Treasures of the Week: FIRST EDITION

I was kind of mulling over ideas to post on this thing, when I thought "why not make a segment of the amazing things created by talented people that your aimless and titanic amounts of spare time drives you to find." I actually don't spend an average of 16hrs a day on the net as you may all think. Mainly because...

1) If the sun is out, I hate wasting a good day.

2) I have two great books that need reading & avoiding them feels like I will fail an imaginary exam, which is just as much pressure as a real exam.

3) My tolerance and care factor for the content on twitter these days has dropped from 10 to 5. Though, it does change regularly depending on whether the Beiber/Gaga fans are online.

But...when I am online, I really don't know how exactly, I suppose that's just the mystery of the web, or just the uncontrollable urge to click related videos over and over and over...but I do come across some pretty sikk finds whether its videos, clothes, articles, food or anything really. And so in my attempt to practice unselfishness, I want to share my Top 5 Internet Treasures of the Week. How nice. And this my people is the first edition.

Just to note, these aren't in any sort of order of coolness, they're just numbered.

1) The Whites Stripes - Seven Nation Army (Dubstep Remix) by Glitch Mob

Came across this from watching the G.I. Joe 2 trailer , arghh can't wait till the movie drops! And this has pretty much been all I've been listening to the entire week. I like me some White Stripes & I like me some dub-step...together?? Nooooo waaayyy. A Grade mix, I tell ya.

2) ChillStreet - SaveMart

Tell me whhyyy this is like the weekend story of hipsters or just people who go on some mad vintage/2nd hand store hunts. The lyrics are a good laugh and giggle and the beat make you wanna bop ya head like you on some summer time 90s Hip-Hop buzz. Props to ChillStreet for reppin SaveMart. Kiwi's keepin' it real old schoool, as well as some useful money saving tips.

3) Miike Snow - The Wave

I realize this is turning into "Video Treasures of the Week" lol, but I swear it's only because these have been the only treasures I've found so far. But do not fret this is the last of them. So, Miike Snow is a super talented Swedish Indie band compromised of 3 guys. This video is disturbingly beautiful. The grand and bare landscapes remind me of dreams I've had in the past. That electronic base and marching drum set hypnotizes me down that long, wide, lonely road. It's said that those "specimens" in the black pants symbolize mainstream pop music infecting the youth. No arguments there.

4) Maccas in Narnia

Yeah, its true there's one in Narnia. It looks like this. This picture made me laugh...at our stupidity, because this is probably what we should be eating instead.

5) Blaine by Nicole Naone

Ms. Naone is both model AND artist, skrillz much? She did this piece at PowWow Hawaii last year. The inspiration behind it lies within her experiences when conversing with other artists and professionals, as well as a good friend of hers (Naone, 2011). I came across this and I couldn't stop staring into it. The lines and the negative spaces hold and tell different stories. I want this on a T-shirt.

References:

Picture 1): http://grrizlybear.tumblr.com/post/20000088525/commanderinqueef

Picture 2): http://www.stussy.com/pow-wow-featured-artist-nicole-naone

This picture is actually the story of my brain. In a previous post I mentioned how vague I can be, yeah well this is why. I'm always just mad spaced out, I don't even know why.

Picture: http://young-gifted-n-lifted.tumblr.com/post/15937667051

Winter.. say what?

Picture: http://www.federation.co.nz/winter-collection/mans.aspx

Winter's inevitable chill is upon us. Actually not quite. The days are still reminiscent of a useless and ALMOST absent summer, even though it's suppose to be Autumn. I can still get a little dark if I'm outside long enough, so to me that's a good enough sign that Winter is still a month or so away, Thank God! And I think I speak for alot of girls living in four seasoned atmospheres when I say, Winter weather killbuzz, Winter fashion HAAEEYY!! Initially my enthusiasm did not reach as far as the fashion aspect, because I hated layering, wearing pants and scarves. BUT...like the seasons, preferences change. And because of a certain Federation, this Winter I will be looking forward to spending lots of time in the men's section, looking and dressing like a man. How's that for enthusiasm?? Sigghhh...I love all of these pieces, at first I thought, "If I was a boy..." BUT THEN I THOUGHT "gotta work with what you got" #boyswag.

