Wouldn't this just be spaghetti in a bowl?
http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/food/channel/food/recipes/spaghetti-pie-539396/
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Sand Nigger
On Saturday night while out in the marina my cousin was called a Sand Nigger by some random prick. Yes he was a little guy. Yes he had no foundation on which to call her that. Yes, he was drunk. But the bottom line is, the words slipped from his mouth and from that point there is no return.
I didn't realize that he had said it at first, but she looked at me and repeated what he'd said and that was all that I needed. My good friend Katie was right there with me. We pushed him yelling "What did you say?!! What did you say!?!" as a look of bewilderment with a dash of fear spread across his face. I then proceeded to tell him to "get the fuck out of here!!!" (the bar we were in) as people stared and began to realize something was going down. "Get the fuck out of here!" I yelled as I pushed him toward the door "Get out!!". I got him all the way out the door and defeated, he left. I then turned around to a bar full of people staring at me and wondering why, and I quickly realized most of them would never understand. And then it dawned on me that I was that black girl that got crazy in the bar and wondered how life could so blatantly be tit for tat.
I didn't realize that he had said it at first, but she looked at me and repeated what he'd said and that was all that I needed. My good friend Katie was right there with me. We pushed him yelling "What did you say?!! What did you say!?!" as a look of bewilderment with a dash of fear spread across his face. I then proceeded to tell him to "get the fuck out of here!!!" (the bar we were in) as people stared and began to realize something was going down. "Get the fuck out of here!" I yelled as I pushed him toward the door "Get out!!". I got him all the way out the door and defeated, he left. I then turned around to a bar full of people staring at me and wondering why, and I quickly realized most of them would never understand. And then it dawned on me that I was that black girl that got crazy in the bar and wondered how life could so blatantly be tit for tat.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
My Mother and the Quaker
The other day I was driving with my mother and we passed a billboard with the current Quaker Oats campaign. "Go Humans Go" was all it said, with the ever so recognizable Quaker man.
"What does that mean?!" she asked, somewhat annoyed.
"It's about rooting for 'us' as humans" I replied.
"But what does that mean??" she responded.
"It's about seizing the moment and being the best you can be."
"I guess...but it doesn't really say that..." she trailed off, her confusion obviously lingering.
A few minutes later we passed another Quaker Oats billboard:
"Now that makes more sense." she said.
To me it was simple. The campaign was one of the many riding on the inspiration Obama has given the nation. "Go us!" has been the theme of many campaigns lately. Pepsi, Gap Vote and Quaker Oats to name a few. All of which are riding on the sense of pride and inspiration the election and inauguration restored in many Americans. Yet is one's ability to recognize this meaning something most "normal" people possess?
Now my mother may not be the Quaker Oats target. Her children have moved out of the house, she doesn't have high cholesterol and Quaker seems to be going for more of a youthful appeal and less of the senior citizen/geriatric/easy to chew approach, but nevertheless she is a potential consumer and she didn't get it. My guess is that the idea was to create a campaign message simple enough for the average person to quickly grasp, yet also with deeper meaning to be found by us advertisers and the few that give it more thought. My mother gave it more thought and the meaning was still lost and instead of inspiring, it frustrated her.
So the question is, does it matter that we get it? Yes we create the industry buzz and motivate each other to be better at what we do, but does confusion on the "normal" persons behalf still mean strong branding, an increase in purchase intent and ultimately more sales? I'm not doing the brand study so of course I can't know, not to mention I'm guessing there's no "what does this campaign mean?" or "did this confuse you" question on the survey if there is one, but from my five minute study I realized that confusion did not inspire and that we shouldn't rely on a frequency of 2 to make our campaign messages understood.
I love the campaign and if I get a craving for oatmeal I'll keep my eye out for the classic Quaker brand, but this probably won't happen so all I can really offer is a pat on the back for a great campaign. My mother on the other hand, the household decision maker and primary purchaser, well, I doubt she will be buying a tub of oats anytime soon.
"What does that mean?!" she asked, somewhat annoyed.
"It's about rooting for 'us' as humans" I replied.
"But what does that mean??" she responded.
"It's about seizing the moment and being the best you can be."
"I guess...but it doesn't really say that..." she trailed off, her confusion obviously lingering.
A few minutes later we passed another Quaker Oats billboard:
"Now that makes more sense." she said.
To me it was simple. The campaign was one of the many riding on the inspiration Obama has given the nation. "Go us!" has been the theme of many campaigns lately. Pepsi, Gap Vote and Quaker Oats to name a few. All of which are riding on the sense of pride and inspiration the election and inauguration restored in many Americans. Yet is one's ability to recognize this meaning something most "normal" people possess?
