Modern Masters

I must admit, I am a little sad about having to blog about the art gallery :( However, I will do my best to give my honest opinion. Also, I don't think you gave any guidelines as to length or other specifics, so don't expect a work of genius--I'm just whipping something up :)

Okay, I have visited the art gallery in Insalaco a few times this year. Many of the times I have been impressed, and others...not so much. Sadly, this was one of the "not so much" visits. The exhibit was coined "Modern Masters" as it displays many famous modern works of art. One of the few things that did impress me was the amount of work done by well known artists. It's so nice that Misericordia can house some of these in their modest gallery. Also, a painting that I did enjoy was an untitled piece by Eugene Berman. I loved all the swirls of colors. It was nice to see a modern painting with a modern flair without losing it's shape. To me it looked like the setting of a mysterious murder scene: several men leaving the ally with guns, old brick building, and a neat town behind. Of course, it's probably meant to be something completely different lol.

Sadly, I must say that other than a few pieces I did not really enjoy the exhibit. I know it doesn't seem very open-minded but I didn't see a lot of talent in the works. Not to say that the artists aren't talented, as I'm sure they are. However, I don't particularly see talent in the type of art they practice. For instance, I know Picasso was an excellent painter. His early works are beautiful--You can tell that he has such raw talent. However, as he gets older he wants to learn how to do modern paintings. My question is why?? Why would you want to learn how to paint like a five year old, when you already have the skill to paint like Rembrandt? Although, I have seen some of Picasso's later works, and I do see the talent in many of his modern pieces. I am not ignorant enough to not see the genius in all of his work. However, for the most part many of the pieces in the exhibit looked like child's play. An example being Alexender Calder's untitled piece. What is so great about that?? It's a bunch of colored dots!! This is one piece where I feel confident in saying I could do the same :)

Sorry this post became more of a ranting session for me. I did see talent in some of the works, I guess I just don't appreciate that type of art. I would like to say that I'll work on appreciating it or that I'll try to become more open-minded, but I don't think I want to. I love artwork. When we went to Italy, I was overwhelmed with the beauty surrounding me: Cathedrals, art museums, architecture, statues...That's my type of art and I'm okay with that :)

GLeeK

So, I have not been able to watch an episode of lost for close to a month now. I finally caught up with all five seasons on Netflix, but the sixth season is almost over on T.V. I'm going to have to wait til it comes out on DVD :( Such a sadness... Fortunately, I found a new show that I love. Glee!! Will is so adorable and how can you resist all the singing and dancing?? Needless to say, I am very content with my new show. It's funny too--added bonus!

I've really just been having a very fun and relaxing weekend--I really should do some much dreaded homework. I have my first in class test in phil on Tues. All the others have been take home essay tests. Although, they've been difficult I've had time to think about them. I'm doing pretty good in the class now, but I have a sinking feeling that might change :( I need to study tons and tons. Tonight, I think we're just going to watch a movie. As always, can't wait til summer :)

A few of my favorite things...

I will now share with you my newest obsessions, because I'm sure you really want to know lol. For my hair, I am crazy about anything Frderic Fekkai. They, hands down, have the best hair products. I still remember a time when I thought Pantene was the best shampoo one could buy haha. Fekkai will take your hair to new levels :) For makeup, it has to be lip gloss. More specifically Buxom lip gloss in Bambi. Sadly, this is an obsession that I do not own yet :( It is a beautiful coral color--so lovely for spring and summer. I can't wait to pick it up! For clothes, I am definitely into beautiful scarves. For the obsessions I don't own yet...no worries. I will soon start my new job :/ Do not really want to work, but I am looking forward to getting some desperately needed clothes and makeup :)

Alright, that was really self-centered but I have to let it out somewhere. Anyway, like many other Sundays I will be doing a little homework. Then, later I am going to be watching the American Country Music Awards!! Right now, I'm listening to Jewel's new single "Stay Here Forever" :) Really likin it!

The Masters

So, right now I am just enjoying a wonderful Sunday watching The Masters. I love watching golf and there is nothing better than the Masters. It is so beautiful and serene and the tradition of it all is so great. I am a huge Tiger fan, but I really want Phil or Freddie Couples to win this one. Westwood is a little too boring for me--sorry Lee :) I do have some homework to work on tonight, but it's pretty hard to break away from the last day at The Masters :)

This has been a really fun weekend. Friday I had off, so I hung out with a couple of my friends. Saturday, I went shopping with my mom and I was able to make a few purchases. Plus, we got ice cream at Coldstone--my first Coldstone :) Then, today I went to church and now get to watch golf for the rest of the day :) I usually watch it with my brother, but he is working at Edgewood--Oh, well. Just a side note, I can't wait til summer!!!

