BEST NIGHT EVER!

Hey, so it's me again :)

So, for those who don't know, one of my all time favourite bands is BILLY TALENT! One of the best Canadian bands. Ever. Anyways, I went to see their Dead Silence concert on friday night at the ACC, and I'd have to say, I had a fucking amazing time! I went with my friend Camille, who just turned 18 on Sunday (HAPPY BIRTHDAY!). I just noticed that most of my friends don't listen to my kind of music, except for a select few, and it's tragic!

For those who don't know Billy Talent (you're missing out), they are a Canadian band from Mississauga, Ontario. This summer, they have been together for 20 years. The lead singer, Ben Kowalewicz is and will always be one of my celeb crushes (please don't judge) and I just adore all the other bandmates. Ian D'Sa on lead guitar, Aaron Solowoniuk on drums and Jonathan Gallant on base guitar :)

Well, back to the concert, some of the opening acts included Sum 41 (another amazing Canadian band) and Hollarado! I never knew how much I've missed listening to these bands! Haven't been too up to date with them, and once again, it's tragic.

Of course, I bought a T-shirt to remember the best concert ever, and I've been wearing it to bed like ever night since Friday (I think that's 4 nights now). Sorry if that's gross, but it still smells fine!! :)

Me and my T-shirt :)

Billy Talent played a lot of their newer songs from their new album, but they also played some of their other songs from their previous albums. Newer songs such as Viking Death March, Man Alive and Road to Absolution. Older songs such as Devil in a Midnight Mass, Saint Veronica, Falling Leaves, and Devil on My Shoulder. 

My ears and head were hurting so much afterward, but it was well worth it :) I think I really damaged my head from whipping it around so much. Oops. But, it was such good music! Why can't they play every night?!

Thankyou and MARCH ON WORKER BEES!

- Aine Lasagna

xx.

You've just been Pitch Slapped!

For anyone who doesn't know, I LOVE movies. Like, more than life ;)
I've recently come across a movie called Pitch Perfect, and OMFG... I am obsessed! Over the past few days, I've been watching it non-stop! I'm so addicted to it, it's insane. I've actually watched it a total of 3 times today. I'm sorry that I'm so lame, but no one asked for your opinion (sorry, just joking). But seriously, I think I need to go back to school so that I can stop this crazy addiction.




This movie just makes me want to sing and dance! They make singing look so easy, it's insane. I know that I'll never be able to sing, but at least I can try, right?

Anyways, just like any other obsessions that I have, I've downloaded the music and songs from the movie, as well as learnt all the lyrics, and most of all, I've learnt how to do the cups song. Yes, the CUPS song. It's honestly THE mix of music and creativity. I think I've mastered it so well over the past few days. I've got the singing and beat down, which makes me so proud :)

The main character, Beca, played by Anna Kendrick, is such an awesome person. I hope it's not weird for me to say this, but I really want her ear piercings. My mum is very strick on what piercing I get on my ears, so I am so jealous. But, I also wish I had her voice. I really just want to have a good singing voice, it's ridiculous  My parents say that everyone in the whole world is able to sing, its' just a matter of finding it. HAHA! Well, I must be way off trying to find mine then.

The beautiful Anna Kendrick

Moving on. I think I've fallen in love with one of the characters. In the movie, his name is Jesse, but his real name is Skylar Astin. OMG... I'm sorry, but I am a girl. He's just one of those guys that I want to give a huge bear hug to. He's like a giant teddy bear. I just want to hug him. Even though he's like 25 years old, it's not a crime to want to hug him.

Ladies and Gentleman, Skylar Astin!

But out of all the characters, my all time favourite in this movie would have to be Rebel Wilson. She is HILARIOUS! I love her work. Her character, Fat Amy was just the cherry on top to make this whole movie such a success in my eyes. She is a hilarious actor and I can really see that she enjoys what she does. I think she really made the whole movie so enjoyable to watch.

Rebel Wilson :) Stunning

A lot of you may not know anything about Pitch Perfect, have never seen or heard of it, but I do recommend seeing it. And yes, it is one of those girly movies, but there are a lot of sexual related themes mentioned, so I don't recommend it for young children. They may not understand a lot of that humour ;)

I think my friend and I are going to form our own a capella group. Anyone care to join?
By the way, I can't believe that it's 2013 already! Aca-believe it ;)

Just considered yourself Pitch Slapped!

-Aine Lasagna

xx.

http://grungygentleman.com/post/view/skylar-astin-editorial
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitch_Perfect
http://collider.com/pitch-perfect-movie-trailer/172662/
http://www.aceshowbiz.com/events/Rebel%20Wilson/rebel-wilson-premiere-paul-01.html

Change?!

