Wednesday, February 28, 2007

FORETELLING


the future is only the recycled pieces of your past.

Presents!!
I am currently experiencing a renewed obsession with mash-ups! Here are a few of my new favorites, some classics and a few random tracks I found hiding in the cd collection, all zipped up and ready to play.

* bonus - there is some wee album art for your itunes or cd cover pleasure. most of these tracks have been renamed by yours truly.

UPDATE - two, two, two cds in one!(basically you get everything twice), however the source file has only one copy. ugg. technology.

WEE NEEDS

How do we live without these things?! Marie - Louise Gustafsson has cornered the market on comical, functional, modernist design for the home and workspace. I need, need, need the chair!


fun mops!


the slacker chair


the most functional desk for a temperamental designer

TICKET TO RIDE

Last night I had a dream that I was back in San Francisco hailing a cab. Imagine my surprise to find this dude driving and rockin' out to the Immi track, "Glittering Clouds". I do believe I woke up with a smile plastered on my face.


I will totally take that trip!

Tuesday, February 27, 2007

WHY I LOVE LA

You never know what you will encounter when you step out your front door. Today I saw:

1. a lone tire rolling down the street, unaccompanied by a car, complete with wheel
2. a homeless man trying to walk through the drive-thru
3. a photo shoot for Sean John/Roca Wear-esque fashions, with enough bling to blind drivers

I love life in this city!

LITTLE CHARM

That’s odd, she thought.

In the rearview mirror is the same car as when she pulled out of the Piggly Wiggly parking lot. She contemplates picking up the cell phone in her purse and calling someone but fishes out a Marlboro Ultra Light instead. With her thumb she presses in the car’s lighter and increases the volume of the radio.

A slight cough escapes her lips and she glances again at the mirror. Still there. Click. The lighter pops out and she pulls it close to the end of the cigarette. She considers that she should quit, for what must be the hundredth time today. Oops. It’s already lit, so she shrugs and puffs away. With her left hand she cranks down the window to let the smoke out.

The black mustang rolls along behind her and makes no attempt to disguise that it’s a tail.

She smokes and sings along to Frank Sinatra. Left. Then right. Left again, down the long street that leads to her apartment. It’s nothing special. Just a post war building with little charm, save for the bright and cheery azaleas out front. She pulls into the drive and shuts down the engine. Purse, bag from the grocery, and keys, she takes inventory as she bumps the door closed with a free hip.

The black mustang pulls to the curb and grows quiet. A door opens and shuts.

On the porch she fishes out the house key and pushes on the front door. Inside she puts down the groceries and drops the keys into a dish in the hall. She turns around and finds the man from the black mustang standing inside with her.

“Oh,” is all she says.

* from: "Seventeen scenes from everyday life. And some that are not", a collection of my short stories.

PLANNED OVERAGES?

I am not sure how I feel about corp. partnerships in general, but I have to say, this one makes me smile (and giggle a little). I have no idea how Sprint is getting away with a Planned Parenthood hook-up, but good for them! You can track the buzz at de feed.

My only question is this: what kind of financial trouble do you have to be in to use birth control to sell cell phones? Because I cannot believe that Sprint actually wants to promote a better, more responsible future. Although they were the first to bring back nights and weekends starting at 7pm...

* this wee promotion is strangely missing from the Sprint site. gee really?

WEE FISHIN'


sometimes it's driving right in front of you...

Monday, February 26, 2007

IT HAPPENED ONE NIGHT

A bevy of ridiculous photographs found their way onto my camera. So of course I must share!


what? it's under control!


um, who is responsible for this?


wine suddenly went awry...






shafty does not approve of our behavior

* bonus, guess what's in the trunk of my car? no, not the cat...

THIS IS OSCAR

Because I live in Los Angeles, I get to blog about the Oscars twice. I simply cannot get enough of Emily's dress and the Whitakers! Congratulations on making the Oscars into the classy affair it should be!


perfection


elegance personified


they compliment one another beautifully


I loved her dress too!

* love the way they seem to truly be partners

OSCAR MOMENTS

We attended a poshy party to celebrate all things Oscar and I was DP!
Best Persona - I loved Ellen as the host, and I loved her hair!
Best Word - Panoply
Best Moment - The look from Forest Whitaker's wife to him on stage.
Best Dress - Emily Blunt in Calvin Klein



made me cry!


isn't she lovely?


anyone else hear The Entourage Theme?


this was awesome!


reese just shines


wuh? did they call my name!? I was in the banos!!...

HAPPY KITTY vs. ANGRY KITTY




* nerd art

PLAY DATE

Moms invited me to see the David Mamet play, Speed the Plow, at the newly renovated Geffen Playhouse. Sweet!

This production ended strongly but opened slow. A bit over written and thus over acted, but still very enjoyable. I found myself contemplating the underlying message (or overlying) during the third act and laughing while tearing up.

The message: When do you become more than your word, more than your friendships and how do you choose to act on this power?

The best lines:

"You can't erase Jesus!"
"You're a whore. You think 'cause you use your legs, you're a Ballerina?"
"I wanted to do good and became foolish."



mom and me. why do I look naked?


the feel good bonus - the house was full! yay LA art support!

OTHER EARLY MORNING LOVELINESS


peeps and rika lynn!


her majesty


shaft...


miss josephine baker


nicadimus!

