day:
corporate. work clothes. reports. conference calls. meetings. emails. small talk. high heels. salads. traffic.
night:
jewelry. music. bars. clubs. dresses. high heels. movies. beer. whiskey. tea parties. outdoors. friends.
Wednesday, July 13, 2011
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
may day end
i realized the last time i updated was the begining of may, and here we find ourselves on the cusp of a new month. a new month that marks the halfway point of a year that has already flown by.
this past weekend was occupied with rooftop pool sessions downtown, the barbequing of many meats and veggies, lazy mornings, day time beers (and the occasional day time cocktails), and warm nights.
summer is a magical time in los angeles. the days are long, night time clothes are skimpy, and the sky is pink hours after sunset. it reminds me of being a teenager, riding around my boyfriend's cadillac with the AC blasting, reggae bumping, and something funny smoking.
this past weekend was occupied with rooftop pool sessions downtown, the barbequing of many meats and veggies, lazy mornings, day time beers (and the occasional day time cocktails), and warm nights.
summer is a magical time in los angeles. the days are long, night time clothes are skimpy, and the sky is pink hours after sunset. it reminds me of being a teenager, riding around my boyfriend's cadillac with the AC blasting, reggae bumping, and something funny smoking.
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
May Day
after a weekend full of pool parties, bbq'ed animals parts (yummm), and a rooftop movie over looking downtown la, it was brought to our attention as a nation that osama bin laden has been killed.
it is with mixed feelings that this fact bounces around my head. oh how archaic of us to celebrate his death like the british are celebrating a wedding. frat boys with collared shirts drunkenly climbing trees and furiously waving flags. i wince when i see these images on tv. yet, it is with a privileged life that i make these judgements and only after reading every article on huff post and time that i remember what damage has been done at the hands of al-queda. and i half regret having compassion about bin laden's murder, yet also half-regret these other thoughts and emotions. i still dont know what to feel, what to think. joy and celebration are definitely not it. relief perhaps, but don't you think that relief is an incorrect feeling? it is only a matter of time until a retaliation is attempted from al-queda. there is no relief in that fact.
i suppose what i most feel is a cathartic breath of those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 tragedy, perhaps a sense of closure for them was all they could hope for.
on a less heavy note, i am happy for obama and his administration, that for all they have accomplished, this will be the most memorable.
it is with mixed feelings that this fact bounces around my head. oh how archaic of us to celebrate his death like the british are celebrating a wedding. frat boys with collared shirts drunkenly climbing trees and furiously waving flags. i wince when i see these images on tv. yet, it is with a privileged life that i make these judgements and only after reading every article on huff post and time that i remember what damage has been done at the hands of al-queda. and i half regret having compassion about bin laden's murder, yet also half-regret these other thoughts and emotions. i still dont know what to feel, what to think. joy and celebration are definitely not it. relief perhaps, but don't you think that relief is an incorrect feeling? it is only a matter of time until a retaliation is attempted from al-queda. there is no relief in that fact.
i suppose what i most feel is a cathartic breath of those who lost loved ones in the 9/11 tragedy, perhaps a sense of closure for them was all they could hope for.
on a less heavy note, i am happy for obama and his administration, that for all they have accomplished, this will be the most memorable.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
physically and mentally
i'm back from the desert wonderland that most people call Coachella. physically, at least.
i won't be back mentally for another couple of weeks, day dreaming of sweltering heat, warm night winds, that big sunday full moon, and night dreaming of laser light beams, glowing mushroom structures (also seen at treasure island), electricity bolts, and the untouchable ferris wheel that i STILL HAVENT BEEN ON. \
it was another adventure, another epic weekend of nothing but fun. my heart is still running wild.
