If we all could only be so lucky and blessed.
The cupcake maker. The cupcakes. The celebrant. The Wish.
Monster taking a break from her Procollar. Four more days and off her sutures go.
I recently purchased a new camera as a backup to my 5d Mark II. We all hear time is money and because I hate zoom lenses, I was constantly switching out lenses during gigs. Not only was that time consuming and annoying, but figuring out which lens to use next also added stress to the [...]
Yes, I’m obsessed with my dogs. I kinda feel bad because we’ve had Cargo now for over 5 years and it seems like I never paid attention to her lol. But in the beginning I was also obsessed with her, taking pictures every single day (like I am with Monster now). I suppose the [...]
I haven’t blogged in awhile because my life, as of late, has been devoted to my dogs. A young puppy is no easy task let me tell you, unless of course you let it grow up to be crazy in your backyard. But if you want a balanced, well behaved and healthy companion, it takes [...]
Was able to do some candids at this shoot. Here are some of my favorites:
Check out 5byseven later this week for the full set, for now, just some quick teasers:
I’m a typography junky. If I could show you my emotion through type, you’d probably get a better idea of how I really feel. I’ve uploaded a few of my favorite fonts below along with ways to use them in order to show variation. These are in no particular order and you’ll find the download [...]
In 1999, UC Davis civil engineer David Phillips went shopping at a grocery store. Healthy Choice was offering frequent-flyer miles which, for every 25 cents worth of pudding, would give 100 miles. Crazy right?
David bought 12,150 servings of pudding for a total of $3,140. He then got the help of the Salvation Army to [...]
Vatnevadadafrkes? So I texted this to Mark a few days ago and we had no idea what it was suppose to be. Until today. Mark figured out what the hell I was trying to text…
Want carne asada fries?
Classic.
Love it.
What It Feels Like For A Girl (Glee Cast Version) – kind of amazing!
Vogue (Glee Cast Version)
Like A Virgin (Glee Cast Version feat. Jonathan Groff)
Express Yourself (Glee Cast Version feat. Jonathan Groff)
Borderline / Open Your Heart (Glee Cast Version)
4 Minutes (Glee Cast Version)
Like A Prayer (Glee Cast Version feat. Jonathan Groff)
Download here
Update, added a [...]
Check out 5byseven for the rest later this week. Totally put my iPad to use in the first image
Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.
- Albert Einstein
*Not pictured: Nanay & Mark (on camera #2 lol).
I had the privilege of shooting my good friends Jasmine & Marco with 5byseven. I always get nervous shooting people I know prior to their shoot, but the day of, it’s always a fun experience. Well, come to think of it, I’m always somewhat nervous just because I have high expectations and don’t want to [...]
When I do good, I feel good; when I do bad, I feel bad, and that is my religion.
- Abraham Lincoln
Had an amazing time in Cabo with the 5byseven team as well as with the fabulous bride, groom & company. I’m gonna let the pictures do the talking. Check out 5byseven sometime early next week for the wedding image teasers. For now, here’s some of the perks of a destination wedding. Thanks Cat and Josh [...]
Went to check out a location today for a shoot coming up. Wanted a big open space, preferably abandoned or vacant with some natural light.
I’ve been asked a few times why I love Louis Vuitton. To my surprise, it’s hard to put into words because it’s more of a feeling/emotion rather than a thought. The best answer I could come up with is that it’s because of the brand’s depiction of a lifestyle I hope to one day live, [...]
We take lots of test shots. We also use to say, “Ohhh myspace!” But who still uses myspace? Now it’s all about the profile pic.
There was a point when I would never buy anything online. I wasn’t against it like some people are against something just for the sake of being against it haha. You know those types. You might even be one. lol! Anyway, so yea, I use to never buy things online. Today, I work for an [...]
I was close to selling my Louis Vuitton Sporty Bag Beaubourg because I didn’t use it. I posted an ad and everything. After a few inquiries, my knees started to buckle. I totally had seller’s remorse without even committing to a buyer. Just the thought of selling it made me uneasy lol! So I did [...]
A couple of our East Coast co-workers visited San Diego last month. They have a pretty sick-ass-penthouse-like suite in the heart of Union Square in NYC, with views for days. Literally, they have all of the 19th floor in an open office kind of setting. It’s quite stunning and after my third visit, I am [...]
Me: omg so the other night, after the shoot, I went to mcdonalds cause i was craving soft serve ice cream with fries…
Holly: lolol
Me: btw you can get it without the cone and it’s like triple the serving
Holly: you can!?? like, just in a cup
Me: but by the time i was almost home, all the [...]
We had a photoshoot a few days ago and being the senior designer for the company, I don’t normally shoot on set (sometimes I’ll do candids). I’m usually there to help style and see to it that the vision pans out successfully, while also making sure the shots translate well to the web.
