Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Sunday, February 23, 2014
Ray of Light
I haven't been on to blog too much recently and have to admit been keeping to myself for a good portion of this year for personal reasons; but, just wanted to share some positivity all around and this album/song in particular reminds that there is always a "ray of light" somewhere to be found. It's all about keeping things positive and what definitely hope to do.People will say or do terrible things and it is part of being in this industry I totally get it; at the same time however, I refuse to allow negativity keep me down and the same for anyone else. You are far too precious, talented, amazing and big hearted. If anything I will always be loyal to those I love and therefore, no negative comments will be tolerated. We're all about positivity and spreading love. We're all beautiful in our rights and ways as well this world needs much more compassion.
please spread that instead of hate
xoxo
please spread that instead of hate
xoxo
Natalie
Friday, February 14, 2014
Valentine's Day Q & A
here are some Valentine's Day questions I pulled from my ask.
Q: Do you have a boyfriend?
A: Waiting for a specific person to officially "claim" me if that makes sense
Q: Who are your celebrity crushes?
A: I only have two and have had them for quite some time actually! Both of them are really brilliant in their crafts and I have the utmost respect for both of them.
Q: What kind of guys do you like?
A: I don't have a type. I think creating "types" sort of limits yourself to what is out there and love can come from any spectrum just have to be open to it. I will say that I tend to relate more to musicians and think it is because my Mum was a musician and it's all I grew up around and what makes me feel comfortable.
Q: How many boyfriends have you had?
A: I've only had one boyfriend. I learned a lot from that relationship the major thing I learned is that just because you love a person and that person loves you it doesn't necessarily mean that person is the one you are to spend your life with long term. Those things in life happen.
Q: Is there anyone you would date now?
A: There are a couple people if either one asked me out I would definitely say yes. I'm totally open to it!
Q: What relationship advice would you give?
A: That is tough! Faith, trust and patience. I learned to have all three.
Q: Is it hard dating as a performer?
A: It can be. I think one reason performers date other performers. I know some men don't like the travel schedule, etc. etc. and it can be hard on a relationship but it takes some understanding and trust. It wouldn't bother me dating a musician or actor because it is knowing these things come along with that. I know many girls want to date actors, musicians etc etc but don't want to deal with everything else but it's all part of a package.
Q: What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
A: I am spreading love and positivity. It's what it is about. I think things will come to you naturally if just focus on positive things
Q: Do you talk to your crushes at all?
A: Yes, I do talk to them not saying who they are because that is private or I want to keep that private but yes I communicate regularly with them.
Q: Best Valentine's Day gift?
A: For me if it was a guy giving me a gift I love reading so books, yes books! I am such a nerd but yes or music related anything creative
Q: Do you have a boyfriend?
A: Waiting for a specific person to officially "claim" me if that makes sense
Q: Who are your celebrity crushes?
A: I only have two and have had them for quite some time actually! Both of them are really brilliant in their crafts and I have the utmost respect for both of them.
Q: What kind of guys do you like?
A: I don't have a type. I think creating "types" sort of limits yourself to what is out there and love can come from any spectrum just have to be open to it. I will say that I tend to relate more to musicians and think it is because my Mum was a musician and it's all I grew up around and what makes me feel comfortable.
Q: How many boyfriends have you had?
A: I've only had one boyfriend. I learned a lot from that relationship the major thing I learned is that just because you love a person and that person loves you it doesn't necessarily mean that person is the one you are to spend your life with long term. Those things in life happen.
Q: Is there anyone you would date now?
A: There are a couple people if either one asked me out I would definitely say yes. I'm totally open to it!
Q: What relationship advice would you give?
A: That is tough! Faith, trust and patience. I learned to have all three.
Q: Is it hard dating as a performer?
A: It can be. I think one reason performers date other performers. I know some men don't like the travel schedule, etc. etc. and it can be hard on a relationship but it takes some understanding and trust. It wouldn't bother me dating a musician or actor because it is knowing these things come along with that. I know many girls want to date actors, musicians etc etc but don't want to deal with everything else but it's all part of a package.
Q: What are you doing for Valentine's Day?
A: I am spreading love and positivity. It's what it is about. I think things will come to you naturally if just focus on positive things
Q: Do you talk to your crushes at all?
A: Yes, I do talk to them not saying who they are because that is private or I want to keep that private but yes I communicate regularly with them.
Q: Best Valentine's Day gift?
A: For me if it was a guy giving me a gift I love reading so books, yes books! I am such a nerd but yes or music related anything creative
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
My Life is Complicated it will get better they said it will sort itself out they said
lily is dancing
on the table
we've all been
pushed
too far
i guess on days
like this
you know who your
friends are
just another dead fad
to you that's all
just another light missing
on a long taxi ride
taxi ride
and i'm down to
your last cigarette and
this "we are one" crap
as you're invading
this thing you call
love - she smiles
way too much but
i'm glad you're
on my side, sure
i'm glad you're on
my side still
you think you deserve
a trust fund
just because you
want one
sure you talk the talk
when you need to
i fear
the whole world is
starting to
believe you
just another dead fad
to you that's all
just another light missing
in a long taxi line
taxi line
and i"m down to
your last cigarette and
this "we are one" crap
as you're invading
this thing you call
love - she smiles
way too much but
i'm glad you're
on my side, sure
i'm glad you're on
my side still
lily is dancing
on the
table
we've all been pushed
too far today
even a glamorous
bitch can be in
need
this is where you know
the honey
from the
killer bees
i'm glad you're on
my side
sure
i'm glad you're on
my side
sure
i'm glad you're on
my side still
got a long taxi ride
got a long taxi ride
-taxi ride
on the table
we've all been
pushed
too far
i guess on days
like this
you know who your
friends are
just another dead fad
to you that's all
just another light missing
on a long taxi ride
taxi ride
and i'm down to
your last cigarette and
this "we are one" crap
as you're invading
this thing you call
love - she smiles
way too much but
i'm glad you're
on my side, sure
i'm glad you're on
my side still
you think you deserve
a trust fund
just because you
want one
sure you talk the talk
when you need to
i fear
the whole world is
starting to
believe you
just another dead fad
to you that's all
just another light missing
in a long taxi line
taxi line
and i"m down to
your last cigarette and
this "we are one" crap
as you're invading
this thing you call
love - she smiles
way too much but
i'm glad you're
on my side, sure
i'm glad you're on
my side still
lily is dancing
on the
table
we've all been pushed
too far today
even a glamorous
bitch can be in
need
this is where you know
the honey
from the
killer bees
i'm glad you're on
my side
sure
i'm glad you're on
my side
sure
i'm glad you're on
my side still
got a long taxi ride
got a long taxi ride
-taxi ride
Sunday, February 9, 2014
What is a Name Day exactly?
