The secret life of King Joeffrey being nice? (THIS POST IS REALLY LATE)

Game of Thrones: Season 4, episode 2: The Lion and the Rose

(Photo cred goes to tumblr

Plus i thought this was pretty funny) 

Well, So many details and questions in season 4  episode 2. Let's start with the fact that King Joffrey Lannister and Margaery Tyrell's wedding is in session and many dreadful things are going to occur. This episode, sadly, did not speak of the beautiful "Khaleesi" or our little lady, Arya Stark and the ever so gorgeous (even with the beard/scruff he looks fuuh-ine), Jon Snow. 

Towards the beginning of the episode, the scene shows Tyrion and Jamie Lannister at breakfast (I assume?) and Jamie is quite depressed with loosing his hand. At breakfast Tyrion asks him why he's not eating. Jamie stays broodingly silent. Jamie seems lost and depressed and Tyrion, a wonderful brother, encourages him by saying: "You lost a hand, not a stomach". That brought me tears of joy. However, that whole scene with Jamie and Tyrion was just the cutest ever. It definitely showed the more sensitive side of Jamie. Also, a little brotherly love and compassion. The second most important thing is that Joffrey was a (pardon my language) bitch, even at his wedding. He was a complete "arse" aka JERK to Tyrion. All because he is an "imp". HA. Oh, Joffrey is so immature sometimes. He made Tyrion be his "goblet holder" and intentionally kept playing around and making fun of Tyrion in front of the whole kingdom. Not to mention, Tyrion had a sad day. He let his "whore" aka lover, Shay, leave because he knew she would be in trouble because Tywin would kill her. It was a sad goodbye, leading Shay to believe that he hates her. And then Tyrion also has to deal with bitchin' Joffrey? UGH. That makes me super angry. Moving onto Brienne of Tarth. Cersei comes up to her, during the wedding, to thank her for saving Jamie. She then asks her if she loves him. Brienne was speechless and responded with, "Your Grace". Wow, my heart can not take this any longer. It is quite sad because we all know that Brienne loves Jamie. Oh. I wish. Anyways...leading to the big dramatic ending of this episode...King Joffrey's murder. It was quite a shock but I feel some type of way. Happy and a bit shocked. Well first of all, WHO murdered Joffrey? Here are a few options as to who might have murdered Joffrey:

1) Sansa:

Throughout this episode, Joffrey made really rude and painful comments towards the Starks and especially, Ned Stark. Also, Joffrey is quite rude to Tyrion, Sansa'a husband. So that makes her a complete suspect. 

(Side note: "The Fool" had came out of nowhere and had given her this "necklace" which was suspicious because she did not want it but he insisted she take his mothers necklace. Thought that was a bur fishy)

2) Margaery:

Well, she is the wife of Joffrey and "loves" him dearly, even if he is the most snobbish and childish king. Anyways, she seemed too happy so maybe? I mean , she kept trying to distract Joffrey like saying , "Oh look, there's the pie!" I mean , after she fed him and he drank the wine, he started  choking/coughing.

3) Prince Oberyn Martell:

Well, he is known as the "Red Viper" aka known to poison people. (SPOILER: I only know this because of tumblr) Anyways, we knew even from the first episode of this season that he wanted a Lannister dead. So he is another possible choice.

4) Olenna Redwyne
Margaery's grandmother had paid for half the expenses including the food which she brought up a few times at the wedding.. Idk i just have a hunch.

- Dor xx

(This is the lastest post i have done. I was suppose to post this last week but i did not have the time! Haha A new review ans thoughts on the new and most revent GoT ep will be on here shortly! Night guys!) 

The secret life of pure bliss in a musical score

First off, musical scores are the music or instrumental pieces to films, shows, and commercials.I also am in love with certain instrumental pieces. Instrumental pieces such as German composer, Bach or Russian composer, Tchaikovsky. For films and shows, the score is in the background of a certain scene.

My top nine favorite scores:

1) Cinematic Orchestra- The arrival of the birds

This score was the first instrumental that got me into loving score music. It all started when I first saw the commercial for Acqua Di Gioia by Giorgio Armani and there was a girl on the beach and it was quite misty and her eyes shone so bright in that mist and the music went perfectly with the scene. I had to find out what the music was in the commercial. Therefore, it took me about a few weeks to find the song. Back then, I did not have a smart phone, so I could not use the ap "Shazam" to see what song it was. So, I googled various things. For example, I googled " Acqua Di Gioia by Giorgio Armani commercial scores" and I finally stumbled across a youtube and yahoo answers about the songs name. I was exceptionally happy and content when I could finally hear the full version of the score. Honestly, the feeling it gives me just listening to this piece of beauty. It feels as if I am one of the birds. Like I am soaring through the sky towards my destination. Just pure bliss and awe is what I feel whilst listening to the score. 

