Little deaths in musical beds...
dinsdag 7 juli 2009


I started shaking. The speed of my heart doubled. The lump in my throat made it hard to breath. It took me fifteen minutes to function properly again and read what the message actually said.

This band has made me smile with their silly interviews and amazing music. They have brought tears to my eyes with that amazing cover of Tonight Tonight. They have been an inspiration. They made me realise that anything is possible if you just want it enough.
They were always able to brighten my mood. With this news, for the first time they totally erased my good mood.

I read through all the messages on patdonline rather quickly. However, there were a few words that stood out for me.
... with everything being so out of the blue ...
As musicians, yes. Pete Wentz twittering and the new single made the nagging feeling disappear. It felt good to finally hear some news about that third cd.
As people, not so much. I talked to some people about this before. The pics of South Africa reassured me a bit. But other than those and that one picture from Hillside Sessions, I don't even remember the last time there were pictures that weren't Spencer-Brendon or Ryan-Jon. I'm not saying that they are fighting, cause I wouldn't know that. I'm just saying that it didn't feel right anymore. Not for a while.

It sucks that they split. That was my first thought. That's still my thought.
But I can't help but always see the good in things.
Because split means that there might be two or maybe three cds. Maybe they'll follow the Blink 182 course: Blink - split - Multiple good bands - get back together?
Because maybe this is just what they all need to take their music to the next level. To become even better than they already were. Whatever makes THEM happy is what matters.
I'm curious to see what is next. For all of them.


Time is never time at all. You can never leave without leaving a piece of youth. And our lives are forever changed. We will never be the same.
Believe that life can change. That you're not stuck in vain. We're not the same, we're different tonight.
We'll make things right. Believe in me as I believe in you, tonight.
posted by Loor at 12:36 | 1 giving love
Hit the road, Jack


Hit the road.
A music tv show that will air tomorrow night and was taped last night. I decided at the last minute to go check it out with some friends. It turned out to be a fun night.
Highs and lows.
Both high flyers happened to be named Tom. Tom Helsen is a poprocker I got to see live for the first time four years ago, opening the pyramid marquee at Rock Werchter 05. I have been in love ever since and I'm happy to see that he finally reached the big audience the past two years. Tom Dice is kind of the Belgian Susan Boyle with his second place in X-factor. Now he finally has got a record deal and a first single. His cover of Leona Lewis' Bleeding Love gave me goosebumps.
Disappointment of the evening was definitely Metro Station *insert annoying fangirl screams*. I really enjoy Shake It and Forever Seventeen on the radio, but live they just can't pull it off. And someone tell Trace Cyrus to please drop the cocky attitude. And that he has to practice his singing instead of his guitar moves.
All things considered, a nice night. Depending on the line up, I might go to another taping next month.


Also, I stockpiled some more music the last days.
I ordered the 'Queen Live at Wembley Stadium' DVD yesterday. I can't wait to get it, I'm very curious to watch it.
I talked about the gift certificate I got for my birthday last month. Today I went to exchange it for cds.
Billy Joel - Piano Man. I can't explain why, but I really got into 60s, 70s music lately. Billy Joel is definitely on that list.
Gavin Degraw - Gavin Degraw. I liked him since I first heard the One Tree Hill theme song. I stumbled onto the cd rather by accident today, but I'm really happy I found it. I didn't even know they had his cds in Belgium..
Kings of Leon - Only By The Night. I knew only the big hits, but when I heard their performance at Rock Werchter 09 this weekend, I know I had to buy this cd.
K's Choice - Paradise In Me. I love Sarah Bettens' voice, she sounds very raw and pure. They working on a new cd after a hiatus of six years and I'm really looking forward to it.
posted by Loor at 11:55 | 2 giving love
As we go on, we remember
zaterdag 4 juli 2009
Thanks a lot mom..


Most of yesterday afternoon was spend cleaning my room. Everything - dressers, desk, clothes, literally every single thing - was covered in dust. My parents had the great - note the sarcasm - idea to demolish a brick wall in our hallway. I spend two night at my grandparents, so it didn't bother me too much really.
Until I got home yesterday and noticed I was able to draw on my desk. Apparently, someone didn't use enough plastic and tape to keep the dust out and forgot to close my door. Ugh..

Fortunately, I went out later that night and had fun.
White wine. Dorky dancing. Lots and lots of drunken police inspectors. That pretty much sums it all up.
I went to a graduation party of a friend who finished police school. She did amazing!
As did I. My grades were published yesterday and I passed everything. Cum laude =). My hard work payed off and I can honestly say I am very proud of myself! Now summer can finally really start.
posted by Loor at 11:28 | 3 giving love
Quitters never win
woensdag 1 juli 2009

Fall Out Boy ft. Keltie Colleen


Mostly studying the past ten days. Studying-eating-studying-eating-studying-sleeping. Add in a few exams and presentations and you have my schedule for the past ten days.
I normally get distracted easily when I study. My cellphone close, always some dvds around and for some unknown reason there always seems to be some tennis tournament (my favorite to watch) on tv when I'm studying.
I only have one year of college left, which will mostly be spend doing my internship. The exams I took this week were my last ever. And I wanted to do good. Really good. So I needed to keep focused. With my sister studying for her high school finals, my mom around all day and the sun shining I didn't really see how to do that at first. I ended up packing all my stuff and spending long days at my grandparents house. I basically locked myself at the first floor, only coming down to eat.
I taped this paper on my grandmothers closet. It became kind of a mantra. Everytime I would wanted to take a break, wanted to call it a day, I would look at that paper and say those words. Courage. Passion. Hard Word. Quitters never win! I made it to the end without being distracted. I think I did awesome!
I gave it everything I had and now I can only hope it pays off in the end. Grades will be online on Friday in the late afternoon. I'll keep you guys posted!

As for now, I can finally officially say it's summer break :).
Not like I have that much planned, but I'm ready to enjoy some late nights out with my girls, bbqs, parties. I hope to do at least one day of Pukkelpop this year. I want to work on my reading list. I want to discover some new old music. I'm going to work for a month, saving up for a new laptop. I want to get my old vinyl player to work again. I'll be looking forward to the new Panic at the Disco record. I want to get a tan.
And mostly, I just want to learn to enjoying doing nothing at all. I think I started off pretty well today, just a lazy day at the pool.

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posted by Loor at 12:32 | 1 giving love
Lucy in the sky with diamonds
maandag 29 juni 2009

video

Meet Lucy.


Today Lucy found a new home in my house.
She might be getting a new name soon, since she will be adopted by my sister when she gets back home from her vacation in Turkey on Sunday. Until then I will be taking care of her.
She's a total cutie, although she not sure yet whether she'll play the shy girl or let her curious side take over.

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posted by Loor at 13:56 | 2 giving love
and though you fight to stay alive...
vrijdag 26 juni 2009



My favorite Michael Jackson song.
Because it's so honest and real.
It still gives me chills, no matter how many times I listen to it.

Rest in peace!

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posted by Loor at 10:53 | 1 giving love
Go shorty, it's your birthday!
zondag 21 juni 2009
A post entirely dedicated to the lovely Breanna!
Because it's your birthday darling!
Happy freaking birthday!
Sweet sixteen. Wonderful age!
I hope you are having an amazing day and spending it with the ones you love. And that you may gets tons of supercool presents!
May all your wishes come true this year!

Oh, and off course my present for you:
Head Over Feet. I really hope you like it.
I wish I would have had time to do something special, something extra. Maybe you'll get another one this summer :).

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posted by Loor at 11:07 | 0 giving love