Name: Kasia
Age: 26
SoGoPro.com member for 1 year and 49 weeks
Profile: http://www.sogopro.com/user/340
About me: I'm a girl with passion for music, arts and any other form of expression that I find interesting. And I don't like dogs.
Favorite music: I've been raised on good 'ol vinyl albums (I'm still keeping them all!) from artists like Foreigner, ACDC, Pink Floyd or Bob Dylan. Despite my love for good rock music I make a place in my heart for something new. Something good, obviously. My picks in fresh and rather new (I mean after 1985) category or artists/bands I'm crazy about are: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Lissie, Diane Birch, Jessie J, Adele, The Black Keys, Mogwai, The Kills, Foo Fighters, Nikka Costa, Calla, Anouk, Chris Botti. If speaking about the dinosaur era I'd go with The Rolling Stones, The Cure, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, BB King, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Bryan Adams (slightly younger prehistory), The Funk Brothers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, Patti Smith.
Favorite books: The variety of books I read goes from cook books to weird science fiction, but let's try. Illustrated Man by Rad Bradbury, About A Boy by Nick Hornby, For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, All books by Henry „pervert” Miller.
Favorite movies: I'm quite picky in that matter. I can't stand dumb comedies and romantic movies that overdose the romance. I like something in between. And action movies. So here it comes: The A-Team, anything by Woody Allen, anything by that crazy Tarantino guy, Little Children, movies based on comic books like Sin City and Watchmen, Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Falling In Love (so 1984!). Oh, and I just love animated movies. Yes, I'm a kiddo!
Favorite music: I've been raised on good 'ol vinyl albums (I'm still keeping them all!) from artists like Foreigner, ACDC, Pink Floyd or Bob Dylan. Despite my love for good rock music I make a place in my heart for something new. Something good, obviously. My picks in fresh and rather new (I mean after 1985) category or artists/bands I'm crazy about are: Grace Potter & The Nocturnals, Lissie, Diane Birch, Jessie J, Adele, The Black Keys, Mogwai, The Kills, Foo Fighters, Nikka Costa, Calla, Anouk, Chris Botti. If speaking about the dinosaur era I'd go with The Rolling Stones, The Cure, The Doors, Creedence Clearwater Revival, BB King, Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Bryan Adams (slightly younger prehistory), The Funk Brothers, Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, Joan Jett, Stevie Nicks, Patti Smith.
Favorite books: The variety of books I read goes from cook books to weird science fiction, but let's try. Illustrated Man by Rad Bradbury, About A Boy by Nick Hornby, For Whom The Bell Tolls by Ernest Hemingway, Middlesex by Jeffrey Eugenides, All books by Henry „pervert” Miller.
Favorite movies: I'm quite picky in that matter. I can't stand dumb comedies and romantic movies that overdose the romance. I like something in between. And action movies. So here it comes: The A-Team, anything by Woody Allen, anything by that crazy Tarantino guy, Little Children, movies based on comic books like Sin City and Watchmen, Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Falling In Love (so 1984!). Oh, and I just love animated movies. Yes, I'm a kiddo!
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The interview:
Peter & Miryam: Thank you so much for agreeing to the interview with us, Kasia. So, let's dive right into it and start with our classical question, shall we: How did you discover SoGoPro and what keeps you coming back? What does SoGoPro mean to you?
Kasia: I guess that's one question no one will ever escape, huh? I can only give you a pretty much standard answer to it! While I was browsing Hilarie's fan page I saw her video in which she explained why she was leaving One Tree Hill after all those years. One of the main reasons was that she wanted to move forward with her very own production company (along with a few associates – hello Nick & Kelly!) and focus more what's it like behind the camera. I got intrigued by the idea and followed her right to sogopro.com where all the magic happens. Since it launched, SoGoPro has a lot to offer to its devoted fans and supporters. Boredom does not exist in here. Not only we have a chance to see how it's all functioning from the inside, but we are even welcomed and encouraged to do that. I honestly feel honored to be able to see how it is working and be a part of it. They value our opinions and ideas on certain topics, encourage us to be creative and take chances in life. It sometimes makes you see things from other perspective. SoGoPro has a lot to offer as a company, but its biggest virtue are people behind it. And I not only mean the founders, but also people who, like me, are supporting them by spreading the word to the world, who I'm proud to call friends.
Peter & Miryam: Very well said...and so true! We agree on that.
Talking about perspectives, we know how much you’re into architecture. Picture SoGoPro as a building. What would it look like? Can you discribe it to us?
Kasia: First, imagine a long road to it, as
a metaphor for the way they had to go through to make SoGoPro happen. I imagine it as 15th century castle, slightly surrounded in the fog and high, green trees. It's mysterious, majestic and you don't know what will happen when you enter inside. But, when you do – it will positively surprise you with all the goods to offer and many other doors to open. And the variety of offerings is just overwhelming. Close your eyes and imagine fabulous chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, beautiful paintings on the walls and renaissance furniture. It is powerful, yet charming, making you want to see more. Many hiding places make you feel excited to dig deeper and learn more. That's how I see SoGoPro – mysterious and full of surprises.
