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Rest of Spring into Summer ...

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( Semi finished post of the last bit of my Spring into Summer: expect more on my Typepad Blog ):

We're half through Summer and I'm just sharing about Spring but rest assured, I've embraced it all with a grateful heart and wonderment. Life is Art indeed.

Started to re-do the living room and falling in love with our home again:

( Sadie likes it really)

( I love the shelf)

( Window Seating )

(skinny shelves)

(top)

(to the side)

(full)

(patio seating)

(lay of the land: how to fill it up?)

Continued to experiment with cooking + loving food in general:

( Yes that's cheetos + broccoli I made )

(thrown together pasta)

(chicken + waffles at IHOP )

(duck tator tots at Shady Lady)

(mom's palabok malabon)

( street dog + sweet potato fries + lumpia at The Round Corner)

(making sammies)

Hawai'i

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( Semi finished post on my trip to Hawai'i in May: expect more on my Typepad Blog ) ...

Hawai'i is home for me. The whole island ( of Oahu and some of the Big Island ) is literally family and going home is food for my soul: it goes beyond d-e-e-p.

+ History (Mid/Late 1960's/Mid 1970's):

( Me + Dad: this was my first Plane trip )

(Auntie Sally + Nana + Mom + Auntie Felising + Dulce + Cindy ... Cousins who else is in the pic?)

( Auntie Sally + Mom + Me )

( Mom )

( Mom + Auntie Sally )

( at Apo Marshall's )

( at Auntie Sally + Uncle Sat's with Princess )

I have a lifetime of Hawai'i pics: think I will start archiving them this Summer and post a pic with a memory once a week!

This past April our beloved (Manang/Grandma/Auntie) Sally passed away (Rest in Peace) and as I didn't go to Uncle Sat's service, I felt like I needed to go home this time. It was 2 1/2 days of sensory overload:

( everyone was plugged in + i had a thrifted paperback: via point and shoot )

( there it is: via point and shoot)

( that's the way: trying out my new watermarks ... thanks for the nudge Lisa! )

( so LOST )

( Haleiwa tourists )

+ Pupukea:

( grabbing some poke via point and shoot )

( family of shoes )

( looking at vintage family pics: i could have done this the w-h-o-l-e trip )

( WISH I filmed more )

( handsome )

( baby tomas )

( Mom happy )

( tools )

( Auntie's greenhouse )

( outdoor kitchen )

( chairs )

( heart )

( pins )

( guest cottage )

+ Auntie Lita's:

( green slippahs )

( 6am walk with Dad )

( Mango )

( coop )

( Plumeria )

( Pineapple Fields )

+ At the service:

( beautiful )

... family of feet:

( feet one )

( feet two )

( feet three )

( caught )

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March Into Spring ...

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Somewhere between winter and spring it's been kinda random:

( LOVE packages )

( gifties: thank YOU April! + thank YOU Joyce! : love. )

( someone left a gnome for me in the front tree )

( yes )

( found polaroid )

( March issues are the best of the year: W Magazine )

( riiiight? )

... drive in:

( welcome )

( stars )

( snuck in )

( but we shoula got fresh made pizza )

( outside )

... Parading:

( lotsa signs: look G! )

( Ash is a model )

( g + g )

( staging )

( Bina is a model too )

( mum + daughter )

... lucky cafe:

( booth love )

( pointed )

( something about a burger )

... at the Fringe :

( vintage coats )

( drawers )

( head )

at thunderhorse vintage :

( window )

( shelves )

( cards: OMG )

( mirrors )

( vintage label )

... at mondo bizzarro:

( always a full table with mah grrl Mirah! )

... it sorta feels like spring:

( blooming )

( in backyard )

( dad's orchids one )

( dad's orchids two )

( bright wall )

... fixing up the house:

( old bedroom mirror in my studio )

( old living room TV in bedroom )

( IKEA fun )

( sadie likes new bed linens )

... bought:

( vinyl coat )

( orange shoes: Mirah you can borrow them anytime )

( purse )

( beret )

( lunch box )

( vintage recipe cards )

... and drum roll please:

( vintage dior scarf: $4.95 )

( vintage brownie bull's eye + they threw in the little guy as an extra added bonus )

... always food:

( scotty saved me a mini cupcake f/ work )

( Akebono is comfort food )

( ah: Uptown Cafe you never disappoint )

... Jim Denny's:

( sign )

( behind counter )

( yum )

( korean bbq + filipino carabasa + bacon stuffed fish via mom )

( IKEA dessert )

... i like cooking now:

( first made chips + egg salad sammies )

( crock pot chili )

( champ )

( first made corn beef + cabbage )

( corn beef + hash )

( red curry )

( guinness milk shake )

( random made dessert with gunther's bailey irish ice cream )

... and now for something completely different ( i do love my prada, fall 2011 ):

... and if i post the rest of my winter pics, click: do you think spring will hurry up and get here?

New Pics Are UP!

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... on Plain Picture, CLICK!

Middle ...

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I submitted to a few magazines ( HI! if you're reading this: pick ME! ) and it helped me to fall in love with my studio again:

( my desk )

( love my shelves )

( bits )

( bits two )

( mannequin )

( i do know where things are )

( used every inch of space )

( if I could stay in the closet i would )

( closet two )

( one day i'll scan all my visual journals )

( sadie is so fashionable )

( dinner w/ my Auntie BFF )

( mom's quiche )

( korean bbq + rice + kimchee is comforting )

... via my phone camera:

( jollibee )

( park table )

( filipino buffet: yes that's giant grilled squid )

... then:

( v-day cannoli )

( hail = sacto snow )

( gifted from Sistah Gay: thank YOU! )

( scotty made this !)

p.s. i am now an iStock Photographer!

p.p.s. i'll let YOU know when i publish my magazine on Mag Cloud! , don't worry.

End of the Year 2010 + A Bit of 2011 ...

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It's FEBRUARY. I guess it's time I shared about December!

Birthday celebrating ( good bye 4-2: click HERE! ):

... Dinner with my Auntie BFF ( thank YOU, Auntie ) at Mulvaney's B + L :

( pic via Auntie )

( they told everyone! )

( Ahi )

( Ding Dong )

... Dancing + Drinking:

( Me + Gay, polarized )

( Gay + Brad )

( Me + My Love )

( Me + Mirah )

... Day w/ my Love:

( Trees + Boots )

( Looking at books )

( playing w/ the lens I want )

( playing two )

( playing three )

( before dinner )

... 7 Course dinner @ the Hawks Restaurant in Granite Bay:

( Bread + Egg Nog Shots )

( Course One )

( Course Two: Gorgonzola Gnocchi: first FAVE course = used my point and shoot camera starting w/ this course b'cause I was having wine with EVERY course )

( Course Three )

( Course Four: Pork Belly: second fave course )

( Course Five )

( Course Six )

( Course Seven )

( then CAKE )

... then we went bowling:

( he's better than me )

( but i like my outfit better )

( shoes do make the outfit though )

( the colors )

( it wasn't working I should have unplugged it )

( so many good memories here = Club Gnaw! )

( Sadie got a pressie too )

( Happy via photobooth )

... with Mom and Dad:

( lunch one )

( lunch two )

... some shopping:

( pink )

( then more cake )

... and pressies:

( thank YOU Mom + Dad! )

( thank YOU my Love ... )

( and for the sweets too! )

( from Sistah Tiff: thank YOU! )

( the budda )

( our journal )

( from the MN McChanes: thank YOU! )

( thank YOU Sistah G! )

... not a lot of holiday hoopla = we kept it simple ... i was more interested in taking pics with my phone instead:

( where's this? )

( best holiday window evah @ the Fringe )

( Fringe Two )

( crossing the walk )

( Willie's )

( Oto's )

( Walgreens )

( Yes I'm driving )

... X-Mas Eve:

( Mom always makes Cioppino )

( the whole spread )

( looking at gear )

( family )

... X-Mas Day:

( coloring with Maggie )

( reading with Grandpa )

( playing )

( same birthmark as uncle scotty )

... Ric Ric came to visit:

( shady lady )

( chef gave me extra bacon )

( Auntie's fridge )

( Sadie loves her Uncle )

( my two most FAVE men in the world = if my Dad was there wearing a hat I would be complete )

( love )

( gifties from my Auntie + Cousin BFF )

... end of the year clean:

( spices are organized, finally )

( our built in is now streamlined, thank goodness )

( lots of bar glasses )

( love my collection of thrifted glasses )

( into the New Year )

... New Year's Eve:

+ at the Hideaway Bar + Grill: LOVE that this is in the neighborhood!

( table w/ my all scratched up glasses )

( their kitchen caught on fire just moments before we got there and they STILL fed peeps! )

( BEST bloody mary in sacto )

( juke )

... burgers + brew:

( guinness shaaaaake )

( curly fries )

... having photo fun:

( wattup )

( shiny pink )

... random january:

+ placerville:

( wine tasting @ 11 am when we shoulda been doing something else )

( up in the hills it's sunny )

( nothing like natural l-i-g-h-t )

( nothing like w-i-n-e )

( nothing like my l-o-v-e )

( gourmet pot pies )

( such good puppies )

( i would have bought them all if I had a darkroom )

( scotty wanted to buy all these reel to reels )

( really red wall )

( the grrrls )

( left tie at macy's back in Sacto )

( boy george tweet is bloody icing ON the fricken cake )

... burgers + brew = comfort food:

( yes i'm addicted to these shakes )

( yes i'm addicted to these burgers )

... whilst scotty was tape op-ing + surfing:

( thrifting )

( parading )

( parading two )

( behind the Art store )

( inside Art store via my phone camera )

( inside Art store via my phone camera two )

( thrifted vintage booster seat )

( zine-ing )

( getting it back )

( her fave place in the world other then the bed )

( church's just because )

... king's skate country:

( roller skating via my point and shoot )

( finally got a table via my phone camera )

( the lights are the same: LOOK! via my phone camera )

... i'm diggin' sunday brunch:

+ at the Hideaway Bar + Grill w/ mah sistah grrrl Mirah! ...

( gruuuuuuub: SO GOOD )

( the awesome + SO SWEET chef )

( still decorated )

( the juke is tattooed )

( pressie! )

+ at La Provence Restaurant + Terrace w/ mah sistah grrrl Gay! ...

( have you had a ramos gin fizz: it tastes like an orange julius! )

( gruuuuuub: SO GOOD )

( pressie! )

( pressie two! )

( made pressie! )

( my Amelie moment via Gay! )

... racing to the end:

( kamon sushi is still our favorite after 14 years )

( tower theater via my phone camera )

( buying canvases )

( buying canvases two )

( reflection off of my iMac on a sunny day )

( hearts via phone camera )

( blooming out front )

( bacon and basil sandwich )

( it's that BIG )

( making Art )

( thank YOU sister crayon! )

... rest of winter pics are here, click!

AND I'm PUSHING my Art and Photography H-A-R-D this year:

My new Art blog is here, CLICK!

My new Photo blog is here, CLICK!

11. jaanuar 2011 ...

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... first day of staycation:

( left on his way to L-A )

( down the street one )

( down the street two )

( down the street three )

( down the street four )

( cross THAT off of my 44 before 44 list: that i STILL need to post )

( sadie's post whilst parading )

( and cross THIS one off of my 44 before 44 list )

( aaaaah )

( happy hour dollar tacos are DA BOMB )

( better )

( best MOLE in sacto )

( she's happy = p.s. what should i NAME her? )

( must try it )

( she's sad we came HOME )

( booty f/ parading + thrifting plus one from target )

( thrifted booty two )

10 januar 2011 ...

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( even the ribbon is pretty )

( new camera bag i've decided )

( made by kini that's me )

... i wanted to join in:

( what IS that? )

( tag you're IT )

( bobby is back )

9 siječanj 2011 ...

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( dad growing plants )

... i like the hangar when no one is there + it's freezing cooold apparently:

( homage )

( always EXTRA careful when i go up or down these stairs )

( it's in the details )

( it's in the details two )

( it's in the details three )

( date night HAS to include a guinness milkshake )

( BEST burgers in sacto )

8 gener 2011 ...

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( step closer to happy-ness )

( she's happy too )

( deli take away )

( that's riiiiiight: just in case you didn't know )

Urtarrilak 7, 2011 ...

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... when all else fails work on your Art:

( revamping my portfolio = i have done a lot )

+ it's how i travel

Հունվարի 6, 2011 ...

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(found in a thrift store in a random grab bag + YES that IS a polaroid + 35mm on her neck + YES i squealed when i saw it = think she's my talisman for the new year!)

... more pics of the day to soon!

5 Januarie 2010 ...

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... LOVE my phone camera:

( sadie loves crocker park )

( i love yarn bombs )

( didn't i just take down our x-mas decorations? )

( indian beer )

( nepalese dinner )

( thrifting )

04 de enero 2011

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( morning sun )

( sitting )

( standing )

( rawr )

( kimchee + spam fried rice = love )

( washed + drying via my phone camera )

+ since december 11th i've taken 3 thousand pics ( personal + professional ) = in a word: EDIT.

Third Day in January ...

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( breakfast = mom's tarts )

( jeff bridges amazing pics in W Magazine )

( rocket via my phone camera )

( found in window one via my phone camera )

( found in window two via my phone camera )

( found in window three via my phone camera )

p.s. i LOVE that i saw both of these films at the drive in!

... and i REALLY LOVE that they used a pic of mine in the Crocker Art Newsletter Booklet:

Day 2 of 2011 ...

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... still editing pics from december AND working on my 44 before 44 list but today was:

( coffee in a gifted cup f/ my BFF )

( journaling )

( calendar-ing )

( zine - ing )

( eating mom's fresh lumpia )

Happy 2011!

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( lit for the new year's taken by my love )

( gifted vintage paints f/ my dad for new year's )

( mom made pancit eaten today for good luck )

off to old school journal ( everyday + i will blog everyday this year w/ a pic ) + fill my moleskine datebook with dates + write a creative to DO list for the year.

up next: last bits of 2010 + 44 things to do before i'm 44.

ONWARD, HO.

HAPPY ...