Okay, so recently I've been so stressed about school, university applications, portfolio prep, and work. I'm actually sad to say that I have officially handed in my resignation letter to my work at Sears last Monday. :( After over a year working at my job at Sears, I have decided that I should quit my job in order to spend more time worrying about my future and so that I can focus better on my school work.

I guess I just the type of person who doesn't like change because I know that this change doesn't just affect me, but other people as well. I should be relieved but for some reason, I don't want to quit. In full honesty, I didn't want to quit, but my parents convinced me to so that I can focus on my university prep.  I'm not trying to blame them because I know that I set my standards way too high for myself. It's my first job, or should I say, WAS my first job, and it's sort of hard to let go because I made such good relationships with the people at Sears, and they made me feel so comfortable working there.

Honestly, I really like having that extra money in my pocket, but I think it's for the best (or that's what I'm trying to convince myself). Although, all this money I have been saving up is for university, so I hope that what I've earned from the past year and a bit will cut a few costs off my tuition. I guess because I know that there are so many people out there that I know from school who have a job, volunteer regularly as well as have an over 90 average, it makes me feel like I'm not as smart of a person that I thought I was. Not trying to be a downer or sound like a depressed teenager, but I really don't like change! It might also be because my best friend just recently got a job, and I KNOW that she will be guilting me about how she has so much on her plate and I shouldn't be complain about my work load because she has so much more to do... Knowing her, I know that THIS is the reason that I am scared for quitting. It's a stupid reason, but I really dislike when people think that they can use my disadvantages to their advantage by making me feel guilty and weak. Hopefully you know what I'm trying to say... I just don't want to feel left out and weak.

Although, I do have until the end of this month before I officially resign, which gives me lots of time to say goodbye :)

Sorry about my vent about my life... I just really needed to get that out there. Hopefully someone will understand my stress at the moment :S  

Thanks

-Aine Lasagna

xx.

RAWR! Halloween 2012

So, halloween has come and gone. Due to hurricane Sandy, it was a miserable night weather wise, but nonetheless, it was such a superb night for my last year in high school. I thought, hey, it's my last year of being considered a child because of my age, so I was like, what the heck, I'm going trick-or-treating! AHA I know, nearly every house I went to asked me if I was too old for trick-or-treating. Naw! In the future, I can see myself as one of those parents dressing up with my kids and trick-or-treating with them! Don't want to embarrass them or anything, but I will always be a child at heart.

Anyways, being me, I really didn't want to dress in those clique halloween costumes you buy from a store. So just like every year, I improvised. Last year I was Katniss Everdeen (yeah, I'm a HUGE Hunger Games fan), so this year I wanted to wear something warm because of the wet weather, but I didn't want to wear my winter jacket. Using articles of clothing from my wardrobe, I decided to go as a wolf. Lucky for me, I own a Warrior Wolf SpiritHood, which made my costume so much more believable and super warm! I wore black leggings, a white loose top, a black wool blazer with gold hardware, my favourite wool scarf, black Hunter wellies and of course my SpiritHood. But, to finish off my outfit, I used a REAL fox tail I bought in Germany in March for about $15! Yeah, I'm sorry if that offends you, but just keep in mind that I did not kill the creature. I love fur, but I only buy ones that are cruelty free. Plus, keeping the tail is re-using parts that aren't being used for other purposes. I didn't really look like a true wolf, but I did sort of remind myself of Mr. Fox from Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl. I guess because I looked like a wolf with human clothing on!

I went trick-or-treating with 2 of my good friends, and then went for a little walk around my neighbourhood with some more friends while eating all the candy I accumulated. It doesn't sound that exciting, but I had a great time.

The excitement of dressing up and them begging for candy is just a concept that never cease to amuse me :)

Hope everyone had a wonderful Halloween!
God bless and keep safe :P

-Aine Lasagna

xx.

University Fair!

Last Saturday, I attended a University Fair with my dad and brother in Toronto. Yes, I was nervous but also so fricken excited at the same time. I would have to say that it was such a great experience and I would recommend for every grade 12, 11 or even grade 10 and 9 students to attend. It's such a great way to learn more about what universities are best for what you want to go into career wise, and what other universities are out there.

Honestly, I had no idea what to expect which made me nervous. Thankfully my oh-so-brilliant father helped me out for what questions to ask the volunteers, but overall, it was very informative.

Heres some advice about upcoming University/College events: GO TO THEM! I would absolutely, positively go to least one or two of them to get a sense of what to expect at all the schools you want to attend. Go to your guidance office to find out about all the upcoming university/college fairs and university/college open houses. It's well worth it. They have lots of information about scholarships, housing, courses, careers and they are all very friendly.