* finn chose to be camera shy. sigh, of course she did.

PINK PINK PINK

You know it's going to be a mucho bueno day when you wake up to these guys!




* was it wrong to want a cocktail at 8:30am so I could sport one on my glass?

SUBURBAN ENDEAVORS

Tomorrow America loses another bathroom. It will be replaced of course by a shiny new model in the American way. It will be picked out at the Home Depot. Thus we ventured into, Suburbia. Oh my.


reinforced with swork and fugs (faux uggs) we head out.


dixie faces off with destiny


once inside I make art, d is left to find a potty by herself.


still making art...


is this the freeway home?


allergy attack!


we give up and go for pizza, beers and nascar. um, yeah we felt the suburban pull

Friday, February 23, 2007

AND SCENE

Final note on this week's FCF:

"Holy hole in a donut Batman! What did I get myself into!?" - from Megs

* thanks babe! miss you!!

FULL CHEESE FRIDAY

TRULY, TRULY...La Boum

a young Sophie Marceau, bad Franco-American Pop, it's High School French Class Perfection!

* I still know all the words by heart M. Henson!



FASHION DISASTERS IN WAITING


best left in africa


no joke, these are called Trimspa Blue. that was my reaction too.


SURE FIRE PARTY KILLER COCKTAIL

WINE SPARKLERS: Perk up your next warm-weather party the way its done in Austrian wine country: by mixing sparkling water or 7-Up with white wine. Served over ice with skewered grapes, it's bubbly refreshment at its best.

* Um, no.


THERE IS NO EXCUSE

People, you don't have to wear this ridiculous get up! If you did I never would have gone sky diving myself!


is B. Davis (grease monkey oil heir) trying to make me ill?


see!!!

ALL GOOD THINGS MUST END


over and over and over

Thursday, February 22, 2007

WET FUZZ


the look most Angelino's are sporting today

Rain? But we are in Los Angeles!? I know that everyone is as surprised as me to find Dallas Raines was on target with his forecast. Be safe in the traffic and if you are bound for LAX tonight, I think it is safe to assume there will be delays.

* thanks cuteoverload for the image!

I SPY

That's it. The wee blogger is quiting her job and going out into the world to make art and give social commentary. I love seeing how public artists arrest everyday, ordinary places. Spy indeed.




my favorite piece - a response to the Madrid Train Bombings





CAREER DAY

Things the wee blogger should not do:

1. Weather Man
2. Paper Shoe Maker

* it's raining. whateves.

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

JULIO

Look who Big Turkey took on his world o' adventures - Julio!


me and julio down by the school yard...

WEETINY TIMES

While attacking the NY Times, I came across The Rape of the Sabine Women. My fellow art historians will recall this painting and story, now it's a new must see indie flick.


can't stop crying

Then my email alert beeped and I had this fabulousness awaiting me!


can't stop laughing!

Juxtaposition, much? And that's why my life is weetiny!

* thanks t for the weetiny support!

PINKED

2 years ago post sushi at what used to be Murakami (and the best sushi in WeHo), I discovered Pinkberry. It was opening night and the place was empty (but uber well designed). The 4 of us lined up confused, but intrigued. Oh the wonders of plain frozen yogurt with Fruity Pebbles! You doubt the combo? Try it.

That's it, we were hooked. And for six months it was our secret. Friday nights became about the walk to Pinkberry. Was it too early? Could this really be the only thing we ate for dinner? Would it go well with a glass of wine?

Well, no longer. It has taken over Los Angeles and now, NYC.



* my favorite part of the website is the weetiny, uber sweet flash loader! thank you SRD for the times link!

EAR CANDY

These gentleman need no introduction. Just enjoy.

Aceyalone - Everything Changes (featuring Mystic)
Aceyalone - Consumption (with Swollen Members)
Pharcyde - She Says (Jay Dee Remix)

Tuesday, February 20, 2007

WEE SPLUG!

So after that awesome travel advisory, I needed to put up something undeniably wee!


meet wee splug!

* is he wrapped in a box on his wee way to my house? ya, prolly.

SUMMER UP UNDER?

So I think I am obsessed with all things summer today, because it is so darn hot! I have this little weather dude installed on my work computer and he says it is this:



But I don't think so! I am teaching myself degrees in Celsius, on the chance I ever move to London, but if you need the conversion, 62 F. Umm, no. I had to strip down to a tank top, inside the office.

Yep. Love that LA weather! I know all my east siders are super jealous!

* wee weather dude also says rain later this week, I think he's crazy.

DON'T DRINK THE WATER



scene: the streets of Iraq

Forbes just posted up their list of the 10 most dangerous places on the planet. Most noticeable, the fact that all the things making these places scary, are man made violence. Not turbulent weather, or yak's on attack. Nope, just us people on the prowl. So kiddies, skip these places for your summer vacation, k?

Somalia
Iraq
Afghanistan
Democratic Republic of Congo
Côte d'Ivoire
Pakistan
Burundi
Sri Lanka
Haiti
Chad
Lebanon
Liberia
Sudan

* probably a no brainer, but still, good to know!

SPORT THE MONKEY

Pretties! What girl doesn't love shiny silver jewelery? This collection from Odette is awesome and makes me yearn for sun dresses and summer.


my fave? the wee monkey of course!

