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On a better note, Panda_Eyes and I found a really nice apartment in Polish Hill so we can finally leave the Shit Side. It's about double the size of our current place for the same price, brand new carpet and bathroom and a it has a little deck out front. The neighbors seem pretty cool, it's quiet, close to the busway, and walking distance from all the places I like to go but haven't been able to in the past couple months because I've been stuck on the other side of the river.
I like this song:
I feel the need to drop a blog on you guys even though I don't have much to say.
Apartment hunting is exciting but also kind of annoying. Everything that is both affordable and cute is in a borderline shitty neighborhood.
Panda_Eyes has somehow convinced me that I should start riding a bike. If you know me, this is a pretty hilarious concept, but really it makes a whole lot of sense. It's a lot cheaper in the long run than taking the bus to work everyday, it's way better for the environment, and it's good exercise because currently (and in the history of my life) I don't work out at all. I don't wanna drop too much weight though, so that creates a nice excuse to eat Chipotle burritos for breakfast all the time like I did today. Oh, and bike riding also ups my hipster points a great deal.
<---that's me rolling my eyes.
Not much else is new really. The new job is going well. It's not what I want to do forever, obviously, but it does the trick for now. All my coworkers are pretty likable so far, and it's not hard but there's enough to do so that I'm not constantly dying of boredom like I was at The Warhol.
I've also been working like a maniac on an illustrated flyer for my friends Brent and Kim's photography show. (Brent shot my bananas set) It has sort of a twisted circus theme which is fun to work with. But because I am an idiot, I decided to illustrate each of the different characters they feature in their photos and it's taking forever and a half. They want it done by Friday. Eeek. So I better get back to working, actually.
Later haters.
Apartment hunting is exciting but also kind of annoying. Everything that is both affordable and cute is in a borderline shitty neighborhood.
Panda_Eyes has somehow convinced me that I should start riding a bike. If you know me, this is a pretty hilarious concept, but really it makes a whole lot of sense. It's a lot cheaper in the long run than taking the bus to work everyday, it's way better for the environment, and it's good exercise because currently (and in the history of my life) I don't work out at all. I don't wanna drop too much weight though, so that creates a nice excuse to eat Chipotle burritos for breakfast all the time like I did today. Oh, and bike riding also ups my hipster points a great deal.
<---that's me rolling my eyes.Not much else is new really. The new job is going well. It's not what I want to do forever, obviously, but it does the trick for now. All my coworkers are pretty likable so far, and it's not hard but there's enough to do so that I'm not constantly dying of boredom like I was at The Warhol.
I've also been working like a maniac on an illustrated flyer for my friends Brent and Kim's photography show. (Brent shot my bananas set) It has sort of a twisted circus theme which is fun to work with. But because I am an idiot, I decided to illustrate each of the different characters they feature in their photos and it's taking forever and a half. They want it done by Friday. Eeek. So I better get back to working, actually.
Later haters.
I would like to disappear for a while.
I'm not sure how I feel about this song but I'm in love with the video. I need all the clothes to take with me on my journey kthxbai
I'm going to go cuddle with my bff
I'm not sure how I feel about this song but I'm in love with the video. I need all the clothes to take with me on my journey kthxbai
I'm going to go cuddle with my bff
Someday I'll be legally bound to this individual:
Awesome! Normal is not something at which we excel.
Awesome! Normal is not something at which we excel.
Should I keep growing the short side of my hair out or should I chop it ALL off Edie style? Thoughts?
Daaaaamn do my feet hurt! I started my new job this week and I'm definitely having to get used to being on my feet for 7 or 8 hours everyday! Other than that though, it's a breeze. I was a bit unsure of how it was going to go, because my last retail experience was my first, and as a very introverted person, it was initially pretty stressful for me. But I guess because I've done it before, it's really not so hard this time. Even though I am supremely broke right now and won't get paid for a couple weeks, I feel like a big burden has been lifted off my shoulders just knowing I'll slowly but steadily be gaining money instead of quickly and consistently losing it.
Other than that, not a whole lot interesting has been going on because of the brokeness....just a lot of hanging out with Panda_Eyes and his box:
(Bahaha!), working on the magazine, and some freelance design and illustration stuff:
This is the only one that's done so far. You should go to The Big Throwback if you're in the Pittsburgh area. It's fun.
This is my mugshot:
For some reason, in Photobooth my eye on the side of my face that's in shadow always looks like it has way more makeup on it than the one in the light. Weird! My hair is getting almost silver in the front. It's pretty sweet.
