One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
My sisters bachelorette party was last weekend. I have to say that I am eternally thankful that things went well. It started off a bit rocky with an extremely busy and challenging work week, but things finally got rolling when my cellphone died at the airport picking up Becca's friends.
The house we rented ended up being Awesome! I would totally recommend vacationrentals.com to just about anyone, since that's where we got the house from. It was a bit far from the wineries, but totally cute and cheap.
Friday night consisted of drinking (read 5 bottles of vodka, 4 bottles of wine for 9 girls), chatting (lots of new friends) and playing games (10 fingers and Dirty Words). We all stayed up until about 1am before finally turning in.
Saturday went perfectly, with the limo arriving at 10:50, complete with a cute driver. All of the wineries were great, and we started off things with Briar Rose. Probably my least favorite, but that was because we were the only ones there. Then off to lunch and wine at Keyways, which was at the cutest little table out on the patio. Lunch was great, and the wines were wonderful. Anyone want to buy me some Ice wine? Then we went to Leonese, where our driver went out and picked up some yummy hot brie/garlic bread. We polished that off with another 7 or 8 tastings. By the end of it, we were all wiped, and fairly drunk (read 6 glasses of wine!).
Saturday afternoon we napped, and showered, then some girls made this wonderful pasta dinner. We got all dolled up and went out on the town. Three bars later we were dancing at Club Eleven. We stayed out until almost 2am. For some reason cute boys really wanted to dance with me on my crutches, fun to say the least. Then back to the house for snacking and wonderful Mac N-Cheese. Yummy!
Sunday was quite quick, with basically good byes, some random moving of food, and me driving girls to the airports. Luckily things worked out okay, and I ended up at work that afternoon fine.
Some things were really funny. I found myself looking at my beautiful sister with tears in my eyes...that soon she would be a Wong, no longer a B--kser. Especially when someone commented on us as sisters. There were times when I just had to look away, but I know part of that is because she was so happy, and I'm so happy that she had a good weekend.
It was also mother's day, and although I didn't get to the Miller event, M@ did drop off flowers to my mom! He is an amazing man.
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
Flower Deliveries make me happy
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Today Matthew sent two dozen roses to the office. My favorite part was probably the card "Because I can". I've shown the card to a few people, and they don't seem to find it quite as romantic as I do, but I just think it's awesome. There is no reason for flowers today, certainly not an occasion for roses, but I love them.
They fill my office with the scent of happiness. They are just starting to bloom into a beautiful existence.
On other notes, there have been lots of meetings at work. I think meetings are generally okay, but sometimes they really concern me. With the state of the CA budget, I am constantly on alert for thoughts or comments related to the words "pay cut" "Lay-off" or "Temporary measure". Not that anything has really happened, but the President of the UC system has asked the Board of Directors to approve the possibility for these things to happen. That's the first step.
I'm about to go into what I will kindly dub as "hell week". I'll be working every single night for the next two weeks. That's what happens when you are PMing two shows that open with in a week of each other, one of which is in rep, which means that you have two weeks of tech, not just one. Luckily the weekends are slightly separated, so I get one day off in each week.
Of course, it wouldn't be all wonderful if my sisters bachelorette party weren't right in there too! Talk about fun! I am truly very psyched for the whole event. I just need to finalize some little details. But, really, it's SO AWESOME! We're going to Temecula, I've rented a house, and we're doing Wine tasting. Just have finish the time line for myself, and figure out exactly how much food to buy 9 girls for the weekend.
YEAH!
Did I mention I have two dozen roses in my office right now :-)
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Today Matthew sent two dozen roses to the office. My favorite part was probably the card "Because I can". I've shown the card to a few people, and they don't seem to find it quite as romantic as I do, but I just think it's awesome. There is no reason for flowers today, certainly not an occasion for roses, but I love them.
They fill my office with the scent of happiness. They are just starting to bloom into a beautiful existence.
On other notes, there have been lots of meetings at work. I think meetings are generally okay, but sometimes they really concern me. With the state of the CA budget, I am constantly on alert for thoughts or comments related to the words "pay cut" "Lay-off" or "Temporary measure". Not that anything has really happened, but the President of the UC system has asked the Board of Directors to approve the possibility for these things to happen. That's the first step.
I'm about to go into what I will kindly dub as "hell week". I'll be working every single night for the next two weeks. That's what happens when you are PMing two shows that open with in a week of each other, one of which is in rep, which means that you have two weeks of tech, not just one. Luckily the weekends are slightly separated, so I get one day off in each week.
Of course, it wouldn't be all wonderful if my sisters bachelorette party weren't right in there too! Talk about fun! I am truly very psyched for the whole event. I just need to finalize some little details. But, really, it's SO AWESOME! We're going to Temecula, I've rented a house, and we're doing Wine tasting. Just have finish the time line for myself, and figure out exactly how much food to buy 9 girls for the weekend.