i won't be back mentally for another couple of weeks, day dreaming of sweltering heat, warm night winds, that big sunday full moon, and night dreaming of laser light beams, glowing mushroom structures (also seen at treasure island), electricity bolts, and the untouchable ferris wheel that i STILL HAVENT BEEN ON. \
it was another adventure, another epic weekend of nothing but fun. my heart is still running wild.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
for lent i gave up blogging
or at least that's what i'm telling myself and everyone else to explain the internet absense!
rundown:
New York was a whirlwind of amazingly fun adventures: We arrived early saturday morning and took a long nap. went on a food/liquor run, and started to get ready for the LCD MSG last show ever that same night. Decked out in a half braided hair, glow in the dark eyes, purple eyebrows, and lots of black/white/red fringe, we left for the preparty. preparty consisted of lots of jeager, not enough pizza, and a quick cab ride to the Garden, since in usual fashion, we were running late.
the LCD show was unreal and perfect and left me wanting more and more. after four hours that felt like one hour of dancing ourselves clean, off to an amazing after party in an apartment that overlooked 5th ave and the south end of central park. andrew broke a door and we ended up in one of the most memorable cuddle puddles of all time.
The next day was lounging and recovering at our first spot: ny public library. quick cab ride to central park, lazily strolling the mall, and ending on a row boat of perfection during a sunday sunset of love. we hightailed to chelsea, had dinner and drinks and passed out watching reruns of "it's always sunny in philly" (sidenote, even though we were in ny, we passed all our downtime watching a show about assholes in philly. wierd?)
woke up and were off to bensonhurst brooklyn so spend the day with uncle tony. we had funny chinese food and an eye opening day with the self proclaimed clean mafioso, inventor, father, husband, grand dad. he is charming and funny and astoundingly charismatic.
we decided to stay in brooklyn, so we headed north on the G train to greenpoint to meet my best girl friend Anna, who just happened to move into an awesome apartment with a rooftop that overlooks the Empire state building and other tall buildings that i forget the names of. what started off as a nice dinner of veggie pasta and salad, slowly snowballed into a wild night of bar hopping, deer hunter, and the 2nd best pizza we had in ny. made it back to the hotel around 5am after a prive SUV picked us up driven by the most awesomely stereotypical gay puerto rican who kept saying "oohhh in chjew york" and "chhel lay" (as in new york and L.A. but pronounced with that throating ny swag accent, with a gay latin twist)
Tuesday was another day of recovery that involved nothing but a lot of liquids, wandering around, and an amazing dinner at Lombardi's which is hand down, by far, up and beyond the best pizza in the entire world.
Wednesday we had a late breakfast and decided to head to the airport early since we were both too exhausted to try and make it to a museum.
Got back to LA wednesday night where i made the prompt decision to rock out and GO TO COACHELLA.
So that is where my head is at now. still trying to wrap itself around LCDMSGNYC and preparing to burn in the hot desert sun at the best music festival for 2 days (yes, i'm being semi-responsible and NOT going all three days).
stay tuned for my survival "how to" of the most rediculous party month that could have ever happened to me: April 2011.
ps: andrew just called me about Prince at the Forum next thursday. AAANNDD so it never ends... !
rundown:
New York was a whirlwind of amazingly fun adventures: We arrived early saturday morning and took a long nap. went on a food/liquor run, and started to get ready for the LCD MSG last show ever that same night. Decked out in a half braided hair, glow in the dark eyes, purple eyebrows, and lots of black/white/red fringe, we left for the preparty. preparty consisted of lots of jeager, not enough pizza, and a quick cab ride to the Garden, since in usual fashion, we were running late.
the LCD show was unreal and perfect and left me wanting more and more. after four hours that felt like one hour of dancing ourselves clean, off to an amazing after party in an apartment that overlooked 5th ave and the south end of central park. andrew broke a door and we ended up in one of the most memorable cuddle puddles of all time.
