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 Here are some more photographs that I wrote a bit about in my last entry...

Stefani, I'm so close to touching the light this time!

all images above © Ava Alamshah

Today I submitted some of these images to two beautiful online magazines. Very anxious and hopeful. It feels nice to be a bit productive again. Last night I went to yoga for the first time after having missed classes for a few weeks. Yoga really clears my head and challenges me. Such a wonderful life motivator. My friend, Marie, has been going A LOT, and she's been kicking ass (also, she has been cutting my hair for years and she is amazing). Another lovely thing to look forward to is T H I S ! I'm very much looking forward to My Bloody Valentine, as I'm sure many people are. I bought my tickets this afternoon, and I feel like I needed this. May has been such a difficult month, but I am very lucky, and I know that if I remain positive, life will get better. What is it that Jeff Goldblum says in Jurassic Park? "Life Finds a Way". I know he meant that for dinosaurs, but I'm going to use that as my personal mantra. Thanks, Jeff!  

  I have a sexy memory of listening to Loveless in it's entirety, while making out in the backseat of this guy's car, parked on Reservoir, on the steepest part of that hill (San Francisco style). Not cheesy at all, totally hot (I was in my 20s and they were EPIC times...EPIC HEAVY times).

I have an even fonder memory of listening to earlier stuff with Jeaux, while cruising around the valley. These are times I will always cherish, and now I get to see them perform. Bittersweet. 

your friend,

ava

Kate Bush Diary

  On display at Synchronicity Space, August 10th.  For more info, click here.

  

  They are framed and on sale at the gallery. $100 ea.  Email me at ava.alamshah@gmail.com if interested!

your friend,

ava

Coachella, Old & New

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A couple of entries back, I wrote about my birthday trip to Coachella.  You can read that here.  I realize that there are so many posts about this desert oasis, yet I still feel compelled to write about my own experience.  I've always been nostalgic, and turning 30 has forced me to reflect so much more about my life. I look back fondly on how exciting and dramatic my 20s were.  I learned a lot through these experiences. About true friendships, and love.  It feels good to be 30.  I still have no idea what I am doing, but I can say that with complete confidence.  Life is good. 

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Absolutely, one of the best performers there.  He played this favorite of mine and he wore gold sneakers.  We are kindred spirits, Jimmy and I.

your friend,

ava

All images  © 2007-2012 Ava Alamshah

The Knights of Cabazon

C A B A Z O N

I had no idea that dinosaurs lived during the Middle Ages

I just got back from my Coachella weekend on Monday, and needless to say, it was an adventure.  I took way too many photos that I need to sort out before scanning, so here is a sneak preview of what's to come.  It's time for me to start publishing a collection of books. 

Here is a shot of my wardrobe selection.  Although we were camping, it was still very important for me to travel with function and style.  You never know when you are going to have your picture taken.  I packed the mixes I made specifically for the trip. One for turning 30, the other for this year's festival.  


Here is one of my favorite tracks.  These guys were  I N S A N E  and I loved every, loud minute of it!  


ps! The video has Kenneth Anger written all over it.  I recently discovered that the director, Brian Butler, is Anger's protege.  RAD

C O A C H E L L A   V A L L E Y

Our home for four nights!  We are troopers. 

Stay tuned for more  C O A C H E L L A   2 0 1 2   ! ! !

your friend,

ava

Coachella Bound

This weekend will mark the end of my 20s.  A lot of mixed emotions go through my head ranging from excitement, to pure dread.  There are still so many things I have yet to discover, and I thought I'd have it figured out by now. 


Ah well, I will embark on a short journey to Coachella Valley and watch Thom Yorke do his lotus flower dance, while I leave my youth behind me.  It has been wonderful, so far. 


Amber and I will make a few stops along the way. 


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I really wish I could say this photo is one of mine, but alas, it belongs to this guy.  Straight out of a Rodger Corman movie!  

your friend,

ava