If you're like me and had no clue what to ask, let alone what schools to ask, the internet is your best friend. Research is key. Just like me, I had no clue what sort of courses I wanted to go into.

This is what I did to figure out what a rough idea of what career would be best for me: 

-Figure out your interests; What do you like doing? Hobbies? Do you enjoy art? Are you do well in maths? Are you athletic? These are the sort of questions to start asking your self in order to figure out what sort of field you want to get into. It's best to go into a career that you ENJOY doing. Don't force yourself to do something because your parents want you to do it (unless it's a career you know you will enjoy) or what your friends think will work best for you. It will help you in the long-run. Trust me.

-Research what kind of careers that include your interets that you would enjoy doing; Now, after thoughtful thinking of your interests/hobbies, it's time to find out how to incorporate these passions into a career. Search using Google (or another search engine that you prefer) careers or courses that include your hobbies. Also, make an appointment at the guidance office to talk to one of your guidance councilor about your future. Ask them about what kind of careers that would suit your personality, interests and the courses you have taken over the past 4 years in high school. If you have a slight idea about what career you want to go into, I would also go to the library to go more in depth about the career. The internet is a quick way to find information, but nothing beats informations like at a good book from a library. Plus, the internet today has so much false information that it's hard to see what's real and what's not. This is probably one of the most pain-staking processes and will take the longest out of these 5 steps, but it's the most important step. For me, I LOVE art and I also feel that maths is one of my strongest subjects. I found out that architecture or industrial design sound like great careers for what I enjoy doing. Not everyone will find exact careers for ALL the things they like doing, but you will eventually find something that satisfies you to a point.

-Then start researching universities that have courses or programs that attend to your interest needs; At this time, you will have to start researching Universities that you would like to go to. I researched the Universities that were rated the highest for my career goal in order to see the highest requirements needed to get accepted. Then I found so many other Universities with other great offers as well. I then started to build up a list of questions that I would bring to the fair to as each of the University representatives. REMEMBER TO SEE THE LOCATION OF THE UNIVERSITY! Residence is another thing to keep in mind because if it's away from home, then you will have to live on or off campus with other students or by yourself. You have to be comfortable with where you live.

-Go to a University Fair; Now go out there and ask many questions! I do advise going to multiple fairs just in case you do have followup questions, or you forgot to ask an important question. It will be hectic and a little nerve-racking to go up there and bombard them with questions, so I guarantee that you will forget to ask a few. I feel that going to one of these fair is better then email the university itself or just by looking off their website because you get to speak to a real person face-to-face who knows the University first hand.

-Go to an open house; This is just another add on that might give you a sense of the atmosphere located in and around the University. If the learning environment isn't working for you, then the University might not be that great of a choice because remember that you will be learning there for how-many years for your course. You have to be comfortable with your learning environment. You can also check out the campuses, residence and ask more questions about University life to the representatives on tour. This is another great way to learn more about what career you want to go into, and gives you a sense of  University life.

But remember, don't be nervous (like me) because you have nothing to be afraid of. No one is going to jump out at you or anything, or scare you away from the booths. You don't even have to impress anyone there at this point in time, especially at University Fairs. At these kind of events, they are trying to impress YOU to come to THEIR University. Not the other way around. That comes later when you apply for these schools. Their trying to draw you into their University with all the great success they've had in the past and with the great courses they have. For now, you're just trying to see what's out there, and what school is best for your educational needs.

Another thing to keep in mind is that you can always change career paths down the road if you change your mind. Everyone will always have second thoughts about their current decisions, which is normal. It's because you feel as though you must go through with your initial goal all the way through until the end of university and live your life through that same career until you die. But that's not always the case. Many people go trough various careers or variations of their initial careers in order to find a job that they enjoy doing. It's a process that everyone goes though and you can always ask for help on the way. Asking LOTS of questions will help you understand what career is best to your likings.

Well, I hope my advice helped. University seems so exciting, but it's the process getting there into the program is what's the hardest and strenuous at the moment.

Excitingly, I'm going to an open house in Ottawa tomorrow! It's going to be a 5 hour drive, but my  parents are willing to help me find out what University would be best for me :)

Thankyou and good luck :)

-Aine Lasagna

xx.

City and Colour 2012

My friend and I waiting for Dallas!

