Great Googly Moogly!

So I think...

2008-12-10T23:58:00.000-05:00

Tumblr wins.
Come visit me at the new blog!

Tumblr? I don't even know her.

2008-12-03T12:16:00.005-05:00

Hi!
So I am being pressured to switch to Tumblr.
I am not entirely convinced that such a switch is necessary, but I am trying it out for the rest of this week.
What do you think?

THE NEW GOOGLY MOOGLY!

Deedle dum delay.

2008-12-01T12:12:00.004-05:00

Last night I, like many other turkey travelers, was stuck in the airport for four more hours than planned. Not only was my time in the airport productive, but entertaining as well! My darling friend Ben (of askjerves fame) sent me a few videos to pass the time. Here is one:

Farm.

2008-11-26T13:37:00.001-05:00

Bonanza!!

2008-11-23T11:09:00.002-05:00

A list.

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1. A pair of white satin fingerless gloves from a polish bridal shop.
2. Two different blades from a store that asked for ID upon purchasing.
3. My very first eyelash curler.
4. Razor refills - ID also required, but at a different store.
5. One of those PedEggs that there are always short infomercials about.
6. A case of Capri Sun juice boxes - fruit punch flavor.
7. Three boxes of Totino's pizza rolls.
8. Red fingernail polish.
9. Red lipstick.
10. Red Bull.

Ready or not 25th birthday bonanza, here I come!

GOOGLY SHOUT-OUT!

2008-11-19T17:18:00.002-05:00

Go to minute 2:02 and LOVE it. And while you're at it, listen to the whole song because it is all pretty sick.

Let's get ready to ROOMBA!

2008-11-19T11:12:00.001-05:00

"Man tries to pay bill with spider drawing"

2008-11-19T10:56:00.002-05:00

It is nearly impossible for me to choose the perfect excerpt of this article to share with you. So please go and view the full thing immediately.

From: David Thorne
Date: Wednesday 8 Oct 2008 12.37pm
To: Jane Gilles
Subject: Re: Overdue account

Dear Jane,
I do not have any money so am sending you this drawing I did of a spider instead. I value the drawing at $233.95 so trust that this settles the matter.

Regards, David.

Chick chat.

2008-11-18T13:20:00.000-05:00

Or Girl Talk. At Terminal 5. Saturday night. ROCK.

Stop Motion Graffiti Amazingness.

2008-11-18T12:38:00.004-05:00

MUTO a wall-painted animation by BLU from blu on Vimeo.

Someone showed this to me a few months ago and it rocked my world.
More from this group here: http://www.blublu.org/

2008-11-18T10:39:00.000-05:00

Oh!

2008-11-18T09:29:00.005-05:00

So its been many days.

1. When I was in Stowe I was with a bunch of people who almost have me convinced that I should move my blog to tumblr, so that I'm in with the times.

2. Work is really busy and we are pitching many things.

3. My 25th birthday party is on Friday and I have SO much to do and make for it!

Anyway, I am image searching for work right now, and here is what I have for you.

Oh Vermont.

2008-11-09T15:05:00.000-05:00

Tonight, tonight.

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Yesss! Smashing Pumpkins tonight at the United Palace Theatre!

Hell yes.

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Red White and Blue.

2008-11-04T15:48:00.005-05:00

Yes, I wore these colors on purpose. After all, they don't run.

Today.

2008-11-04T15:44:00.003-05:00

Totally reblogged from Heart Explosion. Thank you Court!

Les Misbarack.

2008-11-04T10:30:00.002-05:00

Thank you Hannah and Carrie!!

Walk like an Egypto-Roman.

2008-11-04T10:24:00.006-05:00

By night, my roommate Boomer and I were Antony and Cleopatra.

I would include other highlights that include other people but a stranger broke my cam while simultaneously spilling his entire drink on my costume.

We made our costumes from scratch!

Hoooooray!

Mad Men.

2008-10-31T13:17:00.001-04:00

Banksy!

