Wicked Wings

"Just because she's likes the same bizzaro crap you do doesn't mean she's your soul mate. "

2009-11-15T10:57:00.004+02:00

"5oo days of summer" is a pretty good movie. It's very light, fun and sweet. It's not a love story, even if it seems to be so. It's the classical thing of "boy meets girl, girl meets boy, boy falls in love, girl doesn't". But still, it's not very dramatic, neither dark, angry, depressing or anything like that. It's very simple and enjoyable. A bit like "Nick and Norah's infinite playlist". I loved the music and the way it was shot. Also, the director of photography was great because some shots are amazing.
I really enjoyed it. It's a movie to watch on a Sunday morning.

And it is true that some things cannot be explained. They just happen to you.

"You will be haunted by three spirits. "

2009-11-15T10:44:00.003+02:00

I am a big Christmas fan. Really. It's my favorite time of the year decorating the tree, drinking wine next to the fire in grandma's house, seeing the expression on the people's faces when they open their presents, the carols, the smell. Oh, I can't wait for it to come.
So even if there is more than a month until Christmas, I went last night to see "A Christmas Carol" in 3D with my best friend. Lets just say we came out singing carols.
The movie is good, maybe not great, but t definitely puts you in the mood. Maybe if it was not in 3D I wouldn't have liked it so much but the pictures and the effects are really great.

Should I start thinking about presents...?

Three Fall Favorites

2009-11-15T08:32:00.004+02:00

When it comes to clothes and to fashion, in general, I'm not all about trends. I wear what I like and when I do so, I feel a more confident and comfortable. These are three items I like and wear this fall (all the way up into winter). Photos courtesy of forever21.

1. Thigh high boots
(or over the knee) I always loved really long boots and how my legs look in them. Thankfully, my mother likes them too, so I have two pairs-one black, one gray. They're completely flat, no heels because I wanted to wear them almost every day.

2. Pendants
Long pendant necklaces are simple and very beautiful. Depending on the pendant itself, you can add your own personal "flavor" to every day.

3.Caps, hats and everything in between

It's cold outside and your head needs some protection. I have a similar cap with this one in the picture and I adore it.

Domnul Dinica

2009-11-10T19:17:00.004+02:00

Nu, nu va fi uitat. Da, l-am vazut...Da, era genial. Da, s-a dus...dar nu de tot. Gheorghe Dinica.

Is she a monster?

2009-11-04T16:47:00.003+02:00

A book that does not take you easy, that tells you everything about Hell's lifestyle. All of her thoughts, her feelings, her actions are written down raw, almost un-edited, using a lot of vulgar words to describe vulgar circumstances. Still, the author does not fear to offend or to be too explicit. It's so raw and cruel that it's sweet and I enjoyed it a lot. If you can see past everything, it will alter a piece of you or at least it will make you remember it. I loved it.

Midnight songs...

2009-11-03T20:31:00.004+02:00

...for the times when you can't sleep. Smooth songs for late hours, to keep you company.

1."Falling slowly",
from the movie "Once", performed by Kris Allen. There is an original version, but I like this one a lot more.

2. "With or without you", by U2.

3."La vie en rose", by Edith Piaf.

4."Time after time"
By Eva Cassidy, again, not the original but still...

Beauty

2009-11-03T18:00:00.003+02:00

With or without the magic of Photoshop, we cannot say that Monica Bellucci is not stunning. I found these incredible pictures which perfectly illustrate how much of a woman she is.

On a cloudy day

2009-11-01T20:44:00.004+02:00

This is not about love because it's cruel, this is not about instincts because they're primal. It's about two people. Call them "us".

Norah Jones- Come away with me

You, stranger, what if...we'd runaway?
Just for a day or so and hide from all of world's lies. Just us.
The mountain top's just beyond the third street. Lets walk in the rain. No, lets smile. Lets laugh as we never did in our life because we need nothing more.
I'll breathe you in as you are, no dyes, no lies, just truth for you, truth for me. It's a kids game, a joke as old as time.
I can't promise eternity, all I have is now. Don't tell me nothing, I don't want to hear a word about me. All I want is to "wake up with the rain falling of a tin roof while I'm safe there, in your arms."
Talk to me with your eyes and I'll need no translation.
I'm thirsty. Lets swim.