2) Two Steps from hell- Nero
I heard this gorgeous score at the end credits of the beautiful but heartbreaking film titled: Anna Karenina. I was so ion awe with this piece. Especially the beginning of the piece the lovely piano keys are being played from low to high it wow, it is just mind blowing. I can not explain it in words but you honestly have to listen to it with your own ears to judge it. My explaining it doe snot give the song justice. haha 

3) Jesper Kyd- Enzio's family
I have an ap called "8 Tracks: and it's an ap where people can post music playlists of any genre. Well, since I love scores, I went on a genre called "instrumental> sountrack" and many playlists popped up. I chose the first one. And "Enzio's family" was the first score on the playlist. I fell instantly in love. The score is from the video game called "Assassins Creed" and read up when this score played and a lot of gamers talked about Enzio (a character in Assassins creed perhaps? Idk)  losing his family or something. But seriously, when the sscore starts out, it's like you want to cry. This piece is so beautiful it makes me want to cry, like while listening to it, there's this feel off gloom and desperation and sadness that is so unbearable. The feeling is while listening to this score is like I can feel the pain but I cannot do anything about it. However, it is also beautiful in a way. The way the woman in the song vocalizes, her voice echoing in the piece, going higher and higher. The violin and strumming of guitars is just simply breathtaking. Again, I can not describe how gorgeous this sounds. Yes, I am listening to "Enzio's family" as I am typing right NOW. 

4) Yann Tiersen- La Valse D'Amelie (From the french film Amelie) 

My sister's digital art teacher in highschool played this song one day in her class while they were doing work. So my sister loves instrumentals as much as I do, so she asked what was the song playing. And he told her it was from a french film titled: Amelie. So that day, my sister and I researched the film and found the whole soundtrack to the film (by Yann Tiersen) and it was literally one hour long and we LOVED it. It was simply extraordinary. It makes me so happy to hear and listen to music that makes my brain overly ecstatic. Again, I cannot express the beauty this song gives me. You will have to listen to it yourself:)

5) Hanz Zimmer- Maestro (from the film The Holiday)
The Holiday is a Christmas film with Jude Law, Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black. These actors/actresses were amazing in this film. It was the most cutest Christmas film ever. In the film, Jack Black's character plays a Hollywood music composer. It's funny because my whole post is dedicated to musical scores and compositions. Anyways, this score is simply perfection. It definitely gives off a Christmas vibe towards the beginning..sort of. I just love it!

6) Dario Marianelli- Your hands are cold (from the film Pride & Prejudice)  
The amazing film named Pride & Prejudice has the best music. The composition in this film made me so joyful. Well, this score is playing in the background of my favorite scene. It is towards the end of the film (almost the end) and it is when Mr. Darcy comes to confess his love for Elizabeth. (Well, technically he just shows up and they have a mutual understanding and they huddle and embrace each other...same thing as confessing love for one other BACK in the day. haha) Anyways, so as Elizabeth is looking towards the horizon (all saddened because she believes Mr. Darcy will not show up) but just as the sun is rising, Mr, Darcy appears out of nowhere (aka the fog or the darkness before the sun starts to literally shine). As he starts coming closer, The music starts becoming more happier. It was gloomy at first but as the sun is starting to rise (and Darcy pops out and starts walking towards Elizabeth), the music starts becoming more happier and it is is pure bliss, I tell you!

7) Alexandre Desplat- Lily's theme (From Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II)

I am the biggest Harry Potter fan you will ever meet. Honestly, I was so intrigued and glued to the-screen when it started playing. I think throughout this composition, it is using mostly string instruments. And my oh my, the slowness and dragging of the violins just make the score even more realistic and real. It is to portray the love and relationship between Severous Snape and Lily Potter. However, it was used a countless number of times throughout the film. Especially the beginning of the Harry Potter Deathly Hallows Part II. I am literally about to cry listening to this extraordinary composition by the amazing Alexandre Desplat. I have followed Harry and his friends all the way to the end and to know that it was all over, got me all in my fandom feels. Sadly, this composition is only for about two minutes and a few seconds. 

9) The Chemical Brothers- Hanna's theme (vocal version) 
The film Hanna (includes the brilliant actress Saoirse Ronan and gorgeously talented Eric Bana) features music from the very talented and funky (in a good way obviously) The Chemical Brothers. This score does have some words in it. The woman is saying:


"Dream... how I dream to feel. Dream... how I dream to feel, And everything will fill with light. A golden sun would fool this night And all that is and ever was. 
Begin again. Begin again."

