Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Sunday, July 12, 2009
A phone conversation I could have lived without
My friend Joshua sent me an email today asking about his ex. We had lost touch of each other and hadn't spoken in about a year or so. His ex passed away from cancer around Thanksgiving time. Joshua didn't know. I had to call him tonight to tell him. I'm still feeling a little shaky.
Bike!
I bought a bike from an awesome lady last night (Thanks Jame!) Rode it about a half a block to confirm I wouldn't immediately face-plant, since the last time I rode a bike I was 14. Did not fall. I'm a little wobbly, and I forgot how to modestly get OFF a bike. But I'll figure it all out.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Stephane Rolland
My new favorite designer is Stephane Rolland. I came across his work for the first time today, and man is it inspiring! I'm currently in the middle of watching his Couture Spring/Summer 2009 collection and it is amazing. The amount of detail that goes into every piece is insane. I think my favorite thing about this collection is how intricacy meets minimalism. He only uses black, white, gray and red, and only one color per garment. Most of the lines are direct and simple. At least that is how they look from far away. But then from up close the garment simply explodes with fine details.
You can watch the show at his site: www.stephanerolland.com It is like an explosion of goodies for your eyes!
You can watch the show at his site: www.stephanerolland.com It is like an explosion of goodies for your eyes!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
But, but, but... NOOOOOO *sob*
Mike got a call this morning from a recruiter. Offering him a six week job in New York.
He wanted to take it immediately. I wanted him to turn it down immediately. Six weeks is too long. And I know how these projects go. They never take the time they say. So six weeks will really be more like 2 months. BOOOOO.
I obviously have deep rooted abandonment issues stemming from the job my dad had when we were kids. And I always swore I'd never marry a guy who traveled for work. But the money is really good, and we'd be nuts to turn it down. At least that is his logic. I don't think it is enough money to make that time apart worth it. We spend nearly every second together and I'm still not tired of him. Buuut, I also know I can't stop him from taking it. I mean, I COULD, but it wouldn't be fair. He really wants to go. It will open more doors for him, and he'll get so many new contacts. And he has never been to New York as an adult.
So my compromise is this:
1) He is only to take ONE trip a year.
2) That trip may be NO LONGER then 2 months, or I'm coming with him for the entire trip.
3) When we have kids, he can't leave me for that long. no f-ing way.
4) If the trip is 6 weeks, then I'm going to visit him for 1-2 weeks in the middle of his trip. This way we don't have to be separated for nearly as long. Hell, I don't have a 9-5 job keeping me here. I might as well take advantage of that! Plus, I've never been to New York as an adult either. And I have a bunch of very close friends who I'd LOVE to see.
The sucky thing? He might have to be there Monday. As in this upcoming Monday. As in 5 days from now. Thanks for the advance notice! Yeesh. Otherwise he might be going at the end of July. Which will muck up our Vegas plans. (Not break them, just confuse them.)
Joe has graciously offered to help us turn our frowns upside down by driving him to New York. Hence making this a fun road trip journey. I'd go with of course and we could photo/video document it for fun. Heck maybe we could even visit some fun places along the way? Who knows? The road will be our bitch!!
He wanted to take it immediately. I wanted him to turn it down immediately. Six weeks is too long. And I know how these projects go. They never take the time they say. So six weeks will really be more like 2 months. BOOOOO.
I obviously have deep rooted abandonment issues stemming from the job my dad had when we were kids. And I always swore I'd never marry a guy who traveled for work. But the money is really good, and we'd be nuts to turn it down. At least that is his logic. I don't think it is enough money to make that time apart worth it. We spend nearly every second together and I'm still not tired of him. Buuut, I also know I can't stop him from taking it. I mean, I COULD, but it wouldn't be fair. He really wants to go. It will open more doors for him, and he'll get so many new contacts. And he has never been to New York as an adult.
So my compromise is this:
1) He is only to take ONE trip a year.
2) That trip may be NO LONGER then 2 months, or I'm coming with him for the entire trip.
3) When we have kids, he can't leave me for that long. no f-ing way.
4) If the trip is 6 weeks, then I'm going to visit him for 1-2 weeks in the middle of his trip. This way we don't have to be separated for nearly as long. Hell, I don't have a 9-5 job keeping me here. I might as well take advantage of that! Plus, I've never been to New York as an adult either. And I have a bunch of very close friends who I'd LOVE to see.
The sucky thing? He might have to be there Monday. As in this upcoming Monday. As in 5 days from now. Thanks for the advance notice! Yeesh. Otherwise he might be going at the end of July. Which will muck up our Vegas plans. (Not break them, just confuse them.)
Joe has graciously offered to help us turn our frowns upside down by driving him to New York. Hence making this a fun road trip journey. I'd go with of course and we could photo/video document it for fun. Heck maybe we could even visit some fun places along the way? Who knows? The road will be our bitch!!
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