In a previous post, I said I was going to the City and Colour concert on September 12 at the Molson Ampatheatre. Well... it was such a great concert! Dallas Green is a beautiful man inside and out. He really does care about his fans and stays true to his music. He reminds me of a kid with big dreams who's trying to get the best of life with his love of music. Oh wait, that's exactly what he is! He really created music to his liking, hoping that there would be other people who enjoy it as well. Dallas honestly sounds great live and I would totally recommend that everyone to go to one of his concerts just to hear his passion for his music. It was such an incredible experience, I couldn't contain myself throughout the whole concert.

Anyways, my best friend and I got there 2 hours too early, which surprisingly wasn't that boring. We watched all the different people come into the ampatheatre, took pictures and talkled about how exciting this experience was. We also bought some chicken strips to eat ;)

My dinner and belongings

I was so glad to have a seat this time round instead of being on the lawn, like at the One Direction concert in May, because first of all, we were closer to the stage and could see more, and secondly, we could put our bags down in front of us without worrying about stepping on them. I really loved where we sat, even though it wasn't that close to the stage :) But it was close enough to make out what was going on!

The opening acts started at 6:15pm. There was bands such as The Grey Kingdom, whom were personally picked to open for City and Colour by Dallas himself, and The Avett Brothers. They both had such great music and I had such a great experience listening to other bands! I really need to check out their music later because I thought they were so good live! So much energy and dedication in their performance! Hopefully their albums will have that same dedication in them.

I totally flipped out when they finally came on like 2 hours later! They played my all time favourite City and Colour song first called Casey's Song! I was freaking a bit. Well, maybe just more than a bit. I was freaking a lot! I truly love that song with a passion and it was a great start to such a wonderful concert.

This band truly has so much talent, and are very genuine to what they like and believe in with their taste in music. Honestly, I thought it was so cute how Dallas dedicated all of his songs to something in his life, such as his parents, or his uncle who gave him his first guitar, or just past experiences that created great impacts in his life. Unlike artists that make up songs about fantasy parties, or getting drunk on friday nights that consist of clique, meaningless lyrics, they created music that has a back story and genuine emotion behind the lyrics. Not trying to disrespect other artists, but the kind of artist such as City and Colour and Dallas Green really have a special place on my respect scale for what they do and what they've accomplished with their passion for music. It's sort of hard to explain the respect I have for them because this fan base is so different from other fan bases, such as from the One Direction fans. The fans are so much different then those of 1D, and I'm so happy for it. Not to mention that I am so so soooo glad that the fans didn't scream throughout the whole concert (unlike the 1D concert). Instead, we sat back and enjoyed the music like how we're suppose to at a concert. Listen to the music live, and see your favourite artists perform their hearts out with what they enjoy doing the most. Music is artistic, creative, and imaginative. Full of emotion, dedication and respect of one's self. It's an masterpiece.

Dallas Green and City and Colour near the end of the night :)

One thing I did regret was not staying right to the end of the encore. They played 2 or 3 encore songs and my friend and I left at the end of the first one to miss the mad rush out for the train. We did see him play Comin' Home though! Great song! Another one of my favourites. But, we just made it on time for the train and got home just before midnight. I don't think I could have asked for a better way to start off my first week of grade 12!

City and Colour concert T-shirt!
It's so awesome looking!

-Aine Lasagna

xx.

P.S. I will be posting a Concert Outfit post soon to show my "stylish" outfit I wore to see City and Colour ;) aha! TTFN

City and Colour

I'm ecstatic for next Wednesday! Why? Because I'm going to see City and Colour in concert! My best friend and I bought C&C tickets back in April/May, and we've been waiting for September 12 to finally come. I know it hasn't come yet, but the day is so close now, I can almost hear the roaring crowd already!

I've been to a total of 4 concerts before in my life. For some reason, people are surprised that I haven't been to more, especially because everyone I know has been to more then they can remember, but I just don't have the money or time to do it. I've tried to get tickets for artists that have come to Toronto, but they come the days when I know I'm busy or their tickets are just out of my reach. But yes, I would love to see more of my favourite artists before I finish Grade 12!

Anyways, my first concert was No Doubt back in March of 2009. It was a birthday present from my dad. I am very grateful to have a father whom loves going to concerts with me! I think he was more excited then me at some points! He's a riot to be around. But, it was one of the best experiences I've ever had for my birthday. My second one was back in March of 2010 for The Back Eyed Peas. It was the most unbelievable thing to witness, but the most expensive tickets I've ever bought. I bought the ones down in the pit, right in front of the stage, which makes them even more expensive, but they were totally worth it. Once again, y dad and I went together to see them and he actually believed that Fergie was staring at him during her performances ;). Oh dad! You're amazing! For my third concert, I went to see Mumford and Sons with 2 of my friends last October. Once again, it was incredible. I really think that they sound so much better live then on their album. I think that City and Colour will sound similar when I see them next Wednesday. You know, better then their album, kind-of deal. So much talent! I just can't handle it! My fourth concert (if you haven't already guessed by read my previous posts) was One Direction. I know. After my other concerts, this one seems out of the blue and out of place (my friends keep saying that), but it was also a great concert. It was so highly energetic and they actually sound really good live. Not saying that it was surprising, but it was great to hear them live for once and how they interact with their fans. I also bought these tickets for my birthday as well, and if you haven't already read my previous posts, the concert was on my 17th birthday too.

