Julio's, Flashlight Party, Mommy

Julio's is a small Mexican restaurant tucked away next to Quack's on 43rd & Duval. My first time coming here was probably around a year ago and I've only ordered one thing since then... and by looking at my picture, I'm sure you know why. Their chicken nachos are kind of the best thing ever. I still have 2/3 of it left over because it's that humongous. I'm pretty sure they use Mexican mozzarella cheese for their nachos ... which is SO yummy. You can get some at H-E-B... it looks like a big ball of cheese. And then their chicken is super tender ... and with the beans and chips, it's just delicious. If you live in Austin and like to call yourself knowledgeable about Mexican food ... then hold your tongue until you try this place. It's my favorite. :) Remember to bring cash too.





some pictures from Flashlight Party. More to be uploaded to the flickr.




Lastly, an unfinished drawing of my mommy... I've been working on it. Yup!

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I am going on a picnic tomorrow during my break from work #1 cuz the weather is gonna be awwwwesome!

x,

Frances

Perez Hilton, Fires, Sunsets, and Dead Birds

I didn't mean to :( Ahhhh...



Here I am mourning... And the gun has no connection with the bird, hahaha.




I'll put everything on Flickr soon.



Finally, another picture taken by Mike Simpson.

x,

Franny

Trying to look decent on a rainy day.

Taken by Mike Simpson. what a balla.

I don't think I'll ever cut my hair short though. Not for a long time!

x,

Franny

Fin.

what's next? i want to go to pitchfork in july. :)

Bands I caught at SXSW:

• Flosstradamus - finally caught this act despite the fact that they've come 10,000 times in the past year. mi mal.
• Ringo Deathstarr - when are they going to be a big deal? i'm waiting!
  
• The Von Bondies - pretty horrible
• Peter Bjorn & John - even worse. they had to restart maybe 3 times. and they took an ungodly amount of time to set up. and started late. i wanted to die.
  
• Thao Nguyen & The Get Down Stay Down - she makes me want to be in a band. i guess i do feel the asian connection, i'm not going to lie. we could be cousins.
• Passion Pit - uh, marry me? i have a feeling they won't stay very big for very long though. :(
• 3OH3! - i don't even care to look up how to spell this band's name. i was forced to watch them while waiting for Andrew Bird. i wonder if this is how my mom used to feel about my music when purevolume used to be cool.
• Meat Puppets - why did they play after above-mentioned band? a completely different crowd... obviously.
• Gomez - once again, completely different crowd. but great performance.
• Andrew Bird - i died, and revived myself, and died again.
  
• Crystal Stilts - first time to hear this band and i thought they were pretty amazing. the sound was great inside the tiny tiny room... like echoing through my brain cells.
• Little Boots - super cute
• The Pains of Being Pure At Heart - pretty okay. once again, i want to be in a band.
• The School of Seven Bells - i think the girl guitarist models for AA. pretty sure.
• Third Eye Blind - they didn't play Semi-Charmed Life, what's up with that? It's ok, it's still fucking 3EB.
• Wavves - hipster hyped, but i surely enjoyed it. Sho 'nuf definitely helped out the show.
• Mika Miko - i was laughing at this girl's poodle jacket and poodle purse until i realized she was also in the band
• No Age - mosh pit
• Soft Pack / Muslims - i liked them. but i can't get over the fact that my hamburger cost as much as a beer. or maybe i should say the beer cost as much as the hamburger... ok it was $5. that's fucked up.
• Ladyhawke - tiffany, is this where you got your blog name?
• Solange - hm. i think this is about the point in time where i was starting to pass out...

lol yep.

x,

franny

Passion Pit, Thao Nguyen, Andrew Bird, and more

Peter Bjorn & John
maybe the worst show I have ever been to.

Andrew Bird, Gomez, Meat Puppets, and Ben Harper Showcase
a. bird, sigh.

Passion Pit at Paste/Brooklyn Vegan
maybe the cutest band ... ever? maybe the cutest keyboarder... ever?

Thao Nguyen at Paste/Brooklyn Vegan
long lost sisters? don't be racist.

Crystal Stilts at Club 1808
awesome venue, very sweaty

Margaret Cho, Cut Off Yr Hands, Cold War Kids and many more at Carrera Artist Lounge
Maybe my favoritest part of SXSW haha... top notch free booze, food, and famous people everywhere, yay!

Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures today. But, I did catch a couple bands today at the Pitchfork/Windish Agency bash... I kept thinking Little Boots' boob was gonna slip out. The keyboardist of The Pains of Being Pure at Heart seemed like she was either a happy zombie or... a happy zombie? 3EB didn't play Semi-Charmed Life or Narcolepsy, wtf!

Will someone please get me into Perez? kthx.

x,

Franny

RIGHT IN THE MIDDLE OF CHAOS!

Fisheye adventures... rest to be on Flickr soon enough.






Sweet Leaf Stickering Adventures on South Congress:



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Ok, now I have to go to work and then dance party after, yeah...

x,

Franny

ONE NIGHT IN AUSTIN

Sign up here for a chance to go !!!

EEK!

x,

Franny

straps, straps, straps

1. Pour La Victoire - Pascale Heel $359
2. Giuseppe Zanotti for Balmain $1195
3. Daniblack - Rambo $185
4. Theory - Cameo $375
5. KORS by Michael Kors - Sage Banded Platform Heel $375
6. Bottega Veneta - Woven Leather Sandals $875
7. Pedro Garcia - Vero Molded Last Double Strap Sandal $375
8. Thomas Wylde - Riad Skull Sandals $950
9. Sigerson Morisson - Strappy Leather Sandals $575

donations?

