Hi!

So I've been busy ya'll -Moving and working a ton.

I'd love it if you'd check out the blog I've been working on for work

http://www.getoutsideshoes.com/blog/

Some images from the Blog. Leave any personal comments here and COME BUY SOME SHOES!! :)






So I've been busy ya'll -Moving and working a ton.

A little inspiration.

The arts are not a way to make a living. They are a very human way of making life more bearable. Practicing an art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow, for heaven's sake. Sing in the shower. Dance to the radio. Tell stories. Write a poem to a friend, even a lousy poem. Do it as well as you possibly can. You will get an enormous reward. You will have created something.- Kurt V

Update-athon.

"Yo ho ho and a bottle of rum, we want cake and we're here to get some!"

Since my life is back to being dedicated to work and catching up on sleep on the GO train I'll try to do a flash update of all the excitement lately.

-I landed a wicked job at a shoe store in Toronto. There's some actual potential for career growth here so stay tuned! I might get to do some behind the scenes work at the shop, so watch out for that. (Possibly,...blogging?)
-I'm commuting from Burlington to Toronto for work.
-Jade, Andyroo and I found a house. Deposit paid, that baby is ours Oct 15th! (They're ripping up the carpet and re-painting before we move in. Also, because we're moving in so late we get October's rent for FREE! YAY!!!) It's on Queen st west near a really beautiful park. HOUSE WARMING PARTY SOON.
-All of my free time is spent packing, sleeping, working, eating and if I have time, showering. I love the hustle bustle, but one day I'll stop moving and actually settle in one place.

So, that's it boy and gals. Much love. I swear I'll get back to having an interesting blog again. I will..I promise.
xo.

.Good-bye Summer.

Hello new beginnings!

So far loving the new job, it's been pretty excellent. I'm excited for what's next.
Tomorrow Andy, Jade and I are looking at two apartments. Fingers crossed ya'll. I'm really hoping one of them is THE ONE.

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.Oh hello lovelies.

You will be mine, oh yes, you will be mine.

I let of a little steam in my last post and now I'm ready to hit ya'll up on an update of the ol' life.
Toronto has been pretty swell so far. Albeit, I'm still without a place to live. I bit the bullet and started doing the commute from Burlington, which surprisingly isn't as bad as I thought it would be. 40 mins trip, not so bad.
The newer of the new jobs is wicked, so far. Everyone I work with is really chill and the product is great.

Hello, pretty pretty.



Most comfortable shoes, ever.

I'm starting to get that "I know what I'm doing" homey feel and it's only been a week so I'm hoping it just goes up from here. Now, if I could just quit my second job and actually get a day off I'd be laughing. It's nice to be able to see my Toronto friends and be so close to my Peterborough loves too. If we could all have a reunion(ahem,cough,AHEM) that'd be swell.

So, one down, one to go. When I find my perfect apartment I'll let you know.

.No, You suck.

Piss off of the day:

Anonymous said...

Most of the drawings are decent. The last one sucks though.
August 31, 2010 6:52 PM

This was posted after I tentatively posted some of my art work.
It didn't annoy because of the honesty. I know I'm mediocre,and everyone has their personal tastes. Maybe I love something I created and you think it sucks. Whatever, I'm fine with that. What DOES irritate me (and make me wish this person had the balls to not post anonymously so I could call them on it) is the fact that there's nothing useful in this comment.There's no tips on how to draw better,no hints on what wasn't pleasing, no suggestions on how to improve what I made.No feedback, just a lame ass comment and to top it off, it was posted Anonymously. How lame is that? You critique my shit and can't own up to who you are? Anonymous, instead of reading my blog, taking in what you saw and perhaps leaving some constructive criticism, you just shat on my page. Big ol' steamy dump of shit. Thanks pal.
An wise old friend of mine said in response to being called pretentious. "Yeah I may be a little, but I just want to educate people and make the world a smarter place." I never minded when he corrected my grammar or told me a painting I made sucked because it was monochromatic. Why didn't I mind? Because I felt like If I listened to what he had to say I might have walked away a little wiser.

