jac vanek

today, i am alive.

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:30:42 -0800

Ahhhhh, blog, I almost forgot about you. I have been so busy moving, traveling, planning, and launching the new items on jacvanek.com that I have neglected this wonderful blog o’ mine. Here’s the quick rundown… visted Dallas and NYC, both were quite interesting, but very needed. Came home to an empty apartment, found a new (fantastic) one, made it our own. Many friends have been in town recently, Demi had a birthday partayyy this weekend. Lots of laughs, lots of love. No time for jibber jabber, lets get on with the show.

1. If you have been living under a rock, I released a ton of new products at jacvanek.com. I’m going to have some special promo codes for the holiday season, so check back for those!

2. It’s time to start designing for my 2010 line (launching Jan 1 @ midnight, so write that down!!). The “music” tee has been the best seller BY far, so I want to go down that same road with other cute, inspiring quotes and phrases. Here’s a few that I’ve come across that I particularly like..but I want YOU to tell me what you like, or post your own!

something good is going to happen.
today, i am alive.
laugh more.
never forget.
LOVE EXISTS.
find yourself.
where there is love, there is life.
live the dream.
all good things are wild and free.
laugh as much as you breathe and love as long as you live.

3. What music have you been listening to lately? I need some new tunes. How do you feel about the albums out recently (or leaked)? John Mayer, Adam Lambert, Lady Gaga, Say Anything, etc….oh, and pick up the new FTSK album. Please and thank you! ;)

xoxo,

jac

Dear Diary, still on the bloody island. Today I swallowed a bug.

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:16:43 -0700

As most of you know, I’m pretty opinionated and outspoken. I get these random topics stuck in my head, and I start writing mental articles in my mind. I rewrite and rewrite in my brain until the only way to stop thinking is to write it down. So, I thought I would start sharing with you. I will begin with my love for pop culture…

To me, being well versed in pop culture is so incredibly important to us as human beings. Pop culture is a celebration of art, music, and experience of different generations. It is a conversation starter, a make-or-breaker, a common ground for different minds with different views. The type of films, television, music, or books that you are interested in are the puzzle pieces to your creative mind. Your collective knowledge of our pop culture on top of cultures of past generations forms an insanely dense and inspirational structure of your personality.

I know a lot of people who hate television. To me, tv shows are an extended adventure, where you can become so emotionally involved in the characters and the story line in a way that the short two hours of a movie usually doesn’t allow. Different shows capture you in different ways. The intricate complexity and character development of Lost, to the awkward quirks of Arrested Development & Curb Your Enthusiasm, to the gorgeous education of Planet Earth and The Universe, to the fucked up, tangled story line of Nip Tuck…these shows take an crafty, open mind to appreciate and understand completely. There is so much to fall in love with on the good ole’ boob tube.

Then, there are those guilty pleasure shows that suck you in like a venomous demon. Damn you, Gossip Girl…I am officially under your addicting grasp. I promised myself I’d never get into this show, yet here I am, yelling at Blair for being such a pompous bitch, then wishing I could be friends with Hilary Duff in real life, then finally wondering why Jenny Humphrey stole my style from senior year of High School. So bad, yet so good.

So, what TV shows get your mind pumping?? What makes a fantastic TV show in your mind?

Oh, and I dyed my hair if you didn’t notice yet. Ha.

“Not all those who wander are lost.”

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:37:00 -0700

So…just a little update…guess who’s going to Japan?! That’s right, Nicole and I will be traveling through the center of the earth through a wormhole and emerging in Tokyo, Japan. Date’s aren’t entirely finalized, but we will be going mid November for a week or so. The mission is one of inspiration, making solid business contacts, having a few important meetings, and of course….being the lame tourists we are!! If you live in Japan, have visited Japan, are into Japanese culture, or know any good contacts, share the wealth with your girl Jac!! We want to make the very most of our trip there. We’ll need some good advice of where to stay, where to visit, and what to buy, of course. And you bet we’ll be documenting our time there through pictures and videos, so it’ll be like you’re there with us.

(I want these for my room, by the way. GENIUS, I tell you!)

So…I finally finished Lost..and since the moment I finished, I’ve been reading conspiracy theory after conspiracy theory. My brain literally is going to explode from retaining so much information. What an incredibly dense show Lost is. I’ve been trying to fill the Lost void in my heart with True Blood, which is great, but I just have to accept the fact that nothing will meet the greatness of the island. Flash Forward looks like it’ll carry on the same, multi-layered vibe, but we shall see.. Oh, and “V” looks incredible as well…plus, Juliette is a main character. I LOVE YOU, JULIETTE!