2008-10-30T10:28:00.007-04:00

Finally went to the new Banksy installation last night. If you have time to check it out, you definitely should! It closes tomorrow night but is open until midnight both today and tomorrow. Its free and is a pretty quick walk through, so even if you just have 15 or 20 min to swing by, its a unique experience. Part of what was really interesting to me was the mechanical craft behind it, the movements of these beings are so subtle and human, not overdone, and not particularly obvious. And, of course, there is the social commentary to think about...

In any case, here are some chicken nuggets and fish sticks.

More info here: The Village Pet Store + Charcoal Grill.

Me + My Coworkers for OBAMA!

2008-10-28T13:33:00.014-04:00

Home Depot is one wild ride!

2008-10-28T13:28:00.006-04:00

2008-10-22T17:40:00.001-04:00

A Walk It Out Walk-Off.

2008-10-21T10:22:00.004-04:00

Many moons ago I found myself mesmerized and obsessed with this first mash-up of Walk It Out featuring Gwen Verdon dancing Fosse style. (For the original video, click here.)

Now, someone has just sent me a new Walk It Out starring Richard Simmons and all his sweatin' to the oldies cohorts!

Its time to practice your voting skills in today's Walk It Out Walk-Off. Which one wins?

Rock at Random!

2008-10-17T16:55:00.000-04:00

...is one of the splendid satellite radio channels in the company car!

Tricks are for kids.

2008-10-16T11:03:00.002-04:00

My coworker and his girlfriend had stressful days at work yesterday so this is what they made when they got home.

Woyzeck at BAM.

2008-10-15T13:02:00.003-04:00

Tonight, another night at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. This time its to see Woyzeck...

A man thrashes violently in a gigantic water tank, his limbs akimbo, his face a mask of sheer terror. Welcome to Woyzeck's world as imagined by Iceland's breakout actor/director Gísli Örn Gardarsson—a place that, thanks to the hyper-athletic cast, explodes with energy. Set to a rollicking score by cult rock legend Nick Cave and The Dirty Three's violinist Warren Ellis, this is a Woyzeck for the angst-ridden 21st-century, a stunningly visceral take on Georg Büchner's classic tale of honorable intentions gone tragically wrong.

"Song for Sarah"

2008-10-15T10:19:00.002-04:00

Thank you Lucas.

O R they?

2008-10-14T14:13:00.008-04:00

"HIPSTER ALERT"
1:37pm
I was just in the elevator with Jason Schwartzman. The hipsterness was intense. He was simultaneously indifferent to society yet really into cool stuff.
(from my inbox)

I just exercised my Pennsylvania citizenship!

2008-10-13T10:18:00.002-04:00

Sunday sunset on my roof.

2008-10-13T10:11:00.001-04:00

The Village Pet Store + Charcoal Grill.

2008-10-10T12:13:00.007-04:00

Banksy's latest New York project takes the form of the Village Pet Store and Charcoal Grill in the West Village. I have yet to check it out, but am pretty pumped to see these animals in the flesh.

For some more info from people who've actually been there, check out Wooster Collective.

The pet store will be open daily from 10am to 12am through Oct 31st.

Was it worth detention? Yes.

2008-10-10T11:34:00.000-04:00

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Home is where the Polish are.

2008-10-09T12:06:00.003-04:00

(via Very Small Array...thanks Jerves.)

Amazing happy A-ha!

2008-10-08T17:35:00.002-04:00

Turn on your sound and appreciate this literal song narration.

Cereal Celebration!

2008-10-08T11:25:00.003-04:00

Make your own cereal at me&goji!!! (thank you meryl.)

Microsoft still has tricks!

2008-10-06T16:34:00.007-04:00

This kind of blows Google Earth out of the water. Here's the farm!!
Hats off to Microsoft. Look up your address and send me a pic.

A gubernatorial paradise.

2008-10-06T11:43:00.007-04:00

Governor's Island is secretly amazing!

Mjolk.

