So I managed to stumble across this:
You can go here to see them do "Single Ladies" as well...
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Monday, May 17, 2010
A WEEKEND WITH K
K came to visit this weekend which was something I needed. Just to see her was really great and I realized after we watched the New Twilight giggling over the awkward embarrassing bits and cooing out to poor little Jacob the werewolf how much I loved her. This happens every so often, I have little moments where I sit back and think about how much I love some of the amazing people I am lucky enough to know. Something as silly as how we were watching that movie just shows how well we do together and how much we can relate and so on. We are just a good pair. And its always great to live at her house for a three day sleepover. We went to Jeff's new amazing house and marveled at it while catching up with Zeb and Jeff. It was good to see them. And that house, it has a effing recording studio in it. We watched Avatar which is Pocahontas but with the CGI and more violence and Mother Willow didn't talk or sing. I guess they didn't really either... sing that is... and the John Smith character actually learned their language and became one of them and so on... it was also a bit of Fern Gully and other movies in that vein. Funny because I was just looking for the "you are like a baby" scene and found this: We also took some potentially wonderful multiple exposure Diana Mini photos and listened to the new Joanna Newsom a lot. It is amazing. K gave me burned versions of the CDs that I have been listening to since I got home. I really like this song quite a bit, though I should note that some of the lyrics are off by a letter every now and then. Actually, this also might be a good time to note that most of my youtube videos are cut off a bit on here, so you may want to click on them and watch them on youtube itself to ensure you are seeing the whole thing. Finally, after seeing a commercial for the new Olympus pen cameras I have been looking into them and have decided I would like this one. Its expensive though so I'm not sure if or when I will get it... maybe my parents will pitch in for my birthday or something... I do still have my gift card for B and H too, so we will see. I am going through some of my things, trying to get rid of some of it. I managed to put six bags into the thrift store pile. Getting money potentially for them is good incentive to give things up. Of course I did get a box thing at Misers today while K and I were dropping off a few bags of her things to sell. She got a matching one, though its a bit bigger. It seems its a never ending cycle of getting rid of things and getting new ones. I think I'm being better at consolidating and such though. I am off to find a sewing needle and to make some mail and things from a huge wonderful pile of old children's books I got from Keighley's family's garage sale. It was a good weekend, which began of course with a great week with Christine. (I will be back in a bit to go over the details of that when I have a little more time.)
Friday, May 7, 2010
12:12 AM
So having cleaned my room recently I rediscovered the glorious gift cards my sweet mother gave me for Christmas including:
A) $100 for B and H Photo
B) $75 for Lulu's
Thank you mom! Of course this has started the internet window shopping experience. Sometimes it is very difficult for me to make up my mind. I was considering using the hundred toward a new point and shoot digital camera since my was tragically lost in Appeldorn, but I found the same camera with a 2 gig card included for the same price on Costco's website so I may just wait... there is some great film that I could buy instead such as Instax mini film and various lomo 35mm that does interesting things. Like tints and cross processed colors... as of right now that is extremely appealing to me. Actually... quick side note. I went to Target today to get two rolls of film developed, including a diana mini roll (!)... actually double side note... this was an extreme impulse buy that was super fantastic. While in Amsterdam (after just buying a Brownie holiday camera from an antique mart) we walked through a fantastic section of small shops when I spotted a entire window filled with every lomo camera PLUS an instax. Needless to say I freaked out and ran inside only to be surrounded by the greatest photo store EVER. (Writing this makes me hope I still have the receipt... so I know its name and such.) One wall was photo paper, another film, and then on top of it all lomo cameras everywhere! I practically kissed the man who worked there. I picked up a diana mini plus flash and asked him how much it was. Seventy five euro plus two free rolls of film! I bought it and had a lovely conversation with the man about lomo and film and the greatness of the store and left jumping around with absolute happiness and excitement. I think its safe to say that I am a lomo addict at this point. And really just a camera addict. Anyway, Target. So