I think this heat is messing with my head and playing tricks on my mind. Or at least I’d like to blame it on that, it would make more sense, because the thoughts in my head aren’t making much sense at all at the moment. I need to cool down, I need something to cool my heart down, make it cold as stone, at least then it would be less breakable. But until I can achieve this level of coolness, I’ll just lie in my bed and listen to Al Green. Because just like the song, in my head, you’re just simply beautiful… (God I love that song)
This made me giggle and remember the good ol’ days at Brownswood. A typical “Gilles Moment” haha. Thanks to Lefto who recorded and posted it on the Brownswood blog! Totally made my morning. (And I agree, Off The Wall is the best MJ album, been listening to it all morning)
Morning!
Sorry for being so quiet. It has been way too hot for me to put together my thoughts into sentences. Friday was a sad day, Im not going to go into all the details of how much Michael Jackson’s music meant to me, but may he rest in peace. Domu wrote a very interesting blog about the cult of celebrity that I think you should check out, many mixes here and there have been popping up, one I saw in my melting state in the office was DJ Premier’s MJ tribute mix (although I haven’t had a listen yet).
Friday evening after work was spent in the park with a couple of beers with my friend Nic, who really cheered me up after my rather upset and sad mood I was in all day. I then went home to finally have an early friday night and was surprised with some nice dinner and a glass of wine that Nat made for us girls.
Saturday was spent in the park with Jason, we managed to have 2 bottles of wine and some fruit salad before the thunderstorm came, and we went back to my house for shelter and another 2 bottles haha. It was a very random but funny evening. I was cooking chicken kiev’s and hungarian spinach “stew” around 11pm at night, which actually turned out very delicious and I was rather proud of myself.
Most of sunday was spent at Vibe bar down Brick Lane with Nic. I met him around 3pm and we were meant to have a chilled and relaxing day, just having some drinks in the heat and listening to the tunes provided by Dom. However, the heat wasn’t really helping us keeping sober, and around 6pm we ran into Vish and his friend who was down as well. We managed to convince Ravi to come down, and somewhere in between the drinks, the great music, all the laughter and the various conversation topics, we lost track of time, had a bit of a boogie and ended up leaving around 11.30pm.
All in all, a very random but wicked weekend. This week I need to take it easy and really start saving my pennies for when I have to move. Going to Bristol with Dave to visit Neil, Ina and John this weekend. Found out they are have a carnival (which is kind of like a mini Notting Hill carnival) this weekend, so talk about good timing! Hopefully the nice weather will stick around for a little longer, maybe I’ll even come back with a tan.
Right, I think it is shower then work time for me! I hope you all have had a lovely weekend. I am in the process of cooking something together for you. Can’t really reveal what it is just yet, but hopefully it will turn out to be something you like. Have a nice day! x
Kind of goes with how I am feeling today… Will give you a proper update tonight. For now, just enjoy the song “Better Days” by Speech Debelle (Feat. Micachu)
Oh maaaaan, this looks so fucking amazing!
I remember seeing Dorian Concept live for the first time at the World Wide Awards early this year, and he fucking blew my away! Flying Lotus still owes me a gig after making me wait for 3,5 hours in Brixton on my birthday last year, and then not opening the doors… Anyways, this video made me smile, so thought I would share. x
Afternoon friends!
It has been a very long weekend. Went to Claire’s engagement party at Village East in South London on Saturday evening. Got mildly drunk on all the free alcohol, chatted with some nice random people and had a good laugh with Ravi & Victoria. Took a cab with Ravi to Cargo to attend the Brownswood Summer Bubblers party where Gavin, Ruth & Arvind were meant to be waiting for us. Missed a great performance by up-coming British songbird Rox, but managed to catch an outstanding performance by New York emcee Melo-X. After his performance I bumped into him outside whilst having a fag and ended up spending most of the night chatting away to his manager. Time kind of flew away, and we ended up going to the Brainfeeder event around the corner, where we blagged our way to a free entry. The event was held in some warehouse just off Curtain Road, the atmosphere and the crowd was crazy, and the music was wicked. Strolled home to get a cab in the wee hours of the morning.