photo source

Letter to an Ignorant

2009-11-01T20:26:00.003+02:00

My dear Ignorant,

I get it, you do not care, that's in your definition after all. I'm just asking you to move your weight off me. You're crushing me. You're on my seat, even if I have a ticket and you don't. But, you don't care, right? You never do. I get it, you have your life, your needs, your mind but so do I. Oh, yes, what a surprise! I can think and I can feel too. I know that you do it alone but that does not mean that your actions don't actually have some consequences that many times are reflected on others. Do you see many tall trees around you? I'm asking because you act as if you're living by yourself in the Amazonian jungle. Oh, yes, there are people around you and they can see you. When you're walking over the crowd to get in front of the cue, your shoes are leaving bruises on the others whether you like it or not. Oh, but you don't care, I remember. You don't care that, when you're watching a play, you're talking on the phone, everyone can hear you including the actress having a monologue.

Remember this: if nobody cared, there would not be a show to watch in the first place.
So if you want to be a part of life, start caring.

Yours truly,
The spectator behind you.

Yes, he's still doing it!

2009-10-28T19:54:00.004+02:00

Maybe you don't or maybe you do know that I am a Robbie Williams fan. I've been one ever since I saw "Feel" on MTV years ago. I have a DVD of his concert and it's absolutely amazing. I love his bold lyrics, his music that is so...British in many ways, his incredible shows full of energy, enthusiasm and really really good performances by all the musicians on stage, especially him. Who does not know "Angels" or the almighty "Feel"?Yes, he has ballads that melodically get to your core but in the same time he's got great "rebel-ish" songs that speak about our society, today's stupidities, etc.

His first single for the new album, "Bodies", is a lot like "Come undone" or "Millennium" when it comes to lyrics and topic. The whole "All we ever wanted is to look good naked" thing is very true when it comes to today's life. Everything has lost its soul. It's all about flesh now. The "Bodies" video is now on music channels and topping charts all over the globe.

The second single to be released is "You know me". It's a Robbie classic. Not brilliant(the other one isn't either), but it's his style and I like it a lot.
Can't wait for the album!

Enjoy!

When you're sick:

2009-10-28T11:57:00.006+02:00

Don't go to school/university/work(if you can);
Don't forget to take your pills;
Drink lots and lots of tea;
Get some rest;
Stay warm;
Do absolutely anything but homework/work in general;
Learn how to make paper cranes (origami made my temperature drop);
Make as many paper cranes as you can and then spread them around the house;
Watch how mom gets angry that you've made her house feel like Scofield's apartment(yes, the Prison Break guy);
Warm up some more tea;
Observe the wonderful cracks on the ceiling;
Superficially organize your things;
Watch how mom gets angry that you have only superficially cleaned your closet;
Don't forget to take your pills!
Play the piano/guitar/whatever instrument you have;
Don't try to sing or else your voice will get rougher and you'll have to drink more tea;
Think about how you'd like to change dramatically the space you live in;
Give up the redecorating idea because you remember you're not allowed to paint on the walls;
"Redecorate" your blog instead-hope you like the new look, because I'm not so sure I do;
Read other blogs;
Watch how mom gets angry because you forgot to take your pills;
Write something mildly funny on your blog about being sick and staying indoors.

Bloody amazing.

2009-10-23T20:47:00.003+03:00

Yes, a bit cheesy but so good.

I can't stop listening to it.

The lyrics are mostly simple but soulful.

Admitting I can't do some things by myself is difficult because I know that help might not be there all the time.

No sympathy for people who only know to shout out.

It's still called dignity, even if some maybe have forgotten about it.

I can't be somebody else.

2009-10-23T20:26:00.003+03:00

I can't be indifferent. I can't quit my conscience. Can't give up my ways either. I can't be materialistic. I don't want to be only a physical attraction because what's inside me is what I can share, what I can give, what is so much more important than the length of my legs.
Bodies don't appeal to my soul. People who feed on flesh only either.
I can't stop doing things the way I do. I can't think the way others do just to belong somewhere. I can't be like them. I refuse to make myself simpler in order to be easily read. I don't want to be considered something I'm not.

Take my thoughts for what they're worth.

Dealing with gravity.

2009-10-05T12:22:00.005+03:00

John Mayer-live-Gravity

...he melts my heart with his guitar.Don't miss it from 4:39 or 5:24.

Do you ponder for days upon decisions or do you listen your heart and let your instincts rule your life? We cannot be just black or white but we generally tend to belong to a certain category. Of course that it entirely depends on the context and on the dimension of our decision but how is your life? Is it purely standing on firm pillars you've built on years and years or is it running on wood bridges that sway from one side to another?

