Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close

This movie came out yesterday and after inundated with the trailer on TV, I knew I had to go see it right away. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close was a beautiful heart-wrenching story about a young boy's journey to find more time with his father after losing him in the 9/11 attacks. Through his tremendous heartache and determination, he is able to overcome multiple fears as he treks through the city of New York to discover more about his father.

After uncontrollably (but silently) sobbing throughout the entire movie, I am so glad I made the decision to go see it. The poignant acting and cinematography were wonderful and I certainly am recommending everyone to see this if you can! It's an incredibly sad movie, but very touching at the same time. Just don't forget to bring tissues... lots of them.
 

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Resolutions

Contrary to what my blog shows, I am an avid and loyal reader to everyone that I follow. I love reading about people's college lives, wedding plans, baby stories, DIY projects, fashion and beauty tips, and fitness goals. I enjoy entering giveaways, hoping that I will be able to win one day. However, I never seem to have any motivation to come up with my own blog entries. It makes me frustrated, disappointed, and actually discouraged to keep up with my blog... but with a new year comes a new mentality.

So here we go, 2012. You won't stop me from doing what I want to do.

• Keep up with my blog? Sure, I can do it.
  (I can't promise that they'll be short or sweet or even worth reading, but I'll try)

• Run 400 miles this year? Yup, you got it.

• Get into the master's program at school? Consider it done.

• Drive on the highway? Wellllll let's not get carried away... haha, just kidding.

They say the world is going to end in eleven months. I might as well make them count.

(and if you can come up with any topics that I can write about, please feel free to share!)

You are a cinema, I could watch you forever

I have an absolute obsession with finding and watching wedding films in my spare time. Seeing these couples fall in love bring me hope that one day, I'll be able to be that lucky girl too... but in the meantime, I'm perfectly content with crying over these beautiful love stories.

I came across this particular film this weekend and I haven't been able to stop watching it. Jason & Victoria Evigan share an amazing, heartwarming story through their smiles, tears, and quirkiness. This is one couple that I would love to meet. Their love truly makes the storybooks jealous!

But don't say I didn't warn you... tears will ensue!



dead hearts: The Wedding of Victoria and Jason Evigan from Lightfield Lewis on Vimeo.

"The cure for anything is salt water - sweat, tears, or the sea"

I thought I would share one of the many perks of living in Newport, Rhode Island.

(all taken with my handy dandy iPhone at different points on the famous Ocean Drive)

NKOTBSB

For the past couple of months, you have probably heard that the New Kids on the Block and the Backstreet Boys were touring together this summer. You probably have even heard their new single together, "Don't Turn Out the Lights". Well, two Saturdays ago, I was lucky enough to attend the NKOTBSB concert in Boston. I know what you're thinking and Yes, I was jealous of myself. Yes, it was beyond incredible. Yes, the guys are looking better than ever.

Needless to say, they have come a long way since they began...

New Kids on the Block, circa 1986

NKOTB now

Backstreet Boys circa 1994

BSB now
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It was my first time seeing NKOTB live and my third time seeing BSB (my second time seeing them within a year). Growing up, my family friends were 5-6 years older than I was and I admired them like no other, so naturally, my love/obsession for the Backstreet Boys began around the age of 6. That is why I knew every single word of every single song that they performed that night. On the other hand, I only knew a couple of the staple songs by the Kids, such as "The Right Stuff" and "Step by Step". However, I had a blast dancing along to their songs anyway... and now I am not ashamed to say I am a huge fan of them too. They performed for two and a half hours - two and a half hours well spent, in my opinion, with a hefty set of 14-15 songs each. I swear I have never seen so many grown women jumping up and down, singing "I Want It That Way" at the top of their lungs as much as I did that night. I sat in the balcony for the first time and even that didn't hinder my experience in any way. I came to the concert with a fully charged camera and I took so many pictures and videos that it died on me two-thirds of the way through!

Overall, it was just amazing to be a part of a once-in-a-lifetime experience. There are reasons why the Backstreet Boys are the best selling group of all-time, with the New Kids on the Block right behind them, and both groups certainly reminded their audience why that is the way that it is. NKOTB and BSB were two different generations of groups that literally shaped American pop culture during their times and to come together and sell out arena after arena many years later really shows the impact that they had on the music industry. The show was phenomenal and if you haven't missed out on their tour yet, I suggest purchasing tickets ASAP. You do not want to miss out on this unique, entertaining experience!

All nine of them

 NKOTB performing a ballad

 BSB

Can you tell that white suits are a staple to any boy band ballad?

The best part of the night was at the end when NKOTB and BSB donned their personalized Bruins jerseys during their encore of "Everybody" and "Hangin' Tough". The B's were playing in Game 2 of the finals that night so it was great for the guys to show them some support!

 

Now, the only question is how long will it take for *NSYNC to reunite!?

What's your favorite NKOTB/BSB song?
Who's your favorite boy band?