For this [...]
Took out zefron this weekend. Nice ride up to Del Mar with a few miles clocked in on the 101. Then we stopped for some refreshments and a fresh sandwich. Not much shooting but managed to snap some foodie pics.
Also, the images have a cool vibe to them. I wasn’t sure which way to go, [...]
I can’t remember what my favorite comic book series was but I do remember collecting 100’s of them when I was a kid. It was almost an obsession. I remember how nice it felt looking through a bunch of organized comics neatly placed in their plastic shield with a cardboard backing so they wouldn’t get [...]
In order to limit the RF noise produced by the 580EXII that limits the pocket wizard flex’s, they came out with this sock-like, RF noise shield. So far so good.
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Something I say quite often. Here’s a couple more from that day:
The world would be a better place. Taken with the lovely Canon 85mm f/1.2L of my lovely niece Jordan.
I wanna act like I didn’t touch my blog once during my vacation but in reality… I have posts waiting to be published lol. But I will say, I didn’t touch my email after my first day of vacation
My NYE outfit resurrected from a night out in NYC last year:
Miss Holly Haines:
Mr Mark [...]
My Holiday vacation is over.
It wasn’t a vacation where you travel and leave behind where you reside for a few days and come back feeling fresh but sad because you had a moment of bliss. It was more like a mental vacation from work, responsibilities and complaints. For some reason, the end of 2009 [...]
Yet another sleepless night calls for another boring photo. If I had one, and only one f-stop to shoot at, it would be without a doubt, f/2. I love the razor thin depth of field it provides but also love it’s versatility.
Much like Ansel Adams was an f/22 kind of photographer. I am very much [...]
My favorite portraits of 2009. View my other favorite pieces here.
Just a few of my favorite things I’ve taken this year. You can also view my favorite portraits from 2009.
Taken at SCSB Band Tournament at Mira Mesa High School. I was a band geek in high school. I started playing the quads in Junior High. In high school, I transitioned to snare drum and after that, ventured off into keys playing the xylophone in field shows. I guess I couldn’t resist going to band [...]
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Might go preview the Fall/Winter 2009-2010 Collection at Louis Vuitton Fashion Valley. Can’t wait!
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Some excerpts…
Mr. Paterson made an unusual trip to the Senate floor minutes after the last vote was cast, saying, “These victories come and so do the losses, but you keep on trying.”
-Preach.
The state’s Roman Catholic bishops, who had actively lobbied against the bill, said they were pleased by the vote.
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Updated our blog layout last night for 5byseven. Check it out: 5byseven San Diego Wedding Photography
For those that don’t know, I have a side thing with this whole photography stuff. 5byseven.com was created in mind with myself and my brother, 5 and 7 representing the number of letters in our names and of course the [...]
Cute Facts:
She likes to cuddle at night
She tells me by scratching me with my paw
If I ignore her, she scratches harder lol
Sometimes she even sleeps like a human with her head on the pillow
She snores as loud or louder than Mark
She sometimes sounds like a pug when you pet a sweet spot (soft snorts lol)
She’s [...]
Try not to get too jealous
It’s just for show. The 24-105L is on sale.
Edited some images from a wedding in Lake Arrowhead and thought I’d share a set. The thing with editing images from a series is that when you do a set, you should edit all of them the same way so there’s a coherent vision or theme.
In this case, I went with a golden tone [...]
Testing out some lighting for an upcoming shoot. Lending my 5dmkII to my brother so I used my EP1 with 20mm f/1.7. Pretty freakin’ impressed by this little camera.
Ideally I would have liked some fill light but I didn’t have an extra strobe with me. I thought about using my ringflash on camera and the [...]
Mark’s 29th Birthday Party + new kitchen renovations = picture story time:
So there wasn’t a real theme to the party other than the fact that we didn’t want to use plates. So Holly, myself, Mark, Jasmine and Clarione designed a “grab and go, or stay” menu.
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Business, casual, walk in the park, summer kinda looks. Hat is from Urban Outfitters. Button up found at a thrift store. Dress shorts are from Heritage and the leather belt is a levis hand-me-down from my oh so cool dad:
Mark is wearing a hat from Target, a floral print button-up from h&m… we love the [...]
Went hiking yesterday at Black Mountain Open Space Park in 85 degree weather so I didn’t want to lug around my dslr… this is where the DP2 excels. Didn’t feel pulled down by any weight at all. About a 2 hour hike up and down and the DP2 lasted the whole way.
I love the peacefulness [...]
Still workin’ on it but lovin’ swimming!! If you have a chance, take a swimming class and learn. It’s a huge learning curve but the pay off in the end is life changing. I promise! I started off here really slow because I took of from the middle of the pool and need to work [...]
