Joseph and Zoe tell it like it is

We suport Iran

2009-08-08T13:46:00.000-07:00

In support of Iran we changed the colors of our blog, to show solidarity with the Irainian people in their struggles.

Vacation... followed by announcment

2008-12-16T20:15:00.001-08:00

Zoe and I are taking some time off for the Christmas Holidays (as well as to work on some other projects).

In the mean time, please enoy these "Best of" JAZTILII

Remebr when Zoe was flying somewhere in early December?

Day #30

Cashing in airline vouchers is harder than it needs to be.

this too

2008-12-08T18:15:00.000-08:00

http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=birth-control-pills-affect-womens-taste

2008-12-07T16:08:00.001-08:00

http://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/lacingmethods.htm

I hate this stuff.

2008-12-07T09:22:00.000-08:00

Postgraduates flock to Teach for America to offer service in urban areas

Chances of landing a spot less than 15%

By Megan Greenwell Washington Post / December 7, 2008

WASHINGTON - Like many Georgetown University seniors, Olubukola Bamigboye has no shortage of postgraduate options. She has a line on an internship with a high-profile fashion magazine, is considering law school, or might train full time for a spot on the 2012 US Olympic track and field team.

http://www.boston.com/news/education/k_12/articles/2008/12/07/postgraduates_flock_to_teach_for_america_to_offer_service_in_urban_areas/

Day #30.1

2008-12-05T18:40:00.000-08:00

It seems like I will be leaving the Big City soon for a few days of mending and relaxation in the Minne-Sota. Get ready!

Day #30

2008-12-05T17:00:00.000-08:00

Cashing in airline vouchers is harder than it needs to be.

God Fucking Damn it

2008-12-05T15:51:00.000-08:00

Ray Ban is fucking re-launching the clubmaster with a "massive" marketing campaign.
Fucking A, now everybody on earth will have a pair, probably in some stupid kanye west color.

I hate being such a brilliant trendsetter. I search for cool stuff that I think would be unique (and above trendiness) and a year or two later it pops up in fucking J.Crew.

so now if I continue to wear my clubmasters I'll look trendy for a few months followed by two years of looking like a lame-o who's hanging on to something passe because he's clueless.

Day #29.2

2008-12-04T15:10:00.000-08:00

Things that lessen heart-ache: good friends getting some of the happiness they so richly deserve.

Day #29

2008-12-04T14:49:00.001-08:00

More heart ache.

Day #28

2008-12-03T16:15:00.001-08:00

Heart ache.

Day #27.2

2008-12-02T22:12:00.000-08:00

Major accomplishment of the day: buying the ingredients so my roommate could make cookies.

Fun fact: In the Big City they don't organize grocery store aisles by the type of food, but rather by country. Or at least they do in my hood.

as a child my sister...

2008-12-02T18:15:00.000-08:00

looked a lot like
Suri Cruise.

(zoe- pleae ad picture)

Day #27

2008-12-02T16:28:00.000-08:00

Today it is good to be home. I might go watch a movie with a vague group of friends, or I might try and accomplish things I need to. Mysterious.

Day #26

2008-12-01T18:29:00.000-08:00

Today I flew home (home? is this home already?) It took forever, due to delays and being voluntarily bumped, but it's nice to be here again, in this place.

It's even nicer to be bumped. Lots of time to finish my book, plus free money. It basically covered the cost of my trip. Thanks, American Airlines.

Day #25

2008-11-30T11:23:00.001-08:00

This right here is one of the yummiest things I have eaten/made and I hope to make it again real soon:

Day #24

2008-11-29T12:00:00.000-08:00

Today is the day for writing cover letters, going to art shows, and seeing old friends.

Day #23

2008-11-28T14:18:00.000-08:00

Today I am eating cookies, mashed potatoes, and watching the Venture Brothers.

