Tiffany's

I'm not a particular person when it come to brands of things I buy. I will shop anywhere--along the river Seine, at Target, or in a souk--to find what I need. But there is one brand I love: Tiffany's. Yes, Tiffany & Co., famous for diamonds and stain-glass lamps. I love the old lamps, and one day, I hope for some jewelry from Tiffany's. Today, brides want a Tiffany engagement ring simply because everyone else has one, and it also represents wealth and prosperity. But what most of them do not realize, is that they are buying from master's of the trade, craftsmen if you will. They have quality diamonds and pieces of jewelry. So, I occasionally look at their website at their newest items and make a mental "wish list". I was on the website today, and they now have a Tiffany owned website devoted strictly to love/romance: stories of people who fell in love, list of classic romantic movies, and a list of classic romantic music. www.whatmakeslovetrue.com I looooove the concept! Check it out for yourself!

Jots...

I love to write novels, poems, and witty lines. So, from time to time, I will post some of my work on here to share with the world. I'm not Shakespeare or Yeats, but I write what is on my heart.  Here is one for instance.

How can you stop loving,

The one you thought you loved.

How can you stop loving, 

The one you gave your all too.

How can you stop loving,

The only thing you've ever known. 

How can you stop loving,

Something you will...

                                 ...never stop loving!

                              

Musical Musings

I love music...all kinds, from all cultures, for all kind of reasons. I take that back, I don't like rap; trust me I've tried listening to a lot of different artists, but I really can't stand it. Anywaaaay...my favourites would be: Spanish/Classic Guitar, Techno, Classical, Opera, Jazz, Time Lord Rock (if you don't know what that is, then you are not a nerd or a geek :) ), Swing, Pop, Alternative, R&B, Celtic, Classical Crossover and Folk....I may be forgetting a few. I love finding new artists, groups, and bands. I recently discovered the band Keane. I found them because I was watching the commercial for the new Winnie the Pooh movie and I LOVED the backround music...thus I fell in love with Keane. They have such a passion in every song they sing, no matter if they are singing about finding love, loosing love, or living with out love.  Here's the song from the Pooh commercial. Enjoy! 

That was whaaat?

So...today was a typical Emily sort of day. Sleep in, catch up on my British programming (Top Gear, Doctor Who, Masterpiece), organize my room...Well today happened to be the day to organized my books...I was sitting on the floor debating about whether or not to get rid of The New College Latin-English Dictionary, when my window blinds started to sway back and forth against the window. Well, my friends, as odd as this scenario may sound to you, it is actually an usual occurrence in my neighborhood due to all the lovely (ahem) young Cambodian men who love to have a complete Sony surround sound set (base definitely included) in their hatch-back. But then I noticed something odd...why did  I feel like I was moving...surely my bottom was on the ground...this wasn't a dream...it was my first EARTHQUAKE!!! For an East Coast girl this is uber exciting aaaannnnddd it was a reason to check something off of my Bucket List! The earthquake's epicenter was in Mineral, VA, and could be felt up and down the East Coast. So what started as an ordinary day, turned into a day I will never forget...hopefully :)

City of the Dead

Summer reading has always been a time for me to reread the books I love! After rereading the whole Anne of Green Gables series, I decided to pick up T.L. Higley's novel, City of the Dead. I had forgotten how much I loved it! This story is filled with mystery, murder, love, and all things Egyptian! I kept trying to remember the end of the story from the last time I read it (about a year ago), but I just couldn't...in the end I'm glad I didn't, just because of how amazing the ending was! I would recommend this book or any of Tracy's books to anyone, and I have actually given her books as presents to my friends and family! Plus it helps that she lives near Philly...a city dear to my heart! Visit Tracy's website for more info. http://nopassportrequired.tlhigley.com/

Kissing...no really!

Some American and British comedians poke fun at the French because they tend to be more effeminate in their body language. Men and women alike in France greet each other with two or three kisses on or near the cheek  instead of a handshake when they meet. Even when they meet total strangers they exchange "air kisses". So you can see where the jokes can come from (Americans think it's just freaky seeing men kiss each other; the British just don't like personal contact at all). But the French are not the only people group or culture to greet each other in this way (most of Europe and the Middle East in fact). A new German study has been released with interesting findings. Most Germans think that kissing each other in the workplace as a greeting is to intimate for the conference room. An etiquette group in Germany ,the Knigge Society, is suggesting that kissing be banned in the business world. I don't know...how can you ban something that is ingrained into a society and culture! That's like forbidding apple pie's from America or tea from Britain. It's been okay for decades, nay even centuries...what's up now??
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-14487415

Just a few lines...

Today is a brand new day.

New mistakes to learn from.

New challenges to overcome.

New people to meet;

New friends to make.

So make the most of....

                                   Today!

5/17/11

Captain America

Last weekend I saw Captain America, and came out deep in thought! First off, I loved the movie, just like all the other Avenger movies (they have all met and gone beyond my expectations). Every Avenger movie so far has had the drama, the comedy, the action, and a little dose of romance. But Captain America left me pondering as I threw away my popcorn bag and returned to my car. Here's the deal: Captain America clearly showed that America as a whole aided the fight for freeedom during World War II (the able-bodied men fought, the women made weapons and became nurses on the front, and children grew gardens and collected scrap metal). So my next thought was what in the world are we doing to help pay for and support the current war in the Middle East? No wonder we are trillions of dollars in debt...America is no longer a community of fellow patriots. Stand up for your country...feel proud that you are an American (and no I'm not referring to the country music song). Keep them in your prayers, send them care packages, volunteer at your local USO office. Just a touch in one person's (who has been away for months) life can mean the world to them. And don't forget to thank them for their service...past and present.