A lot of times we see doubt as something negative. Doubting oneself is perceived as being not confident or with the inability to succeed because of a struggle with certainty.
I like to think of doubt as questioning. Without questioning life, uncertainty, therefor can’t exist. When in doubt, find the answer.
Doubt within relationships have had [...]
Gonna recommend this app for all you type heads and designers: TypeDrawing
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with 5byseven. Channeling some Terry Richardson + lomo in these edits. Nice job group 1. Look forward to shooting group 2.
I’ve seen these all over flickr and also on a few blogs and never got around to doing it… until today. I didn’t realize how awful I laid my stuff out until I downloaded the images onto my mac, but shit… I ain’t laying that shit out again and retaking the image. Plus, the contractors [...]
Mark and I are looking for roommates and we thought we’d ask around the network of friends before we post something on Craigslist. Most of you know the area we live in, but email me if you don’t know. Here’s a quick break down of the home:
I can’t sleep because I’m waiting on a load of laundry to finish and this paper cut on my thumb still hurts. I totally couldn’t peel shrimp (scrimps) today because of this damn cut. Why do they hurt so dang much?!
If you a winka not a talka
(G’s up, G’s up)
If you a winka not a [...]
41 years and strong. My idols. My inspiration. My all.
Yea right… you bible thumpers wish. But I am for some reason head over heels for Blake Lively, aka Serena Vanderwoodsen. I don’t know what it is but if I was into chics… she’d be my number 1 at the moment. Dorota is pretty hot too! jk. Eww, what am I saying? It’s all about [...]
Got around to installing Ubuntu Netbook Remix (UNR, a Linux-based OS for netbooks) for my HP Mini 1030nr. It’s so fantastic. It’s fast, no bullshit, not loaded with crap applications and takes up little space.
Did I mention that installing it was simple? Totally simple. The hardest part was getting the .img file onto a USB [...]
JP Mallo
hi bed or low bed?
Migs Vuitton
low to the ground?
JP Mallo
yea
Migs Vuitton
totally low
JP Mallo
im thinking of getting a new bed
Migs Vuitton
low is the new high
JP Mallo
low huh
yea
i figured i want something the dogs can jump on
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low beds are so super chic and adult
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high beds were cool when we were 6
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they WERE!!!
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like [...]
This weekend was devoted to renovations, patience and growing up. Probably the three things I need to work on most lol. Renovations take patience… which I don’t have when it comes to things like this… And growing up, because it’s hard.
As always, gotta have my starbucks. Nothing like an ice cold cup of coffee to [...]
Great post by Perez:
“Nicole Lamarche, Miss California 2003 and now an ordained minister at Cotuit Federated Church in Cotuit, Mass, is speaking out.
She says:
“As a pastor and a former Miss California, I am often asked to interpret what the Word of God has to say on a particular subject. I am quite confident that God [...]
Premise… talking about kids names and what would be cool:
Migs Vuitton
Silver
Holly
I like Grey as a name, that would be fresh
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ooooh i love Von or Vaughn. I’m calling my kid Patron Silver
Holly
Have twins – Patron Silver and Jack Andcoke
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AndCoke OMGLOLOL
Holly
lol that looks like a cool name as oneword… Andcoke
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and if they’re retarded, it’s [...]
Going to start recapping every weekend of mine just for remembrance purposes…
First… Cargo’s day at the beach. La Jolla Shores San Diego:
Tried to make her pose on the ledge… the wind took her ear lol:
Sun bathing on the grass before heading home:
The right side of this backyard shed was a patio/storage room… that is before we got all Hulk on it with sledge hammers. We almost went all the way with the demo, except there was just so much to throw away and tile to break down that we had some professionals come in with their [...]
Calorie count is the key to success.
With the summer coming along, I’m starting up my eat-right-diet again, hoping to sustain it through the year. A couple of years ago, I was at my biggest. A whopping 160 pounds for my small ass frame.
160?!? That’s overweight? No. But I wasn’t feeling good either physically or mentally. [...]
It’s like Christmas:
Edit, Wallpaper time (click for 1920×1200):
We made Pad Thai Saturday night. It came out 90% right. Not bad for our first time. Spicy 7:
Accompanied by Shrimp Tom Kah. So delicious:
Started some origami for our tree:
Not quite done, but coming out well. Need some cherry blossoms for the tree branches:
Resurrected my Giant Halfway bike. Will be taking this bad boy out [...]
see on flickr
Everyone has a finger
But they can’t point me to the light
It can’t be that hard to find
After all we’re so bright
I don’t know if tomorrow has a day
I don’t know if the rays will shine my way again
All I know is that I’m standing in a place where
My future is like the skies [...]
There is also some boobage action going on with the female model. Get it boy. Get it. Back to work.