Bread.Meat.Bread.

This is the meal I am currently craving. I'm unhealthily obsessed with burgers. There's just something about meat between bread that gets me on some sort of Acid induced high. Like I would actually choose a gourmet burger over a lobster. I know. I'm crazy.

Heart Attack News.

Picture: https://twitter.com/#!/thewhosoevers

The WHOSOEVERS are coming to NZ!!! I almost had a heart attack when I read this on twitter literally 2 minutes ago. Now and again I would always hit up these guys on twitter begging them to come down to NZ. I missed out on their conference in L.A when I was over there and guttered is a understatement. If you're out here in Auckland YOU NEED to come to out and hear what these guys have to say about this INSANE movement. They are blessed, called and on fire for God. I guarantee you they'll change your perspective on Christ and Christianity.

Payable Only by Death

Pictures: http://thewhosoevers.com/blog/archives/3504

Most people have their all time favorite artists that transcends time, trends and current sounds or markets. We all have those few artists that we hold close to our hearts because their music is iconic, timeless, nostalgic, empowering, relatable, they offer an expression of our inner selves.

I listen to alot of "hipster" music...I suppose. I can't believe I just admitted that. I completely understand if you don't want to be friends. Indie, Alternative, Electronic, Folk etc. all of that good stuff. But it's funny because my all time favorite artists don't exactly fall under those genres. Is anyone else the same way? Or am I the only one living a paradoxical life? I only want to mention one of those all time favorites for now, as an attempt to keep this fairly short and sweet. P.O.D ...Payable Only by Death, remember these guys? They created those killer rock tracks "Alive", "Youth of the Nation" and "Goodbye for Now". Yeah well....hands down these guys I will love to the grave, I have every single album, live track, demo, mixtape, remix blah blah. I honestly feel like I can take on a tank when I have them blaring through my earphones. But it's more than that, they are trying to reach a lost generation in a way that our elders have forgotten. I really feel like their challenging the norms upon which we look at Christianity, I listen to them and feel a revival, it's insane. It's been quite a while since they've released anything new, but FINALLY they're recording a new album and will be on tour next month!! I am beyond thrilled, and now even more when I read that they're touring NZ!! Thank you God for soldiers like these guys.

Fight Night

Picture: My Own (1)The Cousin up to no good, (2) Guys boxing to Foster the People.

Instead of my usual spinster-esque Saturday by the fireplace, stroking 13 cats, sipping on chamomile tea with an over-sized multi-colored scarf hauled around my neck. I went to my cousin's Pakuranga Rugby League club fundraiser. How did they fundraise? BOXING. I called him before asking what would be a good time to come down, also slipping in the question "what time's your fight?" AS IF this was Rocky 7 and fighting was just a daily occurrence. Yeah we really like to kid ourselves. The fundraiser was pretty packed...with ISLANDERS. Typical. No one was safe from the deafening "cheehoos" and screams of "give him a kick", "time-out ref" or the classic "not like that, LIKE DIS". Ahh yess the beautiful beginnings of a riot, lucky there was enough pork and chicken there to keep people in line. The first few fights were surprisingly really entertaining and fun to watch. But I have to say the stars of the show were the two sign girls rocking bikinis of some sorts in the ring. I vowed never to touch sugar, fat or carbs again watching them walk around. That vow ended when I laid eyes on all that pork. Notable moments of the night? Watching the first pair of guys beat in each other's faces while Pumped up Kicks by Foster the People floats in the background amidst the broken english and explicit cheers, my cousin taking some crazy hits from a crazy fighter, PROPS to you mayne, asking my cousin for a sandwich and him coming back literally with 1 slice of bread and a massive heap of pork on top.. What I gained from the night? A reminder to youtube every single one of Mohammad Ali's fights.

Picture: My own. Me chillin in the back like a scout. Shirt - Evil Twin, Slouch Cardi - Grab Denim, Skirt - American Apparel