31.1.13

bang bang

Bang Bang.

It sounds like Quentin Tarantino maybe(?).. well I fully recommend you to watch Django.. amazing film, maybe his best..

I was during a kind of "smoky"(..) night when I first paid attention to this song. I was out for a drink, in small bar in Nafpaktos, listening to great music.

Everything was so blurry because of the smoke and tears came to my eyes suddenly.
It was one of those moments when you just don't know.. ..was it the song(?), was it the smoke(?), or was my mind flipping(?)..
Strange thoughts within a second & my mind was about to explode. bang bang..

Then I left the bar & the music & ran out seeking for some fresh salty air & I decided.. it's all about me. It's time for me to make the next step, I've been living in a boring bubble the last 10 years.. I should give serious thought to those lyrics of bang bang. 

.."Now he's gone, I don't know why
And 'till this day, sometimes I cry
He didn't even say goodbye
He didn't take the time to lie.

Bang bang, he shot me down
Bang bang, I hit the ground
Bang bang, that awful sound
Bang bang, my baby shot me down"..
.. and when I say "he" I mean my conventional life.. when I had a routine, an office job & no personal life..

Today it's been over a year since I got plenty of personal life & freedom {.. not plenty of money, though} & I've started organising my free time. My scarves' job.. {..coming soon}, my love for photography..My free life is about to begin!!

..of course it was the smoke that made those tears come to my eyes but it was also him that tolerated me over the past year!! I feel that things are getting clear lately!!
Beauty is our solution.. & revolution, why not..

Here's to freedom!!

Les amours imaginaires is a film to be seen. the soundtrack of course bang bang.

don't forget our gift for you!!

one of my favorite blogs became 4yo this weekend & I wish her many many more lovely posts & photographs, Nileta is one of the most talented persons I've ever met!! & I want to dedicate her this old post of mine.. because she is a propper dancer!!

I was so chatty today, sorry about that,
a smile.
S.
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4.1.13

the bridge

For me Thessaloniki was the bridge from 2012 to 2013!!

I met with good friends, I rarely see due to the distance..

..and I also met with the beauty of this city. The diversity of it's colors captured my eyes once again..

I came back with a heart filled with love & a camera full of beautiful pictures of lovely places & happy faces!!

so my 2012 photo diary is complete & my 2013 has just begun!
enjoy it!!

1. rainy train trip to Thessaloniki, one of the best trips ever!!
2,3. my best spots at Christos' house, where we stayed!! Christos except for being an amazing host, is also a great architect & photographer!!
4,5. abstract photos around the city
6. Despina!! maybe the greatest mama I've ever met!! with the most beautiful eyes..
7. traditional goodies wrapped with fancy patterns!!
8. were the Balkans meets Thessaloniki.. in Modiano's arcade, with plenty of tsipouro & Bregovic!!
9. my nike's are made for walking..

My resolution for 2013! I'll try to live simple!!
As long as you have good friends, your family, health & a little space to fall asleep you can live a happy life!

We only need love!!
the song that makes me want to scream of happiness.The clip is a scene from the movie "Home" wich is worth to be seen!

lucky happy 2013 to you all,
S.

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1.10.12

never sorry

I first met Ai Weiwei from his famous porcelain sunflowers seeds, an installation that took part in Tate Modern in 2010 & was a symbolic movement & critique about the "Made in China" products.. You can read here a very comprehensive article about the piece..

Few days ago, at the 18th Athens International Film Festival, I watched the film, "Ai Weiwei Never Sorry".. & I was amazed !! I went out of the hall, & kept thinking how much strength we have among with fear inside ourselves that immobilize us

the film is also an opportunity for everyone to understand the dynamics of the digital media & how they can inspire & arouse people..

.. ..

"the pub" a very nice animation short film by Joseph Pierce ..

the song !!!!!!!!!!

have a nice week!!
S.

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20.9.12

where do you go to (part one)

I'm listening to this tune non stop since yesterday & I need to sing & dance it non stop all the night  ..

It is the music carpet of the final scene of the "Hotel Chevalier" short film, that I saw yesterday night !!

the stills are taken from the movie !

the post - part two will have the same music & conceptual meaning !!

this song makes me smile & look back to some specific lovely moments ..

good night
S.

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3.9.12

my autumn's done come

lovely Athens on September, first autumn breeze !!
it might sound odd but I always look forward for these days to come ..

First bike ride yesterday, so proud & glad for my Brooks saddle & my old Batavus Dutch bike!

old adidas & boyfriend's pants are always "must" ..

last but not least.. a great recipe that I'm never bored to make, fava for lunch, to welcome autumn !! Trust me & try it !!

a great song, based on the Henri Clouzot unfinished movie "L'enfer" !!
& the lyrics ..

"Kiss all the pretty ones goodbye
Give everyone a penny that cry
You can throw all my tranquil' pills away
Let my blood pressure go on its way
For my autumn's done come
My autumn's done come. Done come

Let those 'I-don't-care-days' begin
I'm tired of holding my stomach in
No more slinky folk dollars for me
I'll take Sears & Roebuck dollars gladly
For my autumn's done come
My autumn's done come. Done come"

have a nice Sebtember
all of u!!
S.

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2.5.12

1st May-1st swim day !! 

We "caught the May"!!
sea & lovely company, is the best combination!! 
did you know( ) that it's a tradition to steal flowers from another's garden on the 1st of May??
I didn't know it & I found it very playful & tricky!! 

so, for those who are floricultural, I think they're gonna love those necklaces by Colleen Jordan!!
& for me, who am a bike lover, the best present for May, would be this planter!!

May is the month of "Primavera Sound Festival", tambien!!!!!!!!!
I was there 3 years ago with some very good friends & it was magnificent!!
This city has a great energy!!
I think Barcelona is the place to live!! 
"Evripidis and his tragedies" is in this year's line up, once again & he is an artist that we love to hear!! 

Petite Dorothea "brought" May with her lovely baby style!!

Don't lose the movie "L'exercise de L' etat" (The Minister), it's a very nice & up to date movie!!

Have a great month, full of strawberries, friends, & colors, prefer coral shades, 
they are so in fashion!!
S.

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12.4.12

Pastel Love

Yesterday I went out for some shopping, after a long long time..
Although it was a rainy day, I was in a fool spring mood & all the clothes I chose were pastel & transparent pieces!!

So today it was a set up day!!

Pastel is romance.
I love pastels. not only on the clothes..
An old Polaroid picture, a sweet macaroon, a colour for Easter!
Pastel is the macarons!!!!! I really really love this delicacy!!
Pastel is the Easter!
The wall of the old house where Dimitris his beautiful artwork!!
Zabriskie point's final scene..

 *Street style photos from Elle, in Paris Fashion week!Mini drawing on the wall, mine!

Goodbye for now, enjoy your pastel days!
Take care!!
S.

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