Orn Hansen

      With a new fancy iPad, maybe I can get back to my blogging hobby :) 

To kick things back into gear, I wanted or focus on this neat little store I found through Instagram. A friend of mine started following the insta of Orn Hansen, and I had to check it out for myself. Considered a Vintage American General Store, I just love all the items that are there and the whole feel of the store. I saw on their website that they just had their grand opening I'm long beach last week! So I'll have to go check it out for myself. Online store should be available soon. Check them out!!

                      

                       

                       

                       

                       

(All images taken from their ig account @ornhansen ).                       http://www.ornhansen.com

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Miss. Subways

Miss. Subways was a title given to individual women of New York between the years of 1941 - 1976 who's pictures would be running alongside the subways during that time. Women were chosen by telephone based voting and to be qualified the women had to use the subway themself, and be a resident of New York.

How awesome is this? It's just interesting to see what was considered a beautiful women, and how different it is from the present. Here are a few of the women who were featured.

New York should start this up again :)

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Beirut - Nantes / Mike Posner - Long Time

One of my favorite things is when the blogs I check out have a "Music" feature. Like a songs of the week or that sort of thing. So I came across Beirut's "Nantes" through Jessica's website where she has a Music Monday feature. I went all the way back to the beginning and am making my way to the present. Anyways, I found that Mike Posner did his little remake of this song, and thought, although the original is 100 times better, it was still neat so would share it. Enjoy both!

Beirut - Nantest


Mike Posner - Long Time

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Ten Relationship Words That Aren't Translatable into English

• Ten Relationship Words That Aren't Translatable into English

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• Mamihlapinatapei (Yagan, an indigenous language of Tierra del Fuego): The wordless yet meaningful look shared by two people who desire to initiate something, but are both reluctant to start.
• Yuanfen (Chinese): A relationship by fate or destiny. This is a complex concept. It draws on principles of predetermination in Chinese culture, which dictate relationships, encounters and affinities, mostly among lovers and friends.
• Cafuné (Brazilian Portuguese): The act of tenderly running your fingers through someone's hair.
• Retrouvailles (French): The happiness of meeting again after a long time.
• Ilunga (Bantu): A person who is willing to forgive abuse the first time; tolerate it the second time, but never a third time.
• La Douleur Exquise (French): The heart-wrenching pain of wanting someone you can’t have.
• Koi No Yokan (Japanese): The sense upon first meeting a person that the two of you are going to fall into love.
• Ya’aburnee (Arabic): “You bury me.” It’s a declaration of one’s hope that they’ll die before another person, because of how difficult it would be to live without them.
• Forelsket: (Norwegian): The euphoria you experience when you’re first falling in love.
• Saudade (Portuguese): The feeling of longing for someone that you love and is lost. Another linguist describes it as a "vague and constant desire for something that does not and probably cannot exist."

via (kennywins)

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future and a past

let's try to entertain this insomnia with a little blogging.


I like a woman with a future and a past

I know things get hard girl but you got it girl
You got it there you go
Can't you tell by how they looking at you everywhere you go
Wondering whats on your mind, it must be hard to be that fine

I'm so, I'm so, I'm so, I'm so, I'm so proud of you
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so, I'm so, I'm so proud of you
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so, I'm so, I'm so proud of you
Everything's adding 
up, you've been through hell and back
Thats why you're bad as fuck and you


i don't need drake's approval :) but the first line is my favorite in this song, and i love the positive overall message. every woman has her own story, her own baggage, no matter if it seems like a big deal to you or not, know that it made her who she is today. and because of that she treats you the way she does. she doesn't do it out of spite. she does it because that's what she was taught is right, or you taught her to be that way. now its up to you to choose if that's good or bad.

yes, women to have their own minds, and are in control of their actions. but to not have been affected by their relationships is a women who has not lived at all. know that much.

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A Little Bit of Heaven

Watched this one on Netflix today. I probably shouldn't have watched it in the middle of the day by myself since I could not stop crying. Regardless, the acting I would say was mediocre. Kate Hudson does her normal cute funny girl routine even when she is facing death, and well Gael Garcia Bernal I would say is an okay actor. Now in his native tongue I do believe he has much more potential probably. But he is a very beautiful man. 

What I did enjoy was the setting. I love the New Orleans setting, the architecture, the music, and the social life that was featured. It was fun and refreshing even for a sad movie. And although I know it was the point to make Dr. G's character very quirky, I gotta admit some of his jokes were pretty funny.

Why does it suck being an egg?

* You only get laid once.
* You only get eaten once.
* It takes 4 minutes to get hard. Only 2 minutes to get soft.
* You share your box with 11 other guys.
* But worst of all.... The only chick that ever sat on your face was your mother.

that was pretty funny. 

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in the now 1.0 - kelly clarkson "because of you"

just a little series i wanna do one songs i feel that are relevant to this moment in time in my life.

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NavinR - Open Up Your Star

I have discovered a website I am making my way through that focuses on the songs that are featured in TV commercials and such. Which I always find myself using soundhound when I hear a song that I might like. What Song Is In That Commercial is the site for you all. Anyways I came across this find.




