Friday, December 30, 2005

Road Trip

So, last night I was getting all my stuff together and doing the last-minute-clothes-wash thing to prepare for our road trip to Cincinnati. I even went so far as to make a list of everything I need to take (is this a sign I'm getting old or what?) to avoid those "Oh no, did I forget that?" moments. Sabs and I are going to visit our buddies Maziar and Kim. One of my goals for the trip is to knock out a few chapters (that is, when it's Sahba's driving shift), particularly from "God Passes By" and "Memoirs of a Geisha." I'm still debating on whether or not to bring the guitar. I know, this one should be a no-brainer. And can't forget the iTrip hookup to get our tunes going. There's nothing like a road trip with great music to sing along to. Ciao for now! I'll tell you all about it when we get back.

Wednesday, December 28, 2005

What's in MP3 Rotation Today?

As a an artist, working in the arts, seems I'm always trying to find things that keep the senses and emotions sharp and give inspiration. Music is by far my favorite. Here's a list of what's playing in my top 10 iPod rotation today:


1. Wait,by Sarah McLachlan. This song, by far, is on my best-of-all-time list! I can't get enough of it and Sarah's voice is as haunting as always.


2. So Far Away, by Carol King. An old-time favorite that I've been humming for a week now! Carries a lot of memories.


3. Low, by Coldplay. What melancholy bliss I live in.


4. I Bet It Stung, by Tegan & Sarah. Love the hard rock sound this song is packing, oh, and their mullets too!


5. Good Day, by Luce. Such a feel good song. Makes me smile a lot.


6. One Thing, by Amerie. But it has to be the remix featuring Jay-Z for sure. Bobbing my head and tapping my toes.


7. Into The Groove, by Madonna. Need I say more, really?


8. Touch, by Omarion. For those moments during the day when I daydream about being a hip-hop dancer.


9. Invincible, by Pat Benatar. A soundtrack for every woman!


10. Ventura Highway, by America. An all-time classic. The Janet sample "Someone To Call My Lover," is pretty cool too. I'll throw that one in every now and then.

Monday, December 26, 2005

Say "Cheesecake"

Nashville has officially become a member of the "it" crowd with the recent arrival of several new shops and restaurants like the all-time-fav Cheesecake Factory. We discovered the best time to drop by the restaurant is on Christmas Eve, when thanks to many family celebrations, there isn't the two hour wait to contend with. Suth, Andrea, Sabs & I enjoyed a wicked meal and some great laughs that night.

Wednesday, December 21, 2005

A Lovely View Goes A Long Way

Every day requires the routine; get to work, design, make phone calls, write emails, meet deadlines. I'm quite the fan of routine, that is, when it is a good one, but having a view to the world (okay, so maybe just downtown Nashville), makes it easier. A little cement paradise decorated with tiny vehicles rushing to and from. Funny, after years in Costa Rica, I never thought I'd see the "paradise" in other places.

Monday, December 19, 2005

Harajuku Girl


"Traveling Circus meets Alice in Wonderland on Broadway," might be accurate words to describe last night's Gwen Stefani concert. Andrea and I jumped up and down, shook our heads like the possessed, screamed, and sang along to all her "Love Angel Music Baby" album favorites. It was fabulous!

Friday, December 16, 2005

A Bloggie Blog World

I've come to the conclusion that in order to make it in the blog world, one must spread the love. Now that I am a part of this new and different realm, I must take a moment and thank the lovely Lacy Graves Gerard for being the first to introduce me to it, whether she was aware or not. I believe Lacy was blogging before "blog" was even a word (check her out at www.lay-c.com) . She has always been avant-garde and at the forefront, so Lacy, I salute you.

Thursday, December 15, 2005

Welcome To The Jungle


Welcome to my newly up-and-running blog. Choosing a title for this thing was a killer though. I wrestled back and forth with ideas trying to find the most interesting, quirky, witty, but, alas, my search has gone in vain. I considered the use of clever play on a book title or movie. Perhaps something like "Being Jules" in reference to the genius film, "Being John Malkovich." It dawned on me, however, that John Malkovich, an important actor of our time, is exactly that…an important actor of our time. That could be why the title works so well. Then I thought of "Jules Interrupted" but quickly changed my mind about the schizo Wynona Ryder flick association. So, due to the fact that I have even dedicated a blog entry to this whole process, I decided on calling it "Complicated." The Avril Lavigne song association doesn't quite bother me that much either, so "Complicated" it is.