No Inspiration Nation + Lazy Weekdays

Soo...my spring break was hardly a break. I worked a bunch which is a good thing. I got to see so many wonderful people who I rarely get to see and that is always a plus. I only wish I could have gotten more writing done which ultimately was the plan but the plan was compromised by sleeping and hanging out. It was Lazy Sunday continuing...and for some odd reason I just was not inspired. I sat down at my computer and attempted to make a cool beat or a neat hook for a new song but I fell flat. Just a little case of writers block I guess. I need to find something to inspire a spark in my mind. I really want to make something completely fresh and brave. What shall I do?!

Maybe I need to do something that I have never done before...like go sky diving, bake a cake, start a revolution. It really doesn't matter. I need to get new ideas flying around in this big ol' head of mine. Any suggestions?

March Movie Madness

I am in love with film, and I don't spend any time talking about it here! That really doesn't make any sense! Right? I see so many great films with the help of Netflix and my wonderful friends and all of their recommendations. Oh, by the way, if you don't have Netflix, go sign up RIGHT NOW! That is if you love movies as much I do. hehehe

I wanted to take the time to list a few amazing movies (New and Old) that you absolutely should see. Why? Because I said so!!



1. Punishment Park (1971) - Directed by Peter Watkins, if you love liberals expressing their right being freedom of speech but getting shot dead for it...then you've come to the right place. It's a pseudo documentary that will absolutely blow your mind. A really good friend recommended this one to me. I bought it, shortly after watching it from Netflix.



2. Persona (1966)- If you aren't already an Ingmar Bergman fan then you will be after you watch this film! It's so good, plain and simple. The thing is, it's visually amazing and that completely makes up for the little dialogue. The dialogue is amazing too, as well as the plot. LOOK! You can't beat this deal. Watch it!



3. The Holy Mountain (1973)- Oh my! I just watched this film the other day and I have never seen anything, ANYTHING that visually pleasing. I wont say anymore. Directed by Alejandro Jodorowsky. Yes, it's a strange film, BUT you wont regret watching it! I promise... (WARNING: Extremely Psychedelic)



4. Umberto D. (1952)- Directed by one of my favorites Vittorio De Sica. This film will tear your emotions to pieces. I guarantee you will fall in love with this or these characters but the plot is nothing elaborate. It's very simple but it is such a beautiful story, and visually amazing. The acting is incredible and I don't really see acting like this anymore. Hey, maybe it's out there but I haven't seen it. If you see it let me know. (Right after you watch this film).



5. Darjeeling Limited (2007)- Get to know Wes Anderson, if you already haven't. This film of his in specific is really touching to me. The journey of three brothers, in grief and bonding and the colors are awesome. Set in India, majority of the film is on a train. I'm going to own this one soon!

SPOILER ALERT: These films are amazing...so go...and watch them!

Also the Yeah Yeah Yeah's new album It's Blitz! Is kind of amazing...I'm just saying.

Peace,
Attia

Spring Forward

MMMMM Spring! I can feel it, feel it arriving! It's everywhere...I feel the love! I am so sorry it has been so long but I have been doing a million things at one time.

I am actually ready for this new weather and so excited to finally wear dresses again and flats and take off the heavy coats and knitted scarves. Scarves I love you, but I need space!
Things are looking up. I've been doing a tiny bit of traveling here and there and back and forth from school, work, making music. My motto for this year is EAT SLEEP WRITE...feel free to put anything where I put write. I just have a lot of ideas and next week is my spring break so I'm going to take time to myself and get creating. Creating for my band Oak Oak Okay which is definitely back in full gear come spring! I am so excited!

I've been a bit concerned though...here it comes...Everyone knows our economy is pretty bad right now but honestly I cannot understand why so many ads think they are consoling us by putting comforting words in their slogans whilst selling us their product. I understand you want us to start spending money again but honestly, that's the last thing I want to see right now. Nice thought, but... Take some of that money and donate it to someone who lost their house or organization keeping people in their homes...advertise that!
Sorry just venting...

I miss this! I promise to write more...I love you all.

Spring forward!