Day #22

2008-11-27T11:18:00.001-08:00

Happy Turkey Day! Or, in my case, Tofurkey Day! I have spent the morning baking and hanging around in my pajamas and soon I will be eating and watching bad TV. Both should be awesome.

Day #21

2008-11-26T10:32:00.000-08:00

I got laid off from my bakery job yesterday, a job I really liked. My boss was nice about it and it's for purely economic-based reasons, but still. I am now without whatever tiny amount of financial security I had.

Day #20

2008-11-25T10:23:00.000-08:00

Conversation with a friend online:
Me: Whatcha up to?
Tyler: Lunch break. Nine more minutes. Busy busy busy.
Me: I am about to go tour a chocolate factory!
Tyler: Your life is a paradise.

Day #19

2008-11-24T19:41:00.000-08:00

I am in Ohio now. Hoo-rah!

JAZTILII 2.0

2008-11-23T21:34:00.000-08:00

re-design 70% completed.
followers-hope you enjoy the new JAZTILII!

a few new features should be rolled out by week's end, including posts with pictures in them and a "contribute via paypal" button.

Day #18.2

2008-11-23T10:27:00.000-08:00

Also: a parade walked by my house this morning. I do not know what it was for.

Day #18

2008-11-23T10:18:00.001-08:00

It is my roommates birthday today and while I have not yet figured out what to do for him, I have to say, I am a lucky lady.

We went through a tiny, minuscule rought patch at first, working out our differences and also because we were both stressed from the move. But since then it has been smooth sailing.

He's a perfect roommate for me--we both give each other our own space, we tell stories while we cook our food, he bakes me pies, and cleaning is basically shared. We haven't had to have any talks about what to do as roommates, because we basically get along just fine as is.

What I am saying is, my roommate is a swell guy.

Day #17

2008-11-22T22:25:00.000-08:00

I wasn't able to post until now due to big kid things like jobs.

But all I have to say is this--despite what you may have heard, I will not be one of the many celebrities who names their child after the place where they were conceived.

Instead, I will name my child and then conceive them somewhere. It's a similar concept, except much, much more awesome.

Day #16

2008-11-21T10:45:00.000-08:00

Last night I got off work and went to see the new Bond, which I had been dying to see, with a newish friend. It was in Time Square, which means I got to navigate a little bit of the madness that exist there. (Think of the Mall of America. With giant lights. Outside. But different.)

After the movie, we went to "his" bar on 50th street, an place run by the Irish, but not Irish themed. It is a character bar. Besides talking to the Irish bartenders, I met Joey Keys, a local piano player, a cougar, and a stagehand for SNL who told story about holding up drug dealers with his dad's police badge and gun. All while getting free drinks. Have I mentioned that it's in Hells Kitchen? Sure, the neighborhood is basically delightful now, but that does no detract from its wonderful name and the fact that I expect to see Daredevil.

Then, after a shorter than expected train ride, I get home to a clean apartment smelling of newly baked Cherry Pie and a note from my roommate telling me to dig in and that he made me extra pastry with cinnamon sugar on it.

What I am saying is that life is pretty darn good at the moment.

re-launch

2008-11-20T15:09:00.000-08:00

this blog is going through a re-design that will culminate with a re-launch and renewed focus.
stay tuned....

Day #15

2008-11-20T14:17:00.001-08:00

I am so very excited for the next two weeks. I am going to see some many friends and get a small break from the city to the wonderful countryside of...Ohio.

Whoo!

Day #14

2008-11-19T14:33:00.000-08:00

It is blog your graffiti pictures day and I don't have any. Guess I am out of the cool kid club. Again.

Day #13

2008-11-18T10:16:00.000-08:00

Semi-day off. I feel sick and achey so I slept until noon. Now I feel extra gross.

Day #12

2008-11-17T15:52:00.000-08:00

Today I am going to go to a capoeira class. I am excited about this because even though I am terrible at it, I miss it. I love exercising and dancing and fake fighting and this allows me to do all three--so terribly teachers hearts die, but do it nonetheless.

