"Multiracial individuals note that mixed identity requires a constant negotiation of insider-outsider status; belonging to both can often mean feeling at home in neither."
Yes. That.
2.02.2011
Win.
I happened upon an FB conversation where someone referred to a design of mine as sexy.
Not a life-changing adjective, but, ain't gonna lie, that felt awesome.
It wasn't a conversation about me. Or with me. Just something said by someone who probably didn't even know I was involved or think for a moment that I'd see the comment.
Yay.
This has been a good week for ego boosts. Thank you, universe.
Not a life-changing adjective, but, ain't gonna lie, that felt awesome.
It wasn't a conversation about me. Or with me. Just something said by someone who probably didn't even know I was involved or think for a moment that I'd see the comment.
Yay.
This has been a good week for ego boosts. Thank you, universe.
1.26.2011
Dear Internet
Shall I start posting about my politics again, or do you find it obnoxious and draining and would rather I stick with navel gazing, life events, and professional development?
I'm so torn.
Smooches,
Cat
I'm so torn.
Smooches,
Cat
1.14.2011
Navel Gazing
2009 was going to be a great year. I felt it in my bones. (Them bones was right.)
At the start of 2010, I declared that it was also going to be a great year. Wasn't so lucky with that one.
Right now, as 2011 commences, I feel amazing. I hope the year follows suit.
At the start of 2010, I declared that it was also going to be a great year. Wasn't so lucky with that one.
Right now, as 2011 commences, I feel amazing. I hope the year follows suit.
1.04.2011
Goals for 2011
1. Secure a job in the Bay Area that does not kill my soul (suggestions and leads are more than welcome). :-D
2. Move to San Francisco, preferably the actual city-city.
3. Travel outside of the states.
4. Read no fewer than five "for fun" books.
5. Find Cheeto a friend to hang with regularly.
6. Host a par-tay.
7. Finish the upgrade on catwendt.com and finish the two secret sites I've been working on.
8. Focus more on myself.
9. CLEAN ALL THE THINGS.
10. At 11:59 p.m. on December 31st, feel like this (relaxed/calmly happy):
2. Move to San Francisco, preferably the actual city-city.
3. Travel outside of the states.
4. Read no fewer than five "for fun" books.
5. Find Cheeto a friend to hang with regularly.
6. Host a par-tay.
7. Finish the upgrade on catwendt.com and finish the two secret sites I've been working on.
8. Focus more on myself.
9. CLEAN ALL THE THINGS.
10. At 11:59 p.m. on December 31st, feel like this (relaxed/calmly happy):
2010 Goals: Final tally
Time to revisit my goals and see how I done did...
1. Audition for something, anything.
Status: Fail
2. Take one of the following classes: dance, piano, acting, or voice.
Status: Semi-Fail
I found a voice teacher, but our schedules didn't mesh up until 2011.
3. Get my passport.
Status: Fail
Oops.
4. Buy (and wear) a dress (I haven't bought a dress in FIVE years. Five!)
Status: Win!
Twice.
5. Gussy up and attend the SF Ballet's Nutcracker (I performed in it 15 years ago. Lordy, I'm old.)
Status: Fail, with a caveat.
There weren't any performances while I was in town.
6. Read three books for fun (last year I only managed two, believe it or not.)
Status: Win!
I read Snowflower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls, and The Kitchen God's Wife. I also ordered a bunch of new books to hit in 2011.
7. Visit one new place.
Status: Multiple wins.
Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, baby. Ooooh yeah.
8. Attend more shindigs (in other words, try not to turn down invitations).
Status: Multiple wins.
I can tell I've been more social just from the number of pictures I've been tagged in on Facebook.
9. Photograph stuff. Lots of stuff.
Status: Win!
My fancy new camera died in a tragic Diet Coke accident, but I replaced it and moved on. Yay pigtures!
10. At 11:59 PM on December 31st, feel like this: :-D
Status: Win. Oh. Yes.
New Year's Eve, for the first time in ages, was full of win.
Final score: 6/10
By academic standards, 60% is not great. In terms of making memories for a life well-lived, I think it's fantastic. Here's to a fan-freaking-amazing-tastic 2011.
1. Audition for something, anything.
Status: Fail
2. Take one of the following classes: dance, piano, acting, or voice.
Status: Semi-Fail
I found a voice teacher, but our schedules didn't mesh up until 2011.
3. Get my passport.
Status: Fail
Oops.
4. Buy (and wear) a dress (I haven't bought a dress in FIVE years. Five!)
Status: Win!
Twice.
5. Gussy up and attend the SF Ballet's Nutcracker (I performed in it 15 years ago. Lordy, I'm old.)
Status: Fail, with a caveat.
