Monday, March 30, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
An Evening with Fleetwood Mac
Last night was one of those magical night ladies spend their lives dreaming about...I went to a Fleetwood Mac concert. Me, Chelsea, Lauren, Colleen, Meredith, Piper and our token male, Kenny, bought the tickets months ago and have been anxiously waiting for March 19th. I don't think I have been this excited for a concert since Green Day.
First we met at the Triple Crown for some din-din and pre-show drinks.
The show was amazing with ups (Stevie and Lindsey embracing on stage) and downs (fake horn section during Tusk) and twists (gold shawl) and turns (black shawl). Stevie was incredible. Lindsey still seems like a genius/douche (lots of prayer hand thank you's to the audience).
Fleetwood didn't hold back - we heard all the hits and loved every second of it.
We were on a bathroom break when Rhiannon started - this is a photo of Meredith flying out of the stall and Lauren taking her place with lightning speed.
At times I felt like I was at a Jimmy Buffet concert, but whatever, I wasn't...I was with Fleetwood Mac god damn it!
First we met at the Triple Crown for some din-din and pre-show drinks.
The show was amazing with ups (Stevie and Lindsey embracing on stage) and downs (fake horn section during Tusk) and twists (gold shawl) and turns (black shawl). Stevie was incredible. Lindsey still seems like a genius/douche (lots of prayer hand thank you's to the audience).
Fleetwood didn't hold back - we heard all the hits and loved every second of it.
We were on a bathroom break when Rhiannon started - this is a photo of Meredith flying out of the stall and Lauren taking her place with lightning speed.
At times I felt like I was at a Jimmy Buffet concert, but whatever, I wasn't...I was with Fleetwood Mac god damn it!
Thursday, March 19, 2009
I Luff My BFF
You know why I'm lucky? Cause I have the most awesome BFF ever. Who else would religiously read my blog and then surprise me with Ed Emberley's Drawing Book of Faces??? (And disguise it by pretending to be sending me an Avon catalog).
Love you Allyson!
Love you Allyson!
Monday, March 16, 2009
Alot Can Happen on a Sunday
Yesterday was one of those really nice, long Sundays. I woke in the morning, went to yoga, listened to NPR, watched Brady Bunch, drank lots of coffee, worked on my computer...and then around 3pm went over to The Habitat to have a beer with Colleen and Starr, left them to go get my hair cut, realized that I have psychic powers, went back to The Habitat for another beer, went grocery shopping with Abe, cooked up some beef stew, and then went over Colleen & Kenny's to watch Anchorman and eat pizza.
Yes, all that happened in one day. My life is kind of amazing; don't hate. I have to say though, the most incredible moment of that whole day was around 8pm when I laid my eyes on Colleen's George Costanza wallet.
It is a Chipotle burrito.
Yes, all that happened in one day. My life is kind of amazing; don't hate. I have to say though, the most incredible moment of that whole day was around 8pm when I laid my eyes on Colleen's George Costanza wallet.
It is a Chipotle burrito.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
Amazing Baby Listening Party
Last night I went to a listening party for Amazing Baby's new album (which I think hits the shelves in June). We all crammed into the back room at Local 138 and opened our ears. The album sounded awesome!!!
My head looks flat and gigantic in this photo, but I am okay with that because everyone else looks very cute.
My head looks flat and gigantic in this photo, but I am okay with that because everyone else looks very cute.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Craft Sunday :: Dioramas
On Sunday I hosted another Craft Sunday at my apartment. The theme was Dioramas.
Everyone was supposed to read a book and then come prepared to create a diorama based on their book. This theme was loose - I also allowed free form dioramas. I was very proud of all my little crafters - they all gave 110% and everyone left with awesome projects.
Awwww. Now that's creepy.
Lauren is caught reading - get back to your collage!
Finishing touches.
The Beach by Alex Garland. Diorama by Colleen K.
"Woodland Creatures" diorama by Lauren E.
"In This Economy" diorama by Meredith B.
Watership Down by by Richard Adams. Diorama by Chelsea A.
"Mountain Sunrise" diorama by Preeya J.
Everyone was supposed to read a book and then come prepared to create a diorama based on their book. This theme was loose - I also allowed free form dioramas. I was very proud of all my little crafters - they all gave 110% and everyone left with awesome projects.
Awwww. Now that's creepy.
Lauren is caught reading - get back to your collage!
Finishing touches.
The Beach by Alex Garland. Diorama by Colleen K.
"Woodland Creatures" diorama by Lauren E.
"In This Economy" diorama by Meredith B.
Watership Down by by Richard Adams. Diorama by Chelsea A.
"Mountain Sunrise" diorama by Preeya J.
Suckers at Coco 66
Friday night I went to Coco 66 to see Suckers. I met up there with Colleen, Greg, Kenny, Lauren and Piper (who gets bonus points for suffering train pains to get there).
Suckers was awesome, but I think my favorite part was the light show. There were tiny green lights exploding everywhere, it was really neat.
