26.2.11

Listen up: Funemployment is here!

FunnyBunnyFrequency has arrived. This podcast features a mix of boogie-woogie, garage, snotty punk and a lil funk. For our first show we're putting the fun in funemployed, starting out with a little shoo-wop and delving into some punky goodness. Rounding out the show is a mixture of 60s garage and funk. FBF is the remedy for any economic woes... Give it a listen - It's not like you're working or anything.





TRAXXX

Lost My Job - Bobbie Williams
What Is A Dollar? - Chain and the Gang
I live in a car - UK Subs
Career Opportunities - The Clash
Unemployed - Rubella Ballet
Job that ate my Brain - Ramones
Job - The Nubs
I got drunk and quit my job - Dirty and the Derelicts
Shoplifting - The Slits
Life on the Dole - The Brats
Brother can you spare a dime - Artwoods
Hard Times - Baby Huey
Money - Mandy and the Girlfriends
Money's Too Tight to Mention - Valentine's Brothers
Can't buy me love - Korean Kittens
Too Poor to Love - The Capris
The Message - Grandmaster Flash
...And That's All I need - Steve Martin from The Jerk

And don't forget to let me know which songs about being out of work, destitute, and generally a leach on society I may have missed!
XOXO

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23.2.11

time to party?


My brain feels fuzzy and I am in a general state of discombobulation. No idea what to do now anymore than I used to. I need motivation juice.

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22.2.11

[[Paul Collins]] [at] [the] ]bishop[

Last night I attended one of the best shows I have ever seen in Indiana. I had never visited the Bishop before. The venue was decent-sized, an all ages show, and well attended. 













Free tickets. That's right.

Tasty Beer. My first time to try 3floyds & I was happy with my $3 pint.
It was the Anniversary show for Landlocked Records, and they did it big. There was even cake -

Charlie &; the Skunks played first and totally rocked my socks. They have kinda a grimy, psychobilly thing going on. Their myspace says they're from Bloomington, but a few of the people at the show said they hailed from the same north Indiana town as The Half-Rats, Lafayette. The Half Rats sounded really tight, a melodic surfy, old R&R vibe. One of their former members is now in CoCoComa and they recently toured with Shannon & the Clams.

Dancin' shoes.
Before PC came on, a random chick told me to come up front and dance since "Paul likes it when girls dance," so I stood mere inches from the band and even got to flash them in the face with my camera phone.







If you don't already know, Paul Collins Beat, his previous band, wrote Blondie's breakout single Hangin' On the Telephone, which Paul delighted us with. I recorded a couple short videos - uploaded on my youTube if you'd like to check it. Please excuse my camera skills :)
Sneak a peek at the set list.

After the show I got the chance to talk to Paul and some of the guys from the Half Rats. Paul is a nice, sweet guy, who has been making good music for awhile. He seems really excited about the current revival of garage rock, and promised to return to Indiana someday.


get lost!

After the show some friends and I went to a bar I'd never been to before and played skee-ball and a random game where you skate little discs across a wooden table covered in sand. Kind of like mini-curling over sand.
Such a fun night! I will definitely be back to The Bishop and can't wait to see more of what Bloomington music has to offer.

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20.2.11

Making a Spectacle of Myself

I just got my new frames in the mail from etsy!

Scuze the no makeup.
I haven't had new glasses in years. My last pair were already pretty beat before my friends dog decided they'd make a good chew toy. No lens yet, and I don't roll with that no glass-glasses thing. People who wear empty frames just make it too easy, no?

Princesses do glasses.


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14.2.11

Happy Smug-Lovers/You're-Alone-And-Don't-Matter Day!

10.2.11

inception dvd has 10 minutes of previews & no skipping allowed.

Pressing the damn menu button doesn't work either.

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7.2.11

My Heritage - CELEB LOOKALIKES

In 2004 I discovered the celebrity look-alike feature on myHeritage.com. As a completely self-involved teen I was immediately hooked and uploaded 100s of pictures trying to discover what celebrity I looked like. Crushed that very few supermodels turned up, I gave up the site completely after finding out that Fred Savage and I were 52% alike.

Randomly today I remembered the feature and booked it over to ol' myHeritage to see if I could manipulate it into matching me with the dude from Mask, and lo-and-behold they allow embedding!



Sassy Carole Lombard/Lauryn Hill look-alike.





Trying my hardest to look like Fred Savage.


I call this my 'Beyonce' face.


I thought my 'thinking' face would have more azn matches.


My last collage. After being matched with Keanu, what else is there?

So after manipulating the system for  about 40 minutes the celebrities that I  saw more than once were  Lauryn Hill, Annette Bening, Alizee, Michelle Pfiepher, Katie Holmes, Juliette Lewis, and Jacqueline Bassett. I had Scarlett Johanssen a few times, but I refuse to believe that's anything but a cruel joke the internet is playing with my emotions. Now it's your turn! Things that affect your results - smiling with teeth/without teeth/not smiling, hair up/down, pushing your chin forward/pulling it back, closing your eyes, photos of cat ladies...





