MIZZ Jackson

I believe I previously mentioned that I would be attending a Janet Jackson concert at the Greek Theatre as a birthday present to myself. Well, I did (I would have punched a baby in the nose to get there - luckily it didn't come up) and I think my emotions can best be expressed by the following:

You're probably thinking to yourself "wow, that Janet concert must have been amazing!" Well, multiply your imagination by 30007% and you'll have some idea. Later on I was having a moment with Janet's music video collection, and I happened upon a song I didn't know very well and it's corresponding delightful video:

Oh Janet, you're so great!

JAM OF THE DAY:

Hi everyone, I'm back!

Today I bought two very adult things at the grocery store:

1. Women's Once-A-Day, because I need more calcium!

2. Airheads, BECAUSE I CAN

It's sad to think that when I was a kid, I had a fantastic imagination about the things I was going to buy when I had money - now that I do have money I spend it on boring stuff like food and rent. Did you know that I have NEVER bought one Siberian tiger? My life has been wasted.

Here is a video starring the amazingly funny Melissa McCarthy who I knew was more than Gilmore Girls ever let her be. Also starring Joel McHale, who grew up in Seattle which means we are probably meant to be.

It is the 60th birthday of one of my co-workers here. Because she is awesome, she's actually proud of this instead of trying to hid in her late 50s forever - so to celebrate I am having everyone make her some art (hey, I don't work at an art school for nothing!) to make into a booklet. It's been awesome seeing what people come up with when they are freed from parameters and allowed to do what's in their hearts. Here's the one I made:

Modern Jamz

Hello everybody!

Ten-Twenty-Ten by Generationals from Jubadaba on Vimeo.

I like this song. I also like the video, because a) it is found-art-fabulous and b) I think it's fun to watch what groups with smaller budgets do to distinguish their music videos from the pack. In this case I think it is a SUCCESS.

Here is another video that probably cost not too much to make but is really entertaining because it is full of JOIE DE VIVRE. Don't you want to be a fun-loving, sexually ambiguous young person exploring nature + dance music with your closest shirtless pals on a hillside in summer? I KNOW I DO.

MEN - Off Our Backs from Paul Tao on Vimeo.

MEN is the newest project from the fine ladiez behind Le Tigre. I am a big fan of leading hottie JD Samson because she is very comfortable with who she is and she doesn't give a fuck what you think. Look how hot she is! She is a great role model for women who might feel like there is only One Way to be a woman (heads up: there is NOT) and that they are not that one type. She is like a walking spokesperson for It Gets Better (not to mention an actual spokesperson for It Gets Better). I was lucky enough to see Le Tigre play at the Oberlin College Drag Ball 2004 (I believe I went as Jeff Spiccoli that year) and they are great. Great people making great music and making women feel great about themselves. Awesome all around!

In unrelated news, did I really just get an email from MySpace saying "Aubrey, see what your friends are up to!" I already know - they're up to not having MySpace accounts anymore. Puh-lease.

I've been trying to expand my artistic horizons recently, and step one was taking up PAINTING! Results so far have been average, for example here is a picture of Jean-Claude Van Damme I tried to make.

Granted I could have chosen an easier subject but also the medium just makes it generally more difficult for me. So I also did a pencil drawing for the same person I was gifting JCVD to, to redeem myself - it is of Clint Eastwood, and actually looks more or less like Clint Eastwood. Who, you ask? This sort of obscure actor-type, hasn't done a lot lately, but here is his face:

Anyway. Did you know that they bred a miniature husky dog? It is called the Alaskan Klee Kai or AKK, and it is ADORABLE. Now, you know that I am a firm believer in getting a rescue if you want a pet - there is a huge need out there! Not to mention mixed breeds are generally smarter and have fewer defects and make you a lifesaving superstar. But that doesn't mean I don't think this is the cutest thing ever: