frozen food for thought

It's about that time of year when I find myself having personal debates on measuring the effectiveness of turning the heat on (keeping in mind that I might only be inside for three hours) versus the efficiency of layering t-shirts and sweaters despite the slight discomfort. The kind of discomfort that doesn't necessarily restrain or disable you in any way--there is just something particularly uncomfortable about it and I think we can all agree.

And on that note-- I think it's a good time to show y'all the pictures from National Ice Cream Month (July 2012).  Thanks for the sending me your photos and the Instagram shoutouts, y'all.  Enjoy. 

Team Soft Serve Berryhill
@radioberryhill  @sumsummbaby

Single Ice Cream Muffin
@esbeaye

treats at TCBY
lil @bestmemphisburger

I found this huge ice cream cow
en route STL

--strawberry cheesecake for breakfast in the mountains-
b. tisdale

home made vanilla lice cream for the 4th with family
@lisaabart

ice cream cones don't suck
@alexandramarilyn

rainbow sorbet- not ice cream, but definitely frozen
@celeryresale

reason #6 to drive with knee: must eat ice cream
@bradpannell

cookies and cream with a cookie from CO
@kg_is_me

treat yo' self
lil @bananasmama

the healthiest ice cream treat
@bananasmama 

we drove an hour out of the way for graeter's  (cincinnati,ohio)
@joeymaurizi

cookies and cream contraption from CO
@kellyschuberth 

Team Mint Chocolate Chip
@tutukhamrun 

couch surfer thanks me with frozen yogs.
@weownthemoment

decadent ice cream sandwich
@mrsinmemphis

kiwi stawberry & rum raisin from la michoacana
@redhottekki 

"haterz gonna hate"
@robankz

whaddup variety pack
@memmcminn

Team Mint Chocolate Chip
@nattylite17  @memphish

"it was so good i forgot to take a picture."
@missbekah

national ice cream day!

national ice cream day!

bacon ice cream for the last day. last minute. taken at 11:53pm
@thesliderinn

Most valuable less from this project: it's the simple things. Thanks again.

You should know that I ate ice cream while putting this little post together. 

And I ate the entire pint.  

Cheers,

Claudine

Film of Full Circles

I'm changing it up-but just this once. How could I not?

the ( H ) word: Hula Hoop with the 

Hooper Troopers

Top  5 reasons to love the Hooper Troopers

1. Live simply. Find health and happiness in a simple hoop.

2. Oh, you run 5ks? Cool- they HOOP 5Ks.

3. They are Reason #27  to Love Memphis.

4. Custom hoops, made to order, JUST FOR YOU!

5. They share the love by volunteering at Youth Villages. And now you can, too.

These wonderful ladies are hosting a screening of The Hooping Life, an independent film, to benefit Youth Villages.  Join the team and other hoop enthusiasts at the Memphis Botanic Garden in My Big Backyard on Saturday, August 4, 7pm-11pm.

The event is open to the public (all hoopers and humans alike!) Get your tickets HERE. $15 in advance/ $20 at the door.  All proceeds benefit Youth Villages.

 

 Keep your eye out for the Hooper Troopers at the Memphis Farmer's Market, at The Cooper-Young Festival (Booth E20), and hoop play dates at the Memphis Botanic Garden.

Hoop love, y'all-

Claudine

here I am with my hoop from the hooper troopers!

Let's Scream

'Scream for me , Memphis!

Thanks to good ole President Ronald Reagan in 1984, we are encouraged to celebrated July as National Ice Cream Month, especially July 15- National Ice Cream Day.

Last year, I recruited 30 sponsors who agreed to "take me on an ice cream date" and for the entire month, I ate a serving of ice cream everyday.  It's not as easy as you'd think-that's a lot of dairy, y'all. About half-way through the month I started to order my servings in child size, milkshake form. I'm lactose intolerant, but that's never stopped me from eating ice cream because ice scream makes me happy. The way I see, that's how life should be.

People asked me WHY? I simply answered WHY NOT. So thank you to all of my sponsors last year. What an ice screamin' blast. Here's a couple of pictures from last year.

dippindots in gulf shores, al

drive-thru daiquiris in NOLA

butter pecan on a cone

la michoacana key lime and tequila

yolo counts fa sho

yeah, what's up avacado shake from pho saigon

frozen blueberry and oreo frozen custard from sheridan's

rocky road ice cream with white chocolate macadamia nut cookie

This year, instead of consuming all of the ice cream- I've asked friends to send me their ice cream pictures! It's nice to know that I'm not the only one who loves this perfect summer time treat.

