New Year, New Me! ????

I loathe New Years Resolutions. Period end of sentence. When people ask me I never know what to say... "To clean my cats litter box more than once a week?" "Be a better person"? I don't know.. But seriously, not trying to be negative but here are some reason's why I have so much distaste for that phrase.

1. Too much hype
My main resolution for the past few years is to give up smoking ENTIRELY. Hey that seems like a good one right?  But 3 minutes after that ball drops into the New Year I find myself shivering outside some bar trying to light a smoke.

2. It rarely works. (I'm being truthful)
How many people have New Years resolutions? A lot of them, and by mid-June ask them what their New Year's resolution is and most of them will have forgotten, or wink and say "Next Year, yeah next year for sure, this year was just too much." Which brings me to my next point.

3. Too Much PRESSURE!!!
 I think we often put unexpected realizations upon ourselves. For instance, a friend of mines New Years resolution last year was to give up chocolate. Really? For a whole year???? For 12 months??? For 52 Weeks??? No chocolate for 365 days???? Wow, that's some goddamn willpower.  Did she make it? Well, according to her, she said she did and she was proud of herself. But then again I also think she's full of shit, as I caught her a few weeks ago eating a Hersey's chocolate bar while she waited in her car outside my house. Despite my witness accounts, she still denies that ever happened. Fine. We also make resolutions not just for ourselves, but so we don't let other people down. We want to show friends/colleagues/ family members/ or whomever that you are strong enough and you can stick to your word. Because damned if people don't love reminding you of things you said or promised to do months or even years before. "Thought you said you would never eat at Taco Bell again? huh?" Let the guilt set in.
Life is ever changing, and you never know what tomorrow brings. There is nothing wrong with setting goals for yourself which will make you a better person. But you must understand, if you're going to make a change, no matter how small or large it may be, do it for YOURSELF. That's right. Be selfish, and take your time with it. Most great accomplishments are not an overnight process. Not everyone can quit or start cold turkey, some people can, but some people can't. That doesn't mean that you've failed, you just need another approach, that's all.
And why does the "resolution" have to start on New Years anyways? Why can't it be a month resolution, or shit even a week resolution? Start small, and be realistic. Hey if you fail today, there's always tomorrow. Don't let time constrain you. And if you're one of those lucky people who actually do stick to their New Year's Resolutions, well then a standing ovation for you :) That's awesome.
But that's just me, and my point of view. What works for you, may not work for the next person. If you feel the New Year is the time to get things started then by all means go get 'em. I just prefer to pick my own time and place. A New Year is a good way to look at the goals you want to accomplish, how ever small or large they may be, but so is today or tomorrow. Word

HAPPY HOLIDAYS MY FRIENDS!!!

I know I haven't posted in a bit, been busy working, shopping, sleeping, eating, attending Christmas Parties and all that holiday jazz... you know what I mean :)
It was NOT a White Christmas... but thats just fine with me. Theres something about Christmas's in the country... gotta love it. Oh and the last picture is of my bangs... mind you it was taken after at least 45 minutes of fixing up. My hair does NOT normally look like that. Ask my co-workers.

Breakups = New Hairstyles

Sooo... what does a girl do when her relationship has ended and she's extremely brokenhearted? Get a new hairstyle of course, WINNING!
Now, some back round information. I have had every hairstyle through my 29 years known to man (except for a rat tail, which I one day hope to achieve), from blue hair, pink hair, red hair, self pixie hair cuts, bleached, bangs.. etc. everything courtesy of me and many many shitty hair stylists who promised me they were the best. So yes, I have trust issues with the hair stylists you could say :( Fortunately I found some stylists who backed up what they said. Even when I moved back home, and go on my bi-yearly visits to Miami, I would still come in to my trusty salon. And 4 hours later "VAVOOM!!" That's when I started believing in miracles. Unfortunately they have both left my trusty salon, and moved far far away. Due to the holiday season my budget is very limited, and I am not going to Super Cuts again and risk getting albino highlights with shit brown dyed hair (I'm a natural blond) think J-Woww Jersey Shore Season 1. So I decided to take matters in my own hands. That's right.. usually not a good idea when I say that. I was going to give myself a slight hair makeover. Nothing overboard, but I figured, ehhhh it's just hair and it will grow back and everything will be groovy again. The same way I feel about my broken heart. I needed a change. Normally I would get a tattoo, but I decided to go for something a little less permanent this time around. Still I won't rule the tattoo out.

My hair influences, singer Duffy and Jenny Lewis. It was a big risk for me, since last time I tried to cut own bangs due to being sooo completely inspired by Duffy I ended up with a mullet/bowl cut look. But since I am one who doesn't learn from their mistakes, nor remember half the time I thought I'd give it a go again. I can honestly say I didn't do too bad of a job. I will post pics soon of my OWN hair as soon as I make it somewhat presentable. Its just the dye job that made my hair orange which was not the color I was going for at all... Oh well :/

Where have all the Rock Stars Gone?

I never understood why some women would throw themselves at men who had long shaggy hair, tight jeans and were musicians. They didn't even have to be that good looking at all. It wasn't until I was 16 at a 311 concert, and watching sexy lead singer Nick Hexum strum the electric guitar with his tight, strong arms, while closing his eyes and pouring everything into that microphone, sharing his world, his thoughts, his deeply penned lyrics for all of us to hear. How magical it was, the power, the energy, the music and as corny as it sounds I wanted to fuck him right then and there...(what is statutory rape anyway?) I finally understood what the term "groupie" meant. I felt as though he was talking to me specifically, the lyrics he was singing were about me. My own private concert.

What is about these men with guitars that drive me or most women in general crazy? Is it their good looks, or the amazing music they make? I think its a combination of both, with music being the forefront. Where have they gone? Why are there no more Jimmie's or Kurt's, or Keith's around? Why does the music nowadays not feel as organic and raw as before? Maybe I'm just listening to the wrong things... well at least I'll have always have the memories.

Photos from: Theberry.com, and lastfm

Shit I'm Really Into...

And no, its not anal. I can't stop playing "Don't Move" from Phantogram's newest album "Nightlife". I know, I know, I post about these guys often. Ok maybe I am doing a little promoting seeing as how I'm kind of tight with the band :)... But seriously, I really really really dig this song especially... as well as "Make A Fist". Take a listen and let me know what you think.