Favourite City and Colour Album: Sometimes 

I have been to small, free concerts before too, like the one at Niagara Falls for New Years this year and saw the Sheepdogs! How incredible is that?!

Now, I'm just waiting for Wednesday to come so I can add another ticket into my ticket album! I haven't been too up to date with their recent music though. I have a feeling that their concert will be mostly songs from their more recent albums, but I hope that they will play some of their old ones. Those ones will always be some of my favourite songs of all time. Ahah, but I should listen to the newer ones so that I can at least sing along at some points ;) SO PSYCHED!



I've never seen them in concert before, and I hope they sound as good as their albums, or maybe even better then their albums. I can't wait to see Dallas Green!

-Aine Lasagna

xx.

Grade 12

Tomorrow is the first day of school for me, and quite frankly, I'm scared. For some reason, my school had a PA day on the first day of school, which was today. Like, who does that? Do we need a day break from summer or something? Well, today I've been procrastinating everything that I should have prepared for tomorrows day of school. Yeah, I still haven't done anything, which makes me a hell of a lot more nervous than ever. I just bring it upon myself, I suppose. Hopefully I will have people in my classes that I know because that will make me a whole lot calmer.

I'm going into my last year of highschool and I don't really know what to expect. My friends are mostly concerned over the fact that we have to go through another year of school, but I'm so nervous about what will happen to me when this year is over. I don't exactly know where I'm headed, what university I want to apply to and what kind of things to expect in my last year.

I might as well start to prepare some stuff for tomorrow before my head explodes with all these thoughts ;).

Anyways, I hope everyone else had a great first day of school today while I cried in the corner hoping that there will be a snow day or something tomorrow and for the next 10 months of school (in summer? Yeah right! Dream on, big girl).

I am excited for prom and graduation though! I hope it's as fun as it sounds! I wonder who will be my date? Hummm... ;)

On a side note, I did have a good day shopping and getting caught in the rain with the gals on the way to Tim Hortons this afternoon! Frolicking in the rain is quite exhilarating! Hehe! But I sort of looked like a wet rat afterwards...

*Ready to survive another school year!*

TTFN

- Aine Lasagna

xx.

Cake, Limo Rides and Movies

The Birthday girl and moi!

So, on Saturday night, I attended one of my good friend's 17th birthday party. It's the same girl that I made the high-low skirt for. Anyways, I had such a great time with most of my close friends and I was so glad she liked my skirt!

The night consisted of girl chats, cake (even though it had JB's face on it...grr), a limo ride around town, and movies! Unlike other parties I've been to, I love having small parties with just the girls, hang out and acting childish ;). By the end of the night, I was so hyper! OMG... I think someone spiked one of my drinks because I've never been that hyper in years! I could be wrong though because I mainly think it was from the excitement of the party. I can't even start to describe how happy I was! Lets just say that I had a good time :)

Justin Bieber Cake :S

PIZZA!

Limo? Me and the Gals! Birthday girl in blue :)

I really got in touch with my inner child after watching Finding Nemo. It brought back so many great childhood memories! We also watched She's The Man, and honestly, it was my first time watching it... Yes, I know, I'm a bit late with what's good. But, there was so much food, I think I was about to explode before the night was over. Pizza, popcorn, chips, fuzzy peaches, and chocolate cake were the main courses of the night! Scrumptious!

Finding Nemo

She's The Man

Alright, moving on. Before the party ended, we decided that it would be fun to hang outside... with sparklers! Hell yeah! I don't think I've had that many laughs in my life! By the way, my thumb kills from trying to work that lighter. It was like being so uncooperative. But, once we found how to work it (hehe), the excitement started!

My friends and me playing with sparklers :)

 
 

Birthday girl with the skirt on :)

I had so much fun with the gals, it was unbelievable! Anyways, I hope everyone had a great long weekend and TTFN!

- Aine Lasagna

P.S. Really wish that summer was longer :(. I'm not ready to start my last year of high school.

xx.