Something Weird Has Happened

I don't generally get all weird and emotional but I have a little lately... it's very strange. I get tears in my eyes for the oddest reasons, maybe I'm pregnant? Perhaps not. I've also become a fan of sad songs. I will hopefully snap out of this craziness very soon but for now, here are some of the lyrics to songs that I've fallen in love with recently:

'You used to call me your angel
Said I was sent straight down from heaven
You'd hold me close in your arms
I loved the way you felt so strong
I never wanted you to leave
I wanted you to stay here holding me

I miss you, I miss your smile
And I still shed a tear
Every once in a while
And even though it's different now
You're still here somehow
My heart won't let you go
And I need you to know'

~ Miley Cyrus, I Miss You

'Everyday I sit and ask myself

How did love slip away?

Something whispers in my ear and says

That you are not alone

For I am here with you

Though you're far away

I am here to stay

You are not alone

I am here with you

Though we're far apart

You're always in my heart

You are not alone'

~ Michael Jackson, You Are Not Alone

'He says he's so in love

He's finally got it right

I wonder if he knows

He's all I think about at night

He's the reason for the teardrops on my guitar

The only thing that keeps me wishing on a wishing star

He's the song in the car I keep singing

Don't know why I do'

~ Taylor Swift, Teardrops On My Guitar

Cameo Jewellery

Cameo jewellery is a must this season (and look at me, two blogs in one day, not bad)! I was going to save this blog for later but I must express my love for it. I have at least three cameo rings, they have a great classy feel and compliment evening dresses really well.

This is my favourite from Accessorize as it's a little different. I think with fashion, it's good to follow the trend but you don't want to copy it. So okay, cameo rings are 'in' but the one above is a mirrored cameo ring therefore 'in' but different. Simples!

Seriously, you need this in your jewellery box.

Francesca :) x

Life's Going By Too Fast

I've been thinking a lot lately about everything really: life, love and the future. I guess being off college has given me a lot of time to think, maybe a little too much time. I just saw that I haven't blogged in over a month and that in itself proves how quickly life flies by and that scares me. I feel like I'm just walking through life and not achieving anything. I want to achieve and I want to do well. It's now August 1st (a pinch and a punch for the first of the month by the way) and this summer I've been trying to really get my life sorted. What do I want to do with it?

I start my second year of college in September but to be honest, I really don't know if I can face going back. I don't feel like it's going to benefit me at all and I'm sick of being surrounded by wannabe type people (you know what I'm talking about). You get to a point where you're like, do you people even know me? Because people don't know half of the things I'm thinking. So now I'm thinking of working really hard (at my lame office job) to go travelling for a year... or longer.

It's taken time but my head is sorted in the love life department too. I guess it's true that when you fall hard for someone it takes a long time to recover and I think I finally have. It hasn't been easy but I now have more of a clear mind about it. Sometimes things aren't meant to be which is sad but a part of life. Although I'm prepared for the fact you never fully get over your first real crush, I'm probably about 85% there.

I'm going to try and blog a lot more. It's a good way to release your trapped feelings.

Ciao for now,

Francesca :) x

Michael Jackson Passed Away

This is one of those events that stays with you for life, everyone will recall where they were and how they found out. Whether you loved MJ or not, nobody can deny the fact he completely changed the way people hear and make music today. Music videos are a major part of every artists' albums but until Michael Jackson started the trend; music videos didn't even exsist. His albums were amazing and he inspires so many people as I'm sure he will continue to do.

So I thought I would also add the moment when I found out the news (just to share but also so I'll never forget, not that I ever could). It was around 23:05 (GMT) on the 25th June 2009 and someone had posted 'R.I.P. Michael Jackson' as their Facebook status. Not for a second did I presume it was the Michael Jackson but then several other status' started to appear with comments such as 'I'm in shock' and 'I can't believe it'. I quickly typed 'Michael Jackson' into Google and hit 'news', still not really thinking he would be dead.

'Michael Jackson Rushed To Hospital', 'Michael Jackson In A Coma'... but still nothing about him being dead. I was tired by this point and thought I should just go to bed as it was late and it didn't seem that MJ was dead, he was in hospital but not dead. However something made me go downstairs as I wanted to check the news. I went into the living room and said to my parents, 'I think Michael Jackson's dead'. My mum laughed and my dad said, 'If he was dead it'd be all over the news', he then clicked onto ITV1 and then on to BBC1, neither of which were showing the news at this time. I was persistant though and said 'Check SKY news', my dad reluctantly did... and there it was, 'Michael Jackson Dead'.

At this point there were only 'unconfirmed' reports from TMZ and nobody knew what was happening. Me and my parents sat there watching the news for half an hour and then L.A. Times confirmed it... Michael Jackson was dead. It was surreal as it was so untimely, nobody seemed prepared for it. The news showed live clips from the UCLA hospital where fans were gathering by the dozens... by 23:40 (GMT) it was completely definite.

I loved Michael Jackson's music and his dancing, I'd always wanted to see him live and was hoping one day that I could. It's such a loss to the world of music and to the world full stop. He'll live on through his music and at this time our hearts should go out to his family. To think as I write this, it's already become yesterday's news but it's strange how many people are deeply effected.

Lyrics Of The Day

Okay, so I overestimated my commitment to this new feature and haven't posted lyrics for the past few days but I am today. Everyone has got to check out the new Black Eyed Peas song, here's a taster:

I like that boom boom pow
Them chickens jacking my style
They try copy my swagger
I'm on that next shit now

I'm so 3008
You so 2000 and late
I got that boom boom boom
That future boom boom boom

~ Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow

Lyrics Of The Day

I thought I'd start a new feature. I will post some lyrics from a song that either sum up my mood of the day, I've felt inspired by them or because I simply love the song. I will try and do this on most days because I think it's incredible when you listen to a song and can relate to each word.

I'm your biggest fan, I'll follow you until you love me
Papa, paparazzi
Baby, there's no other superstar, you know that I'll be
Your papa, paparazzi

Promise I'll be kind
But I won't stop until that boy is mine
Baby, you'll be famous, chase you down until you love me
Papa, paparazzi

~ Lady Gaga, Paparazzi

Gaga For Gaga

The Fame by Lady Gaga is one of the best album's of 2009. My favourite song is 'Paparazzi'... amazing! Not much else to say apart from go listen and buy the album! Ciao.