I decided it's time to move on and upgrade to a more professional level.
Here is my BRAND NEW PHOTO BLOG: http://axlestudios.com/blog/natalia/
Enjoy!
9/17/09
9/12/09
Laughing Cow
+ "U know what? I am not even going to try that blouse out. I don't want to look like a cow!"
9/10/09
9/4/09
Just Lazy!
There is a bee all dried up in my front foyer. I keep passing it, but I am just too lazy to clean it up. I was hoping a spider would have it for dinner one day, but I guess I was wrong. It might be already too crunchy for its taste.
9/1/09
D&G and Wedding Bells
Lately, my new D&G glasses have been getting a lot of attention. In clubs and bars, guys approach me and compliment me on my glasses. We all know, that's only their pick up line, but still; I am very flattered. Overall, it was a good investment.
On the weekend, I was having few beers with my friends in Hess Village. As we walked to the bar, we passed by a really drunk girl, who approached my friend J. and said: "You should totally pick her up. She is a cute lawyer."
And he did; Abstractly speaking. I spotted a wedding chapel that night, tapped J.'s shoulder and said to him: "Hey, there's a wedding chapel! Let's get married!"
For rest of the night, J. kept me company as my beloved husband.*
*No worries, I am still single, but I just though it was so random to have a wedding chapel in main bar district. I was very amused.
**Thanks J., for being a good sport.
Street Smarts
I was hanging out with my friends in downtown Toronto. My friend A. had his Nikon camera strapped around his neck, while I was carrying my Canon camera, snapping shots of the surrounding area. We passed by a homeless guy, sitting on the corner of the street, asking for some change.
As we walked by him, he said: "Nice camera! (pause) Can u spare some change, please?"
I got to give props to that homeless guy. He is unemployed, but he knows his cameras.
TABOO
Key Word: Stroller
Clue: You put babies in this.
Guess #1: Cradle
Guess #2: Crib
Guess #3: Microwave
8/27/09
Solution
Howard just found out that he got dumb by a girl and he was feeling under the weather. Sheldon suggested a solution:
- U know, I am given to understand that there's an entire city in Nevada designed specifically to help people, like Howard forget their problems.
- They replace them with new problems such as alcoholism, gambling addiction and sexually transmitted diseases.
From Big Bang Theory
The Fashion Show
"Congratulations! We are sold on your design!" said Kelly Rowland as she concluded the final episode of The Fashion Show.
I was sold on the winning collection, but more importantly I was sold on what James-Paul said as he introduced his spectacular out-of-world-collection.
U have all your life to make pretty clothes,
U have all your life to make salable clothes,
You only have one chance to make an impression
to the world and Make it your own.
- Vivienne Westwood
8/26/09
My New Gear
The first photo taken with my new lens: Canon EF 50 mm. I am so thrilled with the results.
More epic photos are soon to come. I am just getting started!
8/24/09
8/21/09
The Concept of Friendship
What exactly does that expression mean?
Friends with benefits?
Does he provide her with health insurance?
*From The Big Bang Theory
Friends with benefits?
Does he provide her with health insurance?
*From The Big Bang Theory
8/20/09
Welcome to the new world of filmmaking - DISTRICT 9 style!
When I first heard about this movie, I was little skeptical. Another alien movie? They couldn't think of anything better? So, when I decided to go and see it, I went into a theatre, thinking I am going to see another Alien vs. Predator movie. I couldn't been more wrong then that.
I was captured by the story line from the beginning to the end. I couldn't keep my eyes off it. Which I actually don't recommend doing, because you will get motion sickness, if you do that. Camera work is extremely shaky and shots quickly changing, especially during action scenes. I am not really big fan of this type of movie making, but the thing is the way the movie is produced, just works. It's fresh and innovative. Nothing you have ever seen and I applaud the producer for being brave and taking a risk. I conclude this post by encouraging you, the reader to go see this movie.
