My quarterly LJ update.... *
* and I apologize for not doing that cut thing some of you do with images.... its 4:30 am and I'm too tired and I'm not here enough to bother figuring it out.*
My, My, How Life Changes...
What an AMAZING weekend this was. In fact, I think this is the 1st time in I don't even know how long that I've had such a good weekend. I can now say, with utmost confidence, that I know I am on the right path finally because, if I weren't, weekends like this would not exist and the friends that I have now would not be in my life. And, let me tell you.... they are wonderful. I am really happy right now. And I plan on keeping it this way. :)
So let me go into how wonderful this weekend was... I usually don't do blogs this way but this weekend was too good not to share.
Friday was my little informal art gathering at Higher Grounds on 1st friday. It went very well and I sold 2 pieces that night and 2 orders for other things they wanted that will be purchased as soon as I get them to them. So that's good.
My friend John Shenk DJ'd for me at my request along with M.A.D. cat who usually spin there. Lot's of friends came and so did some I hardly know just to see me and to show their support so that was really nice and felt really good. So, thanks to all of you who were there, it meant a lot to me and I loved seeing you, and also to those who called to wish me well tho they couldnt make it personally.
For those who either didn't know or couldn't go that night, it's all good.. my work will be hanging there till the end of the month and if you're interested in seeing it you can go to Higher Grounds on 3rd st. in N. Liberties during thier buisness hours.
a HUGE GIANT HUG AND KISS OF A THANK YOU goes to Tony, the owner of Higher Grounds, for offering to hang my work in his place.
You are a very cool dude and I greatly appreciate being a part of your scene there. :)
More HUGE GIANT HUGS AND KISSES go to Michael, Toni, her husband Joe, Chris and Josh for all their dedicated help, love and support in keeping me focused, getting things ready for the show and just being there in general. You are all very loyal and loving friends and Im very lucky to have all of you in my life.
A special piece was made for Joe for his birthday, which was tuesday but I presented his present to him at the art show and had it set up as part of the show for him to discover and inquire about because usually he's got the inside scoop on all my projects and this one he didnt recognize. When he noticed it and asked "whats that one? I don't recognize it." I told him..."you like it?..I call it.. Happy Birthday Joe" his face lit up in this cute lil 'omg!' suprised face and a big smile. That felt really good. :)
He's one of my biggest inspirations for persuing my art and he's a big part of who I am... I'd have to say he's probably the 2nd biggest positive influence on my life next to my dad.
Ok, so that was friday... Saturday was another uber cool and big night. I went to the InLiquid.com Immersion benefit to see/experiance the ColourForma installation and to listen to John Shenks DJ/instrumental improvisation by his group Slipping into Sublimity.
Man, what an amazing space they created! So huge and colorful! Between the room itself, the amazing installation of furniture, the projections on the walls and the music... I was on cloud 9. I took a poop-load of pictures and drew in my book while Slipping Into Sublimnity played. His/their music is very inspirational to me. Trippy and soothingly unpredictable.. very unique.
And, as a completely fashion-related side note, I'd like to mention that Sat. I had..... THE BEST HAIR DAY EVER! .... Like quite possibly of my entire life. Yeah. THAT perfect. Perfect enough that it warrents mentioning outloud.
I also had the perfect outfit on that coincidentally matched the decor of the space and that was COMPLETELY accidental and awesome.
Next to John S (who wore a black velvet suit) and my gf Toni (who wore the rainbow in the form of something she knitted herself) I have to admit I was the slickest dressed there, if I may say so myself. haha Everything was perfect. What a kick ass evening.
Actually, now that I think about it for a moment... the whole weekend was a fashion miracle. I had the perfect outfit for each occasion and I was completely stylish AND comfortable!