* thanks dailycandy!

Monday, February 19, 2007

CHUEH ME

I love when the things I love, love the things I love. Still with me? Luke Chueh has the most amazing take on emotions and sensibilities. His response to Rauschenberg is spot on. This little ram knows exactly how he feels. I've posted a few of my favorites, but I'd love to know what yours are.


fu*k me.


fake me.


hate me?

I'M DOWN. ARE YOU?

How did I come across this bit of awesomeness, you ask? Well dear reader, it has taken years of meticulous skill honing and study. Or dumb luck. Does it matter? The real question is still, are you down?


the youtube comments are truly frightening

* I really should have stuck this in the full cheese Friday file, but how could I keep this from you?

WEE WISH!

So after my wee bike ride I have decided that everyone is right. This beach side babe needs a two wheeler. So I found one, complete with wee pink handles and wee friends! Now who's gonna pick it up for me?


can't you just see me cruisin' this bad boy?


wee alligators!

TIME MARCHES ON

Certain numbers and dates seem to track little patterns across my life. Good things start to replace bad memories. Yesterday was indeed the New Year of the lunar calendar and Lucia's Birthday, but also the 2nd anniversary of my finishing chemo. A day I thought I could never forget, only took 730 days to push from memory.

To everyone who was there (oh god, I cannot believe any of you are still here!) and to everyone who has come after, thank you. Thank you.


once upon a time there was a wee princess in a tower...

Sunday, February 18, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY!!

One year ago today it was a rainy Saturday night in Los Angeles and the start of a very beautiful friendship. 13,000 miles and counting it's a full blown love affair. Here's to a long time together girl!


yay lucia!

* ps - red is the power color for 2007!

DAS HEAT

This wee fantasticness was the topic of uber discussion the other night over drinks. Love boys who accessorize! And yes, I really do think this needs to be gold plated!


how much do I want one? lots!

HI, MY NAME IS J, AND I BLOG...

I think this little project may be getting a weebit of out hand. Was it rude to bring my mactop to lunch?


no, it did not stay on the table while we ate! it was about a foot to my left.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

Happy Year of the Fire Pig! Good things are coming this year. In fact the first day of this new year has been so wee! Some of the good things from today:


look what I got to drive - awesome!


truly fantastic Croatian cooking (squid and potato baked in olive oil and magic fish spices!) yum!


happened upon some wee flowers

* if you were born in 1979 (like me), carry a horse on your key chain this year for luck!

SUNDAY AM DREAM

So here's what I've got; 3 memories and a question. This morning I dreamed that I was on a walk with k. He invited me on an adventure (what kind I don't remember). Then my friend Mary was a statue in the closet so we closed the door and didn't take her to the party. Aren't we sweet? Last memory is at the party where k's roommate was running around with the brita thing making sure everyone's glass was topped off - with water. Hmm.

Then, I've been told I asked for a knife. Yeah, I've got nothing. Anyone care to chime in here? Anyone?

JESUS IS MY URBAN COUGAR

What a day for 2 wheeled beach adventures! I love when lazy Saturday plans for an early afternoon beach cruise turn into pizza and beers and then a venice beach house party and finally good conversation on the front porch with the last of the wine. Good Times!


two wheels! shortly after this photo was taken I think I caused a wee bike crash. sorry!


k has to adjust something


we chanced on some Chase...


... in the alley


cocktails are in order after our 3 hour tour


while discussing the cougars at Hal's I spot the ultimate cougar lurking outside


so we bailed for here!


we inspired new friends to be nerds too!


there is nothing better than a bar where you can sit in the window, kick off your shoes and order in a pizza!


got to remember to go to this, wanna come?


nina wanted to come in for beers!


body shots!! oh, wait, no - party shots! heh heh


wuh?


no I don't know the address...


animals of the phyla partiusus!

* thanks k for the wee cruiser that was still a weebit too big!

BIG TURKEY CHECKS IN


captured: the amazon in sunrise

Saturday, February 17, 2007

SATURDAY AM PLAYLIST

Joshua Radin - Starmile, Closer, Only You and Paperweight
Nelly Furtado - All Good Things (come to an end)

Search for these lovelies on HypeMachine and relax on this beautiful Saturday.

CAN'T SLEEP...


baaah!

* extremely frustrated since I never have trouble sleeping!

Friday, February 16, 2007

ENDLESS LOVE

HOLY CRAP! That's really all I've got, besides mucho congrats to D and S!! I love you guys and I can't wait to meet up with you both as old farts in the nursing home, where D will have put away this fabulous rock since she will no longer be able to hoist it up unaided!


hi! my name is rock - oh I blinded you? sorry.

* nice work S. when it's my turn say you'll give my man some pointers, k!?

WHY I LOVE MY MAC

Having recently installed Peel, I can now keep up with all new music and I don't even need to be awake! I can be performing searches and making musical discoveries in my sleep!? I, uh - overcome - lost use of words!


look at that beautifully clean desktop!

* wee bonus - it's FREE!! thanks buzzfeed!

DR. PHIL TEST - I'M A 44

Anything that calls me fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting, certainly gets some space here!! Grab a pen, a sheet of paper and take it!

