I doubt things all the time.
I wait too long.
I let things go.
I procrastinate.
I back away and make it hard on myself.
I let tears fall when they shouldn’t.
But not for too much longer.
I’m working on it.
I don’t know how to live with anxiety (or maybe I don’t know how to live without anxiety)
and there’s been a lot to be anxious about recently…
with money
with work
with relationships…
A while ago, a friend told me a story about sharks. I learned that they are missing the enzyme that produces anxiety. Today, he reminded me of that story and assured me that I could be akin to a shark, that I have the ability to let things go, to think in the moment, to exist in the NOW and to not worry about what scares me most.
That I can stop my worries, be less analytical about my care for people, and stop guessing how the future will unfold.
I guess I needed to be reminded of all this.
Photo: Da Sauce on Flickr
Filed under: celebrities, Drew Barrymore, fashion, inspiration, personal style, quotes
I realized today that I have never done a tribute post of any kind to one of my favourite women of all-time. This little lady is not only a bright ray of sunshine, she’s also got a unique (although often criticized) style that’s all her own. She’s had more hair colours and styles over the years than we can count. She has re-invented herself and her look time and time again. Whether she’s going for casual cool in vintage tees and Ugg boots, in bare feet with daisies in her hair or rocking high-octane glamour, Drew Barrymore‘s quirky style is always infused with that vibrant and fun-loving spark that has made her Hollywood’s sweetheart. Casual, cool, sexy, glam and let’s be honest, at times down right awful, Drew wears whatever she wants and I have a great respect for her because of it. My favourite thing about Drew is that she dares to be herself in an industry that seems to be trying so hard, every single day, to rip young girls’ self esteem to shreds and turn them into carbon copies of someone else. She marches to the beat of her own drum and wears whatever she feels comfortable in. For somebody who has literally grown up in the business, Drew seems amazingly well adjusted, down to earth and just so…real. Her cute, warm and fuzzy films grace my collection of movies that I will watch over and over again. Her happy go lucky nature is infectious. Miss Barrymore’s positive approach to life inspires me. I heart Drew. Here’s a little look-see at Drew’s ever changing style through the years.
“I’m such a workaholic and so on fire all the time, it bewilders the s— out of me…If you’re interested in something, you have to act on it. When you get ideas, don’t just let them be fleeting thoughts that flow into the universe, so that later you look back and think, ‘God, I wish I had done something about that.’ Just go for it and never be afraid.”
**Photos are not property of Work In Progress. All images in this post have been taken from various websites and stockpiled in the archives over the years. If your photo has not been credited and you would like it to be, please e-mail me.**
Photo: The Sun
Happy celebrity news to share! People reports today that one of my favourite babes, the lovely Gwen Stefani is expecting her second child. Stefani and her husband Gavin Rossdale welcomed their first child, Kingston, on May 26, 2006.
In an August 2007 interview with InStyle, Stefani called Kingston “the best thing that has ever happened to me” and said she was eager for another addition to the family. “Obviously I’m in a race to have another, but I don’t want to do it while on tour,” Stefani said at the time. “I can’t wait to get pregnant again. It’s so fun and consuming and romantic.”
Photo: Faded Youth
Perhaps I have babies on the brain this week post Sunday baby shower…either way, the Rossdales are one of my favourite celebrity families and I couldn’t be more excited for them!
Photo: iano50 on Flickr
This answer was pretty.
Are there any particular emotions that are easy to write about?
Love, certainly. When you have a crush on someone,
when you’re moved by someone’s physical presence,
lyrics come like Mount St. Helens, songs come out of your ears!
The human personality is so gorgeous,
so above and beyond what any of us could create,
that you have to write in awe of it.
Rufus.
Sing me to sleep tonight,
I know you will….
Photo: Who What Wear
Along with the weekend, the Sundance Film Festival has just drawn to a close in Park City, Utah. Almost as exciting as hearing what films are getting buzz, is watching who attends, what dramas unfold, and getting to see who is wearing what. I love the casualness of it all. I enjoy the offbeat looks that are often seen at this event as much as the quirky films that are released for the festival. Red carpet gowns are thrown aside in favour of scarves, cute jackets, boots and good denim. Beanies, hats and toques are worn a plenty, as are layered sweaters and shirts. The bottom line is, it is cold, so whatever it takes to keep warm while looking good is what works. Perhaps it’s the departure of the Hollywood crowd’s typical west coast style in Los Angeles for warmer and cozier looks that appeals to me. Plus, the warmer looks are the ones that I can relate to this time of year. No flip flops for me in January in Vancouver. It’s all about the boots.
As far as particular films getting hype at this year’s festival, Smart People sounds like a definite must-see. Starring three of my faves: Sarah Jessica Parker, Dennis Quaid and Ellen Page, this flick looks like a serious winner. Click over to see a preview at Buzz Sugar.
Another of my favourite things about Sundance is getting to see all of the adorable photos that come out of the traditional photobooth. Check out this post from Pop Sugar to view some of the fun shots that were taken this year.
This is just the beginning of a big season for film and awards. Academy Award nominations were released last week, find a complete list here. I have seen many of the films that are up, as always, it’s my goal to see all of the major films that are nominated this year. Oh, how I love award season and red carpet events!
