29 April 2008

End of Semester !!!OVERLOAD!!!

With only four days of classes left to go, professors are piling shizz on.

In addition to papers and the finals looming on the horizon, I have to pull shots and steam milk, prepare for my imminent voyage to Japan, and sort out lease nonsense.

Hopefully the following things will come out of the stress:

-- Two papers
-- A's on my finals
-- Japan stuff sorted out
-- Iced double tall soy one pump toffee nut no ice lattes (what I basically make for myself at work)

And most importantly, an apartment for this summer / the following year.

A good friend named Jess K. keeps a special photograph on her cellphone to relieve the stress of the daily days.

Let's hope it works its magic on me:

Bonus points if you can name the chair that the pug is sitting on.

HINT: The title of the chair has been the subject of several of my posts.

28 April 2008

Teaches of Peaches

Courtesy of electronic correspondence (m-space messaging) with my friends in Spain, I learned that they were going to Razzmatazz this past Saturday.

Curious as to who was going to be making an appearance at the greatest place of my life, I looked it up and found out it was a Peaches DJ set!

Oh joy.

There's a photo of her and I'm BUMMED I missed it.

To catch a glimpse as to what Razz is like inside and for quaint fashion tips go to this webpage:

Icanteachyouhowtodoit

Bonus game: Can you spot the three people I macked it / would have macked it with?

Buena suerte!

24 April 2008

Let Me Just Lock Up My Fixed-Gear

I saw this on Urban Outfitter's website.

Do they know their demographics or WHAT?

Soon I imagine they'll be selling 40s and Sparks.

Also, here is a photo of a party I went to the other week:

Yep. That's a fence with around 4,000 bikes locked up to it.

Across the street was a warehouse filled with scuzzy vegans, 20 something old ladies (as guesstimated by clothes), American Apparel employees, and some sk8boarders.

It was fun until the cops came and confused me by telling us to either go inside or go home and then when we went inside they told us to come out.

Zany!

So come to "Fixed Gear Warehouse-palooza" located in scenic Fishtown, down the block from a Puerto Rican bar and some place frequented by gangs of scary High School Kids!

23 April 2008

Did You Eat Chicken Pot Pies?

I've been on a Parker Posey kick lately. I can't get enough of this:



The movie is a combination of Parker Posey, (explicit) Jackie O references, twincest (I'm an only child so it's cool that I like it), and campy dialogue (despite the author saying the play is NOT camp).

I just started reading the play "House of Yes" and it's all very exciting.

Also in Parker Posey news, this next clip is really funny to me because a nervous lady comes into Starbucks every day and has the same haircut and braces that Parker Posey's character does in Best in Show:



This week has been absolutely crazy stressful.

I'm ready for summatime.

15 April 2008

Animal Free Celebrity

While watching a certain morning television program, I discovered that a childhood memory personality turned out to be a VEGAN. Her name is Jackie and she is the co-host on Howard Stern. Sounds like a strange childhood personality, but its mainly because my mom listened to that radio program when she drove me to the school.

That revelation sparked me to go on the internet (Wikipedia) and find out other famous vegans. I was surprised by the amount of famous people and decided to post some of my personal favorite highlights.

Oh also, let it be known that I try to distance myself from the zanies over at PeTA. I do not like their advertising methods and various other ways of getting their crazy animals-before-humans agenda out there.

The best way to practice veganism is to make jokes. Right!?

Here it go:
Zaniest Vegan: Daryl Hannah.
The first person may not be that much of a surprise to you if you know ANY info about Daryl Hannah. She is super crazy about the environment (chaining herself to a tree) and is also alll about the animals. I've selected her character Elle Driver and matched it with her secret agent name, California Mountain Snake. Hi-yo! Prettiest one-eyed vegan this side of the Yellow River.

Vegan that I Don't Really Know Why I Included On This List: Tobey Maguire, aka Spiderman.
Not much to say about him as it was just something I did not know before. He fits the 'Conor-Oberst-esque' mold/mould. Spiders / tarantulas love him.

Greatest Childhood Icon Vegan: Dav Pilkey.
I could not find any awesome photos of Dav Pilkey, so I used his books. Remember how fun they were?! Captain Underpants with those flippy things, the dog being all cute, the Dumb Bunnies doing silly things. Oh goodness. Brought joy to my first and second grade years. How neat!

Best Father/Daughter Vegans: Paul and Stella McCartney.
Paul's music and veganism make up for that horrible mistake he made with that cunt Heather Mills. Also, Stella designs vegan shoes for animal and couture lovers. Once she even did a thing for H&M that sold out within two hours. BFFs with Paltrow. Featured with them is an English Fox. Uh-dorable.

Weirdest/Curliest Vegan: Weird Al.
This just goes to prove that Weird Al is the nicest guy in showbiz. I wish his show was still on television. I also wish 'Muppet Babies' was still on as well. Sighhh.

