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I'm currently revisiting my past by reading my blog posts from Korea. Some of the things that happened I can barely remember even after reading about it. I've been quite amused by some of the comments left.
Anonymous said…
you drink too much
Anonymous said…
that's why you get stomachache in the middle of the night. I'm not sure how old you are I'm guessing early 30? It'll make your skin look tired and eventually aging your skin faster. I know you do care about your skin. and staying young
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Sunday, October 16, 2011
appalachian lullaby
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Huegel came into the city on Friday night and we spent the evening drinking with Kiki. We started out at the Pilsner and finished the evening at Lucky 13. I've never laughed so much in my life. Those two definitely bring on the giggles. After we parted ways with Kiki, Huegel and I headed back to my hood where we made our ritual stop at the donut shop. For reason donuts always taste so good at 1 AM. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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Huegel came into the city on Friday night and we spent the evening drinking with Kiki. We started out at the Pilsner and finished the evening at Lucky 13. I've never laughed so much in my life. Those two definitely bring on the giggles. After we parted ways with Kiki, Huegel and I headed back to my hood where we made our ritual stop at the donut shop. For reason donuts always taste so good at 1 AM. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Thursday, October 13, 2011
louise
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The final lost drafts from my time in Korea. Here are three poems from July 5, 2007.
banana
bananas are yellow
it is delicious.
i like bananas and monky likes too.
i peeled bananas and i freezed it
and then i ate it
—charlotte
i like cookies. cookies are sweet, savory, and soft.
their shapes are circles, squares, triangles, and rings
they have chocolate, peanutbutter, cinnamon, and raisins
cookies taste very good
—caroline
play
funny computer game
funny soccer
funny basketball
with my friends
—spencer
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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The final lost drafts from my time in Korea. Here are three poems from July 5, 2007.
banana
bananas are yellow
it is delicious.
i like bananas and monky likes too.
i peeled bananas and i freezed it
and then i ate it
—charlotte
i like cookies. cookies are sweet, savory, and soft.
their shapes are circles, squares, triangles, and rings
they have chocolate, peanutbutter, cinnamon, and raisins
cookies taste very good
—caroline
play
funny computer game
funny soccer
funny basketball
with my friends
—spencer
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
take
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This was taken from Paul's journal entry. I saved this blog post draft back on August 5, 2007. He was writing about playing soccer. "Today is very cock fighting."
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This was taken from Paul's journal entry. I saved this blog post draft back on August 5, 2007. He was writing about playing soccer. "Today is very cock fighting."
stay gold & be well…
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
5 8 6
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I was going through my blog the other night and noticed that I had a lot of drafts from 2005-2007 that I never posted. Some of them are simply ideas for stories or poems which I'll post on my other site shot&scrawled while the others are from when I was in Korea and obviously forgot about them. So I figured it might be nice to rewind the clock and go back in time. This first post was a journal entry from Chelsea who was one of my very bright students. Enjoy!
Saturday, August 6, 2006
Today I went to an Animal Camp. But, it was Not! Very happy. Because I have to do something smelly and dirty. That dirty thing was pick up Elephant's dung and take it to the lion's garden. And next morning I saw lion was bathing the Elephant's pop. When it was over I saw a summer Slplash Parade. And i buy white tiger doll. And came back home.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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I was going through my blog the other night and noticed that I had a lot of drafts from 2005-2007 that I never posted. Some of them are simply ideas for stories or poems which I'll post on my other site shot&scrawled while the others are from when I was in Korea and obviously forgot about them. So I figured it might be nice to rewind the clock and go back in time. This first post was a journal entry from Chelsea who was one of my very bright students. Enjoy!
Saturday, August 6, 2006
Today I went to an Animal Camp. But, it was Not! Very happy. Because I have to do something smelly and dirty. That dirty thing was pick up Elephant's dung and take it to the lion's garden. And next morning I saw lion was bathing the Elephant's pop. When it was over I saw a summer Slplash Parade. And i buy white tiger doll. And came back home.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Monday, October 10, 2011
i enjoy being a boy
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Well, my three day weekend is coming to an end. It rained all day today but at least Saturday and Sunday were quite nice. I spent most of Saturday strolling through Golden Gate Park with the boys. It was a lovely day to be out and about. We had lunch at Marnee in the Sunset which was quite good. I even managed to work on my photo project. Hopefully, I'll be posting some of the images soon.
Today, I spent my rainy day working on my portfolio. It's definitely a chore going through one's work over the past ten years. It brought back a lot of memories of my time at the magazine. I selected quite a bit and now I need to edit it down some. Earlier in the day I went to Relax Feet to get a foot massage. My feet have never felt so good. It looks as if this might become a monthly treat for me. I'm going to leave you with a picture I took of D on Saturday. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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Well, my three day weekend is coming to an end. It rained all day today but at least Saturday and Sunday were quite nice. I spent most of Saturday strolling through Golden Gate Park with the boys. It was a lovely day to be out and about. We had lunch at Marnee in the Sunset which was quite good. I even managed to work on my photo project. Hopefully, I'll be posting some of the images soon.
Today, I spent my rainy day working on my portfolio. It's definitely a chore going through one's work over the past ten years. It brought back a lot of memories of my time at the magazine. I selected quite a bit and now I need to edit it down some. Earlier in the day I went to Relax Feet to get a foot massage. My feet have never felt so good. It looks as if this might become a monthly treat for me. I'm going to leave you with a picture I took of D on Saturday. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, October 02, 2011
white trash moon
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Hello all! It's been quite some time since my last post. Seeing that I'm finally getting around to making a post, I decided to make some changes to the template: out with the pink, in with the blue. A lot has happened since my last post so this one's going to be a cliff note version of what I've been up to. Without further ado...Here's how I spent my summer [in no particular order]:
1. Busy at work with all of our summer holiday groups. Lots of high school students this year from France, Vietnam, Spain, & China. It was the longest two months ever!
2. Raised money & participated in the SF AIDS Walk
3. Went to Lawrence Hall of Science with Huegel & the boys [see photos here] as well as the Japanese Festival in Concord with the entire Huegel-Brockway clan
4. Hiked Ano Nuevo State Park with John & Derek [see photos here]
5. Attended some birthday parties, pride parties, & going away parties
6. Had dinner on various occasions with Kiki, who is a fabulous cook
7. Took a rode trip with Misty to Portland [see photos here]
8. Sang a bit of karaoke with co-workers celebrating the end of the holiday groups
9. Almost appeared in a music video but backed out
10. Purchased a new Mac which I absolutely love
11. Started exercising again
12. Discovered a new coffee spot, Trouble, on Judah near Ocean Beach
13. Began working on a new photo project [more details later]
14. In the process of finishing scanning all of my old photo albums [only 8 pages left]
15. Hanging out with friends
That's all I can remember for now. I'm sure a few things have been left out. If anything comes to mind I'll be sure to post about it.
As for this weekend, it was quite busy. I met up with John & Derek on Friday. We hit a few bars in the Castro: Twins Peaks, 440, & the old standby The Pilsner. I ventured back to the Castro on Saturday to meet the boys for brunch where I got flirted with. Although at the time I didn't realize it. I can be somewhat oblivious at times. After brunch we headed to the de Young to check out the exhibit Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso.
