I cannot believe August began already, only two weeks left and I'm moving to Middelburg where my student life will finally begin. Summer began a bit late this year, having only graduated on the 6th of July.
Realizing it's almost been a month and I've been pretty busy. It's been a while since I've written anything, or made a decent playlist for that matter but my excuse is this: I have a job.
I know, I'm such a responsible adult. Helping out in the kitchen of a restaurant really isn't that bad, even though my job mostly consists of washing dishes. I have had the honor of slicing lettuce, folding clean towels and cleaning windows as well, for 5 days a week.

Other than that I've made sure to make a quick camping trip with Demi and Karen. Nature campings are awesome, this particular one had animals, some walking around freely, like this rabbit here:

And of course it's not camping if there's no fire. I hadn't had marshmallows in ages, after nearly finishing the bag I can remember why...

Camping's not the only get away I've had this summer, I've also been to the metropolis Vollendam. If you're not familiar with the town let me just say that I'm being sarcastic. Anyway, here's a statue:

So kind of sums up the highlights of the month, unfortunately I didn't take any pictures at Kia's leaving party which was at the beach (awesome location).

The Real Inspector Hound

Written by Tom Stoppard, what we performed as the 7th year drama class. I found out I look good with a mustache. And Kia makes a great baldy.

WHO DID IT?

serious face. i'm solving a murder mystery here.

12-year-old Lindsey Lohan in The Parent Trap

So yesterday I was baby-sitting, and ended up watching a film with the children. We agreed on The Parent Trap, an old favorite of mine which they recognized. I hadn't seen it in years, and this time I couldn't get over how cool Lindsay Lohan looks, especially as Hallie the American twin.

this is what I want my summer to sound like.

well aren't we pleased as Punch.

Sailor Moon, Mega Mindy and Cupcake for Muck-Up Day 2012

 

 

lomography

Christmas 2009 I got my Diana+. It was such an exciting little toy, i felt really cool with my analogue camera.
4-5 rolls of film later, I realized that it's just not that easy. Most of the pictures failed because the light wasn't strong enough, other times I would forget the cap on (because when you take a picture you're not looking through the lens, just a plastic window), two rolls of film were destroyed by a dog (one of them containing pictures from Two Door Cinema Club's show :( ). Even when I did get a couple of nice shots per roll (which would cost around 7 euro, film+development, not including printing), then I would have to get my dad to scan them and clean them up and FINALLY I could see a result.
The question is, is it worth it? The effects are awesome, but then again a stroll down pixlro-matic lane can give very similar results. For free. Also, Lady Di+ is very very fragile.
Anyway, here are a few pictures I managed to take.

list of shoegaze bands I need to look into.

My Bloody Valentine
The Smashing Pumpkins
Jesus and the Mary Chain
The Radio Dept.

what a wicked cover

 
Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover) by Widowspeak

Dry The River

May 7th I was in the Melkweg, Amsterdam with some very awesome people, seeing a very awesome band.
It was my 3rd time seeing Dry The River, the first one being at Lowlands 2011, second at Bitterzoet in November I think? They're just as impressive as the first time I saw them, to be honest. It was one of the most fun concerts I've been to.

What is strange is how much better they are live than on record. And I really mean much better, very impressive. Somehow their energy doesn't come across the same way when they're not right in front of you.

I also really liked their connection with the audience, they're such a down-to-earth band. Making conversation (sometimes a bit awkwardly) on stage, and later hanging by the merch talking to everyone, signing CD's and taking pictures.
I guess I'm very happy I discovered them now that they're still small enough to see in a venue like the Melkweg :)

Of course we didn't miss our opportunity to pose with Scott (beardy bassist) and Peter (lead singer/guitarist)

With Naomi, Stephanie and Demi.

I was so excited to actually talk to them, I must have been saying incredible nonsense. I bought this tote bag though, and Lars who was also at the show but me their CD for my birthday :)

(now I don't have to feel guilty anymore!)

Ben Howard in Paradiso, Amsterdam

Ben Howard was in Paradiso yesterday, for the first time I think. I was lucky enough to get a ticket before the whole thing was sold-out and enjoyed every minute of it!
If you're not sure who Ben Howard is, or what he does, have a quick listen, I promise you won't regret it !


Under The Same Sun by Ben Howard 

The first time I saw Ben was at Lowlands 2011 and it was really magnificent. One of my favorite acts, a band who hadn't yet released an album! It's the style of his songs, mellow yet filled with emotion. The way he plays the guitar is also quite special, oh and how the other members sort of change between instruments. Chris Bond, the drummer, at times was seen holding a guitar and beating the drums, while India Bourne, the cellist, would play the bass and kettle drums at times.



 

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