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6.2.11

Whats yr take on...?

Questions provided by MMF

-Obama’s work in office thus far

I know we all expected a lot but the prez promised us change. It's officially been two years and I don't know that he's delivered.  It took him two years to repeal DADT. I don't know what I was expecting but it wasn't this. One of the biggest disappoints for me was the tax cut for the wealthy officially being extended as America enters a funding crisis. 




That being said, the America Obama inherited was fucked. Like most of us, Obama probably didn't know the extent of the fuckitude that he was inheriting and with most political issues, there are too many sides to ever really deduce the truth. So I think he's trying, but I'm disappointed. And it's not like I'm going to vote for someone else.

Consider the alternative.


-the Bible

Cool Story Brah

-tattoos that incorporate the person's nipples into the picture (girl or guy)
More nipple tats

Tattoos on nipples/that incorporate the nipple are joke tattoos. I don't understand joke tattoos. I don't have any 'tats' serious or otherwise, but if I had an insane number I might throw one with an ironic bent into the mix. They don't all have to be 'arty' or meaningful, but I don't really want laughter to be the reaction when someone views my nips.

-the service at east end
 RAD. I have drinken very cheaply here (and free) many times and have always enjoyed chatting with the bartenders. Some say it's slow, but style has a price.

-gauges (as in the ear accessory)
A bit of an over-reaching attempt to seem alternative. To each his own, just not a trend I dig. 

Never misses a call though.


-Nuvo Newsweekly


As a former intern for this free weekly, I appreciate everything they do to cover the 'alternative' scene in Nap Town. It's not there a lot of the time, and they do try their darndest. I take the most issue with their music coverage. It tends to focus too much on bands with little to no originality (DMB and Jack Johnson wannabes) and their live music calendar is weak. BUT... I still pick one up whenever I see one and appreciate their voice.


-having a large, grandiose gate/entryway to a modest, otherwise normal house


Shoulda spent the money on a pool. If they have a pool, shoulda spent the money on a chocolate fountain.


-Bloomington, in a fashion and style sense
Seemingly stuck in this weird fashion time warp that was the same scene 4 years ago. Most girls wear sweatpants tucked into UGGS, oversized t-shirts, huge sunglasses, and pile their nappy hair into a huge clip. Hey guys 2007 called and it wants you to know that even in 2007 that look was not working. There are a few vintage stores poppin off, but it's a college town so you see far too many rasta-wannabes and north face jackets.


Crucial or Not Crucial:


-Which is the more crucial health food store, New Seasons or Georgetown Market?
 Tough, but I am going to go with G-town because while Portland has New Seasons, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods by the buttload, Indianapolis only has one real local local health food store. And you can't get fresh wheat grass smoothies at New Seasons.

-Who is the more crucial robot, R2D2 or Helper?
 Helper. All around a bit more emotive and croosh to the Venture fam. Good comparison as both robots speak bleep-bloop.


-Which type of gangster is more crucial: old school Italian Mafioso gangsters or Wu-Tang-esque gangsta rappers?
 Old school mafioso listen to Dean Martin. Modern day gangstas bump 36 Chambers. I've never met a real-life mafioso but if one cooked me some veal parmagiana, I might be willing to change my mind.


-What is a more crucial dessert sweet item: gummy bears or marshmallows?
GIMME GUMMY.
Never heard of any marshmallow themed cartoons.
-Which entrance to Thornburg is more crucial: Airport Rd or 267?
Although most of my fam would disagree, 267 all the way. Airport Road just leads you on a winding 20-mph through a surburban neighborhood.

-What is the most crucial stand you've seen at the Home Show?
There was this 'professional' steamer iron that a fat lady in a tube top was demo-ing. Entrancing.

-What is the most crucial item in 1721's freezer?
Just bought these at Costco today. Savor the vegetarian flavor.

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3.2.11

Avid Pitchfuck Reader

Normally I don't go in for that artsy, trippy, type of jam but for this one makes me jump outta bed and greet the day.



Don't hate, appreciate.

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2.2.11

Saturation, city, south of the border photography.

1.2.11

Resolution Revolution - Februise-ary

I love you if you read this. But it's really an update about my goals and resolutions for the coming months so I understand if you don't wanna slog through it. If you have any questions or want to share about your resolutions for the year please do!


