borderline femme - women on the verge

On my playlist

2008-09-29T16:30:00.001-07:00

So I discovered some new music over the weekend that I absolutely love. Well, these albums have been out for a while, but they're new to me. And I'm feeling pretty good about making legal music purchases these days. :)

Santogold

MGMT

And btw, the soundtrack to Sex and the City is pretty good. I think Volume 2 is better than Volume 1, but they both have some good tracks.

How to look forward to every day of the week

2008-09-15T15:00:00.000-07:00

It started with Champagne Thursday (as seen in Failure to Launch, an otherwise mediocre, sad excuse for a movie). I've decided to rename the weekdays according to the appropriate cocktail.

Martini Monday - This one is important, because Mondays usually SUCK. Just think of the olives...they will get you through the day.

Tequila Tuesday - Which happens to go perfectly with Taco Tuesday happy hour specials at many Mexican restaurants near you.

Wine Wednesday - Because red wine is good for you. Just ask your doctor and any european person.

Champagne Thursday - A great way to inject a little fabulosity into your work week.

Freestyle Friday - Anything and everything goes. Get the weekend started right.

What's that you say? Brilliant? Why thank you. Cheers!

Have you seen her? Lula I mean

2008-09-13T00:57:00.000-07:00

HAVE YOU SEEN HER???

I desperately looking for Lula. No she is not my friend or sister..well kind of way she is..She is a fashionista friend who I always go to if i want some fashion inspiration. I went to book store right by my house several times but I have not seen her. Have anybody see her on the newstands? Maybe its time for me to subscribe to her. Maybe i will do that.

Summer must have item : Leather Sandals

2008-07-04T00:39:00.001-07:00

Have not had time to help Daria blog this duo project for a while. I honestly feel a little guilty. I see that she has been posting her shopping activity and her ipod playlist. I decided to jump in and help her make this project/blog more happening. Sorry Daria. I love you!

I just got paid and paid my heavy rent a couple of days ago.I then put some money away in my hidden saving account along with my Roth and Trad IRA/Stocks and I am left with $50 to shop for Summer must have item (notice that it is a single item wa wa wa). I went on Polyvore last night and look for an item for this year must have Summer item. I saw this really cute sandal on several websiteS. My goal is to spend $50 on a cute sandal for this Summer. Will i be able to do it? Let's wait and see!

heavy rotation

2008-06-04T10:07:00.000-07:00

I usually create a new playlist every month or so on my ipod with my favorite songs of the moment. Here's the latest, which I titled fresh.

echoplex - nin
being bad feels pretty good - does it offend you, yeah?
doomed now - does it offend you, yeah?
with a heavy heart (i regret to inform you) - does it offend you, yeah?
untrust us - crystal castles
black panther - crystal castles
knights - crystal castles
reckless - crystal castles
courtship dating - crystal castles
crimewave - crystal castles
magic spells - crystal castles
vanished - crystal castles
dawn of the dead - crystal castles
breaking it up - lykke li
little bit - lykke li
i'm good, i'm gone - lykke li
let it fall - lykke li
a million dollars - wallpaper
everytime we do it - wallpaper
the remix - wallpaper
so hot - wallpaper
t rex - wallpaper

Sephora product reviews: Kat Von D and Urban Decay

2008-05-23T09:37:00.000-07:00

Yesterday my Sephora order arrived, and I had to share the fabulosity.

First, unwrapping the Kat Von D eyeshadow palette filled me with the sort of glee Charlie Bucket felt finding the golden ticket in a Wonka bar. I guess I'm a sucker for packing. It came wrapped in tissue paper inside a matte black box. And the compact itself is lovely!

I immediately had to start playing with the colors. The two slim brushes that come with it are great for applying the color in exact areas, such as the brow bone or the inner corner of the eye. Although for richer, broader application I had to use a more traditional eye shadow sponge. The colors are just gorgeous! I especially like the soft sparkly yellow and deep purple.

I also have to mention a second product that I mainly purchased to get free shipping on the order. It was the 24/7 Glide-On Eye Pencil in Bourbon from Urban Decay.

I'm loving this eyeliner. The color is soft & shimmery and it really does glide on like butter! It goes on like a liquid with the precision of a pencil. I'm planning to buy several more colors in this line.

I have an online shopping addiction

2008-05-15T13:52:00.000-07:00

And I need to be stopped. Luckily, payday arrives tomorrow to save the day.

But seriously, I couldn't help it. This eyeshadow palette from the new Kat Von D collection at Sephora is so fab!

My toes are so happy!

2008-05-06T15:38:00.000-07:00

I just ordered these bone platform pumps from Zappos.

San Diego Trip

2008-05-05T23:56:00.000-07:00

I have been away from work for the last couple of days and are on a short vacation. I am feeling great! Me and my babe went to San Diego over the weekend to get away for a bit. We went to infamous San Diego Zoo and see RED BULL air race right by San Diego Bay. I had such a great time and great trip. We really need this trip for sure and I am honestly not looking forward to get back to work at all.

Spuddy AKA Mister Spudder

2008-05-05T23:49:00.000-07:00

I saw Daria showing off her hot puppy "Dexter" a couple of days ago. I decided to put my lovely bunny "Spuddy" picture up on our blog also. Now he is pretty cute ha?

Blue Monday

2008-05-05T11:27:00.000-07:00

If this is true, I am deeply saddened. Yes -- it's partly because I'm jealous and want him for myself. But honestly, they don't seem like a good couple. ScarJo needs someone more brooding, more tragic, and a little strange. Someone who will make her pout and feel sophisticated. She doesn't deserve Ryan's hotness and sense of humor. And she already hooked up with Josh Harnett! Oh the injustice.

To all the Los Angeles haters...

2008-05-01T11:28:00.000-07:00

The number one reason I hear people complain about L.A. is the traffic. Yes, it can be horrendous. BUT, those people usually haven't lived through a New England winter or taken public transportation on a humid day.

Also, take note. It could be worse. On Forbes recent list of the Best and Worst Cities for Commuters, Los Angeles only ranked 9 out of 10!

And apparently, if you want to avoid a hellish commute you have to move to places like Buffalo, N.Y., Salt Lake City or Milwaukee. Um...I'll take my chances on the 405 on my way to the beach, thanks.

Traffic = Place many people actually want to live.

Music that really will change your life

2008-04-30T12:43:00.001-07:00

I first heard Portishead during an SNL rerun in which Sarah Michelle Gellar hosted and they performed. This was in the late 90's. I proceeded to buy both of their albums. For me, it was life-changing music. I absolutely fell in love with their sound and started listening to genres of music that I never would have considered.

I didn't realize then that I would have to wait a decade for their next album! Well, it has finally arrived and it's just as amazing as I hoped. My favorite songs so far are The Rip and Nylon Smile.

Diets don't work. Starvation does.

2008-04-30T12:26:00.000-07:00

Just kidding. I'm just bitter because I've been trying to lose weight for what seems like an eternity and eating healthy is not fun. The only time I seem to lose weight is when a) I find myself too busy to eat, or b) I follow a program such as Jenny Craig and eat small amounts of unsatisfying food until I can't stand it. Either way, eventually things must come to an end and I find myself right back to my muffin-top self. Long-term starvation and meal plans just aren't realistic.

This time I'm just trying to make better choices on a daily basis. I just finished some instant vegan tortilla soup for lunch. What's for dessert you ask? Why, a stick of orbitz gum! Joy.

Actually, I'm feeling pretty good about this latest attempt to become a skinny bitch. I've been eating lots of egg whites, whole wheat, almonds, dried fruit, and peanut butter. Also, Kashi protein bars are quite delish. I've tried very hard to find normal food that I actually enjoy. The most difficult part for me is avoiding fast food. So far so good.

New item!

2008-04-28T21:47:00.000-07:00

I just won this really cute gray ZARA boots on Ebay.com the other day. I work up at 8 AM on sunday morning to participate in the bid. It went smoothly until last min someone outbid me. I have to act quick (and thank you to my babe's fast acting laptop) I wont the bid by 1 dollar! I am a lucky girl and I can't wait to wear them!

Back to blogging

2008-04-28T11:18:00.000-07:00

I've been on hiatus for a few years. What can I say...working and going to grad school doesn't leave much free time.

Now that I'm back in L.A. I've decided to give blogging another try.

Since my last post, I left behind the cold Boston weather. ICK! I brought back someone with me, though. Meet Dex-tah!

He's my little monster.

Lilly Allen

2007-05-02T13:34:00.000-07:00

Lilly Allen is pretty hot right now and her pop CD is very cute. Thanks to my boo boo, I got a hold of a copy sooner than I thought it would be. Her sense of style is also another thing that catches my eyes. Since I am involving in many accessory design projects, I am looking out for bright stars with bright accessories.

Bright color dress for summer goes great with many layers of silver necklace. It doesn’t have to blend it. Contrast is a key here~

Tasp Project at ETSY

2007-04-30T12:39:00.000-07:00

Check some of the products out. I know you want one!!

Tasp Project is finall here!

2007-04-30T12:32:00.000-07:00

I has been taking my time to finish this project. Finall Tasp Project is here. My creative juice is flowing and I won't stop it now! Check out my products and I will try to add new product each weekend.

Artsy Artsy Little Stars

2007-04-28T13:38:00.000-07:00

The other day I felt very artsy and crafty like never before (thanks to green tea latte from Port Folio Coffee House). I sat on my butt and creat a mini beret to wear to work. Since my new job doesn't allow employees to wear hat, I made it so little so that I can change it to a hair clip. The mini beret was a hit so I think I will make them for girls and also for puppies. This is my priority idea!!

I will be uploading a picture of my first beret tonight. These day I am so busy and confuse of what I need to do with my life. Study for GMAT, work my ass off and build my own business...This weekend is going to be a busy one. Sunday I will have to finish a photo shoot for all my accessories and also shop for fabric so I can create mass mini beret to put them up at my uncle's store.

OMG

2007-01-26T09:40:00.000-08:00

Whatever: The Art and The Party

2006-12-17T16:41:00.000-08:00

Last night I danced and jumped around. I have never jumped or danced around that long for so long. My legs and my arms hurt. My buddy Daria is in town so we went all out and partied with her. It was super nice to see old faces that I have not seen for a while. In January when she is back, the saga will continue. So if you want to have a great time with friendly people..Tokyo Bar in Hollywood ( right next to Beauty Bar) is the place to be.