1. When do you feel your best?
a) in the morning
b) during the afternoon and early evening
c) late at night

2. You usually walk...
a) fairly fast, with long steps
b) fairly fast, with little steps
c) less fast head up, looking the world in the face
d) less fast, head down
e) very slowly

3. When talking to people you...

a) stand with your arms folded
b) have your hands clasped
c) have one or both your hands on your hips
d) touch or push the person to whom you are talking
e) play with your ear, touch your chin, or smooth your hair

4. When relaxing, you sit with...
a) your knees bent with your legs neatly side by side
b) your legs crossed
c) your legs stretched out or straight
d) one leg curled under you

5. When something really amuses you, you react with...
a) big appreciated laugh
b) a laugh, but not a loud one
c) a quiet chuckle
d) a sheepish smile

6. When you go to a party or social gathering you...
a) make a loud entrance so everyone notices you
b) make a quiet entrance, looking around for someone you know
c) make the quietest entrance, trying to stay unnoticed

7. You're working very hard, concentrating hard, and you're interrupted...
a) welcome the break
b) feel extremely irritated
c) vary between these two extremes

8. Which of the following colors do you like most?
a) Red or orange
b) black
c) yellow or light blue
d) green
e) dark blue or purple
f) white
g) brown or gray

9. When you are in bed at night, in those last few moments before going to sleep you are...
a) stretched out on your back
b) stretched out face down on your stomach
c) on your side, slightly curled
d) with your head on one arm
e) with your head under the covers

10. You often dream that you are...
a) falling
b) fighting or struggling
c) searching for something or somebody
d) flying or floating
e) you usually have dreamless sleep
f) your dreams are always pleasant


POINTS


1. a 2 / b 4 / c 6

2. a 6 / b 4 / c 7 / d 2 / e 1

3. a 4 / b 2 / c 5 / d 7 / e 6

4. a 4 / b 6 / c 2 / d 1

5. a 6 / b 4 / c 3 / d 5 / e 2

6. a 6 / b 4 / c 2

7. a 6 / b 2 / c 4

8. a 6 / b 7 / c 5 / d 4 / e 3 / f 2 / g 1

9. a 7 / b 6 / c 4 / d 2 / e 1

10. a 4 / b 2 / c 3 / d 5 / e 6 / f 1

Now add up the total number of points.


RESULTS

OVER 60 POINTS!: Others see you as someone they should "handle with care." You're seen as vain, self-centered, and who is extremely dominant. Others may admire you, wishing they could be more like you, but don't always trust you, hesitating to become too deeply involved with you.

51 TO 60 POINTS:
Others see you as an exciting, highly volatile, rather impulsive personality; a natural leader, who's quick to make decisions, though not always the right ones. They see you as bold and adventuresome, someone who will try anything once, someone who takes chances and enjoys an adventure. They enjoy being in your company because of the excitement you radiate.

41 TO 50 POINTS: Others see you as fresh, lively, charming, amusing, practical, and always interesting; someone who's constantly in the center of the action, but sufficiently well-balanced enough not to let it go to their head. They also see you as kind, considerate, and understanding; someone who'll always cheer them up and help them out.

31 TO 40 POINTS:
Others see you as sensible, cautious, careful and practical. They see you as clever, gifted, or talented, but modest. Not a person who makes friends too quickly or easily, but someone who's extremely loyal to the friends you do make and who expects the same loyalty in return. Those who really get to know you realize it takes a lot to shake your trust in your friends, but equally that it takes you a long time to get over if that trust is ever broken.

21 TO 30 POINTS: Your friends see you as painstaking and fussy. They see you as very cautious, extremely careful, a slow and steady plodder. It would really surprise them if you ever did something impulsively or on the spur of the moment, expecting you to examine everything carefully from every angle and then, usually decide against it. They think this reaction is caused partly by your careful nature.

UNDER 21 POINTS : People think you are shy, nervous, and indecisive, someone who needs looking after, who always wants someone else to make the decisions and who doesn't want to get involved with anyone or anything! They see you as a worrier, who always sees problems that don't exist. Some people think you're boring. Only those who know you well know that you aren't.

* thanks c for this weebit of Friday fun!

FULL CHEESE FRIDAY - THE ROMANCE EDITION

This fabulous recycled romance was my Valentine's present from Grandma. Um, Granny, are you trying to tell me something?


can't wait to crack this open!


holy chest hair, batman!



HERE'S TO LETTING DR. SEUSS WRITE YOUR VOWS!

Pastor: Will you answer me right now
These questions, as your wedding vow?


Groom: Yes, I will answer right now
Your questions as my wedding vow.

Pastor: Will you take her as your wife?
Will you love her all your life?


Groom: Yes, I take her as my wife,
Yes, I'll love her all my life.

* congrats D and S!!



FOR DIXIE...

say you, say me...naturally


SIDNEY SHELDON - author of best-selling novels about stalwart women who triumph in a hostile world of ruthless men, has died. He was 89. MSN

Thursday, February 15, 2007

KIDHOOD HAUNTS

Southern California 1982, November

The day is bright and crisp. A yellow headed girl toddler is doing what toddlers do best, toddling around the daycare play yard. It is mid morning just after snack time. Thanksgiving is a few days off and the teachers are busy helping kids make paper turkeys and feathered Indian head gear.

