Bridging The Gap

What I'm wearing: 

t-shirt - Deadmau5 | shorts - Decree 

sneakers - Converse | sunglasses - Steve Madden 

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This Is My Zombie Killing Outfit

What I'm wearing: 

zombie killing t-shirt - Hot Topic | shorts - Decree | chain belt - DIY 

boots - Anarchic | hat - Jagermeister | bag - Genna De Rossi

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Cooling Off On A Hot Summer Day

What I'm wearing: 

halter top - Posh | shorts - Decree 

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Outfit: Hello, Tree + Fricken Broccoli Sandwiches

This commercial inspired this photo- "Hello, tree." 

What I'm wearing:
halter top - Posh | shorts - Decree
sneakers - Etnies | sunglasses - Steve Madden

Today was another perfect day for hiking and a cookout, so that's what happened.

Gary gets a little excited about cooking out. LOL 

Video recorded with HTC One [for Boost Mobile]. 

I built the fire and he cooked the food. I can't cook worth a shit.

Gary put fricken [fake chicken] and a broccoli and peppers mix into a Mediterranean-Italian marinade before we left, and grilled in aluminum foil. We didn't have rolls at home, so we picked up a package of hotdog buns at a convenience store before hiking up the mountain. It was fantastic, nonetheless.

Outfit: Down By The River + A Speedy Recovery

What I'm wearing: 

black tank top - unknown | green shorts with spikes - Decree 

knee socks - Soxxy | sneakers - Etnies | sunglasses - Steve Madden 

I'm back on my feet again! Mostly. :) 

Yesterday was sweltering hot, and Gary and I walked down to the river [which is only 2 blocks from the apartment] in the afternoon to cool down. I took lots of photos with my phone [HTC One for Boost Mobile], and sat on a fallen tree and we watched the birds of prey circle and dive for food. [A few years ago the city constructed nesting areas to bring osprey back.] 

As we were leaving, I picked some young dandelion leaves, which I used to brew tea when I got home. [11 Health Benefits of Dandelion and Dandelion Root] 

Overnight my kidney pain has gone from intolerable to slight discomfort on the right side, which, I am so relieved! [FYI, I almost died 5 years ago of dehydration due to a kidney infection.] Kidney pain is no joke, and not something to be taken lightly. I knew it was due to taking so many different medications this past week, and I had been severely dehydrated for a couple of days, and hadn't been able to eat much for 3 days, so I waited and tried alternative remedies before going to the ER again. I just wanted a couple days away from the hospital! LOL 

The speed-cure: 

1) Cranberry juice [on ice if you find it too tart]. 

2) Apple cider vinegar diluted in water. As much as you can stomach, all day. 

3) Turmeric. Use it in food and/or take it in capsule form [with food]. 

4) Get up and walk a little if you can. Get your blood pumping. 

5) Get plenty of rest as well. You'll be exhausted, and need to heal. 

I can't ever do nothing, so I kept fairly busy during this time. I finally watched Imaginaerum, which is fantastic, BTW. Later, something clicked- I suddenly had huge waves of lyrics rushing into my head, and had to get them out on paper [my notebook]. And of course, spent several hours with my keyboard in front of me. [There is something so incredibly inspiring about Tuomas Holopainen, he makes me realize the driving force behind why I write.] So my 'down time' wasn't really 'down time', and I wasn't going out of my mind. 

I also want to thank Anth [again] for the gift and reassurance, which, I was once again reminded why I do what I do, at a time when I need[ed] it most. 

I also must say, we had a basic cheese pizza last night for dinner, and it was the best thing ever. That was the first I could eat more than a few bites on occasion in 3 fucking days, and it was AWESOME. 

Outfits: Easyriders Rodeo Revisited

Last month, when I went to Chillicothe, OH, I met a new friend, Tom Storm, who took some candid shots of me on the job. All of the photos in this post were taken by him. (Thanks, Tom!)

While I had a lot of fun, the 15 hour work days were rough! The guys, our clients, and many of the other tattoo artists I've had the chance to meet were a pleasure to hang with, so I can't complain.

After work, we spent plenty of time enjoying the excitement of 'the pit'. Not too late though- we had to be up at the crack of dawn every morning.

As for sleeping arrangements, we camped. In tents. And I had a 7x7' midget dome tent. It held up quite well through a storm one night, which I slept through (I was so tired!), and I woke up to a giant puddle that took up almost half the tent. Fuck that, no, it was a pond. Fortunately though, my clothes and other important stuff stayed dry.

I had a major wardrobe malfunction right from the start- that's my luck. A heel blew out on my stompy boots, rendering them completely unwearable. Fortunately, one of the guys came to the rescue and let me wear his Converse. (A whole size too big, but they saved my ass.) Unfortunately, this meant my leather corset and some of the other dressier stuff I'd packed were out. I made due with the other random items I'd packed just in case something was to happen... Go me!

Although it was more of a work-away-from-home thing than an actual vacation, it really did feel like a vacation and was a wonderful trip. I didn't get to see the barstool races and all the other fun events, but I did get to experience the chaos that is the Easyriders Rodeo... and I'll never forget it!

I absolutely love life on the road. It's where I feel most at ease, more than any other home I've had. I'm a traveler, an adventurer by nature. The spontaneity is liberating.

Have you gone anywhere lately? What did you wear?

Outfit: Slave To Machine

Summer isn't dead yet- I was a little warm with this hat today, especially in the sun. But it is a beautiful day and this weather should be enjoyed while we still have it.

Today I grabbed a few random items from my closet and threw them on without much thought. I wore this outfit to Subway, Walgreens, and to the two spots in these photos. (Now I'm in my home studio, preparing to get back to work on the Breaking Pandora EP.) This is a casual, comfy, everyday outfit that could be worn for a number of occasions.

I love layering clothes- it creates depth, adds character, and encourages you to experiment. How many different ways can you wear the clothes you already have in your closet?

shirt - DIY Combichrist tee
shorts - Decree
leggings - unknown
beanie - unknown
sneakers - Etnies

Outfit: Thunder Roads Ohio

Here is a photo taken by Thunder Roads Ohio during my time in Chillicothe, OH for the Easyriders Rodeo 2013.

tshirt - Fuxleep
shorts - Decree

I love these shorts. I found them on a clearance rack for $5 a few days before I left for Ohio. Awesome find!

There were several photos taken of my tattoos; this one just happened to be featured online recently.

I'm looking forward to seeing more of the photos taken, by all the photographers, as well as everyone else who stopped to take a pic...

Thanks, Thunder Roads. Hope to see you again soon!




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