So Dear, Anonymous: "The last one sucks". WHY did it suck? How could I have made it more esthetically pleasing? Maybe there's a media I could have incorporated to make it really pop? People like you piss me off, I'd go as far as saying I hate people like you. You don't take into consideration how useless a comment like "You suck" is. I'm not going to get better from "You suck" No one gets better from "You Suck". You have no desire to educate the world but rather to pass pretentious comments along. Can you draw? Let's see your stuff so I can vomit on it and see how you feel. Fucker. So instead of just telling you, Anonymous, "You suck" I'll offer you some advice on how to be less sucky.Grow up,be accountable for your comments because otherwise you look like a scared asshole who hides behind an Anonymous label. Think about all the things you actually know about and try to teach and coach people and maybe help someone in the process. Make people you come into contact with feel like they can learn from you and become better because of you instead of just shitting over other people.
Love, Lauren xoxo

.This is wicked.

This man's photoblog is sooo cool!



http://www.mattrainwaters.com/portfolio.html

Couch surf?

Real life, real talk.

In a recent turn of events it looks like as of this Sunday I will be once again without a home. Sort of. (I always get into these pickel jars..)

I still have Burlington worst comes to worst, however with the new job in Toronto and my severe lack of funds commuting just isn't an option I want to consider. So what to do now? I've gone on an apartment hunting blitz,seen a few and now I've just signed up for couchsurfing. Yup couchsurfing.org. Hi, I'm Lauren. I like coffee and drinking it and talking about zombies and clothes and True Blood and Buffy. Let's be friends?

Has anyone heard of this? What should I expect? Is it only for the wayward traveller?

I've also thought about the hostel idea.

Not having a place to sleep is stressful, but I love being in the city far too much to be logical and go back to Burlington.

.Luisa Casati.

Today's obsession has been the Marchesa Luisa Casati and 1920's imagery.

"Considered the first female dandy" Luisa Casati had servants guided in gold serve her dinner and walked her pet cheetahs in the nude. Known for her extravagance and torrid love affairs, Luisa was a celebrity in her day. Lady Gaga ain't got shit on this.
Stina showed me a biography of Luisa's life last night and I been hooked on searching images of her all day.The woman was fascinating.




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.Magic in the air.

I once had a summer that was magical.
When did stuff become so regulated?
I'm not unhappy.
I'm just wishing the air crackled a little more than it does.

This is what happens when I listen to music i met in University and get nostalgic.
It is a good tune though.

.Drop the beat.

Oh hai there.
Welcome to the 'Lauren is bored" blog.
Word up.


I had my second shift at the new job. I've been ogling the clothes, however due to my tight ass budget I can't buy anything :( I've posted some pictures of items that have gone on my wish list.If only I could do a clothing swap, all my old Guess stuff for these. Any suggestions on must-haves? I just can't decide what would be a worth while purchase. Oh one day I will have a career, and it will be glorious.

Also, there's a couple of wicked ass videos waiting for you at the end of this post. I bet I've posted it before.Oh well.





Long long hair, I want you.











On my walk home I slowed down to watch a classic high school fight.
Two boys were yelling at each other.
Then they started mime light saber fighting.
"You will pay!" On yelled as he jumped over a small hedge.

They twirled and twisted around each other.

School yard fights resolved with the force. Wicked, to say the least.