I waited around for an hour and gave them an extra 15 minutes just because I know they don't always put them in right away and went back inside only to hear the guy tell me that the photo machine was acting up and the lady who knew how to fix it was coming in at 3 so they would be done later. It was 1:30. Why this guy didn't tell me that it wasn't working earlier... I had handed my film to him... is beyond me. So I had to leave the photos to be picked up when I go pick up Christine from the airport. I guess I did see Chelsea (K's sister) and buy a copy of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (which I have been craving) for nine dollars. After I picked up Evan and brought him to the mall so he could go to Zumies. He bought a new pair of jeans and some Vans that I like. It was quite an ordeal though. He was short cash and I only had thirty dollars that did not quite cover it, so we went to my car, counted all the change, including two dollars in pennies only to find Evan had thought the sum was less than it was and finally had to go to the bank, call my mom for Evan's account number and withdraw money. He didn't know his social or have an ID but luckily the teller was nice and let him withdraw by telling her his information such as his birthday, address and the like. So when we went back to Zumies to try to pay for the third time we finally got the stuff. The bit with the spare change was really quite funny and we got it converted into six actual dollars. This gay kid who worked there came over and asked me where everything I was wearing came from, including my jewelry so I had to stand there and point at things "thrift store, grandma, gap? my mom gave it to me one Christmas, urban renewal, marc jacobs, some jewelry place in Boston" and so on. I was wearing a floral print (what I think of as cowgirl) dress with a metallic belt, leggings and my white ankle cowboy boots. Plus a three quarter sleeve long gray sweatshirt/sweater and rings. It all started with him telling me he liked my boots. It was a bit ridiculous and ended with a conversation about Buffalo Exchange. I ended up leaving Glenwood without accomplishing any of the errands that I had wanted to due to silly obstacles. Back to online shopping... after browsing Lulu's and deciding that I would really like a pair of oxfords. I discovered that the tan only came in an 9 and the other models were sold out. There is a pair in black but I'm not sure if I can rock black shoes or not. Its annoying when you come to a decision of sorts to only have to go back through things again. I also like this dress and this belt... though not together... anyway, opinions? Can I do the black oxfords? I suppose I can always return things, but that is just such a hassle. I have started to read Watchmen which is interesting so far. I've read two books since being home and want to keep the trend going. I'm trying to be reading consistently through the summer. I've made it a goal. Actually my summer goals include:
1) Read
2) Make/save money
3) Practice guitar
4) Learn to sew (on a machine naturally, I'm not the best as of now...)
5) Be active, get in shape
6) Cook
7) Go through my things, get rid of some of them
8) Bellydance
9) Make things, art, mail, knitted things
10) Go camping/be outside often (can include potential bike rides)
So there is that. I have been craving sesame tofu quite a bit lately for whatever reason. Ho Palace does a good rendition. It reminds of a time where Lorraine and I ordered it and ate it in her bed watching something. Who knows where Ian was or what he was doing. I still remember the cool summer night that surrounded the house and peeked in the windows. There were a few good evenings spent in that bedroom, such as when Sofa and I went through a bunch of her old things she was getting rid of. I ended up with a shawl made of thick yarn that I used as a scarf and Sofa took home a vintage night gown. I think we each got a pair of earrings as well. This remembering leads me inevitably to Student Filmfest which is tomorrow night. I don't think I am going to be able to make it though which is ridiculous and terrible of me due to the fact that I agreed to babysit before I knew. The one year I'm actually home in time and they not only have only one night of screenings but I can't attend. There is the possibility I will just bring the kids, but that may be too much too. I would like to be back for shortfest one of these years as well. That was always fantastic. I have been trying to catch up with reading everyone's blog. I like to go through everything and be totally read which always ends up taking a while but is interesting none the less. Livi is coming to visit June 9th until the 16th and we are going to a MGMT concert at Red Rocks with Dave and the singer from his band, Ben. A summer full of visits! Anyway, enough of this. I had pics I was going to include by that would require getting them from my phone via bluetooth and I would honestly rather go to bed. Maybe I'll post them later.
