Just checked and there are no mas unless I want to pay double the price on Craigslist. No bueno.
Too bad...looks like we might have been separated at birth...
Friday, April 22, 2011
Will Work for Tickets
Found out last night that Ms. Cottle has tickets to Florence + the Machine at the Greek Theater in Berkeley this June.
Just checked and there are no mas unless I want to pay double the price on Craigslist. No bueno.
Too bad...looks like we might have been separated at birth...
Just checked and there are no mas unless I want to pay double the price on Craigslist. No bueno.
Too bad...looks like we might have been separated at birth...
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Who is DECOU and what is his PAGE?
Today is craft day. We're getting down and dirty with some glue, wire and paper products.
Three friends and I were asked to co-curate the Annual Senior Show/Art Ball this year and we're taking it very seriously. Very.
We have searched many blogs and expensive shops to come up with some ideas.
Tonight's list consists of:
Either way, it should be fun and there will be some finished product photos to follow.
Three friends and I were asked to co-curate the Annual Senior Show/Art Ball this year and we're taking it very seriously. Very.
We have searched many blogs and expensive shops to come up with some ideas.
Tonight's list consists of:
- Lanterns out of old books and Christmas lights.
- Pause for a brief intake of wine
- Paper flowers from tissue paper and probably some more books.
- Pause for some more wine
- Maybe a little cheese and bread
- Dare I say "table runners"?
- Guess what comes now...
Either way, it should be fun and there will be some finished product photos to follow.
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Food Porn
I'm not taking a lunch break at work this week so I have shorter days sitting in front of my glowing screen.
It's pretty darn nice not having to prepare lunch in the morning or spend an arm and a leg buying something at the mediocre cafeteria downstairs.
It sure as hell makes you preeetttty hungry though (especially when your co-worker leaves early to go to a pizza buffet, which then leads to a discussion of favorite toppings. Thanks, April).
So, here I sit.
I sit on an extra slow day attempting to not think about lunch.
Not think about the one hour and seventeen minutes until I am gone for the day.
It works for a bit.
That's when I realize I haven't checked my favorite blogs for the day...almost all of which are friggin' food blogs.
I wonder if food porn is acceptable at work?
Drooling over pickled grapes and pea-pesto seems almost as sad as finding out your co-worker is into S&M.
Until I can walk (power-walk/run without being awkward) home, I think I've found a new screen-saver...
...and I'm not embarrassed...sort of.
It's pretty darn nice not having to prepare lunch in the morning or spend an arm and a leg buying something at the mediocre cafeteria downstairs.
It sure as hell makes you preeetttty hungry though (especially when your co-worker leaves early to go to a pizza buffet, which then leads to a discussion of favorite toppings. Thanks, April).
So, here I sit.
I sit on an extra slow day attempting to not think about lunch.
Not think about the one hour and seventeen minutes until I am gone for the day.
It works for a bit.
That's when I realize I haven't checked my favorite blogs for the day...almost all of which are friggin' food blogs.
I wonder if food porn is acceptable at work?
Drooling over pickled grapes and pea-pesto seems almost as sad as finding out your co-worker is into S&M.
Until I can walk (power-walk/run without being awkward) home, I think I've found a new screen-saver...
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| Compliments of Smitten Kitchen |
Saturday, February 19, 2011
New Camera
Took a walk today at one of my favorite spots, McKinley Park duck pond. I brought along a friend, my new camera (and Brian). My uncle surprised me with a Canon Rebel T2i for graduation and I haven't been able to play with it yet.
I am not a bird lover but have been trying to warm up to the idea that these massive geese can peck my flesh off at the drop of a hat. The best way I have found to do this is by feeding them. We save our scrap bread and bring it. Normally we are SURROUNDED by birds of all kinds and the sweetest squirrels you've ever met, but unfortunately the day I bring my camera a man had just emptied a Costco sized bag of feed on the ground. Still got some good shots and hopefully will able to play around now that Spring is approaching.
I am not a bird lover but have been trying to warm up to the idea that these massive geese can peck my flesh off at the drop of a hat. The best way I have found to do this is by feeding them. We save our scrap bread and bring it. Normally we are SURROUNDED by birds of all kinds and the sweetest squirrels you've ever met, but unfortunately the day I bring my camera a man had just emptied a Costco sized bag of feed on the ground. Still got some good shots and hopefully will able to play around now that Spring is approaching.
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| Some adorable couple watching the feast |
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| The hissing goose |
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| Just want to squeeze him |
Monday, February 14, 2011
Done, done and done.
As mentioned the other day, I am applying to grad school. As tricky as it might be to get in...I'm feeling pretty easy about it now that all the paperwork is in.
This waiting process is what is really crummy.
In the meantime, I've decided to fill my time with volunteering at schools and crafting. Hopefully something good will come of it.
I've also decided to stop complaining about my travel savvy friends. I'm currently looking at flights to India for me and Brian.
Excite. Very excite.