IT'S WICKEDLY A-LIEN-WESOME!
8/19/09
8/18/09
Can u Please Pass me a Thesaurus!
I was hanging out with my friends and looking through some of the pictures on my camera from a wedding, when I came across a really funny shot. I turned my camera towards my friends and said: "That's a price shot!"*
*Meaning to say "money shot"
8/17/09
8/16/09
Paris, Ohh La La!*
French men can't dance! I learned this fact when I visited Paris, France for couple of days with my friends.
Here are some highlights from the trip:
+ We were having dinner (M, V, W and me), when a man approached us with roses in his hand. W decided to treat us. After a long negotiation, they settled on 6 euros for 3 roses and as the man was leaving, he said to him: "She is a good man!"
+ A middle aged man miscalculated the steps as he was getting off the train and almost fell, face down to the next railway. I felt bad for him, but couldn't help to laugh at the incident. He rolled and bounced like a ball.
+ We had drinks at Sexy Bar for Crazy Night where servers wore only Calvin Klein underwear and u could order "Sperme du serveur" for 20 euros.
+ M decided to test her skills at rowing at Versaille. We rented a little boat and chilled in the middle of the pond with the ducks. As M and V rowed back to returned the boat, I just sat back and yelled: "Row! Bitches! Row!"
+ We enjoyed the boats so much as saying: "I'm on a bo(a)t...mother fucker!"
+ We were walking down the street one night, looking for a bus stop, when M yelled at us: "I have to go! I'll pop a squat right there (pointing to the nearest tree), if I have to."
+ "Guys! Aren't sea and ocean the same thing?"
+ We travelled everywhere using the metro station. I violated their poles (it HAD to be done), entered illegally without paying and my personal fav: Woman franticly hitting the exit door at metro station and screaming "Monsieur! , Monsieur"! as she had no clue on how to get out. All u really had to do, is give it a little push.
+ I learned how to properly spoon, courtesy of W. I definitely prefer playing the role of small spoon compared to big one.
+ We asked the hotel's concierge, Bruno look-alike for directions. He spoke with very distinct French accent, exaggerating every syllable especially the Rs with this spitting sound. As he was looking at the metro station map, he kept repeating: "Grrrrand BoulvarrrrrrDDddddddd" (station we were suppose to get off)
+ We went clubbing and met Mike, who was nice enough to buy us drinks. Unfortunately, he could not dance to save his life. All he did was move his hands up and down while yelling: "AaaaAaaaaa." Instead of moving away, which would be appropriate response to this behavior, my friends decided to reciprocate.
+ Chinese dude looking very asian, approached M at the club and asked her with an accent: "Where ur from?" She replied. "From Canada.... and I am not chinese!." His only response to that was "That's okay. I am Portuguese."
+ As we were leaving a club, we spotted very hot looking guy. We rolled down the windows of the cab and screamed: "Ooh la la!" (The guy turned over and smiled; I am positive we made his day)
* excuse my language
8/14/09
"I Want to see Passion in your Fashion"
As I impatiently wait for the new season of Project Runway with Heidi Klum, I tune in every week to new episodes of Project Runway Australia.
Here are three of my favorite designs:
Born Shopaholic
+ "Mommy, I like this airport. It has the moving thingies and it looks like a mall." said a little girl to her mom as they walked towards the exit at Toronto Airport.
I Need a New Prescription
I was waiting in a line to use a washroom in the plane, when I noticed a sign: "Lifejacket is located under your headset". Confused, I re-read the sign and realized, my eyes have deceived me. What I though was headset, it actually said headrest.
8/12/09
8/11/09
8/5/09
Shoplifter and Terrorist
U might wonder, what those two professions have to do with each other. Well, they both sum up my yesterday's experience.
I went out with my mom to one of our regular excursions to a mall and I decided it was time to wear my new summer/fall boots paired with skinny jeans and white blouse. I admit, I was quite stylish. Never less, I soon found out, those booths were cursed. Every time, I entered a store, I started to beep. After awhile, I got annoyed by it and refused to enter any stores. I was quite disappointed with my choice of outfit.
