April 2011
2 posts
I have ruined Easter
Gotta love the holidays:
Rach: We didn't have an Easter egg hunt this year.
Me: Aren't you guys a little old for that?
Rach: Yeah, but it still would've been fun. We didn't even color any eggs. It's sad.
Me: Well, we don't have any kids in the family anymore.
Rach: Yeah, it's all your fault. I want a niece or a nephew.
Me: Yeah, that's probably not going to happen. What if I adopt a Chinese and African baby exclusively for the holidays? I could alternate between races for each holiday.
Note to self: get a kid for the next family holiday.
March 2011
4 posts
February 2011
7 posts
January 2011
1 post
What no lube?
I love Barcelona. The food, the sight, the quirks. On the train ride into the city today I found a vending machine with Special K bars, rice cake chips and juice. Upon further inspection, I found this: Kleenex, condoms (conveniently disguised as cigarette packets), and a battery operated pocket vibrator! Holy shit. Looks like Spaniards really know how to make the most of their Friday night club...
November 2010
1 post
How to mend a stressed mind
My brain hurts and I’m stressed. It can only mean one thing … midterms. Well, actually, I think midterms were a couple of weeks ago. I’m still feeling residual stress from it all though and with grad school the stress never goes away until the semester is over. So, where some people get baked to relieve their stress, I bake. (As in batter, parchment paper, oven …) Today...
October 2010
2 posts
I will always leave my heart here.
So, now that it’s official and the Giants are going to the World Series, I had to show just how much I hella heart my hometown despite the fog, the steep hills, and the overpriced rents. Yay Area por vida! See and download the full gallery on posterous See and download the full gallery on posterous See and download the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from...
Things I try not to take for granted . . .
It never occured to me how awesome the sunsets are in Sonoma, until Saturday evening when all my city friends ran outside to my deck in awe of the amazing sight, took pictures and immediately Tweeted about it. At one point we got this notion of how ridiculous it all was when someone said, “I’m going to take a picture of you all taking pictures.” I’m actually happy...
September 2010
3 posts
Life Unplugged.
Yesterday I crossed about six out of the eight counties in the Bay Area. I’ve given in to the reality that my car will eventually run out of miles by the time I finish paying it off. Nontheless, it was an awesomely warm Fall day in the Bay, so I didn’t m ind the extra miles if it meant seeing the sights. It’s not every day you can wear a sleeveless top in San Francisco,...
Murder is messy, these songs aren't.
When I don’t feel like burying the evidence of a homicide, or hacking up body parts into a billion little pieces after a long day of bad shit, I listen to these songs. Beck is almost as good as a Beck’s at the end of a whacked out day. This song is like beer to my heart. Wait, that didn’t sound right. Whatever. Figure it out. I actually felt like hanging myself with a guitar...
I leave my heart here on a regular basis.
I use art school as an excuse for randomly snapping pics of my favorite city. But the truth is I’d probably take pictures of SF even if I were an accountant. See the full gallery on posterous Posted via email from cosipetit@posterous | Comment »
August 2010
5 posts
Fiesta Time
I love going to the Latin food store when it’s hot outside because I feel like I’m actually south of the border instead of East San Mateo at the Fiesta Latina store. This, of course is the Argentine aisle because I needed some more alfajores, dulce de leche, dulce de batata con chocolate, yerba mate and other goodies. Plus, it’s fun going to a store where it’s almost...
The Best Coast
Today I took the road less traveled, which is not easy to do in California since there always seems to be someone on the road with you. (Usually tailgating your ass.) But today I had the road all to myself. And that rocked. Since the Bay Area was under a severe heat advisory, I decided I needed to get as far away from my inland home as possible. It was time to head out to the coast again....
Who's your Padron?
In Spanish, a Patron is a boss of some sort. But what is a Padron? This was the subject of at least ten minutes debate during our family dinner conversation this evening. Even our guest of honor, my cousin from Barcelona, couldn’t fathom what it meant. Padron, as it turns out is a county in Galicia (Spain), where the most awesomnest of peppers grow. The Pimentos de Padron are definitely...
Who's your Padron?
In Spanish, a Patron is a boss of some sort. But what is a Padron? This was the subject of at least ten minutes debate during our family dinner conversation this evening. Even our guest of honor, my cousin from Barcelona, couldn’t fathom what it meant. Padron, as it turns out is a county in Galicia (Spain), where the most awesomnest of peppers grow. The Pimentos de Padron are definitely...
Empty Stomach Required
To say that I like food is a huge understatement. It’s like saying a fashionista just likes clothes. Not to sound like the total spoiled brat that I can be sometimes, but I have to declare here and now that I’ve become accustomed to finer things in life. So, if that means a $60 bottle of wine, designer handbags and artisan cuisine, so be it. However, since I am on a grad student...
July 2010
2 posts
Untitled
I love the Fourth of July. It’s my all-time favorite holiday, next to Christmas, of course. I was glad I had the day off today to actually enjoy the festivities in town. Sonoma had it’s annual “Down-home Parade”. (Yes, they actually do call it that.) I’m not a huge fan of parades, in general, because I think they’re stupid and useless. However, I will go to...
Don't Cry for Me Argentina
I woke up early this morning to watch the Argentina vs. Germany game. The euphoria from our last win against Mexico was still in my system. But I was in for a real disappointment. I was in store for some serious shock and awe. Where was my undefeated team? Who were these guys wearing the blue and white jersey? Needless to say, it ruined my day … which seemed to drag because everyone I...
June 2010
10 posts
What a Lovely Way to Burn
Just having come back from a month of 40 degree weather in Australia and New Zealand, I’ve had a rough time reacclimating to California summer weather. Traveling from one hemisphere to another is tough enough, but when you go from one season to another within 13 hours, it’s murder. It’s been 90 degrees in Sonoma Valley these last few days, so I figured it would be a good excuse...
May 2010
7 posts
“Man, that place looks depressing”
– The dude sitting behind me on the ferry as we passed by San Quentin.
April 2010
1 post
Overheard at lunch today:
Lady 1: would you happen to have a cell phone I could borrow? I forgot mine and the pay phone isn't working.
Lady 2: Sure thing.
Lady 1: (after call) thank you. You're the best.
Lady 2: I know.(laughs) but I would be even if I hadn't let you use my phone.
Lady 1: (laughs) that's why you're in Marin.
They part ways. It's funny how people here just get each other. Cuz I sure as hell don't get them.
February 2010
1 post
January 2010
14 posts