YEAH!
Did I mention I have two dozen roses in my office right now :-)
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Thursday, January 29, 2009
It was AMAZING
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
So we went to San Francisco last weekend. It was one of the best trips of my life. A little weekend getaway...not really vacation, not really travel, but amazing...
Here's a run down of events:
We were supposed to leave at 12noon. I didn't end up leaving Irvine until almost 11:40, so needless to say, I was late. We had a little time at Matt's place then we got on the road. There was a bit of traffic, but we were out of the way before rush-hour.
We drove until around 4pm, when we got to Pismo Beach. Matt's mom had recommended we try to see the butterflies, so we got off the freeway. No butterflies, but a beautiful sunset. We sat on the beach, and a wonderful woman came by taking pictures of the sunset, she snapped a few shots for us. Then back to the truck where we lit the Shabbat candles.
Back on the freeway it rained a bit, but we pulled off the road in Paso Robles for dinner. A tad bit of a hard time finding a place, but we managed to find the historic old town and had Italian. Not fabulous, but it was cute and a nice little town. We got back on the road and Matt drove while I napped.
My GPS was out of batteries, so we called the hostel to make it there. By 11pm we had checked in. We read a little, had some tea and settled in to bed.
The next morning we awoke slowly, had some time, and then walked over to the museum. There was a long line, but we both got 10am tickets and saw the Afghanistan exhibit. It was AMAZING! If you have the chance to see it, you really must. Matt bought me some earrings, and I made us take cute photos.
Then it was back to the hotel to drop off our purchases, Pho lunch in little Saigon, and hopping on the F Streetcar to the Warf. There was a protest, so we had to switch to a bus, but we made it to the ward by 2. We wandered, had some Boudin bread and tea, did some shopping, saw the seals, etc. We tried to make reservations for Zuni Cafe, but no luck.
Then the Alcatraz tour. It was AMAZING. I'd always wanted to go, and we got the sunset tour. It was really cloudy all day but we stepped on the boat and the sun came out... amazing.
The tour is really graphic, but if you go at night they do a bunch of specialty things while you're there. We got to hear the doors slamming, totally scary. We decide we should try to get to Zuni, even if they said it's an hour wait. So we hop on the F. It's FREE! totally great.
It's a cute little ride and we take pictures. Then we get off and get to the Zuni cafe. We walk in and the bar is overflowing with people waiting. However, there's a 2-person table in the cafe. We are seated immediately.
We spend the next 3 hours eating, drinking and chatting. A little people watching and wonderful food. We ordered the special chicken, and it rocks.
Then we walk back to the hostel. At this point we really know we're in the tenderloin because we're surrounded by hookers and sleazy men. But we make it home safe, and I fall asleep while Matt reads. I drift off on top of the covers and Matt helps me get settled in.
The next morning we take it leisurely. We walk to Chinatown where there is a fair going on for Tet, the year of the Ox. Lots of people, lots of things to look at, lots of fun.
We do a tea tasting, buy some flowers for the office, and I buy a gift for my wonderful boss who let me leave work on Friday. Then lunch at Nan King.
AMAZING! the first Chinese food I've ever liked.
We hike it back to the car and are on our way by 1:30pm. We drive straight through was a few pit stops for gas, bathroom and split pea soup. Then we get home by 8pm. We eat dinner, watch a movie, and the best part of all is that we're not sick of each other. We want to curl up in bed and stay together.
That was a awesome trip.
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So we went to San Francisco last weekend. It was one of the best trips of my life. A little weekend getaway...not really vacation, not really travel, but amazing...
Here's a run down of events:
We were supposed to leave at 12noon. I didn't end up leaving Irvine until almost 11:40, so needless to say, I was late. We had a little time at Matt's place then we got on the road. There was a bit of traffic, but we were out of the way before rush-hour.
We drove until around 4pm, when we got to Pismo Beach. Matt's mom had recommended we try to see the butterflies, so we got off the freeway. No butterflies, but a beautiful sunset. We sat on the beach, and a wonderful woman came by taking pictures of the sunset, she snapped a few shots for us. Then back to the truck where we lit the Shabbat candles.
Back on the freeway it rained a bit, but we pulled off the road in Paso Robles for dinner. A tad bit of a hard time finding a place, but we managed to find the historic old town and had Italian. Not fabulous, but it was cute and a nice little town. We got back on the road and Matt drove while I napped.
My GPS was out of batteries, so we called the hostel to make it there. By 11pm we had checked in. We read a little, had some tea and settled in to bed.
The next morning we awoke slowly, had some time, and then walked over to the museum. There was a long line, but we both got 10am tickets and saw the Afghanistan exhibit. It was AMAZING! If you have the chance to see it, you really must. Matt bought me some earrings, and I made us take cute photos.