Peter & Miryam: Wow, I hope everyone is closing their eyes right now, imagening this fabulous description! Definately got goosebumps here!
Also you’re writing in your profile that you want to illustrate children’s books and music covers, we never heard you talk about it before. How did that happen?
Kasia: I'm a pencil drawing artist in my free time (which I lack right now). Some long time ago I've taught myself this and that about digital art and use of special computer programmes. I found it useful to transfer my pencil art onto a screen and make it digitalized art with proper equipment, because it's easier to print it out as a poster or album cover. As much as I like digital form, I'm sentimental enough about classic drawings, paintings with various tools like pencils, pens, markers, paints etc. I love illustrating in pencil/colour pencils/aquarell pencils and I think it might be a good career move at some point (when I finally find time, I mean), to do something I love. It is important to be able to express yourself by doing something that you really like, and if it can be your job – that's even better.
Peter & Miryam: So true. Hopefully you'll find some time for it at one point in your life!
Now, you love music a lot and you chose to regularly broarden our horizons on the musical front with your musicopedia entries on the street team page. How did you get that idea? Why?
Kasia: There's more to music than Lady Gaga or that Bieber kid. I know they are very trendy these days, but I cherish the real value of real music. Right now, everyone can be a youtube sensation (Rebecca Black, anyone?!) with no talent at all. It scares me, because it's kinda epidemic, and real, good music is pushed over down the throne. If it all goes like it's now for a long run, people will forget what music used to be, and I simply cannot let that happen! Luckily, some people didn't go head over heels with mainstream and are faithful to what's good. There are good bands and single artists out there (Foo Fighters, The Kills, Diane Birch, Lissie etc.) who are new and fresh or have been around for some time already. But, we tend to forgot about the artists who had their glory days back when our parents were in their 20s, and we are only reminded about them if they make it on a movie/tv show soundtrack. I'd like to refresh our memory of good, old music and keep on doing that until those self-called 'artists' are gone with the wind.
Peter & Miryam: Well, so far we think you're doing a great job! And it looks like you have found the right audience here aswell ;) Tell us, where do you get your inspiration from on what what band/musician to talk about next?
Kasia: That's a secret I'll never tell. Ha, I went all Gossip Girl on you!
Peter & Miryam: Haha, that's ok. Once in a while you are allowed to go all Gossip Girl on us, especially when asked to reveal secrets like that! ;) ...Seems like magicians and artists really do have a few things in common ;P
So, lets make this your turn to close your eyes! Imagine that you could travel to any place in the world. You would be allowed to take two songs and two books, which ones would you pick, where would you go and with whom would you go?
Kasia: All I can think of is somewhere in the woods, jungle. With waterfalls, elephants with easy access to the beach. I'd love to face some adventure, whether it's Amazon Rainforest or Sri Lanka. Music? Dream On by Nazareth and Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones. Books? I'd rather take my blank note pad to write my adventures down and publish it as a memoir! With whom? My two closest people – my fiance and my best friend.
Peter & Miryam: Oh, please, please let us read your memoir! :)
So, which project/vlog/blog/podcast/street team blog entry is your favorite so far?
Kasia: Loving them all. Sorry.
Peter & Miryam: Nothing to appologise...that's a good thing, right?! But can you tell us about the most outstanding experience you had on SoGoPro so far?
Kasia: I think all my interaction with SoGoPro and people connected to it is equally significant and exceptional. It's hard to name one thing, because everything that has happened over there is very meaningful, whether it's a complementary on something done right from the SoGoPro team, or something that I did to make someone laugh. Can't really name the most outstanding experience, but I can name the most valuable – people I met through SoGoPro. Every one is very unique, creative and good as a person, and that means everything it takes to make SoGoPro a better place every day.
Peter & Miryam: Beautifully said- what a wonderful way to end the interview! Lets just leave it like that and let this comment accompany us through this Sunday and the following two weeks! Thank you very much for this beautiful interview.
Kasia: I guess that's one question no one will ever escape, huh? I can only give you a pretty much standard answer to it! While I was browsing Hilarie's fan page I saw her video in which she explained why she was leaving One Tree Hill after all those years. One of the main reasons was that she wanted to move forward with her very own production company (along with a few associates – hello Nick & Kelly!) and focus more what's it like behind the camera. I got intrigued by the idea and followed her right to sogopro.com where all the magic happens. Since it launched, SoGoPro has a lot to offer to its devoted fans and supporters. Boredom does not exist in here. Not only we have a chance to see how it's all functioning from the inside, but we are even welcomed and encouraged to do that. I honestly feel honored to be able to see how it is working and be a part of it. They value our opinions and ideas on certain topics, encourage us to be creative and take chances in life. It sometimes makes you see things from other perspective. SoGoPro has a lot to offer as a company, but its biggest virtue are people behind it. And I not only mean the founders, but also people who, like me, are supporting them by spreading the word to the world, who I'm proud to call friends.
