So this video really struck me. Jim Henson was a major infulence on my creative psyche. I grew up watching movies like "The Dark Crystal" and "The Labrynth" from a very young age. I have to say that there is something similar in the style of this video. Maybe it's the puppet band playing in the background. I am almost positive that is the exact band of animals I used to see at a place called Razz Ma Tazz which was a place similar to Chuck E. Cheeze that I went to as a kid. This is all I could find on that. I like the sexual undertone and tribal dancing/life they came up with. I really liked this song from the first time I heard it. But the video speaks to the freaky creativity of MGMT and their video creators.
I would have to say that I would love to live in this video for a while.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Long Time No Blog
Oh well it has been quite a while! Between my 60-70 hour weeks I just haven't had time for reflection. I haven't even had time to sit down and check e-mails! At first I was debating about keeping this blog. I started this while I was in between jobs and had lots of free time. Now my days are usually 12 hours long and by the time I am home I am ravished and exhausted. Without a full day off in four weeks, I decided to leave the second job. The amount of hours/money I was getting there did not make it worth not having one day a week off. So now I do, and am looking forward to it! But after thinking about just quitting on this blog I decided against it. Mostly because the theme of my life these next years is going to be "Stick It". I am trying to learn some discipline and stay with projects that I start. Also I don't believe there are many people in my industry who blog. And while right now I don't seem to have much time, and am not sure just what or who this blog benefits I can't just quit. So while I may not be able to post daily, or even weekly, I am still going to post!
After being gone so long I come back to realize that my header is all messed up. I don't know how the background color got switched to blue but it is supposed to be white. Unfortunately because this damn PC has crashed so many times I have lost the image I had created for the header. It is really bothering the designer in me but lord knows NOW is not the time to fix this because it would turn into four hours at the computer. (I do not have Adobe Iluustrator on this damn PC and would have to use some other archaic program) We are starting a fund for our iMac and I can't wait to have one!!!
I have been surrounded by hair and I love it! I have been able to observe many talented people in my daily work. It is hard as a beginner to see myself being at their level someday. And I think one of the important things for me is just figuring out what kind of hairdresser to be. There are many different kinds. Some strive for money and that all important goal is reflected in the type of clientelle they bring in. Some strive to master edgy techniques and that, as well is reflected in the type of people they service. One of the reasons I think there are so many different kinds of stylists is because this still really is an art. I believe the way you percieve the art that you create is a direct result of how it is presented. And I believe the way you present your art or your craft is directly attributed to how others percieve it. Within the large salon I am at I have been trying to narrow down traits of certain stylists that I would like to have. Is there one person that I would like to see as a mentor? Its really nice to have such a variety of people and variety of minds to pick from!
After being gone so long I come back to realize that my header is all messed up. I don't know how the background color got switched to blue but it is supposed to be white. Unfortunately because this damn PC has crashed so many times I have lost the image I had created for the header. It is really bothering the designer in me but lord knows NOW is not the time to fix this because it would turn into four hours at the computer. (I do not have Adobe Iluustrator on this damn PC and would have to use some other archaic program) We are starting a fund for our iMac and I can't wait to have one!!!
I have been surrounded by hair and I love it! I have been able to observe many talented people in my daily work. It is hard as a beginner to see myself being at their level someday. And I think one of the important things for me is just figuring out what kind of hairdresser to be. There are many different kinds. Some strive for money and that all important goal is reflected in the type of clientelle they bring in. Some strive to master edgy techniques and that, as well is reflected in the type of people they service. One of the reasons I think there are so many different kinds of stylists is because this still really is an art. I believe the way you percieve the art that you create is a direct result of how it is presented. And I believe the way you present your art or your craft is directly attributed to how others percieve it. Within the large salon I am at I have been trying to narrow down traits of certain stylists that I would like to have. Is there one person that I would like to see as a mentor? Its really nice to have such a variety of people and variety of minds to pick from!
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Human Powered
Good News. . .
I get to keep my second job. I wasn't sure if it was goiong to happen since I only have 3 days of availability now with the new salon job. Which by the way the new job starts Thursday. I am really trying to prepare myself mentally for the long hours and no doubt busy, physically demanding days that lie ahead. I figure if I really prepare myself I will be less likely to complain 4 months into it. It just seems like I always have all of the energy and enthusiasm going into something, but that kind of dissipates after a while.I am counting on my passion for hair to keep me going throughout this apprenticeship. So today I am off to Sully's where I work as a hostess. It really is an easy job. It can be quite enjoyable as well. I can't lie, I also see it as a good place to find hair models.
Yesterday was a school day. Sometimes my friend Joelle will pick me up and take me. BUt when he doesn't, I walk the 2.7 miles. I am sure that once the weather turns bad I will be relying on Joelle more and more. The thing about walking is that I have so many materials that I have to bring:
There are a plethera of things in this bag that I need to take to school. It would be really great if we had lockers at school so that I can keep my supplies there. I believe that most other students leave stuff in their car. But since I am Human Powered it's not really an option for me.
