
Seriously where have I been? Marilyn Minter has a show at
Regen Projects it's ending tomorrow and I just found out! I didn't even know about this place! If you're in L.A. and you haven't seen it, you should go. I would make the closing reception but I am currently on a flight to San Francisco. When I say currently I mean it literally. I had heard the tales of greatness but had yet to experience it myself, Virgin airlines is currently blowing my mind away. Free WiFi, purple lights and sexy aesthetic, mini tv's, leather seats and choices, not to mention a really creative/hip safety video. Always my first choice from now on, followed by Southwest because they happily change your flights without penalties. Virgin is the way of the future. Forever a fan.
Also, I am not trying to be a hater, but I stopped by the photo show at Smash Box Studios last night and I have to say I was shocked, and not in a good way. While the show was good, I expected to see a lot more images that really pushed the envelope. It's hard to get it, I would know, I'm still trying to make that one image that leaves me at a loss of words, but I have a lot of learning to do and my time will come I am sure of it. I just feel like in New York the show would have been completely different and much much stronger. Not to mention the photos were tacked up on the walls, yes, tacked, at 11x17. I felt like I was in art school during critique in an advanced photo class. Times are rough but come on L.A. step it up! Presentation is soooo important, and those images should have been treated seriously. If you're going to have such a great name bring the glamour. The party was supposed to run until 2am, but when we got there at 12:00 am the place was trashed and all the booze was gone. So yeah, not such a good look. I spent the rest of my night eating calamari and pizza with truffle oil on it over at Jones on Santa Monica. If you haven't eaten there you are seriously missing out.
Lastly, I just have to say it. What is the deal with everyone treating facebook updates like therapy sessions? I just don't understand why people feel the need to tell 350 million people why they think they've just had the worst day of their life. Let's get real here, things could be worse, you could be living in a third world country or suffering from a life threatening illness that you can't treat because you lack financial income and healthcare. So someone pissed you off or you're in a fight with your boyfriend, boo hoo, get some real problems or be thankful you're alive and healthy. There I said it. If you do feel the need to vent there are websites specifically designed to be used as an outlet to harbor your emotions such as:
Group Hug or the ever so popular
FML. What I suggest is that people start thinking positively and looking into the present and future, rather than dwell on the past and supply the world with unneeded negative energy. We are in an economic crisis here, yes, it's hard for all of us, but we have to be thankful for what we have and let our smiles shine through the disappointments and let downs. Go out to the desert and watch the sun set, remember what it feels like to be alive, and for that moment let your worries fade away. Trust me, you'll feel free. Can I get an amen!
I find it hard to tell a lie.
Love ya!