I will be free!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
life
so, i just failed my first final. great way to start off the week. I wonder what kind of job i'll get now that i've shot my chances of getting into med school to shit.
Friday, December 5, 2008
Whychurchesfeargaymarriage
It's an interesting article by Richard Rodriguez, who is Mexican-American, gay and a practicing Catholic. I may not agree with everything the article says, but he raises important points and gives a unique perspective on some of the issues plaguing our country today. The part about his Catholic Church being the community he personally participates in, where he receives communion, and is supported by his priest and the other parishioners (and not some archbishop's idea of the Church in Colorado or Los Angeles, who champions prop 8 while ignoring accusations of clergy molestation) rang especially close to home. Certainly as Catholics, we don't agree with or champion all the ideas loosely associated with the Catholic religious institution, but I think one of my most beloved aspects of Catholicism is the way it can encompass so many different people with different ideas and cultures and accepts them along with their differences. That aspect of the Church isn't really publicized by the media, or even seen in a lot of the more conservative communities around here, but it's a part of the Church that embraces diversity in a way that most people ignore. This diversity and essential community acceptance along with the traditions and spirituality that can make even the most different people feel connected is what makes the bond with our religion so strong. Okay, now I'm rambling, just read the article.
It's Barack Solid
Okay, so everyone saw the hideousness that was Michelle Obama's election night dress, an unflattering black and red number by designer Narciso Rodriguez, and I know such frivolities are considered idol narcissism in these uncertain times, with our declining economy, education system, job market, ect. ect. And Mama Obama's focus certainly isn't on such trivial matters as fashion and appearances, but her sense of style thus far has proven to be unique combination of simplicity, cost-consciousness, class, and elegance as much reflective of her humble roots in Chicago's South Side as the present fiscal decline of our nation. Certainly, her style is a departure from the starchy attire that first ladies have historically favored. Michelle's fashion sense has had many more hits than misses thus far, despite the Narciso Rodriguez tragedy, and I'm anxious to see what she'll be wearing to the inaugural ball. With that said, WWD released a preview of sketches from the big name designers hoping to dress the first-lady-in-waiting.
Monique Lhuillier
Karl Lagerfeld
Diane Von Furstenberg
Oscar de la Renta
Christian Lacroix
Apparently, Mrs. Obama's nickname inside the campaign was "the closer" because of her skill in persuading undecided voters to sign pledge cards. Let's see if she closes on inauguration night.
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Sometimes...
Pictures like this make me miss Paris so much. Or I'll see familiar street corners in random commercials-those are the worst. I miss walking around aimlessly in the Louvre. and people watching on the metro. and the smell of Notre Dame. It doesn't even seem like that long ago.
A sense of normalcy
I'm so tired right now, I would like nothing more than to quit school and work and just sleep until Christmas Eve, but, alas, my sense of responsibility and obligation forces me to remain here, in the library, writing yet another paper, fueled by 4 hours of sleep and lots of caffeine. Hurry Christmas, hurry fast.
Friday, November 28, 2008
A Christmas Tradition
Since as long as I can remember, for Christmas my family and I have driven by Al Copeland's house to witness his extravagant light display. The display has been a Copeland tradition for 35 years, and making a special trip to see the spectacle has been a personal family tradition of mine ever since I was a little girl. Every year the display seems to get bigger and the lights, more numerous. It's one of the few things that doesn't seem to get smaller as I grow older. Copeland passed away earlier this year, so his family has decided this will be the last year of the Christmas lights. I know it's not as tragic as a man's death, but it still feels like a part of Christmas is dying with him. I know I'll at least be there to say goodbye.
bike
So my dad took me shopping today for a new bike and I just got home even more confused about
what I want than I was before.
photo cred: patrick
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
littleangelfuck
The Misfits, or what's left of the them, are playing at the house of blues this Monday.
I'm still sad about that time Danzig and Doyle were supposed to play at Tips together, then Katrina
had to come through and fuck that up real good.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Whyisaravenlikeawritingdesk?
First picture released from the production of the new Tim Burton adaptation of Alice and Wonderland, with Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter. The movie's set to release March of 2010.
Source: www.dailymail.co.uk
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Whatiwanttobewhenigrowup
me and pam decided that we want to be princesses
by A.Leibovitz and G. Coddington
Dresses from Lacroix, Vera Wang, D&G, McQueen, ect.
And I'm pretty sure the monk is the dude from third rock from the sun.
This
is one of my favourite youtube videos:
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I always tell people "you hold my hand for stupid reasons" or "I hate you, I've always hated you!" in the voice and then when they look at me funny, I remember they have no idea what I'm talking about. Now you can do it too!
Friday, November 21, 2008
feminism
In my religion, gender, and society class, we're always talking about feminism, but to be honest, I don't really get American feminism. I think the Europeans got it right. American feminism seems overly concerned with masculinity and has a sort of penis envy that, to me, seems completely counterproductive to the ideals of true feminism. In class, we always talk about how men have historically had all the power, but I think that depends on how you define power. I don't know if its specifically because I've grown up in a post-feminism world or because of my own bias as a woman or something else entirely, but I've always felt that women inherently have a sort of power that men seem to struggle to tap into, and grace and wisdom that some men strive for that just comes naturally for us. I hate how the idea of wanting to raise your children is seen as some sort of defeat. I'd rather think of having children as less of a self-sacrifice and more of an honor. If my husband ends up being the stay-at-home dad because I'm too busy with work, I think I will be a bit jealous of his "defeat" to say the least. The "feminine" body and persona are beautiful and diverse aspects of femininity that the feminism movement seems almost ashamed of, as if they're striving for this masculine ideal of power. Burn your bra, and put on a suit. What is that? We're still defining ourselves against the masculine. Why not take the masculine out of the equation completely? Maybe I haven't studied up enough on this subject, but as of now, I love my feminism, and the power that entails. Hell, I even enjoy the lipstick and the skirts and (God-forbid) the door-opening chivalry. Personally, I wouldn't have it any other way.
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Post Secret
came to LSU tonight.
One girl got up and told the audience a secret she had about how her parents punished her brother when he was little for wetting the bed, but really, because they shared the same room and she was too scared to walked down the hall in the middle of the night, when she woke up having to pee she got in his bed and peed on him. so gross.
anyway, some of my favourite post secrets (i know, i save them. cool):
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