Lets talk about Halloween. Lets talk about what we’re doing for Halloween, then we’ll talk about our genius costumes. Nicole just brought the Voodoo Festival to my attention. A three day Halloween party in what other city than…drumroll please…New Orleans?!!?! I say that this looks like a mighty fine option to me, and the lineup is fantastic. Plus, I’ve never been to New Orleans before. Anyone else thinking of attending this??

http://www.neworleans.com/festivals/voodoo-festival.html

Now onto the costumes. I provided a detailed description of both of our costumes via Google images for those who REALLY want to visualize our well thought out costume choices. Onward.

As for my Fall line…everything is sent in for production. I won’t say much, but there will be about 15 new bracelets, 6 new shirts, a new dogtag, and maybe even a little present for your phone…and some surprises here and there. My full website should be ready by the time the line launches, so you can get the full experience, instead of coming to 10 different sites to see what I’m up to. All this will be going down mid/late -October, so set your calendars!

Oh, also, I’m dying my hair monday. I think I’m going through some sort of quarter life crisis, so I need to drastically change something hahahaha. I’m going strawberry blonde / reddish. Wish me luck! I’ve had the same hair color for ten years..time for a change :

PS - you need to follow @ILoVeELy on Twitter. Her hilarious tweets entertained us for a good three hours last night, and the picture of her “babyfather wit one of his hoes” is the background to all our phones now. She’s my GIRL.

Question of the day : what are you going to be for Halloween? Lets see some dope costume ideas!

i'm not dead.

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:05:38 -0700

So…uhh…I’m just going to pretend that I haven’t gone “blog-missing” for three months, and blog like Jacquelene, the lean, mean, blogging machine! I hope you’ve been keeping up with me on Twitter, though, cause that’s the easiest way for ADD me to keep in touch! Lets see, I’ve been home from Warped for about two weeks now, and let me tell you, I am definitely in a post-tour-funk. I miss the excitement, the relationships, the consistent inconsistency, old friends, new friends, every single laugh, drink, joke, and face…it was the best summer of my life thus far, I can tell you that much. So hard physically and emotionally, but the amazing memories are worth every sweat and tear. I had SO much fun meeting each and every one of you guys. You are the reason I get to live my dream…please keep in touch, and I will be in your town again before you know it!

So out with the old, and in with the new. So, the newest edition to the JV world is my collaboration bracelets with Miley Cyrus and Mandy Jiroux. These girls are absolutely wonderful, and I’m so happy to be working with them. We just put the bracelets up for sale on Monday, so go to www.shopcyrusjirous.com and get yours!

New items are also up at my store, www.jacvanek.com. New shirts, necklaces, and bracelets!

Most importantly, I would like to admit that I am officially, tremendously OBSESSED with Lost. When I say obsessed, I mean obsessed. If I’m not watching Lost, I’m analyzing Lost, or waiting for an opening to make a Lost reference, or harassing non-Losters to start watching Lost (ps, there is no such thing as NOT liking Lost). Lost Lost Lost…Lost, Lost…Sawyer…Lost, Lost… I know I hopped on the band wagon five years late, but better late than never, right? The only wish I have in life is for more Boone (which I hear might come true next season…) So, you know what to bring up next time you see me…

Yesterday, I asked you guys what you are going to name your first born kiddies, and then posted my (completely ridiculous, but absolutely incredible) names. You were guessing the references..so here they are.

Phineas – from the novel “A Separate Peace” by John Knowles. Not many people have read this book, even though it is a classic and is quite wonderful…so this quote sums up Phineas’ character : “I think we reminded them of what peace was like, we boys of sixteen….We were careless and wild, and I suppose we could be thought of as a sign of the life the war was being fought to preserve….Phineas was the essence of this careless peace.”

Holden – my absolute favorite literary character, from my favorite novel “Catcher in the Rye” If you haven’t read this book, I don’t think we can be friends anymore.

Wolfgang – Amadeus (which is also an awesome name) Mozart…duh. Wolfie is going to have talent spewing out of his fingers, don’t even fight that shit.

Linus – uhhem…just gaze a little north, and you will see the brilliance that is Ben Linus. No, I am not a Peanuts fanatic, as most of you guessed…I prefer intricate, complex, unimaginable fantastic mind stimulants.

Freddie – after the glorious Freddie Mercury. One of the greatest frontmen in the world. I think Fred is a terrible boys name, but I am obviously a fan of male names for girls.

Sirius – Black. If you don’t get it, do some research.

Lennon – John Lennon, one of the greatest loves and inspirations of my life. I won’t go any further, cause I’ll just talk for days.

Bailey – I cannot even begin to explain the importance of this to me. One of my best friends, Cory Bailey, was killed in a car crash when we were sixteen. Cory was magnetic. His heart was so big and his faith was so strong, that anyone in his presence failed to amount to the charisma and love that Cory carried in even his pinky finger. In forth grade, he wrote me a note that said “Do you want to kiss me? Check yes or no”, complete with check boxes ready to go and everything. I still carry that note. To this day, it might be one of the most important gifts I’ve ever received. Cory will always mean the world to me, and I know this holds true for every single person who knew him. He was a blessing given to us directly from God..he makes me want to belive. I will be forever grateful for being lucky enough to call him one of my life long friends. I will always carry him in my heart. Always.

