Black Girl. Greek Name.

Hiatus

2011-09-14T17:42:00.001-07:00

So ummm… I’m not gonna blog again for a while. There are a few reasons why. I’m not telling. But mainly, I need to relieve pressure from myself, and this is one of the small ways that I’m doing it. At the beginning of next year, I will make a decision whether or not I’ll start back writing. In the meantime, you can find me joining the twits, chirping away. It’ll all be recorded on that nifty

I’m A Twit

2011-09-14T17:27:00.001-07:00

Follow me.

Catch Me If You Can: The Sequel

2011-08-16T11:29:00.000-07:00

I swear, I was on set for 9 hours

NOSSA!!

2011-08-15T15:43:00.001-07:00

This isn’t real-time. I’m writing this on a jet serviced by American Airlines, on my way to Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, August 11th/12th, but by the time I hit “publish”, several hours/days will have passed by. I want to start by saying: Me - 3, Mercury - 0 Now that that’s out the way (I am hyper-vigilant when that bastard goes retrograde), WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!! My long-awaited travels

Thought for the Day

2011-07-13T18:41:00.001-07:00

Percoset > Vicodin

Can You Spot Yours Truly?

2011-07-02T09:53:00.001-07:00

Don’t blink – you might miss me. Fun shoot! I was in a Gym Class Heroes video a couple weeks ago. Well, mainly my ass and thighs walking back and forth. Will be posted as soon as it’s available.

The Most Excellent Humiliation That Ever Could Have Happened to Me

2011-06-27T22:46:00.001-07:00

I had a catering gig last month for a staffing company I work for intermittently. It was a commemoration of the 100th year that the Los Angeles Country Club has been at its current location. I was bartending that evening. I arrived to work early because that’s how I get down, checked in, was shown my bar, and I started setting up. There was a stack of boxes that I needed to empty filled with

My Kind of House

2011-06-23T14:19:00.001-07:00

…helps keep those stabby feelings at bay

Stop The Presses!

2011-06-20T09:51:00.001-07:00

from AVclub.com David Lynch creating real-life Club Silencio in Paris By Sean O'Neal June 15, 2011 As part of David Lynch’s interest in doing everything besides make another movie, the budding musician and entrepreneur has announced plans to build the Parisian nightclub Club Silencio, modeled after the location of the same name in his 2001 film Mulholland Drive. Lynch is personally

OMGOMGOMGOMGOMGOMG…

2011-06-17T13:42:00.001-07:00

Aural Pleasure II

2011-06-17T09:08:00.001-07:00

Serenity by DJ Assault 1. I’m finally getting toned: it turns out my problem was lack of complete protein in my body. If you live in LA, go to the GNC at the shopping plaza on Overland and Venice. I forgot that dude’s name who helped me but he knows what the hell he’s talking about. 2. Started a modern dance class – highlight of each week. Started the commercial acting class my

Gonna Make My Mommy Proud UPDATED

2011-06-01T19:30:00.001-07:00

I got a phone call Monday – I was booked for a music video shooting on Thursday. Apparently it’s for a Mr. Wiz Khalifa and someone else. I don’t know who that is, as I’ve no television and I haven’t listened to popular radio music in three years. I’ve seen his “name” pop up every once in a while in my Facebook feed, and after a quick Google trip, it seems he’s quite popular. I have no

Memo To All Men Everywhere

2011-05-30T12:30:00.001-07:00

The next one of you who, out of the blue and for no damn reason other than you think that all women everywhere should never look like she’s having thoughts or a bad day or it’s frickin’ four in the morning and she’s tired – the next one of you who tells me to “Smile!” will straight get shanked. And I mean that. Nothing ruins my day more than some random dude getting all in my face, demanding

Nerdy-Derdy

2011-05-25T23:29:00.001-07:00

I love xkcd. This one is my favorite. Appeals to my spirituality and my art-theory-dork-ity.

All of Your Hopes and Dreams Will Be Dashed Upon the Jagged Boulders Below

2011-05-21T10:07:00.001-07:00

I went out last night to El Cid – it was Jellybean Benitez’s return to Los Angeles, and absolutely NO ONE in this world spins soulful house like this guy. He’s amazing. I ordered my Long Island, got to sippin’, and soon started dancing because the music was beautiful. While taking a brief break, a man introduced himself to me. A tall man. A bald man. A gorgeous, chocolate, well-dressed man

POLL TIME!!