Unfortunately, I can't decide on what side I am. I admit, I am mostly cerebral, realistic, down-to-earth, always the responsible one with trust on my side. But once in a while I get my heart out and pin it on my sleeve. For me, it's not an easy thing to do, being vulnerable, but getting all my barriers down feels so much like freedom. The problems is that so far every time I acted instinctive, a bitter taste remained almost every single time after them. Now, I think that yes, it feels bitter in the end, but why miss it all? I'm not that encrypted anymore, I don't feel closed in so much. I've used to be afraid of strong feelings, now I'm not anymore. That's why we're human. To feel, to think. If I think too much, it does not compensate for the other. You have to walk on both sides to live your life. It's never wrong. Now I'm dealing with both my thoughts and my feelings. I'm done running away.

So jump because you don't have to stay grounded all the time. Have a flight.
Don't be afraid. Enjoy what faith brings you. It may feel like the best thing you're ever done.

Today...

2009-09-30T20:09:00.003+03:00

...we had the second "One World" Film Clubs event in Iasi, in my highschool and it was pretty okay. The movie was "Nepal: a narrow escape", a short film from the "Women on the front line" series, about human trafficking in Nepal especially. It followed the story of a victim of this enormous phenomenon, a woman fooled into leaving Nepal in search for a "better job" with an unknown man. She ended up in a brothel in Calcutta (or Kolkata) where she managed to escape. In a brave act she called the police and helped the authorities arrest the man who took her out of the country.

Human trafficking is happening not only in the eastern countries, but in Europe as well. Most people become victims after being persuaded to leave their own country by people or fake organizations who promise them a better future. Not only fake company names appear on such offers, but also fake universities or schools.

The easiest and best way to avoid an unfortunate experience is doing some research online on the destination and all the details about the amazing offer you got from a "new" institution, including the "employer" itself.

Well, thank you all for coming and we (the OWFC team) are looking forward to seeing you at our next event, probably next month!

Eveniment Clubul de film "One World" Romania

2009-09-29T18:38:00.003+03:00

Mâine, 30 Septembrie 2009, de la 14.00 în Amfiteatrul Colegiului "Costache Negruzzi" Iasi are loc proiectia filmului documentar "NEPAL: Evadare la limită" din cadrul Cluburilor de Film One World, urmată de o dezbatere cu doi invitati surpriză. Primiti adeverinta pentru motivarea absentelor (asa ca puteti sa veniti chiar daca aveti ora de la 2 la 3).
Pentru mai multe detalii, trimiteti-mi un mail.

You live, you learn

2009-09-25T18:50:00.004+03:00

Yesterday I arrived in Iasi with no excitement at all. I admit it, I did not want to come home the least bit. It was such an experience from so many points of view that I did not wanted it to end. But life's never fair so I'm back to the routine I left behind in June. The worst part is that nothing has changed and it is as if I'd never left. Well, the truth is that I am changed. Or at least I hope so. I really do not wish to fall back into my worried self anymore. Unfortunately, I am not the happy-shiny person I was in the mountains either. Reality checks you if you forget to check it yourself. The best thing is that I learned a lot and met the best people ever, people that I miss so much. I am currently trying to lighten up and be a bit more cheerful than a fish.

In the end of the training we all got a present: a song. This was mine:

Alanis Morissette -You Learn

"Every moment was so precious"

2009-09-06T23:31:00.003+03:00

This past months I've been away a lot so I never get to see the (not-so) new video from Coldplay. It's called "Strawberry Swing" and it's as sweet as it can be. Very nicely done, childish and pretty. It reminded me of how much I loved drawing on the pavement as a kid. Great!

Better quality HERE.

"And through it all"

2009-09-04T23:10:00.005+03:00

I am a Robbie fan. Really. Maybe he is a doped guy, but I do like his music and his shows-I have DVD of his concert and he rocks!He is such a show-man with a great stage-presence(at least he used to be) and I have been waiting a long time for his I can't wait for his new songs, especially some cheesy ballads :D. I hope so much that it will be one of his best works!

Excited about it! You?

Just buzzing by

2009-09-04T22:06:00.006+03:00

Today, I'm buzzing with excitement and energy. Why is that, you may ask? Well, I am glad to be back home and after spending my last two weeks in a very very boring small town in the mountains, this city, the people, the lights and the sounds of the city make me feel alive all over again. During the summer I get to be a "country girl", a "small-town girl" and a "mountain girl" but coming back to the city has never felt so good in a long time.