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( pink-y tree )

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˚ ˛ •˛• ˚ ｜田田｜門｜ !!!

Fall Into Winter ...

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(my parent's beloved dog Ruffles passed away: love + miss you Ruff)

... because taking pics is a way of life ( be forewarned: MORE food porn ) but first:

... visiting my parents:

( dad's b-day w/ Auntie Josie )

( mom's panict palabok take away )

( orange )

( dad's gardening tools )

( dad's babies )

( i thought ginger only grows in hawai'i )

... teaching ' still life ' that sizzles:

( working )

( working two )

( done )

... in backyard:

( red in the back )

( flowers + vine )

( neighbor's garage wall )

( bikes )

... inside:

( sunny studio window via phone camera )

( fall in a bowl )

( lisa's totem + hula hoop )

... i've been eating at my desk a lot ( blame it on the the dog, HA! )

( pumpkin bar )

( dinner in a jiff )

( carbonara -ish )

( gunther's in a cuppa )

( that's a small cupcake )

... try-ing to cook too ( crossed off my bucket list: thanksgiving sides but no turkey and don't ask me about the chicken):

... stuffing:

( starting )

( cutting )

( made )

... deviled eggs:

( yes i almost ate all of it )

( that's the only bit of molly ringwald's chicken that wasn't raw )

... and then:

... i've driven past this every day for at least a year + finally took pics:

( full effect )

( detail )

( hug life )

... random out + about:

( mini blythe in red )

( that means film )

( baby Jesus )

( daniel lowriding )

... seems like i eat out a lot:

( pre - game )

( cookies )

( Ube Salad )

( then there were more cookies )

( filipino food w/ sarah )

( filipino dessert is always an adventure + so is taking pics )

... plus:

( she's filipino? )

( always slippahs )

... i like taking pics w/my phone camera ( it's the new polaroid ):

( target )

( tower )

( drinks )

( hot dog )

( red socks )

( happy sadie )

( going somewhere )

( drying )

( decorated )

... it's that time of year for re-connecting:

( we're still that young )

( adobo yum )

( BFF cooking )

( crepe making )

( amazing creative kids )

... first thanksgiving dinner:

( yes, side dishes )

( really i didn't eat that much: thanks honey )

... second thanksgiving dinner:

( look at all the mashed potatoes )

( pie )

... parading w/sistah tiffy:

( crocker burgers )

( at the corner store )

( on a stick )

( with a santa )

( branded )

( furniture bits, polarized )

( at our semi-annual gemco trip )

( tiff's kick ass x-mas tree )

( got a dollhouse )

( living room )

( kitchen )

... all my fall bits are here, click!

... up next 43 birthday celebrating!

Anniversary on the Bay ...

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We always try and go on a trip on our Anniversary (yes we have two) and to celebrate the 13th year of together-ness we packed it up and head to Bodega Bay (heaven on earth):

... but first: take a LOOK at these brussel sprouts from trader joe's, damn.

(huge )

( first bloody mary on the bay )

( speaks to ALL our personalities )

( bottles + shell )

( view from kitchen window )

( first day of sun )

( happy glasses )

( down there )

( McChane feet )

( that's right )

... HAD to go here! , damn it:

( dusk )

(ATM wasn't working inside + the one down the street only gave us $30: so we only had cash for drinks. so we didn't eaaaaaat. buuuuuumed) ...

( strong pour )

... but did have the most amazing time watching + talking with Chef Dominque: NEED to keep connected with her:

( petite working kitchen )

( basic menu )

( this is for sistah tiffy )

( birds everywhere )

( another gin watching the giants w/ locals )

( cooking veal one )

( cooking veal two )

( starting to plate )

( still plating )

... day two:

( swimming )

( that is butter )

( breakfast )

( for pie or fish )

( signs + keys )

( writing )

( birds again )

( round )

( most ono fish & chips we had twice in two days: yuuuum! )

( scale )

( sadie loves the smells on the bay )

( happy )

( happy two: best brownie in the world )

( sitting pretty )

... no film but i can still take pictures:

( bottle bit )

( guitar man )

( hat + rocket )

( bay )

( love times two )

( tired )

( working )

( lunch )

( ah the sounds )

rest of trip pics are here!

next: bits of Fall ...

Crocker Love ...

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My home away from home:

... Early Tours:

( moving the Art in )

( new auditorium )

( placement )

( two groups )

( look at the space )

( leaning )

( eusebio )

( 'Browning of America' )

... Docent Tour:

( listening )

( in awe )

( i just said to them ' this is an iMac box painting! ' )

... Donor Cocktail Party:

( had to go )

(the Barr's donated all the Art in the California Impressionist wing)

(the Yee's donated many pieces of Chinese Art + are so down to earth)

( hard working )

( dressed )

( Beret Man: he wore red this time )

... new classrooms all ready:

( where i'll be teaching )

( waiting )

( who's that )

... 10.10.10:

( KJ aka the Mayor )

( my cousin's dear kids: enzo + malia )

( had to try the cafe ran by Culinary Specialists of the B&L! )

( watching )

( going down )

( using the easels )

( one of my fave rooms )

( i spy my family )

( boot in the midst )

( me + my auntie BFF: Auntie Josie by Andy )

( lauren's picks )

( daniel drawing )

( triplett times three )

( lauren's heart )

... neo crocker:

( MOBS )

( stilt walkers )

( tape )

( booze )

( Artist made flask i bought: via phone camera )

( cute )

( run by model )

( self portrait one )

( self portrait two )

( differences )

... my first class ( woot! ) ' Subtractive Sculpture ':

( busy )

( busy two )

( busy three )

( done )

... WISH i had brought my camera to take a picture of 70 kids sitting around me in a circle in the courtyard talking about what kind of Art they liked in the museum: can't BUY that kinda happy-ness. Stay tuned for more Crocker goodness. In the meantime, check this out!

Up next: our Fishing Cottage on Bodega Bay.

Last Bit of Summer ...

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It's finally feeling like fall: so why not finish with the last bit of Summer!

... some more State Fair bits:

( walking )

( cooling )

( grant marching )

( back )

photobooth fun:

( sun )

( waiting )

( gimme )

( points )

( leg up )

( shadows )

Then:

... read:

( MFK )

( pile + plums )

( Anais )

... wrote:

( orange )

( made a bit of Art )

( orange two )

... archived ( too much stuff in my studio ) :

( journals )

( pictures )

( tons of zip bags full of mag pages )

Proper Family Time:

( kisses )

( picking )

( making polvoron w/ mom )

... SF Bay ( damn it was cold ):

( leaves )

( walking )

( love )

( talking )

( uncle rodney + ava )

( planning our world trip when we turn 50 ( in 8 years that's what i said ) and we're HAPPY! ... by Joyce )

( cousin kibitzing + such )

( daddy dom + baby paige )

( soft head )

... aside:

( justin drive makes me happy )

( vintage photo albums )

( 45's )

... then:

( simply put )

( dresser treasures )

( louboutin love )

( prada love )

( dinner w/ my love )

( from steph w/ love: thank you mah dearest cuz! )

Proper grrrl time:

... first: kick ASS package from my Artist BFF KAT! in Dublin! thank you sweetie!

