rambles: music.

it used to really surprise me when i met people who didn't have an affinity for music. it's still weird to hear, but i get it more now. it's kind of like people and sports. i don't care for it but ppl can be so diehard about it. i guess i just grew up w/ people who really like music. not that that's super hard to come by.

i don't know how to not have music in my life. it makes me so happy--no that's not even the right word. it just touches a (good) nerve in my soul. WOW i sound like a Train song right now. hahah

i guess what's making me feel like talking about music is that i've recently just realized how much music is part of my life and that perhaps a career in music (not necessarily playing it, b/c i definitely can't play it.) is exactly what will make me happy. maybe it goes with my love of gift-giving, but i love when i get it right when i recommend a band to a friend. it's not a 'yes, i'm awesome b/c i can take credit for telling you about this band' it's more like a i'm glad i can share someone else's awesome music w/ someone else who will really appreciate the music. i dont know, it's hard to explain.

also, (this will be the third post that mentions mumford & sons) but MUMFORD & SONS! i. just. AHHH. how can touch my soul so well!?!? well me and a bajillion other people. their new-ish single sounds almost like a few of their older songs, but then there's a different melody and it just hits me so hard. i. just. a;soidfn;awisnf.

in other news, Egg Records in Newtown is pretty awesome. it's smallish but i just really like the vibe and I got Bachelorette there! i've been interested in getting her music for two years now, since i saw her open for Peter, Bjorn, & John. after the week, i'm going 'sploring for the other music shops. can't wait.

end ramble.

Sidewalls, Medianeras

I recently watched this movie called Sidewalls (Medianeras in its original title). I wasn't sure how i felt about it for a little while (as per usual for most movies I watch) but i think i've come to the conclusion that i like it. a lot. i read someone compare it to 500 days of summer, saying it's a spanish version of it and i immediately was like ew and not even (i can sound so intelligent sometimes). Basically, the movie follows two people (both actors I really adored in this movie, and the puppy!) and their lives right up to the point where they meet and they're supposed to be destined to be together at that point in time. I really liked the little details in this movie like the screen shot above. their heads/hoodies are supposed to make a heart shape : ] [well not in this particular shot (she already moved forward)]

anywho, destiny. i think things are destined to happen but it's definitely a choose-your-own-adventure book style.

Another Blog for your viewing pleasure.

So I'm taking Advanced Photojournalism at school this semester and since that seems to be the only blog I'm keeping up w/ right now and actually has my own photos on it, here is the link to it: http://justina-wong.blogspot.com in case you, reader, are actually interested. : ] I have a photo story to produce each week so I'll be updating pretty much every Tuesday night. Been meeting a lot of people and it definitely reminds me of my internship at the Daily Record b/c I get to meet local people, people that I live around, people that are doing what they enjoy, and plus my random trivia knowledge is growing bit by bit. That, my friend, is always a plus.

I forgot the dash between my first and last name and it brought me to some super fob asian girl's site, glitter and all. it scared me almost as much as a porn ad site popping up right when someone looks at your screen.

I wish I had more to talk about. Perhaps I'll use this blog to talk about the assignments I had per week, like what photos I wanted to take but couldn't, who were not so nice [probably will keep that mum. things come back to bite you in the buttocks, especially on the internet. (what is a celebrity sex tape?)], and just general photo issues.