Then, as we were leaving one of the stores, a police guy walks in and informs us, that we have to evacuate the premises. This was followed by an announcement, asking everyone to leave the mall due to technical problems.
I'll admit, I was spooked. First, I set off the alarms in stores and now, the whole mall?
My only explanation to this whole experience: Someone voodooed my new boots.
8/3/09
Foreign Affair
- "What is our daughter going to do while we play golf?" asked my mom.
- "Don't worry! She already has her time scheduled out*," replied my dad.
*(Referring to study material I brought with me on the trip to Sardinia, Italy)
- "Oh yeah? What is that?" she wondered.
- "Interact with Italian boys." I added with a smirk on my face.
8/2/09
7/31/09
Practicing Yoga
After every travel expedition, the day that follows involves unpacking, washing clothes, ironing and of course more unpacking. When my dad asked my mom: "What are u doing?" the answer seemed less then trivial, but her only reply was: "I am standing on my head", a truly yogic response.
7/30/09
7/29/09
7/17/09
7/16/09
I Saw With My Own Eyes
+ Nun riding a bike with a Nike backpack
+ Guy pulling out a silver gun after being accused by gypsy, that it's a fake
+ Grandhotel Pupp in the spa city of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic, where Last Holiday (2006) with Queen Latifah was filmed (I even stayed at the hotel)
7/8/09
Instant Refresher
Take 1.5l of sparkling water, shake it little bit (in my case, I did not even have to do anything) and open it. Immediate explosion will follow. I can guarantee you, you will be refreshed immediately.
7/7/09
Disappointed Tourist
I stood in the Old Town Square in Prague among ~100 tourists, patiently waiting in front of Prague Orloj , the Prague's Medieval Astronomical Clock* to witness something majestic. As the clock set in motion at the hour, music started to play and several figures moved. Vanity, Greed, Death, Infidel and statutes of Apostles flashed in front of my eyes. When the music stopped, I said:
-That's it? (I must say, I didn't expect it to be so bland,even thou I've seen it several times.)
- What? Did you expect a theater or a show from it? my cousin replied.
- No, not really. Just little more excitement.
*Among the most popular tourist attraction in Prague.
IntelligenCIA
- How did your grandma know u are in Prague?
- I don't know. She is a CIA agent. She knew before I even decided to come for a visit.
7/6/09
The reason I have to buy new shoes every month
Heels don't have a chance to survive this!
Prague, Summer 2009
Prague, Summer 2009
Num3ers
00:24:24. That's the time where I stopped watching an episode of 24 on Quicktime player. Coincidence? I think NOT. At least my mom thinks so. Ever since I graduated, my mom is convinced someone is telling her something through num3ers. Whenever, she checks the time, double digits haunt her. 16:16. 11:55. I tried to tell her this occurs by chance but she refuses to believe me. What I know for sure, is that there ARE certain num3ers that have a meaning.
Take for example my position number at convocation: 412. At first, it didn't reveal much to me; but after a closer look, I realized that the number reveals a hidden information: my date of birth.
4+1= 5 (Month)
2=(Day)
4+1+2=(Year)
I was born May 2, 1987. Coincidence? I am still not convinced, but at least I can tell you with a confidence, that there are special num3ers out there, like my convocation number that reveals hidden information.
We are just peoples
That's what I told my mom while I was eating dinner with a President of Slovak Republic. I sat right across him and all I was thinking was, when we can have our food.
6/24/09
Prague Museum Night
Christmas came early! Santa might of had way too many eggnogs one night and decided to give me my early present: A Night of Museum FUN Festivities in Prague. It was filled with multitude of prominent cultural institutions (museums, galleries, cultural monuments and much more) with free admission and free transportation. YES! Christmas came early. I have no doubt.