The teachers round up the mix of small children for a special type of show and tell. The live animal kind. Excited chatter has broken out as the wee ones try to guess what animal can't come inside to the circle rug, where traditionally show and tell takes place.

Herded into a broken line the children quiet down and patiently wait in the pale winter sunshine. Yelps and shouts of glee erupt from the kids as a GIANT turkey trots around the corner of the building! Bobbing its head and casting off loose feathers the turkey stops to survey his new surroundings. His beady bird eyes dart back and forth counting the number of children (well only up to 11, turkeys can't really count much past that) and correctly measuring that he (the turkey) is indeed as tall or taller then most of the kids.

Gradually the turkey struts closer to the group of extremely small, but loud, humans. The larger, more recognizable humans are talking and pointing, in general keeping the little ones in check. However there is one tiny girl who stands out.

She stands out because she is last in line, the fringe if you will, set apart by a few feet from the group. She also stands out with that sweater. Splashes of color form shapes the turkey does not recognize. What he does know is that the sweater is sporting, wonderful, fabulous, salivation inducing, shiny buttons. He must have them! Turbo Turkey is born.

With a head nod and a puff of dust he is off on the quest of his life (remember that turkeys have terrible memories, so he may have already been on that same quest twice this week, but no matter for the purposes of this story). He must reach those amazing buttons. The sound track to Chariot's of Fire is playing in his turkey head and the world has fallen from view. There are only the buttons, and the sweater that they are attached to.

Now let us revisit the small owner of this magical (to the turkey, but not really magical) sweater. She is an introspective child. More prone to paints and puppets than rough housing and dodge ball. So naturally she is day dreaming a story loosely based on a boy and his pet turkey in a far away land called La Verne, when disaster strikes.

Suddenly she is going down, hard. There are dirt clods and feathers everywhere. How is it that she is lying on the ground? What on earth is making that noise? And why does her little chest feel so heavy? Well reader, it is because the turkey is upon her! Absurdly driven to the point of attack by those most flirtatious of buttons!

She starts to scream (more out of surprise than pain - though that is one heavy turkey pecking away at her) and the teachers move in. But they have no plan for how to separate a possessed turkey from his button treasures. No one wants to hurt the turkey, he is a pet afterall (no matter how poorly behaved), but they need to save the girl. And yes, I mean save. Her little arms are beginning to bleed and her face is streaked by tears and sand and turkey scratches.

Finally someone manages to wrestle the bird to the side and they roll the girl out of the way and whisk her inside. Now sniffing but safe, the little girl eats a cookie and glares at the boy peeking around the doorway. It is Alexander her best friend and owner of the turkey!

That was the day it all changed. No longer could the little girl trust boys or birds. Alexander had failed to keep her safe from his own bird! How could he protect her from the wild birds outside the fence of the daycare yard? Sadly she knew then at 3 years old and under 3 feet tall, that the call of her destiny would not sound like a bird.

* I still don't like birds.

PLASTIC PLEASURES

1:40 pm SRD Headquaters (aka weetiny east)
The suggestion is made to get chili dogs, grab boba and have lunch outside. Sweet! We race for the hot red car and zoom away. Once happily munching nitrates and guzzling black balls of goo (I am a recent boba convert), I wonder aloud, if we might swing by Giant Robot for wee plastic toys and design inspiration. Obviously!


the elusive and wee Giant Robot sign


it was international bear day


wee (mighty) ninja!


destined to live with my keys for a very long time...

* it's truly amazing that 15 dollars worth of plastic can make me so happy!

SMOKE BREAK!!!


well, if you insist...

IS THAT ONE WORD, OR TWO?

I just heard the term, The Green Apple Quick Step, for the first time. Instant love (like the just add water kind). Since I am obviously sooo very out of touch I am spending the rest of the day with the Online Slang Dictionary.

* ps - I am bringing "grip" back...

XOXO

I found this wee treasure of a photo hiding in my camera!


Dixie, la poubelle, 11:30pm Valentine's Day

REMY GETS AROUND

(notes from the journal of a French Hedgehog)
Sigh. Vhy, ees it alvays so loud een ear? My poor Frenchie errs cannot take eet. Baa! I ate dees Oliday!


spotted!


op making dat rackeet!


dees ees nice, but, oh nos! ve are on de move!


bonne nuit dou noisay bar!


oh yees! dees shall dou jeest fine.

* I totally did not mean to steal this hedgie (you can see he obviously fell asleep in Louis and forgot to climb back out)! If he's yours call me, k?

Wednesday, February 14, 2007

HOW TO WIN MY HEART

This is the one day a year I can get away with posting this. So of course I am!


something about my main man Lionel...hello?

FLIP ON IT

it ain't always roses, baby...


the fancy scar-jo and mr. jt!

LADIES FIRST

Cuteness from Japan!
St. Valentine's Day is celebrated on February 14, and White Day one month later on March 14. It is said that St. Valentine's Day was imported to Japan in 1958 by a Japanese confectionery company. In Japan, it is only the women giving presents - mainly chocolate - to men, but not the other way around. Men are supposed to return the favours received on Valentine's Day one month later on White Day, a Japanese creation. White Day is believed to have been introduced by a marshmallow manufacturing company in the 1960s. The white marshmallows gave the day its name but other kinds of presents such as candy, flowers, etc. have become more popular over the years.


stocking up for National Red Day and her man!

