September already... What is up this Saturday?

[-Ariel-]

I spent all my fun money for the weekend last night at the Grapefest in Grapevine. LOL I couldn't find the jewelry maker from last year (bummer - I bought a ring from her last year and every single time I wore it, I was complemented on it. Recently gifted it to a gf of mine who loved it. She is going through some deep shit so I wanted her to have something for her to draw strength from.) BUT I DID find another AWESOME jewelry maker. They specialize in precious stones - not diamonds and common shit like that but fossilized treasures, etc. I bought this AMAZING bracelet made of sterling and nautilus' to match a slide I got some time ago made of a hyuge nautilus, amber and savorski crystal. Also got amber earrings to go with it and another fun slide made of a sterling fork with/amber and needo doohikies.

Other than that it is rainy and shitty here so not much to do except hang out and do what grown-ups do when the weather is shit. hehehehee

Have fun on the date!

BikiniMom, I love your descriptions on jewelry, btw... why is he Grumpy, I mean shouldn't his moniker be ContentOldMan... I mean u guys seem perfect for each other and content, J/K bout the name... but thats so nice to give your friend something to signify strength during her hard times, something I wish I had dough to do, good people always remember who was there for them during crisis... bad people forget... which reminds me I've forgotten about some of the people who have done alot for me and need to be more grateful and let them know...
But I love your desciption of bracelets... I love indian bracelets for guys... I know that sounds MOish... don't really care though... Getting to the age though where U can't get away with that shit unless you are an artist, beatnik, or celebrity.... oh well.

 

[digimon7068]

come to think of it. . .i'm supposed to be at a bachelor party right now. . .but instead i'm working. . .funny thing. . .i'd actually rather be working. . .guess i'm getting old.

 

[-Ariel-]

come to think of it. . .i'm supposed to be at a bachelor party right now. . .but instead i'm working. . .funny thing. . .i'd actually rather be working. . .guess i'm getting old.

Dude, u are just not in the mood... most days I'd rather be reading or doing research than partying... today I feel different though... and that is a rarity.

 

[-Ariel-]

went out to breakfast with the man.
then went into town to a town garage sale (the whole town contributes) and got a few things for my studio (stainless steel is one of the few things that can stand the heat of my kiln and I found a few stainless bowls to use as molds) and a vase for my new office.

tonight, dinner and the grocery store.

Tomorrow we are going to an antique auction.

Still have not seen your art, and where do your ideas come from, do they happen in a flash?
Are u inspired by shit that happens in your daily life, what I'm getting at, is I'm not a visual person at all, I'm much more auditory, and idea wise I get off on concepts, and try to build everything into one unique theory or link disparate ideas together through overall connecting themes... like physics-religion-music or some shit like that, haven't really found the connection to music yet, but anyway, I'm really curious as to how u feel when the idea hits, is it a rapid visual thing that flashes in your head, do feel something like a brief hit of energy, do you feel like an openness in your torso? what is it that hits u with the creative burst?
I know this is a silly question, but it intrigues me cause like we are all different , and creativity of all kinds fascinates me, I 'm not really a creative person, but am fascinated by people...
long reply, just feeling social today...

 

[Bikini Mod]

BikiniMom, I love your descriptions on jewelry, btw... why is he Grumpy, I mean shouldn't his moniker be ContentOldMan... I mean u guys seem perfect for each other and content, J/K bout the name... but thats so nice to give your friend something to signify strength during her hard times, something I wish I had dough to do, good people always remember who was there for them during crisis... bad people forget... which reminds me I've forgotten about some of the people who have done alot for me and need to be more grateful and let them know...
But I love your desciption of bracelets... I love indian bracelets for guys... I know that sounds MOish... don't really care though... Getting to the age though where U can't get away with that shit unless you are an artist, beatnik, or celebrity.... oh well.