I must of walked half of city along with my cousin and his wife to explore desired exhibitions, but our feet were restless and we had a goal; to see as much as possible. Everything was free, so why not take an advantage of that? We even cut in line to get an access to National Theatre. No harm was done, expect I got elbowed by an old man, who showed his disapproval. No hard feelings.
The most memorable time, thou was when we walked through underground tunnels with only candle lights guiding us. Normally, I would not find this very scary, but the feeling was intensified by a movie I watched night before. It was called "The Passage"; a story of an American photographer, who falls in love with a Moroccan woman and they reveal a shocking secret in the tunnels of African mountain Atlas. My cousin did not hold himself back and he kept reminding me, that soon enough, someone is going to kidnap us and sell our organs for profits. (Sorry, I kind of spoiled the movie for you, but I didn't tell you the most shocking part of it, so I guess I am not sorry. It's one of those movies, you will not be disappointed by its ending. I didn't see it coming, that's for sure.) We even walked through the tunnels as the characters did in the movie: taking pictures with flash, so we can see where we are going. It was exhilarating.
6/23/09
Children Imagination
As I descended from the roof of the National Theatre in Prague, I stopped in front of a big antic black door waiting for our guide to continue the exhibit. As I waited, a little boy asked his dad:
- "What's behind that huge door, dad?"
- "You will soon find out, son!"
- "Fishies!" little boy responded in overly excited voice.
- "...and sharks!" my friend added.
6/22/09
You know it's a recession, when...
a guy in suit is taking a Student Agency bus to Prague*.
*(4 hours and 30 minutes trip from Bratislava)
6/21/09
6/18/09
You can tell u are in Slovakia when:
+ All you hear about is politics, complains about weather being cold (a drop from 28 celsius to 26 celsius is hardly anything) and traffic reports, warning you about police whereabouts (those actually come quite handy; you can avoid getting a ticket, if you decide to speed)
+ You have to become a crazy driver, in order to survive the roads.
+ People literary stare you down, when walking by. They don't have any shame.
+ You can't go outside in pajamas to take out garbage. That's like a suicide.
+ Medium double double is replaced by cappuccino
Jump Smokers Smoky Sound
You got to check these guys out. They peaked my interest with their song "My flow so tight" (Chris Brown should get his ass kicked), and ever since then I can't stop listening to them. They are Chicago based crew whose sound is smoking hot with an unique twist to it; it's hilarious.
Two other songs that are on top of my playlist:
+ "Now You See It" (ft. Pitbull & Honorebel) - Download
+ "Don't Be A Douchebag" - Download
PLUS you have to watch this video. It accurately depicts the club scene experience...and it's quite entertaining.
6/17/09
Apple a Day
I just recently learned* that consuming vitamins in tablet form can be really harmful to your body. This is caused by the chemicals infused in the tablets instead of natural vitamins that come from eating fruits and veggies. So, go ahead and chug those vitamins away and instead, have that Apple a Day.
BUT WAIT! There is one vitamin you can keep taking and that is VITAMIN D. According to a research, we just don't get enough sun light compared to our ancestors. So, pop those babies, as much as you want....I mean, in moderation.
*I watched The View, go figure
6/16/09
Flying Babies
I am always very unfortunate when I fly. Ever since I downgraded to economy class, it's either I am squished between two heavier people or I am seated to a very chatty person, who would not stop talking to me and my personal favorite: crying babies/children. One angry baby is enough to ruin everyones flight and after hearing it cry for over 8 hours, it really makes you go crazy. So, imagine a full flight of families with their younglings. God! A circus right? I might as well be placed in a mental institution after.
My recent flight to Europe was exactly like that circus and I felt hopeless. This is really not the first time, I was seated next to a crying baby/child and I did come prepared, but you do have to survive the take off and landing with no electronics. This means 10 minutes of constant high pitch crying and yelling right next to your ear. Pleeeeaaassseee, take me off this plane, RIGHT NOW!!!