2011-05-16T10:13:00.001-07:00

Good day. Look up there at the page bar. There’s a new page with a poll. It’s called !*POLL*!. Take this poll. Do it only once. The page will rest there (in peace) for a couple months. Sometimes I wonder who’s reading, if anyone’s reading, and I’m surprised when my friends here and there say they check on my blog. I ‘d like to know more about YOU, my audience. Also, leave a comment on

I May Need A Shrink

2011-05-06T21:11:00.001-07:00

One day about a month ago, I was at the gym, working it out on an elliptical, watching TLC’s “Say Yes To The Dress” on my personal monitor. It’s a reality show that follows an NYC bridal dress shop; specifically, the quest of the brides-to-be to find The Most Perfect-est Dress Everrrr, and the quest of the employees to close sales. It’s not usually the kind of show I would watch, but there

Story of my 20s

2011-04-16T13:57:00.001-07:00

This song was written by Prince, and listening to the lyrics, I’ve always thought it was about fleeting passionate romances with “others”. Sounds like my dating life 2004 to present.

Personal Pedagogy

2011-03-30T13:46:00.001-07:00

I didn’t get into grad school. I’ve been researching MFA programs ever since I finished undergrad at USC in 2006. I’ve looked at Columbia, Yale, Hunter College, NYU, UCLA, Otis, Art Center, CalArts, UC Irvine, and a few others. An older artist friend of mine told me that the biggest mistake that she made was completing her graduate art degree and then moving to a different city; basically, get

FAT HO BURGERS: A Special Comment

2011-03-25T10:10:00.001-07:00

As you may well know, I'm black, female, pushing 30, and a Dallas native living in Los Angeles. I am here to explain the Texas black colloquial term, "ho." Believe it or not, the word "ho" is a catch-all noun. It can be a person, place, or thing; many times, people use it to refer to a place or thing. Par example: [we see two men in their mid-20s working on the engine of a car, tools

Perceptions of Black Women

2011-03-24T11:26:00.001-07:00

via Kiss My Black Ads In BRAINWASHED, we explore the portrayal of African American women as sexual objects in the chapter Studs and Sluts. Check out this Fan-Made movie short that was inspired by the book. This is a fantastic example of what can be done with a little ingenuity and access to a computer! From http://www.stopthebrainwash.com/ It cannot be repeated enough: these images and

My Greek Name on a “Real Housewife”

2011-03-21T20:21:00.001-07:00

Greetings. In a nod to the new look of my blog, we shall take some time to ponder the Greek name in question. …siiiggghhhh. My general opinion of most of the women featured on the “Real Housewives” franchise is pretty low, and for reasons that you don’t even have to guess. You know. So when I was watching Bravo one day, and the commercial promoting

In Memoriam

2011-03-16T11:51:00.001-07:00

My absolute favoritest song from the DPG. Rest In Peace, Hey

Under The Dome: Best. Stephen King Novel. Ever.

2011-03-13T16:50:00.001-07:00

I have been an avid bookworm since I started learning to read in kindergarten. I have been a Stephen King fangirl since I was nine years old. This was the year that my mom remarried, that we moved down to the suburbs of Houston. It was the first time that my sister and I actually lived in a house, and we thought it was so cool. There were five rooms! And a kitchen and a breakfast room

The Somewhat Yearly Coachella Post: 2011 Edition

2011-02-25T15:42:00.001-08:00

Meh. The only day that looks remotely interesting is Saturday (Paul van Dyk, Erykah Badu, and Arcade Fire), and they stopped selling single-day tickets two years ago, the bastards. I’ve got Brazil, Germany, and Italy to look forward to, so what-eh-varrrrrr.

spirit tornado 3 days and counting

2011-02-19T21:19:00.001-08:00

a notification. a recognition. anticipation. pairing. music. 5 o’clock shadow. guitars. Animal. nostalgia. save empire records. a beckoning. platonic embrace. an invitation. drinkety-drink drinks. fun. smiles. photos. competition. victory dances. elizabeth berkeley. hand on my neck. it’s been 4 months. it’s been two years. my homegirl. taco joint. tetris ripoff. radishes. a pulling away.

