Wednesday, February 27, 2013
france, tu me manques
Gorgeous picture of Marseille, photographed for French Vogue by Oliver Amsellam
i have watched this badass run train in court rooms too many times to need a video on what a trial involves
Casey Novak, can I please just be you?
metallic shoes?
Now, I love Schumann's (creator of the Sartorialist) ability to capture emerging trends about as much as Noah loved Allie in the Notebook (yes, I did watch it recently, no I'm not proud of it).
So metallic shoes are in? This is pretty exciting news for me if we're being real. I am a particular fan of the ones on the lower left.
MKD
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
sleepyhead
All I want to do right now. Looks so peaceful, these fluorescent lights are making me even more depressed that I am not laying in my bed.
nostalgia
Goodness goodness I must go back. Its hard to be upset when you can see Le Tour Eiffel sparkle every night
catching up on girls
I have been shameful when it comes to keeping up with Girls, mainly because by the time Sunday rolls around I am wallowing in the thought of the workweek starting, and I am also probably drinking a lot of wine with my mom, who doesn't like girls (she either doesn't like to be reminded of her 20s because it was so traumatic or because she misses it. unclear).
Now, Girls gets criticism all over the board. Most girls my age love it, because its a pretty accurate reflection on our lives and its nice to know that I'm not the only person who can't get their shit together, even though they're trying their butts off to do so (okay, maybe an exaggeration, but I try). But, some people criticize Girls because its perceived as a montage of rich white girls, and a montage of boys that come in and out and are used for validation, who only represent a very small portion of society, and the 20something generation in general. Back in the 70s, when feminism involved burning your bras (I like to hope my mother never did that), it was all the rage to go to some hip liberal arts school and then try and make a name for yourself, get out into the big city with absolutely no money and try and live the life that people never told you you could.
Obviously, I am a huge fan of Girls. And, perhaps its true that it does represent a very specific sector of society, but there is a reason that so many girls in their 20s go crazy over that show: it very subtly and accurately defines the confusion and self-discovery of this period of our lives. Like those women in the 70s who decided to move into tiny NYC apartments they could barely afford and make a career for themselves, our generation of females is equally confused, but for different reasons. We're told we can do whatever we want, be whatever we want, the world is our oyster. That sounds great, but in reality its terrifying. Especially because there are so many different narratives of success that contradict each other so often.
Some girls my age are currently engaged or getting married, and have not all that extensive career plans. This is coveted because for those of us that are single, we wonder automatically what's wrong with us, why aren't we getting married too? Which is a reflex of times past, and the assumption that marriage is a necessary part of life. Girls who are getting married right now, or in serious relationships and on that road, look at girls who are currently trying to break into whatever industry they're passionate about (which, I might add is next to impossible these days, so that adds a whole other level of difficulty) and start a career with pity. There is an assumed notion that we're so focused on our careers because we can't make our personal lives work (which is kind of accurate at times). But then, there is also the opposite assumption. There are girls who assume that you're throwing your life away if you're getting married. So, in all of these societal assumptions, how exactly am I supposed to do it right?
Judge me if you want, but Girls is cathartic for me because there's a comedic relief in seeing the ridiculousness of what my life is like on a daily basis. I can't get my love life together, in fact, I spent the majority of the morning obsessing over this. I obsess over all little things, and completely overthink everything. I'm also currently trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, and came out of college thinking that I'd get the perfect job and then I'd know exactly what I wanted and it would all flow from there. Turns out, my perfect job has its own challenges and I find myself back at the drawing board more often than not.
Whether or not you are a sort of rich white kid whose parents help you out with your expensive life since you probably don't have a job that pays great or you don't have one at all (consultants and other financiers, I'm jealous), Girls is accessible to all women in their 20s because its about the self-discovery that comes with this period of our lives. We no longer have a set plan, and we're out on our own, expected to figure out our own lives. Its scary as hell, but I sure am learning a lot about who I am and what I want in the process.
Basically, don't hate on Girls. Yeah, its ridiculous, but as a 23 year old girl, I can tell you, its pretty much all ridiculous.
