See Me Now'

BR: 3/5
If You Could See Me Now by Cecelia Ahern

These reviews are from books that i've already read, and still want to reread no matter how old i'll get, even though i have yet to hit my mid nor late twenties ... aha forever early t w e n t i e s #sadlife. Anyways, i'm all for the imagination getting its chance on being explored no matter the age of the person. Ivan became a favorite character of mine while reading this, somewhat last year or before that. We sometimes don't know how to take things how they come, especially new challenges in life, and from how much Elizabeth has grown throughout the book is something we can all take time to realize the importance of self or whatever it may be with a little help from someone as Ivan's done in a way for Elizabeth. Or how as i remember ...

Check out more from Cecelia goodreads.

Book Description: 'Elizabeth Egan's life runs on order: Both her home and her emotions are arranged just so, with little room for spontaneity. It's how she counteracts the chaos of her family--an alcoholic mother who left when she was young, an emotionally distant father, and a free-spirited sister, who seems to be following in their mother's footsteps, leaving her own six-yearold son, Luke, in Elizabeth's care. When Ivan, Luke's mysterious new grown-up friend, enters the picture, Elizabeth doesnt know quite what to make of him. With his penchant for adventure and colorful take on things large and small, Ivan opens Elizabeth's eyes to a whole new way of living. But is it for real? Is Ivan for real?'

If you haven't read 'Love, Rosie' you should if you're in for the whole letter/message format with books, and see where your mind takes you ... i think.

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'The Perks of Being A Wallflower'

BR: 5/5

The Perks of Being A Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky

                              

This right here! became one of my favorite books, ever. Favorite read, ever. There are moments in life where things happen to you, and you just can't seem to find the ways or words to explain while wanting to share them with whomever. I found things in the story i could relate to, things i wished were easy to mention but the way ones mind works - it's hard to even believe it they're true. I loved this book, and enjoyed the film as some of my favorites were cast to bring these different characters, individuals to life - to share with the world how words can be shown in so many ways. If you haven't read this book, if it's been sitting on the shelf either because it's new or old - take it out, recommend it to someone, and have a chat about it. Everyone will have different takes, and reviews on this. It's what makes books great to review or recommend to others as we all have different views on everything we read, see & etc., (i always get out of topic or so it feels so) - we all want/need friends or just someone who would be there for us no matter what - that will listen and tell us it's going to be alright, because they're there or that you're there for yourself as you would be for the next person going through similarities. Friends like Charlie, are friends to keep, and love for who they are. Friends that accepted him, and where there for him - it was great to see this story transition to film. Let you visually see what i am. Check this book out at goodreads.

Book description: 'Charlie is a freshman.

And while he's not the biggest geek in the school, he is by no means popular. Shy, introspective, intelligent beyond his years yet socially awkward, he is a wallflower, caught between trying to live his life and trying to run from it.

Charlie is attempting to navigate his way through uncharted territory: the world of first dates and mix tapes, family dramas and new friends; the world of sex, drugs, and The Rocky Horror Picture Show, when all one requires is that perfect song on that perfect drive to feel infinite. But he can't stay on the sideline forever. Standing on the fringes of life offers a unique perspective. But there comes a time to see what it looks like from the dance floor.

The Perks of Being a Wallflower is a deeply affecting coming-of-age story that will spirit you back to those wild and poignant roller-coaster days known as growing up.'

For me, books have no limits to age, like some would say, and it shouldn't. Reading should be fun to do - there is always something new to try, and learn from. Fiction is just as real, just as true to events in life as something non-fiction would be. Fiction helps in more ways as a true detailed piece would be - stories are stories, true or false, for fun or whatever it may be. Read what you want - pick up whatever you want and get down to it. #limitnobook 

I also recommend reading 'Go Alice' by Anonymous 

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'Life After Theft'

