monuments and melodies

Been away for far too long…

ashley — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 18:46:02 +0000

Yes indeed it’s been quite some time since I last posted on here. I guess there’s not much too say.. I’m also not really feeling this blog anymore… I’m in the works of starting a new music blog where stuff will be posted on all things *music* I’m pretty excited to get it underway. As soon as that blog is up and running, I will post the link on here (in case you are interested). Mkay well I’m keeping it short and sweet! A quick update on what’s to come. Stay tuned!

August 6, 2009

ashley — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:55:43 +0000

i really, really hate to blog about such downer moments but i’m hoping this will help me snap out of it. i don’t know what is bringing on this sudden need to just want to cry. the worst part about this is that i am holding back the tears cause it would be totally inappropriate for me to let them loose right now. if this is due to my fucking period, well then i really hate you. i have been purposefully secluding myself from everyone. i’m bored. i want something new and exciting. maybe i should move….

(please excuse the very randomness that is spilling out of my head, into my hands and onto your screen. yes i’m sure (hopeful) this is just a phase. maybe i will get something out of it?… yes that’s promising. a lesson waiting to be learned)

maybe if I can just go to sleep now, tomorrow will be better?

*fingers crossed*

Heartache-Keepsake

ashley — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:37:12 +0000

Sometimes You get in my way. You cloud my brain and then I dont know what to think or how to feel. Yes, sometimes it’s fun to give in and let You lead the way, ride Your crazy wave… And other times I wish I could put a hold button on You.. Or better yet, a setting switch.. There! That’s better! Turn it right over to the ”Ignore” setting! I don’t know what I’ll do with You.. We are stuck with each other.. But I swear, one of these days I will have tamed You and we can synchronise together….

Secret show…

ashley — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:51:03 +0000

On Monday morning I was checking Face Book as I normally do. I scrolled down to find such a lovely surprise: “Incubus Announce Surprise show TONIGHT! - Incubus are playing a gig tonight in Los Angeles at the Echoplex which is located at 1822 Sunset Blvd. Tickets for the show are $20 cash and are only available at the venue box office. To avoid disruption to the local businesses during the day no lineups will be allowed before 5P. Doors open at 7P and the show will start around 10P.” OMG I literally jumped out of my chair, saying “Oh my gawd! Oh my GAWD!” I had to be there… So needless to say my boss kicks ass and told me to get out of work by 4 pm so I could make it. I stood in line waited for five hours, paid only $20 and was at the front of the line. Once I got in the Echo Plex I was able to get right up in front to see them just kill it! I couldn’t have been any closer. Bruised ribs and hips are a nice little souvenir to such a perfect night. It really was… Very excited to see them at the Hollywood Bowl in July. I’ve never been to that venue but I only hear great things.. To until next time.. “This is my privilege”….

James

ashley — Thu, 28 May 2009 16:49:48 +0000

James, he came to my place
He said he had to see my face
He hopes that we can still be friends
In his own way, he’ll love me til the end

And, James, he came to the door
Wanting to know for sure
Why love gets up and goes
I’m sorry, but it had no place to grow
Oh, James. My love for you is stronger, don’t you know?

I’d like to celebrate you, dear
All in all, it’s been a pretty good year
I looked deep within myself
I got scared by just how hard I fell
Oh, James. You broke me, I thought I knew you well.

Oh, you had me
Honey and me, oh, sun and the moon
I’ll be fine by June
I could tell that you weren’t well
Oh, James. You broke me, I thought I knew you well

sweetest thing

ashley — Thu, 07 May 2009 21:08:39 +0000

i’m going on a date tonight
to try to fall out of love with you
i know, I know this is a crime
but I don’t know what else to do

my love, you’re in a magazine
my love, you’re doing fine, you’re on TV
you pull my heart out and then you run away
from Chicago to Cleveland you leave me pain
you leave me pain

when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my mother to hear you sing
when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my mother

on the bus radio, “Fifty ways to leave your lover alone”
i laughed at the irony
but life is stupid, the irony all lost on me
it got lost on me

when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my mother to hear you sing
when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my mother

you challenged me to write a love song
here it is, I think I got it wrong
i focused on the negative
the pain was too much to write and sing
oh, it was not a nice incentive

when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my other to hear you sing
when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my other to hear you sing

when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my mother to hear you sing
when you’re lucid you’re the sweetest thing
i would trade my mother

but she don’t know just how far I’d go
would I walk for a hundred miles
for an instant northern smile?

Let them eat cake!

ashley — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 07:25:43 +0000

Ceremony

I watched this movie for the first time about a year ago and then again last night. I totally fell in love with it. The costumes are breathtaking, the story is enteraining, the soundtrack- AMAZING! Sofia Coppola did an awesome job at giving us a glimpse into Marie Antoinette’s life.

Oh to go back and experience this era! I would love to wrapp myself in the fashions, the decor, the decadence of it all!!!

If you have not see this movie yet, you should….

(I’m also going to pick up the book Marie Antoinette: The Journey)

Let them eat cake

All Enrolled!

ashley — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:54:06 +0000

Yup, yup! I’m now enrolled in cosmetology school! I start April 14th and I’ll be attending full time. I serisouly can not wait to start learning how to make people look FABALOUS! I am jumping for joy right now as we speak and have a huge smile on my face. Its a new adventure, another page in the book, a (soon) new wrinkle in the brain. Anyway can’t wait to share the experience with you through my blog… more to come, stay tuned*

Its all done!

ashley — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 04:24:50 +0000

Yay! After being in the office till 8:30 tonight, I’m finally home, settled, clean, full AND comfy!!! It was one of the longest, most draining days. Anyway, I have an awesome partner in crime to help make things better/managable. I’m not going to get into details about it all but I am just relieved that is done.

On a much lighter note, I’m totally addicted to Bloc Party’s newest album. Its seriously so good. Check it.

NEW SKIN

ashley — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:45:13 +0000

If anyone who happens to read this blog wonders why I’m never consistant with it, here’s why… I’m sick of the look and feel of this site. I’m concepting now how I want it to be cause currently its just not me. I see it in my crazy head, it’s all a matter of being able to bring it to life!

PS. I have a meeting on Thursday to go visit the school *exciting new things* …. *sigh*