The ring I gave my gf wasn't very expensive but it was hand-made one of a kind. I still remember the day my Old Grump bought it for me. Back then $45 dollars for a ring was (IMo) frivolous and foolish but he wanted me to have nice things. So he deprived himself of every worldly pleasure to give them to me. My gf's man is dying. He is a stubborn cool old bastard. She's bout my age and he is 71 though you would NEVER know it. The guy REALLY knows how to live. When his cancer came back she was really devastated. She'd always liked the ring, from the first time she saw it I decided that one day I would gift it to her. When the opportunity was proper, I did. 'Course I had hoped it would have been a happy circumstance but life doesn't always hand up happy circumstances. Regardless, though no one like difficult and downright wrenching, that doesn't make those circumstances any less valuable... does it?

What is it that Bhuddist say? "True enlightenment comes through suffering."

Anyways... he kept the screenname he had from back in the day when we met online. His screenname was the main reason I contacted him in the first place so it seemed fitting.

Getting old sucks, I won't lie. But the beauty of it is two fold:

1. considering the alternative, it seems pretty damned good.

2. as you gain experience you get to the point where you REALLY don't give a fat rat's ass what everybody else thinks.

I'll post up pics of the neat stuff we got. Some of it was expensive and some of it was VERY affordable. We don't buy stuff because of how much it costs like a lot of dumb flashy wannabeez do. We buy stuff based on how much we like it (desire) and if we are willing to part with the dough the seller is asking - and nothing more. I don't care if it only costs a dollar. I can't see parting w/money if it isn't something that I WANT.



As for good people and bad during crisis... when you get to our age and station in life, those people show themselves VERY quickly.

 

[-Ariel-]

I feel the desire to kill people, other than that the day is great! LOL

Wanting to kill people really sucks I would think cause, well I bet that a pretty empty feeling I would think... wanting to meet people or being curious about how people live or act, is probably a much better feeling... Forensic Nurse, huh, I hate anything that has to do with death... or violence, but you gotta have those peeps to get the fuckers who do that shit...
Wanting to kill people sucks IMO...
You don't though... U seem allright in my book.

 

[stilleto]

Still have not seen your art, and where do your ideas come from, do they happen in a flash?
Are u inspired by shit that happens in your daily life, what I'm getting at, is I'm not a visual person at all, I'm much more auditory, and idea wise I get off on concepts, and try to build everything into one unique theory or link disparate ideas together through overall connecting themes... like physics-religion-music or some shit like that, haven't really found the connection to music yet, but anyway, I'm really curious as to how u feel when the idea hits, is it a rapid visual thing that flashes in your head, do feel something like a brief hit of energy, do you feel like an openness in your torso? what is it that hits u with the creative burst?
I know this is a silly question, but it intrigues me cause like we are all different , and creativity of all kinds fascinates me, I 'm not really a creative person, but am fascinated by people...
long reply, just feeling social today...

i'll pm you some things i've made.
my ideas come from lots of things, mostly though, i take what i already know how to make out of glass and see how far in a direction i can go.

pm coming.

 

[digimon7068]

Dude, u are just not in the mood... most days I'd rather be reading or doing research than partying... today I feel different though... and that is a rarity.

nah. . .i'm pretty sure it's age. . .and maybe a little bit of. . .ummm. . .maturity . . .i'll be 44 in a month. . .i think my "bachelor party" days are pretty much behind me at this point. . .it's all good

 

[hardrock]

Dude that blows, nothing beats an outdoor party for a birthday, shit I haven't had a birthday party in years... that sucks that U have to call the whole thing off... treat yourself to something nice -ie- buy yourself someting u really want... bad advice, but that is what I would do, and then bitch about it when the bill comes, but I'm sorry bro...

It's alright. I went to this local organic grocer and bought my neighbor a fruit basket and 2 bottles of wine along with a birthday card. Shit cost me about $80. She aint even home for me to give it to her either. Much longer and I may just unwrap that mf'er and eat that shit. That fuckin fruit is tasty as hell looking. A guy followed me around and put my chice of fruit in the basket. God damn I'm hungry.

Bought some Landyeagers, chops and smoked salmon too. Gonna eat(and kill) like a king tonight.

 

[Stefka]

Oh look at me, I live where it rains...... pfffft.......

At least your shoes are dry.