a quick sketch: the crew
last night was strange & sentimental. what to do when your world is changing? have some cocktails, slow dance to ‘stand by me’ & set off a few fireworks.
birthday cupcakes!
matthew jacob, trapped in california.
the art director i work with apparently thinks my job as a copywriter is really easy.
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image from a while back. i’m cleaning off my desktop but don’t want to lose this, so i’m posting.
(via man repeller)
“it’s as true today as it ever was. he who seeks beauty will find it.” - bill cunningham
last night i saw bill cunningham new york, a documentary about the legendary style photographer for the new york times. charming, interesting, funny & chic—it’s an incredible film about a very inspiring life.
i love tommy ton’s shots of wrists. oh & of course i love everything about friendship bracelets.
(via jak & jil blog)
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the process took 7 hours, but it was definitely tokyo-caliber. matthew jacob & i made ramen with braised pork belly, pickled shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots, nori & fresh scallions. amazingly delicious—especially the pork belly & mushrooms. the broth got its rich flavor from the pork bones that simmered for hours in the pot.
In remembrance of Hamilton.
October 2(ish), 2009 - March 4, 2011
I came home from Japan to find out he had died while I was gone. I loved him so much & I know he loved me in his hamster sort of way. When I got him, I knew his time with me would be short, so I tried to give him everything. I spared no expense—the silent super-spinning wheel, the most expensive freeze-dried fruits, a school bus to travel in.
I tried to make sure that when he died I wouldn’t have any regrets & I think I did a pretty good job of that. With a hamster, it’s easy to do because the perimeters are small. To show him love was simple & to exceed his every need didn’t cost very much. We could never fight; I could never disappoint. With people it’s a lot harder.
I am heartbroken about Hamilton. But in my sadness, I’ve thought about the friends & family that I love. The people who texted me & emailed me & prayed for me while I was in Tokyo during the earthquake. The people who hugged me & let me cry about Hammy. I want to renew my approach to them in light of my time with Hammy. Love them more. Try to take better care of them. It won’t be as close to perfect. Human relationships are more complicated than that. But life is short & we should love more & live with fewer regrets.
Thank you for the memories Hamilton. We will never forget you.