My favorite piece was actually not part of the exhibit but a print that was on a mini-journal they were selling in the gift shop. It's called Enfant Jouant.
Today, I went to the Legion of Honor to check out the Dutch & Flemish Masterworks exhibit. It was the final day and the museum was pack. One of my favorite works was The Temptation of Saint Anthony by David Teniers the Younger. I was hoping they would have a postcard of it in the gift shop but no such luck. Another impressive work was Aelbert Cuyp's Orpheus Charming the Animals.
Also at the Legion of Honer was The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy. The sculptures were pretty amazing to look at.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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Hello all! It's been quite some time since my last post. Seeing that I'm finally getting around to making a post, I decided to make some changes to the template: out with the pink, in with the blue. A lot has happened since my last post so this one's going to be a cliff note version of what I've been up to. Without further ado...Here's how I spent my summer [in no particular order]:
1. Busy at work with all of our summer holiday groups. Lots of high school students this year from France, Vietnam, Spain, & China. It was the longest two months ever!
2. Raised money & participated in the SF AIDS Walk
3. Went to Lawrence Hall of Science with Huegel & the boys [see photos here] as well as the Japanese Festival in Concord with the entire Huegel-Brockway clan
4. Hiked Ano Nuevo State Park with John & Derek [see photos here]
5. Attended some birthday parties, pride parties, & going away parties
6. Had dinner on various occasions with Kiki, who is a fabulous cook
7. Took a rode trip with Misty to Portland [see photos here]
8. Sang a bit of karaoke with co-workers celebrating the end of the holiday groups
9. Almost appeared in a music video but backed out
10. Purchased a new Mac which I absolutely love
11. Started exercising again
12. Discovered a new coffee spot, Trouble, on Judah near Ocean Beach
13. Began working on a new photo project [more details later]
14. In the process of finishing scanning all of my old photo albums [only 8 pages left]
15. Hanging out with friends
That's all I can remember for now. I'm sure a few things have been left out. If anything comes to mind I'll be sure to post about it.
As for this weekend, it was quite busy. I met up with John & Derek on Friday. We hit a few bars in the Castro: Twins Peaks, 440, & the old standby The Pilsner. I ventured back to the Castro on Saturday to meet the boys for brunch where I got flirted with. Although at the time I didn't realize it. I can be somewhat oblivious at times. After brunch we headed to the de Young to check out the exhibit Picasso: Masterpieces from the Musée National Picasso.
My favorite piece was actually not part of the exhibit but a print that was on a mini-journal they were selling in the gift shop. It's called Enfant Jouant.
Today, I went to the Legion of Honor to check out the Dutch & Flemish Masterworks exhibit. It was the final day and the museum was pack. One of my favorite works was The Temptation of Saint Anthony by David Teniers the Younger. I was hoping they would have a postcard of it in the gift shop but no such luck. Another impressive work was Aelbert Cuyp's Orpheus Charming the Animals.
Also at the Legion of Honer was The Mourners: Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy. The sculptures were pretty amazing to look at.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, July 24, 2011
battery
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Here's a new segment for my blog in which I'm calling "Super Cute But Somewhat Strange Animals". I hope you enjoy.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, July 10, 2011
all the love in the world
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7 DAYS LEFT BUT THERE'S STILL TIME TO DONATION. Please help me raise money for thousands living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS Walk San Francisco 2011 will be held on Sunday, July 17 in Golden Gate Park.
Funds raised by AIDS Walk San Francisco enable the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to provide services that improve the quality of life for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS and focus prevention efforts on those at greatest risk of contracting the disease. With a goal of radically reducing the number of new HIV infections in San Francisco over the next five years, the foundation is leading the way in advocating for critical policy changes in Sacramento and Washington that will ensure broader access to HIV prevention, treatment and care so people can live healthier, longer lives.
To make a donation, please visit my personal page here
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Monday, July 04, 2011
wrap-around skirt
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Happy 4th to all out in the blog world. My weekend so far has been a busy one. Started it off by going to work on Saturday morning where a co-worker was shooting a music video. On Sunday I took my morning walk to the beach and then went to Ano Nuevo State Park with d&j. It was a gorgeous day in SF. Ano Nuevo is a beautiful park. If you haven't been you should definitely check it out. We hiked 2 miles to see the elephant seals sleeping. They are huge! The best part of the trip was spotting a sea otter playing out in the ocean with a seagull. I heart otters! On our way home we stopped off for some local sweets. I ended up getting olallieberry cobbler. So delicious. As for today, I have no set plans. Just going to see where the day takes me. I did manage to take my morning walk. I hope everyone has a great day. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
To view my Ano Nuevo State Park pics, click here
Monday, June 20, 2011
words
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July is fast upon us which also means the AIDS Walk SF will be here soon. Every year I participate in the AIDS Walk SF to help raise money for HIV/AIDS research. This year I've set my goal at $1500 and so far I've raised $950. I've very close to reaching this goal but I still need help. With only 27 days left, there is still time to donate. Please help support this wonderful cause by making a donation today. Remember, every little bit helps. To make a donation please go to Ethan Duran's donation page
stay gold & be well
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
this family
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Hey guys. There is still time! Please help me raise money for thousands living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS Walk San Francisco 2011 will be held on Sunday, July 17 in Golden Gate Park.
Funds raised by AIDS Walk San Francisco enable the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to provide services that improve the quality of life for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS and focus prevention efforts on those at greatest risk of contracting the disease. With a goal of radically reducing the number of new HIV infections in San Francisco over the next five years, the foundation is leading the way in advocating for critical policy changes in Sacramento and Washington that will ensure broader access to HIV prevention, treatment and care so people can live healthier, longer lives.
To make a donation, please visit my personal page here
stay gold & be well
Sunday, May 08, 2011
the drowning man
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In honor of Mother's Day, I walked to Ocean Beach this morning to spend some time with my mom. It's was a beautiful morning. A perfect day for mothers everywhere. I miss and love you mom. Happy Mother's Day.
for mom
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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In honor of Mother's Day, I walked to Ocean Beach this morning to spend some time with my mom. It's was a beautiful morning. A perfect day for mothers everywhere. I miss and love you mom. Happy Mother's Day.
for momJust where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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Sunday, April 17, 2011
the words that maketh murder
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I'm having a lazy Sunday and I like it. I only ventured out of my apartment twice today. Once for coffee and then to grab something for lunch. After yesterday's warmth I thought that perhaps summer was on it's way but the cold returned today. SF weather is so fucked up.
Last night I went to Kiki's 40th birthday bash. What a blast! Lots of good eats, drinks, & peeps. We were even lucky enough to have the guest of honor sing Save A Prayer. Birthday parties are F.U.N.! Happy Birthday, Kiki!
