New Year Resolutions.

Well, another year has come and gone. Lots of ups and downs, but as always no regrets. Last year I had more downs than I planned but I read something in publicist(and New York power chick) Kelly Cutrone's If You Have to Cry, Go Outside, that made me realize I'm not having a breakdown, I'm having a breakthrough.

"Things will change: you won't feel this way forever. And anyway, sometimes the hardest lessons to learn are the ones your soul needs most. I believe you can't feel real joy unless you've felt heartache. You can't have a sense of victory unless you know what it means to fail. You can't know what it's like to feel holy until you know what it's like to feel really fucking evil. And you can't be birthed again until you've died."

If you haven't had a chance to read it. I definitely suggest going out, and buying a fucking copy. NOW.

Anyway, I am sensing this year will bring me lots of changes in my life. And I'm sensing this, not because I've read my horoscope and am awaiting some enlightening news or a new love in my life, but I'm going to make these changes. I'm putting myself first and I'm gonna stop dreaming about all the things I want to do, and actually do them. I've decided not to make any resolutions, because well, let's face it...they're bullshit. I'm just going to make a "to do list" and do them. Some may take a little longer than the rest but so what? And I'm realistically giving myself more than a year to complete these things;we all deserve some lazy days.

Some things I'm looking forward to this year...hmmm. New Strokes album anyone?! Hells yes. Also, some Lykke Li, Fiona Apple, Death Cab for Cutie, Peter Bjorn & John...am I missing anything? oh yeah... RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS & FOO FIGHTERS. This year is going to be a good year for music. Lots of show goings and rocking out to be had.

As for now...I'm going to return to my hammock.

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Migration

Ah, I can't believe how fast this month has flown by! I'm still in Central America-I've migrated back to the home land for some family stuff and the holidays. I am definitely not on vacation though! Apart from lots of family functions and such, I am working hard on getting my website up, and continuing to add to my portfolio. Needless to say, El Salvador is a beautiful country, and am feeling inspired by land. I got a chance to go the beach last week, so here's a few shots from then.

I do however get some downtime once in a while, like now, and when I do, I'm catching up on my mags that I brought with me from home. I was in such a rush and the last month had been so hectic that I didnt even see the covers, just grabed the stack of december mags I hadnt read off my side table and stuffed them into my oversized luggage.

Hope everyone is having a safe and happy holiday!

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FotoWeekDC

Ah, I know I'm behind on updating this, but lots of stuff going on! I am currently in El Salvador for some family time, so I will get back on schedule and I am in the midst of what feels like a few hundred projects(including the launch of my official website with the help of my friend Laura!)

Volunteering with FotoweekDC was great! Made some friends, met some pretty awesome people and saw lots of great photography! I would definitely recommend checking it out next year, if not getting involved! Check out the site and register to find out more info!

Also this photobooth was set up at Satellite Central where guests could print out 4x6s of themselves. Very cool. Make sure to check out their site here.

(img source:onomonoMEDIA)

more updates to come soon!

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Toast

Been pretty busy this last week, but this video is too cool. Okgo's videos reminds me of the true artistic integrity that most bands so quickly loose. Okgo is just one of those bands that you know are real. Also, Damien is hot.

Some photo projects are in the works, also have been volunteering with FotoWeekDC this week. It's been fun. I'll upload some photos of me and some new friends at work.

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Heidi? Is that you?

Well, I didnt exactly do much for Halloween this year but some celebrity's costumes were hilarious, and just plain bizzare. Like Heidi Klum. Justjared claims she's a robotic superhero? This deserves an lol.

(img source:justjared.com)

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Naming Names...

I've been listening to Taylor Swifts new album, Speak Now, on repeat ever since I got it and it's addicting. No, actually. It's addicting. I may like it more than her sophomore album, Fearless. You can really see how she's grown as a musician in this album. Not only are her lyrics more polished but the music is really beautiful. Her song entitled, Dear John, is a perfect example.

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Model Mayhem:Lindsey Wixon

It was hard not to notice Lindsey Wixon a couple years ago when she first appeared on the scene when she was in every single one of my magazines for the Mui Mui ad. Oh, and her pouty lips that even with all the plastic surgery in the world Heidi Montag could never get. Oh, and her teeth. Her gapped teeth are the cutest thing I've ever seen—she makes Lara Stone look like a hillbilly.

(img source:NYMAG)

It's without a doubt that she's more than a rising star, she's the top model right now. Tyra couldn't find and make a covergirl like this no matter how hard she tries. She's walked in, what seems to be, every other show this past season, and this week it's been confirmed Marc Jacobs and Mulberry have hired her for Spring 2011 Campaigns. Oh, and Donatellas obsession with her baby version of herself has not died out; Wixon is the face of the Versace Fragrance Vanitas. She's so versatile. She has a natural elegance, and poise. Photographs so soft, yet fierce—every photographers dream. All at 16.

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