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Wednesday, May 7th, 2003
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9:48 pm - i feel touched. like a prison inmate.
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| Thursday, April 17th, 2003
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12:19 am - my night & tour dates
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James cut and colored his hair a light shade of red-burgundy. it's way better than the stark black he had before, and more vibrant than the dull brown/brunette he was also thinking about, which would have looked good only if he put highlights and which i myself used. i don't like coloring my eyebrows, and they go along well with the hair anyway, but i did wax and tweeze them somewhat. i had almost forgotten the difference it made as it's not my regular habit. and the little makeup i had on, made me look even prettier and suited the rest of me. i had a kind of monochromatic outfit - black leather pants, green-colored shirt with white short sleeves, powerful pointy-toed boots in case anything happened; there's 5" people for you. nothing more extravagant since it would have been wasted.
we ate a light dinner at Cafe Instanbul. i have to admit, i did not think Turkish restaurants - real ones - even existed. i thought preservation of Eastern cultural cuisine as well as environment ended with Asian restaurants. the food was good, and the people were generally (sub)urbanish, not too old or rednecky. another suprise for me was that the belly dancer we had was not Turkish. damn politics. nonetheless, i took it with amusement. this particular lady was beautiful but rude. i left a tip anyway; i have a strange relationship with money/gifts since i'm generous unless feeling bad.
James showed me a Turkish bong (or hookah) that reminded me of the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland and we smoked flavored tobacco. damn the cherry and mint! at one point i couldn't take being dizzy any longer and passed out. i woke up in his car about half an hour later.
and then we went to see Fischerspooner.
we were early - with events like these we are if possible - but Mr. Casey Spooner was late. i explained to James that adaptable, thrill-seeking people who enjoy unpredictable environments - including a majority of other artists - are spontaneous and less aware of time, though are impatient with others.
anyway, the Eleven50 club was gorgeous. unlike James, i had not been very familiar with FS songs and i did not love or even like all of them, but the performances themselves were incredible. i was amazed at the chameleon quality of CS; he looked totally different from one scene to the next. frat boys from the 99x radio station and their stage diving/crowd surfing mosh pit were trying to compete with that of CS and his mom; otherwise the vitality, passion and excitement in the mingling were reminiscent of the commune i grew up in, minus the hippies. i was relieved that i didn't pass out again, and realized the episode was a preparation for the feverish and fierce concert. jamesexual has other details in his review, and here are pictures.
p.s. - tour dates
current mood:  impressed
current music: duh
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| Wednesday, April 16th, 2003
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8:53 am - creative cartel outside the box
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there comes a point when you've been doing one certain thing for years and then you can't take it anymore. you need new inspiration, to be healthy again. i don't understand musicians or anyone else who keeps going when their work is sub par, unless there's still hope. i'm not quitting anytime soon, but later on, if i feel a need to keep working, i'll do something else that is music-related...more collaborations and such, where i'm not pressured. if had furthered my acting, i would have had to learn how to imitate a variety of accents and that's not a big thing of mine except for fun; i doubt i would sound good or 'real' with most. i would also need more botox injections and psychotherapy, what with the crap i'd have to face :> not that i don't face personal difficulty in music, but in certain things such as rehearsals - including when i was with the Sugarcubes - i did my own thing. no rush, and i stopped to take time caring for my son.
people who know me, or rather who have managed to scratch the surface of my personality, know more about Sindri than just from interviews or questions. he's quite independent and mostly well-behaved in Iceland with his father, though he and i have always been close. i'm glad he had gotten a good chunk of his schooling out of the way when we were here in London in 1993. if he decides to move here or stay for a while, i will buy him a house boat; it is hard being away from him, but at least we were together a lot as he was growing. i figured in spite of my protectiveness, he can take care of himself and his own privacy. it is hard to find the right place to live in London, compared to other places in Europe such as Paris. however, i can say Europe as a whole has better standards than the U.S. and much more privacy, for that matter.
current mood:  busy
current music: David Bowie
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| Sunday, April 13th, 2003
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1:22 am - "Summer is here!" said a bushy goatee'd homeless hippie at Starbucks.