I am excited.

Day #11.2

2008-11-16T10:57:00.001-08:00

Things that make me feel like an asshole:
Not cooking every day

Day #11

2008-11-16T10:04:00.001-08:00

Things I Love and Hate About The Subway:
Mariachi Bands

Day #10

2008-11-15T08:03:00.000-08:00

Last night I stayed in because I was tired and didn't feel like going out and drinking.

In Minnesota I would have felt ok with that decision and, frankly, I probably would have been able to trick a friend to stay in with me. This is easier in Minnesota, where most of your time is spent at potlucks and watching movies anyways.

But here, in The Greatest City On Earth Forever, it feels cheap. Who am I to stay indoors, when some poor gay child in Montana is wishing they were here, seeing musicals? Who am I to be alone, when there are 7 million friends waiting for me outside the door? A chump, that's who.

Day #9.2

2008-11-14T18:54:00.001-08:00

I am eating the the most hilariously awful dinner. It is mashed potatoes and butter-sauteed leek, carrot, mushroom, and asparagus.

I know that doesn't sound bad. And it doesn't taste bad. But it's lack of fancy saddens me.

Also the mushrooms were marinated in a teriyaki sauce and while that normally makes them extra delicious, it doesn't pair well with the rest. FAIL.

Day #9.2

2008-11-14T18:54:00.000-08:00

Day #9

2008-11-14T16:15:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, before the Opera, I ate a vegan steak and it was maybe one of the most delicious things U had ever put in my mouth. Rest assured, were it not $20 I would be eating one right and now and also every other day for the rest of my life.

Man, vegans. When they do it right they do it really right.

Day #8

2008-11-13T12:31:00.000-08:00

The Opera!

That is all.

Day #7

2008-11-12T15:55:00.000-08:00

Guys. Guys I am tired. As such I have nothing to blog except:

1) Tired
2) Lazy
3) Opera tomorrow
4) Lady radio meet-up

It's a good week, it's just a sleepy one too.

Day #6

2008-11-11T13:43:00.000-08:00

The world isn't such a bad place, guys. The weather is nice, Obama is president, and someone, somewhere is putting adorable dogs in buns:

Day #5.2

2008-11-10T19:18:00.000-08:00

These bastards totally stole an idea Kelly and I had months ago. MONTHS!

DB

2008-11-10T18:56:00.001-08:00

I woke up this morning with "DB" written on my arm in blue pen.

Sometime during the night I must have woken up and though that "DB" was a very important thing for me to remember.

but this morning I couldn't remember what DB stood for.
It was driving me crazy all day.

I just now remembered that DB stood for: Dancing Baby.
as in: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2W4EBoQmWPs

More about Pumpkin Pie

2008-11-10T18:51:00.000-08:00

Mel Kiper Jr. eats a slice of pumpkin pie for breakfast every single day of the year!

HERO

Vest

2008-11-10T18:37:00.000-08:00

Zoe,
please tell me more about the vest.
URGENT

2008-11-10T18:35:00.000-08:00

Zoe-
Try not to write too wordy blogs, we don;t want to drive our NEW FOLLOWER!!! away.

Day #5

2008-11-10T18:28:00.001-08:00

I bought clothes today.

I buy clothes really rarely, because I am a fashion hobo and because I am poor. I tend to stick to the basics because, well, I know what works. This makes me feel reasonably ok when I leave the house, but frankly the trendy and fashionable young ladies run this city and I am not one of them. Not by a long shot.

So I bought clothes and honestly, what I really want is a vest. I know. But I want one anyway. And I want a very specific kind of vest and I was having no luck, which is always ridiculous and depressing, to want something you didn't care about a day ago and then to be denied it.

What was worse is that I found it in the wrong size. I asked many sales people, most of who were unhelpful, and it seemed that the vest was not to be. "Oh well," I thought "there's always there online store."