By the time, I was allowed to play my music, I had a sour expression on my face and my head was hurting. The steward even asked me TWICE whether I was okay and he even offered me earplugs. I survived the flight, but my nerves are shattered and my back in pain (my seat would not decline to sleeping position, so I felt very uncomfortable.)
After spending what it seemed like an eternity with those children, it really makes me not want any in future. I guess, my friends are out of luck. Their prediction of me having 8 kids will mostly definitely not come true.
6/15/09
Bonkers
+ You can sit him in the center.
+ No, he will just dust there. Why don't you put him somewhere else?
+ No! He really likes the center.
+ Oh yeah? How do you know that? Did you ask him?
+ The plush bear? Yup, he told me.
6/14/09
6/12/09
What Can I Get U Today?
We were at a restaurant and my mom couldn't decide which food to order for lunch. So she decided to ask the waiter:
+ What do u recommend?
+ Well what kind of food do u like?
+ I would like a fish. I can see from the menu that u have a halibut, the fish of the day and the Fish of the Lake*.
*She meant to say: The Fish from Lake Huron.
6/10/09
6/9/09
Distance Matters
+ Where are u going?
+ I am going out for a bike ride.
+ Where do u usually bike to? The Falls?
+ No. That's too far for me. I only bike to Fort Erie*.
+ Okay, I'll see u tomorrow.
* I meant to say Fort George. All these Forts just sound the same to me.
- I googled Fort Erie and it's about 50 km away from where I live. If I walked there, it would take me approximately 10 hours to get there. A nice short bike ride, eh?
6/8/09
Cause to Celebrate or to Mourn? I can't decide.
News of today: Alice* has left our house. She got caught and taken away by the terminator.
*Alice was our house mouse
Sirens and Signs
I have my convocation this week and I am faced with two dilemmas. First of all, What do people wear to these things? I try to recollect my brother's convocation and all I remember is eager parents cheering on their son/daughter and those ugly long robes worn by the graduating class. To resolve this one, I decided to use reverse thinking. Therefore, instead of figuring out what I should wear, I'll first figure out what NOT to wear to the ceremony and go from there. Here is a list I came up with: (Comments)
+ PJs (Don't forget your teddy bear and ur blankie)
+ Shorts and T-shirt (Why not put a bathing suit, while u at it?)
+ Tank Top paired with Jeans and Flip Flops (It's BBQ Season. U got that right!)
+ Formal Dress (Going to a Prom or something?)
+ Top/Dress with a large cleavage (That will definitely score me some points with the boys...and maybe even the profs)
+ Lululemon pants with a Hoodie (I didn't know u are graduating from an Atheltica School?)
After going through the list, I came to a conclusion that wearing something formal with a hint of black would be very appropriate. Does that really tell me anything? Not really. Back to square one.
My second dilemma, seems more solvable and it will probably aid others in similar situations. How do u find ur relatives/friends in a large crowd? With help of a friend, I came up with some witty options. Here are just few suggestions:
+ Make a large sign "I AM HERE" indicating your location. Don't forget to include a downward arrow.
+ Grow few inches taller, so it's easier to pick u out of the crowd. Those 5 inch heels will do the trick. Still not tall enough? Pair it with one of those long Irish hats and ur loved ones will find u in no time
+ Carry a siren with u. Make a sound and people will just follow.
"What the hell is convocation?"
When I first heard this term, I had to pick up an old fashion dictionary and look it up. I was hoping to find some answers, but the dictionary only made it more confusing. Here is what I found: [My Interpretation of the Description]
Con⋅vo⋅ca⋅tion [kon-vuh-key-shuhn]
- noun
1. The act of convoking. [The action of convincing someone.]
2. The state of being convoked. [The state of conviction.] For what? I didn't do anything wrong?
3. A group of people gathered in a answer to a summons [Bunch of people meet in secret to plot a murder.] I am definitely not part of any cult or a secret organization.
