Tonight we're gonna party like it's 2009.

A successful evening of partying starts with your pre-game strategy. For an occasion like tonight, one should start considering outfit options at least 3 days in advance. This important creative outlet says a lot about you and the kind of experience you're going to make happen. I considered and even mentally accessorized a flashy strapless cutie to wear, but instead felt this sexy lady shirt would be more appropriate.

6:43PM: I've brushed my teeth and washed, moisturized, plucked and powdered my face.
I know what you're thinking: it's January and 30 degrees outside with tons of snow on the ground. This girl must be crazy. I appreciate your concern, but the cold is no deterrent. Tights, socks, boots, bourbon and some secret layers will keep me warm to the core.

7:18PM: Look what I found! An early evening snack. This type of beverage paired with a killer soundtrack create your pre-game's ambience. I recommend something that makes you feel on top of the world. I just finished Queen's Greatest Hits and am now moving on to the Pixies. Lil Wayne is also a personal favorite. Notorious B.I.G., too.

8:27PM: Make-up is done. Hair's nearly there.

9:06PM: Done!


Fast forward to midnight...HAPPY NEW YEAR, YA'LL!!!

Babe Alert!

I haven't thought about Nico in a while. Something triggered my subconscious today and reminded me of her existence.

In some ways, she reminds me of Edie Sedgwick - only a THOUSAND times cooler. And I still cannot get over how a person can look so sad and stern and pretty all at the same time.

That's what we said.

M: Hey, John likes cats, too!

H: I think John likes pussy.

M: (lolz)

Texts from Yesterday Morning

(Real talk, no shit.)

M: Dude. I think you're wearing my bra.

A: You're right. Weird. Well, sorry. My black bra should be in the same spot. We can switch later. Cool boob size, man.

JP's Finest Sisters

Hosting Boston's hottest dance party. Seriously. It's gonna get real sweaty.

Indie girls are political

the ultimate stimulation in these hard times:

I was reminded of these Obama condoms when I saw him at the MLB All-Star Game last night. did you see him bro down in the locker room? that dude can hang (no pun intended).

he threw out the first pitch - I heard it was a strike.... the camera didn't follow the ball it just stayed on Barack waiting for his reaction to his pitch, which was a sweet fist pump.

(so he's athletic too...)

later Obama was in the booth with Buck & McCarver they asked him about his (adorable) White Sox Starter jacket he wore to the game in Cardinals Country. he said he wore it because he's a true White Sox fan, plus his wife thinks it's cute. BEST answer ever!

Obama is certainly the total package (no pun intended).

Tomorrow

IT'S ONLY A DAY AWAY!

Always a bridesmaid...

...fuck being the bride.

Bust a move.

If you want it (assuming 'it' is a delightful DIY/handmade good), they've got it.

So, yeah, just bust a move.

I lost you, but I found rap music.

There's a delightful pop ditty by Scottish band Ballboy that croons, "I lost you, but I found country music to hold me and sooth me the way you used to do."
Fuck that.
Don't get me wrong, I love Dolly, Loretta, and Patsy. Hank the First, Johnny, Kenny, and even Garth, too, but country music doesn't help me out so much with the moving on part of breaking up. Country music's soft, sentimental laments make me romanticize lost moments of dead love that are better off forgotten. Instead, I turn to rap, hip-hop and r&b to pick myself up off the floor, dust off my swagger and make new 'friends'.

1. Lil Wayne - Comfortable
"If you leave, you're leaving the best, so you will have to settle for less."
Exactly.

2. T.I. - I'm Illy
"Never been fucked by the game; I'm celibate."
Words of invincibility to brighten the darkest hour.

3. The Panty Droppers feat. Ne-Yo & Jamie Foxx - She Got Her Own
"Only kinda girl I want, independent queen workin' for her throne."
It's inspiring to imagine that there are men in the world who appreciate a strong, fly, working woman with her own agenda. Loves it.

4. Kanye West - Amazing
"No matter what you'll never take that from me. My reign is as far as your eye your eyes can see."
It's my neighborhood. Insignificant others just happen to live in it.

5. Jay-Z - Dirt Off Your Shoulder
"Ladies is pimps too, go and brush your shoulders off."
Thanks for the advice and recognition, J.

6. Crime Mob - Stilettos (Pumps)
"I'm turnin' heads left and right, soon as you see one foot step out the car."
I have immense respect for ladies who party on par with men...in heels.

7. Snoop Dogg - Sensual Seduction
"I'm gonna take my time..."
How considerate.

8. Kelis - Bossy
"You don't have to love me. You don't even have to like me. But you will respect me. You know why?"
I know why: that shit's catchy.

9. Salt-n-Pepa - None of Your Business
"If I wanna take a guy, home with me tonight, it's none of your business."
Because sex is the best revenge.