BR: 3/5

Life After Theft by Aprilynne Pike

I was reading a little sentence where someone reviewed this book awhile back, and the cover is somewhat different from the actual story - it never crossed my mind, though it doesn't matter ...? anyways. I enjoyed this book - some of the characters (like most from every book, there's a dislike) were ones you could either relate or just simply like, while the others just annoy you like typical friends or something. I'm all for the paranormal as well which got me into reading this in the first place. I like the whole idea of the dead finding their way to communicate with the living, and either intriguing or terrifying them as if they've seen ... you get it? this spirit is just trying to do the right thing, because time was up on their end - it's their way of fixing things like how the description says 'unfinished business' in order to move off to the afterlife, if i must say. If i could come back to life after to fix whatever it is, i'll take that chance too, and annoy someone till they helped me while it somewhat benefited them as well. Anyways, my describing forever sucks, so give this a read - love it, hate it - i liked the story. I wanted more, due to the fact that I was for Kim and Jeff's friendship.

For more of Aprilynne's books more.

Book description: 'Moving to a new high school sucks. Especially a rich-kid private school. With uniforms. But nothing is worse than finding out the first girl you meet is dead. And a klepto.

No one can see or hear Kimberlee except Jeff, so--in hopes of bringing an end to the snarkiest haunting in history--he agrees to help her complete her "unfinished business." But when the enmity between Kimberlee and Jeff's new crush, Sera, manages to continue posthumously, Jeff wonders if he's made the right choice.'

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'Heart of Dread: Frozen'

BR: 3/5

Heart of Dread: Frozen (book one of three) by Melissa de la Cruz, and Michael Johnston.

As mentioned last time when i recommend some books, this was one to review. I read this last year, i believe, and i found it to be a good story - well worth a read. If i remember clearly, or a good chunk of it, I still need to read part two, as Ryan (wes) went back to go find his sister after all they've done to help Natasha escape to this place where she feels like she belongs. A place where she needed to be - a place called 'Blue'. It's not easy getting to one place after you're apart of a crime, or so to speak. It's a mission these characters are on, and if you love a bit of romance mixed with danger/action, then give this a read. You can check out more books written by Melissa here.

Part of the book description:
"At the heart of this city is Natasha Kestal, a young blackjack dealer looking for a way out. Like many, she's heard of a mythical land simply called “the Blue.” They say it’s a paradise, where the sun still shines and the waters are turquoise. More importantly, it’s a place where Nat won’t be persecuted, even if her darkest secret comes to light.

But passage to the Blue is treacherous, if not impossible, and her only shot is to bet on a ragtag crew of mercenaries led by a cocky runner named Ryan Wesson to take her there. Danger and deceit await on every corner, even as Nat and Wes find themselves inexorably drawn to each other. But can true love survive the lies? Fiery hearts collide in this fantastic tale of the evil men do and the awesome power within us all."

br = book rating.
i can never explain things 100 percent how i want to.

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'I Am Malala'

First of the month (bone thug-n-harmony plays in the background) ... first one out of the list to be reviewed! It's strange to think this book should be reviewed, or something like that, because you can't review someone's life ... well i can't, not in the way you review a show to recommend - i can't recommend ones life, you know? it's just weird to put it in words like this - so i will recommend this book, because it's a story that's based on ones life. Someone wanting to do something great, and breaking the barriers they, and the ones around them were dealing it, education. It's crazy to think something bad can happen, because you or someone you know is fighting for their education, for their community, and beyond - to be able to learn and have dreams they can follow. Dreams they should be able to achieve, and pass that along to the next generation. Reading what happened to Malala Yousafazi, at a young age or just happening to anyone, is heartbreaking. She wanted for children to get an education, especially young girls - her dad, if you read or  you're still reading the story, is the type of person one needs to build that confidence, (he was/is so supportive, such a strong person and all - that he's someone to look up to) as you build up your self-esteem, or the ability to stand your ground. That's what she did. Fighting for education. She is still out there making a change along with the worlds activist, because equality not just only in education, but for gender/ race to be found equal and not for one to be be-little because of who they are, where they come from - who they chose to love.

