tools:
and douche bags:
There's a reason why I'm as cold as I am and I'll be even colder when the school year rolls back around.Currently Listening to:
New Buffalo - Inside the Corrections
mercredi 28 mai 2008
So Over It
I'm so over
tools:
and douche bags:
There's a reason why I'm as cold as I am and I'll be even colder when the school year rolls back around.
Currently Listening to:
New Buffalo - Inside the Corrections
tools:
and douche bags:
There's a reason why I'm as cold as I am and I'll be even colder when the school year rolls back around.Currently Listening to:
New Buffalo - Inside the Corrections
lundi 26 mai 2008
dimanche 25 mai 2008
Fleeting the City
I just returned home from vacationing in California this past week, and have decided that I will one day live in a Santa Monica beach house along the shore and volleyball nets. After a fun but stressful year, a week in the blazing sun mile-high palm trees was exactly what I needed.
Stepped off the plane onto Santa Monica beach:
Lookah that sky:
My house is that one in the middle:
That one, with all the sun:
Then we went to the Promenade:
There were tons of street performers:
Also went to Laguna Beach where small town galleries and artists seem to kick back and take it easy. Trey's forest house:
Beach down the street. We found a message in a bottle:
Laguna:
Citywalk indoor skydiving (it looked SO cool):
From the Observatory, after watching an awesome show in the planetarium about flying through the universe:
LA:
I wish I took more pictures but we also visited Hollywood and went to the BJ's of all music stores, Amoeba. We watched Ironman at the Cinerama after having dinner next to 2 very pretty trannies; they definitely had me fooled.
Jason took me bike-riding along Venice and Santa Monica with all the muscles and orange people. The beach culture there is really amazing; there were so many surfers, bikers, beach bums, beach volleyballers, etc. etc. The energy at the beaches was so positive and light and laid-back. The beaches were the best part of the trip (duh).
Now I'm back, in Queens, where I'll be staying for the rest of the summer until we find an apartment. Summer classes start on Tuesday but I look forward to them, as well as going to Shelter with the cutie patoodies.
Currently Listening to (non-stop):
Fleet Foxes' self-titled debut album is SO good.
Their previously released Sun Giant EP received such praise that they will undoubtedly have no trouble selling this album and their shows.
Fleet Foxes are a bunch of scruffy hippie musicians from Seattle who, though they play a more traditional form of music, play damn well. They're obviously influenced and inspired by 1960's and 1970's psychedelic rock but that's not necessarily a setback, since their vocals are perfectly harmonious and the instrumentals are impeccably in sync to form such a crisp and pleasant sound. Their music also contains the depth and echoing acoustics to make you feel overpowered, if listened to with good headphones.
Fleet Foxes is touring right now and will play a show at the Bowery Ballroom on July 9th, which I plan on attending. I can only imagine what Josh Tillman's voice sounds like in person. He also does some solo music on the side, and his latest album is called "Minor Works." Amazing.
Stepped off the plane onto Santa Monica beach:
Lookah that sky:
My house is that one in the middle:
That one, with all the sun:
Then we went to the Promenade:
There were tons of street performers:
Also went to Laguna Beach where small town galleries and artists seem to kick back and take it easy. Trey's forest house:
Beach down the street. We found a message in a bottle:
Laguna:
Citywalk indoor skydiving (it looked SO cool):
From the Observatory, after watching an awesome show in the planetarium about flying through the universe:
LA:
I wish I took more pictures but we also visited Hollywood and went to the BJ's of all music stores, Amoeba. We watched Ironman at the Cinerama after having dinner next to 2 very pretty trannies; they definitely had me fooled.Jason took me bike-riding along Venice and Santa Monica with all the muscles and orange people. The beach culture there is really amazing; there were so many surfers, bikers, beach bums, beach volleyballers, etc. etc. The energy at the beaches was so positive and light and laid-back. The beaches were the best part of the trip (duh).
