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Watching a film with a series of eccentric characters makes me feel so dull. I like to think there are a ton of little quirky things about myself that, if shown in the right light and camera angle, would make me seem so much more appealing. I just feel like no one knows the side of me that has the potential to be captivating. When I submerge myself in films like The Royal Tenenbaums, I'm reminded of just how boring my life must seem from the outside. You'd probably be surprised to hear that there are quite a number of facts about myself that I keep under wraps. Perhaps I'm saving them for the right time, the right place? (New York?) It's also a possibility that I'm simply just not as interesting as I think I am. In The Royal Tenenbaums, Wes Anderson develops several characters far past what's generally expected from a two hour movie. Not only that, but he has enhanced the overall quality of the movie by expanding on his signature stylized twist: lingering shots of scenes, drawn out moments of intensity, the constant eye-level viewpoint. The Darjeeling Limited, another masterpiece of his, shares many of the same aspects and it would be an understatement to say I can hardly wait for his next film: Fantastic Mr. Fox. Roald Dahl AND Wes Anderson? It should be a spectacle indeed.

Margot Tenenbaum, the daughter of Royal Tenenbaum, is a shirt-dress clad closet smoker, eyes lined thickly in black. Margot provides many a plot twist in the movie with a surprisingly subdued, bored approach, and I doubt she could have been played by anyone better than Gwyneth Paltrow. I don't know much about the acress, but I do know that Gwen had this to say about New York. Apparently we share similar views on the city, and I'm beginning to think it's a common thread regarding the big apple. Goop is Gwen's sleek and sometimes overly extravagant website offering one of her favourite things each day to the general public. I like the idea, though in times of penny-pinching and coupon-clipping, it seems a little extravagent. Nonetheless, it's inspired me to share with you a list of things that had me beaming today.


1. this morning's breakfast (half a pink grapefruit, perfectly ripened, not too sour)
2. early birthday presents: a vegetable steamer and a 23x35 print of Audrey Hepburn (thanks mom!)
3. The Royal Tenenbaums (Luke Wilson in particular)
4. an hour dedicated to expanding my knowledge of fashion moguls and the fashion industry in general (with an individual who I would never expect to connect with)
5. cast commaderie (how I've missed it)
6. building friendships with my teachers, being treated as more of a peer than a student (I realize how lame that sounds but it's appreciated)
7. the weather! (it does not feel one bit like winter)
8. when useless trivia facts become useful (for example: why were grapefruits named? a: they grow in bunches)
9. naturally flowing creativity/inspiration (it's been a long time coming)
10. genuine friendship (I find difficulty in expressing how blessed I am lately..)

in the evening sun

This is a tiny section of Wooster Street in the SoHo district of New York. When I go to New York, I will undoubtedly be taking an hour or two to peruse this street in particular. I can't wait to explore SoHo .. sometimes I even feel like it's waiting for me to come soak it all in.