Except. Except it's not there. It's like I found the only vest they ever made and it doesn't exist. It's so sad, so frustrating, even though it's so petty.

I got a really cute coat, though. With toggles.

Day #4

2008-11-09T18:24:00.000-08:00

My roommate made pumpkin pie tonight, which is super awesome, even though I am not sure either he or I really like pumpkin pie. Like me, he just likes making things, regardless of it anyone is going to eat them or not.

Day #3

2008-11-07T17:21:00.001-08:00

The Planet Money podcast makes me happy every day.

Day #2

2008-11-07T16:02:00.001-08:00

I have recently discovered my love of cooking.

Growing up, it never interested me, perhaps because my mom never was. Which isn't saying that my mom is a bad cook, but that it wasn't her passion. Combine that with me being a picky eater and I just never cared much, unless it was cookies.

Lately I notice things changing. Things I snubbed as a kid because it was "grown-up and yucky" are now delicious (confirming my younger self's belief) and as my taste grows, so does my desire to cook.

Cooking is a necessity that came out of living on my own and, later, becoming a vegetarian, but the more I did it the more I found I enjoyed it. I have always been a person who liked doing stuff with my hands, as anyone who has had the misfortune of spending time with me might have noticed, with all the tapping and gesturing, and cooking gives me a wonderful outlet for that. My older brother is the same way, and is also a good chef, but he is also talented in many other areas. I just have cooking.

Which isn't to say I am good at it. I'm not. Most of the time I feel really half-assed, others downright terrible. I don't experiment enough, I don't plan enough, and I fall back on the same old standards too often. This annoys me far more than it should because when I put in the effort--spend the time to think about a recipe, buy the right ingredients, put it all together--I am very happy.

All of which is to say that now I find myself thinking about my dream kitchen, my dream supplies, the way I would arrange anything. But, lacking that kind of money, for the moment all I can do is dream about having the time to try making my own pasta.

Day #1 (or is it 6?)

2008-11-06T18:07:00.000-08:00

Apparently I have entered a BLOG CHALLENGE to blog every day for...some amount of time. Whatever it is, I can handle it simply by laying down the truth so fine, it doesn't hurt. It is only told like it is.

The truth right now is that I really want to be baking cookies, but I don't have brown sugar. So instead I will watch TV with my neighbor instead.

K-Fed

2008-11-05T19:06:00.000-08:00

I also like Kevin.

Telling It Like It Is About Friends

2008-11-03T16:45:00.000-08:00

My friend Kevin is a great, wonderful guy. Not only is he super smart (grad student! got into Oxford!), but he doesn't rest on his laurels. He is dedicate and driven--right now he is in Chicago for an electioneering/get out the vote effort in Chicago. He is bilingual and passionate and gives back to the community.

He is also mad loyal. He still cares about and cares for people that might have been awful to him or cut him out of their lives, because he's just a good guy like that. He is the person I would call from jail or the hospital, because I know he would be there for me. He gives great presents and puts a lot of thought into his friends and his family and his lady.

More important, he is funny, friendly, and will occasionally grown hilarious facial hair. He is a stand-up, classy guy all-around and if you live in Georgia I recommend you go out and obtain his friendship immediately.

one more thing

2008-10-21T19:16:00.000-07:00

heres another GREAT blog
http://melissacmorris.blogspot.com/
it's about this girl, Mellisa C. Morris and her husband Chappy Morris.
She has a really cute itialina greyhound

Grace Kelly

2008-10-21T19:00:00.000-07:00

I know it's a black and white photo, but I bet her loafers are brown.

I'd really like a pair of brown Weejuns, but they're hard to find.

Charley '08

2008-10-21T18:56:00.000-07:00

It has come to my attention that nowhere in the Constitution does it say that the president has to be human.

Air Bud: Election!

Lost CD

2008-10-21T18:42:00.000-07:00

I bought this cd from BMG years ago but can't find it.
It's really bugging me, I know I had it.
If anyoneone knows where it is let me know.