plus minus: you know i want cha

+ / - mj

June 26th, 2009 | by becca |

is there is a more appropriate subject of a “+ / -” post than michael jackson? his entire career — from his meteoric rise to fame to his subsequent greek tragedy-level fall from grace — was marked by a unique dichotomy. it’s been noted by many that jackson’s obsession with peter pan seemed to manifest itself in his own personal trajectory (he became popular as a mature, collected young boy and died as a man obsessed with childhood, his own appearance; the list goes on). despite persistent allegations of child and drug abuse, bizarre behavior (showing up to court in pajama pants, dangling his child “blanket” off of a hotel balcony), scrutiny of jackson never really stuck. the world was still fascinated with him. he didn’t get nearly as much hate from the public as other similarly troubled icons.

i was never a huge michael jackson fan, but i liked most of his songs, and even loved a handful of them. while there was much of mj to be fascinated with, i’ve always been struck by his earnestness. all of the crazy situations, all of the straight over the top videos, tours and real estate ventures; they were all earnest. none of jackson’s career was ironic. at least not to him. no nudges or winks. try to think of another celebrity or musician of his stature who is as utterly unironic as jackson. i can’t. in a time where almost all culture and media is dripping with self-consciousness, jackson owned his image and music without apology. and that, for better or for worse, is a quality we may never see again.

+ the weather in LA

June 22nd, 2009 | by sarah |

catch ya later, rain!

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+ oooh!

June 22nd, 2009 | by sarah |

they’re making a movie of the time traveler’s wife.  starring gorgeous gorgeouses rachel mcadams and eric bana.  oh man i can’t wait.

look how gorgeous:

+ / - fire

June 19th, 2009 | by becca |

My old apartment building caught on fire last night, and from the looks of this photo, my old apartment might be totally scorched.

(second floor, right hand side apartment)

i don’t think anybody was hurt (thank god). the only report i can find says that the blaze was caused by an electical fire (which doesn’t surprise me in the least; the building was not well maintained and i’m sure that there was a lot of gnarly wiring going on),.

i’m getting claustrophobic just thinking about the low ceilings and the tiny rooms and trying to climb through that window onto the fire escape. i grew to hate that apartment.

it’s a little bit weird to see a photo like this: of a hallway i walked down every day for 2+ years. i’m glad i don’t live there anymore; maybe no one should ever again.

+ los angeles

June 19th, 2009 | by sarah |

have i mentioned i am going there next week?  ALSO can you believe it is already June 19 and I haven’t mentioned my effing BIRTHDAY yet?!  ok well granted i have probably mentioned it to many of you individually.  but i think last year i blogged about my birthday a good six weeks before it arrived.  so anyhow.  me and lindsey lohan are going out for my birthday next week. in los angeles.

+ went to bikram yoga this morning at 6:30

June 19th, 2009 | by sarah |

now accepting praise, accolades, cookies, badges, and certificates of merit.  also keys to cities.

here is a picture of me doing bikram yoga.  look how incredibly flexible i am.  look how yoga makes my hair straight and my boobs disappear!

+ have a look at this beautiful motherfucking roommate

June 19th, 2009 | by sarah |

mm gotta love them shiny shiny legs!

+ fruitsgiving

June 19th, 2009 | by becca |

+ the sartorialist for old ppl

June 16th, 2009 | by becca |


i just found this website that showcases “street style” of “the wizened and silver-haired set”. some photos are hilarious, some are terrifying, and some are incredible.

+ the singing kids are back!

June 16th, 2009 | by becca |

CANT GET ENOUGH OF THESE KIDS