Tag A lot Thursday

There is an awesome art gallery/shop in Houston, right off of Shepherd and Washington, Alva Graphics, that has the most fabulous street art graffiti walls.  It is near my work and we pass it everyday, Monday through Friday.  Well the other day I decided it was high time to go snap some pics of the graffiti art before it gets covered up again with a new set.

That is kinda what they do, I think.  I have seen the outside store walls designed three or four different ways over the last year or so.  And the current art is fabulous and I couldn't let it get away.  I heart graffiti art so so much...not gang tagging, but actual street art, like you are about to see. 

Apperantly, the owners of the fine art collection store had a graffiti show and demo and people came out and watched the art go up...cool!  Wish I would have known. 

Here are my favorite captures. 

{my favorite wall}

{fabu}

{heart this color combo}

{These statements were in black and white and I decided to play around with them.}

{yes.they.do.}

{yes it does.}

{my wonderful, diverse city - "H"town}

I am also so excited about this location because I have a photo shoot lined up with a fabulous mommy and daughter duo, whose style will only add to the funkiness and uniqueness that this kind of color and texture and art bring!!!!  So I say BRING IT ON!!!!

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OH!  And I also have to say the So You Think You Can Dance (aka SYTYCD) episode last night...07.20.11...was my favorite all time episode EVER!!!!  Ever.  And this is like Season EIGHT...and I have been watching since the be.gin.ning!!!!  It was magical, mind blowing, breath taking and I refuse to erase it from my DVR because I will be watching and re-watching it over and over again.  Simply marvelous. 

If you have never tuned in....I highly suggest you do.  And if you have for some reason tuned out...I highly suggest you tune back in.  Stat. 

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Off to see the Greatest Show on Earth tonight!!!  To say me and the girl are excited would be an understatement. 

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Here are my colors....what are yours?

Trish, at the Pink Preppy Lilly Lover blog, posted this yesterday and I just had to engage on the fun of it all!  I hope you will too.

The Paper Source provided this color chart as a personality test.  So basically this means that the colors you find most appealing or are most attracted to will match your personality traits.  Interesting, huh?  I always like these kinds of things.

Make sure you focus on the colors before reading the description.  Then pick the one or ones {like me} that appeal to you most then tell me if you think the description matches you!

Here are the colors I picked:

Chartreuse

Grand adventures are part of who you are. You are assertive with powerful energy.  People feel like they are your close friends moments after they have met you. You explore the inner meaning of life.

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I do believe this is definitely part of my nature...I've bungee jumped and I always love a spur of the moment outing!  And yeah, that inner meaning of life...I am all about that!!!

Papaya

A great champion of the helpless and defender of the underdog, you have an amazing ability to get things done, as well as to fix things.

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Yep, defender of the underdog says it all.  This is me!

Fuchsia

Courageous and passionate, you have a playful side that balances your serious and spiritual nature.  You are confident and not afraid to take action.  Remember that the journey is often more important than the outcomes of your endeavors.

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NO doubt about this one!  I can be ALL business....but I am definitely goofy and playful.  I like to break the seriousness of a situation with a funny joke from time to time.

Beet

You are inspirational.  You are sympathetic and empathetic.  People love to be around you because you make them feel important!

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This test is pretty ON IT, if I do say so myself!!!  These are hitting the nail on the head.  It is easy for me to empathize and sympathize with so many.

Grape

Friends know that you are the shoulder to cry on.  With inexhaustible energy, you are a great team builder.  Love relationships are very important, but usually you are the more supportive and underappreciated half.

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**le sigh**, this, unfortunately, the latter part, is oh.so.true!!!!

Lake

You are very attractive, talkative, and have beautiful expressive eyes. One of your greatest assets is your sincere love for those around you.  You are in touch with your emotions and help others get in touch with theirs.

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Um, talkative, yes!!!  That's me.  But, as far as the emotion thing goes....hmmm....let me ponder that for a while.  I am, but I don't express them very well. 

Chocolate

You are down to earth, comfortable with who you are and have a great ability to find the joy in life. You don't take things personally, you rebound from failure and go for what you want.

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Yep, once again.  The chocolate definition explains me!!  Very down to earth and laid back.  Don't want NO drama...

I was seriously drawn to each one of these colors.  I love color, in general, so that is why so many appealed to me!  And I am surprised at how well they do fit my personality traits!!!

Now please share yours with me too!!!! 

And since my sweet and lovely friend, Trish, is the one who posted about this color personality test....I am going to use this post to link up for her Pink and Green Thursday!!! 

It's Cinco de Mayo - Ole!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo!

Cheers to that!!!

Oh!  That too?  Okay...

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Pink & Green Thursday - Fiji Island Namale Resort

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So, who's going with? 

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Pink & Green Thursday - The Best of Bumpkin

I am missing the Bumpkin Babe!  I think about her often, although I did not have the chance to know her personally.  I know she is looking down on us from Heaven, so this one is for you babe!

The best of Bumpkin, via her tumblr page.


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And that's where I am gonna stop.  Because if you were lucky enough to get to "know" the Bumpkin, then you already know that Lisa filled your world with moments that made you feel oh so special. 
 Just like she is....