Another World

I've said this before...sometimes discovering a new band is like opening a door to another world. And this can happen with anything really...art, music, people, etc....And you just want to live in that world...their world. It becomes like an obsession....and it really can't be controlled.

Yeah, I don't know what it is but I am just loving this band more & more. Mainly when watching their live performances. And I know they've been around for a while but I've just discovered them recently. And I'm so glad I did.

This particular performance is just.......incredible. I've just wanted to listen to it & watch it a lot lately. {Yes obsession I know.} They REALLY need to do a live album to capture this amazingness. When I go back to listen to the CD, it just isn't the same.

Hope you enjoy this!~

Random Pics (wrapping things up): *Pic Heavy*

Hi there. More cellphone & other pics for your pleasure. Sorry if any of these are repeated...I'm going by memory (and mine isn't the greatest) to what I've posted in the past. I'm 'wrapping things up' because these are pretty much all I've uploaded from my memory cards to Tom's computer. And I don't plan to add more pics to it...until we get our computer. Simply because I just want to erase everything I put on his once we get that computer...and cuz I don't want to forget I had pics I wanted to use on it, etc. And getting that new computer may be sooner than expected. Which is good-no more problems...and kinda sad, cuz I did get used to this one...despite it being a pain the the @ss. Sooo...

And as some of you've read this computer is getting more & more WONKY as far as letting me access things. So (hopefully) sometime this week we'll be going to MicroCenter to build the bigger & better (well, u know what I mean) desktop, woo hoo. We want to go with Tom (since he built his)...so we're just waiting for a time when we're all free. He doesn't want to do the weekend, so again (maybe) this week.

Anyways on to the PICS!!! Enough blabbing about that...here's some stuff....


I really enjoy this local Detroit artist Kill Taupe...and this picture sums up a lot...about me. ;)

Awww...and awwww some more...it's Bibi (in my spot!) on my bed in the early hours...after I dropped Mike off from work.

I asked Mike if he wanted an ICEE a couple weeks ago (from Burger King), he said "What's that?" I was like WTH!?? How does he not know what an ICEE is and claim to be an American!?? I thought everyone knew what an ICEE was. Guess not...guess he's just used to calling it a Slurpee. This ICEE machine is at Target. All I have to say to Mike (and sorry if I offend anyone who doesn't know-and lives in the USA-about this topic) is doh doh doh...and duh duh duh!!!??? :)

Family portrait time. :) Bibi looks scared...Mike looks good...I look odd cuz he wanted to take this pic before we went to sleep (yeah that's me in my PJ's). Awww to Mike, he wanted a family picture for a while of us so he could put it up at his area at work. Awww to Mike (ha ha). ;)

My friend Jenny's baby Jacob...on my front lawn when I did the yard sale. Awww, it's so cute to see babies on the grass...playing around with nature & such. Be prepared for more AWWW pics....this is a very BIG AWWWW picture post. (Didn't do it on purpose either!...It's what I had left in my pic album!)

Isn't he so cute and adorable and oh yeah, we tried to sell him. People thought we weren't serious...were we...hm....???!!!....

Made these for TED of Imperative Reaction (band). Not sure if I'm going to the concert yet...so the left is the name of the band...and to the right is the "reaction." Well, that's what my concept was atleast...

One of my fave Alice shirts...the very adorable Cheshire Cat.

Getting more Dunnys soon. They come out 9=9=09 (night) but I prob won't get 'em until Friday or so. Unfortunately I work that night....and it'd be sweet to go to LIFT...trading party, food, fun....all about the DUNNY that night!!!

This is a very BIG coin bank. It's Hello Kitty as a "Warrior." It's my anniversary gift...sorta...I'm buying it because, well, it's a long story...but Mike will be getting me something (with his own money) soon...or atleast he said he would...and I know what that is too...no secrets around this house...and it's obvious what I want-PINK FLOYD's debut album....it's the only ALL SYD album. It is a MUST HAVE. Anyways, very excited about getting this bank....any day now.

In the looking-glass at work. I remember this being a very bad day at work. I needed to do something to not be so unhappy so I took some pics. Things have been better since then. Taking 2 weeks off helped a lot....I'll say that much....

In Best Buy. If you see that cup, it's mine. That's my marker that I was there. :) Yes, kill me for leaving my empty drink in places...but what am I supposed to do with no garbage can around!?? Honestly!!!

At work. I found a door in the bathroom upstairs. I wondered did this door open?....hm....

...and it did! But it's just full of....hm, stuff that isn't very interesting. Oh well....I tried!

I have no idea what got into me at Target a few weeks back. I loved seeing these little (little!) girl shoes. They are so tiny & cute...(no, it's not what you're thinking...don't want children anytime soon!)...and I just can't imagine ever being that tiny to fit into these cute shoes. (Of course I wouldn't wear shoes like this now...well, maybe these black ones but not the ones below)...

(Darn, I accidentally deleted a white pair of cute shoes...oh well, they were really adorable. Shoes you could picture a lil' flower girl wearing...nice white ones...looked like white fabric was on them...)

Mike what is in your hand? We were in the basement...helping TJ (Tom) with the lights...which are super bright & hot down there. Not cool TJ...I think that's how he keeps me away...;)

This is April. She works...somewhere. This place is really the only reason I go to my local mall. I can be quite a junkie there...but lately I haven't been there too often. I don't think I could ever work there (told April this too) because there are so many weirdos...but then again, I work with weirdos at the library. (Oh yeah, and if you're reading this April...look, it's you before your hair cut & dye...I like your hair both ways!)

