Hot Kicks

For those of you who live on another planet and don't know I work in a mall...Journey's has become my go to for shoes for everyday wear. I do love some hooker heels, but they aren't always appropriate, so I stick with a few brands I love in the sneaker department.

First up is a pair similar to those I wear every day. I love DCs for comfort and style. By far the most versatile kicks ever!


59.99 DC Graffik Court SE Skate

Then we're off to Converse (which I know I already own more than my share of...) These caught my eye months ago and I keep going back to them. I know they are for dudes, and since I wear a 5/6 in mens, I may have a problem finding these in my size, but damn, I want 'em!


54.99 Converse All Star Hi Joker Batman

 
Then to old school ADIDAS! I love these shoes and will be adding them to my collection next.


64.99 Adidas Superstar II Black/Pink



And just because I can't stop myself from posting sexy ass heels here...



IRON FIST Muerte Punk Platform Heels 51.00 from
 http://www.monstermarketplace.com/harley-merchandise/iron-fist-muerte-punk-platform-heels-ifl0071


This sums up another OMG shoes post. Hope I've opened your eyes to awesome footwear yet again, and if not, I've enjoyed browsing the net for shoes for myself.

Art is for Smart People

Found something I like...thought I'd share :D You are all welcome! I haven't been able to post anything about this subject matter because of someone's birthday gift yesterday. Now that the gift is given I can devulge my new obsession with the world. I can't wait to move into my new place and start making with the Batman artwork! I have found some that I absolutely love and don't give a DAMN if that is normal or not. I am fully aware that it may be strange for a 27 year old woman to want this form of art...screw off! Now onto the awesome...

 

There are likely thousands of prints I want to order, but will try to keep it at a normal level *TRY*. I'm thinking this theme will eventually take over my home, considering I have shelves full of Batman and Catwoman Barbies and Batman lunchboxes...Makes me happy so I'll keep it up.

Hope everyone has a great Friday and a wonderful weekend to follow.

A little Drunken History

We all know that person who gets too drunk and talks dumb shit. In most situations that person is usually me...at least it's entertainment (for the most part) Just dont kick people, lose your pants or roll down hills into mud and all is well! I swear I'm going to start asking drunk people questions and recording their answers in High Def! This might be funny stuff!

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Nobody (1996)

Staying with the Valentine's Day theme so far this week, WBW's post is all about the baby makin music. This song has memories for me, but none of them include anything sexual. How depressing is it that one of the sexiest songs ever reminds me of driving around acting stupid? I guess I'll have to change that one day, but until then I'll just sing along with Athena! So lay back, light some candles, slip into something a bit more comfortable...and groove to the smooth sounds of Keith Sweat!

My Bloody Valentine (1981)

This years Valentine's day proved better than I could have expected. It's good to have someone who knows you well enough to realize how cool My Bloody Valentine as a VD gift is for me. Since I couldn't watch it yesterday, I figured it would make a great Terror Tuesday post and I get to share how much I loved my gifts {The other was Valentine (2001)} I can't think of a better gift, except my handmade perfect card that I would share here, but would like to keep some things to myself!!! So while I bitch and rant about how much I dislike the commercialism of holidays, it doesn't mean I don't enjoy the sentiment of them. Now back to this weeks TT post...

This is one my all time favorite slashers from the late 70s early 80s. I must admit that while watching it alone in the dark tonight, I did get a bit jumpy! So the story goes twenty years after a Valentine's day mining tragedy people start dropping dead. It follows some of the old school "horror rules", so you know whoever has sex, drinks to excess, does any recreational drugs, or is a smart ass....is a goner. Some of the acting in this film is to be expected for what it is, but for the most part it is a great movie. My Bloody Valentine definitely accomplishes what it should with me and makes me feel like someone is watching me. (yay for paranoia alone in the dark)

It's definitely worth a buy for me. I actually am really glad to have it again after losing my other copy earlier this year. If you haven't seen it, you should. I still haven't seen the remake and don't know that I want to, honestly. I love this version and don't need stupid 3D to make me like this one any better...