Went out to Mission Trails in San Diego to test out a new lens. We’re doing a Spring Fashion Shoot here for work (djpremium.com) and it was beautiful out. This 12mm is really fantastic for landscapes. Here are some test shots:
Have some big shoots coming up!
Like for real. Rob Lowe, 100%, should have been Zac Efron’s counterpart in the upcoming movie 17 Again. They have the same lips, nose and eyes. WTF?! I hate pretty people. Matthew Perry looks like a dead beat now that I don’t even want to post an image because he’ll make my blog ugly.
FAIL!
Some quotes I’d like to share:
1. I love you not because I need you, I need you because I love you. – anonymous
2. An archeologist is the best husband any woman can have; the older she gets, the more interested he is in her. – Agatha Christie
3. You’re sexy. Wanna hump? – anonymous
4.But most of [...]
So I know that I said that Beaubourg tote would be my last Louis piece for awhile… but… I totally lied (thank you tax return!). I had to get this wallet since it’s been sold out for the longest time everywhere! It just so happens that the Louis Vuitton store in Fashion Valley had one [...]
Recap: CEO, CFO, Dir. of HR have been here pretty much all week. Meetings here, meetings there. Presentations, taco day, Wii tennis vs. the CEO and work, work and more work.
End Recap. So I had a product photoshoot today at work (with Emma/Ryan/Julez) and we shot off (but on) location in our warehouse. We basically [...]
Life has been so weird lately. A roller coaster of ups and downs flying in every which way in such a short amount of time. I can’t seem to grasp the good and hold onto it.
I was on the pier when I saw a pattern of light in the ocean glimmer. At first the strong highlights hurt my eyes but after a few seconds of starring, my sight started to adjust.
What I saw was the most beautiful sparkle.
I got to thinking about all the similes like, "Don’t judge a book [...]
I soooooo cannot sleep right now. I’ve twittered a million times, posted an image on flickr and surfed around lookbook.nu for awhile. I’d really just like to sleep.
For awhile now I’ve been twittering about a fucking Toilet Seat Pisser at work. Some bitch keeps taking a leak and doesn’t seem to care that they leave remnants of their disease filled piss on the seat. Note: this is a unisex bathroom with one toilet and no urinal.
Does this really bother me since I [...]
Geeks like me. My personal favorite, though I use canon:
Easier read than done right? In most cases, yes.
It’s hard to be happy sometimes. Especially when you feel down and out. Here’s 10 things that made, or make me happy. Things that you might not have known… so like the whole family, friends, bf’s gf’s won’t apply to this list because it’s a given.
Feel [...]
So here’s the thing. It’s another new year, but is it really gonna be a new year? Like will this year be any newer than 2008? I feel like I could just grab a previous new years journal post stored somewhere deep in my computer and re post it.
I wanna be this, that; I wanna [...]
Just like you said it would be. Life goes easy on me. Most of the time.
Ok so I finally watched Milk last night. I know, it took a minute for me… We tried going several times with failed attempts due to a pre-dinner which ended with a bar tab and so forth, but alas, we finally went.
And let me tell you, I wish this movie came out (pun intended) prior [...]
And so far my favorite:
Urban City
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He’s decided to start selling his paintings. Wish him luck!
When I saw this through my view finder, I automatically thought of Final Fantasy. It just looked so dreamy to me and felt like at any second, some creature was going to walk about behind the shrub. WTF right? I guess this new camera is making me feel giddy about photography again. I’ve been caught [...]
Softbox camera left, up close and personal // 85mm f1.8 + Canon 5d mkII // new scarf from h2
The flash was a little too hot on my face. I suppose I could have lowered the power a little more but to be honest, I wasn’t focusing on lighting on this. I’m going to be doing [...]
These last few months have been tiring. That’s the best way I could put it I guess. I’m just tired… of it all. Tired, unmotivated and in need of some me time. Everyone needs me time right? Just to recharge and reflect on what just happened.
So this is me saying to myself,
“Self, relax. Take [...]
Two things. 1. My backyard flooded. Good news is, it stopped raining so all will be good for our holiday party which will be mostly outdoors. 2. Cargo. Just because she’s all cute and stuff. She jumped into my clean laundry and fell asleep. She loves our new clothes scent. I think it comforts her. [...]
This is by far THE BEST gay movie I’ve seen. It’s not at the least bit flamboyant which is why I respect the film so much. The story is heart warming and the acting is nothing short of excellent. Yes, Brokeback Mountain wasn’t flamboyant either, but I find Shelter to be more closer to home [...]
Matt, Migs, Apes:
12.11.2008 PGN Company Class from Migs Catacutan on Vimeo.
5D mkII + 16-35mm F2.8L II
I use to think that I loved winter as much as I do summer. The cold winter mornings and nights cuddled up and snug in bed is something I look forward to as the season approaches.