My other friend is also in town and I am so excited to see him and take him around. It has been a long time since the last time I saw him at the airport in Thailand. Now I want to continue to the topic that I planed to talk about. Art

Matt Greene : Surrender!

I was in Soho over a week ago and had a chance to visit Deitch Projects, the cool art gallery, there and checked out Matt Greene exhibition. I captured his works and it just remind me so much of city lights, sex, Madonna, freedom and 60's sex siren. I show my friends pics that I took and the first word he refered to this exhibition is Feminist..I agreed with him. His object are free spirit, smart, sassy and sexy women who live their lives in a big city where they are just another female in male dominated world. These women are having fun and just don't care how people categorized them and judge...I walked out of the exhibition feeling less empty and happy that I am here not and now 300 years ago.

Whatever: NYC Trip 2006

2006-12-03T12:00:00.000-08:00

I am back from the East Coast and I must admit that I miss the weather and the convenient of taking public transportation everywhere while I was there. I am starting my new job on Monday and that is one more thing to look forward to before the year ends.

I had so much fun on this trip. I finally realized that I can go places and visit places or even have dinner or lunch by myself anytime and anywhere. I am thankful for my lovely hosts and their hospitility. I also enjoyed the new city and will always appreciate my friendship with others. Thanks for holding my hands while I complained about my family and my seriously troublesome life ha ha ha.. Om ok actually I dont think it is seriously troublesome life that I have...it just my overloaded attitude that need to be adjusted. Again my mom always told me I am a super woman and I guess I need to get rid of that attitude.

Back to my happy time now! I was in Boston for a week before headed to NYC. It was raining the whole time on our first day but we fought against all odds and walked around town. The Macy's parade was cute. Central park was kind of cold but I still want to have picnic there one day. Bryant Park and the ice skating is exactly what I need to see. Christmas trees and lights are everywhere in NYC and I just love to visit there again next year.

Ok enough of the talking...Here are some pictures from the NYC trip...

Williamsburg, Brooklyn NYC

Tourist Trap - Time Square

Ice Skating in Bryant Park

Christmas Tree in NYC.. Lovely.

I will upload some more pictures in the near future.

Whatever: Boston Trip

2006-11-20T21:02:00.000-08:00

I just can't believe it has been almost a week that I have been in Boston. The city has many things to offer and I am loving it. The only complain is the coldness. It is in the 40's today and I just feel like I am drying and cracking from the cold. I have been shopping and sight seeing and having a great time. The night life was awesome and I met many people that made my trip a memorable one. We are leaving for NYC in a couple of days and I just can't wait. It will be awesome and I can feel it !

What I have accomplish so far?

Drank almost a whole double size bottle of red wine with Daria and followed up with Stella A. Beer right after. Alcoholic syndrome maybe but I love it!

Took a T train and get around Boston and visited places that I want to visit by myself

Ate yucky fattening food that taste so awesome right before bed

Went out two nights in a row

Finally had an original Boston Creme Pie

Finally had a taste of real fresh seafood. Calm Chowder and Crab Cake never taste better !

Visited Harvard Square...crazy place to be

Walked down Newbury Street that reminds me so much of Scottland and Melbourne

Here are some of the pictures..I will post some more when I have time..

Boston Financial District at night.

Beautiful New Bury Street. The place to shop if you have heavy wallet but we found H&M and that caused us to get wild.

We are animal activists!

A wonderful artwork of Chiho Aoshima at Boston Institute of Contemporary Art..

Whatever: East Coast Trip

2006-11-13T15:16:00.000-08:00

I woke up this morning and had the worst hang over ever. Thanks to my lovely friends who decided to throw me a nice go away party ( I will be gone for 2 weeks) which I thought was nice untile I realized that they just used my-go-away as an excuse to drink. Free shorts from the handsome older guy at the bar and we are all pretty tipsy. I am at work now and thanks to Advil. Advil comes in handy these days. I just got back from the wedding in Northern California last weekend. It was surprising nice and fun. My friend from NYC was in town and he asked me to be his date for the event. I am glad that I said yes and went with him. It was fun and I enjoyed a week away from LA a whole lot. The driving was pretty long because I lost my cd player to the thugs, we ended up listenting to random radio stations and talk about nonsense stuffs.

The hotel was real nice and right by the water. I would have to say it is a beautiful wedding ( I think Daria's wedding has more personality though) and I would not mind getting marry right by the ocean.

In a couple of days I will be in Boston and I just can't believe that the trip is already here. I decided to go eventhough my travel maid has to back up the last minute. I think it will be a great experience to visit the unknown towns and places and walk around by myself. I decided that I will have to get a new MP3 player since I lot my IPOD >_< on the way home from Thailand. I hate myself.... So I will be in Boston for about a week and 6 days in NYC to visit my friend and his new kitties. I can't wait and I am so excited about the weather...I have not seen snow in my whole life. I think this will be it! So hoolay!

Here are some of the pictures from my Northern California trip.

Beautiful West Coast

Partner in Crime

Global Warming? I can't tell..

Whatever: Anticipating the holidays

2006-11-07T06:36:00.000-08:00

Say what you will-- I LOVE the holidays. This year is even more exciting because I'll be spending them on the east coast, where winter actually exists. Everyone's been telling me how much I'm going to hate the icy weather...but they don't understand how lame it is to spend Christmas day in 90 degree heat.

I'm appreciating the cold weather so far. For example, today I got to wear my new full-length chocolate wool coat to campus...and I heard on the news that LA is currently dealing with record temperatures in the upper 90's... Just think, if I were still on the west coast my coat would never see the light of day.

So back to the holidays...I'm taking my first trip to New York City for Thanksgiving weekend. How exciting is that? Then, for Christmas, my parents are flying out to Boston for a week so I can show them the city. On Christmas day, we'll be heading up to Maine to see my brother and his girlfriend's family. For New Year's, some more of my friends are coming to visit me and check out Boston. And best of all...I'll be on break from the rigors of grad school for 6 glorious weeks.

The holiday countdown has already begun for me. I've got my pumpkin spice coffee, lots of warm weather gear, AND a real fireplace in my apartment. Now I just need to update my iPod with a new Christmas playlist and I'm all set.

Blogging About Blogs: Halloween fun

2006-10-31T16:52:00.000-08:00

Knowing beforehand that Neil writes in the fantasy genre, I anticipated that his Halloween post would be fun. The post starts with a photo of himself with a pumpkin. The post also included a link to Neil’s previously mentioned New York Times Halloween piece, which was fun to read. Then he goes on to include another set of questions and answers from fans. The post ends with a YouTube video that I quite enjoyed, although I’m not sure what program it is showing. The clip features actor Tim Curry in some type of Halloween musical television program. It was fun to watch, particularly since I’m a fan of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, another cult classic musical featuring Curry in a costume.

After reading Neil’s blog for one week, I would characterize it as informal and personal, with the style and tone of a non-internet journal. It's evident that Neil makes it a point to post at least once a day. His blog is not as interactive as blogs that allow for unfiltered comments, but it does include a certain level of communication between Neil and the fans he chooses to respond to. In the future, I would probably check in on the blog if there was a particular upcoming project from Neil that I was interested in. I probably wouldn’t read it daily, as the posts are usually short. I think Neil’s blog would be best read about once a week. I would guess that those who read it most often are either die-hard fans or aspiring writers.

Blogging About Blogs: Neil gets serious

2006-10-30T22:37:00.000-08:00

Today, Neil’s post is a call to action. It is again inspired by his friend John M. Ford, who did not create a will before he passed away. Neil explains his reasons for strongly believing that every writer should have a proper will to ensure that their works will be handled as they would have wished. He pleads for writers to follow his advice, and even includes a link to a PDF form recommended by a lawyer for this purpose.

The post has a sense of urgency not seen in Neil’s previous entries. It also seems more polished in structure, indicating that he took more time crafting it than a typical post about random thoughts. It is extremely detailed and informative, and adequately conveys Neil’s passion about the topic. Neil has different types of entry styles that vary depending on his mood that day, or perhaps how much time he has to devote to the blog. This type of post seems more like an attempt to take advantage of medium and persuade his readers, as opposed to a more typical journal entry of personal observations.

Blogging About Blogs: Blogs-1, MSM-0

2006-10-29T10:16:00.000-08:00

Today’s post from Neil was an interesting (and surprisingly relevant) commentary on journalism. Neil discovered an article in The Sun in which one of his past quotes from another publication was completed butchered. The quote was shortened and suddenly took on different meaning. I can’t help but laugh at the timing of this post, as it relates very well to my current areas of study in communications. The topic of proper quotations and journalism ethics has popped up frequently in the past few months.

In this post Neil’s blog is fulfilling the role of many others in pointing out flaws in the mainstream media, although his tone is not one of outrage but humor. This is another illustration of the intense scrutiny news publications now face as millions of bloggers analyze every quote and check every source. Of course, this example is not so much making an indictment of the media as just pointing out a funny error. It must be embarrassing for The Sun to come across something like this. If I were the reporter who altered the quote, I would be embarrassed.

Blogging About Blogs: Neil's blog-- hot or cold?

2006-10-28T23:39:00.000-07:00

Another late-night post from Neil mentions the house guests he hosted after Mike Ford’s memorial. He entertained old friends, and they spent time discussing literature and remembering their friend. His creative, poetic style at the beginning of the post seems to reflect the literary atmosphere he was surrounded by earlier in the day. Neil shares the sad news that his aunt has also died.

His tendency to recap the day’s major events and include his personal thoughts definitely gives Neil’s blog the character of a traditional journal. I find it fascinating that someone in the public eye is willing to share their journal with such a large audience. I’ve read anonymous blogs that included intimate details about the blogger’s life, but it does make a difference when the blogger is identified. It strikes me as a brave thing to post unedited thoughts for many people to read, particularly when it’s someone well known. One of the reasons I find it difficult to blog on a regular basis is that I spend too much time editing and worrying about the finished product. Daily blogging requires a style similar to Neil’s, where one simply writes whatever is on their mind at that time without worrying too much about the finished post.