A) $100 for B and H Photo
B) $75 for Lulu's
Thank you mom! Of course this has started the internet window shopping experience. Sometimes it is very difficult for me to make up my mind. I was considering using the hundred toward a new point and shoot digital camera since my was tragically lost in Appeldorn, but I found the same camera with a 2 gig card included for the same price on Costco's website so I may just wait... there is some great film that I could buy instead such as Instax mini film and various lomo 35mm that does interesting things. Like tints and cross processed colors... as of right now that is extremely appealing to me. Actually... quick side note. I went to Target today to get two rolls of film developed, including a diana mini roll (!)... actually double side note... this was an extreme impulse buy that was super fantastic. While in Amsterdam (after just buying a Brownie holiday camera from an antique mart) we walked through a fantastic section of small shops when I spotted a entire window filled with every lomo camera PLUS an instax. Needless to say I freaked out and ran inside only to be surrounded by the greatest photo store EVER. (Writing this makes me hope I still have the receipt... so I know its name and such.) One wall was photo paper, another film, and then on top of it all lomo cameras everywhere! I practically kissed the man who worked there. I picked up a diana mini plus flash and asked him how much it was. Seventy five euro plus two free rolls of film! I bought it and had a lovely conversation with the man about lomo and film and the greatness of the store and left jumping around with absolute happiness and excitement. I think its safe to say that I am a lomo addict at this point. And really just a camera addict. Anyway, Target. So I waited around for an hour and gave them an extra 15 minutes just because I know they don't always put them in right away and went back inside only to hear the guy tell me that the photo machine was acting up and the lady who knew how to fix it was coming in at 3 so they would be done later. It was 1:30. Why this guy didn't tell me that it wasn't working earlier... I had handed my film to him... is beyond me. So I had to leave the photos to be picked up when I go pick up Christine from the airport. I guess I did see Chelsea (K's sister) and buy a copy of Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (which I have been craving) for nine dollars. After I picked up Evan and brought him to the mall so he could go to Zumies. He bought a new pair of jeans and some Vans that I like. It was quite an ordeal though. He was short cash and I only had thirty dollars that did not quite cover it, so we went to my car, counted all the change, including two dollars in pennies only to find Evan had thought the sum was less than it was and finally had to go to the bank, call my mom for Evan's account number and withdraw money. He didn't know his social or have an ID but luckily the teller was nice and let him withdraw by telling her his information such as his birthday, address and the like. So when we went back to Zumies to try to pay for the third time we finally got the stuff. The bit with the spare change was really quite funny and we got it converted into six actual dollars. This gay kid who worked there came over and asked me where everything I was wearing came from, including my jewelry so I had to stand there and point at things "thrift store, grandma, gap? my mom gave it to me one Christmas, urban renewal, marc jacobs, some jewelry place in Boston" and so on. I was wearing a floral print (what I think of as cowgirl) dress with a metallic belt, leggings and my white ankle cowboy boots. Plus a three quarter sleeve long gray sweatshirt/sweater and rings. It all started with him telling me he liked my boots. It was a bit ridiculous and ended with a conversation about Buffalo Exchange. I ended up leaving Glenwood without accomplishing any of the errands that I had wanted to due to silly obstacles. Back to online shopping... after browsing Lulu's and deciding that I would really like a pair of oxfords. I discovered that the tan only came in an 9 and the other models were sold out. There is a pair in black but I'm not sure if I can rock black shoes or not. Its annoying when you come to a decision of sorts to only have to go back through things again. I also like this dress and this belt... though not together... anyway, opinions? Can I do the black oxfords? I suppose I can always return things, but that is just such a hassle. I have started to read Watchmen which is interesting so far. I've read two books since being home and want to keep the trend going. I'm trying to be reading consistently through the summer. I've made it a goal. Actually my summer goals include:
1) Read
2) Make/save money
3) Practice guitar
4) Learn to sew (on a machine naturally, I'm not the best as of now...)
5) Be active, get in shape
6) Cook
7) Go through my things, get rid of some of them
8) Bellydance
9) Make things, art, mail, knitted things
10) Go camping/be outside often (can include potential bike rides)
So there is that. I have been craving sesame tofu quite a bit lately for whatever reason. Ho Palace does a good rendition. It reminds of a time where Lorraine and I ordered it and ate it in her bed watching something. Who knows where Ian was or what he was doing. I still remember the cool summer night that surrounded the house and peeked in the windows. There were a few good evenings spent in that bedroom, such as when Sofa and I went through a bunch of her old things she was getting rid of. I ended up with a shawl made of thick yarn that I used as a scarf and Sofa took home a vintage night gown. I think we each got a pair of earrings as well. This remembering leads me inevitably to Student Filmfest which is tomorrow night. I don't think I am going to be able to make it though which is ridiculous and terrible of me due to the fact that I agreed to babysit before I knew. The one year I'm actually home in time and they not only have only one night of screenings but I can't attend. There is the possibility I will just bring the kids, but that may be too much too. I would like to be back for shortfest one of these years as well. That was always fantastic. I have been trying to catch up with reading everyone's blog. I like to go through everything and be totally read which always ends up taking a while but is interesting none the less. Livi is coming to visit June 9th until the 16th and we are going to a MGMT concert at Red Rocks with Dave and the singer from his band, Ben. A summer full of visits! Anyway, enough of this. I had pics I was going to include by that would require getting them from my phone via bluetooth and I would honestly rather go to bed. Maybe I'll post them later.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
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I'd like to you to click this because it is pretty wonderful. Also I am listening to all kinds of good music that I have recently accumulated. But I went through a quick dance bash clubish playlist that made me think of one America Night where Joey and I danced our hearts out to "Memories" by David Guetta and Kid Cudi. It is a song that will always remind me of Barcelona and those last few drunken splendors at the castle.
