Ava Gardner

Right now I am watching "Ghosts On the Loose", a 1940's movie with Ava Gardner. Though, she is taking awhile to make an appearance in the movie... unless I simply have not been paying enough attention to the film since I am on my laptop at the same time... Oh wait never mind! Here she comes walking down the isle dressed in a simple yet stunning wedding dress. Okay well, took her long enough!


You may be wondering why I am not in school right now. I have this whole week off due to a teachers conference. I am VERY happy about this.

School is alright but there's not much freedom. Someone like me, cannot be put in a box or be told what to do by a person who is not my parent. But, perhaps this is why school is going to be a good experience; it can be a way for me to learn to suck it up and realize I cannot always have my way with things! However, it is especially tough when your teacher does not like you. YESSS teachers have favorites. My bio teacher does not like me very much and it is extremely irritating because I have done absolutely nothing except show up for class! WELLL she is lucky I even do show up for class (that is sort of a joke, I would never skip class unlesss I had a very good reason). Maybe she overheard everyone agreeing with me that she does not teach very well. Now I feel mean but I just had to mention all this. Hah.

Back to Ava...

“I don't understand people who like to work and talk about it like it was some sort of g*****n duty. Doing nothing feels like floating on warm water to me. Delightful, perfect.” Ava Gardner

“After my screen test, the director clapped his hands gleefully and yelled: "She can't talk! She can't act! She's sensational!"” Ava Gardner


Date of Birth: December 24, 1922

Birth Name: Ava Lavinia Gardner

Nicknames: Snowdrop or Angel

-Married three times. First husband Mickey Rooney. Second husband Artie Shaw. Ans third husband Frank Sinatra.

-There is an Ava Gardner Museum of memorabilia in Smithfield, North Carolina.

-After her death in 1990, Ava's longtime housekeeper, Carmen Vargas, and her dog, a Welsh Corgi named Morgan, were taken in by her former co-star Gregory Peck.

-Chosen by the American Film Institute as one of the greatest American female screen legends (Number 25).

-An Australian reporter found that Gardner was quite adept at foul language, and her swearing was "like a sailor and a truck driver were having a competition." She threw a glass of champagne at the reporter, who said that at the moment she did so "the only thing I could think was how bloody gorgeous the woman was.".

-Her early education was sketchy; by 1945, she had read two books, the Bible and "Gone with the Wind." In later life, she more than made up for this lack by continual self-education.

One Long Post

I am very well aware of the fact that our apartment photos are not good quality but I am sure you'll survive. I did. Hah. Anyway, so here are some photos of our apartment. It took awhile for the place to all come together; searching and searching for good deals on furniture....contemplating on whether or not to paint in some color on the walls... figuring out how to clean a black granite counter top properly... ETC.

The above three are of some of the living room...

The kitchen...

This wall features our obsession with Alphonse Mucha art.

This is just outside my bedroom and across the main bathroom. The two posters are of The Beatles and James Dean.

This is our small formal dining area. We hardly ever eat there though. My sister and I eat at the counter or in the living room. I remember that when living at home, the whole family would sit at the table for supper to catch up with eachother and spend some quality time. But, if it's just the two of us, why go sit at a formal dining table every night for supper? It's a small place, my sister and I are always talking to eachother through out the day and sitting together in the living room.
This is the entrance view of my sister's bedroom. She got lucky and ended up with the bedroom that had its own bathroom and walk-in closet. Yes, walk-in closets in Canada are rare!! No joke.
I know for a fact I am not finished with my bedroom yet. I would love to paint it. I need color on the walls in my bedroom. Always. Cannot remember a time when I did not have a colorful bedroom. Ever since a kid, I always used my room as a way to express myself. I would think up a theme or idea and my mom would plan it from there.

Main bathroom...

These mirrors are around the front entrance area. My mom, sister, and I like mirrors. BUUTTT, not at all because we are super vain or full of ourselves! It's not to look at ourselves allllll the time, we simply just like them for any place. It opens up a space. Yes, that ryhmes.

I think these are older photos. A few more things have been added. But, nothing too big or important.

I do miss blogging. It was a great place to rant on about everything. Although, I was beginning to feel a bit exposed. Do you know what I mean? I am going to be honest, I had not liked the fact that a lot of people I knew started to know about my blog. This was supposed my place to talk about life and talk about things I would not talk to people about in person! I'm happy to have readers though! However, I prefer to stay a mystery or an "unknown" to the majority. Through this blog, some people may get to know me a little too well? Thus, I am going to continue blogging, but not as often. At least for now.

I am a busy bee most of the time which is another reason for lack of blogging. But I promise I am still alive and continue to check out your blogs!

Lone Traveler

" I am truly a 'lone traveler' and have never belonged to my country, my home, my friends, or even my immediate family, with my whole heart; in the face of all these ties, I have never lost a sense of distance and a need for solitude..." -Einstein

I think this quote is very suiting for me... Mum will know what I mean.

Whatever his beliefs, I admire Albert Einstein a great deal.

