
As a blogger myself, I have a stockpile of bookmarked blogs. Some of them I visit once a month to just quickly look over the pictures and remind myself why I had it bookmarked, and some of them I check back and read every single day. Or at least look every day and hope that maybe my favorite bloggers have updated. One of those blogs that I check on a daily basis is
Rockstar Diaries. This blog chronicles the life and marriage of Naomi and her husband Josh. Not only is it super adorable how Naomi blogs about the love she has for her husband, but she also includes tons of great vintage-looking photographs, links to some amazing
Etsy shops, and I think she managed to brighten everyone's day with her
Here's to Happiness lists that included things that were making her happy, as well as readers of the blog. It's always a blog that I recommend to anyone looking for some internet reading, and I was honored when Naomi agreed to do a short interview with us! Please read, smile, and then check out her lovely blog.
What made you decide to start blogging about your life with your husband?I've always been a big fan of journals. I love writing and documenting and keeping track of what I'm up to or how I'm feeling... It's always nice to look back too and reminisce or see how much you've grown or how far you come! A few months after Josh and I were married I started the blog as a new way of journaling.... I loved that with the blog, I could post and keep track of our photos. And I found blogs to be a great avenue for keeping up to date with our family and friends lives as well.
How does life in Washington DC compare to life in New York City?We've found the cities really hard to compare. They both have a lot of offer, but in their own ways. When we first got to DC, we found ourselves saying "I miss this or I miss that" about NYC and we decided we needed to just get out and make new favorite spots and places in DC. I think you can make any city your dream city if you really get out and explore it with an open mind... it's funny, because now we'll go back to NYC for the weekend and be like, "ah, I want to go home! (to DC.)" Both cities definitely have made a special place in our hearts.
You always seem to be in such a positive mood, what do you do to pull yourself out of a bad mood whenever you fall into one?I can actually get pretty moody... which is why I try really hard to look at the positive stuff. At the end of the day, I'm healthy, I'm happy, we have jobs and great friends and family and loved ones, a home, a warm bed.... I think it's up to us to focus on the good rather than the bad. And if we don't like our current situation, it's up to us to change it! I think just stepping away from the situation and figuring out how to improve it makes all the difference.
How would you describe your style, and where are your favorite places to shop?Hmmm. l love color. If I'm not in some bright tights or a bright dress I'll put on bright lipstick. I love mixing vintage stuff into everything. I like thrifting along Bedford Avenue in Brooklyn. I love
Monk....and a few etsy shops too-- like
Thrush and
Dear Golden.
To date, which has been your favorite flavor of cupcake and which bakery makes it the best?I am loving the Key Lime cupcake at
Sweet Tooth Fairy Bake Shop in Provo, Utah. Currently, they are my favorite.
Do you ever feel like you're over-exposing yourself and your married life on the blog? Or have you made certain guidelines to make sure that doesn't happen?When we first started getting comments or emails from people we didn't know through the blog, we worried about it. Actually, we debate taking it private all the time. But honestly, I think it's been good for us. I find I gather a lot of inspiration and creativity from many bloggers out there and hope that our blog gives back just a little bit of that inspiration to someone else. Especially since we focus a lot on our marriage and often in todays world, you don't see young marriage in a positive light.
What is your current top ten list of things that is making you happy?Hmmmm.
01. Heated seats in the car.
02. Autumns colorful leaves.
03. Cough drops.
04. Thin point sharpie markers.
05. Scarves and hats.
06. Acorn squash.
07. Baby clothes.
08. San Pellegrino sparkling water.
09. Photographs of pretty beaches.
10. 8 hours of sleep.What do you do to stay involved with the world of dance? Was attending Juilliard as strenuous as it seems?Oh, the world of dance! I'm actually teaching dance here in DC, and occasionally I'll go get involved with a little freelance dance project. But I'm really happy with my decision to not dance professionally right now. It's been very healthy for me to step away from that world and reevaluate my passion for it. It's a strenuous world and it's not for everyone.
I loved my experience at Juilliard. Yes, it's intense and crazy and there were days I thought I'd die, but it definitely helped shape me as a person outside of the studio too. What I loved most about my 4 years there was getting to rub shoulders with all the talented musicians or actors or dancers. I felt so inadequate everyday around them (still do)... but I'm thankful I got to meet and build friendships with such a great artists. I think that is Juilliard's biggest strength; bringing artists together from all over the world to collaborate and create and explore together. I loved that about the school. I miss that daily interaction-- all the jam and improv sessions. I really miss that.
Who are your favorite musical artists, currently?I don't know if it's a good thing but I am loving Pete Yorn and Scarlett Johansson's new collaboration. I love their sound together (hated her first solo album though. This one is so much better!) I 'm listening a lot to St. Vincent, DeVotchKa, Ra Ra Riot and some stuff by Castledoor. Besides that, I listen to Regina Spektor every single day. I will never get sick of her. I love her.
Anything else you'd like to include?Nope! Thanks for thinking of me!
Be sure to check out more updates from Naomi at the
Rockstar Diaries!