This is not the actual music video... this is... but it won't let me embed it sooooo. David Guetta is kinda creepy and weird. But I guess he makes good club music? Hah. The video is really kinda bizarre. There is also this Rhianna video:
This is not the actual music video... this is... but it won't let me embed it sooooo. David Guetta is kinda creepy and weird. But I guess he makes good club music? Hah. The video is really kinda bizarre. There is also this Rhianna video:
ODDS AND ENDS
Another lovely part of the castle was the bike I rented, Friendship. It was olive green with a light and a rack. It was fantastically vintage looking and so much fun to ride. Every time I got on it I loved my decision to rent it. I miss riding it around town and exploring the forests and sand dunes that were scattered around the town. I became much more confident riding a bike and can now ride without hands which is something I never thought I would be able to do. I think that my bike is still messed up from Evan doing something ridiculous on it but I have been craving a ride through Glenwood canyon once it is more summer like. Luckily it seems it be warming up and all the snow around my house has melted.
And considering that my porch used to have 8 inches on it, I'm glad to see it go. I'm hoping that the warm weather will keep up while Christine is here so we can go camping. Jane might come along which would be fun. I am really excited to sleep in a tent again. I have been making one piece of mail after another due to the address list I have accumulated this semester. 
I always start out sending a lot of mail and end up with just a few pen pals. Its a good way for me to make things and use up magazines that I have laying around. My hands are covered in gold paint pen and it has resulted in paper scraps covering my floor.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
BACK IN THE SQUARE I CAME FROM
Oh boy. Its been a crazy last few months. I feel like the castle was totally fake, but I guess that works for something that is usually part of a fairy tale. It was a hard goodbye but I'm glad to be back. Its interesting to see the kind of connections I made at the castle and I wonder if they will last. It is such a surreal environment because everything is so sped up. You make fast friendships and fall into a hectic whirlwind of adventure. Due to my terrible neglect of this blog I think I will jump back into things by starting with a breakdown of the main parts of my castle life, starting with the family.
Kristin, Livija, Caroline, Me, Riley, Jared, Sam and David.
Oh goodness, I've been looking through past fbook gems to dig up these photos. Reflection.
Dave
Kristin, Livija, Caroline, Me, Riley, Jared, Sam and David.
Oh goodness, I've been looking through past fbook gems to dig up these photos. Reflection.Anyway to put some names with faces:
Sam
Riley
Livi
Kris
Jared
Caroline
Sam
Riley
Livi
Kris
Jared
Caroline 
DaveIn addition to the family there are a handful of other people that I hope I will continue to be friends with. It was a really good group of people in general. In the past three months I visited Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, The Netherlands, Ireland, Spain and Prague. I've also consumed a lot of alcohol, explored the wilderness around Well, rode my bike, dressed up, made things and loved everything. It was truly fantastic, and yes, the trip of a lifetime. Now I am home and cleaning the house for Christine's visit on the 10th. I am going to get a new passport this afternoon (so I can sneak back into Prague) and pick up Evan from school. It should be fun to drive in my little car again. Before I came here I had a few days in Boston that were really fantastic though they were jet lagged. Kallie has been using the living room of the Nancy Drew house as a concert venue and I went to a show there on Friday night that featured three bands that were all really good. I really like that whole group of people in general really and with live music it just makes it all the better. Anyway, I suppose I should get back to finishing my little projects around the house. I am baking raspberry bars while I finish cleaning.
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