I think that the internet, in general, is a very cool medium that demands an interactive level of participation. You don’t just read the web—you are continually scanning, clicking links, and moving in and out of different windows from topic to topic. In regard to blogs, I think that some blogs are cooler than others. I would say that Neil’s blog leans more towards the hot end of the spectrum, because it is more like a traditional journal in its structure and tone. There’s no direct participation in the form of comments, although Neil clearly spends some time responding to outside feedback.

Blogging About Blogs: Neil misses deadlines too

2006-10-27T22:58:00.000-07:00

Tonight’s late post begins with a topic I’m quite familiar with—a writer meeting deadlines. Neil discusses a piece he has completed for the New York Times that was due Monday. He describes his daily progress writing the Halloween story, giving a glimpse at what he went through to get the piece done on time. I’m very curious to read it knowing how it came together at the last minute, but I wonder if it will affect my impression of it. The post also mentions a memorial that Neil attended for science fiction and fantasy writer Mike Ford, during which Neil gave a eulogy. It ends with a mention of some upcoming technical improvements on the blog.

So far Neil’s journal comes across as a sort of bulletin board that he shares with his readers. What I like most about is the fact that he gives insights about his work as a writer, and I were to continue to follow his journal that would be the appeal for me. The lack of comments definitely keeps this blog from having a community feeling.

Rants: Sh%^

2006-10-27T22:10:00.000-07:00

I am going through alot of drama sh#% right now so I hardly have time to post or to even shop/browse online. I just want this rough time to pass so I can focus on myself and my hobbies. Well for now lets hope things get better in a next couple of weeks.

See ya but yea I hope I can visit Boston and NYC this NOV.

Blogging About Blogs: Neil cares about bats

2006-10-26T20:39:00.000-07:00

Today’s post is comprised entirely of Neil’s responses to fan inquiries, whether they are asking questions or looking for a plug for their cause. This is the first blog I’ve seen to deal with feedback in this way. Usually there’s a comment section below each post where the readers can respond. This structure seems less interactive because Neil is in complete control of the content at all times. Without the ability for readers to add comments, none of the topics can branch into further discussion. There’s no way to know how others are reacting to his blog either.

On the other hand, considering the types of questions he has responded to, it appears that Neil is not too busy to respond to a large majority of the inquiries he receives. In one case he gets to the bottom of an issue with one of his audiobooks. In another, he agrees to help a fan get the word out about saving bats. If he can take the time to link to a petition about bats, there’s a good chance he reads all of the e-mails that get sent to him. Someone reading this blog regularly would probably feel confident that if they sent Neil an e-mail question, they could expect his response in a future post.

I don’t find this type of post very interesting, but like yesterday’s entry, it contained a few links that I ended up visiting for a fair amount of time. Looking at the archives, there’s a list of previous posts by title. I notice that Neil’s title structure is varied. Some of them are vague and don’t reveal much about the content, and some of them are straightforward, or at least they seemed to be. I clicked on the entry titled “Much too long a post” expecting a lengthy post of Neil’s thoughts, but instead found more of his replies to fans.

Blogging About Blogs: Neil Gaiman Pt 1

2006-10-25T23:42:00.000-07:00

To the readers of this collaborative blog (both of you): for the next seven days I'm going to subject you to an experiment of sorts. I'm working on an assignment for one of my grad school classes that involves recording my reactions to any blog on a daily basis for one full week. One of the purposes of this assignment is to simulate the experience of blogging, and since I'm a sporadic blogger myself, it seemed appropriate to utilize my own blog for this task. The new blog I've chosen to follow is author Neil Gaiman's journal. He started blogging about an upcoming novel in 2001 and then kept going. I've read a few of his novels, and he seems like an interesting fellow who blogs quite frequently.

Today Neil has written three posts-- one added in the morning, afternoon, and evening. Right away I notice that his first post, "blinking morning thoughts," has a very informal tone. He is quickly jotting down random thoughts in a run-on, natural flowing style. It appears to be raw and unedited. The post has a personal, anecdotal feel that includes details about Neil's life. He also includes a link to an interview with a filmmaker that he likes and seems to be aquainted with, if not friends. It’s not the most engaging post, but there’s something about reading the mundane details of another person’s life, particularly an artist or celebrity, that is appealing. He immediately seems familiar and very friendly for giving everyone that visits a peek into his personal thoughts and daily routine.

The second post references a Wired Magazine feature to which he contributed that called for writers to create six-word stories in the spirit of Hemingway. His final post of the day features a fan letter and other links related to his own reviews and appearances. I’ve noticed that his blog does not allow for comments, but the fact that he posted a fan letter shows that he does respond to feedback. Overall, Neil’s blog seems to have a loose structure, with content that varies from daily thoughts, to personal recommendations, to information on his works.

Shopping:Punky Tshirt and Book

2006-10-19T11:46:00.000-07:00

Waffles+Falafels - A new line of funky and colorful Tshirt. If you like 80's, punky and rainblow coordinated and cool screen print, look no further..Available online at their myspace page and

Hitten Switches (Volcom) - The artistic dudes behind artwork of Volcom (yes that skate/snowboard brand) finally came out and play. Michael Sieben and Travis Millard used the postal service to sent each other back and forth their ideas, works and everything that their head and fingertips could came up and created.

So voila! the final product is an art book that you should have it on your coffee table. Now it is going to be on my amazon wish list!

Buy one here.

Rant:JRM

2006-10-19T11:35:00.000-07:00

Since I have been so busy for the last week, I feel very guilty about not posting anything on Borderlinefemme blog. Today I finally has time to post what I have been wanting to post for a long time... Three Words...Jonathan Rhys Myers.

Jonathan Rhys Myers is a stud and I just want to share to the rest of the World. If you have not seen I will Sleep when I am Dead ( with also oh so dreamy Clive Owen), you might want to check it out..

Music: Brazilian Girls Rock

2006-10-08T09:23:00.000-07:00

Last night I saw the Brazilian Girls at the Paradise Rock Club in Boston.

First, the venue is FAB. The stage and roomy dance floor are surrounded by three levels of seating. With no less than five bars operating, there's a drink to be had at every corner. And unlike Hollywood clubs, you don't have to buy a $200 bottle of vodka to sit down. We chose to stand on the third level balcony facing center stage, because we knew no one would be sitting through this show.

The performance was amazing. The vocalist and only girl of the Girls, Sabina, is a tall, svelte femme fatale who seduces the audience with her presence. Hearing their songs live really takes them to the next level. The Brazilian Girls are sexy bitches!

P.S. It's a crappy pic... so use your imagination!

Music:Art Brut Pictures and Random Rants

2006-10-06T19:17:00.000-07:00

I have to admit that these days I enjoy staying home and staying away from a bar scene for good. Late last night I met up with my old friend who I have not seen for over 3 years. What made him came down to see me? He just broke up with the love of his life and he is crushed and just wanted to hang out and talk to someone who doesn't remind him of her ( they had an inseparate life). We went to the Red Room and had a couple of drinks. I swear I had the sweetest drinks ever but I got a headache the next morning. I guess I am surely getting old. It's Friday and I think I will be staying home tonight as usual. I decided to turn on the TV and get online to do some damage to my eyes. I just uploaded some pictures from the Art Brut shows so enjoy!

Opening Act: The Spinto Band

Second Act: Awesome We Are Scientist

Art Brut Baby! Jasper is awesome and cute with his men scraf :)

Whatever:Weekend Recap

2006-10-02T09:01:00.000-07:00

On Friday I had a low key dinner with my uncle and my dad's friend family in Cerritos. He took us to this hole on the wall Thai/Isan (North Western part of Thailand) restaurant but the food was awesome..just one more reason to remind me of beautiful Thailand. Oh thailand, I love you.

This past weekend was a bit dazy. I was at the fashion samples sales promoted by Blushoppe at The Forbidden City. I was really fun but I was so exhausted by 9 pm. Most of the people that I expected to be there were there. Lots of people flake but I am glad that some of them show up and support the event. It was very nice to be able to see some old friends and made new friends there. I also learned that I am so impatient and hate peer pressuring. The next day was also a short day for me and now I realized why I hate having way too many cocktails and be out till 5 am. I had a chance to check out several bands over the weekend. The Spinto Band, We are Sciencist and Art Brut played at The Glass House in Pomona last night. My fave performers of the night was a tide between WAS and Art Brut but The Spinto Band still did a good job. I will try to upload some of the pics later on tonight.

Next weekend my friend inviting me to this "private party" in downtown LA and one of the guys from Kinky will be there as a guest DJ. It is suppose to be all private/personal party scene. We will see about that. By the way, Kinky's new CD sound so fresh!

I will keep this as a short post right now since it is Monday and I have load of s7%* to do. Sorry for the language, my coffee is not here yet!! :D

Shopping: A guide to shopping for everyone

2006-09-28T08:46:00.000-07:00

Christmas is not going to be here in another 3 months but I am an early bird and I already start putting christmas shopping list together for this merry merry season. Here are some of the thing that I have on my list.

For the art freaks - Beautiful Decay Archieve. 196 page full color book that includes the art of Aya Kato, Jesse LeDoux and Friends with You and more. I might get a copy myself. Have you seen the art of Aya Kato? She is a genius ( and a reminder of my childhood fancy of japanese manga).

Hip Hop Head - Blunted in the Bomb Shelter Mix

For a girlie girl at heart - Everything is $1 at Eyes Lips Face. Forget about MAC and Stilla..

Book Nerd - The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield or The Masque of the Black Tulip by Lauren Willig

Girly music geek - Anything by Regina Spektor such as Mary Ann Meets the Gravediggers and Other Short Stories or her latest cd Begin to hope

Kid at heart adult - The Gashlycrumb Tinies by Edward Gorey

Single girl book - Milkrun by Sarah Mlynowski

Fashionista - A good amount of $ of gift certificat to Target, URBN, Delias, Macy's or any department store should do them good!

Whatever: Wentworth Miller, you are the man

2006-09-27T21:04:00.000-07:00

If you like Wentworth like me, you will find this clip a little disturbing. I find it very sexy..indeed..He sure can act!

Whatever: Randomly motivated

2006-09-26T16:38:00.000-07:00

I just feel motivated today to post pics from my Thailand tip in June. Apologize for the delay but I promise I will post some more.

Enjoy!

Whatever: Kermit asks What is the Matrix?

2006-09-26T10:41:00.000-07:00

This is going to be the most entertaining five minutes of your day:

The Muppet Matrix

You're welcome.