No, this isn't a review, but somewhat a recommendation to read this book, see, and be in ones shoes as they grew up faces the standards this world is still going through. How people wanted to end ones life, because they were fighting for education - girls should be able to go to school, and learn. We have dreams, too. We shouldn't be put down because we're women - we are more than just this 'house wife': (nothing wrong with that) men see us as the ones to cook, clean, give birth, and all this, but we are more than that - so we should have a say in the things we do, want, need, and what we want to be! I feel like sometimes we learn to teach - learn to love - learn to be ones self to say it's ok for others to do the same without being degraded or something more awful. Just let us live, be different! Let women live, love, be the educator, be equal, be free. Let us continue to make a positive impact on others. We want to live just as everyone else. We matter.

(i do not own these photos - only my words)

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"Wisdom to teach, and learn. Not to hate" - #storiesbytiffany

From things we hate, love, can't decide, and overall just roll with. If only you can live the way you want, have things go your way, be in charge of it all ... but living in this world, you can't without the challenges, I'm sure we've all have come to the conclusion of taking them on. We live and learn every single day - we learn new things without even realizing them. We fall in love with things &/or people, then tend to hate them without fully knowing what's going on. It's just how the nature of things work in this cycle we're living it - so we take them as they come, along with the beauty and unfortunate tragedy we face. We teach to build ones mind, as they learn to build from the bottom up whether it's to love themselves, the little things or simply others - learning to accept things they way they are, yet to challenge the impossible, what's right from wrong - mistakes we all endure, but teach to learn to overcome to start over. We for one, were not born to hate - it is something we were taught as we watched those before us, or watch these things we love turn into something evil because of ones decisions to do so. If we show more of the positivity of great things, and how it will be such a beautiful place to live, though i feel like it should start with your mind, and your soul to help open ones mind, because it starts with you, me ... us to lead the way. We're a generation of power and greatness!

EffYourBeautyStandards has become such an amazing movement showcasing they're own versions of what beauty is, and what it should be! We're all tired of these standards going around for all of us, especially women, and those who are not smaller in size compared to what we see everyday. This page/movement is open for all, no matter the differences we have - this makes us become one. T the way we accept ourselves as we do for one another, brings on this empowerment to share with the world. Something positive and not just the 'typical' body shape and all beauty standards - it's yourself you're loving, and wanting to share it with someone else in a way they can do the same. It's a win-win. I like what these women are doing - it's what i've been going by all my life. #effyourbeautystandards #bodypositivity 

"Happiness is a journey. Not a destination." - Ben Sweetland

"Life is what we make it. Always has been, always will be." - Unknown

"Mankind must put an end to war, or war will put and end to mankind." - John F. Kennedy

"If a mother never learns, how can she teach the next generation? 

A woman is a school. If you teach her, you can teach an entire generation."

(i do not own any of these pictures, only my words)

Books roll in next month!

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Thursday Reading: Ending the summer with Malala

A new book (well ... not really since i've had it since the beginning of the year and haven't read it yet. There was another one like this but it seems it was the one i really wanted) to end the summer with. A read everyone should pick up and see how Malala fought for the equality in education ... and began to change the world even with some life threatening difficulties. I'm starting this now, and a review should be in session once it's done - so it will be the first book review to start off the month of September, where the books roll in and the reviews roll out (something like that). "I wasn't sad. I wasn't scared. I just thought: It doesn't matter what I look like. I am alive. I was thankful." - Malala Yousfzai (noble peace prize winner) | I'll be ending the summer with Malala and beginning the fall with Malala ... something to do with inspiring others is always a great feeling - and she's already changed the world in more ways than she knows. Everyone in some way have already changed the world in ways they haven't yet realized ... some for the good, and some for the worst, but it should never end when it comes to making the world, teaching others of what the meaning of positive change is, and how much things could get better. It can start with you, and your community - others will see the progress, then more forward from that. It should be a cycle of good instead of brainwashing negativity: the rash that never stops irritating you, because it feeds for the itch ...

Get out, speak out, teach and make a change! 

Post ya next time!

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Monday Muse: Duo for the game

A quick post for a Monday ... don't you wish it was already over?

