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I think this is the year of no excuses. You either do what you aim to do or lose out on many glorious possibilities. I think I’m at an age where excuses don’t fly anymore. Lately I’ve been tired in the absolute dictionary definition of the word. Although I do have cause to be tired with two kids, the holidays and the ongoing circulation of various germy viruses that the kids have been circulating, I don’t ever recall being so tired that I passed out at a family gathering while playing with my Bird (yup, happened yesterday). So this morning I woke up with various resolutions on my mind. One of them being taking better care of myself. With a family of four, moms tend to forget about themselves, so today I start the betterment of me, if that makes sense.
Other combined familiar resolutions are:
1. Living simpler. We have a lot of “stuff” is the only way to describe it. We aim to purge and live simpler, waste less, compost more, and reduce, reuse and recycle the best we can.
2. Redecorate. Our home has been as-is for the past 8 years. It’s time for a change. It’s an exciting new venture.
3. Be a better family. This means so many things but I think you get the meaning. We can all spend a little more time just enjoying moments with our family, either individually or as a group.
This past year was a great learning year. I want to take what I learned from it and just keep growing as a mother, a daughter, a friend and wife.
Here’s to a new year and new adventures. Happy 2013.
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Is it wrong to want a skateboard at the beautiful age of 35? I think my kids are still too young to be embarrassed by me. I should take that as a sign. I’ve been listening to the new Aesop Rock album, “Skelethon” a lot recently. My bestie (am I too old to say bestie now? Wow, bring on the onslaught of insecurity…) who is probably the only one that reads this, “HI!!!”, knows of my Aesop obsession. Hmm, where was I going with this? Who knows! Watch this video to distract yourself from my nonsensical ramblings.
Tomorrow Vince and I are off to LA to see friends and listen to Norah Jones in concert. Since today is my Friday. Have a great weekend!
To my bestie, Happy Birthday! You’re my perfect pear. Love you and miss you Jules! I found this and thought of you. Jason and the furry goat wish you the bestest day ever!
31 weeks pregnant with a 23 month old isn’t so bad when you have cravings for the likes of Morrissey, The Cure, along with other bands from an era I totally missed. Good thing I maried an ex-mod with a wicked iTunes collection of all music that is New Wave. Not to say I dont crave certain foods, but this being me, even when I’m not pregnant I have food cravings. If anyone really cares, the stuff I usually crave is comfort food. Mashed potatoes, quesadillas, fish tacos, risotto, pizza, you get the picture. The music cravings aren’t new though, with my pregnancy with Des I listened to a lot of female vocalist like Jenny Lewis, Alela Diane, Alice Smith, Sharon Jones, amongst others. You would think Desmond would have been born a sensitive soul but he’s a rough and tumble boy who loves bugs, dirt, dinosaurs and pretending he’s a lion, tiger, or any animal that “rrrroooaaaarrrsss”. With our daughter Alela, due in April, it’s all nostalgic music from New Wave, 90’s alternative and oh yes, 90’s hip-hop. Thank you Sirius radio. With that said I haven’t listened to much new music lately and the Grammy’s didn’t really leave me with an “I must run to get that Janelle Monae/Bruno Mars album” so I’ve been digging on my own. What I found was Theophilus London, a New Wave hip-hop artist from Brooklyn. Listening to his music gives me a sense of seredipity.
-Trailer for HBO’s Cinema Verite about PBS’ 1973 documentary series An American Life, America’s first reality TV show.
- Artist and friend, Jorge Gutierrez just launched his new line of Super Macho Tees. Check them out.
- Trying to get back on the Twitter train. Come follow me and my 7 amazing tweets and counting (ha!) at feedingthelion. I promise I will add a photo and some new tweets soon.
- It’s raining in San Diego! Now the rest of the US can stop hating us.
So we’re having a girl! Time to dig deep and look for my inner girly girl. Oh who am I kidding, she’ll be wearing her brother’s hand-me-downs with tu-tu’s and chuck tailors.
- I learned my friend Alejandro is having a boy! Yay for boys!
- The baby fever has started. I promised I wouldn’t buy anything for New Baby just yet but after seeing the below video I caved during my Target visit recently. Vince was on a mission for Toy Story 3 and Mater’s Tall Tales on Blu Ray for Des and I made a beeline toward The Little Seed display in the baby aisle. I picked up the Orange/Yellow Organic Hooded Towel. I think I may pick up something by The Little Seed per every Target visit, shhhh! All the towels seem to be out of stock online, but my San Diego Target still has a few of each color.
Video: Soleil Moon Frye Chats About Her Eco Baby Boutique The Little Seed
-Jason Greene is an amazing artist from Portland. He has an etsy shop called boardgames, where he recycles old skateboards by making them into wooden toys and children’s furniture. I think his Baby Deck Chair would make a perfect Christmas gift for any little boy. I also love how its designed with no sharp screws or edges and has a nontoxic finish.
-The Yo Gabba Gabba shoes for toddlers and kids are onsale at Vans now!
-Manu Chao has been on my mind for a few days now. I think I just may be nostalgic.
Thirteen years ago the cute guy in my Art 103 class invited me to a reggae concert and I had to decline, quite embarrassingly because I was not 21 yet. That concert was for Gregory Isaacs, the “Cool Ruler” as this cute Art boy called him. I didn’t get to go to that concert, but I did end up with the boy. Eight years later Vince and I got married. His love for Jazz and Reggae where big attractions to me since they were two types of music I knew nothing about. Soon came the mixtapes and then the sharing of film noir movies (he was also a film major). Throughout our thirteen years together, music has always been a huge part of our lives.
