Party Peoples

Thanks to Beth for hosting such a FAB party last night! Had a blast and see you all again soon!
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Belly Dancing!

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The prep work

At Club Casbah
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Weekend Recap in pictures

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Handy Gal Mel

For the past three days I've been painting away in my fabulous new apartment and am very glad the job is almost done! My tiny, fragile hands were not designed for manual labor :-/

Before I started, I wrote a blessing on the living room and bedroom walls.

Give blessings to all who share this room, that we maybe knit together in companionship.

Protect us, Lord, as we stay awake; watch over us as we sleep, that we may keep watch with Christ, and asleep we may rest in peace.

After almost what seemed to be an hour of taping, I began to paint the bedroom:

I finished in about two hours and am sooo pleased with the result! The color is called "Goldfish". Yesterday and today I worked on stenciling the bedroom wall. Here is the final result:

Gorg!

The living room was a bit difficult what with the air vent blocking part of the wall that needed to be painted, but I took a cue from Tim Gunn and made it work:

I still have one more coat of paint to put on the living room wall, but I'm glad it's almost done and I move in on FRIDAY!!!!

Housewarming/Homecoming party next weekend! Can't wait!!!

Never a dull moment

That's a picture of me singing someone's back/ass. Why?

It all started when I met up with friends at Vintage and they broke out the karaoke machine. I don't know why but Asians LOVE karaoke. And trust me, I do not have to be drunk to get up there and sing...even though I was, but that's besides the point. So I sang the song I ALWAYS sing, "I Touch Myself", and delivered a phenomenal performance per usual. I had the crowd singing along and cheering and "I felt like I was famous" (inside joke with EAM). After I performed, the guy whose back is pictured above came up to me and sang my praises and asked for my autograph. So I pulled out my pen and he lifted up his shirt and that's how that situation happened. I think we flirted for a few minutes before I disappeared into the night, and I may or may not have given him my number. Honestly I completely forgot that it happened until I saw the picture. Oh me. But anyway, if you recognize this person's back, be sure to tell him I say hello.

[photo credit: Beth N.]

I was made to work in the corporate world...

So I could get hazed at work with paper clip-tissue box vandalism and write funny things about elevators.

At Poison Girl waiting for Sam to celebrate early before I mentally check out tomorrow after lunch. Cheers!
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RENT 55

Happy Early Memorial Day! I've been prepping all week for this weekend and SO ready for a longer weekend and a shorter work week. For real.

Here's my schedule, if you are so inclined to stalk me, this weekend:

This year, I will be spending Memorial Day in Houston. Again. As much as I would love to road trip it to Lake Travis or jet set to Chicago, there's so many fun, first-time-ever, once-in-a-lifetime events happening that I doubt I'll even care I'm not getting drunk in a lake or groovin' to Chicago's hottest house DJ's.

I know Benny Benassi coming to Houston may not fall under the "first time ever" or "once in a lifetime" categories, but he definitely throws it down with the best of them! I'll be working the door so be sure to say hello Friday night.

Turntables on the Hudson and El John 'thow down at The Social Saturday afternoon. I had the pleasure of seeing Nickodemus and crew at Nikki Beach in Miami and cannot WAIT to dance my weave off again. And you know El John is just awesome of course! But don't get too crazy because Martinez Brothers make their Houston debut at La Strada that evening. This is probably the first time I have ever heard "house music" and "prodigy" used in connection with each other to describe anyone so you know this is going to be a badass party my friends.

But of course, the best is definitely saved for last. Rent makes it's triumphant return after a very successful, and much talked about Halloween party. If you're in Houston and you're not at this party, do you even matter? So groove with Little Martin, Brotha Jibril, Jorsh Dupont, Pooks, Drew, and hundreds of your closest friends. Want to find me? I'll be the one in white!

International Festival 2009

Today, a few friends and I attended the Houston International Festival in Downtown Houston in honor of Ireland!

This was the first iFest I've been to so I wasn't sure what to expect exactly. My thought process: Ireland = beer = haggas = leprachauns = St. Pat' round two. Well there was all of that and MORE! As it did focus on Ireland what with the mini-tranned out river dancers and replicated Mucky Duck outside of City Hall, there was American, Chinese, African, and Greek culture to be experienced by all. Plus...
turkey legs


pizza & hot dog hats


and beef sundaes.

Fucking beef sundaes dude.

What the shit does a beef sundae look like you ask?

Like that. Pot roast. Mashed potatoes. Cheese. Gravy. More mashed potatoes. Toast. And a fucking cherry tomato on top.

This is the equivalent to ambrosia in Mighty Meaty Carnivore Heaven.

I only got this far as I had a frito pie earlier and almost puked all over Chrissie and Bobby as I was trying to wolf this monster down. guhghghghughg.

I'd write something clever and weird to conclude this post but I have to light a match after writing about my misadventures in carnival food. Goodbyyyeeee!!!!