My love of scarves becomes an obsession.
And I get to shake off all the dust from my pea coats [...]
Testing this blog post from firefox’s ScribeFire… oh and Happy Thanksgiving from me and Cargo Technorati Tags: cargo
I also heard they have good polish sausages on the second floor.
The Debut.
So I shot a Debutante this passed weekend with my bro and Jen. The shooting was alright, nothing too exciting or nerve racking. Come to think of it, the whole process went smoothly, or as smoothly you can go with Filipinos.
Anyway, aside from thinking it was ridiculous spending over 10 grand on an 18th [...]
Don’t let her innocence fool you. Turn your back and she zooms away. Start folding clothes and she’ll throw her piggy at you. Walk fast and she’s jump on your heels. Drop your food and she’s like a Mexican at a Walmart sales bin. OK, that last sentence was racist, but she is of descent [...]
“Don’t let your Harvey Milk’s legacy finance your oppression”
We launched our Holiday Campaign for work yesterday and the shots turned out extra fabulous with some photoshop work. At first, there was some skepticism about how the final product would look because it really didn’t look all that exciting pre-photoshop, but I must say… it turned out fantastic.
I saw these images on the net from last weeks protest in San Diego with 25,000 supporters. I still haven’t seen an aerial shot of the human rainbow.
Check out the images…
I have never finished an entire chapstick. It’s probably because I’ve lost at least 20 of them.
First they were chapped, now they’re burnt. I hope a third think don’t happen to theemmmmmm
aka – Hey let’s fuck up peoples lives at the expense of our employees!
http://coloradoindependen…family-announcing-layoffs
More layoffs at Focus on the Family
Ministry spent more than $500,000 to pass California’s Prop. 8 gay marriage ban
UPDATE: Focus on the Family announced this afternoon that 202 jobs will be cut companywide, bringing the total number of [...]
This shit was hard first time around the course, second time went smooth sailing from the adrenaline. Team Pud Mies:
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Mormons continued to register their resignations with, and post resignation letters to Signing for Something this week, citing “hatred” and “discrimination” among their chief reasons for quitting the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. �These resignations come among the continuing backlash against the Mormon [...]
This Saturday, November 15th, there will be nationwide rallies against Proposition 8. In every Major U.S city, rallies will be held, and combined, these rallies will be one of the biggest organized simultaneous rallies in the U.S. One of those will be here in San Diego.
For other areas in CA please visit:
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/page/California
Throughout the nation:
http://jointheimpact.wetpaint.com/?t=anon
There is [...]
For the record, the bathroom at work is disgusting. It’s been “remodeled” once but really… it’s more like it was just cleaned up really well.
Anyway, I can handle shit stains on the bottom of the bowl (god bless your soul) but what I don’t understand is when that shit, literally, is on the side [...]
Prop 8 Call to action: Ask IRS to revoke Mormon’s 501(c)3
by Clarknt67
Thu Nov 06, 2008 at 02:16:16 PM PST
Even as many progressives cheered and celebrated on Tuesday, I was one of many gay and lesbian Americans who felt we were watching the bus of progress leave the station without us. Gay marriage bans [...]
Without the snow on the ground…
I look about how I feel. Cold.
First and foremost, I’d like to thank my family, friends and co-workers for supporting me and millions of other Americans. If I take anything from this, it is that those that are most important to me back up my rights. So THANK YOU.
I do want to express my feelings and what I’ve gone through in [...]
I am ecstatic right now! This is some of the best news I’ve heard in awhile. Doesn’t look so good for Prop 8, but President Obama is damn good news.
Vote NO on Prop 8
I just had one of the most interesting conversations with a friend. He was messing around with me about him voting Yes on 8 and you know, naturally I started to get upset and heated but I wanted to know his logic.
Of course he had no logic since he was just [...]
We carved pumpkins last night and Mark and I decided to go political with it:
They’re still EXPLOITING children. Parents outraged by using their kids without permission for their commercials. Read the article here.
Shameful.
Stand up for equality. Get bumper stickers, post signs. Visit a No on Prop 8 campaign and pick up these items for free.
This is NOT a religious issue. It’s an issue about civil rights. There is [...]
If you have dual monitors at home like me, you’ll appreciate this Zefron doubleness.
Example:
I decided to be Troy Bolton for Halloween lol. I don’t even have plans but the wig was only 12 bucks and I have a red jersey and basketball so I figured, what the hey!
Zac Efroncutan:
Note to self. Never grow out your hair. Emo hair is meant for hot white people.
Time to hit the gym religiously.
Just saw High School Musical 3 last night and it was soooooo fun. I admit, my gay ass almost cried a few times. But as cheesy as it was, it was just PERFECT. I couldn’t help but smile and giggle when Zefrons beautiful face first graced the big screen in [...]