With a friend of mine, I went to see the new movie around: "The ugly truth". It's hilarious but it has a lot of sex-related talk so don't bring your parents with you in the cinema if you want to enjoy it. It's pretty fresh and cute, though predictable, as every romantic comedy.

I really liked it and it made me even "buzzy"er than before.
Go check it out!

Best book this summer

2009-09-03T11:51:00.002+03:00

I am a huge Lennon fan ever since I was a little girl and "Imagine" was my favorite song. It is a very meticulate biography that takes into consideration other books as well and presents a lot of details about Lennon as a student, as a father, as an artist.
If you ever get the chance or if you are a Beatles fan, read it.

Sun, sun, sun and some more sun - Montenegro

2009-08-22T21:23:00.013+03:00

Click on them to see in better size

1.The "Lady on the rocks" island in Kotor Bay 2.Herceg Novi
3.Budva-view from my balcony 4.Me & dad parasailing
5.Cecek 6.Sveti Stefan-the most beautiful place in Montenegro-in my opinion
7.Dubrovnik-view from the city walls 8.Dubrovnik
9.Hungry kid 10.Budva-old town
11.Budva-slovenska plaza 12.Budva
13.Durmitor national park-the black lake 14.My family-the fab trio
15.On the Dubrovnik city walls, with my dad 16.In Dubrovnik 17. On the same walls
18.Kotor city 19.Budva-old city 20.On the "Lady on the rocks"
21.Same island 22. Dubrovnik

Tanned lady speaking

2009-08-14T18:46:00.002+03:00

Va scriu din Muntenegru , din Budva, care este un fel de Mamaia al acestui litoral. Sincer, nu e cum ma asteptam. Cu siguranta, vremea e buna, mancarea ok, vila unde stau superba, peisaje minunate, dar ma asteptam la ceva mai mult. Eu, copilul rasfatat si obraznic, sunt obisnuita cu ceva mai multa civilizatie-am fost in Croatia 3 ani si nu se compara ce este aicvi cu acolo. Oamenii sunt..cam ca romanii...adica nesimtiti cateodata, plajele nu sunt tocmai curate si nici organizate cum trebuie, apa nici ea nu chiar curata, lipsesc cosuri de gunoi etc.
Nu e ca in Romania, dar nici prea departe nu e. E ok, dar dezamagitor.

Enjoy your day!

"So much to do to set my heart right"

2009-08-04T01:06:00.008+03:00

John Mayer is momentarily the one dominating my daily dose of music. Well, what I really enjoy is his mellow voice, of course, and his great lyrics and musicality that make his songs truly enjoyable. But I guess that for me the thing that makes him stand out somehow is his guitarist skills. He is amazing and the guitar solos are imperative in almost any song and they enhance every single one of them with so much more emotion. Even if they sometimes do not have a well-defined identity, so to say, the solos embellish everything that can be made better.
I once saw him on CNN on "the Larry King show" when he said that the reason why he didn't use his voice to sing "Human Nature" on Michael Jackson's ceremony was because it was useless to try to imitate him and that, when it comes to guitars, everything is more natural, easy and non-limited for him. He said he sometimes feels bound by his vocals. I honestly believe that his voice is perfect for his songs and his style as a musician. He is a very very talented guy that, in my opinion, is pretty handsome(even better with longer hair)(nice tattoos too :d), a guy that does not let his looks define him . And in concert he is marvelous. I hope I'll get to see him someday.

Here is my top 5 John Mayer(for now):

5.I'm gonna find another you
4.Waiting on the world the change
3.Great Indoors
2.Gravity
1.Stop this train

P.S.- You get it, I am enthusiastic about him. I really really like his music(and something a bit more than that:P) . Even if the last picture is kinda' cold, you can see some of his tattoos.

Title: "In repair",Continuum

"I see that look in her face, she's got that look in her eye"

2009-08-02T14:55:00.005+03:00

Lily Allen is so cool. I absolutely love her. Really. She's not the ordinary skanky fashionista that sleeps with everyone. I don't care if she had pink hair or she used to wear wigs or...whatever. I think she has a very light, smooth voice. Plus, her songs are great and real. I'm tired of stuff like "in the club, I found a hunk and now we're rubbing against eachother". I love her lyrics and she knows to tell what she wants, even ifthat means singing cheerfully "fuck you very very much" on tv( I love that song).

So here is my top5 Lily Allen:(for now)

5.Fuck you
4.22
3.Littlest things
2.Chineese
1.Not fair

Title:->"22",It's not me, it's you