Now my mother may not be the Quaker Oats target. Her children have moved out of the house, she doesn't have high cholesterol and Quaker seems to be going for more of a youthful appeal and less of the senior citizen/geriatric/easy to chew approach, but nevertheless she is a potential consumer and she didn't get it. My guess is that the idea was to create a campaign message simple enough for the average person to quickly grasp, yet also with deeper meaning to be found by us advertisers and the few that give it more thought. My mother gave it more thought and the meaning was still lost and instead of inspiring, it frustrated her.
So the question is, does it matter that we get it? Yes we create the industry buzz and motivate each other to be better at what we do, but does confusion on the "normal" persons behalf still mean strong branding, an increase in purchase intent and ultimately more sales? I'm not doing the brand study so of course I can't know, not to mention I'm guessing there's no "what does this campaign mean?" or "did this confuse you" question on the survey if there is one, but from my five minute study I realized that confusion did not inspire and that we shouldn't rely on a frequency of 2 to make our campaign messages understood.
I love the campaign and if I get a craving for oatmeal I'll keep my eye out for the classic Quaker brand, but this probably won't happen so all I can really offer is a pat on the back for a great campaign. My mother on the other hand, the household decision maker and primary purchaser, well, I doubt she will be buying a tub of oats anytime soon.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Cha cha chaaaaanges...
So I'm finally moving into my own place. Craziness. As a result I've started perusing Craigslist for random household items I don't have. Ie. a couch. These are some of the things that have made me laugh along the way...
Article #1:
Article #1:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/fuo/1063336377.html
I mean seriously? $80 dollars for a pillow? Oh, wait did you say it was filled with cork shavings?? My bad...
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/fuo/1062939589.html
I doubt these will stay on the market for more than a day. $125 is a steal!
Article #2:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/fuo/1062939589.htmlI doubt these will stay on the market for more than a day. $125 is a steal!
*quick side note: How the hell does everything on craigslist qualify as f**king "vintage"?!
Article #3:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/1062265249.html
It's glooooorrrrriiiiooooouuuuussss! Who wouldn't want it??
Article #3:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/fuo/1062265249.html
It's glooooorrrrriiiiooooouuuuussss! Who wouldn't want it??
Article #4:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/fuo/1063576515.html
That third picture has got to be the one that closed the deal.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/fuo/1063576515.html
That third picture has got to be the one that closed the deal.
I'm sure there will be more to come. Craigslist is a haven for thoses with incredible wealth they for some reason want to part with...
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
And this is why I haven't made a post in a while...
I'm friggin' slammed at work!
But I'll be back soon...
But I'll be back soon...
Friday, October 10, 2008
...and here's why you can't get mad...
I'm always late. That's a given. If you hangout with me once you'll notice it, twice you'll know it.
In addition to this I tend to be hard to book. There is a reason for this and it's closely related to the above point. Given this I like to set plans loosely, especially if I know it's a bar hopping evening or I have a dinner commitment with good convo people etc. If I say "let's meet up for drinks tonight" and I know I'm going to be with other people or have an earlier commitment I will leave it at that: "let's meet up for drinks tonight". I might say "I'll call you after dinner" or "I should be there around 9pm, but I'll let you know" or "I'll give you an eta closer to ___pm (insert time here)". But I have found it's best never to give an eta if it's for a casual1 event and I'm doing something before, as chances are I'll be an hour later than my promised eta.
For example, last night I had a work dinner that started at 7:30pm. I expected it would be done within 2 hours. Not sticking to my rule because a reservation had been made, I said I would be somewhere around 9ish. I wasn't, as dinner was not done until 11pm. When I finally looked at my phone, once the bill had been paid, I had 6 text messages and 2 missed calls from a bunch of people I had said I wanted to "meet up for drinks" with. 2
I understand and notice that for some this is frustrating ("why can't you just commit?!", "yeah, Jasmine's always late" or "damn you're annoying when trying to schedule something...") but it's who I am
and here's why you can't get mad...
When I'm with people I'm truly with them. I live in the moment and make an effort to be present at all times. If you've hungout with me at any point in the last 4 years I think you would be hard pressed to find a moment I spent with you where you could tell I would rather be somewhere else. I never look at my phone when at dinner, I don't rush from one casual social event to get to another, I don't wear a watch, and if we're talking, I try to listen to every word and not be off in my own head. Now of course I don't achieve this all the time (I'm not perfect) but I try and it's because of this effort that the times I spend with people are most often not defined by the clock but rather when the interaction feels complete.
So, even though I'm late a lot and have a hard time committing ahead of time, you can know that when I'm with you, I'm with you and I will have a good time and enjoy your presence...(and of course this is up to you) but I would hope this would tip the scales in my favor in spite of my tardy shortcomings.
1) Please note, when I say casual I am normally referring to something where lots of people are involved and my not being there at a specific time does not affect whether people enjoy themselves or not.
2) All of the calls were just people checking in and seeing what my deal was because, well, they know me.
