GarrettLives

Truth: I'm only mean to the ones I like the most.

2009-12-07T16:29:00.000-08:00

Exhibit A:

Watching:

2009-12-05T20:18:00.001-08:00

Boy

2009-12-04T17:35:00.000-08:00

Things my family says:

2009-12-02T18:01:00.000-08:00

Zonies: A made up word for those marks you get on your face/arms when you fall asleep on the folds of sheets or blankets. I don't know where this came from... but I think my mom came up with it. "Did you just wake up? You got zonies on your cheek."

"Bubs": This is an event specific name my mom has for me when she's answered the phone and it's for me. Originally, this was what my little sister called me when she couldn't really say anything else. I was Bubba and my sister was Titi. Bubba and Titi, so awesome. Can we bring that back? Ringringring Mom: "Hello?... one second... Bubs!" Me: "Hello?"

Smooth boob: Something my sister made up. Or maybe one of her friends. I don't know if she still uses it but I do. Basically, used to point out when someone's messed up, much like "smooth..." in that sarcastic way. But much more sexual. Knocks over tip jar at cupcake establishment. Friend: "Smooth boob..."

Minas Vaginas: Again, I think my mom made this up. I don't know why my family is so vulgar. Pronounced: Mynaz Vaginas. Minas is just the pidgin pronunciation of minors as in "not a big deal." And then, vaginas rhymes with minas, so naturally... "Thanks for taking me t Cafe 100 mom. You're awesome!" "Minas Vagiiinaaas."

Shut your biggest mouth: I hope this horrible piece of grammar has retired. I heard it for the first time when I went back home last winter. Sister Jacie and mom would say it all the time and IT DROVE ME CRAZY. Mom: "Jacie, try shut your biggest mouth." Me: "NO MOM, SHUT YOUR HORRIBLE GRAMMAR MOUTH!" goddamnit.

Faggy nails: That's right, we could care less about political correctness. Long nails = feminine = on a male = fag = faggy nails.

I think that's about everything. Can you tell I'm ready to go home? I miss this.

OH! Also, as a bonus, while we're on the subject of things people say in Hawaii. This is my favorite thing I've ever heard in Hawaii. Ever. From a mother to her toddler son running around in a Walmart parking lot: "YOU LIKE GET DIE!?"

For the record: Harold is cooler than Max

2009-11-30T20:12:00.001-08:00

That is: Harold of Harold and the Purple Crayon and Max of Where the Wild Things Are

Not a brat
Artist
Creative (I guess so was Max, but mostly only the movie version)

Today: Talking about everything ever, except for love and sex.

2009-11-29T03:20:00.000-08:00

Long story short, we (Brian, Ben, Dennis, Kimi and I) were supposed to go out tonight but then we stayed in and exhausted the subjects of:

How often dark beers taste a little like soy sauce, and it makes sense

How Corey and Ben Johnson like to present their knowledge of things and people

How 'the guys' we hung out with in Hilo were pretty awesome

How surprising it is when people mature

How bullshit a community service club in high school often was

How to utilize soup kitchens

How at every section of your life things seem so important but in retrospect, it really wasn't

Philosophy

Philosophy concerning abortion

Abortion

Politics

How Brian votes

How the rest of us vote

Healthcare

Ben's dad's financial situations as a doctor

The housing market

The current economy

Economy cycles

How some friend's of ours make a lot of money

How we would spend our money if we made more

How much time is worth and when do you start paying people for ridiculous things

Our current spending habits

How I would buy art if I had more money

Art trends and styles

Art and luck

Art that is ~~probably~~ maybe just fucking with us

How people act at a certain age

How 24 is 'old' versus 21

I am open to expand on most of the subjects per your request.

Hair did:

2009-11-27T17:50:00.001-08:00

By Sarah @ Rudy's Capitol Hill

Don't like:

2009-11-27T00:55:00.000-08:00

...when trenitalia sends me emails. I no longer use your services or have adequate Italian skills to unsubscribe to your newsletters. AND I CAN'T AFFORD TO GO TO ITALY. Thanks for reminding me... month after month.

Thanksgiving 09

2009-11-26T20:37:00.000-08:00

I've been dreamin'

Of the things I learned

About a boy who's bleedin'

Celebrate to elevate

The joy is not the same without the pain

Ipso Facto

Using up your oxygen

You know I'm shallow

Calling out for extra help

You've got to let me in or help me out

Something to talk about

Yeah, something to talk about

I've been dreamin'

Of the things I learned

About a boy who's leavin'

Nothing else to chance again

You've got to let me in or let me out

Something to talk about

Yeah, something to talk about

When there's nothing left to blog you have to set yourself on fire

2009-11-24T21:23:00.000-08:00

Nothing to report. Check out these friends instead (but then come back later):

ishsstreet.blogspot.com

Ish knows what she is doing and does it well. And she's awesome. And I miss her. These are the things she is photographing wherever in the world she is, which at the time of posting is maybe Ecuador.

allthingsthataregood.net

The stuff you wouldn't want to hear from me if I wanted to tell you. But in a much much more well written and personable yet relatable way. I'm liking the tumblr as well.

girlygirlslike.com

And some boys too. Like me. Sometimes. Mostly the home furnishing things.

Cheap wall art

2009-11-24T00:26:00.001-08:00

Coins: $1, dollar store somewhere. Arranged by Sarah. I think

Plastic skull: $?, Archie McPhee

And while we're looking at this photo... it's definitely time to get lenses for these bad boys. I think they look good AND I'd like to see at my highest potential again soon.

Basically (fast forward to 1:00):

Today: I got stuck in an elevator

2009-11-22T18:36:00.001-08:00

The Levi's Store elevator.