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here are pictures from CRASH. George's DJing complemented, rather than clashed with, the muscle boys who were writhing around. Mariah and i were among the few lipstick ladies there, heh. and the mix cd, with its array of house music, goes with me everywhere. reminds me of Morrissey when i can't see him.
anyway, James is a pretty unique guy. he represents Atlanta - and beyond - at its best, though he's got different styles. the reason why i said "beyond" is because there is a flip side to Atlanta: if you've never been to NY, you'll think Atlanta is incredible, but it's rather like an imitation of NY and big Northern cities. i despise MARTA and it only goes so far in Atlanta. if you want to go to other worthwhile places in GA which don't include strip malls and chi-chi restaurants, you have to travel for over an hour; they're usually few and far-between. James knows the better places to go to, such as Brush Strokes and Boy Next Door. and i really enjoyed Romero Italian Restaurant, Bruster's Ice Cream, and Outback Steakhouse (ok, those i went to while exploring by myself). i look forward to going to Cafe Instanbul tomorrow night with him. these places almost make me feel like a normal person again.
as for Zwan, it's different than Smashing Pumpkins, but who's to say it's not a by-product of it? Corgan has renewed energy and inspiration, in any case.
i'll be writing a more personal and detailed entry soon enough; i'd rather not take too much time from my trip.
current mood:  mischievous
current music: Chicago>Class
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| Wednesday, April 2nd, 2003
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8:52 am - it's about time/le fagittarius est fabuleux
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| Thursday, March 27th, 2003
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8:54 pm - home-making
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i luckily managed to avoid too much thunderstorminess and wind while changing planes in Chicago (which is what the weather is like there today). i would have liked it had i time on the ground to enjoy it, however. and this week in Heathrow there will be cloudiness and showers after today, which is 'mostly sunny.' it's a lighter adjustment than the 'fair' sunny days in Cali.
remember never to go farther than talking about the weather or "hi, how're you doing?" with someone who will make you uncomfortable despite their pleasantness otherwise, like the english-wannabe flight attendant lady who kept pronouncing my first name as "byerk"; sorry, you have to truly be english to make it sound nice. even the american "byork" version is better.
{my name in icelandic}
i'm not suprised that ![[info]](http://p-stat.livejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif) _morrissey_'s house has three guest rooms aside from the master bedroom. even though the house isn't brand-new, he designed it himself and the cookie-cutter houses are far away. it's even in a better location than the one i had when i moved to London in 1992 (moving back to Iceland in '99), which was mainly to be near promotion and gig areas.
on another note, i need to add more friends and join some communities. and i was invited to 'thegoddessesofrockandpop' yahoogroup, so i'll take a peek.
over the weekend or during next week i'll get to hang out with mariah_c again, and give her my present for her birthday...yay!! she is one of the few females that i can get along with. i think it is because we don't have those too-girly conversations and she appreciates people for who they are, male and female alike.
anyways...i want to buy a few makeup things. (let's contradict ourselves, shall we?) at least i don't need a lot :p
current mood: quixotic
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| Tuesday, March 25th, 2003
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5:18 am - feel the fever
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i've got a glass of Stoli, and told _morrissey_ i might as well arrive at his house in London before he does - i figure he needs some quality time alone with his friend mariah_c in NY. the fact that i tend to be stubborn helps, sometimes.
the best thing about his love life is that i don't have to compete with other women - his compulsions seem to be only for men, which is fine as long as he is safe. nor did i mind the 4 of us - including mariah_c and the attendant - sleeping together in bed, curled up like winter foxes. on the other hand, the St. Patrick's Day Parade leprechaun man i danced with admitted he was really German, showing me a picture of a castle his family supposedly owned and wanting to tell my "airy-fairy" date off; however, Mr. M had no time for such rubbish, so we left before he could get upset. it made me feel good that i was as attractive as ever, though.
so, i have to say that your judgement of the places you go to partly depend on who you're with. ever since i was a little girl, i had wanted to live in California. now i think it's a fantastic place, but only to visit. too many rich preppies, and if it weren't for mariah_c i'd have felt isolated. in LA, it's better to have connections, and know people who will not lose their sense of integrity and passion.
as for the war, let the BBC inform you.
p.s. i haven't forgotten about the Nixon mask; that will be a separate entry. i need to cherish the rest of my time here.
