Just Wrap It Up

So I could be at the gorge right now, but I'm not. Soon though. Actually, the weekend before finals.... Great studying plan, right? Ah well. It'll be really good weather, and it gives me more time to get better.

I remember listening to this as a kid, but I never knew who it was by. Thanks to Sara Nemes, for reminding me of my childhood. I'm stoked because I now understand all of the song, (aka references). This is a sign that I can no longer be classified as a "little kid". Score.

Anywho, I've decided to dedicate this post to rap. Hence, "wrap it up".

Whoa whoa whoa. Can you say "super sick beat". Loving Snoop's verse. "I'm Bob Marley reincarnated, so faded."

Have you ever heard of anything Danger Mouse has worked on that isn't epic? Come on, from Gnarles Barkley, to The Shins (yes, he worked with THE SHINS) it's hard to believe it gets any better.

Oh my goodness, many thanks to Gillian Applegate for showing me this. Such a good rap. Just listen to the verses this dude is spitting. "Life's not a bitch! Life is a beautiful woman. You only call her a bitch because she won't let you get that ......" yes.

Nasty Nas, nasty nasty Nas. He and Damian are gonna be at Lolla this summer! Too bad I can't go. (Bonnaroo's lineup is better.)

They played this at the gym yesterday and I got super excited becuase I can actually keep up with it when I make my wimp attempts of rapping. Nice Inception reference. Solid.

SUCH A GOOD BASSLINE IM OBSESSED. The lyrics, however, are stupid. No one cares that your lady friend steals your hat. It's clear that you have many more to wear. Chill man. (Note: Get in your ride, turn the bass wayyyyyy up, and play this song. I promise the experience is mindblowingg)

Can I just say that I loveee when people take a beat with that old-school vibe, and put verses on top of it. I see it as a nod to the artists of the past, who were so so so so flyy.

Cheeaaa,

So those are the highlights of the rap thats been on my playlists for the past few months. I know its not super good, I'm sure many of you have stuff thats much better. Actually, I know for a fact that you do. Sadly, whenever I try to play most of this in my moms car, she complains that "this music is giving me a headache. Pick something else!". And then when I do change it, she screams at me to pay attention to the road and proceeds to choose something that's really old. Ahh, what can you do?

My parting video: I'm guessing this is how I dance at Lotus, (MARK YOUR CALENDARS NOW!!!) and probably everywhere else... Whatever. I make people uncomfortable, regardless.

Happy thoughts,

-R

P.S. Next post I promise will be fashion related. Theres been a serious lack in that subject, and right now the title of this blog should be named "Music with a sprinkle of Spain and Climbing."

Little Balls of Heaven

Today was a beautiful day.

Until my macbook pro went screwy. And then a giant gray cloud came over me and I cried for two whole hours.

Nahh that didn't happen, although I am slightly off put by it.

I made this post for a reason:

HOW TO MAKE OREO BALLS

aka little balls of heaven

Utensils:

Candy Coating (white kind)

Cream cheese. I have a low-fat preference.

Oreos, again, low-fat.

Larg(er) bowl.

A large ziplock bag, as big, or bigger than a standard sheet of paper. & a skewer of some sort. I use wooden.

Double boiler. I use a small pot and a small glass bowl. Works like a charm.

Waxy paper yo.

Your (hopefully working) laptop, Netflix, nice speakers, and a chill glass of milk. Mmmm

Directions:

Place whole container of oreos in the ziplock baggie.

Now, STOMP ON THEM LIKE THEY'RE THE FACE OF YOUR ENEMY. Just kidding, be nice to everyone. Stomp until they're finely crushed up.

Put the crushed up oreos in your large bowl and dump in the cream cheese too.

Sorry,that's where the pictures end... And when my computer gave up on me.

• Mix them together with your hands, don't be afraid to get dirty. (Remember you get to lick them off. )
• Once mixed, roll a heaping tablespoons size in the palms of your hand making a ball. Put the balls on a plate which you'll put in the fridge after you're all done.
• Once all of the balls are in the fridge, get out your double boiler and the candy coating. I suggest melting two of the candy coating squares at a time. If you do more, it'll overcook.
• Once the coating is consistently melted, take one ball at a time and drop them into the coating. Using the skewer, move the ball around until its coated completely, then stab it and place it on the wax paper to solidify. Do this until all of the oreo balls have been coated.
• Once dry, you can put them in the fridge if you're afraid of them turning into mush, or if you like eating more solid deserts.

There you have it! The extremely easy, but absolutley delicious dessert. You'll have everyone drooling, and begging you to make them. Be frugal with your balls, don't be so quick to give them away. Ahahaha just kidding.... Maybe.

The beat is sooo good. Everything else...... Not good.

Have fun rolling and coating your balls,

-R

The Desperate Cries of Attention

Hey.

It has been a looooooooooooooong time since we last had a chat.
So guess what? SLIGHTLY STOOPID IS COMING TO CHICAGO AUGUST 27 (A SATURDAY) and my mother will not drive me there. So, for all you stoopidheads that have nice licenses, and wish to take me, today is your lucky day.

Anywho, I've got some new music for ya'll to jam to.

Whoa, remember M.I.A.? Who said Paper Planes was her best song....

Get your ska on with The Slackers. 

Oh my god so much good stuff going on in this song. The switching from reggae feel to rockish vibess is so smooth. Like mango sorbet. Mmmmm wanna get me some of that.

Got to see them in concert... In town. B-Town that is. And guess what? They didn't play this song. Losers. Just kidding, they're super fly.

Ok, I think that's good. 

Recently, I've been YouTube stalking this guy. His name is Andy Milonakis. He's this fudging awesome  thirty something year old with a congenital growth disorder. Before you reprimand me for making fun of someone who is, "disabled," he's not. Andy is really, really, really, funny. The fact that he sounds, and still looks like a teenager just adds to his hilarity. He can rap like a rhino, and get high like a plane. Paper Planes, in fact.

TRAINS TRAINS TRAINS PLANES 

Only a pimp. hahahahahhhahhaaaa

You must listen to ALL of the lyrics he's spitting. So ridiculous. Gets seriously stuck in your head if you watch it enough.... Like me.....


FASHION

After many a fifth periods on Style.com I have found quite a few collections I'm mad about. 

• Proenza Schouler: Tribal print must-haves
• Rodarte: Muse-The American Dream
• T by Alexander Wang: Simplicity at it's finest
• Miu Miu: Cutesy-Oddly Shaped Fun + their signature prints
• So many more. Sorry, I couldn't figure out how to put the pictures up here... Couldn't find the URL for the slideshow pictures. 

So, yep. That's pretty much the gist of it. I PROMISE to blog more often: 150 euro's relies on it. So, check to see if I have new posts on a daily basis. Get me more pageviews! I promise, the result will be spectacular (aka: a supa fly new design for your more-than-worthy eyes.)

Besos,
-R