Little Gold Box

I was going through my photos to clean it up a bit, and I came across the snuff boxes from the Victoria & Albert Museum in London. And I was still a bit mad? irritated? that I flew 3k miles and they only had a handful of snuffboxes aka gold boxes, and its supposed to be the largest amount of boxes besides in The Met. Well riddle me silly, when I went to the website of the museum, and saw that I had missed the WHOLE DAMN SECTION OF SNUFF BOXES! In my defense, while waiting for the hotel to ready my room, I was in the museum. Also in my defense, I had just gotten off an overnight flight, so I was tired and delirious, plus my cell phone was dying. So I wasn’t thinking straight, clearly!

However that just means I need to go back, ASAP!

Tristan J

Do you have a favorite thing at the museum you search for?

Londontown

I’m not sure if I told y’all but I went to London for my birthday this year. Technically I went to London and Portugal. However London was a good time. I didn’t have any expectations for the trip. I really went so I could visit the Victoria & Albert museum, and possibly see a show in the West End. That city is massive! So while winging works, its nice to have a plan on the points you’d like to visit. I didn’t, so there was plenty I missed, but also plenty I was able to see. I think on my next visit, I will have a few things that I need to do and see, my biggest problem, I want to see more musicals/shows than probably possible for me, in one visit, while still experiencing nightlife. Oh, and London is NOT a cheap city, it definitely is New York with an accent.

Jonez.

OJI

Guess who got hurt at work, and is now on an OJI? Yup, On ‘go home day’ I ended up slamming my wrist into the overhead bin while prepping the cabin for departure. What makes it even more annoying, besides it being an empty plane, the overhead bins was also empty. However I hit my wrist so hard, it brought tears to my eyes. I really wanted to scream! Also, being on an ‘on the job injury’ is not all roses and fun, I’m at either the doctor’s office or the physical therapist’s office. There’s no sitting at home just chilling, it feels like more work than actually going to work yall! Who knew?!

Let recovery be quick and swift.

Jonez.

Outside pt.2

October has been a time. A Month! Ive really be outside babes. And this week I have been sick af … consequences. But all worth it, and all received well. I’m thinking this will be a calmer month but we’ll see. I think I told the Universe what I wanted in passing, and it said, Ight Bet. However there are no complaints. I’ve seen one a half Broadway shows, one off broadway show in nyc, a handful of concerts, including Victoria Monet in San Diego, Thundercat in San Antonio, and Raye in St. Louis. Like I said I’ve been outside. I think due to the weather changing, I will be in the house more? But who knows, I just go where the vibe takes me.

How was your October?

Jonez.

Ball Game

I don’t know if I told y’all but I took myself to the White Sox baseball game today. (Not sure when I’m posting this but I went 9/27) It was actually a fun time, and they WON! I remember baseball games being slower and a lot more boring. This wasn’t that! It was an experience hearing the ‘walk up’ music, when the player is walking up to the mound (?) to bat. And some had full on intros being played on the jumbotron!! You just had to be there. If I’m being honest, I haven’t a clue who plays on the team, I was there only for the food, and because the admission fare was $1. Technically it was 89 cents but tax. Since it was my first game at the stadium, I was able to get a pin and a certificate. I’m sure this service was more geared to children, but whatever, I needed a certificate!

Sidenote, Ive been wanting to go to a professional baseball game for a while now! If I’m honest, I wanted to go to a St. Louis cardinals game since, at the time, I was visiting so frequently. Plus the hotel I utilize when at work, is very close to the Bush Stadium. However the guy I was dating during several baseball seasons, would legit just ignore my request to attend.

So it was a lovely experience to eat, cheer, and just be at the ball game.

How did you spend your Thursday?