I think it's about to thunderstorm and that makes me very happy.
Kbye!
PS. I'm selling some clothing and accessories and of course, some art.
Other than that, not a whole lot interesting has been going on because of the brokeness....just a lot of hanging out with Panda_Eyes and his box:
(Bahaha!), working on the magazine, and some freelance design and illustration stuff:
This is the only one that's done so far. You should go to The Big Throwback if you're in the Pittsburgh area. It's fun.
This is my mugshot:
For some reason, in Photobooth my eye on the side of my face that's in shadow always looks like it has way more makeup on it than the one in the light. Weird! My hair is getting almost silver in the front. It's pretty sweet.
I think it's about to thunderstorm and that makes me very happy.
Kbye!
PS. I'm selling some clothing and accessories and of course, some art.
Tonight this band-- only one of the greatest bands EVER-- is playing a FREE SHOW in at the Three Rivers Arts Festival:
How AMAZING is that!? If live around here and you don't go you are a damn fool. If you haven't already, you should definitely check out the movie that clip is from-- it's really interesting. I've seen most of it but I believe I missed the end because I was too drunk. Oops. If I could go back in time and live in any era I absolutely, hands down would wanna be my age now in Max's Kansas City/Factory era New York. I think I'd fit riiiiight in.
If someone were to put a spell on me that would turn me into a pair of sneakers I would most certainly become these:
And now I am the proud owner of the mini-Monroes thanks to my wonderful significant other!
Speaking of my significant other, I haven't been able to fall back asleep since he left for work. Me and Mr. Kitteh have just been kind of lounging in bed wishing breakfast would magically appear. He keeps wiggling his nose but it doesn't appear to be working.
So today is Father's Day. What did you guys get your papabears? I got mine a wall sized world map. Kind of an unusual gift, but it's what he asked for.
I start my new job on Tuesday! I think it'll feel good to finally join the real world again, although it'll be weird because before I quit my last job I had been there for 2 years.
Here's a picture of me and Panda_Eyes and our friend Brandon for good measure:
Two things that annoy me:
1. People who hear other people speaking different languages and tell them "Speak English. We're in America." Are people in other countries this xenophobic? It makes me sick.
2. Head to toe American Apparel outfits. Nothing says "I'm trying too hard" quite like it. Don't get me wrong, I do like AA. But if you're gonna do it, wear one, maaaaybe two of their pieces at a time. Otherwise you look like a total ween who is trying desperately to be cool.
I guess that's all. Later haters!
How AMAZING is that!? If live around here and you don't go you are a damn fool. If you haven't already, you should definitely check out the movie that clip is from-- it's really interesting. I've seen most of it but I believe I missed the end because I was too drunk. Oops. If I could go back in time and live in any era I absolutely, hands down would wanna be my age now in Max's Kansas City/Factory era New York. I think I'd fit riiiiight in.
If someone were to put a spell on me that would turn me into a pair of sneakers I would most certainly become these:
And now I am the proud owner of the mini-Monroes thanks to my wonderful significant other!
Speaking of my significant other, I haven't been able to fall back asleep since he left for work. Me and Mr. Kitteh have just been kind of lounging in bed wishing breakfast would magically appear. He keeps wiggling his nose but it doesn't appear to be working.
So today is Father's Day. What did you guys get your papabears? I got mine a wall sized world map. Kind of an unusual gift, but it's what he asked for.
I start my new job on Tuesday! I think it'll feel good to finally join the real world again, although it'll be weird because before I quit my last job I had been there for 2 years.
Here's a picture of me and Panda_Eyes and our friend Brandon for good measure:
Two things that annoy me:
1. People who hear other people speaking different languages and tell them "Speak English. We're in America." Are people in other countries this xenophobic? It makes me sick.
2. Head to toe American Apparel outfits. Nothing says "I'm trying too hard" quite like it. Don't get me wrong, I do like AA. But if you're gonna do it, wear one, maaaaybe two of their pieces at a time. Otherwise you look like a total ween who is trying desperately to be cool.
I guess that's all. Later haters!
My dad is going on a business trip to fucking DUBAI with a 4 day "layover" in ROME and taking my mom along. I am so jealous it's not even funny!!! I remember the good old days when I was young and went everywhere with them. Ugh. All I want to do is travel! I sound like a spoiled brat. I'm sorry. I just have massive wanderlust lately.