Today's Monday Muse goes to one of my favorite duo's in the music industry ... are none other than Nas and Damian Marley! Ever since I've heard Damian's 'Road to Zion' ft. Nas ... I found them to make great music together, like they were supposed to be this amazing duo - this amazing mix to music. 'Distant Relatives' is one of my favorite albums: the songs through and through, are get better and better - the lyrics stay true to what they represent - I feel like it's sometimes hard for artists to stay or stick to who they are or what they want represent, because it's true to them ... as we can relate to their music. I always enjoyed listening to Nas from a young age, and to still listen to his music, whether it's just him or with someone else - i feel like it's still great no matter how much time has changed/still is changing. If you haven't listen to any of their music do check out this album, or head to Damian's site for all the info - he's touring and he's coming here soon. I should look into that, actually. http://damianmarleymusic.com/ | http://www.nasirjones.com/splash

Outkast is my all time favorite duo, and they will on future posts.

(i do not own any of these pictures ... only my words)

Post ya next time!

imagination is key 

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Recommendations from the squad #caronie

Shows I will review as I've already seen or are being watched at the moment. *

• Orphan Black - #CloneClub 
• My Beautiful Bride - Korean crime/mystery 
• Who Are You - Korean paranormal/crime 
• Stitchers | The Return (french version) | The Messengers 

From Carolina, and viewer:

• Sense 8 - which is a Nexflix original (show) | I recommend this show because I think the story and the characters are original. I like how human they are and the special connection they share, plus the multicultural cast - the amazing production that crew has done with the way the shot it.
• Bates Motel | ER
• City Hunter | Master Sun | Reply 1997 - Korean shows (more to come from viewer)

Movies:

• Psycho | The Wannabe | The Secret Garden | Java Heat * | 
• White (asian film: paranomal/mystery) | An Amish Murder *

Books:

• 'No Place' by Todd Strasser (one of my favorites) *
• 'Frozen' by Melissa de la Cruz and husband, Michael Johnston *
• 'After Theft', 'Earthbound' and 'Wings' by Aprilynne Pike *
• 'Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (and Other Concerns)' by Mindy Kaling *
• 'Psycho' (1 &2) by Robert Bloch
• 'The Secret Garden' by Frances Hodgson Burnett
• 'Sharp Objects' by Gillian Flynn

* are books/shows/movies i've seen and read that i enjoyed, and recommend.
I will review some of these as time passes, and when i learn how to properly explain stuff - which is weird on so many levels. But it's always been a thing of mine - failure of speaking/typing to a crowd that i know or don't ... simple disaster.

Post ya next time!

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TV Tuesday: Korean-me-till-the end

I've picked up a few words over the shows I've been watching or some I just didn't want to sit through, but wanted to check out. These shows (i know i usually do three) are drama shows from 'DramaFever' and they are really good - makes me wonder why whomever writes/directs and all, doesn't come and teach some on the people here, in the US how to make great shows. Maybe it's just me. Maybe it's just my love for languages - shows - films & etc., that make me want to adore them every time I come across something new. Just keep in mind ... like always - that i can't explain shit:

• Birth of a Beauty: This show to me, was good overall: the concept/story line - the acting, (minus a few people) scenery ... was my favorite. From being beyond mistreated as a person ... wife, and in-law, is so effed up! Like I couldn't help but feel like some people I know or knew of can relate or just seem to fit this sort of story .. shit, I can even relate to some of the things this show has to offer. Just know that when you learn to love yourself, however you figure it out - know that it's worth so much more than trying to change physically to feel beauty ... Watch this and you will see how things fall into place, from romance, laughter, betrayal/hurt & etc., you can find something to relate to even if you think it doesn't seem like it. Taking control of your life, like how Geum did - she went through everything to find out the truth, to get people to pay for their sins, to know what it's like to love again, to follow her dream, to move on, and to seriously love who she is not matter what: women strong and proud of it. A lot of it was help from Han, whom helped her along the way ... just watch the show! My favorite out of all of them is whom i feel like is a master of all trades, Han (Joo Sang-Wook) they way he carries himself, and stands his ground is always a plus! even if he seems cocky - it fits his personality and i've developed a tv crush (and it's rare) he's also super handsome, especially when he smiles. I might have these shows in order from either how i watched them or how I liked them the most, yet not the least. They're fresh, and new to me - i'm always down for new shows from all over, and these shows have tons of action and adventure, family feels & all. #미녀의 탄생

