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Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tattoo Diaries :: Entry #1 Natasha & Carlitta
MOI Photography and Subject 2 Change are sponsoring a month long set of blog entries dedicated to tattoos.
Natasha and Cartlitta are our first entries.
Natasha's Answers
1. When did you get your tattoo?
March 2007
2. Where (location/city) did you get your tattoo?
Dogstar on 9th street in Durham......they are AMAZING!!!
3. Was anyone with you?
Yes - my linesisters Kim, Courtney, Lexi, Candis, (Sha and Patrice were there in support but decided against the ink)
4. What was the occasion?
We were eating at Torero's (our favorite place to gather) and someone said "hey lets all go get tattoo's" and the rest was history because the next thing I know, we are all at Dogstar flipping through the art posters trying to decide on a design....we found a Celtic Triangle and decided that we would all put our number in the middle and then personalize it in some way.....hence the "Dirty Red" on the bottom of mine..
5. How long did it take?
about 45 minutes for the Tattoo and about 45 minutes to decide on what we wanted......women!
6. Did it turn out the way you wanted it?
Yes! It actually turned out better than I imagined it!
7. Did it hurt?
I wouldn't say "hurt"....getting wood and brands "hurt"....lol.....but as for the tattoo I was just ready for it to be over......not a comfortable feeling....the sound was the most aggravating to me......
8. What does the tattoo symbolize?
My love for my sorority and the bond between my linesisters and I.
9. How many do you have in all?
5 total.......for now! :)
10. Do you want more tattoos?
Yes, I am addicted and always want another even after I say "this one will be the last one"
Carlitta's Answers
1.When did you get your tattoo?
April 27, 2009
2.Where (location/city) did you get your tattoo?
Twisted sixes durham, NC
3.Was anyone with you?
My little brother, he got one as well
4.What was the occasion?
No occasion, just was ready to get it
5.How long did it take?
Took about 20-25 minutes
6. Did it turn out the way you wanted it?
Perfect
7.Did it hurt?
Yes it hurt, not too bad, an annoying type of pain
8.What does the tattoo symbolize?
There are 6 essentials in life,"strength, wisdom, grace, love, hope, faith" these things are what make you stronger and strengthens your relationship with God. I had each member of my family write a word and that's what they mean to me, and I had it tattooed exactly how they wrote it, I also wrote a word.
9.How many do you have in all?
2
10.Do you want more tattoos?
Yes
Natasha and Cartlitta are our first entries.
Natasha's Answers
1. When did you get your tattoo?
March 2007
2. Where (location/city) did you get your tattoo?
Dogstar on 9th street in Durham......they are AMAZING!!!
3. Was anyone with you?
Yes - my linesisters Kim, Courtney, Lexi, Candis, (Sha and Patrice were there in support but decided against the ink)
4. What was the occasion?
We were eating at Torero's (our favorite place to gather) and someone said "hey lets all go get tattoo's" and the rest was history because the next thing I know, we are all at Dogstar flipping through the art posters trying to decide on a design....we found a Celtic Triangle and decided that we would all put our number in the middle and then personalize it in some way.....hence the "Dirty Red" on the bottom of mine..
5. How long did it take?
about 45 minutes for the Tattoo and about 45 minutes to decide on what we wanted......women!
6. Did it turn out the way you wanted it?
Yes! It actually turned out better than I imagined it!
7. Did it hurt?
I wouldn't say "hurt"....getting wood and brands "hurt"....lol.....but as for the tattoo I was just ready for it to be over......not a comfortable feeling....the sound was the most aggravating to me......
8. What does the tattoo symbolize?
My love for my sorority and the bond between my linesisters and I.
9. How many do you have in all?
5 total.......for now! :)
10. Do you want more tattoos?
Yes, I am addicted and always want another even after I say "this one will be the last one"
Carlitta's Answers
1.When did you get your tattoo?
April 27, 2009
2.Where (location/city) did you get your tattoo?
Twisted sixes durham, NC
3.Was anyone with you?
My little brother, he got one as well
4.What was the occasion?
No occasion, just was ready to get it
5.How long did it take?
Took about 20-25 minutes
6. Did it turn out the way you wanted it?
Perfect
7.Did it hurt?
Yes it hurt, not too bad, an annoying type of pain
8.What does the tattoo symbolize?
There are 6 essentials in life,"strength, wisdom, grace, love, hope, faith" these things are what make you stronger and strengthens your relationship with God. I had each member of my family write a word and that's what they mean to me, and I had it tattooed exactly how they wrote it, I also wrote a word.
9.How many do you have in all?
2
10.Do you want more tattoos?
Yes
Monday, July 13, 2009
Subject 2 Change Express Yourself Party on Saturday, July 18th @ Mt Fuji
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Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Just the Tips: How to Fold A Shirt
Just the Tips: How to Fold A Shirt
Unless you did time at the Gap or still have your mom doing your laundry, chances are most of your clothes are unfolded and tossed sloppily about your closet and dresser drawers. And that's cool—a little organized confusion never hurt anyone, but having to iron a shirt every time you want to wear it can get wearisome.
