September 2010
August 2010
Survival
Exactly ten years ago today, I did something desperate and stupid. I shut myself away in my room, blocked the door with my huge bed, and tried to poison myself. It was a typical female suicide attempt (poison/overdose vs. directly violent action), and I fell asleep as the sun went down. I hoped to never feel again.
I woke abruptly in the dark to my mom pounding on my bedroom door, wondering why...
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Cary Brothers and the homecoming perfection
Cheesy, title. I know. But it was. L.A. loves Mr. B. :)
Harper Blynn opened (and played backup) for Cary Brothers (www.carybrothers.com) on August 21st, and I don’t care how many times I see him play live, my heart gets a thrill. He’s one guy, with either a guitar or on piano, but his voice blows me away. He played several tunes from his newest release “Under Control”,...
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Pete and J and the night of EPIC
If you haven’t heard the tunes of Harper Blynn (www.harperblynn.com), you need to treat yourself. These guys have an out of control catchiness and tender force in their songs. I saw them play the Troubadour on August 21st, and I purposely didn’t listen to any of their work beforehand. I didn’t want to have any expectations or pre-conceived notions before hearing them live. Best...
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New Songs and Blur Pics!
On August 17th, I saw Rachael Yamagata (http://www.rachaelyamagata.com/) play The Hotel Cafe. I hadn’t seen her since last April at the The Troubadour, so I was thrilled. The room was hot, but the vibes of awesome were enough to keep me standing. She played a slew of new songs that she’s working on, and cheerfully informed the audience that she’s out of practice with her banter....
See How She Runs
I’ve never been a sprinter. My endurance and speed leave much to be desired. Even as a child, if I was chasing or being chased, my running was sustained by determination rather than energy.
My elementary school didn’t have a playground. No, really. We had a huge blacktop parking lot with lines painted on it and a bag of balls. There were lines for baseball/kickball, foursquare,...
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Anatomy of the Scenes
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I made this earlier on the “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” site. Yep. Haven’t seen the movie yet (I’m saving $ on the matinee tomorrow morning — cheapskates, FTW!) but it looks amazingly funny and action-packed. Just might rescue my weekend.
Like any nerd worth her...
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The Eff
I love wearing band t-shirts, especially for bands that aren’t considered “mainstream”. Makes me feel happy to support great people while silently asserting my musical tastes.
And sometimes…. it makes me feel brave.
I’m a subtle dresser. Earth tones, dark washes, and mostly unnoticeable styles. I don’t often wear items with writing on them, except the...
I don't need a treadmill... I have a dog! →
Pictured above is the wrong way to do it
Weight loss rivals major diet programs Don’t want to spend money on a diet program? Take over the family dog walking duties and you may see weight loss that rivals what you could achieve through a program. Walking the dog 20 minutes a day, 5 days a…
An aunt's work is never done
Earlier, I showed my middle sister Jim Bianco’s Kickstarter link (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2070231717/you-release-jim-biancos-new-record) for the funding of his newest record. She didn’t giggle at his antics as much as I did the first time I watched the promo video, but she did smile. I asked her if she’d seen his YouTube vids (http://www.youtube.com/user/jimbianco),...
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Somebody tell my family!
sadierex:
richardsimmons-:
hellomeagan:
paper-girl:
How to Be Friends with an Introvert
1. If you must drag us to a party, please don’t abandon us.
Don’t go rushing off to catch up with your other friends without including the introvert; the inny will die in a corner.
2. If they actually call and wants to talk, listen!
These moments may not come often, since Innies usually work out...
Un-Sweet Dream
Woke up from a bad dream this morning:
I was watching a Quentin Tarantino film (but I didn’t realize it at first — at first, I was IN the action of the dream) where there were mobsters. Sorta “Pulp Fiction” and “Reservoir Dogs” mixed together without character development vignettes.
The part I remember most was the 3 guys in a car…. a blond was driving,...
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Nobody's Fault
Sometimes, I really want my mom to listen to “Nobody’s Fault But My Own” by Beck. Maybe it would get her to stop making excuses and blaming other people for the way she is.
Why are you angry, mom? “Twelve years of living with your daddy. And how my mom treated me before that.”
Why is your house a mess, mom? “Ask people who knew me when I was young. I always...
