things never done

kimtronica — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 17:35:00 +0000

I picked up a wonderful bounty at the farmers’ market yesterday. Walking around with a few friends and running into a few more was the perfect way to spend a sunny afternoon.

The highlight of my trip was the loaf of Whole Wheat Four Seed Mix Sourdough bread from Companion Bakers. Straight out of Santa Cruz, Companion Bakers specialize in artisan sourdoughs. Right from the Companion Bakers’ mouths, “Our sourdough loaves are rustic, European style, stone baked breads. We use seasonal organic ingredients and hand-mix all of our batches. Our loaves contain only flour, water and salt, plus whatever goodies we add to vary the loaves (seeds, herbs, dried fruit, olives, garlic, etc.).” Organic, vegan, and local–what is there not to love? However, at $8 a loaf, I doubt I’ll be making this one a weekly tradition.

My wild card this week is the beautiful rainbow chard I picked up. True, I did set out to buy kale, but c’mon…who can resist those colors? Once I decide how to use it, plus the others things I bought, I’ll be sure to post.

the odyssey

kimtronica — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:42:00 +0000

Ants have made a graveyard in my bathtub. This is:
+ mind boggling
+ slightly disgusting
+ odd
+ not the first time
+ fitting, considering it’s almost Halloween

I’m going to attempt to post here more often, but don’t believe the hype, kids. I’m really not all that fascinating.

i love this

kimtronica — Sat, 13 Sep 2008 21:18:00 +0000

LA city officials hire goats

A herd of goats has been hired by city officials in Los Angeles to clear wasteland earmarked for development.

The goats have been brought in to ‘eat’ the site clean and are a cheaper and greener alternative to human workers.

no paint allowed

kimtronica — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:34:00 +0000

Having recently come into the possession of the largest room I’ve ever inhabited (plus the largest bed- it’s a queen and giant and I can streeeeeetch all the way out, yet i constantly find myself curled into a ball with half the comforter of the floor), I’ve been daydreaming for a week now about how I’m going to furnish it. Having design on the mind, I thought to share a few of my favorite inspirations rooms.

I’m mad for maps. I’ve a world map and a Monterey Bay map in my room at home, and a globe and world map shower curtain in my new room at school.

Such pleasing juxtaposition.

This sheet is a brilliant way to center this room.

Light blue walls, mismatched frames, and odds n’ ends. Perfect!

To be continued.

en bici

kimtronica — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 00:01:00 +0000

I’ve been in a bicycle mania as of late. I spent a few hours today removing rust from my old hand-me-down (thanks again if you ever read this. I’m basically indebted to you for life) Shogun mixte and trying to figure out what basket and grips to get. I was leaning for the Wald 585, but it looks HUGE. The medium Wald from Rivendell seemed nice, but the side walls are so low. And then, to make matters worse, I read a very well put argument for the superiority of front baskets from CETMAracks so now the Wald 137 (plus a lovely Lemolo Basket Bag) is in the mix! Egads.

On the simpler side, I’ve recently acquired a Miyata Track frame. New project!

painting predicament

kimtronica — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 02:25:00 +0000

For my new home in Santa Cruz, I need to bring all my furniture up with me or buy it there. I’ve been passed down this dresser that I need to paint before I go up, but I’ve no idea how to do it! Any ideas? The only thing I can think is to paint it a bright color with white over, then distress it so the bright color and wood underneath show through.

and no one wanted brownies

kimtronica — Tue, 02 Sep 2008 19:06:00 +0000

Somehow, this has become the most viewed photo on my Flickr. It has 110 views, more than double my 2nd highest viewed photo. Someone please explain this mystery to me!

To do before Friday:
Sand and paint dresser
Buy comforter/duvet
PACK
Learn to drive the Expedition on the freeway…
Fight

halp

kimtronica — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 03:58:00 +0000

Dear anyone who manages to find/lurks this space,

I have a quandary! A free round trip flight on Southwest is waiting for me to use. I can go anywhere SW flies, but both flights must be before October 9th of this year. I’ve narrowed it down to two cities: Portland and New York. Thoughts? Somewhere better? Help me choose!

Sincerely,
Kim

kimtronica — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 18:32:00 +0000

Out with the faux-intellectualism and in with the vanity! My mind has obviously been devoid of anything blog worthy for months.

I took Eric to his first show. HEALTH at The Smell.

As you can see, he was not pleased. Potential reasons why:
a) I dressed him.
b) He was “tired.”
c) I tore him away from his video game.
d) Out of his element.
e) Boring.
f) Would rather be playing Warhammer.

Sparky came for a week. We broke into Foothill.
Am is coming. We will most likely not break into Foothill.

diamonds!

kimtronica — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 06:22:00 +0000

“Buy direct. The Jewelry Exchange in Tustin!”