That is all they repeat in the song/composition. It has a very child like feel to it in the beginning, with xylophones. And theres a girl or a woman singing or drawling/ cooing and it is simply dream like. (dream like quality) And then towards the middle, a bit of rock-ish/ electric guitar comes out of no where but then suddenly disappears. Simply genius. I love love LOVE it. However, if you hear the one with out vocals then it just humming. (:

Also the lyrics are just beautiful. Totally relates to Hanna's situation. xx

-Dor xx



P.S.
GUYS. I am extremely bad at explaining things and especially songs and such. I am truly sorry. I wish I could explain to you the way I really feel about these wonderful compositions. Quite indescribable, I think. haha thanks for listening. Yes, only nine favorites because it was hard for me to choose a tenth composition. okay. I have history in a few minutes! Thanks to whoever is reading my shit. Hardly anyone, I suspect. ;P                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

The secret life of Game of Thrones season 4 premiere

Well, I must say yesterday night's season 4 premiere was incredibly amazing. Questions to ponder about: 

1) Will "Red Viper" finally get his revenge? 

2) Which Lannister will die this season?

 3) Will Jamie have a change of heart after witnessing his snobby nephew (or should I say "son")?

 Have I mentioned that there are literally NO Stark's left! 😩😢 And poor Sansa, unhappy at Kings Landing. On a happier note, Khaleesi's dragons are bigger and more fierce than ever! Also, the switcheroo (aka new actor playing Daario this season) with "Daario Naharis's" character! Wow. He's gawwjusss. Lastly, the anticipation of Geoffrey & Margery's wedding is driving me crazy!

 I'm deffo excited for next weeks ep and the rest of this season!!

-Dor xx

The secret life of "The Messenger"

“Sometimes people are beautiful.

Not in looks.

Not in what they say.

Just in what they are.” 

                                                            

                                                           - I Am the Messenger by Mark Zusak 

This wonderful quote from above is from the beautiful novel by Mark Zusak titled, I Am the Messenger. Whenever I read a novel, I ALWAYS find a quote that speaks to me or made me think or influenced me. For those who have not read the novel, (A little background info about it)

  I Am the Messenger is about a young man who lives a boring life and one day when he stops a bank robbery his life changes forever. Ever since he stopped the bank robbery, the first (of many) aces arrives in the mail. That is when Ed Kennedy becomes "The Messenger". Someone is sending him cards with instructions to help someone but who is behind the mission?

This quote is exceptionally true because the physical look of a person and their personality is not the main aspect one should look forward to. Sometimes "what they are" is the important part to look at. In my opinion, I feel that one should not look too deeply into someone. If they do, then they will find the negative and positive aspects of that person. What if the negative part changes what one thinks of the person? An opinion about someone can change drastically by finding out the negative aspects of someones life. 

So, sometimes it is best to forget the past and look to the future. We people have one life and what is the point in keeping "grudges" or not "forgiving" someone for something they did? Even if it is COMPLETELY horrible, take time and forgive the person. In the quote  the "what they are" part of the quote means the overall view of a person. 

People are beautiful in their own way, not their physical looks and not what they say just in what they are. Look beyond the past and look forward to the future. Overall, live life with optimism and positiveness. That is how I live and that is working out quite well for me.

-Dor xx 

The secret life of staying-up-till-230AM

I need sleep...ASAP

I honestly need sleep but I actually feel very lively and energetic. Ugh, watch it hit me tomorrow morning! I am going to have to wake up so early too! Oh life. *sighs* Well, let me explain why i am up so late. First of all, I have a research paper that I HAVE NOT started at all. I also just finished a history essay about a novel I read...sort of. I have a bio lab exam coming up next Tuesday...I have not looked at much of the chapters. Oh did I mention, it is 3 chapters? I also have three English readings I must highlight and read. Just a lot of shit going on for me. Plus, I am quite hungry at this moment but am lazy to get up make myself a late night snack. Sooo, overall, I am mad and, as teens these days would say, "salty" (Urban Dictionary it please, if you do not know the meaning) about my life right now. 

I need to work on studying so farewell my friends and no readers. ( I bet NO ONE reads this crap I write but whatever. Do it for the vine. *insert wink emoji* )

-Dor xx

The secret life of fake friends

The wonderful "F" word..

