Glittery Rocky Horror

October has been what I consider to be a patience testing month for me; from the personal things going on that I've had to endure and wait for, the financial, and even the social and artistic things... So by now I've become really good at waiting... One wait in particular was I extremely impatient about-The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I couldn't wait to try out something out of my norm and see how I like it; fashion wise. People kept asking who I was supposed to be and I would simply respond, "An exaggerated version of myself".

It was a dark stormy October night, I was jacked up on Monsters, and driving a stick-shift that I happen to struggle with; especially on hills. I was following my cousin Kayla to her friend's house, so we could get ready for the show. My friend Jordan rode in the car with me. After a while of messing around, putting our makeup on, etc. It was time for the show. When we arrived I observed in nearly complete silence. The Monster energy drink was making me a little wacky, so I figured for lack of focus, to just look at all the unique people and admire their costumes. Honestly I was sort of imaging there to be more gay people. How do I know there weren't? Ehh... Friends, of friends, of friends... ;)

Kayla, and I had seats next to each other, my friend Jordan had a totally different seat, and the rest of Kayla's friends had seats near us. I waited in extreme anticipation... anxiously reading all the silly Rocky Horror fact distractions on the screen, to pass the time. They had a small pre-introduction for all the freaks to strut their stuff on the stage... I was quite embarrassed and shy, but forced myself to blow one kiss to the audience. Kayla happened to catch it on camera which was quite dandy.

Then there was the crazy pre-show that consisted of people having to pop balloons against each other in a sort of sexual motion. I laughed in sheer embarrassment for the people, and they're concentration they upheld within the task.

Finally the real introduction began... "a cellulite jam..." The first song in the show happens to be one of my favorites, so of course I enjoyed that. The character Columbia is my absolute favorite! Apart from being the most provocative, she was flipping hysterical, and I loved it! (this is a horrible picture of her, but you've gotta see her) (*note:* I only took a few in the show)

The other 'eye opener' for me, was the character Rocky's appearance. I'm telling you, if he were to have walked up to me and had a conversation, I'd probably faint. *faints at the thought*

(Rocky and Jordan)

Overall, the music was wonderful, the swearing was constant, the audience was loud, the colors were shimmering, and we had ourselves a good ol' time. ;) I do wish I would have been more myself, and less zombie-fied during the show and what not, but none the less, it's an experience I won't soon forget.

Afterwards, I sang for about an our, overcome with inspiration...

See you next time my lovelies... God bless, you, and you, and you! *Muah*

~Trevvy

From now on and so 4th

*note:* the name is a pun referring to the fact my Birthday is only a few days after the 4th of July*

The 9th:

The past weekend from the 9th-11th has been sublime. My birthday was July 9th and my aunt Joddy had invited me to go with her, and my two cousin's Elaina and Karleigh to see The Lion King Broadway Musical in Portland, Oregon. So I got up early that morning on my Birthday, packed my bags and headed towards Portland. It was a 2 hour drive where I was to meet up with my aunt. The trip was nice-very upbeat and beautiful. As I was driving along the road, there were these beautiful butterflies that kept flying around on the road. I thought to myself, "God gave me some Birthday Butterflies!" Though, I did hit one, sadly.

So I finally got to the A&W we were supposed to meet at and we dropped off my car and headed the rest of the way towards Portland. We were staying at my aunt's boyfriend's house. (nice house) Aunt Joddy took me to a store to get some nice clothes for the day. I felt pretty fabulous if I must say. The weather was incredibly hot compared to what we're used to on the coast; according to the car thermometer it was 99 degrees all day. (I got some major sun)

I didn't realize how beautiful Portland was, from: the giant flowing

trees surrounding enormous buildings, extravagant water fountains with people playing in them and a creative atmosphere; as a matter of fact, I think I'd really like to move there. (I told my cousin Karleigh she could be my showfer, 'cause there's no way in hell I'm driving in that crazy place)

We finally reached Portland, and headed towards our restaurant my aunt had reserved for us. I was falling madly in love with the city, all the while singing 'Bad Romance.' *rah rah rah ah ah ahhh* And of course I had to do the iconic dance that goes along with it.

We had dinner at this beautiful restaurant that was out on this dock. I got to have my favorite drink with the meal, Piña coladas! The dock had gaggles of geese in the water, young adults on their little boats, tanning and drinking, and the water was so blue.

