Joss Whedon.. bringing the lisp back

Those of you who know me, know I wish I could marry Joss Whedon and have little red headed SciFi children with him ( and thats saying a lot if you know my attitude towards bearing children). He is the God of all things fantastic and SciFi. He makes the coolest shows, and constructs the best characters. He has a short list of masterpieces, but they will remain in the hall of fame forever. Watching a Joss Whedon Show is like being introduced to something addicting, because you can not just watch one episode. Firefly only had one season, and yet it was widely popular and it is the ONLY show in history to get cancelled and then have a MOVIE picked up based off it's story line. The movie is called "Serenity" and it kicks butt. Joss does such a fantastic job at developing the story and all the characters that you feel like you know them. Also, Joss created one of the most beloved and watched TV shows of all time, it became a cult classic after it's third season. I am of course talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Sarah Michelle Geller proved to us all that size is no factor in butt kicking, and witty writing makes a entertaining flurry of sarcasm. I am also convinced the Joss created the most doomed and forbidden love of all time. Buffy and Angel are forced and obligated to love each other for the rest of existence, and there is nothing they can do about. Throughout the history of the show, you can just see that everyone else they meet is just a shadow of the one they were meant to be with. And neither find real love after each other. The way he wrote their story was perfect ( did you know that David Boreanez was discovered walking his dog in one of the producers neighborhoods in LA?). Long and dramatic story short, I love Joss, and if need be, familiarize yourself with him immediately.

Where it all began...

So I was thinking I would just write a short blog about why I have named this site "Pegasus Crossing". First of all the Pegasus is a wonderful and magical creature that has intrigued me for years. I think the idea of flying around on a winged horse just sounds too cool for words. I am not a fan of riding on animals, but FLYING on animals would be just wonderful. We all know that Pegasi come from Greek mythology. It is said that Pegasus was called into existence by Poseidon the sea god, to help him defeat Medusa. The name Pegasus means "spring, or well", and so whenever Pegasus landed on the ground, a spring would be created, pure and sparkling. In other languages the name can also mean lightening. There are other scripts that say Pegasus was created from a mixture of blood from Medusa's head as Poseidon was beheading her and sea foam ( again, this if gory and fantastic). There are many other creations of creatures from the blood of a beheading in Greek mythology ( Aphrodite was born from the blood of Zeus's spurting neck). Because Pegasus was so awesome, he was often found to be flying towards lightening and thunder, and only one god named Perseus ever rode him. Eventually Peggy was put up in Zeus's stables, where he lived out his life getting fat off of a steady diet of government cheese ( yeah, ok I made up that last part). But my point is, I think Pegasi are wonderful and magical! They do not traditionally have a unicorn ( if they do, I call them a "pegacorn" or a "unisus"), but hey it's magical here right? The point is magical flying horse= really cool.

5,6,7,8!

I have often thought that the world would be a much happier and joyful place if we lived in a giant musical. Not everyone would share this view, I know. I do believe that people who say they don't like musicals are putting up a front. Secretly they go home and watch "The Sound of Music" by themselves. Maybe I am just a sucker for smiling faces and sweet dance moves, but I will watch anything with people singing and dancing. Call me a nerd, call me overwhelming, call me crazy, but I know if the "musical haters" out there just tried it, they would be smiling in spite of themselves. Life is just better through song. Whenever I feel a little down I just pop in one of the old faithfuls and sing along ( because obviously I know all the words). Not only do I love glitter, but I think that patterns should be mixed, hats should be worn, and nothing is complete without sequins. Add a ballad and a love triangle and you have got yourself a damn good musical. I think I am very much alone in my musical dream world, but maybe one day I will be walking down the street feeling particularly happy, and the flower vendor will tip his hat, the lady walking the poodle will step into stride with me, the mailman will throw his cart aside and cantor into line, and soon we will be dancing all together hitting the high notes in perfect unison. Tell me that didn't just make you smile. :)

You get the feeling you could do anything in the world, but that 'anything' would ultimately mean nothing

OK, if you have not heard of Crystal Castles.. then I am doing you a huge favor. I heard about them a few years ago, and recently I have become slightly overwhelmed by their music again. First of all, they are from Canada, so right away you know they are awesome. Lets face it, Canadians are just cooler. They have an electro hip hop back beat techno thing going. But let me tell you, a few minuets alone with them on your ipod and you will be in heaven. I can't explain how it works, but you have to plug them in, and just close your eyes. You can't understand the words, but the music definitely speaks to you. If you think Im crazy, then try them out yourself. I highly suggest listening to" Untrust Us" first, then "Crimewave". I have attached a link to the video for "Untrust Us". The best part about Crystal Castles is that is seems to fit any mood. When I am mad.. Crystal Castles.. When I am sad... Crystal Crystles....When I am bored... Crystal Castles... You get the picture. Please enlighten yourself and get ready for the techno beat awesomeness unleash you. Your Welcome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xqy5nrzhs0g

