here, there, and everywhere!

Like my friend Dr. Suess, oh the places we will go
oh the things to be thankful for
those things we just don't see
the ones we see are the ones we vocally hate
but there is much more behind something once clear
introspect is very important
to see the world in an accurate way
retrospect helps too
to see it from other views
a balance, someone in the median
is possible, but definitely not easy
so these are the things life asks of you
the rest is up to us
it's exactly what you make it

to me, it's quite awfully beautiful

ain't no party like a ________ party!

halloween
street light
rave
high school
crazy sexy cool
high heel
dress up
tea and book club
coldplay
infinite playlist
on going, day and night
beautiful night

my feet won't touch the ground
I love living my life in technicolour ii! chris martin! the boys!
I also love the Yelle song who's that girl (obvi in il francese)
applying for more work to travel and globetrot!
skyping a missed friend and chatting dailies!
SUN!



xxoo from Devon!

sea of love

a blog dedicated solely to love: things I love:

biking rides on sunny days
good hair days on crummy days
kisses when I'm feeling affectionate
hugs when I'm blue
windows down, wild hair
blasted music in a parking lot
fancy dresses on a cool fall night
bright lipstick and smooches
auburn/green eyes in the light
taking care of those who need you, but don't ask you to
loving love and loving friends
loving family unconditionally
nights that never end
baggy clothes of others
photos with memories
burrowing in a comforter when sleepy+cold
knowing others feel the same
getting off airplanes after long rides
weekends after long+tiresome weeks
understanding without words
poems from the heart
songs from the soul
italian, spanish, french, CULTURE, National Geographic
carving a path on your own
looking forward to where you're going
making lists like this
remembering what is most important

the end, for now
always loving new things
"i love the unknown" by Clem Snide

fresh smell not so fresh

crushed coffee beans and nicotine
makes your lungs burn black
smell is good, health is not
why do such a thing to yourself?
use it as a cute little crutch
"because it releaves my stress"
good while you're having a smoke break
inhaling deep into a buzzed unconsious
feeling shitty the moment to squash that little butt
sparks fly and maybe you realize...
why the fuck do I do this?
because I'm young and look and sound just like them...
Bob Dylan, Andy Warhol, dear Janis Joplin
it's good for now, like a tattoo
cute and individual at age 18
old, wrinkly, and fallen at 59
I hope you learn your lesson, dear self
that it doesn't matter who you look like
flalling that stick in the air with graceful wisps of smokey air
reminding you about the life of a parisian girl

THE END!

as I always do

I have a new song, as I always do:
New Terrain by Mew

I bought their newest album today, and I am 110% blown away. I've listened to it through, atleast three or four times. It's so good, I cannot believe myself. Please listen to it, if you like inspirational music, seriously. So much has happened in my life, that's why I never blog anymore. Plus, I doubt anyone actually reads this; if so, thank you! I just need to lay my thoughts to rest somewhere, whichever ones they may be. I've come to realize exactly what I want to do in my life. It's called being ME. Cliche, I know. But things are always changing, so how does one keep their identity? The new project: attain the mind and persona I love and can be proud of, and keep it through all the tosses of life. Fascinating? I think so. There's just so much to do with it... Philosophy, photography, art history, creative writing, radio, poetry, travel writing, ETC. I could be happy in so many places, truely. And WORLD RELIGIONS AND SOCIOLOGY. Schools? East coast city please. Bored to Death with my favorite, Jason Schwartzman, premiers NOW. I'll get back at you later, the phone rings.

