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I haven't listened to much opera actually. The little I've listened I've enjoyed though, mostly Wagner who's work I'm more familiar with. But Wagner is kind of a special case anyway as his work goes beyond the boundaries of opera. I love how his music is more aggressive and how he pushed the limits of his day's music.
Why did that make you interested in opera?
Oh that's a lot of snow indeed! We only have that much snow here in the mountains
Some really cold days you have ahead!
It is nice over here indeed!
Sunny skies and 24ºC - 25ºC today. A nice summer day that I made good use for going for a bike ride
I have heard of Wagner but cannot say I am very familiar with his pieces. Any recommendations? ![]()
The theme for Dior Couture Spring 2007 was Madame Butterfly. It was a beautiful collection that very much touched me emotionally
The clothes, soundtrack, set design and stylizing were great. Also, the story of Madame Butterfly is so sad and socially controversial
I was ok with opera before but I started to be a little more interested after seeing the fashion show ![]()
We had a snowstorm last night. About 10 inches of snow. It is -9 ºC right now! 

Wow you saw Amy perform live? Ughhh ya lucky, I bet it was hilarious
Kristen Wiig is another funny one I love her!
Hmmm I don't think I've ever seen that one...but I guess I'll be having to keep my eye open for it
And Actually I don't have a pic and I tryed finding it online but I couldnt
But its just a pair of yoga paints with a purple and white band, and a purple T to go with it. Nothing too exciting
On another VS note me and my friend were talking about the other day how vs stuff runs SOOO big! Like thier clothing, I looked at a Pink tanktop and I was like "okay, large, it will definetly fit no problem" . It was this one in particular:
And I like these kinda tanks loose too because you can see the bandeaus, etc. But THIS THING WAS HUGE! I'm like how is this a large, the neckline was literally down to the bottom of my boobs and cut sooooo low on the sides. I could have went with a small and still would have been loose. Now since then I notice that with all the PINK clothing, it all runs sooo big! IDK why the hell they do that
And well now we know you got some SAS in
:brows:
And I didn't do much, just went to a friends house, watched the ball drop. You?
Kristin Wiig is another funny lady. Loved her on SNL and in Brides Maid! ![]()
Yeah, VS PINK apparel has always been 1-2 sizes too big especially their sweatpants
I am not sure why
I have noticed H&M has been like that too recently. I just purchased online a Large sweater so I could wear 2 layers underneath. The sweater literally went past my knees almost to my calves, the sleeves were 6 inches too long and the whole sweater was very loose. I had to exchange it.
http://www.hm.com/us/product/00645?article=00645-A#shopOrigin=SA
I was cooped inside for few days b/c of the snowstorm and I couldn’t handle it anymore so I had to go to SAS. Besides I wanted dibs on stuff...hahahah... ![]()
Originally I was going to go out for NYE but I was feeling kinda tired from work. Also, it was freezing out so I just stayed home, chillax’ed and watched the ball drop on TV ![]()

I missed you too,Pinky.
My celebrations are always quite calm and ordinary,restaurants,friends'visits.I just like shopping alot but that's my habit for the whole year.
What have you done especial/different at this year's celebrations?
Ooo...shopping. What did you buy? ![]()
Originally I was going to go out for NYE but I was feeling kinda tired from work. Also, it was freezing out so I just stayed home and chillax’ed ![]()

Pfft I never do such!
(I'm such a f@$king liar
) I've seen it the other way around here more. Hmm, I guess I'm around a bunch of hungry women far too often then?
Ha, well half way for me is key but I get what you mean on learning what fight to pick and which to lose
Oh god that song for make-up sex? Nice one
Meh the plastic surgery says a lot about her GREAT decision making skills to start with
Nope, they purchased the game via Amazon here. I heard it from one of my ladies relatives. She bought it over that one time we gave a crack at it.
Oh gosh hun and what's this Saul having a spin off?
I have noticed women are usually the food moochers and men are usually the food finishers, meaning they rarely deny anything a women cannot finish eating. Speaking of women and their eating habits, for Halloween I had a full bag of leftover Kit-Kats so I decided to bring it to work. I put the chocolates in a bowl in the kitchen. Keep in mind I work in small office space with a bunch of women who claim they like eating healthy and exercising. Most of them eat salads for lunch. Anyways, within an hour the bowl was empty!
It wasn’t me and I know it wasn’t any of my male coworkers b/c none of them eat sweets. Hmm... ![]()
Yes, the show is called “Better Call Saul”. It premieres in November. From what I have heard it will be a prequel to BB. I like so Saul so I am excited. I hope it lives up to precedent BB has set ![]()

