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devotedoptimusprime (gotta love transformers) [Aug. 27th, 2008|05:17 pm]
yipppppppppppeeeeeeeeeeeeee! a few words from you always makes my day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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(no subject) [Aug. 20th, 2008|04:10 pm]
About a month ago my mom wanted me to send her optimum card back to her because I had used it to see a free movie and forgot to give it back. I went to the stamp machine but I didn't want to pay $6 for a pack of stamps so I bought a bunch of 2 cent stamps and covered the whole envelope in them. I didn't know how much postage was and also had too much fun making patterns with the stamps all over the front and back. When my mom got the card she said that the postman probably got a good laugh. A long time ago I saw this really bad movie with greg kinnear called "Dear God." The only cool part of the movie was when they were in the basement of the mailroom and you got a glimpse of all the kinds of strange mail that postmen get to see everyday, either decorated or addressed to people like god or santa. So I've decided that my goal is to become rich so I can afford to hold jobs that I think I'd like to have but that my parents would completely freak out about. First job would be working in the mailroom of the post office so I can look at all the letters and get a first hand glimpse into how strange and interesting humanity can be. After watching that movie Friday with Ice Cube the other day I've also decided that I want to be a dog catcher. I think I'd be a good candidate because I have tons of energy and I like mischevous dogs and pups.
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summer movies [Jul. 15th, 2008|03:25 pm]

Has anyone else noticed that this summer rules in terms of good movies to see? I just got back from The Journey to the Center of the Earth and it was so fucking good, I wasn't bored for one second.  There were dinosaurs and glow birds and a really hot tour guide from iceland.

So far I've seen:

Son of Rambo------------- good
What Happens in Vegas------------ ok but funny
Harold and Kumar: Escape to Guantanamo Bay----------- sucked my ball sacks
The Happening------------------ bad but kinda entertaining
The Incredible Hulk----------------------- amazing
Wall-E--------------------- mixed feelings, girl robot should die
HellBoy II: The Golden Army--------------------------- horrible
The Journey to the Center of the Earth----------------------- amazing

Tonight I might see Wanted or Kung Fu Panda but only if I'm bored because I'm really just looking forward to seeing Dark Knight and have been for way too long.  It's pizza night at my dad's so I'll probably just chill with the movies for a night.

Oh yeah I almost forgot my new favorite movie is Jumper.  I rented it from one of those red box movie things that I saw at the Fresh Grocer in philly and it got me all pumped.  When I tell people about it they say that they heard it sucks but I think they suck because it's really good and there are gonna be two more!

Transformers 2 filmed briefly this summer at Upenn and then around philly.  A friend from my program worked on set for them for a day.  Too bad I missed my chance to see Megan Fox... major bummer.  But if I did I probably would have started twitching and hyperventilating and basically not playing it cool.

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WALL E [Jul. 9th, 2008|07:34 pm]


Before I came to ohio this time around I started dating this woman from my mfa program who I had liked all year long.  When I made it clear with my actions that I had a crush on her we went to a bar near her place and then watched a movie.  During the movie she said that we should just be friends and wasn't going to sleep with me.  I was bummed but said ok, but then she asked me to sit closer to her in some chair and we started making out which led to her bed, which led to making me go out to buy condoms, to her begging me to stay the night.  After that we fooled once more before I realized I really liked her.  Then everytime I tried to get her to go out on a date with alone she'd invite all these people along and I got angry.  The night I called her on her behavior she said "well its not like were dating, tay."  I didn't understand how she could sleep with me but not go out for a movie or dinner alone with me.  I told her that I had just bought her 3 chocolate bars that day because I found out she loves chocolate.  She didn't seem to care and I told her to leave me alone.  After a couple of days I was walking to get food with my buddy antonio when he said hey to someone.  I didn't see her at first but it was that mean girl who I liked so I just looked at her and said "hi" and we kept on walking.  The next day she had seemed to change her mind and then every day or two later it got scary.  First it started with family photos she brought over, to emailing my friend who is traveling to say we are dating etc.  After she'd spend the night I'd buy her breakfast and say goodbye but she'd end up coming back in the afternoon while I was doing art or chilling in my room.  I didn't mind at first but then I got fed up with her invading my personal afternoon time.  One day she left for work at 6 and I knew she was coming back at 10 because we had plans.  I flipped out and got on a greyhound bus home and texted her.  That night I got two texts basically saying fuck you and that wasnt cool and then she called me and said that I shouldnt have texted, and why didnt i call to leave a voicemail.  Then I went up state and I got texts like next time ill give you a reason not to leave again, some were really sexy but I got scared of them.  All in all this girl is great, we had real chemistry and she told anyone who asked if she was comfortable with me being a transman to fuck off and that if you were around me youd see that i was a man.  Her loveyness was confusing to me because she was so MEAN at first and so I guess I exploded in anger a few times and humiliated her such as the things I said one day at a bar.  I got an email the night before i left saying that she wished that she hadnt met me because she felt like i persued her and then threw her out like a piece of trash.  She said that I had control of every decision made and it was if she had no say. she said she wasnt going to get involved with me but that day she saw me on the street she thought to herself "i might be missing something."

That is my introduction to my dilema:  I don't understand women!!!!  This past trip I said something about them and erica got uncomfortable and left the room she later explained to me that women can be mean but its really that they are tricky.  My favorite day here in ohio was hanging out with my chinese pal jian because i missed her and we saw Wall-e.  She brought her little cousin who I had seen grow up over the years but she used to be chubby and eat everything.  She always knew i was trans but she never behaved weird around me until this time.  When I saw her she was slender and really pretty and kinda girly emo.  She liked my taking back sunday cd so I gave it to her.  It was strange to be around only a 13 yr old and see that she was acting like she was trying to get male validation from me.  Its not like flirting cuz shes 13 and im 22 but it was strange.  At the california pizza chicken she refused to get pizza and ordered a half a salad.  I knew she was hungry after cuz I made her get a pretzel later.  But common!! I had 4 pizza sandwitches, how is a few leaves gonna be enough to eat.

Wall-e opened my eyes to how mean women are.  Wall-e, the last robot left on earth is the fucking man, he took care of everything on earth and had his daily routines.  His place was cool as hell, super obsessive with lots of toys and fun things all in rows and rows.  When a spaceship came down with this girl robot eva he fell in love and she tried to shoot him repeatedly with lazer guns.  He took her into his house when a storm came and kept handing her some of his cool things to play with.  When the spaceship came back for her, he grabbed hold of the side of the spaceship and left earth to follow her.  He didnt talk much but everytime hed see her he'd say "e v a" like it was the most beautiful thing he heard.  Back in her world he learned that eva was a mean mean mean girl.  Later she realized that he had loved her but he was not responsive, he was just really sad and let down.  I knew the film ending scene was going on because it started getting all flowery with them being in love so I knew the credits were about to roll.  I got a squeemy feeling in my stomach and I felt so uncomfortable that I stood up.  It wasnt that awkward because one minute later the credits rolled.  I looked behind me and saw that the men in the theatre were still sitting down and I knew that I am 6 years old in boy years.  When I told my mom that I saw wall e she was saying how much she loved eva and wall e's relationship and it made me mad.  I liked wall-e because I identified with him.  I guess because he was a loner who just did his own thing day in and day out but was add and obbsessive. His place was like some giant toy installation.  He was akward and strange but an overall cool guy. 

Women don't tell me the truth anymore and looking back I dont think they ever really have.  Since Ive been here Ive realized that they talk about romance stuff all the damn time but I have never been part of that circle and have no idea what is said.  This time I got to listen in but the squeemys would take hold and I'd get uncomfortable.  I'm so confused and am leaving in a couple of hours.  thanks ohio this last trip was fucking weird.
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Always remember the important things in life [Jun. 8th, 2008|02:33 pm]
[music |your mom snoring]

 

Its been a week of lessons learned:

1) Always invite amateur smokers to smoke pot with you, so you can secretly laugh at them when they can't handle it and act awkward.

2) Lyndsey Rodrigues is hot

3) Marlboro Reds rule, doesn't matter who you associate them with... you'll both get cancer separately. key word: s -e-p-a-r-a-t-e.

4) The world is your oyster. You could have been a loser in high school... actually you probably are still a loser.  But rejoice in the fact that they are impressed with how you turned out. 

5) Never I repeat NEVER let yourself become like Buster from Arrested Development.  Don't be friends with anyone who even remotely reminds you of Buster.

6) Don't let authority scare you, become pals with your teachers, proffessors.  When your bored call them up.  It's as good as finding a lifesaver on the floor of your room when your craving just a tiny piece of sugar.  ok not really.

7) It's not a good idea to ask a girl to give you a bj when shes clearly fallen asleep.  The minimum punishment is not getting head and it just gets worse after that.

8) The best entertainment there is jules.  Call her when you know she is working, so she has all the time in the world to give you the greatest laugh of your life.

9) Spread the word about xtube and youporn.  This means the porn industry will be hurting more than they already are with every click of the mouse.  Down with the famous porn stars!  Support the inner freaks that happen to be your next door neighbors, beautiful people from around the world that you'll never get to meet etc.  Next time you stare at a womans backside for over 4 blocks... make sure to go home and try to find a replica in the form of internet entertainment.  Who knows she could have been advertising.

10) Sequels usually suck.  Don't bother seeing Harold and Kumar.  I'm sure this doesn't apply to Dark Knight because that is gonna be amazing.  Any guy who says they want to see Dark Knight because of heath ledger is gay, it doesn't matter that he croked.

11)  If your dog is neutered and starts humping your arm or legs, just look away and let them go at it.  What's 6 or 10 seconds to you anyway.  Show compassion to all mammals who want to have sex and aren't or can't have sex. 

12)  Be charming and exceptionally nice to cashiers at fast food joints or any food establishment.  You don't want them to spit in your food but most importantly you know your fantasy will come true someday and that the cute waitress you order munchies from everyday will be in your bed.  That was just a joke.  Be nice because you are gentleman.

13)  When you have only had 2 hours of sleep write something ridiculous in hopes that you will become so delirious that you'll be ready to hit the hay.  You might think you could at least make it to 20 but common how bored can you really be.

peace.

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new works... [Apr. 28th, 2008|01:04 am]
 





Since I don't have a camera anymore its hard for me to get pictures of my new works.  So I only have three to show right now but my final critique is friday and my friend said he would take the rest then.  After friday I should have all my works up on my lame flickr account.  Someday I hope to actually have a professional site. 

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Art should be shared! [Apr. 3rd, 2008|06:48 pm]
[mood |cheerfulcheerful]

 

"Giant Apache Bride" 2001 by Brad Kahlhamer


"Untitled" by Nicole Eisenman
"Alice in Wonderland" by Nicole Eisenman



"Alexander the Great" by Rachel Harrison


Two works by Joyce Pensato



Two works by Chiho Aoshima (member of Murakami's Kaikai Kiki Collective)

Recently when i was in computer animation this kid said that he wanted to do an animation project about a person who goes through all of his favorite works of art.  My professor suggested that he try to pick artists other than Dali or Warhol because they are everyones favorites.  I think it's frustrating that people don't know what else is out there but I know that it's simply about exposure and I'm sure they'd be very interested to see works of artists they've never heard of before.  Even though all of these artists I put up here are very famous, not too many people outside of the art world know who they are :( 

Take a look!


 
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I'm a new animal [Feb. 9th, 2008|02:36 am]
As an artist I am not too original right now, content aside that is. Everyday when I wake up I tell myself I need to produce something, this is because I have choosen this as my career path and I need to keep up with my job. The cliche of pain sparking good art is so true, but I suppose that doesnt have to be a bad thing. Its almost a sign that I will be able to work honestly with no bullshit when I have a headache, and overall I feel disembodied from myself. I guess if I had to explain this, I'd say because youre no longer thinking the way you normally do but you only see things in terms of symbols and signs. My language lately has been of blue men with out of control spinal cords and blood vessels, fetus', crazy insects and one eyeballed creatures. These are things that inhabit my world right now because more than ever I have found a kinship to my body and I'm exploring that. I never viewed myself as a body before only an identity, a Tay, but lately I see that I am so much more than my interests, my experiences, gender, etc. So many things are happening within me and I'm eager and excited to explain these things with imagery. For the first time I dont feel that words are adequate because I dont know how to adequately explain whats been happening. I'm happier than I've ever been because I'm more in touch with my sadness. People only see how well I'm doing and I really like that. I dont want to be an open book anymore. I want to be an explorer of my secret world because I never really understood my need to be a social person in the first place. I'm starting to realize that I like not being able to really connect with most people and even when they try I'm not interested. Everyday I question how long I want my life to go for, right now I know that I have more to express with my art.
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(no subject) [Jan. 22nd, 2008|12:28 am]
[music |The flaming lips]

two months ago i signed my body to be taken away into a world that i am learning to cope with.

it started with tingling that put my hands to sleep while i was using them typing at the computer.

then rage that made me want to break everything in sight, excusing myself to punch walls and break wood with my feet, kicking over paint cans... mostly just wanting to wreck things and see things in ruins.

sleeping for days, not being able to wake myself but seeing out of the corner of my eyes the daylight entering and then to gradually disappear into night time. Waking up confused because the day no longer started in the morning. During my sleep I'd try and move my limbs but they'd feel like jello or like feathers.

sexual energy is no longer a leisure activity because my groin doesn't stop. It wakes me up in the night and i try and satisfy myself half asleep, wanting to cry and complain.

My muscles are growing and it often feels like someones pulling my arms and legs. Sometimes I look in the mirror and wonder why my bisceps look as if I've been lifting and working out. Interesting results for a guy who just sleeps the days away.

I constantly wonder if I should just give up because its impossible to be a student while all this is happening, but I can't help but see a longer road ahead of me. I dont want to pull the plug but I hate not knowing whats going to happen each day. It's always something new and I dont feel like the operator of my body any more. And I'm not, the hormones are :(
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(no subject) [Dec. 27th, 2007|11:28 pm]
i cant sleep. im going to ohio tom afternoon. im in the den blazed and listening to red red wine by marley and thinking that i need to pack. ive lived in long island for a long time but i never appretiated the good things about being here until about a year ago. i thought college was awesome but being in a place without beaches is to hard.

im am getting the travelling itch again and wanting to explore. i think travelling is one of the best things of life. i miss bombay a lot, that place is an addiction for me. i think i need to make a lot more money so i can go back there at least every two years.

my life was changed blazing there
there is nothing like it, i clear my head everytime im there and when i come back t feels like ive been cleansed.
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