Art and party in California

2006-09-21T10:16:00.000-07:00

Art and Party:The Soul Sessions @ King KingYou seem like you could use a little soul searching, and no, we don't mean Buddhist meditation. Head to Fred Segal to pick up your tickets for the Triple Five Soul-sponsored Soul Sessions. Debuting their Fall collection with performances by artists like Low B, J-Boogie, and Aloe Blacc, you're sure to get your groove on in style. ( Not for rock and roll music fan though).
When:Friday, September 22Where:6555 Hollywood Blvd, Los Angeles. 323.960.5765.How:RSVP to lasoul@triplefivesoul.com

Fashion Party: The Fashion sales event will feature popular and up-and-coming designers in a setting dominated by a Latin fusion along with 2 live rock bands. Dressing rooms will be available to shoppers and if you get thirsty from so much shopping, 2 cash bars will be strategically located at your service. After you shop, feel free to stay and shake your hips to the Latin rhythms at Terapia! There are plently of parking and lot parking with a reasonable fee. Arrive early...stay late!

When: Saturday September 30th 2006 from 4 pm to 9 pm.
Where: Forbidden City, 1718 Vine Street, Hollywood , CA
How: RSVP at blushoppe@gmail.com. More infor please go to Blushoppe website.

Whatever: Cleaning Day and The Vacations at OCMA

2006-09-20T16:04:00.000-07:00

Today I will clean my apartment. I have been noticing my sneezing behavior lately and it is getting worst everyday. I have a very sensitive nose and a worst case of allergy. I clean about every 10 days ( living by myself doesn't really cause a messy scene around here). I think my allergy attack that have been happening lately comes from my neighbor's furryyy cat. I like cats but I can totally live without them. So just to inform everybody who cares, I will be cleaning for the rest of the evening and finish watching Wonderfall disk 2 and 3. Don't call me. :D

If you are in the OC this Thursday and have nothing to do on that night, you should get out and go to OCMA. The Vacation is playing at the OC Museum of Modern Art in Newport Beach. The event is from 7 pm to 11 pm and it is free!! After the show you can stick around for DJ Alex Dyer. Visit http://www.ocma.net/ for more information. So now don’t say that I did not inform you…u slackers!

Blogging in the Rain

2006-09-19T18:59:00.000-07:00

Loquat goes well with rainy weather and pinot grigio...Nip/Tuck is about to start...I can't believe it's almost Halloween. How does it feel to be married for one year? Not as strange as being on the east coast. The city of Boston feels bigger when you don't know anyone within 3000 miles.

Film and Fashion: Slow Tuesday

2006-09-19T09:16:00.000-07:00

Early this morning and I feel like I owe myself a nap at 10 am but because of my duty, I have to put that idea aside.

I am not fond of urban outfitter lately. About a month ago, I found out about their scandal. The article saying that they have been stealing independent artists and designers creative works and never pay them a dime. Damn corporate! I am enrage but I have to admit that this red sweater is pretty cute. Damn!!!

DVD: Hard Candy is out on DVD today. If you don’t know what this movie is about ( and let me assure you that it is nothing about nail polish or make up), let me give you a short recap.

A mature 14-year old girl meets a charming 32-year old photographer on the Internet. Suspecting that he is a pedophile, she goes to his home in an attempt to expose him. (grabbed from Karie bible newsletter). From there it become of the the pedophile's nightmare.

Eating: Miso Soup

Listening: Diana Krall new cd, From This Moment On

Rants: Monday Blows

2006-09-18T15:05:00.000-07:00

Rants

This past week seem like a hectic week for many of us. Poison spinach, nun was mudered by extremists and weather changes all weekend.

Nun who had spent most of her life helping sick people was murdered today by Muslims retalliating for Pope Benedict's remarks about the violent nature of Islam. ( I quickly grabbed from netscape.com)

This new threw me away. Why these cowards keep killing and hurting innocent people who happen to have different faiths and beliefs other than theirs. It even depressed me even more when they destroy lives of good human being over and over and never brought to justice. They need to stop using religion as a mask. It is nothing wrong to be Muslim, Catholic, Christian, Buddist etc..but it is so damn wrong to hide behind the mask and use religion as an accuse to act like a devil and destroy other people lives just because they happen to practice different religion.

Well enough about depress news. I had a good weekend and did several things that push my spirit up a bit. On Friday I watch Wonderfall for the first time and I must say that it is quiet entertaining and I am disppointed that the show is no longer around. If you like sarcastic jokes and talking animal stuffs, you like Wonderfall. The show reminds me a little of Dead Like Me on Showtime but a lot less depressing. Check it out.

Saturday I decided to check out some new places right by my house along with my partners in crime. We went to Que Sera on Saturday night and ended up seeing On Blast performed live. They remind me so much of Postishead, Goldfrapp and Tom from Radiohead. The lead singer has a great voice in a corky way. I have to give him 2 points for having such a haunting voice and split personality. They are having two more shows here in LBC on Sept 24th and 29th. If you like hiphop/electro/pop/rock, you should check them out and maybe show up at their shows.

After the show we headed out to the Red Room but because of the place was overpacked, we did not get in. ( I am sure that there was something to do with coolness...like we are not "cool" and "hipster" enough) We then did not give up and brought our happy faces to the V Room which turned out pretty great. Both of my friends got hit by gay men..Oh la la..I love LBC.

Eat: Bamn! NYC

Since I am heading East in less than 2 months, I have been working on finding places to party, drink, eat, shop and just relax. Bamn! sounds like a place that me and my friends would fit in especially after long night bar hopping and clubbing.

The automat is back, thanks to a group of mostly first-time restaurateurs who recently opened BAMN! on St. Mark’s. Under hot pink and white signs, these new automats dispense inexpensive finger foods like grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs en croute, roast pork buns, and Japanese donuts.” ( I grabbed from Blackbook newsletter)

Did you know

2006-09-18T09:13:00.000-07:00

that grad school barely gives you time breath? Let alone posting on your poor neglected little blog...

Lonely Weekend Vs. Fun Weekend

2006-09-14T10:12:00.000-07:00

I finally admitted to Daria that I might be having some issues. I admitted to her that I have a slight tendency to go for bad boys. It's something I've always known...the good guys never do it for me. But I think I should follow my heart-- not make decisions based on what others think I should do. Today, I am giving myself a pat on the back.

Mister Monster called -- and since I will be busy from Thursday on, he wants to hang out a little before both of our busy weekends approach. His friend from out of town will be visiting staying with him till early next week. We watched this silly movie last night and ended up talking and just hanging out. He has about 2 weeks before moving in with his friend. I want to encourage him to stay close to where he is at right now, but I don't know how to approach it. Don't want to look needy ...or maybe it is time for me to be a little agressive and forward? We might have dinner tonight...I can't believe it has been almost a month an a half that we have been hanging out...I want to know where is this leading..ask him? ask him not? Daria help!!! :D

Mister Tall decided to call me when I was with Mister monster. I called him back and proceeded to chit chat over some little stuff. He seems like a nice guy and asked me to go see a boxing match on Saturday. Boxing match? What is he thinking? I guess he has no clue, and I can tell he was pretty nervous when he was talking to me on the phone. He told me that my buddy gave him approval to call me, and he has been wanting to meet me since Rosarito (that was like 2 years ago!). He is planning to call me this weekend and see if I would like to hang out with him and his friend
(which happens to be my good friend). I guess I won't be waiting or missing Mister Monster over the weekend...or maybe I will.

Art: Art Junkie

2006-09-14T09:46:00.000-07:00

October is right around the corner and Christmas is nearly almost here. I can tell some changes in the weather these days. The Sun doesn't come out early in the morning like Summer and during the night, wind blows against my skin at night. I have to admit that I like Fall and Winter and I can't wait to wear my brand new Anne Kline teal peacoat. I also can't wait to head East to see Daria and spend 2 weeks exploring NYC and Boston with her and Princess.

Now let's get into business shall we?!

MOCA: Check out the exhibition of Eva Hesse drawing at the MOCA until October 23 2006. If you like Postminimalism art, you will enjoy her works at this exhibition.

Art: One to watch: Yi Chen

Reading: President Bush Summer Reading. I know so many of us could careless about what he is reading this Summer but be honest and don't tell me that you are not even slightly interested in what one of the most powerful men is reading this Summer!! The Stranger by Albert Camus.

Rants: News around the world

2006-09-11T10:13:00.000-07:00

When my life was going well in all department, this new just shock me to the core and make me realize that Travis B is a little b#*&@. Paris Hilton..why her?!!

A lengthy statement from al Qaeda No. 2 Ayman al-Zawahiri on the eve of the fifth anniversary of the September 11 attacks on New York and Washington calls on Muslims to step up their resistance against the United States. Three words for these cowards...Son of a gun!!!

Movie: Something New

If you want a cute romantic movie to see over this weekend, rent Something New. Warning: Simon Baker is a sizzling as one Aussie can get..Forget Russell Crowe.

Mister Monster Recap

2006-09-11T09:57:00.000-07:00

I was feeling more hyper than usual on Thrusday night and ended up staying out late with Mister Monster. He got a tipsy. So I decided to drive both of us home, and I actually realized that he might have a drinking problem. We watched some movies and he fell asleep-- then I heard him talk in his sleep. Creepy..yes, cute.. kind of....weird...totally. He finally made the first move and told me that he has been wanting to kiss me for a long time. I felt relieved and happy that he did not think I was too butch. We are supposed to go camping this weekend. He left the next day to go visit his puppy and his friends.
~
Update: Finally Mister Monster came back in town. We were supposed to go camping, but he got lazy and could not book the spot for us. It was his loss.. and I gave him a guilt trip about it because I was a little miffed. Later on I apologized, but he told me he deserved it and would make it up to me.. Yeah... sure.

So the next day after he got back we went biking and checked out the neighborhood car show. Then I cooked and he came over for a dinner and watched the second season of Weeds. Things are getting more comfortable, but I still have my guard up. As of now I dont know if I want to move forward or stay as we are. I guess I'll have to take my friend's advice and have a couple of cocktails. Also he told me he might be moving to a different city which is not that far from where I'm at. The fact that he is moving bothers me.

