this is what happens.....

.....when a bunch of guys who've known each other since jr high show up to a party and have lots of sugar in their system. and fire, no matter how small, is somehow involved.



(as you'll notice, these videos don't make much sense, nor are they perfect, but they're fun and i like to sneak peeks at them at work and remember good times.)



this is what happens...when the camera is sideways.



this is what happens..when you try to take a picture but the camera's left on video. silly, silly us with big smiles.

....for taste bud memories, our menu......

~Menu~

Secret Stolen Margaritas: Mango, Coconut
Explosion of Mango or Coconut with a hint of Lime. Ssssh! These recipes were stolen!

Sparklers: Pomegranate, Peach
Try some Bubblies in elegant Pomegranate or delicate Peach.

Martini
Lotsa fizzy Lemon.

Fuzzy Navel
Blend of Peach Nectar and O.J.

Brandy Alexander
Like Chocolate Milk in a tux.

Mai Tai
Shaken, not stirred, blend of Pineapple, Cranberry, Lime and Grapefruit.

Citrus Twister
Feast on tangy Orange, Grapefruit, and Lime concoction.

Bahama Dream
Everybody loves Strawberries, Bananas, Pineapple.

Blue Mermaid
Exotic splashes of Passion Fruit & Pomegranite mingled with Blue Raspberry.

Laughing Buddha
Sip this Pineapple mix & ponder the sound of a one-handed Clap.

Sober Hippie
This chilled blend of *Decaf* herbal chai tea latte with chocolate will have you ready to throw the establishment.

hipsters party sober

we're all revelling in the appearence of evil.






my team, brooke c and 'spen.


"this is what happens when you get a group of guys who have known each other since jr high."


sipping secret stolen mango margarita


j-stuff and tawn-tawn




what i like about digies is it's hard to make a photo not look cool.




too cool to not share


likewise


tawni and i could pass as sisters. sam is our superfriend.




mark, you're awesome. what a gentleman.


card sharks.




check out that action.


....like i said about that revelling part.....


don't worry ma, gma, we're all sotally tober.




cheers!


anela, the man MAGNET!


peace.

village voice

Read. This. Article. Now.

http://www.villagevoice.com/nyclife/0622,romano,73365,15.html

This is what I'm talking about. This is part of my goal.

thank you

danke shein, gracias, merci, dank u, grazie, σας ευχαριστούμε, obrigado, thanks man!

i thought i'd take a sec to thank my buddy joel for the interest he's taken in my idea and do some work on it all by his onesome. he also came up with the name for my first invented drink recipe, which has since been christened "pirranha spit". his encouragement is inspiring me. and it really couldn't have come at a better time.



thanks dood for being a friend, which helped me feel cool again. you're rad! and you'll need to be down here when i propose my idea to others in business.

PS. announcement: i'm having a party on the 14th. if any of you in readerland can get here, y'all should come.

naked pomegranate

since i haven't posted in awhile, i figured i should post something. so while i'm not an official advertiser, i did want to share something new that i found: naked juice. specifically, pomegranate. have you tried this stuff? oh my goodness it's rad! observe:



as a friend observed, pomegranate can be consumed like wine, as it is fairly strong for some, yet has a delicate taste. this is a flavor to be savored!

since here at virgin lips, we're about being creative with what we drink, i thought i'd provide a recipe. this recipe is a twist from a virgin appletini recipe i served at my last party, and it was very popular. if any of you try this and like it, hit me up for some feedback. so, i give you the christened:

naked pomegraniti (nay khed / pom uh grah nee tee)
- 2 oz naked pomegranate juice
- 1/2 oz simple syrup (made with one part water, one part sugar)
- splash of lime juice
-granulated sugar for rimming (you might be able to find pomegranate flavored sugar in specialty stores, like "sur la table")

directions:
- pour ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice.
- shake well.
- strain liquid into cocktail glass with a sugared rim.
- garnish with flower for looks.

hot drinks

being of the mormon religion, i don't drink coffee products or any hot, caffeinated beverages. however, i feel that lds people are missing out on one of the great pleasures of life by not being creative with what we drink. from my life-long experience as a latter-day saint attending mormon social functions, i've noticed that are drink options usually consist of water, punch, juice, or hot chocolate. we being an extremely busy and peculiar ;) sort of people, we tend to do things at a fast pace. we don't just hang about talking, unless it involves competition (ie sports, a board game), a meal, or church.

so lds people have no concept of social drinking. the idea of spirit in the community via bar or coffee shop is totally lost. there are obvious reasons behind this: places and activities where alcohol is the norm are generally discouraged as places to solicit by lds leaders. so, tier one of the virgin lips project is to provide a place that's a substitute for alcohol.

but what about hot drinks? what about the coffee shop? there are, once you look and get creative, a wide variety of delicious hot drinks that are consistent with the word of wisdom.



"sinner!" some may say to me for soliciting the business of starbucks, but you know what, meh. i love the drinks--hello, i'm a seattleite--and you should try them too. they're delicious. if you're like me and you like having something like this everyday, then the $2 + spare change a pop adds up rather quickly.

list of suggestions of things that you can make at home for a cheaper solution, as well as noncoffee products to look for in coffee houses:

*decaf mochas: (that's hot chocolate, with a shot of decaf coffee)
*white/dark hot chocolate blends
*decaf chai tea (add some milk to make a latte)
*decaf teas: there's a variety of herbals out there, as well as green & ginger
*apple cider
*hot milk, esp. hot soy milk with honey or caramel
*vanilla bean products
*decaf herbal hazlenut coffee

coffee syrups, available at restaurant supply stores like cash n' carry, are a good way to add some flavor and flair to your beverage. other ideas are adding cinnamon, nutmeg, whipping cream, half & half, ground chocolate, marshmallows, m&m's, and of course all kinds of sugar. i even see packets of raw sugar out there.

get creative and remember, drinking and social drinking can be a pleasurable event! the coffeehouse is not evil! meanwhile, don't ignore the calorie value of these drinks simply because you sip or slup it into your body rather than eat. if loaded with extras, think of it as dessert in liquid form.



cheers!

thanks, we're straight

we had a party a few weeks ago. johnners was photographer. lawn darci and yeisy all stepped in as bartenders. and we had a fabulous time.








mysterious yeisy and fabulous darci.




smile bergen!




great shoes, johnners!



explaining the bar to alana. cool glasses, huh?



three's a party! nicole, lindsey and john.



awwww, thanks lindsey!




prof got back to me with my powerpoint presentation to foot to a business man. i might just have something yet.