C’est La Vie

2011-02-11T19:46:00.001-08:00

My body is disintegrating. I feel like shit on toast. I look like an ogre. Alexia’s my name, hyperbole is my game. Let me tell you what I LOOOOVE. I LOOOOVE how that I’ve been on track with my workouts; not losing much weight, and yet getting slimmer and firmer. Feeling healthy, fresh, beautiful, and energetic. And then my uterus starts acting up, I have an allergic reaction to my

Mes Celebrity Crushes de Cet Moment

2011-01-27T17:50:00.001-08:00

The hotness, it burns My passion unrequited It feels wonderful So tall. So attractive. More acting prowess than many will give you credit for. And yet, it wasn’t until I saw this when I swooned. I’m smitten by you. I can’t help it. One day we’ll run into each other at an Along Came Mary event, me doling out risotto from behind a buffet table.

How To Tell If The Guy You’re Dancing With Is Rolling*

2011-01-22T10:42:00.001-08:00

I went out one evening to Avalon with some cool acquaintances to take in some enlightened drum n bass. I was wearing my wig, my souvenir v-neck from the Prince concert, and 3 inch heels. We eased onto the dance floor, dancing, having a nice time. When I dance, I tend to travel after a while; I ended up on the other side of the venue. Right in front of some hipster dude wearing the

They Say Writing It Down Will Help

2011-01-05T23:25:00.001-08:00

I don’t celebrate holidays. The only reason I do Halloween parties and outfits is because that’s the only time people want to throw costume parties, it seems like. The only reason I make any sort of deal out of New Year’s Day is because that’s when my family gets together every year for dinner in Alabama, and I love my family to pieces. I don’t do New Year’s resolutions. But it seems that

Prince Will Be My First Ex-Husband

2011-01-04T09:53:00.001-08:00

I know I know, I’m almost three weeks late with my debriefing. And it’s not like I have a good excuse, either. It’s not like I have a JOB or anything. I want to go stream-of-consciousness here with this, so bear with me. JESUS it was cold! My friend and I wanted to go have a nice and fancy-schmancy dinner but it didn’t work out the way we planned, but that’s okay because PRINCE!!! Anyway,

Welcome to America

2010-12-14T09:00:00.000-08:00

I write from seat 15F on a Virgin America to JFK. Just 8 hours ago, I completed the first part of my graduate application to UCLA. Upon landing, I will take the A to Penn Station, and the New Jersey Transit to Penn Jersey. I will then greet my friend Ashley by skipping, jumping up and down while clapping ecstatically and screaming. Because tomorrow night, we’re gonna go see

Hair Hibernation

2010-12-04T19:16:00.001-08:00

In case you didn’t know, protective styling is key for black women for ultimate healthiness and growth. I do this a lot myself – I’ll do 6 flat twists and keep them in 4 – 5 days at a time. But that gets boring super quick because if you know me, you know I LOVE to style my hair every which a-way and every single day. That’s why I got a sew-in half-weave this summer. I kept it in for two

In Memoriam: Indie 103.1 2005 - 2009

2010-12-01T09:54:00.001-08:00

I never got a chance to wax poetic about my most favoritest radio station ever in the history of radio stations, so although this is 18 months after the fact, I would like to pay tribute to Indie 103.1. The concept of the station was music for music lovers delivered by music makers with very little playlisting (in the beginning). Before this station, I had never heard of X, had never heard a

Aural Pleasure

2010-11-27T11:49:00.000-08:00

Houseproudtv Wally Callerio 11 19 2010 by WallyCallerio …breakin’ you off a little sumpin’-sumpin’ on a Saturday morning

Is it just me,

2010-11-17T16:07:00.001-08:00

or was Harrison Ford on X-tacy last night during his Conan interview? This makes up for that whole divorce debacle 10x over!

Oh! And…

2010-11-17T08:38:00.001-08:00

thoughts, in my head (i’m a clown)

2010-11-16T18:03:00.001-08:00

I’m thinking that the Bottle Service is for Tourists blog is suck-tastic, and I withdraw my earlier endorsement. The dude makes so many word usage, spelling, and punctuation mistakes that it’s hard to take his self-satisfied editorializing seriously. He may be right about the mechanics of how nightlife works in LA, but he’s wrong about just about everything else. If you let too many