The definition of a friend is: a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection. (via google search)

 I have many bonds with many people, also known as my friends. I do not understand though why people act a certain way. For instance, I have known one of my friends for my entire high school career. After we went separate ways (meaning different colleges), she never replied or got in contact with me. When fall came and school was in session, I never texted her. However, when Thanksgiving break and Christmas break came by, I tried to contact her and wish her a wonderful break. I even texted her and tried to contact her through facebook. The last straw was when I re-checked my facebook (I do not even USE facebook. I only use it sometimes to keep in contact with family), which I never do but this friend was a special one so I re-checked to see if she replied, and the message was shown as "read" but no response from her. I was perpetually shocked. In a million years I would never expect this friend to be so judgmental and rude. So after that, I just stopped contacting her.

 Overall, who can I trust? What if all friends are back stabbers and liars? I do not even know what to think. Sometimes, I feel as if I am just over reacting about certain situations. Maybe I am maybe I am not? Well, I choose not to think bad things. One can not go into the world with negative thoughts. Optimism is the key to life and in this situation, friends. I can not live scared for the rest of my life wondering what my friends are really like. If I do not get hurt along the way, I will not learn the way of the "real world". 

-Dor x

Th secret life of a crazed college student

    Well, my history midterm just ended. I can feel the ton of bricks at my chest going away. Haha Honestly though, I was freaking out way too much for that midterm. So for our History midterm, we had to study two very broad topics (that we learned in class) and write an essay about it. We only were given the topics (that were very broad) and the information. We were not given any of the prompt questions though...I think I still managed without the prompt questions being given ahead of time. Anyways, I studied the role of women in the 1850'-1900's and the labor movements.
 
    I made flashcards and studied for a week. The sad thing was is that the midterm was right after spring break. Which meant I had to study over the spring break. Also, my birthday was on Saturday, the weekend before school was in session again. That made me angry and depressed. I could have fun on the weekend but that meant I would have to study on the weekdays. I was quite distracted though, on spring break. (It was one week long) For instance, I kept waking up late and watching my many shows I had missed when school was in session. Also, I went out with and hung with my cousins because it was their spring break as well. Wherever I went or whatever I did, I always had my flashcards with me. I tried looking at them, or even glancing at them. I swear, it is like I know everything with one glance. That is quite odd for me because usually studying takes up a lot of my time. What I am saying is that in order for me to do well, I always take at least one week to study...WITHOUT distractions.

    However, this time it was different. I do not know why but it was. By the end of the week, I knew mostly all the flashcards my memory. Even the night before the exam, I continued studying until 1 AM and I could close my eyes for 2 seconds and quickly recite everything. It's funny because the morning I woke up for my exam, I was still reciting in my head. Like I was cut off from my dreams, and in my dream I was studying for the history exam.
   
    Well, who knows how I did. Like my mom says, "Always think positively". And I have and am thinking very optimistically. Flashcards are always helpful. I will definitely recommend it to anyone who is struggling with studying or homework.



Thanks for listening to my rant.

-Dor xxo

The secret life of a teenage girl's-reaction-of-TeenWolf's-season3-winter-finale

WOW. NO WORDS.

I thought the plot was pretty great! Thankfully, Stiles is back to himself again... and the nigotsune finally left. Oh my, he was a creep! He seriously looked like a mummy with metal teeth. It was frightening and hilarious at the same time. Oh. and "IT" speaks. The nigotsune spoke to Stiles and his friends at the Beacon Hills's school in the season finale. haha It was weird hearing him form actual words. Usually he'd go around in peoples dreams and say stuff like "let me in"..it was creepy.

BUT can we just look at the fact that one of the twins, Aiden is dead? Does that mean both twins are leaving TeenWolf? First Allison and now one of the twins? In the words Uncle Jesse (from Full House), Have Mercy! I am just angry for the characters dying...ugh MTV writers make me sad. Also, towards the end when Danny was talking to Ethan, and he said "Dude, it's Beacon hills", after he had just stated he knew Ethan was werewolf.

.....

Like what? My gosh, I was dying of laughter! Love me some Danny! He better have a bigger role in the next season!  Anyways, Argent's sister comes back into the story at the very end of the episode! Shocker! Also, I hope Kira will still be on the show as a regular! And..Malia! She just literally enrolled in Beacon Hills and at the end of the episode, Lydia and Kira are shown staring at her. I hope Malia does not become Lydia's new "Allison". (Meaning new best friend because before Allison died, she was Lydia's best friend) Moving onto some more juicer news...there was most definitely a "Sterek" moment, (Derek + Stiles) C'mon now, all the fans must have seen that moment. The scene at the end of the episode when Derek was in a dream and was talking to Stiles. I swear, my feels. There was always a little bromance with those two!

So...this season 3 was a good one. And unfortunately, a sad one. I think I will go cry in the corner now. So, what to look forward next season? hmm..here's a list to boggle your mind (as well as mine!):

1) Stiles and Malia? Are they going to be a "thing"?..