Alice Munro

Ok, so besides Daniel Day Lewis being one of the biggest studs of this lifetime, there are 2 other reasons why "The Last of the Mohicans" is one of my favorite movies. If you don't believe me when I say that Daniel Day Lewis is a stud, then you are crazy. When they wanted him for his Academy Award winning role in "There WIll be Blood" they could not find him anywhere. Eventually he was discovered in Tuscany, and he was an apprentice to a leather shoe maker. Evidently it was always something he wanted to do, so he just did it. But anything DDL is in is worth watching ( except maybe the "Age of Innocence" because I can't stand Michelle Pfieffer). However the movie "The Last of the Mohicans" is not that fabulous on the whole, but it has some attributes that make is unmissable. So, the other 2 reasons this movie is a keeper : 1) it has one of the best scores you will ever hear 2) It has one of the best scenes you will ever watch. The score was written by Randy Edelman and Trevor Jones, their best work by far. But the music will make you want to save babies and accomplish everything. You could just shut your eyes and listen to it for hours ( I do). Go and listen to some of it on itunes if you doubt me. OK, the best scene you will ever see... you have to watch the whole movie to see it, you cannot cheat and watch just the good scene online. I say this because the character in the movie, Alice ( the younger sister), is insignificant up to this point. (BTW if you have not seen this movie and want to, stop reading, im going to spoil it for you) She has gone through a hell of a lot in a few days, capture, torture, watching family be murdered, and there is nothing she can do about it. She is just this little insignificant girl who just is being carried by the war waves she did not have anything to do with. But, at the end of the movie ( during some of the best music) she does something uncharacteristic. She takes control. She walks over to the edge of the cliff, stares the Indians in the eye, and steps off. Now by killing herself she did the only thing she could to have it her way. She knew they were going to torture, sell, and kill her, ao took matters into her own hands. The whole movie you watch this child just being kicked around with wide bambi eyes, but then she takes you all by surprise and finishes it herself. Also for the first tim, she has a look of maturity on her face. It is haunting, sad, and beautiful moment, and one of the most moving scenes in a movie I have ever seen.

Did you see her nails?

Lets use one word to describe her... Fabulous. I saw "Funny Girl" for the first time when I was 14, and became one of my favorite movies. I don't understand why people even have to question her. Barbara Stresiand is one of the beautiful people, and I wish I could be carried around in her pocket all day long. Not many people in show biz would keep that nose, lets face it, she is a warrior on the front lines for the deviated septum. Her powerhouse voice just cuts to the core of me, and if you don't agree you are not really listening. Recently I watched "The Way we Were" and once again she comes out shining. That might be because of course she gets to be married to Robert Redford. Even if just for pretend, Robert Redford would be one hell of a husband. He is DELICIOUS. But again, thats a different blog. The point here is that Barbara is one of a kind, and she should be celebrated! Lets all pitch together for a national Barbara Streisand Day and everyone would have to stay home and watch all her movies ( undoubtedly everyone would be sad because all her movies are depressing, she does sorrow very well). Here is a link to one of my favorite songs from "Funny Girl". If you don't believe me, go ahead and watch it, you can see the angst on her face, she sings from her heart.

" ..A feeling deep in your soul, says you are half now you're whole. No more hunger and thirst, but first, be a person who needs people "
- Barbara Streisand
"Funny Girl" People

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hdlz6QzyAVA

The man of my dreams...

Way down in the deep places of my heart I really wish I could have met Gregory Peck. You know that game that everyone plays, "Who would you invite to your dinner party, alive or dead?", Gregory would definitely score an invite. "To Kill A MOckingbird" was one of my favorite books growing up ( lets face it, nothing beats my Harry Potter obsession, but TKAM and "The Outsiders" were both read more than once). When I was old enough to really understand what the book was telling me, I just fell in love with the concept. I saw the movie when I was about 15, and I also fell in love.. with Gregory Peck. If you have not seen the movie, then stop what you are doing and go watch it now. Make sure to pay special attention to the scene in the court room and notice how it is all done in one take. He is like a robot, but a robot with special human talents. A robot with chiseled features and soft eyes. All I wanted to do was curl up in his lap and have him read me a story. His voice is like running your hands through silk handkerchiefs. He just seems to purr when he talks. If I had it my way all men would wear vest suits and pocket watches and say things like "I highly suggest". During "Roman Holiday" I felt like he was a mixture of that high school teacher you wished would love you back, and the the handsome next door neighbor that washed his car without a shirt. In short, Gregory Peck was the man of my dreams, before I even had dreams. I wish I could go back in time, and ask him to dinner. I would ask him if he could please pick his favorite passage from a Walt Whitman collection and we could just curl up together in front of a flame licking fire and just listen to the sound of his voice. Thank You Gregory Peck for setting my standards so high.

Labyrinth...

