Some New Ideas For Life + Living

Some New Ideas For Life + Living, originally uploaded by andresist.

Study color. My room at Rudy and Lorenz home testifies to my personal need to understand the science behind the art (or the art behind the science).

More plants in the house

Entertain guest with grace and care.

Dining room tables aren’t so bad. Rudy and Lorenz really had the hook up. When we sat done for dinner at their table, we could all see each other. After my experience here at Rudy and Lorenz’s lovely dining table, I think its nice to have a fancy dinner in the confines of one’s own home. It’s romantic and intimate!

Wear neutral colors.

Distinguish work clothes from evening clothes (dinner and partying).

Host people in Brooklyn. Rudy and Lorenz have philosophy about traveling and the importance of knowing folks in your travel city. Without knowing folks can lead to isolate and lack of true knowing of the city and its lifestyle. Note: As you host, remember that you still have limits to what you can do, but ask them what they want to do and try to think of ways to mesh. Be cool about it and thoughtful to you and them.

Be presumptuous and don’t be afraid to do it! With regard to dating and crushes, you were a-mazing yesterday for revealing your feelings about Roland to him. I love that you said, “I have a big crush onyou, but I do want to honor the boys that have been smitten by you for sometime longer than me, though they aren’t physically here, I want to honor and respect what you all have going on.” You are dope, Andre.

Go to the Beach. Park. Anywhere outside the city more often.

Find the peace and beauty of the Bajan Coast within your everyday New York surroundings and life.

Show affection without abandon. Remember the struggle of your Bajan Brothas and Sistas who can’t always do the same. Note: Rudy and Lorenz asked that I not post their pictures on the internet.

A big open living room allows you to be comfortable and it’s also inviting. Look for this.

A desktop computer in the bedroom sucks out energy and becomes a focus point which might be ok for a study or workroom but the bedroom is for resting, most importantly.

Define what each room in your home means to you: kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and living room.