Earlier on Saturday I was in Concord spending time with the Huegels. I went to the boys' tee-ball game. Who knew tee-ball innings were so long. Watching the kids play was quite enjoyable. The catcher for the other time kept laying down in the dirt. The heat must have been too much for him. He eventually got pulled out of the game. While I sat there, I couldn't help but think back on my little league days. I never played tee-ball. I jumped right into little league. My first year of playing I was positioned in the outfield. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time picking wild flowers and not really paying attention to the actual game. Not much has really changed with kids today. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
maps
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Another birthday, another year older, and lots of awesomeness. The festivities began on Saturday with dinner at Bisou in the Castro. I had an excellent entree [scallops], a heavenly dessert [white wave], tasty apps [endive salad & escargot] and a not so awesome drink [Hard On]. Although the second drink [Fleur De Sex] I had more than made up for the sad Hard On. After dinner I was whisked away to the Castro Theater to see a cabaret show by Justin Vivian Bond. The show was pretty fantastic. I've never seen any singing performances at the Castro Theater and was not sure what to expect. JVB definitely didn't disappoint. I even got a free CD! You can't ask for more than that. The evening was finished off with some drinks at the Edge, which was supposed to have closed but I guess they decided to reopen.
On Sunday, my actual birthday, I took an early morning walk down to China Beach. Later that afternoon, I made my way to Concord to spend the rest of my day with the Huegels. I was greeted with presents from the boys. They selected toys from their personal collection to give me. How sweet is that. I was also treated to a Spiderman cake. Awesome! Eventually, we headed out for a hike. I needed to work off the pizza and cake I had earlier. All in all it was a great birthday weekend! Thanks to all of you who helped make the day a special one. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, April 10, 2011
burning (live)
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China Beach & Golden Gate Bridge
Taken on my birthday morning walk. More birthday adventure posts to come later. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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China Beach & Golden Gate Bridge
Taken on my birthday morning walk. More birthday adventure posts to come later. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, April 03, 2011
so you'll aim toward the sky
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Tomorrow is the anniversary of my mom's death. I still find it hard to believe that it's been two years already. This morning I headed to the beach for my walk. As I mentioned before, my mom loved the beach so I make it a point to go there this time of year and on her birthday. I brought two gerber daisies with me to send out to sea in memory of her. From on top of the cliff, I threw the two daisies into the ocean. As I headed back, I noticed that the larger of the two had washed up on the shore. I picked it up and once again threw it into the water hoping the current would take it out to sea. Apparently this flower didn't want to go and made it's way back to the shore. I stood there waiting to see if the tide would take it out. Before I had a chance to pick it up again, a group of kids stumbled upon it and were quite excited to find it. One of them picked it up and stuck it into the sand. I watched as he wrote in the sand next to the flower. Once they left I walked over toward the flower, took a photo, and then headed home. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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Tomorrow is the anniversary of my mom's death. I still find it hard to believe that it's been two years already. This morning I headed to the beach for my walk. As I mentioned before, my mom loved the beach so I make it a point to go there this time of year and on her birthday. I brought two gerber daisies with me to send out to sea in memory of her. From on top of the cliff, I threw the two daisies into the ocean. As I headed back, I noticed that the larger of the two had washed up on the shore. I picked it up and once again threw it into the water hoping the current would take it out to sea. Apparently this flower didn't want to go and made it's way back to the shore. I stood there waiting to see if the tide would take it out. Before I had a chance to pick it up again, a group of kids stumbled upon it and were quite excited to find it. One of them picked it up and stuck it into the sand. I watched as he wrote in the sand next to the flower. Once they left I walked over toward the flower, took a photo, and then headed home. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, March 20, 2011
question - featuring ann
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For my morning walk, I decided to head towards China Beach. With the upcoming anniversary of my mom's death, she's been on my mind quite frequently. More so than normal. It's really hard to believe that it will be three years on April 4. This is the time of year I dread the most. My birthday is so close to my mom's death it's a constant reminder. It's often hard to seperate the two. Hopefully with more time that passes it will get easier.
The beach is where I always feel closest to my mom. She loved it there. Since I've been thinking about her, I wanted to spend some time with her. There were some things that I had to say and felt that this was the perfect place for it. The ocean air is so exhilarating. It's no wonder she liked to spend so much time ocean side. I could have stared out into the endless sea for hours.
The tide was especially high due to the recent storm so I wasn't able to go to my favorite spot on the beach. I actually couldn't even get on the beach so I stood on the final step watching the waves crash against the rocks. It felt really good to be able to feel my mom's presence. And even better to be able to share my thoughts with her.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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For my morning walk, I decided to head towards China Beach. With the upcoming anniversary of my mom's death, she's been on my mind quite frequently. More so than normal. It's really hard to believe that it will be three years on April 4. This is the time of year I dread the most. My birthday is so close to my mom's death it's a constant reminder. It's often hard to seperate the two. Hopefully with more time that passes it will get easier.
The beach is where I always feel closest to my mom. She loved it there. Since I've been thinking about her, I wanted to spend some time with her. There were some things that I had to say and felt that this was the perfect place for it. The ocean air is so exhilarating. It's no wonder she liked to spend so much time ocean side. I could have stared out into the endless sea for hours.
The tide was especially high due to the recent storm so I wasn't able to go to my favorite spot on the beach. I actually couldn't even get on the beach so I stood on the final step watching the waves crash against the rocks. It felt really good to be able to feel my mom's presence. And even better to be able to share my thoughts with her.
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, March 06, 2011
the letter
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Outside it's rainy & gross. It's the kind of day to order a pizza with a bottle of coke and plant oneself in front of the TV. Perhaps that's just what I'll do. At least once I finish all the other things I planned on doing today.
Butterbean & I went to Rayko on Friday night to check out their 4th International Juried Plastic Camera Show. Toy cameras are FUN! I was quite inspired by the work I saw there, so much so, that I'm thinking of joining the toy camera group with Butterbean. It's been a while since I've taken any photos with my Holga and this seems like the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with my old friend. Speaking of my Holga, I came across two rolls of undeveloped film. I have no idea what is on these rolls but I need to take them in so I can find out. After the show, we grabbed a bite to eat at my new favorite ramen place Genki. This time I ordered a soju cocktail which was delicious. I haven't had a bad meal there yet.
On the evite for my friend's birthday it read, "Please come over for some celebratory birthday pork!" Enough said, right. Who in their right mind could ever pass up pork! Needless to say, I was quite excited about this pork possibility on Saturday night. In the back of my mind I was imagining pulled pork. What I wasn't excepting was a full pig spread out on the table Filipino style. It almost looked as if it was sculpted out of bread. I must say that it was quite tasty. Actually, all of the food that night was pretty amazing. Big Mama had brought a banana cream pie from Tartine which was out of this world. I could literally feel myself getting fat with every bite I took. It was a great evening especially because I got to spend some time with some peeps I haven't seen in awhile. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
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Outside it's rainy & gross. It's the kind of day to order a pizza with a bottle of coke and plant oneself in front of the TV. Perhaps that's just what I'll do. At least once I finish all the other things I planned on doing today.