Big Brother Needs to Get a Clue

2010-11-11T11:19:00.001-08:00

Facebook has become omniscience itself. Somehow it knew, during my last relationship, that my boyfriend was Jewish even though I didn’t specify him when I changed my relationship status. I started getting all kinds of ads for JDate, various Chabad groups, and encouraging me to “Like” Chanukah. He broke up with me in January. I changed my relationship status. And I still get ads targeted

Amazing Grace

2010-11-10T19:33:00.001-08:00

I’ve professed my undying love for Grace Jones profusely on this blog several times. I can’t say anything that I’ve not said already. So for the rest of this month, Her Royal Angularity will be featured in the video box. Now, ponder this:

Four Lions

2010-11-10T08:05:00.001-08:00

The trailer:

I Want to Believe… in KPFK

2010-11-09T07:53:00.001-08:00

KPFK is a listener-sponsored public radio station on the Pacifica network in Los Angeles. Because they are 100% listener-sponsored (the amounts granted from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting being a pittance), and because they don’t take corporate donations (unlike NPR), and because they don’t run commercials, they are refreshingly unbeholden (yeah, I made up another word, what of it [

I Love My Hair!

2010-11-04T09:29:00.001-07:00

Don’t worry, I’m not going to post the viral Sesame Street song because I know you’ve seen it several times, and I KNOW you loved the shit out of it! The above is just simply a true statement. I didn’t always love my hair, and like many black girls, I viewed my hair as a problem that needed fixing. It was one day out of the clear blue in 2005 that I decided to stop getting perms. I did a long

Regarding the Mid-Term Elections…

2010-11-03T09:23:00.001-07:00

Just as I thought, no tidal wave and total tsunami and devastating category 5 hurricane of Republican victory. So they took the House. And? Business as usual. I truly mourn the loss of Alan Grayson and Russ Feingold, though. As you may know, I’m a non-partisan voter because I refuse to count myself a member of a political party that falls all over itself for the opportunity to be doormat to

:-D

2010-10-22T11:00:00.000-07:00

Excitement! My first art studio! My friend and I will be sharing it, but still, I’m so happy! The entire building will have anywhere from 10 – 15 artist’s workspaces. We’ll be moving our stuff in around late November/early December. I’ve wanted this for so long, for years man. I can’t say that this year has been disappointing, it’s just that after applying for fellowships and performance

Summer Highlights

2010-10-21T11:00:00.000-07:00

As afore mentioned, for once I was not a drain on the national economy, and had a job working for an arts and creativity-centered day camp this past summer. The kids were grouped according to age, and I was the counselor along with 3 others for The Shags, AKA the six year olds. The camp is very expensive, so I knew before we got started that the vast majority of the families sending their kids to

Le Sigh…

2010-10-20T09:24:00.001-07:00

Oh baby. Let me take care of you. Let me bathe in you. Let me liquor you up and love you down. Btw I have a new friend who sports the Bronson mustache, and I find it much less annoying than the hipster beard. So it hath been decreed – well-kept handlebar mustaches in, “ironic” (kill yourself, please) beards out. Groom yourselves accordingly, guys.

An Unapologetically Leftist Guide to the California Ballot Propositions

2010-10-19T07:08:00.001-07:00

If you’re not a self-described leftist, liberal, progressive, or other such animal, then just pass on over this and vote any way you want. This is not subject to debate, and I’m not interested in any opposing viewpoints. This is for my like-minded comrades who want to vote their principles, but may not have had the time and/or wherewithal to do their own investigation. For further explanation of

Catching Up

2010-10-18T18:00:00.001-07:00

Greetings, groupies. Sorry for my absence. I actually had a job for once this summer as a day camp counselor, and after it was over, it was hard to get back into writing. Plus, I’m super behind on some personal video and photo projects. But Peggy told me to get back to it last night after a rousing dance session at The Abbey, and whatever Peggy wants, Peggy gets. What’s new with me? Well, let me

ALL HOMOPHOBIC CONSERVATIVES ARE GAY

2010-05-06T11:28:00.001-07:00

But it’s not like you didn’t know that anyway. The Colbert ReportMon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30cAlpha Dog of the Week - George Rekerswww.colbertnation.comColbert Report Full EpisodesPolitical HumorFox News Any time you see a political or religious figurehead fighting against the rights of the LGBTQ population, rest assured that THEY’RE GAY. And if you deny it, YOU’RE GAY. GAY GAY GAY

