Shayla Jade

The Kooks (Ooh La - Live on the streets)

Sat, 16 Mar 2013 09:36:11 -0400

The Kooks (Ooh La - Live on the streets)

I forgot all about this blog; the one I had in 2010.http://shaylajade.blogspot.com/

Sun, 03 Mar 2013 01:36:56 -0500

I forgot all about this blog; the one I had in 2010.
http://shaylajade.blogspot.com/

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Mon, 10 Dec 2012 23:57:28 -0500

Who I Am1. I am an artist, whose favorite artist is Salvador...

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 00:12:00 -0500

Who I Am

1. I am an artist, whose favorite artist is Salvador Dali.
2. I’ve been to 33 U.S. states, purposely neglecting to go to Florida only to find that it’s the place to be. I’ll wait to go when it’s not overrated!
3. I feel that people care too much about wealth and material possessions. We know the price of everything, but the value of nothing.
4. I love hiking, camping, and doing anything outdoors.
5. Japanese food is my favorite, particularly gyoza and sushi.
6. I’ve always wanted to be an actress, but my shy nature has held me back from taking the necessary steps needed to make an actual attempt.
7. The sound my computer makes when I empty the recycle bin is one of my favorite sounds.
8. My favorite flowers are pink roses, sunflowers, and lilacs.
9. I love Woodchuck Cider, wine, and beer.
10. I think 102.7 (WEXQ) is the best radio station ever.
11. I’m either afraid of heights, or afraid of falling. I haven’t really decided yet; I think going skydiving will be the deciding factor.
12. I love stargazing from a hot-tub in the middle of winter.
13. I love picnics and playgrounds.
14. I enjoy doing things that scare me, it makes me feel alive.
15. I think everyone should treat people the way they want to be treated, and to put themselves in other people’s shoes.

I’ve been through a lot in the year and a half since my...

Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:14:00 -0500

I’ve been through a lot in the year and a half since my last post. I’ve made mistakes that I may be forced to regret the rest of my life, but I’ve also had some of the best experiences and made some of the best memories I’ve ever had. I said goodbye to a dysfunctional relationship in enough time to find that true love really does exist. I left my job at LOFT, and was forced to leave the University at Albany due to financial troubles… I spent a month and a half travelling the country from coast to coast, and spent a full weekend of my life seeing Phish at SPAC. I was a bridesmaid in one of my best friend’s weddings, and will hopefully be luckily enough to be able to watch her baby grow… But there is one thing I learned that I will never forget; happiness is nothing unless you have the right people to share it with.

Sometimes you find a friend who is always there for you, without fail. Someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone who you just love to be around. Someone whos smile is contagious, and who has one of the most beautiful souls you will ever meet. Someone who never judges you, who takes care of you when you have a mental breakdown and try drinking yourself to death because you just found out your asshole boyfriend was cheating on you. Someone who is willing to help you pick up the pieces of your life, and who teaches you how to love yourself…. Someone you can be yourself around, and be goofy with, and eat panera with, drink wine and paint your nails with, watch movies and gossip about all of life’s dirty little secrets with…. Sometimes you get lucky and are blessed enough to have such a beautiful person in your life. And sometimes you fail to be as good of a friend to them as they have always been to you. Sometimes you fuck it all up.

I’m sorry.

The Vines It’s hard to choose exactly which band is my...

Wed, 23 Mar 2011 13:09:00 -0400

The Vines

It’s hard to choose exactly which band is my favorite, because there’s an entire list of amazing artists to choose from.. But The Vines have definitely been my favorite for the longest amount of time; they’re the first band I ever liked, and the one that got me listening to all the great bands I love now, like The Strokes, Arctic Monkeys, Muse, Blur, Gorillaz, The Libertines, etc. So I feel I must pay credit where it’s due, to the band that started it all. ;)

Lake GeorgeI love Lake George in the summer. There’s...

Tue, 22 Mar 2011 22:47:00 -0400

Lake George

I love Lake George in the summer. There’s nothing better than soaking up the sun, spending time with the people you love, and having fun out on the water. There’s always so much to do, and it’s such a beautiful place to live… I feel so lucky that my grandparent’s live right on the edge of the water. Falling asleep listening to the waves crashing against the shore is one of the most peaceful, serene things I can imagine… Waking up to the crisp morning air, and going downstairs to a freshly made breakfast is the best. It’s so rejuvenating just being there, going on picnic lunches, eating out by the water, or going for an afternoon hike.. One thing is for sure; you’re never bored. The sunsets and sunrises are the most beautiful things you’ll ever see, and even the atmosphere of going to the Village when it’s crowded on a Thursday night just to see the fireworks or to hang with friends is amazing. I’m definitely lucky that my childhood included all this adventure, and it’s definitely something I hope to cherish well into adulthood.

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Mon, 21 Mar 2011 12:54:20 -0400

Upstate New YorkWinters can sometimes be a little rough, and...

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 09:57:00 -0400

Upstate New York

Winters can sometimes be a little rough, and often not very fun to adjust to after a fun-filled summer on Lake George. Living in Albany admittedly makes it worse, having to dig your car out of a beautifully compacted fence of snow. Parking lots make the process a whole lot easier, but not when you’re unaware that you need to move your car for a scheduled plowing. Another thing Albany is good at; giving tickets.

Olive, Paige, Madiha and Kim; My Albany girls. We’ve had...

