Cut Copy - Glittering Clouds

Tensnake - Coma Cat

Here is the full version for your listening pleasure. Still can't get enough of this track.

Tensnake - Coma Cat (Radio Edit)

TF - It's Love

 It's Love by treasurefingers

Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full

Junior Boys - Bits And Pieces

Damn, they're vogue-ing lol

Kennedy - Karate

I know karate, I know jiu-jitsu. I drive like a gangsta when I'm comin' to see you.

Foals - Total Life Forever

Bebel Gilberto~Os Novos Yourkinos

Third Eye Blind- I Want You

Zero 7 - Polaris

Zero 7 - Polaris

Swept Away - Flyleaf

Blonde Redhead - "Not Getting There" (Official Video)

Blonde Redhead - "Not Getting There" (Official Video)

VITALIC-One Above One

Underoath - "Writing on the Walls" Solid State Records

"You're Ever So Inviting"

The Almost - Hands (Lyric Video) (Radio Edit 1 Version)

College feat Anoraak - Fantasy Park (Moullinex remix)

Crystal Castles - Intimate

Crystal Castles - Pap Smear

Crystal Castles - Suffocation

Miami Horror - Holidays

Gomb Essa - Time-lapse Painting

Incredible artist, incredible music!

Daft Punk - One More Time (Original) [High Quality]

Stardust - Music Sounds Better with You

Oldie but goodie!

Sometimes - Miami Horror (Lyrics + DL Link)

TV Rock - In The Air (Grum Remix)

Tensnake - Coma Cat

Lights

Lights
Originally uploaded by Catty_Cakes

One of my best drawings

One of my best drawings


Glamourous by *j0ga on deviantART

Phantogram - As far as I can see (HQ)

Dom - Living In America

Engine Down: Pantomime

Another Morning Stoner

Music of my youth *siiiiiigh*

American Hearts - Piebald

Music of my youth :)

Art School

I am in the process of enrolling to Art Institute!!! I'm nervous, excited, intimidated, everything! I can't believe this is finally happening. I've been putting it off for 10 years. I can finally be in my element. I am so looking forward to being creative again. It's been too long. I know that's one of the things that's been missing in me and in my life. I hope it will make me feel alive like it used to. I can't wait for the feeling of graduation! I can't wait to have a career I love. Getting my work hours reduced was a blessing in disguise. When it happened I couldn't help but be a little happy. I knew this was right. I wasn't scared. I was excited! This opened up a door for me. I could not have passed up this opportunity. I could have looked for another job or tried to get my hours back but this feels right. God has taken care of me and hasn't let me down. I leave it all in his hands and look what happens.  So many things in my life are changing. I am changing. This year really has been about me. When I declared at the beginning of the year that I would dedicate 2010 to me, I never thought so many things would happen. I am more spiritual than ever and more sure of who I am than ever. I couldn't be happier. I feel so wise. Like life has taught me so much and I continue to learn, soaking it up like a sponge. I'm waiting for the bubble to burst. But there's no room for negativity here. Only pos vibes, baby :D

Edward Maya - Stereo Love ( Instrumental )

I love this instrumental version better. So pretty

Ladyhawke - Paris Is Burning (Cut Copy Remix)

Orkin Hot Tub Commercial

LMFAO! I love this commercial. Especially when he drops the towel and when he does the wheelie!

M83 - We Own the Sky

M83- We Own the Sky

So ethereal and dreamy. I love it.

Toro y Moi, "Low Shoulder" (Causers of This, 2009)

LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

Massive Attack - Mezzanine - Black Milk

Massive Attack - Risingson

MONO - Life In Mono

WOW *reminiscing*

Sneaker Pimps 6 Underground

OMG this was the jam!!

Hello Seahorse! Won't Say Anything

Cute. Reminds me of the old days :)

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks (Tiga`s Lost Trax Remix)

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks (Tiga`s Lost Trax Remix)

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks (Rex the Dog Remix)

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks

Fever Ray - Triangle Walks

ALEX AND TWITCH S.Y.T.Y.C.D.

THIS WAS INCREDIBLE

Justin Bieber - Somebody To Love (Remix) ft. Usher

It's been a while since I've heard a song sung in this key. It's so happy. I like it. Yes, I have a fever.

Timbaland - Say Something ft. Drake

Drake - Over

bear in heaven - lovesick teenagers

Stacie Orrico - Is It Me (Beautiful Awakening)

I love this song. She is SO talented and SO UNDERRATED!! I can't wait for a new album. She's been gone too long. I know she will come back with some incredible songs. I can listen to this song over and over. Her vocals are so smooth. I especially love the chorus. *groovin'*

Low Shoulders - Toro y Moi

In love with this song!

Toro Y Moi "Talamak"

Coconut Records "Microphone" Official Video From Davy

Coconut Records - "West Coast"

I want a best friend.

Calvin Harris Shows Off His Crib

LOL

Calvin Harris 'Flashback'

SWOON!

Calvin Harris - I'm Not Alone

Swoon

The Knife - Live - Silent Shout

I like this one better. Live?? Wow!

SILENT SHOUT- THE KNIFE [HD]

We Share Our Mother's Health - The Knife

This is one of those epic songs.

Calvin Harris I'm Not Alone DEADMAU5 REMIX

Two Door Cinema Club - Something Good Can Work (The Twelves Remix)

Simian Mobile Disco - Audacity of Huge

Simian Mobile Disco - Cruel Intentions

LOOOOVE IT!!

Rob Dyrdek with John Mayer Episode

Too Funny.

Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory - MTV Shows

Bjork

Oh this is so freakin' hilarious!!

Rob Dyrdek with John Mayer

John Mayer is SO funny. This is the best part of the episode IMO. I really wish I could find a better clip of this. HILARIO!