RED, RED, RED.

Some things you may not know about the color, Red.

1 - The Color of Power.
2 - Great Fiona Apple song on Extraordinary Machine
3 - Indicates Danger!
4 - The first color we see
5 - The word for magic originates from the word for Red
6 - A Red Rose is the symbol of love and fidelity
7 - In Chinese Culture it is the traditional bridal color
8 - "Red Affairs" are secret, evil doings
9 - In the Red - being overdrawn at the bank or losing money
10 - Red is the hottest of the warm colors
11 - Sports teams dressed in Red win more games
12 - A Red Ruby is the traditional fortieth wedding anniversary gift
13 - Red herring - something that distracts attention from the truth
14 - In the East, Red is said to bring luck and longevity
15 - Red light has a wavelength between 630-760 nm
16 - Light Red, represents joy, sexuality, passion, sensitivity, and love
17 - Red Letter Day - Important or Significant Occasion
18 - The opposite of Red, is Green
19 - Red is the color of mourning in South Africa
20 - Enhances human metabolism, increases respiration rate, and raises blood pressure

HAPPY NATIONAL RED DAY!!

Presents kids! Just for all of you, a weetiny cube of your very own!! Just personalize, print, cut, and glue! I put a wee wish in mine before sealing 'er up. Send me photos of your genius! Yay, project fun!


inspired by the holiday of course!

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

WHY I LOVE MY FAMILY

Comment:
Whew!! You can imagine my dismay and then relief when I realized that R.I.P. Edward was for an office toy.

Ed the Stepfather Unit


Response:
you thought I had been reading too much true crime and plotting your demise, again. whaa haa. who says I am not still?

ONE DARK KNIGHT

My favorite episode. Love the wee gadgets up to no good...


PART I


PART II


PART III

* mad love for mynameisearl9. He's going to keep me satisfied for quite sometime with all the batman episodes!

Monday, February 12, 2007

OR NOT...

The sign says 24 hours, but I'm not so sure...


hey Harry, it's J. I'm in jail and...hello? Harry?

MY DATE WITH DAD!!

Dad's Here! Time for a fabulous dinner at Rick's Partners Bistro, on him! If you are in Laguna Beach it's on PCH and it is fantastic, just don't be in a hurry!


look what we drove -- just kidding!


there was wine, obviously, since Acacia was on the list!


dad smokes a breadstick...


I make fun of him!


beef carpaccio with mascapone toast!


tres yummy!


scallops and swordfish (notice the paw)!


creme brulee and all mine!!


what you get for being greedy...


can you tell who's related?

* thanks for the date dad! and I am the worst grandkid ever for not snapping even one photo of the Grandparents! Oops.

THANKS DAD!!

My Dad's in town (yay!) and he made off with my mactop charger after last night's dinner. So he drove up to the office today to drop it off. You Rock Dad!

Enjoy your Cold Fusion lecture tomorrow and know that I am still plotting to escape the office and meet you for Geek Fest 2007!

HOW MUCH DO I LOVE JAPAN!!!

Umm, can I live here? I love the James Bond style music but wish I could understand the porn voice over, because truly, I am lost as to how this girl gets her basket full!


this totally needs an editor, but it's wee heart is the right place!

* wee bonus ~ reflect on Japan's (unhealthy) obsession with the real life version of this doll, the model Yuko Ogura.

HAPPY MONDAY

I chanced across this again today. It fits my mood perfectly. Enjoy.


I have often wondered if my shoes have adventures without me...

* thanks e for reminding me how much I love Cat Stevens

TAKE NOTES, THE UNIVERSE IS TALKING

So kids, I had dinner with Dad last night (more on that later). I reviewed all that is weetiny with him and it inspired me to get to work! The last pieces I need to build out the project should come through this week and then...so I may calm down on the blogging a bit and throw my energies into making art and writing code. What!?

I will keep everybody posted and know that good things, big things are brewing.

* keep commenting and sending cool sh*t my way. it keeps me motivated!!

Saturday, February 10, 2007

THE FUG'S GO TO TARGET!


mrs. & mr. fug and sister fug!


k fug makes a wee find!


so does m fug!


wee boo! courtesy of j fug!


omg! I might have to have these...


m fug has a moment! let's give him some space.


wee coke!


the rare tiki fug!


fug family meeting!


the fug family motto!


what other wee finds are hiding here?


why the wee froggie humidifier of course!


checkout! I spy cookies...


mr. fug's parking lot fun!


load 'er up homes!


no more capt. buzz-kill here!

Thanks Fug's! I really needed that! Now home for frozen pizza, nerd TV and blogging! Yay, Best Saturday Night Ever!

SHARE THE WHITE MUSIC

The 1980's had bright, loud, silver ghetto blasters. The 1990's had the individualized, subdued, discman. What!? Share the love! Now we have the weetiny, rockin' personalized ipod dock to go!


go a! you model the "white" version with style!

* wee bonus ~ this was indeed playing the backstreet boys! and yes we all sang along!

SATURDAY SILLINESS


for k!

"WHOLE" FOODS

I know that no one can really afford the place, but I have to say I have mad love for Whole Foods! Thanks CEO John Mackey, for showing us all how to think in "whole" terms just a weebit more.


the whole story...

* thanks kev for keeping up on all things green!

