"It was an island of sophistication in an urban wasteland. Artists repulsed 

by the commercialism of the entertainment industry felt comfortable there, artists

with no money were comfortable there, artists who wanted to live amongst

other artists felt comfortable there. But all good things come to an end, often a 

sad angry miserable end. The cause for such an end can usually be whittled down to 

one of three things: money, sickness, love lost. Artists have always had an 

uncomfortable relationship with money. They need it, but are often 

repulsed by those who have it. For as long as there has been money, and

art, and people willing to spend money on art, communities initially set up

by artists have been overrun with people with money who want a taste of the 

artist's lifestyle, despite the fact that the reality of the lifestyle is far harder, 

lonelier, and more boring than can be imagined."

Bright Shiny Morning - James Frey

Be Back on October 9th,

neena noel

red and blue

Strawberries are red,

oceans are blue,

I had a nice day

and I hope you did too

my photostream

with love, neena noel

sweater crazy lady

If I'm still up at midnight, I know I'm not going to sleep anytime soon. There's something about being in my room alone that hinders me from sleeping. But I'm not complaining, I tend to enjoy the quiet solitude, though it can get boring. So what better way to entertain myself besides browsing the internet for all those things that I want but can't have. It's a lot more fun than it sounds. 

I originally found this website, sheinside.com, from a blog giveaway that I entered earlier at rootsandfeathers.blogspot.com. I read the rules and found which item I would want as directed and then came back to the website later only to find out that they have TONS of sweaters. I'm obsessed with big, over-sized sweaters especially at this time of year. I've wandered through many Goodwills and other thrift stores collecting all of the best sweaters and never seem to get enough. And little did I know that this website existed only to sum up my love of sweaters. The lovely knits just make me feel warm and cozy and comfortable even just looking at them. Why can't I just live in awesome sweaters and soft pants? 

Here's my extensive wishlist of sweaters, or more like my dream closet. and some comfy pants too.

j o y

So I dropped my phone in the toilet last night. That's the second time I've done that but luckily this time it fell before I had peed...

Apparently it's $49 to get replaced, thank you Apple Care, even though that's $49 that I would have rather saved. Oh well, accidents happen and I've learned my lesson, electronics and liquids do not mix well. I've had phones drop out of my hands several times and continue working without flaws, but the second one hits the water it's lights out. I broke my last laptop that way too. (My advice, try to keep your beer as far away from your keyboard as possible, but still within a reachable distance. :p)

Anyways, yeah, blah, blah, blah. Now that I don't have to worry about any phone calls for the day, I'm going to go make some food to go along with my iced coffee and read a book. :) It always takes me months to finally a book because I never make the time to read even though I would like to more often. It keeps me edumacated.

Currently reading: Bright Shiny Morning by James Frey

Koi fish from Maui, summer of 2011. 

And here's a verse from Hurt by Nine Inch Nails

that I typed up in photoshop this morning.

Good song.

with love, neena noel

*click on any of my pictures to reblog :)

Just bought myself a Flickr Pro account, woooohooooo! I'm really, very excited because now I have a reason to make my photos and my photo albums presentable since I have money riding on it. No, money doesn't really mean all that much to me, but I'm not going to let the three months of photostreaming advantages that I paid for go to waste!

my new and improved photostream

the blank page

I'll keep searching and I'll keep dreaming

I'll keep loving and I'll keep leaving

I'll fly high and I'll swing low 

I'll live fast but I'll take things slow.

I just want a world of my own.

Hello, Autumn.
I'm glad you're finally here.
Summer made me miss you even more.

Because there is always room for improvement,

l. Keep everything clean & organized

ll. Take more pictures

lll. Make things that I am proud of

lV. Keep an open mind

V. Live by my schedule

I'm ready for the harvest

Oh, luminous moon,

black nights alone

it's for you that I swoon.

Bold, aglow

it's all too soon

I'm shot back down

to wait again, 'til high noon.

with love, neena noel

meow mow

I'm going to be busy this weekend and probably won't have time to make any new posts. However, I do have some new pictures on my flickr including these ones of my pretty kitty, Pele. I'm semi-happy with the way the photos I've uploaded have come out, but still finding room for improvement. So yeah, there's a little preview of some of my recent photo taking fun. I'm studying more about editing and photography, so I hope to have some better pictures soon.

 

with love, neena noel

laundry day

This ended up taking my mom and I almost all day to do all of the household laundry. We really need to get our dryer fixed.

I've been such a day dreamer lately. I want to go live in a tent and explore without fear of what might happen. I want a life full of great pictures and good times. At least for a little while, that's all I ask. I want some time to just adventure so I can learn from my experiences and my mistakes. Ah, wanderlust! I hope to get out someday soon.

with love, neena noel

snapshots

 What was it that brought me here? What is it that keeps me here? My mind spins in circles and though sometimes it may slow down I keep getting asked questions I don't know the answer to. When going with the flow stops flowing so easily I need to create my own current. My life would be so much easier if my decisions didn't affect other people, but it's for the best that they do. I can continue to chase my dreams but how long will that last once I've gotten what I want?

Though I have so much inspiration, I'm losing motivation. My hopes may be irrational but only because I'm not trying hard enough. I keep telling myself that I need to just sit down and work but I never know where to start. So many times I want to drop everything and just explore the world with nothing but necessities, no need to keep track of time, no time to waste, nothing to waste. I feel so disconnected now yet all I want is to disconnect further.

I am no where near breaking. I have some of the greatest friends a girl could ask for. My life is so full of inspiration, I just have to stop diluting it by taking the wrong paths. When I wake up from my dreamland, I'll know which direction I have to take to find my solace. My life only continues to improve despite all of my negativity and all of my worries are only temporary.

with love,

neena noel