Flick Pick: Charlie Countryman

The other day, I was in a bit of a somber mood and willing to watch something moving on Netflix. The service recommended Charlie Countryman. The title threw me off but the face on the poster drew me in. I've mentioned in the past my alarming interest in Shia LaBeouf. He just does something for me. Where other girls are repulsed, I am intrigued and dare I say, turned on.

The same can be said for reviews. When a film generally receives negative feedback from both audiences and critics alike, I'm more than willing to give it a shot if it looks good to me. This film is a perfect example as to why I'm happy to think for myself; I rather enjoyed it. The acting was superb, the cinematography gorgeous, the message endearing.



Evan Rachel Wood, another one of my favorite actors, paired very well against LaBeouf. As I had recently returned from traveling abroad, I was eager to take in the scenery that the Romanian backdrop provided. While the piece certainly wasn't perfect, the ending more than made up for any misgivings. The soundtrack (The xx, M83, Moby) also did a fantastic job of adding to the overall vibe of the film.

If you're a fan of romance, American films with a foreign feel or you're just a bit of a weirdo like me, check this one out. You won't be disappointed.












Now Playing: "Soul to Squeeze" by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Sun in Taurus, April 20 - May 21

Taurus. Oh, Taurus. In all honesty, this is one of the few signs of the Zodiac that I just don't really jive with. As a true Air sign (Aquarius Sun/Mercury/Venus/Jupiter) with a Water dominant chart (Cancer Rising, Moon/Mars in Scorpio...), there isn't much that I connect with when it comes to the Earthy Bull. My Mother (whom I very much love) is a Taurus cusp (April 21); we've always clashed. But there's a positive side to everything and I'm determined to learn more redeeming attributes about this sign.

Those with Sun in Taurus or strong Taurus placement in their chart may possess the following characteristics:

• Generous
• Stubborn
• Down-to-Earth
• Finances (Extremely Good/Bad)
• Dependable
• Materialistic
• Shopping Addicts
• Practical
• Conservative
• Traditional
• Stagnant
• Settled
• Frugal
• Comfortable
• Warmth
• Introspective
• Strong-Willed
• Patient
• Sensual
• Soft
• Self-Minded
• Flirtatious
• Pleasure
• Supportive
• Loving
• Put Together
• Stability
• Strong
• Determined
• Loyal
• Natural
• Possessive
• Welcoming
• Social
• Artistic
• Selective
• Gentle
• Cautious
• Charming
• Attractive
• Gorgeous
• Feminine
• Authentic
• Caring
• Well-liked
• Ambivalent
• Middle of the road

Famous Sun in Taurus':

• George Clooney
• Uma Thurman
• Adolf Hitler
• Leonardo da Vinci
• Al Pacino
• Robert Pattinson
• Che Guevara
• Megan Fox
• Jessica Alba
• Penelope Cruz
• Michelle Pfeiffer
• Audrey Hepburn
• Jack Nicholson
• Bono
• Sigmund Freud
• David Beckham
• Pierce Brosnan
• Carmen Electra
• Kelly Clarkson
• Elizabeth II
• Pope John Paul II
• William Shakespeare
• Mark Zuckerberg
• Adele
• Enrique Iglesias
• Cher
• Renee Zellweger
• Channing Tatum
• Cate Blanchett
• Janet Jackson
• Barbara Streisand
• Kirsten Dunst
• Daniel Day Lewis
• Amber Heard
• Tony Blair
• Henry Cavill
• Katharine Hepburn
• Lilly Allen
• Christina Hendricks
• David Icke
• Karl Marx
• Sid Vicious
• Michael Moore
• Malcolm X
• Shirley MacLaine
• James McAvoy
• Tina Fey
• John Cena
• Stevie Wonder
• George Carlin
• Iggy Pop
• Tony Parker
• Dennis Rodman
• Linda Evangelista
• Florence Nightingale
• Traci Lords
• Jerry Springfield
• George Lucas
• Enya
• Craig Ferguson
• Tori Spelling
• Ann Boleyn
• Orson Welles
• Bettie Paige
• David Boreanaz
• Jet Li
• Kimora Lee Simmons
• Sofia Coppola
• Jay Leno
• Andie Macdowell
• Shirley Temple
• Natasha Richardson
• Bernie Madoff
• Stephen Colbert
• Rosario Dawson
• Jean-Paul Gaultier
• Donatella Versace
• Rudolf Valentino
• Ryan O'Neal
• Ann-Margret
• Billy Joel
• James Brown
• Lars Von Trier
• David Charvet
• Cory Monteith
• Nigel Barker
• Willie Nelson
• Socrates
• Fred Astaire
• Pete Townshend
• Charlotte Bronte
• Vladimir Nabokov
• Ella Fitzgerald
• Harry Truman

Now Playing: "No Rest for the Wicked" by Lykke Li

Quoteworthy

"If we find ourselves with a desire that nothing in this world can satisfy, the most probable explanation is that we were made for another world."
-C.S. Lewis 1898-1963














Now Playing: "Come Undone" by Duran Duran
*One of my favorite songs from the 90s. A good one for today.

