December 2011
11 posts
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"Hipster"
Having been called a hipster derogatorily, I thought id spend my flight home analyzing the word “hipster” and the many definitions it has taken. Here are some:
Somebody who likes the non-ordinary
Those people in the city who judge and look down on you
Fixie riders who are not necessarily bike messengers
Nerds who found a way to fit in
Tight pants wearers
Anybody who does not...
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I was reminded of a few things this holiday...
My mom is one of the strongest people I have ever met.
My 16 year old sister can be more mature than me at times.
Some people say hurtful and destructive things while intending to be helpful.
We influence others. Consider your decisions carefully.
Choices can be made in with a negative or positive spirit. The outcome will be affected accordingly.
The closest thing to feeling the...
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What I currently recommend in LA
A friend who is also in LA asked what I recommend right now. Figured it was worth sharing the list:
(By Neighborhood)
Silverlake
Intelligentsia Coffee
Berlin Currywurst
Echo Park
El Prado (Beer / Wine Bar)
The Fix (Coffee)
Downtown
Cole’s French Dip / Varnish
Angel City Brewery
Little Tokyo
Wurstkuche (Indoor German Beirgarten)
Daikokuya Ramen
Spitz (Kabab and Beer)
Biscuit...
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-18) →
Bibio (20)
Megafaun (9)
The Dø (8)
Foals (7)
Active Child (7)
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LAUSD Students Hate New Award-Winning, Healthy... →
As I remember it, there has always been a “black market” for junk food at LAUSD (and most likely other) schools. I sold jolly ranchers at a 200% markup. Capitalism!
As for kids not eating the lunch because they don’t like it. Change takes time and I am sure that will stop. Still I am assuming the district made this change in a balanced way, keeping mind that people (even kids)...
What happens when your eyeball falls out of your... →
Oh god. Why did I Google this?
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-11) →
YACHT (6)
Linear Movement (5)
Metronomy (5)
Washed Out (4)
Foals (4)
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Roads Were Not Built For Cars | Boneshaker... →
The Best Christmas Eggnog in the World →
This year will be all about fancy nog for me
My Top 5 Artists (Week Ending 2011-12-4) →
Band of Horses (4)
Husky (4)
Metronomy (3)
Geographer (2)
Bon Iver (2)
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