Ummm...

It's been a long road in preparing for my department's PR event in NY and I'm especially happy to see this particular day end. I have more work emails to get out and still haven't begun to pack for tomorrow's morning flight...uuuggghh. Catching this on television moments ago is just what I needed. Trust me...stick with it.

God bless the creators of this ridiculousness.

Spike TV

I love this.  I love Spike Jonze.  In interviews he can be a little nutty, but his vision and execution of concept are pretty flawless for me.

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My brain works like those party favors with the sliding tiles. Information goes in, other stuff gets pushed around. This process must somehow be visible. When I was a kid, it was suggested to me by an engineer to consider engineering. My dad's friend, a lawyer, would tell me and my dad that I should take up law. On separate occasions I was encouraged to take up the ministry by a few pastors. I'm not so old, but when I look back at the potential people have seen for me, I wonder if I'm making the most of what I've got. Creative versus traditional, serving self versus serving others. I wrestle with these ideas, but then again, I love getting to do what I do and I'm thankful to be managing alright. 

Next move, over and up, sliding "study successful color palettes" beside "read more good copy." I need one of these in tile-y number puzzles in necklace form. Super cute!

superlative conspiring and intellectual slacking

Earlier today, Jess and I met up on LA's most over-hyped and overexposed retail street to check out WeSC's "late-day soiree." I felt a little out of place, but after Preston, the friendly event photographer hung out and introduced us to a few people, things began to improve. We hovered over free food and conversed with fellow guests about various subjects including Wes Anderson films, free movie screenings with alcohol and candy, and how people from New York don't use business cards, they just exchange information. Next thing we knew, Jess and I were being filmed outside the store for a reality show pitch. Turns out we were being surveilled while figuring out the food being served and watching each other try the next new appetizer. We were encouraged to remark on the chef's appearance (hipster-y - big hat, long hair, slim shirt, skinny jeans, chef's apron and black Chukkas,) the style and taste of the food (good and arty, but still accessible - chicken with mushroom paste, lavender chocolates) and the disposable tasting spoons (interesting, but could be nicer looking and better designed for packing/shipping.) We totally indulged ourselves in the whole scene and I think we could likely sell ice to an Eskimo. My Top Chef marathon weekends and general nerdiness have finally paid off. What a great reminder that no one's out of place in LA.

top: WeSC's invite
second: Just before finding something to hold at the bar behind us
third: With DJ, who plans on printing business cards in the near future
bottom: Jess photographed Preston as Richie Tenenbaum, with guest deejay, former skater and seemingly low-key guy, Jason Lee

ready, steady...go!

As I embark on yet again another attempt to begin and maintain a blog, I'm reminded of a wise friend, Milt, who once told me, "...sometimes 'just okay' today is better than 'perfect tomorrow.'" I'm also reminded of the saying "third time's a charm." In my case, I'm hoping this 4th or 5th time will kick things into gear. If I quit critiquing myself before I start, I might actually do it this time.