Weekend Recap: Introduce Mister Tall

2006-09-11T09:51:00.000-07:00

I finally had a chance to watch Something New. My buddy Daria rates this movie a 5 stars on her Netflix profile. I was skeptical about the film at first but I ended up having a little smile on my face after the movie. Feel good romantic movie with a happy ending...that is what the girl needs on a Friday night.

I headed out to my buddy's bd party later that night. I just had a couple of sweet cocktails while getting hit in the head several times by his druken friend. One of his friends just started talking to me and finally gave me a hint that he would like me to call him. I will call him mister tall. At the end we swapped phone numbers but I am actually hesitate to call mister tall since I know that he is dating someone. He told me he doesn't have a girlfriend so I asked my buddy to check on the facts. I need the truth before I make the next move. I just got the text from mister tall last night saying he had fun on Friday and he want to hear from me soon....to be continued...

Rants: Whatever

2006-09-06T15:57:00.000-07:00

So Wednesday is here and almost over. I have been telling myself that two more days and weekend will be here again. Over the weekend I got naughty and shopped online for myself. It is hard to be a girl.. It is even harder to be a single girl in a city. I skipped VMA because I hate seeing teen poppers ( sound bitter yet I am!) parade in their slim body, nice tan and great outfit.

But I did not miss to OK Go interview and see a performance by MCR. MCR = Queen..MCR rocks though and wow the lead singer has a bleach hair now..I personally think he look hotter with dark hair. Can't wait till their new album. Check out the vdo here. I have to warn about the quality but if you miss their performance, you will be satisfy of what you can view here.

Steve Irwin RIP brotha..

Art: The Cows of Boston

2006-09-01T06:32:00.000-07:00

My first trip into the city a few weekends back brought me face to face with a bunch of COWS. They were everywhere! It was weird. So I finally walked up to one and got the scoop-- this summer Boston brought out the CowParade as part of an artistic charity-type project.

Each cow was painted by a different artist and displayed in various places throughout the city. This month they will be auctioned off, and proceeds will go to a charity. Apparently this cow parade has been going on across the U.S. for quite some time... I had no idea. I mentioned it to a friend, and indeed! She quickly sent me a photo of her with a cow in another state.

The cows are fun to take pictures with!

I found this one disturbing. :(

Paul was having way too much fun.

Impatient lady

2006-08-31T15:50:00.000-07:00

I am going to watch the film Half Nelson with my buddy on Sunday at the Art Theatre close to my friend's house. I am looking forward to it.

Mister Monster decided to get depressed, and his subsequent public drinking excursion got him in some trouble with the law... I hadn't heard from him in two days, and all of a sudden he called with the news...drama drama drama but he still wants to take me out for dinner. He's a bad boy, but he's sweet. I smell trouble.

I called him the next day to check up on him. Brought him some baja mexican food and enjoyed watching Fargo. The gross scene at the end of the movie made me want to puke, but I contained myself. Phew that was close! A little flirting and chit chat commenced after the movie. I actually finally believe that he might like me in a more than friendly way! So why the hell hasn't he tried to kiss me yet, maybe I act too butch? Maybe I'm too nice...I believe the day is coming, but I might not be very excited when it happens...I am impatient and really sick of waiting.

Film: Ali G oh wait no it's Borat

2006-08-30T14:10:00.000-07:00

If you have not seen Ali G the movie, you might want to stop acting too cool and watch it. It is indeedly hilarious. So there! go and rent it! But now I will be talking about Borat. One of the characters that Sacha Baron Cohen created and performed. Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan is his new movie that I can't wait to see it. I dont' know why it takes way so long to be out in the US, but I am patiently waiting for it to be released here. Any day now i hope..

Check out the trailer..It's one of the funniest films that I have seen for a while.

Shopping: The upside of rain

2006-08-30T05:33:00.000-07:00

Apparently in Boston, getting sunshine two days a week is something to excited about. But I refuse to let the rain and gloomy skies get me down. As we head towards the holiday weekend, which I've just learned has been forecasted as soggy (thanks Ernesto), I am keeping my chin up by doing what any girl would: shopping! Check out my new shiny rainboots:

Target.com has a fabulous variety, all for under $20!!! They actually make me hope for rain.

Film: Mutual Appreciation

2006-08-28T09:44:00.000-07:00

Mutual Appreciation
Everybody is coming out with independent project these days. Andrew Bujalski is also one of them. He has several independent projects under his belt such as Funny Ha Ha. Mutual Appreciation is his second try and he is "the director who filmed on 16mm black and white". This time around the film has more going on than the last and I heard that the cast is superb..

Road Trip: Aftermath

2006-08-23T11:08:00.000-07:00

My high speed internet is finally connected, THANK GOD. I feel as though for the past week I have been living in the dark ages. At last I can share more photos from the road trip!

Passing Downtown Houston (Pretty huh?)

My hubby in Flatonia...the last stop in Texas

A glimpse of the Louisiana Swamps

We made it to the Big Easy! WOOHOO! (Notice the Superdome)

Our hotel view of New Orleans!

More of the AMAZING view

Paul and Me on Bourbon St

Paul on Decatur St

Jackson Square

Real Voodoo Dolls from around the world at the Voodoo Museum

The Voodoo Priest below a portrait of Marie Laveau

The Alter Room at the Voodoo Museum

Skipping ahead a bit...because I'm a nerd and didn't take pictures between Louisiana and Virginia

Everyone has beautiful, GINORMOUS houses in Delaware

Entering the New Jersey Turnpike

Ladies and Gentlemen, I present one of the most exciting moments of my life:

Ok so we just drove by...but it was still exciting.

And we finally made it home!

Here's our apartment (the balcony on the top left)

Dating Chronicles of Jane - Wedding Date or Wedding Crasher

2006-08-23T09:13:00.001-07:00

Mister Movie emailed me yesterday and asked me if I am planning to attend his friend's wedding as his date in November. I was skeptical at first and just not sure if I should go or not.

A good friend of mine told me to go for it and just have a little fun. I decided to take her advice and attempt to have fun. Not the dirty kind of fun you guys are thinking about. Fun as in going to a wedding with a guy who you met over a year ago and have not seen since but keep in touch via phone calls and emails incase you need favors in the future. Fun as in dressing up all pretty and have no idea who will be there at the wedding. That kind of unfamiliar fun...

Music:Band of the week and the rest of what I have to say

2006-08-23T09:05:00.000-07:00

Band of the week:Menswear

Another Brit rock pop band out of Blur but don’t ignore them right away. Listen to their Daydreamer track. So groovy, so cute!

Site of the week: Superfuture

Since I am taking a trip on November to the East Coast, the more information and tips of where to party, eat, hang out and shop in NYC, Boston and maybe DC would be great. Superfuture.com is very cool site that show where to shop and the map of shopping and stores. Now I just have to worry about my budget!

Festival: Sunset Junction

Last year I attened the Sunset Junction and had a chance to check out The Walkman performance in Silver Lake. I remember that I did not pay any $ to get to the festival and it was pretty fun. The funnel cake and cheap beer was awesome. The hotdog ( big one) was very yummy and I just can’t wait to be there and experience it all over again..But wait! This year it will be $15!? WTH..I don’t know man!!! I spend $15 last year and to have all those fun..Now it will be $15 plus beer, funnel cake and a hotdog!? Why everything has to become so commercialize and about $? Yikes! If you are not pain in the a$% like me you can sure check out the event..I am sure they still have many things ( many good bands like Eels, Black Label Motorcycle Club and more) so check it out yo!

Film:Haven

2006-08-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

I can’t seem to figure out reasons why Orlando Bloom is so popular among girls. I have to be honest thought that his new movie that is coming out on September 15 is going to be good. Haven. It looks like something between Traffic and Constant Gardener. Now that is a drama and it doesn’t hurt that it flimed in beautiful in West Indies Paradise.

Dating Chronicles of Jane - Settle Down

2006-08-22T14:08:00.001-07:00

August 20, 2006

I've decided that I will have to tell Mister Extreme that things won’t work out between us. I keep asking myself what is wrong with me. He is kind, sweet, smart and has everything going for him. Either I don’t like nice guys or I'm just not ready to settle down.

Dating Chronicles of Jane - Puppy Stares at me

2006-08-22T14:08:00.000-07:00

Summary: Monday - Mister Monster. He called me finally. We went to this cantina close to my house and his puppy pooped in his car. No good night kiss yet but had a 5 min conversation in the car while his puppy stared at me.

Had not heard from him over the weekend but the last time we talked was short and nice.

He called yesterday, and we went out and had a simple and relaxing dinner. He decided to move in with his friend, which will allow him to have a backyard for his dogs, a swimming pool, and most important of all a garage. It kind of makes me sad because we won't be able to hang out whenever we want anymore. He said “I will still be your biking buddy." Should I just settle for that?

We talked in the car for 5 mins before I told him I will let him go so he can rest for an early day tomorrow. He said he wasn't going to bed till later. I left anyways, and an hour later I realized that he was giving me the hint that he wanted to be invited upstairs.

Will he call again? To be continued…

Welcome Jane

2006-08-22T13:48:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody. I would like to introduce everybody to our fresh new member, Jane. She will be contributing cool posts about her dating life-- each one will be full of relationship drama. She will also be asking dear Daria about her many dating dilemmas. We need dear Daria's help from time to time. Welcome Jane to our Borderlinefemme! :D

Woo hoo!

Love
Tasp

Hello Hello!

2006-08-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

Hello. I am new at this-- first of all a big thanks to my dear friends Tasp and Daria. They have welcomed me with open arms. I hope I can bring something new and different to this Blog. Rock on Borderline femme!!!!

Jane

Art: Weekend Art Shows in Socal

2006-08-15T08:52:00.000-07:00

Calling all art headz and free loaders to the art shows that will be happening in Socal this weekend! I won’t be able to attend any of these so be there and let me know how it goes. I will make sure I go and check them out later on though.

Subliminal Projects do it again
Artist : Jeremy Fish and Albert Reyes
Exhibition date: August 19th to September 16th
Opening Reception: Saturday August 19th from 8 pm to 11 pm

Scion Presents:Scion Installation LA
Location: Scion Installation LA, 8553 Washington Blvd.
Artist: Aya Kato, Friends With You, Jesse LeDoux, and Skwak
Exhibition date: August 19th to September 1st
Opening Reception: Saturday August 19th from 7 pm to 10 pm
Music by : Dj A-Ski
Gift Bags for the first 100 People.