1. become a ninja in photoshop, illustrator, and dreamweaver - Thanks to my new compy I have the opportunity to mess around with photoshop and dreamweaver. I haven't had a lot of time to use illustrator, but I am reacquainting myself with adobe premiere and teaching myself how to perform basic aftereffects functions.  
2. make/post at least 20 vids that highlight the sad hilarity that is my life - The only vid I have done in the past month is one for my dad's company. While I won't be posting it here, I am really glad I had the opportunity to shoot and edit again. Here's to next month and new vids!
3. revamp blog and make it work for me - well the old girl got a suck and tuck resulting in some major changes, including a new domain name, graphics and updated past posts. In the coming months I'm going to be narrowing the focus of the blog and figuring out how to make it more than just a hobby. I've also been neglecting my tumblr so  I will be narrowing the focus on For Whom the Taco Bell Tolls to a health/fashion compendium.
4. take on a variety of sewing projects - I have my first project selected, and have set up a sewing station in my room. Now to actually start!
5. go to a million shows - Besides NoBunny and Hot Machines on 1/1/11 I have not seen any shows so far this year. Shows are not as easy to find in Indy as they are in Portland and require listening/researching a LOT of crappy myspace bands. However I have some promising leads for February, and I'll be posting about them so stay tuned.


6. dj at at least one show - Building my music/vinyl collection, and will be posting my first playlist soon. I need to work harder on this resolution since it's comparably easy to accomplish.
7. visit SXSW - Despite applying, the SXSW jerks did not accept my application to work as a volunteer. I am modifying this resolution. Most likely, a roadtrip mid-March early April. 
8. apply/go back to school - I have a better idea of what exactly I want to study and have a program selected, however(!) classes in my interest don't start until August. 
9. finish first degree (yipes) - I have only one class (and a test) left to finish. The plan is to be done in March. Gotta get on this.
10. develop moisturizing routine - I have been using coconut oil (the kind for cooking) post-shower sporadically. When it is this cold when I get out of the shower all I can do is grab my socks and hoodie, my hands literally tremble if I start slathering on oil. MUST BE BETTER. I have been more faithful about toner and face lotion at night. I also purchased a tinted-moisturizer with SPF that I use pretty much every day.
11. take photos - Miserable fail this month.
12. watch old movies on AFI's list - Modifying this resolution. I have been watching old films on Netflix, but not all of AFI's. I don't know why I selected their list, I haven't even really seen it. I've been focusing on old Noir films, and documentaries. 
13. Buy more records - Since this is along the same lines as #6 I consider this to be mildly successful.
14. Go to UK, France, Greece, and as many other countries as I can afford - My oldest and bestest friend KC is going to be joining me for a Euro holiday that we are in the process of planning. We'll be leaving in mid-May and Greece will be our first destination. 
Going greek summer 2011
UK and France are looking expensive and overrated so they may be skipped on this grand tour.
15. Apply for passport - Erhm. Next.
16. Obtain a fur coat - My mommu has a gorgeous fur shawl that I am now considering mine. She says I can has it when she dies. Well she's in great health and her grandmother is 99 and still kickin. Since I want to enjoy it and her company I am thinking up ways to liberate the fur.
17. New bike - As I am typing this there are at least 3 inches of solid ice on the ground and more of it is pelting my window. Not really in the mood to think about biking.
18. Master Cleanse - Attempted with limited success. Retry?
19. Veganism for at least one month - For the past 30 days I have abstained from meat and fish in all forms. That was pretty tough, not because I desired meat, but due to the midwestern lifestyle. I'm keeping it going for now. Updates about this coming soon. 
20. New Computer  - Got it! Yay!
21. Get a car, or scooter or motorcycle!!! - Uhm. Talk to me about this in June.
22. Figure out a natural deodorant that actually works - Oooh, exciting news on the B.O. front! I have been using a thai crystal deodorant stone and it's pretty effective. 


Natural.
It's still pretty cold outside so I'll update once it gets warmer and I can put the thai crystal to the test.
23. throw out old clothes and underwear that I don't need - I did this and feel really good about it. More purging can be done so I will keep this as a year-long resolution and clean my closet once a month or so.
24. sell things on etsy/ebay - Not yet.
25. move back to the west coast - I have resolved myself to figuring things out in my life and getting on track for a happier future. I am also more sure than ever that I want to move back west. It's not just that I miss my friends, the weather, and the prevailing sense of coolness. It's that I need that sense of beauty and mindfulness I had out there.
26. be nicer to my parents -  I originally made this one of my resolutions because in the first few weeks of living with them I was grumpy and rude. Now I am spending more time (Friday and Saturday nights sometimes) with them and enjoying their company.
27. practice yoga more - In the past 2 months I can count the number of times I've practiced on one hand! This is very bad. The place I used to attend classes was $30 monthly and I could bike there in 15 minutes. But, such a place does not exist here, so I am trying to practice solo or use dvds. 
If Gaga can do it, I can do it.
I love classes because listening to an instructor and being in the right environment are HUGE motivators for me. So, I am going to set some concrete goals to keep myself going.
28. learn to play the harmonica, keyboard, accordian, or all 3 - New harmonica: check. More than 3 practice sessions: uhm... next.
29. make some music with fleming - Actual music making has not occurred. Talking about music though... whoa.
30. stop making lists and actually do some shit! - I am so-so on this rezo. I feel like I have a bunch of things I wanted to have done that I haven't. But then again I have made progress on more than half my list. Reading over this has been a good motivator. I'll be revamping and updating this in a new section. Keep myself accountable to all ya mathas.

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