Then it was back to the hotel to drop off our purchases, Pho lunch in little Saigon, and hopping on the F Streetcar to the Warf. There was a protest, so we had to switch to a bus, but we made it to the ward by 2. We wandered, had some Boudin bread and tea, did some shopping, saw the seals, etc. We tried to make reservations for Zuni Cafe, but no luck.
Then the Alcatraz tour. It was AMAZING. I'd always wanted to go, and we got the sunset tour. It was really cloudy all day but we stepped on the boat and the sun came out... amazing.
The tour is really graphic, but if you go at night they do a bunch of specialty things while you're there. We got to hear the doors slamming, totally scary. We decide we should try to get to Zuni, even if they said it's an hour wait. So we hop on the F. It's FREE! totally great.
It's a cute little ride and we take pictures. Then we get off and get to the Zuni cafe. We walk in and the bar is overflowing with people waiting. However, there's a 2-person table in the cafe. We are seated immediately.
We spend the next 3 hours eating, drinking and chatting. A little people watching and wonderful food. We ordered the special chicken, and it rocks.
Then we walk back to the hostel. At this point we really know we're in the tenderloin because we're surrounded by hookers and sleazy men. But we make it home safe, and I fall asleep while Matt reads. I drift off on top of the covers and Matt helps me get settled in.
The next morning we take it leisurely. We walk to Chinatown where there is a fair going on for Tet, the year of the Ox. Lots of people, lots of things to look at, lots of fun.
We do a tea tasting, buy some flowers for the office, and I buy a gift for my wonderful boss who let me leave work on Friday. Then lunch at Nan King.
AMAZING! the first Chinese food I've ever liked.
We hike it back to the car and are on our way by 1:30pm. We drive straight through was a few pit stops for gas, bathroom and split pea soup. Then we get home by 8pm. We eat dinner, watch a movie, and the best part of all is that we're not sick of each other. We want to curl up in bed and stay together.
That was a awesome trip.
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Thursday, January 22, 2009
Off to San Francisco...
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
So M@ and I are headed to San Fran tomorrow. Before I go though, here's a list of things I'm doing:
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Music Rights for Bacchae, specifically trying to find Iwamoto Yoshikazu and the Spiritual Chants of Native America.
Music Rights for Book of Tink, including Moby and two songs by Verve Forecast.
Set-up chairs and tables for the Academy of Lifelong Learning 12th Night presentation.
Pack for the trip
Try to make dinner for my parents
Find out why Arrowhead water has stopped delivering water to my office
Find out why an HVPO for lighting didn't go through so we can get our lighting package on Monday.
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But let's get back to the point... San Francisco. I am SO excited about this trip. I've been trying to to arrange a trip for M@ and I since we went to San Diego. What a weird trip that was. I wanted to write disaster, but that's not really true. The trip was fun, the places we went were great. The argueing, not so much. It was at the end of our relationship, and San Diego just solidified what we already knew.
With San Francisco we've got lots of plans. We've got, what I think, is a great hotel room. We've got plans for a museum, an alcatraz tour, and dinner in Chinatown.
I'm psyched. And I'm psyched that it's all going towork out wonderfully. And, more important, if it doesn't then I'm not really worried about it. I know we'll enjoy a good time.
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So M@ and I are headed to San Fran tomorrow. Before I go though, here's a list of things I'm doing:
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Music Rights for Bacchae, specifically trying to find Iwamoto Yoshikazu and the Spiritual Chants of Native America.
Music Rights for Book of Tink, including Moby and two songs by Verve Forecast.
Set-up chairs and tables for the Academy of Lifelong Learning 12th Night presentation.
Pack for the trip
Try to make dinner for my parents
Find out why Arrowhead water has stopped delivering water to my office
Find out why an HVPO for lighting didn't go through so we can get our lighting package on Monday.
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But let's get back to the point... San Francisco. I am SO excited about this trip. I've been trying to to arrange a trip for M@ and I since we went to San Diego. What a weird trip that was. I wanted to write disaster, but that's not really true. The trip was fun, the places we went were great. The argueing, not so much. It was at the end of our relationship, and San Diego just solidified what we already knew.
With San Francisco we've got lots of plans. We've got, what I think, is a great hotel room. We've got plans for a museum, an alcatraz tour, and dinner in Chinatown.
I'm psyched. And I'm psyched that it's all going towork out wonderfully. And, more important, if it doesn't then I'm not really worried about it. I know we'll enjoy a good time.
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Monday, April 7, 2008
Tricky times, personal and otherwise
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
I'm not really sure where to start. I have a LOT to say about myself, about what happened this weekend, about politics and my thoughts on the war. Where to start...