• Angel Eyes: There is this one song throughout the show that is so freakin' annoying, like yeah we get it - it's the title of the show, but come on ... instrumental is fine. Anyways, the way this story is told is amazing to me. How two lives can end as one, yet two were meant to be as time went on, even through all the ups and downs, and the backstabbing- torn- hell nos... this is drama, ladies and gents - and i say it's really good. Living most of childhood to teenage life blind from a bridge-quack, losing her mom - from eating dinner on an day off, rushing to the scene ... losing his dad in the aftermath. These two Soo Wan, and Dong Joo, eventually found each other, (he was a little stalker i say lol) in their teenage years, but with a little step back ... Soo became blind from the accident, leaving Dong (delivers his moms cooking house-to-house, ex,. Soo's - it's how he's grown very fond of her) to guess/find out after awhile before they officially meet. Before they grew up, separated (more like forbidden ... when shit hits the fan!) before he can witness something great happen to her ... the teenage years were more of my favorite to watch and wished there were more to see, but the way they wrote the show ... how they grew up the characters (thanks to the aging of Soo's dad - it's how I knew)  it was actually good - people went along with their dreams, lived their lives over the past twelve years span - things were good, then not good, then burned-shit-holed-cold truths started to flood ... new romances accord ... but sike bitch old ones forever! it's how it seemed to me if anything. I mean like, if i keep getting into this i feel like i will spoil so much, because i like hated some of these characters for the shady shit they've done, and how they lived with things ... just GAAAAA *eyeball scratch* - it's a great show - lots of things to look forward to, guess, hate, love, everything. Keep a look out for Kang Ha-Neul (young Park Dong Joo) - he clearly made me cry in this show - his acting is so good, like everything felt real (hence why i cried). I will keep a look out on his work, as I slowly progress on being a fan. #엔젤 아이즈

• Blood: Can you guess on what the title means? If not, it's about the infected! Nope, not zombies (good - it's played out a bit, or maybe it's certain shows), but the vamps: yeah, i'm not big on vampires really, unless it's like Underworld - sometimes it becomes over kill, though this show is good. I'm still watching it - as I type this (though not at the moment). I like how it's written, and some of the actors on the show - I've seen them from previous shows like, Angel Eyes, Blade Man, and another show called 'A Word From Warm Heart' (it was too much over-kill-drama-shit for me. lol) Since this show seems to be the only one new, and running - its what made me notice them. It's like a dark thriller with your romance for the love-birds - a bit of humor for ones liking, and just straight out drama, hurt & all for all to enjoy. From the digging, and wonders of how the infection started, on the search to finding his parents murderer, and trying the stay human because it's how he and his mom (dad, too but he never got the chance to grow up with one) lived before tragedy began for him. Dr, Park, his best friend (who helps him with his condition: medical wise - also, to keep his secret, even though they're working with others) and his colleagues are trying to figure out the mystery of the virus from decades ago. But Park isn't the only vampire working in the fields, traveling to figure out how the infection began ... working in the hospital, pretending to be a living thing .. surprises are on its way ... devil keeps on knocking. I need to finish this before I can give a review. How was that description? bad? i know. Well, I feel like Park is all sass-sass-sass-sass the more i watch ... #블러드

• Blade Man: This show, the way the blades are released is weird - like they should have made them a different way, but I got used to it. This show made me laugh, because how the main character is - which I feel like it's how I am sometimes - the way he expresses himself throughout episodes, is funny. The way his buttons get pushed, or how things don't go his way ... run for your life. Things turn around for him, like he was giving a new beginning - which he was, and how he accepts the change, along with the challenges that comes with it. It has heartache, betrayal, humor, a sense of being or something like that, if it makes sense. (i never make sense). It seems beyond cheesy though when you get to see Joo (main character) and his 'gift/curse' evolve ... it's worth a watch. It's like he is an example of all the bad, riches in the world - he can still overcome so much to be a better person, though it seems like it takes a long time to happen. Se Dong (Shin Se-Kyung) became my girl crush ... she just has like this amazing heart, that you can't let go of - like you wish there were more people like her in this world. She just welcomes you with love, and her personality - even if she's been through so much in life, she never fully gives up. I adore her. I was really glad she could help the grinch out, because everyone who has it rough, becomes this sort of 'rotten apple', this 'authority' like person - still needs someone, even if it's romantically or not - supportive in all ways, never gets better than that (or maybe). It's a journey we're on with these shows, and it's pretty damn good. I wouldn't mind watching this one again, it's already on my list. I like the characters, how they tend to somewhat balance each other out like the other shows above - even if they want to admit it or not ... like their feelings towards one another. #아이언맨

Post ya next time! Make sure to click the show titles for more, and better information!

