...and i gather round the things that bring me peace.

escaping

Off to the East Coast for some Rest&Relaxation.
Thank Goodness, its time.

pucker

Mint Ice Tea with Lemon on a warm summer night.

settling in

goodmorning, ocean breeze.
I have never in my life gotten such good sleep as I have here in this first week.
Floating on air.

its moving day!

oh joy, oh joy, oh joy

la dee da

dal⋅li⋅ance  [dal-ee-uhns, dal-yuhns]
–noun
1. a trifling away of time; dawdling.
2. amorous toying; flirtation.

hello sun; its me sarah, are you there?

Albert Camus; not only was he a genius writer, but a ruggedly handsome man. Foggy morning spent reading The Plague; dark, sad, morbid, just like the weather. By far, my favorite author.

a fine word

As you enter positions of trust and power, dream a little before you think

-From the genius Toni Morrison

wouldn't ya like to be, my neighbor

im happy; all of our new neighbors have the most vivid, funky houses.

Chaos Knits

So, I recently shot for Reese Herrick's line of Chaos Knits; chunky hand knit head-wear for guys and gals. Keep an eye out for them, for they will be heading to the 'hood soon enough.

soul full

In the words of goddess; Cat Power, transformation is so possible. An intellect, a soul full of sorrow, I am deeply moved by every single one of her songs.

They tell me what they do,
I don't know what they're talking about,
They tell me what they do,
I don't understand what they're talking about,
They're talking about it.
I did not start this conversation,
I don't intend to keep talking about it,
They tell me about it.
Maybe if i pray to the lord above,
I'll get some sleep,
But the lord don't give a shit about me.
They tell me what they do,
How can I help it, how can I help it,
I sure can't shut them up.

so very sweet

"you're the nicest thing i've seen"

glowing

my favorite time of day; the golden hour

morning activities

cooking eggs in the morning, ocean breeze sweepin on through the window.

window of salvation

when everything sometimes leads to a misfortune, i will be able to look out this window, see the ocean, and know that everything will be okay.

beach livin'

welcome to california, sandy pants

grubbin' grubbin, grubbin all day

All of us need to eat, this is not a surprise, but to all those mindless eaters that just pick up this and that off the grocery aisle shelves, take a big gigantic whiff of reality, please.

I recently caught the Food Inc. documentary while it was in town. I'm a huge fan of author's Michael Pollan, and Eric Schlosser, both journalists who dive into the top secret, yes...secret world of the food industry. Both are featured in this documentary, amongst many other of the industry's head honchos. I recommend this eye opening film to anyone who is a little curious as to what lies in their "all beef patty, special sauce, pickles, onions on a sesame seed bun" goodness.

brisk july

falling asleep to the humdrum of the heater. its chilly here tonight. warm in bed, an early evening.

safe and sound

im really excited about this

The Second Annual Renegade Craft Fair is coming up soon! July 18-19, so if you are in town, lets buy some mustache stamps together and sip on a cup of joe.

The Renegade Craft Fair is a unique DIY event held annually in Brooklyn, Chicago, Los Angeles & San Francisco. RCF has gained a reputation over the last six years as being the biggest, best and the most well-known of all the DIY craft fairs out there. Each individual fair draws hundreds of applicants and tens of thousands of shoppers from all over the country and abroad! At RCF you’ll find all sorts of cool handmade stuff – including plush items, jewelry, posters + prints, craft kits, clothing, stationery + more.

Peek-tures of last year's fair
Renegade Craft Website


See yoo 'dere!

fiesta, fiesta

So, i know these two beezies... Carissa and Amy.

And whilst they are the most intelligent, artistic, colorful ladies I know, we always manage to get in the MOST trouble when the three of us are together. Think Drunk Charlie's Angels. Wrecking Havoc in the sreets of San Francisco, flailing our intoxicated bodies, to the beats of nineties pop classics. Basking in the unwelcomed attention of odd commodities (also known is creeper mcgees), admiring our uncensored pelvic gestures.


So my newest project, interviewing the loves in my life. The cool kids. The hooligans. So with that being said, here are a few composed, written sentences I jotted down one lovely night in the glorious glowing auras of Carissa and Amy...


ME: So, Tell me about your outfits tonight...
(Regarding the Mexican Print Linen Dresses They were sporting on Cinco De Mayo)...

AMY: I got my (dress) at Goodwill and hemmed it by myself. Hand stitched. Three Dollars on Haight.
CARISSA: I got mine in the Mission District at Close Contact for no more than ten dollars.

ME: "And, what about this new "business" slash "hobby" you have goin on. A collaboration between the two of you.."

AMY: Our video blog, ITSSOJ.blogspot.com . It's about whatever we fancy...She goes on to mention that "whatever" includes such topics as bras, bodies, sex and drinking. Forget censoring, these girls lay it all out. Truth be Told. By the way, ITSSOJ translates into; Is This Some Sort of Joke?!

ME: "So, basically, GLUTTONY?"

CARISSA: ALL the seven deadly sins in ITSSOJ!

ME: Fave spot in the city?