Operation Ceasefire:

Have you ever heard of it? No? Well look it up! It's a fascinating concept really.
http://ojjdp.ncjrs.org/pubs/gun_violence/profile21.html

There's a link for you kids who want to read about it. It might change your perspective on war and youth violence. Food Not Bombs is hosting another event next week, and I cannot wait! It's fun, informative, and worldly. I care about the world and want to leave my mark in a positive light. Right now my sun tea is brewing, how hippie have I become? It's so silly to label, but it happens without a thought in mind. People label because they want a comfort zone with people they have sincere similarities. For me, I have an interesting time getting along with people that have different believe systems than my own, but I always try to make it work. Maybe the effort is concentrated in one person, but it doesn't matter. I had a lovely evening last night with a wonderful person, that is all I really have to say. For now, I need to do my Comparative Government assignment, a paper a day, ladies and gentlemen! PS I head to Philly soon, I CANNOT WAIT! Talk to you all later, gatorz

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and I may have used this image before, but it's my favorite of all time:



I can't get over it's beauty.
PPS I got my friend Becky up here on the blogosphere, it's so funny! She writes beautifully and with insight, so check her page out... Bye for now!

Sweet Disposition

Where have I been?
Where have you been?
A big question in itself
Numerous answers, it depends on the nature of an answer you want
Not making sense over here
Probably because I'm listening to Of Montreal right now? Skeletal Lamping
So so so good!
I want to share with all of you who read.. which is a small number
My summer playlist, it's filled with a bunch of songs I've obsessed over this year
Granted not all of them, because my fav song is constantly changing
I bought Matt&Kim (Grand) and The Clash (From Here to Eternity) just the other day
All for $15, can you say bargain?
I woke up this morning and threw a dress on, for the hell of it
Putting my best face on for the day is my new goal
Much to do in two little weeks, but it'll pan out!
Much of my time has been spent on the red line metro.. Dupont and Adams
Real World House in DC! LOL!
Okay enough bullshit, here's the playlist:

Life in Technicolor- Coldplay
Moth's Wings- Passion Pit
Sweet Disposition- Temper Trap
Death to Los Campesinos- Los Campesinos!
Wonderful- Gary Go
Starlight- Muse
Ghost Under Rocks- Ra Ra Riot
Xavier (Remix)- The Submarines
Teenagers- My Chemical Romance
Poker Face- Lady Ga Ga
Evident Utensil- Chairlift
Kelly- Van She
Lovers in Japan/Reign of Love- Coldplay
Laura- Scissor Sisters
Nightimming- Coconut Records
Wraith Pinned to the Mist and Other Games- Of Montreal
Summer Grof-
Sentimental Heart- She & Him
I've Just Seen a Face- Across the Universe/ Jim Sturgess
Chinese Translation- M.Ward

It's a really odd mix, and this is a really long post, jeez. That leads me to say goodbye, but I also like to leave you with a photo, so here it is.




It's silly, I'm all smiles, people.
PS check out Food Not Bombs, I went to an event of theirs the other night, it was incredible. Imagine SOLAR BREAD AND A STEP TOWARDS NO WORLD HUNGER!

So turn it up

Hii I haven't posted in a very long time
That typically would mean that a shitload has happened
And yes, that's an understandment really
or atleast for me, and my standards of my life :]
It's been great, really
I just got home from New York: Albany, NYC, Manhattan, Bronyx, et cetera
It was beautiful, and a self-medication in itself
With my sister and mother
I have so many adventures and photos to display
Much of it was driving, but that alone was great
Here's one that I particularly enjoy, not even a smoker really but here:

Thoughts? I enjoy the color scheme really. But that's the length of it. I hate those things pretty much. Here are some words and insights I've thought of, and I'm back to working today and a show outdoors tonight. :]
No longer wasting time
However classifying "waste"
Varies from being to being
Brain to brain
Cup to cup
On this goes
I look at it
Little is truely waste
Most take the little pieces of "rubbish"
and take the for GRANTED
I know I've done that
But try to no more, it's not fair to me and all I've learned
The best of my ability is in it
Oh I hate HS, but I've found some tiny gems
People places activities to truely care for
Just need to remember
And grasp it tightly

Makes me think of the film I saw two weeks ago: Whatever Works by Woody Allen
Saw with Kellie, was great holla! Much AP work to cover, so goodbye. Talk to me about my job later, working 3-7 I think.
Bye!

yes? no?

ohidono!

yesnoyesnoyesnoyesnoyesno
yesyesnoyesyesnoyesyesnoyesyes
nonoyesnonoyesnonoyesnonoes

three letters or two?
I know which is the easier
but also which is the prize
and the one that is truely wanted
so take a plunge
into something unknown and unexpected
fall deep into an untouched pool
broken glass marble surface
SHATTERED
it's probably a good thing
and unseen abyss
makes me think of you
and him
and her
and we
all together
living life and diving into that territory
once frozen solid and tremendously terrifying

"I Love the Unknown" Clem Snide
So good!

