Catnip

So my little man Jose had his first experience with catnip the other day. I was hesitant to give it to him because I am not really sure how I feel about it. I know cats are extremely drawn to it, and without being able to talk to him and know how he is feeling on it, I was questioning whether it was right. Well whatever, I gave in and figured it was worth a try.

Never again.

He was nuts. And I don't know if he even liked it because he seemed super paranoid. He was constantly licking himself and everytime I went near him he bit me. He was like this all night and barely even slept. Poor guy. He sure is nothing like his mama.

Amy Winehouse - Valerie - Acoustic acapella

I had this dream last night that I was sitting on the corner singing this song acapella alongside a bum. I am a terrible singer, but in this dream I was really really good. It was one of those dreams where you wake up and try and get back into. If only the bum was replaced by Mark Ronson. Well, at least he wasn't a smelly bum, and he definitely had more than three teeth, which is always a plus.

And now I am thinking about how sad I am about Amy. I remember telling my friend three years ago that I was going to try and break my obsession with her. I knew somehow that she was going to die before I got to see her live. I did not want to deal with the disappointment. And now I am :(

Inbreeds

So I am thinking that this girl I know is inbred. No like really seriously. And it creeps me out.

Kind of like those teacup dogs, yea the ones that aren't supposed to be bred how they are. It's all sorta messed up.

So please stop buying teacup whatevers, and refrain from sleeping with your cousin, cause it just doesn't make any sense at all. For anyone involved.

Thanks.

http://www.barkrescue.net/teacup.htm

Jane Seymour-Philly Art

Love this. Btwn 15th & 16th on South.

Weekend Review 12/2-12/4/2011

Well I am basically dying today thanks to a beautiful weekend in the city. I have been trying to take advantage of this remarkably nice weather we have been having in Philly. Craming so much in one weekend is awesome but extremely tiring. And after Saturday I should probably never drink again. Well, let's face it, at least until tomorrow night.

Took alot of pics this weekend to capture it all, so here goes.

First Friday: I am not really sure how I have not been to this yet, but the First Friday Free Art Exhibition in Olde City is pretty much amazing. Free Alcohol and Free Art? What could be better? Jac and I set out, met up with Diana, and scoped the scene. I had to refrain from buying just about everything! I will not miss another one of these, for reals.



Typical Saturday: Jac and I set out vintage shopping on this beautiful day. We were fortunate enough to have Arianna join us. Before flipping the racks we checked the scene at South Street Sounds. What an incredible little gem this was. Arianna picked up a ukulele while Jac found some cheap hanging stars which were awesome. We came to two conclusions as we left, 1. this place is fabulous, the owners rock, and we should probably hang out here more often, and 2. we need to come here every weekend just to pick up guys. Hot dudes galore. I will officially send you girls the invite to set up shop in the store this coming weekend.







After spending about an hour in SSsounds we checked out a little vintage shop, Wear House Boutique, that was just too cute. The owner was so nice, and I was fortunate enough to find this amazing bag.



And the jewelry!!!





Ohhhhh...and let me just give word of warning for anyone ever drinking a cup of coffee from OCF coffee shop. If you DO NOT want to feel like you just swooshed back an eightball DO NOT drink the Bolivian blend french press. I think I am still coming down off my high. I've been shaking for my next fix all morning. What the shit?

Anyways, I will not even get into Saturday night, because there is just wayyy to much to cover. Let's just say we had a blast, right?!!

Sunday, in the midst of my body still being confused from the Bolivian coffee and the over indulgance of Jameson I set out for a concrete picnic with my girls. Falafel Bar (15th and Chestnut) is toooo good. And they deliver to my apt, sooooo long Maoz, you have been beat out.


((photo cred: Arianna))

I wanted to get down to the Christmas Village to get some pics for the photo contest. Too bad my effin camera was dead when I got there. That is the one thing about my camera that I hate. It gives you like a 2 sec warning before it dies. I am sure there is some way to fix this that I have not yet figured out. Oh wells. I will torture myself with another walk down to the (Ihate) Christmas Village sometime this week. I did get some with my iFiggity of course.





And then I, still cracked out from OCF a day later, tried to sleep. Unfortunately, I only got about 4 hrs total last night and I want to rip my eyeballs out right now.

I would say that makes for a good weekend. And to think this week is only going to get crazier!!!

YogiTea

Brewing two Quarts of Yogi Tea gives this much insight....Thank you Yogi, thank you.



Which reminds me that I have been slacking getting to class or Monday morning meditation. There's just not enough hours in the day. Why can't they have class at like 4 am when I am staring at the walls? I think I might have to put that in the suggestion box.

Mama Ortaggio

Last night I pretended I was Italian and made a comforting from scratch italian (and vegan) meal. Thankfully my oven worked for the night, since it has been making up its own mind lately as to when it wants to heat up for me. I fought with the pilot for like 10 minutes but eventually it gave in. Gratzi oven, Gratzi!

My sauce turned out pretty good and I enjoyed my homeade meal with the best.


Apptetizers--olive tapenade, olio, and brushetta


Jose's ready to eat


Dinner's served. Vegan eggplant parmesan, hearts of palm salad, garlic bread. Mmmmmmmmssss.