Enjoy

My Bloody Valentine

VD message from Angela

I'm not bitter or hard to be happy. Give me a bloody movie, good food and a bottle of Vodka, and that spells romance! I'm simple. So in honor of all things <3 and love, I give you a Valentine's Day song for the ages. May your Monday be all you want it to be, whatever that actually is. Me, I'm gonna work a double, go home and possibly watch gory movies until I pass out.

Enjoy H.I.M.

Happy Valentine's Day

BITCHES

On a side note: I did have a great "I like you weekend" just sayin! Thanks for everything :D

Evil holiday Conspiracies

Yet again, it's time for another useless holiday. One where our capitalist economy gets a boost from all the "lovey dovey" bullshit. I think I hate this holiday more than any other. VDay or Valentine's Day to some of you, is nothing more than a mere excuse to spend an exorbitant amount of cash on impressing others of interest. I understand buying gifts for those who mean something in your life, but buying chocolate hearts and giant overstuffed pandas that serve no actual purpose is anything but romantic in my opinion. My biggest pet peeve in society is those who follow the flock and these useless holidays remind me how large the flock has grown. Don't buy your girl a box of chocolates and then expect her not to ask if her ass looks big, it's a vicious cycle that is consistently perpetuated when you buy crap! Instead, buy your significant other something of actual use. Some toilet paper perhaps...maybe groceries....or even a book. But the stupid meaninglessness that is the stuffed animal/candy/hearts combo, leave on the shelf.

Now sexy clothing I get. It's hot, provides a purpose, and everyone loves it. So buy your girl some sexy (under)pants and be happy. Just don't go over the top with pointless mushy stupidity. If you want to get romantic, choose a gift based on the actual interests of an individual not what the holiday itself has to offer. I'm not the best authority on this subject but I do possess girl parts and am pretty damn female, so you can trust me when I say your girl won't be pissed with a gift that you put personal thought into rather than a quick jaunt down the RED aisle at your local Supermarket.

GIVE BLOOD!!!!

mmm still warm

While on the subject of "red". It's still Women in Horror Month and Massive Blood Drive is still in effect, so if you haven't given a pint yet...please do so soon. I did and feel much better for it. Not that I have a super rare blood type (A pos is not a big deal) but someone may need it one day, maybe even myself lol. So go out and let the lovely people stick needles into your arm and slowly take from your selfish ass to give to others in need. 

Doing my part!

If you do find the time to donate blood. Be sure to let me know!!! Send pics even. We all want to see you BLEED!!!!

The Adventures of Lil Cthulhu

Superbowl Sunday

This year's Superbowl is not a big deal to me. Why you ask, I hate...loathe...despise both teams. It makes it hard to choose a side when I want them both to lose! That being said, I think if I had to choose (like forced at gunpoint to pick a shitty team) I'd choose the Steelers. Meh. I really really really hate Green Bay, so Steelers it is. I'm thinking I'm going to enjoy my day doing typical "woman chores" and be happy with that! So while I do laundry and slosh mop water, hope you all enjoy the STUPIDbowl.

Average "Cheeseheads". Notice the mullet! NICE!

Words cannot express how stupid this looks!

Yeah, I'm definitely going to pick the Steelers. How can anyone side with people who are so ridiculous? Well I know I definitely can't. Why couldn't the Bears have just won, then I'd be less moody today, or better yet the Falcons...Oh yeah, I know why...because that's what I want and I can't have what I want! Ok, I'll stop my bitching and get back in the kitchen now...

For a giggle

I found this on a blog I frequent and thought I'd share it here. JoeyMax's blog has made me laugh so hard I cried on numerous occasions with the "how do I do laundry" or "grocery shopping" but the latest vent on how he hated giving massages (I feel sorry for his wife lol) had an extra little humor added. This video almost feels sacrilegious because I love Mortal Kombat so much, but even that can't stop me from laughing right now. So I give you: Gay Mortal Kombat

Crybaby (1989)

Yet another WBW and I know this one will receive mixed reviews. I happen to love John Waters' films. Cecil B. Demented was great...Pink Flamingos was disturbing...and Hairspray was decent in it's own mainstream way. But Crybaby is by far, the best for me! Of course I love Johnny Depp. Find one person who doesn't think he's attractive and I'll call 'em a liar. He is especially attractive as a motorcycle riding, rock n rolling, badass!