THE METRIC/SEBASTIAN GRAINGER/SMILE SMILE SHOW BLEW MY FUCKING MIND LAST NIGHT! It was so damn good, i can't get over it. Emily Haines is such a beauty. As are the others. I loved that the bassits family came along the tour for a ride; and they got their recognition. It was completely awesome. Best summer show thus far, but i have another tonight! Rock N Roll Hotel anyone? Nightmare of You with Pushgun! Sooo good! Alrightly, peace my lovers. Garden party tonight! Loco hair on my head, i dyed it last night! Maybe a photo later? Of the show too and maybe the garden party. Happy birthday krystel and kellie! I love the two of you!
byeeeeee





This is my favorite photo, to date. It was found in Italy, near a major city and is believed to be Romeo and Juliet. It's so incredible!

Hitting a new techno beat

BLACK PANTHER- CRYSTAL CASTLES
Such a fucking good song, I am repeating it. The video is also fucking tight, anyone and everyone needs to check it out!

I just felt something beautiful, that I've never felt before. It makes me tremendously happy. That is firstly, my new favorite word. Moving forward.. it pertains to my writing. I shared some of my poetry here before, and a lovely friend of mine, Marielle to be exact, read it. She is such an eloquent writer, and decided to pick up the pen again. As far as I've gathered, she hasn't been writing lately and the fact that someone has begun again to do something she is so passionate about makes me so glad and appreciative that my personal art can do something more that selfishly be on display. I want work that will impact others and inspire then to do something so out of their own world. Because I haven't fully explored that until recently. Or atleast without fear of reciprocating or fear of what my work may mean to others.

Also, my best friend Shireen, a lovely Iranian girl, told me she found a letter. Yes, a letter. From last summer. She wrote it in hopes of suprising me, but she forgot to send it! So the old soul that I am, decided to write her one. I love letters and I think it's the best sort of contact other then direct conversation. I feel like so many emotions can be poured onto a piece of paper. So I did that, and I reminded her how much she truely means to me. I mentioned every little detail of our three-year friendship; especially the little, miniscule joys she has given me. We've shared so much with one another and it is the only way I could imagine telling her without seeing her. So I folded it up and mailed it to her in a yellow envelope, with her name in blue marker. She called me not too long ago, with a sweet little quiver in her voice. It meant the world that my words could be understood and felt by someone else.

I want for people to know how much they mean to me, and for them to know that they are never just an object to me, they are always more than that. People and relationships are fragile and difficult to care for. And to those that I love, I am forever greatful that we can both give each other so much. I plan on fostering the ones that mean the most to me for as long as I may. It's also a two way street, and I know that you know that.

That is all, I'm done being a sop and pouring my soul all over a blog. I don't usually do thing, but dash it, who really cares? Only some of my friends read this anyways so pfft.

PS, I've had a nice few days lately, Meghan's 17th was on saturday, followed by a (not) so sleepover, in which we talked until five in the morning. Then in the morning after cleaning myself and the house up, I was picked up by a friendly stranger. Yes, you. We went to go get coffee in georgetown at Saxby's and to Barnes & Noble. After hours spent and alot of money spent, I was driven home for the evening. I helped cook, yada yada. On monday, I slept uber late, then read read read! I finished by book and it made me cry! The Elegance of the Hedgehog, what a fucking fantastic book. Yesterday, I went around the stadium and got coffee with my sister. Hopped onto the train to Braddock, and went to a doctors checkup. When home, I cooked a delicious Plum stirfry with my sister, and then went out with Molly! We went to Dupont, and had an incredible time. We ate, she ate I mean, because she paid. At Chipotle! It was so yummy. And then we walked through a smokey park and walked clear to Georgetown by the river. It was a stunning and beautiful night. Then to Rosslyn. It was soo nice. Today, I was picked up by Clara and Daniel. We went to Georgetown and got sushi on the canal street. It was soo yummy and peaceful. Then I bought my hairdye, you'll see kiddos! And then we drove Clara home and Dan and I went to Katie's. Sorry I am talking so much. We jammed for a little, and created some silly songs. We recorded and it was a great time. He drove me to the metro, I came home, ordered PIZZZZZZZZZZZZA, dominoes! And watched jeopardy. Yes, we are a big jeopardy family. And then a hilarious Japanese game show. Then I cleaned my nasty rooom. Now it's nice. I am still listening to this great song, I can't get over it. That is all, goodnight folks, talk to youz later! PS i can't wait for friday and the weekend!