Please send me your ice cream pictures [ thefwordmemphis(at)gmail.com ] for a photo finale on my blog! My goal is to collect ice cream documentation of your favorite places, preferences, secrets, etc. 

'Scream for me. Cheers,

C

My Memphis in May in Fotos

Filipino. Fun. Fotography. Friends. Festivals.

Memphis in May honored the Philippines this year and yours truly was a busy body participating in many many events. Here's my month in photos [FOTOS].

 Follow me on instagram: thefwordmemphis to see more!

First Santa Cruzan Rehearsal for the Santa Cruzan Parade
St.Peter's Church, Downtown Memphis

 My new lightbulb lamp from Pottery Barn 
#ilovelamps

Blast from the past/Favorite Pandora Station:
9o's Hits

My favorite watering hole in Nashville:

The Red Door in East Nashville

Antique shop in Nashville specializing in bookcases, card catalogs, secretaries, credenzas, and desks. Once filled with many leather bound books, I'm sure.

Man, I wish this belonged to me.

Another sweet lamp find. It's a three light level brass touch lamp.
Fancy. #ilovelamps

I had a little Memphis cheer session by
my kitchen sink. I'm from Memphis. Here's some proof.
Memphis Grizzlies, Central BBQ, Garibaldi's Pizza, and Premier Transporation (cab)

Mary Mother of James for May Flowers Celebration.
Santacruzan Parade, Cadre Building, Downtown Memphis

That's my name and red lipstick on 
Action News 5-Andy Wise Restaurant Scorecard
I judged the Second Annual Chili Competition #bestchili #restaurantscorecard

I got to wear this beautiful dress by
ter et bantine

My panda bro, Coy and I at Beale Street Music Festival.

My Lola and I at the Orpheum Theatre to watch
Banyanihan, the National Dance Company of the Philippines

 My photo with Ambassador of the Philippines 

H.E. Hose L. Cuisia, Jr.

Dance off on Beale Street? Truth with proof.

the little purple dress girl's night out  downtown at the Absinthe Room
Candysse Beale, Jessica Perez (Robbins) and me!
I cannot yet reveal this location if you do not already know.
It's too awesome.

Memphis Greek Festival brought to work by 

my awesome boss, Leslie

I rotated four Filipino pride shirts throughout May. Here's one.

I moved into a studio apartment in midtown.
This was taken at 3am while my upstairs neighbor moved furniture.
 Pretty normal Tuesday night.

Dominic Nayan graduated from St.Louis School.
Here are the other boys: Dad, Franco, and Coy.

a home of my own

                                   

Dancers at South Main Trolley Tour

Fire dancers in front of the fire station
South Main Trolley Tour

Thumbs up at at the South Main Trolley Tour
Saluting the Philippines 

I spotted it, then I bought it. Again.
#ilovelamps

Celebrating Memorial Day the right way.

To close out the month, I  decided to finally do laundry. I met a man named Jerry at Wash World. This was my Facebook status on Memorial Day:

I met a Vietnam Veteran named Jerry yesterday at Wash World. "I have so much laundry and dirty laundry ain't sexy. I may be old, but I gotta stay sexy." I was wearing my 'Made in the Philippines' shirt and that's how the stories about Vietnam and the Philippines started. We shared some fruit and a sandwich I packed and while we were eating in the sauna of a building, he started to cry. He told me he was just as thankful for that fruit and that half sandwich as he was for his entire life. "Be thankful for everything, Claudine. Good shit and bad shit. It makes you who you are, you know? Everyday, give thanks to the God that you worship. And if you don't have a God, find one. There's too much in life to think it's just about you." Two hours later, with a drenched back, sweaty forehead, and clean laundry, I helped him take his things to the van full of Veterans en route to the cemetery off Jackson Ave. He asked me to tell the "internet" to "be thankful for their barbeques, boats, and bikins because it's more than just a three day weekend. We're talking about my friends, my family who gave their lives. Blood, soul, sweat, tears. And now damn laundry." So here it is folks. Words of Wisdom from Wash World: Do your laundry, Be thankful everyday, Find and Love God.


This post is dedicated to Jerry. Thank you. Until next time. :)
CHEERS!