Role Modeling

2010-05-04T19:17:00.001-07:00

Growing up, I didn’t look up to celebrities and famous people. I looked up to my little sister and craved favor from my mother and my friends. I’m not sure why, but that’s just how I was. I had a crush on Jasmine Guy and liked Karen White and Janet Jackson as a child, and I especially loved Alanis Morrisette in my middle school years, but I did not try to dress like them, talk like them, or

Folle

2010-04-28T19:08:00.001-07:00

The white blanket that isn’t mine is spread on the grass and I lay down in my layers. My layers of blouse, Sheer Energy Sun Beige stockings, professional black skirt just above the knee, cap-sleeved blazer, one-inch Guess heels, and wool coat. Texting on the smartphone. Looking up at the sky, and then there goes that little piece of lint that you can never look directly at – it’s just floating

Coachella Thoughts

2010-04-20T18:39:00.001-07:00

1. Wow, I had such a nice weekend! Had a great time, met many new cool people, and got closer to a good friend – I love you Diana! Photos soon to come. I still wish Grace Jones would have made it, but it was great nonetheless; my time is gonna come. 2. Faith No More – Jesus they rocked it! OK, Mike Patton came out in a red-from-head-to-toe-three-piece-suit with a cane, and sang “

Coachella – Faith No More

2010-04-05T14:17:00.001-07:00

Now featuring in my Coachella channel --------> I will now break form and not feature the video for Epic… you know… the only Faith No More song you probably remember. Instead, here’s a live version of I Started A Joke, originally from The Bee Gees. That dude can effing sing, he kinda has a Tom Jones thing going on with his voice, but not so cheesy.

Pillow Fighting

2010-04-05T11:27:00.001-07:00

Here’s some visuals from my Drrrrooooiiiiiid

Ya Fool Me Once…

2010-04-02T17:27:00.001-07:00

…shame on you. Fool me twice… (pause) …ya foolmecan’t be fooled again.

I Love LA: Citywide Pillowfight!!

2010-04-02T15:14:00.001-07:00

<----- This. Will be done. By me. On Saturday at Pershing Square downtown. Click the image for more info, and bring it like it’s never been brought-en…

More Than Coincidence: from “Hot Tub Time Machine” to Parallel Realities

2010-03-31T16:25:00.001-07:00

It is Wednesday, March 31st, 2010, and my mind has been blown. You might need to take about 20 or 30 minutes for this… I want to preface this by letting you know that I ardently believe in the existence of one Creator of this universe. You might not know that because I don’t use this blog for proselytizing, and I’m not a Christian, Muslim, Jehovah’s Witness, Mormon, nor member of any

Why I Don’t Date

2010-03-30T16:25:00.001-07:00

1. I have absolutely no aspirations toward motherhood EVER, therefore I don’t care much if I EVER get married: hence, men are superfluous to me. 2. I GOT BILLS TO PAY!! WE IN A RECESSION!! I find that when I’m in a serious relationship, I’m not on top of things in my personal life like I should be. It’s hard enough to get done what I need to do out here without my making it harder on

Nightlife

2010-03-29T21:30:00.001-07:00

I just stumbled on the blog Bottle Service is for Tourists. I highly recommend it if you’re into LA nightlife and having a quality time out on the town…

How Could I Forget La Cita?

2010-03-26T15:00:00.001-07:00

Because I’m a dork; that’s why. Went there last night with a couple homegirls for some sweaty disco dancing with a Captain and Coke. Awwwwwww yeeeaaaaahhhhh!! La Cita is on Hill just north of 4th downtown (yes, AGAIN), right next door to a late night taco shack. Good Christ I love LA! I woke up this morning exhausted yet refreshed. About to head to the gym and then do it all over again

Coachella/LCD Soundsystem

2010-03-24T20:49:00.001-07:00

I’m way too excited too early. If you’ve been peeking in on this blog… okay, I’m not even gonna pretend like I have a returning audience. If this is your first time visiting my blog, then let me tell you something – I love live music, I love Coachella, I’m going for all three days next month, and for the past 10 days or so, I’ve featured Devo in my little Coachella box over there --------------

Bars

2010-03-24T19:31:00.001-07:00

Speaking of nightlife, there are a lot of great bars in LA that are pretty fun and cool. I come from a bartender’s/avid dancer’s point of view, so my personal favorites are coming from that angle. Shortstop There’s no sign out front because they don’t need one, you square. Shortstop is up the street from Barragan’s on Sunset in Echo Park, and it has a mixed crowd. Every time I go, there