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Fashion Favorites: A little along the way

A little quick, yet random picks for a first 'Fashion Favorites' which will be posted on Fridays ... but here and there. Fashion to me, is a part of an Art form, and being able to express yourself in the clothing you wear - is amazing. Whatever makes you feel the utmost comfortable, and free - is the winner. Today's favorites are from random events, or just street style that was put on hold, and are now being shared. Some of these people are also some of my favorites when it comes to their style and the work they do. Let's begin.


Suki Waterhouse in Valentino's (one of my favorite designers) Spring 2015 Collection, at the Serpentine Gallery Summer Party in London (July 2nd).  

Suki is not only a model, but an actress - one i've decided to see grow, and shut everyone else up for giving her crap about who she is, and what she does. Suki is the new face of Redken - NYC | very chic in a way, and she looks beautiful from the collection photos. She's also the face of many clothing lines, including Burberry. With many posts to come, I'm sure she will be in the majority of them. Hashtag #sukids #girlcrush #fashioninspiration #stunning #everything

Elizabeth Olsen in a romper attending the launch of Miu Miu's first fragrance, in Paris. Even with a little malfunction to her outfit, she still managed to look beautiful and elegant. I guess being stylish runs in the Olsen family, and they know how to do it well.

Tasha Green - Youtuber, and fashion, beauty blogger. For being a new favorite in the 'digital' world ... Tasha knows how to wear, not over accessorize to the point of over kill. You can check out her channel and blog to see why she's become one of my favorites, with how very unique she is.

Zoe Kravitz - Musician, and Actress. Yes, she will be mentioned on here more than one can count. The way she dresses reminds me of her parents from their youth (and now), and it comes off as a fresh look sometimes. A mixture of both, yet it's her own look, which she plays around with to continue creating her style.

Korean boy group/band BIGBANG, which consist of Seungri (whom i just realized was in a show i was recently watching - mind blown), T.O.P, Taeyang, G-Dragon, and Daesung. One of my favorites in music, and fashion. Who says they should dress the same because they're in a group/band? hopefully no one - that would be ridiculous. They have their own style both in music, and fashion - which is why they're one of my favorites! especially since hey coordinate well with one another - the 'squad' you would want to be nothing but goals, of course. To be in a group/band of some sort, the best thing to do/be is ones self - including individually standing out with vocals, attitude, and appearance & etc., - they nail them all. Check them out if you don't know who they are, what they bring, and represent. Men with a sense or a touch of fashion/style - are doing it right, (even if they're not into the whole fashion craze - believe it or not, everyone has style in them, which makes it their own .... duh). #kpop #fashionkings

Post ya next time! Back to watching 'Blood', and 'Blade Man' - both differently written, and both Korean shows, and will be on the next TV Tuesday for all to know more. 

imagination is key 

inspire to be inspired 

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Whoa! Want them back ...

Have you ever wanted a show to come back to tv, that you binge watch online or wherever you can? Yup, that's been me with 'Smallville' - one of my favorites of all time. I keep asking myself why haven't I got the dvd collection from all 10 seasons? It's weird. But that's not the only show on my list. They've been making announcements about old shows coming back with the same cast, and I'm like - how about a remake of 'A Different World' or 'Living Single' or bring back 'Charmed' with it's original cast, have the story progress, and continue with their doppelgangers. Shows that had strong female leads - or less of the stuck in the 1950's era. More POC (people of color, as most say) - more culture-loving characters, and shows. Why is that so hard to makes something like that be authentic, and relatable to the audience?