current mood:  loved
current music: Kylie Minogue
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| Monday, March 17th, 2003
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9:08 am - yayay
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despite all the lights and action, i'm pretty mellow today, maybe too much for my own good. _morrissey_ and i met mariah_c, and the 3 of us are having dinner tonight, after we see the String Quartet Tribute to the Smiths. it will be one of our last celebratory moments before we leave. despite criticism, Mariah's really not that bad, or fake for that matter - she is a very sweet, charming and trustworthy lady (and yes, she looks even better in person). especially if you consider minogue_k having performed with Justin Timberlake, which was utterly shocking to me.
the St. Patrick's Day Parade was immense but the real action was to be found indoors; i saw it when _morrissey_ and i were on our way back to the hotel after visiting Transister Lounge. he taught me incredible new ways to dance and i shook my stuff with him and a few ladies *grin*
Mr. M and i went shopping in Melrose, i bought thousands of dollars in clothes - and bathingsuits! - but it was all worth it. i've acquired a nice tan at Venice Beach, and got to explore some art museums and eat at restaurants in Beverly Hills. my favorite place is the downtown area, though. i don't think i could ever tire of it.
anyway, i'm enjoying every second of my leisure time, and will also be grateful to be free next month, since i have summer concerts in Europe starting at the end of May going through July. and of course, in the romance department, i'm not writing as much as another person would let on - but i don't mind if Mr. M does (he IS the spicy one, after all).
current mood: mellow
current music: Ladytron>Blue Jeans
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| Thursday, March 13th, 2003
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11:11 pm - ^__^
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| Monday, March 10th, 2003
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10:11 am - tired of salmon, hot springs and squeaky-clean cities
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i will be arriving in London Heathrow, UK on the 13th. needless to say i will visit some stores, restaurants, pubs and a few gay bars, by myself and with the illustrious Mr. M. here is a wonderful quote from his March 3rd entry:
My life has recently rocketed forward after a lull of indecision, vagueness, and stagnance. I'm enjoying it immensely, but I'm surprised at how easily it's come to me. Perhaps this was how I was meant to be all along...could all that time have been wasted brooding? If nothing else, it spawned a successful music career.
Will I lose my inspiration by learning to live again? Every artist should be allowed to grow and change, should he not?
No easy answers present themselves.
i will write again once i am there or in LA. this is fair warning to anyone else who wants to join us.
current mood: optimistic
current music: Beck>Nitemare Hippy Girl
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| Thursday, February 27th, 2003
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2:02 am - work the beveled heel...or be caught under it! (glitterfabulous sunset)
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i am really looking forward to my time in LA with _morrissey_; we are seeing the group that performed on a String Quartet Tribute to the Smiths. i am stopping in Heathrow first on March 10 so we can go to LA together. and i'm telling you people, every time i read something le Mr. M wrote, i can almost hear his wonderfully accented voice. such gentle charisma, welling-up from deep within like an intoxicating blush on freedom-lit skin.
so next week is the opportunity for me to give some friends my cats to take care of when i'm gone, make final travel arrangements, phone calls and answer messages (i'll of course turn off my cell phone while i'm away, and won't be online at all) - and, not forget to bring an umbrella. it will be like Mardi Gras or a carnival, but for two people instead of a mob. damn we're smooth!
a few things i am packing...
- an obligatory Nixon mask, so i won't be as bombarded by photographers and reporters and crap or people wanting to kidnap or hurt me, complete with salute and me being naked except for a trenchcoat (the polka-dot bikini is too tacky and would distract). actually, my real purpose is to freak out people, and they'll neveer know it was Bjork who flashed them! on another note, i really think the reason why jacksonmichael makes his children wear masks is to disguise them from people who would hurt them, and if so, i can't disagree with him.
- a dress, either a crochet sweaterdress or metallic one.
- butterfly platform sandals.
~purrr
current mood:  sleepy
current music: the Dickies>Shake&bake
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| Wednesday, February 26th, 2003
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10:53 am - yawni
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the song is actually pretty good, but not quite my type of style. too bad i can't help him in the lyrics department. i am so ivory tower princess now.
ticket prices from Reykjavík to LA are $4,000-5,000; i will have to make a few stops before arriving in the U.S.
i am off to take a cocoa-butter bubble bath...mmmm..