There weren't any performances while I was in town.
6. Read three books for fun (last year I only managed two, believe it or not.)
Status: Win!
I read Snowflower and the Secret Fan, Shanghai Girls, and The Kitchen God's Wife. I also ordered a bunch of new books to hit in 2011.
7. Visit one new place.
Status: Multiple wins.
Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, baby. Ooooh yeah.
8. Attend more shindigs (in other words, try not to turn down invitations).
Status: Multiple wins.
I can tell I've been more social just from the number of pictures I've been tagged in on Facebook.
9. Photograph stuff. Lots of stuff.
Status: Win!
My fancy new camera died in a tragic Diet Coke accident, but I replaced it and moved on. Yay pigtures!
10. At 11:59 PM on December 31st, feel like this: :-D
Status: Win. Oh. Yes.
New Year's Eve, for the first time in ages, was full of win.
Final score: 6/10
By academic standards, 60% is not great. In terms of making memories for a life well-lived, I think it's fantastic. Here's to a fan-freaking-amazing-tastic 2011.
12.14.2010
Dear Santa
8.05.2010
Poe wrote on both
My mother sent me this picture of a huge gathering of crows near my family's home in Montana. Perhaps I have a twisted mind, but I feel a bit like it's a good omen.
It also reminded me of, "why is a raven like a writing desk?"
7.19.2010
2010 Goals Midyear Check-in
1. Audition for something, anything.
Status: Fail
I'm working on bolstering my self esteem a bit before taking this one on.
2. Take one of the following classes: dance, piano, acting, or voice.
Status: Fail
I have a class in mind, but I'm not going to spill the beans until the awesomeness has actually happened.
3. Get my passport.
Status: Fail
I just need to get my butt in gear on this one. Apparently the cost either has or is about to go up 35%.
4. Buy (and wear) a dress (I haven't bought a dress in FIVE years. Five!)
Status: 50% Fail
I bought a dress, now I just need to wear it.
5. Gussy up and attend the SF Ballet's Nutcracker (I performed in it 15 years ago. Lordy, I'm old.)
Status: Fail, with a caveat.
I can't succeed at this until December.
6. Read three books for fun (last year I only managed two, believe it or not.)
Status: 2/3 Fail.
I read Snowflower and the Secret Fan, a book on productivity (meh), and a book on logo design. The last two don't count, but I'll have lots of time on planes to catch up on fun books in August, September and October.
7. Visit one new place.
Status: Sweet success!
Georgia, Tennessee, and Kentucky, baby. Ooooh yeah.
8. Attend more shindigs (in other words, try not to turn down invitations).
Status: Sweet success!
Getting better, but man am I getting fat on dim sum.
9. Photograph stuff. Lots of stuff.
Status: So-so
My fancy new camera died in a tragic Diet Coke accident, so my motivation to photograph anything took a big hit.
10. At 11:59 PM on December 31st, feel like this:
Status: In progress
We shall see.
7.13.2010
Quickie
Hi folks,
My family is still in town, so between that and my side projects, I have gotten very little sleep. I'll photobomb you later with details on my faaabulous fourth of July weekend.
Hugs and smooches!
Cat
My family is still in town, so between that and my side projects, I have gotten very little sleep. I'll photobomb you later with details on my faaabulous fourth of July weekend.
Hugs and smooches!
Cat
6.30.2010
Weekend Rabblerousing
This weekend I'm off to S.F. to visit with my family, eat some BBQ, and support my dad's band.
If you're into the Reggae Dub Poetry/Country/Native American music scene, you should stop on by.
If you're into the Reggae Dub Poetry/Country/Native American music scene, you should stop on by.
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Saturday July 3rd 5-7pm, FREE 12th Annual World One Festival, Cerrito Vista Park, 950 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito
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Saturday July 3rd 9pm-1am, FEMI KUTI concert, The Fillmore, 1805 Geary, San Francisco
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Sunday July 4th 10am-7pm, FREE 12th Annual World One Festival, Cerrito Vista Park, 950 Pomona Avenue, El Cerrito
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Thursday July 8th 9-9:45pm, with DEAD DREAMS, Ashkenaz, 1317 San Pablo, Berkeley
6.24.2010
Stupid Sun
Los Angeles weather is far too sunny and warm. And bright. And happy.
I needs me some soul-search inducing gloomy grey weather now and again. And lots of rain.
Right now I'm faking it with this. (Thanks, Sheri.)
I needs me some soul-search inducing gloomy grey weather now and again. And lots of rain.
Right now I'm faking it with this. (Thanks, Sheri.)
6.17.2010
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