Phantogram - When I'm small

Bliss

The Birds • Telefon Tel Aviv

Telefon Tel Aviv - "The Birds"

This song is so beautiful, inspiring, spiritual, influencing...I can't get over how much I love it.

TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB | UNDERCOVER MARTYN

I am SO loving this band right now.

Flyleaf Show

I went to see Flyleaf on 5/8/10 at the House of Blues in Anaheim.  I was SO excited to see them live finally, especially because they helped me become stronger in my faith. When I got there though, I had NO IDEA it would be so packed and that it would be sold out! I mean, people were to the door entry. I couldn't see most of the show :(  Next time I am going EARLY.

Delish

My latest edible creation was a batch of strawberry shortcake cupcakes. They were oh so delicious! I am looking forward to what I'll be making next. I want to get better at decorating so maybe I'll attempt a cake next!

I am so excited because we booked our rooms for our trip to San Francisco for our anniversary. I CAN'T WAIT!!! I'm looking forward to living like a local and not a tourist (even though we're staying at a hotel) and doing local things like going to the park, down to the water, maybe taking a yoga & pilates class, etc etc! I know I'm not going to want to come home. Maybe some day I'll move there...

Yellow Flower

Yellow Flower
Originally uploaded by Catty_Cakes

Here's a pic I took of a pretty flower from my visit to Palm Springs on Saturday. It was such a gorgeous day! I'm so glad we went. It was relaxing. Our original plan was to take pictures of the wind turbines but they were too hard to get to. So instead we went into the city and walked around and looked at the shops. And of course take pictures! We ate at this very cool Mexican restaurant called Las Casuelas Terraza. It looked like a huge Mexican mansion/villa with courtyard, outside seating and lots of plants. It was beautiful. The patio was full unfortunately but the booth we got inside was so adorable! I have to post pics of it soon (I'll update this post.) We knew it would be a good place since it seemed packed. I love the town so much that I want to vacation there for a weekend some time soon. I would go as far as buying a condo there! :x When we rolled through the main downtown area, I was so surprised at all the modern design shops. I knew the town had a history of great architecture. I can't wait to go back after I have my DSLR to take more photos!

Goals for 2010

I forgot to share this.

Goals for 2010
1. Give thanks every day.
2. Acknowledge beauty every day.
3. Tell someone I love them more often.
4. To allow the workings of God within me to be expressed every day.
5. Be more creative and nurture my soul.
6. Never resist the urge to say something nice again.
7. Be good to my body.
8. Give up bad habits and toxic behavior.
9. Let go of negative people.
10. Fulfill my philanthropic yearnings.
11. Be in awe of my world.
12. Be good to my earth.
13. Make connections.
14. Resist getting angry.
15. Be productive.

Creativity, come back. I miss you.

I need to start creating again. Like, seriously.

Astrud Gilberto and Stan Getz: THE GIRL FROM IPANEMA - 1964

I love this song.

The Future?

So I've been really thinking a lot about doing what makes me happy. And that means going to Art Center in Pasadena. Unfortunately it comes at a big price. Not only would I have to change my work hours (which I'm hoping they would work with me on this,) and make less money, I'd be in about $120,000 of debt!!! <:o I've got a lot to think about. It's really frustrating. I get tired of having to get the idea of going to art school out of my mind. I hate that it's impossible and unattainable. It's not fair! My sister looked into the school for me because I wanted her opinion. She's really good with money and making right choices and she had some good advice for me. She said, "If this is what is going to bring you happiness then you need to invest in it and having loan debt upon completion should not stop you from fulfilling your dreams. We will always be in debt. If you want things in life, you have to accept debt." So at this point I'm really confused and uncertain about what to do. The other frustrating thing is that to apply to the school I have to have a portfolio showing 3 fully developed products. Aren't I going to school to LEARN how to do this?? Makes no sense. If I go to school full time and work less hours, I'll have to scrap plans to save for my next house. This sucks!!

Discovery

I've been doing a lot of soul searching recently. I am dedicating 2010 to becoming a better person and to be the best me I can. I've had to overcome a lot of difficult things in my 27 years. I am getting healthier. I am in remission and I'm keeping up hope that my cancer won't come back (crosses fingers.) I am now over most of my anxiety and depression and slowly dealing with my mom's passing. Suddenly I have a zest for life again. I feel creative. I'm becoming more aware of myself and of my world. I can finally see things with new eyes. And I love what I see.

I have compiled a list of 15 things or so...My goals for 2010. And one of them is to acknowledge beauty every day. I notice that with my new interest in photography, it allows me to find the beauty in everything. I am constantly looking at things to take pictures of. I am focused on being in the present moment always. It feels wonderful. It's funny how things unfold and how perfectly things work themselves out. How my realization of this coincidentally came with an interest in photography, and vice versa.

God's plan for us is always the right one.

Another goal of mine is to simply be kind. If I had to choose just one goal, it would be this. Never pass up an opportunity to be kind.

My meetings with my therapist have helped a great deal in doing what makes me happy. She's very encouraging. I enjoy my talks with her. Part of my 2010 focus is improving my physical health. I am very lucky to have encountered two great doctors (that happen to be best friends) that support integrative and complementary medicine. I am looking forward to finally feeling great physically after feeling horrible and run-down for so long.

Another thing I am dedicating myself to is to be thankful and grateful every day for everything. We take things for granted and forget how we acquired them. We have an abundance of things it's just downright disgusting. And yet we're never satisfied. We fill our voids with STUFF. I wish I could get rid of all my material possessions and just be content with the simplicity of life. I think it's possible but I'm just not willing to do it right now. For that I am disappointed in myself. We've forgotten how to make genuine connections with people and instead let technology rule us. I'm just sick of it. But how to change it?