lookie: http://www.nylonmag.com/?section=blog



Paris, my future home plzzz. I'd love to decorate this way, ohmygod!
PS SLC Punk is the best movie ever, I watched it yesterday. I love Matthew Lilliard and Adam Paschal! It made me laugh cry and by happy. It was soooo good!

bye!

Guitar strums in my ear, more importantly my pysche

A song
a beat
a thump
a pluck
a verse
a word
a phrase
a thought
a question:
running, running
deep through the coils of my brain
passing through ateries
challenging my heart
really really too much
but really really
intruiging
what does that one question do?
evoke pain, memories, and reality?
or does it allow reflection
so neccessary to understand
experiences once uncomprehendible
thumping, beating, asking
for the answer!
am i jumping or am i falling?
jumping or crashing?
it's up to you
and the given point in time
Thank you.

This question just popped up spamming, "Do you smell like Edward Cullen?" Haha I am laughing so much right now. Can anyone tell me when Twilight won't rule the world? It total shit, it gives fiction, especially "magic" fiction a terrible name. Don't talk to me if you want to compare it with the likes of Harry Potter, seriously.
I just wrote this poem, and it's something that was constantly on my mind last night. I don't believe I've done the thought justice, but I will explain when I believe I can. Profound thoughts aren't easiler communicated. This makes me think of one of my favorite books: Siddartha by Herman Heisse. The title character spends his whole life trying to figure out the way of Enlightenment and such. He wants to learn through ascetism, the Buddha, and through love of other people. He ultimately learns when he sits in front of the river and reflects inward on his whole journey. He discovers that one can only understand themselves and that knowledge and WISDOM are rarely communicated; one learns on their own means, and it's a large task to evoke it upon someone else. You may preach, but the full ideal probably is not fully felt. On a personal level atleast.
So there are some thoughts. For now, I'd like to go into Entertainment really quickly. I went to B&N yesterday about a job opportunity, and created a huge book, dvd, and music wishlist. It was a good time : )
Either way, I've learned that there is endless knowledge, and endless ways to happiness: may it be music, literature, verses, or photos (moving or still). People just need to learn their own ways of obtaining it. This is from a liberal arts mind standpoint. This is solely how I feel, but I'm sure many other agree. I'm done, here's to my longest post! Err I just woke up, this is pathetic. Coffee and music is a great thing, you know what I mean.

Currently listening to: Just the Past by Peter Bjorn and John
Ironic title? Haaa
Here's an image that I forgot last post:



I miss this place tremendously, it was my home for nearly three weeks. Salamanca, Espana. It is so historically enriched, beautiful, and the people, food, style, and culture are stunning. That is all!

It's just the inevitable poet in me, cannot hide it.

Endless summer in your life

Currently listening to: Hold Time by M. Ward

He is so peaceful and has the most wonderful lyrics, they make me happy. So here i am, blogging on my first day of summer! I am complaining by no means though, because today has been a very relaxing day. I won't be a narcicist by recounting every little thing I've done, but I will give you a gist of my lazy summer day: sleep in late, breakfast for lunch, read (The Elegance of the Hedgehog), craft, make dinner, movie maybe? This may sound boring, but it's been really enjoyable : )

Random thought of the day: I hate extreme hipsters, did anyone ever tell you that mullets aren't cool. WHO CARES IF NO ONE FUCKING HAS THEM ANYMORE? Okay done, forgive the obscinities.

