Oct/090
Happenings
Playing blog catch-up because of massive schoolwork related backlog.
1. 9/26/2009- Had dinner with some lovely friends, Lesley and John Dyer, and their positively adorable son Nicholas. I had not seen them for like, 7 or 8 years, and their son was literally in Utero last time I “met” him… The best part was that we basically picked up where we left off. So much fun. Can’t wait for round two!!
2. The Dodgers won the NL West… Think Blue™.
3. The other Blues, Chelsea FC beat Liverpool 2-0. Ballin’. Take that, A.J. Howard.
4. Found out with my buddy Dan’s help that Kinkos has a machine called a “plotter” or something which can scan a document and spit out a much en-huge-ified version for like pennies on the dollar. I made some HUGE promotional signs for less than $10. Awesome. He immense-ified one of his really cool designs where he’d destructed some type. Really cool. I love Art Center kids. We basically use our downtime to party, or make personal art….
5. Scoped out a really amazing Taqueria with the same buddy, Dan.
6. Got to meet Christina, a friend of my friend Dana. She was visiting from Philly and scoping out LA before she moves out here sometime after the new year. We went out for some drinks and there was probably more but I forget! Very cool people!
7. I am finally giving up on the Roommate front, and moving into a one bedroom unit on November 7th, same complex though. The bonus? I get a huge patio. BBQ anyone?
Stay tuned for a brief retrospective of some of the things I’ve made for Art Center so far!
Jul/090
COME ON YOU BLUES!!
I was on hand the other night when the mighty Chelsea F.C. took on the historically mighty FC Inter Milan, coached by former Chelsea legend, José Mourinho. The next dimension was added by the fact that at the helm of Chelsea for only the 2nd time for a match was Carlo Ancelotti, former manager of AC Milan, the arch rivals of Inter! The heat was on with these added dimensions, and what a spicy affair it turned out to be! The Rose Bowl was packed, and the atmosphere electric! 81,000 people packed in to see the game, and it was a riotous affair…
Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti picked a strong squad to start… Cech, Ivanovich, Ricky C, JT26, Ashley Cole, Obi Wan Mikel, Malouda, Essien, Lampard, Drogba, and Kalou… EPIC.
After some early attacking impetus shown by the Blues the deadlock was brooken as Drogba turned and fired a sweet shot into the net I was behind! Cue ecstatic celebrations by me, one of the only Chelsea supporters in the Inter-Section. Love it.
After the opener the teams seemed content to slow it down, but despite the lull, the crowd was into it. A huge wave, and constant droning of noisemakers kept the players up.
After half time, goal-scorer Drogba and compatriot Kalou made way for Daniel Sturridge and Nico Anelka, and a trio of changes at the back saw Carvalho replaced by Alex, Ivanovic replaced by Sam Hutchinson, and Michael Mancienne replaced the adventurous Ashley Cole.
A clear handball after an enterprising Sturridge move gifted Chelsea a deserved penalty, which Super Frankie Lampard put away cooly.
In a last ditch attempt to bring a spark to his offensively lackluster side, José made a late mix up to bring in fan favorite, and FC Barcelona target Zatlan Ibrahimovic on, while simultaneously, Chelsea gave a debut to new-boy Ross Turnbull, much to my infinite glee! Super ross was tested early from a gilt-edged Ibra-chance, a Quaresma free kick, and an even more dangerous Ibrahimovic free kick which he smothered safely. 2-0 late into the proceedings, Franco Di Santo replaced Super Frank, and Art Deco came on for Essien. This pair almost created a goal when Deco sent a brilliant chip over Inter’s back line only for DiSanto to volley just over from a menacing position.
As the final whistle blew, ecstatic cheers erupted amongst the Chelsea contingent amidst the exodus of Inter fans who were rather displeased by the lack of end product in their attacking third.
As for me, just being on hand to watch my footballing heroes take to the pitch with such sharpness, determination, and understanding was a great sign for the season to come. Fantastic.