the perm.

digital perm to be exact.  i had a strong urge to get one a few years ago.. and i finally did it.  the difference between a digital perm and a regular perm.. is that a digital perm uses rollers that get heated, to give more of a  curling iron effect.  also they perm only to about eye level.. and i'm pretty sure it started in korea... so my korean bff made an appointment for me at a local korean salon. (tabong salon on long point)  $150 poorer and about 2.5 hours later.. i was done.  initially i was expecting large lush waves like namie amuro.

but they chopped off A LOT of hair.  like scary amounts.. to get rid of the split ends, as well as to add LOTS of layers. so instead it's a bit more like song hye gyo from full house.

which is not necessarily a bad thing.. and i've always heard a perm takes some getting used to.. but it's day 5 and i'm glad to say i'm starting to like.  and once i get more practice.. with 'styling' which is super easy.. and low maintenance.. which i'm all about.  although one thing, when it's wet it's a bit scary curly.  but once it's dry.. it's fantastic.

published.

thanks to fantastic photogs anniecat and dru, that i've gotten to dabble into photography and even been blessed with the opportunity to do some photography outside of just personal photos.


top image from Yellow Mag Mar 2010 issue
bottom image from Culture Map online article

still cooking.

i know i've been terribly neglecting this blog (as well as the other).  not sure why things seem so busy.. yet i feel like i'm slacking in so many other aspects.. the guitar is dusty.. my workout clothes are clean..  but one things for sure i'm still cooking.


from top: spinach, potato,sausage fritatta | mini fruit tarts | grilled pork loin, baby carrots, and truffle crab pasta | roasted beets w/goat cheese walnuts (yes poscol i copy u) | tortellini and sausage stew | taiwanese style chicken nuggets

pretty much new

so wewearthings along with phi-style have started a collaboration online shop.  selling new, gently used, and vintage pieces.   we'll see how this goes.    prettymuchnew.blogspot.com

curtains.

thought curtains.. for the bed would make a nice change for spring/summer.  

i can't believe it's march already.  i need to stop being lazy.

i turned 29.

i turned 29 on tuesday... which was preceded by multiple celebrations... dinner at le mistral on friday, then a Lady Gaga themed night with the BFFs on saturday... and then lunch with the parents on tuesday. - a great way to start off the last year of my 20s.

bayou bend

me and T took the camera out for a spin a few weekends ago as we went to check out the bayou bend gardens.. which were completely empty. it would seem.. spring is most likely the best time to go.. when flowers are also present.