Jessica Cox
"Jessica Cox, 25, born without arms, is training to become a sport pilot instructor.
Whether it’s swimming, gymnastics or tap dancing as a kid or driving and flying as a young adult, this girl does it all, with her feet!
Doctors still don’t know why Jessica Cox, 25, was born without arms. Sonograms and other prenatal tests didn’t reveal her rare congenital condition. Jessica sees that condition, though, as an exercise in imagination. To put clothes on, she uses a dressing hook. To type her college papers, she used her toes.
“For the most part I don’t think about the restrictions or how I can’t do something. I think about how I can make it happen,” Jessica says. For some years growing up, she wore prosthetic arms, but hated them. She felt it was more important to be true to herself and be proud of her accomplishments, some that most people with all four limbs can’t even tackle!"
cinco, not drinko
I love that this is noteworthy in the city of San Francisco. We are a funny bunch.
"Cinco, Not Drinko
By Hiya Swanhuyser
War rages in the lower quadrant of Dolores Park. Two distinct groups — Latino families and tattooed bicycle riders — vie for supremacy, usually opting to just lie on the grass together blissfully. It isn't really much of a war. Recently, a third group, the gay Burners, had a decisive lower-park victory during the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's birthday party. But this weekend, families Latino or otherwise are a sure bet to reign splendiferously at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. Live music, Lucha Libre wrestlers, Univision TV personalities, folkloric dance, and a Soccer Skills Camp make the day alluring to those who like their entertainment wholesome and fun. Plus, the no-alcohol vibe is likely to scare off a lot of those bikers. On the other hand, we predict a possible crossover hit among indie-rock fans and traditional Mexicanos alike: All-female band Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano."
"Cinco, Not Drinko
By Hiya Swanhuyser
War rages in the lower quadrant of Dolores Park. Two distinct groups — Latino families and tattooed bicycle riders — vie for supremacy, usually opting to just lie on the grass together blissfully. It isn't really much of a war. Recently, a third group, the gay Burners, had a decisive lower-park victory during the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence's birthday party. But this weekend, families Latino or otherwise are a sure bet to reign splendiferously at the Cinco de Mayo Festival. Live music, Lucha Libre wrestlers, Univision TV personalities, folkloric dance, and a Soccer Skills Camp make the day alluring to those who like their entertainment wholesome and fun. Plus, the no-alcohol vibe is likely to scare off a lot of those bikers. On the other hand, we predict a possible crossover hit among indie-rock fans and traditional Mexicanos alike: All-female band Mariachi Femenil Orgullo Mexicano."
quotables
Line from Paper Heart, film :
Interviewer - "whats the perfect date?"
7 year old - "Take somebody to Applebeys and give them hot wings."
Entry from The Stranger, Seattle newspaper :
People Who Claim to Be Afraid of Clowns
"These people (and they are numerous) are attempting to cultivate a cute quirk, but they are really just aping a cute quirk cultivated by thousands of cute-quirk-cultivators before them in a giant, gross, boring feedback loop. Yes, clowns can be mildly creepy. But come on. Among the many things that are scarier than clowns: fire, earthquakes, a guy with a knife, riding the bus, colon cancer, falling down the stairs (it could happen at any time!), rapists, people who just kind of look a little rapey and are standing too close to you in line at 7-Eleven, Marlo from The Wire, influenza, and scissors."
I find the entry above to be quite true, and something that I find kind of annoying. Suck it up people. They are clowns. People dressed up in large bright outfits with loads of make-up on. They even make cool balloon animals. Stop pretending you really care about them, or that they even scare you. I was once playing tag, ran into a fence, and got a nail stuck in my forehead. Again, I say... suck it up people.
Interviewer - "whats the perfect date?"
7 year old - "Take somebody to Applebeys and give them hot wings."
Entry from The Stranger, Seattle newspaper :
People Who Claim to Be Afraid of Clowns
"These people (and they are numerous) are attempting to cultivate a cute quirk, but they are really just aping a cute quirk cultivated by thousands of cute-quirk-cultivators before them in a giant, gross, boring feedback loop. Yes, clowns can be mildly creepy. But come on. Among the many things that are scarier than clowns: fire, earthquakes, a guy with a knife, riding the bus, colon cancer, falling down the stairs (it could happen at any time!), rapists, people who just kind of look a little rapey and are standing too close to you in line at 7-Eleven, Marlo from The Wire, influenza, and scissors."