CARISSA; You can find me down at Ocean Beach, Dolores Park for together times, and Union Square for people watchin' and coffee.

ME: Single and Ready to Mingle?

AMY: Sure! Im having fun...Until I meet someone worth investing time into.
CARISSA: I like to "mingle" (as she giggles). There is no denying the mingle.
ME: I'm in.

ME: What are you listening to right now?
CARISSA: My i-pod is on shuffle; But will always be a No Doubt fanatic. The Tragic Kingdom was heard blasting through the speakers as we cruised through the city later that night.
AMY: On roatation; My Morning Jacket, Fleet Foxes, Kings of Leon, TV on the Radio



Check out their shennanigans, and loose conversations acoompanined by pints of Ben and Jerry's HERE.

happy fourth o' joo-laye

lounging in hammocks, chilled lime n te-killyas, sprawlin out on grassy abodes, grilled veggables, fingerpaintin' pow-wows, n' fireworks under the stars of summer. loving life.

beach bungalow

a place to call home. we will be moving into my dream house across from Ocean Beach in the next few weeks. I feel as though some sort of higher power is being oh so good to me. To be deserving of such a quaint little gem on the ocean, is beyond me, but i cant wait to start this new phase of my life here.

Flowy linens, ocean breezes, window boxes filled with bright flowers, morning strolls on the beach; with bright coffee cup in tow, sittin on window sills reading and writing, falling asleep to the sounds of the crashing waves...it really is all a delightful thought.


I feel....blessed.

summertime has come

and the ladies' birthdays are upon us.

roadtrip necessities

not to mention, a few loved ones on either side.

spinnin zee records

so, i recently treated myself to a set of turntables for a graduation/birthday gift to myself, and I could not be happier about the world I've jumped into since then...

Mixing old school hip hop (a la Slick Rick, Digable Planets, and Souls of Mischief) with the jazzy vibrations of Sergio mendes, Blue note trip and Jazzanova. Finally getting a feel for the actual scratching part, it took a while to be able to "catch" a sound and play with it, but I'm learning something new everyday.

In addition, I'm working on getting some freelance work...
Reese Herrick, a San Francisco resident, and fashion stylist has the most fantastic Arts & (Sub)-culture magazine; CHAOS. Her next issue is titled "The Red Issue" (ooh la-la!). Sexy, raw, and gritty are all words that come into mind, its great to find people to collaborate with, for similar minds often come up with the most beautiful ideas with different stances.


Check out Reese's magazine CHAOS, here , in addition to her fashion styling

la vie bohiemme

Why think about that when all the golden land’s ahead of you and all kinds of unforeseen events wait lurking to surprise you and make you glad you’re alive to see

- Kerouac, On the Road


Off this Monday morning to cruise down the Pacific Coast Highway, and become vegabonds of the world, if only for a few days. Leaving behind the insanity and structure of normal life. Goodbye, for now...

Birthday Extravegance

I must say, this week has been chalk fulled of the fanciest meals and the best company one could ask for. Family in town, Friends all around.
This week I seemed to carry steadfast momentum, and the whirlwind but continues.

Live Portuguese Music, garlic roasted edemamae, and fantastic seaweed salad with orange and a citrus dressing at Yoshi's

Seared Tuna Filets, and the Freshest Lime Margaritas with sea salt at Stanfords

Good ol' Southern Soul food at Farmerbrown . My friends and I managed to try almost everything on the menu; from sweet potato fries, to BBB ribs, fried chicken, to the spiciest veggie jambalaya. Creamy Rich Mac n' Cheese, and hot from the oven corn bread n butta. scrumptious. oh and the drinks were all the merrier as well. Everything is organically and sustainably grown as well, and its their priority to support local African American farmers. props.

A hungover and still drunk from the night before...makeup still in tack (almost)... breakfast at the The Pork Store Cafe at Haight and Ashbury...
With coffee to ease the pounding headache, and a pesto, feta egg scramble with the crispiest has browns on the side, I was magically cured.

After a run in golden gate park, the foggy mist gave Amber and I quite the caffeine cravings so we headed to Citizen Cake this fine Saturday afternoon and had a brunch to die for. English Breakfast tea with cream and sugar, (Amber had the Chai), a salad of crisp greens and red sherry vinaigrette to share, and for me The most wonderful combination of organic creamy yogurt, nutty fruit filled granola, and the freshest picked fruits. Amber had the avocado, Gruyere cheese, and fried egg breakfast sandwich. For dessert we split the most decadent passion fruit and coconut cake, along with the mocha-chocolate cake.

And who can forget, my most favorite of all... Plutos with their luscious greens, and fresh veggies. There are a million and one possibilities for salad creations. And the cilantro lime dressing is the tangiest, and makes the whole salad come together perfectly. Beets, portebello mushroom, onion, tomato, pepporchini, kidney beans, and strawberries...what could be better in the whole entire universe. I can think of nothing!