Now I'm back, in Queens, where I'll be staying for the rest of the summer until we find an apartment. Summer classes start on Tuesday but I look forward to them, as well as going to Shelter with the cutie patoodies.
Currently Listening to (non-stop):
Fleet Foxes' self-titled debut album is SO good.Their previously released Sun Giant EP received such praise that they will undoubtedly have no trouble selling this album and their shows.
Fleet Foxes are a bunch of scruffy hippie musicians from Seattle who, though they play a more traditional form of music, play damn well. They're obviously influenced and inspired by 1960's and 1970's psychedelic rock but that's not necessarily a setback, since their vocals are perfectly harmonious and the instrumentals are impeccably in sync to form such a crisp and pleasant sound. Their music also contains the depth and echoing acoustics to make you feel overpowered, if listened to with good headphones.
Fleet Foxes is touring right now and will play a show at the Bowery Ballroom on July 9th, which I plan on attending. I can only imagine what Josh Tillman's voice sounds like in person. He also does some solo music on the side, and his latest album is called "Minor Works." Amazing.
mardi 13 mai 2008
Visiting Dodos
Today was the last day of class. We had our final critiques for Concepts and it went well. I have to say that this might have been the best year of school thus far. Both my fall and spring sections got along very well so it's been a really fun year (despite the incredible amount of work).
Biting Jessee's head:
Cubism/Yohji Yamamoto:
Alex's face, Raeana giggling, Caitlin being awkward:
Then we went to have lunch at the Olive Garden because we're classy:
SO cute:
As of 3:00PM I've been watching Nicktoons on the couch and uploading photos. My brain will not do more thinking than that. Love love loves. Then Saturday morning I'll be flying out to California until the 24th.
On Repeat:
Dodos' The Visiter has been on repeat for the past few weeks. Their unconventional play with conventional instruments can dub their sound similar to Animal Collective ("Feels"). I'm really attracted to their drummer; he's definitely one of more outstanding drummers of a band I've listened to in awhile. I've posted "Fools"and "Winter" on the music player below.
Loves loves.
MP3: Dodos - Fools
Biting Jessee's head:
Cubism/Yohji Yamamoto:
Alex's face, Raeana giggling, Caitlin being awkward:
Then we went to have lunch at the Olive Garden because we're classy:
SO cute:
As of 3:00PM I've been watching Nicktoons on the couch and uploading photos. My brain will not do more thinking than that. Love love loves. Then Saturday morning I'll be flying out to California until the 24th.On Repeat:
Dodos' The Visiter has been on repeat for the past few weeks. Their unconventional play with conventional instruments can dub their sound similar to Animal Collective ("Feels"). I'm really attracted to their drummer; he's definitely one of more outstanding drummers of a band I've listened to in awhile. I've posted "Fools"and "Winter" on the music player below.Loves loves.
MP3: Dodos - Fools
dimanche 4 mai 2008
Little Tings
Olafur Eliasson is this Austrian artist who focuses on people's interaction with their environment. MoMA gave him the entire third floor to mess around with people's perceptions.
The corridor was bathed in yellow light with a frequency so high that it eliminates color perception; everything was in shades on yellow and brown:
A room full of spotlights on the ground, but some of them reflected off mirrors, confusing people as to which is an entryway and which is a mirror:
A small hole-in-the-wall with surrounding mirrors:
A room with a rotating sheet of glass and a spotlight that created the illusions of walls:
A trickling waterfall with strobelights that made the drops seem like they're frozen in time:
There are several other parts to this exhibition and going through all the them gave me a bit of a headache; it was THAT trippy. It was also very interesting and fun to see the tricks behind the tricks since the work was all exposed for the visitors to see. "Take Your Time" will be on display until June 30th.
So many good things going on:
Portishead released their third album, Third, after an 11 year break. It's more psychedelic rock than electronic this time around, but it's still very Portishead with Beth Gibbons' softly high-pitched voice. I admire them for thinking outside their signature sound. Most of their melodies can be considered experimental, like the track "Machine Gun," which starts off with a fast tempo beat.