Biggest Vegan Shocker: Shania Twain!
When you think country music and country music stars, you usually think the South, annoyance, and BBQs. But not for this Southern Belle! I paired her with a jackalope (those are still funny in the South right??). ***Edit: Because I rarely fact-check anything I write up, it turns out Shania Twain is not from the South at all but from the North, the wayyy North (Canada). So it is not as big as a shocker that she is vegan but still, a vegan country singer?? Sounds pretty nuts to me. I should put up a moose instead, but seriously, when is the last time someone referenced a jackalope? Exactly.***

Humblest Vegan: Lacie.
Now, I may bring up or talk about veganism four or five times day but with this little lady, you would hardly even know! She's always been passionate about animals and is majoring in zoology (I donno, I stopped askng my friend's majors after the first week of school. I have no idea what anyone is doing). Whether killing nurturing fish or playing with kitties, Lacie is the epitome of compassion. In fact, the first time I ever hung out with Lacie was a wake (lunch in J&H) followed by a funeral for her fish. It was magical.

Most Royal Vegan: Princess Diana.
Psych! But couldn't you see yourself reading that and being surprised for a minute and then saying to yourself "Oh, I could see that. It makes sense".


Since I like to think of "No Nasties" as (for the most part) free of bias and drama, I will present the other side of dietary lifestyles and showcase some famous non-vegans:

An old vampire that lives off the blood of younger, prettier victims. Unfortunately, Dina Lohan didn't make it into the picture, but the same can be said about Karl Lagerfeld.

An overrated, dead drug addict.

Emperor Caligula, Drusilla, and some other guy. Roman orgies are notoriously not vegan.

$$$

Unfortunately he hung out at the Korova MILK bar and not the Korova SOY MILK Bar.

Some lady brought all sorts of food the other day and Shepherd had a field day.

I do not think veganism was an accepted practice during the Northern Renaissance 1400-1600.

Rosie may have been HXC about veganism and women's lib while she studied at Smith and/or Wellesley, but this butch has given that shizz up and is all about BBQs and fondue ragers.


I hope you learned something today because I did not. It was Spring Fling and my classes were canceled. People passed out ALL over the place.

14 April 2008

May April March


Do you like the clever title?

It prolly went over your head.

No biggie.

I just want April (the month) to march (aka continue quickly and rapidly) so May (the month) will begin and school will end.

I apologize for all of my lack of updates and that drawing from earlier.

Future posts will include many things that have been going on in my life and things that have yet to come:

-- Starbucks is revamping evurrything
-- Steve Aoki came to the Barbary and people mainly stayed against the bar
-- Cory Kennedy was nowhere to be found
-- New haircut (love the heat, but not the humidity, dig?)
-- End of classes
-- Eagerly waiting for my JAPplication results
-- Hannah and I's adventures in Summer Sublet Hunting
-- Cut-offs
-- Pastels
-- Sweaty times
-- Turning 20
-- NYC trip Saturday

ETC. ETC.

Come back soon.

Unlike your parents' divorce / last relationship / chemotherapy / band's EP, things will get better.

09 April 2008

Artwork from the Heart

Yes, yes I do.

I love you Spring!

06 April 2008

I Want It Now (Phrases that don't belong in Kids Movies)

The following scene has influenced my love of late 60's / early 70's mod design AND strong accents:



I love you Veruca Salt.

05 April 2008

Philly Phasion Overseas


SPOTTED: Quentin sporting a Philadelphia t-shirt at the Teenagers prom with a clown or something. I donno, I don't pretend to understand hipster Brits.

Either way, I feel like wearing a Philadelphia t-shirt over in England would be the equivalent of wearing a t-shirt from Bath or Coventry. I'm not sure what the equivalent to Philly would be over there. It would have to be near London ( a la Philly to New York ) yet dirty and SORT of Historical.

The Teenagers will be coming to Philly May 9th to buy more souvenirs and maybe play some music. Make sure you go and make sure its a good time because (insider information!!!): Their last show in Philly was not wildly awesome.

What a handsome

04 April 2008

Oh, How Did You Hear About No Nasties?

Ya know, just by trying to find out how to start a strip club in Allentown

Coolies!

Thanks Google.

02 April 2008

Oh When Times Were Simpler





Quiz:

1. How many seconds do you think these commercials would last on television these days?

2. How many seconds do you think these commercials would last on television if Gloria Allred and Rosie O'Donnell didn't exist?

3. Do you think these commercials would be more interesting if a young, pre-feminist Gloria Steinem played the neighbor lady?

4. How much do you hate instant coffee?

5. Divorce rates were at an all-time low during the 1950's and babies were poppin' out left and right. Why was this?

a.) Women could not obtain financial independence due to the limited job opportunities available to them
b.) Religious faith was still strong, keeping divorce socially taboo
c.) Because the man of the house said "No divorces!" and that was that. Sure, there were tears, but she dried her eyes after hubbie took her out to get a new pair of nylons
d.) Foldger's Instant Coffee (tastes like fresh perked!) allowed the wife to stop making shitty coffee and make her man happy, and thus allowing the marriage to be perfect.

~*~*Bonus Question*~*~

For men: What are your odds of finding a woman like that?

For women: How long would you put up with a man like that?

I'll give you a minute and a dashed line to finish the quiz.

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Correct answers:

1. The commercials would air once and then be immediately pulled off. People would speak out, Vh1 would make jokes about it, and lezzies the world over would be furious.

2. Without Gloria Allred and Rosie O, these commericals would be on 24 hour rotation (well okay, only during Fox News broadcasts)

3. Yes, I believe it would be equivalent to Ivory Soap having a porn star in their commercials.

4. I hate instant coffee more than you'll EVER know.

5. d for DUH

Bonus Questions

Men: There are surprisingly many women like this in the world (Sports Barz)

Women: You would never put up with a man like that.