Thursday, December 25, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
I read...
"Survivor" by Chuck Palahniuk (the guy who penned Fight Club)
Didn't love it, didn't hate it. The whole book is like a parody. Hyper symbolic. But his sentences and passages are really smart. Like each and every one is mocking. Well I think I just prefer lushness.
It makes me think of Fight Club, the film. The thing I really didn't like about the film was the narration, because it was so sharp and scathing. I actually thought that the narration would work fine in a book but it's just too much when spoken outloud.
So I can totally see that this Palahniuk guy is sort of a genius with words but I dunno, I will never like mean-spiritedness, hostility, mockery, etc.
"Survivor" by Chuck Palahniuk (the guy who penned Fight Club)
Didn't love it, didn't hate it. The whole book is like a parody. Hyper symbolic. But his sentences and passages are really smart. Like each and every one is mocking. Well I think I just prefer lushness.
It makes me think of Fight Club, the film. The thing I really didn't like about the film was the narration, because it was so sharp and scathing. I actually thought that the narration would work fine in a book but it's just too much when spoken outloud.
So I can totally see that this Palahniuk guy is sort of a genius with words but I dunno, I will never like mean-spiritedness, hostility, mockery, etc.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Glorious wares
I’ve been having fashion on my mind lately for the following reasons: 1) V.Li started a fashion blog that loves discussing two recurring fashion-related themes in my life: Marc Jacobs and Kate Moss; 2) I bought Lucky magazine’s Dec issue and Tim brought back the Jan issue, which never fails to inspire me to buy a crapload of stuff; 3) this particular winter in HK sees very wearable and cute fashion, namely the combo of riding boots, fancy tights, and mini skirts (top and outerwear styles are flexible), which makes me feel like I have to try extra hard to not be a jeans-and-tee wallflower.
Hence all the stuff I bought over the weekend, which must be chronicled! Too fabulous to be forgotten! This is them in order of purchase (I hope photos are to come):
1. Biker jacket, grey denim, DKNY, 60% off, I’m in love
2. Two of the same things that I can’t disclose because one is for V.Li, 66% off
3. Super amazing perfect little black minidress (pictured), French Connection, at least 60% off
4. Black knit top with craftsy embroidered crown and FC logo, French Connection, 50% off
5. Black short pleated preppy skirt with buckle, French Connection, around 40% off
6. Small blue shoulder bag with thin knotted strap, H&M, cheap
Still no black moccasin boots. I’m also coveting riding boots but the selection overwhelms me.
Hence all the stuff I bought over the weekend, which must be chronicled! Too fabulous to be forgotten! This is them in order of purchase (I hope photos are to come):
1. Biker jacket, grey denim, DKNY, 60% off, I’m in love
2. Two of the same things that I can’t disclose because one is for V.Li, 66% off
3. Super amazing perfect little black minidress (pictured), French Connection, at least 60% off
4. Black knit top with craftsy embroidered crown and FC logo, French Connection, 50% off
5. Black short pleated preppy skirt with buckle, French Connection, around 40% off
6. Small blue shoulder bag with thin knotted strap, H&M, cheap
Still no black moccasin boots. I’m also coveting riding boots but the selection overwhelms me.
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Shallow thought of the week...
-I am so in the market for a pair of black moccasin boots and miniskirts to go with them. Can't find them (the boots) though.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Re: the restaurant I featured as being really good that my parents said was really bad. They went to the right restaurant this time and said it was REALLY good, which makes me feel a lot better. Yeah they managed to go to an entirely different restaurant last time and not know it... I also went back and it was really good again... so it's true, M---- R-- in D-Bay is really good!
This month I went to three places for afternoon tea and surprisingly, InterContinental was amazing... they served their future set that won't be out until February... the set came with two scones, two mini CHURROS (!!!), a madeleine and a canelle... which is a French carb thing that was yums... but OK I have never seen churros in HK :) unusual reason to be excited I know but... it's very nostalgic American carnivale...
Anyway their sandwiches were to die for too... best tiny sandwiches ever... and the tea (from this major French company Mariage Frères) was soo goood... I would post pics but might seem inappropriate since it's still Dec... and it would give away my not very secret blogger identity... but anyway... yah, InterContinental for afternoon tea!
This month I went to three places for afternoon tea and surprisingly, InterContinental was amazing... they served their future set that won't be out until February... the set came with two scones, two mini CHURROS (!!!), a madeleine and a canelle... which is a French carb thing that was yums... but OK I have never seen churros in HK :) unusual reason to be excited I know but... it's very nostalgic American carnivale...
Anyway their sandwiches were to die for too... best tiny sandwiches ever... and the tea (from this major French company Mariage Frères) was soo goood... I would post pics but might seem inappropriate since it's still Dec... and it would give away my not very secret blogger identity... but anyway... yah, InterContinental for afternoon tea!