I finally made something out of those bone pieces I bought last year. I didn’t want it to look too tribal so I made two separate necklaces. I’ve only been wearing these with white blouses lately. It’s part of my love for neutral palettes right now.
Before Sunset
Sometimes I think one of the most enjoyable things to do is to sit back and listen to others converse with one another, especially when its a bunch of funny guys with a little alcohol in their systems. Went to Boondocks before sunset for dollar drinks and listened and laughed as the boys animatedly discussed bands, hangovers, New Years stories, and black snow, among other things. Then we packed ourselves like a can of sardines at Mango’s for the Local Natives show. Houston has the worst venues for shows. It was so stifling and hot inside that we had to enjoy the show from the outside patio. The band ended the set with my favorite of their tracks, Sun Hands, which got the crowd drunk with clap clap claps. Ended the night with pizza and being wedged between two boys harmonizing to N’sync’s Bye Bye Bye on the ride home.
the usual.
my favorite way to enjoy beer. with a little salt.
ah. i always forget about those doubles.
movie sessions
So my brother does this thing where he gets a bunch of movies to watch and I always brush them off because I am elitist like that ( 45 percent of the time). It’s mostly foreign films from Hong Kong or Korea and those American ones that I’d rather not pay to watch in the theaters. However, there are times when I watch these movies at work, because I have nothing else to do, and find myself really enjoying some of these aforementioned films. Case in point, New Town Killers. A British indie thriller about this rich guy who hunts down boys of lower economic status for fun. Its got Dougray Scott as the rich psychopathic fiend, who by the way, is one of those amazingly under-appreciated actors. You know, those supporting actors who aren’t getting their awards worth for their subtle and amazing performances because everything is a popularity contest in Hollywood. The list includes the likes of Ed Norton, several comedians, Tim Roth, and Steve Buscemi, etc, etc. Anyway, I digress. The movie is a gem if you have time to rent it. I’m always down for a good thriller that keeps me at the edge of my seat. I file this under awesome Brit films along with Green Street Hooligans and Trainspotting; none of that Crank/Transporter trash please.
Things I heart this month: April
chilling in my room
B.o.B
cheese and crackers
shades of yellow
Picasso’s rose period
revisiting, re-appreciating these things:
Sex and the City, again
my golden beads necklace
old magazines
old editions
pretty Lulas on my mind
men’s accessory, reading glasses
mystery stories
C.S. Lewis
weekend update
Hi! It’s been awhile. I’ve been preoccupied. and lazy. My mind has been on my test for my teaching certification. But now its all over with. I admit, I’ve been nervous about this teaching path, but since being in an actual classroom yesterday for the first time in eight years was a pretty calming experience. A lot of the older adults who were in there taking the same test were really finicky. They kept asking questions about filling out scantrons and where to sign their names. I don’t know why, but listening to them panic about scantrons and pencil stubs really calmed me down. So let’s just hope I pass! Cross your fingers and paws!
On more exciting updates, I’ve been shopping a bit lately. Nothing too outlandish though. I found this sweet ass camera at a local resale shop. An Instant load 126 magicube. It shoots in square format! And the best part about this! It was only a dollar! I just need to order a 126 film cartridge and a flash cube to test this baby out.
What else have I been up to?
1. played monopoly and kicked everyone’s ass
2. kind of got hit on? by the cheese vendor guy at Randall’s.
His pick up line was “I can’t believe you don’t remember me.” (I have to admit I got pretty excited at this line. Not because he was cute or anything, but because I was hoping this was my Waking Life moment where the dude would enrapture me with an amazing Lorca inspired “salsa dancing with my confusion” slash “I don’t want to be an ant” philosophy.)
Unfortunately, he goes on to say: “We just saw each other the other day. I used to be blonde. But now I’m brunette. (points to his hairnet) What kind of car do you drive?”
me: “errr Why do you wanna know. A Saturn”
him: “Oh no that’s not the right car. I took this girl to err… Cafe Express.” (beckons me to come closer with a salacious grin) I immediately grab a tub of laughing cow cheese and run for the veggie aisles. Anyone who can remember a car better than their date and likes to bother respectful cheese buyers on a Sunday is sketchy.
3. making a mix for my upcoming vacation. so exciteed!
4. secretly watching my mom’s Hong Kong soap opera.
5. spring cleaning out my closet. I really don;t know how I end up with two trash bags of clothes every year.
6. watching Mike Epps. sooo hilarious. recommended for everyone.
7. finally watched The Wizard. Jenny Lewis is just spectacular spectacular in it.
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