I have heard of Wagner but cannot say I am very familiar with his pieces. Any recommendations?
The theme for Dior Couture Spring 2007 was Madame Butterfly. It was a beautiful collection that very much touched me emotionally
The clothes, soundtrack, set design and stylizing were great. Also, the story of Madame Butterfly is so sad and socially controversial
I was ok with opera before but I started to be a little more interested after seeing the fashion show
We had a snowstorm last night. About 10 inches of snow. It is -9 ºC right now!
Well, I haven't listened to a whole opera (or Music Dramas as he called them) by him; they're incredibly long ![]()
I would recommend The Ring of the Nibelung and Tristan and Isolde, which are some of his most important works. Tristan and Isolde is in particular a huge influence in the development of the XXth Century's academic music, and the breaking of the tonal system.
I innocently thought the video would have actually music from the opera ![]()
I haven't listened to that one, or any by Puccini. I think my parents have one or more vinyl discs with some works by him. Have you listened to that opera? Any somments about it?
Oh so cold again!
I saw on the news yesterday about new snowstorms in the US. Tough winter you're having!
(I posted a cover of The Rolling Stones in the videos thread
)

I have noticed women are usually the food moochers and men are usually the food finishers, meaning they rarely deny anything a women cannot finish eating. Speaking of women and their eating habits, for Halloween I had a full bag of leftover Kit-Kats so I decided to bring it to work. I put the chocolates in a bowl in the kitchen. Keep in mind I work in small office space with a bunch of women who claim they like eating healthy and exercising. Most of them eat salads for lunch. Anyways, within an hour the bowl was empty!
It wasn’t me and I know it wasn’t any of my male coworkers b/c none of them eat sweets. Hmm...
Yes, the show is called “Better Call Saul”. It premieres in November. From what I have heard it will be a prequel to BB. I like so Saul so I am excited. I hope it lives up to precedent BB has set
A Kit-Kat attack? That little story game me a nice laugh and points to me being right about you women and the munchies
Oh well, I love a lady who can eat
I wonder though, why weren't you the one to finish that bag in the first place?
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Ha, well I shall definitely check it out and see how that one goes. Usually spin offs don't do that well? But he does have one colorful character so this one just might.
And oh gosh hun how has the weather been going this past week? ![]()

I missed you too,Pinky.
My celebrations are always quite calm and ordinary,restaurants,friends'visits.I just like shopping alot but that's my habit for the whole year.
What have you done especial/different at this year's celebrations?
Ooo...shopping. What did you buy?
Originally I was going to go out for NYE but I was feeling kinda tired from work. Also, it was freezing out so I just stayed home and chillax’ed
Lots of things,mainly clothes and shoes,new white cardigan,brown dress,black tights,scarfs,grey and brown boots,that what I remember,I'm alcoholic shopper,spend most of my money in clothes,shoes and bags.Can spend a whole holiday in just shopping.But I don't do it every week,it's like every time like month or 2 I go out and buy all at once then I take break then I come back,you can't imagine how much I love style,clothes and anything related,except makeup and beauty supplies,I don't spend a penny on them except one time a year for some special occasions .
Oh,I heard that some cities in USA have had some very bad snow storms that didn't hit the country in ages.Seems your city was one of these,I saw on TV, pics for the snow covering and hitting streets in a scene that was really very hard and difficult to deal with from authorities,rather that even thinking to go out as individuals or ordinary citizens in such weather.

