The Queer in Me
Isn’t it funny how one person can change in such a short amount of time.
A year ago, if you asked me what kind of music I liked best, the first thing that would come out of my mouth with no hesitation was hip hop and R&B. If you ask me now, I’d wouldn’t know what to say because I listen to EVERYTHING now from country slow jams, oldies, soft rock… blah blah blah … and hip hop would probably be the LAST thing that I would list. The one thing that really annoys me are when people are so close-minded and go like, “ew why the hell are you listening to that!!” But I have to admit I’m a little bit of a hypocrite because I would totally say that to a friend if they listen to that emo/punkish music screaming. But yeah, I swear if you put on music to the Chicken Dance, I’d probably bob my head to it— I wouldn’t go as far as to actually do the dance though.
If you asked me what I would wear back then, I would tell you shirts with cool/elaborate/swirly designs (think Ed Hardy-ish even though I’d NEVER EVER wear that now), runners, sweats, etc. etc. But then I WAS still in school then so comfort was probably the first thing that would’ve came to mind. Now, I won’t wear sweats if I can help it out to anywhere but the gym and same with runners. Okay, well I admit I do have my extremely lazy days when I would wear them especially in the summer, and those are usually accompanied with no make up either. :shocked:
If you asked me what kind of architecture/interior design style I liked a year ago, I would’ve told you modern, industrial or anything that looked “futuristic” and shiny with a lot of blacks, whites and metals. Now, my dream home is an old Victorian mansion or a French-Creole style mansion in New Orleans’ Garden District or the French Quarter all complete with aged furnishing from those old eras and elaborate finishings and details. I remember my favorite field trip when I was young was to the Government House in Saskatchewan and I would feel totally at home there. 
We went to the Craigdarroch Castle in Victoria last weekend and walking around the restored rooms was so eery and fascinating; I would die to live there in the late 1800′s when it was still occupied. Too bad we walked through it so fast because I wanted to read everything! I can’t wait to go back there again, except I’d probably want to go alone because I hate being rushed, especially in a place like that. I’d want to absorb as much as I can.
But damn, I would LOVEEE to live in New Orleans. I think I’ve been obsessed with it after reading so many Anne Rice novels.
I think I went through a phase where I thought I was too “cool” to like this old stuff and anything that wasn’t “mainstream” but I’m glad I’m totally over it. There’s nothing more fascinating than old castles with secret passages… and a ghost.
I think the only thing that didn’t change about me are the books that I’ve read and will read.
I’m maturing to be a total queer and I love it.
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Hmm I like me some screamo but mostly I care about lyrics, which is why I listen to alternative and not MAINSTREAM rap/hip-hop. My style is pretty changed from what it used to be, but a lot of things also came around full circle. I have never really had a “finding myself” phase, but it’s cool to see how people change.
In Rockaway Beach my boyfriend and I stay at the Idle Nook hotel. It’s really shabby, but also affordable and right on the beach. But for a girls’ trip I would probably go somewhere more lavish. Why are you choosing the Oregon coast of all places? (I love our beaches, but they be cold.)
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hMMMM
music wise, i listen to whatever too now. although i would say majority is rap LOL.
but i like accoustic rock a lot too <3
and clothes, erm street brands, i really got into it just this year? more so this year?
before i was only a shoe freak and now im moving into denim and rare indepedent labels.
and i like to show them off and no body knows what they are and i feel SUPER special
im a snob too..
haha
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I think it’s crazy how much our tastes change and develop as we get older. It’s really nice to look back on it though and see the changes yourself.
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I remember when I was in middle school I use to hate rap and would only listen to pop. Now I like some of everything that moves me, with favorite genre being underground hip hop.
Fashion wise, not much had changed. I’m still a jeans and t-shirt kind of gal. But I don’t wear sneakers anymore. I’m usually rockin flip flops or Chucks.
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Thanks for your kind words about my books. I think the classy intellectual words for us lovers of castles is “post modern.’ I’m learning that my adjective laden prose is “post modern.’” And when it comes to music, I’m wrapping myself in Vivaldi and Mozart, and digging up Amadeus to watch it for the fifteenth time. I think the Vampire Chronicles hit a nerve because people crave beauty, and we see around us in the modern world a kind of anti-beauty that can be a bit sterile. However, I must put in a word for the blue eyed blues of Bonnie and Delaney. That is really gorgeous stuff. —- Again my thanks for your kind comments. Katrina left the best parts of New Orleans still standing, and with oaks spreading their branches over the Grecian columned townhouses as always….Much love, Anne Rice.
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nice nice
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I think it’s a requirement that people’s tastes and preferences change or evolve over the course of months or years.
Heh. Hiphop and R&B would probably be the first thing I’d list as my music preference now. It used to be (sexy and beach) house more than half a year ago.
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I would love to buy an old old old manor house or a castle…a decrepit scary and daunting place on the outside.
BUT
Inside it would be a colourful clash of Bauhaus brilliance and Modern classical furniture with a Japanese twist amoung authentic ancient features.
I need to be rich, dir’y stinkin’ rich.
I love your blog.
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Katy
November 12th, 2008 |
Thanks! =)
That would be awesome.. it reminds me of the Harold and Kumar movie when they go into this old ugly shack and it’s like a luxury home inside!
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