Ten Things I'm Excited About This Month.

Hey.

This summer has been lovely so far. Actually, the last three months when I've been M.I.A. have been amazing. I had a wonderful time rehearsing and performing a production of Cinderella, in which I not only was given the chance to perform as Cinderella but also worked on the costume comittee and got to make my own costumes! (A post on that process later...)

After that, I got to be involved in a 3 week drama camp where, with the help and guidance of our brilliant director, I and my fellow campers wrote and produced our OWN show. A life-changing experience.

Now I have the next two weeks to veg out and create/chill with friends/catch up on things that got pushed aside during the past three crazy months, and then on the 23rd of July, guess what?! I leave for a 2 and 1/2 week long trip to Finland! Which brings me to my 10 things. Here we go.

1. Finland Trip. YES.

2. Re-igniting my joy for blogging.

3. Reading amazing fantastic lovely books like The Help, by Kathryn Stockett.

(Plus, There's a movie coming out! Yay!)

4. This.

5. Sewing myself a formal dress, just for the fun of it.

6. Reading my Bible, getting to know my Father in heaven better.

7. Starting a Dream Journal.

8. Not drinking ANY soda! (Deanna, my BFF, is doing it with me. Wish us luck, we're 9 days into the month and so far we're both clean!)

9. Messing around with my lovely new Canon Rebel T1i.

10. Waiting/looking to see what new shows are being put on this next year by different drama groups here in the valley! (So far I'm looking at Les Mis, Alladdin, and The Pajama Game... )

What are YOU looking forward to this month?

-Kierna

My 10 favorite Art and Independent Films from the last five years.

Hi :)

So I don't know about you, but I love art films. I can't get enough of them. I love movies in general, but art films especially because they stick with me. I love getting new ideas and drooling over beautiful acting and clothes, but most of all I love all the innovative stories. Sigh.

Here are my top 10 favorites from the last five years.

#1. Never Let Me Go

Rating: R

This movie was lovely. It had a sortof choking depth through the whole thing that kept you from feeling happy, but in a way that wasn't unpleasant. It was extremely thought provoking and I thought about it for days afterword.

#2. The King's Speech

Rating: R

I loved this movie! It was hilarious and poignant. Colin Firth plays his role with such brilliance and dignity.

#3. Bright Star

Rating: PG

Oh, this is such a beautiful movie. Gorgeous clothing and styling and fantastic acting. The story is breathtaking and so sad...

#4. Coco Before Chanel

Rating: PG-13

This movie is so inspirational! Audrey Tautou is lovely as Coco Chanel and the clothes are to die for. And it's in french, which makes it all the more wonderful!

#5. The Young Victoria

Rating: PG

Wow, what a beautiful story this is! The romance between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert is so amazing and I love the historical pieces of this movie.

#6. Me and Orson Welles

Rating: PG-13

A fun movie. :) Zac Efron does a good ol' job with his young character Richard who "makes it big" in a production of Julius Ceasar. Claire Danes is fantastic as usual.

#7.An Education

Rating: PG-13

Loved this movie. Carey Mulligan is so beautiful and does a great job portraying a young schoolgirl looking to grow up a little too fast. The clothes in this movie are incredible!

#8. Ballet Shoes

Rating: PG

What a sweet movie. A gentle story and good acting make this easy to watch, and I adore movies about old-time theater!

#9.Phoebe In Wonderland

Rating: PG-13

This movie is eclectic and eye opening. Elle Fanning plays a little girl struggling with a disorder known as Tourette's syndrome.

#10. Bella

Rating: PG-13

This movie is beautiful and sad, but so full of redemption and forgiveness. It shows that even when an earth-shattering event threatens to tear up your life, it's still possible to find hope and light again.

Yay for amazing movies. :) Have a great Thursday everyone!

-Kierna

Ten things on my Really Extensive Wishlist

Hi :)

Here's ten gorgeous things that I've been wanting... Enjoy.

#1. A digital SLR camera like this Canon EOS 40d. Ahhh, I want a good camera so bad! I'm saving my money...

#2. A jewelry tree like this one from Anthropologie. Pretty and so useful!  

#3. Cutout wedges like these from UO.

#4. Chalk markers  for my chalkboard! Whenever I go to Starbucks and see their fun chalk drawings I think of these. :)

#5. Cafe string lights  for my backyard. I just love these!

#6. The next Nancy Drew game. This is my guilty pleasure... Play as Nancy Drew in numerous adventures where you solve a crime and save the day! Yes. I can't wait until the next one comes out.

 #7. Some quirky sunglasses like these. So fun... :)

#8. This Betsy Johnson dress. It's so cute and versatile!

 

#9. Patterned tights. I can't get enough of them! No matter how many pairs I have, I always feel like I need more.

# 10. A bow tie for my dog. I think this is maybe the cutest thing in the world. I always feel slightly guilty whenever I dress up my dog... But I think he likes it.

Happy Wednesday! 

-Kierna