Follow-Up

2010-03-24T18:28:00.001-07:00

Damn, I need another kick in the pants. The aforementioned Saturday night – I’m SO GLAD my friend called me – hereafter known as La Gay (more on that later) – I went to Bardot alone to see a band, but the DJ was playing tame music and it was taking for.eh.VER for the band to set up. I’m fearless and all, but I don’t like being in that kind of restless setting without a companion. I’ll go back

All By Myself

2010-03-13T21:22:00.001-08:00

I’m a loner. I have been introverted my entire life – it will never change. I have many close friends who I adore, but I live alone, I rarely date, and I love to go see films and try new restaurants alone. It’s who I am. I used to be really shy. Like really shy. It’s something I started to overcome during my latter high school years, but I still have a few traces of social anxiety in me.

The Somewhat Yearly Coachella Post

2010-03-10T14:30:00.001-08:00

It’s time! This year, I’m going for all three days, sharing a rental property with some friends, and (insert Orange County inflection) I’m so stoked, bro. I was so excited because Grace Jones was originally in the lineup, and anyone who knows me knows that when I grow up, I want to be Grace Jones. But, alas, her name isn’t on the website anymore. BOO. But, for the first time, there are

Awwww yeeaaaahhhhh!!!

2010-03-09T15:29:00.001-08:00

We LOVED this song back in high school! I didn’t really like No Limit, but I was such a fan of Mystikal! And then he had to go and be a rapist, smh…

but for real this time

2010-03-08T21:22:00.001-08:00

It wasn’t writer’s block. It’s not that I don’t have enough time. I have no explanation for why I’ve not posted in FOR.EH.VER. Maybe because having a Facebook account is a lot like blogging anyway. I don’t know. I’m gonna switch it up. I have a smartphone now (drrrooiiiid), and I can upload video direct to YouTube. Plus, I’ve started contributing to my friend’s YouTube channel,

How To Prevent Rape - UPDATE

2009-10-23T03:42:00.001-07:00

(See update below) A lot has been said about how to prevent rape. Women should learn self-defense. Women should lock themselves in their houses after dark. Women shouldn’t wear short skirts. Women shouldn’t leave drinks unattended. Perhaps they shouldn’t dare to get drunk at all. Instead of further curtailing women’s freedom, how about: If a woman is drunk, don’t rape her. If

Je suis ici

2009-09-28T02:27:00.001-07:00

population: 249 aaahhhhhh, the slow life. It’s nice every once in a while. I’m not a city girl and I’m definitely not a country girl, I’m just a girl who knows how to adapt to her surroundings and not be so uptight. I arrived in Paris on the 26th of October and stayed there until September 1st. Paris is very citizen-oriented, even more so than New York City if you can believe it. More

For Jayden

2009-09-27T02:39:00.001-07:00

Hello all! Loyal followers of my blog (my sister and my mom) will be happy to know that my beautiful nephew is celebrating his first birthday on the 28th! I’m in France, though, so since I can’t be there I sent him a present and made him this. I still can’t believe that my sister is a mother. It’s something I understand on an intellectual level, and something I’ve seen carried out on a

Book Review

2009-09-24T13:07:00.001-07:00

In which I review the novel I’m currently reading, Skinny Legs and All by Tom Robbins

I Deserve to be Punished

2009-09-24T07:59:00.001-07:00

I have grown derelict in my duties to you and the Internets. I made it a goal to post at least a few times a month, and here it’s been 5 months and I haven’t written to the world. How dare I? Blame it on Facebook. And the fact that I was teaching for 7 months – something I had never done before – and had no extra time to share my inspired and witty musings with the world. And then when

1st: I'm Bona Fide

2009-05-25T20:02:00.001-07:00

Very belated great news: J'ira a la France!!! I applied for a UNESCO sponsored residency at Camac - an arts center located in a tiny town about 1 hour outside of Paris. Sadly, I was not chosen for the sponsored program. But the people who reviewed my portfolio wanted me to come anyway! I told you I was brilliant! I made the decision last fall to apply for artist residencies rather than

Long Time No Post

2009-05-17T20:49:00.001-07:00

As if anyone really reads this. Seriously. Many reasons why. Full length expo-zay coming this summer. In the meantime: The Brick Testament Xtra Normal CAMAC Urban Art @ Lincoln High School - Revok, Augor, Saber Sills Models UTLA Btw, there was an earthquake just now. My Christ, will you look at his FEET? I swear, every time I hear some James Brown I get that feeling I had

Frenchmen Say The Darndest Things

2009-03-21T19:41:00.001-07:00

Favorite quotes: "I like this, when you open your hair..." -Antoine, my best friend's former landlord, in reference to my afro "It's a bearsexploitation..." -Tony, my facebook husband in London I'll add them as they keep coming...

