For Mirth Only

a brave new basso and brooke

raccoon eyed fatty

So on my first vacay this year, I went to LA to visit the fam.  I only got to party twice (a club called rhonda and cat toy factory) kuz of forced r&r on the beach.  Despite the par-for-the-club music, I liked the energy and crowd both times.  Probably the best part – in contrast to NY – is that the kids dress a little crazier with half the attitude.  I don’t know, I just never get the vibe in NY that I can dress like an idiot and have fun.  (Aside from Rubulad and Club Vortex).  Anyways, congrats to Justice on throwing a fab first party for thecobrasnake.

Gymnastics Overload

While I’m still under this Olympics/Gymnastics spell, I just wanted to tell everyone (i know this is like shouting in outerspace) who’s hating on China – “oh the girls aren’t 16,” “they don’t ever see their family” or “they were selected when they were 3,” “they’re machines.”

It’s fucking China.  I really think it’s worthwhile to separate the gymnasts from their nation’s unethical practices for a second and just enjoy what they’ve worked so hard at perfecting.  And it makes me really happy to see the men’s and women’s teams perform breathtaking routines that no one else in the world can hold a candle to.  I mean, how can it not?

China Owns Olympic Prelims In Gymnastics

Sorry.  I thought I was over and done with gymnastics; I thought that stage of my life was through.  Well…I am, but I still love watching it!

Both the Chinese men’s and women’s teams totally owned prelims.  No competition at all.  Just watch the vids – they will blow your mind.

I recommend “Chinese women’s routines in prelims” and if you scroll down about 2/3′s of the way “Top routines from men’s gymnastics.” Finals not necessary, though I’m looking forward to those, too.