2) Argent's sister is back! Why? HOW?

3) What new villains will there be?

4) Will Kira (Arden Cho) still be on the show!? (I HOPE SO!)

5) Peter Hale secretly had "evil intentions" in the season 2 finale...will his true intentions come out in the open?

6) Melissa McCall and her ex husband...hm. Will we see more of Scott's father?

7) With one twin gone, will the other return?

8) Danny knows about the werewolves...will he play more of an important role next season?

9) Issac (my beautiful brit) Lahey...without Allison, what now with his story line? :(

10) How will Argent react finding out about his sister?

-Dor xx

**When I refer to "Argent" I meant Allison's father.

The secret life of Stiles Stilinski

Two TeenWolf posts in one day! Oh my! I must really have a lot to vent about. Well, technically I will probably have three posts about Teen Wolf today. One post is in dedication for tonight's episode, the second post is about the beautiful and witty Stiles Stilinski and lastly, the third post will be a reaction to tonight's episode.

                                            Stiles "Insatiable" Stilinski 

I thought it would be hilarious to add "insatiable" to the title. Last weeks episode of Teen Wolf had be dying with laughter when "evil" Stiles (Dylan O'brien) said the words "insatiable" to Lydia. I do not know why it was so funny, how he literally said "insatiable" was quite frightening. And to be honest, it is weird seeing Stiles as a villain. So, lets talk about Stiles shall we? There are many odd things that makes me wonder...will Stiles die off unexpectedly? For instance, Stiles's mother died right after she started having weird symptoms. And Sherrif Stilinski (Stiles's father) and Melissa McCall (main character: Scott's mother) both took results of Stiles's brain and found similarity between his mom and him. Quite strange eh? 

Moreover, I am so amazed at the wonderful acting skills Dylan O'brien put on for a "evil" Stiles! This show has amazing actresses/actors! For example, last season the teacher (who was madly in love with Derek) turned out to be the evil creature called "The Darach"! Yikes! Quite gorgeous acting by both Haley Webb and Dylan O'brien on their alter egos! Bravo! 

Absolutley CANNOT wait for tonight's episode! Well, I must go back to studying for that history midterm tomorrow! 

-Dor x

**When I refer to "evil" Stiles, I mean the Stiles that is possessed by the nogitsune.  

The secret life of the teen wolf season 3 finale

Teen Wolf season 3: winter finale 

"The Divine Move"

The season finale of Teen wolf will hopefully save Stiles Stilinski and perhaps resurrect Allison Argent from the dead. Honestly, that will never happen, but the fans can hope. right? (Just a side note) In reality though, Crystal Reed (who plays Allison) wanted to leave Teen Wolf to venture out into other avenues of film and tv. Anyways, back to the topic! Overall, the "Oni" are demons controlled by Kira Yukimura's mother. The Oni are searching for the person ( Stiles) who is possessed by the nogitsune (an evil, dark fox spirit that celebrates in pain and chaos). Many events have occurred in the midst of "evil" Stiles roaming the town causing trouble. Tonight's episode we will see what goes down with the nigotsune and the Oni. Will Stiles be free at last? How will Argent react at his daughter's death? 

-Dor x

The secret life of a girl-who-has-a-research-paper-due-AT-THE-END-OF-APRIL (aka vent central)

HELLO.

My research paper is due at the end of April! I feel as if my world is tumbling down and I really need to vent so BARE with me guys.

I can not deal with the fact that it is due so soon! I have to read a few sources and a JFK book called Jfk and the unspeakable by James Douglass. I have read a few pages of the book but am confused. JFK's death, is it  government related assassination or just a guy who really hated JFK? A lot of articles I read on the web, tell me different things, so it is quite hard to know the truth!

Hopefully by reading this book (my professor recommended it and he says its the best JFK novel ever written) I will be more educated and have more self valued opinions about JFK and his assassination.

Questions to ponder on: (If you all have any ideas, please feel free to comment!)

1) Who is Lee Harvey Oswald?

2) What did he do in Russia for two years? Or was it two months? (I forget but I read somewhere he went to Russia and it was never documented what he did there..hmm)

3) Did JFK have any rivals?(yes he was the president then and perhaps had a few enemies.)


 (note: I am not HISTORY savvy..)


-Dor x

The secret life of a nineteen year old twins

Nasty Nineteen 

Well, my twin sister and I turned nineteen yesterday. woohoo! I completely feel old now..psh all my cousins and friends are making fun of me for being too "old". It's funny, I'm pretty short for my age, so by the time I am like "30", I will look at least 20 something.