Starck Club

2009-01-30T17:21:00.001-08:00

A converted warehouse in Dallas that was designed by Phillipe Starck, and where Grace Jones sometimes sang (!). I wish I had been born earlier! And apparently there's going to be a documentary about it coming out later this year. Here's the trailer: Right now I'm entertaining a fantasy of my mother having Kim (one of our babysitters) over to take care of us one night while she

The Soundtrack of my Youth

2009-01-24T20:16:00.001-08:00

A typical Saturday morning before my mommy remarried: 1. My sister would wake me up, and we would take our blankets downstairs to watch cartoons and PBS while my mother slept in 2. We would eventually get hungry and start eating tortilla chips, drinking orange juice, and making up new games to play 3. My mommy would wake up and start cleaning the apartment with the record player blasting.

Roland Burris is an ASS, I Tell Ya

2009-01-06T07:44:00.001-08:00

Again, I'm just sayin'...

2008 In Review

2008-12-28T19:11:00.001-08:00

JibJab sums it up nicely. Now, we can look forward to nuclear war between India and Pakistan, further wankery from the Republican Party, more wholesale genocide perpetrated by the Israeli government against the Palestinian people, Obama's inability to really change anything because of his unwillingness address this country's fundamental problems, and such like. Yay alright!

My Nephew: Jayden Lee Reece

2008-12-27T16:01:00.001-08:00

Yes, I'm super-late doing this. I finally have some time on my hands (two posts in one day, can you believe it?). I must memorialize my brand-spankin'-new nephew, born September 28th 2008, ten weeks early. I know what you're thinking, and the answer is no. They did not pose him. Apparently this is the position he assumed just a couple hours after being born. It's obvious to me that when

Prop. 8: The Musical

2008-12-06T12:13:00.001-08:00

See more Jack Black videos at Funny or Die I love genius. I know I'm so late on making comments about this subject, but I be busy and thangs. One of my good friends wrote an article about the nuances of the vote, you should check it out.

Infamy!

2008-12-04T17:30:00.001-08:00

Check us out! Specifically, ME! VOS @ NY Studio Gallery Next stop, free international travel! So, yeah, we're too broke to travel to our own opening, but if you're in the New York metro area from 12.4 - 12.20, let me know what you think! We're bona fide...

Little Bill

2008-10-08T11:28:00.001-07:00

I promise you it is not my intention to make this into a video-posting blog, but I simply could not pass this up... http://view.break.com/581294 - Watch more free videos In case you don't understand the reference at the end, here ya go!

Voter Abstinence

2008-10-03T12:44:00.001-07:00

Everybody's doin' it! I'm still voting Green. I'm tired of wasting my vote on candidates that I have no faith or confidence in, who fall all over themselves pandering to a non-existent middle class and "moderates". People who call themselves moderates, in my opinion, have no backbone and need to figure out what they stand for - they ought not to be pandered to. What! I said it.

Trigger Happy TV - Anyone Remember?

2008-09-28T22:08:00.000-07:00

You remember that show that used to come on Comedy Central at the beginning of this century? OMG, I absolutely loved Trigger Happy TV! Some highlights below, for your enjoyment. Btw, I'm sorry for the light posting. I had an actual full-time job this summer that frequently left me exhausted because of all of the overtime hours. Please forgive, I'll try to do better...

So Cool, and Yet So Creepy...

2008-09-20T15:23:00.001-07:00

I think we're all gonna get ear cancer. I usually only use my earbud in the car, but I think that I'll use it every single time I speak on the phone from now on. Good Christ! This can't mean anything positive for our brains! Pop Corn téléphone portable micro-ondesUploaded by sassiere

I Know You've Been Waiting With Bated Breath

2008-09-04T18:47:00.001-07:00

You will not be disappointed. smockshop presents: screeners I - video work for screening and for sale September 6 - 21, 2008 summer smockshop, 936 Mei Ling Way, Chinatown, Los Angeles reception/mass screening: September 6, 7 – 11pm with live performance by VOS - Yes, We Can Do It? at 8pm. "Yes, We Can Do It?" is a 7 minute video and performance created by Peggy

We're All Gonna Die! In August!