Ok, so today I was thinking about the Labryinth ({ and not just the movie Labyrinth, but the general concept of a Labyrinth) and I was dwelling on why I like them so much. First of all, I saw the movie "The Labyrinth" when I was 8 years old, fell in love with David Bowie, and wanted to escape to the Goblin City as well. I knew when I was 8 that David and I had a connection, but that is a different blog. Anyways, Labyrinth's are super cool. The idea of them stated in Crete ( where I have been by the way) and the God Daedalus created the Labyrinth to hold the Minotaur ( half man half bull). This of course was some kind of gift for some kind of other god, and it didn't end well because Deadalus couldn't get himself out of the labyrinth after he built it. The weirdness behind the labyrinth goes even further, and many different cultures have used it in their histories for many different purposes. When you find the middle of the Labyrinth, it is said that you will find your own personal utopia and serenity. It is not about what lies in the middle, but the journey in which you took to get there. Hmmm.. cheesy? Maybe, but I think that Labyrinths should be respected and feared ( just like David). ......... Dance magic Dance.

Egon Shiele

Most people who visit art museums are there to really sink their teeth into something beautiful. They want to feel something, and see something created purely for the purpose of creating it. Paint on a canvas is a classic way of expression for artists. Everyone can be an artist too, which is what makes it so accessible. I am a painter, I love to paint. But even more than I love to paint, I love to see what other artists have painted. I feel like by looking at the brush strokes and color mixing, it is kind of like the artist had just walked away after leaving that mark. He just went to get a cup of coffee after putting a indian yellow hot highlight on the surface of a face. recently we went to Vienna where we got to see the largest Egon Shiele collection in the world. Pictures don't do him any justice. His brushes just move around the paint like they were old friends. The colors find their complements and say hello. His figures make you look at your own hands in a different way, the colors on your face seem so much more intense, and the shadows and lights reflecting on your skin just whisper to you. I have been forever changed by seeing his work in person, thank you Egon Shiele for everything you have done for me, and no doubt the rest of the world.

A little paint goes a long way...

I am convinced the Benny and Joon is one of my favorite movies. If you have not seen this movie, then put it on your top picks list because it's a heart warmer. Johnny Depp wears suspenders and a top hat, Mary Stewart Masterson is endearing and loveable, and William H. Macy has a 5 second role. Good Stuff!

First of all, this puppy is adorable. Second, I posted this picture so everyone can be reminded of much I really really miss animals in my life here in Italy. Thirdly.. I just wanted to practice posting a picture and this seemed cute enough

Italian Fun

Last night I went out with some friends. It was a normal Saturday night. We went to dinner, then went to a few bars, alcohol was involved. We were dancing and singing at this one club downtown, when the normal man attention began to get a little intense. thankfully for me I was born with curly brown hair. My companions are not so lucky. Straight blonde hair here is like the ultimate attention getter. My friends were trying to steer clear of the creeps, but no sooner had we moved to another area, a giant greasy hand comes out of nowhere and starts petting Gwyneth. Petting, like a dog. We had to avoid it the rest of the night, i think they should wear wigs when we go out.

Harry Potter....

When my life seems to be unfolding in front of my face, and all I want to do is just curl up in bed and shut out the world, my old friend comes and pulls me out of it. I know this sounds ridiculous and very weird, but Harry Potter makes me feel happy. I just pull out one of my spine worn books ( or in this case, laptop copies) and read a few chapters. I started reading them when I was eleven, and I truly think it is my one obsession. I wish I could be obsessed with something cooler, something that is unique. But lets face it, Harry Potter is probably the most well known name aside from Jesus these days. He is a true hero, and I only wish he could come to my dinner parties and just humbly sit in the corner. Whenever I feel alone, I just pick up a book and listen to my friend. Thanks Harry, I owe you one

Artists Block

I have been in a surly mood for a few days now. The mood is 100% because of my inability to come up with a decent theme for my series of work this semester. After a few different ideas, sketches, and small paintings, I gave up for awhile. I cannot explain the wonderful relief I feel for having another artist in the house with me. Emily, if you read this, know how thankful I am for you! She has given me some direction, and I am exactly excited to get started now. So are you ready for it? Here comes my theme: SPECIMENS. The four paintings will consist of 4 different specimens of insects on an extremely large scale. More images and angst to come!!

Good Morning Mexican

Today, instead of doing the Bozetti paintings for my Italian independent study class I have due on Tuesday, I am attempting to make tortillas. The recipe calls for some elbow grease, but I am craving some Mexican spices so badly, I don't care. After I go to the store I am going to make Mexican rice, black beans, peppers and onions, and tortillas. I think I will buy some Pringles as well. God bless the USA.

Welcome Readers....

After reading my old blogspot for about an hour (and cracking up because I am hilarious after all) I decided that I need to create another one. Far from convinced that anyone will read my blog, keep track of my movements, or have interest in future postings, I am writing it for my own peace of mind and thought process. For those of you whose eyes wander here and do not know me, here is some information that you will need to know before reading any further:

1) I have become increasingly obsessed with Harry Potter over the years ( it all started when I was 11, and it will continue till I am 111)
2) People tell me I channel the 80's ( or at least one person tells me ;) )
3) David Bowie is the reason I love music
4) Joss Whedon is the God of all things Sci Fi and Fabulous ( and therefore IF i ever bear children I shall name my first child after him)
5) I am currently living in Florence Italy ( and missing California right now)

OK, still interested? If so then come back later. Im done right now.