Phew! That’s a whole lotta words and pictures…now onto…

Question(s) of the day :

1. Do you have any photos of bands wearing my shirts / necklaces / bracelets?? Comment me with them!

2. What new items do you want for the fall? Regular tees, baseball tees, hoodies, necklaces, rings? Get creative!

3. What saying would you LOVE to wear on a shirt? My “sorry for partying” shirt has gotten the BEST response, so sticking to the clever, sarcastic vibe seems to be working!

Life is a process. We are a process. The universe is a process.

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 13:33:34 -0700

Hello, earthlings! First thing’s first. Things that currently increase my heart rate as of late :

The iPhone 3GS. Already purchased online, and I will meet my shiny new toy on my doorstep June 19^th. See ya NEVER, Blackberry!
The Hangover. I saw it for the second time two nights ago with Demi and Jeffree, and let me tell you, it was better the second time around. The humor is so Arrested Development-esque, that the best parts are the little, subtle unspoken quirks. This is, hands down, the most genius comedy I’ve ever seen.
Zeitgeist. Highly recommended only for the open minded, as all of the material is quite controversial. Definitely channels the conspiracy theorist in all of us! Has anyone seen it? Thoughts?
LOST and the genius that is J.J. Abrams.
My hot optometrist. I know I’ve already Twittered about him twice, but COME ON (I say that in my best Gob Bluth voice). He is a mix between Bradley Cooper and Carlisle from Twilight. I’m not used to being around attractive MEN (who aren’t stinky and play instruments), so I made the biggest ass out of myself : I said my eyes were “magnetized” instead of “magnified”, and lets not forget that I was getting the dorkiest pair of glasses ever :

So, back to real life. The UK was incredible. Though I didn’t get to go everywhere I wanted because of a family emergency (platform 9 ¾, I will see you one day), the UK has still captured my heart. Crystal, Bim, Nicole and I trekked around like nomads (or gypsies..you choose), and we even got to see the Cobra dudes and We The Kings while we were there! So weird partying with your friends halfway across the world. London and Nottingham were my favorite spots, while Portsmouth was, to put it lightly, TERRIBLE. Ha…Bim and I are planning on coming across the pond again after I get home from Warped…I already cannot wait!

I’m currently working on samples for a new necklace line I’m developing with Crystal…if you know me, you know I’m such a vintage fanatic, and an even bigger fan of vintage reconstruction. All of the necklaces will be one of a kind, hand made out of vintage materials and items. If you have any old keys, shark teeth, necklace chains or charms lying around, send them my way (or bring them to Warped)! I will put great use to them. Keep it Low Key. :)

Speaking of Warped..TWO WEEKS!!!!! Everyone who has signed up for The Pack, expect an e-mail in the next few days! My tent is DONE, shirts will be ready Monday, and my bracelets and promotional materials will be in by next weekend. Ahhhhh, the excitement builds. As you guys know, I would be NOTHING without your support, and your opinions and input mean the world to me. Interaction is the most important aspect of building my company, and I want to continue this on Warped. Here are two ideas I have for the tour :

I have 6 mannequin heads I’m going to put on steaks (a la Lord of the Flies) as part of decoration in my tent. I was thinking about having a mini art installation, where you guys can bring items to decorate and destroy the heads with.
Interactive scrapbook / yearbook. Basically this will just me keeping a huge blank book at my tent, and having all of you sign it and bring things to put in it. I want to remember each and every person I meet, and what better way than having my own scrapbook?!
If you guys have any other ideas about how to make my tent and experience on Warped as interactive as possible, comment me!

Question of the day : who is your dream man (or woman)? Mine are : Rupert Grint, Conan O’Brien, & Kurt Cobain.

"The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page."

Sat, 23 May 2009 21:34:00 -0700

First and foremost, I’M COMING TO THE UK ON TUESDAY! May 26^th – June 4^th, Crystal and I will be across the pond!! We’re flying in and out of London to meet up with Bim, but we will be all over. I, however, will provide an opening in my schedule to visit Platform 9 ¾, as well as Abbey Road. If you have any other recommendations of where to visit, PLEASE tell me! I don’t know many Brits…but I’m ready for you, especially the 13% of you who are gingers. (Yes, I have done extensive research on redheads!)

Secondly, this is kind of delayed, but New York and Bamboozle were INCREDIBLE. I met SO many awesome people, especially everyone who helped out with the beginning of The Pack. The response was so overwhelming (in the best way possible). I better see each and every one of your faces at Warped!