CAPT. BUZZ-KILL

This is your Captain speaking, and she had a sh*tty day. Grr. We will be landing in rainy Los Angeles momentarily. Someone find me a cocktail. That's all.

Friday, February 9, 2007

GUERILLA CONFECTIONS

It was time. The perfect time, to share with all of you, The Sprinkle Brigade. Happy Friday.


favorite projects: there's pie, it's a jeep thing, party foul and lost'n'found

* bonus tip - don't miss their film "The Last Supper"

FULL CHEESE FRIDAY!!

A GATHERING OF ALL THINGS CHEESY ON FRIDAY...


ohhh! wet cement...


I can't be trusted people, we know this!



my kind of religion! watch for some great hair @ 0:23


ON LANDLINES, MOSTLY

Ditzy chick: What are you doing today?
Skater kid: Chillin' like a villain.
Other girl: The '90s called - they want 'Chillin' like a villain' back.
Ditzy chick: How do the '90s call?

--Ventnor, New Jersey

* stolen from, overheard at the beach.

WEE BLOG BOX

What do you do to when you are waiting for your freelance job's files to be uploaded to their ftp site? You build Shin Tanaka Toys and watch the super crazy Ninja Scroll DVD you got at the Annual 50 of your Closest Friends Holiday Dinner and White Elephant Gift Exchange!

How to Make a Wee Blog Box!











a place to keep all those loose blog ideas!

* things weetiny learned tonight: clearly, paper shoe making is NOT my calling in life (good thing I went to college)! and that the best part of Ninja Scroll is the credit song! I listened to it twice!!

Thursday, February 8, 2007

BEST MOOD EVER (II)

I randomly threw The Beatles in the car yesterday. I am so glad I did. It has facilitated the most amazing of moods. So cheery and goofy, just flat out feel goodness! I hope everyone at some point in their life gets to feel the way I do right now. Here's to John, Paul, George and Ringo!


this is what's coming ~ from the unreleased project weetiny

BEST MOOD EVER (I)


could this be anymore how I feel? bo bop de bip...

Nothing like a 2 hour phone call with your best girl to make you forget there's a candle burning in your bathroom! Thanks C!

HE'S (still) GOT CHUTZPAH!

What do you do when a geriatric man (who could be your grandfather's older brother) asks for your phone number?

You give him your business card of course! I did not want to be held responsible for his poor old blue veined heart expiring on the sidewalk in front of The Cow's End!

That's some Chutzpah!

Wednesday, February 7, 2007

AROUND THE OFFICE

This is how you feel when there is major construction at the office next door, and a horror trailer (complete with sirens) being cut in yours!


ahhhrhhh!

* thanks for the feets SRD!

THE REVOLUTION WILL BE POSTED

This amazing video has a very interesting POV on the coming web revolution. Nice tie in to Apple's play to unlock digital music. Could copyrights become obsolete?


* there's a blog born every half second. happy (un)birthday weetinyblog and friends!

Find credit goes to Max! Thank you!

WELCOME WEDNESDAY


won't you let me walk you home from school?
won't you let me meet you at the pool?
maybe friday I can, get tickets for the dance,
and I'll take you...

~ e. smith

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

ENJOY THE SILENCE

I killed the music player. I couldn't take it any longer.

* if you want the flash codes, let me know. yes, it works in myspace.

UVULA VS. EPIGLOTTIS

The source of much debate between SRD and weetiny today. As it turns out, weetiny takes this round, with the uvula indeed being the thing residing in the rear of your mouth.

UVULA - small, mucosa-covered set of muscles, musculus uvulae, hanging down from the soft palate, near the back of the throat. The word is derived from the diminutive of uva, the Latin word for "grape", due to the uvula's grape-like shape.

EPIGLOTTIS - a thin, lid-like flap of cartilage tissue covered with a mucous membrane, attached to the root of the tongue, that guards the entrance of the glottis, the opening between the vocal cords. It is normally pointed upward, but when swallowing, solids or liquids stimulate sensors which fold down the epiglottis, and prevent food that should go into the esophagus and stomach from passing into the trachea (windpipe). The epiglottis is one of three large cartilaginous structures that make up the larynx (voice box).

* bonus credit to SRD for having a cooler word!

CURRENT FASCINATION

I love science. I often do not fully grasp the nuances presented in journals, papers and other publications, but this does not stop me from being fascinated by the stuff. Equally fascinating is how one scientist can influence another towards a breakthrough. I love roaming the internet playing six degrees of web page separation, just to see what random tidbit I will land upon.

Today I found myself entrenched in Nobel Prize Winning DNA Research history. Where I was introduced to Rosalind Franklin, The Dark Lady of DNA. Then I ravenously devoured the story of Photo 51!

Monday, February 5, 2007

WOULD YOU HOLD MY BAG? IT'S ONLY THE FUTURE

Sometimes you have to surrender to your inner nerd. How amazing is this story? I can just see the panic stricken face of Dr. Edward Bowen as he fights the WWII throngs on the dock! I love the old time movies I see in my head! A bit of fog, every thing's grey, how romantic...Yes, I know this is the least romantic true story ever! But work with me here.

In the summer of 1940, the war with Germany was at a critical stage...