After we finished our dinner, we walked to the performing center to watch the musical. The musical was incredible, the fashion incorporated into the innovative animal costumes, the choreography, the singing, etc. were all incredible, they did it all so flawlessly. My favorite character in the show was definitely the one who played Rafiki. Not only was she hilarious, but she was probably the most technically perfect singer I've ever heard. She was astounding-someone who appropriately fit the word 'awesome.' The only problem I had, was seeing, I had to wear my glasses and the bright lights were extremely hard on my eyes.

After the show we decided to walk around a bit, and go to star bucks. It was again so neat to see the people, all ethnicities, personalities, etc. (I come from a place where there's little diversity) There were even dance clubs all over. Of course I had to joke about wanting to go to some of the clubs we walked by since I'm 18, but maybe I wasn't joking, I thought it sounded pretty interesting, and I LOVE dancing. It was 85 degrees at night, as perfect of a night temperature with the wind, as I think you could get.

So overall the show, the family time, the experience of the city, etc. made it an incredible trip.

The 10th:

The next morning we left for home... When we got there my party had started. It was really nice, not quite as big as I was hoping, but very peaceful and relaxing after being so busy. My poor friend Milo was dropped off really early, and had to wait around being bored. Later in the day I was trying to get people to dance with me, but that didn't work out so well. *haha* My friend Trinity spent the night, and we attempted to watch part of a movie. Well, actually, I finished the movie and she fell asleep in the beginning. "That's a pretty building, ZzZzZz..."

The 11th:

The next day we had to hay, which let me tell you, if you've not done it-it's hardcore work! When we finished we went swimming in our cold river-It wasn't so bad though, because we were all burning hot. Then my friend Trinity spent the night again, and fell asleep AGAIN during our movie, thankfully after her 3 hour nap, she woke up and we spoke till about 4 in the morning. I had a great Birthday, so thanks for all the wishes and for all those who asked. I hope you're having a great summer. Until next time;

Love,

-Trevor

"I dance to the beat of the drums in my head!"

The Last Airbender Review

Thoughts on the Last Airbender

So for those of you who don’t know, the movie is based on an anime show called, “Avatar The Last Airbender.” (done by Nickelodeon) And I’ve basically been obsessed with that show since I started watching it 3 months ago. I even attempt to water bend the ocean whenever we go there.

Ok, so my thoughts on the actual movie. I thought that if you had never seen the anime series, it would have probably been a great movie, but when compared to the show, it was awful, too many major errors, or worse, possible intentional changes. I’m a huge fan of the director M. Night Shyamalan, I love movies like “The Sixth Sense,” “Signs,” “The Village,” etc. I think his intention was to sort of try to make it a little different from the movie and in my opinion, I feel there were two possible successful choices he could have made: 1. Taken the movie a totally different and new story, probably with the help of the original creators, or 2. He could have made it as close as possible to the series.

One really distracting detail about the movie, was the often character pronunciation changes. Aang, was pronounced, “’Aahng,’ Soka, ‘Soaka,’ Iroh, ‘Eeroh,’ etc.

I felt the best character out of all of them in the live action film, was actually Princess Yue. She was the only one who really worked for me. Not only was she as close to a physical replica as they come, she really portrayed the character. My least favorite character would have to either be Soka, (also pronounced ‘Soaka’ in the movie) or Zuko. Soka’s personality was majorly altered.

I did really try to remember that I shouldn’t compare the real movie to the cartoon, because of the obvious factor that options with cartoons are virtually endless, and live action movies are limited. I did enjoy the life action in some parts, and it was nice to see what they might look like in real life, but I felt like a lot of their movements were delayed. I’m very curious, that since it’s gotten bad reviews from the public as well as the critics, if they’ll go on with the planned trilogy. As is very apparent from the ending, there is definitely supposed to be a continuation.

I could ramble on and on about the movie, but I just basically thought, the acting needed work, (better emotions in the cartoon) the action a little work, and the original plot was fine just the way it was. The movie was very entertaining and I’ll probably buy it when it comes out, but was slaughtered when comparison to the anime series.

“There’s Always Hope!”

So here’s some news about my EP:

Yesterday afternoon, I was driving on my way home from my composition class-I was thinking about my EP and about all the songs I had on it, and what sort of emotional responses I got from the songs. I’ve known for a while I needed to come up with a name; so I realized that the main theme surrounding my song’s on the EP was ‘hope.’ And then I thought for a minute, and it hit me: “There’s Always Hope.” I feel that’s the perfect name for this EP. (*note:* for those of you who don’t know, an EP is a mini album typically made as a ‘pre-album’ before an actual album) Vince, my mentor, told me regarding the song we’re currently working on, that I’m good at finding the good in things; that was actually my task for the song-to find the hope in a difficult situation. I found the hope in the song, and I found my title.