Butterbean & I went to Rayko on Friday night to check out their 4th International Juried Plastic Camera Show. Toy cameras are FUN! I was quite inspired by the work I saw there, so much so, that I'm thinking of joining the toy camera group with Butterbean. It's been a while since I've taken any photos with my Holga and this seems like the perfect opportunity to get reacquainted with my old friend. Speaking of my Holga, I came across two rolls of undeveloped film. I have no idea what is on these rolls but I need to take them in so I can find out. After the show, we grabbed a bite to eat at my new favorite ramen place Genki. This time I ordered a soju cocktail which was delicious. I haven't had a bad meal there yet.
On the evite for my friend's birthday it read, "Please come over for some celebratory birthday pork!" Enough said, right. Who in their right mind could ever pass up pork! Needless to say, I was quite excited about this pork possibility on Saturday night. In the back of my mind I was imagining pulled pork. What I wasn't excepting was a full pig spread out on the table Filipino style. It almost looked as if it was sculpted out of bread. I must say that it was quite tasty. Actually, all of the food that night was pretty amazing. Big Mama had brought a banana cream pie from Tartine which was out of this world. I could literally feel myself getting fat with every bite I took. It was a great evening especially because I got to spend some time with some peeps I haven't seen in awhile. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, February 27, 2011
i do
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Yesterday was an absolute technology nightmare kind of day. The simply act of going out to buy a new ipod turned into an a day event. I won't bore you with all the specifics. I'm just thankfully the day is behind me and I can enjoy this gorgeous Sunday. I'm hoping to get out in a bit and take a long stroll around my neighbor. A little fresh air and sunshine is just what I need. I hope everyone else is having a grand Sunday. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
Stay gold & be well
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Yesterday was an absolute technology nightmare kind of day. The simply act of going out to buy a new ipod turned into an a day event. I won't bore you with all the specifics. I'm just thankfully the day is behind me and I can enjoy this gorgeous Sunday. I'm hoping to get out in a bit and take a long stroll around my neighbor. A little fresh air and sunshine is just what I need. I hope everyone else is having a grand Sunday. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
Stay gold & be well
Thursday, February 17, 2011
head full of doubt/road full promise
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Inspired by Glee's anthem episode, I've found my song. Here it is:
There's a darkness upon me that's flooded in light
In the fine print they tell me what's wrong and what's right
And it comes in black and it comes in white
And I'm frightened by those who don't see it
When nothing is old, deserved or expected
And your life doesn't change by the man that's elected
If you're loved by someone you're never rejected
Decide what to be and go be it.
There was a dream
One day I could see it
Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it
And there was a kid, with a head full of doubt
So I scream till I die and don't ask for those bad thoughts to find me out
There's a darkness upon you that's flooded in light
In the fine print they tell you what's wrong and what's right
And it flies by day and it flies by night
And I'm frightened by those who don't see it
The Avett Brothers
In the fine print they tell me what's wrong and what's right
And it comes in black and it comes in white
And I'm frightened by those who don't see it
When nothing is old, deserved or expected
And your life doesn't change by the man that's elected
If you're loved by someone you're never rejected
Decide what to be and go be it.
There was a dream
One day I could see it
Like a bird in a cage I broke in and demanded that somebody free it
And there was a kid, with a head full of doubt
So I scream till I die and don't ask for those bad thoughts to find me out
There's a darkness upon you that's flooded in light
In the fine print they tell you what's wrong and what's right
And it flies by day and it flies by night
And I'm frightened by those who don't see it
The Avett Brothers
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, February 13, 2011
you make me feel (mighty real)
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Yesterday was a hard day. With everything that's going on around me, I couldn't help but think of my mom. It's quite typical for me to think of my mom on a regular basis but those thoughts are usually of happier times. There's been so much bad news lately that my mind kept wandering back to the day my mom died. I about lost it on my bus ride home from downtown. Blasting my ipod didn't seem to help at all. In order to keep myself distracted, I spent my afternoon catching up on TV shows. At least for those few hours I was able to escape my own thoughts.
The day wasn't a complete downer. That really didn't happen until I returned from Concord which was early afternoon. Friday night I went out to see the Huegel-Brockway clan. I always love going to see them. After all they are part of my extended family. The boys' birthday is coming up so it was a perfect chance for me to shower them with superhero presents. I love knowing that these two little boys love super heroes as much as I did, and still do. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
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Yesterday was a hard day. With everything that's going on around me, I couldn't help but think of my mom. It's quite typical for me to think of my mom on a regular basis but those thoughts are usually of happier times. There's been so much bad news lately that my mind kept wandering back to the day my mom died. I about lost it on my bus ride home from downtown. Blasting my ipod didn't seem to help at all. In order to keep myself distracted, I spent my afternoon catching up on TV shows. At least for those few hours I was able to escape my own thoughts.
The day wasn't a complete downer. That really didn't happen until I returned from Concord which was early afternoon. Friday night I went out to see the Huegel-Brockway clan. I always love going to see them. After all they are part of my extended family. The boys' birthday is coming up so it was a perfect chance for me to shower them with superhero presents. I love knowing that these two little boys love super heroes as much as I did, and still do. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Wednesday, February 02, 2011
drastic actions
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My friends & I finally celebrated the holidays a couple of weekends ago. Here's a little something-something my secret elf stuffed into my stocking.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
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My friends & I finally celebrated the holidays a couple of weekends ago. Here's a little something-something my secret elf stuffed into my stocking.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Tuesday, February 01, 2011
easy way out
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I've been thinking a lot about the past; especially, in regards to my youth. It's mostly likely due to all the high school/teen dramas I watch on TV but needless to say different thoughts/memories keep popping up. One that struck me the other day was about school lunches. I can remember that Sunday's paper use to print the lunch menu for the upcoming week. I was always so excited to view the menu to determine which day I wanted to buy lunch at school. Pizza day was always a personal favorite. It's funny to think how something as simple as that would excite me and still stays with me now. This has lead me to wonder, "Do they still print the lunch menu in newspapers?" Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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I've been thinking a lot about the past; especially, in regards to my youth. It's mostly likely due to all the high school/teen dramas I watch on TV but needless to say different thoughts/memories keep popping up. One that struck me the other day was about school lunches. I can remember that Sunday's paper use to print the lunch menu for the upcoming week. I was always so excited to view the menu to determine which day I wanted to buy lunch at school. Pizza day was always a personal favorite. It's funny to think how something as simple as that would excite me and still stays with me now. This has lead me to wonder, "Do they still print the lunch menu in newspapers?" Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Monday, January 31, 2011
to the woods
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December's photo theme is now ready for viewing.
Check it out: 20 Holiday Windows, 30 Days
If you haven't checked out these other themes from 2010 be sure to do so.
November 2010: 20 Things Thankful For, 30 Days
October 2010: 20 Scary Things, 30 Days
August 2010 [somehow I skipped this one]: 20 Orange, 30 Days
The photo theme is going on hiatus for a bit so there won't be one for January 2011. I'm pretty sure it will return at some point in 2011. Until then…
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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December's photo theme is now ready for viewing.
Check it out: 20 Holiday Windows, 30 Days
If you haven't checked out these other themes from 2010 be sure to do so.