The next day was lounging and recovering at our first spot: ny public library. quick cab ride to central park, lazily strolling the mall, and ending on a row boat of perfection during a sunday sunset of love. we hightailed to chelsea, had dinner and drinks and passed out watching reruns of "it's always sunny in philly" (sidenote, even though we were in ny, we passed all our downtime watching a show about assholes in philly. wierd?)
woke up and were off to bensonhurst brooklyn so spend the day with uncle tony. we had funny chinese food and an eye opening day with the self proclaimed clean mafioso, inventor, father, husband, grand dad. he is charming and funny and astoundingly charismatic.
we decided to stay in brooklyn, so we headed north on the G train to greenpoint to meet my best girl friend Anna, who just happened to move into an awesome apartment with a rooftop that overlooks the Empire state building and other tall buildings that i forget the names of. what started off as a nice dinner of veggie pasta and salad, slowly snowballed into a wild night of bar hopping, deer hunter, and the 2nd best pizza we had in ny. made it back to the hotel around 5am after a prive SUV picked us up driven by the most awesomely stereotypical gay puerto rican who kept saying "oohhh in chjew york" and "chhel lay" (as in new york and L.A. but pronounced with that throating ny swag accent, with a gay latin twist)
Tuesday was another day of recovery that involved nothing but a lot of liquids, wandering around, and an amazing dinner at Lombardi's which is hand down, by far, up and beyond the best pizza in the entire world.
Wednesday we had a late breakfast and decided to head to the airport early since we were both too exhausted to try and make it to a museum.
Got back to LA wednesday night where i made the prompt decision to rock out and GO TO COACHELLA.
So that is where my head is at now. still trying to wrap itself around LCDMSGNYC and preparing to burn in the hot desert sun at the best music festival for 2 days (yes, i'm being semi-responsible and NOT going all three days).
stay tuned for my survival "how to" of the most rediculous party month that could have ever happened to me: April 2011.
ps: andrew just called me about Prince at the Forum next thursday. AAANNDD so it never ends... !
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
laughing in bed
describing why the "mani / pedi" is such a treat, the arm and leg massage came up:
"oh... i thought it was limited to exclusive digiteries."
"oh... i thought it was limited to exclusive digiteries."
Friday, March 4, 2011
closet standard: leather jacket
Is there any outfit that it does not just go with, but greatly improve? No.
Is there anything that screams "I'm a badass chic and u don't wanna funk with me" more than this? No.
Is there a more classic, timeless piece of clothing that u will wear from teenage punkrocker to older lady with edge? No.
Is there any other closet obsession that deserves as much attention, and wear, and praise? No.
Is there anything that screams "I'm a badass chic and u don't wanna funk with me" more than this? No.
Is there a more classic, timeless piece of clothing that u will wear from teenage punkrocker to older lady with edge? No.
Is there any other closet obsession that deserves as much attention, and wear, and praise? No.
tips for:
staying calm when shit hits the fan
01) do not EVER say the initial thought that comes to your mind when you hear/find out the frustrating/bad/horrible/sad news
02) breathe
03) do not ever say the second thought either
04) think solution. NOT reaction
05) gather the facts
06) act on the solution
07) realize it is not the end of the world
08) try to see obstacles as challanges, not barricades
09) most times, you are part of the problem, so do not blame other people for what seems to be everyone else's fault and not yours
10) get over it. there are so many other people dealing with worse.
01) do not EVER say the initial thought that comes to your mind when you hear/find out the frustrating/bad/horrible/sad news
02) breathe
03) do not ever say the second thought either
04) think solution. NOT reaction
05) gather the facts
06) act on the solution
07) realize it is not the end of the world
08) try to see obstacles as challanges, not barricades
09) most times, you are part of the problem, so do not blame other people for what seems to be everyone else's fault and not yours
10) get over it. there are so many other people dealing with worse.