Crybaby is great for the campy humor that John Waters is known for. I still sing along with the movie's songs and secretly wish I could be more "vampy" after watching it. One of these days I'm going to buy a low cut shirt, some tight pants, and red lipstick to wear with my hooker heels! Any movie where a woman is called "hatchet face" has to be good, right?

I'm really glad I found this one in the $5 bin tonight. I've wanted it for a while! I can't say it's worth a buy for everyone, but definitely a watch at least. If nothing else you'll get a laugh at Hatchet Face!

Oh and for you guys...Traci Lords herself is in this one. Yes, that Traci Lords! Not to mention, Iggy Pop!

 

Like it or hate it...It's this week's WBW! And posting this has made me the happiest (pseudo) juvenile delinquent in Alabama!

American Psycho (2000)

This weeks Terror Tuesday is one of the best movies ever! American Psycho is based on a novel by Bret Easton Ellis (One really messed up dude!) A few of his other novels have been adapted into films but none with the success of American Psycho. Less than Zero is another great book/movie. Definitely check it out sometime.
 Now back to the masterpiece that is American Psycho....Set in the 80s, which you all know I adore, it takes a new view on the decade from the Wall Street, yuppie life. This is the film that started my obsession with all things Christian Bale. The opening monologue is simply brilliant. It sets the tone for everything else, the selfishness, the envy, the shallow thoughts of a man... He has a few throughout the movie that are hilarious. The narration is smart and witty, while still being creepy and strange which makes this such a great movie. He is a horrible guy in so many ways but is terrifying and funny simultaneously. More than anything, the ending still screws with my head. If I'm ever really stressed, I watch this and think...at least I'm not as psycho as Patrick! Did I mention I love all things Christian Bale! Yes, he is a hot Welshman. He has an amazing ass (which you see a few times in this movie). He is BATMAN! More than anything else, he is usually a great actor. I have seen some of his work that may have been lacking in some way or another, but this one movie more than makes up for those.

It's hip to be square!

Narcissism at its best

I have the need to listen to Phil Collins and paint the room red, and I've got to return some video tapes now. Until you drop by again...

Solace Lost

 

Last Saturday I braved the mean streets of ATL (Stone Mountain to be exact) yet again to see the Georgia Battle of the Bands. I was surprised that the other bands were horrible! I wasn't impressed to say the least...until Solace Lost took the stage. I had prepared for their live show, by listening to them constantly for a few days prior, but had no idea what was in store for me. They were loud, hard, and everything I wanted to see in a show! I knew it would be good...but it was simply skull shattering! The crowd was involved, the musicians were on point and I was blown away to say the least. If you ever get the chance to catch a show...definitely do it!

Don't Dream, It's definitely over!

This morning, while perusing around my boring facebook page, an ad caught my eye...EXAHOLICS! So I clicked the link and found an actual twelve step program for getting over an ex. Personally, I don't think a twelve step program is what's necessary to get over an ex. If you can't understand why something is over, take a good look at your own behavior in the relationship! I'm never the best person for relationship advice. Obviously, my failed marriage is not entirely someone else's fault. But it is just that...failed and over. I've stood my ground this time and am proud to say even when given guilt trips, called a slut, called a drunk, called a bitch...it's still over. I don't understand how anyone would think those moments of genius would make someone want you back. It doesn't work that way!

