My friend, Valerie, and my boyfriend indulged me in a little pre-birthday weekend fun and accompanied me at the opening night of the 'Zombies In Love' show at Gallery Nucleus. I have been excited about this show since last year and was thrilled that it was happening on the weekend right before my birthday-- great way to celebrate for me since I love the group art shows at Nucleus and I FREAKIN' LOVE ZOMBIES!
Well, okay... they do scare me (the idea of it, anyways) but I can't help be morbidly fascinated at the same time. I would sit through any type of zombie flick, no matter how ridiculous they may be. I honestly can say I enjoyed watching Zombie Strippers. Just sayin'. It was awesome.
As usual, Gallery Nucleus went above and beyond with the opening party. It was kicked off with a zombie walk, which we missed-- but who knew I would one day attend an art gallery full of people in zombie make-up? Eat My Taco provided some delicious eats for people and zombies a like.
Dr. Sketchy provided a life (dead?) drawing event where we got a chance to draw a zombie model! This was definitely my favorite part of the night and I came prepared with my sketchbook. I loved the whole setting that Nucleus and Dr. Sketchy provided for the artists, and I must say... it was the first time I did life drawing with drunk people giggling loudly right behind me. Though I found it didn't really deter or bother me too much.
We took a break from drawing and watched a dance crew, Teen Grov, perform a zombie inspired hip hop number. Let me tell you- nothing like watching zombies break dance. After all that, I still haven't gone to the BEST part! Behind the gallery, they had a zombie shooting range set up at the parking lot.
You heard me correctly. Zombie shooting range. Here's a video of my boyfriend demonstrating how to take some shots at some poor, meandering zombies.
For the rest of my photos, please visit my flickr set!
This Friday, I am taking off to spend the holidays in the Philippines with my relatives who I grew up with, but rarely see in my adult life. It should be an interesting "vacation"-- so to speak. I hope we can avoid the family drama ;] Soon, my cousins and I will be reunited again...
Photo circa 2003!... and no we were not in Hawaii. Just a Hawaiin themed party
Regardless, this will probably be the last update of the year for Defective Geeks. We have survived yet another year since Nancy and I decided to nab this domain name. An ongoing pet project without much direction, but it's a nice outlet to have and to talk to an imaginary audience who supposedly share the same interest. Interests like... the light saber chopsticks from Japan!
Hey, kids, ask your parents to put that one in your nerdy Lord of the Rings themed Christmas socks or whatever it is you celebrate that ensures you tons of gifts before the end of the year! I know I wished I could own one...
There are many things in my life I wished could be improved before the year ended, but mistakes and misfortunes are a part of life, unfortunately. Also, not all of us can be rich or as beautiful as the people we see on television... but all of us are just aiming to find happiness in our own little corner of life. I hope most of you will find happiness in this holiday season and for the rest of your lives!
... at least until the ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE HAPPENS!The government is funding zombie pigs research. We're doomed people. I've seen the movies. Those pigs are going to attack some stupid scientist, or some animal rights activist, and then there'll be an outbreak. We. Are. DOOMED!!!
Otherwise.... happy holidays and a happy new year, everyone! Wish me luck on my adventure overseas!
We are self-proclaimed girl-GEEKS who needed a place to write about it! We don't really do anything special with our lives, but we do enjoy the occasional comic book or fantasy film. Also, the occasional pie. With ice cream. Yeah. Ice cream.
