RIP JD Salinger

"You take a really sleepy man, Esmé, and he always ... stands a chance of again becoming a man with all his fac – with all his f-a-c-u-l-t-i-e-s intact."

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your work. I don't know where I (and a lot of others) would be without you. The Catcher in the Rye, and For Esme- with Love and Squalor will always be my favorites. You will surely be missed.

XOXO, Dani

Good Morning, Bloggers!

Right now it's 8:40, and I am about to head to school at around 9. While I am waiting, I'm enjoying some hot chocolate and mini muffins my mother baked! Haha. I hope everyone has a wonderful day! ♥

XOXO, Dani

PS, I know this is a useless post, but I felt cheery this morning and wanted to spread the love! I'll post something worthwhile either earlier today or tomorrow. =]

Next Stop: Tokyo

via: dropsnap.jp

Why is Japanese street fashion so cool? It is one of my biggest goals to live in Japan, especially in the Tokyo area. Everything about their culture fascinates me, and I am in love with their street fashion. Unlike here in the states, Japanese men aren't afraid to be super fashion forward, or to try their own thing. And the girls there are so creative and unique! It's amazing to me =]

XOXO, Dani

Dear Sun & Blue Skies,

I miss you a lot.


XOXO, Dani

Every End is a New Beginning

This song is absolutely perfect, and if you've seen the movie in which it's from, then you know how important it is, not just to the movie, but to the fans.

It's from an anime movie called Byōsoku Go Senchimētoru, or 5 Centimeters per Second. It is such a beautiful, touching, heart breaking movie, and I always feel a little melancholy whenever I finish watching it. Even if you're remotely interested, I urge you to check this out. It's not the typical anime that most people think of, with giant robots and futuristic technology. It's real life, dealing with love, separation, hope and heartbreak.

I hope you enjoy this song as much as I do, even if you aren't interested in movie. It's a beautiful piece.


XOXO, Dani

I'm Sorry.

Hello to anyone who reads my blog. I'm sorry I haven't been posting much. I hate it, considering I promised myself that I would keep up with it and post constantly. There are no excuses. I've been lazy and consumed with other things, and I have not made an effort to keep up with it. I'm sorry. I know not many people read this blog, but to anyone who has/does, and actually checks for updates, I am truely sorry.

I'm sorry this is complicated. Haha. To be honest, I feel like I'm making a bigger deal out of this than I should, but I figured I have some explaining to do to those who have read my blog.

Thank you to those who have been interested in my blog. I really appreciate it =] I will be updating more within this next week, I promise! Haha.


XOXO, Dani

The New Years Resolutions List

Yes, here it is. I'm sorry. I'm going to do the oh so cliche "New Years Resolutions" post. Forgive me. I was gonna do to a whole post for New Years, but felt I should do it on the actual day =P Sorry! But you'll never know; you could find some of this interesting...

So, here it goes!

2010 New Years Resolutions

STOP BEING SO DAMN LAZY - I am very lazy. Ask my mom, or my brother, or even my father. It's not that I don't do what needs to be done, but I do tend to slack off for the bare minimum. It's horrible, I know, but it's true. This year I have to make sure I keep up with school and do my work (even if I don't want to), be more active (no more days of doing absolutely nothing!), and really work toward my goals. Oddly, I feel as if this might be a good year for me, so hopefully I can pull through.

FIND A JOB - Now, don't think I haven't been searching (I have, and it's a real b*tch), I just never get hired. I don't know why. I just don't. I've tried at lots of places, and each onehave never give me a call back. But I'm not going to give up! I am going to get a job, and at a place I'll like, too! I just have to keep looking. Wish me luck!

BE MORE SERIOUS ABOUT CERTAIN THINGS - This kind of goes with the "STOP BEING SO DAMN LAZY" one in that I want to be more serious about certain things I want to do. I want to have further lessons in piano and become a better player, do my very best in my vocal training class and become a much better singer, really play with my love for fashion and figure out where that love is going. I also really want to become more serious about my writing. Writing and storytelling has always been a passion of mine, and in the end, will always be my one true love. I aim to be more serious in writing my stories, continuing them, and looking for ways to improve and maybe even publish them. It's kind of a lofty goal, but we'll see. It is one of my biggest dreams to get something published, so why not start working at the goal now?

DEVELOP MY STYLE MORE - I am a huge fan of fashion and playing with it, so I really want to fine tune my style and figure out what works for me best and what I like the best. I also want to do more research on brands and see which ones I like the most and am willing to spend my money on. Some of that stuff ain't cheap, and if I'm going to spend $300.00 on a pair of boots, I better know where it came from, what it's made out of, and if it feels right.

MAKE MORE FRIENDS! - This is pretty self explanitory. I want to make more friends! Blogging friends, school friends - everything! It's always nice to have lots of friends. =] Of course, when I say friends, I mean true friends. Not snarky bitches that talk crap behind your back and bring you down. Nice, down to earth people who generally care about me and the same stuff I do. If anyone wants to be a friend, than don't be afraid to comment! =]

FIND TRUE LOVE - ;]

Well, that's it! If I think of anymore (I don't think there is, but we'll see!) then I'll post it. For now, that's it.

I wish you luck with with your New Years Resolutions and I hope you can think of some good ones!

XOXO, Dani