This waiting process is what is really crummy.
In the meantime, I've decided to fill my time with volunteering at schools and crafting. Hopefully something good will come of it.
I've also decided to stop complaining about my travel savvy friends. I'm currently looking at flights to India for me and Brian.
Excite. Very excite.
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Sheeee's Baaaack
A lot has happened in 5 months.
-Graduated
-Applying for grad school
-Still working at the State (not a change, just a miracle that I haven't gone postal)
-Made an ETSY store
-Had my solo art show
-Survived my solo art show
-Actually sold some art
-Starting helping out at Bella Vista
Okay, maybe not that much but it sure feels like a lot has happened.
I guess it’s safe to say that the few months in between graduating and trying to figure what the heck I’m doing with my life have been a tad stressful…to say the least.
BUT I’m back. Not with a vengeance, not even with a plan. Just back.
I’m finally having one of those days where I just feel like everything is going to fall into place and if it doesn't then everything will be okay.
-Graduated
-Applying for grad school
-Still working at the State (not a change, just a miracle that I haven't gone postal)
-Made an ETSY store
-Had my solo art show
-Survived my solo art show
-Actually sold some art
-Starting helping out at Bella Vista
Okay, maybe not that much but it sure feels like a lot has happened.
I guess it’s safe to say that the few months in between graduating and trying to figure what the heck I’m doing with my life have been a tad stressful…to say the least.
BUT I’m back. Not with a vengeance, not even with a plan. Just back.
I’m finally having one of those days where I just feel like everything is going to fall into place and if it doesn't then everything will be okay.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
breaking News & Review stand
In February, my friend Mollie informed me that The Sacramento News & Review was seeking new artists to paint their infamous stands on every corner of downtown. I promptly emailed the lady and waited for a response that I assumed would sound like "I've been looking for someone like you. Talent, personality AND good looks! We need you". Well, it didn't necessarily come back like that. It was more like "Sorry. At this time we have enough artists. We'll keep you on file".
I put it out of my mind and saved the email just in case. Then, in August I got what I had been waiting for. They got a new shipment of news stands and needed more artists. I immediately picked one up and placed it in the middle of my tiny apartment. As any budding artist would do, I let it sit. I did nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing for about 3 weeks. After some pushing from a certain person, ah 'em, Brian, I starting painting. I just couldn't get motivated. Can you blame me? It's my last Summer as a "student" so I wasn't in the mood to do much of anything that didn't involve eating bon-bons and watching re-runs.
At the beginning of September, I was forced against my will to go to a horrible place that I hate (NOT).
For my birthday I got to pick somewhere I wanted to go and I chose the wonderful Emerald City . On top of that, there was a 3 day music extravaganza known as Bumbershoot there. Not to shabby of a birthday present, but it doesn't beat the box a underwear I gave him. That's for sure.
Anyways, this was just another excuse to put off working.
I got back refreshed and ready to work.
More like forced to work considering I have 2 advanced classes, and independent studio class, a sketch book to start for a national tour AND a solo show on campus in November (phew).
Okay, I'm done complaining...I also got a new job with the EPA.
Alright. I'm done now.
Back to the point, I did it. I finished my stand. I turn it in tomorrow morning and can only hope that it is actually placed outside downtown rather than in some office somewhere.
Fingers crossed, folks. I'll do my begging to see where I can get it to go and I'll keep everyone informed when/if my picture and bio gets published in SN&R.
I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille.
I put it out of my mind and saved the email just in case. Then, in August I got what I had been waiting for. They got a new shipment of news stands and needed more artists. I immediately picked one up and placed it in the middle of my tiny apartment. As any budding artist would do, I let it sit. I did nothing, and I mean absolutely nothing for about 3 weeks. After some pushing from a certain person, ah 'em, Brian, I starting painting. I just couldn't get motivated. Can you blame me? It's my last Summer as a "student" so I wasn't in the mood to do much of anything that didn't involve eating bon-bons and watching re-runs.
At the beginning of September, I was forced against my will to go to a horrible place that I hate (NOT).
For my birthday I got to pick somewhere I wanted to go and I chose the wonderful Emerald City . On top of that, there was a 3 day music extravaganza known as Bumbershoot there. Not to shabby of a birthday present, but it doesn't beat the box a underwear I gave him. That's for sure.
Anyways, this was just another excuse to put off working.
I got back refreshed and ready to work.
More like forced to work considering I have 2 advanced classes, and independent studio class, a sketch book to start for a national tour AND a solo show on campus in November (phew).
Okay, I'm done complaining...I also got a new job with the EPA.
Alright. I'm done now.
Back to the point, I did it. I finished my stand. I turn it in tomorrow morning and can only hope that it is actually placed outside downtown rather than in some office somewhere.
Fingers crossed, folks. I'll do my begging to see where I can get it to go and I'll keep everyone informed when/if my picture and bio gets published in SN&R.
I'm ready for my close up, Mr. DeMille.
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