Most importantly, I think, is the hurt I happened to spread this weekend. I forced people who haven't spoken to me in a long time to rekindle emotions and thoughts about our relationships. I forced myself to take a long, hard and depressing look into my life and the relationships I've forged. Why, you might ask... because I had to. Because someone, a brilliant someone who can see deeper into my soul and my person than I ever thought possible/would ever be possible for me to do myself, brought to my attention that 1+2 did not =3 in my case...
I tore through my past, through the pain I have felt and the pain I have caused others, and came out on the other end with a very painful solution. A thought that I wasn't going to share, yet again, felt compelled to share. And not only did it not provide anything positive for the other person, it was mean and unkind and horrible. I wish that I could have seen through my pain, and into the pain I would have been causing. It's just so incredible, to understand how clearly someone can see right through me. And how my thoughts could be so muffled, and how I couldn't understand my own process. And how I have ended up back in the same corner I was last time... having brought someone down a scary path, and lost them along the way.
This isn't about them, it's about me... but I'm dreadfully sorry.
Additionally, I was just mean this weekend. A friend was sick and couldn't hang out with me, and I was angry at them. I'm not exactly sure why... but I was. I called up to apologize later, but there wasn't any reason for me to be rude. I just can't seem to figure out where I should be these days.
I think I need to take some time out. Try to limit myself to activities for myself, and around myself...
I watched Stop-loss this weekend. If you haven't seen this movie, you should. Especially if you are actively involved in thinking about how the war is affecting America. I won't give it away, but I loved the way she used live film footage, took action shots and really made me feel like I was there. She didn't ignore the sad moments, but at the same time, she didn't ignore the honor and the desire of the soldiers.
I think the war is a horrible thing, but I also think that it's exceptionally complicated. It's so multi-faceted that it can't easily be explained by either side, without some sort of ignorance or pushing of an agenda. The movie seemed to be fairly unbiased. It presented the horrors of Stop-Loss and the horrors of being a soldier; but at the same time, it seemed to be impressively able to explore and develop real people in these situations.
I wish that I was more politically minded, and I know that those of you who are will be saddened by my process, but I support my country and for me, that support means supporting the soldiers in the war.
I also went to the Art Walk at the Brewery this weekend. I bought a really cute piece, a little expensive, but I was quite smitten by it. It was a great time, with a great date.
I spent an obseen amount of money at Macy's. My way of getting out my horrible emotions for the weekend. SO much for saving for a trip.
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I'm not really sure where to start. I have a LOT to say about myself, about what happened this weekend, about politics and my thoughts on the war. Where to start...
Most importantly, I think, is the hurt I happened to spread this weekend. I forced people who haven't spoken to me in a long time to rekindle emotions and thoughts about our relationships. I forced myself to take a long, hard and depressing look into my life and the relationships I've forged. Why, you might ask... because I had to. Because someone, a brilliant someone who can see deeper into my soul and my person than I ever thought possible/would ever be possible for me to do myself, brought to my attention that 1+2 did not =3 in my case...
I tore through my past, through the pain I have felt and the pain I have caused others, and came out on the other end with a very painful solution. A thought that I wasn't going to share, yet again, felt compelled to share. And not only did it not provide anything positive for the other person, it was mean and unkind and horrible. I wish that I could have seen through my pain, and into the pain I would have been causing. It's just so incredible, to understand how clearly someone can see right through me. And how my thoughts could be so muffled, and how I couldn't understand my own process. And how I have ended up back in the same corner I was last time... having brought someone down a scary path, and lost them along the way.
This isn't about them, it's about me... but I'm dreadfully sorry.
Additionally, I was just mean this weekend. A friend was sick and couldn't hang out with me, and I was angry at them. I'm not exactly sure why... but I was. I called up to apologize later, but there wasn't any reason for me to be rude. I just can't seem to figure out where I should be these days.
I think I need to take some time out. Try to limit myself to activities for myself, and around myself...
I watched Stop-loss this weekend. If you haven't seen this movie, you should. Especially if you are actively involved in thinking about how the war is affecting America. I won't give it away, but I loved the way she used live film footage, took action shots and really made me feel like I was there. She didn't ignore the sad moments, but at the same time, she didn't ignore the honor and the desire of the soldiers.
I think the war is a horrible thing, but I also think that it's exceptionally complicated. It's so multi-faceted that it can't easily be explained by either side, without some sort of ignorance or pushing of an agenda. The movie seemed to be fairly unbiased. It presented the horrors of Stop-Loss and the horrors of being a soldier; but at the same time, it seemed to be impressively able to explore and develop real people in these situations.
I wish that I was more politically minded, and I know that those of you who are will be saddened by my process, but I support my country and for me, that support means supporting the soldiers in the war.
I also went to the Art Walk at the Brewery this weekend. I bought a really cute piece, a little expensive, but I was quite smitten by it. It was a great time, with a great date.
I spent an obseen amount of money at Macy's. My way of getting out my horrible emotions for the weekend. SO much for saving for a trip.