2008-10-06T09:49:00.010-04:00

My incredibly talented budding fashion designer friend Emily just started working as the New York design assistant for Mjolke.
Check it out!

Shower curtain rod fail.

2008-10-04T12:41:00.001-04:00

Steppin' Out!

2008-10-03T10:13:00.006-04:00

Its Friday in New York, and its time to step out.

And who better to begin our weekend soundtrack than Joe Jackson?

A weird lunch to eat at your desk.

2008-10-02T17:03:00.004-04:00

But who doesn't love a buttery steamed artichoke?

Coco + Jeli + Chromeo = Tonight!!

2008-10-02T14:15:00.011-04:00

(from Court's 26th)

Mini-golf PLUS Burning Man-Like Performances!??!?

2008-10-01T11:44:00.004-04:00

Family vacay meets interactive art party for Figment's mini-golf open, an all-day picnic and sports competition on Governors Island. Manhattan's southern cousin is just a ferry ride away and hosts a course that resembles a gallery: nine artists created City of Dreams, a nine-hole world of labyrinthine fun. Disorient's Astral Carpet Lounge features a pink shade atop an angular lounge chair, while Jen Upchurch's Gotham City Superheroes is a collection of miniature skyscrapers. You probably have to wait your turn to get in the game, so bring a crew and some lunch so you can chillax on the green while watching Burning Man-style performances courtesy of Black Rock Arts Foundation. The course remains open through Sunday, October 12. (via Flavorpill)

More info here at the Figment website.

Vote for gorgeous photography...again!

2008-09-30T12:47:00.004-04:00

My friend Maggi is in another photo contest! You may remember me urging you to give her a good rating a few months ago.

So, do it again, for a totally different photo in a totally different contest. HERE!

I gave her five stars and you should too.

Great Lake Swimmers.

2008-09-29T13:40:00.006-04:00

Saw the Great Lake Swimmers at Union Hall last night in Brooklyn. The show was tiny, the venue was warm, and the music was beautiful.

Definitely check out their 2007 album, Ongiara. Here's one of my favorite tracks (it may take a moment or two to load):

Sunny stormy.

2008-09-29T09:53:00.001-04:00

Sigur Ros backlog.

2008-09-24T08:04:00.000-04:00

So excruciatingly beautiful.

Eureka!

2008-09-24T07:59:00.000-04:00

Off to beaches and wind tomorrow morn!

2008-09-23T18:18:00.001-04:00

New building. Same hijinx.

2008-09-23T14:02:00.001-04:00

Sailing for Coco!

2008-09-22T12:11:00.000-04:00

Goodbye 42nd Street.

2008-09-18T13:31:00.001-04:00

Last day at my midtown desk.

2008-09-17T17:58:00.001-04:00

Sigur Ros TONIGHT!!!

2008-09-17T12:11:00.003-04:00

I am peeing my pants because I just got a Sigur Ros ticket for tonight in the 5th row.

A heady post about soul-changing golden orbs of musical goodness and other important topics will undoubtedly follow tomorrow.

Gobbledigook!
Sigurros explosion!

"Its been a heck of a week."

2008-09-17T10:54:00.003-04:00

Bryan's response to my obsessive attention to detail in my new red moleskine 2008-2009 weekly planner. Weee! Pens, journal, planner!

Ikea!!

2008-09-15T17:55:00.000-04:00

The Greco Gradient, Part 1.

2008-09-15T17:39:00.005-04:00

Rich wears plain tshirts.

We decided to do a gradient project.

He piled his tshirts in a rainbow and wore one after the other, and so on.

Remember, cool is discovered not created.

Welcome.

A workspace in Wburg.

2008-09-12T13:49:00.001-04:00

Lobsters and the morning.

2008-09-11T14:54:00.002-04:00

This is my life.

2008-09-09T22:40:00.006-04:00

Yes I am at work
but I do not lurk
I simply make labels
and laughter at tables
And I am mother earth
in charge of the hearth
and the bounty of food
we consume and brood
What is that smell?
I think I just fell
in love with a shade
Will it just fade?
This poem is on crack
But please write me back
Send it through on a dove
and don't forget love.