Bye bye!

I guess there's always hope that someplace will be serving after hours

pst, time means nothing. Tis almost the weekend, the glorious three day-er. I am going to a lake house and i simply cannot wait! it will be beautiful: bracelet making, mojitos, twilight, stupid girly crafting, sangria, water? i don't believe that you can beat that dear friend. please try and i will let you know if you're is better! current i have catcher in the rye homework to catch up on, so peace for now, but i wanted to post a little poem that means alot to me. PS that research paper i told you all about? i got a 95.5% i am quite, quite pleased! I am so very relaxed right now that i don't want to go anywhere, but i have alot of shit to do before the glorious weekend. here are a few of my words in prose format:


I feel like
I am growing
UP
but still
very very
YOUNG
the roots are planted,
the leaves are budding,
the roses are visible
however the rose is still quite ripe
maybe a daisy could take it's place
or a tulip
whichever
the given moment possesses
because
the moment-by-moment
play-by-play
is how i choose to live





So that leaves
may change so suddenly
and grow into something
more beautiful
more new, fresh, covered in dew
but also
it will have it's other days too

The beauty of it is the quantity of change
so bitter and sweet
so samsara swirling
into infinity
never ending,
but always bettering
into a new and exciting life.


Buddhism anyone?

We cut the legs off our pants, sit back and wait through the daylight; fall like change through the daylight

THE DAYLIGHT; THE SIDEWALKS CLICK; I DON'T PICK UP MY PHONE; ANYWHERE FEELS LIKE HOME

I love Matt & Kim, end of story thank you goodbye. Listen to them and you will be happy about music and musical talent. Additionally, and naturally, Metric as well. "Gimme Sympathy" is my favorite as of right now, but the whole Fantasies album blows my mind.
I would love to fast forward the next few days, because i have alot of shit and catching up to do. But once it is the weekend my life will be complete! I am going to a lakehouse with my dear friend, and i am so so excited! I miss her very very much, and since this year has been completely insane we have been very busy and preocupied. I am looking forward to catching up and being a little kid, crafting and reading goofy books, magazines, and movies. And laying in the sun of course too. I also love her family, especially because they are iranian and make DELICIOUS iranian food. It's all very very fun. And i have other plans that i want to fulfill, but i am in search for the time. I have plans of dying my hair an incredible color, of hot pink! I find it very fitting because i generally hate pink, so it's contrasting and won't clash with any of my attire. YAY i am very excited. And hopefully the prospect of working will pan out. School is nearly over, and the last high school summer is about to commence, i couldn't be any happier. And i am in love, that is all. Goodbye and don't take my goofy sayings seriously! I have a project on the Branch Davidians to finish and a posterboard to compile, so peace! I hope you have a beautiful day, soak up the sun at some point, because it's simply beautiful. Bye bye!

♥!
Devon

Daylight- Matt & Kim
Gimme Sympathy- Metric
After Hours- We Are Scientists

No one has the guts to shut us out, time means nothing:

Going faster than a rollercoaster

EVERYDAY; love's a little stronger

I went to a bonfire in the rain this evening, and it was rather fun. There were a few rediculous drunks present, but they only added to the fun because of how foolish they acted. Normally i wouldn't be so blunt with people, but with drunks they aren't going to remember, so it couldn't matter less. Rather goofy. Haha and now i smell like fire and my mother is probably skeptical, but oh well. I am very confortable and i have some nice friends over downstairs, so peace. I am off to snuggle : )

Currently listening to: Rock Around With Ollie Vee- Buddy Holly
In love with: Los Campesinos and Lady GaGa, lolol

Nice image, because i love to do this.



♥!

I have a good tune for you

Something Good Can Work- Twin Door Cinema Club

It will make you happy, I promise! It makes me smile every time i listen to it, so plz listen to it! I have a photo I've been meaning to share with you, because I think it's wonderful.