November 2010: 20 Things Thankful For, 30 Days
October 2010: 20 Scary Things, 30 Days
August 2010 [somehow I skipped this one]: 20 Orange, 30 Days
The photo theme is going on hiatus for a bit so there won't be one for January 2011. I'm pretty sure it will return at some point in 2011. Until then…
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, January 30, 2011
leave me alone
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It's 6 a.m. and I'm up. I actually made coffee at home and am having a cup with Donny & Marie. However, they are a bit too smiley for me at this hour. I'm beginning to think my days of sleeping in on the weekends are over. Come tomorrow, when my alarm goes off for work, I'll so not be ready to get up and face work. It never fails that I always want to sleep in on the days I can't. I guess all I can do is try to enjoy the early morning or simply just watch TV from bed.
So yesterday I was up early as well. Although I did manage to sleep until 7 a.m. Yippee! As I was laying in bed, my mind started to drift back to the days when I was so excited to get up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons. I couldn't wait to watch such shows as Superfriends, Dungeons & Dragons, Scooby Doo, Laff-A-Lympics, Smurfs, Captain Caveman, etc. There were so many good cartoons on in the early 80s it was often hard to decide which one to watch especially if they aired at the same time.
In an attempt to relive my childhood, I got out of bed and turned on the TV to some Saturday morning magic. Unfortunately, I was greatly disappointed. Now granted, I only get channels ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, & PBS since I don't have cable and view TV via a dinosaur that is connected to a digital converter box which makes for a much smaller selection. But there was still nothing on! At least nothing of any interest. The only stations showing cartoons was CBS, CW, & PBS. The only two had news on. Snore!! Isn't there enough news on that we don't need to be watching it at 8 a.m. on a Saturday. What happened to the days of fun-filled cartoons on every station. So much for enjoying Saturday morning cartoons. Instead, I watched Summer Palace, a depressing Chinese film. I guess that's why cable exists. To give us channels dedicated to cartoons 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Perhaps it is time for me to put the dinosaur to rest and venture into new territories. I'll have to give it some serious thought. As for now, Donny & Marie need a refill.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
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It's 6 a.m. and I'm up. I actually made coffee at home and am having a cup with Donny & Marie. However, they are a bit too smiley for me at this hour. I'm beginning to think my days of sleeping in on the weekends are over. Come tomorrow, when my alarm goes off for work, I'll so not be ready to get up and face work. It never fails that I always want to sleep in on the days I can't. I guess all I can do is try to enjoy the early morning or simply just watch TV from bed.
So yesterday I was up early as well. Although I did manage to sleep until 7 a.m. Yippee! As I was laying in bed, my mind started to drift back to the days when I was so excited to get up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons. I couldn't wait to watch such shows as Superfriends, Dungeons & Dragons, Scooby Doo, Laff-A-Lympics, Smurfs, Captain Caveman, etc. There were so many good cartoons on in the early 80s it was often hard to decide which one to watch especially if they aired at the same time.
In an attempt to relive my childhood, I got out of bed and turned on the TV to some Saturday morning magic. Unfortunately, I was greatly disappointed. Now granted, I only get channels ABC, CBS, Fox, CW, & PBS since I don't have cable and view TV via a dinosaur that is connected to a digital converter box which makes for a much smaller selection. But there was still nothing on! At least nothing of any interest. The only stations showing cartoons was CBS, CW, & PBS. The only two had news on. Snore!! Isn't there enough news on that we don't need to be watching it at 8 a.m. on a Saturday. What happened to the days of fun-filled cartoons on every station. So much for enjoying Saturday morning cartoons. Instead, I watched Summer Palace, a depressing Chinese film. I guess that's why cable exists. To give us channels dedicated to cartoons 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Perhaps it is time for me to put the dinosaur to rest and venture into new territories. I'll have to give it some serious thought. As for now, Donny & Marie need a refill.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, January 23, 2011
gronlandic edit
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Welcome to 2011. We are officially on day 23 of the new year and this is my first post for 2011. I have two major resolutions for myself: keep up with my blog & be more creative. Then there's always the standard resolution of "this will be the year I get in shape" but I already know how that one will go.
A lot has happened since my last post on December 12. I went to Miami to spend Christmas with my sister's family. It was a great trip. I was able to relax plus spend quality time with my nieces and nephew and my sis. I believe I've filled my quota for playing Barbies. My sister and I even managed to have a night out at the movies to see The Black Swan. Can I just say that Mila Kunis is hot!
Back in SF there was P&B's annual "Cookie Party & White Elephant" which is always fun. This year I walked away with Christmas leg warmers and the album Star Walk by Larry Graham. I don't have a clue as to who he is so I'm using the album as wall art. That same weekend as P&B's party was Adawg & the Investigator's Open House. There was quite a spread to feast on. I think I got a cavity from all the sweets. Those girls should be very happy. They have an awesome pad. Rounding out December was a New Year's Eve party at M's new apartment. It was small, intimate gathering just how I like them.
So far January has included two birthday's [Pevil's & ButterBean's], dinner out, wine bars, Badlands, yogurt soju cocktails, Christmas songs in January, two movies [The King's Speech & Blue Valentine], and our annual Elfster Gift Exchange to name a few. Yes, today we finally all gathered together to celebrate Christmas. Christmas in January is fun. My secret elf surprised me lots of goodies one of which included a Catwoman plushie toy. How excited am I!
I hope the beginning of 2011 has be good for all you too. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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Welcome to 2011. We are officially on day 23 of the new year and this is my first post for 2011. I have two major resolutions for myself: keep up with my blog & be more creative. Then there's always the standard resolution of "this will be the year I get in shape" but I already know how that one will go.
A lot has happened since my last post on December 12. I went to Miami to spend Christmas with my sister's family. It was a great trip. I was able to relax plus spend quality time with my nieces and nephew and my sis. I believe I've filled my quota for playing Barbies. My sister and I even managed to have a night out at the movies to see The Black Swan. Can I just say that Mila Kunis is hot!
Back in SF there was P&B's annual "Cookie Party & White Elephant" which is always fun. This year I walked away with Christmas leg warmers and the album Star Walk by Larry Graham. I don't have a clue as to who he is so I'm using the album as wall art. That same weekend as P&B's party was Adawg & the Investigator's Open House. There was quite a spread to feast on. I think I got a cavity from all the sweets. Those girls should be very happy. They have an awesome pad. Rounding out December was a New Year's Eve party at M's new apartment. It was small, intimate gathering just how I like them.
So far January has included two birthday's [Pevil's & ButterBean's], dinner out, wine bars, Badlands, yogurt soju cocktails, Christmas songs in January, two movies [The King's Speech & Blue Valentine], and our annual Elfster Gift Exchange to name a few. Yes, today we finally all gathered together to celebrate Christmas. Christmas in January is fun. My secret elf surprised me lots of goodies one of which included a Catwoman plushie toy. How excited am I!