Third, who saw Star Trek??? I can’t remember the last time I walked out of the theatre dragging my jaw behind me. The film was absolutely fantastic, casting was PERFECT, and not to mention that Zachary Quinto and Chris Pine are the mayors of Babe-Land. Is it strange to feel emotionally connected to a character who can’t show emotion? Typical Jac, right there. Typical Jac. Spoccccckkkkk!!!! Come to meeeeee!!!

Anyway, speaking of Warped..can we say ONE MONTH AWAY?! I am a total stress bucket trying to get everything prepared, but all the anxiety will pay off when we finally get the show on the road (literally). Remember to e-mail me if you want to help out! Thepack@jacvanek.com. And who’s coming to see HP and the Half Blood Prince with me in Scranton?!?!?

Question(s) of the day :

What is your favorite book, movie, or television show? I want some fresh, new material to read and watch on my terrifyingly long flight!
What makes a tent at Warped Tour amazing in your eyes? Free stickers, posters, bags? A place to find shade? Good conversation with the workers? What do YOU want to see??

Stay classy,

“I don't take me seriously. If we get some giggles, I don't mind.”

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 16:22:37 -0700

Dang, long time no update. You would think that since I’m done with school, I would have more free time, but it is the complete opposite!

So, first things first. I’ve been mentioning it here and there, but here it is : I will be on the Warped Tour this summer!! Yep, the whole tour! There are a few dates where I might not have my OWN tent, but I will be at every single date selling and hanging out with you guys. Details will come closer to the actual tour, but I can’t wait to meet each and every one of you! I’ve already locked down around 6 shirt designs (I’m going with the ironic, witty theme this summer…you’ll see), a pair of shorts, and of course bracelets!! I’ll also have a batch of other unique accessories for you guys.

In addition to that news, I’m starting up a street team, aka “The Pack”, which will consist of awesome people who love to have fun, spread the word, and earn free stuff while you’re at it! We’re starting The Pack at Bamboozle, so if you want to be a part, but haven’t contacted me about it yet, e-mail and make sure to include that you’ll be at Bamboozle!

If you’re not going to Bamboozle, don’t fret! I want to lock down a good set of leaders all around the country, especially those who will be down to help at the Warped dates! So, jump on the band wagon NOW! Leave your e-mail in a comment with the date you’ll be at, or e-mail me that info, and lets get rolling!

What are the perks of joining the pack? Can you say…free bracelets, free shirts, free concert tickets, etc?!? If you help me out, I will help you out to the fullest extent I can! Let me know what you need, and I’ll do my best to fulfill that. I’m going to make an exclusive bracelet JUST for Pack members, not to be sold anywhere. And that’s only the beginning..

You guys have no idea how much I appreciate your support, and I am so freaking excited to meet you all at Bamboozle / Warped / wherever!

Alrighty! Now that all of that is out of the way…life has been incredible. I am so completely blessed to be on the track of living my dream. Coachella was, well, unbelievable. Seeing Paul McCartney was one of the biggest highlights of my entire LIFE. He played about 10 Beatles songs, and my heart exploded during each and every song. Late of the Pier was my second favorite of the weekend…I highly recommend catching them if they ever come to a town near you. Other notable performances : Silversun Pickups, Okkervil River, M.I.A, TV on the Radio, The Killers, Devendra Banhart, The Cure, & Friendly Fires. Here is my latest mix…

Question(s) of the day :

What have you been listening to lately? Time to make a mix for the flight to NYC!
What do YOU want in a street team? I want to make this as awesome for you guys as it is for me? Free stuff, contests, etc?!
Favorite shirt colors for the summer? Keep it simple, neons, tanks, v-necks???

Peace out cub scout,

"I had a lot of dates but I decided to stay home and dye my eyebrows."

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 20:14:07 -0700

I was going to make an update post about what’s going on in my life, but I wanted to take a minute to address some of the things being said on certain “gossip” sites about me first. I find it absolutely ludicrous, and at times insanely humorous, how 90% of the “information” on these sites are COMPLETE FABRICATIONS with absolutely no substantial backbone whatsoever. I never understood the reason why some people find it necessary to make up lies to put others down with (or wait, you DID hear it from a friend of a friend of an uncle’s housekeeper’s blind and deaf pet rat, right? So it MUST be true!).

The main thing I would like to point out is how some people think it is absolutely IMPOSSIBLE for a female to be friends with a male without sucking his dick. I don’t know how you live your life, but I live a life full of self-respect and a quiet self-confidence, where I have never found it necessary to hook up with boys to get attention. I know it’s SO hard to believe, but I actually use my (GASP) personality and (GASP) intelligence to form strong friendships with others, whether it be with a male or female.

Honestly, the double standard that is ever so prevalent in this “scene” is depressing and completely unfair, but to me, it IS understandable. Most girls are treated like pieces of meat (and this is because most girls ALLOW themselves to be just pieces of meat, nothing more). Sad, but true. But I do know there are solid girls out there who won’t allow themselves to be treated less than they are worth, and who won’t put up with anyone’s bullshit. And this is precisely the reason I felt it was necessary to voice my opinion on this matter.

