A Night At The Museum

Hello everyone, it’s Goldie!  I hope everyone is doing things they enjoy during quarantine. An activity that I found myself doing is visiting various museums in Europe. Yes, you read that correctly! (haha). Thanks to Ruth Doherty’s article over at Housebeautiful.com, I’ve discovered 11 of the best virtual museum and art gallery tours. These museums include Le Musée du Louvre and Musée d'Orsay in Paris, The Metropolitan Museum of New York, and The Natural History Museum of London.

My favorite museum that I’ve visited has to be Le Musée du Louvre. The first time I’ve virtually experienced this iconic site is through The Carters’ aesthetically pleasing video for “APESHIT.” The way that the institution was captured with its wide shots and cinematography made me feel like I was actually there.

Thankfully, my longing to see the museum has been satisfied. Got an art fix? Click this link (https://www.housebeautiful.com/uk/lifestyle/g31911114/virtual-tours-museum-art-galleries/) and go visit these amazing places. But first and most importantly, get your favorite beverage (mine happens to be vanilla chai black tea with almond milk) or snack, sit back, relax, and visit these grand galleries from the comfort of your home.

Written by Goldie Lemorin

Boiler Room In The Living Room

Hello everyone, it’s Goldie and I’m back at it again with a new article. I hope you are all well! Remember to stay safe and prioritize your mental health by doing things that give you joy and peace. Something that has personally helped me feel a sense of serenity during this time has been watching past Boiler Room DJ sets on YouTube.

Prior to the pandemic, I would occasionally go out to the Bushwick hotspot Lot45 to dance the night away with my closest friends. There, we would be a part of this massive sea that was made up of beautiful and eclectic bodies that moved and grooved to the lit sounds that the DJ so gracefully played. I felt a sense of freedom and I could tell that everyone who was there felt the same way.

Who would have known that things would have changed so soon? 

Since we all can no longer go to our favorite bars or nightclubs, I decided to revisit Boiler Room’s YouTube channel. Yes, it’s different in the way that I can no longer physically share the same space with my fellow club-goers, but it is the same in that I get to listen to a dope DJ set and get turnt….even if it is in the comfort of my living room. 

My relationship with Boiler Room started approximately six years ago. I started listening to more alternative, less mainstream artists that I discovered from Tumblr and randomly searching on YouTube. The first DJ set that I watched on Boiler Room was Kaytranada in Montreal. I loved his set and how it moved the people for 42 minutes straight! To this day, I still admire his original and upbeat sounds that always gets me dancing.

This week, I’ve been binge watching Boiler Room DJ sets to keep me motivated, moving, and inspired. Here are some links to my current favorite sets that include the likes of JadaLaReign, Pi’erre Bourne, and PHONY PPL:

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCyDSqPeKrI  

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMPwrzQtY0M  

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlA8ThSQBlE    

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_VlLp-BA7E  

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpLba-JKsrg  

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6770-7YggH0  

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECfxP6OpsNU  

● https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAGMDqLPTOg

Also, on Boiler Room’s website there is a new series where DJs are streaming from Isolation. I know that I will definitely be tuning in. Happy Dancing!

Written by Goldie Lemorin

2020 Quarantine Mix

Hey everyone! It’s Goldie and I’m back with a playlist that’ll guarantee to lift your spirits from what’s been currently happening in the world. Music has the magical ability to help us heal from any situation and through this playlist, I aspire to pour out love, light, and high vibrations to your ears during this trying time. 

This playlist is categorized in three parts. The first part consists of Spring Feels. The first six songs invoke a gentle and sunny feel to the heart, making you feel lighthearted and airy. The second part of the playlist is called Reclaiming your own power. These three songs all have a common message: You are capable of accomplishing any dreams or goals you have. Nothing can stop you. Lastly, the songs that follow are Songs that make you move. You deserve to enjoy yourself even in a time like this and these songs definitely remind you of that. 

I hope you all feel empowered by my musical recommendations. We are in this together. 

Written by Goldie Lemorin

My Relationship With Tumblr

Hello everyone! My name is Goldie Lemorin and I am the kid sister of the lovely Frendy Lemorin (haha). I am a Writer, Photographer, and developing Graphic Designer. Frendy, being the supportive brother and overall great person that he is, offered me a position as a Writer on this beautiful platform that touches the lives of so many people. So here I am, embarking on a new creative venture that I hope you all receive, feel, and enjoy.

I’ve always felt that I had a creative calling on my life. My artistry initially originated through dance and chorus while I was in Elementary School. In addition to being involved in dance and choir groups at school, I attended a private dance school every Saturday. Dancing and singing were huge components of my life and I enjoyed every minute of it. Unfortunately, I stopped attending dance school when I entered Middle School and I haven’t gone back ever since. 

During the years I attended Middle School, I totally neglected the art forms that were once passions of mine. Yes, I would randomly dance and belt out a random song that I heard on MTV here and there but it wasn’t like before. I began writing about my days in my diaries and was also interested in the social media site, Facebook. My diaries were my heart outside of my body. They were filled with my 11/12 year old’s deepest, darkest feelings about the state of my life.  The feelings I had and the events that occurred that I thought I could never share with anyone were written inside. The diaries were truly my only group of friends. In contrast, I performed another version of myself at school and Facebook. This alternative version of myself followed contemporary trends (ewww!) and interacted with folks that I knew did not like me.

Even after leaving Middle School and going into High School, I continued spewing my teenage emotions into my journals. During this time I came into knowing of my queerness and I struggled with my attraction towards other women. Due to my own insecurities, I felt that I couldn’t really express who I was on Facebook to my “friends” and family, so my diaries were my only safe haven. Or so I thought (haha). It was Sophomore year when I heard of a new website called, Tumblr. 

Me being naturally curious, I researched the website and my mind exploded. I thought this is what Eve must have felt like when she bit the forbidden fruit. I was exposed to a brand new world and way of thinking. I found photos of LGBTQIA+ love, I was informed about socio-economic events that were impacting the lives of oppressed peoples in USA and other countries, I read heartfelt and beautiful pieces by an array of individuals, I heard about new musical artists that were not mainstream yet, and learned about gifs! A lightbulb automatically clicked in my head and I was so inspired that I immediately decided to create a Tumblr blog that authentically reflected me.

That was 7 years ago and I still aim to always stay true to who I am. Writing for me was always a means to express what’s happening around, inside, and outside of me. With the help of Tumblr, I no longer fear being vulnerable publicly because I believe that there is magic in outward expression. Words have the power to inspire, teach, encourage, heal, and motivate others. I see firsthand how my brother’s writing on his website and Instagram impacts his followers and that in itself inspires me to be on that same wavelength. 

I hope to follow in my brother’s footsteps by providing new and interesting content on this website. Thank you all. Cheers! 

Written by Goldie Lemorin