Chelsea and Tribeca: Where I Will During the Weekdays.

As some of you may or may not know, I am now working at the Food Network. I'm so excited to be able to say that. :) Everyone there is really nice so far, and the office is pretty cool because it's a large room that is open and you can see everyone. I just really like that. I guess there are also a number of designers working out of the Nashville office as well and we will Skype with them during our meetings. Also: I didn't know this initially, but apparently, it's right next to the Highline. One word? I'm not sure. But looking forward to checking that out soon. I am also interning at a print studio in Tribeca ..which is weird, because I had no idea what neighborhood that was until the other day: as it turns out, Tribeca is bordered by Canal Street and Vesey, right in between the FiDi and SoHo districts .. I think? Anyway, up top is a picture of the restaurant my boss took me to today, for lunch. It's in the Chelsea Market. It was really cool inside! It's an Iron Chef restaurant. :) Oh, and get this: the dress code is Casual Chic. Ha. The bluish lighting on the side is actually a bunch of empty bottles all squeezed together and installed in a really pretty, sophisticated fashion. Most definitely a place to check out, even if you don't eat sushi. It was absolutely stunning inside. 

And at that moment, I felt like I was going to vomit.

I think the one thing I realized tonight was that ..I'm in NY to pursue this lofty idea that I'll get better at what it is I do for a living, but really, reeeally, I'm here to find my way through life. I don't honestly care about any of that (material) shit; it doesn't matter in the long run. I'm feeling a bit saddened and dismayed right now, but not surprised, and I hate that. I hate that a lot of the time I don't  –I can't–  get excited about things, because of the (always) impending let-down that soon occurs. Then, to have to pick myself up again and again is just unbearable and yet I have no choice. I feel like I just want some kind of relief. I'm bothered, and I'm appreciative and I understand and I don't and it's okay and I neglected my body today; I didn't treat it well and I feel really empty and unfulfilled in ways that I can't express and I don't want to do this anymore.

Fight On, Brave Soul.

I see these advertisements all the time on the subway and they're so cute and clever and well done. The portraits are awesome. There's also, what seems to be, a good amount of post-production going on. I wish I knew how to take portraits and manipulate them into the above. Kudos to Matt Hoyle for his creative genius. Take a look at his blog, too.

First-Person Tetris.

This is my new obsession: First-Person Tetris. I looove old school NES, and I especially love Tetris (and Super Mario Bros. 3). I've gotten to level 6, and that's where my buck stops. You have to plaaay! You'll be so hooked. My favorite sound to play to is #3.

David Blaine | 17 Mins of Breath Holding

Watch the entire video.


David Blaine is truly insane: a real artist. I appreciate the work that he does, because I now realize there is so much research and preparation put into the final product: the execution. I don’t think anyone fully appreciates the process that anything takes to execute unless they, personally, are involved in the project, but I think we can get an idea about how complex something is when we hear the artist speak directly about their craft.


Blaine is so completely passionate about his vision and even though I may not agree with the degree he takes things, I totally respect his work. It’s amazing too, how far we can push the boundaries of our bodies, physically, with strategy, training, determination.. and grace. Totally legit. Via My Modern Metropolis.

Dazed Digital Playlist: January.

For the first time in a very long time, if ever, I felt like I needed Jesus to save me. I had collapsed quietly on the bathroom floor a couple of days ago, and wept passionately, but silently, so that no one could hear, and when I say no one, I mean my one roommate.

Since I've been in NYC, if you want to know, I've been so inspired and so completely dependent upon circumstance. It's intimidating being here, and overwhelming, and also one of the most fabulous places I have ever had the pleasure of being able to experience, in my life. 

The folding of my legs underneath my body in helplessness the other day was part of a surrender that I feel is still taking place. God has both humbled and had much grace on me and for that I am so grateful. I know all this is vague. I can't write everything out right now because I think I am still experiencing so much. But anywayzz.

This morning I wanted to share this playlist. I get a newsletter from Dazed Digital and it showcases a playlist this month. I'm listening to it right now. I have to say, most of it is pretty good. I think it's especially good for background noise while you're working. I don't recognize any of the artists' names but there are two or three that I am really digging. Check it out. Listen to Active Child's "She was a Vision," and The Strong Boys' "Be Brave." When you're done listening to that, you can listen to previous months' playlists, as they are linked off to the right. Cool illustration for playlist by Linda Ydemar, as seen when you click the above link. 

Back in Touch.

I'm currently blogging a theme of The American West on my other blog, so check it out. I've showcased some amazing photographers on there and it's definitely worth seeing. I'm trying to format it a bit differently, so disregard that.


..On a side note, what's the point in "getting back in touch with someone" if you're not ACTUALLY getting back in touch with them? What does it mean?? Does it mean that you say hello after not talking for so long, play catch-up quickly, and then be off again without them in your life, merrily about your way? I'm a little confused. I like having people in my life that I speak to on a regular basis. Maybe I'm the weird one; it's entirely possible. 


Anyway, check out one of the pieces up top, by Stephen Tamiesie, that I've showcased on Love is Better. I absolutely adore this series. It's so retro, yet so completely modern American West (we can debate that later). ..I've noticed the videos I've put up here aren't working, and that's just crap.