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How is it going SGland?
Yes I've been dragged a little away but for good reasons. Let's go through my ex-ci-ting sort of new life by a listing of things or categories:
- love
The independent idealist traveller and daydreamer that I am is now thinking in a plural way. None of these tempting open relationships I often stumble upon on here (I admire you guys for that); I just associate the verbs to cherish and love to a wonderful human being I have met three months ago (remember the handsome boy with the pale blue eyes on my previous blog?!). I spend my time raving about him, longing for him and doing my best that for when we meet (we live geographically apart), he feels amazing and loved and inspired. Such a pleasure to share and give some love. Before meeting him, it's always been a hassle; there were compromises, disagreements, misunderstandings and fights - relationships were more something to ignore and avoid and it left quite a few scars. I've always wondered if at some point you'd meet someone and actually feel and tell yourself, yes, he's the one I was looking for and the one I want to make happy as long as I'm alive. It really feels great; I sense that there's no longer need to look for something or someone, somehow relieved and genuinely delighted, at peace and serene. For the very first time I even had thoughts like getting married or even what it would be like having kids reconsidered. What's happening to me?!
(too much cuteness for my eyes!)
- food
I think I can describe myself as a pseudo-vegan. Meat and fish are not on the menu anymore, they actually haven't been in a while because I just could not afford them. Maybe I'm between being a vegetarian and a vegan. There's just a few things I'd miss too much by being a complete vegan like cheese and maybe eggs. Apart from that, it's all about soja, cereals, peanut butter, pasta, rice, fruits and veggies. I've spent ten days with my bf cooking 100% vegan; we baked our break, cooked some amazing pies and cakes, had delicious dinners. I think it's more about the limits you fix to yourself, I would not starve myself to death. Some would not use 120mm films because they contain gelatin in it, I think it's a little bit too much even if I understand the point of it.
- photography
A new website is currently in process, although it should be ready some time in march this year. I feel like I'll be taken more seriously if I do so and as I am planning to send some of my works to magazines and websines, I want it to look perfect and spotless. Apart from shooting a few friends and my dear lover, I have been on a kind of stand by really. I'm full of projects, just need to select an achievable/affordable one and stick to it. In January I got a few pictures on a magazine called Jocks & Nerds (www.jocksandnerds.com), which pushes me to shoot and do more, feels rewarding in a way.
- daydreaming
Being in love hasn't decreased this favourite activity of mine, quite the opposite actually.
- money
Deceiving, discouraging. I work in an espresso bar as a manager, the position is great even if stressful at times but not well paid at all. I've worked there for more than six months and been just unable to save for my trips/travelling plans and projects and it feels pretty sad. I even came to a point that I should find myself a second job in the evening/night. No, actually the answer to the problem is to finally become a freelance photographer, but for now I need to be courageous and work more while brushing and polishing my website to get there. Requires a lot of persuasion.
- music
A few gigs planned for the next upcoming months, obviously a bit less than before. Explosions in the sky, Tune Yards, Mount Eerie,Jeff Mangum (!) Sufjan Stevens and a possible Primavera sound again towards the end of May.
My boyfriend asked me to do some backing vocals for his band. I had never been asked to do such so I felt quite shy for the first hour but gradually became more confident at the end of the trial. We should record something next time we have a chance to get to the recording studio. It's great fun, I really enjoy it!
They have three albums already, the best being Ends of June on which features this song:
http://soundcloud.com/lowlow-1/fear-of-a-wide-open-life
- books
I'm currently reading the autobiography of Keith Richards, it's really captivating, this rock star life he has had, plus it's sparkled with a great sense of humour; I actually don't really want to finish it, trying to make it last longer. Just kids by Patti Smith is supposedly the next one on the list but maybe I need a touch of fiction in between, I was thinking of another Murakami, or maybe try a George Perec one. William S Burroughs sounds great too, if you have some suggestions please feel free to share.
- SG
At the moment SG is more about getting my daily amount of perversity by a glance at the front page and see how my friends are doing in member review. I've had the chance to meet more pretty faces from the site last time I went to Belgium and to spend an afternoon in London with Lylie, Geisha and Sucette. I always spend such good times when they are around.
Sinnah tattooed a design my boyfriend did on my calf, I'm pretty amazed by her work!
http://superpaupiette.blogspot.com
I've been thinking wether I wanted to shoot again as a model for the site. Knowing my unpopularity, I wonder if that would be worth the hassle but I might try a last one. On the other hand, I'm still more than happy to shoot some sets as a photographer, so feel free to ask/arrange a shoot if you're tempted, my job and trips to see the boy will be on the way but nothing's impossible
That's all for now I reckon.