In addition to this I tend to be hard to book. There is a reason for this and it's closely related to the above point. Given this I like to set plans loosely, especially if I know it's a bar hopping evening or I have a dinner commitment with good convo people etc. If I say "let's meet up for drinks tonight" and I know I'm going to be with other people or have an earlier commitment I will leave it at that: "let's meet up for drinks tonight". I might say "I'll call you after dinner" or "I should be there around 9pm, but I'll let you know" or "I'll give you an eta closer to ___pm (insert time here)". But I have found it's best never to give an eta if it's for a casual1 event and I'm doing something before, as chances are I'll be an hour later than my promised eta.
For example, last night I had a work dinner that started at 7:30pm. I expected it would be done within 2 hours. Not sticking to my rule because a reservation had been made, I said I would be somewhere around 9ish. I wasn't, as dinner was not done until 11pm. When I finally looked at my phone, once the bill had been paid, I had 6 text messages and 2 missed calls from a bunch of people I had said I wanted to "meet up for drinks" with. 2
I understand and notice that for some this is frustrating ("why can't you just commit?!", "yeah, Jasmine's always late" or "damn you're annoying when trying to schedule something...") but it's who I am
and here's why you can't get mad...
When I'm with people I'm truly with them. I live in the moment and make an effort to be present at all times. If you've hungout with me at any point in the last 4 years I think you would be hard pressed to find a moment I spent with you where you could tell I would rather be somewhere else. I never look at my phone when at dinner, I don't rush from one casual social event to get to another, I don't wear a watch, and if we're talking, I try to listen to every word and not be off in my own head. Now of course I don't achieve this all the time (I'm not perfect) but I try and it's because of this effort that the times I spend with people are most often not defined by the clock but rather when the interaction feels complete.
So, even though I'm late a lot and have a hard time committing ahead of time, you can know that when I'm with you, I'm with you and I will have a good time and enjoy your presence...(and of course this is up to you) but I would hope this would tip the scales in my favor in spite of my tardy shortcomings.
1) Please note, when I say casual I am normally referring to something where lots of people are involved and my not being there at a specific time does not affect whether people enjoy themselves or not.
2) All of the calls were just people checking in and seeing what my deal was because, well, they know me.
Monday, September 15, 2008
OMG I'm a f**king HIPSTER!
Since when am I a f**king hipster?! I'm absolutely shocked yet at the same time suddenly feel the urge to buy a bike.
While planning the holiday campaign for Old Navy I decided I'd play around for a minute on one of the sites we RFP'd. While there I took one of their personality quizzes which helps define the type of person you're shopping for and suggests gifts. I decided I would be shopping for myself and see what the quiz thought I'd like.
After answering a series of questions it ends up I'm a freakin' hipster. I am a little discouraged to say the least. When did I suddenly develop an interest in spiking my hair, wearing chucks (all the time) and participating in critical mass? (hipster nerds... *shakes her head*).
I know I have some hipster inclinations:
I don't know though, somehow I still feel screwed over by this quiz. Some of the questions really weren't an easy answer.
For example:
Um if you know me, you know I like both.
Um neither...and who is this gang??...
Everyone knows the farmer's market starts too early for me to roll my ass out of bed...and who the hell are these kids?!...
So what? non-hipsters don't like to read? And what if there isn't a lake with rocks nearby to climb on huh?!
While planning the holiday campaign for Old Navy I decided I'd play around for a minute on one of the sites we RFP'd. While there I took one of their personality quizzes which helps define the type of person you're shopping for and suggests gifts. I decided I would be shopping for myself and see what the quiz thought I'd like.
After answering a series of questions it ends up I'm a freakin' hipster. I am a little discouraged to say the least. When did I suddenly develop an interest in spiking my hair, wearing chucks (all the time) and participating in critical mass? (hipster nerds... *shakes her head*).
I know I have some hipster inclinations:
- I sometimes where chucks
- I like Zeitgeist on sunny days
- I used to roll one pant leg when I was in high school...for about a week
- I have owned a bike
- I once tried to wear glasses instead of contacts
- I have an iPhone
- I work in interactive advertising in San Francisco
- Katie often makes me listen to indie rock
- I use to travel around with my family and sing in different churches on Sundays...kinda like a band
- I want a tattoo
- I'm going to a neon party on Saturday night
I don't know though, somehow I still feel screwed over by this quiz. Some of the questions really weren't an easy answer.
For example:
Um if you know me, you know I like both.
Um neither...and who is this gang??...
Everyone knows the farmer's market starts too early for me to roll my ass out of bed...and who the hell are these kids?!...
So what? non-hipsters don't like to read? And what if there isn't a lake with rocks nearby to climb on huh?!Totally rigged. So now because of the lack of imagination from Gifts.com, I'm a hipster. Apparently I'm going to have to get a lock necklace now... SoaB!!
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)