Today I heard the news that Gregory Isaacs had died from complications of lung cancer at his home in London. I was extremely sad to hear this. His music is behind a lot of memories during my college years and my early years with Vince. Gregory Isaacs’ music will always hold a special place in my heart. The song I want to share with you is one of my favorites, it’s called Front Door. Here are the lyrics and video…
Front Door
I gave her back the key to her front door
’cause it seems she didn’t care about me anymore
I gave her all the love I had and she spilled it, yeah
So I packed my things into a shopping bag and decided to quit
But Lord know that I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
I said I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
But I would rather to be lonely than to live a dirty lie
All of those things that we’ve been through
Used to make me happy, now make me blue
I didn’t believe the things that I’ve heard, no
But now I’ve seen it with my own eyes
I know action speak louder than word
But Lord know that I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
Granny know that I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
I mean it, yes I mean it, I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
But I would rather to be lonely than to live a dirty lie
I’m so sorry we been through
I’m so fed up I don’t know what to do
All of those things that we’ve been through
Used to make me happy, now make me blue
I didn’t believe the things that I’ve heard, no
But now I’ve seen it with my own eyes
I know action speak louder than word
But Lord knows that I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
Granny know that I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
I mean it, yes I mean, it I don’t wanna be lonely tonight
But I would rather to be lonely than to live a dirty lie
Don’t wanna be lonely
Don’t wanna be lonely tonight, don’t wanna be lonely tonight.
I think we all need a little “Sunshine” with a hint of Rye Rye and M.I.A. today. I was never this cool as a teenager, although if second baby permits after he/she is born I think I really do need to splurge on the Bona Drag bralette after seeing Rye Rye rock one in this video.
-A Cup of Jo has a great list of 10 Things to Wear as a Nursing Mother. I would add American Apparel deep V-Necks to this list since I prefer the “pulling down” as opposed to “pulling up” technique for my t-shirts and these V-Necks were my inspiration for that. I just invested in these instead of nursing blouses and 18 months later, a weaned 19 month old and one on the way and they’re still holding up ready for the next round. The Tri-Blend and the Acid Wash are my favorite because they held up the best after many many washes. A little tip, after washing, dry them if you’re planning on trying my pulling down method since the neck does seem to stretch a bit after a full day of feedings. I also kept my Indian scarf handy in case baby wanted to feed while out, I would simply tie the ends and it made a great cover!
- I want want want want these pillows made from dead-stock Pendleton fabric by Kara Green.
Vince is feeling sick, he’s home today with the beginnings of a nasty cold. We’re suppose to get our pumpkin patch on tonight, carve pumpkins tomorrow and get our film festival on at the 11th Annual San Diego Asian Film Festival on Sunday, but it looks like we’ll be playing it all by ear, depending on how the sick hubby feels. Fingers crossed its just a cold and not a icky flu virus. Have a great weekend!
I want to learn “Didn’t Leave Nobody But The Baby” by Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss & Gillian Welch from the O Brother, Where Art Thou? soundtrack for the new baby. As much as I love singing “Sea of Love” to Des, I need something a little longer. Vince always goes with “Baby Baluga” but I only know the first verse to that song. This song is beautiful and soothing and I think I can pull it off without butchering it too badly.
Here is the original version from the soundtrack.
and here is a cute modern take on it done by Yinka and Segun
I heard a podcast with the Budos Band the other day. They were talking about Menahan Street Band coming out with a new album with Charles Bradley. I found this video today and now I can’t wait for this album. After hearing and seeing this video I think this album will be my new obsession. I love all of the Daptone artists and the fact that music like this is still being kept alive, music that makes your heart hurt (in that good way) gives me that warm and fuzzy feeling inside.
Yesterday was the second anniversary of my friend George’s death. I’m so emotional these days because, well because I’m pregnant and that’s what happens when you get pregnant. I didn’t want to write anything or post anything for fear of bursting into tears every five seconds. I did however post a video of a song by Langhorne Slim called “Rebel Side of Heaven” on my facebook. It was perfect because even though the lyrics are deep it had an upbeat sound and it didn’t make me want to cry. So this one is for George. I, along with a lot of people in this world miss you very much.
I lost my wedding band. I don’t remember how or when. I’ve looked everywhere. I’m convinced it is gone forever. Vince on the other hand thinks it will eventually turn up. I admire his optimism but I fear with everything that has been happening, that I really did manage to lose it. My ring finger feels naked. That’s the only way I can describe it. I miss my ring, the familiarity of its weight on my finger and the symbolism it represents. But I can’t dwell on a material possesion for to long, no matter how special it is to me. I have to focus on the positive. On staying positive. On staying healthy, mentally and physically. By “everything that has been happening” I meant finding out on August 31st, that I am once again pregnant. Vince and I are extremely happy and can’t wait to be parents once again to a newborn next April.
The news came at a time when I wasn’t feeling well. A few trips to the doctor and some blood tests later and we got the good news. This pregnancy has been night and day to Desmond’s. I’ve already had a few complications but by staying healthy and stress free, everything should be ok. Desmond was a C-Sec baby and I’m really hoping for a VBAC (vaginal birth after c-section) but I’m afraid with these early complications my OB might advise against it.
I am now 12 weeks pregnant and I’m feeling ok. I have my good days and my bad. Thankfully I have Desmond to make me laugh and Vince to keep me sane. Everyday I love my Bird even more. He’s silly and goofy, adventurous and independant. His new obsession is dinosaurs and I love how absolutely boyish that is. One of the restriction that I have right now is not being able to lift anything heavy. So no lugging the Bird around. He doesnt understand and I’m sad I can’t do it but I make up for it with lots of cuddling.
Bedtime is bittersweet. I get to sing this version of Sea of Love to Desmond almost everynight to get him to fall asleep. I love singing to the Bird, eventually hearing his breathing even out into smooth little sleepy breaths.
