The Madness that is Coachella begins today!

Tickets go one sale today at 9am. I was up past midnight waiting for the update for the lineup to arrive. I know it's all madness. Craziness all gobbled into one 3 day weekend mess. Morrissey, The Cure, The Killers, The Ting Tings...
I'll try to keep it in my pants but I won't be able to stop the eargasm blowing through my mind. Yes, I'm giddy!

Happy New Year! again...

Those politically correct will know that it's the new Lunar year and most Asians in general celebrate it this time of the year. Chinatown is hopping with activity, dances firecrackers, and signs throughout, "Kung Hay Fat Choi" or Happy New Year, others like myself celebrate it through what is known as the "Tet Festival" with "Chuc Mung Nam Moi", which also means, Happy New Years in Vietnamese. It's a time honored tradition of getting together with family. Like most celebrations and letting go of the old and in with the new. The firecracker and Dragon dance is designed to scare off evil spirits while the dragon comes to give you good luck. That's why you have to feed him red envelopes with money in it for prosperity.
There are many other things that signal the celebration, which usually lasts 2 weeks through. Certain kinds of pastries are only seen during this time as well as the color red, symbolizing good luck, in the Asian culture. Because of the rain, Tet in Sacramento has been moved to this weekend in the asian plaza behind the former Florin Mall. It should be a sight to see. I'll try to get more photos.

It's the Lunar New Year!

Lots to do this weekend and week after. Concerts, events, family, friends, a lot of catching up to do. I'll be back with some photos hopefully. M

A hunger that just won't die

I've been on an outrageous binge to find old, vintage cameras. In order to do this, I've reached a heightened state of delirium. Dumpster diving! There are a couple of places in town that have great deals but it takes awhile for things to pop up. Thrift stores my favs. What other places can you find used gear for cheap and puts a smile to your face. I got my Polaroid for 4 bucks that are going for 20-30 on online places. Crazy. So, back to the dumpster diving bit...not so much. I didn't like diving into the big blue bins at the local Goodwill. I am pretty sure that there are deals to be had, but I doubt any good cameras will withstand crap smashing against it. So now, I just have to suppress the urge.

My 15 minutes is almost up!

I was just informed by Dayne from FM 107.9, in Sacramento, that the new Advocate magazine spread is out and it's got my photo on it. I was contacted by Meghan from The Advocate about releasing some rights for the photos they were looking at a couple of months back. Well, it seems that they're out. What does FM 107.9 have to do with this all? Look real close at the bullhorn, lol. I didn't notice it either until Tommy G, my good friend who also works at 107.9 The End told me his boss wanted this picture. I'm happy for everyone all around.

to finish off what I came here for

I still have a HOLGA camera to finish out shooting. I have to change oil in my car, I have to stop off at the bank, I have unfinished business that needs to be taken care of. Procrastination 101.1.1.1.9

It's a NEW YEAR!

The year of the OX to be exact in Lunar terms. It's full of growth, stability, and accomplishments. I've been geeking out with the new/old episodes of BSG (Battle Star Galatica) I ordered from Netflix. I think I ordered all 4 or 6 seasons worth, sighs in ecstasy, lol. So say we all, yes am a Trekkie too.

Not the Donnas

Nikon D300 24-70mm f/2.8

Polaroid

Time to go back and forth, in time, with the photography. It's nice to hear the comments from people when you pull out a vintage camera.