i was a carnie one summer.

i've got a crazy weekend of fun approaching... birthday party for mister john shea friday night, the xx acoustic set at the ames on sunday and "sandwiched" in between?  the BIG E!  yup, an entire day with 12 friends gorging ourselves on cream puffs, fried dough, corn dogs, and...

yup, a bacon cheeseburger sandwiched between two glazed donuts.  it's what dreams are made of.  see you there!

before i sputter out

 

i would never be so obnoxious to think my musical tastes/knowledge are beyond being open to new ideas, thoughts, suggestions.  on friday night i met a bunch of my friends for post work cocktails and snacks.  3 of said friends were heading out from the bar to go to see eels play at royale.  as i said, my music knowledge is tiny fish in infinity pool so my only reference to eels was the 1996 single "novocaine for the soul" and the creepy album cover.  but this was enough for me to utter "i wish i could go!" well, wouldn't ya know, my friend eyes got big as he told me of the extra ticket sittin' right thurrr in his pocket.  we paid our tab and headed over to the venue.  welp, as you all know, i always have the capacity to be moved to tears when i'm at shows.  this one was no different.  see, the songs were either super peppy and fun or really slow, sad sentimental ones.  also, when you see a photo of lead singer e, you will know i was smitten. 

fun fact: during eels 2007 tour 'an evening with eels,' e dressed  in a white jumpsuit + bandana and handed out ice cream to the audience.  sounds right up my alley. 2nd fun fact: eels song "fresh blood" played during the credits to season 3 episode 11of true blood.  i was a HUGE MASSIVE fan of true blood season 3, so i'll have no troubles going back and watching all of episode 11 just to hear the closing credits!  i'm a huge eels fan now and look forward to filling up my ipod with loads of new music.

have a listen to: in my younger days, spectacular girl, dog faced boy and novocaine for the soul. let me know your thoughts!



staring at the sink of blood and crushed veneer.

who will love you

who will fight

who will fall far behind?

one of my first postings (reread!)on this here blog was all about my newfound love for bon iver and his song skinny love (sample lyrics above)... bon iver now goes by his given name, justin vernon, for his latest album.  yesterday as i was reading npr's all songs considered blog here, i came upon a post asking readers to look into their itunes libraries and note which song had the most play counts. his was bon iver's skinny love. fun, right?!  also somewhat embarrassing for those lonely nights i overplayed the streets version of "your song." i recently lost my hard drive, hence losing my itunes library - so while many of you may have older songs as your most played - my most played is............................................................................

jonsi "go do"

what's yours?

i'm coming home.

i have neglected this blog for far, far too long.  i've been so busy but i love this blog so i'm back, full time, everyday, spewin' nonsense.  hiiiiya! 

so as i've said, i recently moved to an apartment all by myself.  i definitely miss my old roommate bre a ton, but living alone has allowed me to discover some pretty cool stuff about myself and my living area.

first off, and most important, i really like my own company! (important when living alone) i find myself doing little projects or making delicious suppers and really enjoying the process of it. and then there's the time's i just watch old south park episodes on my computer and feel kinda bored.  like this night:

next up, i triple love having people over.  i love little details like candles in the corners of the room and yummy drinks to serve and of course, theme night.  tonight i'm having friends over for drinks then we're going to the cigar bar down the street for sweetly flavored hookahs.  and tomorrow is pizza/true blood marathon night with one of my most favorite friends.  i love being fiercely addicted to something and having someone else there to equally appreciate it.  like sunday night at the vampire weekend show - it was all peaceful, music

lovin' folk.

lastly, i have found my true love in decorating my space to its full advantage while also being on a budget and having really great ideas.  for example, the trick is to be open to where you find things.  i have a thousand dollar table sitting on top of a $60 rug.  but they blend so perfectly.  i have one-of-a-kind bunting i found on etsy, a magenta side table i bought for $15 at walmart that i found through design sponge and a gorgeous shower curtain from urban. and, perhaps the oddest source was through rachel ray everyday magazine.  i anonymously begain finding this magazine in my mailbox at work... of course i scoffed "rachel ray??? blech!" but upon perusing the magazine on the beach, i found the most kickass idea for decorating my kitchen.  this weekend i'll have access to a car so once i get my materials, i'll post photos. 

annnnyways - this great love of nesting led me to sign myself right up for an interior design class.  i start next thursday! i'm nervous since i'm clueless about interior design "rules," but i'm hoping to learn a lot.  word up.

it is my belief... that the truth is generally preferable to lies.

you DO know what happens on 19 nov 2010, right?

yup. harry potter 7, part 1.  i.am.nerdly.excited.