"My First Time" Tag! Q&A

First tweet?
Having a glass of Chardonnay and twittering <3>
3:37 pm February 16 2009

First YouTube video?
Sometime in 2006 but the earliest one I remember from the beauty community was... 
MAC Brushes vs Painting Brushes by EnkoreMakeup
(Uploaded/Viewed around Fall '07).

I had the idea to use painting brushes for my makeup and wanted to see if anyone else had used them and what they recommended. After a quick search, I came across this video. 7 years later and those original Loew-Cornell brushes I purchased have still held up!



First person you subscribed to on YouTube? 
EnkoreMakeup was one of the earliest that I recall.

First Facebook profile pic?
September 2004. My freshman year of college. WVU was one of the earliest schools/networks to be added. I sent Facebook a typed letter requesting that we join the "social network" after seeing a link in a friend who went to Duke's AOL Instant Messneger profile (ha!). The next day, WVU was connected. I remember the buzz around campus and everyone saying to each other to add them on "The Facebook."

As for the actual picture?! I have no idea. I hardly use Facebook anymore and am too lazy to see if it's still on there. Maybe I'll find it this week and do a #TBT post on Instagram.

Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
The closest thing to my first love (still waiting for the real deal)... Unfortunately, no. Would love to still be friends (although I imagine that might be difficult) but people fall out of touch and such is life.

What was your FIRST alcoholic drink? 
Just some of my Dad's beer that he let me taste or a bit of champagne at a cousin's wedding. I also vividly remember putting beer inside a baby bottle (I refused to give it up as a toddler). We were rather European in mindset at the Roman residence.

What was your FIRST job?
Associate Producer (Writer) at WPXI-TV (NBC).

What was your FIRST car?
A hot little black '95 Toyota Celica GT that I called Virginia. Found her on Autotrader.com. Loved that car. Still technically own it but it's not driveable.

Who was the FIRST person to text you today?
A friend from work whose birthday is tomorrow. Made plans.

Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
A guy I really like and majorly want to see.

Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
Miss. Milesky. I really liked her. She would even come to my house to visit with my Mom and me.

Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
South Florida. Other than my ears popping for the first time, no issues. I actually enjoy flying.

Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
Other than my sister, my best friend from Kindergarten- on, Carley. And yes. We will always be the best of friends.

Where was your FIRST sleep over?
A girlfriend's house when I was probably in 1st grade. My older sister was best friends with one of the girls and I hung out with them and her younger sister who was closer to my age. 

What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
Talk to my sister. She just got back from Hawaii and stopped over to visit.

What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?
Matchbox Twenty in Morgantown, West Virginia. Around the Fall of 2002. I was a junior in high school. Instantly hooked on live music.

FIRST broken bone?
Knock on wood, none.

FIRST piercing?
My ears when I was very young. Maybe 3? Thankfully, my Mom had a friend who came to the house and did it. She made sure they were done properly. Never had an issue with earrings. Perfectly placed.

FIRST foreign country you've gone to?
Heading to Europe for the first time in a couple weeks. England will be our first stop. I made the joke that I will have gone to London and Paris before New York, DC or LA. That's so backwards but so is everything in my world.

FIRST movie you remember seeing?
In general, some of the earliest ones that I remember include The Neverending Story, E.T., The Wizard of Oz, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Honey I Shrunk The Kids... but in a theater?

FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992). Ironically, one of the characters' names was Krista (albeit with a different spelling). If memory recalls, I have yet to see another movie with someone in it named Krista.

When was your FIRST detention?
Junior year of high school because I had showed up late to school too many times. I'm not a morning person. I lived no more than 5 minutes from school (basically one neighborhood/a few streets away) but always used the excuse that I got stuck in traffic.

Who was your FIRST roommate?
Other than my older sister, I had two roomies during my freshman year of college. I won't get into that.

If you had one wish, what would it be?
Happiness.

What was the first sport you were involved in?
Other than dance, soccer. Loathed it. One of the few things in life that I quit.

What is the first thing you do when you get home?
Give my shih-tzu a hug and then put on comfortable clothes.

When was your first kiss?
Pre-School for a regular kiss. 7th grade for a true one.














Now Playing: "First Song for B" by Devendra Banhart
*Sounds like today

Music Monday: Coves

"Cast a Shadow"


"Beatings"


"Run With Me" (Live)


"Wicked Game" (Chris Isaak Cover)


Coves is a duo from the UK. Their debut album, Soft Friday, is out now and can be purchased here.

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