Monthly Archives: November 2009

Lights Turn Me On

WORDPRESS WORLD! It’s only been 2 days since my last post and I miss you!! Got back from a bangin’ weekend with the fam in NYC.  We were showing my aunt (visiting from Vietnam) around to all the sightseeing joints … Continue reading

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Jose James: Park Bench People

Big ups to the homie, CHUCK, for putting me on!! This reminds me of a painting I did back in 2005, called “Park People” of a homie sitting on the Park Bench! WHAAAAA! Yes yes y’all. For more paintings and … Continue reading

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Spank You Spandex & Turkey Jesus!

Ooooooo after nearly 36 hours of gluttonous indulgences, my jeans are feeling tiiiiiiiiight!  This is when I bust out my spandex and sweat pants for that snowy marshmallow season! Mmmmmm… The resurrection of TURKEY!!!!! I don’t eat meat, but this … Continue reading

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Thank you thank you thank you…you’re far too kind.

I am thankful for: 1) mom and dad for getting over their prejudices of each other and giving me life. 2) Jenny for being the first subscriber to my bloggyblog. 3) Kimberly for sneaking me snacks from the kitchen after … Continue reading

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When Globalization Hits Home

Globalization has declared a war on diversity by setting a universal standard of living. The process has most of the world convinced that the capitalist way is the “best” way.  For nations to gain international leverage, they must enter the … Continue reading

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Refugee Romeo & Juliet: I WAS BORN

I’m starting a new category.  It’s going to be somewhere between critical essays on race, class, gender, sexuality, global ish and the good, the bad, the ugly in my eyes. There are many layers when talking about the Vietnam War.  … Continue reading

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New Sunday Buzz & Solo Exhibition @ UCLA

Oooooooooo it’s been an exciting week since my last Sunday Confessional…which will now be called Sunday Buzz, because Confession has such a nefarious connotation, and like a wise graffiti buddy once said, “YOU NEVER WANT TO INCRIMINATE YOURSELF!” Plus, Buzz … Continue reading

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FORT HOOD Up In Our Homes!

Every time there is a shooting in America, every person of color prays the gun man (or woman) isn’t of one’s own race or ethnicity (or religion)…except for white people of course.  White people are the only group of citizens … Continue reading

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Byebye Helvetica

This thing is so easy even a caveman can do it! Homie Claud shared this with me today.  Make your own font from your handwriting in seconds.  Good times: MAKE YOUR OWN FONT HERE

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BODEGA PUMP 20 Launch ft. Arnold

Last night I went to the BODEGA PUMP 20 LAUNCH Party and it was awesome. One of my homies, Marv, worked on designing this shoe.  It’s funny having friends who design shoes and apparel then their shit comes out and … Continue reading

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