4. - 5. Assembly of sorts in Anglican and Protestant Episcopal Church. [Members of church meet to perform a ritual] I am not religious and I barely go to church.
6. A formal assembly at a college or university, esp. for a graduation ceremony. [Large crowds cheer on their loved ones who are receiving their diploma from school]
My point is, why don't they just rename it to graduation ceremony. It's simple and descriptive.
With convocation coming up, I don't want people to get the wrong picture of me. I am a good citizen, not a felon.
6/7/09
6/6/09
Four Season's at Dentist
Few weeks back, I was forced to see my dentist due to extreme pain I was experiencing. I was told, that I got an infection in the same tooth as I had my root canal done while ago. For those, who don't know what root canal is, it's basically, they take out a nerve from your tooth and then you no longer feel any pain. Obviously, something was not right, since I was in pain. In turns out, the procedure was not properly done and millimeter of nerve still remained in my tooth, while accumulating an infection.
I finality went to see the specialist and the following occurred:
+ I was escorted to my own ROOM
+ Greeted with an antibiotic COCKTAIL followed by ORANGE JUICE
+ DESSERT: Vanilla Pudding
+ High dose of DRUGS: Ibuprofen (600 mg)
+ Temporary "BOTOX": Several freezings were injected on my right side of jaw
+ BLANKET was placed on me to make me WARM
+ Personalized MUSIC was turned ON
+ more DRUGS waiting for me after the procedure; NARCOTICS, I may add
+ FREE STUFF after check-out: Mini LIP BALM
+ Payment: over $1000 in FEES
GOD, dentists are expensive. Maybe I should go back to school and get my certificate for dentistry. They make big bucks, I tell you.
Here is a picture of my tooth after the procedure:
6/5/09
UP
For those, who have not seen the movie UP, I strongly encourage you to go and see it. It's a comedy adventure about 78-year-old ballon salesman and 8-year-old Wilderness Explorer, who go on a journey into a lost world. I took my mom with me and SHE LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT. Watching it in 3D was only a cherry on a cake.
From the movie:
- "One day, I am gonna go to Paradise Falls in South America . It's in America....but in South."
Meet Doug = "Squirrel!" :
http://disney.go.com/disneypictures/up/main.html#/epk/videos/clip3
Before every Disney-Pixar's movie, they show u a short movie. Once, I got confused and it made me think I was in a wrong theatre. This time, the short movie was called "Partly Cloudy" and I give it 5 stars. It was the most cutest one I ever seen.The only thing I saw wrong about it, is the fact that it may give the wrong message to kids about where do babies come from. THEY ARE NOT DELIVERED BY STORKS. Just want to put that out there.
Here is a quick 30 second clip from "Partly Cloudy":
Money Saver
My mom and I were shopping at RW&Co. She chose a brown dress perfect for a summer day or while on a road. As the sales lady, passed the bag with the new merchandise, she said: "Here u go. The bag is reusable. Bring it next time and you will get $1 off from your next purchase." My mom gave her a smirk and walk away. Then I asked her, "What's so funny?" and she replied: "I already have three other of those bags. That's $4 off right there."
6/4/09
Korean Way
P: Korean bathrooms probably only have a shower head and a drain in the middle.
N: What? No proper shower?
P: Naaah, no space for that. I am sure u can even shower, while sitting on a toilet.
M: Yeaaaah, U can probably also read while showering and sitting on a toilet. It's called multitasking.
N: Stop, u guys (still laughing while avoiding getting choked) I am trying to visualize this.
P: NAT*, please don't visualize me on a toilet.
What a STEAL!
At a restaurant, waiting for a table:
- Nice jacket.
- Thanks, I got it from Zara. I also bough this new A|X t-shirt, just recently.
- Oh yeah? Did you leave the store with the t-shirt on?
- No. Why?
- Because you forgot to take off the size sticker from it.
6/3/09
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