driving through the desert at night with the full moon for company; Spain; spaghetti carbonara in Rome or off the turnpike in Jersey; sunlight on my skin, tank tops and flip flops; sequins, soccer; Hawaii; warm humid air so thick you drink it; the golden path on the ocean when the sun is sinking; fireworks; Kevin playing the guitar for me, Brazilians who look into my eyes like they're touching my soul
I live to travel and eat and read and make art. I'm subhuman before coffee in the morning. I can't sing, I've got rhythm but no moves. I'm straightforward to the point of brutal but either you love me for it or you don't. I'm worth it if you do.
My favorite time of day is lunch.
One of my favorite sites for inspiration is art-e-zine: http://www.art-e-zine.co.uk
Music
Anything that Rafael Moreira plays. Check out his band at myspace.com/magnetico. Rafa is magic with his guitar. And he's really sweet.
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Aaarrgghhh, The Capn--This Blue Drink song is addictive.
Listen to it:
-Many thanks from the CapN
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Movies
Empire Records, A Knight's Tale, Sueno, Motorcycle Diaries, City of God, Lion King, anything with Johnny Depp, except for that one in Los Vegas where he was bald, that one stressed me out too much.
Hated: Chicago, Napoleon Dynamite, Good Night and Good Luck
Television
Way more than I should.
Books
Many, many tomes have I read and loved.
Heroes
Frida Kahlo for her courage to keep loving that idiot Diego.
"The point is to create. The point is to express yourself, even if it's only to yourself, and learn from it and explore those inner places and parts that are uncharted emotional territories... To have the courage to look inward and see what's below the surface, to the heart of who we really are...Creativity can help us make peace with ourselves as well as fuel our demons, which I suppose is one of the many things that makes the process so exciting and important."--Dave Navarro
******************** The Girl Scout who said, "All of those around you are 'them'; you have to be 'YOU'!"
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"Intellectual freedom depends on material things. Poetry depends upon intellectual freedom, and women have always been poor, not for two hundred years, but from the beginning of time ... That is why I have laid so much stress on money and a room of one’s own."
-Virginia Woolf, A Room of One’s Own, 1929
I believe in TODAY; tomorrow is still just an idea.
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Your Psyche is Yellow
You have a ton of energy - both physical and mental endurance.
You are rational and logical, and you can help almost anyone think clearly.
Optimistic and bright, you also have a secret side that's a little darker.
When you are too yellow: You will do anything to get your way, and no one will be the wiser
When you don't have enough yellow: you lack confidence, drive, and humor
Oh, and I got so much new music/poetry (which you'd like), everything...and I'm pursuing the music for real...my brothers band is going on tour (I might to get manage) and we're networking together to get me out there...oh and don't worry I have some beautiful guitar only tracks just for you...go to my page(the instrumental tracks are almost ready to go up, next day or day or two...Brady's in one of the track...Rhapsody...but please listen to them all....please
goddddd..wait I can't say that...I don't believe...how about fucking call or message....Now, I value the fuck off attitude you've develop (thanks to my fuck the world disease I plagued you with (lo) and your my prodigy but the master fuck the world needs his pupil friend companion. Besides my submission campaign in coming up and I need my friend and copy-editor...but really I just need an Alissa hug. I Love you and your the best. No matter how much time has past you've always had my back. I LOVE YOU
Asta que mujer! hoW Are you? Its awesome that you are into the arts. I love it! I can't believe you live in Hawaii! I am going to have to visit soon. I am at work now but we will catch up soon.
I know, I suck for last Sunday. It was so crazy but I should've called. I hope we can get together soon. (Even though I no longer have a car) You should come over for dinner or something one night? <3
CALLING ALL ARTISTS & CRAFTERS! CAN YOU MAKE AN ORNAMENT?
Okay, I got a challenge! Here's the tree to trim! LOOKING FOR PINK GLITZ & GLAMOUR!
The contest is to create 2 ornaments for this tree, strictly by hand, using any crafting materials and supplies. They must go along the theme of pink and they must be 5 inches or larger wide or tall. It must be female oriented and things that a girl would like (nothing dirty or violent). Each ornament will be judge by 3 judges, including me. The winner will get to select a prize from 2 categories. Prizes are a surprise, but are well worth the creativity. If you'd like to join the contest please let me know my sending me a message and signing up by replying on my blog. My best inspiration is let it represent you a little of inspiration and alot of creation and glitzy and glamourous! If you would like to do more than 2 it's up to you. (EVEN ANYTHING BEADED FOR YOU CLAY MAKERS & JEWELERS) The trim for this tree can be anything from ornaments to garland. Just mix the 2, 1 ornament & 1 trim or 2 ornaments.
Hope to see all you crafty masters in the GLITZY PINK & GLAMOUROUS CHRISTMAS MOOD!
If you have any questions let me know...... What better to see a beautiful tree trimmed by the love of art!
PS: SPREAD THE WORD TO ALL YOUR CREATIVE FRIENDS!
XOXO,
Annamaria
****DEADLINE DEC. 4th FOR ENTRIES & MUST HAVE 12 ENTRIES FOR CONTEST TO COMMENCE...
GET YO CRAFTIN ON!!!!
PS: THE WHOLE ORNAMENT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE ALL PINK.... JUST KEEP IT GIRLY!
