I need a guitar for my granddaughter, she's little.

I am going to try to sell my Ibanez accoustic electric guitar today to Guitar Center. This is my third guitar and I've had it for about 6 years and played it for only two of those years, if that. It was nice to play, but I only could ever remember three chords, which made Mazzy Star songs pretty simple to learn. Any time I would stop playing for awhile and come back to it, her songs were the only ones I could remember.

My first guitar was half-sized and purchased for me by my grandfather. He said to the salesman, "I need a guitar for my granddaughter, she's little." He forgot to mention that I was 18 at the time, not 6. I tradeded that in (which was quite an embarrassing experience) for my second guitar, which was a red and white Yamaha Pacifica electric, a good starter guitar, but I preferred the sound of accoustics. The Ibanez was purchased because my guitar-playing boyfriend at the time thought that I needed an accoustic-electric in case I ever decided to play in a band. I realize now that he didn't know me at all...

I've always been more drawn to keyboards and drums, anyway. There are a lot of memories in this shiny black guitar, but I think it's time to let the Ibanez find a new home.

I'm trying to decide what to spend the money on if they agree to buy it from me and if it's worth anything... Here are my choices:

1. Add to my full sleeve tattoo by David Bruehl fund.
2. Enroll in hip hop dance classes. I always wanted to be a fly girl and my moves are getting a little rusty...
3. Buy Rock Band so I can learn how to play the drums.
4. New shoes. I'm way overdue for new high-tops and ballet flats.
5. Replenish my thread supply. Hancock's is having a really big sale this weekend!
6. Find and buy a gocco machine. Or at least add this money to my gocco fund.

Feel free to add your suggestions! I'm really indecisive, so all comments are helpful.

Have a great Saturday,
Kelli

Six11 Creative - Art Show Thursday

This Thursday, January 22nd, 2009, from 7-11pm, there will be an amazing art show featuring the works of Ruth Borum, David Bruehl, & Fernando Casillas.

Six11 Creative
611 N Broadway
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73102


As stated on their website: "Six11 Creative is a place to see what’s new and fresh in the creative scene of Oklahoma City. We strive to promote justice and community in the world through charitable ventures as well as bringing multiple different types of people together."

I love the Six11 studio space. Dylan and Amanda Bradway always feature amazing artists in a cozy, low-key atmosphere. If you haven't had the chance already, and you live in the OKC area, you also should check out their shop, DNA Galleries. I sell my spray-painted vintage heels there! Here's a little blurb I wrote about their shop that I've been holding on to:

Home Is Where the Art Is
Nestled between a mattress store and a studio space in the historical Plaza District in Oklahoma City, is the fresh-faced DNA Galleries. Half living space, half gallery/boutique, DNA specializes in affordable local art and one-of-a-kind handmade accessories. It truly is the best of both worlds, an art gallery and a rockin' indie boutique. Co-Owners, Amanda and Dylan Bradway, are the hip and artsy couple you can't help but be jealous of. With their own artwork sharing the walls with other undiscovered artists and their own handmade crafts sharing the shelves with other artisans, you'll discover something new at each glance.

Have you ever wanted to shop on the online shopping site, Etsy.com, but don't have an esty account or are too overwhelmed and don't know where to start? Scared of the risks of online shopping and the confusion of ebay and paypal? DNA does all of the work for you by offering a wide variety of merchandise purchased straight from Etsy sellers from all over the world, so that you can experience the raw talent of these people without the stress. Find the perfect holiday gift or let Amanda show you a new look for the new year! Take a break from the norm and let DNA Galleries be your style guide.

If you're in OKC, I'll see you Thursday!

Happy Art'ing,
Kelli