my blog has recently gone a bit by the wayside as I have been working on midterms, my mother was in town, and I've been busy with some side projects. this soon shall change and I will be back to posting regularly- as I attempt to chronicle my spring break adventures (like omg sb11!)!!!! Road trippin up to San Francisco.
Recent happenings.
Obviously the oscars were last night but ironically I care even less since moving out here.
realizations:
1. james franco and I are the SAME PERSON. I'm serious. we are.
2. Anne Hathaway suffers from "theater kid" but really.
3. cate blanchett can do no wrong. in my book.
4. most of my predictions were correct. but i'm still bitter about ryan gostling not being nominated for blue valentine.
5. fuck celebrities.
6. celebrities that should fuck: scarlett johannson and jeremy renner.
I'm in a great mood. I went on a date last night, it's not raining, i'm healthy, and i'm wearing dinosaur socks.
i have this problem called....leading on. it's bad. and directly correlates to my inability to be interested in something for more than a week or however long I realize that the idealized view i have of this person is shattered and they really...aren't that cool/interesting/amazing/perfect/you get the idea.
i guess i'm just too self involved to care because I constantly compare people to myself- especially partners. I want someone to be my equal- I want someone who is interesting and will show me cool stuff to see and do- I don't like being the leader. It gets old.
that's why i like old people. they function more as a teacher.
Monday, February 28, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
good food can and should be simple
These last couple of days have been full (no pun intended) of simple delicious food.
Rainy Friday night I decided to go hear the love of my life Anthony Bourdain speak at at some random performing arts center in Cerritos. I braved the cold, dark rain and naturally...by myself....went to hear Bourdain. I've read all of his works so it was a bit repetitive but still fun to hear his voice and travel musings in person! He said a few noteworthy things...
1. Why has it come to the point that we pay for people to NOT fuck up my pasta, hamburger, filet of fish. It's almost a relief when something comes to the table that I say "wow, I could not have done a better job...impressive" My mother always says she hates to go out because she can "do it better."
2. Food is a tool of communication. Dining should be a fun, communal experience. (I should take that advice)
3. It's not hard to get a decent meal. AND what people don't realize is that if you travel the best food (well...most "authentic" at least) probably isn't going to come from the place your concierge recommends. It's ridiculous that as we do become more globalized it's harder to find traces of culture. Fuck Starbucks. and all chains for that matter.
4. Americans are too accustomed to their own "lifestyle" to be good travelers. Yes, that is a sweeping generalization.
So after my swooning session I naturally had to hit up one of my favourite restaurants for a late night dinner. Pizzaria Mozza- literally so good. I had a tri colore pizza with pancetta and a fried egg. Yum. AND, it's simple. Fresh ingredients prepared well and with no big fru fru.
As for my personal culinary adventures this weekend...
Last night I decided to whip up some seared lemon pepper encrusted Ahi tuna in my residence hall kitchen. Some roasted potatoes. My favourite Ina Garten french salad dressing. oh, and goat cheese. I like when I see mouths watering.
This morning an avocado, tomato, goat cheese egg white omelet. Literally took 5 minutes. Who says you can't make a quick, delicious, simple meal- in a tiny ass makeshift dorm kitchen.
I, like Bourdain, have mixed feelings about the Food Network. I still think people would rather eat takeout on the couch and watch Giada's boobs than make her bruchetta (said in heavy Italian accent). The Food Network is on crack. Man v. Food really? Poor pudgy guy taking eating challenges from mediocre (at best) restaurants? Guy Fieri is a tool. I'm not a hater- I do think the Food Network has given many a confused single guy some useful ideas and Ina Garten makes the best food (if you have her budget and ring of gay helpers).
But damn do I hate Rachel Ray.
*make sure you watch the South Park food network episode- CREME FRAICHE! so funny.
Music:
Good
Better
Best
Amazing
Rainy Friday night I decided to go hear the love of my life Anthony Bourdain speak at at some random performing arts center in Cerritos. I braved the cold, dark rain and naturally...by myself....went to hear Bourdain. I've read all of his works so it was a bit repetitive but still fun to hear his voice and travel musings in person! He said a few noteworthy things...
1. Why has it come to the point that we pay for people to NOT fuck up my pasta, hamburger, filet of fish. It's almost a relief when something comes to the table that I say "wow, I could not have done a better job...impressive" My mother always says she hates to go out because she can "do it better."
2. Food is a tool of communication. Dining should be a fun, communal experience. (I should take that advice)
3. It's not hard to get a decent meal. AND what people don't realize is that if you travel the best food (well...most "authentic" at least) probably isn't going to come from the place your concierge recommends. It's ridiculous that as we do become more globalized it's harder to find traces of culture. Fuck Starbucks. and all chains for that matter.
4. Americans are too accustomed to their own "lifestyle" to be good travelers. Yes, that is a sweeping generalization.
So after my swooning session I naturally had to hit up one of my favourite restaurants for a late night dinner. Pizzaria Mozza- literally so good. I had a tri colore pizza with pancetta and a fried egg. Yum. AND, it's simple. Fresh ingredients prepared well and with no big fru fru.
As for my personal culinary adventures this weekend...
Last night I decided to whip up some seared lemon pepper encrusted Ahi tuna in my residence hall kitchen. Some roasted potatoes. My favourite Ina Garten french salad dressing. oh, and goat cheese. I like when I see mouths watering.
This morning an avocado, tomato, goat cheese egg white omelet. Literally took 5 minutes. Who says you can't make a quick, delicious, simple meal- in a tiny ass makeshift dorm kitchen.
