Gone too Gaga?

Christina Aguilera's newest video.


So, if you know me at all, you'll know that I am a HUGE Christina Aguilera fan ( i don't even like calling myself a fan because it sounds so impersonal and i truly believe Christina and i have a connection that goes deeper then just pure admiration for her talent... that calls for another post in itself ) As some of you may know, I did enter myself into a little contest for the possibility of being selected to attend an intimate VH1 show with Xtina and to my absolute surprise and delight, I was selected! It films this Tuesday ( May 4th ) and airs on June 13th ( my birthday ).  As I posted earlier this month, Xtina just hit the airwaves with her new single Not Myself Tonight, from her VERY ANTICIPATED upcoming album - Bionic - that comes out June 8th ( just giving you all these dates incase you care ).


I dig the song. I mean yes, any recent R&B/pop artist ( Rihanna, Gaga, etc ) could have laid vocals on that track and sounded just as good, which means it's a little on the manufactured side but oh well... I guess she doesn't want to feel left out. I always put Christina on a pedestal. I mean, no one can deny that she has vocal talent that comes from the Gods, and a range that blows most out of the water - she is ( a word i've just learned... ) an anomaly. An exception. A rarity. A gift. So naturally, I was excited to see her new video, and knowing Christina, she does like the shock factor, but I must say... Christina, it looks like you've sold out. There are many Madonna and Gaga elements to the video which can be confusing to some - is she paying homage to these artists or just copying them? 


Christina doesn't need to "wow" anyone by pushing ridiculous boundaries anymore. She's done that with Dirrty, kissing Madonna during Like a Virgin, and other sexually explicit things that she has needed to get out of her system. And believe me, there's nothing wrong with sex. Or expressing yourself sexually. I'm game for that. But don't do it the same way Gaga just did in her recent video Telephone. I don't know if this is an act of her record label or just Christina herself? I haven't lost respect for her, but I do believe she's more then that. She's beginning to send the wrong message. It's unoriginal and a desperate cry for attention that she doesn't "need" to do. Her monstrous talent, creative ability, vision, morals, down-to-earthness and pure class is more then enough to keep her fans loyal and then some. I don't want anyone laughing at Christina for being a copycat ( i'm protective of her ) and I really feel that she took this vid a little too far...


Take a look for yourself.

In love with La Roux

Have I caught the '80s bug?

Well, I did just buy a fluorescent yellow dress ( or as the designer calls is, "acid yellow" ) that I adore and practically stole. I know I posted this on Facebook so forgive me for putting it up here too. I just bought this dress ( below ) for a whopping $27.50... from a used clothing store called Buffalo Exchange. It fits me like a glove and is beautifully made so I looked up the designer ( Jenni Kayne )... yah, she's kinda big. This dress normally sells for $655! Whoopie :) 

( this picture doesn't do it justice )

I am also hooked on this song by British pop band, La Roux - Bulletproof. It's completely influenced by tons of '80s pop artists and I can't help but fall into the newest trend of "Welcome back 1980s"... so take a listen, maybe put on something bright and figure out what your new "old" 1980s dance will look like. Mom... any pointers? ;)

The Fussy Revolution

We all want to change the world.

Or do we? Wow, so last week on Earth Day (April 22) I wrote up this big, long, wise post on a new development (The Fussy Revolution) which I spent over an hour on and my very, slow, very bogged down laptop accidentally highlighted the entire post when I went to highlight a word to delete… well… I’m sure you could guess what happened next.

It was late and I wasn't thinking straight. I was just so stunned and panicked because I knew Blogger autosaves and I wanted to get out of the post as quickly as possible before it saved, well, nothing. I got out, but not in time. The whole thing was gone. I took a deep breath, closed my laptop and went to bed – it was 12:15am. That is why you haven’t seen a recent post from me. I have been giving my blog the silent treatment until today - I finally realized that I had gotten over “the incident” and could continue to write again.

Thankfully.

I won’t make this one as long because frankly, I don’t want to bore you. The jist of my previous post (RIP) was simple. I had been doing a lot of thinking about Earth Day (which was first started in 1970 by a US Senator by the name of Gaylord Focker (kidding!) no really, in all seriousness, his name was Gaylord Nelson) I discussed with a friend at work, how most people these days acknowledge days like Earth Day as if it was the birthday of their favorite celebrity – a kind of “Aw, that’s great!” expression and then not another thought about it.

It seems that people don’t express their concerns for issues, like our planet, like they used to – no passion, music playing, protests, flower planting, hair braiding… nothing. We understand the issues but assume others will do “something” about it. Myself included. This irks me. I think it goes hand in hand with the rapid development, obsession and dependence we all have on cell phones, txt messages, emails, blog posts, Facebooking/Tweeting, etc. Is this the beginning of the end? These media and technology outlets aren’t going to go away, so what can we do to create some sort of balance? It seems we are so wrapped up in our own world (both online and off) that we aren’t even getting together with friends as much anymore. We aren’t noticing the beauty of the world around us because our face is always looking at a screen.

