YES, I know that I am addicted to making videos. But who knew it could be such fun?
This is a teensy-tiny one from our trip to Galveston last weekend. I just absolutely love that city.
ALSO- I am not strangely morbid, the clip of the cemetery in the vid is because I thought the cemetery was kind of gorgeous. Well, as gorgeous as a cemetery could possibly be.
(you may need to let it load for a second, otherwise that shrimp taunts you for five seconds in the beginning :) )
p.s.: I love The Beach Boys.
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Happy Easter!
Sunday, April 24, 2011 § 0
Happy Easter to everyone out in the blogosphere. It's a wonderful, rainy day! Last night we had a storm so crazy that the wind alone ripped off a hunk of our fence. We had to make sure our dog didn't run into our neighbor's yard! Driving around today, we saw that we weren't the only ones that that had happened to, so I hope everyone's ok and that the damage isn't too severe.
To celebrate Easter as well as my cousin's birthday, we went over to her house and had a little soiree. My sister did my makeup, and she tried out a cat-eye using only eyeshadow and no liner, which I've only seen on celebs:
However, my sister's attempt was successful and made my eyes look awesome! I don't usually wear this much makeup so this was a nice change from the ordinary.
Thank ya, Molly!
DAY 26 (I listed day 22 twice. This is not Day 25, it's 26!): A list of things I'm thankful for:
1. My family (obviously)
2. My best friend, Shannon.
3. My yearbook crew
4. Whatever it is that's wrong with me that's taking me to Colorado instead of plunking me in a Texas school (or right with me)
5. Vampire Weekend and Ezra's sweet voice
(Thank you for blessing him with that voice, Lord)
6. And, last but not least, the fact that DanRad is still single.
Someone up there's saving him for me.
Have a wonderful Sunday,
Cooper
Maiden braids and DAY 15- halfway through!
Monday, April 4, 2011 § 0
1. Maiden braids. Here's how they are supposed to look:
from A Beautiful Mess
And here's how mine look:
So not a complete fail, if you don't count my visible part, the bobby pins sticking out, and the flyaways everywhere. I think I'll be trying this again! Thanks to Kitty Clotheshorse for putting this tutorial up on her blog for all to try!
Now, Day 15: 'Put your iPod on shuffle and write down the first 10 songs that come up.' Done and done:
1. Slow Night, So Long- Kings of Leon
2. Do You Know Who I Am- Echo and the Bunnymen
3. Kiss With A Fist- Florence and the Machine
4. Mary Jo- Belle and Sebastian
5. The Thoughts That Give Me the Creeps- HelloGoodbye
6. Heart of Stone- The Raveonettes
7. The Spectator- The Bravery
8. Nature Boy- David Bowie
9. Holdin' On Together- Phoenix
10. New In Town- Little Boots
I was really hoping that the Moulin Rouge soundtrack would sneak its way in there, and it did! Thank ya, iPod! I have to admit, I haven't yet listened to the Raveonettes or Belle and Sebastian, I just put it on my iPod. I plan to ASAP!
Another update on my terribly interesting day-to-day: I plan on getting SUPA FIT for prom (no Madonna arms; more like Jessica Biel arms) and therefore I am eating healthier and working out erryday on the treadmill for 30 minutes. I'm calling it:
Even though it's not really a challenge. I don't want to lose a set amount of pounds or anything. I just want to look FOINE
I worked out on the treadmill every day after school my sophomore year of high school, and I lost a ton of weight. I think I'll tone up if I do the same thing this year, because a little thing I like to call FLAB is taking over my body.
Wish me luck!
Happy Monday,
Cooper
Songs, songs, songs.
Monday, March 28, 2011 § 0
This is a fun one! Songs I listen to when I am happy, sad, bored, hyped, and mad.....
Happy:
White Sky-Vampire Weekend
I....love....this...song. Vampire Weekend is my favorite band, and I've seen them twice in concert. Let me tell you, though, for this band, twice is not enough. They are so charismatic and talented and perfect and handsome.....I just want to follow them around the world. ANYWAY, this song has that perfect summer, last-day of school, bought a new dress, got an excellent grade, went to the movies-vibe and I always listen to it when I'm on top of the world.
Sad:
It'll All Work Out- Tom Petty
This is a classic. His sad, slow lyrics and the wonderful melody are perfect for me when I'm feeling overwhelmed or stressed or just sad. If Tom P. tells me it's all gonna work out, then dang it, I'll believe him!
Bored:
I always listen to old jazz music when I'm bored, or when I'm writing. You can't go wrong with Sinatra, but I love Nat King Cole and Etta James.
Hyped:
You Sleep Alone- HelloGoodbye
Fast, funny, fun to sing along to...it's a good one to listen/dance to when you need to get out of your chair. It was either this or Friday I'm In Love, by The Cure. I don't know. This is a weird category.