The Fanciest.

now, im feelin' color-full

Ive decided Im going to paint my house bright orange with yellow window panes. A bright blue door with spaces to let the light in. A garden of secrets that only I can begin to understand. Inside, a library with a bunch of old smellin' books. the kind with pages stiff from years of sittin'. yellowed and thinner at the edges. crisp. yes, all sorts of books. pictures too. old cameras, and all sorts of worn antique treasures. all with so much character. yes, I want my house to be a character...and how marvelous does this character sound right now. full of being, id say.

on the bus

"And how BORING each was! Compared to the experience of....the INFINITE...and a life in which the subject is not scholastic or bureaucratic but...ME and US, the ATTUNED ones amid the NON-MUSICAL shiny-black-shoe multitudes, I...with my eyes on that almost invisible hole up there in the r-r-redwood sky..."

-Tom Wolfe; The Electric Acid Koolaid Test

summertime

..and the livin's easy

life is grand

art show. check.
graduation. check.
birthday in two days. in desperate need of a vedge sesh. sun and sand please. a nice beach read, and lots of zzz's.
my nails are bright yellow so they matched my frames at the gallery, and they make me smile every time i look down at them. life in general, couldn't get much better than this. positive vibin' in the full. cheeks hurt from smiling so much last night. all the most beautiful people, all my most favorite dears under one roof. too much to look forward this summer. im in the real world" now, as they say...whatever the heck that means. wasnt i always in the real world. well, anyways, enough rambling...grandma's here from florida and baking is in store.

now, gonna go lounge like a lioness.

Suite Jesus

All photography lineup curated by the lovely Carissa Sade Baird, featuring photography from yours truly, not to mention multiple other talented photographers.

Come Celebrate! It's the end of school (amen!), the beginning of a marvelous summer, and time to get the show on the road!

Friday, I will be showing my lovely golden boxes at 111 Minna Gallery, and would LOVE TO SEE YOU THERE.
This is a big deal to me, as I've been working on this project for quite some time, and Minna Gallery never beings a dull moment.

Live Music to be heard (J-Boogie), Dj's to be spinnin, drinks to be drank, friends to be seen, laughs to be heard, love to be shared.


come, and revel in the creative spirit. I want you there! Yes, that means you!


For presale tickets and info visit http://going.com/maysj
Otherwise, tickets will be $10 at the door

111 Minna gallery. Friday at 10. Always good times to be had.

its sure is fun to be a lady

hooligans.

hardly a dull moment. scrumptious beverages. record spinnin' madness. michael jackson breakdowns. highschool reunions. dirty dancin' airlifts. flippin cushions and pushin buttons. muscle mania. blunt circles in gardens. splendid bathroom updates. six inch red sole hotness. pintos and cheese drive by. coiffed and curled and a whole lotta lovin'

and i will follow.

i will follow the rays of the sun, the scent of the flowers, the songs of the birds. 

previous work

As May approaches, I am balancing both school and creative dabbling...Graduation is soon approaching (thank the lord almighty), and the summer shall bring new and exciting projects, as I have many ideas coming to a boil. In addition to this, i am trying to compile an installation for my first photography show taking place at 111 Minna Gallery on May 22. Thanks to Carissa, who's blog you can check out here, I feel I've finally been given the chance to put a foot in the door. I've nestled on the idea of collecting Polaroids (my favorite ones) in an array of brightly colored frames (those of which I am still scowering the hoods of San Francisco for).

I'm just really seeking progress creatively right now, so with that said...I really just want to use this blog to promote work (both wordly and visually), and keep the thought process on a continuum.

fun with fros

yes, please

graduation present? plus road trip? = best summer ever

trumdiddlyeeump

ill always strive for the childlike soul. a temperament of excitement and discovery. a wide eyed, open hearted welcome to all that is new. to never shut down to anything or anybody. to bellow in laughter as a child does, innocent and unforgiven. cheeky and rosy. untouched and uncorrupted. to see everything as though it were completely new, to gaze over its presence as though it were the pharot of egypt, beautiful strong lovely deserving of undivided attention.

flowlily smiles

and laughs all around

estrogen. there's nothing like it.

springtime stroll

why, hello sunshine

the silver lining

so ive realized, fatefully...i really dig older men

a man with established tendencies, a little bit more experience than the recently ball-dropped men who dont even know how to freakin' use their own goods, and ones with passion for something. god knows twenty-somethings hold any passions other than those of "getting down" with the cheap whore in the blue bubble dress shaking her drunk ass for all the oogling skeez balls. ew sickening. men are nothing short of predictable.

on to the silvering sided hair of the wiser, gentler kind.

aye carumba

sarah's little helper

so, these shots gave me a little kick in the pants. 

darling minnie and her outstanding leave raking abilities

new years oh-nine

straight up estrogen style

the rain brings a tranquil peace.

 drip, drip ...drip

la dee da

something i wrote in my journal a few days before the new year. 

may it stick to my bones...

i will forver now hold my most precious needs in tact. i will never give myself away again to the unknown ground dweller who has no knowledge of the world outside his own cyclical being.

i will love those unconditionally who have brought out the most positive energy within me.

havent said this in a really long time, but i can see the light...

and it is fucking wonderful.

let me just say that i am free free free