July 2006 Archives
I ran today. No I didn't just jog. I ran hard and fast like I was running for my life. And I seem to have sweated it out. The anxiety that is. The nagging feeling that has been plagueing me this month. Its going to sound silly. Its going to sound trite and self indulgent. But I keep dreaming that I am never going to be anything when I grow up. And when is that exactly? When is this magical moment where I realize that I am a grown up? Does it start and end with a hair cut- maybe and then maybe not. This run has helped me though- silly as it sounds. It put the little stuff into perspective- a little or in my case a lot of sweat will do that to you. I am an artist. I pay my bills. I live in a kickass house with half a ring of fire. I have a family, friends and a dog. In fact, what was my problem again?
The one purse I finished while I was watching tv this weekend.
When did I get so addicted to tv? I went from not knowing anything about the filler shows that they put on in the Summer- to straight up addiction. I am currently addicted to: Project Runway, Intervention, Miami Ink, Shark Week (now on this week), reruns of everything. I have a problem. Its got to stop sometime right? So I vow no more superfluous tv. Three hours a week. Yeah, its strict. And thats it. But its just so damn distracting. I can't even paint with it on.
But did you know that I have a channel called Fit Tv- yeah it has fitness shows on every half an hour or so. So now there is no excuse not to exercise. Does that count as part of my three hours a week? Nah, I don't think so either.
What I finished: Lauren's Vans as you can see above. It was all about tattoo looking roses and guns. The backs say Death and Glory.
What I am listening to: The Gossip, Gnarls Barkley, Kim Carnes, Peggy Lee
What I am watching- My So-Called Life- I wish they would do another show this raw. And it makes me nostalgic for the 90s. Weird I know.
What I am looking at: Lose Your Illusion Vol 1 on Ebay- on vinyl- dammit I want it!
What I am planning: to get some Vans for me- enough for other people- although I don't mind painting them for other people- its quick and fun to see the finished product. Maybe going thrifting too. Actually there are just so many possibilities for Friday. No work. No real plans. What to do?
Sometimes your silence can say more than words. For some reason I haven't felt like writting anything. Its not that there hasn't been going on- or maybe its just that too many things have been going on. I just needed a little break. I wish I could go on vacation for a little while. Away from this stifling heat. Away from dumb problems. I have Fridays off now that my bosses are on vacation- maybe I will take myself somewhere close but faraway. The art store sounds promising- I could get lost there for hours. Hmm I'll let you know where I end up.
Ahh Hawaii
What I am addicted to: Project Runway- While I was sick there was a PR marathon on Bravo. I am so addicted now. It may be a problem because I find it hard to wait for the upcoming week's show.
What I am listening to: My On The Go Mix- a smattering of The Pretenders, The Police, The Roots, The Coral, Madvillian, Prince, Spoon and more (it seems that I am very much into bands that start with The)
What I am reading: Possible Side Effects- Augusten Burroughs; magazines- Domino and YRB
What show I am going to see this week: I guess I should say shows- Gnarls Barkley and this weekend it will be The Bangles (who doesn't love them?)
What I am eating: my favorite salad from Trader Joe's- spinach, cranberries, pecans and blue cheese
What I am drawing: some new designs for some shoes for my sister. I am using her as my personal promotion team- so basically, I send her to work in my shoes and our shirts and people seem to really like them. I think I will send her with some clutches and see how those go as well. Very promising...
Why I am happy: Because last night my sister and I cleaned the house within an inch of its life (does that even make sense?) and now I can go home without being greeted by my dog and the ever trailing dust bunnies- which is nice.
What I want to do: take more pictures of cool places- because it looks like I am running out.
What I am feeling: Shark Week is soon. The new concert that Jack FM just announced- Cheap Trick, Journey, Billy Idol, De Leppard and The Violent Femmes- see whats not to like?,
What I am grateful for: the air conditioner- No joke!
Near Hana, Hawaii
Man there is nothing like having a raging cold while it 10 million degrees outside. Alright, so I am exaggerating a little. But damn its been hot! Friday I found out that Melinda and I didn't get into Bazaar Bizarre. And I was sad at first. As an artist, rejection sucks. But I got over it pretty quickly because I have a plan of action, folks. Thats right! You will see the vintage clutches that I have painted on my website as well as some other painted goodies. I am thinking of adding Vans and Converse painted shoes on there too. Should I make it so they are individual pieces of art or should i make them available in all sizes and just have them take about a week to ship? What do you guys think?