We played charades and ate food all night! Perfect birthday! And my cousin made shrimp lasagna and we ordered pizza (pan pizza: spinach/sausage and then another with red peppers and spinach from DOMINOES) and lastly, tostitos chips and salsa. And of course, the finale! The cake! We had tirmamisu cake! That is my favorite type. The rich, creamy, sensational coffee-ish scent and flavor is perfection. After that, we (meaning my friends and cousins) went in a circle (from youngest to oldest) and shared the best memory with me and my sister and why they love us. It was the cutest thing ever!

Especially, my little cousin Erwin, he said the most heartfelt thing in the world! A little paraphrase of what he said: Best cousins in the world, always there for him, helped him with his homework, always help him out, care for him, etc. I literally died inside, too adorable!

Anyways, charades was half the night! It was quite hilarious of what people had to act out! One of my good friends, Jasmine, is the funniest girl EVER. She did most of the funniest charade choices. Afterwards, we did karaoke and sang to our hearts content. I honestly loved it. It's funny that my parents did not really join us for the celebrations. Usually, my rents are there to cut the cake with us, however, cause we are "19" or something they let us do it all alone! Don't get me wrong I dislike my parents as much as any other teenager but it was weird. I liked it.

So cheers to a new year, a new age, and to new beginnings!




-Dor x

The secret life of open sessions?

intheopen.tv

This site, intheopen.tv, is a site designed for the love of music. (from my opinion) I do not know who they are but "they" film amazing artists/bands singing live...acoustically. The cinematography and the location of of where each band/singer plays, is simply beautiful!  Soo, you can tell that the people who discovered  "in the open" are music lovers and perhaps, director/cinematographers. For instance, they filmed the gorgeous Ellie Goulding singing Starry eyed and the oh-so-talented Vance joy belting it out to rip tide. 

My all time favorite band Young the Giant, have been doing "open sessions" and I recently heard them sing "firelight" live in intheopen.tv. You don't understand the joy it gives listening to band sing acoustically. I mean, the song firelight off the album sounds exactly the same acoustically. Most singers, when they sing acoustically/live, they tend to miss a note or their voice frags a bit. But, nooo. Young the Giant's, Sameer Ghadia  (lead singer) and François Comtois  (background vocals) voices, synced together, are so soothing, breathtaking and alive. I've always noticed that about Ghadia. His voice full of raw emotion and depth. Ah, I wonder what memories come from their music and lyrics. And ofcourse, Payam Doostzadeh, Jacob Tilley, and Eric Cantana's incredible guitar playing make YTG complete perfection. 


If I ever do meet Young the Giant, (which I probably will NEVER EVER) I would ask them to sing islands to me and my two best friends. A little background information on the song islands. My best friend, sister and I freaking LOVE islands (polaris at noon remix). We were overly obsessed with that song two summer ago and wow, it was like listening to the ocean breathe or sing. When  Ghadia croons, "The way you move, a foreign grove, at night.."; It leaves me awestruck at the beauty of his voice. 


Anyways, I am getting off topic! I started out with "in the open" to Young the Giant. haha




OVERALL, intheopen.tv film extraordinary artists that must be more known. 

-Dor x

PS: ALL photos I use are from via google!

The secret life of Hellogoodbye

(Everything is) Debatable...

       I literally just discovered Hellogoodbye's new album, which was released August 2013. Why now? Well, because one of my friends told me that Hellogoodbye has made a come back with a new album! It piqued my interest, so I looked up the song my friend recommended...and my oh my. I have fallen in love instantly.

 When you press the play button, immediately,  my ears perk up at the sound of amazing synth-vocals and drums. Wow, my life seriously just got better. After listening to four minutes of this piece of beauty, I had to replay it several times. I honestly have so many emotions listening to this song: pure bliss, overjoyed, satisfied, amazed, and so much more. My fingers and body start tingling every time I hear this jamm playing! "Everything is debatable" has a very 80's- synth pop-ish feel. Forrest Kline's (lead singer) vocals are simply alive with passion and deep emotion; I am filled with warmth and happiness.  

Ugh, I just wish we had this type of music at my prom! I would SO dance to this type of music and this song. Well, that's long gone to experience again, haha. (Music at prom? That is another story to get into...) Anyways, I seriously have been listening to this song for hours. I am literally listening to it right now, but an acoustic version. 

My favorite lyric from this song is in the chorus:

"It's such an arbitrary line that we dance, 

We waited centuries to throw up our hands" 

-Dor xx

The secret life of "A"

                                               

  The hit ABC Family show, Pretty Little Liars has got millions hooked worldwide. And tonights episode (aka season FINALE) has got me angry. Let me tell you a few reasons why..