"Earlier that morning, radar expert, Dr Edward "Taffy" Bowen - a vital member of this Tizard Mission and responsible for looking after the metal deed box that was to become known as "Tizard's briefcase" - almost lost it.

When he had arrived at London's Euston station, the Welshman had handed it to a porter while gathering up his remaining luggage, then watched helplessly as the man headed off to find the 0830 boat train to Liverpool without waiting for his customer.

As he struggled to keep the porter in sight above the wartime throngs, Eddie Bowen would not have drawn much attention from the busy Londoners. Only his face would have betrayed his concern..."


continued

A PRINCELY NATION

(James Brown would be spinning in his grave -- if only he had one.)
- Chicago Sun Times


THE MAN IS A GOD PEOPLE!

BANGALORE OR BUST!?

Things would be very different if I lived in India, Home of Online Matchmaking!

Sunday, February 4, 2007

WHY I LOVE LA

I had occasion to snap photos of each sunset this weekend. Awesome.


saturday


sunday

Thanks to my peeps for reminding me to capture these wee moments!

EARTH FIRST OR CLOTHES?

I rarely buy laundry soap. It takes somewhere around a year to use one bottle. It's just wee me remember! Recently I had occasion to make my yearly investment. At Trader Joe's, I found 2 in 1 earth friendly laundry soap and fabric softener! Good Times!

As it turns out, not so good times. The stuff sucks. Like 2 in 1 shampoo sucks. So my wee question is this, does anyone have a green laundry soap that works?

Since by my calculations I will be 40 before I find a keeper!

SUPERBOWL SUNDAY 2007

Text Message 3:23pm

In Malibu. Where is u? Come!


Okay!


so you hop in your fabulous red car and enjoy the sunshine


time to honor national cheese burger day!


isn't she lovely...


this kind of behavior is just wrong


wee table art


j tries to figure just how we screwed up the math so badly


my blue eyed people! yay! all of us!

Thanks c and j for another Superbowl Sunday. Maybe next year we will actually watch the game? What am I saying!?

MINTY GOODNESS

Saturday nights in LA are often a seriously planned affair. Between 3-4 stops, usually involving: someone running late, a no show, dinner, drinks, music, avoiding drunken boys, a cab ride...

So it is especially refreshing when your girls call and invite you to a last minute, late night, single stop rendezvous at The Mint. One disco nap (of epic proportions) later, I met up with The Ladies for some much needed live entertainment. And yes, everyone kept their clothes on!


everyone was crabs mcgee at the start...


then there was anduze! amazing stuff! we bought a cd!


next up, kluver bucy!


and beers!


see? all we needed was a cocktail!

SELF STORAGE

Saturday's "Service the Storage Unit" Adventure! Good Times!


k's ready to go!


m's not quite done with the ny times


a and j's excitement level? 10!


m and k's? 3.


we passed a boat show


k really wanted to go...


welcome to downtown la kids!


but not us. yay!


once inside, we got right to work...being tards!


lunch time!


wee find of the day


k and j!

thanks k for letting me in on some amazing history! this post is just for you (and m and a!) who other then us, could make a day at the u-stor it fun?

WEE FRIENDS

I have to keep my bag on the other side of the room, so as to deny access to my credit card! Release the Freaks! has launched and it is filled with all manner of wee and tiny friends! Some you will know, others are new. Make them feel welcome and buy them!


who I want most!

Friday, February 2, 2007

CIAO MICHAEL!!

Michael is going to something like 16 countries in 6 months and living in Brazil for Carnival! Jealous? Much!


all class


what?


all man and all mine

Can't wait to read all about your big adventures on your blog! See you in June! ~ Lovish, Little Turkey
PS can I sport your necklace while you're gone?

FUG

This is what you wear to the office, and how you feel the day after Mikey's Big Party.


scene of a crime


hi there, do you know what time it is?


uh huh.

BEECHWOOD BOOYAH!

With the moon nearly full, we celebrated our love of Thursdays with mucho cocktails! Just kidding!! It was Mikey's "Going Away for Six Months to See the World and Sow Some Wild Oats" Party!


naturally. sigh.


our fabulous bartender, with a very unfortunate spill.


hello boys.


thanks for the cocktails! later skater!


the wee blogger herself.


peeps on the patio.


look! it's e!


ladies you need drinks!


wee and e!


paparazzi!

* I heart the drunken blog!

Thursday, February 1, 2007

NICOLE HARVEY (1986-2007)

This is the young woman found on my street. I just wanted to give her a face. This story got to me more than I thought. Perhaps because of the proximity to my home. Maybe because she is a young woman like me. But I think it is because the whole thing is so grossly savage and intimately violent. Do I really live in a world where this happens? Original Post

RICKY SCHRODER APPRECIATION NIGHT

OMG! Must Go! 1986? Oh yeah. I see yards of turquoise taffeta in my future...who's coming with?


1986 Allamacani Junior High Dance Reenactment
Kids! Get ready and steady yourself for big hair, spiked punch and Lionel Richie (maybe some good times in a Chrysler LeBaron convertible?)

Sat., 9:30 p.m. Art Share L.A., 326 S. Hewitt St., b/t E. Fourth Pl. & Traction Ave., Downtown.

LIGHT DOODLES

Pika Pika! The Lighting Doodle Project! I want in on Japan's latest awesome export!


check out their time in shibuya