showing up randomly at this bookstore I was in. There were two secret-service looking dudes hanging around the doorway, complete with sunglasses and earpieces. I walked around, shopping, and there was a lot of whispering... because people knew he was there. Suddenly, he said something like, "I give up!" and everyone sat down on the floor, and he started giving a speech about the economy. I took a picture of him with my phone. Then he walked around, shaking everybody's hands, and when he got to me, he shook my hand, and then hugged me!
I remember saying to the secret service people, when I came in, "It's just so exciting to have a president I actually like, for the first time in 8 years!" That's exactly how I feel.
(I've had one other dream about him before. In it, he said to me, "Don't call me Obama, call me O'Change!"??!!??!!)
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Sunday, March 1, 2009
Thursday, February 19, 2009
OMG Illahee I <3 U!
Ok, so my friend Kristin has this on her blog from a while ago, but I just read it, and am cracking up!!! Here you go...
You Know You Grew Up In the 80's IF:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
I don't think so.. but I'm sure I ended a sentence with "not!"
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton.
No with the dancing, but I know the song.
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom
Oh yes... and he had a song too; but I forget what it was.. Did hear Marky Mark's "Good Vibrations" in the hardware store today though!
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'
Yes, but the Muppets were better!
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
True. There are no real cartoons on now...
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
Oh yes. I even drew a picture of myself this way once.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
I really liked that, but don't remember anything about it now. Also remember learning LOGO (pen up, pen down, forward 40)
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
Yes, I had at least one. It was black and faux snakeskin at the same time.
9. You played the game 'MASH'(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)like, a million times!
OMG I totally forgot about that game! I just explained it to John who said, "That's creepy!" :)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
Not that brand, but stonewashed for sure!
11. You know the profound meaning of ' WAX ON , WAX OFF'
yes.
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
Yes! Sean Astin was HOT!
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing.
Definitely had a hot pink t-shirt.
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off, his cheeks shifted and his nationality became questionable.
That's the main time that I actually liked his music.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
No... Gargamel only made one! What's to ponder?
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail Kids in the schoolyard.
No... I didn't like those cards.. but I did have a birthday party for my Cabbage Patch Kid once.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
That was in my sister's time!
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
no...
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leavebecause you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
No..
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
Yes...
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
No, that really annoyed me. But I did like his show!
23. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
I still see that ad sometimes...
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
I really sucked at roller skating- but I could make it up and down my carpeted hallway!
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
actually, no. i remember the commercials, though.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
Not carrying it around, but I did have one!
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
I think I wasn't allowed to watch them!
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
Yes!
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
Ugh.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool... and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB''
"I'll be lovin' you forever!"
31. You knew all the characters names andtheir life stories on 'Saved By The Bell ,' The ORIGINAL class.'
Screech, Kelly, Zack, Lisa, Slater, and Jessie. My sister has a SBTB board game; but it sucks. We found it at a thrift store.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
I have a videotape of me and a friend singing it karaoke, in Japan, circa 1998!
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
of course!
34. You still sing 'We are the World'
Ugh... no!
35. You tight rolled or french cuffed your jeans. And still debate on which is the right term!
I don't think so. I wasn't that cool!
36. You owned a bannana clip.
Yup, and some with ribbons!
37. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
Yes, with the giant bun!
38. You used to (and probably still do) say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis ?
No.
39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!
MAKE IT STOP!!!! arrrgggghhhh!!!!
You Know You Grew Up In the 80's IF:
1. You've ever ended a sentence with the word SIKE.
I don't think so.. but I'm sure I ended a sentence with "not!"
2. You can sing the rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and can do the Carlton.
No with the dancing, but I know the song.
3. You know that 'WOAH' comes from Joey on Blossom
Oh yes... and he had a song too; but I forget what it was.. Did hear Marky Mark's "Good Vibrations" in the hardware store today though!
4. If you ever watched 'Fraggle Rock'
Yes, but the Muppets were better!
5. It was actually worth getting up early on a Saturday to watch cartoons.
True. There are no real cartoons on now...
6. You wore a ponytail on the side of your head.
Oh yes. I even drew a picture of myself this way once.
7. You got super-excited when it was Oregon Trail day in computer class at school.
I really liked that, but don't remember anything about it now. Also remember learning LOGO (pen up, pen down, forward 40)
8. You made your mom buy one of those clips that would hold your shirt in a knot on the side.
Yes, I had at least one. It was black and faux snakeskin at the same time.
