January 2011
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A Victim Treats His Mugger Right →
Julio Diaz has a daily routine. Every night, the 31-year-old social worker ends his hour-long subway commute to the Bronx one stop early, just so he can eat at his favorite diner.
But one night last month, as Diaz stepped off the No. 6 train and onto a nearly empty platform, his evening took an unexpected turn.
He was walking toward the stairs when a teenage boy approached and pulled out a...
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given to love 11 (01.31.11)
+ ef, for noticing that i haven’t made a gratitude post in a few weeks. it was a good reminder that i have to keep this going, to keep myself accountible… even when it seems impossible to come up with blessings.
+ we’re going to coachella! ef and i! yep! i’m going on a proper holiday and with my fellar! and i get to see my sister! and some of my west coast homies! and...
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“(In Arabic) “The word shams (sun) is feminine, and qamar (moon) is masculine....”
– Shaykh Abdallah Adhami
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diy of the day: ruffian manicure she does this free hand and her nails look flawless. i’m going to need some practice, but you can learn how yourself with this nifty diagram [here].
When in Doubt. #LOVE.
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“Everybody is a genius. But, if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree,...”
– Albert Einstein
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big fat snowflakes falling over new york city. i’m looking down from a 7th floor window and this far up, it just swirls around like inside a cheap souvenir. it’s so pretty.
*note: moments like this are the only part of winter i enjoy. the blistering mind numbing cold before and the messy, slushy ugliness after are the triggers of my seasonal affective disorder.
i still hate you...
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ahnka asked: fyi: at urban on 14th I come across that oryany two tone purse of your dreams on sale for $100. its the only one on sale so maybe it's flawed? I inspected it tho and it seems fine. felt compelled to put it on hold on the chance you feel like scooping it up. :)
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electra wicker panniers
electra wicker panniers adorable and practical panniers from dutch bike builders, electra
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beezoo replied to your post:beezoo replied to your post:in a matter of 12…
pitit! when you guys are separated by some miles, she won’t be looking for fights but camaraderie! trust, that’s what happened when I moved out here!
maaaaaan… i can’t wait to have it that good. my sister lives out in l.a. and their relationship is pie.
*sitting here envious*
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beezoo replied to your post:in a matter of 12 hours i was asked to do an…
what?! about a pété? lol, too much
no, not specifically. it was the trigger that set off a much larger reoccurring argument. i hate fighting first thing in the morning. my mom, on the other hand, isn’t one to shy away from a good sparring and will go at it anytime, anyplace, no matter your condition.
no matter what...
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in a matter of 12 hours i was asked to do an improv gig at the american museum of natural history this afternoon, then i found and subsequently returned a lost cat, then i got into a nasty fight with my mom about a fart after which i cried.
… le sigh
g’morning tumblr.
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ramblings on as i wait for my train
well, i feel like an ass.
woke up way late and spent the entire day indoors. and when i attempted to leave the house for date night with the fella, all i see is clean white snow everywhere.
poop.
i started off to the trains anyway, thinking, “it’s okay, i’ll just do it in the morning. i’m hungry dammit!” but shoveling fluffy snow is far easier and much faster than...
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whatimthinkinbout asked: you have sooo many good colors!
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xishe asked: Ummmm your icon picture is SICK!...in case you didn't know.
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yagazieemezi asked: Where did you buy the jumpsuit you said you just bought from??
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“let’s not be mediocre in our greatness.”
– lauryn hill
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