Donates $100k to ‘No’ campaign!!!!!!
No on Prop 8
October 24, 2008
Apple is publicly opposing Proposition 8 and making a donation of $100,000 to the No on 8 campaign. Apple was among the first California companies to offer equal rights and benefits to our employees’ same-sex partners, and we strongly believe that a person’s fundamental rights — [...]
Stand UP against discrimination and vote NO on Proposition 8.
I miss this bitch. We plan to move back to downtown next year. It’s our goal.
Mom: Have you talked to your brother lately? Is he ok?
Sister: I think so, I talked to him online the other day. He seems fine.
Mom: Oh really? He e-mailed me and said he’s chilling.
Sister: Uhh… yah, he’s “chilling” you know, relaxing?
Mom: Oh you mean he’s not sick? He’s not cold?
http://www.mymomisafob.com/
My new favorite movie. Jesse McCartney is so freakin’ good in this as is his co-star Elisabeth Harnois. The chemistry is on point and feels so raw and real. I love it. Here’s the trailer (warning, might spoil it!).
^ OMG, what is that next to him.
Today was the first time I road my vespa while listening to some tunes. It’s actually legal in CA as long as you’re only using one ear. I don’t know how important that one ear really is but whatever.
At any rate, I take some back roads to work to avoid traffic and the moment I [...]
I don’t know how he made it to work the next morning at 7am… but he did. Some pics from last night:
The rest here.
The obsession continues… as does my shopping problem.
Louis Vuitton Monogram Canvas Messenger
h&m double breasted pea coat
BDG jeans from urbanoutfitters.com
I sculpted. I painted. I carved. I drew.
But ultimately fell in love with photography and design. I really should be editing wedding photos right now =P
I sent the letter below to people in my address book and bcc’d everyone so a discussion wouldn’t start and here is what my mom replied with.
Did you send this to me by mistake? You know pretty well, I’ll be voting no on this prop 8.
Love,
Mom
LOL. I love her.
I’m not one to talk about politics all that much because I strongly believe everyone is entitled to their opinions and I can respect that. However, this deals directly with my future and the future of many people I love and I sent this to you because I respect you. I don’t need a reply [...]
I was checking out CNN and saw this poll. Not sure how long it’s been up, but still pretty funny.
I don’t think I’ve ever seen a poll of any magnitude at 100% to 0%. I mean, granted the polls I frequent are from Perezhilton.com, there is usually always some douche that votes for the dumb [...]
I’ve seriously been smiling for 5 minutes.
The F Word
Driving in my car with my 8-year-old in the back. We’re rocking out to an old Cloud Cult album when a particularly sexual, adult-themed song comes on and I skip it.
“Hey! Why’d you skip that?!”
“Because he sings about some adult stuff and it’s not for you.”
“What does [...]
I don’t like when people write my name “Mikey” or “Mickey” because it shows they obviously don’t pay enough attention. That shit is on my myspace, my work signature in emails, on my starbucks, on almost everything I sign… yet I still get “Hey Mikey”
I should just reply, “What’s up Cunt?” or maybe officially change [...]
I’ve never really been good at life. My work ethic is pretty darn good, given it’s work that’s paid for… And love is and always will be what it is; some of the best and possibly some of the worse times of your life.
Lately I’ve felt that I sorta hit a crossroad. Do I [...]
After a long weekend of work… I finally redesigned 5byseven.com. Never worked with slide shows before so it took awhile to configure with lots of help from google. I’m happy with it. It’s much more clean than the previous design and I think a bit easier to navigate. Content is still pretty low, but more [...]
Year of the Gentlemen (Retail)
Download here
I love this album. Stand out tracks for me are Nobody, So You Can Try, Closer and Miss Independent. They’re all pretty good though. Holla atcha boy.
Minus the whole work related convention thingy….
Read on…
I finally had the chance to get out of the house this weekend since I’ve been feeling really tired and out of it. Mark and I drove our vespas to La Jolla Shores.
We started out with some sample beers at Karl Strauss
Then we parked along the cliffs
And just sat for awhile as we people watched [...]
Not as sexy, but a valiant effort none the less wouldn’t you say? LOL. Left – Justin Timberlake 2008 Vogue, Right – Migs Vuitton 2008 Room and Board.
Never believed in perfection till this image:
Click the image for the larger version. Kudos to the photographer for this most excellent photograph and kudos to Justin’s parents. I can’t get over it. Here is more Justin goodness from a shoot he did with William Rast.
One day you’ll realize you’re beautiful and that same day you will leave me. One day you will realize what you’ve lost, and that same day you will cry and wish I was there.
And one day you will be rejected and scorned, but that same day I will be there to take you back. [...]