9. You played the game 'MASH'(Mansion, Apartment, Shelter, House)like, a million times!
OMG I totally forgot about that game! I just explained it to John who said, "That's creepy!" :)
10. You wore stonewashed Jordache jean jackets and were proud of it.
Not that brand, but stonewashed for sure!
11. You know the profound meaning of ' WAX ON , WAX OFF'
yes.
12. You wanted to be a Goonie.
Yes! Sean Astin was HOT!
13. You ever wore fluorescent clothing.
Definitely had a hot pink t-shirt.
14. You can remember what Michael Jackson looked like before his nose fell off, his cheeks shifted and his nationality became questionable.
That's the main time that I actually liked his music.
15. You have ever pondered why Smurfette was the only female smurf.
No... Gargamel only made one! What's to ponder?
16. You took lunch boxes to school...and traded Garbage Pail Kids in the schoolyard.
No... I didn't like those cards.. but I did have a birthday party for my Cabbage Patch Kid once.
17. You remember the CRAZE, then the BANNING of slap bracelets.
That was in my sister's time!
18. You still get the urge to say 'NOT' after every sentence.
no...
19. You thought your childhood friends would never leavebecause you exchanged handmade friendship bracelets.
No..
21. You ever owned a pair of Jelly-Shoes.
Yes...
22. After you saw Pee-Wee's Big Adventure you kept saying 'I know you are, but what am I?'
No, that really annoyed me. But I did like his show!
23. You remember 'I've fallen and I can't get up'
I still see that ad sometimes...
24. You remember going to the skating rink before there were inline skates.
I really sucked at roller skating- but I could make it up and down my carpeted hallway!
25. You have ever played with a Skip-It.
actually, no. i remember the commercials, though.
26. You remember boom boxes and walking around with one on your shoulder like you were all that.
Not carrying it around, but I did have one!
27. You remember watching both Gremlins movies.
I think I wasn't allowed to watch them!
28. You thought Doogie Howser/Samantha Micelli was hot.
Yes!
29. You remember Alf, the lil furry brown alien from Melmac.
Ugh.
30. You remember New Kids on the Block when they were cool... and don't even flinch when people refer to them as 'NKOTB''
"I'll be lovin' you forever!"
31. You knew all the characters names andtheir life stories on 'Saved By The Bell ,' The ORIGINAL class.'
Screech, Kelly, Zack, Lisa, Slater, and Jessie. My sister has a SBTB board game; but it sucks. We found it at a thrift store.
32. You know all the words to Bon Jovi - SHOT THROUGH THE HEART.
I have a videotape of me and a friend singing it karaoke, in Japan, circa 1998!
33. You just sang those words to yourself.
of course!
34. You still sing 'We are the World'
Ugh... no!
35. You tight rolled or french cuffed your jeans. And still debate on which is the right term!
I don't think so. I wasn't that cool!
36. You owned a bannana clip.
Yup, and some with ribbons!
37. You remember 'Where's the Beef?'
Yes, with the giant bun!
38. You used to (and probably still do) say 'What you talkin' 'bout Willis ?
No.
39. You're still singing shot through the heart in your head, aren't you!
MAKE IT STOP!!!! arrrgggghhhh!!!!
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Clean Eating
Clean Eating is one of my new favorite magazines. It's not entirely vege or anything, but has some really great recipes in it! And they test cookware, or other helpful cooking things... in short, they are awesome! I have so many new things I want to try out~ :)
(eta: typing on my couch is kind of a pain in the ass. Main point? it took me over 5 minutes just to write that, since my mouse went kind of crazy, tried to print something, and then locked up. Yeah, not so much a fan of that.)
off to watch a movie, and prolly fall asleep on the couch... being that I'm sick and home from work!
(eta: typing on my couch is kind of a pain in the ass. Main point? it took me over 5 minutes just to write that, since my mouse went kind of crazy, tried to print something, and then locked up. Yeah, not so much a fan of that.)
off to watch a movie, and prolly fall asleep on the couch... being that I'm sick and home from work!