I find the entry above to be quite true, and something that I find kind of annoying. Suck it up people. They are clowns. People dressed up in large bright outfits with loads of make-up on. They even make cool balloon animals. Stop pretending you really care about them, or that they even scare you. I was once playing tag, ran into a fence, and got a nail stuck in my forehead. Again, I say... suck it up people.
doc's rock
I saw the coolest doc about Wangari Muta Maathai the other night. I couldnt sleep and for some reason landed on PBS. But, im so happy I did. Maathai is an incredible, accomplished, strong, human rights activist. There are tons and tons of things I would like to share about her, but you should look her up yourself. Like this one, or this one, or this one.
Another doc I saw the other night. Again, couldn't sleep. It was about Alexander The Great. He never lost a battle and died at age 33.
I think I miss history class.
Another doc I saw the other night. Again, couldn't sleep. It was about Alexander The Great. He never lost a battle and died at age 33.
I think I miss history class.
dogs and babies
It's monday and like 90 degrees outside. But really, it is.... and I looooooove it. I took the dog for a walk yesterday morning. Considering it was Sunday at like 7am no one was out. It was quiet and empty. It was a perfect spring day. The grass was a little wet, and the air even smelled wonderful. On our way back from the coffee shop the dog found a bone. He played with it awhile, then eventually got bored.
I took the dog for the same walk this morning. The grass in the park looked so tempting, I felt bad for the little guy that he was on the leash. So I let him go, as im not supposed to.... and the little monster took off. Running circles around the gazebo, the play toy, the rose bushes, and me. And yes, rose bushes and benches. I now know where my taxes are going. On our way back home the little guy found the same bone. He picked it up and wouldn't let it go. Honest to gosh it was the cutest damn thing ive ever seen. He carried that bone, with his little underbite, and furry chin, all the way home. He reminded me of like an old man dog. If that makes any sense at all. Just watching him bounce around and be all hyper made me happy and I couldn't stop smiling, and laughing. Then this reminded me of babies. I could probably sit for hours and just watch babies. It's like any little thing they do makes them smile and happy and so excited, which makes me happy.
When you surround yourself with positive and healthy things, you yourself are bound to be the same way. And im pretty sure dogs and babies are the two things which can always make you smile. Or at least they should.... and if they don't, somethings wrong with you. So ha!
Much more to write but I have to get going. Heading to Guernville and Russian River, what what?!
ps - I may or may not be watching Saved By The Bell right now
I took the dog for the same walk this morning. The grass in the park looked so tempting, I felt bad for the little guy that he was on the leash. So I let him go, as im not supposed to.... and the little monster took off. Running circles around the gazebo, the play toy, the rose bushes, and me. And yes, rose bushes and benches. I now know where my taxes are going. On our way back home the little guy found the same bone. He picked it up and wouldn't let it go. Honest to gosh it was the cutest damn thing ive ever seen. He carried that bone, with his little underbite, and furry chin, all the way home. He reminded me of like an old man dog. If that makes any sense at all. Just watching him bounce around and be all hyper made me happy and I couldn't stop smiling, and laughing. Then this reminded me of babies. I could probably sit for hours and just watch babies. It's like any little thing they do makes them smile and happy and so excited, which makes me happy.
When you surround yourself with positive and healthy things, you yourself are bound to be the same way. And im pretty sure dogs and babies are the two things which can always make you smile. Or at least they should.... and if they don't, somethings wrong with you. So ha!
Much more to write but I have to get going. Heading to Guernville and Russian River, what what?!
ps - I may or may not be watching Saved By The Bell right now
omg omg omg omg!!!!
