Oh, Picture This Dirty Missed Connection of the Week:

"We had sex on the 9BX - m4w (Chinatown)
Reply to: pers-1043821049@craigslist.org
Date: 2009-02-20, 9:26PM PST

I got on the 9BX in Chinatown and as usual it was very crowded. So much so that I accidentally bumped into you. You were a petite Latin or Hispanic gal. I remember you having jet black hair. I was quite surprised that instead of moving away, you actually began grinding your tight little ass against me! At first I thought it must have been the mere lurchings of the bus but it became very apparent your rubbing against me was no accident.

I returned the favor and was extremely turned on by our little exchange on MUNI. The bus ride had its stops and starts and people began complaining about it taking to long but thanks to you I had the most wonderful time. Even when there was more than enough room for you to move away you stayed right there grinding away.

I had no idea riding the bus could be so erotic, us enjoying each others bodies while surrounded by people having no idea of the sexual escapades in their midst. You even gave me a little smile as you got off and I playfully squeezed your incredible ass one more time. I'm kicking myself for not getting off (of the bus this time) with you and asking about doing more of the same but not on a bus.

Should you actually read this and want to have another encounter ping me back and describe what you were wearing, what stop you got off of the bus, and if you actually got a good look at me, what I look like."

UM...yeah. Gotta love them missed connections. Even the dirty ones. And really who needs porn when you've got a muni pass?

Recession

Oh, Picture This Inspiration: Cam Archer

Cam Archer is an Oakland-based director who has produced music videos for indie artists like Emily Jane White (who I've had the pleasure of performing with), Xiu Xiu, Six Organs of Admittance, Imperial Teen and directed the feature film Wild Tigers I Have Known (produced by Gus Van Stant and IFC Films). His works is very emotional, giving the term "moving images" a profounder meaning. 

I admire his work, and as a film student, am definitely taking notes from this young and talented director. Some of his work below:

Emily Jane White- Dagger

- I love the shots of her hair and neck as she turns in circles and the flashlight beaming on her pink heels, projecting circles onto the sidewalk.

- The shot of her crossing her legs while fidgeting with her ruffled skirt is beautiful.

Imperial Teen- Our Time

- This is how I get ready for a night out.

- The bright light that suddenly emerges behind him after he's let his hair down is neat.

- Hand-held shots of him dancing vs. stable shots of him singing are a great juxtaposition.

- The arm that hands him clothing, I need in my life.

Six Organs of Admittance- All You Have Left

- The blurred edges in each shot create a dreamy and ethereal feeling.

- Some shots contain saturated images of flowers in one color, while other shots are completely devoid of color.

You can find more of his work here: cam archer...music videos

Miso, oriental prince in the land of soup!

The image above is from Design*Sponge from their "In the Kitchen with" series.

I figured since it's a very rainy day in San Francisco (brrrrr) that I should make some soup. Design Sponge is one of my favorite blogs and lately they have some neat recipes, like this one for Miso Soup (yum). The vibrant colors of the dish are really appealing and Miso soup is a great comfort food on a day like this!

Even one of my favorite TV shows "The Mighty Boosh" has a song about Miso Soup. Check it out:

The Mighty Boosh Soup Song

Hmmm..I'm getting really hungry now. I'm off to cook! Enjoy the recipe. :D

Roses are red

Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you are full of love today! 

I'm sure many of you have received lovely bouquets of flowers like those of Rose and Radish. 

A co-worker received a lovely seasonal bouquet from this florist as a Valentine's present from her boyfriend. The bouquet included lilacs, red and pink tulips and a tall cherry blossom branch. It was such a neat and unusual assortment, that I had to look this place up.

Not only are their flower arrangements pretty, but the vases that they come in are meant to be re-purposed for other uses! Adorable, right?!

Definitely a fresh and eco-conscious take on the usual gift of a bouquet of roses for Valentine's day. 

Speaking of roses and consciousness, I remembered today that I saw a video a year ago regarding the rose industry. Most people probably have no idea where their roses are coming from and how the people who cultivate these pretty flowers are affected.

Did you know that most of the world's roses are farmed and shipped out from Colombia? And that workers are exposed to so many chemicals that that some employers demand women workers have reproductive surgery (to snip their fallopian tubes) before being hired?

I saw the video below last year, and it has definitely changed the way that I look at Valentine's day:

 

I don't mean to be a downer on V-day! 

I just wanted to share this video with you so that at least you are aware that every pretty rose has it's thorn and that our mass consumer holidays come at a price to some... 

I wish you much joy today and that you are having a socially-conscious Valentine's day!