I hope the beginning of 2011 has be good for all you too. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, December 12, 2010
hotel
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Christmas came early this year as I spent the weekend celebrating the holiday with the Huegels. It was a weekend filled with close friends, two adorable twin boys, presents, games, food, super heroes, & magic elves. I was even lucky enough to be able to attend the boys' Christmas Pageant at their pre-school. It was so precious watching all these little children sing their hearts out. Before the pageant ended one little girl walked off the stage and another little boy was carried off with a bloody nose. My weekend couldn't have been any better. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
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Christmas came early this year as I spent the weekend celebrating the holiday with the Huegels. It was a weekend filled with close friends, two adorable twin boys, presents, games, food, super heroes, & magic elves. I was even lucky enough to be able to attend the boys' Christmas Pageant at their pre-school. It was so precious watching all these little children sing their hearts out. Before the pageant ended one little girl walked off the stage and another little boy was carried off with a bloody nose. My weekend couldn't have been any better. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Sunday, November 28, 2010
wait
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Well, Thanksgiving has come and gone. I hope every one's holiday was as great as mine. I traveled to Atlanta to spend the holiday with family. This was the first time in about 10 years that I spent Thanksgiving with family. It was awesome; however, a little too short. If I do it again next year, I'd definitely like to stay a little longer. I forgot how beautiful northern GA is in the fall. It actually felt like fall walking around the neighborhood. All of the yards were covered in leaves and it was nice and brisk out. The majority of the holiday was spent on my Uncle's back deck drinking bloody marys and eating delicious food. Life doesn't get much better than that. Check out the photos from my trip here. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Monday, November 08, 2010
american dreaming
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I stayed home today. I'm trying to rid myself of this nasty little cold that is trying desperately to take over my body. I've been able to keep it a bay for the most part but I feel it might be getting the upper hand. This is first time in over two years that I've called into work sick. What I realized is that it's probably a good thing I don't call in more. I have the tendency to become quite antsy and bored when I'm stuck at home all day. Even though most of my day was spent in bed, I did manage to find the energy to shop online. I have a feeling I'm not going to like my credit card bill next month. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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I stayed home today. I'm trying to rid myself of this nasty little cold that is trying desperately to take over my body. I've been able to keep it a bay for the most part but I feel it might be getting the upper hand. This is first time in over two years that I've called into work sick. What I realized is that it's probably a good thing I don't call in more. I have the tendency to become quite antsy and bored when I'm stuck at home all day. Even though most of my day was spent in bed, I did manage to find the energy to shop online. I have a feeling I'm not going to like my credit card bill next month. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Sunday, November 07, 2010
That Can Be Arranged
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The Bay Area definitely represented last Wednesday at the parade for the Giants winning the World Series. The usual empty streets of downtown at 7:30 am were already packed with fans as I made my way to work. I checked out the parade from work and all I got were these lousy photos. Check the set out here. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Wednesday, November 03, 2010
fish
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Well, another Halloween has come and gone. This year I did something entirely different. I went out to Concord to spend the evening with the Hugel-Brockwell clan and to watch the boys go trick or treating. Being in the suburbs on Halloween brought back a lot of childhood memories. I can remember the days of running the streets of the Knolls collecting candy from neighbors I didn't even know. I always loved Halloween as a child. Being back in a neighborhood setting has definitely put a spark back in the old fire. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
check out the photos here.
stay gold & be well…
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Well, another Halloween has come and gone. This year I did something entirely different. I went out to Concord to spend the evening with the Hugel-Brockwell clan and to watch the boys go trick or treating. Being in the suburbs on Halloween brought back a lot of childhood memories. I can remember the days of running the streets of the Knolls collecting candy from neighbors I didn't even know. I always loved Halloween as a child. Being back in a neighborhood setting has definitely put a spark back in the old fire. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
check out the photos here.
stay gold & be well…
Sunday, October 31, 2010
I Can't Be With You
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Here's a Halloween Haiku I wrote and would like to share.
Witches, ghosts, and bats
Lurking throughout the dark streets
Halloween is here
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
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Here's a Halloween Haiku I wrote and would like to share.
Witches, ghosts, and bats
Lurking throughout the dark streets
Halloween is here
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Magic (Asadoya Yunta)
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Here's to a frightfully-fun night. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Detlef Schrempf
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Sometimes I pose dolls for fun. I like to call this, Goth Rides a Black Duck. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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Sometimes I pose dolls for fun. I like to call this, Goth Rides a Black Duck. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Mystery
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My new favorite snack. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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My new favorite snack. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Last Dance
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A hidden gem in SF not to be missed especially if you're a Star Wars fan is the the Yoda fountain located on the Lucas compound in the Presido. The Presido is a freakin' maze onto itself. It took D & I a little bit to navigate our way. Luckily, we made it before the rain started. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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A hidden gem in SF not to be missed especially if you're a Star Wars fan is the the Yoda fountain located on the Lucas compound in the Presido. The Presido is a freakin' maze onto itself. It took D & I a little bit to navigate our way. Luckily, we made it before the rain started. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Teeth LIke God's Shoeshine
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Gloomy rainy days are best spent indoors. That's just what I did this weekend; however, not in my apartment. At least not on Saturday. Instead, I headed to the Legion of Honor to check out the Japanesque: The Japanese Print in the Era of Impressionism. What an amazing exhibit. The folks at the Legion of Honor did a great job in showcasing the art. I fell in love with the blue room. So much so that I would love to paint a wall in my apartment that color of blue. The artwork popped against the blue wall bringing out the richness of the prints. It's amazing to think of the details that went into making these woodblock prints. I was completely surprised at how well the color has lasted over all this time. I found myself mostly drawn to the work of Hiroshige. The blues in his woodblock prints were so deep and rich. I could have stared at them for hours. Another artist I was drawn to was Utagawa Kuniyoshi, especially his piece from One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (see below). I was quite moved by the poem on this piece which was written by Minamoto no Shigeyuki.
Here's a translation of the poem:
Like a driven wave
Dashed by fierce winds on rock
So am I: alone
And crushed upon the shore
Remembering what has been
This current exhibit lasts until January 9, 2011. If you're in San Francisco around then be sure to check it out. It's definitely an exhibit you don't want to miss. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
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Gloomy rainy days are best spent indoors. That's just what I did this weekend; however, not in my apartment. At least not on Saturday. Instead, I headed to the Legion of Honor to check out the Japanesque: The Japanese Print in the Era of Impressionism. What an amazing exhibit. The folks at the Legion of Honor did a great job in showcasing the art. I fell in love with the blue room. So much so that I would love to paint a wall in my apartment that color of blue. The artwork popped against the blue wall bringing out the richness of the prints. It's amazing to think of the details that went into making these woodblock prints. I was completely surprised at how well the color has lasted over all this time. I found myself mostly drawn to the work of Hiroshige. The blues in his woodblock prints were so deep and rich. I could have stared at them for hours. Another artist I was drawn to was Utagawa Kuniyoshi, especially his piece from One Hundred Poems by One Hundred Poets (see below). I was quite moved by the poem on this piece which was written by Minamoto no Shigeyuki.
Here's a translation of the poem:
Like a driven wave
Dashed by fierce winds on rock
So am I: alone
And crushed upon the shore
Remembering what has been
This current exhibit lasts until January 9, 2011. If you're in San Francisco around then be sure to check it out. It's definitely an exhibit you don't want to miss. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Monday, October 18, 2010
poison arrow
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Here's something I overheard while sitting and drinking my coffee a few Sundays ago.