I made an interesting discovery the other day. When I was 13 years old I had written a poem. But, it was a rather forgetful poem; Twas not my best work at all. However, it was the very poem that had apparently been published online on a site and was also published in a little book of poems. Strange. No, I do not own the book. Nor do I care to. I sort of changed my name though so that people would not know it was me.

p.s. HONEST. I continue to read all your blogs. I just never really comment anymore. I wanted to tell you that so you know I have not completely abandoned the blogging world.

My Heart Keeps Beating Like a Hammer

Myself and Jenn (my long time friend since the age of 12)

sorry for not commenting that much on your blogs. I have been a terrible blogger ever since June came in. I have just been enjoying a fun and very laid back summer holiday. I start school in two weeks. Need I remind you the Ministry of Education considers me a high school drop out and here I am just dropping into grade 12. Prayers please. I'm excited too though. Don't forget that.

Did I tell you that August was always my least favorite month of the year? My secret to not being in a bad mood for the month of August? Live as if it's July still! Simple. Sorry to those who have birthdays in August. I feel very bad for you.

How's living with my sister? Quite great actually. I feel we are closer some how. Although she thinks I don't, I tell her almost everything. We have nasty fights but they definitely do not last very long. I like being with her. Very much. I have complaints of course, but there is much more positive things to say than there are negative. Who knew? Hah...

I know my mum is reading this and I have something to tell you... book that doctors appointment for me! Reminding you over the phone doesn't seem to do enough :P but I still love you of course.... shall call you soon.

Well folks, it's time I watch my late night movie now.

All my love...


The Rescues=Good Music. Click Here. Listen to Can't Stand The Rain.

Ramblings and Paul Anka

I have quite enjoyed being near my closest friends. I love it here.

Since I have forgotten my journal at my parent's house (yes I trust mother enough to not snoop through it because she is the only person I trust completely;no one else I trust as much), I have been writing little notes on my laptop. Once they add up to a decent amount, I shall post them. I let friends use my laptop so these notes are not OVERLY personal or some will have a hidden meaning that only I understand completely.

Retha asked if I was going to share some of my poems like the one on my mum's blog. Well, the one that was posted on my mom's blog was written when I was about 11 or 12 years old. I do not write poems as much as I used to but will perhaps consider posting some of my older ones in a later blog entry. I continuously think I have awful writing even though writing seems to be what I do best often. Although, you probably can't tell by reading my blog. I shall be honest, I do not write my best on here...

Lately I have been loving Paul Anka's old music. Pretty sure he has one of the best voices out there. Don't agree? Well then you don't have taste. Perhaps that is harsh but that's how much I have been enjoying his music. When ever I listen to "oldies" it reminds me of living at Atton's Lake when I was little because all the music we had to listen to was old classic hits. My parents had an amazing CD collection of oldies. Classics was all I knew of back then as far as music is concerned. Good times. Still surprises me when my friends know nothing of old music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Long Time No Talk

Okay. I am back from my no blogging vacation. I sort of left and blocked my blog from all of you without any warning or word. I am quite sure I have lost many visitors but right now I just blog for myself, close family and whoever else out there that is crazy enough to become a regular reader of Starlight Musings...ha ha.

Boy. I have a lot to tell you! I have officially moved away from home. Let's nickname the city I am now living in, "Stoon". Sound good? Okay. Great. Anyway, moving on. I am living with my sister and we have moved into an apartment together. What happens when school starts up again? Well, I got accepted into a private Christian school. But, let me tell you, getting into this school was NOT easy. Since I had been homeschooled, getting into ANY school is very difficult. I had to write four exams in order to show that I am indeed, smart enough to enter grade twelve. I am very ecstatic to start school again but also extremely nervous....prayers please?

I definitely enjoy living on my own but it has its struggles. You no longer have that warm and loving comfort from your parents. Actually, to an extent you still do but only over the phone. However, everyone leaves home eventually (or most people at least). I think it will be a good learning experience for me. I still feel a bit young to try and attempt living without parents but, it will help me to become more independent.

I am incredibly happy that summer holiday is finally here! One disappointment is that it has not been a very hot summer yet. I am hoping the weather will start to warm up soon. Although I truly love rain, I am beginning to become very sick of it. Feels like there have been too many rainy days lately....

I think it's time to go now! I promise to write soon....still a lot to write about!

Beautiful Art and Some Silly Rambling

A classic. The Kiss by Klimt

I guess my previous post "broke off" my having not blogged for weeks! However, I thought my Monday post would be my last post for at least the month! But, today I very surprisingly felt like it.

So, first off, I want to apologize for not leaving comments on every one's blogs lately! Please know that I continue to read all the blogs on my blog list. I just simply have not been commenting. I hope you don't have a cold shoulder towards "ghost readers"? Because I have become one!