Yes I've been dragged a little away but for good reasons. Let's go through my ex-ci-ting sort of new life by a listing of things or categories:
- love
The independent idealist traveller and daydreamer that I am is now thinking in a plural way. None of these tempting open relationships I often stumble upon on here (I admire you guys for that); I just associate the verbs to cherish and love to a wonderful human being I have met three months ago (remember the handsome boy with the pale blue eyes on my previous blog?!). I spend my time raving about him, longing for him and doing my best that for when we meet (we live geographically apart), he feels amazing and loved and inspired. Such a pleasure to share and give some love. Before meeting him, it's always been a hassle; there were compromises, disagreements, misunderstandings and fights - relationships were more something to ignore and avoid and it left quite a few scars. I've always wondered if at some point you'd meet someone and actually feel and tell yourself, yes, he's the one I was looking for and the one I want to make happy as long as I'm alive. It really feels great; I sense that there's no longer need to look for something or someone, somehow relieved and genuinely delighted, at peace and serene. For the very first time I even had thoughts like getting married or even what it would be like having kids reconsidered. What's happening to me?!
(too much cuteness for my eyes!)
- food
I think I can describe myself as a pseudo-vegan. Meat and fish are not on the menu anymore, they actually haven't been in a while because I just could not afford them. Maybe I'm between being a vegetarian and a vegan. There's just a few things I'd miss too much by being a complete vegan like cheese and maybe eggs. Apart from that, it's all about soja, cereals, peanut butter, pasta, rice, fruits and veggies. I've spent ten days with my bf cooking 100% vegan; we baked our break, cooked some amazing pies and cakes, had delicious dinners. I think it's more about the limits you fix to yourself, I would not starve myself to death. Some would not use 120mm films because they contain gelatin in it, I think it's a little bit too much even if I understand the point of it.
- photography
A new website is currently in process, although it should be ready some time in march this year. I feel like I'll be taken more seriously if I do so and as I am planning to send some of my works to magazines and websines, I want it to look perfect and spotless. Apart from shooting a few friends and my dear lover, I have been on a kind of stand by really. I'm full of projects, just need to select an achievable/affordable one and stick to it. In January I got a few pictures on a magazine called Jocks & Nerds (www.jocksandnerds.com), which pushes me to shoot and do more, feels rewarding in a way.
- daydreaming
Being in love hasn't decreased this favourite activity of mine, quite the opposite actually.
- money
Deceiving, discouraging. I work in an espresso bar as a manager, the position is great even if stressful at times but not well paid at all. I've worked there for more than six months and been just unable to save for my trips/travelling plans and projects and it feels pretty sad. I even came to a point that I should find myself a second job in the evening/night. No, actually the answer to the problem is to finally become a freelance photographer, but for now I need to be courageous and work more while brushing and polishing my website to get there. Requires a lot of persuasion.
- music
A few gigs planned for the next upcoming months, obviously a bit less than before. Explosions in the sky, Tune Yards, Mount Eerie,Jeff Mangum (!) Sufjan Stevens and a possible Primavera sound again towards the end of May.
My boyfriend asked me to do some backing vocals for his band. I had never been asked to do such so I felt quite shy for the first hour but gradually became more confident at the end of the trial. We should record something next time we have a chance to get to the recording studio. It's great fun, I really enjoy it!
They have three albums already, the best being Ends of June on which features this song:
http://soundcloud.com/lowlow-1/fear-of-a-wide-open-life
- books
I'm currently reading the autobiography of Keith Richards, it's really captivating, this rock star life he has had, plus it's sparkled with a great sense of humour; I actually don't really want to finish it, trying to make it last longer. Just kids by Patti Smith is supposedly the next one on the list but maybe I need a touch of fiction in between, I was thinking of another Murakami, or maybe try a George Perec one. William S Burroughs sounds great too, if you have some suggestions please feel free to share.
- SG
At the moment SG is more about getting my daily amount of perversity by a glance at the front page and see how my friends are doing in member review. I've had the chance to meet more pretty faces from the site last time I went to Belgium and to spend an afternoon in London with Lylie, Geisha and Sucette. I always spend such good times when they are around.
