The last couple days I've been listening incessantly to Christina Perri. Unfortunately I'm not all kinds of in love with her debut album, but maybe I'll need to do a second listen. Nonetheless, the song 'The Lonely' has a strong place in my heart and I love it to death. When I went to see the latest Twilight film (meh) with my cousin I heard her newest song that was written for the soundtrack and have now fallen head over heels for it. I love the lyrics of both 'The Lonely' and the new song, 'A Thousand Years' intensely and think they will forever be the top played songs on my iPod, next to my love of fun, bumpy Britney songs.

The last couple days I've been losing myself to Phantom fanfic, but also working on getting a job. I've got my fingers crossed, waiting for a phone call and will continue to scan for job postings. 

Tomorrow I need to strip the Christmas tree and take it out. I'd like to get the apartment back in order, especially the bedroom. I tell myself all the time that if I'd just get up and get it done, I could spend the rest of the time doing what I really want to do. As I've been more faithful to my anxiety med, I feel like I'm getting back to the motivated place I was. I shall not make the mistake of going without again. I don't want to go back down the road of depression again if I don't need to.

I've been writing a bit more often in my personal journal and I'd like to get back to my creative writing. I have so many ideas constantly playing about in my head fighting for attention and whenever I dream, something new seems to enter the playpen of jumbling ideas. I just get so frustrated with myself when things don't come out as I want them to. I need to let go and just write! The thought that that silly Twilight author can get a book deal makes me know that I could probably do it too. Sorry Twilight lovers. I admit, I used to fawn over the books too, but it all just got too creepy in the end and now that I've stepped back and really thought about all the stuff in that book, it really isn't a good message for young, impressionable girls. Puts some unhealthy ideas in their heads about what love and romance is. Believe me, I know! Anyhoo, I'm not here to lecture. That's just my little opinion. Take it or leave it. 

Hopefully Katie and I will be resuming our gym meetings tomorrow. I'd really like to get back into the swing of things. Great music with a cardio workout is not something to pass up!

xoxo,

    Gina

Clare Maguire "This is Not the End"

I came upon this artist on one of the gossip blog sites I frequent and instantly fell in love.

Clare's voice is strong, beautiful and haunting. As is the video. The location, the way they put it together and seeing the musicians playing in the background... it's perfection.

I love a good, sad, haunting song and this hit the mark. On my iPod it went.

Her new album is coming out on February 28th, and it's one not to miss.

Hope you enjoy!

Music Video LOVE

On one of the celebrity blogs I follow there is always much talk about a Mrs. Cheryl Cole. Tonight I decided to check her out and came upon this video for a song from her solo album 3 Words. It is called "Parachute" and it is ahhhhhmazing! The song itself didn't grab me at first, instead I was sucked in by the setting and the gorgeous dancing/choreography. Her dress is absolutely lovely and the overall styling is perfection. Also, the men in tuxedo's with capes as well as the cape shadow play just all combined to blow my mind and I've watched the video numerous times in the last half hour.

 I will definitely be looking out for more from Mrs. Cole!

My songs of the moment

Christina Perri "Jar of Hearts"

I found this song featured on iTunes a few weeks back and since then I've been absolutely obsessed with it. I've been listening to this song at least once (if not multiple times) a day since I downloaded it and I am so happy for Christina and her sudden rise to recognition. I am so looking forward to the EP I heard she plans to put out soon and the eventual full album.

http://www.christinaperri.com/

http://christinaperriblogs.tumblr.com/

Ben Montague "Haunted"

This is another artist I stumbled across on iTunes (lately iTunes has been bomb at it's suggestions! YES!) and I listen to this usually in conjunction with "Jar of Hearts". His voice is gorgeous and I am a sucker for beautiful, melancholy lyrics and piano. I listened through the rest of his latest album, but nothing really clicked with me like this song did. But I hope whatever he comes out with in the future might stick because I need more of this man on my iPod.

http://www.benmontague.co.uk/

"Till I Hear You Sing" from The Phantom: Love Never Dies

I can't tell you how much it pains me to write where this song is from. I have been an obsessed Phantom of the Opera fan since I was 16. The novel by Gaston Leroux, the musical by Andew Lloyd Webber, and yes, the version with Robert Englund compose all of what my favorite Phantom is. I most prefer to listen to Michael Crawford sing as the Phantom. He was the original musical Phantom and he is just... he takes me away when I listen to "Music of the Night". When the news of the "sequel, non-sequel" came out I threw a fit. There is no messing with perfection and ALW I am incredibly disappointed with you for bringing this to fruition. But... but, after listening to the cast recording of *gag* Love Never Dies, which I must say was incredibly difficult, I found one song that I liked. And this is it. The rest of the album is utter trash (I do have a little soft spot for the title track...). 

So, to get to the point, Ramin Karimloo is amazing and there are points where his voice definitely strike me as Phantom. The lyrics took a while to grow on me, but now I love this song and I think I always will. 

Still doesn't mean I'm going to pay a red cent to see that damn joke of a sequel.

I've read better fanfic.

LOL, Ok... enough of my bitching.

So there you have it, I plan to do posts like these as often as possible as I LOVE to share my music and if I happen to have any readers (heh), I would love to have your input and suggestions as well.

xoxo

Minimalist Music Video Poster

Halloween is a little over two months away and I've already got the fever. 

So when I saw this poster by Federico Mancosu of Michael Jackson's Thriller, I just had to post it here. 

Isn't it totally awesome?! 

♥

New Beginnings

Hello there and welcome to my blog! My name is Gina and this blog will feature fashion, music, films and the journey of decorating my apartment and later my home. It will be my little scrapbook and sounding board for decor/design ideas and just general talk of all the things I love.

As I go through the process of decorating my apartment I hope to feature DIY projects I embark on and tell the story of making my place my home. My partner and I previously lived in Los Angeles, but have relocated closer to my hometown. We live in the guest apartment on our property and will eventually live in the main house. Between the two sits our lovely pool.

I hope you enjoy what I have to say and will follow along. And hopefully I myself won't get too busy and distracted to not keep up with it. Fingers crossed.

xoxo