There seemed to be two camps in the last poll: those who wanted to be pulled in a red wagon by cats and those who wanted an orangutan piggyback ride. I think it's obvious in which camp I firmly remain. And this is just a prime example of why I am in awe of the orangutan:
Sumo Wrestler VS Female Orangutan - The best video clips are right here
Sunday, June 21, 2009
In Celebration of Father's Day
I went on JibJab and created this video that stars my family! It's pretty hilarious.
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Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Retraction
I am at fault. In a late March post that infuriated my sister, I spoke badly of Dan Deacon and wearing old man shoes without socks. I will admit that after listening to Bromst while writing my boring education articles, I have found it quite soothing and very interesting to listen to. Also, now that it's warm here, I find myself not only wearing slip-ons without socks, but also my unfortunate loafers, which I bought two years ago at Shoe Pavilion with the false belief that 1) they could be worn to work and 2) I would go to work. So I publicly take back my comments and I feel very happy that my sister has said that I'm cool.
Metric
Last Friday morning as I was puttering around the house, lamenting the fact that I had not bought Metric tickets before they sold out, I happened across the Mercury music blog and found that they were offering two tickets. By 11am you had to write a blog post comment on why you wanted to go. I read the responses that were currently there, and they mostly mentioned friends being in town etc. Nothing exciting. So at 10:57am I posted a comment about all the things I used to do while listening to Metric and how much I needed that level of greatness back in my life. Needless to say, I won, so Sam and I set out to see the show!!
It was rather packed, which generally leads to me watching a bunch of backs and elbows, but I did manage to score a spot where I could look between two peoples' heads. But anyway, it was exciting. Their new songs have a gentleness that persists despite quick, steady beats and heavy guitars. Emily Haines has that kind of sweet voice that you want to hear all fucked up and rough around the edges, and she delivers it. She yelled, got sweaty, chatted and danced around. I also enjoyed the lighting: harsh white, then shadowy blue, then spirally. My only complaint is that the people around us didn't dance enough. Losers.
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Judge the Cut-offs
Who doesn't love judging? I know I love it. Please have a look at these photos and judge my new cut-offs. There are many things to consider: tightness, butt-shaping, length, coolness, character, style, matchability etc. Then go to the poll and choose some options. You can also judge my photo companion if you like, but that's really an entirely separate poll. Photos by noted fashion photographer, the sexy Kim Meinert.
Okay fine, some different settings and outfits:
Okay fine, some different settings and outfits:
Friday, May 22, 2009
Cut-Offs
It's summer now!! As with any abrupt change of season, it's now time to re-evaluate my wardrobe. These are my three pairs of full functioning shorts:
1) A brown pair that I bought at Target many years ago in some size I never imagined I'd wear I think 15 or so. I have to say, I don't feel like a size 15 so there's either something wrong with me or the shorts. By far the best shorts, however.
2) A bright blue pair from J.Crew, purchased by my parents for me last year that are awesome and even stretchy!! But alas, they have no back pocket and so I have to keep my keys, cellphone and wallet in the dainty, small side pockets. (This problem caused me to leave my phone on a hill in a park on 420 when I was lying down.)
3) A grey pair that are kind of like trouser shorts, but the crotch area is getting a little pilly, you know? And the waist is just a little too high. They also are a little wide leggish and so I fold the bottoms up, but then it looks sloppy because you can see the seam of the hem.
So anyway, I've decided today to cut an old pair of jeans and make some shorts. The only real problem I forsee is that I might possibly have muffin-top of the thighs and that the crotch already has holes in it. But oh well, I think it's a good look because I don't usually wear tight shorts, but I do wear tight pants so the tight cut-offs will be a nice change. I will take them a few places and take photos and up them up so you all can vote on them as a summer wardrobe inclusion or reject.
On a side note, our friend Nikki has predicted that tie-dye will be back in again. In order to get in early on this trend, Sam, Kim and I will be doing a bunch of tie-dying this weekend. The results of this endeavor as summer wardrobe inclusions or rejects may also require a poll.
1) A brown pair that I bought at Target many years ago in some size I never imagined I'd wear I think 15 or so. I have to say, I don't feel like a size 15 so there's either something wrong with me or the shorts. By far the best shorts, however.
2) A bright blue pair from J.Crew, purchased by my parents for me last year that are awesome and even stretchy!! But alas, they have no back pocket and so I have to keep my keys, cellphone and wallet in the dainty, small side pockets. (This problem caused me to leave my phone on a hill in a park on 420 when I was lying down.)
3) A grey pair that are kind of like trouser shorts, but the crotch area is getting a little pilly, you know? And the waist is just a little too high. They also are a little wide leggish and so I fold the bottoms up, but then it looks sloppy because you can see the seam of the hem.
So anyway, I've decided today to cut an old pair of jeans and make some shorts. The only real problem I forsee is that I might possibly have muffin-top of the thighs and that the crotch already has holes in it. But oh well, I think it's a good look because I don't usually wear tight shorts, but I do wear tight pants so the tight cut-offs will be a nice change. I will take them a few places and take photos and up them up so you all can vote on them as a summer wardrobe inclusion or reject.
On a side note, our friend Nikki has predicted that tie-dye will be back in again. In order to get in early on this trend, Sam, Kim and I will be doing a bunch of tie-dying this weekend. The results of this endeavor as summer wardrobe inclusions or rejects may also require a poll.
Friday, May 1, 2009
On Art and Livelihood
I met with a couple of queer siblings last week who are heavily involved in the art, music and party scenes in Portland. I was interviewing them for the newspaper where I intern. We talked a lot about the various hardships involved in being an artist and trying to find a way to do what you love to support yourself (I'm certain that I don't need to list them). But I asked them what kinds of changes they thought would have to happen in peoples' attitudes towards art before being a painter or musician or writer would be an easily accessible career. And the woman said something so wonderfully simple and yet so right on:
“People need to recognize that art is nurturing and art is supportive. The first shift has to happen mentally, art is a spiritual, emotional thing that can nurture you. A painting on a wall or music in your cd player needs be looked upon with the same amount of reverence as the food in your stomach, in that kind of way."
Of course this is obvious. There are few people left untouched by some form of art, but she went with her point to say that people should be willing to pay for this kind of nourishment. That people go out and buy pants or food and pay rent without a thought, but are much less willing to pay for music, paintings, books or other forms of art that are just as necessary to a complete life. Anyway, it was a moment in which somebody put my own thoughts into an analogy that made sense. It was good to hear and I have to agree.
“People need to recognize that art is nurturing and art is supportive. The first shift has to happen mentally, art is a spiritual, emotional thing that can nurture you. A painting on a wall or music in your cd player needs be looked upon with the same amount of reverence as the food in your stomach, in that kind of way."
Of course this is obvious. There are few people left untouched by some form of art, but she went with her point to say that people should be willing to pay for this kind of nourishment. That people go out and buy pants or food and pay rent without a thought, but are much less willing to pay for music, paintings, books or other forms of art that are just as necessary to a complete life. Anyway, it was a moment in which somebody put my own thoughts into an analogy that made sense. It was good to hear and I have to agree.
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