full days and late nights
Lisa* and her gin. Photo by me, tattoo by Oak Adams, Painted Temple Tattoo, Provo
So there’s never a dull moment, of course. Last night, I ended up hanging out with a bunch of Hare Krishnas. It was fun. They’re great people- even if I don’t buy their doctrine, I don’t mind hanging out for their Kirtans. Besides, I can get henna tattoos, and the food is great. Best of all, I get to drum.
I’d had a photo shoot planned for today for the past two weeks. Seven models wanted to come. Then Blue had to cancel, then no one else got back to me- then I heard back from Lisa and Tirsa. We had a great shoot, though Tirsa was a little buzzed and Lisa… well, I worry about Lisa. She’s one of the most unique, talented, beautiful people I know- and lately every time I see her, she’s smashed. She killed nearly the entire bottle of gin by herself. I love this girl. I wish there was more I could do. But, she still has a good time:
Lisa was toast by the time we got back. TOAST. We could have buttered her and she never would have noticed. Tirsa and her husband, who had kindly brought some Dos Equis, had some trouble getting her into the car, but didn’t seem to mind much that it took half an hour to get from the porch to the car as they didn’t have to carry her this time.
I’ve had two shots of the gin she left (there’s maybe an inch of liquor in the bottle).
It’s pretty damn good.
January 31 2010 09:51 pm | culture and life and mental health and photography and utah
February 1st, 2010 at 9:43 am
Gorgeous photos! Loved Lisa’s tattoo. I hope someday she finds some peace of mind and soul to figure out she doesn’t need the buzz to flourish. (Hugs)Indigo
February 1st, 2010 at 1:16 pm
Gin….I recently found out about “Hendricks”….best Gin I have ever had….and I have had a lot.
February 1st, 2010 at 4:18 pm
Hi, we met at the kirtan, and I did your henna
only a few people there were Hare Krishnas. The rest of us are like you, we enjoy the chanting and the food! I would love to see how well your henna stained. Can you post a picture of it?
February 1st, 2010 at 7:26 pm
You do know I’m a D.O.M., right?
February 7th, 2010 at 10:33 am
um… nope… what’s a D.O.M.?
February 7th, 2010 at 10:33 am
I’ll have to try it. This stuff was New Amsterdam. I liked the flavor more than most other gins.