I, like Bourdain, have mixed feelings about the Food Network. I still think people would rather eat takeout on the couch and watch Giada's boobs than make her bruchetta (said in heavy Italian accent). The Food Network is on crack. Man v. Food really? Poor pudgy guy taking eating challenges from mediocre (at best) restaurants? Guy Fieri is a tool. I'm not a hater- I do think the Food Network has given many a confused single guy some useful ideas and Ina Garten makes the best food (if you have her budget and ring of gay helpers).
But damn do I hate Rachel Ray.
*make sure you watch the South Park food network episode- CREME FRAICHE! so funny.
Music:
Good
Better
Best
Amazing
Sunday, February 13, 2011
a few...
Bored during a meeting this week so naturally I had to peruse the fashion weeks photos! Ah! Oh how I wish I could be there. But luckily there are video resources/photos to recap.
These are a few of my favorite looks thus far. Some definite 70s vibe (hello David Cassidy Partridge family velvet suit!) and some 90s Clueless swag as well. Can't wait to post more of what I like from the week.
Random thoughts for the moment:
The Piers Morgan show is moderately trashy.
Some aspiring rapper needs to go by the name Quiet.
More people need to appreciate prog rock.
Freaks and Geeks > Skins
Al Green invented Valentine's Day.
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Random thoughts for the moment:
The Piers Morgan show is moderately trashy.
Some aspiring rapper needs to go by the name Quiet.
More people need to appreciate prog rock.
Freaks and Geeks > Skins
Al Green invented Valentine's Day.
Friday, February 11, 2011
see, do, meet. repeat.
These past two weeks have been ridiculously busy for me. Last Friday I spent the afternoon with the band Oh No Not Stereo for another Viper interview- we met at the Spanish Kitchen in West Hollywood and chatted over drinks and Mexican food. I'm really enjoying the gig though. I get to meet and kick it with cool people and I get to let out my inner rocker. One of my friends is confused about my double life- college student then adult in LA- he asked me what I wear when I go in and interview people etc...
I said "leather."
Oh No Not Stereo is a really chill group though- we had a lot of fun just talking and hearing stories. It's just funny that little 19 year old blond me is sitting there with these tattooed long haired rock n roll guys in a band in West Hollywood. Who woulda thought.
This week was crazy with papers and events and tablecloths. Oh, and I had a cold. How not cool is that. Gah. Colds are great because they lower my voice=sexy. Snot and sneezing=not sexy. No time for movies or fun or anything. Except for last night.
I had a great time last night. I hit up one of my favorite restaurants. Animal. It's on Fairfax right down the street from Canter's. Amid a meal of veal brains, pig tails with the most perfect buffalo sauce, and uni I was just dazzled again by the culinary expertise. I could gush on and on and let my purple prose flow like the juices of my rabbit loin but you need to see for yourself. We decided to get all three desserts as well...just for kicks. Bacon crunch bar=the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
After that I headed to Glendale to hear my friend's band perform. I really don't like Glendale I think it's kind of tacky- and the dated Gallaria is the perfect complement to the city.
This song is definitely great to get ready to in the morning- when I'm not on my daily NPR.
The Video is DOPE TOO. GROOVYYYY
It's so nice to get away, meet new people, and do cool shit.
feels good.
too bad i can't breathe.
I sound like a smug ass motherfucker.
I said "leather."
Oh No Not Stereo is a really chill group though- we had a lot of fun just talking and hearing stories. It's just funny that little 19 year old blond me is sitting there with these tattooed long haired rock n roll guys in a band in West Hollywood. Who woulda thought.
This week was crazy with papers and events and tablecloths. Oh, and I had a cold. How not cool is that. Gah. Colds are great because they lower my voice=sexy. Snot and sneezing=not sexy. No time for movies or fun or anything. Except for last night.
I had a great time last night. I hit up one of my favorite restaurants. Animal. It's on Fairfax right down the street from Canter's. Amid a meal of veal brains, pig tails with the most perfect buffalo sauce, and uni I was just dazzled again by the culinary expertise. I could gush on and on and let my purple prose flow like the juices of my rabbit loin but you need to see for yourself. We decided to get all three desserts as well...just for kicks. Bacon crunch bar=the perfect combination of salty and sweet.
After that I headed to Glendale to hear my friend's band perform. I really don't like Glendale I think it's kind of tacky- and the dated Gallaria is the perfect complement to the city.
This song is definitely great to get ready to in the morning- when I'm not on my daily NPR.
The Video is DOPE TOO. GROOVYYYY
It's so nice to get away, meet new people, and do cool shit.
feels good.
too bad i can't breathe.
I sound like a smug ass motherfucker.
Thursday, February 3, 2011
love and basketball
there are a few things I really wish I could do in life. I've accomplished some but the two I could never get...
1. I wish I were a little bit taller; I wish I were a baller. In all seriousness I really wish I could play basketball. Watching Lakers/Spurs right now. So I'm kind of a basketball poser but I could be a fan. I could be.
2. Skateboard. I went through a huge skateboarding phase and have a noticeable scar on my left elbow. Bam Margera and Bob Burnquist were my idols.
This tattoo is tight. On the hand.
1. I wish I were a little bit taller; I wish I were a baller. In all seriousness I really wish I could play basketball. Watching Lakers/Spurs right now. So I'm kind of a basketball poser but I could be a fan. I could be.
2. Skateboard. I went through a huge skateboarding phase and have a noticeable scar on my left elbow. Bam Margera and Bob Burnquist were my idols.
This tattoo is tight. On the hand.
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