{ One Big Room Full of Bad Bitches }

That's right, this is a cute game based off the cuteness that is Kreayshawn... remember that infectious Gucci Gucci song? Well now you can help Kreayshawn fight off those fake bitches and take away their Gucci's to become the bad-est bitch!
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{ Wine Review II: Duplin Winery Hatteras Red}

alright... here's the second review

Wine Review I: Duplin Hatteras Red
Price: $9.99
Pros: We wanted a local or organic red... and this is local-ish (North Carolina), but unfortunately not organic. It's sweet, great chilled (which I'm totally into a chilled red lately), had a cute cork graphic, a nice floral and berry like aroma. It's made with muscadine grapes, something John (the Looney Boyfriend) had not heard of, but wanted to try once I convinced him how tastey they are. And it was Light, something I found really nice for a sweet wine, because in my previous experiences some sweet wines are really syrup-y. I believe that has a fancy wine name, but for now we're goin with syrup-y.
Cons:  It could be on the air of too sweet. We had a nice bbq chicken pizza with it, and I almost had to wait to drink this after my meal was finished. Like I said in the Pro's it wasn't heavy or anything, just very flavorful to mix with a meal. Seems more appropriate with a dessert or post dinner.
 Overall: 89% - Remember I'm still refining the ranking / rating system, but this was a delightfully light (and sweet) wine. A definate get again!

( My Boyfriend: the Loon }

John, the Loon, with The Bean.

Yes, I suppose it's true, my baby's daddy believes the earth is flat. I know it sounds crazy, but isn't everyone entitled to their few crazy ideologies?... let's say it keeps things interesting. When we first started dating, I did what any normal girl would do and googled, john davis, and to my amazement I found a BBC article about a 'flat earther' scientist from Chattanooga (originally Canada) who does in fact believe this idea of a 'round earth' is just a conspiracy by the government.

Now, I know that confirmed his crazy, but really what kept me around was this quote, "I came to realize how much we take at face value," davis says. "We humans seem to be pleased with just accepting what we are told, no matter how much it goes against our senses." This stuck with me, I think because it's something that is beat into us in academia (my first love). Too often, we just agree with what we are told and move on, but is it not how we progress or learn to be constantly questioning? But that's for a whole 'nother day. For now, here's my boyfriend, the Loon's interview on American Loon. 

{ Wine Review I: Rex Goliath Merlot }

So I've always liked to drink, but usually it's not mattered what. If there is alcohol in it, I'll take it, but since becoming a mom, and going out and drinking isn't as easy as before, I've started to really be more interested in what I am drinking, and the quality of it, and taste. So I've decided to embrace this whole 'mom' thing and keep a record (via the blog) of all my 'tastings'. Now I'm not by any means a wine taster or do I claim to have a good pallette for this sort of thing, but I'm hoping with these postings, I'll develop more and become more knowledgable on these matters. So here goes! Also please feel free to comment, or recommend anything too!

Wine Review I: Rex Goliath Merlot
Price: $6.99
Pros: it was dry, and cheap... which might of been a selling point, but I would not recommend it or get it again. It did have a decent label... I mean, come on, a proud cock, I guess it was totally an impulse buy.
Cons:  strong alcohol taste and smell.... was recommend for best buys under 10 at my local liquor store, but I think I prefer the penguin wine (typically my wine of cheap choice)
Overall: 58% - I haven't fully worked out the ranking / rating system, but this would not be a get-again wine.

{ A Hipster Lorem Ipsum }

Seems like these Lorem Ipsum generating sites are popping up, and nothing is complete without a lil' hipster-ism. This Hipster Ipsum is a personal fave, using words such as helvetica, thundercats, 3 wolf moon, and retro. Enjoy some space filler! {via}

{ Eye Candy: a delicious website }

Ming Makes Cupcakes is a beautiful collection of cupcake recipes worth bookmarking, for it's graphic + delicious value.
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{ Running Typography }

Sometimes the process is more interesting than the finished product, and the Running Typography project definitely does that. Created (or maybe I should say started and tracked) by designer and runner Joan Pons Moll, Running Typography takes current GPS technology to track his running of type to create a font set. I suppose the letters aren't the cleanest, but the process of using the already in place city (street) grid to create a font set is pretty neat! and to add to the neatness you can be a guest runner. 
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{ More Rubbish }

Ever had to bullshit your way through a review or artist statement? Now there is a sweet artist statement generator, to help you out with artist block... here's a sample of the Arty Bullocks Generator: My work explores the relationship between the tyranny of ageing and multimedia experiences. With influences as diverse as Wittgenstein and John Lennon, new tensions are crafted from both explicit and implicit layers.{via}