The Standard Downtown Art Series Presents Photo Exhibit and Book Signing for "Supply and Demand"

You are invited!!! Please join them this Thursday at the Standard Downtown for another chance to meet the man, get a book signed, check out some art, and listen to some good music... RSVP to downtownla@standardhotel.com!
Event date: August 17th starts at 7 pm.
Location: The Standard Downtown Los Angeles The LOFT 550 South Flower (at 6th Street) LA 90071

Road Trip: From Mississippi to Connecticut

2006-08-10T19:47:00.000-07:00

I haven't been able to blog until now because states like North Carolina don't have much in the way of wireless internet access...

Day 6 (Tuesday): We spent the morning sightseeing in New Orleans, and even though the humdity was almost unbearable, we didn't want to leave because there was so much to see! We had breakfast at a small cafe and checked out some of the shops. Unfortunately, we weren't able to check out the above ground cemetary where Marie Laveau is buried, because according to several locals we spoke to, the cemetary is right near the projects where crime is rampant and tourists who aren't on a guided tour are easy targets... At least we got to see the Voodoo museum, which was totally spooky and awesome! (Pictures will follow soon...)

Around noon we had to take off and get back on the road-- our plan was to head towards Virgina (about 15 hours from Louisiana) where my good friend offered to let us stay for a night. Random thoughts about the states we passed:

Mississippi-- Swampy. Not much to see.

Alabama-- Rainstorms, lightning, trees, trees, weird folks, and oh yeah more trees. We stopped at a Dairy Queen and the employees working there were kind of like zombies...comfortably numb, as my husband put it. FREAKS.

Georgia-- More trees! More rain! We finally got tired and had to find a hotel around 10pm. We ended up staying at a Ramada Inn in a little town called Conyers, which is right past Atlanta.

Day 7 (Wednesday): After passing through Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, we made it to my friend's lovely house in Suffolk, Virginia by late afternoon. I got to meet her 8 month old baby girl, her fiance, and her super cute lab retriever named Beau- and it was so nice to stay in a home rather than a hotel room. I have to say being in such a quiet area is eerie at first...it's weird not to hear the sounds of a city. But from what I saw Virgina was a beautiful state.

Day 8 (Thursday): Which brings me to today-- probably one of the most exciting stretches of the trip as far as freeway scenery goes. We left early in the morning and headed north towards Virgina beach. We got to cross the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel, which is this incredible stretch of highway over the Atlantic Ocean. After that we crossed into Delaware, and what caught my attention in the first state (a fact which was advertised IN EVERY POSSIBLE LOCATION) were all the huge, gorgeous houses.

We went through the New Jersey Turnpike, and then passed by New York!! I was so excited when the NYC skyline came into view, and I even got a picture of the sign that said "Welcome to Manhattan"! Even though we were just driving through, it was awesome.

So now we are at a hotel in Milford, Connecticut (which is another scenic state, by the way, with lots of boats, churches, and beautiful homes) getting some much needed rest. Tomorrow we only have about three hours until we get to Boston and move into the new apartment! Phew, it's been fun but I am sick of driving. I recommended Texas, New Orleans, Virginia, and everything north of that. But "The South" in general...um, not so much.

Art:Random news and art event in Socal

2006-08-10T10:30:00.000-07:00

As I posted late last month, me and a Princess are going to see the Cabaret show, L’effleur Des Sens , at the King King in Hollywood. We are having dinner right before the show at Pig and Whistle outdoor patio. if you happen to be around there, stop by and say hi.

We found out from last time we were at The King King for Taking the Jesus Pill that we have to be there by 8 pm or even sooner. First come first serve term never scares me until now.

This post is going to be one of those random posts I did in the past, so I just want to prepare you for it.

Currently listening to Art Start by Yeah Yeah Yeahs

I am not really a cat person despite the fact that I used to have 2 cats when I was in collge ( and got sick every day of the week during that period of time). Eventhough I prefer canine over feline anyday now, I think kitty is one of the cutest creatures ever and it doesn't hurt to admire someone cat..from far away.. How to Smuggle a Kitty

Hot kitty on bike!

VS.

My friend showed me his puppy yesterday. His name is Jammer and he is a Slammer!! He looks just like this puppy!!

Another Art Show in the OC

If you don't have any plan this Friday and you live close to the OC or doesn't mind driving to the OC check out the quarterly party helded by ISM Magazine at OCMA from 7 pm to 11 pm. No need to pay to join the party but just go here and RSVP yourself and your significant others. Pronto!

Rants:The Barkers are over

2006-08-09T16:05:00.000-07:00

Days after my last report about rocky relationshiop between Travis B and his wife ( no longer at this second). The marriage is ended. Now I have a chance! I will not come clean of who I would like to have "a chance" with.

Art:Random Art Events in Socal

2006-08-08T09:23:00.000-07:00

Art: The Museum of Latin American Art presents Murals by the Masters

These spectacular outdoor night-time presentations focus on Mexico's most famous artists and are sure to create a magical evening for singles and families alike. Using special projectors and interlocking slides, murals will be projected life-sized on a 1,800 square foot wall of the Museum. MoLAA's Murals Under The Stars series presents colorful and world-famous artwork by Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo under the night sky.

Thanks to Goldstarevents.com

Art: Art Crawl

It's a biological fact that some things go inside our bodies, and other things come out. But "Into Me/Out of Me," on view at P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center, doesn't spare the gruesome details. The exhibition includes work by over 130 artists who have, together, spent the past forty years probing the inner reaches, outer extremities and other ins-and-outs of our anatomy. Read more about the event at hintmag.com

The superficial, TMZ and other gossip and celebrity stalker blogs. I love them all and I have to read these blogs on daily (sometimes hourly) basis but sometime you just want to turn your head other way and pretend that you are not intesteded in what Britney Spears are wearing or drinking or why Jessica Simpson is so perky.

These are fresh and fun fashion blogs to watch. Most of the stories and pictures are about normal civilians that we see on the street ( if you live in NYC or Paris that is). Check them out, you might get a fashion tip or twofrom these oh so cool civilians.

The Sartoria List
Ashadedviewon Fashion
Fashion fringe

Road Trip: The Big Easy

2006-08-07T21:53:00.000-07:00

Ok so I can't upload photos right now due to technical difficulties, but I will add them later. I still must blog about my time so far in Louisiana.

We drove from Texas today into New Orleans, which took about 8 hours on the 10 east. (I still can't believe that the 10 freeway I've been traveling on for years in California goes all the way across the US...)

The coolest part about driving into Louisiana was that in a matter of about 20 minutes I drove across a river, swamp, and bayou on a long stretch of bridge surrounded by massive amounts of trees and vegetation. I saw Lake Atchafalaya, Swamp Henderson, and a Bayou with a French sounding name that I can't remember...

As we drove into New Orleans we saw the Superdome and a sign welcoming back the New Orleans Saints for the upcoming football season!!! It is great to see the city doing so well. We also noticed lingering damage from Katrina...a hotel or home here or there that was being rebuilt. As we entered the French Quarter the streets started to look a little scary, but our hotel turned out to be amazing. I can't believe we only paid $96 for a room that normally costs $350. The room is very large, and the decor is lovely, with quaint european flair. Our room turned out to be on the top floor, with a gorgeous pool and observatory deck on the same level overlooking the entire city. It's just as I imagined our honeymoon might have been!

I wish we had more than one day here, but so far it has been a blast. We partied a bit on Bourbon St, and also got some advice on more "local" spots in the city. Tomorrow we are going to check out a cemetary and perhaps the voodoo museum before we take off...and we are definitely planning a trip back here sometime soon. With a group of friends this city has the potential to be more fun than Vegas! Caution: You will need to endure humidity and rather large cockroaches while outside.

Road Trip Day 3: Down by the river

2006-08-06T07:48:00.000-07:00

Wow humidity is not fun. But other than the sticky hot miserable weather, San Antonio is a great city. Yesterday we saw the Alamo and partied on the riverwalk.

We ate at a restaurant called Dick's Last Resort, which is not just a clever name. The waiters are intentionally rude! It's a blast. If you ask for napkins, they will throw them at you. One of the waiters walked past my mom and said, "There's no table dancing here, lady." Sometimes they walk up and put these big paper hats on your head that say mean things. Mine, for example, said IT'S MY BIRTHDAY AND ALL I GOT WAS MY PERIOD. The funnest thing about this place is that the customers are allowed to throw napkins too (there are rules to napkin throwing listed, such as they must be dry)!! So it ends up being like a big food fight (minus the food) with everyone throwing paper napkin balls at across the room, trying to hit someone or land one in an unsuspecting beverage.

I'm so glad we chose Dick's over the fancy restaurant we originally planned on...dining out is so much more fun when the waiters are yelling obscenities and you can throw things!! Oh, and I just found out there's a Dick's in Boston. Woohoo!

Road Trip Day 2: Sippin' Vodka in San Antonio

2006-08-04T20:33:00.000-07:00

Day 2 of the drive was filled with sporadic rain storms, lightning, and more desert scenery. Every half mile or so on the 10 freeway in Texas you'll see the following signs: Drive Friendly the Texas Way and Don't Mess With Texas. If it seems a bit contradictory, it is.

I took pictures, but they aren't all that exciting because Texas is basically a desert...and then later a swamp. And we just wanted to get to San Antonio before dark. I'm glad we did because now I'm at my mom's place having some fabulous vodka cocktails in an air conditioned apartment.

Tomorrow I will definitely take in some Texas culture and share more interesting news.

Road Trip Day 1: Cactus and State Prison

2006-08-03T23:00:00.000-07:00

Day 1 around noon: I'm about three quarters of the way through Arizona, and the most interesting thing I've seen so far is a pair of road signs that gave me a chuckle. The first sign read: State Prison Ahead -- and directly below that another sign read: DO NOT PICK UP HITCHHIKERS.

Also, the cactus are very cool and come in weird shapes.

Day 1 continued: The only place we stopped in New Mexico was at a Denny's to stretch, and two hookers were wandering around asking for change. Oh the beauty of the Southwest.

Right now it's around 11:00pm and we've finally reached El Paso, Texas-- which means two things: 1) I finally get to sleep! and 2) I've traveled through 4 states in 1 day, which is a record for me unless you count flying, which I DON'T.

Tomorrow I will try to take pictures...