Easter Celebrations

So, Easter was really amazing...ummm. Okay, so Christmas is my all time favorite holiday--like no other holiday can touch it. However, I think I always forget how awesome Easter is--I should give it a little more credit lol. Celebrating in church was really beautiful. I so enjoy Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday mass. I love St. Judes!! It can look like a mess, but it feels like home. Their is nothing as comforting as going to your church on a holiday. Holy Saturday was quite fun too. We had a ton of friends over--really fun. Today we got up and searched for our baskets :) Then, we went to church. The rest of the afternoon was pretty low key. I felt reallllly tired all day. I'm not sure if it was a crash from all the sugar or if I'm coming down with the cold my brother has. I'm leaning towards the latter, which is sad because it's so beautiful out. I was able to get out for a bit today. What else?? Oh yeah, I got to see some of my peeps home from college! And, even better, my sister came home from DC!

I just got done watching New Moon. I totally admit to loving the twilight saga, but the books are definitely better. Now, I am up posting (almost forgot). I am feeling a little sad because I know break is coming to an end :( I suck at change--just an FYI. For some reason I feel slightly lonely and I usually never do... I think it's just break coming to an end and my sister leaving today and my brother's not home. Yeah, that's definitely it lol. I should go to bed--I have to get up and do a crapload of homework :( Yet, another reason for the sadness. I don't know. I'm hoping this will be a really great week. Oh, and I just remembered I forgot to take a quiz online ahahaha--sucks.

Oh, just one more thing. The pic up top has nothing to do with my post lol. It's from several years ago and I actually am not lookin too good. But, for some reason it's really comforting to me tonight. It looks like I'm working on a paper for some class in high school. My puppy's behind me, I have my planner out, books everywhere, tea on the table...I love how somethings never change :)

LOST and a lack of sleep

I am really quite tired today. I think I got more than 8 hours, but I still feel really exhausted boooooo. I have some homework to do, but I don't know how much I will get done tonight. I still have your essay to write :( If I don't get a ton accomplished tonight, I love that I always have tomorrow morning--It's such a nice way to ease into the week. I'm thinking this week will go by fast--I'm very excited about Easter!!

On a side note, last night I was able to catch up on some LOST episodes. I am now on Season 5...It is so addicting. It's really the only show I follow anymore. I used to follow so many in high school, but I guess I can't squeeze them all in anymore. Oh well, it's probably for the best and I am totally content with LOST. Not only does it have an amazingly intriguing plot, but it also has an abundance of hotties...Dr. Jack Shepherd ;)

Unhealthy Obsession

Today, I am feeling particularly hungry for new makeup. I know in my last post I promised to talk more about Italy, but it's just not going to happen...at least, not today. Okay, so back to the makeup. I really feel bad that I like makeup so much--it's a little weird and I am going to try to work on not spending so much time being focused on myself. However, since this is a blog and, even better, a blog that no one reads, I feel pretty free to blah blah about my newest obsessions. Right now I am really wishing I had MAC's paint pots in "painterly". This is a creamy, base eyeshadow that glides on your lids for a flawless look. I realllllly want one, but I will have to wait until I have a job to get one. Oh, well--no more makeup talk!

On a less superficial note, I am looking forward to the rest of my Sunday afternoon. I have some homework to do, but I think I'll take a walk and maybe watch a movie later...if I have the time :)

Spring Break

Spring Break was amazing!! I apologize for not posting this Sunday, but it was only because I was out of the country and I did not use the Internet at all. I will be sure to post twice this week to make up for it :) Okay, so I spent my spring break in Italy!!! It was definitely the best vacation that I have ever taken. It felt like I was going back in time or in a storybook or something-Everything was so surreal. I will give more details in my next post, but to be honest I'm running a little late right now...Enjoy the cheesy pic!

Snow Days

There is so much snow--all so beautiful and sparkling. It is almost blinding as I look out my window now, but in a good way. I have so enjoyed my two snow days. I was able to sleep in, catch up on Lost, and play in the snow. Then, I would come in to eat dinner, drink hot cocoa, and watch a movie. Can it get any better?? I had to do some shoveling, but mostly my brother took care of that :) I was frolicking in my yard, jumping down our hills, sled riding, or going on a snow adventure with my brother. You feel exhausted by the end of the day. But it feels good and right. It is that same feeling you get after swimming all day in the summer. I love it. I don't think I'll ever get over the joy of a snow day :)

Tonight, I'm going to the Snowball, so I guess I'll be getting ready for that soon. Other than that, I really don't think I'm doing much for the rest of the weekend. Church tomorrow and a little homework. Cannot wait for spring break!!

