Reformation Station

What's all the commotion? So right now I have been thinking about what's new in my life...All the new things the universe has provided me with. The sweet sweet universe. I've been receiving new music, writing new songs, Maura the Oak Oak Okay keyboardist got a new keyboard, my friend Tokiea has new hair (or lack there of teehee), Im voting for a new president...and I'm sure there are other new things. This new weather ugh...I think my sister kind of brought this weather upon us...

Sharky: "It hasn't rained in a while."
Tia: "Wait, you want it to rain?"
Sharky: "I want to wear my new rain boots"

Stupid galoshes! Well, she got to wear them for the first time today and it sure did rain alright. It even snowed. In OCTOBER! Not to mention, it's October 28th and I still haven't had any candy corn. That could be good and bad. When will I be in Candy Corn Nation? That will be my new blog. he he
I will surely have some before this month is over. No doubt...The time is ticking!!

So, I have this new attitude! I'm always happy with my occasional off days, but I recently had a huge weight lifted from my shoulders and now I feel free again. My birthday is in 1 month exactly, so you know what that means...BIRTHDAY CAKE! Oh yeah, do that dance, do that dance. *Does a ridiculous dance* C'mon people what could be more important in Birthday Cake Nation? So I have a new year to look forward to, with new adventures, and a new outlook. I could use a new boyfriend, did I say that out loud. Oh, I think I did... *Raises eyebrows twice*

Winter I can feel you, I can feel you in my bones. Renew my heart, renew my soul!

I love you guys! Also the election is quickly approaching so if you havent done your early voting or have to wait until Tuesday, Barack the Vote!

Peace

Something Extraordinary

*ROAR* 7AM is early! Gosh it's really early. I often question why that time of day even exists. It's really uneccessary. I want to skip right over that time so I can not ever wake up in the middle of my great dream and get freaked out by my silly alarm clock...It goes "Again and Again and Again and Again...Do it Again do it Again" I hear that over and over! Remind me again why I purchased that ringtone. Great song...bad wake up call. *YAWN*

It takes a lot for me to crawl out of bed every morning and smile. I've been struggling with my own idea's of self discipline. I tried this experiment where I deprived myself of all of my old jams and forced myself to listen to music that I usually pass up. To my surprise I did okay...No shaking or crying involved. I thought this would help me gain a lot of self discipline and not rely so much on comfort. Throughout this journey, a friend reminded me that self discipline has nothing to do with depriving yourself of something, or taking a vow of silence, or depriving yourself of food.. It's about will. The will to get up every morning at 5AM for a class, or to feed the baby. The will to take care of your sick grandmother when noone else wants to. The list goes on. At that moment I realized how much self discipline I already posses. I also know that all my hard work will eventually pay off. Although I have my daily struggles, life is actually really swell! I most certainly appluad the little things that people have the will to do to make this world go 'round. It makes me want to cry. *Wipes Tears, Blows Nose*

So, on my way to the train I happened to pass women on the 3 Day Breast Cancer Walk. It kind of hit home for me. These women, adorned with pink, passed by me with the will to walk for a cause. Took the time out of their busy lives to help the life of another! GEESE LOUISE!! That's where we see beautiful character in everyday people.

If you want to learn more about this extraordinary cause check it out!!!!!:
www.the3day.org

What I want to do right now is write a song, full of la's and da's because I am extraordinary!! woohoo...

Are you gonna eat that?

GREETINGS!
Where have I been? I know…I know. I went to New York this weekend. Trying to get away. Most necessary!
New York helped me to realize that there is life outside of my daily hustle and bustle. It was indeed a breath of fresh air, first of all to see family, second to see the city and the wonder of life outside of Philadelphia. As much as I love Philly, I yearn to travel as much as possible. Most of the time, traveling gets me thinking about the endless possibilities and how far one can go if they just step out of the box and out of the ordinary every once in a while (or more).
Everyone has an excuse as to why they aren't doing this and doing that. If we actually spend more time getting there rather than worrying about why we can't get there we would probably be there already. Yeah?
I will no longer be afraid of wanting what I want and dreaming. If we don’t ask for anything we will never get anything. I sort of wish more people realized that. See the world, after all, it's yours.