The song featured is called "Open Up Your Star" by NavinR. I was trying to look up some info on them but I can't seem to find much. But I am going to make my way through their albums on band camp. I love the feel of it. They have 3 albums up on their. This one is a good track! Take a listen and purchase on bandcamp if you like what you hear. And I'm sure there will not be any complaints on the Kate Upton commercial haha.

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Fifty Shades Soundtrack

I've fallen to the ever growing fandom of the "50 Shades" series. :) I love how the author incorporates different kinds of music into the series, so I complied the songs available on spottily and made the songs mentioned in the book into a playlist. Helps with the imagery while reading.

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The Perks of Being a Wallflower Trailer

Get More: Nina Dobrev, Logan Lerman, Emma Watson, 2012 Movie Awards, New Movies

I don't read too much, but I did read this book cover to cover (i know i know that doesn't say much hahaha) so I am excited for this movie!

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99 Problems. HOVA . Hugo . Tony Lucca .

When I heard Tony Lucca's rendition of this song, I guess I missed the part where they say they were inspired by the Hugo version. Anyways, I love Tony's version, and I really liked his creative work on the show this season! But I wanted to give credit where credit was due, since I did like Hugo's version too. Enjoy!


Hugo


   



 Tony Lucca


 

via (all things next)

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Valentine Black - What A Woman Can Do

This one came through my inbox today. This is my first post to feature an artist that I was emailed about :) But I was impressed by this track. It just seems so down to earth, and his catching point is "the heart of Springsteen, the head of Dylan, the guts of the Clash and the imagination of Bowie." That would be the perfect rock combo! His first international release is set for later this year. This Irish artist has himself a bright future I think and can't wait to hear more!




one more track for your listening pleasure
 

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Weekend Round-up

Here are a few of the sparkles of gold I found over the weekend. Listen, and enjoy little ones :)

1. Sol - Be Good or Be Careful




2. How To Dress Well - Ocean Floor For Everything
 


3. Thumpers - Unkinder (A Tougher Love)
 


4. Foxes - Let Go For Tonight (Demo)
 


5. California Wives - Marianne
 


6. Marissa Nadler - Love Again, There Is A Fire
 


7. Anthm ft. Blu - Polaris (great sample of James Vincent McMorrow)
   


 8. Trails and Ways - Nunca
 


til next time! enjoy :)

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Rihanna - Where Have You Been

take me dancing

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Foo Fighters - Best of You

Lots and lots of things going on lately. Coachella this weekend is the biggest excitement :) That's all I've been talking about. And probably will be talking about for awhile. But besides that great moment, school and work are pretty much the routine.

This one goes out to the bestie. It's the song that brought us together so he would say. 

(Spotify finally added red hot chili peppers to their catalogue btw :) )

So Sophomore year of high school, my musical taste pretty much consisted of J-pop (WFL love!). So not listening to English music and never having cable at my house, pretty much put me out of the loop with most things. How did I have friends? haha. Anyways, finally I came out of that J-pop phase, and this was one of the songs I said I really liked.  Then I think finally at that point Eric thought I might actually be cool. And we've been close every since. So thanks Foo Fighters for bringing us together. And I am extremely excited to spend your birthday weekend with you at Coachella Eric <333333

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Britney Spears - (I Got That) Boom Boom

I am really excited about this post. I wanted to try out the new feature that spotify has :) This is great for bloggers, and I will most definitely be using it for this site.

 I decided to go with my 2nd favorite Britney track showcase this new feature for a few reasons.
1. I Love Her
2. I watching something with the Ying Yang Twins and made me think of this song
3. Some guy at work was singing a Britney song today so I am now inspired. He called her a genius :) I dunno about that but she is gold.

 I know there's been a lot of talk about her, but I stay a fan. I grew up listening to her, and I think it's a lot of fun. I had such a great time with my girlfriends going to see her last year in Vegas, so she will have a special spot. Enjoy!!!






A little bonus with my favorites playlist :)

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City and Colour - Love Don't Live Here Anymore

"You abandoned me
Love don't live here anymore
Just a vancancy
Love don't live here anymore"

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William Fitzsimmons - Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want (The Smiths Cover)

I always love good covers. I think William is an excellent vocalist. Friend sent me this song on spotify, and I am hooked. I love Zooey Deschanel but I can't get into her vocals and couldn't get into the cover She & Him did of this song on 500 Days of Summer. I think William does a much better approach.

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The Neighbourhood - Sweater Weather

With spring break in session, I hope to find some new music to share with you all. And oooohhh have I found a gem. This group is getting a lot of love around the blogosphere these days. They call themselves The Neighbourhood. Hopefully I can find some more info about the band soon. Being said to have similar vibes to Lana del Rey and Cold War Kids, which I happen to both love. What a coincedience! haha. Anyways, gotta support my Cali based artists, so here is their track Sweater Weather. Spread the love ya'll

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The Day Has Come

The day has come where my current favorite song might take position #2 because a new one has come along that has captured my heart and ears. (yes I may be over dramaticizing just a bit). Regardless, let me introduce you all to my new favorite.

I know I am a little late in discovering this gem of a song. But I we have officially connected. I will hopefully be hearing this live next month which makes me even more psyched about the fact. I learned this track has a little connection to my late Heath Ledger, who was my favorite actor. So that made me fall in love even more. Just everything about this song is amazing. Thanks for showing this to me friend :) So take a listen and tell me what you think.

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