Kristin Wiig is another funny lady. Loved her on SNL and in Brides Maid!
Yeah, VS PINK apparel has always been 1-2 sizes too big especially their sweatpants
I am not sure why
I have noticed H&M has been like that too recently. I just purchased online a Large sweater so I could wear 2 layers underneath. The sweater literally went past my knees almost to my calves, the sleeves were 6 inches too long and the whole sweater was very loose. I had to exchange it.
http://www.hm.com/us/product/00645?article=00645-A#shopOrigin=SA
I was cooped inside for few days b/c of the snowstorm and I couldn’t handle it anymore so I had to go to SAS. Besides I wanted dibs on stuff...hahahah...
Originally I was going to go out for NYE but I was feeling kinda tired from work. Also, it was freezing out so I just stayed home, chillax’ed and watched the ball drop on TV
Shes just great....I really hope we don't see her disapear, I haven't seen her in much lately besides Walter Mitty!
Wow past your knees? Thats a dress
IDK why they've been doing that lately..I guess as I've seen that loose fitting sweaters and tops are more the thing now rather than some tight tshirts, etc. But some of this stuff is just ridiculous. Considering brands like VS and H&M, when the majority of their target market aren't people who are that large ![]()
Bahaa you live in Boston right? Your having the same shitty weather we are ![]()
Thats a way to do it
Just chill....I mean it really isn't any different than any other day of the year

Yeah Ive been well thanks. Just settled into a new flat as mine is having construction work done to it.
Yeah I'm still jumping on a plane any chance I get. Off to Thailand in little over 6 weeks time as it happens. Im going down to the islands as I didn't do that when I went last time. Going to full moon party, can't wait!
No, had no real plans for New Year Eve. Was quite a hectic christmas, So I was just appreciating some alone time to be honest
How about you?
Ooo…a new flat. How exciting!
In London right?
I heard there are a lot of gorgeous beaches in Thailand that are located away from the city and from most of the main touristy areas. Is that where you are going?
A Full Moon Party sounds pretty fun. I assume lots of dancing, mingling and boozing? Do you know what type of music they play?
Originally I was going to go out for NYE but I was feeling kinda tired from work. Also, it was freezing out so I just stayed home and chillax’ed

Well, I haven't listened to a whole opera (or Music Dramas as he called them) by him; they're incredibly long
I would recommend The Ring of the Nibelung and Tristan and Isolde, which are some of his most important works. Tristan and Isolde is in particular a huge influence in the development of the XXth Century's academic music, and the breaking of the tonal system.
I innocently thought the video would have actually music from the opera
I haven't listened to that one, or any by Puccini. I think my parents have one or more vinyl discs with some works by him. Have you listened to that opera? Any somments about it?
Oh so cold again!
I saw on the news yesterday about new snowstorms in the US. Tough winter you're having!
(I posted a cover of The Rolling Stones in the videos thread
)
I listened to parts of The Ring of the Nibelung and Tristan & Isolde on YouTube. They were both quite long and I did not have the patience to listen to either entirely
I like both but enjoyed Tristan & Isolde slightly more
"Breaking of the tonal system," ehh? Interesting. Could you elaborate on what you mean? ![]()
Yeah, I agree it is weird the soundtrack didn't feature any opera--not counting the Malcolm Mclaren song. I guess it was an inspiration and interpretation more than anything ![]()
I have listened to Madame Butterfly. I like it
As much as I am a visual person and the costumes are always beautifulm I kinda enjoyed the opera more without visuals. Although I have no clue what they are singing it was more emotional without the visuals.
The winter has been pretty brutal so far but we have had worse. I am really hoping we won't get another snowstorm b/c I don't like them. Wishful thinking on my part ![]()
Sympathy For The Devil is one of my favorite Stones songs
Then again I like most of their songs
I remember back in the days when VH1 actually played music I would look forward to their Rolling Stones Marathons
You did a fantastic job playing and combining the different elements of the song!
Also it totally fits your classic rock voice ![]()