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
sick
Blergh. I am sick. Staying home from work tomorrow. And my stupid boss? Sucks. We have sick days, and if anyone ever deigns to take one... well watch out. I gave notice this morning, and then, she told the other director to let me call for a sub myself. She did not even say anything to me about it, just left him to tell me... at 3:30. Well, I did not reach our normal sub, so I left it to him to fix. Just stupid passive-aggressive bullshit; because it's not enough to make me write up sub plans, take the day off after I am really sick and would like to stay home... no... how about I find a sub myself? Normal people in normal jobs- stay home when they are sick, and don't have to do 2 days worth of work to do it. I will not miss this place at all.
I will never be this kind of boss to anyone else. Stupid and petty.
I will never be this kind of boss to anyone else. Stupid and petty.
Monday, January 19, 2009
Done done DONE!!
OMG I'm finally done with report cards! I didn't think I'd live to see the day!!
Now I'm going to go and watch last week's Grey's Anatomy, and join the land of the living. :)
Now I'm going to go and watch last week's Grey's Anatomy, and join the land of the living. :)
Almost done!
Only 5 report cards left! I can almost taste the victory!!
Of course, I'm taking a break now- but seriously? Out of 57? Only 4.5 left!! (really.. 'cuz I started the last one, just not finished...)
Now, a happy image of work:
Friday, January 16, 2009
Things I've Bought That I Love
Since she hasn't posted in a freakishly long time(Mindy Ephron, that is)... something I bought that I love? Huggable Hangers!! Who would have thought that crazy little clothes hangers from THE HOME SHOPPING CHANNEL would make me so incredibly happy? In what has become the longest week of my life, rearranging my closet last night (before going back to work- don't ask) was completely the most enjoyable part of my day. Yes, they are kind of crazy expensive. Yes, I got all sorts of extra weird things that I don't quite know what to do with them. Yes, you can choose what color they are. And, yes, THEY ARE AWESOME!! And now I have like 33% more closet space.
Seriously, this is one of the bright spots of a week consisting of endless report cards, working, extra working... to feel like I got something accomplished that wasn't for someone else? Felt pretty darn good.
Seriously, this is one of the bright spots of a week consisting of endless report cards, working, extra working... to feel like I got something accomplished that wasn't for someone else? Felt pretty darn good.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Last day of vacation....
and it is fri-zeezing!!! Man, I'm cold! Maybe I shouldn't sit so close to the door.... Think I will put on some long underwear, and go take the doggie for a walk. :)
Nothing major to report, except that I'm back to work tomorrow. Not so excited about that, but I'm sure we'll have some more snow days coming up! (and.. this means that I'll get the pile of holiday gifts I missed from 3 days of cancelled school before vacation "started". I guess it's not so bad....)
Nothing major to report, except that I'm back to work tomorrow. Not so excited about that, but I'm sure we'll have some more snow days coming up! (and.. this means that I'll get the pile of holiday gifts I missed from 3 days of cancelled school before vacation "started". I guess it's not so bad....)
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Goals for 2009 (and accomplishments!)
1.) Lose another 10 pounds- (managed 13ish this year!)
2.) Sell condo with enough of a profit to start cooking school! (at least 30K would be nice...)
3.) Start taking ballet classes again.
4.) Launch cooking school in September 2009!
5.)Learn to ride a horse- summer 2009
6.)Have fun with the last 6 months of my job, and don't get bogged down by everyday crap there.
7.)Maintain my new friendships from the last year!
Pretty good places to start, especially when writing from my bed. :) Happy New Year, everyone!
2.) Sell condo with enough of a profit to start cooking school! (at least 30K would be nice...)
3.) Start taking ballet classes again.
4.) Launch cooking school in September 2009!
5.)Learn to ride a horse- summer 2009
6.)Have fun with the last 6 months of my job, and don't get bogged down by everyday crap there.
7.)Maintain my new friendships from the last year!
Pretty good places to start, especially when writing from my bed. :) Happy New Year, everyone!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Happy New Year! (almost...)
Things I am happy about:
1.) Only 6 months left at my job!!!
2.) Getting a HUGE tax return this year!
3.) My boyfriend is the most awesome! (wait, should that be #1?)
4.) 5 more days of vacation!
5.) The snow is almost entirely melted, leading to more walking in my future!
6.) Get to see Mindy and fam tomorrow!
Tomorrow? Goals for the next year, real ones that will actually happen. :)
1.) Only 6 months left at my job!!!
2.) Getting a HUGE tax return this year!
3.) My boyfriend is the most awesome! (wait, should that be #1?)
4.) 5 more days of vacation!
5.) The snow is almost entirely melted, leading to more walking in my future!