Monday, February 28, 2011
life update
it seems lately that i can't even keep track of anything. it's the last day of february and i do not understand how i am standing at the edge of march, spring, day light savings, and a whole other slew of things that include but are not limited to: purchased new york plane tickets, yet do not have LCD MSG concert tickets just yet, a new apartment that i thought would be in Santa Monica/Venice but now i want to live on the eastside or even hollywood, a crazy idea to buy a prius when i filled my 16 gallon tank for $70, jewelry projects and flea markets and craft fairs, oh my!
anyway i hope it doesn't sound like i'm complaining, because that's the last thing i would be doing. just trying to lay things out in writing that have been brewing in my mind. sometimes i can't stop thinking or making plans or going over schedules, but when this only happens in my head, i start to get overwhelmed and feel nutz!
anyway i hope it doesn't sound like i'm complaining, because that's the last thing i would be doing. just trying to lay things out in writing that have been brewing in my mind. sometimes i can't stop thinking or making plans or going over schedules, but when this only happens in my head, i start to get overwhelmed and feel nutz!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
tips for:
my boyfriend and i have been doing a hilariously abundant amount of couples' activities. this is an homage to the fine art known as the "double date"...
1) choose wisely. your prospective couple should complement the couple you are part of.
2) choose activity to reflect each couple's tastes... even if it is just dinner, the restaurant/activity can dictate a lot of how the night will turn out
3) keep it informal and spontaneous... do NOT over-use the term "double date" (contrary to this blog post, i actually loathe the term and this is my attempt to find humor in it)
4) as the female, make it a point to have solo conversation with other female, especially if you two are not the initial friends of the scenario. female mood drives the WHOLE energy of everything. don't you know that by now???
5) segway into other fun activities you guys could/should/would do together (as four-some or more)
6) do a group brainstorm of what other couples should (and should NOT) be included in said activities. this can be very fun and almost feel like match-making for couples. (dan and josh should be bff and not to mention mira and kait are like two peas in a pod) (yes, those are real people and andrew and i have actually discussed this)
7) obviously discuss: how you met, how they met, what chores around the house the dudes are expected to do (all around it's ALWAYS take the trash out)
8) do not discuss: anyone's ex's. DUH.
9) when paying the bill, mix it up: one couple should pay and let the other pick up next time. or the ladies should pick up the tab.
10) follow through! make plans with each other as a couple and solo. do go on that hike, do plan that camping trip, yes, lets flea market together. follow through on couple stuff, follow through on solo stuff.
other tips:
usually start with dinner
take turns hosting
game night is always big
physical activity is more like date#3 or #4 (hike, bike ride, etc)
out of town trip means we are commited to each other in commited relationships and that we love you
1) choose wisely. your prospective couple should complement the couple you are part of.
2) choose activity to reflect each couple's tastes... even if it is just dinner, the restaurant/activity can dictate a lot of how the night will turn out
3) keep it informal and spontaneous... do NOT over-use the term "double date" (contrary to this blog post, i actually loathe the term and this is my attempt to find humor in it)
4) as the female, make it a point to have solo conversation with other female, especially if you two are not the initial friends of the scenario. female mood drives the WHOLE energy of everything. don't you know that by now???
5) segway into other fun activities you guys could/should/would do together (as four-some or more)
6) do a group brainstorm of what other couples should (and should NOT) be included in said activities. this can be very fun and almost feel like match-making for couples. (dan and josh should be bff and not to mention mira and kait are like two peas in a pod) (yes, those are real people and andrew and i have actually discussed this)
7) obviously discuss: how you met, how they met, what chores around the house the dudes are expected to do (all around it's ALWAYS take the trash out)
8) do not discuss: anyone's ex's. DUH.
9) when paying the bill, mix it up: one couple should pay and let the other pick up next time. or the ladies should pick up the tab.