A Kit-Kat attack? That little story game me a nice laugh and points to me being right about you women and the munchies
Oh well, I love a lady who can eat
I wonder though, why weren't you the one to finish that bag in the first place?
Ha, well I shall definitely check it out and see how that one goes. Usually spin offs don't do that well? But he does have one colorful character so this one just might.
And oh gosh hun how has the weather been going this past week?
Women do eat but they try to limit themselves when others are watching b/c they don't want to be judged negatively
I had a lot of leftover chocolates I preferred not to finish all on my own so I decided to share with my co-workers
I was expecting the Kit-Kats to last at least a day or two since there weren't that many people on the floor that day. I was wrong ![]()
Yeah, spinoffs rarely do well
I am hoping Huell, Skinny Pete and Wendy will be on the show b/c I want to know their back stories. I also want to know how Saul met Mike. Aaron Paul and BryCran have expressed interest in guest starring on the show ![]()
It has been brutally cold this past week but I have experienced worse
The snowstorm wasn't too bad where I am. We only got 5 inches
Can't wait for the weather to be warmer
How's the weather where you are? Still warm & dry? ![]()

Lots of things,mainly clothes and shoes,new white cardigan,brown dress,black tights,scarfs,grey and brown boots,that what I remember,I'm alcoholic shopper,spend most of my money in clothes,shoes and bags.Can spend a whole holiday in just shopping.But I don't do it every week,it's like every time like month or 2 I go out and buy all at once then I take break then I come back,you can't imagine how much I love style,clothes and anything related,except makeup and beauty supplies,I don't spend a penny on them except one time a year for some special occasions .
Oh,I heard that some cities in USA have had some very bad snow storms that didn't hit the country in ages.Seems your city was one of these,I saw on TV, pics for the snow covering and hitting streets in a scene that was really very hard and difficult to deal with from authorities,rather that even thinking to go out as individuals or ordinary citizens in such weather.
I love shopping too!
What are some of your favorite stores? ![]()
The winter has been pretty brutal so far but we have had worse. I think it has been more severe for other parts of the country. So far there hasn't been a power outage where I live so I am glad. We only got 5 inches the last snowstorm which isn't too bad. I can't wait for the weather to be warmer though ![]()

Shes just great....I really hope we don't see her disapear, I haven't seen her in much lately besides Walter Mitty!
Wow past your knees? Thats a dress
IDK why they've been doing that lately..I guess as I've seen that loose fitting sweaters and tops are more the thing now rather than some tight tshirts, etc. But some of this stuff is just ridiculous. Considering brands like VS and H&M, when the majority of their target market aren't people who are that large
Bahaa you live in Boston right? Your having the same shitty weather we are
Thats a way to do it
Just chill....I mean it really isn't any different than any other day of the year
I haven't seen Walter Mitty yet but really want to see it. How was it? ![]()
I exchange the sweater for a size smaller. It is still kinda long and loose but much better than before
I think these brands try to target the average American women. The average size is 14 (a borderline size between "regular" & plus-size) but that doesn't always translate into sales b/c most women who are size 14 have odd shopping habits. Also, most brands don't do a very good job in creating clothes above size 12, especially sizes 14 & 16, b/c of the variation of proportions. Which is why I think brands like VS PINK and H&M are messing up on sizing some of their clothing correctly. On a slightly different note, when I worked at VS a lot women complained about the lack of larger size bras carried and the bras being too heavy padded. I agree especially about there being too many padded/push-up bras.
The winter has been pretty brutal so far but we have had worse. I think it has been more severe for other parts of the country. So far there hasn't been a power outage where I live so I am glad. We only got 5 inches the last snowstorm which isn't too bad
Where do you live again?

Yeah still in London. Don't plan to leave any time soon
Construction is coming along nicely. Should be ready by mid summer time (with a bit of luck
)
Yeah there are many beaches. As it happens that is indeed where I'll be heading. Going to be meeting a few friends who are going to be out there already. We have rented out a villa with a pool which is cool. Celebrating a 30th. This includes the full moon party...and you have pretty much summed it up
They play all kinds of music....About 30,000 people attend on one strip of beach...(big beach mind) So should be pretty hectic
I hope you post pictures when your flat is done so we could all be jealous of your fabulous home ![]()
Sounds like my kinda party
When you heading there? Now, do people also moon at the party? 
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Will do
I have brought a pool table already to put in the living/dining room/kitchen already. And I am looking into sound systems to play not just in the flat but out on the patio as well ![]()
Im heading there in about two weeks time. Mooning is not an obligation but due to high levels of alcohol consumption It won't surprise me if it does happen ![]()