Anyway, here are a few TRUE FACTS about me :

I am still a virgin. I find this kind of annoying that I have to use this fact as a defense, because my sex life is honestly no one else’s business except my own, but whatever. You can ask ANY of my friends about that one, and you’ll always get the same answer.
I just graduated from UCLA with a Regents Scholarship. No, I never dropped out. In fact, I am graduating early for my class.
I am a self employed / entrepreneur / business owner. I am slowly building an entire company that started out with absolutely nothing. Just because you haven’t seen it yet, doesn’t mean it’s not there. I support myself entirely on my own, and I am working extremely hard to create a career and life style doing something I absolutely adore.

So, go read those rumors again, and I’m pretty sure these three simple facts will render practically everything useless.

In conclusion, instead of believing what the “all knowing” INT3RN3TZ says about me, please come find me this summer at Warped and lets have a conversation before you make false assumptions about my character.

PS : I think I am going to make a “FML” shirt. Would you wear it???? Also, give me your suggestions for new bracelets! The top running in my mind are WINGMAN, DENIED, JAILBAIT / LEGAL, SHAMELESS. Give me ideas!

If you can't be in athlete, be an athetic supporter.

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:02:00 -0800

Happy Sunday Funday, earthlings! So, I’m designing a third shirt for you guys, and I THOUGHT I was just going to have it say “LEGIT”. But, I wanted to get second opinion from all of you. Would you wear it? Here are some other ideas for phrases…what do you like?

SORRY FOR PARTYING

DON’T STOP ME NOW

TOO LEGIT

NEXT BIG THING

NEVER GROW UP

STAY CLASSY

PWNED

BORN TO ______ (fill in the blank)

JUST DANCE

editttttt : DON’T LET LOVE DIE (i love this one!)

What else?!?!! Help me out here! What would YOU wear??

So, I’m watching Grease right now, and I forgot how much I absolutely adore this film. Probably my all time favorite movie growing up. I know the entire soundtrack by heart, probably 90% of the dialogue, and all of the dance moves (even the handshake routine at the end of Greased Lightning). I swear, if I met a boy who looked (and dressed) like Danny Zuko or Kenickie, I might just have a heart attack. What babes they were!

Question of the day : what is your favorite “classic” movie??

Alis volat propriis

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 12:44:28 -0800

So, first, updates:

I got a SayNow number, so CALL ME!!!!! (323) 622-8887. Leave me messages, what do you like, what do you hate, what do you want to see next…whatever! I will be calling lots of you back soon, so make sure to leave messages. :)
I have SIX new bracelets on sale….wonderwall, infinite, epic fail, love, crush, and stay gold. So go get those for you lover for Valentines day. I would, but for the 21^st year in a row, I don’t have a valentine (and frankly, I could give a shit anymore).
So, after reading ALLLLLLL of your comments on my last entry, one amazing one sneaked by at the very last minute. “CARPE NOCTEM”, which means “seize the night” in Latin. I am absolutely in love with it. Thanks Margaret, I need to get your e-mail!!
Shirts are FINALLY going into production this week…you know what one design is, but I’m going to keep the other one a secret until its printed.
New collab bracelet in the works. You’re going to love this one…I’m cracking up thinking about it…
Texas…I will be in you for SXSW. East coast…I will be in you for Bamboozle…California…well, I’m always in you, but I will be in you for Bamboozle Left and Coachella. The rest of the country…I hope to see you this summer.
So, the new Fray album is FINALLY out, and let me tell you, I have been waiting for this album for what feels like forever. Completely and utterly worth the wait…the whole album gives me goosebumps, and “Happiness” is one of the most heart churning, honest songs I’ve ever heard. PLEASE buy it…they are steadily becoming one of my favorite bands.

Anyway, I made a new mix…I thought I would share, because I have been listening to some awesome music lately!

I want to hear what has been gracing your ears. Post your newest mixes or newest favorite songs! If you have any music similar to what I’ve been listening to, I would LOVE to hear it!!!

xx,

I want to be an astronaut.

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 10:55:28 -0800

I need your help! Alright guys, so here is the deal. I have been working on this shirt design, and I thought it would be kind of cool to get you guys involved!

I want you to come up with your best phrase for the space woman to be saying in her thought bubble!!! It can be funny, serious, stupid, whatever! I will print the best phrase on the T-shirt for all of you to wear. Whoever has my favorite phrase will win a little giftbag from yours truly with free bracelets, shirts, photos, etc.

So lets hear what you can come up with!

10 facts

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 21:23:00 -0800

10 random facts about me:

1. I LOVE redheads. I think you already knew that. But I’ll tell you again : I LOVE REDHEADS. Fuck, I love them. The fact that the rest of the world hates gingers makes it even better. GIVE THEM ALL TO ME!