32 Signs you're no longer a hipster. (I blushed a little reading this).

Taken from the frisky.com

You haven’t worn your hoodie in a few weeks.
Ditto goes for your trusty beat-up Converse.
Those American Apparel ads are starting to creep you out.
You can’t remember the last time you read Vice. Or Nylon, for that matter.
Last time you went to see a band, you wished: A) you had ear plugs in and B) there was some place to sit.
You go to bed before midnight at least five days of the week.
You’re not quite sure who Lissy Trullie is exactly.
You got a gym membership, and actually go on a fairly regular basis.
You’re not hung over right now.
You use Facebook to connect with your family.
The Selby is not in your place.
You can’t remember the last time you checked out last night’s party pics.
Fashion people sound like pretentious snobs, whereas there was a time when you didn’t feel this way.
Instead of going to boozy brunches, you prefer to do lunch.
Seems to you, Kari Ferrell deserved to go to jail.
You haven’t a clue who Kari Ferrell is, actually.
You went to art school, but you’ve been working a 9-to-5 office job for way longer at this point.
You celebrated Christmas and other major holidays.
You finally quit smoking.
You wear headbands around your crown, not your forehead.
You have to admit it, Opening Ceremony is insanely overpriced.
You stopped pirating music and movies and pay for them instead.
You opened a savings account.
You let your blogspot go.
You’re not really sure how to buy drugs, not that you would want to.
Your hair is all one shade and length.
Urban Outfitters feels like the juniors section. You realize the store actually is one big juniors section.
You purchased curtains and/or cloth dinner napkins.
You are engaged to your roommate.
You went to a gallery opening, and actually looked at the art.
Instead of the $2 Pabst, you spring for the $6 microbrew from upstate.
You own property upstate.


Listen to this. Black Keys -Next Girl. I'm playing it as I type, so maybe it'll help set the mood, eh eh?




and WHAT ..New Wolf Parade!!

.Yesterday.

It rained all day.


M.Watson,2010

Today it feels like Fall.


M.Watson, 2010

I'm ready for sweaters and boots and wooly socks...but I'm miss the heat, that's for sure.
Toronto's lovely, I'm really happy to be back.

.I draw stuff, when I'm not lazy it's alright stuff.

Someone recently told me if I spent more time drawing I actually might get good.

"Roy G Biv"
Pencil crayon and ink.
2010.


So I drew a little today,this was the first time I've drawn in over 6 months.Then I got bored and photoshopped them all.


Feeling sorta pleased with myself and my work I hopped on the ol' facebook and wrote :
"I draw stuff. When I'm not lazy it's pretty good stuff".
Of course today is the day my friends decide to actually pay attention to my posts.
A string of "Prove it" popped up on my page.
"Jerks" I muttered.

So I retracted my previous self horn toot and corrected myself.
"Okay, it's just alright".
Hence the blog showing off my, ahem, stuff.

"Baby, Don't reply, Don't reply""
Pencil crayon, ink,pencil, watercolour
2010.


Here's the deal, I've always loved making a mess with paints and pencils and markers but I'm lazy. I am the laziest artist you will ever meet. I hate taking the time to sit and really sketch things out, erase and fine tune. It makes my eyes hurt and I find I can't sit still long enough to really concentrate on what I'm trying to create. If I could force myself to really practice practice practice I might be better than I am.
"You could have made something of yourself, Lauren".
Sigh.
Oh well.
I just can't sit still.

Without the double layer.



I also have no patience for photo shop.
"Wooo neato, neon colours!".
"Hey,why don't you try..."
"...Nope, bored now".
Jack of all trades, master of none.





I guess the whole point was to you know, proooove that I can sort of draw stuff, and it's sort of alright I think.

.Rain and Craigslist.

I would love an apartment. Delivered to me, or rather, me to it.

It would be fully furnished and the fridge would be stocked.

I would also like a backyard, with a money tree.

Thanks.

.Amanda Wachob.

Let's talk about Amanda Wachob for a minute.
She's a New York based artist who does modern, conceptual and abstract tattoo design. I was in awe when I came across her portfolio this afternoon.



http://www.amandawachobtattoo.com/


Have I just missed the boat here? When did tattoos become soft and beautiful like this? It looks as if she water painted across skin. I'm head over heels for her work.




I'd love to get tattooed by her, or have a canvas on my wall (or how 'bout a print since we all know I can't afford a tattoo or a canvas).


Check out her website, her work is really quite beautiful.

.Rawalicious.

Rawlicious on Bloor in the High Park area equals some good eats.
Vegan friendly, made out of completely raw food.
www.rawlicious.ca

Choco-Minty "Milk Shake"
Made with Almond milk, banana, mint extract, cacao powder and avage. $6.00
Right away you can taste the banana and cacao. Besides being a little chalky this was tasty as hell. I would recommend this or the Chocolate "milkshake" (made with avocado mmmm)



Salad w. ginger date dressing.
Included with Sandwich. I would eat this for the rest of my life. There are no words for how incredible this was to my taste-buds.