10. TLC - No Scrubs
"Can't get with no deadbeat ass."
Pretty. Much.

for the record(s)

ladies - have you ever been hitting it off with a dude and toward the end of the night he asks if you want to "come over and listen to records"?

it sounds innocent, like maybe he really wants to continue to engage you in conversation. it sounds like he might be the type of guy who makes suggestions for restaurants or date activities.


we all know "records" is code for "let's make out to mood music of my choice."



but what if he said "want to come over and listen to itunes?" no bozos. TOTALLY different. records-guy appreciates the retro aesthetic of a record player. itunes-guy is lazy and unoriginal. tape-guy is trying too hard. cd-guy is clueless.


a short while ago, I was chatting with Ben of Cut Copy. a cute, unwashed Australian musician.

as the night wound down, Ben suggested we go to my house and listen to records. ladies, at this point don't simply respond with "I don't have any records" like I did. he doesn't really care about the logistics.


he returned to the tour bus. we'll always have Costello's.



anyways. more recently, I went out with an incredibly well-endowed records-guy. 4000 records.


when my ladies asked about his "record collection," I told them HUGE.


even the proverbial question 'does size matter?' is relevant. and (for the record) like other aspects of life, that's up to personal preference.

facebook quizzes

where did these come from and how are the suddenly taking over my newsfeed?


I admit I have taken a couple of them but I elect not to publish the results (not so people don't know the results, but so people don't know I have nothing better to do).

Heidi took the What engagment ring style fits your personality? quiz and the result is Non Traditional

You can't even believe you took this quiz!* You certainly don't want any of your friends to know that you did! You secretly love the idea of love and marriage, but maintain the calm, cool facade of the free spirited, independent woman. You enjoy being different and are not afraid for others to look at you. You want your ring to make a statement.

*Note the part I highlighted

who is making up these quizzes? while filling out the "what should your parents have named you?" quiz, one of the questions was:

5. How do you usually wear your hair?
- down and brushed
- up or down
- curled or straightened, whatever looks best that day
- long and straight

aren't those answers all basically the same? at that point I aborted mid-quiz.

IGAE on Tour

With Black Kids...and Mates of State (sort of)...(Sunbears!, too)...not a big deal...just helped make this video outside Fenway on Opening Day. Lil voice speaking from behind the camera...that's me.

Notice how "Opening Day" was capitalized? Yeah. I know how it's a holiday for all ya'll Red Sox fans. You're welcome.

TWIB Notes

It's that time of year again.....

....Time to celebrate!

HOLIDAY! this Saturday, 4.4, at the Good Life with DJs Frank White and Flavorheard. first pitch by Mary and Heidi.

bring your foam finger!

Define embrocation, please.

Is that like lubrication?
According to Wikipedia:
"Liniment, (or embrocation) from the Latin linere, to anoint, is a medicated topical preparation for application to the skin. Preparations of this type are also called balm. Liniments are of a similar viscosity to lotions (being significantly less viscous than an ointment or cream) but unlike a lotion a liniment is applied with friction; that is, a liniment is always rubbed in."
So, yeah. It is like lube.

It's also a cycling journal...

...that Mona either loves or hates. It's difficult to determine from the look on her face.


It was also a fun Monday night dance party where one party-goer was committed to getting low.

Others were content to just chill.

Wait a sec...I think I know where Mona learned to make the "I hate paparazzi." face.

KG was upset he couldn't be there in person and sent his regards via press conference.

A special thanks goes out to Mayhem for 1) killing it and 2) playing Lil Wayne.
Props to me for rapping all the words to "A Milli".

Another special thanks to Cassidy for 1) being there, 2) being awesome and 3) being impressed with my rap skills.
One last special thanks to everyone who 1) was there, 2) made my night and 3) kept my ass off the blog. (Seriously. I think someone took a picture of my butt.)
Who knew the Middlesex could be fun?

HOLIDAY Picture Show

Special thanks to Jon Brown for the photo magic.

Celtic Pride

HOLIDAY!

The party so good, it will get a tommy point.



Two floors.
Six turntables.
Five DJs.
A couple of birthdays.
One big parade of an afterparty/one big pre-party to St. Patrick's Day.

come out and show your Celtic Pride among Boston's finest!

50 Ways to Leave Your Lover: Part 1

(Names have been changed to protect the innocent.)

I know what the right thing to do is. I went to Sunday School. I just don't want to do it. Young L says, "You should be open and honest." (That's the right thing to do for those who are unaware.) Keno says, "Naw. Play games."


Keno; outside Charlie's Kitchen wearing my glasses. I am sporting his Ray-Ban Wayfarer eyeglasses; an item that sparked introduction, trade and opinion.

Let the games begin.
#1 "I'm really busy and I want to focus on my career."
#2 Talk about settling down and getting married.
#3 "I have (insert scary std here)."
#4 "I'm pregnant with an ex's baby. Any ex. Anyone's ex."
Whoa! That's probably the best excuse I've ever heard!
Thanks, John. In this scenario, two persons looking to leave their lovers can benefit.
How about we join forces and with our fake love child we can both sneak away from our respective suitors?
Sweet! You'll whisk me away to your homeland to raise and nurture our fake baby. We'll never have to see these paramours again!
Have you eaten salmon for breakfast lunch and dinner? You will once we move back to Aniak to raise the little one. Also you'll be able to buy your dresses from the same place you get your groceries and hunting rifles, how convenient.


John; wearing his niece's stolen Inuit birthright. Hand-sewn, this garment's large front pouch provides storage for freshly-picked berries.

#5 "I just got doored by a car and had to go to the ER." This is an excellent and believable way of canceling date plans AND it rhymes. If this situation in fact does come true, sympathy and a cane are to be gained.

...

After days of hypothesizing alternative solutions, I told the truth. While honesty was certainly more direct and efficient, I never would have learned so much about dating and Alaskan village culture.

(Numbers 6-50 to be determined.)