August Goals

• Finish Portfolio
  
• Work on more for POP!!! (i'm addicted!)
  
• Get a Camera
  
• Learn New Songs on My Guitar
  
• Pack for School (YAY!)
• Get Grandma B-Day Gift
• Healthy Hair
• At Least One More Summer Concert
  
• Apply for More Fall 2009 Internships

Last month was extremely productive and fun(thanks to Kaitlynn, Lisa and Jeanette). POP now has an active blog (http://poptv36.wordpress.com) and it's first commercial (from Do Something.Org). Right now I am designing my digital portfolio and working on some new pieces I just finished a vector drawing of myself and I am now working on one of Chelsea.

Faux Photoshoots & Shiesty Concerts

The last two days off work have been super fun compared to the rest of my summer. For the first time this summer I got to do things that were strictly fun-based, and not work or business orientated. On Tuesday Lisa, my best-friend, Meka, her awesome cousin, and I went to MTV's show It's On With Alexa Chung(again). The special guests was Kelly Osbourne and the episode was really funny. Alexa said my outfit was really cute, so that partly made my day. After that we walked around store browsing for a while then went back to staten island to take photos. We took a lot of photos in Snug Harbor which I just discovered is a beautiful landscape. We took a bunch of photos that really came out cute. The next day Lisa, Jeanette, and I went to a concert at the Highline Ballroom. We were super excited to see The Cab but kinda sad when we knew Ian wasn't going to be there. However, despite the missing guitar player, stupid girls, and the heat, we had an amazing time. Not only did we get to cut the 3 block long line, we were really close to the stage and we got to meet almost all the bands after the show. I was sore when I got home, but happy. Now I am really excited for this Sunday & Tuesday coming up. On Sunday my friend Tracey is having a beach party. (I've been begging for someone to have one) And on Tuesday Lisa, her friend Corey, and I are going to Six Flags to see NeverShoutNever and The Academy Is. This summer is looking up already.

July Goals

• Increase Blog Content Quality(I feel like I slacked lately)
  
• Work on more for POP!!! (T-shirts, Website & More)
  
• Concert Fun! (The Cab &Warped Tour)
  
• Network for POP
• Organize Design Portfolio(Halfway Done!)
  
• Get Better Camera & Start Photography Portfolio
• Set Date for Pool Party
• Learn New Songs on My Guitar
  
• Apply for Fall 2009 Internships

So this whole month has been POP-mania! From organizing things for September to recruiting at orientation. It wasn't the greatest month but POP has made it better. We have all new accomplishments this month: a completed and signed proposal, ready to print business cards, new email (poptv@pace.edu thanks Jeff!), over 100 fans on our facebook page, ready to be edited footage from Andre, a list of eager new freshmen, deals ready to made with other school's organization, and a growing contact list. I feel so excited and proud. I am very glad that we(Kaitlynn, Ivonna and I) took a chance on this idea that was generated by my simple interest during my first semester of freshman year. Well enough about POP I need to relax sometimes I'm a little too excited lol.

So another random thing that occurred this month was getting to finally see my favorite band Chester French perform(and for free too!) at the south street seaport. It was awesome and funny because during sound check a member of the crowd got upset about the lyrics of the song and argued with the stage manager, i couldn't stop laughing. I also got a free issue of PAPER Magazine ♥ (haven't read a lot of magazines lately because I've been broke but PAPER is one of my favorites!). It was a great day! Also in this past month I got go with my friends to MTV's new show, It's On With Alexa Chung! We served as audience members the day my favorite Demi Lovato(I know it sounds like everyone is my favorite but I really love Demi Lovato) visited the show. She was amazingly beautiful and I felt that although her interview seemed shy away from parts of her life, she was still genuine. I hope to see her in concert again one day and hopefully meet her and talk to her about her influence on me. All Demi Lovato lovers be sure to watch Princess Protection Program and get her new sure-to-be-awesome album!