Mad:
Next Girl- The Black Keys
All of The Black Keys' songs have that badass vibe that's perfect for blasting when you're angry at someone, but this one fit the fury bill just right. After all, he's singing about how his next girlfriend won't be anything like the one he just dropped, since she was a mistake...I think he's kind of mad.
And for those of you just joining me, here's what I'm talking about:
30 Days of Blogging
day 1- recent picture of you and 15 things you love (I changed this one. It was previously 15 things about yourself, but I feel like that would get a little braggy or just boring.)
day 2- the meaning behind your blog name
day 3- a picture of you as a child
day 4- a habit that you wish you didn’t have
day 5- a picture of somewhere you've been
day 6- favorite super hero and why
day 7- a picture of someone/something that has had the biggest impact on you
day 8- short term goals for this month and why
day 9- something you're proud of in the past few days
day 10- songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad
day 11- write a bucket list of things you want to do before you die
day 12- write a poem to someone you love
day 13- your 5 favorite books and why
day 14- a picture of you and your family
day 15- put your ipod on shuffle: first 10 songs that play
day 16- a picture of yourself
day 17- someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
day 18- plans/dreams/goals you have
day 19- write about a sweet memory from your past
day 20- write a letter to someone
day 21-a picture of something that makes you happy
day 22- what makes you different from everyone else
day 23- something you crave a lot
day 24- post your favorite quote or verse of scripture and why
day 25- what I would find in your bag
day 26- list 10 things that you are thankful for
day 27- my day job verses my passion
day 28- cruise a thesaurus and pick out 10 words you like the sound of
day 29 - favorite tv shows and why you like them
day 30 - movies you can watch again and again.
Hope you all have a very wonderful Monday night.
Cooper
Day 7. AND a solo road trip!
Friday, March 25, 2011 § 0
I've been telling everyone it's a road trip, but in actuality it only took me about 20 minutes to drive to my sister's apartment in Denton. I guess it felt like a road trip since A) I had to use the GPS, B) I was flyin' solo, and C) Highway 35 has a very deserted, road-trip-y feel. It was fun. After all, my GPS only toppled down from the window twice (the first time I had to pull over to fix it, and the second time I had to fix it while driving my car 75 miles an hour with only my knees used to steer). I felt like such a college kid, drivin' back to my college town. Only when I really drive to my college town, it's going to take a lot longer than 20 minutes to get there (try 18 hours).
I meant to take a picture of me driving and post it, all road-y and fun, but I forgot. As a substitute, I will post my road trip playlist that got me here without wanting to pull my hair out. Here it is:
1. Cherry Bomb- The Runaways
(a little badass-ery to start my trip out right)
2. Gotta Reason- Hard-FI
(It's so upbeat and fun. There's no way I wasn't shakin' a shoulder or bobbing my head. This song is downright CATCHY)
3. Fans- Kings of Leon
(This is my all-time favorite KOL song. When they played it at the concert I attended, I nearly dropped dead. It reminds me of barbeques and summertime and sunglasses and late afternoon. I love it.)
4. Someone Like You- Adele
(Such a sad song, about how someone she loved has a great life now and is married and all that jazz. Don't worry, Adele, you'll find someone like him!)
5. How- Maroon 5
(This is such a cliche love song, but I love cliched love songs so that's GREAT. It's wonderful.)
As for the person or event that has affected me the most, I guess I'd have to say Natalie Brown.
I meant to take a picture of me driving and post it, all road-y and fun, but I forgot. As a substitute, I will post my road trip playlist that got me here without wanting to pull my hair out. Here it is:
1. Cherry Bomb- The Runaways
(a little badass-ery to start my trip out right)
2. Gotta Reason- Hard-FI
(It's so upbeat and fun. There's no way I wasn't shakin' a shoulder or bobbing my head. This song is downright CATCHY)
3. Fans- Kings of Leon
(This is my all-time favorite KOL song. When they played it at the concert I attended, I nearly dropped dead. It reminds me of barbeques and summertime and sunglasses and late afternoon. I love it.)
4. Someone Like You- Adele
(Such a sad song, about how someone she loved has a great life now and is married and all that jazz. Don't worry, Adele, you'll find someone like him!)
5. How- Maroon 5
(This is such a cliche love song, but I love cliched love songs so that's GREAT. It's wonderful.)
As for the person or event that has affected me the most, I guess I'd have to say Natalie Brown.
My yearbook advisor, the only one that kept me absolutely sane this year. When I was in her Journalism 1 class, I did not want to be a journalist or be involved or any sort of student journalism for the next four years of my high school career. However, I was pushed into yearbook and, because of her amazing leadership, decided that journalism and becoming a writer was what I wanted to do with my life. She's the one that got me there!
Tomorrow I'm modeling in my sister's college's big Merchandising fashion show. My sister's dressing her models up as plants, and I'm the hibiscus flower. So excited! I will post pictures of my fierce walk.
Or my fierce topple off of the stage.
Happy Friday,
Cooper