2. I am allergic to practically everything, including avocado & bananas (weird), but the worst is cats. Vote no on cats.

3. My drink of choice is red wine (Cabernet, please) or gin (Tanqueray, please). I have a glass of wine glued to my hand 90% of the time. I think the correct term would be “wino”.

4. I am going to name my first born Sirius, whether it be a boy or girl. I’m sirius! I love you, Mr. Black.

5. I was raised in a VERY republican city in Orange County, but I have become an extremely strong Democrat as I’ve gotten older ; I’ve always been such a hippie on the inside.

6. I am obsessed with anything and everything British. Especially accents.

7. The band that made me fall in love with music and the world I live in now is Something Corporate.

8. I believe that Kurt Cobain is the most attractive man to ever walk the planet.

9. Wearing jeans gives me anxiety. Therefore, I haven’t purchased a pair of jeans since my sophomore year of high school. This anxiety also stems to long sleeves, layers, and turtle necks. UGH!

10. Katherine Moennig is, quite possibly, the hottest woman I have ever seen in my life. I just started watching the L word tonight, and I believe I am in love.

Anyway, the ginger in this band (Late of the Pier) is pretty much the most adorable thing I’ve ever seen in my life. Don’t make fun of me…I’ve been made fun of enough. If you know him, please inform him that I may or may not be in love with him.

Quote of the day: tell me a RANDOM fact about yourself. I’m interested to know!

Ian and Hansel have been gracing us with their presence the last...

Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:39:00 -0800

Ian and Hansel have been gracing us with their presence the last week or so, and Ian decided to get either food poisoning / dehydration / a horrible flu the other day…bad enough that he had to go to the hospital. We made the best of it and had a “hospital party” in his room last night, and made a million videos in the process. I only managed to steal one from Crystal’s comp last night..so here’s a sneak peak.

Alright guys, after tallying up each and every one of your votes, here are the new bracelets I will be making:

STAY GOLD, INFINITE, WONDERWALL, CRUSH, and EPIC FAIL.

Thank you all for voting! I appreciate your opinions so much, and I read every single comment you guys write me. I’m sending in some shirts to be printed this week…so keep our eyes peeled for new stuff!!

Anyway, life has been hectic as per usual. New Years was great…I got to be a sponsor for the VIP gifting suite at the Katy Perry New Years party. It was so nice to see her…I love that girl so much, and she is taking over the fucking world! Weirdest point of the night was that Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite remembered meeting me one time three years ago at R.Cab’s house…it was quite strange / somewhat creepy.

Also, the cute strawberry blonde boy on the real world is wearing my bracelet. I forget which one of my friends gave it to him…but he is such a cute little button!

Question of the day : What is your favorite color shirt to wear? Black, white, v-neck, crew neck, triblend, colored? Help!

It's that time again!

Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:38:00 -0800

It’s that time again! Time for new bracelets. So, I just posted a bulletin on MySpace asking you guys for some advice, and here is my list of options so far:

STAY GOLD

INFINITE

MAD TO LIVE

SPEAK UP

COEXIST

SERIOUS

UNREAL

THINK FOR YOURSELF

NINJA

KARMA

WONDERWALL

BRILLIANT

FRESH

EPIC FAIL

I DON’T CARE

HEARTBREAKER

HEARTLESS

What would you guys wear? This is super important to me…every opinion counts! Help me decide what to make next! I appreciate everyone’s support, and I can’t wait to get new designs out to you all.

PS. Merry merry Christmas, and a happy new year to you all. I will have a legit update once all this business is taken care of!

Warped Tour 2009?

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 15:09:00 -0800

Alright guys, so I’m sure you’ve seen the lineup for next year’s Warped Tour. What do you think of it? Are you going to go?

http://www.warpedtour.com/warpedtour/bands.asp

I’m debating whether or not I should do the tour next year. So I would appreciate ANY input you guys have. If not, I want to try to either do another tour, or do a bunch of festivals. I’m planning on doing Reading & Leeds for sure (and hopefully finding a British boyfriend and never coming back. Hahaha!)

So share your thoughts…help me decide what I should do next summer!

Also, Macbook photo of the day. HA.

Also, I saw MILK last night. I HIGHLY recommend that you go see it if you haven’t, already. It was such a touching and inspiring story…I couldn’t help but ball my little eyes out.

I want sushi.

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 15:37:00 -0800

To whatever folio sold their wanna-be Gryffindor shirt to Wasteland…thank you for making my fucking day. It even has a nerd pocket!

Anyway, I have returned from San Fran. Such a great little vacation, and it was nice to get out since I turned into a recluse this last quarter at school (YES, I’m still in school, assholes). Thank you Katie, Kailey, and Gwen for being absolutely AMAZING! I love you all. It is now on my “places I have to live” list, after London and NYC, of course. I am such a pansy though…I was FREEZING the entire trip. If you know me, you know I have a weird clothing anxiety thing, and it freaks me out to wear layers, so I was just shivering the whole time! Brrrr…

A few things:

1. Gwen and I invented a drink : Gin (tanqueray, duh), black cherry Hansons, and muddled raspberries. I named it the Ginny Weasley. GOD I AM AMAZING!

