Madeline is a loved puppy

get well treats for madeline, from aunt amber and lilly, originally uploaded by daniellehampton.

Auntie Amber came by yesterday with get wells treats and a card for Madeline, from her and Lilly. So sweet.

Wonderful Weekend

This past weekend was one of the best I've had in a long time. I came down Friday and met Emily for lunch at Pita Jungle, and it was wonderful to spend time with my dear friend and sit and talk for a long while. We can barely wait until I am with her in Brooklyn next month! It was a beautiful, warm day in Phoenix, a perfect day actually. We both ordered the Macro platter, which is my favorite thing on the menu.

After lunch with Em, I headed over to Alana's where Shirley was waiting, and we hit the road to Long Beach, California. We left around 3pm and made it there around 9pm or so, which was a great time considering we stopped to eat. I usually like to fly when I go to CA but it was so nice to be with the girls and have a long time to catch up on our busy lives! When we arrived Chloe (Autumn and Jason's daughter) was already down for the night so we all just sat around and chit chatted.

Saturday morning we woke up and went for a run along the beach, followed by a yummy breakfast. Chloe's first birthday party (on the beach) was set for noon that day and unfortunately the rain and gloom would just not let up. Regardless though we got ready and walked down to the cove where Jason and Autumn's mom Libby had already set up the tent and go all the food ready. Just as we got there, the sun came through and the sprinkling stopped, it was perfect- a little cool at time but overall great. It turned into a beautiful, sunny day. There were a million kids there, playing in the water and the sand, lots of delicious food and great company. I attempted to play volleyball for a minute but my soccer roots kept taking over and it was hard for me to not use my feet. I'm horrible at volleyball anyway, so I left that up to the girls. The entire day was awesome, Chloe was so happy and her 1st birthday was a total success!

















(tons more photos at my Flickr too)

Since Grandma Libby was in town, it allowed all of us to go out Saturday night. We started with a big family dinner at Yen Sushi down on 2nd St. The sushi was okay, definitely not the best I've had but still good.









After sushi we headed out on the town, we ended up Morrie's Wine Bar and then finished the night at Legends in downtown Belmont Shore. We went to bed super late, so Sunday was a late start, around 9am. I had already celebrated Father's Day with my Dad so it was really fun to spend Sunday morning with the new dad, Jason! We ate brunch at La Creperie and it turned out to be on the best breakfasts I've ever had- super fresh whole foods and great service. Sunday was also Chloe's official birthday so we got her a little strawberry crepe and sang to the happy baby.









It really was the best weekend and I was sad to leave, but I know I'll be back within the month. I got home last night and was pleasantly surprised by a sparkling clean house and some cute little surprises from Hank! The house was already super clean before I left but he did all the floors for me and hung up some things I had needed to be put up. We got to spend a great night together last night, before he left for CA this morning to record all week. So now it's just Madeline and me! This week should be a good one though- lots of hangouts with Amber Joy, and then Sarah will be coming to visit Thursday, and then Hank and I leave for a weekend in Las Vegas on Saturday. I am so excited for shopping and pool time and good food and gambling! We always have so much fun whenever we go. The moment we get there I will be by the pool- it's weird how it's Vegas but when you're at any of the nicer resort pools you could be anywhere. This weekend should be in the 100s and I am loving that! I know it's weird, but I enjoy hot hot days. Call me crazy. It's so wild how busy we are right now, we get home from Vegas, have a few days to unwind, and then we have visitors that next weekend and then leave for the houseboat for another week! I am really savoring this week at home right now, and it's nice to be able to do some cooking and baking, relax on the couch, watch movies, etc.

In a weird way I am already looking forward to going back to teach in August. It's great to have a profession that I look forward to going to everyday. I'm also excited to meet a whole new group of kids and get to know them, read novels, etc. Next year will hopefully be a really "big" year for Hank and I, and I really can't wait for everything.

So, here's to a new week, positive attitudes, and fun!

Thanks for reading.

xo

Hey Dad,

daddy and me, originally uploaded by daniellehampton.

Happy Father's Day! I love you. :)

William Ferramosca, Fucking Fly Tattoo

Sou o William Ferramosca da Fucking Fly Tattoo, gostei muito do site A Tattoo e gostaria de participar com meu portifolio.

Gosto muito de fazer trabalhos orientais, realismos e tradicionais e nas horas vagas gosto de pintar algumas telas.


Convenções que participei

1°, 2° e 3° São Paulo Tattoo Festival
4° Expo Tattoo Metal Head
1° Porto Alegre Tattoo Festival
2° Expo Tattoo Internacional Curitiba
1° Convenção de Tatuagem da Paraíba
2° Expo Tattoo e Piecing de Birigui
1° Araçatuba Tattoo Festival

Premiações

1° lugar tatuagem preto e branco
1° lugar série de desenhos preto e branco
2° lugar série de desenhos coloridos
2° lugar tatuagem colorida
1° lugar série de desenhos coloridos

Tenhos alguns trabalhos meus publicados em mais de quinze revistas de tattoo como Metal Head, Bela Tattoo, Skin Tattoo entre outras.

Fucking Fly Tattoo
Telefone (11) 2031-4578
Endereço: Av. Nordestina, 357 - São Miguel Paulista, São Paulo, SP - CEP: 08011-000
E-mail: williamferramosca@hotmail.com
Site: www.fuckingfly.com.br

Wednesday

Today was a great day. I woke up to find that Little Miss Madeline's swelling was almost all gone, and she was in great spirits- much better than the day before, of course. I spent the day with her, laying around and organizing/cleaning the house. I eventually got ready and headed off to do some errands before Hank got home; I was nervous to leave Madeline for a minute but she was fine. When I got back Hank and I walked down to Esoji (Japanese/sushi) and had a great belated birthday dinner with his family. His Mom is always vacationing and we have been gone so much so we couldn't celebrate closer to our birthdays, but it was nice having yet another celebration! We received very generous gifts and had a great meal with wonderful people. Afterward Hank and I went on a long walk downtown, which was nice because today was my day off from the gym and I was happy to get a little activity in. Now Hank is at a band meeting followed by practice, and I am here in our newly organized bedroom making playlists for our girls roadtrip this weekend. I am really excited to spend some time with my girlfriends and be on the beach for a few days!