Whatever: Blue Thursday

2006-08-03T15:26:00.000-07:00

I want to be at Lollapalooza in Chicago right now and enjoy all the bands that will be playing at this music heaven.

I got the following recipe for Shrimp in Winde and Galic Sauce today via Janemag blog. Sound so yummy. Now I know what I will be having for dinner!

Shrimp in wine and garlic sauce
1/2 c. parsley, chopped
1 pound peeled shrimp
1/4 c. olive oil
1/2 c. white wine
4 wedges of garlic, crushed and sliced
Salt, pepper to taste

Heat garlic and a dash of salt in the oil on medium heat until lightly browned. Add shrimp, parsley and wine. Cook until shrimp turns bright pink and is firm to touch. (Sorry, Rachie, I lied and also added a couple secret pats of butter because I couldn't help myself. But you ate the cherry pie a
la mode, so you'll never know the difference.) Buy a baguette, and drink the rest of the wine. If you do the same with your friends, you'll be bff, too.

Whatever: The Barkers are in trouble?

2006-08-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

I have to admit that Travis Barkers is quiet an attractive man. I heard that him and his beautiful wife is on the rock right now (gasp!). I don’t think they should be worried and feel left out. I mean aren’t all Hollywood couples are in these “can’t get along” trends these days. Its either they don’t get along at all and start sleeping with each other best friends (you know who I am talking about) or they just love each other to death till us part. ( Tomcat anyone?)

Shopping:Skinny Jeans

2006-07-31T10:33:00.000-07:00

Skinny jeans is not going anywhere for a while. It is here to stay for another season or two. If you have not own a pair, you might want to check out this trend. I was holding my feeling for a while (a year to be exact) of this phenomenon. I have been telling myself that I am too big to be wearing skinny jeans. A while ago I gave myself a chance to try on some of them on and I look awfully ugly in them. Since the jean makers realized that not everybody has a small waist and a pair of long slim legs, they came out with jeans that are body-friendly. Thanks to them, now I can enjoy the trend like the rest of the model citizen.

Here are some of my fave slim jeans for real women

Roxy Brooks Skinny Women's Jeans - Black Denim At $40, you should get both washes.

Roxy Brooks Skinny Women's Jeans - Dark Vintage

Gap Skinny Fit

For under $60, you can't complain.

AE Skinny Stretch Jeans

At about $48 you can get a cute little top and a cute little bag for all under $100. What a bargain!!

Give them a try and let me know what do you guys think. I think they are pretty awsome and the price are all right for my budget.

Whatever: Road Trip!

2006-07-27T15:43:00.000-07:00

In exactly one week my cross-country trek from L.A. to Boston will begin! I'll be blogging from the road when possible, but here's a preview of where I plan to stop along the way, so far.

Stop #1: El Paso, Texas

I'll probably be arriving here very late at night, after a long day driving through various deserts of the southwest, so there won't be much sightseeing.

El Paso is the county seat of El Paso County in the U.S. state of Texas. According to the 2005 U.S. Census population estimates, the city had a population of 598,590, making it the sixth-largest city in Texas and the 21st-largest city in the United States. El Paso is second only to San Diego, California in size among all U.S. cities on the U.S.-Mexico border. Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua lies opposite of the Rio Grande (Rio Bravo del Norte)—which is separating the two cities—forming a bi-national metropolitan area of 2,280,782, making it the second-largest bi-national metropolitan area on the U.S.–Mexico border.

Stop #2: San Antonio, Texas

We'll be staying here for two days to visit my mom and check out the city. I'm looking forward to spending some time at the River Walk.

Paseo Del Rio (River Walk) in the heart of downtown, is the pride of the city. Lush green foliage lines the banks of this peaceful, historic river. Cobblestone walkways lead visitors to the river-level restaurants and shops. The river bubbles to the surface on the grounds of the University of the Incarnate Word and flows to downtown, threading its way through the city one level below the hustle and bustle of city streets. First called Yanaguana by the Payaya Indians, meaning "place of refreshing waters." Along the horseshoe shaped riverbend, the river is shaded by towering cypresses, oaks and willows and bordered by gardens of flowering ornamental plants. River cruisers travel the River Walk’s three miles past unique retail shops, restaurants and nightclubs.

Stop #3: New Orleans, Louisiana

This is where we were supposed to spend the first half of our honeymoon, but then Katrina came along and that bitch ruined everything! I am hoping to do more than just spend the night here, although right now it depends on what time we get into the city.

According to FrenchQuarter.com: In the French Quarter everything is different and everything is the same. On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans and the region. The French Quarter, the historic heart of the city, suffered wind and rain damage but no significant flooding. After clean-up and refurbishment, hotels, restaurants, shops, historic homes, museums, attractions, bars and clubs are back in service and patrons and visitors are back on the streets of the old Quarter. We're all still here and more eager than ever to show you what joi de vivre really means in New Orleans.

Stop #5: Suffolk, Virginia

Here we'll be staying with a friend of mine from high school who just had a baby in January! We lost touch for several years and recently found each other on MySpace (so there, it does serve a purpose!).

[Suffolk] offers a rare blend of town and country living, with historic roots reaching back nearly four centuries. Have fun in our revitalized downtown, a Main Street pulsing with exciting new places to shop and dine, and southern hospitality second to none. We're a city of pleasant villages with intriguing names like Chuckatuck, Driver, Holland and Whaleyville. Our 430 square miles make us Virginia's largest city, so you won't run out of things to do, sites to see and places to have a good time.

Art: Taking the Jesus Pill and the side effects

2006-07-27T10:47:00.000-07:00

I decided to get out of Long Beach and give myself a little treat this week. I finally saw Taking the Jesus Pill last night at the King King in Hollywood. The venue is cute but the event planners were disorganized (and greedy??) because half of the tables there were Reserved which had me asking myself why they sold regular tickets if they planed to have most of the table there Reserved.

Luckily, my thoughtful friend, miss princess, saved a few chairs for us. Warning!! They are really serious about First come First Serve rule. The place small in size and most of the shows there are sold out on most of the nights. So if you are going to see a play or show here, you should be there early and don’t wait till the last minute to get tickets. Despite the lack of organization, the overall venue was sexy and transports you from Hollywood Blvd in year 2006 to Cabaret Bars in the heart of Alabama years earlier.

I have to admit that I enjoyed the play very much. The music was entertaining and the story was provocative and sexy. The storyline was easy to follow, and there were no surprises. The play had many interesting elements, and they were all just working perfectly together. The acting, the special effects, the stage-- and I loved how the audience had interaction with the performers; I thought it was a great idea. What stapled me to the seat for the whole show was the choreography, costumes and the makeup. Each dancer had their own moves and made you just want to become a dancer yourself.

They've added 3 more shows to the King King, so I believe the show is getting recognized, and people appreciate the creativity of these alternative plays. Be warned that it is a fairly anti-bible, anti-Jesus type of show, so if you are religious person, I urge you to stay away. I recommend this play if you want a breath of fresh air.

L’effleur Des Sens was an opening act on the last night for the play. They are this cute little French Cabaret group. I am going back there to the extended August performance so I can see the full show!!

Never enough of odd shopping What am I going to do with this little thing? Display it on my shelves or maybe talk to him on a daily basis? I don’t know. I just know it is so cute and would be cool to own one.

Shopping: Fredflare

2006-07-26T09:58:00.000-07:00

Bore at work or looking to spend some money on something cute that you can wear on your date next weekend? Go ahead and don't feel guilty about visiting Fredflare and use their current promotional coupon before the end of this month so you can get a free shipping on all your orders. Use skoolrulez0706 and get a free shipping today. If you decide to get something, feel free to show me what you got. I am actually happy by just looking at other people stuffs..seriously!

Here are what I want to buy..They would be so cute for my almost over Summer night out.

$48

The best shades for Summer ever!

Whatever: Medley of news

2006-07-24T12:35:00.000-07:00

I am not a comic geek and I haven't yet owned any comic books but I can't wait to see what the O.C.T. is all about. Having a woman as a super detective and fight crime in Manhattan neighborhood sounds tempting. I am sure I will check out the movie in no time when it finally comes out. For now I will have to check out My Super Ex-girlfriend.

One more reason why we all need to subscribe to Netflix. I am signing up for one because most of the obscure movies that I want to see are not available at Blockbuster or Hollywood VDO. I also just realized that by keep buying movies that I might not like, I will become a bag lady one day.

One more reasons why I secret like Elmo more than Cookie Monster.

Whatever: The Gadget

2006-07-21T10:42:00.000-07:00

First the ice cream lock, now the Shockolate Vault Jar, the latest gadget to keep you from indulging when you can't stop yourself. Place your contraband in the jar (cigarettes, candy, your significant other's Blackberry) and set the timer; attempted access prior to that results in a shock. I actually need this.

Art: Home Decorating Nerd

2006-07-19T15:07:00.000-07:00

I have been watching H&G Network, The Food Network and A&E every Friday for the last 3 weeks. Maybe I am getting old and boring or maybe I just want to become one of those crafty, artsy girls.

I just found out about this book while I am looking for a good crafty bible. You should check it out and bring yourselves to the beach and make something cute and fun this Summer!!

If you just want to keep up with what is going on in the design world of home decoration, you should check this Blog out. It is so informative and keep up with all the SALES and news of up and coming new designers. The power of the internet that is!

Music: Why is Gnarls Barkley so fab?

2006-07-19T09:00:00.000-07:00

Watch their new video for the song Smiley Faces to find out for yourself.

If you work in a cubicle and you hate James Blunt as much as I do, you will love this parody called My Cubicle.

Whatever: Feminine Zine

2006-07-13T22:23:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for something to do while you are at work, check out this cute little feminine zine at Lady Friend. Created by spicy Christa Donner, her zine is so girly and feminine, and you will find titles such as Cute, Shoe Issue and Health. For 3 bucks per issue you can own a special kind of zine that you don't have to share with the boys. Check out her site and take a look at her back catalog while you're at it.

My Vegas trip in a nutshell

2006-07-13T11:36:00.000-07:00

Somehow my friends and I ended up at PURE on the 4th of July. This was my view of Paris Hilton. Even weirder than that was the fact that this event was hosted by Mr. F-ING Belding. Seriously.