Doll parts.

2008-09-09T13:40:00.000-04:00

Scantastic.

2008-09-06T18:10:00.004-04:00

We are at work on a rainy Saturday.
Lets scan our faces!!!!

Chandelier love at Home Sweet Home

2008-09-05T14:54:00.000-04:00

Jungle Drum = Jungle Dream.

2008-09-05T13:09:00.003-04:00

Emiliana Torrini - Jungle Drum

My terrarium.

2008-09-05T12:31:00.004-04:00

A few months ago I posted a picture of a beautiful terrarium.
However, I forgot to include pics of my desk terrarium! Ta da!

Last week was my sister's 25th birthday!

2008-09-05T12:19:00.006-04:00

Abbey bye bye.

2008-09-02T12:57:00.006-04:00

(thanks to court for the pics!)

Maine-iac.

2008-08-27T15:35:00.003-04:00

Its going to be a beautiful weekend.

Nayyyy.

2008-08-27T14:12:00.000-04:00

No words.

Saturday in the 'burg.

2008-08-18T16:33:00.011-04:00

Please, please, please.

2008-08-17T13:17:00.003-04:00

Turn up your volume when you click. Oh my.

Stay cool.

2008-08-14T16:25:00.016-04:00

Our tabe through the years.

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YEARBOOK YOURSELF!: Please go to this website, yearbook yourself, and send your pics to me! I'm digging the fro. The years we have represented here are 1962, 1978, and 1994.

It was my brother's birthday yesterday!!!

2008-08-12T10:22:00.007-04:00

"Google Perestroika Deception"

2008-08-11T16:47:00.005-04:00

A dialogue between me and my Sunday evening cab driver.

CAB: So princess, who you voting for?

AVP: Obama!

CAB: Why?

AVP: Because I'm a democrat.

CAB: But why are you voting for him?

AVP: Because I think he represents change.

CAB: What kind of change?

AVP: The progressive kind.

CAB: Please enlighten me further.

AVP: I don't feel like talking politics.

CAB: Ok, you are entitled. But you know, I change my clothes every day and I'm still the same.

AVP: Ok.

CAB: You know that the US government is actually run by the Soviet Union. The Soviets have been in control ever since the US pretended to fight against communism. Voting doesn't mean anything, because you people can never actually change the system. Its the Soviets.

AVP: Oh?

CAB: And you know, progressive is just another word for communism.

AVP: I see!

CAB: Alright princess, you have a good night.

Then he handed me a tiny piece of paper that said "Google Perestroika Deception."
I did.

"Since 1989 the world has been told that the Soviet Union collapsed and that, except for several countries, Communism is dead and the U.S. won the cold war. The reality is quite the reverse. Everything we have seen since 1989 has been a massive and successful, multi-decade long deception strategy on the part of the KGB, the Soviet secret police." (more here and here)

All Points Radiohead.

2008-08-09T17:59:00.008-04:00

Cool is discovered...

2008-08-07T14:43:00.002-04:00

I have an iphone! Yipeeeee!

Doritos!!

2008-08-07T14:28:00.005-04:00

A couple weeks ago we passed a Doritos Cavalcade from the 90s!

Weeeeeee!

My roomie quit her job today!

2008-08-05T18:04:00.002-04:00

Meat coffee! Mmmmm.

2008-07-30T14:34:00.000-04:00

DEN vid.

2008-07-28T17:21:00.001-04:00

Paranjpe time.

2008-07-28T12:57:00.011-04:00

Yes, this is me, my bro, and my dad.
Lets just say that if Google image searched my gmail inbox for "fam time," this would totally come up.

DEN in Bushwick!!

2008-07-27T21:12:00.002-04:00

Video coming soon.

Jump Because!

2008-07-25T09:41:00.005-04:00

As it turns out, there are tons of other people who love to jump in photos and some of these people found me via the world wide web and have been featuring some of my jumps on their jumping website, JumpBecause.com.