2. At some point in my life, I need to live in Haight street, put daisies in my hair, and run around barefoot all day. Ah, what a life that would be…

3. I believe I am getting Wii & Guitar Hero for Christmas (thanks, Dad!). Not to toot my own horn or anything, but I’m pretty fucking great at the game, even though I rarely get to play it So I plan on practicing every day, and then entering GH tournaments just to piss everyone off (cause we all know that dudes HATE to lose to girls).

4. Two weeks until VEGAS FOR NEW YEARS!!!! I have a feeling this year MIGHT top last year’s debauchery. I will definitely let you guys know what craziness goes on…

5. I just spent the whole day painting a little sumfin sumfin for my padre for Christmas…what are you guys doing for your parents for Christmas??? I need some more ideas!

Some pictures from SF:

Question of the day : if you could live ANYWHERE in the world, where would you live and why? My choice is, obviously, London.

God bless!!!!

xx- jv

This kid is out of his fucking mind…I think I may be in...

Sat, 13 Dec 2008 15:03:16 -0800

This kid is out of his fucking mind…I think I may be in love with him..

I love magic...

Sat, 06 Dec 2008 22:10:00 -0800

First, I cut bangs the other day. Yay or nay?

Second, Glamour Kills and I collaborated on a new bracelet set. ALSO, I have a new shirt out. COOL GIRLS DON’T TRIP. Ya dig?

Third, I am SO stoked that it’s Harry Potter weekend on ABC Family. All the exclusives for The Half Blood Prince make me giggle like a little girl! I am well aware that I am quite possibly the biggest loser on the planet, and I accept that title completely.

Forth, I have talked so much shit on Crocs ever since those ugly fuckers came out..God, they are fugly. But I decided to give in and try a pair on today. HOT DAMN they’re comfortable! I retract my shit talking, but they’re really unfortunate looking.

Fifth, I decided to make my yearly Christmas list collage. Enjoy.

Question of the day: What’s on your Christmas list??

xx - jac

I scream, you scream...

Mon, 01 Dec 2008 17:03:00 -0800

Last night I had a pretty intense conversation about religion & politics with my new friend, Jason. Instead of just agreeing with every word or trying to bite my head off, he asked so many interesting questions and really challenged what I believe in and why I do. It was quite refreshing to be so engaged for a change with someone who is genuinely interested about what’s in my head.

What I really realized about myself last night is that I am such a believer, I have so much love and so much hope in my heart that we can accomplish anything we can imagine. I really don’t care what is “acceptable” in our society, and I have no intentions of following the “rules”…how incredibly mundane does that sound! I truly believe that we all have a little bit of Alice in ourselves, and it is up to us if we suppress her or let her run wild. What I do plan on is continuing to find life’s fun little loop holes and making the impossible possible.

Anywho, I am SO excited for the movies coming out soon (or not so soon). The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, Harry Potter 6 (OMG), Where the Wild Things Are, Alice In Wonderland, MILK, Dark Shadows, The Spirit, and Little Ashes to be exact!

Here are some photos from the Prop 8 rally Anna, Ashley and I went to the other week. We started a chant that goes as follows: “I scream, you scream, we all scream for GAY MARRIAGE!” (I really wanted some ice cream that night, damnit!)

Question of the day: what is your favorite song at the moment? I need new music SO BAD. Especially some good Christmas music…I need to make a bad ass Christmas mix. So give me some good recs…if you have a download link, that would be fabulous as well!!

The Ultimate Craigslist Ad..

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 16:23:00 -0800

If you know me at all, you know that I am the pickiest motherfucker in the world when it comes to guys. After mentioning to my room-mate that the idea of dating a guy with a PC made me physically sick (and how ridiculous she thought that was), she directed me to this Craigslist ad:

http://www.craigslist.org/about/best/nyc/835057632.html

She inspired me to create a (mock) singles ad of my own. I warn you that much of this is for dramatic effect, but its all pretty true…ONWARD!

Preface: If you are a vampire (Edward Cullen), wizard (Ron Weasley), or possess any sort of super hero or magical talent/power (being an excellent beer pong player does not count, though extra points are rewarded), you can pass go AND collect $100. Take me now, you blood sucking, magical sexy beast, you! If you are British, you get an automatic +20 points.

For the rest of you “commoners”, proceed…

Must have a MAC. No PCs allowed (I honestly believe this should be somewhere near the first amendment) . Lets face it: studies show that most PC users make frequent appearances on “To Catch A Predator.” If you knowingly use a Dell, then there’s a good chance you are knowingly a child molester.