6.) Get to see Mindy and fam tomorrow!
Tomorrow? Goals for the next year, real ones that will actually happen. :)
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Yea!! My internet's back!!
Through a miscommunication with the folks at Comcast, I was sans innernets for almost a week! But, the good news? Didn't pay a dime for the last month of service. :)
Last night, went to see The Nutcracker at McCaw Hall; it was gorgeous!! A weird story, to be true, but wow! Just amazing. The sets were done by Maurice Sendak, apparently 25 years ago- but there were so many pieces to it... very cool. There was one part where I just kept looking at how the tutus were constructed, so I could make one myself! They were layers of yellow, light green, and pink tulle, with some pieces of fabric layered under the top one almost like really big ribbons. I decided that the reason I liked them so much was that they were kind of like cupcakes! The snow scene was beautiful too; I tried to paste a picture here, but it won't work.
http://www.pnb.org/
Now I'm making piles of pirate cookies (pecans, coconut, and RUM). Mmmm.... :)
Last night, went to see The Nutcracker at McCaw Hall; it was gorgeous!! A weird story, to be true, but wow! Just amazing. The sets were done by Maurice Sendak, apparently 25 years ago- but there were so many pieces to it... very cool. There was one part where I just kept looking at how the tutus were constructed, so I could make one myself! They were layers of yellow, light green, and pink tulle, with some pieces of fabric layered under the top one almost like really big ribbons. I decided that the reason I liked them so much was that they were kind of like cupcakes! The snow scene was beautiful too; I tried to paste a picture here, but it won't work.
http://www.pnb.org/
Now I'm making piles of pirate cookies (pecans, coconut, and RUM). Mmmm.... :)
Monday, December 22, 2008
John and me, circa August...
Well, these all loaded in backwards order... oh well!
The little girl is Maia, my friend Tara's daughter... John is her husband's childhood friend, and how I met him.
And he recently cut all of his hair off... it's all cute and sticky-upy- and I think he lost this hat too... So, yes... not so accurate right now! (especially with snow everywhere!)
The little girl is Maia, my friend Tara's daughter... John is her husband's childhood friend, and how I met him.
And he recently cut all of his hair off... it's all cute and sticky-upy- and I think he lost this hat too... So, yes... not so accurate right now! (especially with snow everywhere!)I seem to only post on vacation...
Maybe that's the only time that I think of it??? Anyway...
Today is holiday craftacular!! I am finishing up a yoga mat bag that I started yesterday? Saturday? Not sure... the strap-part it taking FOREVER to turn inside out, so I am taking a little break. Next on the list? Christmas stockings. John doesn't have one, so I'm making him a red plaid one, hopefully with some kind of a Santa alien on it. (he insists that it should be grey, but I say ICk to that- it will be festive green!) I got a light green plaid for myself, in case I need a new one next year; we just decided at the last minute to go over to my parents' on C-mas Eve, and he'll go see his family on Christmas night, while I stay with mine. I think it's a pretty good plan, but now I don't get to see his family. :( His older twin sisters both work at a Catholic church downtown, so they're tied up the entire day there... and both of our families do dinner, so it just really wasn't going to work... but I think now it is ok.
Also made: a lavender/rice filled shoulder-area relaxation bag for my mom, scarf for John, and plan to make some Martha Stewart paper ornaments, based on a kit I got for the kids at school (which most of them opted out of, the 2 days we actually had school last week.) Onward, and upward!
Today is holiday craftacular!! I am finishing up a yoga mat bag that I started yesterday? Saturday? Not sure... the strap-part it taking FOREVER to turn inside out, so I am taking a little break. Next on the list? Christmas stockings. John doesn't have one, so I'm making him a red plaid one, hopefully with some kind of a Santa alien on it. (he insists that it should be grey, but I say ICk to that- it will be festive green!) I got a light green plaid for myself, in case I need a new one next year; we just decided at the last minute to go over to my parents' on C-mas Eve, and he'll go see his family on Christmas night, while I stay with mine. I think it's a pretty good plan, but now I don't get to see his family. :( His older twin sisters both work at a Catholic church downtown, so they're tied up the entire day there... and both of our families do dinner, so it just really wasn't going to work... but I think now it is ok.
Also made: a lavender/rice filled shoulder-area relaxation bag for my mom, scarf for John, and plan to make some Martha Stewart paper ornaments, based on a kit I got for the kids at school (which most of them opted out of, the 2 days we actually had school last week.) Onward, and upward!
