trick or treat(s)...

i love halloween. the exorsist sucks. pay attention...

so ironic, it's not. so unironic, it is.

this was funny the first time i saw it. it was funny 20 times after that. and it's still funny today.



this is my favorite time of year. hoodie x sugar x horror

i need to be able to laugh right now.

Mitchell Lee Hedberg (February 24, 1968 – March 29, 2005)



"I like an escalator because an escalator can never break. It can only become stairs. You would never see an "Escalator temporarily out-of-order" sign. Just "Escalator temporarily stairs. Sorry for the convenience. We apologize for the fact that you can still get up there."

i've always had trouble sleeping.

all grown ups are pirates...

if you haven't made up your mind by now...

...you're an idiot.

"cause i got it like that..."

i heard she went back on the show recently to announce that she's pregnant. i don't even know what to say.

According to Gallup polls 1 in 12 Americans is unaware that the Bird is the Word.

illusions... tricks are what whores do for money.

whenever i'm sick, all i want to do is lounge about in sweatpants and watch tv online. incidentally, that's all i ever want to do, but when i'm sick, i get to take a lot of pills too.

Pinkytoast is amazing. i love her work. this print especially caught my attention. but more like 'jumped out of a dark alley, knocked me out, and put duct tape over my mouth'. i'm completely paralyzed with how much i love it. i can't help but feel like this painting knows all my secrets, and she's ready to spill. i'm sorry if i always have that look on my face too.

Pinkytoast on ETSY



if you need me, i'll just be over here on this purple giraffe.

village pet store

this is amazing. somehow i feel like the pictures don't entirely capture the emotion in the room. like how i don't really think you "totally understand" anything i tell you. i think this needed to be done. i think it's important. i think we need more people like this.




this will go one of two ways. i'm scared i'll screw this up before we get to the good part. please be patient with me. i'm trying my hardest.

just document it well and don’t forget to hit -----

this sums up my feelings pretty much perfectly. thanks hollywood for not totally raping one of my favorite movies. don't think i don't appreciate it.

blacked out windows in haunted houses you're too scared to look into. you never know what monsters are in there. 'look at the structural damage, it's amazing she's still standing'.

caking makeup on the bruises (under my eyes), so no one knows what happens at home (i never sleep). i wish i could rip some sleep out of your tear ducts.

it doesn't seem that long ago...

checkin' em down...

after years, we've finally made it to 200. it's all HERE.

i am not invisible.

from invisiblechildren.com:
The war in northern Uganda has been called the most neglected humanitarian emergency in the world today. For the past 23 years, the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and the Government of Uganda (GoU) have been waging a war that has left nearly two million innocent civilians caught in the middle. The GoU's attempt to protect its citizens from this rebel militia has largely failed, leaving an entire generation of youth that has never known peace.

The LRA rebel movement can be traced back to a woman named Alice Lakwena. In the 1980s, Lakwena believed the Holy Spirit spoke to her and ordered her to overthrow the Ugandan government for being unjust to the Acholi. Lakwena and her followers, known as the Holy Spirit Movement, gained momentum as resentment toward the government increased. When Lakwena was exiled and no clear leader of the movement was left, Joseph Kony, who claimed to be Lakwena’s cousin, took control and transformed Lakwena’s rebel army into the LRA.

Kony’s LRA did not receive the same support as the Holy Spirit Movement because of their extreme tactics. With dwindling support for their cause and heightened government offensives, the rebels resorted to abducting children and indoctrinating them into their ranks. It is estimated that more than 90% of the LRA’s troops were abducted as children.

In 1996, as a response to the LRA attacks in the villages, the Ugandan government forcibly evicted thousands from their homes, relocating them into overcrowded camps in hopes of providing protection. But over a decade later roughly 1 million individuals still live in these camps and struggle to survive among the effects of abject poverty, rampant disease, and near-certain starvation.

In recent years more and more international attention has been focused on this crisis. In 2001, the US Patriot Act officially declared the LRA to be a terrorist organization - a huge step in drawing attention to the conflict and the atrocities committed by the LRA. In 2004, Congress passed the Northern Uganda Crisis Response Act, the first piece of American legislation to address this disaster. And in 2005, the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Joseph Kony and four of his top commanders.

Pressure from the international community (especially from EU and Canada) plus a strong desire to realize peace has brought the Government of Uganda and the LRA to the negotiating table on numerous occasions, though they have yet to find a peaceful resolution. The most recent talks commenced in Juba, Sudan in July 2006, and a Cessation of Hostilities Agreement was signed the following month. In July 2007, in response to an increased concern for peace in northern Uganda by the American people, the US appointed Tim Shortley, Senior Advisor for Conflict Resolution to Assistant Secretary of State Jendayi Frazer, with his immediate focus on northern Uganda; this action solidified the US’s commitment to end this conflict peacefully. That same year, the United Kingdom solidified their commitment to peace by allocating £70 million in aid, while Germany committed to increasing aid to Uganda by 25% by October 2010. Canada later became more than an international supporter of the peace process in February 2008 by joining the peace talks as an official observer (though the Canadian officer on the ground has since been removed from the region).

At this point in time, the Cessation of Hostilities Agreement has expired, the Final Peace Agreement (FPA) has yet to be signed and rebel leader Joseph Kony’s intentions have yet to be clarified. Without any resolution to the war, many of the displaced are hesitant to return home without any assurance that they will not be displaced once again.

In light of this ambiguity, Invisible Children is committed to seeking sustainable solutions to foster an environment that encourages peace. We are supporting and equipping a generation ravaged by war so that they can finally know peace. Our programs address the need for access to education and economic development through three innovative programs on the ground. To learn more about these programs and how you can contribute to lasting peace and development click here.

"my anus is bleeding..."

pamela sent this to me a while back. i was like the last person ever to find out about this, but whatever. on october 24, amazingly also pamela's birthday, the music box theatre in chicago with have a one night only event. "An Evening with Don Hertzfeldt". a collection of his shorts and his new film "i am so proud of you". the screening will be immediately followed by a live on-stage interview and audience q&a with the man himself, don hertzfeldt. classic. oh yeah, and it's only $7.

sugary t-shirt goodness

it would be criminally negligent on my end if i mentioned loyal army, and not johnny cupcakes. unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you most definitely know who this is. but you have to admit, the boy deserves props for his amazing work. do a little digging, and you'll uncover all kinds of amazing things. speaking of grand scale august store openings, the l.a. johnny cupcakes location opened up on the 2nd. of august at 7959 Melrose Ave Los Angeles, CA. so you know, if you're in the area... swing on by.

johnny was also voted #1 2008's Best Entrepreneurs 25 and Under by BusinessWeek. nice...

super mega ultra coolness...

Loyal Army Clothing---established in November 2005 by Brian Dold. the landmark store just opened up in august. located at 1728 haight st, san francisco, cal.

"Loyal Army is all things cute, fun, happy and flirty. We focus on bringing young women's confidence to the surface with our quirky, colorful, and conversational graphics! Each design captivates a wonderful message of self-expression and character. Our bright, bold colors and our crazy characters just want to make friends with you and invite you to join our army of cuteness!"




sleep easy... rest well... i'm up for days watching old movies and eating cereal.