Photo: ricmcarthur on Flickr
In tears, with a friend’s arm neatly tucked in mine-telling me that it will be okay and these feelings will not last. I hope he’s right.
These tears, they come one by one…I can feel each one fall separately down my cheeks. It’s like an overpowering surge of a million feelings combining and falling from my eyes. The headache that won’t go away. The stress that’s pumping through my veins. The need for gravol to fall asleep.
And I don’t know what to do about it…
about all these ideas…
about starting new,
about feeling far away.
I’m curled up so tight that the bones in my shoulders look like they’re going to poke right out through my skin… Is this what this is supposed to feel like? Knots- that tightness- that ache where the butterflies live…
Today I hit the highway (despite the crazy, snowy conditions from Burnaby to Surrey) bound for Fort Langley. Jenna and the salon crew hosted a baby shower for my friend Beeuwke, who just gave birth to a beautiful baby boy named Stave Gordon on January 5th. With baby’s first skate shoes in tow, I wouldn’t have missed this celebration for the world.
Beeuwke has been among other things, my co-worker, hairdresser, boss and friend. In many ways, Beeuw was always like my cool, older sister. Through the years, she has given me advice, taken me on many downtown Sunday shopping sprees, cut, curled, styled, highlighted, coloured and extended my mane. She has been my confidant and concert buddy (I couldn’t even venture a guess at how many times we’ve seen Bif Naked together!) She’s the kind of person who will drop everything on New Year’s eve, in the middle of the night, to come and pick up her friend Jenni, who is stranded downtown with no way home (yes, that’s a true story). I was by her side when she got her first tattoo, she held my hand when I got my belly button pierced. She’s been there through too many dramas and crises to remember and has proven that she’s somebody I can count on time and time again. I watched her get married in June to a man who makes her happier than I’ve ever seen her.
Today, I had the pleasure of meeting her son Stave for the first time, who is such a little bundle of joy. I must say, motherhood looks damn good on her!
Those who know me, also know that I have a fear of holding newborns. Something about how tiny and vulnerable they are makes me incredibly nervous. I’m always terrified that I’ll break them or that they’ll just start screaming uncontrollably as soon as I touch them. After the first year, I’m happy to swoop in and babysit but until then, no can do. Somehow Beeuwke convinced me to hold her little man today (photographic evidence to come). He was such a little angel. I couldn’t be happier that I got to have a little cuddle time…it wasn’t even scary at all once he was in my arms! (He didn’t cry either, just for the record!)
I want to wish Beeuwke and Brian congratulations and all the best in their adventures in parenting!
Photo: People.com
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I will be the first to admit that my job has been consuming my life as of late. So much in fact, that for the last week, I have had dreams about it or the people I work with every single night. I’m not complaining (it’s far too early in the game for that…) but I need everyone to understand that the hours I’ve been putting in leave little time for much else. I decided last night that I needed to delve back into some reading before bed time, to clear my head of thoughts about work and hopefully allow myself to sleep peacefully once again.
I picked up a book that I have read before, and loved…there are only a select few books that I will re-read over and over again. This is one of them.
My blog is not the only thing that I have been neglecting these days; but I have been feeling guilty about the lack of updates (and certainly appreciate the traffic flow despite my neglect.)
So due to the fact that I still don’t have time to update with new content, and because my creative juices are too tired to flow freely right now, I am resurrecting the old review that I wrote back in 2005 about the book that I have picked up to read once again. The book is a winner. Here were my thoughts about it at the time:
Photo: Jamie Boud
After reading rave reviews of the book Envy The Rain by Jamie Boud, I clicked the link to “preview” it. Within seconds, I was drawn into the story. I was so taken by the main character. I wanted to keep reading but it was only a “preview.” Then I was desperate to read the whole book right away. Immediately, I ordered it online and was tortured for days, waiting for it to arrive in the mail. When it finally came, I devoured it instantly. I read the entire book from beginning to end and literally could not put it down. It is a story full of real, raw human emotion, much of which I could relate to all too well. It’s a story of heartbreak, about the struggle to open new doors and the pain of being forced to close old ones. The main character, Drew is captivating. I love him. I am so fascinated by deep and complex characters. Jamie’s book is rich with an interesting and unique cast of characters. This story of lost love and lost innocence is so elegantly written. The emotions are so real that you feel like you’re going through every moment with him. Thanks for the amazing read, Jamie!
Coming to the end of the book tonight, was bittersweet… I’ve enjoyed getting to know the characters so much that it is difficult to say goodbye.
Check out Jamie Boud’s site The Known Universe and his book Envy The Rain–both are definite must-reads. Jamie Boud is one cool guy.
Filed under: movie reviews
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At the end of a long and busy week, I just wanted to relax and not think about any of the things that could potentially stress me out tonight. So Cindy B. and I hit up Kimono Japanese Restaurant for some quick eats before heading down the street to the Granville Cinema to catch a showing of I’m Not There.
Being that I’m a huge fan of Bob Dylan, I had been dying to see this movie.
I loved it. Cate Blanchett is a genius. The movie itself is a masterpiece of complexity.
Nothing I can say about this film will really be able to capture the true brilliance of it.
All that I will say is go and see it. Here is a little preview courtesy of YouTube :