1) Ezra may or may not be dead in the next season

2) We STILL do not know who the infamous "A" is

3) Melissa came out of freakin' no where, I mean we haven't seen Melissa on PLL for months...she comes back out of the blue.. 

4) WAIT. When did Toby go to London?

5) Did I mention the answer ALL fans are dying for: WHO IS "A"? 

6) HOLD THE PHONE. Where did Noel Khan come from? (Again, another character coming out of the blue) 

7) In the flashbacks, why is Mona playing with dolls of Aly? Was she "obsessed" with her or..? 

8) Aly was buried alive by her own mother? THAT'S INSANE. (Fantastic acting/scene Sasha Pieterse and the other PLL girls👌) 

9) At the end of the episode, WHO is burying Aly's mom... WHO meaning.. Who is "A"?

10) And lastly, did I mention, Who is "A"? 

Seriously, (Marlene King and writers) C'mon! Fans (including me) were dying and crying and cringing and anticipating the huge revelation of who "A" really is...but alas, "A" is not revealed. 😫

-Dor xx

The secret life of foster kids, wolf-men and Psycho's.

The Fosters 

This episode has really shaken thing up! First of all, Brandon NEEDS to get over Callie. (Which he sorta realizes by the end of the ep) 

So basically, Brandon tells his parents about how he paid off Ana to save his dad. Mariana finds out that perhaps Zac's mom is schizophrenic or has Alzheimer's disease?. I feel so sad for Zac and how he has to go through all that! Well the positive/happy things about this episode was Zariana. (Aka Zac + Mariana) Honestly, they are the cutest thing ever! Not to mention the gorgoeus and wonderful actor Julian De La Celle (who plays Zac).  I'm literally jumping up and down when theres a "Zariana" scene! 

Catch The Fosters on ABC Family at 9/8 central. 

Teen Wolf

WOWWW. Where to EVEN begin? Well, we found the "real" Stiles, Coach tazes some evil guy, Kira learns some "board game", Scott's dad tells him his secret, oh and did I mention, Allison died?  

.....

Let's let that sink in a bit. ALLISON ARGENT DIED. (One of the stupid Oni stabbed her) I am literally lost for words and I can not contain my emotions. She did die peacefully in the arms of her "first love" (aka Scott) but why? Like WHY WRITERS OF TEEN WOLF. How can you possibly do this to the fans? Like I can not function. What is her father (Mr. Argent) going to live for now? HE HAS NOTHING! His sister died, then his wife, and now his daughter!? This is insane. How could one go through that much torture and pain? I would not be able to deal with it. All I can say is, poor Argent. Well, we all know (us hardcore fans) we'll be depressed for a month. THANKS teenwolf writers. 😭😂😂 

Catch Teen Wolf on MTV at 10/9 central! 

Lastly... 

Bates Motel 

Well, a few important things happen in this ep, like: That new girl thinking Norman's gay, Emma is drunk, (The gorgeous) Michael Vartan is in tonights ep as Norma's new love interest, Norma's brother comes into town, oh and did I mention Norma's brother is also  Dylan's dad? 

.....

Let's let that sink in, shall we?

So, Norma has been raped by her brother a countless number of times. she tries to tell Dylan but he won't believe her! Dylan, c'mon! She has been rude to you (yes) but she's your mom AND who on earth would lie about being raped? THAT IS JUST WRONG. (Reminds me so much of Girl with the dragon tattoo series, especially the first book) Norma's brother seems genuinely nice to Dylan. I guess we, as the viewers, don't know for sure what his real motive is. Perhaps, Norma's brother could know Dylan is his son and is sucking up to him..for the money? Or Dylan is feeling like he has a real family other than Norma and Norman? We really do not know. 

Well, next week, I am quite excited to see Michael Vartan's character blossom into something  more! (Not as an evil character though!) And, Dylan's reaction of the your-uncle-is-your-dad.. Priceless. Ha 

Catch Bates Motel on A&E at 10/9 central! 

The secret life of "The Bates's" PART 2

Young Norman Bates (left)/ Adult Norman Bates (right)

My comments and "feels" after watching  Pyscho..