Mock chicken salad sandwich w. onion bread. $12.00
Sunflower seeds, cashews,lemon juice,garlic,spices,sprouts, cucumber,green onion and celery for the mock chicken salad.
Onions,tamari,olive oil, flax and sunflower seeds for the onion bread. (This was baked, so not exactly raw, but still kick ass) A little on the onion-y side, I found a glass of water was a must for this meal. Next time around I won't mix the milkshake and the sandwich, both were extremely rich and filling. However, Lauren the blimp left satisfied none the less.



I would also highly recommend the pad Thai: Kelp Noodles, shredded Romaine, Carrots, Peppers,
Zucchini noodles and cashew pad thai sauce and the nori rolls. Yum Yum Yum! If you do go let me know what you eat and if it's any good! I love food suggestions. Do you have a favourite place in your town to eat? What do you get there? Why is it so yummy? I'd love to hear back from ya'll <3

.Happy Days.

I love Babs.

Happy Birthday Matt Watson.

Good morning lovers, (Happy Birthday Matty!)
Today's my first day of work, well sort of. I have an on-call shift. So I'm basically sitting around waiting for work to call me in if it's busy. As much as I want to start working in the big T I kind of hope they don't call me in. A whole bunch of stuff happened at the Burlington job and on top of working at Aritz. today I'll be closing the store in Burlington too.

Le sigh

In happy news, it's Matt Watson's birthday today. Here's some of his photography. "He's so talented!"
I know, right.
<3
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!! So be nice, check out his work, comment his stuff and wish his almost out of the "20-something years" ass a happy day.
mattwatson.ca/blog



Here's a song from this morning.
I can't believe it took me THIS long to listen to this album. Hello Contra by Vampire weekend.

Vampire Weekend - "Giving Up The Gun" (Official Music Video) from Alexander on Vimeo.

Here's another one.

OK Go - This Too Shall Pass from OK Go on Vimeo.

.Apartment hunt and new friendships.

Don't you love apartment hunting? I DOOOO! More than finding the apartment I enjoy the adventure of moving in with random people and the new friendships that can come out these adventures.

When it comes to apartment hunting I never get too stressed about where I'm going to end up. I truly believe that fate will take me where I'm suppose to be, and to people I'm suppose to come across.
Heck if it wasn't for some fluke (and seemingly unlucky) events in the housing department I wouldn't have ever met Amber,Lease or Jade.
Lease moved into a room in a house I use to live in because of a room mate moving out. We ended up watching Grey's together and once we both moved out and on it was obvious that although we weren't roomies anymore we still loved each other and stayed amazing friends. I can't imagine a life without you Mrs Roberts!

L&N's wedding last October.





When I was left in a huge apartment I couldn't afford I ended up moving into the house on Alymer street.This is where I met Amber and she means the world to me! A few week long drinking benders, mixed with mornings of Fugees on vinyl and coffee on the front stoop and a solid friendship was formed.. Love you best friend!



When I lived in Toronto I became friends with Jadeikins and although the house situation didn't pan out I wouldn't trade knowing her for the world. I introduced her to her boyfriend, wait, ex-boyfriend (hmm, sorry Jade!) and she taught me how to cook vegan. I miss her a ton.
(Jinkles, we have no pictures together.)



Tips and sights and openings are awesome, but when the right place is available I'll know it. I'll feel it like heartburn and hopefully I'll be able to extend my lovely group of lovelies.
To the house hunt! Hurrah!

.Dear Jackie, Jackie Musial.

Dear Jackie Musial,
I love your blog, and your art. I definitely want it all over my walls. Your art, not your blog. I know it may be slightly creepy because there are three degrees of separation between us however, I declare : "I'm a fan".

Mmmkay? So sell me some artwork sometime.

Bloggy bloggers, check out Jackie's blog:
justbearwithme.blogspot.com


Yeah, Girl's got mad skills.