^ Sounds like quite a flat
Is it single floor or multiple floors? ![]()
I am sure with enough booze people will be doing more than just mooning ![]()

Shes just great....I really hope we don't see her disapear, I haven't seen her in much lately besides Walter Mitty!
Wow past your knees? Thats a dress
IDK why they've been doing that lately..I guess as I've seen that loose fitting sweaters and tops are more the thing now rather than some tight tshirts, etc. But some of this stuff is just ridiculous. Considering brands like VS and H&M, when the majority of their target market aren't people who are that large
Bahaa you live in Boston right? Your having the same shitty weather we are
Thats a way to do it
Just chill....I mean it really isn't any different than any other day of the year
I haven't seen Walter Mitty yet but really want to see it. How was it?
I exchange the sweater for a size smaller. It is still kinda long and loose but much better than before
I think these brands try to target the average American women. The average size is 14 (a borderline size between "regular" & plus-size) but that doesn't always translate into sales b/c most women who are size 14 have odd shopping habits. Also, most brands don't do a very good job in creating clothes above size 12, especially sizes 14 & 16, b/c of the variation of proportions. Which is why I think brands like VS PINK and H&M are messing up on sizing some of their clothing correctly. On a slightly different note, when I worked at VS a lot women complained about the lack of larger size bras carried and the bras being too heavy padded. I agree especially about there being too many padded/push-up bras.
The winter has been pretty brutal so far but we have had worse. I think it has been more severe for other parts of the country. So far there hasn't been a power outage where I live so I am glad. We only got 5 inches the last snowstorm which isn't too bad
Where do you live again?
I didn't see it, I just know shes in it
I thought it looked alright, but everybody whos seen it said it was really good ![]()
And I like my clothes like that, but not drapping off my body
And yes they probably are, but I'd say I'm the average american woman, and a freaking medium in V S is huge on me, like WTF
Unless the average american woman is alot bigger than I thought..And interesting your experiance at VS. Its super hard to not find a bra thats not padded.....like I don't want my boobs up to my chin 24/7. Okay? Only on occasion ![]()
I live in Michigan and I'd say its the worst we've had in a while
5 inchs? Pff...right now we get 5 inches every hour

^I wish clothing sizes were more consistent. Some sorta standard measurement system would be nice ![]()
Within the last decade the average size increased from 12 to 14; bra size: 34B to 36C; and shoe size: 7 to 8. With the bra size it is not just b/c of weight increase but also the popularity of breast augmentations ![]()
I don’t mind lightly padded bras b/c of my nipplege problem
Give me an unlined bra I might as well go braless!
Speaking of lightly lined bras, I love the Dream Angels IPEX. The padding's very thin but just enough to prevent nipplege. Sucks they discontinued it
I do occasionally wear push-ups (mainly in the summer) but in general I prefer "everyday" bras. Most of my VS bras are from the Cotton Collection, BBV, Very Sexy, PINK and Dream Angels. I also own bras from H&M, Gap, Blush and random brands they have on RueLaLa.
VS has so many push-up bra collections I can’t tell which is which or the functional differences among them ![]()
I know the Very Sexy adds 1 cup size and Bombshell adds 2. I don’t have many Bombshell bras b/c it take up A LOT of space in my bra draws and it makes me look fatter ![]()
5 inches isn’t much at all. Better than the 2 ft we usually get. I still prefer no snow
Yeah, it has been a brutal winter for the Mid-West. Have you lost power or had issues with your water? BTW, have you lived in Michigan all your life? ![]()

^ Sounds like quite a flat
Is it single floor or multiple floors?
I am sure with enough booze people will be doing more than just mooning

^ Remind me what do you do for work again? 5 minutes walking or driving? Either way, that's pretty close. I have a few colleagues that live close to work. Kinda ironic how they are the ones who are usually late ![]()
When you are lit up everyone looks good...even a monkfish. Butta-face turns into "but there is no need to put a bag over that face tonight" ![]()
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