           
       Well, I have just finished watching the film Psycho, and man, it is not what I expected. I suppose since I watched the show (prequel) first, it was a bit odd to see Norman as a "bad person". Since I have seen the show (prequel) before the real movie, I was also a bit confused. Confused because towards the end of the film, we find out Norman had killed his mother. The Norman in the Bates Motel wouldn't harm his mother! I mean, in the SHOW Norman and Norma fight often. However, Norman or Norma would not go so far like killing each other? Right? (Oh, I think I should just read the book!) Then again, in the show, it gives the viewers "hints" or clues to Norman having psychological issues. For instance, the father dying in the first episode of Bates Motel. I think one can infer later in the series that Norman is really the killer of his father. Also, the mother tries to cover it up because she loves her son oh-so-very much and does not want any harm to him.(whoa. that was a RUN ON)  That's where the attached relationship part comes into play. I guess, Norma would move mountains for her son. BUT then again, the show is completely-sort of different than the films.

Overall, I enjoyed the piece where the woman, named Marion, dies. That scene was epic. Hitchcock filmed this without showing any obscene body parts in a shower scene/ murder scene. Honestly, greatly depicted. I read on TCM** site that it took "seven days to film". In my opinion, that is quite absurd! Also, the weirdest part was Norman dressed up as his mother. In the beginning of the film, I would genuinely suspect the mom (Norma) murdering Marion or the detective. However, towards the end, I begun to sense Norman is behind the murders. For instance, when Norman tells the detective that he can not speak with his mother, countless number of times. Even when the detective is very persistent. Lastly, when Marion's sister and Sam go to the sheriff, he told them the mother had died a few years back.

**Sources:
1) "Behind the Camera - Psycho." Turner Classic Movies. N.p., n.d. Web. 16 Mar. 2014. 

Comparison of the Norman from Bates Motel and Psycho...

       In Bates Motel, Norman is a young man and in Psycho, Norman is a grown man. In Psycho, he is already his aware of his psychological traits. I thought Anthony Perkins did a great job playing Norman. In Bates Motel, Freddie Highmore, as a young Norman, is also wonderfully portrayed. I can totally now understand why and how he got his awkwardness and stuttering from.

I also like the aspect of the brother Dylan entering the story line. Max Thieriot aka Dylan, plays an estranged brother of Norman's. Norman and Dylan have different dads but the same mother. When Dylan comes into the story, Norma is way hesitant about him and is standoffish. However, as the story line progresses, Dylan grows more closer to Norman and Norma. Not in the most cute-family-bonding way, but in a more they-understand-each-other way. The most recent episode (Second season, episode two), when Norman trusts Dylan enough, he lets him in on a secret about Bradley.

I keep babbling, so the last thing I will point out is the relationship between Norma and Norman. I feel its is so extremely-over-the-top creepy. Norma literally asks Norman to do something and he does it. Like a normal obedient child is supposed to. However, when Norman goes to the therapist with his mother, he DOES NOT say a word. Norma literally speaks for him as if she is in Norman's position. Ugh. That makes me angry, like let the kid have a say in what he wants!

ANYWAYS..thank you for listening, whoever you may be. In about a few minutes, a new episode of Once Upon a Time will be airing! (Quite excited for that!)

-Dor xx

The secret life of "The Bates's" PART 1

"A boy's best friend is his mother." - Norman Bates

Well, the heading of this post is mostly directed towards Norma and Norman Bates. Mother and son, Norma and Norman have a very unusual relationship.These characters are based from the novel Psycho by Robert Bloch and the 1960's film Psycho by Alfred Hitchcock. In March 2013, the A&E network aired a TV series called Bates Motel. Bates Motel is a prequel to the film Psycho. Season two of Bates Motel aired two weeks ago on March third, 2014.

I personally have not seen the Psycho film or read the novel, so I was a bit freaked out about the weird mother/son relationship between  Norma and Norman. After watching the first episode of the first season, I remember doing a bit of background research before actually fully devoting myself (and time) to the show. I thought the concept was quite interesting. For anyone who does not know what the gist of Bates Motel or Psycho is, then let me educate you on that.

**SPOILER ALERT AHEAD**

SOO...Basically, the show is a prequel to Psycho. The mom and son have an odd relationship. For instance, whenever the son want to go out with friends the mom feels jealous. She starts getting mad at her son for going out with other "girls" or friends. Also, vice versa, when Norman (the son) sees the mom with any "man", he gets jealous as well. Another example, is the mom (Norma) changes her clothes in front of her son. Now, don;t you think that's a bit odd? I know I do. In addition, Norman (the son) has some odd psychological issue. (SPOILER**) For example, the season one finale, the viewer can infer that Norman killed his teacher. The series does not physically show Norman murdering his teacher, however, in the season 2 premiere, it shows him holding he pearl necklace. QUESTION. How on earth did he get her necklace if he did not kill her?

ANYWAYS, my friends are yelling at me to go watch the film with them soo I will post my feels about the 1960's film Psycho in like a few hours! Good day, everyone. (or no one. because this is my first post!)