( heart )

( her Art )

( t-shirt (s) + bag from her new screenprinting line! )

( best inscription ever )

... visited mirah in davis:

( purple )

( seat one )

( seat two )

( courage )

... then our first visit to the maple room HI! DAVE! :

( via gay's phone )

.. rest of summer pics are here! CLICK!

and then there's early fall:

( new notebooks and pens )

( kupros w/ my love )

( before being filled )

( in the back )

... at my parents:

( i thought ginger only grows in hawai'i )

( palabok malabon to go )

... happy at home:

( i made fries )

( still hanging outside )

( in her eyes )

( ah, fall fashion )

( writing )

... out and about:

( pre- flite! mid-day no less! )

( in the mall )

( oh my: capitol dawg, rawks! )

( my new fave shoes )

( mirah's new tat )

( on the juke @ the merc )

... roller derby-ing ( via my point and shoot )

( love the names )

( in the bathroom )

( taking pics )

( fall wreath finally, via phone camera )

coming up next: Crocker Art Museum good-ness.

Summer-ing Part Three ...

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Then, I took more pictures which is TRAVELING for me:

( whilst deep cleaning chez mcchane )

( points via the backyard )

( leg )

( at big lots via my point + shoot )

( at home depot )

... sidenote: i've been sworn to secrecy w/ the new Crocker pics i've taken: 10.10.10: who's going to be there with me? AND! I'M TEACHING ART AT THE CROCKER STARTING NOVEMBER. there i said it . you know, i've done IT before, click!

( lenser )

... mini mcchane reunion in SF:

( got glasses ready to go )

( smile )

( hang on )

( hang on two: seriously, we were crossing the street + she grabbed uncle scotty + grandpa mcchane's hand + i had to say out loud 'maggie, you're breaking my heart!' )

( i experimented w/ nail polish + mom experimented w/ polvoron recipes )

( scotty experimented w/ his harmony )

( costume shop texture )

( sadie's favorite summer light )

( scotty's gloves )

... parading on a school day ( ha! ): HEART my hometown:

( in window )

( light slivers )

( legs )

( mid-day libations )

( mid-day soused )

(vintage purse exhibit at the California Museum : if you're in + around Sacto: you MUST go to the museum. p.s. i want that flask)

... a few State Fair bits:

( happy about my free bacon )

( glee club )

( what Art )

( security cam )

( lowrider one )

( lowrider two )

... to be continued.

Summer-ing Part Two ...

2010-09-18T14:10:00.000-07:00

A whole of a month -ish has passed by and Summer has turned into Fall. What better incentive for me to start posting about the last half of my most kick *ss summer, ever.

You know how it is when you're busy and you don't feel like you've really done anything? Well this Summer, I haven't really gone anywhere but I've BEEN somewhere. Because when you're on our budget, you have to be creative ( pause for effect ) and that means embracing what's right in front of you. Sometimes it's more brave to stay than it is to run away.

What did I do, you ask? Archive, Art, took pictures, read, wrote (first I had to purge my studio. OY VEY, the dust and then we deep cleaned the rest of the house because of a mouse). Thy soul was parched and it had to be replenished:

First, there was food: my foodie-ness showed through the past three months as well as my LOVE of food photography ( maybe I should do a magazine of my food pics):

+ home made:

( fried rice )

( steak salad )

( meat loaf + mac and cheese: i'm obsessed with slow cooking )

( mashed potato cakes + poached eggs )

( Mom's Ube Cheesecake )

( my Mother - In -Law's Blueberry Pie: scotty requested it for his B-Day: there's a secret in her crust )

+ out and about:

( La Favorita Buritto )

( Sonic's pie in a cup )

(Burger's + Brew Italia Trip catch up w/ my beloved Auntie Josie)

( like reading menus in dive bars: this is Henry's )

( yogurt color )

... State Fair:

( chocolate covered bacon: REALLY. good. )

( blooming onion )

( meatball sandwich )

... catch up w/ Gay:

( for potato salad )

( making jucy lucy's )

( sidenote: LOVE that my pic is in her kitchen )

( grilling )

( summer on a plate )

... BEST part of trap shooting:

( was the bbq )

... Red Lotus for Scotty's B-Day:

( silken tofu )

( bone marrow )

( kimchee fried rice w/ duck egg )

... favorite food of the summer:

( dad's plums + tomatoes )

... more coming soon!

Summer-ing Part One ...

2010-07-11T14:07:00.000-07:00

... WELL into the middle of the year and lots have gone on:

+ Shot two major Crocker Events. I'm getting the hang of doing events and it's a different kind of fun:

+ Art Auction Preview:

( stylin' )

( shapes )

( horse )

( this was one of my fave )

( free food for photographers: Bella Bru, click! rawked the food! )

( noodles )

( another fave )

( then real shoes )

( crowd one )

( crowd two )

( then light outside )

+ Art Auction ( it was my first one ever and what an experience ):

( the valet team )

( prep )

( stacked )

Red Carpet:

( One )

( Two )

( Three )

( she's the auctioneer )

( looking )

( who's outfit do i like? )

( security guards and friends )

( bidding )

( this is effing brilliant )

( this one too )

bonded w/ fellow photographers! it was like we SURVIVED something:

( Stacy )

( Mike )

( flash talk )

( cutting station )

( fish station )

( taking the Art out )

( waiting their turn )

( bidding )

( walking it out )

+ Father's Day Week-end @ my parents:

( afternoon two )

( mom took a pic of me with her new camera )

( organizing bitter melon: every sunday dad goes to the X Street Market @ 6am )

( cutting )

( watering )

( dad's tools )

( fave plums not ready yet )

( pods and bristles )

( ruffles: mom and i are going to make a 2011 calendar of his pics )

+ we crossed #46 off of my bucket list, The Alemeda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire :

( blocks )

( iPhone-ing it in )

( cooler than cool )

( glasses )

( from UK Bus signs: cool right? )

( bocce balls )

( what's that? i'm cool? )

( doll parts )

( that's a lot )

( bags )

( straw hat )

( self portrait )

( yawn )

( ballerina dress )

( that's a hot dog )

( circus bits )

( ah, youth )

+ Sort of crossed #12 off of my list, puttered around at Bike Buildors on Franklin Blvd:

( sign )

( kustom )

( happy )

( eagle )

( details )

( 4501 )

... + Crossed #49 off of my list, the folsom rodeo! brought my small point & shoot digicam b'cause i respect it when they say ' no professional photography '! also --- it's not the camera it's the photographer, if you know what i mean:

( walking )

( dinner )

( scotty reading )

( from the sky )

( ice cream and a flag )

( being sworn into the army: this made me cry )

( of course fireworks )

+ Sort of crossed off #13 on my list to sing karaoke @ the Swiss Buda, i found they have my song!:

+ Antique-ing again:

( antlers )

( accordion )

( box i did not buy )

( perched )

( that's where i got my nic-name )

... then:

( drinks )

( eats )

+ Spent quality time w/ the Triplett's:

... went to forever 21 w/ Gay + Ash! have you been? they certainly know how to stage and the clothes make this 43 year old young again:

( the shoes )

( mannequins )

( pink and glasses )

( looking at hats )

... back at the abode:

( initials )

( ash & lauren's Art )

( keys )

( my pics for their wall )

( took pics of their house for selling: it's sold! )

... Misc Summer:

+ Sacto Peeps ( particularly LHS -ers ): who misses the Towers on Watt Ave? The books and LP's in both stores opened up the world for me:

( i'm volunteering as an assistant photo archivist at the Center for Sacto History . Rumor has it that they have all Russ Solomon's stuff )

+ Went to the Sacto Midtown Bazaar with scotty and i'm thinking of getting a space one of these Saturday (s):

( hand in hand )

( patterns )

( mohawk and cotton candy )

( it's inside )

( ballet next door )

+ Went to the juneteenth celebration :

( exhibit )

( soldiers )

( boots )

( on the way back to the car )

... lastly:

( nails done and a new bone for sadie )

+ up next: who needs to leave home to ' travel '? and creative busy-ness stuff!