Lately I have really, really been wanting to get new bedroom furniture (and living room too) but I know I can't until we buy a house. It's hard for me to wait, but I know its for the best so we can actually decorate when the time comes and not have random stuff that doesn't fit in our home. We won't be buying for awhile, but we're always looking. Hank has less than a year of school and then everything changes. Can't wait :).

Tomorrow I will be spending time with one of my greatest friends, Emily. She is in town for the weekend so tomorrow is the only day both of our schedules work out, between her working schedule and my trip. I'm very excited to see her!

So, that's it for me today. I need to go do some more packing and then I will be going to sleep. I hope all of you had a wonderful day!

As tatuagens estão na moda!

Olá a todos os amantes da arte!

As tatuagens estão na moda! É bonito de ver uma tattoo bem feita sendo exibida com orgulho pelas ruas da cidade em todo país e em todo o mundo. A tatuagem celebra infinitas situações, além de alimentar o ego de quem as possui. A cada dia que passa, a aceitação do grande público a essa arte se faz mais presente. Hoje em dia, é dificil encontrar um jovem que não queira a sua própria tattoo. As novas tendências e a quebra de paradigmas, firma ainda mais o compromisso com a liberdade de expressão e a pluraridade cultural das grandes metrópoles. Nada melhor do que a arte para dizermos "Tudo" ou simplismente não dizermos "nada".

É cada vez mais comum expressarmos o nosso sentimento em forma de tattoo´s. Existem várias manerias de celebrarmos isso. Tomaremos como exemplo o "dia dos namorados". Quem nunca pensou em ter o nome do amado ou da amada tatuado no corpo? Pois bem, o dia da festa se transformou no dia dos namorados, nos EUA e na Europa, o Valentine’s Day, 14 de fevereiro, em homenagem ao Padre Valentine. Em 270 a.C., o bispo romano Valentino desafiou o imperador Claudius II que proibia que se realizasse o matrimônio e continuou a promover casamentos. Para Claudius, um novo marido significava um soldado a menos. Preso, enquanto esperava sua execução, o bispo Valentine se apaixonou pela filha cega de seu carcereiro, Asterius. E, com um milagre, recuperou sua visão. Para se despedir, Valentine escreveu uma carta de amor para ela. Foi assim que surgiu a expressão em inglês "From your Valentine". Mesmo tido como santo pelo suposto milagre, ele foi executado em 14 de fevereiro. No Brasil, a gênese da data é menos romântica. Alguns a atribuem a uma promoção pioneira da loja Clipper, realizada em São Paulo em 1948. Outros dizem que o Dia dos Namorados foi introduzido no Brasil, em 1950, pelo publicitário João Dória, que criou um slogan de apelo comercial que dizia "não é só com beijos que se prova o amor". A intenção de Dória era criar o equivalente brasileiro ao Valentine's Day - o Dia dos Namorados realizado nos Estados Unidos. É provável que o dia 12 de junho tenha sido a data escolhida porque representa uma época em que o comércio de presentes não fica tão intenso. A idéia funcionou tão bem para os comerciantes, que desde aquela época, o Brasil inteiro comemora anualmente a data. Outra versão reverencia a véspera do dia de Santo Antônio, o santo casamenteiro.

Isso é engraçado... Conhecemos várias situações em que artistas famosos tatuaram o nome dos amados em seus corpos e que se arrependeram amargamente de tê-lo feito. Assim comos nós, que somos meros mortais, também acontecem muitas coisas dessa natureza. O fato é que devemos celebrar sempre! Ter uma tatuagem é algo muito sério. É preciso ter uma sintonia muito positiva quando se decide fazer uma. Uma boa tatuagem, nunca pode sofrer a dor do arrependimento do seu dono. O laço é eterno! Anjos, corações, flores, fotografias, frases... tudo isso pode ser representado e eternizado. Um sentimento expressado no prório corpo, descreve algo puro e de total confiança e entrega! Somente bons profissionais captam essa essência. Por isso, digo que devem haver profissionais com sentimento e muita percepção no nosso Brazil e em todo mundo. Somente assim, seremos respeitados e amados por nossa arte! Então pessoal, vamos continuar ditando a moda. Vamos Tatuar!!!

Tatuagem tá na moda do mundo pessoal!!! Vou dar um exemplo:

Rodrigo Carvalho - Salvador

Ivan Braz,das peles Suínas para as peles Humanas

Pessoal do A Tattoo, meu nome é Ivan Braz, sou de São Paulo capital e a alguns meses migrei dos treinos em pele suína para a prática em peles humanas. Apaixonado por tattoos praticamente a minha vida inteira, sempre desenhei e sempre fui inspirado pela temática das tatuagens. Comecei "tarde", mas em tempo. Tenho recebido apoio dos amigos e do tatuador Ninho Gonçalves, que atualmente trabalha na Espanha. Minha intenção é mostrar o resultado da batalha que enfrentei para adquirir e conquistar a confiança para transmitir a arte às pessoas. Tatuagem é para mim, paixão, é a explosão da arte. Obrigado e sucesso sempre!!!

Ivan Braz
E-mail: i.braz@hotmail.com