Just when I was on the verge of falling you came and lifted my wings. Tacitly awaiting my down pour, you eradicated the skies of stormy weather. When it seemed inevitable that the only way was down, you displayed to me other directions. Emotionless as I am, you’ve proved my emotions are temperate, discreet, but [...]
My co workers and I have been playing cam-phone tag thanks to the tag starter noogs.
Check out Noogs post here.
I went crazy yesterday and stayed up late customizing these awesome wordpress themes. I’m also attempting, yet again, another photoblog. I’ve titled it, “Picture this” and am so far having fun with it.
Hopefully it will also get me out there exploring again and snapping any and everything in my way. I’m starting to remember why [...]
go to Geneva with me in the winter? Looks super fun. We could totally do our short program in the middle of the street.
He’s my favorite right now. Speaking freely… it’s not because of his garments on the show thus far. It’s because he’s all man with the ability to sew. Most of the time, the gay dudes on this show are flamboyant, over the top, have neon colored hair, are ugly or they’re straight up queens.
Keith [...]
In line for Dark Knight in IMAX!! #
is wondering if Holly is in line getting an iPhone…? #
@noogs yay you’re on twitter. Thas wassup #
Check out some behind scenes footage as well as the trailer for High School Musical 3!! It this shit gonna air on IMAX? Because Zac on IMAX be looking real good.
I never liked how smart cars looked, until I saw an all black one. Super cute. I hope America ditches their SUVs soon. It’s time to care about our world again.
Starlite tonight in Little Italy for Che’s Birthday. #
@jrwaecker hell to the yea. That’s more like the fabulousness that is you. Not the poop color monster #
Night world. Swimming in 7 hours. #
@earthahaines YES. YES. YES. YES. YES. holly… YES. #
Just bought tickets tonight for Dark Knight in IMAX!!! #
h2 is getting an iPhone soon… [...]
Totally in line right now for Dark Knight in IMAX in Mira Mesa. Weeks into it’s premiere and there’s still a waiting line for a 10:25pm showing. Insane!
We just launched sites for dollhouse.com as well as a collection Paris Hilton is doing with them. Check it out… we’ve done the (e)commerce portion of their site.
Yay for hump day.
I’m hungry… I don’t want my protein drink because it doesn’t take like a hamburger or a delicious breakfast burrito… sad #
Vegas in a month!!! Happy. #
@jrwaecker I totally felt that here in SD. I’m a little dizzy #
It’s holly using Mikee’s fancy schmancy twitter app. Damn you iPhone and your fancy goodness! #
Daphnes was [...]
Playing rock band with the kids. Gonna eat kare kare! #
Kare kare: http://twitpic.com/5nnj #
Watching Last Holiday. Good night. #
Drunk tennis. Don’t ask. #
Good night Saturday… and it’s only 10:30 #
@yoitsholly I’m cleaning too… this sucks. #
@jrwaecker OMG, totally jealous. #
Watching San Diego Symphony at the Embarcadaro. Theme: Video Games Live! #
TGIF. Watching cargo wake up. http://twitpic.com/5brs #
Party time! #
Tummy food. El zarape. Emma us a hooker. #
Totally missed swimming because of the trashiness that was Lei last night #
Christian Siriano is on BlueFly and is KILLING it:
http://tinyurl.com/67bdv6 #
If Eartha uses twirl, than so shall I. I do however need to recruit more twitter birds. #
had a relaxing swim despite the million [...]
I’m here at the embarcadaro watching the San diego symphony perform songs from games like final fantasy, zelda, mario bros and more!
Download him singing and playing the piano to “Crazy” here. David Archuleta is awesome!
I am working on a design #
James’ Bday tonight at Lei! #
Yay for twitter #
it’s like a text message for everyone #
This is a test. #
http://twitpic.com/555i
Out to lunch cause matt is starving #
h2… http://themes.wordpress.net/ #
Love at first sight. It’s been a little over a week now and I don’t regret this one bit. Once I start taking this bad boy out and about (rather than just daily commutes), I think I’ll start an on location blog here, “Adventures with my cute yellow vespa”
Holly Gmail
awww, are you gonna convert to mormonism now?
Mikee Gmail
yes so i can go to that church in la jolla
Holly Gmail
you can just say “ooh, i thought by Mormon you meant MORE MEN! My bad”
Mikee Gmail
LOLOLOL
aMEN to that
4 PLACES I’VE BEEN
Pissed along side the Vatican wall… by accident
The oldest restaurant in American, Union Oyster House
Been inside the headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva
Pushed into an abandoned swimming pool with tadpoles in the Philippines
4 JOBS I’VE HAD
Student Worker with the county of San Diego. Wrecked the company van.
Gay and Proud – [...]
Download David Archuleta’s Angels here. I can’t get enough of this boy wonder. I love his voice and presence. I really hope he wins. We could really use such a lovable guy in entertainment right now. xoxo.
