Saint Cupcake

Oh, Saint Cupcake. Located on N.W. Fremont, between 17th and 18th. New bakery, specializing in cupcakes. They even have red velvet cupcakes! When I found that out, I was like oh, holy crap! I am in so much trouble. But then I tried the toasted coconut cupcake, and it was so freaking good, I couldn't believe it. I don't even like coconut that much, but this is something different. The chocolate and carrot cupcakes are delish as well. I suggest everyone go and check it out. So worth it!

Strange recipes

Something odd I found while browsing food blogs- and I couldn't resist sharing!

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We made our way through the northern edge of Chinatown toward the Italian establishments of North Beach. It was right in this area that I experienced a strange collision of gelato and Americana - in a tapioca/bubble tea drink shop - Budweiser gelato.

*If this was in Portland, I bet it would be Pabst Blue Ribbon gelato!

Ending a 20 year old mystery

When I was young, as many of you know, I was not allowed to watch movies at home or in the theater. There was however, one small way around this. My mom ran a daycare center, and sometimes, you have to get people to fill in for you. When this kind of situation arose, my Mom would call my best friend Misty's Mom, Senita Watkins, and she would take over for the day. Coincidently, the local Nampa, Idaho library would show one free film a week for the kiddies. Where would you take a group of 15 brats to keep them occupied for a couple of hours? That's right, Senita would sneak us off to the library. Thanks to this beautiful arrangement, I was able to see three films in my childhood: Benji, The Journey of Natty Gann, and The Neverending Story. The Journey of Natty Gann was thereafter "my favorite movie" for years, quickly followed by "and The Neverending Story, I love that movie too!". Benji I don't remember so well, I remember thinking at the time that it really bored me and certainly didn't hold a candle to Where the Red Fern Grows, a book we were reading at home at the time. Anyway, I digress. After seeing The Neverending Story, I wondered for years what the fuck Bastion was yelling at the end of the movie, when he had to give the Childlike Empress a new name. Talks would run on for hours about this, suggestions ranging from Sheena to Heliotriope. No one seemed to know. For years, I steered conversations toward this very topic, hoping for an answer to a question that has plagued my weary soul. Well people, the wait is over (stop reading now if you don't want to know!). According to the official Neverending Story website, the name Bastion yells is: MOONCHILD. A bit of a letdown right? But they could possibly be wrong! Maybe Limahl knows the answer!

Beach Party!

Hey everyone! Check out the new blog, all about Beach Party 2006, by clicking on the above title. Keep up with the stylin' beach crew and all the happening activities!

I'm not complaining, but...

Definition of Rack:
An instrument of torture on which the victim's body was stretched.
or: A state of intense anguish.

I think I now understand why Nordstrom decided to name their discount store "The Rack". Y'all might not know that I just procured a job working in the women's clothing department of the downtown Nordstrom Rack. In spite of the discount on fabulous designer wear, I have decided that I don't like it very much. But don't cry for me, I will persevere, make connections, and start working in makeup before you know it. Plus, I just heard on the news that the Willamette River might overflow and the Rack is just a short two blocks from the waterfront! Might a day off, followed by days of slogging through wet clothes, be in my future? Only time will tell!

Cutest Night Ever!

On Friday evening, the lovely Greta, Derek and I attended the event that is now known as "Cutest Night Ever" at the Doug Fir. There was a lineup of three bands playing: Sounds Like Fun, Norfolk & Western, and Heroes & villains. Of course, we had seen Heroes & villains before and we know they are the best, they have been getting all sorts of write ups in all the papers around here, I predict great things for them in the future. I had never seen the other two bands before. Sounds Like Fun were up first, and I was more than pleasantly surprised. Not only did these 3 boys have scads of pop talent, but they harmonize like pros, and you can understand every word they are saying. They have a new CD coming out in February, which they will promote by giving a free ice cream social at the Doug Fir. Everyone has to go! The second band of the night, Norfolk & Western, were also excellent. They played lots of unusual instruments and sounded so mellow and great. Two thumbs up. Then the Headliners: HEROES & VILLAINS. They also totally rocked the house. So many diverse talents in this group, excellent singers as well. By the end of the night, we were dying of cuteness and went home with a few crushes as well. All in all, I can't think of a more pleasant way to pass a Friday night. Love that Doug Fir!

Things not invited back in 2006

1. Lindsay Lohan and other trashy blondes, and that includes K. Fed!
2. People against the ipod. You know who you are! Who cares what I play my music on, as long as I can play it. I don't remember people making my fun of my discman back in the day. All mp3 players rule!
3. Bad celebrity fragrances. Please J. Lo, stop making more perfumes, the first one was bad enough. The only person who gets a shout out is Sarah Jessica Parker, who was actually involved in every step of the process: fragrance, packaging and advertising. Her perfume is not really for me, but it is actually ok, and doesn't smell cheap.
4. All beauty products not being available to me at all times. Come on Portland, get with it! The two most notable absences: Shu Uemera and Boots, the new line from England that can be found at every Target except those in Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. So lame!

Derek was right!

Oh my god, so Derek and I went to see Brokeback Mountain today, and I can honestly say it was one of the best movies I have ever seen. Seriously, ever. It's been a long time since I have been to a movie where I have able to totally forget about the actors personal lives, what making the movie was like, the direction of the film, and all that stuff. I really lost myself in it. I cannot find any fault with this movie. The acting was perfect. The clothes, makeup, and hair from the 60's through the 70's, were perfect. The sets were perfect as well. Nothing looked too corny or overdone. I do have to warn you though, and I don't want this to deter you from going to see the film, but you will want to wear waterproof mascara and bring some tissues with you. I pretty much had a complete mental and physical breakdown in the theater, cried some more while walking home, and then also bawled again a few hours later thinking about it at home. I have never done that at a movie before, as far as I can remember. I honestly don't know if I want to watch it like 80 more times or never put myself through it again. But really, go see it.