So the bitch in me (not a huge part of me...but it's there) wants to send this link to my ex. I want him to move on for the sake of my boys and myself. No more dragging out the inevitable with promises of changing and "doing better". Since August/September, I have had my mind made up to see this divorce through and never suffer the same heartache that I have for the last...well almost decade. I've had to pay for the divorce in it's entirety, which is no small feat in itself. I should have the last "installment" paid Friday. Hopefully that means everything is over. I just can't wait for this drama to fade and me to move on with my life. Most importantly, I want my boys to be happy and healthy kids. Listening to their father continually go on about why I should take him back and being put in the middle, is far from healthy. I just want to physically hurt him when my babies cry to me because I should "give Daddy another chance".

I think the best idea so far, is I don't give a fuck if he gets over me. I didn't abuse, use, and mistreat everyone around me for my own selfish gain. I've grown indifferent on the feelings of those who do mistreat others. If you hurt...you deserve it. Learn from your past or you are doomed to repeat it, Right? I know I will never be anyone's doormat again. So if you can't get over your ex, you just don't want to believe it's over, or you can't let go of the past...check out Exaholics. Maybe you can buddy with other sad, depressed individuals who can't deal with the pain.

Me...I'm good and will stay that way! 

 

Fear (1996)

This isn't my typical movie post, not really considered a horror movie, but still one of my favorites! I've seen this one at least 100 times and watched it yet again this morning for this week's WBW post. Yes, it's a Girl movie, but a great one. I will be the first to admit that the acting isn't the greatest, and watching it all these years later, I realize that. I guess I feel a kindred spirit with Nicole in the good little girl in a bad relationship. Part of me wants to scream for her to run away in the beginning! Girls make horrible decisions and this movie proves that art imitates life.

So if by watching this I reaffirm that guys with horrible tempers are a bad idea, it's a plus. I think all teenage girls should watch this, but if my past is any indication, they won't all learn from it!


If you haven't seen it watch it! I can't promise the greatest movie you'll ever see, but it's good for a couple of hours of entertainment. Added note: Ms. Milano is a slut in yet another movie! Surprise!!!

House of the Devil (2009)

I didn't expect much from this one to be honest. I've started it a few times and gotten too busy to finish it, but this morning I sat and watched...

I was surprised to see some of the most awesome, gory scenes in this. I must admit, I watched the scene of Megan lighting the cigarette in the car three times (in slow motion). Just beautiful! This definitely has some greatest scenes I've seen in a horror film in some time. The acting is much better than I expected as well. It's not too cheesy or over the top and has a very "real" feel to it.

Tom Noonan makes this one for me. He is very odd while still being somewhat endearing somehow. I personally would trust him, which would ultimately lead to my certain death, but he's so sweetly strange without being overly creepy. That one detail, in my opinion, is what sets this apart from other movies with the same general plot. The "bad guy" doesn't seem all bad.

Another great detail of House of the Devil for me was the time period. Everyone knows the 80s were awesome, and most of the greatest horror films were created in the 70s and 80s...this fits in rather nicely. I loved the wardrobe, hair and style of this one. It just works for me.

If you haven't seen it, you should. I'm not saying it will change your life, but if you enjoy good, old fashioned, gory horror, this one's definitely worth a view, if not a buy.

Lights, Camera...Action

Few of you know that I secretly dream of doing voice over work. This is a problem because I don't have a particularly distinctive voice, I can't do accents, nor do I have any real acting talent. But I do, however, have this strange desire to have my voice immortalized in a video game, cartoon, or as a chick in a Twiztid song. I know it's a strange ambition, but it's been mine for a while.

I've actually been given the opportunity on numerous occasions to speak live on air for a radio station. While stationed in Keflavik, Iceland, I was in front of a mic at the on base studio many times and just sat there without making a sound. Having friends who were Journalists in the Navy led to many great times and lots of great conversations, but didn't push me to realize my dream. So now, all these years later, I still haven't made any progress and I feel like the clock is ticking! I know that 27 isn't necessarily "over the hill" but I'm not getting younger. I'm slowly devising a plan to make this a reality.

