Thursday, April 30, 2009
cockroach pack
I saw this back pack and noticed how much it looks like a roach. So i starting thinking why isn't there a roachpack like I see moneypack or teddybear packs. So i drew this idea. I think its still not as cute as a roach pack could be, but I wanted to play with markers too.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Sunday, April 19, 2009
The Dead Milkmen
Last night I went to The Dead Milkmen concert at the Warsaw in Greenpoint Brooklyn. I have to admit I didn't know who they were-only the Punk Rock Girl song. Anyway it was fun. They severed perogies, but we would have missed out if Sar hadnt check that out. yay.a . I even moshed. I have video and pictures. My videos suck but the youtube camera person had my view pretty much.
these are mine
After the concert we went to a diner in Park Slope because all the kitchen were closed in GP. Afterwards I needed to get back to Harlem and the idea of taking a cab all the way was not something I can afford. The R train was near by, but I hate waiting for a train/transfer at 2:30 am. So I jumped in a cab to the nearest 2/3 train. The train that will take me to Harlem.
The driver seemed normal at first. Asked me where to and I answered Atlantic Ave. He said you know its really not too safe around there at night. It was the second time I was told that. So I asked him to take me to Fulton St in Manhattan. I figured that wouldn't break the bank. We were off to Manhanttan. We passed by the Atlantic Ave. stop and there were lots of people standing around. I don't know if they were dangerous people or just people. It seemed save enough, but we zipped by so fast that I didn't have time to think about getting out.
Now, I had only been away for about 7 hours but crossing the Brooklyn bridge and seeing all those buildings...It felt like flying in from a long trip and I seeing the Empire state and Chrysler buildings like chess pieces. I guess I was just really sleepy. While I was trying to bond with the city the cab driver start asking me questions. Where am I from. What's my nationality. Those type of questions the could remain small talk or get creepy really fast.
We pulled up to Fulton st near the 456 subway. I handed the driver a 20. he paused and said "You know I could take you up to Harlem not problem"
"Oh I don't have money for that, this is fine." For a second I wondered if he meant he could drive me to harlem for the $20 I just gave him. Some cabbies may turn off the meter if you ask them and negotiate a price like a gypsy cab. I assume they pocket the fare. I've asked before when I was short. anyway, I did think for a moment that he meant to pocket the 20 and drive me out of pitty. Then again the meter had already been running, so that wouldn't work. Then he said, "I don't mind taking you for free."
I think my face was pale - i wanted my change.
He continued "I don't have a lot of friends. You have very pretty eyes."
Shit. Ok so I got out of the cab and was very glad I paid in cash. I didn't need him know my address. It wasn't very long before I found the 2/3 train.
oh this reminded me. There may still be a cab driver not looking for "friend" but who will no charge you if you can answer 3 American History/geography questions. I'm assuming that they are on the US citizen exam. 1. name 3 states who's capitol are names of US presidents. 2.) name 3 US states who's capitals begin with the same letter as it's state. I can't remember 3 but it had to do with states.
these are mine
After the concert we went to a diner in Park Slope because all the kitchen were closed in GP. Afterwards I needed to get back to Harlem and the idea of taking a cab all the way was not something I can afford. The R train was near by, but I hate waiting for a train/transfer at 2:30 am. So I jumped in a cab to the nearest 2/3 train. The train that will take me to Harlem.
The driver seemed normal at first. Asked me where to and I answered Atlantic Ave. He said you know its really not too safe around there at night. It was the second time I was told that. So I asked him to take me to Fulton St in Manhattan. I figured that wouldn't break the bank. We were off to Manhanttan. We passed by the Atlantic Ave. stop and there were lots of people standing around. I don't know if they were dangerous people or just people. It seemed save enough, but we zipped by so fast that I didn't have time to think about getting out.
Now, I had only been away for about 7 hours but crossing the Brooklyn bridge and seeing all those buildings...It felt like flying in from a long trip and I seeing the Empire state and Chrysler buildings like chess pieces. I guess I was just really sleepy. While I was trying to bond with the city the cab driver start asking me questions. Where am I from. What's my nationality. Those type of questions the could remain small talk or get creepy really fast.
We pulled up to Fulton st near the 456 subway. I handed the driver a 20. he paused and said "You know I could take you up to Harlem not problem"
"Oh I don't have money for that, this is fine." For a second I wondered if he meant he could drive me to harlem for the $20 I just gave him. Some cabbies may turn off the meter if you ask them and negotiate a price like a gypsy cab. I assume they pocket the fare. I've asked before when I was short. anyway, I did think for a moment that he meant to pocket the 20 and drive me out of pitty. Then again the meter had already been running, so that wouldn't work. Then he said, "I don't mind taking you for free."
I think my face was pale - i wanted my change.
He continued "I don't have a lot of friends. You have very pretty eyes."
Shit. Ok so I got out of the cab and was very glad I paid in cash. I didn't need him know my address. It wasn't very long before I found the 2/3 train.
oh this reminded me. There may still be a cab driver not looking for "friend" but who will no charge you if you can answer 3 American History/geography questions. I'm assuming that they are on the US citizen exam. 1. name 3 states who's capitol are names of US presidents. 2.) name 3 US states who's capitals begin with the same letter as it's state. I can't remember 3 but it had to do with states.
Monday, April 13, 2009
123rd street
I skated at least 2.5 miles today/night. My legs hurt now. I fell twice while trying to continually pump up an avenue long hill. I never made it and had to walk, I did make it the 72nd street 2/3 train. Of course that is without jumping curbs. I was so tired from work that I had a little trouble with balancing.
I drew this trying to show how bad 123rd street is, but I found that most streets are this bad. I'm get a little better at navigating the assault dunes.
oh that person that looks a like dude is supposed to be me
I drew this trying to show how bad 123rd street is, but I found that most streets are this bad. I'm get a little better at navigating the assault dunes.
oh that person that looks a like dude is supposed to be me
Friday, April 03, 2009
nyc 59th street and columbus circle
I walked over to Columbus Circle last night around 10:30. I first saw a very bright light when I approached the Plaza. It looked really cool so I pulled out my camera. I couldn't tell if they were doing construction or what. When I got to CC there where more lights. Some were pointed toward me so it was hard to get a good shot. Then I realized it must be lighting this for a movie. The set was directly in front of the TimeWarner mall. I was in the background. So i rushed over to the mall to see the shot they had. There were a lot of people trying to see the actors or director maybe, but I wanted their shot. As i crossed the circle a truck came along spraying water on the streets. I got so excited about that. I would never have the funds to light up 59th street like that. Here are some of the pictures. I never got the exact shot they had.
the fake fountains
the set
the fake fountains 
the set
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