Uneasiness

Sometimes I wonder if I try hard enough in my classes. I used to be sure that I did, but now I wonder if I'm really doing my best. In high school, I knew I could get A's in all my classes if I put some effort into them. The only classes that I had to work my butt off in were my math classes. I took all the advanced math classes, including Calc AP. I do not say this in a bragging way at all--trust me. I just wonder if it was worth it. Wait, scratch that. It was definitely the right thing for me to do. I had the intelligence, I just had to work a little harder. And, I should work hard. I know this post is a little all over the place, but it is only because I truly do not know what I think about it all.

I got my one and only panic attack in Algebra II in ninth grade. I blanked out on one of Mr. Boone's quizzes. It was all word problems and i had absolutely no idea how to figure any of them out. I could feel my body start to react. I really don't know how to describe it, except to say it was the weirdest and most disconcerting feeling--not pleasant to say the least. The funny thing is I did really well on that quiz. I took deep breaths and somehow managed to calm myself down. I dimmed the neon sign in my head that was flashing FAIL FAIL FAIL and I made my way up to Mr. Boone's desk to ask a question of clarification. I sat back down and I figured out how to do each problem. Then, there was Mrs. Harper's Geometry Advanced. I had that class right after lunch. On day's when we had a test, I found it hard to eat. Trig the next year was easier--Mrs. Rizotski was so sweet and I must admit her tests were pretty easy. Senior year's Calc AP was pretty rough, but I didn't stress myself out too much for it. I think I just let senioritis settle in a little bit. I made it through high school math fine--A's and a few B+'s.

Now that I'm in college, I feel some relief. In most of my classes I have confidence that, as long a s I study, I can get an A. The reason why I am even reflecting on all of this junk is that last semester I didn't get all A's. I got all A's and one C+. I have never gotten anything lower than a B+ my whole life. Even through all the stress and worry of my tough high school math--not once did I come close to that. What makes it worse is that this was not a difficult math class. This dark spot on my GPA came from a core English Lit. I worked hard in that class, and I've always been complimented on my writing. I certainly do not think I am an excellent writer, but then again I do not think I deserved a C+. Rita Dibble told us that no one got A's in her class. Where is the motivation in that?? If you've had the ornate pleasure of meeting Ms Dibble, and you find her to be a lovely woman, I can understand that. She can appear very pleasant. I like to call it sugar coated meanness. I learned absolutely nothing in that class. When she handed back papers, there were no suggestions for improvement. It was whether she liked it or not. It was whether or not you shared the same opinion on the literature we were analyzing. What right does she have in giving me a C+? As you can tell, I still haven't gotten over this. I am mad as I write this post. I sent her two e-mails requesting my grade on our final paper--no response. The reason I did this is because even with her whack grading system, I did not have a C+ going into the final. I also wrote an optional paper and attended two extra credit events and wrote on those to help my grade. I am debating on sending her a third e-mail.

Then I have these other thoughts where I tell myself to let it go--that a grade is not worth this. I haven't let go yet because I'm still so upset over it, and then I'm upset for being upset over such a minuscule problem. I need to let it go. I know this, but I struggle with it. Why do I struggle with it?? Why when people are suffering with disease and grief and so many other sorrowful crosses to bear do I care about my English grade? I think it is because I feel that I did not deserve it. Her grading was so subjective--it is not like failing a test. When you get a 65 on a math test, you know what you did wrong. If you fail a test in any other class, you probably didn't study and you just need to take full responsibility for that. This is different. It just is. However, like I said before I need to let it go. A bad grade is so meaningless in the scheme of things. When I am on my deathbed someday, I think I can safely say that this will be far removed from my mind, but still... Oh, I don't know. Before I go, I need to say something. Rita Dibble is a bitch and I hate her for ruining my GPA and I hate that she has the power to get me upset months later about it. I hate that I'm writing about her in this blog--I hate that I'm acknowledging all this. But, it happened and I need to stop letting it bother me. I have so much to be grateful for. I have such a wonderful life and I'm ashamed that I even had to spend time writing about this. I think I thought it would be a relief to write it all out--that it would help me to forget it. I'm not really sure it did, but I think I'm moving in the right direction.