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:41:00 -0400

Olive, Paige, Madiha and Kim; My Albany girls. We’ve had so many fun amazing nights dancing, running around doing “parkour,” and tons of late night trips Madison’s Pizza. I’ll never forget the night Olivia blacked out from Jungle Juice, tried “getting low” and fell on the floor.. Or the time I told her I’d give her $3 if she gave the guy Madiha was dancing with a wedgie because his boxers were hanging out hahaha I’ll also never forget the less fun times, like walking through the freezing cold snow with Kim in nothing but little black dresses and open toed heels… I couldn’t feel my feet the whole night! But the bad and the good all blur together to make one big Albany adventure, and as long as I’m with my girls you know we’re having fun. ;)

Olivia has been there for me through thick and thin. Even after...

Sun, 20 Mar 2011 19:26:00 -0400

Olivia has been there for me through thick and thin. Even after I went away to college, Olive has remained my confidant throughout all of the hard times I’ve gone through. She always gives the best advice, and she’s one of those people who not only listens, but genuinely cares. I’m really grateful I have her in my life, and I couldn’t have asked for a better friend.

Familia Even though we don’t always get along, and...

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 21:09:00 -0400

Familia

Even though we don’t always get along, and sometimes even frustrate each other, my family is definitely one of the most important things to me. “Blood is thicker than water,” and I know that no matter what I’m going through, I’ll always be able to rely on them. I feel really lucky to have the best brother and the best sister in the world, the coolest cousins, and the most unique mom. My family are the people who made me who I am today, and I wouldn’t trade them for anything.

QUESTION:If you could switch places with one person for a day,...

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 16:57:00 -0400

QUESTION:
If you could switch places with one person for a day, who would it be and why?

This isn’t meant to be egotistical, but I honestly can’t think of a person I’d rather be for a day than myself. I mean, there’s always more to people than you think and if I chose some beautiful celebrity, who’s to say they have a perfect life? For all I know, I could be disappointed and feel like I wasted a day of my own life for nothing. And who’s to say the day I missed out on wouldn’t happen to be the best day of my own life..? Even if I did trade places with some celebrity who had a perfect life, that would just make me disappointed going back to my own. Live a life you are proud of, not one you could throw away for a day!

All of the memories I have with my friends from high school are...

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:09:00 -0400

All of the memories I have with my friends from high school are my favorite. I’ll never forget the good times we had staying up all night eating junk food and being crazy at Olive’s, spending awesome pineapple filled New Year’s at Amanda’s, or embracing the supernatural, the outdoors, and running free at Julie’s… We always had so much fun together. Even when there was nothing to do, we could always manage to make each other laugh. I’m so glad that we’ve all stayed friends throughout the years, and know there will be many more great memories to come.

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Tue, 15 Mar 2011 16:31:00 -0400

This was a great night in my life. I really hope to meet Craig...

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:36:00 -0400

This was a great night in my life. I really hope to meet Craig Nicholls one day; I cannot express in words how his music has saved my life.

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Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:16:00 -0500

My beautiful sister, Chanda, has been there for me since the day...

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 13:49:00 -0500

My beautiful sister, Chanda, has been there for me since the day I was born. “Our sisterhood is like a lime. Sometimes it’s sour, and if it squirts you in the eye it stings… But with a Corona, it is well needed.” She’s been my best friend since day one, and as cliché as this sounds; I’m really lucky that out of all the sisters in the world I could have had, I got her. We’ve been through so much together, and that history of shared experiences gives us a bond that could never be broken. We’re the leaders of the woof pack, aaoowww! I can honestly say that Chanda is the best big sister to ever live. She has had an infinite amount of patience and wisdom throughout the years, and is one of the few people in this world who can accept me for everything that I am; flaws and all. If I didn’t have her in my life, I would be lost. Words can’t even begin to express the love and appreciation I feel towards her. She even washed my gross, disgusting hair for me after my back surgery when I wasn’t allowed to shower… Now that’s love! ;)

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Fri, 11 Mar 2011 23:03:00 -0500

Who I Am 1. I’ve pretty much been a vegetarian since I was...

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 19:28:00 -0500

Who I Am

1. I’ve pretty much been a vegetarian since I was in diapers, though I was never raised as one.

2. Sometimes it’s hard for me to believe that true love exists, and I can be a bit cynical about that fact.

3. I think automatic-flush toilets are one of the most annoying inventions ever created.

4. When I was 22 I went on a spontaneous, cross country journey through America. Visiting 25 states along the way and camping every night, I learned a lot about myself and the country that I live in. I hope to travel to every different country I can throughout my lifetime, and have as many new and exciting experiences I can.

5. I believe that world peace can exist. Happiness is a state of mind, and it is you who decides whether or not the world is a good place, both in your perceptions and your actions. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

6. I sometimes I care too much about what other people think, so I’m going to focus more on being true to myself, and letting the rest just fall into place.

7. Every decision I’ve made has led me to where I am today. There is nothing I can do to change that, so I simply choose to regret nothing.

8. Everyone has their opinions, whether it be in fashion or in politics. It’s easy to want to be a part of the group, and to follow the heard… but if you find yourself asking “who’s leading us, anyway?” the answer is; it’s not you.

9. I’m currently 22 years old, awaiting my next birthday to arrive on May 3rd.

10. Everyone has their own life’s path, but we all share the same goal; to make each year we live better than the last. Always be true to yourself.