Basically you grow up and think you’re not a geek anymore. You have a good job, your own place, and you’re somewhat responsible. But then you put a Patrick sticker on your iPhone, buy a silly wig, and play dress up for an hour while listening to Sucré. What is my life? (Taken with instagram)

Had a great time at the Peace Market held by Esperanza Peace & Justice Center. La Raza!! I rode my bike there because the weather was so nice today and I would say they had a wonderful turn-out. Everything was so unique and had a story. So did many of the artists. I made 3 purchases that I was happy to spend money on:

The top left is called Reina de Esperanza by Perla (I can’t remember her last name right now). She had a Reina collection and another one of my favorites was called Reina de Picasso which had a bunch of different pieces make up her face. Everything was so colorful and was made from recycled materials. She told me she shows at other craft fairs frequently so I’ll have to check her out in the future.

The photo on the bottom right is a close up of a photograph I bought from Jorge Sandoval. It’s a photo of a mural that’s on the Westside of town. I probably could’ve gone down and taken the picture myself but he had a lot of great shots of San Antonio and was really nice.

My third purchase was a handmade apron shown here. So cute and I wore it for half the day after I bought it for no reason. Pretty excited about that purchase! The other two pictures are just of the event and the Esperanza Center. I should have brought my Nikon because I often forget that going to these unique events you see a lot of interesting people. Vendors and shoppers alike. I had fun today.

Trying my best to come off as sincere in my drawings & then I feel a little silly afterwards. Partly because I can’t really draw, mostly because it’s kitschy. I guess I’ll grow to like it since I don’t want to rip up my pages in the sketchbook. (Taken with instagram)

One of my favorites I’ve done so far. Based off of the Yoruba tribe proverb: if I am tall it is because I stand on the shoulders of my ancestors. Can’t wait to scan these and fully share all I’ve done with my sketchbook project. (Taken with instagram)

Look what I just got! My official sketchbook for The Sketchbook Project 2012 arrived. My theme is “I remember you”. So excited to get started (Taken with instagram)

UniteHere makin’ it happen. So brave! (Taken with instagram)

EDIT: Well, geez, iPhone won’t let me put up caption or tags. So here’s the story: 21 July, there was a Rally for Justice on behalf of Hyatt workers across America. I think several cities held their own rallies. Here in San Antonio we gathered at the Grand Hyatt on Market Street to protest the abuse and exploitation of our housekeepers. There was a great turnout and, huge surprise, they took it to the next level by blocking off traffic on Market Street (rush hour, mind you). They held hands and sat right in the street for a good 10 minutes before being arrested. Two of my buddies were sitting there and I couldn’t be more proud of the stand they took. Hopefully, this will bring awareness to the plight that many hotel workers, especially housekeepers, are in. Did I mention it was a good 100 degrees? That asphalt was hot!

Taken with instagram

EDIT: Well, geez, iPhone won’t let me put up caption or tags. So here’s the story: 21 July, there was a Rally for Justice on behalf of Hyatt workers across America. I think several cities held their own rallies. Here in San Antonio we gathered at the Grand Hyatt on Market Street to protest the abuse and exploitation of our housekeepers. There was a great turnout and, huge surprise, they took it to the next level by blocking off traffic on Market Street (rush hour, mind you). They held hands and sat right in the street for a good 10 minutes before being arrested. Two of my buddies were sitting there and I couldn’t be more proud of the stand they took. Hopefully, this will bring awareness to the plight that many hotel workers, especially housekeepers, are in. Did I mention it was a good 100 degrees? That asphalt was hot!

Can’t decide if I like hipstamatic or instagram better. Either way it’s fun taking quality pics with a phone. Just gotta keep making prints for my collection!