How about the thought of movie remakes, like 'Edward Scissorhands?' but with the only expectation of Matthew Gray Gubler becoming Edward, because he reminds me of Johnny Depp with the characters he plays - he does them so freaking well, and amazing. Matthew has like this Spencer charm from 'Criminal Minds' that can fit to him as Edward ...

Or like instead of remakes of things ... getting spin-offs sound better - the originals can make appearances. When it was announced that 'Supernatural' (also on the list of favorite shows, but stopped watching - seems like the same repeating factors of story lines or something that just annoys me so much. I'll figure that out) was getting a spin-off after like nine years of being on air - which was a little too late to have, in my opinion. The spin-off to me, was fresh and new, but not everyone felt that way, because it never had the chance to showcase due to people not wanting it - maybe since the Winchesters won't be in it as much - it's just unfair that spin-off shows never get the chance to shine, thanks to some not letting the alums step aside. #sadforlife

What if Boyz ll Men and Backstreet Boys did like a show or tour together showcasing their beautiful harmonies? or like Kelly Clarkson, P!nk, Jill Scott or female powerhouses (like them, and examples of Christina Aguilera) coming together to show us what they got as a whole! Things like this would be so awesome in the musical world - like they can create mini girl groups/bands ... Yeah, so getting out of hand with this mind of mine. 

Just think about it people!

Oh like books, that are meant to be held, and pages that are meant to be flipped, and stared at it. (yeah sure we have them, but sooner or later they will be gone or caged somewhere no one would be allowed to visit or see unless they have some sort of leverage. #NODONTTHINKTHISWAY

I ramble ... as always! The're just thoughts on stuff, leading to other stuff - making you think about them, too. So yes, Whoa! Want them back ... make them work, all that amazing love.

imagination is key

inspire to be inspired 

storiesbytiffany 

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Monday Muse(s) + 'Wake up and Live'

It's a collection from instagram, on our (Carolina's and I) Monday Muse! She's clearly a partner in crime. Here is to the first post this month, and here are our picks with some quotes to get your through the week! These might be old on instagram, but they're new to the blog! It's also a quick post as a reminder that I should get back on this blogging thing, and keep up the positive vibes.

• #mondaymuse: the one and only timeless beauty, Audrey Hepburn! Audrey would have been 86, today. She is truly one of a kind, with such a lovely and graceful heart.
• #mondaymuse: Patricia Bermúdez Colombian Singer and Actress from the UK Patricia Bermudez o La Bermúdez Cantante y actriz colombo inglesa con un talento y voz que inspiran a muchos. - #carohgraphy | visit labermudez.com to meet the artist. visit labermudez.com to meet the artist.
• #MondayMuse: If you really like powerful ballads being sung by one of the greatest talents out there, you should check out Mariana & The Diamonds, one of my personal faves. Her latest album FROOT is on stores and itunes. Download Froot: itunes.apple.com/co/album/froot.
• #MondayMuse: A very iconic woman - famous mexican painter, Frida Kahlo (Magdalena Frieda Kahlo (y Calderón) - July 6th, 1907/July 13th, 1954) | It would have been amazing if we were apart of her time or she apart of ours - to share her art with us, teach us the meaning of it - the way she visioned it. I'm sure we all wished we got the chance to meet, Frida. I know i do. Happy Birthday! You will forever live on within the love of art, and memories.

Who are your Monday Muses? Next week there will be a new post ... a favorite duo of mine in the music industry! Here are some quotes to get by - if you need just a little push of a reminder!

imagination is key 

inspire to be inspired 

storiesbytiffany 

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Mulan, because why not?

Mulan and Proud!!! (insert cheesy-empowering music) If it's childhood, or adulthood - we still love an empowering female action (and non-action) leading lady, no matter where (including culture, religion & etc.,) they're from. Mulan has been one of those childhood films I've grew up with, and always hoped they would make it into a real live action adventure. The peeps from above said 'let there be power, talking dragons, culture loving, role changing, and all' be done! B A M! Disney has agreed to make that happen, and have been rolling out some possible candidates to play Fa Mulan - some people might like, or dislike, or some they don't agree on. This one gif above - was the beginning for Mulan's transition into a warrior, and it was a big deal. Watch the film, if you haven't!

