Copeland: love and heartbreak inclusive

Friday, early to rise, and late to bed.

Los Angeles, a understated city of trash and glamor. Yet, people love it. For some reason, maybe it is the Hollywood sign that only outsiders seem to notice. Some who grow up in the area never notice the sign and some can honestly say that never saw it until they were in college because they met some outsiders who wanted to see it. Beats me though, Los Angeles.

Spent the day with Saylors where we explored a Rembrandt Print exhibit at Hammer. The detail was insane and observing and really trying to understand the technique and take a step back into the perspective of the time period was great.

"Rembrandt van Rijn was a prolific printmaker and created about 300 etchings over the course of his long career. The exhibition includes a variety of etchings with subjects ranging from religious narratives to figure studies and landscape. Drawn from the extensive collection of the Hammer's Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts, as well as other institutions, including the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and the Norton Simon Museum, the exhibition also features different impressions of the same print, allowing the visitor to closely compare the compositions and see how the artist experimented with each individual impression."

After the exhibit we went to Little Tokyo, which took us about the time it would take us to get to actual Tokyo, or at least halfway to Bakersfield. Mister Ramen greeted us with warm sake, ramen and curry rice. Satisfaction and some meandering around the area, some mochi and boba, after we realized that we did not need a mini cat or a kimono we decided to venture to a place that was more in our mood. Went to Amoeba where only in California do you have to question if you just felt an earthquake. Saylors' and I felt about five, then when no one else was curiously looking around, we came to a conclusion that it was all in our heads. After a while we settled in a coffee shop that was actually really great. I was a fan, she left me there to finish my New Moon.

Shortly after Jessi shows up. The next big adventure was about to commence. We walked to our favorite Los Angeles local spot STOUT. Some day I will do a full right up on this place. Best random discovery and best burgers. STOUT is known for their burgers and beer. If I enjoyed beer, this place would be even higher on my list. Although they do have a great ale that I'm a fan of. Jess and I shared a great burger and sweet potato crisps. After dinner, it was time for what we had been waiting for.

COPELAND

Copeland's farewell tour was bittersweet. It was a great show at the El Rey Theatre. I met some people from Tulsa, Jess and I both had Long Islands and definitely got our moneys worth for the night. The show had a satisfying mix between new and old. It was also comforting to notice that the majority were old fans who grew up with their music through Beneath the Medicine Tree all the way unto You are My Sunshine.

This is what I have discovered from the many miles I put on my Mustang at the age of 16 up until my 22 year and the many miles on my Honda. Copeland, you are dear to my heart. You relate to the masses and have some of the best lyrics around.

Copeland, you rekindle a love in my heart. thanks for the break up. it's brutal. I guess we have memories.

The Day I Lost My Voice

". . . You see love is a drink that goes straight to my head

And time is a lover and I'm caught in her stare
And the sentiment there follows me straight to my bed through the night

I've got my life in a suitcase,
I'm ready to run, run, run away..
I've got no time, 'cause I'm always trying to run, run, run away
'Cause everyday in here feels like it's only a game.
I've got my life in a suitcase, a suitcase, a suitcase..."

Photo Credit:Katie Shelton Photography

A Great Evening

....and they lived happily ever after.

Saturday evening I had the privilege 0f attending DeAndra's bridal shower. I had no idea what to expect, except for the "Surprise" of the sisters, Dorynda and Dalycia. I'm glad that they got to come out. It was really spectacular.

This bridal shower was rad though, I walk in and all the ladies are sitting on the ground with pillows surrounding the outside porch in a tranquil setting by the beach with a little water dwelling to look and meditate upon. The weather during the daylight was perfect. The Indian food was awesome, and the aesthetic of the whole set up has inspired me to redesign a bit.

The night was unique and fit DeAndra perfectly, very chill with some great twists. A lovely henna artist who was very sweet and pleasant to chat with, great desserts and yummy tea, I chose jasmine mint with orange blossom honey. AMAZING. When night hit, the festivities increased, candles lit, the outside porch now with a reddish tint, complete with a belly dancer and lovely women learning how to belly dance. This was probably one of the most entertaining events of my life. The final call for closing time were some final words from Jeff, DeAndra's fiance who put together a video and had all the women in tears because of the last words about DeAndra having his heart and guarding it as her own, it was beautiful and couldn't be more perfect. Then we prayed for DeAndra and her new journey which was really powerful.

I'd say a pretty successful night, here are some photos to try to convey how beautiful this shower was.