Usually I take the stairs because I am able to. But this morning we were cleaning and I thought taking a mop and bucket full of mop water downstairs would be quicker and cleaner. I got in and before the doors closed the elevator jiggled a little bit. Whatever. Then the doors closed and the elevator didn't move for five minutes.

At first I tried pushing buttons. All the buttons except for the emergency call button. I wasn't at that point yet. Nothing worked so I pounded on the door hoping Chris or Dylan would hear me from the sales floor. Nothing. So then I thought I'd wait it out a while, buddhist style. I even mopped up the elevator because I doubt anyone has ever (maybe). I thought about how I saw this video on youtube where the guy was stuck in an elevator for 41 hours. Here it is:

Alas, after 5 minutes it started to move and let me out downstairs.

Judy's response to the situation: "Ooooh, maybe it'll happen to me!" That's how much we don't like working on the women's floor?

Musics, Seasons

2009-11-20T11:49:00.000-08:00

Loosely,

THEN,

Which is why I can't fully appreciate this right now:

Gallon Challenge 1

2009-11-19T21:27:00.000-08:00

by Carey Smith:

Tonight (facebook edition):

2009-11-19T00:24:00.000-08:00

1. Tanya's new haircut was revealed to me (see previous post).

2. Tanya in her proudest moments:

3. Then, the proudest moments from the Ravenna house 2007-2008:

Girl.

2009-11-18T23:37:00.000-08:00

Exhibit A:

I don't know why I'm so excited Tanya cut her hair. But I am. Ok, probably because I've been telling her to do it forever. And it looks fuckin good. I'll take credit.

Oh the places I will go.

2009-11-18T22:20:00.000-08:00

In 26 days:

Wilson's by the Bay:

Miyo's:

Shipman beach:

Liliuokalani Park:

Boto Ponds:

Hawaiian Style Cafe:

Richardsons:

Hapuna:

Cafe 100:
etc...

Watched:

2009-11-18T18:45:00.000-08:00

...again for the nth time. PSLYCHICS! GORGYLES!

Cornelius - Like a Rolling Stone

2009-11-17T01:52:00.000-08:00

This is a combination of something beautiful and maybe something like Hell, I think.

So long Seattle!!!

2009-11-16T21:50:00.000-08:00

Just kidding. But what if? I mean, it won't be happening anytime soon. But here's the thing, something's telling me I want to leave, just a little bit. Just little bit! It could grow into a lotta bit though and I should be somewhat prepared to deal with that when/if it happens.

The things I want in a city:

English speaking.

The bigger the better.

Bike friendly.

Decent public transportation.

This is probably just a funk I'm in... it's a little bit of boredom, lack of direction/inspiration and too much monotony. Yes, especially the monotony part. Being so overworked with school and jobs and not enough time for

***THIS JUST HAPPENED:

I delivered cookies with my roommates (including Archie) to a couple of our neighbors, Maria and then Daryl. It was awkward awkward wonderfulness. Maria was pretty receptive and nice. She wears glasses. I'm expecting her to return the plate with goodies for us.

Daryl took a while to answer the door. He was a scruffy older guy. I think he had a pen in his shirt pocket. He was a little confused. Sarah cut the awkward silence by introducing herself. He asked if we wanted the plate back. We did. I don't think it'll come with any thing on it. We'll see though. He had a lot of things in his apartment.

The cookies were Molasses Crinkles and Chocolate chip. Six each. The logic: if there are two people in the apartment, they can have three each. If there are three, two each. Sarah baked them and is baking more. I am full.

Ok. Maybe I need to stay in Seattle.

Girl.

2009-11-16T15:46:00.000-08:00

And this:

Then, there's this:

I say, God damn.

"Love is a serious matter when it's real. It's blood and it's death. But it's also life, ain't no other way around it." XX LL

Will the real Slim Shady please stand up?

2009-11-15T17:29:00.000-08:00

By Jackie, Kari and Garrett

Watching:

2009-11-13T20:41:00.001-08:00

Why haven't I found this before? Magic:

City Flags

2009-11-11T23:37:00.000-08:00

I just got sidetracked on wikipedia and found my way to City flags. And what a great, albeit, not so comprehensive collection of city flags from around the world.

Here are the highlights:

Donetsk, Ukraine. Nothing like a sun seizure over a black sea. What are we saying here Donetsk?

Fellow Ukraine city Makiivaka liked enough to stick the whole thing in the corner of their own flag. How original.

Bilboa, this is just lazy.

This is the flag of Boras, Sweden. Those are sheep shearing scissors.

Amsterdam. Not surprised. Silly.

The Canadian City of Laval. Is this a joke?

I think Benbrook, Texas was going for a polo shirt logo feel. And they succeeded.

And well, Baton Rouge went for the gift shop sweater design.

The best for last. Provo, Utah. Wow.

I (think I) like...

2009-09-15T21:03:00.000-07:00

When people respond to an "I lost my camera in your apartment, please return it" flyer.

Ok, I definitely like it.

But what I'm a little confused about is: how it happened. So, I left it in my bag on the roof of my friends' apartment. The apartment is locked. The elevators and stairwells are locked. The roof is locked. All accessible by residents only. So, whoever picked up my bag, and I knew this when I couldn't find it Sunday night, lived in the building.

She responded to a flyer my friends made, which was very nice of her. Thing is, if you're the type of person who is trying to help someone out wouldn't you put up a "found" flyer? Maybe she was just busy or lazy.

I'm picking it up tomorrow morning and am still apprehensive. Maybe it's missing a lens, or a memory card, or is broken. Maybe there are NSFW pictures which I'll post here later. I'm not holding my breath.

Also, I found out at the end of my work shift tonight and leapt and shouted in pure joy. Sometimes I really like people.

OH, and as for the etsy selling prints thing. I think I still want to do it. Glad that gave me a reason to get on things.