Life is like a bowl of fruit. If you only like apple's and you constantly eat the apples, you leave the possibility of other sweet helpings for others to grab.

so...EAT UP!

Leaves and Music! What could be better?

FALL! I can't fathom your beauty!!

Wow it's been forever! I have been day in and day out working hard! What is all of this about? It's a good thing that you don't need your voice to type blogs because my voice is gone. I'm on the road of recovery as we speak. I have to say, I kind of like my raspy voice. Its gives me edge! HA!

So I recently went to see Fleet Foxes at Starlight Ballroom and Damien Jarudo at The First Unitarian Church. I must say that they both were really amazing. Fleet Foxes put on a fantastic show. My favorite part, I'll have to say, was the harmonizing. OF COURSE! They are masters! The music in itself was seriously quality and if they come to Philly again...IM THERE!!!! Frank Fairfield opened for them and he is a skilled musician. I promise this! He really got into it and demanded attention. This guy played a different instrument for every song and made it sound amazing! Definitely check out his music if you like!

www.myspace.com/fleetfoxes

www.myspace.com/frankfairfield

The Damien Jurado show was just as explosive! No...not so much explosive because it was really low key and perfect. The music was seriously mellow but it made me want to cry, run out of there and buy the album. It was kind of a spur of the moment thing, thanks to the most amazing friend of my life Tokiea Fitzgerald. We almost didn't get in but fortunately for us we did because it was most worth it. I had never heard of this music before but it had a sort of ambient feel to it which sounded great!

Do check it out...I recommend...As I shall purchase the CD soon enough!!

www.myspace.com/damienjurado

Well folks I'm through reporting. I hope this music cures your daily woes and aches, music is the best cure for anything... That may only be in my case! Ciao for now!

Yours Truly,

Attia

Nostalgic Dancing Queen

Photo by Eugene Richards, New York Times

Is it just me or does anyone else just want to go dancing?! I have a few new moves that need to be seen and I have been known to knock out the competition with my serious dance skills. This is all courtesy of my imagination. I am a horrific dancer and I probably should never set foot on any ones dance floor unless they want sore toes. Seriously, I really do enjoy dancing. I think it is the ultimate stress reliever, even if you don't really know how. I guarantee if you're alone you will appreciate the glorious feeling of grooving to your favorite upbeat song. Trust me, you will love that feeling. I usually pretend there's a disco ball on my ceiling when I listen to "Dancing Queen" by ABBA!

I've been doing some past blasting and have been thinking about those silly things I used to dream up when I was younger. The way I thought life worked was priceless because I now know that its nothing in comparison to what I had in mind. Here are some of the things that filled my universe:

1. I thought that when I was in a room, nothing outside of that room existed or moved. (Time stood still)

2. I thought that every dinner and trip to the medicine cabinet was a TV show. (reality TV didn't even exist back then..I think)

3. I thought my dance moves were the best dance moves. (I still think that)

4. The characters on Barney were like family who I would one day meet and love forever.

5. There's one day when we all die and we all float up to heaven. (Including the furniture)

6. I thought I'd only ever have one boyfriend in which I would marry and live happily ever after. (Seriously?)

7. There was no better place to be than in front of the TV (The Smurfs) and eating waffles.

8. Cigarettes were the worst things to ever do, worst than anything in the world.

9. You can tell your sister that she's not your sister and she wasn't.

10. My whole life would be simple.

I am pretty sure that I was just a teeny bit crazy but I know you all had even crazier stories and beliefs as children so hey what can I say... I want that same feeling I got when I would sit in front of the TV and watch cartoons for hours. That was incredible. Now I can't even bare 3 minutes of the stuff. What is that?? I guess I'm just nostalgic. Who can blame me?

So...I came across this really neat and interesting photographer named Eugene Richards. He traveled around the world to different mental institutions and photographed inhumane treatment and conditions that more than often go unnoticed. I must warn you that it's not pretty so if you are squeamish I advise you not to view. The photographs are stunning yet illuminates this harsh reality! See for yourself...

Newsweek

Shocking Therapy:

http://www.newsweek.com/id/159114

Much Love!