10) follow through! make plans with each other as a couple and solo. do go on that hike, do plan that camping trip, yes, lets flea market together. follow through on couple stuff, follow through on solo stuff.
other tips:
usually start with dinner
take turns hosting
game night is always big
physical activity is more like date#3 or #4 (hike, bike ride, etc)
out of town trip means we are commited to each other in commited relationships and that we love you
Monday, February 14, 2011
haiku #8 valentine's day edition
andrew dickinson
you are the love of my life
lets play and have fun
you are the love of my life
lets play and have fun
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Monday, February 7, 2011
Friday, February 4, 2011
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
Monday, January 31, 2011
Friday, January 28, 2011
animalz
we are all wild animals
so follow your heart
run scream jump cry and
tear yourself apart
into millions of tiny pieces
to be spread along
the path you make
while singing your song
so follow your heart
run scream jump cry and
tear yourself apart
into millions of tiny pieces
to be spread along
the path you make
while singing your song
Thursday, January 27, 2011
cyclical encounters
life never fails to surprise me. memories that come to the forefront of the mind by mere accidents. because timing wasn't right, but now it is. because of location, location, location.
some people come in and out of my life like recurrent traveling business(wo)men with frequent flying miles and a suitcase on wheels packed neatly and strategically. some like international tourists, here only once in a lifetime furiously gathering souvenirs and snapshots to always savor that one time trip to a far off land that will never happen again. some like the mailman, same time same place everyday without fail.
its comforting to know that some people will always be around, tho peripherally, no matter what. even when you try to make plans, to see each other, and it never happens.
and also, joe's dog met a pig! talk about random encounters.
some people come in and out of my life like recurrent traveling business(wo)men with frequent flying miles and a suitcase on wheels packed neatly and strategically. some like international tourists, here only once in a lifetime furiously gathering souvenirs and snapshots to always savor that one time trip to a far off land that will never happen again. some like the mailman, same time same place everyday without fail.
its comforting to know that some people will always be around, tho peripherally, no matter what. even when you try to make plans, to see each other, and it never happens.
and also, joe's dog met a pig! talk about random encounters.
Larry and Pumba outside of Tribal Cafe
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
schedule for:
the next week:
recieve business cards
receive and work on packaging
lots of A and C
get all the above prepared for the LA Craft Experience on Feb 5 and 6
a crazy cut and color for a hair show
Lakers and Celtics at home
a night in with my boyfriend
yogaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
the next month:
Valentine's day <3
my cousin's baby shower
little sisters coming home for a weekend
a new tattoo?
more brand new jewelry and ideas
creative collaborations
the next 6 months:
apartment hunting!
coachella
bay to breakers
summer, summer, summer time
NBA playoffs
recieve business cards
receive and work on packaging
lots of A and C
get all the above prepared for the LA Craft Experience on Feb 5 and 6
a crazy cut and color for a hair show
Lakers and Celtics at home
a night in with my boyfriend
yogaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah
the next month:
Valentine's day <3
my cousin's baby shower
little sisters coming home for a weekend
a new tattoo?
more brand new jewelry and ideas
creative collaborations
the next 6 months:
apartment hunting!
coachella
bay to breakers
summer, summer, summer time
NBA playoffs
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
distance makes the heart grow fonder
oh, blog, i'v missed you!
i know, i know... this new year was supposed to be the start of daily outfits, more updating, better banners, cooler pictures, etc etc etc. and i really dont have an excuse because i got a new camera and everything, but time is really my most scarce commodity lately.
work is super busy and i have a big craft market i'm preparing for on the first weekend of february so there's lots of jewelry making lately. my etsy has finally been launched and i'm trying to bulk up my inventory on that for valentines day. (lots of new cute rings and stuff... that deserves a separate post, though!)
excuses aside, i will figure out a way to post on here at least once a day mon-fri (like i used to).
so the point of this post...
a special edition how to:
ignore your blog
1) move apartments
2) which also means, longer commutes!
3) start more arts and crafts projects than you can remember
4) start doing yoga again (thank buddah!)
5) have half your closet packed away in boxes (so outfit posts wouldn't be any fun, anyway.)