Coco 66 was INSANELY crowded. I walked up the street at Pencil Factory to go to the bathroom because the place was so packed. It was too much to handle for an extended period of time (even though the people watching was the best I've seen since 2004), so some of us went next door to 68 to join the back room dance party.
At the dance party I saw this guy that I always see on the 7 train in the morning. He's kind of 60's looking and has a strange short/long hair cut. He ended up talking to Lauren a little bit and it was weird because he's not supposed to have contact with my world.
Suckers was awesome, but I think my favorite part was the light show. There were tiny green lights exploding everywhere, it was really neat.
Coco 66 was INSANELY crowded. I walked up the street at Pencil Factory to go to the bathroom because the place was so packed. It was too much to handle for an extended period of time (even though the people watching was the best I've seen since 2004), so some of us went next door to 68 to join the back room dance party.
At the dance party I saw this guy that I always see on the 7 train in the morning. He's kind of 60's looking and has a strange short/long hair cut. He ended up talking to Lauren a little bit and it was weird because he's not supposed to have contact with my world.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Drawing on Some Inspiration
Lately I have been trying to spend more time drawing. I used to draw alllll the time - and I kind of lost it once I graduated from college. I doodle at work, but its not the same. When I was younger I primarily drew people in outfits. I LOVED coming up with outfits and stories. As I got older I dabbled more in pattern and design...and cats.
Anyway, as I try to find my lost artist, I decided to make a list of all the things that once inspired my inner Bob Ross.
Ed Emberly
I was introduced to Emberly by my younger cousins, Eddie and Alan. Actually, I couldn't remember the name of the author of these books, so messaged Ed and asked him if he remembered the name of the guy who drew the round heads. It took us a minute to find him on the Internet, and we were laughing that if we were at the Shrewsbury Public Library we could find the books in a second...Ed said looking at the image of the the Big Green Book cover reminded him of the smell of the library. I highly recommend this book for all ages.
Draw 50 Animals
I received this book when I was 6 or 7 years old. I never mastered the steps - Ames made it look so easy! All I ever wanted to do was draw a tiger like in the book ... maybe I should grab this next time I go home to my parents' house. You can view part of the book on Google Books by clicking here.
Sol Lewitt
I think I was first introduced to Lewitt back in 2000 when I first moved to NYC. I didn't have many friends and was going to Hunter College. The Whitney Musuem was close by and gave free admission to CUNY students so I spent a lot of time there. I love his exhibit at DIA Beacon. A lot of my doodles are similar to his work....uh, except they're in pen on the margin of a notepad and look nothing like his work.
Richard Scary
Oh man, his books were so magical! There was so much to look at on every page and always something new to find. I often tried to make blueprints of my dream houses and I wanted them to come out looking like Scary's illustrations. So awesome.
Anyway, as I try to find my lost artist, I decided to make a list of all the things that once inspired my inner Bob Ross.
Ed Emberly
I was introduced to Emberly by my younger cousins, Eddie and Alan. Actually, I couldn't remember the name of the author of these books, so messaged Ed and asked him if he remembered the name of the guy who drew the round heads. It took us a minute to find him on the Internet, and we were laughing that if we were at the Shrewsbury Public Library we could find the books in a second...Ed said looking at the image of the the Big Green Book cover reminded him of the smell of the library. I highly recommend this book for all ages.
Draw 50 Animals
I received this book when I was 6 or 7 years old. I never mastered the steps - Ames made it look so easy! All I ever wanted to do was draw a tiger like in the book ... maybe I should grab this next time I go home to my parents' house. You can view part of the book on Google Books by clicking here.
Sol Lewitt
I think I was first introduced to Lewitt back in 2000 when I first moved to NYC. I didn't have many friends and was going to Hunter College. The Whitney Musuem was close by and gave free admission to CUNY students so I spent a lot of time there. I love his exhibit at DIA Beacon. A lot of my doodles are similar to his work....uh, except they're in pen on the margin of a notepad and look nothing like his work.
Richard Scary
Oh man, his books were so magical! There was so much to look at on every page and always something new to find. I often tried to make blueprints of my dream houses and I wanted them to come out looking like Scary's illustrations. So awesome.
Monday, March 2, 2009
A Taste of Nawlins Here in Bushwick
Friday night was Mardi Gras here in Brooklyn. Tim and Sam's parents sent up from New Orleans all the supplies needed to celebrate Nawlins style.
Tim counts out the slices of King Cake to make sure no one is left out.
Chelsea got the baby in her slice of the King Cake. I called her an unfit mother because she kept biting its head, we had a little fist fight, threw the baby and lost it under the futon, and in the end she regained full custody.
Tim counts out the slices of King Cake to make sure no one is left out.
Chelsea got the baby in her slice of the King Cake. I called her an unfit mother because she kept biting its head, we had a little fist fight, threw the baby and lost it under the futon, and in the end she regained full custody.
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