M83's Saturdays = Youth sounds like a bittersweet ode to 80's new wave. Lots of long, echoing synth chords.
Also had a good weekend with friends:
Hung out with Trey and the boys Friday night. Planned on doing homework, that didn't happen.
It is Laaleh's birthday and we all sneaked into her apartment for a surprise birthday last night. Played Uno until 12AM. Homework didn't happen again.
Today I'm going to play with the babies. Still don't feel like doing homework.
School ends in a week and a half.
Currently Listening to:
The Ting Tings - Great DJ
The corridor was bathed in yellow light with a frequency so high that it eliminates color perception; everything was in shades on yellow and brown:
A room full of spotlights on the ground, but some of them reflected off mirrors, confusing people as to which is an entryway and which is a mirror:
A small hole-in-the-wall with surrounding mirrors:
A room with a rotating sheet of glass and a spotlight that created the illusions of walls:
A trickling waterfall with strobelights that made the drops seem like they're frozen in time:
There are several other parts to this exhibition and going through all the them gave me a bit of a headache; it was THAT trippy. It was also very interesting and fun to see the tricks behind the tricks since the work was all exposed for the visitors to see. "Take Your Time" will be on display until June 30th.So many good things going on:
Portishead released their third album, Third, after an 11 year break. It's more psychedelic rock than electronic this time around, but it's still very Portishead with Beth Gibbons' softly high-pitched voice. I admire them for thinking outside their signature sound. Most of their melodies can be considered experimental, like the track "Machine Gun," which starts off with a fast tempo beat.
M83's Saturdays = Youth sounds like a bittersweet ode to 80's new wave. Lots of long, echoing synth chords.
Also had a good weekend with friends:
Hung out with Trey and the boys Friday night. Planned on doing homework, that didn't happen.
It is Laaleh's birthday and we all sneaked into her apartment for a surprise birthday last night. Played Uno until 12AM. Homework didn't happen again.
Today I'm going to play with the babies. Still don't feel like doing homework.
School ends in a week and a half.
Currently Listening to:
The Ting Tings - Great DJ
mardi 29 avril 2008
Big Deal
Yesterday was the Parsons' Senior thesis show at the Grand Hyatt. Aside from the charity show being a huge deal, it was really exciting to be able to watch the show. Julie Gilhart, fashion director at Barney's, gave an opening speech, telling everyone to watch out for us because we are the next generation of designers. The selected senior designers are who we all aspire to be; a rising designer talented enough to be the creme de la creme de la creme and featured in all the press throughout the city.
The show was covered by NY Mag, was on the front page of WWD today, with Bo Bae Lee's phenomenal knit (and by phenomenal I mean out of this fucking world). My mom even told me that the Chinese newspaper covered Sarah Lee's crazy graffiti inspired collection. Yesterday and today was all about Parsons, and it just reminded me why I'm here putting up with the amount of work I do.
I just felt compelled to write about my excitement and pride in my school.
WWD on Parsons 2008
The show was covered by NY Mag, was on the front page of WWD today, with Bo Bae Lee's phenomenal knit (and by phenomenal I mean out of this fucking world). My mom even told me that the Chinese newspaper covered Sarah Lee's crazy graffiti inspired collection. Yesterday and today was all about Parsons, and it just reminded me why I'm here putting up with the amount of work I do.
I just felt compelled to write about my excitement and pride in my school.
WWD on Parsons 2008
lundi 28 avril 2008
The Beginning of the End...of the Semester
My special place:
Currently Listening To:
Portishead (from their first release after 11 years, Third) - The Rip
Currently Listening To:
Portishead (from their first release after 11 years, Third) - The Rip
samedi 26 avril 2008
Note to Self II
Monday:
-Sewing sample book
-Pick up Rei Kawakubo book from lib.