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Monday, March 31, 2008
Hahaha, getting better my ass
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
I'm sick. I'm not just a little sick, I'm actually A LOT sick. I seem to have no recollection of a 'getting better' post. But now, the irony sinks in.
The wedding this weekend was brilliant. I LOVE Cami and Jeffy, and now that they are eternally wed, I love them even more. It was great to see everyone, and I even cried a little bit.
I would be lying if I said there weren't some sad or annoying moments. I'm past the point in my life where I want to sit and recollect what happened in college. Get over it. At the same time, I would love to say that I am DEFINITELY beyond the other extreme of assinie conversation..what are you doing? where do you live...etc.
I tolerated people I don't like. I'm not going to go into to much specifics, but I did well. No crazy moments.
Looking at pictures, I'm pleased, but I think I could definitely stand to cast a slightly smaller shadow. Sometimes I feel a bit 'thick'.
If I haven't been obsessed with weddings, I am now. It was gorgeous, and I cried, and I want to get married.
Here are some of my thoughts from the wedding:
1. Practice your dances in your dress, if you're going to practice at all. Jeffy and Cami had obviously attempted to practice their first dance. It was so cute. However, I will just say it, their last dance of the night was probably more beautiful...just because of their connection and happiness, and alone-ness on the floor. Cami and her Dad apparently practiced a waltz, but nerves got the better of them.
2. Go for the lighting additions. Scott and Jeffy did some brilliant lighting design. I realize that yes, they are lighting designers, but it certainly added some brilliance
3. Pick a best man and a maid of honor. I realize that there is quite a desire to be impartial to your friends, but I think that everything gets simplier if you just make a decision. But, that's just my thoughts...
4. Chocolate covered strawberries! YUMMY!
5. Don't forget the pen for the guest book... we found one eventually.
6. JUST GET UP AND DANCE... they moved the head table off the dance floor, brilliant thinking.
Pictures to follow...
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I'm sick. I'm not just a little sick, I'm actually A LOT sick. I seem to have no recollection of a 'getting better' post. But now, the irony sinks in.
The wedding this weekend was brilliant. I LOVE Cami and Jeffy, and now that they are eternally wed, I love them even more. It was great to see everyone, and I even cried a little bit.
I would be lying if I said there weren't some sad or annoying moments. I'm past the point in my life where I want to sit and recollect what happened in college. Get over it. At the same time, I would love to say that I am DEFINITELY beyond the other extreme of assinie conversation..what are you doing? where do you live...etc.
I tolerated people I don't like. I'm not going to go into to much specifics, but I did well. No crazy moments.
Looking at pictures, I'm pleased, but I think I could definitely stand to cast a slightly smaller shadow. Sometimes I feel a bit 'thick'.
If I haven't been obsessed with weddings, I am now. It was gorgeous, and I cried, and I want to get married.
Here are some of my thoughts from the wedding:
1. Practice your dances in your dress, if you're going to practice at all. Jeffy and Cami had obviously attempted to practice their first dance. It was so cute. However, I will just say it, their last dance of the night was probably more beautiful...just because of their connection and happiness, and alone-ness on the floor. Cami and her Dad apparently practiced a waltz, but nerves got the better of them.
2. Go for the lighting additions. Scott and Jeffy did some brilliant lighting design. I realize that yes, they are lighting designers, but it certainly added some brilliance
3. Pick a best man and a maid of honor. I realize that there is quite a desire to be impartial to your friends, but I think that everything gets simplier if you just make a decision. But, that's just my thoughts...
4. Chocolate covered strawberries! YUMMY!
5. Don't forget the pen for the guest book... we found one eventually.
6. JUST GET UP AND DANCE... they moved the head table off the dance floor, brilliant thinking.
Pictures to follow...
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Getting better.... I remembered
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Today was a decent day. It appears like much of the 'hullabaloo' seems to have died down. Since I'm skipping next weeks game, I think everything should be fine.
I watched ANTM last night, and if you TiVoed it, stop reading now... SPOILERS!
I cannot believe that they sent Amiee home... I really liked her. She was so cute. You'd think that by now I would understand that if they focus on someone, it probably means they're leaving. I didn't think her photo was that bad, but mostly I just thought that she had more talent than Dominquie has in her whole person...
Ah well...
On to Top Chef... it was the best possible answer, and the person that I most wanted to go home out of the available options. Mind you that I didn't want any of them to go... this was just, in my opinion, the best of all possible worlds.
END SPOILERS!
I'm heading to Denver for a wedding this weekend. I'm really excited about the wedding, and about seeing people I haven't seen in a while. If only Caitlin, Shannon, Nikki, and Graham were attending too. Regardless, I'm psyched!
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Today was a decent day. It appears like much of the 'hullabaloo' seems to have died down. Since I'm skipping next weeks game, I think everything should be fine.
I watched ANTM last night, and if you TiVoed it, stop reading now... SPOILERS!