Peter & Miryam: Very well said...and so true! We agree on that.
Talking about perspectives, we know how much you’re into architecture. Picture SoGoPro as a building. What would it look like? Can you discribe it to us?
Kasia: First, imagine a long road to it, as
a metaphor for the way they had to go through to make SoGoPro happen. I imagine it as 15th century castle, slightly surrounded in the fog and high, green trees. It's mysterious, majestic and you don't know what will happen when you enter inside. But, when you do – it will positively surprise you with all the goods to offer and many other doors to open. And the variety of offerings is just overwhelming. Close your eyes and imagine fabulous chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, beautiful paintings on the walls and renaissance furniture. It is powerful, yet charming, making you want to see more. Many hiding places make you feel excited to dig deeper and learn more. That's how I see SoGoPro – mysterious and full of surprises.
Peter & Miryam: Wow, I hope everyone is closing their eyes right now, imagening this fabulous description! Definately got goosebumps here!Also you’re writing in your profile that you want to illustrate children’s books and music covers, we never heard you talk about it before. How did that happen?
Kasia: I'm a pencil drawing artist in my free time (which I lack right now). Some long time ago I've taught myself this and that about digital art and use of special computer programmes. I found it useful to transfer my pencil art onto a screen and make it digitalized art with proper equipment, because it's easier to print it out as a poster or album cover. As much as I like digital form, I'm sentimental enough about classic drawings, paintings with various tools like pencils, pens, markers, paints etc. I love illustrating in pencil/colour pencils/aquarell pencils and I think it might be a good career move at some point (when I finally find time, I mean), to do something I love. It is important to be able to express yourself by doing something that you really like, and if it can be your job – that's even better.
Peter & Miryam: So true. Hopefully you'll find some time for it at one point in your life!
Now, you love music a lot and you chose to regularly broarden our horizons on the musical front with your musicopedia entries on the street team page. How did you get that idea? Why?
Kasia: There's more to music than Lady Gaga or that Bieber kid. I know they are very trendy these days, but I cherish the real value of real music. Right now, everyone can be a youtube sensation (Rebecca Black, anyone?!) with no talent at all. It scares me, because it's kinda epidemic, and real, good music is pushed over down the throne. If it all goes like it's now for a long run, people will forget what music used to be, and I simply cannot let that happen! Luckily, some people didn't go head over heels with mainstream and are faithful to what's good. There are good bands and single artists out there (Foo Fighters, The Kills, Diane Birch, Lissie etc.) who are new and fresh or have been around for some time already. But, we tend to forgot about the artists who had their glory days back when our parents were in their 20s, and we are only reminded about them if they make it on a movie/tv show soundtrack. I'd like to refresh our memory of good, old music and keep on doing that until those self-called 'artists' are gone with the wind.
Peter & Miryam: Well, so far we think you're doing a great job! And it looks like you have found the right audience here aswell ;) Tell us, where do you get your inspiration from on what what band/musician to talk about next? Kasia: That's a secret I'll never tell. Ha, I went all Gossip Girl on you!
Peter & Miryam: Haha, that's ok. Once in a while you are allowed to go all Gossip Girl on us, especially when asked to reveal secrets like that! ;) ...Seems like magicians and artists really do have a few things in common ;P
So, lets make this your turn to close your eyes! Imagine that you could travel to any place in the world. You would be allowed to take two songs and two books, which ones would you pick, where would you go and with whom would you go?
Kasia: All I can think of is somewhere in the woods, jungle. With waterfalls, elephants with easy access to the beach. I'd love to face some adventure, whether it's Amazon Rainforest or Sri Lanka. Music? Dream On by Nazareth and Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones. Books? I'd rather take my blank note pad to write my adventures down and publish it as a memoir! With whom? My two closest people – my fiance and my best friend.
Peter & Miryam: Oh, please, please let us read your memoir! :)
So, which project/vlog/blog/podcast/street team blog entry is your favorite so far?
Kasia: Loving them all. Sorry.
Peter & Miryam: Nothing to appologise...that's a good thing, right?! But can you tell us about the most outstanding experience you had on SoGoPro so far?
Kasia: I think all my interaction with SoGoPro and people connected to it is equally significant and exceptional. It's hard to name one thing, because everything that has happened over there is very meaningful, whether it's a complementary on something done right from the SoGoPro team, or something that I did to make someone laugh. Can't really name the most outstanding experience, but I can name the most valuable – people I met through SoGoPro. Every one is very unique, creative and good as a person, and that means everything it takes to make SoGoPro a better place every day.
Peter & Miryam: Beautifully said- what a wonderful way to end the interview! Lets just leave it like that and let this comment accompany us through this Sunday and the following two weeks! Thank you very much for this beautiful interview.
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