I like the way the colors and blurriness of these photo make me feel… like a tangerine dream…like an old Led Zeppelin song…
goodbye Summer! You surely won’t be missed until January when we’ve all have had enough of the sleet and cold temperatures.
hello Autumn… I’m ready for cool breezes and dinners outside on the patio.
Happy birthday America! Is it bad that we celebrated by eating French cheese? Oh well. I’ve been such an idiot lately. My camera settings were all out of tune so my photos have been overly saturated and pink whenever I take indoor shots. This makes editing them in a pain in the ass and makes everyone look sunburned. Well now I definitely know better.
We had a small gathering to celebrate the big 4. Beer, cheese, crackers, jumbo hot dogs, and some of Chau’s delicious homemade strawberry shortcake. I’ve been completely obsessed over this new blog, Kinfolk. It speaks to the heart of me. A good meal, good conversation, and friends gathered together. I need more of these. I think I’ll plan a dinner soon, I haven’t seen some of my friends in so long.
“Hello summer!!!” I think I’ll go back to sleep, though, it’s too damn hot.
bits and pieces from yesterday…
Breakfast date at Waffle House down the street from Tuan’s house. The waitress was really sweet and the hash-browns are delicious! Probably more than the waffles, ironically enough. This art car pulled up soon after we were seated. The kids and passerbys made pit stops to take photos with the car while the owner, a burly, bald guy, drank his coffee nonchalantly with the morning newspaper.
We stopped by Wabash Feed & Antiques in search of some gardening tools and seeds for a Father’s day gift. They have such a variety selection of seeds and goods there, and there are kittens and ducks in the back room!
A little shopping down 19th Street meant stopping by Grace & Co. for some quality antique browsing. The day began with the sky filled with giant fluffy clouds, but by noon, they all dispersed and the sun really beat down on us. We had to stop by MAM’s for a refreshing snowcone to cool down from the staggering heat. So much for antique shopping during the summer in Houston, right? Well, at least I’ll have all day to cool off and chill in the AC today.
Waffle House…
(this guy just had a WTF moment)
Wabash Feed & Antiques…
Grace & Co. …
(these painted eggs remind me of burly boys like Ro and Kendell, who know exactly what Fabergé means…it gave me a good laugh)
MAM’s House of Ice…
AJ needs a machete.
Ohh Summerfest, I am getting too old for this heat. Houston’s third Summerfest had a disappointing lineup this year, so I wasn’t too excited to go, let alone sit on a hard hill and suffer the unforgivable heat. The bands that I was looking forward to see like, Beirut, Chromeo, and Yeasayer did not disappoint. They all sounded amazing live. I think it’s becoming tradition to expect some rain on the second day. I left early this year with promises of some delicious hot noodles at home and water that won’t cost me two bucks.
P.S. I think jorts is the new black this year.