Things that are making me a happy Monroe:
- FINALLY getting a job-- full time, decent pay, potential to do cooler stuff in the future
- Warm weather
- Whiskey
- Peach tea
- Acquiring an air conditioner
- Successfully obtaining very expensive design software for free.
- Finally seeing Control. I'm not sure if this necessarily qualifies as something that made me "happy" considering the topic at hand but it was a really great movie. It was so beautifully shot-- every frame looked like it should be a still image on its own. I love Joy Division but I'm by no means a superfan so I'm interested to hear what you Ian Curtis experts thought about it.
- Heather doing my hair for free and it being suuuper white:
(super sweet pimple on my face, right? I never get pimples wtf
)
- Gia and I pulling off a photoshoot of this lovely lady on our own (fuck fickle photographers! yay alliteration!):
It may not be as funny to you if you're not from Pittsburgh but you have to admire its sheer genius and tranny fabulousness. I've said it before and I'm saying it again because it's true-- I am a total tranny trapped in a woman's body. It's weird. I've always been obsessed with the hyperfeminine-- when I was little I wanted to be Madonna and SJP's character in my then favorite movie Hocus Pocus.
Speaking of SJP and trannies, years ago I promised my old roommate that I'd go see the Sex and the City movie with her if they ever made one, because I watched all the TV episodes with her. So tomorrow I'm staying true to my word and going to see it with her. I used to kinda like SATC when I was younger, but I've grown to find it rather annoying. All of the women are caricatures of specific stereotypes of women to such a point that I don't think they're very relatable at all. They're completely one dimensional and never stray from the the specific character role they play. Remember those "I'm a [Fill in the blank with your favorite SATC character's name]" shirts? Yuck. Yeah right! No one is that one dimensional and if you are, I feel bad for you! Also, Carrie's self-righteous, faux intellectual attitude and rants annoy the shit out of me. BUT I know I will thoroughly enjoy checking out the outfits, as Patricia Field is one of my idols. I was making my daily Jezebel round the other day and in a blog about going to Patricia Fields' party one of the writers said:
- FINALLY getting a job-- full time, decent pay, potential to do cooler stuff in the future
- Warm weather
- Whiskey
- Peach tea
- Acquiring an air conditioner
- Successfully obtaining very expensive design software for free.
- Finally seeing Control. I'm not sure if this necessarily qualifies as something that made me "happy" considering the topic at hand but it was a really great movie. It was so beautifully shot-- every frame looked like it should be a still image on its own. I love Joy Division but I'm by no means a superfan so I'm interested to hear what you Ian Curtis experts thought about it.
- Heather doing my hair for free and it being suuuper white:
(super sweet pimple on my face, right? I never get pimples wtf
)- Gia and I pulling off a photoshoot of this lovely lady on our own (fuck fickle photographers! yay alliteration!):
It may not be as funny to you if you're not from Pittsburgh but you have to admire its sheer genius and tranny fabulousness. I've said it before and I'm saying it again because it's true-- I am a total tranny trapped in a woman's body. It's weird. I've always been obsessed with the hyperfeminine-- when I was little I wanted to be Madonna and SJP's character in my then favorite movie Hocus Pocus.
Speaking of SJP and trannies, years ago I promised my old roommate that I'd go see the Sex and the City movie with her if they ever made one, because I watched all the TV episodes with her. So tomorrow I'm staying true to my word and going to see it with her. I used to kinda like SATC when I was younger, but I've grown to find it rather annoying. All of the women are caricatures of specific stereotypes of women to such a point that I don't think they're very relatable at all. They're completely one dimensional and never stray from the the specific character role they play. Remember those "I'm a [Fill in the blank with your favorite SATC character's name]" shirts? Yuck. Yeah right! No one is that one dimensional and if you are, I feel bad for you! Also, Carrie's self-righteous, faux intellectual attitude and rants annoy the shit out of me. BUT I know I will thoroughly enjoy checking out the outfits, as Patricia Field is one of my idols. I was making my daily Jezebel round the other day and in a blog about going to Patricia Fields' party one of the writers said:
Patricia Field is so awesome. Sure, she's the woman responsible for the damn flowers Carrie always wore. But she's also a gay woman of a certain age with Manic Panic hair and a fierce career. I wish Sex And The City were about her and her glam tranny friends instead. That would be amazing.
I couldn't agree more.
PS. Rush made me the most amazing fan art EVER
AWESUUUUUM!
