It's been a very hectic couple of weeks. I'm afraid the chaos is not completely through, but I now can see a small shimmering light at the end of a very long tunnel.

Tabitha's Salon Takeover

So I finally started through the 5 or so episodes of this show that I had recorded on my DVR. I was not really that excited about this show, even though it's my profession, mainly because I thought the host, Tabitha, was annoying and kind of a giant Biotch. Yet, I really, really dig it. I think she has so many valid points, and as she probably acts out a little extremely for the show, but she still is telling it like it is, cutting through the bullshit, and giving these salons the tools they need to survive. It inspires me to do better, and be better as a hairstylist, and contribute as much as I can to the success of the salon I work in, and my own career. I seriously feel if she came to our salon, things may get shook up, and some people would get upset, but in the end there is always room for improvement, and I believe she would bring that. I don't think she is some magical hair wizard, that she and only she could fix these salon problems. But, it's all about bringing in an observant outsider with some experience to help a business help themselves. Kind of like a therapist. So my peeps, my recommendation is a big thumbs up for this show, even if you're not in this industry, because it still may inspire you to do better in your own jobs.

Let them eat cake...

I stumbled upon Marie Antoinette on one of the movies channels this evening. It was already about half-way through, and I could not stop myself from watching it for a bit. I absolutely love this movie. Seriously, I just watched it again the other day, and I enjoyed it every bit as much as the first time, and probably even a little more. The clothes, shoes, food, colors, and hair is like a giant bowl of candy. (I love candy!!) I had a hard time tearing myself away, but I needed to head for bedy-bye. I also realized I must must must go to a masked ball. Masquerade ball?? Anyway, I am on a quest now to find such an event, so if anyone out there knows of one, drop me a note. For now I will only dream up the perfect outfit for such an occasion, and dream of frills and ruffles and the perfect C-curl. Oh ya, and did I mention that Kirsten Dunst was amazing in this role, I could not picture anyone else, it was pitch-perfect!

On a side note: When I was searching for the perfect picture for this post, I came across a review of the film when the critic said "Coppola lacks the committed, demented genius Baz Luhrmann brought to Moulin Rouge, and when Marie Antoinette isn't being crazy and decadent it becomes a bit too pretty, proper and trivial for my taste."-- Andrew O'Hehir, SALON, May 24, 2006

Ummm, sorry, but Moulin Rouge sucked an egg... a big one... like an emu egg. Oh and I'm not sorry, because as much as some critics were not big fans of this movie, plenty of, you know smart and sophisticated people could appreciate it's crazy, decadent, pretty, and proper portrayal of a woman placed into privilege and power, when she may not have chose it for herself.

If you want to read another rave review on this movie, check this out: THE BACK ROW MANIFESTO: http://blogs.indiewire.com/twhalliii/archives/011359.html

I Can't Move...

I cannot believe how sore I have been since moving. I've done this a few times in the not so recent past, but I don't remember not being able to walk correctly for two days after. It's totally screwing my running schedule as well, and seeing as Pre-(10k) is next weekend, I am more than a little freaked out. On the upside, I'm pretty sure that by the time my calves actually heal, they will look like this.

Moving!!!!!!!!

So... yay! We are finally moving into a house in NE Portland. I can't wait. I'm not even that bummed about the physical labor that lies ahead, because I'm so absolutely excited about moving into a rad house. And, don't worry Lucas, I'll save a lot of big and heavy stuff for you.

I'm stalling for time, so I don't have to go for a run.

It's hot.

Got to find and actually put on running clothes.

I'm still enjoying the cuteness of my current outfit, (might have just outdone myself today).

It's hot.

ummmmm......

I busy... you know, writing. Duh.

Aaaannnndddd I'm out.

Much cooler than I, and she's not even in high school yet...

Meet Tavi. She is too freakin' fun. Check out her blog:
http://tavi-thenewgirlintown.blogspot.com/

Rods and Coins

I rocked out a grey and white perm today. Let me tell you, I have not forgot how, and I was proud of my little silver lady, or silver fox, after I was done with her. She loved it!! Yet no tip, what gives? Hey, I know how it works, but even a handful of change is better than nada, you know? Really it's the thought that counts, like "Hey, you did a good job, here's a couple of rolled packages of nickles". Ah well, maybe next time.

Boop

I have creativity bottled up inside, I promise. Just wait one more second...