6) organize your jewelry collection (a weeks long process)
7) take more pics, yet don't upload any to a computer let alone facebook let alone your blog
8) obsess about Coachella line up then when it finally comes up, bitch about lame headliners of Coachella line up
9) obsess about Coachella outfits/hairstyles/etc
10) do pointless post about nothing to hopefully start the inertia based habit of blog updates!
i know, i know... this new year was supposed to be the start of daily outfits, more updating, better banners, cooler pictures, etc etc etc. and i really dont have an excuse because i got a new camera and everything, but time is really my most scarce commodity lately.
work is super busy and i have a big craft market i'm preparing for on the first weekend of february so there's lots of jewelry making lately. my etsy has finally been launched and i'm trying to bulk up my inventory on that for valentines day. (lots of new cute rings and stuff... that deserves a separate post, though!)
excuses aside, i will figure out a way to post on here at least once a day mon-fri (like i used to).
so the point of this post...
a special edition how to:
ignore your blog
1) move apartments
2) which also means, longer commutes!
3) start more arts and crafts projects than you can remember
4) start doing yoga again (thank buddah!)
5) have half your closet packed away in boxes (so outfit posts wouldn't be any fun, anyway.)
6) organize your jewelry collection (a weeks long process)
7) take more pics, yet don't upload any to a computer let alone facebook let alone your blog
8) obsess about Coachella line up then when it finally comes up, bitch about lame headliners of Coachella line up
9) obsess about Coachella outfits/hairstyles/etc
10) do pointless post about nothing to hopefully start the inertia based habit of blog updates!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
twenty eleven
Happy New Year! i know i was supposed to start daily outfit posts... and i still planon doing so, but the last 5 days have been filled with dirty tissue, vitamins, and lots of blankets. in other words, i'v been sick and not just hungover sick, like a real cold with dry red noses and raspy voice.
i'm back at work and have lots to do but need to do a quick update so here it is:
in the next week i'm moving back to my mom's place in order to save up money. by spring, i hope to be in a nice new apartment somewhere between santa monica and venice with my lovely boyfriend.
i don't usually do new years resolutions, but here are a couple things i need/want to do not just in 2011 but for my future in general:
keep all paperwork/mail/documents organized. this is my biggest thing. i can't even express to you how unorganized this all is and how badly i need to sort through mail that has been unopened sinze 2006 (yes, i told you, it's THAT bad!)
stay in touch with my family and friends. responds to fb things, mail, texts, phone calls... i'm horrible with this and want to get better! i promise that thing i was going to mail you last year will find its way to your mail box this year!
keep doing arts and crafts and anything creative.
purge clothes and possessions as often as i accumulate.
remember to always appreciate everything/everyone for what it/they is/are.
enjoy what i do and do what i enjoy. not always mutually exclusive.
also, i want to do a redesign for this blog, a new header, and like i said before, outfit posts!
ok, gotta run and do real work now.... brb.
i'm back at work and have lots to do but need to do a quick update so here it is:
in the next week i'm moving back to my mom's place in order to save up money. by spring, i hope to be in a nice new apartment somewhere between santa monica and venice with my lovely boyfriend.
i don't usually do new years resolutions, but here are a couple things i need/want to do not just in 2011 but for my future in general:
keep all paperwork/mail/documents organized. this is my biggest thing. i can't even express to you how unorganized this all is and how badly i need to sort through mail that has been unopened sinze 2006 (yes, i told you, it's THAT bad!)
stay in touch with my family and friends. responds to fb things, mail, texts, phone calls... i'm horrible with this and want to get better! i promise that thing i was going to mail you last year will find its way to your mail box this year!
keep doing arts and crafts and anything creative.
purge clothes and possessions as often as i accumulate.
remember to always appreciate everything/everyone for what it/they is/are.
enjoy what i do and do what i enjoy. not always mutually exclusive.
also, i want to do a redesign for this blog, a new header, and like i said before, outfit posts!
ok, gotta run and do real work now.... brb.
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