The blog that suffers...

Glitter Covered Sass is becoming a blog that suffers. I cannot for the life of me figure out what exactly it is I want to cover.

When I first started Glitter Covered Sass, I was living a completely different lifestyle than I currently am. Now, don't get me wrong... I still love glitter. I still love making sassy comments about things that really don't matter in my life or anyone else. Yet, I cannot devote this blog to a lifestyle I no longer lead.

Then, I decided I would write reviews on things I love... books, music, theatre, television. However, I quickly realized that reviews were not for me. There are many bloggers out there who write fantastic reviews. I'm just not one of them.

So... now what?

That's the question.

For now, I'm just going to start updating everyone on myself... my life. I'll tell you right now, though. It won't be fascinating, but it's a start.

Music Review: Eden Espinosa's "Look Around"

As promised, here is my review of Eden Espinosa's album "Look Around."

By Song:

1. "I'm Not That Girl" -- This is a beautiful arrangement of the Wicked song. So full of heart. Definitely a great way to start the album.
2. "Stone Cold Sober" -- It's nice to hear a rougher, more pop (almost rock even) sound from Eden. It's a nice change from her Broadway sound.
3. "Petrified" -- This song fits perfectly after "Stone Cold Sober." It also has that rougher sound. It is a very relatable song. One that anyone who is feeling a little down can understand. Though, it is mostly lower than we are used to her singing don't be fooled. Those high points are definitely still there.
4. "I Know the Truth" -- One of my favorite songs from Aida. It hasn't been rearranged very much but simplicity of the sound is beautiful. It is possibly even more haunting than it is in the show's arrangement. You can really picture Eden sitting on a stool in a very intimate concert venue performing this song as you listen to it, and there's no other sound but her voice and the guitar. Wonderful.
5. "I Miss the Mountains" -- The first verse is beautiful and melodic. The change into the chorus seems to pick up a little too quickly for me. I would've liked to stay in the soft place a little longer, but it fits the story being told.
6. "With You" -- Anyone who has been through a heartbreak, lost a loved one, etc. will completely relate to this song. It's not as haunting as her version of "I Know the Truth" but it is a beautiful song. When the tempo picks up at the bridge you aren't thrown by it. It's the moment of rage or denial you feel in that sort of heartbreak. Really lovely.
7. "Once Upon A Time" -- We know it so well. It is synonymous with Eden. The arrangement is different and dreamy. It feels very childlike. It's not the belty version we all know. It is very different. I would compare it to an upbeat lullaby.
8. "One Song Glory" -- I love the beginning of this song. The building of the song. How will it sound? How does it all fit together? Each instrument... each note... each chord? It's beautiful. Her voice comes through soft and haunting. The instruments build as the song progresses, finding their place in the mix. One of my favorite RENT songs just became even more precious to me. The moment the back-up vocals came in I got chills.
9. "Look Around" -- The title song is beautiful and simple. It is a perfect ending to the album.

Overall:

I found this album to be very enjoyable. It flowed nicely from one song to the next. It's a nice acoustic album for anyone who enjoys that sort of sound. It's not the high belty stuff we've come to know her for, but I didn't expect it to be. It's simple. You want to hear more of her voice even after the album ends. My favorite songs were "I Know the Truth" and "One Song Glory." They are absolutely beautiful arrangement. I definitely recommend this album to anyone who enjoys musical theatre or acoustic sounds. It's definitely for you. I'd have to give it a 4 out of 5 glitter rating.

Upcoming: Music, a Book, and a Movie

I am currently downloading Eden Espinosa's album "Look Around." Even though, it was released on December 18th, I haven't been able to purchase it until now. Some of you may or may not know that she is one of my MANY music idols. I find her voice to be absolutely stunning. I have heard and read many great things about this album. However, I'm plan to let you know my exact feelings sometime this week.

Also, I will be writing a review for Hidden by P.C. and Kristin Cast very soon. I'm a huge House of Night fan. I just finished reading it a few days ago. First, I have to wrap my head around what I want to highlight as to not give away too many spoilers.

The last part of this post's title OBVIOUSLY refers to the movie-musical version of Les Miserables,which you can currently catch in theatres. I went to see it on Christmas Day with my roommate. I have some very strong opinions on this. (Imagine! I have strong opinions on everything.) Most of these opinions are very positive. Some are not. I'll have my character breakdown up soon. I said a few things on Facebook, but I knew I could be more detailed on here.