So far, I am three photos more famous because of them.
Jump for early morning dance parties!
Jump for road trip detours!
Jump like a grape in Napa!

Needless to say, my love for David Lee Roth has always been boundless, and as jumping comes back into style it only seems right to salute him. Go ahead and jump.

"I just blue myself."

2008-07-23T14:52:00.005-04:00

Ok, I didn't do this to myself. Meryl did. So, um, Meryl blue me.

I live in a tent.

2008-07-22T14:43:00.003-04:00

*If you are an art student, get a better email address.

Garbage Art Parade.

2008-07-21T11:43:00.013-04:00

Oh, the LAND.

2008-07-18T16:46:00.002-04:00

Bigfoot: I Not Dead by Graham Roumieu.

Will you be wanting the Badpod, sir?

2008-07-18T16:34:00.006-04:00

Went to Batman at midnight last night near Battery Park.
Yes. It was amazing.

Oh Ani D. You fill my soul.

2008-07-17T00:40:00.005-04:00

Just got home from seeing Ani Difranco at the United Palace Theatre. Totally amazing. If its been a while since you blasted Ms. Difranco in your headphones, its time to bring her back.

The Walrus.

2008-07-16T10:22:00.014-04:00

"In 1969, a 14-year-old Beatle fanatic named Jerry Levitan, armed with a reel-to-reel tape deck, snuck into John Lennon's hotel room in Toronto and convinced John to do an interview about peace. 38 years later, Jerry has produced a film about it. Using the original interview recording as the soundtrack, director Josh Raskin has woven a visual narrative which tenderly romances Lennon's every word in a cascading flood of multipronged animation. Raskin marries the terrifyingly genius pen work of James Braithwaite with masterful digital illustration by Alex Kurina, resulting in a spell-binding vessel for Lennon's boundless wit, and timeless message."

(I Met the Walrus.)

2008-07-15T16:53:00.005-04:00

I've never seen this...I can't wait!

An equine submission.

2008-07-14T11:39:00.003-04:00

Amazing. These two shots were taken by a friend driving into the city from Connecticut. Please do me a favor and find out where these animals were traveling to and from. They are beautiful.

Happy birthday huns!

2008-07-12T17:58:00.001-04:00

Journey.

2008-07-11T09:43:00.012-04:00

This morning has been filled with many googly-worthy gems, making it slightly difficult to pinpoint a theme for today's blog, so instead we will do a ramble. We being me. First off, my darling sprite, Meryl, sent me this epic movie trailer. Initially, I criticized her for trying to poke fun at Brendan Fraser (its too easy), but just wait. Then (!) I remembered a viral video from years ago which I had searched for in vain a few times, and today, yes today, I have finally found it!!! I will sheepishly admit that due to a whole slew of advances in technology (particularly flash animation), the video is not quite as mind-boggling as I remember and is maybe a little slow to start. But still, give it a go.

Next up, this morning presented us with many lolcats and some gorgeous failures from my new favorite waste of time, FAIL blog.

From there, where does the journey take us? Last night's journey took Court and I to a night of chains. No, this isn't some strange s+m thing that you are inevitably trying to make some joke about, we actually decided to appreciate chain stores for one evening, and one evening only. We started our day at Sports Authority in search of a plain Jansport backpack. Discouraged by a sea of patterned h-ster backpacks, we left quickly. Next was TJMaxx. We both expected to come out of this one gloriously, but were shooed by a security upon entering (I wanted to take a pic!) and the visit only went downhill from there. In spite of that, I do recommend taking it to the maxx for cheap colorful luggage. From there we went to Old Navy, West Elm, the Container Store, and finally dined at......the Olive Garden. And yes, we did feel like family.

In the end, we have this:

(from FFFFound.com)

The mighty mighty bosstones are still as poignant as ever.

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Who doesn't love bathroom graffiti? This gem is from Trash Bar in South Williamsburg. Be sure to swing by Trash Bar on July 25th for a midnight performance by Den!