Over a decade ago, some friends and I started writing a screenplay. I have none of the work, but remember the general idea. In the next year I would like to finish this and start working on my very own horror movie. I know there are plenty of people who do this every day, and most with more talent than I will ever posses, but I still am going to do it! So the goal is this, I make my own movie, I can cast whomever I choose to be in it, and there is my voice immortalized! Even if it's just my screams being heard while being chased by a psychopath with some random weapon! I won't mind being killed in the first scene. Just to know that I've accomplished this finally will be enough for me.  I don't really want to act as a profession, but I figure this kills two birds with one stone. And I will have made a movie! Who doesn't want to do that. (And not the kind where you set up a tripod at the end of the bed)....

I guess it helps that I've made friends with some people in the "business". Knowing a few professional actors, special effects artists, and amazing writers is a definite win for my current situation. Now I only need to gather all of these talented people together to work with me and create something amazing! I'm sure this will be a long and stressful process, but I'm going to relish in it all the same. So if you would like to be a part of helping me make this happen, let me know. I can use all the help I can get!

I have some favorite movies that I hope to gather much insight from in the next few months. I want something gory, disgusting, and downright scary. Old school special effects, lots of fake blood and terror that has you carrying a knife to bed with you. It's asking quite a bit of my brain to create something of this magnitude, but what the hell? I like being terrified. Maybe I can share my love for all that is scary with the world!

It's a RAVE!

Anyone who knows me, or reads this blog knows that I'm not really into "techno" or "rave" music. That being said, I took my little sister to her first Rave/Club experience Saturday night in Atlanta. It was a last minute decision that was actually a great one. My co-worker, Jared, mentioned it and I asked Amanda if she was down...when she agreed, I was apprehensive to say the least! I am not a "club kid" by any means. Don't get me wrong, I will have a drink at the local bar or at the Applebee's across the parking lot from where I work, but I don't "club". I haven't been to anything like this in years. I was mortified that I was too old and would surely be kicked out of line and barred from the velvet ropes (snow covered cracked sidewalk in this case) To my surprise I wasn't the oldest person waiting in line in the freezing cold at 2 am to enter this establishment. The place was called Tundra and it was frigid!

 

I am glad I got to spend some time with my little sister in a "grown up" atmosphere. All too often we just sit around and do nothing. It was nice to be the one to experience this with her and I look forward to more trips to Atlanta while she's visiting from Kansas!

Zero (1995)

Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness has some vivid memories for me, but the song "Zero" tops all other tracks. Being the "preacher's kid" the lyrics had a very strong hold on me. Even now the line "...and God is empty, just like me..." invokes emotions that I can't put into words. So instead I will post the song for your own viewing/listening pleasure. Enjoy circa 1995...Zero

The Orphanage (2007)

I must admit, I have been looking forward to watching this movie. I just recently bought it, but haven't had the chance to sit and view it. A couple of months ago I watched Pan's Labyrinth, and loved it. When I saw that Guillermo Del Toro produced this, I knew it was a must see for me.

So when I decided to watch this I chose to watch without English subtitles for a couple of reasons. 1) I can't find the remote to my DVD player in my bedroom and I'm too lazy to watch it in any other room. and 2) I thought I would better enjoy "watching" instead of reading. Most of  all, if after six years of Spanish classes I can't understand it...we have issues. I'm glad I watched without the subtitles! There was a purity that wasn't ruined by my constant scanning words on screen. In Spanish I still got the plot and was able to actually see what was happening in the movie.

I will be the first to admit, if you want to scare me, put a kid in a mask. Tomas is so deeply terrifying to me as the "ghost" in this story. It is moving and beautiful to watch, but just as touching and emotional. I really enjoyed this as much as I expected, and am glad to have added it to the growing number of movies that I now have no more space to store. If you haven't seen this one you really should. It's a great film.

I really am growing an affection for everything Del Toro touches. I'm a huge fan of Hellboy and, as I mentioned above, Pan's Labyrinth. I look forward to finding more of his work past, present, and future.







Again, I will try to keep this a regular post, but need ideas from you! If you have a movie you want to share, please feel free to let me know in the comments. Thanks for reading this week's Terror Tuesday!