Tuesday:
-Research
-Croquis Phase I due
-Watch "Notebook on Cities and and Clothes"
Thursday:
-Finished digitized figures
-Drawing Final Evaluations
Friday:
-Historic Chic Book
-Mackie Powerpoint presentation
Tuesday:
-Watch "Notebook on Cities and and Clothes"
Thursday:
-Finished digitized figures
Friday:
-Mackie Powerpoint presentation
samedi 19 avril 2008
Hearts on Fire
Cut Copy's In Ghost Colours is so good. Granted I'm sure most people are sick of 80's new wave revivalists but Cut Copy has stopped taking themselves and music so seriously this time around. In Ghost Colours is just a very light, catchy and fun album; you can't help but love it and I think it'll be a staple to any summer rooftop party playlist.Thank goodness the weather has also stopped taking itself so seriously and lightened up. If it gets below 55 degrees again, I might just hop off the docks of the Hudson River Park.
And because it was actually 75 degrees today and sunny, I took a trip to the Hudson River Park. Sitting on a perfectly level field of AstroTurf on the waters with the kids and the gays was the best thing that's happened all month. I was out in the sun all day and finally got my good fix of endorphins to shoo away all the negative thoughts that have been in mind. I watched these 2 gay guys play paddleball against eachother; it was really fascinating and they were really good! Even better was this 4-year old boy who was practicing his goalie skills with his dad. The kid was diving and flying through the air and catching every single ball his dad shot at him!
Simple things like these shed a lot of light on my outlook. I've just been feeling so down lately and my heart has felt so heavy because I keep getting let down. I'm just going to take things by the day and make notes-to-self to enjoy things like AstroTurf and the lingering smell of the sun.
Here's to summer, you've been long overdue.
Currently Listening to:Cut Copy - Feel the Love
dimanche 13 avril 2008
Subsided Ulcer
Sorry about the last post. I had to. Things are much better now that I've recovered and school is approaching its end for the year. There's the summer to look forward to, FIT classes, babies at Shelter Island, tanning (duh)...
Um, I don't think I ever gave a report on the Crystal Castles concert, or show, rather. The show took place at Studio B in Greenpoint, on March 25th and boy was it packed. The venue of course, oversold the show and there was absolutely no room to even dance, at all. I went with Alex, Trey, Tiff, Stacey and Jason, but as soon as the show started, we all got split up, thanks to the jerks who kept pushing the crowd. I felt like I was on a ship that was caught amidst a nasty storm!
Crystal Castles came on about 2 hours later, and played a very short but sweet set. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it weren't so crowded. I expected the mosh pits and violent crowd, but I didn't expect the crowd to be so BIG. I blame Studio B for the somewhat unpleasant experience. Poor Tiff, Trey and Alex got into fights. I got farted on by the sweaty hipster in front of me, and the girl in front of me almost got trampled over.
Yep. Pictures were absolutely out of the question when I couldn't even stand without holding onto Jason for dear life.
That's all for now.
Currently Listening to:
Feist - Intuition
Um, I don't think I ever gave a report on the Crystal Castles concert, or show, rather. The show took place at Studio B in Greenpoint, on March 25th and boy was it packed. The venue of course, oversold the show and there was absolutely no room to even dance, at all. I went with Alex, Trey, Tiff, Stacey and Jason, but as soon as the show started, we all got split up, thanks to the jerks who kept pushing the crowd. I felt like I was on a ship that was caught amidst a nasty storm!
Crystal Castles came on about 2 hours later, and played a very short but sweet set. I would have enjoyed it a lot more if it weren't so crowded. I expected the mosh pits and violent crowd, but I didn't expect the crowd to be so BIG. I blame Studio B for the somewhat unpleasant experience. Poor Tiff, Trey and Alex got into fights. I got farted on by the sweaty hipster in front of me, and the girl in front of me almost got trampled over.
Yep. Pictures were absolutely out of the question when I couldn't even stand without holding onto Jason for dear life.
That's all for now.
Currently Listening to:
Feist - Intuition
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