Bucket List Update ...

2010-05-29T21:49:00.001-07:00

Remember this:

43 Things before 43:

1. See a live taping of SNL (and crash the after party, HA!)
2. Use my passport (i'm not picky but the UK is my numero uno destination)
3. Visit Abbey Road Studio (if we're in the UK, why not =) ...)
4. Bring in income with ' g & g designs ' (GAY!)
5. Set up a Darkroom in the house
6. Documentary/Blog on Broadway Costumes
7. Curate a Filipino Art show w/ Mirah
8. Photograph Anne's Cookbook
9. Issues 3 -5 of my ' zine ' Life as Art '
10. Fix up the backyard, damn it.
11. Go fishing (I've never been before, if you can believe that)
12. Take my bike to Bike Builders (I want a basket : ride bike more often)
13. Sing karaoke @ the Swiss Budah (my fave norah jones song)
14. Have a proper dinner party
15. Get braids @ the King of Curls
16. Eat @ Mary's Cafe
17. Get the original plans for our house built in 1923 (how do i do that?)
18. Hang w/ cousin ric-ric in minneapolis
19. Visit Paisley Park Studios
20. Hang w/ Alex and her family in Chicago (never been!)
21. Hang w/ Kris and her family in Boston (never been!)
22. Roller Skating @ Kings Skate Country
23. Wine Tasting w/ my cousins
24. Plan trip to Japan w/ cousins
25. Have a meatball sandwich f/ Roxie Deli
26. Main Street Walking Tour of Iselton
27. Submit to ' Sommerset: Life ' Magazine
28. Horseback riding in Bodega Bay
29. See Craig and Tiff's cabin
30. A drink or two at the Naches Tavern Inn
31. Eat at Scott's Burger Shack
32. Work on submission for the Dorothea Lange–Paul Taylor Prize for the Center for the Documentary Studies @ Duke University (follow Jacob's lead!)
33. Make a short film/video w/ scott's music
34. Do a comic/story/'zine/ of my ' Hardtimer ' character
35. Go to Angel Island and take pictures of the Immigration Station
36. Have a family portrait done of the Tomas Family: California Style
37. Go to a Second Shabbes at the Congregation B'Nai Israel
38. Visit the Islamic Center on Broadway: Ask about After School Program
39. Cook Thanksgiving dinner from scratch (it doesn't have to be ON thanksgiving, right?)
40. Take a surfing lesson
41. Buy a flask, fill it up, carry it around.
42. Sacramento Comedy Spot: go to a show and/or take a class
43. Start a photography program for kids @ the Oak Park Community Center (Kris! thanks for the inspiration)

then I added to it:

44. Smoke a Cuban
45. Take a Tango Lesson
46. Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire
47. The Original Pancake House in Roseville
48. Go to a Sac City Roller Derby Match
49. Folsom Rodeo ( never been to a rodeo )
50. Participate in the Nada Dada Art Fair in Reno
51. Try Mole
52. Sacramento Public Art Walking Tour

... and in random order:

+ Cross off #52: click here!

+ Cross off # 44: Had a Cuban Cigar with Jen ( don't judge me by the pics: i'm not an experienced smoker ! ) @ Hangar 17! We were there when the Cigar Club was meeting, friendly group of people! The wait staff was nice to us AND the food was good too:

( liking it so far, by Jen )

( cough, by Jen )

( Jen looks cooler )

+ Cross off #22: Went Roller Skating @ King's Skate Country! with some of my grade school grrrls! TOO! MUCH! FUN!:

( what size are you, b&w film )

( before hitting the rink, b&w film )

( Gayle, b&w film )

( yes, i'm happy by Barb, b&w film )

( Liz, Liz, and Me by Barb, b&w film )

( returning, b&w film )

( Barb One )

( Barb Two )

( Five Grrls in a row video: yes whilst I was skating )

( I'm not going to turn around video by Gayle )

+ Cross off # 31: Scott's Burger Shack! with Gay. it did NOT disappoint. it's literally down the street from us, LOVE that:

( heck, ya! )

( fries )

( really BIG coke )

+ Cross off #51: Try Mole ( Thanks, Genaro ):

( home made: click! )

+ Sort of cross off # 16: I wanted to try Mary's Cafe for years now, but they retired and closed! :

( sign one )

( sign two )

And true to form, I've added to my list (yes, going waaay beyond 43):

53. Eat at Trails Restaurant
54. Dim Sum @ New Canton Restaurant
55. Read ' Mein Kampf '
56. Play Bocce Ball at the East Portal Bocce Club
57. Visit The ' Sacramento Room ' at the Main Library
58. Make a magazine through Mag Cloud
59. Do a Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament Tour

I fully realize that this is an ambitious list for the next 6 months, because you know, life happens. BUT I am truly my father's daughter and I want to try as many random things that I can possibly fit in this trip, you know?

And because it's June on Tuesday, I bid our sort of Spring here in Sacto, adieu, click!

Rest of Spring ...

2010-05-24T14:26:00.001-07:00

... has been event FULL:

+ More parading w/ my love:

( ATM - ing )

( R5 Record Day )

( Willies Hamburgers! )

... SF:

( FAB dinner at Victor's Pizzeria and Restaurant! )

( Canja Rave gig )

( looking at a clam bar )

+ Had lunch w/ my most favorite and beloved Auntie Josie:

( lunch @ Cafeteria 15L! ) The food AND service, rawked.

( the mac and cheese was good but the ' Hangtown Fry ' was to die for )

( light )

... Visit w/ Uncle Moreno and Auntie Deanna:

( signing )

( old book )

( on the wall )

+ Visit w/ Maggie McChane:

( Maggie w/ Dad )

( big grrrl at the table )

( is that the chicken dance Uncle Scotty? )

+ Visit and gift f/ my dear friend and most AWEsome Artist, Lisa Richlin Davis:

( sunn-y grrrls )

( blessed totem she brought all the way from her home in Arizona for me = <3! it! )

( sadie loved it ALL: by Lisa )

+ my dear cousin Joyce! gifted me with a bag f/ her work:

( thanks! Joyce! and yes, that's my studio )

+ hanging w/ mah grrrl Gay and familia:

( Ashleigh's stage make-up'd )

( Daniel #50 )

( Teddy at the game )

( country grrl @ heart, thanks! G! )

... thrifting:

( chair love )

( make a wish )

... midtown:

( found Art )

( barber shop-ping )

... pre - staging:

( painting )

( my pics for displaying )

( yellow, blue, and white )

+ quality time @ Bex's Cabin down the street:

... but first the hat went traveling to Turkey:

( self portrait by Bex )

( self portrait two by Bex )

( HT with graffiti by Sonny )

... cabin:

( bunny in repose )

( ramen-ing)

( cutting )

( bottling )

... asian-ness:

( sticks and flip flops )

( mahjong )

... continuing cabin adventures forthcoming!