You'll have to check out the new sidebar piece I am working on. I am rapidly approaching 30 and I refuse to be a person who doesn't keep up with fashion trends. And believe me there are a lot of folks in the Denver metro that have not kept up on this. There are also lots who have. The way things stand I am too poor right now cannot really attain new things on a regular basis. So for this time where I am aspiring to be a rich and famous hairdresser, I want to keep postings on what I would be wearing if I could be wearing anything. My idea is that if I at least keep paying attention I won't wake up one day and realize fashion has gotten away from me. Fashion had always been important to my self expression. I think a lot of artists feel that way. It may sound silly to some, but I tend to start to feel really depressed and unhappy if I get into working situation where there is a dress code. I I going to be one of those mothers some day that lets her kids pick their own outfits everyday. It think it is an important part of having a self-identity. Anyway the look I chose for today you can find here courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Hopefully I will finish and post the new sidebar piece soon. . .
I get to keep my second job. I wasn't sure if it was goiong to happen since I only have 3 days of availability now with the new salon job. Which by the way the new job starts Thursday. I am really trying to prepare myself mentally for the long hours and no doubt busy, physically demanding days that lie ahead. I figure if I really prepare myself I will be less likely to complain 4 months into it. It just seems like I always have all of the energy and enthusiasm going into something, but that kind of dissipates after a while.I am counting on my passion for hair to keep me going throughout this apprenticeship. So today I am off to Sully's where I work as a hostess. It really is an easy job. It can be quite enjoyable as well. I can't lie, I also see it as a good place to find hair models.
Yesterday was a school day. Sometimes my friend Joelle will pick me up and take me. BUt when he doesn't, I walk the 2.7 miles. I am sure that once the weather turns bad I will be relying on Joelle more and more. The thing about walking is that I have so many materials that I have to bring:
There are a plethera of things in this bag that I need to take to school. It would be really great if we had lockers at school so that I can keep my supplies there. I believe that most other students leave stuff in their car. But since I am Human Powered it's not really an option for me.
You'll have to check out the new sidebar piece I am working on. I am rapidly approaching 30 and I refuse to be a person who doesn't keep up with fashion trends. And believe me there are a lot of folks in the Denver metro that have not kept up on this. There are also lots who have. The way things stand I am too poor right now cannot really attain new things on a regular basis. So for this time where I am aspiring to be a rich and famous hairdresser, I want to keep postings on what I would be wearing if I could be wearing anything. My idea is that if I at least keep paying attention I won't wake up one day and realize fashion has gotten away from me. Fashion had always been important to my self expression. I think a lot of artists feel that way. It may sound silly to some, but I tend to start to feel really depressed and unhappy if I get into working situation where there is a dress code. I I going to be one of those mothers some day that lets her kids pick their own outfits everyday. It think it is an important part of having a self-identity. Anyway the look I chose for today you can find here courtesy of Urban Outfitters. Hopefully I will finish and post the new sidebar piece soon. . .
Saturday, October 18, 2008
It's late, and I'm hungry.
I have stayed up too late. I am staring at the screen and my brain feels like mush. For this I have my "new look" to blame. I am sure this blog will evolve into a life of it's own taking on many physical changes along the way. The last image wasn't quite right, we all know I am not that whimsical. This may be more fitting. . .
At this hour, I am not even going to try to write amazingly. But what was amazing was the breakfast I made this morning:
Something like eggs Benedict but with romaine and romas instead of the Canadian bacon.
A fruit salad of blueberries, strawberries, navels, sprinkling of sugar.
Apple-chicken links and one slice of bacon.
Mmmmm I wish I could eat it all over again.
At this hour, I am not even going to try to write amazingly. But what was amazing was the breakfast I made this morning:
Something like eggs Benedict but with romaine and romas instead of the Canadian bacon.
A fruit salad of blueberries, strawberries, navels, sprinkling of sugar.
Apple-chicken links and one slice of bacon.
Mmmmm I wish I could eat it all over again.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
This Damn PC
Four days in the heart of it all will do it to you. Back at sea level there is a surplus of oxygen for your lungs and it was unbelievably and unseasonably warm. This put me in a trans-like state of complete and utter relaxation. I don't remember in all my years growing up in the midwest feeling those temperatures and taking in such beautiful fall foilage which is one of the best parts of fall in Ohio. Fall is rapidly becoming my favorite season of the year. What beats football, halloween, and sweatshirt weather?
My BF and I went for a wedding I was in. The G's were married on October 11th and it was the most perfect day you could imagine. Even I who has gotten used to Colorado sunshine was blown away at the gorgeous weather back home. Mr. and Mrs. G are most likely on the beach in Aruba right now, probably on their 3rd cocktail.
