MLK Day can be fun

Today I was lucky enough to have off from work in honor of Martin Luther King Day. Most of my friends had to work or had other things to do so I set off on a "journey" by myself & took a few random pictures along the way.

I woke up after a strange night of restless sleep.
Next I studied for the GMAT...studying for the math section makes me feel soo stupid
After that I showered and ate lunch...it was quite delicious
Next I made my way down to South Side Works to go to the bookstore at the bottom of my hill.

This is a creepy abandon house on the slopes near my apt that I pass whenever I go down to the Works

I spent a while at the "Jo-Beths" bookstore with out much luck of finding a good work of fiction that caught my attention. I did however find an art book by Miranda July called "Learning to Love You More". It was a really interesting read but I've already made it through the whole book so I think I might return it.

I went to the Beehive next. My mocha was unfortunately a little off...I'm not sure what she did wrong. I tipped her anyway. After my disappointing caffeine boost I hopped on a bus and headed to Oakland.

I decided to check out the Carnegie Museum of Art & Natural History. I hadn't been there since a 4th grade field trip and I have been feeling a little uncultured lately. I could have went to the museums for free when I was a pitt student and when I worked at the Carnegie library but now I had to shell out 11 bucks...damn this day is getting expensive.

Here's a picture from the new "Dinosaurs in their time" exhibit. It was pretty amazing except for the hoards of smelly children running around.

Mummified Kitty

I enjoyed this very random piece of retro-art.

After my musuem excursion I headed home.The moon was very bright

and I passed "Moldy Marry"

View of the Pittsburgh skyline near my apartment

When I went home I had a martini and called it a day.
Pretty uneventful but that was how I spent my MLK day.

I like albums with vampires as a theme.
Say Hi To Your Mom- These Fangs
Say Hi To Your Mom- Blah Blah Blah

P.S. I recently watched Wet Hot American Summer with the special fart track feature...I recommenced everyone do the same.

subtitles are so passé

I feel like this blog is turning more into a movie review site than a blog about my life however movies having been consuming my free time lately since it's to damn cold to go outside and do stuff. I recently saw two excellent films of the foreign persuasion. First off, Persepolis, a French animated, coming of age tale about a feisty Iranian girl. Doesn't sound like my cup of tea...but in fact I loved it. The story is extremely engaging, the black and white animation is unique and very effective at conveying emotion, and the main character, Marjane, is one complicated, badass Iranian chick. I also ended up seeing The Orphanage after finding out Cloverfield was sold out. The Orphanage is a solid movie that I'm happy I was able to check out. More creepy than scary, The Orphanage is another beautifully shoot Spanish import. Also the other night I ripped up the dance floor at 80's night in Lawrenceville. In honor of that night here's some of my favorite 80's tracks. (coincidently they are all featured in Donnie Darko)

Joy Division- Love Will Tear Us Apart
Tears for Fears- Head Over Heels
The Church- Under the Milky Way Tonight
Echo & The Bunnymen- The Killing Moon

My friend Wildey's coming.

...because I'm bored as hell

Being extremely busy sucks...but being bored can be just as bad. I found myself bouncing off the walls this weekend because I was so ungodly bored. I watched a lot of really bad movies, ate lots of bad food, and had a mental breakdown or too. Anyone who has suggestions for interesting things to do in Pittsburgh would be greatly appreciated...I've been meaning to check out some shows/museums but it never seems to materialize. I did however happen to catch Across the Univerese this weekend, which was a great movie...and I'm not even a huge fan of beatles/hippie/stoner culture. The movie is visually stunning, the acting and signing is pretty damn good, and some parts are trippy and fun as hell.

Elliot Smith-Because
Black Kids- I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You

The Dog Days of January

Pittsburgh has seen some very mild temperatures the last few days and I couldn't be happier. I've been able to go on late night walks and go for runs, all in 50 or 60 degree weather...YAY. Today I finally got all the hair I've been growing out for months cut off and I finally got to see the movie Hard Candy which Ive been wanting to see for quite some time. It was one of the most disturbing movies I've seen in a while...but I loved it. Castration, pedophilia, suicide, Ellen Paige...what's not to love? Also I've been finding myself getting caught up with all news on the primary elections. Finding some relevant news that I can obsess over other than Britney Spears (Leave her alone!) is definetly a good thing. I'm not big on politics but I can't help but be excited knowing that the end of the Bush reign is in sight!

RX- Sunday Bloody Sunday

SWM Seeking Feline Companionship

So while I was away from my apartment over winter break my roommates babysat a little kitten named Auto. I unfortunately never got the chance to see or play with the little guy. I’m not much of dog person so I’ve always wanted to have my own cat, preferably two of them that are sibling so they can grow up and share a litter box together…I’ve already picked names for them (Gozer and Zuul). Now that I know my roommates aren’t allergic I’m thinking about getting some kittens so I can make Lolcat pictures with them in it like this:

P.S. I like the beats in this song:
Kanye West- Flashing Lights

fisher price my first blog post

So this is my trial post for a blog I've been kicking around for almost two years. I know I'm a little late in the game but I decided I needed a creative outlet for my thoughts and ideas and what better way to kick off 2008 then with an outdated blog that might have been cool half a decade ago. Anywho, I just got back from a really long and amazing winter break and now I am slowly adapting back to my daily grind (I should be in bed right now!) But first I thought I'd share a few things. I recently saw the much hyped movie Juno and boy did I love it! Easily my favorite comedy of the year. Some people complained about the dialogue being to witty and unrealistic for a 16 year character, but it was my favorite part...along with the hamburger shaped phone. I also officially have a mini-crush on Ellen Paige.

Also, one of the heaters stopped working in my apartment on a horribly cold Pittsburgh night so I thought I'd share a few songs that make me think of the cold, hellish winter. Enjoy

Arcade Fire- Cold Wind
Nada Surf- Blizzard of '77
Elliot Smith- Sweet Adeline
and from Juno Michael Cera & Ellen Paige- Anyone Else But You