current mood: chipper
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| Friday, February 21st, 2003
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10:19 pm - plans for April, too :D
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11:14 am - d00t d00t
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| Wednesday, February 19th, 2003
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11:01 am - another e-mail
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From: "kaz adamczyk" <kazadam@hotmail.com>
To: iam_bjork@yahoo.com
Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2003 03:05:12 -0500
HI There,
First of all I would like to say happy Valentines day to you. My name is Kaz Adamczyk and I live in Canada. I have been composing now for quiet a while now but i have some real problems with lyrics. My music comes from my heart and expresses the way I feel about myself and my experiances. I am not to sure what you do, but it seems to me that you are an artist. i am looking for a person to helpe complete my compositions by colaborating with me on the lyrics. I have tried many times myself to express in words what my music is saying, But, somehow the words dont come out to well. So I am hoping that someone like yourself would be willing to help me out with the lyrics for my music. I appreciate that you have read this email so far and I hope that you can get back to as soon as possible. PLease take care and have a really wonderful day. I hope we can become freinds even if we dont work together, but that could be asking a lot form someone that does not know me. Anyways thank you for listening.
Best regards
Kaz Adamczyk
Best regards
Kaz
apparently not everyone knows about the greatness of BJORK. i shall respond to him and give a piece of my mind...er, l33t songwriting skillz. more later.
UPDATE: my response --
how's this for lyrics? ;)
i am the dream in your pussy
i am the fire in your ass
i am the smack in your bottom
so watch me pass my gas!!
I AM BJORK!!!
your pal,
-BJ
current mood: amused
current music: Ani DiFranco
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| Sunday, February 2nd, 2003
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1:33 am - and all that jazz...
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ahh...the fans, the stardom, the paparazzi (ok reporters, but still..)
i MUST see Chicago. all this talk on tv about it (and the fact that it is a true story) is torture for me.
here's a video of me kicking a reporter's ass. at least i am getting rest now, i have no more concerts planned until the summer :)
and fan mail...when will people learn a yahoo profile is NOT a want ad? he answered himself anyway =/
From: "James Nichols"
To: iam_bjork@yahoo.com
Subject:
Date: Tue, 28 Jan 2003 02:52:09 -0500
I recently watched a movie "Smilla's sense of snow" about a girl from Greenland - another cold place. Do you look like that = dark hair , brown eyes etc. I am fascinated by Iceland - my wall paper is of a large waterfalls in your country.
Jim
[my response? yes!! hair and eyes are almost black :) no i will not make out with you! *farts*]
From: "James Nichols"
To: "i am bjork" <iam_bjork@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re:
Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2003 13:07:28 +0000
I bet you are beautiful - and as such, you must be committed to some
lucky man.
Jim
[you have teh mouth cancer fecal disease! i puke now!
*rolls eyes* dumbass...
uh, i mean, LOVE ME YOU WONDERFUL FANS AND ADMIRERS! I DON'T HAVE A PREFERENCE, REALLY!!]
current mood: tired
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| Sunday, January 26th, 2003
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1:52 pm - varying opinions
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"my favoured class is Rockstar and my favoured enemy is Diva"
"Bjork is a genius"
"if demented scandanavians with the musical stylings of a tone deaf munchkin being tortured with rubber bands is genius, then yes she is."
"the fact that she is a demented scandanavian with the musical stylings of a tone deaf munchkin being tortured with rubber bandsm is what makes her a genius. there is a thin line between genius and madness"
"I fucking hate Bjork. I want to put a muzzle on her and make her do my dishes. Then I'll set her head on fire."
"kinky"
"Sometimes bjork is good and sometimes shes just fucking shit."
"kate, don't say that. she'll do it for her next video."
"I better get some fucking royalties."
i wonder what they would have to say about my fellow "scandanavians" Ace of Base. but hey, at least they HAVE opinions, right?
current mood: touched
current music: Hole>Reasons to be beautiful
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| Saturday, January 25th, 2003
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6:26 pm - France gig, MTV
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triumph_the_dog should have come with me to France so we could get better acquainted and for him to acquaint himself with the French girls. i would have made him wear a diaper though.
i am glad MTV is letting me have my own limelight now. even though the rest of it is filled with horrible musicians. i think there should be at least one icelandic dj on there. he would know what to do. but would he look asian as well?
i am disgusted by movies nowadays. more money spent in production does not always mean better.
current mood:  disappointed
current music: Fiona Apple>Fast as you can
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| Friday, January 24th, 2003
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5:47 pm - dashed passion
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Von Trier has a lot of talent, but Dancer in the Dark was too much for me and I don't think it's worth acting any more. I wonder if he and fans of the movie watch Lifetime, it would explain a lot of things.
current mood:  thoughtful
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horny
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