Martha Graham to Agnes DeMille

May this inspire you as it inspires me as an artist, and encourages me to keep creating no matter what I think of my work (both as an actor and as a graphic artist):

“There is a vitality, a life force, a quickening that is translated through you into action, and because there is only one of you in all time, this expression is unique.

And if you block it, it will never exist through any other medium and be lost. The world will not have it. It is not your business to determine

how good it is;
nor how valuable it is;
nor how it compares with other expressions. It is your business to keep it yours clearly and directly, to keep the channel open.

You do not have to believe in yourself or your work, You have to keep open and aware directly to the urges that motivate YOU.

Keep the channel open…
No artist is pleased…

There is no satisfaction whatever at any time. There is only a queer, divine dissatisfaction; a blessed unrest that keeps us marching and makes us more alive than the others.”

Martha Graham to Agnes DeMille

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Written on May 13th, 2011 , Acting, General, Inspirational Tags:
Oh Ally…

Of ALL the show on ALL of Netflix, I clicked on Ally McBeal… this show is hilarious.

I also found a cool blog… Drunk Diet. This guy knows how to talk to me.

The end. I find blogging only useful to me if I can’t put the entire thing in a facebook status.

Written on April 14th, 2011 , General
Lady Gaga at United Center, Chicago IL

Hey yall. Just wanted to share with you my awesome experience at the Lady Gaga concert here in Chicago at the United Center! I experienced my first real ‘concert’ experience. I spent $250 for a floor ticket, waited 3 hours in the freezing cold to get into the building. As soon as I got in, I RAN to the lip of the stage and stood there for another 3 hours (I didn’t have anyone to hold my spot, so I had to jedi mind trick my body out of having to pee)… the concert was UNBELIEVABLE! I have never really experienced being starstruck before – that’s just not something I ever feel. However, when Gaga was revealed and opened the show with “Silicone… saline…” – I can’t even explain it. I went into a state of Rapture. I started screaming uncontrollably and reaching out to her – as did EVERYONE around me. It was amazing. I blew my voice out after the first 2 songs.. I couldn’t even scream anymore.

She bit the heads off 3 barbie dolls (I almost caught one!) and it is an amazing experience I will never forget. I have to say a big THANK YOU to my Aunt Lisa, who sent me $50 towards the cost of my ticket! Several of my friends (unbeknownst to me) were at the show, and one of them in the rafters snapped this photo. I circled myself in red —eeee! Can’t wait for her next single “Judas” to come out!

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Written on March 20th, 2011 , General, Music Tags: , ,
Lady Gaga – Born This Way

Yesterday Lady Gaga (after months of hype) finally released her new single, “Born This Way”. It’s such a fantastic nod to the “Express Yourself” era that Madonna brought, and carries a wonderful message of self-love and acceptance! This is going to sound SICK on the dance floors!

BORN THIS WAY
WRITTEN BY: LADY GAGA
PRODUCED BY: LADY GAGA, FERNANDO GARIBAY, DJ WHITE SHADOW
MIXED AND ENGINEERED BY: DAVID RUSSEL

INTRO:
It doesn’t matter if you love him, or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
’cause you were Born This Way, Baby

VERSE:
MY MAMA TOLD ME WHEN I WAS YOUNG
WE ARE ALL BORN SUPERSTARS

SHE ROLLED MY HAIR AND PUT MY LIPSTICK ON
IN THE GLASS OF HER BOUDOIR

“THERE’S NOTHIN WRONG WITH LOVIN WHO YOU ARE”
SHE SAID, “‘CAUSE HE MADE YOU PERFECT, BABE”

“SO HOLD YOUR HEAD UP GIRL AND YOU’LL GO FAR,
LISTEN TO ME WHEN I SAY”

CHORUS:
I’M BEAUTIFUL IN MY WAY
‘CAUSE GOD MAKES NO MISTAKES
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

DON’T HIDE YOURSELF IN REGRET
JUST LOVE YOURSELF AND YOU’RE SET
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

POST-CHORUS:
OOO THERE AIN’T NO OTHER WAY
BABY I WAS BORN THIS WAY
BABY I WAS BORN THIS WAY
OOO THERE AIN’T NO OTHER WAY
BABY I WAS BORN-
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY

DON’T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN
DON’T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN
DON’T BE A DRAG -JUST BE A QUEEN
DON’T BE!