I cannot believe that they sent Amiee home... I really liked her. She was so cute. You'd think that by now I would understand that if they focus on someone, it probably means they're leaving. I didn't think her photo was that bad, but mostly I just thought that she had more talent than Dominquie has in her whole person...
Ah well...
On to Top Chef... it was the best possible answer, and the person that I most wanted to go home out of the available options. Mind you that I didn't want any of them to go... this was just, in my opinion, the best of all possible worlds.
END SPOILERS!
I'm heading to Denver for a wedding this weekend. I'm really excited about the wedding, and about seeing people I haven't seen in a while. If only Caitlin, Shannon, Nikki, and Graham were attending too. Regardless, I'm psyched!
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Tuesday, March 11, 2008
It's been a long, been a long, been a long time....
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Things worth updating:
I still like the job. I'm starting to feel a little sad that the people at the old job have moved on so diligently, but what are we going to do....
Soccer is going great. I not only scored a goal this weekend, but I made an amazing save as the keeper too!
Kickball is still as fun as ever, but we're not playing to fantastically....23-0 last game. No, not us.
Relationships are just as contentious as usual, with a few wonderful highlights thrown-in for happiness.
Debates I'm having...
Does discussing politics have to devolve into a bad debate? Is a discussion not possible? Are we, as politically correct people, too polite to actually allow a discussion to happen. Do we have to decide that these conversations "religion and politics" are really to contentious to discuss? I'm frustrated. No, I don't know as much as I should, but yes, I do actually enjoy having the conversations...
On other notes, don't go see Fool's Gold, There will be Blood, or Definitely, Maybe. If you already have, I'm sorry my warning didn't come soon enough. If you liked them, then I don't think I understand you. If you worked on them, I guess I'm really glad that you had a job and I'm sure that whatever part it was that YOU were a part of, was great.
I have a lot of thoughts, but I will leave you with only one:
"It's cookie time, it's cookie time, it's cookie time"
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Things worth updating:
I still like the job. I'm starting to feel a little sad that the people at the old job have moved on so diligently, but what are we going to do....
Soccer is going great. I not only scored a goal this weekend, but I made an amazing save as the keeper too!
Kickball is still as fun as ever, but we're not playing to fantastically....23-0 last game. No, not us.
Relationships are just as contentious as usual, with a few wonderful highlights thrown-in for happiness.
Debates I'm having...
Does discussing politics have to devolve into a bad debate? Is a discussion not possible? Are we, as politically correct people, too polite to actually allow a discussion to happen. Do we have to decide that these conversations "religion and politics" are really to contentious to discuss? I'm frustrated. No, I don't know as much as I should, but yes, I do actually enjoy having the conversations...
On other notes, don't go see Fool's Gold, There will be Blood, or Definitely, Maybe. If you already have, I'm sorry my warning didn't come soon enough. If you liked them, then I don't think I understand you. If you worked on them, I guess I'm really glad that you had a job and I'm sure that whatever part it was that YOU were a part of, was great.
I have a lot of thoughts, but I will leave you with only one:
"It's cookie time, it's cookie time, it's cookie time"
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Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Almost a week...sorry...
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Some new things:
I recieved a book from my cousin's on Friday. I finished it last night. Samson's Lion. A very good book until you get to the final chapter. I thought that the ending was a little weak, to Dues Ex Machina to me. Which was a little upsetting because the rest of the book is SO good. I couldn't put it down. I was literally reading it in the bathroom at work.
I think I've decided to do yoga twice a week. I don't think that once is cutting it for me. I have terrible balance, and I really need to work on my flexibility.
My father came up to my soccer game. I ended up spending almost 12 hours with him. He met me at the field(12:30pm), where we won the game 2-0. There were two yellow cards, it was quite contentious. Then we came home, I showered, and we drove off to Santa Clarita so my dad could buy a motorcycle. Then we had a late lunch (3pm) and came back to my house. At that point (6pm) we decided to go see There will be Blood. TERRIBLE! I couldn't eve believe how bored I was. Then at he dropped me off at home and left (11pm). WOW!
I think that I have gotten better at having ackward conversations with friends in my life. I had an entire- you f*ed up conversation without creating additional animosity or crying. WOW!
Lots and Lots going on at work today. We have lost a piece of art. That's just awesome. Hopefully we'll find it...
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Some new things:
I recieved a book from my cousin's on Friday. I finished it last night. Samson's Lion. A very good book until you get to the final chapter. I thought that the ending was a little weak, to Dues Ex Machina to me. Which was a little upsetting because the rest of the book is SO good. I couldn't put it down. I was literally reading it in the bathroom at work.
I think I've decided to do yoga twice a week. I don't think that once is cutting it for me. I have terrible balance, and I really need to work on my flexibility.
