after Christmas

You know how it is. You feel tired. Tired and groggy. Memories of food, presents and more food dance in your head. 

Oh God, it was so much fun! I love spending time with my family, we always have such a laugh when we're together. I did the same as most of you on Christmas day, woke up, ate, opened presents and then I needed a little lie down again after all the food I ate! Yup, that's right.

I spend a lot of time relaxing on the couch and watching all the Christmas movies and of course eating again. Unbelievable. Now I'm so tired (phew I’m even tired writing that!).

Anyway, I hope you had a wonderful Christmas! 

je ne regrette rien

100 years ago the star was born. Edith Piaf, also known as "The Little Sparrow".

She was (well, she's still) one of the most iconic performers of France. Her music is timeless. She sang simple songs with enchanting melodies that spoke to everyone.

The Bibliothèque Nationale de France organized an exhibition dedicated to Edith Piaf to celebrate her birth centenary. During this special exhibition people could see hundreds of letters, concert posters, films, photos and recordings connected with her. Even her little black dress which is the emblem of Edith Piaf, the dress she often wore on stage. Joël Huthwohl, the head curator said: "This exhibition is also an opportunity to understand who Edith Piaf really was.The magic of Piaf is her repertoire that touches everyone."

Her music became an indelible part of the soundtrack for a post-war generation. Her songs reflected the difficulties in her own life. She should be remembered for not only her iconic singing voice but for using the obstacles she faced in her life to create her own fame. And I'm sure that everyone knows at least one her song. Her songs are now classic ones such as "La vie en rose", "Milord", "Je ne regrette rien", "L'hymne à l’amour", "Padam, padam", "Sous le ciel de Paris".

Happy birthday, Edith Piaf!

Frank Sinatra at 100

One of the most legendary voices of the past 100 years - Frank Sinatra.

He was one of the most acclaimed crooner of music history and yesterday it was 100th anniversary of his birth.

Frank had the best of both worlds and he is, in my opinion, fully deserving of the title of the best singer of all time.

Without question he was the greatest singer of all time! His voice was flawless. Just as Elvis was known as ‘The King’ and James Brown as the ‘Godfather of Soul’, Sinatra was known as ‘The Voice’ and "The Main Event"

It's a shame that the youth of today truly don't know what good music is or good movies for that matter. You could take a couple of turds and put them in front of a blue screen and it becomes a blockbuster. Music has become unimaginative and remakes. No originality anymore. It's all degrading and lip synched.

And Frank was more than just a singer, he was an entertainer of the highest class. He was the one who brought the entire idea of popular music. 

Perfect phrasing, diction, rhythm, in addition to both a superb romantic sound and sophistication. What more can I say? He defines great singing, and all great singers are compared to him.

two things

First thing.

I really don't like, even if I don't care at all ( I really don't), when people act friendly and then talk shit about me behind my back. People who aren't honest (even if they say that they are) with you up front. Or people who pretend to be your friends and then talk shit about you. I mean, why? What is your problem? Why are you doing this? Is it really that hard to say it to someone's face? Is it my life that interesting for you? Believe me, it's better to tell something in someone's face than to hear that from the other person. (especially from the completely stranger).

And also, there is no worse feeling in the wolrd than finding out you have been lied to. Actually, the worst feeling is being lied to by someone you trust. 

Second thing.

If you have to struggle with some problems, why can't you be upset? Because people say that? You can't put a smile on your face and make yourself that you're happy, even if you really want that. Sometimes things just happen and you can't do anything to avoid some of them (especially bad ones). It's something normal that you will not be smiling when you have to struggle with some problems. But yeah, some of us doesn't understand that at all.That's madness. Sometimes even your friends ( which it's pretty horryfying) don't understand that you are upset. YOU HAVE TO BE HAPPY. No matter what. If they are super happy, you have to be happy with them, no matter what. But, let me tell you one thing. I don't have to. And if your friends don't understand or don't want to understand that and they are starting to , well, it's something wrong.

Some of you can think "Oh God, what is it about? What's her problem? It seems that she has nothing interesting to write, she just complains about some things." Well, for me, these little things are pretty important. Everybody has different priorities in their life.