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Preschool Rockstar? Not forever....
Well, considering that I almost never post... I've decided it's because I like having a zine more than a blog... new things that are going on:
-My childhood friend Angela is moving to Japan today, for around 2 years. I'm sure she'll get to visit here every six months or so, but it's still kind of sad.
-John and I have now been together for 6 1/2 months! And he's sleeping next to me on the couch, periodically snoring. Very cute.
-It is snowing A LOT. Like a whole lot. At least 6 inches, on top of some old snow/ice. I'm not driving anywhere!
-This is the last year I'm going to be teaching at my school. It's been decided for a while, but putting it in writing makes it really true. My plan is to start a cooking school, in Fall 2009. It's going to focus on vegetarian food, with mostly organic and/or locally grown ingredients. (to the best of my ability.) Still trying to decide on a name, but I have a little time still.... :)
So, yes. While I will still have preschoolers as a focus for some of my cooking class; I will be done with the rest of the bullshit! No more report cards, parent conferences, 2 hour staff meetings from hell, requests to translate report card comments, auction projects, political "the dollar is the bottom line" decisions regarding students' placements, hour-long commutes, stupid bosses, and intrusive bitchass parents who think they know how I should do my job! (well, there might be a few of those left in my future, but if they aren't happy, they can leave.) So, big yea for me for finally FINALLY figuring out what I want to do, in a way that will work. And my future zine? Will either be called "Eat Your Veggies" or "Bite Me!". :)
-My childhood friend Angela is moving to Japan today, for around 2 years. I'm sure she'll get to visit here every six months or so, but it's still kind of sad.
-John and I have now been together for 6 1/2 months! And he's sleeping next to me on the couch, periodically snoring. Very cute.
-It is snowing A LOT. Like a whole lot. At least 6 inches, on top of some old snow/ice. I'm not driving anywhere!
-This is the last year I'm going to be teaching at my school. It's been decided for a while, but putting it in writing makes it really true. My plan is to start a cooking school, in Fall 2009. It's going to focus on vegetarian food, with mostly organic and/or locally grown ingredients. (to the best of my ability.) Still trying to decide on a name, but I have a little time still.... :)
So, yes. While I will still have preschoolers as a focus for some of my cooking class; I will be done with the rest of the bullshit! No more report cards, parent conferences, 2 hour staff meetings from hell, requests to translate report card comments, auction projects, political "the dollar is the bottom line" decisions regarding students' placements, hour-long commutes, stupid bosses, and intrusive bitchass parents who think they know how I should do my job! (well, there might be a few of those left in my future, but if they aren't happy, they can leave.) So, big yea for me for finally FINALLY figuring out what I want to do, in a way that will work. And my future zine? Will either be called "Eat Your Veggies" or "Bite Me!". :)
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
"There is only one kind of dance" "The Robot"..."And the Robo-Boogie"... "There are only two kinds of dance"
Yes, I'm sick, and staying home. Bleh. The good news is next week is my vacation. The bad news is that it's kind of silly to have to use a sick day the week before your vacation. Oh well.
My new favorite thing? Flight of the Conchords. OMG. These guys are so funny... especially their "Robot Song". I have cried laughing at least 3 times from watching it, and that's saying a lot. So... go and YouTube it. I'll wait.
Hmmm hm humm...
(tapping foot)
(looking at watch)
WAS THAT NOT THE FUNNIEST THING EVER??
They are these 2 guys from New Zealand, who had/have a show on HBO; (sort of) based on themselves, moving to NYC and trying to become famous and perform with their band. They have an inept manager (who is also works for the New Zealand tourism board, and has all sorts of travel New Zealand-type posters in the background that say things like "New Zealand ROCKS!!!" with a huge picture of a rock, or a picture of something very green that says "New Zealand; Just like Lord of the Rings!" You get the idea.) who, despite having no money, connections, or gigs for them, made them a music video on his camera phone. They also have one fan/stalker who is always hanging around outside their apartment, sometimes with her husband who she drags along. They have really silly conversations, and Bret always wears some godawful thriftstore sweatshirt from the seventies with an animal on it (like a tiger or an eagle)...
I can't even really do it justice; but the Robot Song is just enough to give me hope for the future of entertainment. So, yes. You should put them in your Netflix cue.