+ Jen and I are adding Burritos to our sacto food ' bucket list ' :

... Oscars Very Mexican Food! :

( taco shop )

( waiting )

( california burrito, rawked it )

+ hang time -ing w/ mirah:

( her mentor's show, b & w film )

( her mentor's show two, b & w film )

( we both like willie nelson )

( sunglasses )

( pacific rim fest )

+ melissa's grrl's night @ the Shady Lady! ===> Congratulations to Melissa and Peppe on their Wedding!

( with fries )

( jen and bex )

( kalaine wearing my hat )

( jen being HT )

( melissa being HT )

( photo booth silly-ness )

( after us )

+ cinco de mayo w/ sabrina and becky:

( santa is cinco-ing )

( me and bina by becky )

( becky raising the roof )

( dancers )

+ random pics:

... inspiration at home:

( Scotty working in his Recording Studio )

( not so much for inspiration but for giggles: musicians hanging out in WEEDS, and yes that's our backyard )

( foreshadowing in 1986 )

... inspiration in other people's homes:

( my photo in my friend Monica's home, pic by Monica Erwin Francis )

( my photo in my friend Liz's home, pic by Elizabeth Yajima Emerson )

... spring down the street in curtis park:

( pick up game )

... went antiquing w/ my mother - in - law and my aunt - in - law:

( ceramic flask i didn't buy )

( vintage buttons )

( bought vintage pics b'cause it's an obsession )

... then we had ice cream @ guther's:

... and then you know I'm Filipino so I like to eat:

( family picnic )

( passover cookies )

( homemade red velvet cupcakes )

( always after i have a facial and massage, Mai buys me Vietnamese food take away: thank YOU! )

... WON! tom petty and the heartbreakers book and Discs! from Chronicle Books!:

( yes, signed by him )

... and leaving you with a bit of the cheek:

( i checked: this isn't there anymore )

next stop: progress on my ' 43 Things to Do before 43 ' Bucket List!

... P.S. My grrrl, April, has a new blog! CLICK! follow, feed, share her AWESOMENESS!

... really

2010-05-22T12:32:00.000-07:00

( via tumblr )

... it can't be said enough.

March into May ...

2010-05-21T22:30:00.000-07:00

Oh eight weeks, or is it nine weeks, how have you been good to me. I did not honor you as often as I should have. I am not a daily scribe and I'm all right with that. Rest assured though, I took pictures. Because ya'll know that's how I roll:

+ we had our 11th Wedding Anniversary ( 73 hours w/ my love, such a treat! ):

( on the way to old sac )

( chalkboard )

+ kick *ss record store!

( i wanna do this in our house )

( happy )

( all kinds of cool )

( tower calendar )

( pillar light )

( just my light )

+ made our way through the Art in Public Spaces Art Walk and the Sacramento Museum Guide and Map :

( Old Sac Schoolhouse, click! )

( Eagle Theatre, click! )

( Wells Fargo History Museum : and we live in ' Oak Grove ' ! )

( public art one )

( public art two )

( public art three )

+ misc of the day:

( early 4th of july )

( bring me men )

( checking books out )

( angels watching )

( walked to gunther's ice crean, click! and shared a banana split )

+ we are at our best when we road trip:

( self portrait )

... and i am hesitant to share what has been our fave ( secret ) places to go to celebrate special occasions, BUT 8 years is a long time to keep a secret so:

Urban Ore , click! and the East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse, click! It speaks to who we are in SO many ways, it makes living SPECIAL:

( desk )

( we love you )

( brad )

( hangin' )

( tape )

( my kind of section )

( that will fit )

( PI's )

( more cameras! )

( chair obsessed )

( taller than him )

( fences )

( film )

( so many slides )

( so much black paper )

+ we FINALLY went to the Berkeley Flea Market! click! :

( rando walking )

( earrings )

( camera obsessed )

( change )

( hot water )

+ Misc. East Bay pics:

( closed but not forgotten: kasper's! )

( on the CAL campus )

( dinner )

( the facebook )

+ Sunday we:

( looked at scotty's photography stuff )

( fixed up the dining room )

( looked at slides we got )

... rest of Anniversary pics here! click!

+ my Crocker Museum Photo Internship rocks beyond words ( these are a few of my favorites ):

+ Appraisal Day:

( consulting )

( carrying )

( that's a bike )

+ Minds on Tour:

( touching )

( pause )

( at Table )

+ Public Art Walk:

( waiting )

( reflection )

( sunny mural )

+ Childrens Film Fest:

( about lions )

( pick a lion )

( mom waiting )

+ Wee Wednesday:

( ready )

( wee Artist )

( story time )

+ New Crocker:

( director sharing )

( and I'm a part of it )

( scope )

+ Happy Birthday Crocker:

( see and touch )

( favorite fellow photographer )

( proud )

( proud too )

( in stride )

( music )

( vintage postcards )

+ Art and Architecture:

( helping out )

( shapes )

( inspiration )

( working )

( happy )

( I agree )

+ Misc ( b'cause I can take pics of everything and I do):

( my fave room in the gallery: i could spend days here and not see everything )

( block-y )

( running by virgin )

( banner )

... rest of the pics are here! click!

+ LOVE, my documentary with Broadway Costumes & Theatrical Supply ( thank you! Katherine and Kristine Felgenhauer ):

( tag )

( flower hat )

( heart and moose )

( best sign ever )

( mask )

( textures )

( customer pics )

... rest of the pics are here, click!

+ started working on a documentary with my dear friend, Gay Triplett, about her Grandparent's home in Burlingame:

( trumpet )

( bench )

( in the garage )

( wallpaper )

( sink )

( chandelier )

( family photos )

... rest of pics are here! click!

... AND more to come, because you know there's more!

Art Resume ...

2010-05-20T15:54:00.000-07:00

CLICK! HERE!

not bad for eight years of being a self taught Artist/Photographer, but i want MORE.

feel free to pass this along =)!

... and more to come, soon!

oh the ides of march ...

2010-03-25T23:13:00.001-07:00

... ( and the days before and after ) how i loved thee and thank you for the pics:

+ started with A Day at the Museum :

( school chairs )

( skunk )

( prison pics )

( courage )

( my minerva )

CLICK! most inspirational talk i've heard this year, wow.