MKD
Now, Girls gets criticism all over the board. Most girls my age love it, because its a pretty accurate reflection on our lives and its nice to know that I'm not the only person who can't get their shit together, even though they're trying their butts off to do so (okay, maybe an exaggeration, but I try). But, some people criticize Girls because its perceived as a montage of rich white girls, and a montage of boys that come in and out and are used for validation, who only represent a very small portion of society, and the 20something generation in general. Back in the 70s, when feminism involved burning your bras (I like to hope my mother never did that), it was all the rage to go to some hip liberal arts school and then try and make a name for yourself, get out into the big city with absolutely no money and try and live the life that people never told you you could.
Obviously, I am a huge fan of Girls. And, perhaps its true that it does represent a very specific sector of society, but there is a reason that so many girls in their 20s go crazy over that show: it very subtly and accurately defines the confusion and self-discovery of this period of our lives. Like those women in the 70s who decided to move into tiny NYC apartments they could barely afford and make a career for themselves, our generation of females is equally confused, but for different reasons. We're told we can do whatever we want, be whatever we want, the world is our oyster. That sounds great, but in reality its terrifying. Especially because there are so many different narratives of success that contradict each other so often.
Some girls my age are currently engaged or getting married, and have not all that extensive career plans. This is coveted because for those of us that are single, we wonder automatically what's wrong with us, why aren't we getting married too? Which is a reflex of times past, and the assumption that marriage is a necessary part of life. Girls who are getting married right now, or in serious relationships and on that road, look at girls who are currently trying to break into whatever industry they're passionate about (which, I might add is next to impossible these days, so that adds a whole other level of difficulty) and start a career with pity. There is an assumed notion that we're so focused on our careers because we can't make our personal lives work (which is kind of accurate at times). But then, there is also the opposite assumption. There are girls who assume that you're throwing your life away if you're getting married. So, in all of these societal assumptions, how exactly am I supposed to do it right?
Judge me if you want, but Girls is cathartic for me because there's a comedic relief in seeing the ridiculousness of what my life is like on a daily basis. I can't get my love life together, in fact, I spent the majority of the morning obsessing over this. I obsess over all little things, and completely overthink everything. I'm also currently trying to figure out what I want to do with my life, and came out of college thinking that I'd get the perfect job and then I'd know exactly what I wanted and it would all flow from there. Turns out, my perfect job has its own challenges and I find myself back at the drawing board more often than not.
Whether or not you are a sort of rich white kid whose parents help you out with your expensive life since you probably don't have a job that pays great or you don't have one at all (consultants and other financiers, I'm jealous), Girls is accessible to all women in their 20s because its about the self-discovery that comes with this period of our lives. We no longer have a set plan, and we're out on our own, expected to figure out our own lives. Its scary as hell, but I sure am learning a lot about who I am and what I want in the process.
Basically, don't hate on Girls. Yeah, its ridiculous, but as a 23 year old girl, I can tell you, its pretty much all ridiculous.
MKD
even if people don't care what i have to say...
The last time I tried the whole blog thing, I lived in Paris, and people obviously cared a lot more about my life. Now, I just graduated from college and am working in my hometown of Atlanta. Much less glamorous, I know. Even though my life is much less glamorous than it was when I was living in Paris, I still have the very frequent ridiculous experiences, and random thoughts, many of which will go on here (not all of them, don't worry).
Because I have varying passions and interests and opinions, this blog will be a reflection of all those things. I like music, fashion, movies, books, and am strangely into politics every now and again (don't worry though, this is not going to be a political blog in any way, don't have the energy). Even I don't quite know how its gonna turn out (excitement for everyone? probably not.)
Happy tuesday everyone. I don't know about you, but my tuesday is feeling like my monday all over again and I'm not enjoying it.
MKD
Because I have varying passions and interests and opinions, this blog will be a reflection of all those things. I like music, fashion, movies, books, and am strangely into politics every now and again (don't worry though, this is not going to be a political blog in any way, don't have the energy). Even I don't quite know how its gonna turn out (excitement for everyone? probably not.)
Happy tuesday everyone. I don't know about you, but my tuesday is feeling like my monday all over again and I'm not enjoying it.
MKD
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