My father came up to my soccer game. I ended up spending almost 12 hours with him. He met me at the field(12:30pm), where we won the game 2-0. There were two yellow cards, it was quite contentious. Then we came home, I showered, and we drove off to Santa Clarita so my dad could buy a motorcycle. Then we had a late lunch (3pm) and came back to my house. At that point (6pm) we decided to go see There will be Blood. TERRIBLE! I couldn't eve believe how bored I was. Then at he dropped me off at home and left (11pm). WOW!
I think that I have gotten better at having ackward conversations with friends in my life. I had an entire- you f*ed up conversation without creating additional animosity or crying. WOW!
Lots and Lots going on at work today. We have lost a piece of art. That's just awesome. Hopefully we'll find it...
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Monday, February 11, 2008
Challening times
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
I really don't know what to do with myself. I keep finding myself down a road that I can tell won't lead to happiness. So why do we travel down roads we've already seen?
Valentine's day is coming up, and I'm quite excited to be baking cupcakes and trying to make people's day good. I think that there will be a LOT of people bringing things in. The current plan is strawberry from scratch, confetti cake, and chocolate with confetti frosting. YUM!
It's been interesting to try to manage my life in terms of after work. Having these regular hours I suddenly feel like I work a lot more, which may or may not be a true reality.
Well, I guess I should be saying- back to work with me. I hope that whatever your plans are this week, they treat you well....
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I really don't know what to do with myself. I keep finding myself down a road that I can tell won't lead to happiness. So why do we travel down roads we've already seen?
Valentine's day is coming up, and I'm quite excited to be baking cupcakes and trying to make people's day good. I think that there will be a LOT of people bringing things in. The current plan is strawberry from scratch, confetti cake, and chocolate with confetti frosting. YUM!
It's been interesting to try to manage my life in terms of after work. Having these regular hours I suddenly feel like I work a lot more, which may or may not be a true reality.
Well, I guess I should be saying- back to work with me. I hope that whatever your plans are this week, they treat you well....
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Monday, December 10, 2007
Another Monday
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Another Monday, but a different Monday.
A Monday without a boss, with only crickets for company.
A Monday of papers and stress, of trials and tests.
Another Monday, but a hopeful Monday.
My big "Superbowl" event is in 4 days and counting. I'm excited, but there are so many possibilities for things to go wrong. One can only hope that they don't.
As for me- I hope that there are sugar cookies in my future...
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Another Monday, but a different Monday.
A Monday without a boss, with only crickets for company.
A Monday of papers and stress, of trials and tests.
Another Monday, but a hopeful Monday.
My big "Superbowl" event is in 4 days and counting. I'm excited, but there are so many possibilities for things to go wrong. One can only hope that they don't.
As for me- I hope that there are sugar cookies in my future...
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Saturday, December 8, 2007
Family Holidays
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
Last night my family got together for Hannukah celebrations. It was actually a really nice time, hanging out, eating dinner, and everyone loved my pie.
I'm always turned inside out by gift giving. I thought that I did really well this year, but at the end of the morning today, I didn't turn out to have done as good as I thought I did. It turned out that my dad was not only disappointed with my gift, he thought he didn't have any use for it whatsoever.
It's not that I'm upset that he didn't like it, I'd rather that if he didn't like it that he told me- but I am upset that I spent so much time trying to figure out what I could give him, and I was totally wrong. Then to add insult to injury he asked me to return it for me. Great....
As for the gifts I got- the new GPS is totally ROCKING! Turn by turn directions, with street names. It's not the same as my Garmin, and probably not as good, but it's sleek and small and I love that.
All in all, a good weekend. I wish that I wasn't to tired to go to the party, and I wish that I knew where he was tonight...but everything can't be perfect....
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Last night my family got together for Hannukah celebrations. It was actually a really nice time, hanging out, eating dinner, and everyone loved my pie.
I'm always turned inside out by gift giving. I thought that I did really well this year, but at the end of the morning today, I didn't turn out to have done as good as I thought I did. It turned out that my dad was not only disappointed with my gift, he thought he didn't have any use for it whatsoever.
It's not that I'm upset that he didn't like it, I'd rather that if he didn't like it that he told me- but I am upset that I spent so much time trying to figure out what I could give him, and I was totally wrong. Then to add insult to injury he asked me to return it for me. Great....
As for the gifts I got- the new GPS is totally ROCKING! Turn by turn directions, with street names. It's not the same as my Garmin, and probably not as good, but it's sleek and small and I love that.
All in all, a good weekend. I wish that I wasn't to tired to go to the party, and I wish that I knew where he was tonight...but everything can't be perfect....
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Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Happy Labor Day! San Jose is actually a really cool town
One would hope that I add something to the world- be it good, bad, or indifferent- Me
I went to go and visit my sister in San Jose this weekend. I also saw MATT G while I was up there, before flying out of the San Fran airport.
