Bella Maravillosa.

Quiero morir. Qué bella.

RJD2

Well blog lovers, welcome to the insomnia that is my life. I have had now, a total of 2 1/2 hours of sleep within the past 24 hours. Luckily I can say, it has been worth it.

Last night I went to the Canal Club here in RVA to see the famous DJ RJD2. The show was phenomenal and the company was beautiful. Not only was RJD2 absolutely adorable, was such a great performer! I was so pumped when he finally hit the stage, casually attired in a t-shirt and jeans. Everyone loved him! My friends and I danced throughout the night. Amongst the audience members, I noticed a slew of wannabe DJ hopefuls and couldn't help but reminded of past fond memories.

Though it had to have been many moons ago, I can still remember the adrenaline rush of attending various DJ gigs with Gabriel and his best friend DJ Derico. I was reminded of the many great times and fascination I once felt participating in the set up, dancing and break down of the D.C. night clubs. I distinctly remember not enjoying the hustle and bustle, as much as a I do now. Regretfully, I wish I had appreciated the fine art DJ-ing more in my youth.

And now, here I am at twenty-seven trying to recuperate from the late night shuffle, constantly reminding myself that I am indeed, not sixteen. I've attached a song called "A Beautiful Mine," by RJD2 (which is also the edited theme song to Mad Men) enjoy party people y gracias.

Salt & Vinegar Communion Wafers.

Perhaps it was the bag of *Utz's Salt and Vinegar chips that I ate for dinner yesterday or the Fr. Frank Pavone's anti-abortion video I decided to watch at work yesterday but lately I've been thinking about what it was like growing up Catholic and what it means that I STILL (though not practicing) describe myself as Catholic.

*I associate the Salt and Vinegar chips with Catholicism merely because of the shape of the actual potato chips: small, round, white chips. They look like small communion wafers. In actuality Venessa and I spent a vast amount of time playing a game that we often referred to as "The Body of Christ." The game consisted of us (in the event of having a bag of potato chips) finding that perfectly shaped chip and holding it up to each other preist-like asking us to accept the Body of Christ. In which case both of us would respond with (naturally) Amen.*


When I made a commitment to become a Catholic fully and without reservations, I felt that the world around me was simple. Much like any other child, I blindly agreed to take the road of my fore fathers and mothers and agreed to a life of rituals and penance. Today, I don't feel at peace and the rituals, I find them to be comforting but often tedious.

My siblings would agree with me, if I said that attending mass these days are 1.) merely to spend time together and 2.) to feel the comfort of going home. I often refer to mass as going home because I feel like I grew up in the church and though my church and I rarely agree, the pillars and religious statues have a sense of comfort and familiarity. Lately I feel no comfort only confusion and pain.

The media hasn't helped, I feel bombarded, violated, angry and resentful to Christian acts of terrorism where I feel that my job and life style is being threatened. I am a avid Pro-Choicer and Catholic, but where do I fit in with both?

I was raised to accept those who differ from me, and through the teachings of Jesus Christ to love all. What happened to all of this? When did it become ok to gain something just by the hurting of others? Any thoughts lovely readers?

dear blog followers,
i'm not slacking i'm just having serious writing issues. i'll be back soon.
love,
your lameness.

Alright Junior

Dear Pandas,
Welcome to this awesome video directed by my friend Tony. The shoot was done here in RVA and featured a band straight from the streets of Philadelphia, PA., named Alright Junior alrightjunior.com. The video stars all of the band members (too many to list right now, although there are only four) and my brother Roman. Check this shit out.
Gracias a la videos,
Jenny 

effortless beauty

Ugh. Sorry about the double post today but I couldn't help myself. These long haired beauties called my name and I had to post about their effortless beauty.

I got the images from a blog I follow called Turned Out by Maya.

Absolutely breathtaking and their beautiful hair has me sighing for patience with my long and arduous hair growing endeavors. I think today will be a good day. At least I hope?

http://www.turnedout.tv/streetstyleblog 

Tuesday Tunes...with Tame Impala.

So, maybe I'm behind the times at times? But this band is so there for me. Tame Impala, I suppose this is their most popular song, so I decided to post that, but you can't deny the awesomeness of the video. I love it.