I woke up the next day feeling rather rough. I had been invited to a BBQ just by the Camden Canal, so after having a shower and a coffee, I took the bus down. Ended up sitting outside in the sun with Sophie (who I invited down) having a pint of cider and a BBQ’d burger. Met Pawel and had a beer and a chat with him. Managed to get my act together around 8.30pm in the evening and went home, almost falling asleep on the bus.
Some minor sad/unhappy things happened as well that has gotten me a bit down. But I don’t think I really should be posting them here. However, all in all, apart from those, it was a great weekend!
Afternoon my friends!
As some of you might know, we celebrate midsummer in Sweden, which unfortunately they don’t here in the UK. I hope all you Swedish peeps had a great time last night and that you’re not too hung over today. Gavin showed me this HILARIOUS video of a German IKEA ad taking the piss out of swedes and our midsummer celebrations. Have a look below, especially if you’re Swedish, it is brilliant!
Just got back from Pawel’s exhibition at St Martins. Saw some amazing designs, jewelry, architecture, textiles etc. Need to start getting ready for Claire’s engagement party which is tonight. I have no idea what to wear! I have never really been invited to one before, mainly because Ive never had a friend getting married I guess… I am going to the Summer Bubblers party at Cargo afterwards, so I need to find an outfit that suits an engagement party AND a “clubbing” event. All I can say is, good luck! I haven’t done any washing for 2,5 weeks now, so I should be happy if I can find something decent that is clean haha. Oh well, here is the poster for the event, click it to get all the info!
Summer Bubblers at Cargo
Oh! And if you want to download 2 free mixes by the Midnight Rockers Express you can get nr1 HERE, and nr2 HERE! Enjoy and have a lovely Saturday! x
I have been working in the Shoreditch are for almost 10 months now. As some of you might know (and agree/disagree with), it is kind of one of the (many?) “hip & trendy” places in London. 90% of the people you see around here look like they were taken from some kind of magazine, styled to the bone but (trying to) making it look like it is so effortless and that they just woke up and looked like that in the morning.
Now we all know that I am not the girliest of girls, and Im sure as hell not one of the trendiest, or prettiest, or thinnest of girls either. And as stupid and ridiculous as it might sound, being surrounded by all these people, especially some of the girls who give you that “oh my god the way you look makes me feel sick” stare when you pass them is really starting to get to me.
I had a very set and pre-made-up conception about this area before I started working here, and during the 3 years I had been in London for, I think I had come down to this area twice. Now that I have been here for a while, I have to admit that there are some pretty cool places around here. However, I still cant help feeling slightly out of place.
Every time I come to work, I get more and more self conscious about the way I look and what clothes I wear. I think I need to go on the Shoreditch diet, dont eat for like 4 months, lose like 10000 pounds, and spend my saved up food money on second hand/Brick Lane market/designer clothes, whilst practising that stare in the mirror, and who knows, maybe I’ll fit in here around Christmas time.
Just some random thought…
Song of the day Speech Debelle – Go Then, Bye
Very talented artist, go get her album Speech Therapy if you haven’t got it already! Was listening to her on my way to work, good bus music when you have stuff on your mind, plus the album is truly great. She is playing in London on the 3rd of July. I think it’s at the Time Out night, but not 100% sure. You can follow her on Twitter or check out her Myspace too if you’re on it.
Good morning!
I got an unexpected phone call from Dave last night telling me that he got his results through and that he got a first on his Product Design & Manufacture course at university! I just wanted to take the opportunity to congratulate him. He is one of my best friends, and he is moving back to London soon which I am VERY excited about!
So Dave – I am so happy for you and so so so proud! I hope you had an amazing time last night and I can’t wait to see you! xxx