Think about it, and I promise you'll like it. Peace out for now kids!
♥

I invented you, and I will destroy you

Probably the best song of my life, currently:


I am absolutely in love with the lyrics, they are so quirky and hilarious. Additionally, i am madly obsessed with the new Startrek movie, i am so so excited to go see it again. Naturally, my favorite character is Spok, or however you spell it. I personally think he is adorable.. Tell me if you feel the same way? Haha now i must go write my eight page research paper that is due/was due. Adios amigos and enjoy the video! Perhaps i'll post something later.

♥!

Necessary reorganization

Something that I've needed to do in many parts of my life. Think about it, it's rather abstract. It makes perfect sense to me and if you understand it I will give you a cookie, or a smootie. Because I'm good at making those : )

I have some amazing lyrics stuck in my head:

Two ravens in the old oak tree and
One for you and one for me and
Bluebells in the late December
I see signs now all the time

The last time we slept together
There was something that was not there
You never wanted to alarm me
But I'm the one that's drowning now

I could sleep forever these days
Because in my dreams I see you again
But this time fleshed out fuller faced
In your confirmation dress

It was so like you to visit me
To let me know you were ok
It was so like you to visit me
You always worried about someone else

At your funeral I was so upset
So upset so upset
In your life you were larger than this
Statue-statuesque

I see signs now all the time
That you're not dead, you're sleeping
I believe in anything
That brings you back home to me

I see signs now all the time
That you're not dead, you're sleeping
I believe in anything
That brings you back home to me.

Signs- Bloc Party

♥,
Devon

PS I won't be blogging this frequently, I'm just addicted right now...

Help, I'm alive

MY HEART KEEPS BEATING LIKE A HAMMER,

I am listening to musica espanola, a band called Zoe. It seems fitting because I was just volunteering at a Cinco de Mayo festival, which was a blast. Perhaps I'll put up photos of the amazing arts and crafts, people, mexican dancers, embroidery, and MTV interviews! Me and a few friends are going to be on some interviewer/blogger, and I'll post it as soon as he does. It was hilarious. I had a massive flower in my hair, and was completely proud of it. It is sunday night, and my term paper is due in five days. Surprising, I'm not freaking out at all. I'm rather content because I've had three cups of coffee and a powerbar, so I'm living. I can't believe I'm becoming an addicted blogger. THANKS KELLIE ERRR! But oh wells, it's rather enjoyable. Here's a nice photo to part with,
♥ Devon

PS my paper is on Walt Whitman, he is my favorite poet. I'll leave you with a few of his words:

How the great cities appear-- how the Democratic masses, turbilent, wilful, as I love them,
How the whirl, the contest, the wrestle of evil with good, the sounding and resounding, keep on, keep on,
How society waits unform'd, and is for a while between things ended and things begun
(From "Thoughts" pt 1, Leaves of Grass)





I think this is amazing, let me know your thoughts
PEACE!

Late night blahs, mumbles, and rambles

I had no intentions of staying up this late, especially because I am going to school in five hours and two minutes. But oh well fuck it, I'm here and I want to place my random thoughts somewhere. Not to mention I have the spanish SATs saturday morning, so I plan on cramming tomorrow night. I have spent the past two hours listening to wonderful music, such as MGMT, Lily Allen, Sigur Ros, Metric, Datarock, the list goes on. It's rather exciting, because I currently have no iTunes library, and it's very sad to me! I really need sleep, soo I'll part with a nice image and song suggestion : )

"Help I'm Alive" by Metric, I am seeing them in June and I am so pumped! Emily Haines is currently my idol, she's so beautiful and influential on expressing matters that need to be displayed. And through music, that's the best way. It makes me think of Le Tigre, who also sings about political upsets and problems around the world, but mostly with America. And that leds me to think about Garbage, and I'm not sure why. My two favorite songs by them are "Run Baby Run" and "I'm Only Happy When it Rains." But I also have to mention "In My Happy Home."

I have rambled for much longer than planned, I seriously need sleep so goodbye for now, interwebz.



Goodnight loves!