Ana Johnsson

My first artist post is Ana Johnsson.

I suppose she is the first artist I picked of my own free will rather than hearing her music on the radio, not saying I didn't hear some of it first though. I even picked her as my artist to talk about in German class.
She is a Swedish artist and if you have heard anything by her the likelihood is that it was 'We Are' which was her song for the Spiderman 2 movie (it was my first song too).

If you imagine that 'Hero' was the song for the first one, you're not far off getting the vibe for her song.
However her style is varied and different over her three albums like any other artist for that matter.

Her first album 'Cuz I Can' is quite a typical foreign person singing English songs quality but it has some empowering songs like 'The Way I Am' and 'Cuz I Can' (later renamed to 'Coz I Can'). 'What is a Girl To Do' was an anthem for me at times when I was having boy crushes but 'Crest of the Wave' and 'Anything Goes' soon relaxed me whatever was happening.

 

 

Her second album 'The Way I Am' was an international rerelease of her first but with some old track omitted and new ones included. 'Don't Cry For Pain' was the new empowering song and 'I'm Stupid' was the new boy crush song however on the Japanese release it had a song called 'Black Hole' on it which I love. 'Black Hole' doesn't appeal to me relationship wise just like 'Crest of the Wave' did even though the lyrics insinuate partnership. 'Black Hole' would probably be a good song to help you get on your feet when you're numb but I just love it as an anthem.

 

Her third, most recent and my favourite album is 'Little Angel'. It is FULL of gems.
'If I'm Not Dreaming', 'Days of Summer', 'What If', 'Exception', 'Burn', 'Still', 'The Harder We Fall' and 'Playing God' support my idea that the best time to listen to any of Ana's songs is with the setting sun as it has that orange glow. 'Break Through Time' has really spoke to me especially with me moving a way from where I grew up: 'Another town, another place, a chance to start all over'. But 'Coming Out Strong' is my ultimate favourite Ana song! It's hard to explain why so have a listen!
 

 

At the moment her music is on hold due to her personal life but I really hope she makes some more beautiful and empowering music soon ☺

Lotty
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Run Rabbit Run...

...run to me! Okay so in Autumn it was foxes (no thanks to Ylvis) but now my fascination is with rabbits otherwise known as bunnies. So far I have only bought a pair of earrings and a scarf but there shall be more!!!

 

Cute eh?

Lotty
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The Country Life...

So what is it like for me living here in the countryside? Well we seemed to have picked the best part of town as we are only a 5 minute walk from the centre but also have farmland behind us. Already I have seen rabbits and a partridge and I've heard a pheasant so all that's left now is a hare and then I have my perception of a country field fulfilled. There are plenty of Buzzards, Meadow Pipits and Skylarks in the sky which helps to fuel my love of nature. We've been very lucky with the weather and are seeing butterflies, bees and daffodils out and about as well as blossom trees which I love thanks to their great appreciation in japan. Everyone is polite here, mainly gentlemen adhering to the 'Ladies First' rule and people saying thank you for the nice deeds you do which because of their appreciation you actually want to do more of. The other day I went back to Dunstable, Milton Keynes and Luton and by the end of the day I was crying "I'm a country girl...get me out of here!" Not looking back and regretting it one bit!




Lotty
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Bagpuss, Dear Bagpuss...

...old, fat, furry catpuss. Look what I got from Primark of all places! Mum was so jealous because they didn't have her size when I got them but now she has thanks to my brother scouting another store. I went through my childhood phase of loving Bagpuss - I still have the alarm clock, cracker models and stuffed toys - but as with a lot of things now I appreciate them better than I used to when I was a child. My bank won't like me if Primark start selling Bagpuss clothes for adults.

Lotty
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Beginning the Lotty Life

I've decided to start up a blog where I can be myself completely. I have always been wanting to have complete integrity for a while now (and I do feel like I do when talking to people) but sometimes I have never been able to show who I am through conversation - it isn't always necessary. So on this blog I plan on doing posts and reviews on a multitude of my interests especially media. Also because I have moved away from family and friends it would be a good way for you to see how my life is going. A lot of people read what I post on Facebook but sometimes it's nicer and better to present things another way :)
I hope you agree with this. Hi to my friends and family and hello to strangers just having a look.
So here it goes...


Lotty
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