Must be TALL. 6 feet is the minimum, 6’3 is prime, no maximum. If you continually tend to hit your head on doorways, you can call my direct line as soon as possible for further evaluation. Midgets please continue walking.

I LOVE REDHEADS. I can’t think of anything better than a soulless, sun poison prone redhead. I am well aware that gingers are rare (folklore says most are found at the end of rainbows), and I am also well aware that attractive gingers are pretty much nonexistent (Carrot Top is an example of their usual features). I DO know quite possibly the only really good looking redhead, and I am determined to find another (Rupert Grint, this means you). I know you’re out there, cute gingers!!!!

Because I am rational, I won’t limit myself to redheads. (although all you other haircolors will be secondary) But long hair is a must…I don’t want to date Mr. Clean, and if you shaved your head for any reason besides losing a bet, chances are you memorized the entire Nickleback / Creed / Staind / Hinder discography..no thank you sir.

Must NOT have a psycho ex girlfriend. This is a big one. God, I think I’m cursed or something. I always get myself involved with weirdo dudes with ex girlfriends who WON’T GO AWAY. This girl is always ugly, boring, unintelligent and all around shitty (oh, and did I mention CRAZY?). She’s usually good to make fun of for a hot second, but you need to rape-wash your eyes after examining. This means NO threatening to commit suicide (it’s honestly getting old), NO death threats him or me, no burning of personal belongings, no calling five hundred times in a row, and dear God, no crying YouTube videos.

I would like to say you must be mentally sane, but lets all agree that I am attracted to weirdos. If you told me a story that you usually use to scare off girls, chances are I’ll probably date you. I also have a specialty for falling for boys with substantial social / emotional problems. So I’ll leave this bullet point open ended…

Must be musical and/or artistic. I won’t even attempt to hide that everyone knows I love my musicians. Playing a banjo counts…paying a bagpipe does not (unless you are an Irish ginger, then I will reconsider). Things that also do not count are you showing me your “sweet” acoustic guitar then following through with your rendition of “All The Small Things”. I am an artist and surround myself with those who will inspire me both artistically and mentally, and your In n Out drive thru skills don’t really do it for me.

Must be a dog person. I HATE CATS. Dudes who like cats fall into the same category as dudes who have a PC… chances are it’s what you lure 12 year old girls to your house with, it just flat out gives me the creeps. Snoop Dog says, “cats judge people” and Jac Vanek says “I judge people with cats”. In addition to being a dog-person, you must love what I call SMUSHY FACED DOGS. This category includes pugs, bulldogs, French bulldogs, English bulldogs, boston terriers, boxers, etc. Don’t get me wrong, I like fluffy little shits, but smushy faced dogs rule supreme. The only exceptions to this rule are the Husky, Pitbull & Greyhound, those beautiful beasts.

Must LOVE rollercoasters. If you are scared of roller coasters, besides being completely irrelevant to the real world, you are a straight up pussy and definitely won’t wear the pants in the relationship. If you go to Disneyland and get a thrill by riding the teacups, you are flat out a douche with a side of bag. NEXT..

Must love sushi. If you don’t like sushi, you are a weirdo and probably just haven’t eaten good stuff yet. There is a reason sushi is expensive, its fucking delicious.

Must respect the fact that I am a vegetarian, and no, you’re not going to make a bet with me that you’ll talk me into eating meat. Buddy, I don’t give a flying shit what you think, it’s not happening. I don’t care if you eat meat (I’ll just constantly remind you what is REALLY in a hotdog), just be respectful.

Politics. I don’t want to go into this one, because it’ll end up being a long rant. However briefly- I am a strong Democrat, and to save the sake of both of our lives, I would prefer to date a fellow donkey. If you think Sarah Palin is a “VPILF (Vice President I’d Like to Fuck)” and that rights aren’t important, I will probably consider you to be unintelligent and disregard the fact you exist. Lets face it, political views are rooted in your morals and values, so if we aren’t on the same page on that, we might as well throw up the white flag before we start.

Ah, here’s a big one. NO MORONS. I swear to God, I seriously die inside just a little bit every time someone uses “u” instead of “you”, “r” instead of “are”, “b” instead of “be”, and so on. No, its not cause you’re “lazy”, its not cause you’re “artsy”, its because you’re a moronic fucking peon who must have been drunk during grammar lessons in 2^nd grade. Further, if you honestly don’t know when to use “you’re / your” or “there / their / they’re” properly, please refrain from ever speaking to me again. We can no longer communicate. Instead, use your new free time to reevaluate your existence on this planet. You are a shame to human beings, you incompetent douchebag.

Oh, and personal pet peeve. Learn how to spell the words “definitely” and “ridiculous” right. JUST DO IT, BITCH.

So, that’s about it. Not too difficult, right? I know you’re out there, Rupert Grint, I know it!

That was a lot of text…how about a photo?

Happy Tofurkey Day!

xx- jv