Movie Character Outfit Re-Creations: Diane Court

Ione Skye as Diane Court in Say Anything...

American Apparel version:

With love and boom-boxes

Cathryn

October 29, 2009

It's Thursday!

Conquering simple tasks that made you nervous before

Today I photocopied notes in the library. Something I've never done before. Now it sounds silly, but I tend to get nervous about little things like this, because I just fear that I'll screw something up. It's irrational, yes, but I really can't help it. I'd been putting it off for days, but I finally photocopied some notes from a book, and it was a breeze. Talk about a confidence booster. I love completed small tasks like this, because it makes me feel like I can conquer the world.

Doing better on a midterm than expected

Random opportunities and compliments

There is this very nice Australian girl who used to live in my house. She stopped by today and mentioned that she had to go scouting for people to work at American Apparel so if there was anybody who was interested we should tell her. I immediately put up my hand and said I would love to work at American Apparel. She got my information and took my picture. Not only is that awesome, but then my roommate said I looked really pretty without my glasses [not that I'm not pretty when I'm wearing them] and suggested I get contacts. Again confidence booster.

Halloween anticipation

My house is going to have an epic Halloween party tomorrow night. I'm going to be Mrs. Robinson. I'm pumped.

With love and bite-sized chocolate bars

Cathryn

Sunday Photo Dump - October 25, 2009

What's clogging up my desktop this week:

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With love and late night subway rides

Cathryn

Twinkle lights make everything better

With love and mellow songs

Cathryn

October 22, 2009

Being done 4/5ths of my midterms

I've been a bit busy lately because of schoolwork, but it's nice to know that I'll be done my midterms soon

Twinkle lights

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Just bought some twinkle lights from Canadian Tire and my room looks 85% more magical

Late night chats

Last night I was feeling a little bit down and then my friend Alie started talking to me on Facebook chat. My mood improved greatly and it gave me a chance to air some grievances I've been having in my life. It was reassuring, plus she taught me something that I'll be sharing with you guys soon.

Halloween anticipation

My house is having a huge party on the Friday before Halloween. It's going to be epic.

With love and cupcakes

Cathryn

Top 5: Make-out songs

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In no particular order

1. "Playground Love" - Air

This is soft and sort of playful. Containing lyrics like "I'm a high school lover, and you're my favourite flavour" sung in a breathy male voice. It's sweet.

2. "I Put a Spell On You" - Creedance Clearwater Revival

This is more guitar driven rock compared to the other ones. It's almost pained, but also energetic and a little sexy.

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3. "6 Underground" - Sneaker Pimps

This has a good beat to it, but is also nice and slow. You can move along with the music. *winkity wink wink*

4. "Into Dust" - Mazzy Star

This is the most mellow of the bunch. The lyrics are a little depressing, but who pays attention to the lyrics when you're kissing.

5. "Dirge" - Death in Vegas

This song is unbelievably sexy. It starts out super slow and just builds and builds and builds. It would be great for making out or as a precursor to other things...

What are your favourite make-out songs?

With love and chapstick

Cathryn

October 16, 2009

Again, sorry for the late Things I love Thursday post, but I was studying for midterms for the past couple of days.

Fresh socks

Thanksgiving

Coat weather

With love and red cheeks

Cathryn

Sunday Photo Dump - October 11, 2009

What's clogging up my desktop lately

By Childhood Flames

With love and right clicks

Cathryn

Black Lips

This is a seriously cool look

With love and lipstick

Cathryn

Movie Character Outfit Re-Creations: Sandy Olsson

Olivia Newton-John as Sandy Olsson in Grease

American Apparel Version

Uncanny

*note- recycled from T-Shirt Addict

October 9, 2009

Please excuse the serious lateness in this Things I love Thursday post. I ended up watching five movies with my roommates yesterday. Five! I kid you not. Moving on...

Peppermint tea

Built to Spill concert on Tuesday at Lee's Palace

Thanksgiving Anticipation

Have a lovely holiday weekend everyone.

With love and pie crusts

Cathryn

Why dating gives me a big ol' headache

Found: Le Love

It's interesting jumping into a brand new romance almost immediately after ending my two and half year relationship. And by interesting I mean nerve-wracking and weird. Granted I hadn't seen or spoken to my ex in about eight months so it was hardly an ordeal and therefore makes this exciting.

"I can kiss you? Sweet!"

It's also opened my eyes to just how sheltered I was in my past relationship. It took two months before we kissed and another four before we ever made out [I know, I'm super lame, but he was Mormon so forgiveness please]. This time we kissed drunkenly on the dance floor.

"That means he likes me, right?"

Before I'd even broken up with my boyfriend, my new roommates/friends saw a connection between me and this guy. Let's call him Doctor [he's pre-med, which is hilarious and awesome by the way]. It's funny how you're talking with a guy casually and it turns into something more, but you don't really notice.

So yes, there was kissing, and he got my number. Within that first week we hung out four times, three of those times involved a party of some sort. Therefore we were drunk three out of those four times. I'm a class act, straight up.

But here's the thing, I am completely dumbfounded by this situation. I tend to get tongue-tied around him and don't even get me started on texting him.

"How do you properly convey "I like you" without coming out and saying it? And does the fact that he didn't text me back mean he doesn't like me?"

I over-think sometimes. The other day he came over after being out with my guy roommates and I hung out with them until 4 in the morning. I really wanted to kiss him, but there were people around and when he left I just said I was going to bed and awkwardly waved while letting my roommate show him out. Then I sat in bed afraid that he thought I was running away. So I texted him to say that I had really wanted to kiss him just then and that I thought he should know. He called me and asked if he could come back and visit. He lives close but he still came back at 4:30 in the morning just to see me. So yeah, I guess he likes me.

I also ran into him going to the grocery store and he gave me a kiss goodbye. That was Saturday. I've put in a bunch of effort so far. Now it's his turn to text me. I don't care if it seems like archaic anti-feminist dating rules. I want him to come to me for a bit.

With love and dates

Cathryn

Top 5: Movies to watch when it's raining outside and you're sick with a cold

In no particular order:

1. Pretty in Pink

It's sweet enough to keep you satisfied, but not so much it gives you a cavity and a stomach ache. Unless her prom ensemble makes you nauseous.

2. Lost in Translation

It's subtle, quiet and pretty. It will leave you feeling blissed out.

3. Fight Club

The violence and mind-fucking will help you forget how sick you feel.

4. Rushmore

It will make you laugh without wanting to puke your guts out.

5. Annie Hall

Because hey, at least you aren't Woody Allen

With love and cold medicine

Cathryn

October 1, 2009

By Derek Vincent

I don't believe it's officially fall until October and now that it's October I can rejoice for

Turning leaves

Jacket weather

As well as things in general such as

Taco nights

Boys trying to figure you out *swoon*

I had an awesome September so cheers to what October brings.

With love and cupcakes

Cathryn