Sunday.... I went to see a Phillys game (the perfect place to wear my pink phillies hat of course! lol) with my friend Blair who I've known for about 15 years or so but I rarely get to see anymore because hes busy with his record store in Doylestown (Siren Records) and he just had a baby w his wife so his time is limited...and I never get up to that area much anymore either. When I do I go see my grandmom. So this was a very special treat. I'm not into sports at all but I kinda like going to baseball games. Its chill and relaxed, not aggressive and you can have a conversation while its going on w/o missing anything really. We had awesome seats and I pigged out on 3 hot dogs, peanuts, cotton candy, hot cocoa, fries and a soda... haha So, the Phillys won AND they won with a home run in the 9th inning. Apparantly this is a big deal and Blair said hes never gotten to see one before..or was it in person before... I forget.. either way, he was thrilled and said I was his good luck charm now. haha Boys are so cute. At the end of the game he even got me a pink Phillys t-shirt to match my pink baseball cap. :)
Anyways, i really enjoyed seeing him and getting to have one of our heart to hearts in person again instead of online or on the phone. I miss him and our close friendship but thats the way life goes I guess. People have lives to attend to and paths to follow but Im really glad we have always remained friends who can say anything to eachother.
So, all in all this was a severely great weekend. I must say that things are 100% turned around from this time last year.
I love my life. I love all the people in my life and I feel loved by them. And most importantly, I love myself and the direction my life is going. Ive been really happy lately and for once its not a happy thats derived from being in love w a guy.. its all me! So, no more falling apart if the relationship fails... I still have me, my friends and I have creative projects to do and that is self-fullfilling. I have learned so much about my personal boundaries and how to keep them. Those who don't just fall by the wayside. I've got NO TIME for petty haters and drama queens and will say how I feel and what I wont tolerate and why and then..MOVE ON. I keep positive, life-affirming people in my life ONLY. And that has done me a world of good. I feel confident, secure, accomplished, EMPOWERED and loved. ... and this is only the beginning. :)
Ok, here are a few pics I took this weekend. I have lots more from the event but I didnt want to put too many pics in here for those of you who are still on dial up.
Joes B-day Present -
Collage inside window of Joes Bday Present - All things included in the collage are either pics of me, pics of art I have made myself and photographs I have taken myself. Nothing external was used. -
Yay @ vanity poses. I look so Mod. teehee! -
Various images of the Ice Box space at the Immersion Benefit -
Joe and I -
Blair and I at the game -
My, My, How Life Changes...
What an AMAZING weekend this was. In fact, I think this is the 1st time in I don't even know how long that I've had such a good weekend. I can now say, with utmost confidence, that I know I am on the right path finally because, if I weren't, weekends like this would not exist and the friends that I have now would not be in my life. And, let me tell you.... they are wonderful. I am really happy right now. And I plan on keeping it this way. :)
So let me go into how wonderful this weekend was... I usually don't do blogs this way but this weekend was too good not to share.
Friday was my little informal art gathering at Higher Grounds on 1st friday. It went very well and I sold 2 pieces that night and 2 orders for other things they wanted that will be purchased as soon as I get them to them. So that's good.
My friend John Shenk DJ'd for me at my request along with M.A.D. cat who usually spin there. Lot's of friends came and so did some I hardly know just to see me and to show their support so that was really nice and felt really good. So, thanks to all of you who were there, it meant a lot to me and I loved seeing you, and also to those who called to wish me well tho they couldnt make it personally.
For those who either didn't know or couldn't go that night, it's all good.. my work will be hanging there till the end of the month and if you're interested in seeing it you can go to Higher Grounds on 3rd st. in N. Liberties during thier buisness hours.
a HUGE GIANT HUG AND KISS OF A THANK YOU goes to Tony, the owner of Higher Grounds, for offering to hang my work in his place.
You are a very cool dude and I greatly appreciate being a part of your scene there. :)
More HUGE GIANT HUGS AND KISSES go to Michael, Toni, her husband Joe, Chris and Josh for all their dedicated help, love and support in keeping me focused, getting things ready for the show and just being there in general. You are all very loyal and loving friends and Im very lucky to have all of you in my life.
