The official beginning of summer freedom!

Another school year done!! I don't know how I made it, but I did. Yesterday we had final presentations in an abnormally hot classroom, which isn't ideal when you're nervous and sweating up a storm because of that already. But we had ice cream!

My little corner with some of my favorite things I made this year.

Mini zombie and kitty, just chillin'

They hardly had any negative feedback at all and seemed very pleased going through all of my stuff. It's incredibly nice to hear people have really seen you grow as an artist after working so hard. I don't think I could've taken too much criticism anymore at this point! Your work being judged and graded all the time can be a very tiring and draining process, but I guess it pays off in the end!

And some random pictures...

OMG these biscuits. I could eat them all day long. They are mango flavored and simply the best thing ever.

I've been playing with my new phone way more than I should be. I do have to say that I think the camera on it is crappy. I'll just stick to my usual ones. I approve of my current lockscreen background though.

So now summer has officially started for me! This Friday I will be going to The Ardennes with most of my family for a week, which I am both excited and anxious about. I'm very attached to my usual routine, the food I eat, my exercise and my peace and quiet and it's going to be challenging to stick with that for a week when you're surrounded by others (of which 6 kids) all the time. 

Especially food and exercise are two things I know are going to be a problem. I feel like I'm always made fun of whenever I say I prefer eating mostly fruits and veggies and need to work out. Lots of people in my family can't imagine a dinner without potatoes or pasta or whatever and consider working out only as something for people who need to loose weight. But it energizes me and keeps me from feeling down and/or having unbearable anxiety. I'm gonna try..

I'm also planning on taking lots of (instax) pictures! And just enjoy the present moment as much as possible. I feel like I've been 'living for the future' for way too long now. Enjoying the here and now is still something I need to work on. Sounds like it's going to be one hell of a spiritual summer :P

Inspiration: If I have you, I'll be okay.

One more presentation... this monday, and then vacation will finally be here! I've been dying of anxiety for days now, it's terrible. I just wish it was all over already. I've watched Say Anything two times already this week (it calms me down a little). Today I came across that amazing piece of art of mr. John Cusack and his boombox by Lucky Jackson. I need it in my life. I also love the floral, delicate art by Kari Herer!

Pinterest is also a welcome distraction from school. I love pinning on my Burlesque Babes board right now ♥ Finally, isnt that purple to pink ombre hair the prettiest? I want to try and recreate something similar (but probably the other way around) c:

Have a lovely weekend with lots of fun stuff!

Sunday Swooning

These days (weeks/months..) I'm working my way through all the movies John Cusack ever starred in. (you can find the IMDB lists here and here) 'Why?'  you ask, well, 'Why not?' and also because he can make even the shittiest movie worth watching. If he would be in every single tv commercial, I would sit around all day waiting for the commercials to come on.

I have to admit though, the latest ones I watched weren't really movies I'd watch had mr. Cusack not been in it (Ice Harvest, The Contract, True Colors) but the one I watched yesterday was a true little gem.

Class

It's John Cusack's very first film, and he hasn't got a major rule but he IS major cute in it. His sixteen year old beautiful self! I should've known it would be right up my alley since it's an 80's movie, and 80's movies about teenagers are simply the best thing ever (think also 16 candles, Pretty in Pink or even the Breakfast Club).

This is a little youtube clip with clips of John Cusack in Class. Watch that very first scene and then try telling me your heart didn't just skip a beat *swoon*

Oh and it's also got Rob Lowe in it! You know, Chris Traeger of Parks and Rec! And damn, he hasn't changed one bit.

End of crazy fangirl blogpost.

Saturday Sweetness...

My new hot pink 2013 planner & golden glitter diary ♥ country music ♥ frozen banana and peanut butter bites ♥ John Cusack on Howard Stern ♥ tops with lace backs ♥ smiling couples on the street ♥ kickbox cardio ♥ sleeping 'til 11am ♥ finishing up assignments ♥ daydreaming of a trip back to America

Keep on dreaming,

even if it breaks your heart.

The Sure Thing

Out of nowhere some kind of weird sickness has hit me which has kept me from going to school these past two days. I hate it, because I don't like missing out on classes. Especially with all these new assignments happening. I am unable to just do absolutely nothing without feeling like a worthless student, and I don't like that either. But you know, I had to give in and just sleep and once I was done doing that I decided to watch this movie:

The Sure Thing

I'm trying to see every single movie John Cusack has been in. I like the ones from the 80s best though (Better of Dead, Say Anything, Sixteen Candles). I had yet to watch 'The Sure Thing' because honestly, the poster and title kind of put me off.

See what I mean?

But I knew I'd have to watch it eventually since it includes a roadtrip AND a really cute 19 year old John Cusack. So I did watch it. And it was awesome. I still can't get over the greatness of this scene.

I feel like now was the perfect time to watch it, too, because I'm starting to get stuck in this rut of 'appropiateness' again and it's killing me. I want to be more spontaneous! I want to go on crazy roadtrips! I've been browsing plane tickets for months now, but still havent had the guts to just book a damn ticket and go somewhere. Okay anyway, one more scene I want to share and then just go watch it yourself!

Talking about babynames.. I became an auntie again! Welcome Julia :) I can't wait to see you!

Annabel Lee

I just finished watching 'The Raven' and the scene where Emily quotes Annabel Lee was my absolute favorite. Up until now I never realized just how beautiful the poem is. The movie itself wasn't all that bad (I read quite some bad reviews on it), but maybe that's just because, to me, John Cusack playing Edgar Allan Poe was already a dream come true.

Sunday's quote ♥

 I love this movie too much for my own good. That is all. Have a wonderful Sunday ♥♥

I want John Cusack holding a boombox outside my window.

To quote Olive Penderghast in Easy A:

Whatever happened to chivalry? Does it only exist in 80's movies? I want John Cusack holding a boombox outside my window. I wanna ride off on a lawnmower with Patrick Dempsey. I want Jake from Sixteen Candles waiting outside the church for me. I want Judd Nelson thrusting his fist into the air because he knows he got me. Just once I want my life to be like an 80's movie, preferably one with a really awesome musical number for no apparent reason. But no, no, John Hughes did not direct my life. 

 Ever since 'Must Love Dogs' was on tv a couple of days ago, I've been having a mini movie marathon with John Cusack movies. I have a huge weakness for him. You don't even know. I had never seen Say Anything (see picture above and below) before, but after watching it this morning it is now, hands down, one of my favorite movies.

Then we also got High Fidelity, Serendipity and Being John Malkovich. Just to name a few of my favorites. I have yet to watch The Raven, but I'm so scared it'll be a disappointment so I keep putting it off. But who am I even kidding? Just John Cusack playing Edgar Allan Poe is like a dream come true, no matter what the movie is like. I don't know what it is about that man..