1/31/9 :: Conclusions

I concluded January and my first month here with David Bowie and a wasted day.  I'm still afraid of the washing machine.  I'm probably starting to smell.

1/30/9 :: Hat Boy and Other Tales

Today was a pretty awesome day.  I slept in, got some great work done in the studio, took a nap, cut myself some bangs, and then went for drinks with Joe.  What an amazing boy.  

Afterward, we went to Shannon's for a drinking game before heading out to a party.  I was a little nervous about being at another big party, but Shonagh and Shannon stuck to me like glue, and I had the most ridiculously wonderful time.  I got a chance to get to know Tom Carlile and Dan Buxton a bit better.  Not to mention, I kissed a great looking boy in a hat!  : D

Afterward, I went back to Shonagh's for the night.  I'm not sure if she remembers because I think she was quite drunker than I realized at the time, but we had a nice chat before going to sleep.  I'm really loving it here.  I'm so grateful for all the people I'm meeting.

And since I didn't have a camera at the party, look at this hilarious plate that is on display in our kitchen.

1/29/9 :: Typographic Revelation

Today was a pretty productive day in the studio.  I made some headway on my logo.  This guy named Tim (who I later found out is a student teacher) walked over to me and told me I needed to take my idea further.  He loved my cardboard monster, but he said when I got it onto the computer, I was "losing the funk."

After a few minutes of pouting, I realized he was right.  I added some texture and restacked the type.  I've also made it into a pretty cool pattern for the back of my letterhead.  I'll show the entire project when it's finished.  It's due Tuesday, so it won't be long, chickens.

1/28/9 :: Smoking Kills

Thanks for the reminder, but if you're going to tell me how to treat my body, you better learn how to spell.

1/27/9 :: Analogue Fetish

I was only in the studio for a short bit today before I decided to head into town.  I went back to my favorite bookstore here, Analogue, and bought two new design books-- including the one above.  When I walked in the store, the store owner was listening to Jens Lekman.  I told him he had great taste.  I've gone in about twice a week since I arrived in this city.  I think he thinks I'm a creep.

  I'm going to be designing a website as part of my corporate identity project, and considering the company is an ecommerce site, the web portion of the project is vital.  The book was only 5 pounds, and it's pretty good.  Thumbs up.

1/26/9 :: No Pain in Barcelona

I booked a train ticket to London for the end of February.  I also booked trips to Glasgow, London (again), and Barcelona for the end of March.  I'm thinking about joining a gym.  I haven't felt beautiful for a long, long time.  

Wonder if I'll ever find my yellow bird.

I only have one pink cigarette left.  I'm going to go smoke it to my favorite Rufus song and then go to sleep.  

1/25/9 :: Burn's Day

I slept in today, and then had the most lovely day.  I planned some activities for myself, starting with going to The Royal Museum of Scotland.  I took pictures from the terrace on top of the building, including the one above.  The views from up there are aaaamazing, but unfortunately, they keep you gated so far from the edge that it's hard to get a picture without a load of concrete at the bottom.  Also, it helps if you take notice that you've set your camera on manual focus.  Most of my pictures were blurry-- I'm such a turd.

Today was Burn's day, a holiday in celebration of the Scottish poet, Robert Burns.  It's tradition to read his poetry and eat the national dish, haggis.  I didn't have any haggis today though-- for shame.  The museum was packed because of it, so I didn't stay long.  I bought some postcards for everyone back home, and took myself grocery shopping.  I made myself a proper lunch and just relaxed for the rest of the afternoon.

In the evening, I joined Joe, Shonagh, Sarah, Kirtsen, and Anna at a gorrrrgeous italian restaurant on George Street called Gusto.  I ordered the most delicious pasta with salmon and lots of cocktails!  Afterward, we went to my favorite pub, The Tron.  I don't think I've ever laughed so much.  I love it here.  I don't think I'm ever going to want to leave.