It comes to my attention, as I have just gotten cable again, the abundance of mindless reality shows that people distract themselves with. This is a very disturbing discovery. I don’t know what’s going on in other parts of the world in terms of TV entertainment but c’mon North America… what the hell is going on? I just found out the other day that the mistress of Jesse James (Sandra Bullocks husband) might get a hosting gig on a new reality show called “Celebrity Cheaters” co-hosting with one of Tiger Woods’ mistresses... are you serious? Don’t we have enough shows about nothing? The Bad Girls Club, Paris Hilton’s BFF, Kendra, America’s Next Top Model (don’t you just cringe when Tyra opens her mouth?), The Bachelor and the list goes on. I know I’m not the only that can’t stand this crap, but the scary part is, is the majority of people can. Are we regressing as a species or moving forward? This is what I’m concerned about. Why is the majority not striving for human greatness? Don’t fall victim to numbing yourself in front of a screen! Take time off and join me… in the Fussy Revolution!

What will you do this week to get in touch with your human side?

Phase One

Almost starting from scratch.


I'm almost embarrassed to show you these photos... but I know you'll keep in mind that we just moved in and really don't have much to fill our new giant home... so please, use your imagination! I despise messes and not having it look like the way I want, but unfortunately, I have to be patient. Once we complete the bathroom I'm hoping to sell our current couch for a more comfortable one, get a new dining room set, new curtains, a coffee table, bedside tables, lights, and the list goes on. I will keep you updated with our "phases"... cross your fingers there are only three! On to the BEFORE pictures...

There you have it! I'm aiming to have Phase Two completed within the next couple of months. I will keep you updated :)

My new job...

I am Content Coordinator. ( <--- meant to be said like a robot )


I just wanted to drop a line to let you all know that I officially have a full time job in what appears to be, an act of the Universe. I say this because I have just fallen into a possible career shift that I a) wasn't expecting b) never thought of pursuing (writing) and c) kind of love. 

I am now the Content Coordinator for California Psychics which means I organize, edit, write, produce, moderate, and nurse the blog. The wonderful thing about the blog is that the majority of the content we put out there, I enjoy... and it's aimed at a better well-being and happiness (as well as helping others). I have a degree of creative control which is fun and although California Psychics is a psychic network... I must say, it is quite unique :) It's not what you're thinking... really. Yes we do have over 200 psychics to choose from, buttttt there is much more to it then just a "fortune telling" reading. We have a fantastic newsletter filled with helpful articles on things such as relationships, astrology, pets, spirituality, health, sex, and even how to improve your own psychic ability (ever heard of intuition?). Trust me, I'm not being paid to post this - I just wanted to share the news!


This does not mean that I'm giving up any sort of possible career in acting or singing. Trust me, I won't let those slide away that easily. I am thrilled with the vocal teacher I've hooked up with and cant believe the transformation in my voice within only a couple months. I can now belt a high Dflat. That's pretty huge in case you're wondering ;). Yes my dream of performing for a living is still there but I just won't have to go the "starving" artist route... because, ya know... I'm making money now. I am determined to get a commercial agent this year and want to do more improv, sketch comedy and of course, singing.


Hey - I'm thinking about doing some V-Logs. Vlogs (like "Blog" but with a "V"). I'll have to see if my iPhone camera will cut it or if I'll have to go out and purchase a little video camera. I thought it would be interesting to throw in an "interview with FussyJussy" once in a while. Just for shits and giggles. More giggles really. Watcha think? 


I'm going to be posting some pics of my new pad this weekend... and the home renovations we've started, so get excited for those! 


happy weekend fj readers <3

The Beauty Bus Foundation

Giving the gift of beauty.

Oh how beauty makes us feel alive! I love how there are so many forms of beauty and how subjective the term is. Well, let me tell you... there is something beautiful about a group of people who have made a commitment to help others feel beautiful when they no longer have the strength. I feel privileged and honored to introduce to you a new non-profit organization called The Beauty Bus - a beautiful organization (lets see how many times I can use the word beautiful in this post) that caters to the terminally or chronically ill and their caregivers by providing them with beauty and grooming services, free of charge! We're talkin, manicure, pedicures, hair, makeup, facials... the works! What a wonderful way to give quality care and appreciation to those who need it most - and to remind them that they will always be beautiful.

The Beauty Bus is hosting their first ever Beauty Drive that will be held in beautiful Los Angeles on April 25th at The Mark for Events and starts at 11:30am. Tickets are a little on the pricey side ($125) however, $75 is tax deductible and I guarantee that you'll have a beautiful time full of beauty products, beauty professionals, a silent auction and a beautiful brunch. I mean really? Who doesn't LOVE brunch? 

I am thrilled to have learned of this organization and would like to get involved anyway I can. You'll most likely see me at the drive, if you do decide to dish out some dough for a fantastic cause (and live in the LA area of course) and if not, you can definitely learn about the various ways to volunteer through their website. Oh, and another big help would be to spread the word! Please retweet me if you're on Twitter or post me to your Facebook profile. It would be much appreciated! Sending love... 

Introducing our new home!

The eagle has landed.

We are ecstatic to be living in an apartment that has more than one room! It honestly feels massive and is wonderful to be able to stretch out and... live! We are now in a cute two story building and there are only  7 tenants. We even have our OWN front door! It's on a funky street in the heart of Miracle Mile with lots of vegetation and people our age... and dangerously close to Yogurtland (which we love!). We have such an appreciation for the big improvements that have been developing in our lives and I can't express enough how important gratitude is. I am dying to start decorating our new place but I guess that will come one step at a time. I will keep you updated with the progress... the items below are first on my list! We couldn't wait to fix up our bedroom so we ended up spending half a day at Ikea and walked away with a new bedroom set and a bigger mattress! Comfy!

images via: MadebyGirl & Style At Home

items from : West Elm/Urban Outfitters/ZGallerie