It may seem remedial, but keeping your clothes neatly folded will not only preserve the life of your clothes, it will help you keep your wardrobe better organized as well make packing for a trip that much easier. Not to mention it'll make whichever girl you got spending the night think you got your shit together. So to help you out, we've put together a short-but-simple, four-step tutorial on how to properly fold your shirt. Read on for the illustrated tips…
STEP 1. Smooth out any wrinkles and lay the shirt face down on a flat surface with the bottom edge closest to you.
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STEP 2. Fold the shirt vertically down the left side and pull the sleeve toward the middle, leaving an inch from the left side of the collar. Repeat with the right side. Fold both sleeves back to meet the shirt's edge.
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STEP 3. Bring the bottom of the shirt up and rest it just below the collar, creating a horizontal fold.
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STEP 4. Flip over. Now it should look just like Mom did it.
Monday, June 29, 2009
YO:Durham & Subject 2 Change
The youth from YO:Durham came to the Subject 2 Change offices. Jamie spoke with them about achieving their Dreams and introduced the youth to screen printing.
YO:Durham is an initiative of Durham Congregations In Action (DCIA). DCIA is an organization of churches, synagogues, and mosques committed to creating a community of justice and peace. With 58 member congregations representing almost 25,000 congregants, DCIA engages people of faith from all walks of life in making positive change in Durham.
YO:Durham is an initiative of Durham Congregations In Action (DCIA). DCIA is an organization of churches, synagogues, and mosques committed to creating a community of justice and peace. With 58 member congregations representing almost 25,000 congregants, DCIA engages people of faith from all walks of life in making positive change in Durham.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Profiles on our clients: Dorian Bolden of Beyu` Caffe`
After search, Beyú Caffé finds a home in the Snow Building
BY MONICA CHEN : The Herald-Sun
DURHAM -- The 3,000 square feet inside the Snow Building's first floor is just a shell.
Bare floors, exposed columns and piping fill the empty space, but Dorian Bolden can already see Beyú Caffé alive inside, filled with people, conversation and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
"It's going to look great. It's going to feel great," he said.
Bolden has been working towards opening his coffeehouse/jazz lounge for more than a year. At the start of 2009, he secured financial backing. Now, months later, he has finally signed a lease for a location and done substantial work on the design of the café.
The décor will have an Art Deco theme that's in perfect keeping with the history of the Snow Building, a distinctive building in the city center that was built in 1933 -- featuring a Gothic roofline and a manually operated elevator.
The café, located at 335 W. Main St. off to the side of the building's main entrance, will have 80 seats, tile flooring and soft seating, with a retail component directly in front of the entranceway and the dining and bar off to the right. Space for musicians and poetry readings will be to the right and front of the restaurant.
Alicia Hylton-Daniel, an interior designer with HagerSmith Design in Raleigh, has picked teal, yellow and burgundy as the color scheme, offering a dark and rich contrast to the stark white and neutrals of Revolution restaurant and the fresh minty green of Toast.
The space had been a furniture store and then a bagel shop, and Hylton-Daniel, a Durham resident who has had her eye on the Snow Building's Gothic look for some time, said she jumped at the chance to work on the space.
"Beyú will be its own unique spot," she said.
Signing a lease and beginning the design and construction of the space was the second big hurdle toward opening the restaurant, Bolden said. The first is raising the capital, which was $500,000 for Beyú. The third milestone will be to finally see it become profitable.
Beyú started as a dream for Bolden when he was working in financial services in New York in 2004. In the past five years, he has quit the banking industry, gotten his hands dirty working at various cafés and eateries in New York and Durham and finished a business plan.
In 2008, he began working on putting the business together full-time. So far, the business has already achieved some successes, including setting up a Web site (www.beyucaffe.com) and snagging the title of the official coffee of the Durham Performing Arts Center recently.
Bolden kicked off the design process in May and signed the lease later in the month. Construction is expected to begin this month, with an eye toward opening in mid-September. Hiring won't start until later, and Bolden said he expects the upfitting to cost $75-$80 per square foot.
He picked the Snow Building space partly because it was more financially feasible than other locations, and partly because of its proximity to Five Points and West Village.
"All those factors made this building stand out," Bolden said. "It would be able to capture more foot traffic."
Bolden had gotten in touch with Duane Marks, one of the developers of the Snow Building, through Duke University alumni connections.
Carey Greene, another partner on the building, acknowledged that restaurants are usually risky ventures and expensive to build out, but that Beyú was in keeping with the long-term vision for the space.
"The long-term vision had always been to have some kind of a retail business down there," he said. "It's going to put the building on the map more than it is right now."