Santogold - I'm A Lady

x,

Franny

YELP! at SXSW

Thanks to miss Michaela for showing me these yummy deals! I'm excited.

"During the ten days of SXSW, Yelp is working with a variety of local eateries to bring you Yelp Deals at SXSW Week, where each participating restaurant will choose one or more menu item to discount 50% during from 3/13-3/22. Bon Appetit! "


Uchi
Shag Roll
Tempura fried bond roll with salmon and
squid ink sumiso sauce
Regularly $14.00 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $7.00

Paggi House
Bigeye Tuna Tartare
Ponzu Aioli, Wasabi Tobiko and Sesame Crisps
Regularly $14.00 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $7.00

Sugar Mama's Bakeshop
The Black & Tan Cupcake
Rich, chocolaty Guinness Stout cupcake topped with scrumptious Irish cream cheese frosting
Regularly $2.50 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $1.25

Buenos Aires Cafe
Any flavor empanadas
Regular Price $2.49 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $1.25

House Wine
Two Cheese plate
Choose two cheeses, Tuscan olive three cheese spread, assorted crackers and pistachio nuts
Regularly $12.95 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $6.50

Cuba Libre
Lump Crab Toastadas
crab ceviche, mango, chipotle aioli
Regularly: $11.75 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $5.88

Andiamo Ristorante
A variety of desserts offered
Tiramisu: Regularly $8 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4
Zabaglione: Regularly $7.50 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $3.75
Cannolo: Regularly $8 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4
Chocolate Mousse: Regularly $8 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4
Bocconotti: Regularly $8 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4
Gelato: Regularly $6.5 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $3.25
White Chocolate Cheese Cake: Regularly $8 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4

Taste Select Wines
FOOD: Prime Beef Carpaccio with cheese puffs, horseradish cream & herb oil: Regular price, $8; During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4
WINE: White, Red, or Sparkling House Wine (glass): Regular price, $7; During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $3.50

La Cocina de Consuelo
Tostada Plate
Beef, chicken or avocado tostadas (crispy corn tortillas)
topped with beans, lettuce, tomatoes and cheese
Regularly $6.99 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $3.49

Sao Paulo's Restaurante
Bife a Milanesa (Beef Milanesa)...South American pan-fried steak lightly breaded and topped w/mild ancho sauce. Served w/garlic potatoes and veggies.
reg price..10.95 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $5.48
Feijoada (black bean stew)....Brazilian soul food staple dish, w/combination of sausage, pork and beef, slow cooked with black beans and spices. Served w/traditional sides of white rice, collard greens, farofa and orange slices.
reg. price...10.95 During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $5.48

Taverna
Margherita Pizza
$9.00 regular for lunch / During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $4.50
$10.00 for dinner / During Yelp Deals @ SXSW: $5.00
Paciugo Gelato
Small Affogato al Caffe - 2 scoops of Velvety gelato melting in a shot of espresso. Sugar + caffeine in one tasty treat:
Small - regular price $5.29 / During Yelp Deals @ SXSW $2.65

Imperia
All large & small size infused sake and hot sake for 50% off.

Hot Sake
Lg reg $8 Yelp Deals @ SXSW $4
Sm reg $4 Yelp Deals @ SXSW $2

Japanese Mojito, Nirvana, Almond Joy
Lg reg $8 Yelp Deals $4
Sm reg $5 Yelp Deals $2.50

Green Dragon
Lg reg $9 Yelp Deals $4.50
Sm reg $6 Yelp Deals $3

Honeycomb
Lg reg $9 Yelp Deals $4.50
Sm reg $6 Yelp Deals $3

Lychee
Lg reg $9 Yelp Deals $4.50
Sm reg $6 Yelp Deals $3

Sake Hurricane
Lg reg $9 Yelp Deals $4.50
Sm reg $6 Yelp Deals $3

Fuzzy Sake
Lg reg $9 Yelp Deals $4.50
Sm reg $6 Yelp Deals $3

Uncorked
Truffled mushroom & spinach risotto
Reg $13 Yelp Deals $6.50

Cover 3
The Cover 3 House Frozen Margarita
Fresh lime juice & tequila blended with a subtle hint of orange
Reg $7 Yelp Deals $3.50

x,

Frances

SXSW Select.

With all the shows finally confirming, I've prioritized... and these are the shows I am super pumped for. I hope I'll get around to most of them... can you believe it's so soon?! (more to be added):

Vice Saves Texas
sad poster :(

RSVP

Levi's & Fader Fort
yes.

RSVP

Gorilla vs. Booze III
The flyer is enough to make me want to go.

Japan Preview Show
that's what's up.

Paste Magazine
both days look amazing. be sure to RSVP.

RSVP

Mess With Texas 3
this was my favorite event last year, so what does that tell you?


Knuckle Rumbler
The lineup is already amazing, I can't imagine who the Special Guest is... plus free Sweet Leaf! lol.

RSVP

Quack Media & Found Magazine

RSVP

Imeem.com
Sat. 3/21 11:30pm-5am, partyyy
Special Guest: Starts with a MS ends with a FT & DJ Klever
RSVP

Under the Radar
I just want to see this band that is trying to be me...

x,

Frances