"That's why I like faggots. The more faggots there are, the more pussy for us." Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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Here's something I overheard while sitting and drinking my coffee a few Sundays ago.
"That's why I like faggots. The more faggots there are, the more pussy for us." Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, October 17, 2010
man-sized wreath
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Surprises. Who out there doesn't love surprises? I know that I love surprises. On Friday night, P&B took me out for my final birthday surprise. I love the fact that my birthday has stretched over five months. Extended birthday celebrations rock. My final surprise included a night out at Bourban & Branch, a throw back to the speakeasies of the 1920s. There's no name out front just a wooden door and a doorbell. After you ring the doorbell, someone comes out and asks you for the password. Yes, there was a secret password. Secret passwords are fun! The place is quite cool inside. I spent most of my evening drinking cucumber gimlets. All I can say is simply delicious. Before calling an end to the evening, P&B treated me to dinner at Dong Baek. Craving something deep fried, I went with the Kaon Poong Gi, wet fried chicken battered with spicy garlic sauce. My eyes watered just smelling it when it was brought out. None of us had been to Dong Baek before and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. It was quite good. Plus you've got to love a place that not other has good panch'an but brings out a lot of it. It was a great evening with the girls and a wonderful way to wrap up my five month birthday. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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Surprises. Who out there doesn't love surprises? I know that I love surprises. On Friday night, P&B took me out for my final birthday surprise. I love the fact that my birthday has stretched over five months. Extended birthday celebrations rock. My final surprise included a night out at Bourban & Branch, a throw back to the speakeasies of the 1920s. There's no name out front just a wooden door and a doorbell. After you ring the doorbell, someone comes out and asks you for the password. Yes, there was a secret password. Secret passwords are fun! The place is quite cool inside. I spent most of my evening drinking cucumber gimlets. All I can say is simply delicious. Before calling an end to the evening, P&B treated me to dinner at Dong Baek. Craving something deep fried, I went with the Kaon Poong Gi, wet fried chicken battered with spicy garlic sauce. My eyes watered just smelling it when it was brought out. None of us had been to Dong Baek before and I was pleasantly surprised with the food. It was quite good. Plus you've got to love a place that not other has good panch'an but brings out a lot of it. It was a great evening with the girls and a wonderful way to wrap up my five month birthday. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
Stay gold & be well
Friday, October 15, 2010
sciuri sciura
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Hey lady on the bus the other morning. Please don't clip your fingernails in public. How would you like it if I clipped my toenails on my way to work. And while I'm on a rant, I'd like to address the man from the other day as well. No one wants to hear your freakin phone conversation. You're not at home so lower your voice. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
sweet potato
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If it's a sunny day in San Francisco, you can expect Dolores Park to look something like this:
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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If it's a sunny day in San Francisco, you can expect Dolores Park to look something like this:
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Monday, September 20, 2010
little motel
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I've been on the go this past weekend starting with dinner on Thursday night at my favorite neighborhood haunt To Hyang with kiki & amie. That place never fails to deliver. We consumed a lot of great K-food and I got to introduced the girls to my all-time favorite dish—sujebi. It was really nice to get to catch up with the both of them. I love those girls.
I met up with misty & willo on Saturday to attend the J Pop Summit in Japantown. There was definitely a lot happening and many people we dressed in their finest Harajuku fashion. I actually felt a bit under dressed. It's a good thing I was sporting my platforms.
We ventured into New People The Store to check out Ken Hamazaki's GRATEFULRED exhibit. There was a section of the exhibit where you could take a piece of art if you left something red. How awesome is that! Needless to say, I rummaged through my bag and produced a receipt from Walgreen's that was printed in red. Not only did I leave New People with some new art but I also purchased a T-shirt. Below are photos that I took.
my new piece of red art
leave something red
j pop band
I woke up far too early on Sunday, an obvious result of getting older, and made my way downtown. After stopping off at work for a bit, I decided to do a little shopping. Shopping on Sunday morning is most excellent. You definitely avoid all the crowds. The rest of my day was spent doing pretty much nothing. Gotta love Sundays. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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I've been on the go this past weekend starting with dinner on Thursday night at my favorite neighborhood haunt To Hyang with kiki & amie. That place never fails to deliver. We consumed a lot of great K-food and I got to introduced the girls to my all-time favorite dish—sujebi. It was really nice to get to catch up with the both of them. I love those girls.
I met up with misty & willo on Saturday to attend the J Pop Summit in Japantown. There was definitely a lot happening and many people we dressed in their finest Harajuku fashion. I actually felt a bit under dressed. It's a good thing I was sporting my platforms.
We ventured into New People The Store to check out Ken Hamazaki's GRATEFULRED exhibit. There was a section of the exhibit where you could take a piece of art if you left something red. How awesome is that! Needless to say, I rummaged through my bag and produced a receipt from Walgreen's that was printed in red. Not only did I leave New People with some new art but I also purchased a T-shirt. Below are photos that I took.
my new piece of red art
leave something red
j pop bandI woke up far too early on Sunday, an obvious result of getting older, and made my way downtown. After stopping off at work for a bit, I decided to do a little shopping. Shopping on Sunday morning is most excellent. You definitely avoid all the crowds. The rest of my day was spent doing pretty much nothing. Gotta love Sundays. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
harbour
deery-lou.
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Once again it's time for me to play catch up. Here's a quick glimpse as to what I've been up to the past two weekends.
Friday, September 3: after work cocktails with kiki at the cinch; then grabbed some grub at Hahn's Hibachi. Rounded out the evening with some coffee. A great evening out with one of my favorite peeps.
Friday, September 3: after work cocktails with kiki at the cinch; then grabbed some grub at Hahn's Hibachi. Rounded out the evening with some coffee. A great evening out with one of my favorite peeps.
Saturday, September 4: went to the Legion of Honor with j&d to see Impressionist Paris: City of Light. There were a few pieces that stood out. Overall, not a bad exhibit.
Sunday, September 5: off to Tilden Regional Park in Berkeley with j&d to spend time in the Botantic Gardens. I've never been up in the Berkeley Hills before so it was a brand new adventure for me. I like new adventures. Check out my photos from the day here.
Monday, September 6: spent a lazy day walking around Golden Gate Park with the boys again.
Tuesday, September 7: took the day off from work & spent my day being artsy.
And now for this past weekend.
Friday, September 10: had dinner at my favorite K-spot, To Hyang. Once again I went with the sujebi. At first the waitress told me they were out of it, so I decided on something else. Then five minutes later, she came back and said they would make it for me if I didn't mind waiting. Hell no, I don't mind waiting. This is why I love this place. You can tell it's a mom&pop kind of joint.
Saturday, September 11: ran some errands in the early morning. Later that evening went to Lafayette for a mini-cookout with misty, j&d, & butterbean. We also celebrated Misty's birthday with singing, presents, & cupcake eating. I had a strawberry cupcake that was to die for.
Sunday, September 12: spent the afternoon in the Mission with misty & j&d. We cruised up and down Valencia Street for a bit before heading off to Dolores Park. After the park, we went to Toad Hall for some cocktails. I forgot how evil Long Island Ice Teas could be.