Now though, most of that relaxation has dissipated with the onset of two full bags of laundry staring me in the face, as well as this damn PC. I don't have to tell those of you that know me how much I despise PCs. I was born a Mac-user. Our first computer when I was 6 was an Apple. All through grammar and high school I was on Macs, and of course through college and my short-lived graphic design career it was always a Mac. My Mother got me my first Mac in 2002. I will never forget that day, a brand new Powerbook titanium G4. It is right up there with the day I got Zoe. (my pup)But after 6 long years, the G4 is out of commission. I opened it one day to find that the screen had gone black. The thing seems to be working fine, ya just can't see anything on the screen. So I have been forced to use this damn PC until my precious Mac returns. There's all this spyware, and virus shit that frankly is just an absolute waste of my time. Macs don't get viruses. And don't get me started on the whole iTunes-Windows compatability, ahhhem or should I say the lack thereof. Anywho this PC decided to crash on us last night and we had to reinstall the whole operating system. I should mention that this thing is 2 years old, not even half as old as my Mac and it is already crashing. Anyway I think I have my boyfriend sold on starting a fund for one of these. This will be a much-needed welcomed member to our family.
At the expense of keeping politics to a minimum, I will make this short. I am still on the fence as far as who I am voting for. But if my decision were solely based on the man I though was smarter and better under pressure, I would be forced to vote for Obama. Last night he remained cool under pressure, and out-articulated McCain with his plans 10-1. McCain was clearly rattled and less in control of his emotions. And by the way, since when is it acceptable for a prospective "Commander in Chief" to get so emotional? Can you imagine if Hillary had said she was very "hurt" by what congressman Lewis had said. This shows a McCain who is crying about something that some other guy said. He is like a little kid saying "you didn't wanna play with me" and "take it back, take it back". Obama's right; I don't give a shit about John McCain's hurt feelings and it is ridiculous that the last chance he had to talk to so many Americans at once, he chose to spend it talking about his hurt feelings.
Because of this it is evident to me that should McCain go into office the issues that the American people are most concerned about would take a back seat to his own pride. Yes, Obama is very inexperienced. But if I had no prior knowledge of that fact, it is McCain whom I would deem the least experienced based on this debate alone.
And that's all I'll say about that. . .
My BF and I went for a wedding I was in. The G's were married on October 11th and it was the most perfect day you could imagine. Even I who has gotten used to Colorado sunshine was blown away at the gorgeous weather back home. Mr. and Mrs. G are most likely on the beach in Aruba right now, probably on their 3rd cocktail.
Now though, most of that relaxation has dissipated with the onset of two full bags of laundry staring me in the face, as well as this damn PC. I don't have to tell those of you that know me how much I despise PCs. I was born a Mac-user. Our first computer when I was 6 was an Apple. All through grammar and high school I was on Macs, and of course through college and my short-lived graphic design career it was always a Mac. My Mother got me my first Mac in 2002. I will never forget that day, a brand new Powerbook titanium G4. It is right up there with the day I got Zoe. (my pup)But after 6 long years, the G4 is out of commission. I opened it one day to find that the screen had gone black. The thing seems to be working fine, ya just can't see anything on the screen. So I have been forced to use this damn PC until my precious Mac returns. There's all this spyware, and virus shit that frankly is just an absolute waste of my time. Macs don't get viruses. And don't get me started on the whole iTunes-Windows compatability, ahhhem or should I say the lack thereof. Anywho this PC decided to crash on us last night and we had to reinstall the whole operating system. I should mention that this thing is 2 years old, not even half as old as my Mac and it is already crashing. Anyway I think I have my boyfriend sold on starting a fund for one of these. This will be a much-needed welcomed member to our family.
At the expense of keeping politics to a minimum, I will make this short. I am still on the fence as far as who I am voting for. But if my decision were solely based on the man I though was smarter and better under pressure, I would be forced to vote for Obama. Last night he remained cool under pressure, and out-articulated McCain with his plans 10-1. McCain was clearly rattled and less in control of his emotions. And by the way, since when is it acceptable for a prospective "Commander in Chief" to get so emotional? Can you imagine if Hillary had said she was very "hurt" by what congressman Lewis had said. This shows a McCain who is crying about something that some other guy said. He is like a little kid saying "you didn't wanna play with me" and "take it back, take it back". Obama's right; I don't give a shit about John McCain's hurt feelings and it is ridiculous that the last chance he had to talk to so many Americans at once, he chose to spend it talking about his hurt feelings.
Because of this it is evident to me that should McCain go into office the issues that the American people are most concerned about would take a back seat to his own pride. Yes, Obama is very inexperienced. But if I had no prior knowledge of that fact, it is McCain whom I would deem the least experienced based on this debate alone.
And that's all I'll say about that. . .
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