Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Darling Engagement Shoots

So I adore Green Wedding Shoes and they did this cute contest where they had people tell them there love stories and their dream photo-shoot of the two of them. It was so cute to see the themes that people came up with. My poor husband, whoever he is, one day will have to put up with me wanting to do these throughout the whole marriage! But so much fun, creativity, and just pure loveliness!

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Proud to be an American

Love the olympics.... especially the hockey game today against Canada! US wins 5 to 3! It was a close game and it was fun to watch. For sure an unexpected win by the US and that victory goes to our wonderful goalie! He was on top of it and I'm very proud of his work. He needs the day of rest after that game. Oh and did anyone else see that three man Canadian pile up? Made the game that much better!
xoxo,
Gabrielle Jean Murphy

Friday, February 19, 2010

"The two most engaging powers of an author are to make new things familiar and familiar things new."

-Samuel Johnson

Just To Ramble....

So you know what I hate.... I hate it when you have a class and you do all the assigned work and then you go to take the test on that unit and the teacher asks you all these question which weren't in the reading at all and then he doesn't even ask questions about some of the reading assignments that he chose to have us read. Sure they might be thought provoking but it's not like that's my one and only class that I have to focus on at this point in my life. And going back to that testing us on things that we don't even learn about.... ok I understand the whole going beyond the textbook and researching a little bit on our own but it comes to a point when it's to far out there. Like when studying ancient Greece I not only have to know ALL the Gods and Goddesses, but every little finanite detail about them, ALL the wars that any Greek participated in, ALL Greek artwork, and so on when he doesn't even make mention of having to know these things at all.... If he really wanted us to know about all these things you'd think that he'd focus it down maybe each week or even include a reading assignment on these things but nope.... the only way to find out is while you're taking the test.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Award


I got an award
from My Wonderland,
so now it's my turn to say seven things about myself:
1. I love to eat chocolate covered strawberries
2. I've always wanted to do the singing voice of an animated Disney princess in a new Disney movie.
3. I love to watch quiet movies, my favorite movie of all time is "Finding Neverland".
4. My favorite color is antique rose
5. My favorite number is 1.618 --- Golden mean!!
6. When I was little I would pretend I was a mermaid when I was swimming.
7. I HATE getting shots but I'm hoping to start donating plasma....


You're all LOVELY!!!!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

je t'aime

I got into the Paris, France study abroad for this fall!!! Super excited... but still need to figure out if I'm for sure going... but it'll probably happen! But still so exciting! I can actually go to theMusée du Louvre and see the BEAUTIFUL art work that it holds. How on could I be an Art History major and not go the the Louvre? How perfect is this!





--- Gabrielle Jean Murphy

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Old Time Love Songs

Someone Who'll Watch Over Me
There's a saying old, says that love is blind
Still we're often told, "seek and ye shall find"
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind

Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
He's the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret

I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?

There's a somebody I'm longin to see
I hope that he, turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me

I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could, always be good
To one who'll watch over me

Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key

Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me

(bridge)

Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
L-O-V-E
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore and

Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you

(trumpet instrumental)

L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very, very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore

Love is all that I can give to you
Love is more than just a game for two
Two in love can make it
Take my heart and please don't break it
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
Love was made for me and you
As Time Goes By
You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by

And when two lovers woo
They still say, I love you
On this you can rely
No matter what the future brings
As time goes by

Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
On this you can deny

It's still the same old story
A fight for love and glory
A case of do or die
The world will always welcome lovers
As time goes by

Moonlight and love songs
Never out of date
Hearts full of passion
Jealousy and hate
Woman needs man
And man must have his mate
On this you can deny

You must remember this
A kiss is still a kiss
A sigh is just a sigh
The fundamental things apply
As time goes by
Return to Me
Return to me
Oh, my dear, I'm so lonely
Hurry back, hurry back
Oh, my love, hurry back
I'm yours

Return to me
For my heart wants you only
Hurry home, hurry home
Won't you, please, hurry home
to my heart?

My darling
If I hurt you I'm sorry
Forgive me
And please say you are mine

Return to me
Please come back, bella mia
Hurry back, hurry home
To my arms, to my lips
And my heart

Ritorno a me
Cara mia, ti amo
Solo tu, solo tu, solo tu
Solo tu, mio cuore

The Way You Look Tonight
Some day, when I'm awfully low,
When the world is cold,
I will feel a glow just thinking of you...
And the way you look tonight.

Yes you're lovely, with your smile so warm
And your cheeks so soft,
There is nothing for me but to love you,
And the way you look tonight.

With each word your tenderness grows,
Tearing my fear apart...
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose,
It touches my foolish heart.

Lovely ... Never, ever change.
Keep that breathless charm.
Won't you please arrange it ?
'Cause I love you ... Just the way you look tonight.

Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm,
Just the way you look to-night.


Happy Valentines Day
xoxo,
Gabrielle Jean Murphy

Saturday, February 13, 2010

St. Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine's Day weekend everyone. I hope you spend it with loved ones and have a lovely time. If you need a great movie to watch please consider "A Room with a View"... it's one of my favorites and it's lovely. Also enjoy some good old classic love songs like "The Way You Look Tonight" and "L-O-V-E".



Oh and if you were curious "The holiday is named after one or more early Christian martyrs named Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 496 AD."

Monday, February 8, 2010

"I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that." - Lauren Bacall