Another classic. Starry Night by Van Gough

My posting on Starlight Musings will be less, unfortunately. I have not abandoned blogging completely but I am not planning on doing as much of it as I used to. There are a couple of reasons. One would be that I feel like I am not really the same person that I was when I first started my blog. I do feel like I have changed since...quite a bit!! Is it bad or good? Well, I do not really know. I am hoping my changing has been good change? Anyway, the point is that I am not the same person I was two years ago (when I started blogging) or maybe even a year ago! Thus, this blog is not "me" anymore. It does not completely suit who I am now.

Okay, but don't get me wrong. There is still a lot of me on this blog! I am still a crazy vintage fanatic. I continue to be obsessed with old movies and with my dreams of traveling. Those are just a few examples...

Long Goodbye by Brent Heighton

Now in other news... I have basically been living in my brother and sister-in-law's house for the past three weeks. They moved back to my previous city of residence some weeks ago. As did my sister which I have already mentioned. I am still in the process of moving back. My sister is moving into our apartment (she's also living in my brother's place at the moment) on May 24th but I will only be moving into the apartment in June sometime. I still have to go back home and get my clothes packed.

Emilie Floege by Klimt.

Well a lot has happened actually. But I can't let all of you know yet because nothing is official yet. But, once things are in order, I will be right back here and giving you the scoop on whats been happening and what will be happening!

Think About It

Violet Horizon by Peter Wileman

"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved."

East of Eden

Buy it or rent it. Just see it. Some of you will love it while some may not.

That's it...

Manners

"Don't reserve your best behavior for special occasions. You can't have two sets of manners, two social codes - one for those you admire and want to impress, another for those whom you consider unimportant. You must be the same to all people." --Lillian Eichler Watson

This and That

Our new floors :)...no more of that 1980's nonsense

Little J...sucking his feet. "So if you're crazy, I don't care. You amaze me."

Mum and Little J

Little J and Me

Sunday Night Musings

On Friday morning I had my wisdom teeth pulled out. I`m really happy they gave me anesthesia for it because I would NOT have wanted to be awake during the whole thing. All I remember is one minute they're talking to me about dogs and then I wake up to find the whole surgery is over! It's funny because I don't at all remember falling asleep. So that part was easy for me but, .... the whole weekend has been a drag due to my cheeks being very swollen. In addition, I'm having a bad reaction to my pain killers.

I have a new obsession that has almost taken over my life. Travel books. I've been reading them constantly and I have bought quite a bit too. I am just in love with reading about other countries and their culture. I'm discovering countries I did not even hear of before and my "Countries To See Before I Die" list has definitely expanded. I'll have to do more blogging about this soon....

Cat and Me

Above Photos: Me and my cat Tinkie

And....that's it!

It'll be a Bittersweet Moment....

Above photo: Little J

Above photo: Me and Little J

Above photo: My sister and her birthday cake :)

Above photo: My sister, pa, me and brother

Above photo: My sister, me, and parents.

Hmmph. I actually miss the days when I blogged frequently. So much happens and I never get to the announcing of such life happenings on my blog. Will you forgive me?

Don't expect a post this weekend because I'll be away from home.

I suppose I have been in a more cheerful mood lately because the weather is finally warming up and spring is near :)! Which also means that I have finished many school subjects and therefore need not worry about worrying over school. I still have some tests to finish from the subjects I am done with but other than that, I'm done much of school. Science and Math ALWAYS take me longer though. I will be continuing with those subjects for awhile longer.

My sister's birthday was on the 15th. She is now 20 and I can't seem to believe it. I know this sounds hilarious to you older adults...but we're (my sibs and I) all old now! I'm only 17 but still...I'm not 5 or 10 0r 13 anymore...I'm seventeen. And if I am accepted into that private school, I shall be saying "buhbye for now" to my parents very soon :(. It'll be a bitter sweet moment because I shall be happy to move to where more of my friends and family friends are, and going back to a city/province that continues to hold many of my fond memories but I shall also be sad because I wont be around my parents. I have no clue how living with my sister will be. I know it's hard to move away from home. People tell me that ALL the time. I'm well aware...it's not enough to keep me here though.

Gregory Peck

Nickname: Father Peck
Height: 6'3"
Birthname: Eldred Gregory Peck
Hollywood Name: Gregory Peck


-His character from To Kill a Mockingbird (1962), Atticus Finch, was voted the greatest screen hero of all time by the American Film Institute in May 2003, only two weeks before his death (beating out Indiana Jones, who was placed second, and James Bond who came third).

-Was the first native Californian to win an Academy Award for Best Actor.

-Turned down Yves Montand's role in Let's Make Love (1960) because he didn't want to work with Marilyn Monroe.




"They say the bad guys are more interesting to play but there is more to it than that - playing the good guys is more challenging because it's harder to make them interesting." -Gregory Peck

"Faith is a force, a powerful force. To me, it's been like an anchor to windward - something that's seen me through troubled times and some personal tragedies and also through the good times and success and the happy times." -Gregory Peck

"Of the movies I've done, there isn't much I really like. The Gunfighter (1950), Roman Holiday (1953), Twelve O'Clock High (1949) I feel were my best." -Gregory Peck