What I Shot Today :: Best Friends Forever

I have been living under a rock for the last 6 months, coming up for air from time to time.  Christmas.  My birthday.  Brea’s birthday.  Missed a lot of birthdays (sorry, Mom).

Here is a sneak preview of what I have been working on since August::

Best Friends Forever Sneak Peak from brea grant on Vimeo.

In case you’ve been living under a rock as well (maybe you are off making your own film), we just launched our Kickstarter to finish out the film and bring it to life. This is where the real magic happens and the film takes shape.

{please a moment to check out what i have poured my heart into}

{donate, repost, tweet, blog}

You can also check out a daily dose of all things BFF here.  I update that too, so if you really want to get all up in my biz-nass now is your chance.

What I Learned Today :: How to Get Over a Broken Heart :: 7 Steps

We have all had our heart broken; whether it is a romantic heart break or getting your heart broken by a friend or a family member, the steps and the recovery are the same.

It sucks.

It really sucks.

Alas, there is no way around the sucking part of it.

Pain will set in. What further sucks is knowing that you have to go there in order to fully heal at some point.

So. Effing. Lame.

Do it. Just don’t stay there for too long.  Otherwise, you are giving away your power to the people who hurt you.

Embrace the grief because the shit is about to get real.  It is a process…not a destination in which to indulge.

Since it is a process, make sure you are putting one foot in front of the other and work towards healing. A huge part of this stage is realizing that this is the worst it is going to feel…whew.

1. Make a great playlist or download this one with 17 of the best breakup songs that will make you want to cry, punch the air, curl into a ball, or wish death upon your heart.

A few songs get special notes and attention::

{this video is incredible :: the hurt in his eyes}

{intense, romantic, and dramatic :: we’ve all been there}

*Alicia Keys singing “No One” requires some headphones and some yelling/singing/crying at the top of your lungs.

May this be the first step in healing your heart…

What I Saw Today :: Decorating Ideas :: Wallpaper

It can be a pain in the ass as far as getting onto the wall and taking it off the wall.  The matching of the pattern can turn into a bad game of Tetris in .5 seconds.  And if you aren’t a seasoned wallpaperer, have fun…

Wallpaper sure has come along way from your grandma’s floral patterns.

While I am re-doing my apartment, these are the options that I have landed upon::

{black and white is my favorite way to go}

{the ceiling :: who thought it could look this good?}

{it transforms the room}

{it can tell a story}

As I walk into my apartment, it is important for me to be surrounded by things that inspire me.  Move me.

Make me smile.

What does your place say to you?

What I Did Today :: Workout :: The Sweat Spot

I grew up dancing. I love it with all my heart. It is in my bones.

My favorite jam here in LA to take classes is The Sweat Spot. A place where folks of all skill levels come to share their love of dancing.  Twice a week I head there to remember why I fell in love with dancing.

For some, the dance floor is a familiar friend.  For others, it is something to be feared.

Leave your ego at the door.

Leave your competitive edge at the door. Kick your shoes off and join the owner, Ryan Heffington, in some moves that leave you sweaty and full of joy.

He is revolutionizing what dance is by opening up a space that invites you to be free and focuses on fun and exercise for all that dare to try it.

All of which does a body great.

{that’s me on the right}

What I Saw Today :: Bette Davis on Hollywood

I have always been intrigued by old school Hollywood: the glamour, the fun, the magic.  I read up on the history of not only the actual city but the business and creation of the movie business.

It leaves me wishing I could have witnessed it for myself (see Midnight in Paris and perhaps not).

Clips like this one give you an idea on how things have evolved.

{taking chances is what stood out the most to me here}

Bette Davis is one of the original screen sirens whose passion is apparent in everything she does.

As Oscar season is upon us, let us not forget that Bette Davis was nominated 10 times and walked away with the golden statue twice.

When she speaks, I listen.

What I Heard Today :: Word of the Day

A movie quote meets vocabulary builder continues here with one of my go-to favorites:

You’ve Got Mail.

While shopping at the farmer’s market shopgirl says to NY152:

“His address? No, no! He would never do anything that prosaic!”

:: {Prosaic} ::

/prōˈzāik/

adjective

2. Commonplace; unromantic.

Learn. Love. Be Rad.

What I Heard Today :: Feist

Who doesn’t love a little bit of Feist?  Especially on a Monday morning.

Leslie Feist is a Canadian bad ass {ass :: a singer songwriter} who does her thing as a solo artist {1234 and the iPod} and as a band member {Broken Social Scene}.

Her vocals are like that of an angel.  A super hip angel.

Her beats are chill and dichotomous by being rooted in sexiness and innocence.

How Come You Never Go There by Feist

{preview from new album that is to be released in october}

Play that funky music white girl.  I will wait with much alacrity for those beats.