Wanted

I found this vintage coat on etsy. It is so beautiful. It cost faaaaaaar more then I would ever be willing to pay for it. It is so lovely though. *sigh*

Nothing

I dreamt that I went to a dinner party where the guests drank all the wine before I was able to have any then they sent me to get more because I was the only one that could drive. When I got back to the party they had eaten all the dinner. That was the worst fictional party EVER. jerks

Christmas 2009

Runaway

My nose has not stopped running sense I got up this morning. How on earth do I still have anything left in there? I look like a red nosed reindeer.

Fair Thee Well

Today I went to the farewell party for the Hollywood House. The Hollywood House has been the party zone for many years now. I have been lucky to be part of it just in the last 3 or so years. This is me pretending to cut down club driveway. I didn't really help haha. I was sad to see the house go. Truly an end of an era.

oh no

Oh no! I feel like I'm getting sick. My throat is so scratchy and I'm so tired. My boss called in sick today too. I am so terrified of getting sick after my last illness in August. I just can't go through something like that again. I really thought I might die. It also brings back all the shitty awful memories of my relationship that blew up in my face at the same time as my illness. I know a little head cold isn't so bad but I'm seriously terrified of being sick after that. I just ate a ton of C and I'm going to bed so early. Oh please please please, no more sickness.

What a Drag

If I dressed in drag I bet I would look like Harry Houdini.

It Put the Lotion in the Basket

I feel like I got a great workout tonight for the first time in a REALLY long time. It feels amazing. I don't feel gross and sad and lethargic. I feel great. I need to really remember this feeling next time I'm "too tired" or moody to workout. Other inspiration was the woman right next to me in the locker room I couldn't help but notice who had the most amazing body I've seen. I felt like I was being filmed secretly sense she was standing inches from me in nothing but blue undies lotioning herself up, like I just walked into a sexy movie and I was blocking the shot. But hell if I was her I would probably spend a good deal of time just running around in nothing too haha, she earned it.

Staged

Despite the car issues and all that went along with that this week had some pretty fun times. On Wednesday night I went to see Grand Guignoler ABSINTHE OPIUM & MAGIC: 1920s SHANGHAI show which was so much fun.

It was a cocktail and/or vintage attire 1920s luxury cruise to Shanghai themed night. With a pre-show of Flashlight Follies, and absinthe & tea tastings. The first act were Sing Song girls (Chinese geishas) and The Green Gang in Sing Song Girl Sing Last Song, a dancing/brawling movement based melodrama. My favorite was the absinthe fueled hallucinations of The Sorcerer’s Apprentice skit that included a giant murderous bunny. There was also a puppet act that was hilarious. It is petty hard for me to briefly sum this up but it was so entertaining and I will for sure check out other shows by this theater group. The show is running through Jan 3rd and I totally recommend it. http://www.grandguignolers.com/

On Thursday night I caught Frank's "Lost Moon Radio" Christmas show. It was so funny and the first Christmasy thing I've done this year. Here is one of the songs from the show. So funny. There are a few more shows left I also totally recommend catching this


Then last night I went to Amanda's annual wine and cheese party. It is one of my favorite events all year and I had such a delightful time.

She's Crafty

I need to catch up on this blog. Until then here are some photos crafting at Lindsey & David's new house.

i'm a modern girl but i fold in half so easily

So I had a mini panic attack last night that was brought on by several things. I didn't get all that much sleep and then I had to get up so early for the bus. I am so tired today and I have tickets tonight for an event and tickets tomorrow night for an event and I am so very tired and stressed. I will try to have fun.

I get a little warm in my heart

I bought a stunning white fur hat that was worn by a lady on her winter wedding day in 1967 today. She was so excited that I bought it. It is the most romantic thing I own and I love it.

Walking

Todays applied photo lessons in semi-automatic photography aka what I saw on my walk to get change for the bus tomorrow.

Plan of Action

1. Make giant pot of tea.
2. Stop crying.
3. Watch movie.

good plan

Steer Clear

Well, looks like my power steering has failed for unknown reasons. They are ordering a new one for me put it won't be in till tomorrow or the next day which means I have to take public transit to and from work tomorrow. I have had nothing but awful experiences taking the bus and my lack of sense of direction is so bad that making all those transfers is stressful. Oh god I hate taking the bus in ways that make it hard to breathe.

Old Dog Meets New Trick

I should be at work right now but alas I am at home. Getting in my car this morning my steering wheel locked up on me. Luckily I was only a block from the dealership and was able to get it there. Feeling pretty good about that extended warranty right now. I'm stuck at home until they call me. I feel like I've spent more time away from work on car repairs over the years then I have on vacation time. Which is only because I've only taken 2 weeks off work sense graduation. Which I'm perfectly aware is not healthy.

Anyways I am spending this time reading about the manual side of my camera right now. I have been using it on automatic lately. The problem with manual and turning off the automatic settings is the assumption that I know better then my camera does on what settings to use, which I don't, my camera is much much smarter then me. But then I also know I will never become smart enough to know what creative settings I would like unless I start using manual modes. I think it has been far too long sense I learned a new skill and I am a bit rusty, sad.

Sketchbook

I didn't make it to any of the parties I meant to go to this weekend. I'm feeling the December around me. I do enjoy the sunset I made.

Hidden Treasure

I've heard may great things over the years about Hidden Treasures vintage shop in Topanga. I'm never in the area so I've never gone before. I decided to make the drive up there today and boy am I glad I did. It was a beautiful drive and the store is great. They have so many good things and thier prices are pretty good. I bought this dress because the colors reminded me of the dress from An Education. It has some really cool seams on the bodice. I also bought this washy printed silk scarf. The dress was $15 and the scarf $4.

I am so tired I'm thinking about bedtime at 7:30. Today the company closed its doors and anyone who wanted to go to the memorial was invited to take the bus to Santa Barbara. I wished to pay my respects so I go on the bus super early this morning and just now got home. It was a beautiful day and a very moving memorial. I am exhausted. So much so that on my way home I took the wrong way on La Brea and didn't notice until I was almost in Inglewood.

Twins

I want to know more about this!

Crunchies & Munchies

I use to be addicted to potato chips. I would have them everyday. Sense I moved out of my parents house and bought my own groceries I kicked the habit though I do love them. I find it so satisfying to crunch on chips. Lately my nasty chip habit has been coming back, I want them all the time.

Goodbye

I don't like to talk about work here because you never know who is reading and what lines you may be crossing. But I feel like I really need to share this. First thing this morning everyone got called into our conference room. I've actually never been in a room with all our departments before. I knew whatever was going to happen next wasn't going to be good. Our CFO announced that the owner of our company passed away last night. There was a gasp and then weeping. So sad. We was an amazing man, a true gentleman if I have ever met one. It was a very somber day at work. Knowing there is one less amazing person in this world makes in seem that much smaller and lonelier.