Well, peeps. That pretty much catches you up with the e-list. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well...
Wednesday, September 01, 2010
smile
deery-lou.
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Ummm...I'm not really sure what to say except that I might have nightmares after seeing this. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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Ummm...I'm not really sure what to say except that I might have nightmares after seeing this. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Monday, August 30, 2010
can i run
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Bunnies in a pink convertible. How cute is this!
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
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Wednesday, August 25, 2010
poker face
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This past weekend I ventured out to Concord to visit the Hugel-Brockway clan. The visit was part pleasure and part work seeing that I had agreed to babysit the twins Saturday night. Upon arriving at Concord BART station, I was greeted by Scott and the twins who were sitting in the car. When I got into the car, the twins told me they had a present for me. Scott immediately informed me that they were not prompted to give me the present, in fact, they had decided to give it to me on their on accord. Needless to say, I was quite intrigued as to what this present could be. The twins were quite excited about giving me this present which they had gotten from McDonald's. I knew right away that it must be a Happy Meal treasure! And I was correct! To make matters even better it was a Joker action figure that squirts water. FUN! The twins certainly know how much their Uncle E loves his superheroes.
On Friday night, Scott and I had a very chill night drinking beer and eating Korean BBQ pork. It doesn't get much better than that. We went to lunch at a Mediterranean restaurant on Saturday that had one of the tastiest falafel I've ever had. Afterwards we headed to Rock City to explore caves and Indian Holes. Check out the photos here. I spent most of Sunday floating around the pool entertaining the twins while Scott, Misty, & Joe set up their giant dome tent for Burning Man. All in all it was a very relaxing weekend. Oh, in case you were wondering, the babysitting stint was uneventful. The twins were as good as gold. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well...
Sunday, August 15, 2010
forest
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My Saturday was literally spent laying in bed watching the Korean drama, Bad Man. I'm truly addicted. I only have 4 more episodes until I see how it all unfolds. K-dramas are great way to spend a lazy day. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Saturday, August 07, 2010
dangerous type
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Hey blog-peeps! For those of you in the Port Orange, FL area mark your calendars for Sunday, August 22. My friend Lisa is holding the Fourth Annual Simon's Angels Family Fun Day at the Port Orange YMCA to help raise money for Pediatric Organ Transplant Families. She started this foundation in memory of her son, Simon. So if you're in the area be sure to stop by and help out a great cause. If you don't live in the area but would like to make a donation check out the site: Simon's Angels. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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Hey blog-peeps! For those of you in the Port Orange, FL area mark your calendars for Sunday, August 22. My friend Lisa is holding the Fourth Annual Simon's Angels Family Fun Day at the Port Orange YMCA to help raise money for Pediatric Organ Transplant Families. She started this foundation in memory of her son, Simon. So if you're in the area be sure to stop by and help out a great cause. If you don't live in the area but would like to make a donation check out the site: Simon's Angels. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well…
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
we will become silhouettes
deery-lou.
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Thinking of you always...Happy Birthday, Mom.
I love & miss you dearly.
Barbara Lee [1963], 17 years old
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
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Thinking of you always...Happy Birthday, Mom.
I love & miss you dearly.
Barbara Lee [1963], 17 years old
Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
Stay Gold & Be Well
Sunday, August 01, 2010
freaky deaky superstar
deery-lou.
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june 2010's photo theme for all the world to see.
check it out: 20 reflections, 30 days
july's photo theme coming soon! just where will i end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
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june 2010's photo theme for all the world to see.
check it out: 20 reflections, 30 days
july's photo theme coming soon! just where will i end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
torque
deery-lou.
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While searching for information about the KTown reality show, I came across a different web series based on Korea Town in LA. This one is called Ktown Cowboys. There's only 8 episodes but definitely worth a watch. Check it out here. Just where will I end up next is any one's guess.
stay gold & be well
Monday, July 26, 2010
the fire in me
deery-lou.
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So my friend Kiki alerted me to a new reality show in the works called KTown which is suppose to be the LA equivalent of Jersey Shore. Needless to say, the minute I got home I started searching online to see what I could find out and I discovered a cast photo.
It looks as if they filmed a pilot. Here's hoping some network picks this gem up. I know I'd watch it. In the meantime check out this site for more info. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
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So my friend Kiki alerted me to a new reality show in the works called KTown which is suppose to be the LA equivalent of Jersey Shore. Needless to say, the minute I got home I started searching online to see what I could find out and I discovered a cast photo.
It looks as if they filmed a pilot. Here's hoping some network picks this gem up. I know I'd watch it. In the meantime check out this site for more info. Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, July 11, 2010
i hold no grudge
deery-lou.
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Happy Sunday! By now, most of you know that I'm trying to raise money for the AIDS Walk San Francisco which is happening on Sunday, July 18. I have 8 more days to reach my goal of $2,500 and I'm gradually getting there. I still need quite a bit to reach this ambitious goal. Every year I do the walk to support friends living with HIV as well as to remember those who have passed. This is the first year I've decided to raise money and I need your help. So please help me support this great cause by making a donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Here's a link to my home page: ethan duran's donation page
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
Stay gold & be well…
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Happy Sunday! By now, most of you know that I'm trying to raise money for the AIDS Walk San Francisco which is happening on Sunday, July 18. I have 8 more days to reach my goal of $2,500 and I'm gradually getting there. I still need quite a bit to reach this ambitious goal. Every year I do the walk to support friends living with HIV as well as to remember those who have passed. This is the first year I've decided to raise money and I need your help. So please help me support this great cause by making a donation. Any amount is greatly appreciated. Here's a link to my home page: ethan duran's donation page
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
Stay gold & be well…
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
destroy everything you touch
deery-lou.
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MEOW! This just in...Catwoman is on the prowl in New York City. Check out the link below.
Just where will I end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well
Sunday, June 06, 2010
7 deadly sins
deery-lou.
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may 2010's photo theme is now ready for viewing.
check it out: 20 graffiti, 30 days
if you haven't checked out the other themes from 2010 be sure to do so.
april 2010: 20 pink, 30 days
march 2010: 20 religious buildings, 30 days
february 2010: 20 things that go together, 30 days
january 2010: 20 numbers, 30 days
if you're interested in joining the photo group, let me know. just where will i end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
the photo theme for may 2010 is now online for your viewing pleasure
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may 2010's photo theme is now ready for viewing.
check it out: 20 graffiti, 30 days
if you haven't checked out the other themes from 2010 be sure to do so.
april 2010: 20 pink, 30 days
march 2010: 20 religious buildings, 30 days
february 2010: 20 things that go together, 30 days
january 2010: 20 numbers, 30 days
if you're interested in joining the photo group, let me know. just where will i end up next is anyone's guess.
stay gold & be well…
the photo theme for may 2010 is now online for your viewing pleasure
Tuesday, June 01, 2010
reach for the stars
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i so want a strawberry golden oreo blizzard. all i have to do now is figure out where the closest dq is. road trip anyone! just where will i end up next is anyone's guess.
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