Rather than do a couple different posts, I'm just throwing everything into one. First up—lights! Over the past few weeks we have slowly seen holiday lights spring up over many of the popular streets throughout the city. Most streets have their own light styles and design which helps keep it interesting. You never know what you'll see when you around the corner. It's quite beautiful. I tried to take a few shots:
And then, of course, the average boring canal shot. I've have to stare at these lights all year...yawn!
Secondly, this fall we've been victim to many a foggy day. I actually love it. Nothing like being surrounded by 17-19th cen. buildings on a foggy day/night. Here are some shots of that—first two are out my bedroom window:
And onto the last bit. Saturday night was a lot of fun. Got dressed up for a fetish-themed birthday party and hit the town! Sans owl...more on the owl later. First stop was Central Station, where there was a movie showing at Grand Café-Restaurant (Platform 2b). Pretty cool set-up. We didn't stay long, but I do want to go back. I think it'd would be the perfect spot to greet/send off guests when they come to town.
After the station, we headed over to a birthday party, hat-themed. I figured my wig would count as a hat. It was a great little party. Some very fun hats. After a drink we were off to our final destination for the evening—the fetish party.
A few days prior, Rachel and I were wandering through Xenos when I came across a strange collection of owls. Strange, because, why on earth would someone buy these? What are they for? Is there some Dutch tradition with owls around Sinterklaas that I don't know about? It remains a mystery. I joked with Rachel about wearing one on my shoulder to the fetish party.
The next day I was at the store again, buying one. We determined that I couldn't possibly go to the party without it!
Luckily he had some wires coming out of his feet (for that reason to be used for that one thing that remains a mystery to me) so I was able to attach him to my suspenders fairly easily. I couldn't ride with a coat and him on, so I packed him around during the night and then put on the suspenders once I got to the party.
Now, you may say, "Malia, you're posting pictures of looking like a prostitute to your blog." And to that, I say...I'm wearing a lot more material than you see at the beach.
(Photo Credit: Floortje Vriezema)
Ms. Mays, partner in crime, always:
The owl managed to stay on the suspenders all night, most impressively. The last hour or so of the evening I had to retire him though. He first lost his beak, and then one of his legs became detached...but yet he remained on the suspenders. Like a boss:
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