Teacup times

I am at the Teacup, doing who knows what, drinking some kind of Mountain Something Green Tea...which is delicious by the way, no honey needed, feeling like today has been a waste of sorts.

FACT: One of the employees here is wearing silver nailpolish, and reminds me sharply of Stefon from Weekend Update on Saturday Night Live.



Conversation going on directly behind me:

"He's never been kissed before...so he just kind of looked at me like 'oh my gosh I just got my first kiss' and then he kissed me back...then he texted me when I was at home and said...'that was my first kiss and I'm glad I got to share it with you." uhhhh dear Teacup please turn up the music I don't want to be an unwilling participant of this conversation.


Current song playing: You Raise Me Up but not by Josh Groban. Pretty sure this is on one of those Foundation for a Better Life commercials which makes me cry.



Yes, even as I previewed this commercial oh-so-quietly in the middle of the Teacup, it made me tear up.

Even though today seems wasted, directionless, and vaguely depressing, I must admit that the pure, clean taste of this green tea is just what I needed. Other things that I need: exercise, food, and a job, but let's look past these stressors to the present. I am warm and content and should really be getting on with my homework...

Map collages

Time for art! I stumbled upon Matthew Cusick's map collages the other day, and cannot get over the pieces precision and creativity.

Using different colored maps, Matthew constructs portraits and landscapes with remarkable depth and life.

This is amazing. I think most people are interested in maps. They tell stories. Everyone can relate to pointing out a landmark on a map, highlighting a roadtrip pathway, or circling their hometown. Using this personal-to-everyone medium and applying it to portraits leads to a stunning result. I think we all picture our lives as "journeys" so a lot can be said to the intentions behind the portraits.

However Matthew doesn't limit himself to portraits, look at this rad car!

There is so much more to this illustration than the fact that it is a car. Be sure to check out the link to see a very delicate portrait of an older gentleman, and some intriguing landscapes.

hi, blog

Oh, Saturday. Your possibilities are endless. Let's hope that you turn out to be:
a. productive.
b. social.

goals: blog, paint, shower, clean, sand and spackle.

I'll check back with you later.

5:30

Hey blog, how's it going? I have so far blogged, painted, been social, and cooked a healthy breakfast. Next up: painting, pizza-ing, drinking.

9:00

bye, I'm going out!

The Sartorialist

So, although I have always enjoyed the aesthetic of The Sartorialist, I never fully appreciated the blog until I saw this video. This guy is genuinely cool. I hope you enjoy quiet and careful look at a man's personal design preferences.

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-Sometimes I really dislike listening to music. When most music brings up memories and others have potentially emotion-stirring lyrics, why listen to it? If it has the ability to put me to tears then maybe I should not be involved with it. It is sad because I just watched VH1's 100 Best Artists of All Time and was inspired by about 90% of the list...maybe in a few days I will listen to music but for now my iPod sits dormant.

-My stress manifests itself in many forms: body aches, stomach aches, headaches, and the general tears/restlessness/constant chatting.

-Talking to people I trust always alleviates this. At least somewhat. Especially when I talk to my mom, though. She has to run after my two little brothers now, so chats with mom are few and far between (and short). But getting a good 20 minutes in is like a balm to my injured soul.

-Lastly, I have just recognized that I feel guilty for idolizing blonde, white girls too often. Let me explain...wait. Let me write a seperate post about this.