Other things I am looking forward to is my favorite aunt and cousin from Canada are coming to spend the whole month at my house!!!! They always make my summer better and sometimes my aunt seems to be the only one to understand me. She does everything in her power to keep me happy and level-headed. Last summer she let Lisa and I stay with her despite barely being able to accommodate us, however she still did it because she knew I needed to get away from home. I appreciate all her efforts in my life and I am glad to have such a great aunt.

For some strange unexplainable reason I feel the need to discuss my recently added on my iTunes. This one is pretty long, about 30 songs! I downloaded the Nylon 2009 Summer Playlist. It was free and got me listening to new songs I would have probably never downloaded. I am really becoming a fan of the Tiny Masters of Today and La Roux. Also on my recently added list is Demi Lovato's new single "Here we Go Again" and Kid Cudi's "I Poke Her Face" (on repeat lol). Right now I'm in the process of downloading more playlists from Urban Outfitters' website. Free Music is fun!

I search youtube and find

When i'm bored I aimlessly search youtube for musicians, mostly undiscovered or up and coming. I find that they have such a uniqueness and pureness in their sound. Today, I watched a video of one my favorite and decided to blog about her. Her name is Hannah Combs. She is a talented young lady with a beautiful voice. When i first heard her she was in a group called curfew countdown, I guess they split but she is still great on her own. Her songs well-written and her covers are amazing. I just want people to check her out. I wish her good luck and hopefully all her dreams come true! Her YouTube Page

Ellie & Carl & Russell

I watched UP today after work today and I fell in love with the Disney Pixar mix. The movie was an amazing story with great graphics everything down to the background music was perfect. I laughed, I cried, it envoked all emotions. I don't want to explain much about the movie because I believe that everyone should see it for themselves. But I just want to say that I am proud of Disney & Pixar, this is a movie for the history books. Favorite quotes: "I like you temporarily!" "Won't you please be my prisoner, please please please" & "Adventure is out there!"

SHIESTY SATURDAYS!!!!

SHIESTY SATURDAYS Edition 3

This Saturday I HAVE to acknowledge the McCaig-Welles Gallery and their current exhibit, "Queenz Arrive: A graffiti exhibit curated by Indie 184". This exhibit is located in Wiliamsburg Brooklyn and featured work from some of the most talented and respected female artist, including my personal favorite, FAFI!! Some of the other featured amazing artist include: Martha Cooper, Femme9, Acet, Claw$, Hera, Siloette, Zori4, Klor, Nina and Indie herself. This exhibit open April 10th and will be open until May 4th. I NEED TO GO!!

SHIESTY SATURDAYS!!!! (a little late)

This blog is a reiteration of a previous blog post by my girl Arianna. It's time to get familiar with my new infatuation chester french. Not only are they good music, they are letting you hear them for free, Go to http://www.chesterfrench.com/mixtape/ to download the free mixtape. It will not be a waste of time. I need not say more, go experience it for yourself.

SHIESTY SATURDAYS!!!!

New section of my blog, SHIESTY SATURDAY!! Spotlight on the shiesty things in the universe.

Spotlight on: Linn Olofsdotter (One of My Favorite Artists)
Linn Olofsdotter is a Swedish illustration artist who I adore. Her style is simply amazing and unique.

More about her:
Linn Olofsdotter, from Sweden, has explored many mediums before solidifying her career in the illustration field. After getting her education in both advertising and graphic design in Europe and the US, she moved to Brazil to start up a motion graphics studio along with her husband and creative partner. More recently Linn worked as a senior art director at a Boston advertising agency.
During the beginning of her career she used her skills as an illustrator to help brand TV networks such as Fine Living, MTV and Anime Network amongst others. Nowadays Linn works independently creating artwork for a number of clients in the Fashion, Advertising and Editorial fields such as Oilily, La Perla and Bon Magazine.(from: http://www.olofsdotter.com)