Sinnah tattooed a design my boyfriend did on my calf, I'm pretty amazed by her work!
http://superpaupiette.blogspot.com
I've been thinking wether I wanted to shoot again as a model for the site. Knowing my unpopularity, I wonder if that would be worth the hassle but I might try a last one. On the other hand, I'm still more than happy to shoot some sets as a photographer, so feel free to ask/arrange a shoot if you're tempted, my job and trips to see the boy will be on the way but nothing's impossible
That's all for now I reckon.
For once I had written a nice update I've just been clever enough to erase everything by a single clic to find this video:
therefore, that's all you will get tonight!
therefore, that's all you will get tonight!
Life is full of surprises.
We met one early morning in November at Macclesfield rail station. Since then, our hearts are craving to see each other again. I thought I wasn't ready to share, to give again all this love I have in my heart, I thought I needed time for myself. I was wrong
We met one early morning in November at Macclesfield rail station. Since then, our hearts are craving to see each other again. I thought I wasn't ready to share, to give again all this love I have in my heart, I thought I needed time for myself. I was wrong
Recently I have been promoted to a position of store manager which has taken me a lot of energy and time. I did not lost faith in my photography and projects but had to leave it on the side for some time. I dearly miss being behind the lense.
It's also been mostly about music, gigs and spending time on www.tastebuds.fm
I've never been so broke in my life but for nothing I'd sell my PJ Harvey ticket at the royal Albert hall this October. In November I'll be seeing:
As I said I haven't shot a lot but here's still a few pictures of the beautiful Lylie
some of Ortie
Maquerelle and her lovely mini one
the legendary super awesome Waikiki
This week-end I'm off to Brussels, will be meeting and shooting my dearest Belgian and French SG's and have a sneak probably at the tattoo convention with Waikiki. A tattoo session with Sinnah is planned too. Good times ahead!
It's also been mostly about music, gigs and spending time on www.tastebuds.fm
I've never been so broke in my life but for nothing I'd sell my PJ Harvey ticket at the royal Albert hall this October. In November I'll be seeing:
As I said I haven't shot a lot but here's still a few pictures of the beautiful Lylie
some of Ortie
Maquerelle and her lovely mini one
the legendary super awesome Waikiki
This week-end I'm off to Brussels, will be meeting and shooting my dearest Belgian and French SG's and have a sneak probably at the tattoo convention with Waikiki. A tattoo session with Sinnah is planned too. Good times ahead!
On the 23rd of July I have witnessed and photographed one of the most moving and beautiful ceremony in my life, as the pretty Lusille asked me to be her official wedding photographer... Such an honor, but also stress throughout all day! I need to create either a flickr page/website for the wedding photography I've been doing recently!
and a very few on film
They chose this song to go with the ceremony:
Also, thanks for the lovely comments on Dwam's photography on my last set Bonds in MR!
At the moment I'm trying to keep up with the to do list and learning guitar too. As usual I'm drowned into music, recent loves are:
saw Portishead a few weeks ago at ATP festival too, been literally blown away.
eventually, if my boss let me take 3 days off work I'll be at the End of the road festival in Dorset! - see the line-up and location, it seems to be amazing!
http://www.endoftheroadfestival.com/
and a very few on film
They chose this song to go with the ceremony:
Also, thanks for the lovely comments on Dwam's photography on my last set Bonds in MR!
At the moment I'm trying to keep up with the to do list and learning guitar too. As usual I'm drowned into music, recent loves are:
saw Portishead a few weeks ago at ATP festival too, been literally blown away.
eventually, if my boss let me take 3 days off work I'll be at the End of the road festival in Dorset! - see the line-up and location, it seems to be amazing!
http://www.endoftheroadfestival.com/
Yes!!! AnnaLee and I have reached the front page!!
So very happy - I'll probably blog a little update sometime soon, life has been particularly great to me recently
Light Emerald
So very happy - I'll probably blog a little update sometime soon, life has been particularly great to me recently
Light Emerald
I have just realized that the set AnnaLee and I shot was in MR this morning.
Please go and give her all the love she deserves
Light Emerald
Please go and give her all the love she deserves
Light Emerald
I don't think I've ever been so much in love with music than I am now. Day after day, it takes more and more importance. As soon as I find a new home, I'm going to learn how to play the guitar; I want to know how it feels to be in such harmony with an instrument. This is one of these old dreams I'm digging out of the secret garden, I don't want them to be buried forever anymore.
Apart from that, I'm very fine, thank you.
Apart from that, I'm very fine, thank you.
