Vox and the City

i'm just not there...

nobody@vox.com(Carleazy) — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 14:50:21 -0800

Kanye West - 808's & Heartbreak - 08 - Street Lights

Kanye West

let me know, do i still got time to grow

things ain't always set in stone
that be known, let me know
let me

seems like street lights glowing
happened to be just like moments
passing, in front of me so
i hopped in, the cab and
i paid my fair, see
i know my, destination

all the street lights glowing
happened to be just like moments
passing, in front of me so
i hopped in, the cab and
i paid my fair, see
i know my, destination
but im just not there in the streets
in the streets
i'm just not there in the streets
i'm just not there
life's just not fair

seems like street lights glowing
happened to be just like moments
passing, in front of me so
i hopped in, the cab and
i paid my fair, see
i know my, destination
but i'm just not there
all the streetlights glowing
happened to be just like moments
passing, in front of me so
i hopped in, the cab and
i paid my fair, see
i know my, destination
but im just not there in the streets
in the streets
i'm just not there in the streets
i'm just not there
life's just not fair...

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ten on tuesday

nobody@vox.com(Carleazy) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 01:30:04 -0700

I know it's wednesday and this is more of a survey than anything, but hey, at least i'm posting!

10 Favorite Actors/Actresses: (in no particular order)

1. Natalie Portman--I enjoyed her performance in Anywhere but Here (since I felt like I could relate) and knew she was a solid actor after watching her performance in Closer. My bf is in love with her and I'm okay with that.

2. Denzel Washington--Malcolm X sealed the deal for me. It's a shame he didn't get an Oscar for that performance, but rather got one for playing a crooked cop. And is it just me or does he seem to get better with age? He and George Clooney are on my "old guys to do" list.

3. Jack Nicholson--One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is probably something that kids (and I use that term loosely) my age won't recall, but I was blown away by his performance. Then came The Shining. Then he became the Joker. Then came A Few Good Men. It also doesn't hurt that he's an avid Lakers fan. Are we clear? Crystal.

4. Kate Winslet--I reallllyy disliked her character in Titanic. I mean, c'mon...it's Leonardo DiCaprio! Couldn't you at least share that wooden plank for like a minute? Geez. Alas, that was not HER, it was written into the script and yadda yadda. Then came Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. Ahhh, I loved the dichotomy between her and Jim Carrey because it's as if they switched roles. She was the spastic, impulsive Clementine, while he was the recluse Joel. This is sounding more like a movie review. (btw, I would like to include Michel Gondry in this list even though he is not an actor. It's amazing how he can put whatever he has in his mind onto the screen). Back to Kate Winslet, I also saw her in an episode of Extras and fell in love with her even more. AND I love how she has a normal body. In a nutshell, Kate Winslet rocks.

5. Steve Carrell--It's as if he is Michael Scott. But through watching interviews and reading stories on how his peers view him as one of the nicest guys on earth, it just verifies his performance as an actor. I am so glad the writer's strike is over.

6. Morgan Freeman--Whether he's narrating a story or playing God, he is another actor to go down in the history books. I will always remember him as Red from The Shawshank Redemption. Again, he should've gotten an Oscar for that. Or wait, did he?

7. Sacha Baron Cohen--I actually haven't seen him play any roles outside of Ali G, Borat or Bruno, but those three characters are enough. I don't know how he's able to play the part of the character while facing the public or public officials. Youtube his interview with 60 Minutes' Andy Rooney. Hilarity at its best.

8. Al Pacino--Of course you have to include him in the list. Scent of a Woman changed my life! I was kind of young to fully grasp his talent, but he captivated me at that time. I probably didn't even know what captivated meant. I'm looking forward to that film with him and Robert De Niro out this Fall!

9. Meryl Streep--I don't recall seeing much of her older stuff, but I know she's well established in her craft. I especially liked her performances in Prime and The Devil Wears Prada.

10. Matt Damon--Good Will Hunting, The Talented Mr. Ripley, The Bourne Series, The Departed. All great performances. Classic handsome features. Extra points for marrying a non-celebrity bartender. To quote 40 year old virgin: "I always thought that Matt Damon was like a Streisand, but I think he's rockin' the shit in this one!"

Who are your favorites?

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you're just a filler in the space

nobody@vox.com(Carleazy) — Sat, 05 Apr 2008 01:50:45 -0700

i'm a horrible voxer. told ya, i'd barely update. school is horrible. i have a huge memo due next friday and it is killing me! i am so unmotivated and i have no luxury to feel this way. aaahhh. i miss home. i miss the times when i had absolutely nothing to do and just go out and wander the streets of LA. ok, i didn't mean to make that sound so hooker-esque. alas, reality awaits. i'm really feeling this track by this singer/songwriter from the UK named adele. her voice is magical. and i almost never use that word. the song makes me feel the way my bf looks in the following pic. have a great weekend.

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mind over matter because the mind is what matters

nobody@vox.com(Carleazy) — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:24:25 -0700

too tired to post about my day. same day, different sh*t. here's a nice little ditty i jacked from a friend's blog. enjoy.

WHAT WILL MATTER

- by Michael Josephson

How will the value of your days be measured?

What will matter is not what you bought but what you built,

not what you got but what you gave.

What will matter is not your success but your significance.

What will matter is not what you learned but what you taught.

What will matter is every act of integrity, compassion, courage or sacrifice that enriched, empowered or encouraged others to emulate your example.

What will matter is not your competence but your character.

What will matter is not how many people you knew but how many will feel a lasting lost when you are gone.

What will matter is not your memories but the memories of those who loved you.

What will matter is how long you will be remembered, by whom and for what.

Living a life that matters doesn't happen by accident.

It's not a matter of circumstance but of choice.

Choose to live a life that matters.

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