My new favorite thing? Flight of the Conchords. OMG. These guys are so funny... especially their "Robot Song". I have cried laughing at least 3 times from watching it, and that's saying a lot. So... go and YouTube it. I'll wait.
Hmmm hm humm...
(tapping foot)
(looking at watch)
WAS THAT NOT THE FUNNIEST THING EVER??
They are these 2 guys from New Zealand, who had/have a show on HBO; (sort of) based on themselves, moving to NYC and trying to become famous and perform with their band. They have an inept manager (who is also works for the New Zealand tourism board, and has all sorts of travel New Zealand-type posters in the background that say things like "New Zealand ROCKS!!!" with a huge picture of a rock, or a picture of something very green that says "New Zealand; Just like Lord of the Rings!" You get the idea.) who, despite having no money, connections, or gigs for them, made them a music video on his camera phone. They also have one fan/stalker who is always hanging around outside their apartment, sometimes with her husband who she drags along. They have really silly conversations, and Bret always wears some godawful thriftstore sweatshirt from the seventies with an animal on it (like a tiger or an eagle)...
I can't even really do it justice; but the Robot Song is just enough to give me hope for the future of entertainment. So, yes. You should put them in your Netflix cue.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Arrgh!@ I had a whole post here, and now it is gone, gone, gone.
Basically... I finally succumbed to the power of my friend Naty and joined Facebook. I have been very anti-that-sort-of-thing for quite a while (especially due to the preponderance of myspace, and all the 20somethings with 5 million friends, all of whom they've never met) but she convinced me. See, she lives in Ithaca, NY now.. .and I don't see her so much. (obviously) She uses it to upload pictures, rather than send them out in emails all the time; and I get that. So, now I'm there, I can see her pictures, and I think I have 7 friends! (all of which I know in real life)
I also had a very weird dream last night involving my best friend, her baby and husband, a cougar (who understood and obeyed French) and the brother of a former friend of mine. Oh, and a shopping mall. No celebrities this time though!
Basically... I finally succumbed to the power of my friend Naty and joined Facebook. I have been very anti-that-sort-of-thing for quite a while (especially due to the preponderance of myspace, and all the 20somethings with 5 million friends, all of whom they've never met) but she convinced me. See, she lives in Ithaca, NY now.. .and I don't see her so much. (obviously) She uses it to upload pictures, rather than send them out in emails all the time; and I get that. So, now I'm there, I can see her pictures, and I think I have 7 friends! (all of which I know in real life)
I also had a very weird dream last night involving my best friend, her baby and husband, a cougar (who understood and obeyed French) and the brother of a former friend of mine. Oh, and a shopping mall. No celebrities this time though!
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Juno
What a great movie! (and, I finally got out of the house! YEA!) The writing is really fantastic; I love the dialogue, and endless making up of new words and phrasage. There were some really nice and surprising moments too; like when her stepmom goes off on the obnoxious ultrasound tech. All around, a very clever film.
There have been some jokes about how if this was a film about a black teenager getting pregnant, it wouldn't have received all the accolades and praise... but I don't think that's necessarily true. It would have been a different story, IMO; since most films of that nature usually take place in the ghetto, with gangsters, and mymomwasalreadyateenmom backgrounds (if we're looking at stereotypes here, which I think those people with criticism are). This was just in the suburbs, with semi-hip middle class teenagers; and it was very good. So, yeah. (and who wasn't in this movie? Jennifer Garner? check. Jason Bateman? check. Rainn Wilson? check. Alison Janney? check. Laci Chambers? check. seriously!)
There have been some jokes about how if this was a film about a black teenager getting pregnant, it wouldn't have received all the accolades and praise... but I don't think that's necessarily true. It would have been a different story, IMO; since most films of that nature usually take place in the ghetto, with gangsters, and mymomwasalreadyateenmom backgrounds (if we're looking at stereotypes here, which I think those people with criticism are). This was just in the suburbs, with semi-hip middle class teenagers; and it was very good. So, yeah. (and who wasn't in this movie? Jennifer Garner? check. Jason Bateman? check. Rainn Wilson? check. Alison Janney? check. Laci Chambers? check. seriously!)
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Brooklyn Botanical Garden
Man, I do love New York!
August, 2007:
August, 2007:
On a day like today, so icky, rainy, and grey... it's nice to remember a place full of sunshine, heat, flowers, and a gorgeous fountain. (someday I'll have one in my yard. Someday!)
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