I do not have a specific release date for the EP yet, but expect it soon. I’m working on the cover as well... So, there’s my news. Please let me know what you think.

Thanks for reading!!!

“There’s Always Hope!” ;)

Poetry and News

(not sure I like this as the title, but until I come up with a new one:)

I cry a Tear

I cry a tear

for every thing I can’t make of.

I cry a tear

For every heart that doesn’t exude love.

I cry a tear

For bruises, bleeding, in hopes to be ok.

I try a tear

From then, until today.

I cry a tear

For humanity.

I cry a tear

For me...

*News:*

1. I've begun writing a book with an online friend of mine named, Joel. He's a published fiction novelist, and my friend Isabel, introduced me to him. I have a strong feeling if I write by myself, I won't have the discipline needed to finish an entire book.

The book concept is something very exciting to me. I definitely will only take the time to write a book, if it's something that excites me and is something I would like to read. I will definitely not be giving a release date, since we have just begun. But know that it's in the works.

2. My EP, (mini album) is nearly finished... My goal is to have it done by the end of the month, but I probably won't release it until July. Vince (my mentor) and I are doing a duet for our next song. We're both pretty excited about it. This will be my grittiest emotionally, and vocally in comparison to my other songs on the EP so far. And so as far as creatively; that's my news. =)

I would also just like to say, I've learned that dancing is extremely therapeutic. I put on a song that's in a genre that I like, typically more of pop/rock stuff, and then... I dance. I move my body in whatever way I feel to do. I try not to think much about it. Just move and feel. So if you have lots of stress, try that out. Just put on a song that you always feel sort of whimmed to dance to, (not necessarily a fast up beat song *I do both*) and move... Don't judge yourself, don't think too much and preferably, don't let someone watch you while you do it. Dance in the dark even, with candles. I've done that.

I hope you're all doing wonderful... Remember, you choose how to react to things, therefor, you can choose your mood. Pick happy, and it's funner, dahling. ;)

My Creative Ego

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSarF77AgRA&feature=PlayList&p=BAA11EFE5BAE948C&playnext_from=PL&index=25

I sort of had an artistic breakthrough today. I found a video of Cyndi Lauper performing “The World is Stone.” So I started watching it and was fairly interested in the performance, and by the time it got to the end, I was utterly shocked. I couldn’t believe it. The song, the vocal arrangements, the background visuals, the dancing, the sitting on the on a giant revolving stool; (depends on the performance) THAT’s the type of performing I would like my more intimate songs to be. It started with my performance of “Somewhere Over The Rainbow.” I sang it in my sort of peter pan-esque shorts, on my knees, and emotionally that could be my best performance on youtube. Not because of the song, and definitely not because of a good vocal day, (My voice was ironically really rough and hoarse) but because I made myself into my performing character, emotionally, physically, and then I sang what I felt.

So that will be my goal in all my future performances. I will try to always get into the emotional character that I so much enjoy being. And the character is not a different person, but a glimpse into the more sensitive, creative version of myself.

I know there will be many performances where things won’t work out for me to sit on the ground, or whatever might be stifling creatively; I’ll still have to get up and sing it through the song performing like everything is working out perfectly.

So I really just wanted to talk about that today. It’s really inspired me in a lot of ways. I am happiest when I’m myself on stage. Thanks for reading, have a great day and find your more sensitive creative self. You don’t have to be a performer to have that side of you; it can work in a lot of ways.

With love, until next time, as my friend Lyn calls me,

-Turtle Dove

P.S. Please watch the performance of Cyndi I added on here. Tell me what you like about it, what you don’t, how you feel, what inspires, etc

Who's that tappin' on my wall?

This is my skunky friend... (*hardly a friend, keepin' me awake all night/morning*) I have a full story written out about one of my experiences with his guy, if you'd like to read it. I should come up with a name for it. What do you think I should name it? Also some good news, my Cat Shy had her babies the same night I took these skunk pictures. (*note,* the flash wasn't working on the camera, so this is the best I could do) This skunk is actually freaking adorable, and other than being a little frightened-very nice. I mean, I was trying to scare it from behind the dresser so I could take pictures and it wouldn't spray me. It needs a good name!

One more question, shall I take some pics of the kittens and blog about it? Wutchu think? haha