Constance Wu: Parallels - Fresh off The Boat
Brenda Song: Wendy Wu Homecoming Warrior - Dads ( I've been a fan of Brenda Song for a life time, and always wanted her to be Mulan, but I'm not sure she's ever thought about it, or wants to be apart of Disney for one more ride.)
Taecyeon: Cinderella's Stepsister - 2PM

Anyways, for me growing up with films like Mulan was amazing, because it was something that helped shaped me to who i've become. Being a girl, or growing up into a women, the way our parents and theirs were brought up to be, to become, and shape up into that - was apart of our culture, or religion. There were so many things we, as girls, couldn't do because 'you're a girl' 'they're boys' and all that nonsense still going on till this day. What do you do when you've had enough of the 'boys this, boys that, girls need to be, and be this?' - you learn how to stand your ground, and bring some respect along with it, to let people know You're A Girl/Women and You Can DO Just About ANYTHING Boys/Guys Can - Just how Mulan wanted to take on that honor, and fight not only for the respect of her dad (whom didn't know) but for him, bringing on courage and strength for herself - later on proving the guys around her that she, though in disguise as one of them, (then it being revealed later on) can and will do what they're doing to fight in this war to save their people, and home. She goes through ups, and downs - from transitioning from the 'typical' Chinese costume of child/women - to a a warrior who ends up finding oneself through it all.  This film can relate to both the girls, and boys from all ages - dealing with certain things at either the same or different times Mulan is going through - or can simply relate to taking on something in honor of their parents, and later on doing it for themselves, too. Or having this feeling that they're not good enough, so they're scared to let them down or themselves - but at the end with a positive mind, and being - things will get better with a lovely result. Being self empowered, (female empowered, too - being a feminist is/was what Mulan showed and carried on) and confident in what you do ... goes a long way.

(a little random convo on twitter with carolina: they really can't mess up this movie - the younger generation needs it - to know you can still be a girl like Mulan stand your ground, self empowerment and all that good stuff - doing what people think girls can't do & whatnot)

Co-Writer, Carolina: Live action movies on behalf of Disney characters are taking over the film industry and for years I've wished for Mulan to be done. When it was confirmed they were doing it I couldn't contain my excitement about it as well as a long list of worries; such as the perfect casting choice for Mulan, and a faithful story telling. Disney has all kinds of characters and stories that allow kids to feel they can identify with. Therefore, the importance of a character like Mulan in today's culture is enormous. I really hope that the people who's in charge of bringing this amazing story to life actually care for it. For starters with the right casting, the story takes place in China and I wouldn't want or either expect actors who aren't Chinese or the typical "all Asians look the same so let's cast someone else" that would be wrong in so many levels and lead whoever watches the movie to believe the same, something I definitely don't want to happen. Apart from this, I'm worried about the way Mulan is portrayed, for people who are familiar with the legend about hua Mulan you know there are several differences between it and the animated movie. They are justified in order to be watched by a younger audience, but with this new live version i wouldn't mind if they took more details about the real Hua Mulan and incorporate them to the plot, keeping the essence of it though no need to re-do the whole thing. I want girls and boys to be inspired by Mulan's actions, I want them to know that they don't need super powers to be a hero or heroine, that if they are girl who feels more comfortable in pants rather than a skirt it is fine because it's you, and no one should tell you otherwise. These are some thoughts that I wanted to share, now it's just waiting and hoping for the best and if you haven't seen Mulan I recommend you do it now cause you're missing one of Disney's greatest female characters. - C

Some of the stages Mulan goes through along the journey - taking on her dads role in the war she ends up battling, but has to go through the training, acceptance to become the warrior she never thought she would become, or seen through another's eyes.

Anything YOU can do, I can do, too. Mulan and Proud!

FanArt: credit to links are a click away on picture.

Who do you want to see bring MULAN, and the rest to the big screen?
What are your thoughts on this finally happening?

Thanks for sticking around! Post ya next time.

(i don't know own any of these pictures, only my words)

imagination is key 

inspire to be inspired 

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