{ A Meatier Lorem Ipsum }

With a catch pharse like this, who wouldn't want to use this as your place holder text?
Does your lorem ipsum text long for something a little meatier? Give our generator a try… it’s tasty!
Here's a sample: Sirloin pork loin ball tip beef, ground round shankle pork chop. Short ribs pork loin drumstick bresaola, ball tip pastrami salami chicken. Tri-tip jowl jerky, hamburger shoulder meatloaf rump pork belly. {via}

{ Eye Candy: Famous People Hangin' with Other Famous People }

Mick Jagger, Madonna, and Tony Curtis

Eartha Kitt and James Dean taking Katherine Dunham’s dance class

Colonel Sanders and Alice Cooper

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{ Weezer cover Radiohead }

In my opinion It's been a while since Weezer put out anything worth buying, much less download worthy, but this cover... although, not as good as the original reminds me of why I love them. Tight sounding, talented group makin' music for havin fun (island in the sun anyone?) . Thanks for the great, fun cover... now time to pull out OK Computer...

{ Make Sure it's Sugar, Not Salt }

Found this lil' gem online (since I'm taking 6 weeks off for maternity leave, I've got some free time... maybe) today, and had to share. Reminds me of Drunk History, and it's now added to my Youtube Faves. and seems like something I might have to try out, Enjoy!

{ Apparently these folks haven't heard of the Onion }

and when they read the Onion's articles they
1. believe they are the truth and
2. post their reactions to Facebook... thus making for this great website, Literally Unbelievable.
 Enjoy one of the better ones, and not just the initial post from 'K', but read further down, apparently 'M' can't believe it either... ctm.

{ A New Addition }

sorry for being a lil' behind on the posts, I've been a wee bit busy... Tuesday (which is the day I called) I gave birth to a lil' peanut, Donovan Eric. He's been an angel so far, but definitely enough to keep me and the mister busy. Here he is on day 1.

{ Look what I just found on Craigslist! }

Yup, and it's 100% Free! Yay for Unicorns who love Taco Bell! I doubt the link will stay up long but here it is {via}

{ Apparently there is an Architect TV }

and my former professor is on it! Hooray for Tricia Stuth, co-owner of CURB, and winner of 2010 AIA Young Architects Award. Check her out...sorry it won't let me embed the vid... {via}

{ Doggie Fonts! }

I just love Bodoni!

{ At least I'm not alone on this one }

I'm just saying...

{ Kittens! }

{ Rain Barrel of Dia de los Muertos: The Showing }

So I finally finished that barrel.. I didn't update on here as much as I should have, but luckily Storm Water Matters posted some GREAT photos of the final barrels on their facebook page. Be sure to attend the opening at the KMA on Sunday May 22 at 2:00pm and bid on my barrel! or any of the other awesome ones! You can also bid online at their website.  The money goes to a great cause, and I'm sure if mine had the highest bid it would totally validate me wanting to paint more ... tehehehe. Thanks and Enjoy the final pics!

{ Eye Candy: A Great New Blog, and a Gallery Showing to go with it! }

Modern Sentiment, a blog from the mind of Sara Martin, is a great new addition to my weekly read and Eye Candy hunt. Martin's new business is based off her love and philosophy of design and style. These mixed media collages are now on display at the Emporium (on Gay Street, in Knoxville) and really a must see. I didn't get a chance to attend the opening last first friday, but I heard it was smashing, and the showing (of art) will be up for the month. I highly recommend stopping by, and also checking out the new blog, Modern Sentiment. Enjoy Reichstag, one of my faves from her online gallery! {via}

Reichstag 1

{ Ikea Shows us how to assemble a Tardis }

except here (in sweed-talk) it's a TJardiss. This great college humor nerd post shows some other great ikea inspired manuals. Enjoy my nerdiness! {via}

{ Eye Candy: Sometimes I Miss Architecture }

Cebra toons is the brain candy of Micheal Frost, partner at Cebra and totes book mark worthy! It's a lil' Steven Holl-ish, but still nice to see a few great concise transformation diagram images, makes me miss architecture and their whole graphic world. Enjoy! {via}

{ Takin' it Back Ol' School }

my first textured rendering

or to 2003... when my class was in our second year of architecture school and taking our first computer modeling course. Hooray for this awesome website rediscovery Beth (via Patrick). I was #50, with the Soviet Pavilion! Glad I've come a long way since that! ctm. {via}

{ Darth Vader was Charismatic }

This lil girl shocked us all when she is asked to help the jedi fight Darth Vader only to find out, she really isn't a jedi lover at all... See Darth convert her to the dark side. too cute! ctm.