Not included in the title are a few other things...

1. Season 5 of Merlin premieres in the USA on Friday, Jan. 4th on SyFy. I would recommend EVERYONE watch it. It's the final season of the show and COMPLETELY worth it.

2. The Survivors Series made an announcement yesterday... a very exciting announcement. Head on over to their blog to get all the details. The Survivors Series Blog (Hint: It's Book 3 related.) If you haven't been reading The Survivors Series, I implore you to go purchase The Survivors and The Point of Origin RIGHT NOW! You won't be disappointed. I plan on reviewing The Point of Origin sometime soon. I will probably re-read it before I do so, though.

That's all for now. I hope the New Year is treating you well.

Glitter & Sass...

Sarah

Today's the Day

Happy New Year's Day, friends! I slept like a rock last night. I would like to thank my friends Merlot and Nyquil for that wonderful night of sleep. It was very much needed. I'm still feeling very under the weather, but it will pass as all colds do.

So, I've been thinking a lot about New Year Resolutions. We always make them, and most of the time we always break them. However, I really want to try to be a better person. I want to try to find out what my dreams are and follow them. I want to learn to love myself as much as I love the glitter covered sassy version of myself. So, here's a list of things I want to do this year. I would rather think of this more as a year long bucket list than resolutions.

Here goes:

1. I want to make better financial decisions.
2. Finish Book One of The E Series.
3. Finish secret musical project.
4. Read more.
5. Go on a real vacation.
6. Keep the apartment clean.
7. Build up my book.
8. Audition for more than one show.
9. Pay off my credit card.
10. Treat people better.

These are just 10 of many ideas I have for this year. Hopefully I will complete them all. If not, here's hoping I can finish most.

End of 2012

Alright, everyone! I know it's been a really long time since I've posted ANYTHING, but I'm going to try to rectify that now. 2012 has been a year of many downs and very few ups. Example: Old car died. Sad. Got new car. Yay. Car payments. Boo. I've been really down on myself this year, but I'm hoping that is all going to change.

This blog is going to be changing direction. I'm not really sure what direction I'm going in yet. So, please be patient. It will continue to be "Glitter Covered Sass" because there's honestly no better way to describe me or the things I like. Since I no longer spend every weekend out at the club, I can no longer focus my attention on the shiny, sparkly happenings there. However, there are shiny, sparkly happenings all around us everyday so I'm sure I'll find something.

I will probably end up doing reviews. They won't just be books like some of my favorite blogs are. I will probably cover many facets of entertainment. Books, Movies, TV series (I've got a few of those planned already.), Music, Theatrical experiences in the Tri-Cities area, etc. Anything artsy... you can probably expect me to cover it... if it's in my taste anyway. I will still post my fun-loving quotes of the week if I can. I really enjoyed researching different people to find the ridiculous things they have said.

I have been quite lazy this year. I haven't seemed to care about much. I have started writing a book series. The idea is quite fascinating if I can focus enough to get it all written down. I'm still working on my musical. It's still in very rough shape though. I'm hoping to get all the kinks worked out by the end of 2013 so I can finally contact the artists and obtain the rights. We'll see if I can make it. I'm hoping to get up to NYC sometime in the 2013 as well. Hopefully, I can come back with lots of things to discuss. We shall see.

It's all going to be a little touch and go, but I promise to give you more attention in the new year than in 2012. If you have any suggestions or things you'd like for me to discuss, review, criticize... by all means, LET ME KNOW!

Spotted: ?!?!?!?!?!

So... I follow a few Twitter accounts that do a "Spotted" report every now and again.  You spot a celeb on the street you let them know.  Well, here's my very own Z list SPOT of the day. 

SPOTTED: Chris Crocker at New Beginnings!

That's right.  I spotted Crocker in his natural habitat, right here in Johnson City at New Beginnings!  Nothing like a "Legalize Gay Pot" shirt from http://www.legalizegaypot.com/ to lure all the boys right to me.  As if my typical hag skills weren't enough!  I must say... he's turning out to be a very handsome boy  man. 

Oh oh oh boy!

I'm back, bitches!!!  And do I have some glitter and glamour and sass to deliver to you!  Yes, it's true.  I took a hiatus, but I'm back and better than ever!  Expect more glitter, more glamour, and more sass than James St. James on K, hunty, because I'm dealing it right here!