A special piece was made for Joe for his birthday, which was tuesday but I presented his present to him at the art show and had it set up as part of the show for him to discover and inquire about because usually he's got the inside scoop on all my projects and this one he didnt recognize. When he noticed it and asked "whats that one? I don't recognize it." I told him..."you like it?..I call it.. Happy Birthday Joe" his face lit up in this cute lil 'omg!' suprised face and a big smile. That felt really good. :)
He's one of my biggest inspirations for persuing my art and he's a big part of who I am... I'd have to say he's probably the 2nd biggest positive influence on my life next to my dad.
Ok, so that was friday... Saturday was another uber cool and big night. I went to the InLiquid.com Immersion benefit to see/experiance the ColourForma installation and to listen to John Shenks DJ/instrumental improvisation by his group Slipping into Sublimity.
Man, what an amazing space they created! So huge and colorful! Between the room itself, the amazing installation of furniture, the projections on the walls and the music... I was on cloud 9. I took a poop-load of pictures and drew in my book while Slipping Into Sublimnity played. His/their music is very inspirational to me. Trippy and soothingly unpredictable.. very unique.
And, as a completely fashion-related side note, I'd like to mention that Sat. I had..... THE BEST HAIR DAY EVER! .... Like quite possibly of my entire life. Yeah. THAT perfect. Perfect enough that it warrents mentioning outloud.
I also had the perfect outfit on that coincidentally matched the decor of the space and that was COMPLETELY accidental and awesome.
Next to John S (who wore a black velvet suit) and my gf Toni (who wore the rainbow in the form of something she knitted herself) I have to admit I was the slickest dressed there, if I may say so myself. haha Everything was perfect. What a kick ass evening.
Actually, now that I think about it for a moment... the whole weekend was a fashion miracle. I had the perfect outfit for each occasion and I was completely stylish AND comfortable!
Sunday.... I went to see a Phillys game (the perfect place to wear my pink phillies hat of course! lol) with my friend Blair who I've known for about 15 years or so but I rarely get to see anymore because hes busy with his record store in Doylestown (Siren Records) and he just had a baby w his wife so his time is limited...and I never get up to that area much anymore either. When I do I go see my grandmom. So this was a very special treat. I'm not into sports at all but I kinda like going to baseball games. Its chill and relaxed, not aggressive and you can have a conversation while its going on w/o missing anything really. We had awesome seats and I pigged out on 3 hot dogs, peanuts, cotton candy, hot cocoa, fries and a soda... haha So, the Phillys won AND they won with a home run in the 9th inning. Apparantly this is a big deal and Blair said hes never gotten to see one before..or was it in person before... I forget.. either way, he was thrilled and said I was his good luck charm now. haha Boys are so cute. At the end of the game he even got me a pink Phillys t-shirt to match my pink baseball cap. :)
Anyways, i really enjoyed seeing him and getting to have one of our heart to hearts in person again instead of online or on the phone. I miss him and our close friendship but thats the way life goes I guess. People have lives to attend to and paths to follow but Im really glad we have always remained friends who can say anything to eachother.
So, all in all this was a severely great weekend. I must say that things are 100% turned around from this time last year.
I love my life. I love all the people in my life and I feel loved by them. And most importantly, I love myself and the direction my life is going. Ive been really happy lately and for once its not a happy thats derived from being in love w a guy.. its all me! So, no more falling apart if the relationship fails... I still have me, my friends and I have creative projects to do and that is self-fullfilling. I have learned so much about my personal boundaries and how to keep them. Those who don't just fall by the wayside. I've got NO TIME for petty haters and drama queens and will say how I feel and what I wont tolerate and why and then..MOVE ON. I keep positive, life-affirming people in my life ONLY. And that has done me a world of good. I feel confident, secure, accomplished, EMPOWERED and loved. ... and this is only the beginning. :)
Ok, here are a few pics I took this weekend. I have lots more from the event but I didnt want to put too many pics in here for those of you who are still on dial up.
Joes B-day Present -
Collage inside window of Joes Bday Present - All things included in the collage are either pics of me, pics of art I have made myself and photographs I have taken myself. Nothing external was used. -
Yay @ vanity poses. I look so Mod. teehee! -
Various images of the Ice Box space at the Immersion Benefit -
Joe and I -
Blair and I at the game -