I know many have seen or heard me post/talk about my Name Day and many do have loads of questions. The main one in particular is "What on Earth is a Name Day"?!? Well, for my family at least it is more of a cultural/religious sort of event than anything else but it is actually quite common.
In Eastern Europe [Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, etc] many have a Slava or the Saint he or she was named after sometimes after birth or when a person is Christened [baptised]. Therefore, on that particular day one will occasionally celebrate that day by eating kolova, wine, etc which is oftentimes blessed by the Priest.
Now, most may know that my Godfather is in fact an Eastern Orthodox Priest and this has come to be an important celebration for me. My Name Day falls on March 1 as my Ukrainian name [I also have an American name my parents decided to give me both] is Natalia Antonina well Antonina's Feast Day is March 1 so every year, my family celebrates it with dinner and traditional Ukrainian festivities.
Some opt to celebrate their Name Day instead of their actual birthday and some choose not to celebrate their Slava while some celebrate both. For me, I like to celebrate both as it reminds me of my culture, and my faith which definitely at times keeps me in check.
Being a performer and being in this industry so to speak I think it is so important to have a sense of balance and something to keep me grounded it can be stressful as well so many other things out there that can make life so much difficult and not just for us who are entertainers but for young people in general in this world.
Now, I am also not cramming my beliefs down other people's throats and don't want people to think that is what I am doing because people by all means are allowed to believe however they choose; I am just expressing that for me personally this is what works and helps keep me in check.
I also want to keep the traditions and my culture close to me as possible it reminds me who I am as a person.
So that is what a Name Day is and for those who are curious about being Orthodox this is the brief story of St. Antonina [martyr] and from what my Godfather has expressed to me she was also known to have a great deal of patience something I hope to have and keep every single day.
The Holy Martyr Antonina suffered at Nicea during a persecution under the emperor Maximian (284-305). After fierce tortures, St Antonina was thrown into prison, but Maximian could not force the saint to renounce Christ and offer sacrifice to idols.
In Eastern Europe [Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, etc] many have a Slava or the Saint he or she was named after sometimes after birth or when a person is Christened [baptised]. Therefore, on that particular day one will occasionally celebrate that day by eating kolova, wine, etc which is oftentimes blessed by the Priest.
Now, most may know that my Godfather is in fact an Eastern Orthodox Priest and this has come to be an important celebration for me. My Name Day falls on March 1 as my Ukrainian name [I also have an American name my parents decided to give me both] is Natalia Antonina well Antonina's Feast Day is March 1 so every year, my family celebrates it with dinner and traditional Ukrainian festivities.
Some opt to celebrate their Name Day instead of their actual birthday and some choose not to celebrate their Slava while some celebrate both. For me, I like to celebrate both as it reminds me of my culture, and my faith which definitely at times keeps me in check.
Being a performer and being in this industry so to speak I think it is so important to have a sense of balance and something to keep me grounded it can be stressful as well so many other things out there that can make life so much difficult and not just for us who are entertainers but for young people in general in this world.
Now, I am also not cramming my beliefs down other people's throats and don't want people to think that is what I am doing because people by all means are allowed to believe however they choose; I am just expressing that for me personally this is what works and helps keep me in check.
I also want to keep the traditions and my culture close to me as possible it reminds me who I am as a person.
So that is what a Name Day is and for those who are curious about being Orthodox this is the brief story of St. Antonina [martyr] and from what my Godfather has expressed to me she was also known to have a great deal of patience something I hope to have and keep every single day.
The Holy Martyr Antonina suffered at Nicea during a persecution under the emperor Maximian (284-305). After fierce tortures, St Antonina was thrown into prison, but Maximian could not force the saint to renounce Christ and offer sacrifice to idols.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
From my personal tumblr
"I’ve always had a sense of privacy. I think people do become a little bitter with me just because I am not one of those people who will screen shot texts, tweets,etc those things should be kept private and why would everyone want to know who I am talking to in private? One of the downfalls of all this social media is the over sharing that starts to happen; therefore, don’t expect to see me post things just to “show” who I’m with etc. If I’m with someone I am with someone why on Earth would every single person need to know these things? And really, I don’t understand why some girls do that which brings me to another issue: some complain about all the negativity yet at the same time put all of your business out there on social media sites knowing the reaction it will bring then play “martyr”. I think it is so degrading as a young woman to play that role; and, when dating someone in the industry and believe me being in this industry myself trying to date is difficult enough. So no, don’t expect whomever I’m dating etc to be all over the social media. I like keeping things private and dating in our world is dysfunctional as it is. Less people know the more sane it is and less chaotic. I’m definitely a don’t kiss and tell kind of lady.”
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