*ashesanddisarray

So the time is almost here, school time. Monday I will arrive on unfamiliar grounds but it's okay, I will survive. I got pretty much rockstar parking and I am set. I was thinking about providing one more decent photo and poem before Monday because god knows when I'll get to contribute again as far as the photography end of things goes.

Well, I just wanted to throw in a few things: Matt Nathanson has heartbreakingly good lyrics and a wonderful sense of humor, I found the song 'Spoon' by Dave Matthews Band which is one of the most beautiful songs I've heard in my life [link] making another JAM video, finally got to hear 'Let the Drummer Kick' by Citizen Cope it's a truly amazing song, and lastly...




Oh, and please watch this. It's the sweetest thing ever, and it actually made me cry: [link]







"Tired of singing sad songs in my head,
But I can’t find enough of anything to drown out what you said.
And sometimes I find I catch myself letting you back in,
I’m so tired of singing the sad songs in my head."-Matt Nathanson/Sad Songs


xoxo niki







So I finally got the new pics, they aren't uploaded yet because there's some last minute things that need to be done. Like getting rid of the zit on my face. I think it's only fair. But other than that they came out amazing, the lighting was a blessing and I think I brought some new things to the table on this set. But it's not like mind blowing so don't get too excited. lol

Shortly I will have them loaded. They're are 12 pics, I haven't hardcore posted like that in awhile but please take the time to look at each as they are all individually special. This may be my last set for awhile.

Picture Mix-
Death Cab for Cutie- Transatlanticism album
They Might Be Giants- Don't Lets Start
Death Cab for Cutie- Plans album





Jesse: You want to know why I wrote that stupid book?
Celine: Why?
Jesse: So that you might come to a reading in Paris and I could walk up to you and ask, "Where the fuck were you?"
Celine: [laughing] No - you thought I'd be here today?
Jesse: I'm serious. I think I wrote it, in a way, to try to find you.
Celine: Okay, that's - I know that's not true, but that's sweet of you to say.
Jesse: I think it is true.


xoxo niki







It's August. Woo. I'm sorta ready to go back to school, but not ready for the almost 5 hour break I have between classes on Monday. Oh, and driving home late.

My Mom got her new two story Victorian home she wanted, which makes me really happy because she is always doing things for everyone else. Tomorrow I will be taking pics for sure, so I thought maybe I'd do some there while there's no furniture in it.

Oh, and I've been getting so tired of music lately. Like all of it. I mean, I still know what's good and what I like but I need a new mix. I was listening to Porcelain by Moby while I was thinking of all these songs I will always love like 'Crush' by Dave Matthews Band. Eh. *shrugs* I'll get something good going.

and in semi important news, rumors are already crazy about the third batman casting. joblo.com had some pretty interesting debates and articles over the subject. I chimed in my opinions of course, as I always do.

*SPOILER*
I'm not up for Catwoman for some reason, even though it was half ass mentioned in TDK.

Oh, and Woe by Say Anything and 1234 by Feist have been added to my list of theme songs.

Gin Blossoms- Found Out About You






Girl: How come you don't play during daytime? I see you here everyday.
Guy: During the daytime people would want to hear songs that they know, just songs that they recognize. I play these song at night or I wouldn't make any money. People wouldn't listen.
Girl: I listen.


xoxo niki







So as you can see I haven't really taken any pictures like I said I would. I haven't felt too up to the challenge, plus the literature is coming to me like no other lately. Ever since I rolled my ankle I've been sort of de-motivated...I haven't even really wanted to hang out with friends or anything. I've been in this hermit crab mode, which I like because it forces me to think about writing and being creative in that sense.

ugh, well, I won't kill you guys too much with my mind numbing dribble.

I'll come up with something before school starts as far as pictures go. Gives me a good month. I went to orientation at unt, it seems a little more cool than I thought. I'm taking Chinese! Crazy right?!

Oh, and I've been having these crazy real dreams. It's really neat. I love dreams, it's almost like I'm in a movie or I'm in this different place...I don't know how to explain it.

Well, that's all I've got.

PS It's raining and I couldn't be happier.

The Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist trailer is out!!!:
[link]

Song of the Week: Dead of Winter- Eels






Jim Halpert: He can have us rob a bank, and escape through the sewers.

Pam Beesly: And brush our teeth!


xoxo niki







and I'll whisper, "No."



Saw The Dark Knight. Must say, it was awesome. I plan on writing a review of it for Joblo.com. I can't bring myself to even think to pick it apart. It's like I've said before, just being someone who's read comic books and is a huge lover of all things Batman(except Batman and Robin) it's just great to see that someone is taking the right steps to make my dreams come true. As a kid you want to see this superhero as a real person, and as a kid you didn't care about merit or if it were to be a masterpiece or not.

That Watchmen trailer is still making me all gooey. I still say it's one of the best things I've ever seen.

My foot/leg is healing quite nice. Thanks for those who wished me well. I'm going to try and get a new set of photos up soon. I was going to write a poem today, but I've already written two long things on joblo and don't feel like writing anymore today.

oh, and a side note which and has nothing to do with what I've written:
You can put a bow and some pretty paper on a box of shit, but inside it's still shit.

Song of the Day: Colin Hay- "I Just Don't Think I'll Ever Get Over You"






The Joker: This is what happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object.


xoxo niki