Time Traveling

I've been thinking. Thinking about music and how important it is on our cognitive and what it does to us mentally. What I really like is the way it massages my senses and flares my nostalgia.

The best way to enjoy nostalgia, if you enjoy it at all, is to listen to songs that remind you of the past. What made me think of this was yesterday. Let me explain...Yesterday, I had to work and before I got into work I decided to listen to a playlist I made early last summer. While it was a tough summer, a lot happened for me. I started the very job I was walking into. Listening to that playlist took me back to last summer. The plot thickens! I was so in tune with the past that I put in the old door code from last summer and I could even smell the smells inside of the break room. I felt as if I had time traveled to July 2008. It was a really incredible feeling. In a sense the playlist is a time capsule. Bottling up the past and when I am ready to dig it up I can feel the feelings I felt at one specific time in my life.

Next time you listen to throwback jams, emerge yourself into the scene and enjoy that blast from the past. Whether it reminds you of that specific love interest that had you in love for like a week and you only listened to one song *Tear*, or maybe there was a really amazing time in your life you would love to relive. Do it with a song!! Some people like to do their childhood...not me specifically but whatever floats your boat.

All I am saying is, music can be more than just entertainment in the car, or a nice beat at the party. It should evoke feelings of pain, love, nostalgia, all of the above! Get your groove on!

Your Dancing Queen,
Attia

Spring Will Be Spring

Bonjour!

Here I am, in Maryland, enjoying delicious crabs and wonderful family. Enjoying the warm weather! It feels good to get out of town. This is the second weekend in a row. Sisterhood of the Traveling Attia. Like the movie..with the pants! No? okay... Seriously, I feel pretty good. I have so much work to do as it is the end of an amazing semester but I can't help but feel happy because the sun is shining so bright. It feels like this has been the longest winter. It started in November and it has been freezing ever since. I just want the warm weather to stay! Even though I'm a little afraid of bumble bees, its comforting to see them buzzing around me on a day like today. They are enjoying the sunshine as I am. Bzzz...(Im buzzing)
Enjoy this change in weather. The winter makes me appreciate it to the fullest extent. Soon, it will be May and every color will bloom into existence in our gardens, in our forests, in our souls, and in our lives. Just a few more days of the rainy month and there you have it. A sense of city, country, or sea wherever you are. I am going to make me a sunshine playlist. This playlist will be full of happy songs and sunshine tunes! Hooray for the spring time!

Peace and Love,
Attia

Get me out of here!

Hello my people...

I have a test tomorrow. I am ready. Maybe...How can we ever know if we are ready or not? In a test or life at all. I really want to travel. I've been fighting with myself trying to figure out what is stopping me. School, work, money! All of these things. Life is short. I have to go. It will drive me insane. I am going to Pittsburgh this weekend. That's the end of this post.

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Yesterday I saw a rainbow...It was AMAZING!

Yesterday I was verbally abused at my job...it was HORRIFYING!

I wont let that get me down! When people don't have such good days they like to take it out on the cute front desk lady at the hotel. Oh my life! This guy was totally insane on the phone. Luckily, I don't let things like that get to me. The best part was that I got to see a rainbow!! It gave me the chills when I looked outside and saw the array of colors neatly aligned in the sky. I love when it rains and the sun is shining. It makes me feel serene like everything will be okay. Which it will!

I have to say, things haven't been the easiest lately but seeing things like rainbows and rain in the sunshine makes me feel like I will be alright some how. No matter who threatens me or hates me for giving them wrong directions to the hotel, I can still smile and say "Hey, it's April! Life is beautiful!"

Something you need to know...Lately I have been dancing at the train stop. It's so much fun and even though people stare at me and think I'm strange...it is so so so rewarding! It cheers me up in the sourest of moods. I mean I don't do full out dance routines but if my favorite song comes on, I don't hesitate to groove! You should try it anyhow...

Enjoy your Rain in the Sunshine!!
Attia

photo by: Calvin Jones

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!