Outsideland fest line-up = SICK
FESTIVAL LINE-UP
Pearl Jam
Dave Matthews Band
Beastie Boys
Incubus
Black Eyed Peas
M.I.A
Jason Mraz
Ween
The Mars Volta
Thievery Corporation
Modest Mouse
Band of Horses
TV on the Radio
Dead Weather
Atmosphere
Tom Jones
Silversun Pickups
The National
Q-Tip
Brett Dennen
Built To Spill
Mastodon
Raphael Saadiq
Calexico
Os Mutantes
Midnite
JJ Grey & Mofro
Kinky
Deerhunter
Lila Downs
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
The Dodos
Bettye LaVette
Dengue Fever
Heartless Bastards
The Dirtbombs
Lenka
Akron/Family
John Vanderslice
Matt and Kim
Portugal. The Man
The Morning Benders
The Duke Spirit
Zee Avi
Blind Pilot
SambaDa
Ryan Bingham
West Indian Girl
Extra Golden
FESTIVAL LINE-UP
Pearl Jam
Dave Matthews Band
Beastie Boys
Incubus
Black Eyed Peas
M.I.A
Jason Mraz
Ween
The Mars Volta
Thievery Corporation
Modest Mouse
Band of Horses
TV on the Radio
Dead Weather
Atmosphere
Tom Jones
Silversun Pickups
The National
Q-Tip
Brett Dennen
Built To Spill
Mastodon
Raphael Saadiq
Calexico
Os Mutantes
Midnite
JJ Grey & Mofro
Kinky
Deerhunter
Lila Downs
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
The Dodos
Bettye LaVette
Dengue Fever
Heartless Bastards
The Dirtbombs
Lenka
Akron/Family
John Vanderslice
Matt and Kim
Portugal. The Man
The Morning Benders
The Duke Spirit
Zee Avi
Blind Pilot
SambaDa
Ryan Bingham
West Indian Girl
Extra Golden
Lyme Life - Trailer
CANNNNOOOOTTTTT wait.
ps- There are few things more disgusting than creepy old men flirting with young women. Sorry, I just saw it happen. ewe.
apparently I can't spell kosher
Yeah, for come reason my brain decided to stop working, and I thought kosher should be spelled cosure, or coture, or couture like high end fashion clothes. The kind in which I will never be able to afford. And probably never want to wear.
In other news, I owe an insane amount of money to the IRS. Im thinking of setting up a sign on the corner saying Ill do 10 jumping jacks for every dollar - its just a dollar.
And in even other news, I need to get away. Getting away, and owing money don't go together.
In other news, I owe an insane amount of money to the IRS. Im thinking of setting up a sign on the corner saying Ill do 10 jumping jacks for every dollar - its just a dollar.
And in even other news, I need to get away. Getting away, and owing money don't go together.
doh ray me fa so la te do
This just made my week. Watch the entire thing, it starts to pick up around 2:18.
forgetting sara marshall
My fam and I were watching it together. Then penis and boobs and foul language come on the screen. It was kind of awkward.
ps- the girl from That 70's Show is in the movie. And actually, she was kind of awesome.
ps- the girl from That 70's Show is in the movie. And actually, she was kind of awesome.
Millionaire Matchmaker - Bravo
CHECK IT here
Millionaire Matchmaker has pretty much become my new favorite thing. Here are 10 reasons why :
1- Any and everyone would love the opportunity to tell the rest of the world why they aren't getting any and how they should change. Patti get's to do this. For a living.
2- Even when she says things that don't make that much sense, it doesn't matter, b/c when people have their own show they can say whatever the F*&# they want, and it must hold some sort of importance. Right? TV validation.
3- You can't buy her confidence.
4- Makes me appreciate my 20's, but scared as hell for being alone in my 40's.
5- Who does her make-up?
6- One would think people who have made a million dollars should be able to have normal conversations w/ women. Oh, on the contrary.
7- Even millionaire men are sleezy, and cheesy, and have gross hair.
8- The rumors are true. LA women are either gold diggers or celebrity wanna be's. But usually both.
9-The reactions of her work posse are worth tuning in for.
10- God Bless America, and the 21st century.
Millionaire Matchmaker has pretty much become my new favorite thing. Here are 10 reasons why :
1- Any and everyone would love the opportunity to tell the rest of the world why they aren't getting any and how they should change. Patti get's to do this. For a living.
2- Even when she says things that don't make that much sense, it doesn't matter, b/c when people have their own show they can say whatever the F*&# they want, and it must hold some sort of importance. Right? TV validation.
3- You can't buy her confidence.
4- Makes me appreciate my 20's, but scared as hell for being alone in my 40's.
5- Who does her make-up?
6- One would think people who have made a million dollars should be able to have normal conversations w/ women. Oh, on the contrary.
7- Even millionaire men are sleezy, and cheesy, and have gross hair.
8- The rumors are true. LA women are either gold diggers or celebrity wanna be's. But usually both.
9-The reactions of her work posse are worth tuning in for.
10- God Bless America, and the 21st century.
im guilty of american idol
this is an awesome mix / song / performance though. Just listen to it, because the video is just a photo.
go to this LINK
go to this LINK
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