Updates and so on.
Slowly working on my goals. It’s starting to feel like I’ll never get anything done, but I’m trying. I’ve decided to work on a few different tasks that aren’t related to my list, and I think it’ll be a lot of fun.
For one, I’m working on a choker for a good friend of mine for a costume. He had something really specific design in mind, so now I’m trying to replicate that to what he wants. Instead of purple, he wants white. I’ve ordered the black insertion lace, and I’ve purchased the white satin ribbon to go within it along with the black satin ribbon to make the bow. My only issue is that now I can’t find any of the double-sided organdy ribbon; I can’t even find a single-sided version that I can sew together. On top of that, it’s almost laughable trying to find 16mm width ribbon connectors in gun metal (or, really, any finishing). I may have to settle for antique silver or silver plating, but I hope not. We’ll see, though! On top of that, I plan on making a few chokers for me as well; I’ve been wanting a couple, so it’s a good time to do it. I’ll have to take pictures, too.
Goal-wise for my 101, I’ve watched a few foreign films, and I’ve listened to one new band. I’ll probably spend tomorrow watching movies, since there isn’t much that I can do at the moment.
1. Sennen joyû (AKA Millennium Actress) is the stereotypical film one might think of when they think of Japan; it’s an anime. Incredibly wonderful, though. It’s about the life of an actress who was chasing a man she helped to keep safe when she was a teenager. Never knowing where he was, she kept pushing herself to find him with hopes that she would. It’s combines both her real life and her acting into one seamless flashback. Amazing, really.
2. Fucking Åmål (AKA Show Me Love) is an interesting Swedish film about two girls. One is unpopular and friendless, the other is looking for new thrills in life. Through some odd twists and turns, they find themselves together. Interesting, but I don’t think I’d watch it again.
3. El Labertinto del fauno (AKA Pan’s Labyrinth) is truly wonderful. It’s a movie that questions what happens when make believe believes that it’s real. A young girl, with an interest in fairy tales, finds herself in a labyrinth. She’s given quests to complete before a certain time in order to regain her throne as the princess. It’s incredibly touching.
And now music. The only new band (to me) that I’ve listened to recently has been TV on the Radio. Experimental indie and a variety of other gentres could probably fit their style. Probably like a lot of people, I heard of them through the Colbert Report. After hearing them play on the show, I had to explore their music further. Love it!
In shorter bits, I’ve sent out more books for a cheap payment. Few more payments here and there, which is nice. And I’m still randomly writing articles to submit to Associated Content. Yay for updates.