Be on the lookout for new things to come.
Hawaii sunset
As I got ready for work this morning- I realized that I was getting ready as a grown person would. I got up when my alarm went off, made my bed (somewhat), laid out my clothes, took a shower and styled my hair. Styled my hair? Yeah, I am as surprised as some of you are too. When I was done messing with my hair- I just stared in the mirror wondering when I became an adult.
Funny that it takes a simple hair cut to remind me that I am really 25. I am not the college student anymore who can get away with a sweatshirt and jeans every day. Nope, its time to grow up a little- even if it is only on the outside.
rocks and water
What I did: I cut my hair! I have an actual hair cut- one that now I have to do in the morning. No more slicked back buns cause i have choppy layers and side bangs. But it was definitely time for a change. I mean I am 25 now- I should actually get ready in the morning like an adult as opposed to a sloppy college student.
What I saw: Two movies- Pirates of the Caribbean and Wassup Rockers. Be prepared for a tangent- Why is Johnny Depp so good at running around all drunken crazy like as Captain Jack Sparrow. I love how quirky he is. Wassup Rockers was pretty interesting too- from the same guy who did Kids (so disturbing). One of the kids in the movie punctuates his stories with "and then" and I realized that "and then" and "basically" are the latino version of "like." I have noticed that I use "you know" together with a variation of all of them- which makes me think that I should really speak more cohesively. Ah well...
What I listened to: I've been listening to some Pretty Girls Make Graves- but its about that time to find some new music, again. You know when you are sick of everything you have and you swear that you can't listen to anything you have one more time.
What I planned: So many projects going on. I am teaching myself how to silkscreen and painting more shoes (converse and Vans), purses, and belts. So yeah painting anything that will stand still.
Who I saw: Kin!, my Uncle Ron and his girlfriend, Patty, some of my cousins and Jarrett- my hair stylist whom I love, my brother among others
My sister, my moms, and me
So here is another meme that has been going around. This one is my favorite. So here we go:
The idea behind the blog is that it's about music, and that you can put up to three answers to any question. But no more. One answer is OK, two answers is OK, three answers is OK. Four is not OK, and five is right out. Unless otherwise indicated, you can only choose songs, and be specific--putting "anything by Madonna" doesn't count.
NAME UP TO THREE:
Song(s) That I Loathe to the Core of My Being
What's Up - 4 Non Blondes
How Deep Is Your Love- The Bee Gees
Lovefool-The Cardigans
Musical Artist(s) That I Loathe to the Core of My Being
Mariah Carey
The Beach Boys
Clay Aiken
Rolling Stones Song(s) I Love
Mother's Little Helper
Paint It Black
Miss You
Beatles Song(s) I Love
Eleanor Rigby
Yellow Submarine
She's Leaving Home
Reggae Song(s) I Love
Many Rivers To Cross- Jimmy Cliff
Could You Be Loved - Bob Marley
Funky Kingston- Toots & Maytals
Country Song(s) I Love
Ring Of Fire - Johnny Cash
The Gambler- Kenny Rogers
She Got You - Patsy Cline
Movie Soundtrack(s) I Love
Devil's Rejects
Forrest Gump
Garden State
Musical Sountrack(s) I Love
Calamity Jane
Chorus Line
Jesus Christ Superstar
Cover Song(s) I Love
La Bamba- Los Lobos (orig. Richie Valens)
The Man Who Sold The World- Nirvana (orig. David Bowie)
Love Rollercoaster - Red Hot Chili Peppers (orig. Ohio Players)
Contemporary Top-40 Artist(s) I Secretly Love
Pink
Black Eyed Peas
Song(s) That Bring Me to Tears
Runaway Train- Soul Asylum
Everybody Hurts - REM
Father and Son- Cat Stevens
Song(s) That Make Me Shake My Ass
Que Rico Mambo- Perez Prado
La Tortura- Shakira and Alejandro Sanz
Hey Mama- Black Eyed Peas
Classical Composer(s) I Love
Mozart
Beethoven
Vivaldi
Rap/Hip-Hop Song(s) I Love
too many to name, man
Four Women- Talib Kweli
The Seed- The Roots
The Scenario- Tribe Called Quest
70s Supergroup Song(s) I Love
Dream On - Aerosmith
Free Bird- Lynyrd Skynrd
Midnight Rider- Allman Brothers
Metal Song(s) I Love
Crazy Train- Ozzy Osbourne
One - Metallica
New Wave Song(s) I Love
Every Breath You Take- The Police
Tainted Love- Soft Cell
Dead Man's Party- Oingo Boingo
Soul/R&B Song(s) I Love
Ain't No Sunshine- Bill Withers
Try A Little Tenderness- Otis Redding
As- Stevie Wonder
Power Ballad(s) I Love
November Rain- Guns N Roses
Punk Song(s) I Love
Know Your Rights - The Clash
Cherry Bomb- The Runaways
Forming- The Germs
Singer/Songwriter Song(s) I Love
Shelter From The Storm- Bob Dylan
Both Sides Now- Joni Mitchell
Give Me One Reason- Tracy Chapman
MTV Video(s) I Love
Thriller- Michael Jackson
Under The Bridge- Red Hot Chili Peppers
November Rain- Guns N Roses
None Of The Above Song(s) I Love
Darling Nikki- Prince
Middle of The Road- The Pretenders
Side to Side- Blackalicious
Here are some wedding photos. I am waiting for some better ones that everyone else took because apparently I am more interested in waves crashing on rocks than good pictures of moments that will never happen again. Boo on me- ah well I will share more when I get them.