OH, it's SYD again! I got his book (well, a book full of pictures of him taken by Mick Rock) and it's the best. Mostly black and white photos, which I love. Funny thing is I was 'into' him several months ago...then had a re-obsession within the past few weeks. His life is quite sad...and I love reading about people who blend the line between mad man (or woman) and genius. I wish I could've been alive to see him back in the day (67-71)...he passed away in 2006. Living most of his life as a hermit. He did SOOO much with his life before 25, and then...nothing. Makes you really wonder "What happened? Why? Drugs? Mental Illness? Just out of the spotlight?" Sad thing is no one will probably know...

But I did get one of his biography's and it helps you see all the possibilities for the questions above. (Oh and did I mention his beautifulness!??!...I thought in one pic {just one} that he looked like Mike and then I showed Jenny his book today and she said "He looks like Mike if he really dark & longer hair." Hm....idk, it's possible but I don't see it...as they say you usually have a "type.") Love love love...all you need is love...wait that's not a Pink Floyd song....;)

...And Pink Floyd with Syd (right back corner). Those eyes...those eyes...I fall in love with people's eyes all the time....it's a killer...gets me every single time!.....

Take care friends~

A bit of this and that (pic heavy)

This is my bedroom wall...laying on my bed...this is what I see if I look straight ahead. Those two pictures to the right were cheap dollar store pics (but I thought they were nice)...and the other is a nice frame I bought with a couple of old (OLD!) photos I bought from an antique store.

This is above my bed...my 2 shelves...and below is more old photos that I put in a nice frame. I love old photos...my speciality is women and children. Not necessarily together...actually I prefer then apart. (2 pics on the right are of children...2 pics on left are of younger women.)

MIRROR LIE (mixed media piece I made)...intention for DAMNED art show...but don't think I want to submit this one now...covered up all the mirror with glue and paint...because the mirror is broken and I um....just couldn't stop painting it red...my fault...therefore you can't see any mirror. Kinda defeats its purpose...oh well, live and learn.

BLEEDER...probably will submit this one to DAMNED II soon.

Pondering all the possibilities one can do with a paintbrush...and coffee...

Glitter on canvas...drying...drying...drying...texture is always an important part to my pieces...well, usually...

Me with a painting/mixed media piece that turned out pretty good. Made it with the intention of giving it to someone...but he won't get it now...I never told him what it would be...so he shall get something else...

How'd he get here!!!??? It's Syd Barrett...

....and that's him again....

One of the oddest things I've ever seen at a resale shop...a sad looking or serious looking clown playing a violin....didn't buy it....probably should cuz it's so odd...and for $5, that's not too bad.

A mirror on the ground...my feet in the mirror...

Me in the resale shop's mirror.....lights...in the odds and ends section....my fave section there.

A big Barbie is waiting outside to greet you...at the resale shop...

A BIG sculpture at Lakeside Mall...located in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

The piece I worked very hard on for the DAMNED show...I submitted it...just waiting til the end of the month to see if I got in...still going to submit more...I think...well, atleast I'll try...

My niece Ellie with her cat Bella.

These were for sale at Noir Leather in Royal Oak...a little while back...I bought an arm...which can be seen (a lil') in the next picture...I really wanted the BUST...and I really liked the leg too...and no TAX on body parts...ha ha....got the arm for $9 dollars...I want to display it from the ceiling in my art room....if I do it, I'll post a picture in the future....

And this is basically what people saw from the street in Royal Oak. I think a lot of people thought it was some type of ART DISPLAY...which it kinda was...people just walked past confused, stopping maybe for a moment...but I knew I wanted to get something...the arm was the cheapest and in the end, Jenny convinced me it was cooler than the leg (double the price of the arm)...and that arm was freakin' heavy....good thing I was just carrying it to my car. A big piece of metal was on the end of the arm...that's what made it so heavy...was heavier than the leg piece actually!

Enjoy your weekend friends~

Back from the lil' break...

Syd Barrett

(your...eyes...are...the...key...

to my heart...)

...to say Hey, Hello, What's up?, How are ya? Me, ahh, I'm back to work...nothing too exciting there really. FaceBooking more than I should. Got the paperwork done, yay! Art room...there's a path...my CD's are somewhat organized...but a lot needs to get done. I just didn't realize how much space I really need...um...want in there. I don't think it's all gonna fit so I just walk in and say "Another time." But that can't keep happening. Procrastinating me...I've been this way forever so it's actually nothing new.

So tomorrow should be fun. I don't have much planned during the day but at night I'm going to 323 Gallery in Royal Oak again (I've posted an entry or 2...or 3 from there before). I love art, as all you know by now I'm sure, and I just want to go go go to as many art shows as I can. There's actually a BIG ol' one going on Saturday & Sunday in downtown Detroit...but I can't make it...yet it's o.k. and 323 should be fun so it's all good.

Also been having a new obsession (they come and go and come and go...and sometimes stay for a while depending)...his name is Syd Barrett. I had a thing for him before...and then it went away and now it's back in full force. He was the original founder (as well as singer/guitarist/lyricist) of Pink Floyd...and he had a very sad fall from almost-fame. And he's drop dead gorgeous...to me...dark hair...dark eyes...(swoon). (Oh, and sadly he has passed on.)

Anyways, I had Pink Floyd albums before I 'found' out more about him...and I've been listening to 'em...and I got one of his solo albums today...and a biography...(haven't read a book in so long)...cuz I kinda get obsessive...but I think it's fine. I just consider it 'learn learn learning' about someone/something. Music...art...and human behavior are my 3 favorite things to learn about in life...especially when all three are combined. Then there's no stopping me...mu ha ha ha. ;)

OK, here's a Pink Floyd video that (non-Syd related though)...I think is beautiful both visually and musically. I hope you enjoy it...and I also hope you have a nice weekend. Take care.~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bqvcmud3LFQ