Michelle O

I started drawing a retro 60s girl, and then used markers to color her in, then realized the black ink i had used wasn't waterproof, so the markers were smudging, and turning out too dark, but then I realized it made my doodle look like a really cute Michelle Obama meets Jackie O. Ha! So, drawing went from "cute," to "oh no!" to, oh wait, "cute!"

Fun in DC, part II 12/27

Another fun thing about DC is that everybody is gearing up for Obama's Inauguration, which means SO many awesome/ kitchsy Obama-themed souvenirs everywhere. I love it!

Still floating on Cloud 9!

Title says it all!!

Yes we DID!!!!

YAY OBAMA!!!! Very happy with the results of election day! Not so happy with some of CA's propositions results (it looks like 8 will pass... boo), but overall, I'm very happy that Obama has won the presidency.  We went to two election parties downtown, and then ran into a spontaneous block party in Echo Park on the way home, where we randomly ran into a bunch of friends- it was SO much fun!

I'm truly proud to be an American today (fake or not!)

GO VOTE!!

REMEMBER!!! Go VOTE today!  Change is in the air! (crosses fingers!)

(drawing idea totally borrowed from Ann's far superior one )

In case you LA-ers need incentive to vote (other than the obvious) here are some bribes by our local merchants:

(courtesy of LA Metblogs and LA eater )

If you’d like a big “Thank You” for voting, many places around town will honor your civic duty and your “I Voted” sticker with freebies and discounts tomorrow. Big thanks toThrillist for the list.

CHAIN FREEBIES: Start off with a free cup of Joe from Starbucks and a free star-shaped donut from any Krispy Kreme, and then head to any Ben & Jerry's for a free scoop of ice cream. All Daily Grill locations are giving out free appetizers to voters, and happy hour will be expanded throughout the evening (bar only). Bless you, America. [EaterWire; Fast Food maven]



OBurger will give you free organic fries or cookies with the purchase of a burger.

If you feel the need for a drink tomorrow night (whether in celebration or just sheer relief that November 4th has finally come) Colorado Wine Company (in Pasadena) will offer 50% of selected reds and whites.

Amoeba Music will be handing out $2 gift certificates.

Tart Restaurant is offering free desserts for all comers with their I Voted stickers. They are also offering discounted drinks and a special election night menu.

Chrisophe Salon wants you to look good no matter what the outcome. They are giving 50% off gift-certificates and on the spot services.

Get your vote on early to get this deal: If you need to gird your loins in the middle of the day, Pink Taco is offering a free well-shot of tequila and three free pink tacos at lunch.

At Pitfire Pizza you can choose between either a free “Edison Ale” or a McCain/Obama specialty soda.

They have a special election night menu and are having a drawing to win a pair of “Vote Shoes” by Tom’s Shoes.

Frenchies Beauty Salon in Burbank is giving away free mugs with shampoo and conditioner.

Ask your local favorite retailer if they are doing anything to say “thanks for voting” and your sticker!

VP debate & Palin BINGO!

When you really pay attention to the words she says, it's surprising how she dances around certain phrases. Both my mom and Damon had different Palin Bingo cards as well, and we all came within one box of winning. Gee gosh golly!

(although if you were allowed to use both the moderators and Biden's verbage, you could have totally had a field day filling out the card. Recommendation; use "Maverick" as a key word in a drinking game next time. Seriously.)

I like the doodle of her winking the best, i think...