The happy couple- Gabe and Naoko
Micah, the best man and Naoko, the beautiful bride
Gabe and parents
My nino and nina and cousins with Maya the flower girl
the couple again :)
the view outside the condo window, Maui
Just a little meme going around- I used to hate the things- but I am beginning to see the fun of them- sad but true...
10 Favorites
Favorite Season: Fall
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Time:4:30 PM- its when I get out of work
Favorite Food: sushi
Favorite Drink: iced or hot tea and a good mojito
Favorite Ice Cream: lime or lemon sorbet
Favorite Place: Venice Beach in the summer
Favorite Sport: Basketball
Favorite Actor: how can I pick just one- Zach Braff, Gael Garcia Bernal and Christopher Walken
Favorite Actress: Again just one?- Natalie Portman, Meryl Streep, Candice Bergen
9 Currents
Current Feeling: A little sleepy, yo
Current Drink: Chamomile tea with splenda
Current Time: 11:37 pm
Current Show on TV: Queer as Folk final season
Current Mobile used: Cingular
Current Windows Open: Two- iTunes and this
Current Underwear: bright blue boy shorts
Current Clothes: black Soul Rebel shirt, target jeans
Current Thought: I should be doing something productive- lazy Sundays
8 Firsts
First Nickname: Jack-a-lantern- yeah kids are clever
First Kiss: hmm I was very very young
First Crush: hmm why can't I remember anyone- awkward
First Best Friend: Rosemary and Anne-Marie
First Vehicle I Drove: 1996 Grey Saturn- otherwise known as the Silver Bullet
First Job: worked on a Christmas Tree lot
First Date: hanging out
First Pet: Skippy, my first dog
7 Lasts
Last Drink: a little water never hurt anyone
Last Kiss: your mom, just playing. Marisol- dang that was awhile ago
Last Meal: Breakfast- oatmeal and a banana
Last Web Site Visited: Naughty Secretary Club
Last Movie Watched: The Devil Wears Prada- Meryl Streep was evil and yet so good!
Last Phone Call: my sister calling on her break
Last TV show Watched: Gilmore Girls
6 Have You Evers
Have You Ever: Broken the Law: Not really
Have You Ever Been Drunk:Yep
Have You Ever Kissed Someone You Didn't Know: Yep
Have You Ever Been in the Middle/Close to Gunfire: Yep
Have You Ever Skinny Dipped: Nah
Have You Ever Broken Anyone's Heart: Yes, and now I am sorry
5 Things
Things You Can Hear Right Now: my iTunes, my poor dog sneezing (she has a cold) and the air conditioner
Things On Your Bed: magazines and my purse
Things You Ate Today: too many cherries thats for sure- don't do it man
Things You Can't Live Without: Music and movies
Things You Do When You Are Bored: sketch, dream, dance around the house
4 Places You Have Been Today
truck, backyard, movies and bookstore
3 Things On Your Desk Right Now
old school rolodex, two assortments of writing instruments and a big drawer thingy that I painted
2 Choices
Black or White: Black
Hot or Cold: Cold but not too cold I am from Southern Cali and San Fran was cold enough for me
1 Place You Want To Visit
Espana
