art @ busboys

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of seeing three art shows at Busboys and Poets in Shirlington Village. The new, and first, Curator-in-Residence at Busboys, Simone Jacobson, hosted the shows: "Food for Thought," works by J. Ford Huffman, and "Tiny Treasures: Size Matters," works by Bensonn Anspach , Bat Favitsou and Tim Rodgers. The artists showcased a variety of styles and amazing talent. From the found art box installations of J. Ford Huffman, which demonstrated a keen eye for details and a very unique perspective within his pieces well in line with the spirit of socially conscious art, literature and of course the food which are a large part of Busboys; to the colorful and expressive pieces of Bensonn Anspach's memebots, featuring memebots highlighting Ovechkin to Obama, and the work of Tim Rodgers which were stylized doodles on skateboard decks and portraits reminiscent of colorful statues. These artists are definitely ones to watch among the DC art scene. Check out some photos from the shows below.

Note: I saw the work of Bat Favitsou - another series of paintings on skateboard decks (which I covet because of their street art edge) - but did not attend the art show.

Quote of the Day!

"Stupid goal-setting! I'm just going to sit here and pretend my Crystal Light is a Whiskey Sour!" ~ Me

Playlist Joint: Rabiosa (the video)

My new pick-up line "come bite me in la boca!!!!" then when he does...I'll say.."rrrratttatttttttaaaaa!!!" = sexy!

Say What? Say Motivation!!!!

There are many things that I have found in the past month to encourage and motivate me. Seeing the numbers on the scale go down, seeing the numbers of reps I can do go up. Seeing the numbers of days I'm in recovery following new work-outs decline! All good things. But at the end of the day, it's all about two things (1) how I feel and (2) how much I like how I look. Note: I'm not saying looks come first, because seriously - I like myself. It's not about that. But, if I like how I feel and look at the same time...it means I get to overhaul my closet!

One of my friends is a stylist and blogger - SR - and she is amazing. I cannot wait to work with her to update my wardrobe and get rid of all the drab black and grey (two colors I will continue to love at the end of this btw) frocks in my closet. Sidenote: while I know black is slimming...why do people who gain weight convince themselves that is tricks anyone??!! It really doesn't...you're still fat. Just in hot layers of dark cloth! The brain is one fucked up 3 lb functioning ball.

In the meantime, while I'm working on getting myself to the level of loving how I feel and look. I'm gaining motivation by the new years (resolution) move by Vogue Italia to begin to use the fashion industry as a tool to project (and in my opinion to protect) all standards of beauty. Which include the curvy ladies. I felt the most healthy in my life when I was a size 10. Not when I was a size 4...when I was a size 4...I thought I looked like an alien bobble-head doll. Seriously, I have photos and can prove it. So, I'm hoping to get back to that healthy size 10. I like being a female, I like my breasts and my booty. I like my curves. And seeing that Vogue Italia is celebrating all forms of healthy beauty at a time when we have an insane number of pro-anorexia/bulimia and - to my shock - pro-obesity websites out there...is a major boost to my motivation. I can check out tips to make my curvy self look as fierce as I am. The latest cover of Vogue Italia - for the masses - takes it to the next level. "Belle Vere" means "True Beauty" and these women are bringing the hotness for women everywhere. Brava Divas!

Playlist Joint: Mashup by Marc Johnce

This is SICK!!!

Weekend Playlist: Sinnerman

This song makes me want to move quickly...and thanks to the greatest of the film, the Thomas Crown Affair, steal artwork! Enjoy.

Weekend Playlist: Ven Conmigo

Say it to me two times. Ay Papi Ven Conmigo - Ven Conmigoooooooooo!!!