+ after the museum:

( his office )

( her office )

( mac and cheese @ the Waterboy: Jen and I are making our way through our Sacto mac and cheese ' bucket list '. so far, this is the best )

( shared chocolate w/ Chef Rick )

( met Bex @ the Torch Club )

+ we love shopping thriftly in our 'hood:

( SO wanted to get this )

( AND this if not just for the sticker: do you remember Gemco ? )

( these were delicious )

( key buy )

( thrifted Menorah: i've always wanted one and now it's in the living room )

+ cross that off my ' 43 Things Plus to Do Before 43 ' List: Coulsa NWR! It's like another world, it's FREE, and I highly recommend it for gettingthisclosetonature:

( flight one )

( swimming away )

( flight two )

i can see getting into nature photography but first i have to learn how to hold my monster telephoto lens, damn.

+ spring in Coulsa:

( explosion )

( hint of pink )

( eating alfresco )

+ met Mirah at Magpie Market Caterers and Cafe . i've been there twice and both times they let me and my mates hang there for 4+ hours, just talking and eating and talking. LOVE the vibe + food = my new fave place.

( comfy camped out in my favorite corner )

( had the mac and cheese OF COURSE with brussel sprouts = oh my was it goood )

+ my dear cousin Steph and her dear husband Rod came into town and took me to lunch! oh, how i've missed them!

( akebono yum! thanks you two! )

+ An inspirational day in Loomis w/ Gay starting at the High Hand! Oh my. Housed in a huuuge building that is an historic fruit shed built in 1901: inspiration is limitless = from the nursery, restaurant, shops, to the Art gallery = it's a wonderful way to while away a spring day ...

( koi pond )

( the chef's garden )

( alien bulbs )

( old truck )

( pottery )

... then wandering further into the building we found The Tin Thimble ! we had tears in our eyes:

( vintage fabric bits )

( old with new )

( buttons )

( work space )

( local wool )

... we then meandered down to the Art Gallery : no pics: b'cause i respect other people's Art. BUT we did have the most inspiring talk w/ two wonderful Artists: Hi Dana!

+ walked not too far into town and found a drug store to wit ' Maybe they have a lunch counter! ' :

( yes, thank you )

( with a side of grilled cheese )

( making my drink )

(our new friend, can i be her when i grow up? must send her this pic)

( great packaging )

+ went across the street to an antique store and Gay held this up:

( for $15 it was my new little slice of heaven )

+ caught up w/ Melissa @ the Jointed Cue ! missed her! and she's getting married and aheem, starting a blog ( more on that later ):

( cross THAT off of this year's bucket list: the burgers RAWKED and i want to play pool here too! )

+ drove across to our dive the Swiss Buda for a little going away partee for Bex who was leaving for Turkey:

( reading my card )

( no lady gaga )

+ had corn beef and cabbage lunch @ my dear Auntie Josie's and then had art-y fun w/ Enzo: thank you BOTH!:

( Malia showing me her outfit )

( Auntie looking @ the album i made her )

( Enzo )

( Auntie gave me Grandma's quilt )

( Auntie gave me leftovers which turned into a picnic )

+ played w/ a borrowed costume from Broadway Costume ! Thank YOU!:

( on a sunny sunday )

( the sun inspired me to play with my cameras )

( through the rocket )

( in the diana )

( the seagull )

( the yashica )

+ met Mike at Old Soul , finally:

( breakfast of champions )

( thanks, Mike! for my ' bucket list ' )

+ went to visit the McChane clan in SF:

( there's my Grandparents )

( ah, Angus )

( music corner )

( mom and maggie )

( come on share )

( cheese )

( grandma reading )

( us McChane grrrls )

( playing w/ Uncle Scotty )

+ on a nice sunny day i finally went here and had wonderful conversations and felt connected to the neighborhood:

( love the name )

( ordering )

( making )

( so ono )

and thanks to Mirah I have officially come out of the closet, I AM A FOODIE!

Next Post: My photo gig @ the Crocker , my ever expanding ' bucket list ' before I'm 43, and my musings on photography = yeeeeah!

simple ...

2010-03-04T01:04:00.000-08:00

( dad's seeds )

( many stolen moments here )

( surprise lunch )

g & g ...

2010-03-03T22:58:00.000-08:00

i'm loving my time w/ my grrrl, Gay! we're starting a business together and it's how we ' connect ' ( and play! ) that makes it special:

+ she took me to old town lincoln recently:

( texture and color )

( framed )

( tiles and feet )

( left )

( us together )

( red and yellow )

( this is where it's at ... )

( ... the burger )

( crisps )

+ and we're working on a documentary on her adventures growing up w/ her dear grandparents:

( her beloved Grandma )

... for more of our continuing adventures, click!

happy -ness three ...

2010-03-01T19:48:00.001-08:00

last bit of bolinas pics ...

+ kitchen:

( vintage stove and pan )

( curtain )

( bottle )

( by the stove )

( more pots and pans )

+ bathroom:

( tub )

( by sink )

( robes )

+ loft:

( stairs )

( vintage phone )

( with scarf )

( spool curtain )

+ outside:

( looking in )

( shells )

( mary )

( outside stove )

( knocker )

+ evening:

( happy )

( boards waiting )

( what, polaroid )

( best sign ever )

( community art )

( best organic cupcakes, wow )

+ our last morning we looked at amazing graffiti:

( 2010 )

( love train )

( even the peeling is pretty )

( raquel )

( orca says )

... rest of bolinas pics, click! here!

happy birthday mom ...

2010-03-01T00:40:00.000-08:00

( passport pic, 1950 - something )

... love.

An Exciting Opportunity for Me ...

2010-03-01T00:15:00.001-08:00

( Crocker Museum, 2009 )

... via this museum + meeting this week + details to follow = i am beyond excited.

happy - ness two ...

2010-02-28T16:25:00.001-08:00

+ lots of beautiful cemeteries:

( cross )

( looking up )

+ heading back to bolinas:

( sadie happy )

( looks like it should be ireland )

( diner color )

+ dinner:

( surfboards )

( pasta, polaroid )

+ back home:

( oh! fire! )

( ' Whip It ' on the iTouch )

+ day three:

( morning sun in the bathroom: find the face )

( can )

( happy stripes polaroid )

( working )

( clockwork surfer )

+ along w/cocktails:

( playing w/ a homie )

( just playing )

+ walking around ( without cocktails, that's why i need a flask )

( dream house )

( butcher, polaroid )

( shrine )

( bookstore closed but still selling on the honor system )

( they leave stuff out at night)

( my kinda store)

happy - ness ...

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( our valentine's day, polaroid )

( dixon )

cottage in bolinas:

( cozy room )

( pre - happy hour )

( happy hour )

( vacation food )

eve:

( walk )

( shopping )

( who needs dinner )

( bliss )

next day:

( shoot -ing away )

( alien heads )

( my love on the hill )

( it's on a boat, polaroid )

( outdoor seating )

( left )

( left two )

( can i get out now? )

( phone booth )

( who are you looking at )

( sharing a lamb sandwich )

( tea for two )

( love the beach )

( dogs love the beach too, video)

( different directions, polaroid )

( non chopping, video )

( moss )

( cocktail hour )

more to come ...

Mah Bex ...

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RAWKS! CLICK!

Sister Crayon Video ...