Love, love, love

Happy Valentine's Day!! I so love Valentine's Day--I think it is an absolutely delicious holiday. I'm not dating anyone right now, so I didn't have any huge plans, but it was still a wonderful weekend. I hung out with friends and family and I still got lots and lots of little Valentine treats and trinkets :) I love all the hype, the decorations, and all the red and pink. It is simply enchanting in every way. I'll post the lyrics to Taylor Swift's new song--enjoy!!

Today was a fairytale

You were the prince

I used to be a damsel in distress

You took me by the hand and you picked me up at six

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

I wore a dress

You wore a dark grey t-shirt

You told me I was pretty when I looked like a mess

Today was a fairytale

Time slows down whenever you're around

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must have been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must have been the way

Today was a fairytale

It must have been the way

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

You've got a smile that takes me to another planet

Every move you make everything you say is right

Today was a fairytale

Today was a fairytale

All that I can say is it's getting so much clearer

Nothing made sense until the time I saw your face

Today was a fairytale

Time slows down whenever you're around

Yeah yeah

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must have been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must have been the way

Today was a fairytale

It must have been the way

Today was a fairytale

Time slows down whenever you're around

I can feel my heart

It's beating in my chest

Did you feel it?

I can't put this down

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must have been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must have been the way

But can you feel this magic in the air?

It must have been the way you kissed me

Fell in love when I saw you standing there

It must have been the way

Today was a fairytale

It must have been the way

Today was a fairytale

The Sickness

Okay, I'm not going to lie, I have been sick all week and I am going to write about it. You do not have to read it. I realize no one really likes to hear about this stuff, but right now, I don't really care. I went to bed Monday night with an upset stomach. I really didn't think too much of it, even though my dad and my brother both had a terrible stomach virus a few days earlier. I figured I had beat it with all of my precautions (vix around the nose, constant washing of hands, keeping safe distance, etc). I was so very wrong. I never went to bed that night. My stomach only got worse--probably the worse stomach ache of my liffffe. I wanted to throw up, do anything to get some relief. I finally puked around 4 am. My dad came up and comforted me--he was so sweet. My mom would've come, but she didn't hear me moving around. So, finally, I had some relief, right? Absolutely not. The stomach ache came back within three minutes, at the most. I sat up and rocked myself until I threw up again, and then again. By this time my mom was there comforting me too and holding my hair back--she is my angel. Anyway, the next morning I was running a high temp and my stomach still felt awful. I was out of it all day, but the highlight of it all was definitely me blacking out midday. Not being able to move my hands afterwards takes second...for sure. Okay, now it is Thursday and I am definitely feeling a little better. So, again, I apologize for going on so. I can't even remember the last time I was this sick, but I had everyone taking such good care of me, and I must admit, I love all the TLC :)

Watching Doubt on a Sunday Night

I just got done watching Doubt for like the fourth time. It is a wonderful movie starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams. I believe that Meryl Streep can play absolutley anyone--so genius, and Amy Adams is my new Meg Ryan--need i say more?? Anyway, the film is absolutely delicious. It is one that I enjoy rewatching and trying to figure out what exactly is the truth in all of the lies. I think I've finally figured it out, but, of course, you never really know... ;)

So, now I'm thinking I will watch part of the Grammys, but I don't really know. I would only be watching it for Taylor Swift...SWIFTY!! As you can tell, I am quite the fan :) I would write more, but my week really wasn't that eventful. At the moment, I am just really looking forward to an hour long (little exaggeration) hot shower tonight before bed--so cold in the house brrrrrrr!

A Peasant's Life

Today, I was thinking of how much I want to go shopping. I know...this is pathetic, but I have been withdrawn from it for quite some time now and I don't know how much longer I can forgo the high that comes with a splurge purchase. When I bring this sadness to other's attention (my family who has the means to provide me with the funds to indulge), they quickly remind me that I am a poor college student. Oh, then they laugh a little. haha. I do not think this is funny at all, and I most certainly do not believe it to be true. No, no, no. I would like to look at it another way... Not everyone has a good fashion sense. I, fortunately, have been blessed with a good one. How can we waste my talent?! Oh, this is a sadness.

I would just like to add that I realize this post is a bit shallow. However, as I try not to be a shallow, judgmental person in my day-to-day living, I look at this blog as my sounding board. I think I'll enjoy writing each week.