VERSE:
GIVE YOURSELF PRUDENCE
AND LOVE YOUR FRIENDS
SUBWAY KID, REJOICE YOUR TRUTH

IN THE RELIGION OF THE INSECURE
I MUST BE MYSELF, RESPECT MY YOUTH

A DIFFERENT LOVER IS NOT A SIN
BELIEVE CAPITAL H-I-M (HEY HEY HEY)
I LOVE MY LIFE I LOVE THIS RECORD AND
MI AMORE VOLE FE YAH (LOVE NEEDS FAITH)

REPEAT CHORUS + POST-CHORUS

BRIDGE:

DON’T BE A DRAG, JUST BE A QUEEN
WHETHER YOU’RE BROKE OR EVERGREEN
YOU’RE BLACK, WHITE, BEIGE, CHOLA DESCENT
YOU’RE LEBANESE, YOU’RE ORIENT
WHETHER LIFE’S DISABILITIES
LEFT YOU OUTCAST, BULLIED, OR TEASED
REJOICE AND LOVE YOURSELF TODAY
‘CAUSE BABY YOU WERE BORN THIS WAY

NO MATTER GAY, STRAIGHT, OR BI,
LESBIAN, TRANSGENDERED LIFE
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN TO SURVIVE
NO MATTER BLACK, WHITE OR BEIGE
CHOLA OR ORIENT MADE
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN TO BE BRAVE

REPEAT CHORUS

OUTRO/REFRAIN:

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!
I’M ON THE RIGHT TRACK BABY
I WAS BORN THIS WAY HEY!

Written on February 12th, 2011 , General Tags: , ,
Chicago Snowmageddon 2011

Survived Snowmageddon ’11 !!

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Written on February 5th, 2011 , General, Video Gems Tags:
Marilyn Monroe Wallpaper 1920×1200

Here’s a truly HD marilyn desktop wallpaper I found! So gorgeous. Enjoy!

Written on July 27th, 2010 , General Tags: ,
Moving soon!

So we finally have a set move date! At first we were supposed to move June 1st (and lost that apartment to another couple), then this apartment (which is being built) was supposed to be finished and ready by July 1st. Well, our leasing agent contacted us and told us that we couldn’t move in until August 1st – which was extremely frustrating because we had already started the packing process! When we went in mid-July to see the apartment, all the plumbing and electrical wires were installed, but they had to wait for their final inspection before they could close up the walls, and that hadn’t happened yet. SIGH. So, he called us the other day and let us know that they passed their final inspection (yay!) and they have started the drywalling. SO, our new move date is August 15th, absolutely, for-sure. Huzzah!! The apartment is so beautiful (we saw other, completed units when we signed onto it) and is going to allow me to emulate my dream bedroom! We have exposed brick, European-style cabinets, a dishwasher, laundry in-unit, 2 bathrooms, 2 bedroom, and an office. I can finally have my own office!

Anyway, here’s the colors we picked (will be with exposed-brick accent walls):

(Office, Living Room, My Bedroom, Harmony’s Bedroom)

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I’m also going to do a Marilyn Monroe themed bathroom, with my Vanity Fair collector’s edition framed!

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Written on July 22nd, 2009 , General, Home & Art Tags: , , ,
Bombs Away! Closing!

We had a fabulous closing night for Bombs Away! The audience was packed, and we couldn’t have asked for a warmer crowd. My best friend Harmony came the night before, and afterwards on closing night Johnny (my fabulous bf) came by (along with some old friends!) and we partied on into the night. Loooove it!

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The crew at Mary’s Attic is awesome :) Happy closing, Bombs Away! -Eric M Chicago

Click here to see the full photo album of closing night

Written on July 20th, 2009 , Drunken Debauchery, General Tags: , , , , ,
My B-Day 2009: The whole weekend!

Photos from my Birthday Weekend 2009

I had such a great birthday weekend. My only regret is that I didn’t have more time with my best friend Harmony.. which was my fault because I was not thinking fb_unsure But she knows I love her fb_heart

Enjoy these photos from my b-day bash weekend! I enjoyed making them!

Cheers

Eric M Chicago

Written on July 11th, 2009 , Drunken Debauchery, General Tags: , ,
My B-Day 2009: Day 2

Happy July 3rd! Getting ready to go see Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ftw. Here’s a song to get you in the partying spirit!

El Sol También Se Pone

Written on July 3rd, 2009 , General Tags: ,
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