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Category: the odes

12/11/10 04:33 - 38.ºF - ID#53237

The evil shadows of Facebook.

At my department party yesterday, someone from the department that I didn't know very well knew me from some of my pictures posted by her boyfriend's friend who is on facebook and went to the same baking workshop as I did. Minutes after the party, I ran into (e:enknot) who said he finds (e:strip) boring nowadays because it's the same old 5 people posting. And something to the effect of facebook being a much more dynamic connection to the planet.

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On the detour-ridden walk home through smoky downtown, I really missed my dance class (we are on holiday break and classes resume January) and the absolute joy of salsa beats. To make up for the vacuum and erase an overdose of lady blabla and the impersonal nature of electronic music, I dropped by Club Barcelona hoping to catch the latin jazz project and Ibrahim Ferrer in the making. Turned out they had taken a leave of absence just for yesterday.

As I walked two other annoying points came to mind. My übercool salsa teachers are on facebook and nowhere else. And not just that, my primary citation manager is now suggesting that I "like" articles and login with my facebook login. To give in or not to give in to facebook-it's-so-cool pressure? That was the irritating question.
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I don't want a connection with the planet. I like my own little flow of thoughts here and I completely love the new interface of the site. Big thumbs down to Dr. Evil. I am not filling in the mini-me shoes anytime soon.

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Category: dance

12/11/10 02:31 - 39.ºF - ID#53235

Who would I rather be?!



I do look a lot like that man on the right. In fact I know how to do that exact trick with the office chair. Learning to swirl-walk with my hands seems like a tall order.
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Category: music

12/11/10 05:32 - 37.ºF - ID#53233

25 Delaware

YEah, that's the bus I love.


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Category: the odes

12/06/10 11:31 - 24.ºF - ID#53220

I spend 29 calories...

walking to work everyday.
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Route Summary
Total Distance: 0.60 miles
Avg Speed: 3.2 miles/h
Estimated Time: 11m 19s
Start Elevation: 666.01 ft
End Elevation: 679.13 ft
Minimum Elevation: 652.89 ft
Maximum Elevation: 679.13 ft
Elevation Ascent: 45.93 ft
Elevation Descent: 32.81 ft
Estimated Calories: 29.37

That's even less calories than one of those teeny apples you get when you buy them by the bag.

Abysmal.
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Category: buffalo

12/06/10 07:16 - 25.ºF - ID#53217

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

{For, I have a wonderful pair of snowproof boots this winter.}

And Prof. López-Piñeiro is embarking on some really cool art with all that snow!


I have one question, though... Where exactly is this front park? Is it the same as the "park" near the boardwalk where we go to see the July 4 fireworks?
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More info on the snow art:

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Category: music

12/04/10 11:56 - 25.ºF - ID#53213

Rawwrrr Rawwwwr Rasputin!

Just want to never forget this song ever.



I would like to put some poison into the wine of the person who made that video though. UGH.
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Category: music

12/04/10 11:05 - 25.ºF - ID#53211

More Popcorn...er. Penguins!



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Thanks, (e:matthew), this was a wave of nostalgia! lol
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Category: buffalo

12/03/10 08:31 - 31.ºF - ID#53200

Braiding Specialist in Buffalo?

Does anyone know of any spectacular braiding stylists or salons in Buffalo who can do an especially good job of braiding really curly hair?
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Will be eternally grateful for suggestions!!

Okay, I have some recommendations from people online, and people on the street.

Germa's African Hair Braiding
1231 Hertel Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14216
716-986-1675
(Can't locate any reviews... To trust or not to trust?!)

Hair to go Natural
Main St. (Near Chow Chocolat)
(Disturbing review on yelp.com)

My.braids.com
Hair by Khaili

Apparently, this stylists travels to your place.
(Same situation... To trust or not to trust?!)

I have now registered on 2 African-American hair forums specially to ask for recommendations. Let's see what comes out of that.

And braiding is expensive! It can cost you anywhere between $150 and $250 for braids... which makes me think that if I put in some effort and practice, I could possibly do it for free.


PS: Image from Amanda Chronister's blog

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Category: fashion

12/02/10 06:41 - 28.ºF - ID#53194

Wool and Lace - Part I

Alright! I am going to give this vintage winter wool coat sewing obsession a real spin and see where I get. (And of course, inflict all my non-progress on you.)

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I see I am stuck in step 2. Researching fabrics has to wait because I am off to another exciting salsa class!
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Category: fashion

12/02/10 12:37 - 29.ºF - ID#53192

Turns out...

that this
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is not how a pattern works or even looks like.

And that has been your sewing lesson for the day.

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