Oh Paris...

Yesterday Paris Hilton posted a blog regarding an alleged assault here in Miami. You can read all about it on pinkisthenewblog.com. I wholeheartedly agree its completely wrong what they did to her and how they treated her. However, I must say that coming to Miami during WMC and thinking you can simply ask the dj to play Bob Sinclair solely on the basis of knowing he exists and being the number one fan of "World Hold On" is ludicrous. There is more to life than being a child of the sky and expecting a certain treatment because you feel you're entitled to it. And as for the person who instigated the brawl where Doug had to beat off "like 6 people", have some class. Tis far better to put someone in their place with words than violence. Don't you think Paris has gotten enough beatings from Nick Carter and Shanna Moakler? Just sayin...

UPDATE: The DJ Paris dissed was Steve Angello who I saw last night at Mansion. Read more on Page 6.

Tep's Weekend Survival Guide

I know many of you are looking forward to this weekend. Deadmau5, Pete Tong, Saeed Younan at Praia, but are you really prepared, physically and mentally, for what is about to unfold? Deadmau5 and Pete Tong's first ever show in Houston? Posers with glow sticks flailing about? Even more posers experimenting with illegal substances? Drinking beer in the sun? Dancing on a sand dance floor? Water gun fights? Badass music being shoved into your head non-stop with no escape in sight? Many of you may be hard-partying veterans of the EDM scene, but here are a few tips from your local dance floor diva that may well keep you sane and ready to start work on Monday. Or dare I say well enough for Sunday Funday?

SUNGLASSES
This item can be put to good use at Praia during the daytime as well as Friday night at Deadmau5 & Pete Tong (which will now be referenced as DPT) for those who choose to partake in extracurriculars. But don't be an asshole looker-downers. Just because someone is wearing sunglasses indoors at night does not necessarily mean that they are partaking. Sometimes people just like to wear these because it matches their outfit. Don't hate. If you are one of those who gets drunk and tends to lose their shit easily, I would suggest purchasing this item at Forever 21 or Target as you will still look stylish, but if you do end up losing your whole life in one night you'll only be out $10.

CIGARETTES
Because they make you look cool while giving you cancer at the same time. If you don't smoke, I would suggest carrying a lighter instead. That way if some hottie asks you for a light, you're ready, willing, and able, thus increasing your chance of a drunken makeout sesh later in the evening.

ELASTIC HAIR TIE
Dancing tends to work up a sweat. Especially when the music is SO good you can't tear yourself away from the dance floor. Who likes hair sticking to themselves when you're grooving?! Bring a spare for a friend. When offered in dire need, you become a hero.

STIFF FOREARM
This should only be used as a defense mechanism against breakdancers and sunshine kids. Don't be that cunt who clears a path by uppercutting your way through the crowd. You are no Sub-Zero or Scorpion.

CLOTHES FOR PRAIA
This is only needed for those who know they will probably head to an afterparty after DPT and will probably be too lazy to go home to get ready for Praia. If you feel that once you get home all you're going to do is pass the fuck out, keep clothes in your car so you can change at the afterparty's house and then head out. Don't forget shoes too!

MAD HULA HOOP SKILLS
Because if you're awesome people will give you jello shots.

WATER GUNS
When filled with water and spraying everyone, it's fun for about 2 minutes. Afterwards it'll get really annoying. Fill them up with liquor and pre-mixed shots instead for better results.

FANS
The high on Saturday is 75 degrees, but with all the dancing you will be doing you'll need to cool off. Plus you'll look even cooler dancing with one! Souvenir fans from Ibitha are highly recommended.

LIP GLOSS
Look Good. Feel Good.

SUNTAN LOTION
Protect your skin!

TOWELS
Great for claiming your table once you arrive at Praia. If you see a random unfolded towel in your friend's backseat DO NOT TOUCH IT. You're better off taking off your shirt to save a spot than use that one.

CAMERA
Drunk candid shots make great memories and bad fights with friends if they continue to leave an unflattering picture of you on Facebook that your family and co-workers are able to see. *awkward*

WATER
Keep yourself hydrated! Coronas and the sun are a great combination, but it will dehydrate you really quickly. Eventually this leads to fatigue and headaches and you'll end up missing the headliner because you feel like poop. So drink up and get down!

GENERAL BREATH CARE ITEMS
It is guaranteed that you and your friends will have donkey breath. Carry gum, mints, or breath spray to avoid this.

CAB NUMBERS
Yellow Cab - 713-236-1111
United Cab - 713-699-0000
Taxis Fiesta - 713-225-2666

and most importantly...

A GREAT ATTITUDE
Have a positive outlook about the party and don't be judgmental. Everyone is there to have a great time and bitchface is a total downer.

See you on the dance floor!
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March Madness Has Begun!

Hola nerdas! The countdowns (yes, plural) have begun!

First up, the "Best Show that Never Was" is finally coming back!

And he brought a friend! I will be damned if a natural disaster screws this night up. I swurrr!

The very next day after one awesome show is the 2008 Teppy Award Winner of the "Best Party" Praia Urbana!

Prepare accordingly for sore calves from sand-dancing and horrible headaches from jello shots and drinking in the sun.

After what will arguably be one of the best weekends in Houston all year is my 26th birthday in Miami! I'm arriving Friday, March 27th and heading straight to the Surfcomber for the BBC Radio 1 Party then to Mansion for Swedish House Mafia! The rest of the weekend is a little up in the air, but I will definitely make more time to hang out on the beach.

So celebrate alongside me and hundreds of your closest friends at any and all of these parties by expressing yourself in the form of dance. Ole!

I go out on Friday night...

...and I come home on Saturday morning...

Ferry Corsten returns to Houston this Friday! Hope you all can make it to the show. It's definitely not to be missed!

Since I started my new job, I've been turning in early and waking up before the sun so this will definitely be a treat for me! Hope I don't start snoozing on the dancefloor before he starts spinning. Em. Barassing!

Oh, and love the new job btw ;)

It's not just for Christmas anymore

My going-out-on-the-weekdays schedule has been cut back severely my friends. That's what happens when you get old and you want to buy a house in the next couple years. But that does not mean you have to be lame like me.

Dig up those old schweaters in the back of your closet your g-ma gave you when you were 15. Raid your parent's closet. Shop at Sears. Do whatever you need to do to find the oogliest schweater in the history of Americana and head over to Numbers and pour one out for your homie Mel.

Grrrl Parts are guesting once again and you know they never disappoint! Dance one for me whilst I'm in bed reading a novel.

Laundry Day

I totally forgot that my mom went to L.A. this weekend (and wtf! she didn't invite me!) when Holly and I started driving to her house. You know what that means...party at my mom's house!

In a previous post last September I talked about how ridiculous it is that my mom has way too many pillows on her couch. My sister and I talked to my mom about how this many pillows is really unnecessary, but I don't think she got the hint. Or cares for that matter.


In other mom news, wtf is this!?

My mom is not a big drinker. She drinks half a margarita and starts getting all AsianFaced and beyond tipsy. I suspect this is a Christmas gift from one of her co-workers. I'm so taking that with me before I leave. Dirty Bird Pre-Party at Mel & Holly's house! Holler.

Everything you've heard about me is true

Hey nerds. I'm coming out of hiding this week. Watch me hobble around the dance floor starting Thursday night at Chances in the 'Trose...


And drink way too much at Rich's.


And touch you inappropriately at the bar.


Juuuust kidding! But seriously...

To New Beginnings

Happy New Year friends! After being in bed for the past couple days and not being able to hold down food I am somewhat coherent today. I had a great night at the Armand Van Helden show...that is what I could remember. At least I looked cute! Check out the dress I made complete with the accessories laid out! (Oh, and thanks Sam for helping me put on my dress!)


Before everything went...???

Dennis needs to take better pictures. He totally cut Emily in half!

After that, everything else faded away. Apparently I had a great time and I just found out a couple hours ago that Joy was my midnight kiss. Oh, and if you've seen me wandering around the 'Trose after New Years and wondering what the hell happened to my left leg, I totally wrecked shop on the patio stairs at the show. Whatev! If I don't remember it didn't happen.

The first day of the 2009 was spent in pajamas at Kris' house eating salad, drinking beer, and constantly moving out of the way of the day laborers hired to clean their house after their New Years party. Yeah, it was that hype.

SO hype that they had their own guy on the couch that Holly just had to take a picture with.


And Kris eventually passing out while we were outside smoking and drinking Jack & coke.

Afterwards, I went to another friend's house, but she was too busy sexing it up to answer her door so I went elsewhere where Holly fell in love with Evan.

J'adorable, I know.

After way too many beers and too much loud music, I watched The Bad Girls Club 3 marathon. Holy crap these girls are fucking nuts. I need the Oxygen Channel in my life immediately.

I was feeling fine last friday and went on a Montrose Pub Crawl with Sam and had an absolute blast, but for some reason on Saturday I felt disoriented and couldn't hold down food for the life of me. So instead of going to Ivania's birthday dinner, I stayed in to recover from whatever it was that was making me sick to my stomach and watched one of my new favorite movies Party Monster. If you haven't seen it, you should. It's insanity. Here's my favorte scene from the movie:

What I want to do Christmas night

I just wanna work off all the lechon and lumpia on the dancefloor! After hanging out with the family all day, meet us at Chances for great drink specials and fierce beats!

Hot, sexy sounds provided by:

Dawn & Audra (BRKNY)


Kid Indie (NY)


Joshua Distance (ATX/OKC) - Dance Robots, Dance

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See you there ;)