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GAH I really cannot wait for Murakami's "hypnotically addictive, mind-bending ode to George Orwell’s 1984"(Random House). Who could, with a description like that?

The book came out in Japan in May of 2009, but we'll have to wait for it Stateside until October. WOMP WOMP. Now I have no more excuses to put off the pile of nonfiction on my bedside table that includes but is not limited to: Freakonomics, In Defense of Food, and Game Change which I've been procrastinating on for about 2 years. As interesting as I'm sure they are, non-fiction never fails to make me snorey, and also what could possibly be more exciting than "hypnotically addictive" and "mind-bending"? I can tell you right now it's probs not freakonomics whatever the hell that is, a book that defends inanimate objects, or anything having to do with Sarah Palin. BUT I'LL TRY GOSH DARNIT I'LL TRY.

Cover design by Chip Kidd.

What my brother, the writer, gave me for my birthday:

Julie Bakshi was once a tiger-faced cupcake child. Now she’s a ferocious supernova woman. The authority on everything raucous, whimsical, and wild, she eats ballet bitches for breakfast and picks her teeth with their tiny ass bones. Her motto? “It’s my birthday, and I’ll do what I mother fucking want to.” And today it really is her birthday, so everybody better watch the fuck out. Happy birthday, JB. Be wilder.

-Nick Bakshi








I love you brudder!

It's My Party

It's that time of year again friends, my favorite holiday of the year: MY BIRTHDAY! If you're reading this, you are probably my room-mate, or related to me, which means you already know how much joy birthdays bring in my life. If you are new to The Green Room, feel free to reference last year's b-day post to get a better idea. Now, what with all the excitement of this occasion, there is an element I often overlook or ignore, which I like to call the birthday blues. No matter how great a birthday is, or how much fun I have, there are definitely a few moments during the birthday week when I am struck with the nostalgia for years passed, the idea that we're all getting older and everything changes, and the inevitable self-reflection...where was I last year? Five years ago? Am I where I want to be today? The answer to the last question, thankfully, is yes! I am where I want to be. But the fact remains that sometimes all of the things birthdays bring up can be overwhelming. I felt a little lame for experiencing the birthday blues in the midst of all my bday happiness and love from friends and fam, but today I heard this song and I realized, it's my birthday, I can feel how I wanna feel!

History Repeating

I was totally fascinated with this series from Argentine photographer Irina Werning. I'm gonna give it a more serious shot (pun intended) soon, but here's a first pass at my very own.

My Very Tiny Now Famous Yoga Spot

Looks like New York Magazine has been reading the Green Room (wishful thinking is so key here people). After my headstand post a few weeks back, I saw that my tiny little amazing yoga spot, Dharma Yoga had been TOTALLY blown up in NY Mag's "Best Of" issue. I'm shad about it. Shad is when you are mostly sad but a little bit happy about something. (Shappy is when you're mostly happy but a little bit sad). You know???? It's like, this really great space, with amazing teachers, but the classes were already packed, so just IMAGINE what it's going to be like now! If I wanted to have people sweating all upons me while I hyperventilate from claustrophobia I would have chosen BIKRAM instead (or one of those mangy music festivals on Gov's Island...those are REALLY SWEATY and panic inducing!). mreh.

Up House

Remember how great the movie Up was?
I'll admit I totally cried during the first 15 minutes (gimme a break, that montage of Carl and Ellie was ridiculously sad for a kids movie) but man, that insane flying house really turned my mood around! That sh*t was outta this world!

And...


Now it's real.

That sh*t is very much in this world! CRAY CRAY!


See how they did it:


All pics and vid from National Geographic Channel and originally from here.

Tsunami Relief

For anyone interested (hopefully all of us) please see the resources listed on GOOD, a website I trust and respect.

HOW TO HELP

Sparks

I heard this song while I was decompressing via an episode of Skins. That is correct. I could talk about how WAY better the British version is, but I've got far too much work (and pride) and I'd kind of rather just listen to Jesse Woods' sadbutsweet album that I just bought for $5 after hearing this pretty song.

Thermochromic Fashion is Back From the 80's, and Better (For Your Health) Than Ever

Remember Hypercolor clothes that changed colors from heat? (Yay 80's babies!) Fast forward past heaps of teased hair and leg warmers to 2011: Two fashion forward and enviro- conscious N.Y.U. grad students have taken the concept of thermochromic clothing to a whole new degree. Nien Lam and Sue Ngo have created "Warning Signs," a line of POLLUTION DETECTING(!) t-shirts and sweatshirts that change colors when they are exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide. "Air pollution is kind of one of these things that's all around us," Lam told WNYC.. "You don't see it but it exists and it's invisible and we wanted to bring that to light." In a city full of exhaust fumes, gas stoves and second hand smoke, these clothes could literally save your life!

warning signs from Susan Ngo on Vimeo.