2008-07-02T09:02:00.000-07:00

I had heard of this before about 4 months ago, and then I stumbled upon this blog post this morning (at work - I'm such a slacker), on a blog called Democurmudgeon.

Dress Right @ the California Mart

2008-06-18T19:06:00.001-07:00

VIMBY - Dress Right Vol. Four Dude. ALL OF US had tracks glued into our hair. After the show was done, it took the hair dressers 15 minutes to get one track out of the homie Warren's hair - po' thang had his hair and scalp yanked repeatedly. That was a first for me, and I hope they never do it again. Aren't there clip-ins that can be used? It made us look great, tho...

Hey Black Celebrities!

2008-06-11T18:36:00.001-07:00

I mentioned in my previous post that I went to the CalArts grad show at the Chinatown galleries to complete a day of art-ing. My homegirl wants me to let the world know about my interaction with David Alan Grier (two snaps and a head-roll, haaaaay!). It was nothing, really. I promise. He was there that night - we think that either he's a patron of the arts (I saw him at Kara Walker's puppet

Art Snacks

2008-06-01T16:49:00.001-07:00

I'm noticing more and more that Tecate is gradually replacing traditional red/white wine at art openings in LA these days. Why, man? What about those of us who don't like beer? Corey Helford Gallery still serves wine. Actually, I really enjoy the openings there because even though the work exhibited is usually quite commercial, the parties are catered with an open bar and a variety of

I Was Wrong

2008-05-27T18:56:00.001-07:00

It's just that when someone tells me that someone OD'd on [insert drug of choice], I think that they're dead. Well, Tila Tequila isn't, after all. Apparently, this happens all the time with her. So, just in case anyone actually reads this blog, I'm correcting myself just as any good journalist should, which I'm not. In other news, this Memorial Day was very Surreal Life. I went to a really

My Favorite So Far!

2008-05-22T18:09:00.001-07:00

You can't tell that I was drunk! VIMBY - Dress Right Vol. Three

More LA-ness, or Seven Degrees of Tila Tequila

2008-05-22T17:59:00.001-07:00

More like four degrees. I was at work today, and I got a text about 2 hours ago from my homegirl that Tila Tequila was dead. She knew because she was hanging out with the guys from ICP, and one of their friends had been partying with her last night and found her dead. I'm not gonna say the reason why, just in case people actually read my blog and I get sued or something. 1. Because of my lack

I'm So LA Right Now.

2008-05-17T11:53:00.001-07:00

1. I'm doing a fashion show where I'm wearing bikinis tomorrow, so the other day I had to get a spray tan (but I'm black!!! wth?!) 2. On my way to the designer's house, Janeane Garofalo crossed the street in front of my car. Upon visual confirmation that it really was her, I yelled in a deep manly voice, "I love you!". She smiled and waved, and my life is now complete. 3. I'm so waxed

Coachella 2008: A Debriefing

2008-04-30T20:17:00.001-07:00

1. I can die now. 2. I know I looked a fool in my outfit. 2. JESUS I'm exhausted. Still. But the constant screaming made my voice even deeper, and therefore more... how shall we say... sexy. 3. Kraftwerk. What can I say? Could they have been any more German? The answer is no. It was sooooooo weird, soooooooo conceptual and stimulating, suuuuuuuuuch an experience, I loved it! I

Mommy Pt. 2

2008-04-13T21:45:00.001-07:00

I just want the world to know that I'm in love with my mother (browse the comments on my blog and you'll see why). Some of my friends are in love with her, too. My step-dad is in love with her. I think that she'll be the subject of the next photography project that I take on. I've made a lot of personal work in the past and have moved on to subject matter that starts off personal but kind

For Mommy

2008-04-09T12:47:00.001-07:00

This one's for you! I'm sorry you're too prudish to enjoy Prince, but I'm glad that we share an admiration for Morris Day and The Time. Sometimes I fantasize about how your life was before you had me - how you dressed, bossed Otis or Daddy around, flirted, clubbed, all the things that I now do. You must tell me one day...