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@seehollycreate
Really diggin' deep into the old files with this one. I just realized that I haven't posted in weeks and I thought I should submit something. This was way back in the day when my roommate wanted to build her portfolio. She'd probably laugh her face off if she knew I was posting this.
Peter Parnall Minimalist Maximus. His use of natural lines and bold colors is absolutely genius. I came across his work during one of many thrift shop book raids. My collection of his work is slowly growing.
Blackbird Birthday. From the archives 2008.
thinking about not thinking about thinking about not thinking about thinking about not thinking about...
Chile Verde, Most Unholy.
I feel horrible when purchased produce goes to waste. Often I end up making really weird meals that I force myself to eat like Eggs Benedog. Tonight I ate rice, cooked in chicken stock, green onions, cilantro and garlic salt. Top that with hot dogs cooked in diced tomatillos. It was awful. Leftover Lunch tomorrow will be near unbearable.
(from The Girl and the Goatherd) Evaline Ness. Mixed Media Magician. I came across her work by chance. In a thrift store where the local libraries were clearly getting rid of the "outdated" books, I viewed it like a treasure trove of old childrens books. Some were clearly outdated like now-would-be-considered-wildly-racist outdated, but others have that timeless fantastic charm like the one pictured above.
Let's reconnect.
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I have a sad pile of draft posts that have been collecting "digital dust" including a hidden gem about an actual meal I created/made one evening. Eggs Benedog Toasted open faced hot dog bun, thinly sliced grilled hot dog, poached eggs, mustard cream sauce, curry pickled carrots on the side. I am disgusting.
Oh hey...
...I forgot that I was suppose to, I don't know, update this on a regular basis. Let's give it another go, shall we?
Source: mark k. via Yelp (Kaimuki Grill) I was too lazy to take my own picture.
Like the overcast clouds, nostalgia for childhood meals loomed over my head today as I decided to make Sato Shoyu Hot Dogs for dinner which literally translates into "Sugar-Soy Sauce Hot Dogs".
I made this frequently in college and has become a go-to when hot dogs go on sale. Learning this recipe also taught me how to make a basic teriyaki sauce of which I have in the refrigerator whenever I need a quick marinade or sauce.
When I want to really dial-it-in, I'll just throw equal parts soy sauce and sugar [and some water to dilute] into a saucepan, toss some cut up hot dogs and simmer until sauce has thickened, turn off gas and then eat with a fork over stove. No rice to cook. Too much work. An extra pot to clean later.
Sidenote: Living alone has encouraged some terrible bachelor[ette] behaviors.
Tonight, however, I did it up. Added ginger, garlic, mirin, an onion, and green onions to garnish. I even cooked medium grain, sushi grade rice. REAL fancy.
Anyway, I figured I should update my social media since I haven't in a long while. With some reluctance, more and new cards are on their way, along with some random wall art. I'll update here when they're posted to my Etsy Store.
A month later, I reflect on May Madness aka produce tangible 31 items [1 a day], potentially to sell on my Etsy site. It was a huge learning experience for me.
Outcomes I wanted from this experience were:
Stop thinking about making stuff and actually physically do it
Set goals and deadlines and stick to it
Make some new stuff that's not fucking greeting cards to sell on Etsy
Though insanely ambitious and technically failed (I made 18 items), I felt like I met these satisfactorily.
I haven't made much since then because I think I temporarily traumatized my brain. I was doing too many things at a time, but my "studio"/coffee table is finally uncluttered and I can now happily focus on one thing at a time with a new sense of vigor and optimism.
Typical Holly forgot to post this. Most recent wave of business cards.
Not quite sure what I'll do with this...
May Madness Update: Before I start sprinting towards the finish line, here's a little warm up of my current savior. (You ask "What is this?" and as I quietly cry myself to sleep, I mumble "from this".)
I've made a huge mistake.
Brain has been sufficiently fried. Watched the entire 4th season of Arrested Development in one day. Told a friend and she sent me here. Too true, but too late. May Madness Update once mental state is operational. Tomorrow will bring a nu new start.
May Madness Update: When did 10pm turn into 3am so suddenly?
Also, it's the 21st and I'm making some serious ground on my 31 completed sellable items by the end of the month. This is #16. Last week, I was working on #2. No actual listings yet, but unedited pictures and descriptions are done!! Progress, onward!!
May Madness Update: Zero.
The sudden increase of hours at both my "on the books" jobs is a welcomed change, although it has severely decreased productivity to accomplish May Madness. Physical and mental state waning, but morale is high despite it all.