Bolden said that picking the right team to work on the design was a critical element. Working with HagerSmith Design and Burke Design Group, both of Raleigh, Bolden's team includes engineer Ben Burke, decorator Hylton-Daniel, LEED-certified architect David Black and Barbara Bennett, a food service consultant.
Having Bennett on board helped a great deal, Bolden said, because she knew how to design the kitchen for maximum efficiency.
"If you don't have an efficient kitchen, you won't be able to succeed," Bolden said.
"I'm not a chef, but I like to think I'm a gifted businessperson," he added. "We wanted to make sure we don't get so encompassed in the design that we forget about the kitchen."
Bolden hopes to open the restaurant by mid-September.
"The day I can sit back is the day when I can say that we've broken even, paid back the investors and loans and seen it really become a community coffeehouse," Bolden said.
That third milestone will take a while in coming. Hopefully, Bolden said, they'll be able to break even two years from
 Dorian Bolden walks around the Snow Building – the planned space for the future Beyú Caffé, a coffeehouse and jazz lounge. |
BY MONICA CHEN : The Herald-Sun
DURHAM -- The 3,000 square feet inside the Snow Building's first floor is just a shell.
Bare floors, exposed columns and piping fill the empty space, but Dorian Bolden can already see Beyú Caffé alive inside, filled with people, conversation and the aroma of freshly brewed coffee.
"It's going to look great. It's going to feel great," he said.
Bolden has been working towards opening his coffeehouse/jazz lounge for more than a year. At the start of 2009, he secured financial backing. Now, months later, he has finally signed a lease for a location and done substantial work on the design of the café.
The décor will have an Art Deco theme that's in perfect keeping with the history of the Snow Building, a distinctive building in the city center that was built in 1933 -- featuring a Gothic roofline and a manually operated elevator.
The café, located at 335 W. Main St. off to the side of the building's main entrance, will have 80 seats, tile flooring and soft seating, with a retail component directly in front of the entranceway and the dining and bar off to the right. Space for musicians and poetry readings will be to the right and front of the restaurant.
Alicia Hylton-Daniel, an interior designer with HagerSmith Design in Raleigh, has picked teal, yellow and burgundy as the color scheme, offering a dark and rich contrast to the stark white and neutrals of Revolution restaurant and the fresh minty green of Toast.
The space had been a furniture store and then a bagel shop, and Hylton-Daniel, a Durham resident who has had her eye on the Snow Building's Gothic look for some time, said she jumped at the chance to work on the space.
"Beyú will be its own unique spot," she said.
Signing a lease and beginning the design and construction of the space was the second big hurdle toward opening the restaurant, Bolden said. The first is raising the capital, which was $500,000 for Beyú. The third milestone will be to finally see it become profitable.
Beyú started as a dream for Bolden when he was working in financial services in New York in 2004. In the past five years, he has quit the banking industry, gotten his hands dirty working at various cafés and eateries in New York and Durham and finished a business plan.
In 2008, he began working on putting the business together full-time. So far, the business has already achieved some successes, including setting up a Web site (www.beyucaffe.com) and snagging the title of the official coffee of the Durham Performing Arts Center recently.
Bolden kicked off the design process in May and signed the lease later in the month. Construction is expected to begin this month, with an eye toward opening in mid-September. Hiring won't start until later, and Bolden said he expects the upfitting to cost $75-$80 per square foot.
He picked the Snow Building space partly because it was more financially feasible than other locations, and partly because of its proximity to Five Points and West Village.
"All those factors made this building stand out," Bolden said. "It would be able to capture more foot traffic."
Bolden had gotten in touch with Duane Marks, one of the developers of the Snow Building, through Duke University alumni connections.
Carey Greene, another partner on the building, acknowledged that restaurants are usually risky ventures and expensive to build out, but that Beyú was in keeping with the long-term vision for the space.
"The long-term vision had always been to have some kind of a retail business down there," he said. "It's going to put the building on the map more than it is right now."
Bolden said that picking the right team to work on the design was a critical element. Working with HagerSmith Design and Burke Design Group, both of Raleigh, Bolden's team includes engineer Ben Burke, decorator Hylton-Daniel, LEED-certified architect David Black and Barbara Bennett, a food service consultant.
Having Bennett on board helped a great deal, Bolden said, because she knew how to design the kitchen for maximum efficiency.
"If you don't have an efficient kitchen, you won't be able to succeed," Bolden said.
"I'm not a chef, but I like to think I'm a gifted businessperson," he added. "We wanted to make sure we don't get so encompassed in the design that we forget about the kitchen."
Bolden hopes to open the restaurant by mid-September.
"The day I can sit back is the day when I can say that we've broken even, paid back the investors and loans and seen it really become a community coffeehouse," Bolden said.
That third milestone will take a while in coming. Hopefully, Bolden said, they'll be able to break even two years from
Friday, June 12, 2009
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