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Music recorded and Co Produced by Scott McChane ( husband extraordinaire ! ) ... click HERE! if widget doesn't work! AND! click more info for Scotty credit =)!

what's motivating me ...

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( the view outside my window, right now )

... to have a kick *ss week = it's going to be a faaab one, i can. feel. it.

full week was a gift ...

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+ date w/ my husband:

( dip, polaroid )

( crest )

( shopping )

+ bit of Lincoln:

( yellow one )

( clover and drops )

( yellow two )

+ date w/ my sistah, G:

( scissors )

( farrah )

( dresses )

( waaant )

... remembering :

thrifted:

( scotty's v-day pressie )

hot dog deli:

( cooking)

( i had leftovers, of course )

filipino grocery store:

( deli )

( on ice )

( boxes )

+ on my own:

( mannequin store )

( 1700/1800 type washing machine @ a thrift store )

( thrifted, b'cause i'd wear it all )

( harajuku lovers heels for $10: click, for the bottom of the shoe! )

( 99 cents store bowls, polaroid )

( cross that OFF of the ' 43 ' plus list ... )

( candy hearts )

+ catch up w/ Bex @ the swiss buda:

( gifties for bex: candy bar b'cause she's going to TURKEY soon and homies, well everyone needs those. )

( the homies were blessed )

... and those homies have a new home: between a budah and two sacramento kings! love. it.

+ catch up w/ Jen @ the 3 fires lounge:

( see that mac and cheese: the best i've had yet! )

+ this week: Alexander McQueen passed away . i always admired his creativity, honesty, and bravado ... rest in peace.

( trying McQueen @ target, march, 2009 )

( via Betsey Johnson's Twitter )

and bits of inspiration:

( via Countessianblr Tumblr )

( via Brian Paumier )

( via Chiyos Tumblr )

for more of my week, click! here! ... and we're off on our mini break, FINALLY.

love on hearts day ...

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( yes, it's that simple, polaroid )

we're off for a mini break to bolinas ! it's been a wonder - full week of inspiration, friendship, and lesson learned. i'm ready to celebrate all THAT w/ my love's.

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( SF jaunt w/ Alex: grrrl, what year =)? ===> via alex via my 'zine )

... mah sistah alex's new website! how can i EXPRESS how kick *ss she is? can't WAIT TO SEE HER! CHRIS! and VINCENT! in november! and if you click on the ' links' section: you'll see someone familiar: THANK! YOU! SISTAH! and ♥ !

click! HERE!

epitome ...

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( EXTRA FAB! day w/my grrrl, Gay ... FIND Gay ! )

click! for G's words of the day!

and more to come ...

Just Saw ...

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i now have a crush on colin firth AND tom ford.

Traveling ...

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Even though I'm hope - full to use my passport this year, traveling doesn't have to involve distance, it's a constant state of mind.

+ House Sitting:

( Mom in her Wedding Dress )

( my 7 year old drawing )

( ' Easter Morning' --- Landra Weiner )

( Dorthea Lange )

( Dorthea Lange )

( ' Cat and I ' --- Wanda Wuiz )

( growing )

+ Squeeze Inn:

( last day )

( waiting )

( waiting to order )

( taking our order )

( taking a picture of him taking a picture )

( who's burger is that? )

( deciding )

( taking a picture of my burger )

+ City Cemetery:

( East Indian headstones )

( best headstone, ever. told bex, 'this is what scotty and i would do!' )

( without )

( OI Man )

( detail )

( civil war man )

( toys )

( pink bird )

+ Oak Park:

( corner store )

( toby look - a -like: sadie was going craaazy in the truck )

( nana bit: mural )

( church chairs)

( putting up my bit to the community AIDS quilt )

( oak park bakery )

( primo's swiss club )

( blue and white)

( in the window )

... and then there were:

( mashed potatoes )

more pics, click!

43 PLUS for the year:

44. Smoke a Cuban
45. Take a Tango Lesson
46. Alameda Point Antiques and Collectibles Faire
47. The Original Pancake House in Roseville
48. Go to a Sac City Roller Derby Match
49. Folsom Rodeo ( never been to a rodeo )
50. Participate in the Nada Dada Art Fair in Reno

My Grrrl G! ...

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has a new BLOG --- CLICK, HERE!

Check it OUT and share!

<3! HER!

Rogue River Drive and 43 Things ...

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In my parents backyard, I was inspired ...

( bell and strap )

( cement )

( leaves )

( dad's glove )

( pots )

( dirty angel )

( really big spider )

( doorknob )

Inside, I'm inspired:

( ruffles )

( mom's tea set)

( kitchen drawer )

( dad's flowers )

( another doorknob )

( grandma's bits )

( dad's hats and photo albums )

( mom and Jesus )

( in Dad's office )

43 Things before 43:

1. See a live taping of SNL (and crash the after party, HA!)
2. Use my passport (i'm not picky but the UK is my numero uno destination)
3. Visit Abbey Road Studio (if we're in the UK, why not =) ...)
4. Bring in income with ' g & g designs ' (GAY!)
5. Set up a Darkroom in the house
6. Documentary/Blog on Broadway Costumes
7. Curate a Filipino Art show w/ Mirah
8. Photograph Anne's Cookbook
9. Issues 3 -5 of my ' zine ' Life as Art '
10. Fix up the backyard, damn it.
11. Go fishing (I've never been before, if you can believe that)
12. Take my bike to Bike Builders (I want a basket : ride bike more often)
13. Sing karaoke @ the Swiss Budah (my fave norah jones song)
14. Have a proper dinner party
15. Get braids @ the King of Curls
16. Eat @ Mary's Cafe
17. Get the original plans for our house built in 1923 (how do i do that?)
18. Hang w/ cousin ric-ric in minneapolis
19. Visit Paisley Park Studios
20. Hang w/ Alex and her family in Chicago (never been!)
21. Hang w/ Kris and her family in Boston (never been!)
22. Roller Skating @ Kings Skate Country
23. Wine Tasting w/ my cousins
24. Plan trip to Japan w/ cousins
25. Have a meatball sandwich f/ Roxie Deli
26. Main Street Walking Tour of Iselton
27. Submit to ' Sommerset: Life ' Magazine
28. Horseback riding in Bodega Bay
29. See Craig and Tiff's cabin
30. A drink or two at the Naches Tavern Inn
31. Eat at Scott's Burger Shack
32. Work on submission for the Dorothea Lange–Paul Taylor Prize for the Center for the Documentary Studies @ Duke University (follow Jacob's lead!)
33. Make a short film/video w/ scott's music
34. Do a comic/story/'zine/ of my ' Hardtimer ' character
35. Go to Angel Island and take pictures of the Immigration Station
36. Have a family portrait done of the Tomas Family: California Style
37. Go to a Second Shabbes at the Congregation B'Nai Israel
38. Visit the Islamic Center on Broadway: Ask about After School Program
39. Cook Thanksgiving dinner from scratch (it doesn't have to be ON thanksgiving, right?)
40. Take a surfing lesson
41. Buy a flask, fill it up, carry it around.
42. Sacramento Comedy Spot: go to a show and/or take a class
43. Start a photography program for kids @ the Oak Park Community Center (Kris! thanks for the inspiration)