Mariah’s new album is really good. Not as good as Emancipation, but still pretty good. Actually come to think of it, I like it as much as Emancipation, just on a different level… if that makes sense. It’s chill. Anyway, download Mariah Carey – E=MC2 here.
Note: Link updates
Not really feeling their dance moves, in fact they need to stop… but at least these bitches can sing. I love Q. Just quit it with the moves.
This is probably the easiest/quickest tutorial I’ve learned that packs a huge punch. I saw this from Scott Kelby at one of the two photoshop conventions I’ve attended. Won’t work for every image, but it’s quick so try it out and let me know what you think.
Open your image and follow these steps:
Image – Mode [...]
During a quick lunch break at work, the newly turned 26 Holly, snapped away.
To look at your past hurts my present
Visions of the before it hurts even more
I’ve shattered those images
But the pieces they still remain
Heavily painted
Scorned, tainted and framed
I shot my first wedding with 5byseven.com. It was really fun/tiring and something we’re definitely going to venture off into. We also just purchased our own studio set up so we’re pretty stoked on getting this thing going.
If you guys have any work you need done, holla atcha your boy.
I rarely read these things but for some reason, I decided that I would read what mine had to say for today… for curiosities sake. I ended up reading yesterday… and well tomorrows as well. Not sure if they write these things to coincide with a possible feeling and follow it up with what you [...]
I am a lot of extremes.
I’m sometimes cold but more often warm and kind.
I can be creative and at times lack any sense of design.
I am motivated, but some days a couch potato.
I love being witty and charming, but sometimes act stoic and depressing.
I sometimes purposely eat the last piece of favorite foods [...]
A gay angel with a dick in the box + gay devil = trouble.
More images from our Funkanometry SD Halloween Bash here.
Is it true that you want what you can’t have, knowing that what you can’t have isn’t really what you want?
Confusing? Yea, tell me about it. Life has so many ups and downs, I really can’t decipher between the two anymore.
For instance, your person cheats on you. You know, the person that’s suppose to you [...]
By no means anything great, but I just had to get something up:
click here.
I was just having a conversation, a letter writing experience if you will, about the ability to forgive but not forget. So what happens last night? Meredith decided to end with this monologue on Grey’s Anatomy:
Forgive and forget. That’s what they say. It’s good advice but it’s not very practical. When someone hurts us, we [...]
Only a person without reason can believe that a god assisted in all ways the writing of bible. Doctor Laura must be one among many
BIBLICAL LAW
Doctor Laura bashes gays based on OT morality
For those few of you who may be unfamiliar with her, Dr. Laura Schlessinger is an abrasive conservative radio personality who [...]
Is it bad that I have a better setup at home than I do at work? Especially when 80% of my computer usage is at work? Sad, but I’m addicted and love me my apples.
Pictured: 2.4GHz Macbook Pro with 4GB ram installed (via crucial memory), 23in HD Apple display, Apple wireless keyboard, iPhone, Maxtor 250GB [...]
nyc (+) work (-) weather (-)
boston (+) convention (+) weather (-)
Three +’s three -’s. I’d say it was a successful business trip.
I bought a new bike! It’s a Giant Halfway folding bike. It’s pretty sick and I can now go bike riding again since it will fit in my car. When I owned a truck I would throw my ugly mountain bike in the bed and hit the road. Since my speed3 I haven’t had the [...]
I went shopping just now… shopping with money I don’t have but I had to buy this from metropark:
Sick huh?!? Haha, I’ll be rocking this for awhile, along with my not so popular – popular anti.war scarves urban was selling for a short while.
And then there’s also my pancho hoodie I found at the thrift [...]
After a night of some light senseless drinking I went to starbucks to get my daily dosage of caffein. As I was standing in line, I noticed how unbelievably trashy I was. I could not only feel the crust on the side of my lips, but every time I blinked, I could feel a delay [...]
Clarione came by the office today to help make our walls cooler than the already are. Pre-clarione, this is how it looked:
Not too bad eh? With our straight and gay powers combined, I’d say it came out pretty fuckin’ good. Sorry for the perezhilton beauty marks.
So then we added NYC queer to the equation:
Crazy huh? [...]
Meet Cargo. My fabulously lesbian chihuahua. I bought her on puppyfind.com and got a lot of slack for doing so because people thought it was “inhumane” to ship dogs… but to me, it was more important to find a healthy chihuahua with all of her certifications. Sure, maybe she was terrified flying in the cargo [...]
It’s been awhile since I’ve been a presence in the world wide web. It feels good to be back though… a little awkward writing to complete strangers… but still feels natural in a sense. I’ve missed writing about my life. It sounds conceited, but it’s good to have a voice and a place where you [...]