Movies: Keira Knightley is one lucky bitch

2006-07-11T14:43:00.000-07:00

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

I waited in line over an hour to see the Pirates sequel on Friday night, and it was worth it. Even though I was surrounded by a bunch of obnoxious teenagers and I suddenly felt like an old lady, the movie was great fun. And as a bonus, I ended up seated next to three fabulous young gay men who kept me entertained until the film began. Of course, I was a HUGE fan of the first movie--having returned to the theater to drool over Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom a whopping 3 times (which is almost unheard of for me these days).

Dead Man's Chest was not entirely on par with the magic of the original...but it was pretty good in it's own way. I have no major complaints--other than being extremely f-ing jealous that Keira got to kiss Johnny...sigh. Pirates are right up there with Vampires when it comes to sex appeal. Also, if you didn't think there was a way to top the special effects of the first movie, the sequel certainly lives up to the task. Davy Jone's sea-creature crew is just as amazing as the cursed skeletons of the Black Pearl.

What's great about this series is the way in which it seems to bring back the adventure genre as I remember it as a kid. Before Pirates, it just seemed as if series like Indiana Jones and Back to the Future would never come along again. I don't know if it's because they make me feel like a kid again, or if I just like the fact that they don't take themselves too seriously. These movies are what make going to the theater fun.

Music: What to do what to do!

2006-07-06T09:26:00.000-07:00

Since Summer is the best time to be out and about and show whatever you got. Cute new boyfriend, killer body, nice tan or just to show yourself off under the Sun.

What to do

Saturday July 8 06

BRAND NEW @ The Avalon
Brand New kind of disappeared. After the release of the well-received Deja Entendu the band hasn't released any new material until recently. And now they are on tour. Coming to the Avalon in Hollywood, Brand New will set souls on fire with searing chords and heartbreaking lyrics. The Avalon is located at 1735 Vine St., in Hollywood. Tickets are available for $17 on Ticketmaster. The show starts at 7 p.m.

Wednesday July 12 06

SAWDUST ART FESTIVAL @ Sawdust Fairgrounds
Established in the '60s by a handful of Laguna's counterculture artists, the Sawdust Art Festival has come full circle as the premier summer art show in the city. Over the years, the festival has grown into a day-long outing with live music on three stages, roving musical acts and circus-type performers, as well as delicious food and drink. The shaded festival grounds, complete with waterfall, make this yearly artistic trek a part of serene SoCal living. The Sawdust Festival is located at 935 Laguna Canyon Road Laguna Beach 92651. For more info, visit Sawdust art festival.

Goodie!
This coupon is for a guy who like Hooters..

Music
Looking for some good Summer CD to listen to? ( my last year Summer CD is The Arcade Fire and The Still's first album and guilty pleasure JamisonParker) This is Devendra Banhart is the one. His voice, music, piono and lyrics are beautiful. Check out his works and let me know how do you like them..

Art: When rock n roll and goth meet art

2006-07-05T22:36:00.000-07:00

The last time I saw a play was two weeks ago. Thanks to my buddy Daria. Since Summer is hotter than ever, I will have to find something fun to do. Taking the Jesus Pill is a play that I am eagerly waiting to see. A so called Southern Gothic tale, it will take you on the wild ride full with rock and roll, burlesque dance extravaganza and many more. Check it out yourself!

Whatever: Just say no to drunk dialing

2006-06-28T14:16:00.000-07:00

How would you like a cell phone with a built-in breathalyzer?

That's right, cell phones with built-in Breathalyzers are set to hit the U.S. market. So after a night of too much to drink, you can pull out the device to see if you're fit to get behind the wheel.

The LP4100 also allows users to set up the phone so on certain nights and after a certain time they do not call certain people in their phone book. Think ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend.

If you have a blood alcohol level over .08, the phone will not let you dial that person. So it not only promotes sobriety, but chastity — and probably your dignity, as well.

This would have saved me a lot of humiliation back when I was single...

Fashion: H&M ohlala

2006-06-27T08:47:00.000-07:00

H&M I just can't wait until H&M opens up their stores here in the land of Sun and fake tan. My buddy Daria is oh so lucky since she is moving East and we are all know that there are H&M on every corner.

Hideout UK
Normally, when we talk about the UK, we think damp, no real sky to speak over and everyone is always pissed off, drunk or both. Yuck. However, London does posess something cool like Hideout. Full of the kind of items you'll want to own and pour all your hard earned money on. Check it out and share me your thoughts. Oh the store is guy oriented but who says girls can't wear what guys wear!!?

Shop by Color
Shop WiKi is a place to be if you know exactly what you want. The site works similar to Google's Froogle but you can find an item that you want by using color chart and price range tool for your search.

Shopping online never been easier. Bless the net!

Music:Music you should check out this month

2006-06-24T01:33:00.000-07:00

it is 4 hrs passed my bedtime but I am still awake and trying to blog something useful...So I heard that Radiohead is coming out with a new CD. Can't wait to see that. No Surprise and Creep are still my fave songs from them so far. Let's see if their new album will win me over.

Thom is efing sexy.

Dashboard Confessional's new cd is coming on June 27. I heard a couple of songs from this new album and I have to say that they are kind of cheesy but just to look at Chris face and hear his screaming voice those are enough reasons to get his new cd. Dang the dude is hot.

Farewell for now.

Movies: Kate Beckinsale is dull as toast

2006-06-23T14:35:00.000-07:00

I watched Underworld: Evolution this week. Now, let me preface my reaction by saying that I somewhat enjoyed the first Underworld...but that's because I'm a sucker for fangs (pun not intended, but funny!). There's nothing sexier than a pale, androgynous Brad Pitt or Stephen Dorff who wants to bite your neck. Vampires are hot, period. Vampire movies, ridiculous as they may be, are usually sexy and fun to watch.

However, I felt a strong revulsion towards this sequel. Partly because I've started to realize what a hack Kate Beckinsale is (I'm still angry over Click, and let's face it Serendipity, Pearl Harbor, and Van Helsing were all steaming piles). So it got me thinking, has this bitch ever made a decent movie or proved herself to be anything other than a somewhat attractive girl with an accent? There's Brokedown Palace, but otherwise NO. She has no personality and her presence in this movie bores me to no end. And really, her costume in the Underworld movies is beyond ridiculous...

Add that to the completely convoluted plot, and by the end I was really just sorry to have wasted my precious time. The only enjoyment I got from this movie was watching Scott Speedman -- yum.

Whatever: Party Time

2006-06-19T15:27:00.000-07:00

If you don't have to get up early on Wednesday because you have no job or work at night, you should check out this cool larger-than-life party.

RES Presents

R E S J U N E S C R E E N I N G
When: Tuesday, June 20, 8:00 p.m.
Where: Egyptian Theatre
6712 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood
Cost: $10 in advance or at the door

RES invites cool (nerdy people) to their monthly series showcasing brand new music videos, short films and motion graphics.

Highlights include the world premiere of "Incinerate," the new Sonic Youth video directed by Claire Denis, Logan's brand new video "Get Together" for Madonna, plus new videos for Jose Gonzalez, Regina Spektor, the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Zero 7 and the Ranconteurs.

Includes after-party with complimentary drinks and music provided by DJ Kiino Villand.

This is a great line up. I'm a music fanatic and if I find a hot date to go with me tomorrow night, you bet I will be there. Tickets: $10. A night to remember: Priceless.

Californication Update

2006-06-19T13:30:00.000-07:00

A while back I made a list of things to do before leaving my home state of Cali. My quest is almost complete!

1) I went to Disneyland a few weeks ago with the fam. Space Mountain was finally open-- and to my relief they didn't change it too much, just spruced it up a bit without losing it's original charm. The only bummer was that Pirates was closed for renovations (due to the upcoming movie sequels no doubt) and we missed it's re-opening by a few weeks. I am very worried about what they are going to change. My feeling is, they can add things, not take them away. Don't F with a classic ride just because the movie was a big hit. Let's remember that the movie was ALREADY based on the ride. And that's my open letter to the execs at Disney, how very professional of me!

2) As for Vegas-- I have a trip planned for the 4th of July with my homegirls. It will be our last hurrah in Sin City before I move. WooHoo! I know the east coast has Atlantic city...but um, no thanks.

3) Yesterday I spent the day with my hubby at Huntington beach...it was lovely! We rode our bikes along the trail, got lazy in the sand, and even had tropical drinks while watching the sunset. I didn't want the day to end...it was perfection.

4) I finally broke my diet and had In-N-Out this weekend. It was tasty, but I have to say I won't miss it that much. The new trend of Asian salads at fast food restaurants has helped me enjoy eating healthy without craving burgers. Believe it or not, the one at McDonald's is the best so far. It was fresh, colorful, and delicious--I didn't even need to add dressing!

Movies, Music: Brooklyn knows how to party

2006-06-19T12:52:00.000-07:00

This weekend I watched Dave Chappelle's Block Party. It's basically just a documentary about a concert he threw in Brooklyn-- there's not much in the way of comedy from him (if that's what you are expecting). But it's worth watching for the amazing performances. Can I just say, Mos Def is ADORABLE and I love him!!

Jill Scott was probably my favorite-- I wasn't too familiar with her music before seeing the movie, but now she's definitely on my wish list. And as for The Fugees and their big reunion, I have been a huge fan ever since I was 14, so it was great to see them perform again. I don't understand what is up with Lauryn Hill's voice though... Watching the party made me wish I had been invited.

Whatever: What I am upset about..

2006-06-17T00:01:00.000-07:00

As we all know, I just got back from Thailand. It was a great 3 weeks of my life. I am looking forward to go back again hopefully next year. Three of my good friends were there with me and I hope they had a blast.

There is one thing that totally upset me though. Some of Taxi and Tuk Tuk drivers there are a%#holes. Only a couple of them try to jack up the fare eventhough they are taxi meters...One of the Tuk Tuk drivers was trying to scam my friends when I am not with them. I wish I wrote down their names and license numbers so I can report them to the authorities( and I hope the authorities are going to do something about this). If Thailand is promoting tourism but these small group of crooked people are trying to rip off tourists, who would want to recommend their friends to visit Thailand? Its embarassing and upsetting to me and all my friends who live there.

OK sorry for the anger. Anyways, other than those couple of crooked, I ran into the nicest taxi and tuk tuk drivers ever. They are honest and hard working and I feel for them. I think they save my trip because I would not dare drive on any streets of Bangkok. It's a jungle out there.