Jonez

Kaws

So … I really wanted to see the Kaws exhibit at Brooklyn Museum this year, but unfortunately I missed it. Granted I hadn’t been to NYC since March, and it really was out of sight, out of mind, but I attempted to go in the final days of the exhibit. However the weather was not making that easy, on the week that I was planning to go, a hurricane decided to form, so most flights cancelled. THEN New York flooded! I’m like is this all just a ploy so that I will not be able to absorb the Art, I need? Fortunately I have a BFF who loves me! Although I know he went to enjoy the exhibit, he was nice enough to take photos, and capture the essence of the exhibit.

Ready to see?

Tristan J.

Ette

Yall know I love blk and white photography, just an instant timeless photo. And when done right, when you get ‘the’ shot, it becomes a forever photo. So I’m always trying new (for me) things, this time I was playing with lighting, and posing. I honestly never know how to pose, so I just do slow random movements, then check the footage, and make adjustments as needed. This time I was in Puerto Rico, and the bathing suit I was planning on wearing, was not staying in the correct places, so I decided to still utilize the suit in my room. Without further delay … Also, Be Kind about my work! I’m sensitive about my shit!

Tristan J.

Sam F

I finally got the chance to go to Dallas to see Basquiat’s painting, “Sam F”, at the Dallas Art Museum, and it was different than what I expected. I vaguely remembered the canvas was a door, but then I saw it. Almost skyed, mounted on the wall, although it was in a ultra prime location in the museum, it didn’t feel like the best place for it to be. However I was beaming like a schoolgirl when I saw it.

Do you guys have an artist that y’all can’t get enough of?

Tristan J.

Art Q (STL)

I love connecting through STL airport, because the art is ALWAYS on point! When I am working a lil too much, I love that I am able to see Artwork in most airports, but STL is my fav. There are two areas where art is displayed, and when I’m in the airport for a bit, I try to visit both sites. This time I was only able to visit one art ‘gallery’ because it was on the way to my gate.

Here’s the Leap Collection, 2018-2019 by Visual Artist Mojo.

Tristan Jonez.

Summa Summa

This Summer I don’t feel like Ive done much of anything, except maybe work. So now we are quickly falling into fall, and although I celebrate all the seasons, I am not looking forward. Currently I am looking out the window, and the winds are blowing hard! Welcome to Chicago. I just am not ready but I am ready for fall foods. Welcome to the season of comfort food! I’m not a super fan of pumpkin (anything) but I can already taste the autumn squash soup!

I am going to try my best to actually participate in Fall. My goal is to try new restaurants, because food is life. Have y’all done anything for the summer?

Tristan J.

Happy First(ish) Day of Fall.

JFG x 7-Eleven.

I love streetwear, even if I don’t wear it myself. I just love the thought, and the work that goes into design and marketing, especially from Black designers. So when I came across Joe Freshgoods from the Westside of Chicago, I took notice. My friends that are into the sneaker space, knew who he was but I had no such luck. So imagine my surprise when it was announced he was collaborating with 7-Eleven, with merchandise, but he was also had the opportunity to ‘take over’ a store here in Chicago.

I went to the 7-Eleven which was in the loop, on E. Wacker, but of course I didn’t bring my tripod. Right place and Right time, as there was another stylish woman taking photos. So of course I asked ‘Want me to take your photo?’ said she yes, so I slipped in that, “Can you also take mine?” Poof a photoshoot was born!

Also, I am currently obsessed with ‘Polaroid’ type photos.

Tristan Jonez.

Chicago’s Own.

Your favorite Non decision maker, has made a decision.

Say Congratulations, because I have officially moved to Chicago, IL! Yes, I am a resident! I even manifested this apartment yall. Its everything I want, minus being a second floor walk up but even that, I love. I moved in April 4. I know I am late telling yall, but those who needed to know, knew. Although all paperwork is filed, it felt weird being ‘stabled’ like I can’t just up and walk away. I’m giving Chicago a year, to either Wow me, so that I’ll stay here forever Or I’ll be out to my beach city.

I am just here taking my time to decorate, but I have the vision, and I am going to see it through. However for now, I am so happy! Chicago, welcome your newest resident!

Tristan Jonez.