I was pleased that I went, but again reminded that my sister and I are totally separate people. We may have had the same parents, but our existences are totally separate. I was happy to have gone up there, but not overly pleased with what I found.
Now, don't get me wrong, they had a great apartment. I guess the disappointment is really that not everyone is born with the 'unpack and decorate quickly' urge. I was a little sad that they hadn't progressed any further in decoration.
I think that she is doing okay. Her classroom looked cute, and although I spent most of my time writing an ANNOYING paper, I felt good being able to see it and visit. It occurs to me right now that my sister has never even seen my office. Why doesn't she come help me out for a day huh...?
She seems at ease with his family. i have to admit that I was just a tad jealous of her asking his brother all these questions about her life and her friends. Where are the questions about my life and friends? A little sad.
This week is crazy. I wish that we had another Labor day on Thursday- because I need a break!
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I went to go and visit my sister in San Jose this weekend. I also saw MATT G while I was up there, before flying out of the San Fran airport.
I was pleased that I went, but again reminded that my sister and I are totally separate people. We may have had the same parents, but our existences are totally separate. I was happy to have gone up there, but not overly pleased with what I found.
Now, don't get me wrong, they had a great apartment. I guess the disappointment is really that not everyone is born with the 'unpack and decorate quickly' urge. I was a little sad that they hadn't progressed any further in decoration.
I think that she is doing okay. Her classroom looked cute, and although I spent most of my time writing an ANNOYING paper, I felt good being able to see it and visit. It occurs to me right now that my sister has never even seen my office. Why doesn't she come help me out for a day huh...?
She seems at ease with his family. i have to admit that I was just a tad jealous of her asking his brother all these questions about her life and her friends. Where are the questions about my life and friends? A little sad.
This week is crazy. I wish that we had another Labor day on Thursday- because I need a break!
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Monday, August 27, 2007
Somebody SUE ME!
Sorry I missed Friday- I am such a bad blogger... and to think that this semester I have to keep a blog for classes too!
So- where am I... The weekend review:
I went home this weekend. I THOUGHT I was going to be going home to share the stories of all of my adventures... alas- my parents 30th anniversary.
Don't get me wrong- that's GREAT! I just sort of wanted to tell all my stories. Instead I got to dress up pretty and dance with my dad...that was fun too!
Friday: I worked 12 hours and when I finally got home to the OC I fell RIGHT ASLEEP... i couldn't even stay awake to eat my dad's shrimp dish.
Saturday: Lazy day- had lunch/b-fast at about 1pm. Then onto the nice dinner at Valentinas.
Sunday: Lazy day- good conversation with my parents, breakfast with my cousin, and then GREAT conversation with my wonderful friend Cathy... yeah!
Interesting tidbits today: my first GIRL POWER lunch. It rocked!
My first GRAD SCHOOL CLASS; it also rocked!
So- $100 for books lighter, I'm off to cheer on kickballers!
So- where am I... The weekend review:
I went home this weekend. I THOUGHT I was going to be going home to share the stories of all of my adventures... alas- my parents 30th anniversary.
Don't get me wrong- that's GREAT! I just sort of wanted to tell all my stories. Instead I got to dress up pretty and dance with my dad...that was fun too!
Friday: I worked 12 hours and when I finally got home to the OC I fell RIGHT ASLEEP... i couldn't even stay awake to eat my dad's shrimp dish.
Saturday: Lazy day- had lunch/b-fast at about 1pm. Then onto the nice dinner at Valentinas.
Sunday: Lazy day- good conversation with my parents, breakfast with my cousin, and then GREAT conversation with my wonderful friend Cathy... yeah!
Interesting tidbits today: my first GIRL POWER lunch. It rocked!
My first GRAD SCHOOL CLASS; it also rocked!
So- $100 for books lighter, I'm off to cheer on kickballers!
Monday, July 23, 2007
Almost there...so close I can taste it
This weekend was a little brutal. I keep trying to arrange to meet with all of my friends before I leave the country. Needless to say, this just meant that I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off.
I spent Friday night partying with the kickballers...I gashed my leg causing a wonderfully terrible bruise... Then I abandoned all hope of party and left to read Harry Potter. At 6am I finally finished and went to sleep.
Soccer on Saturday was a good game- 0-0 score, but a really good game. It was quite contentious, but no nastiness. Then back home, and to a pool party. The pool party was lots of fun, a good group of people. I keep getting myself into situations where I become friends with people through someone I'm interested in. Hmmm.... I had a good time, but I did leave my sunglasses there. grrr....
Then I did laundry...yeah! Slept finally by midnight.
Then it was off to my parents house. Boy do I love them. I really, really do. It's occasionally frustrating, but Daddy did buy me a wonderful dress at Ann Taylor. And I did get some sandles finally...woot!
Then it was a long drive home, cleaning of the room, and sleep. ...wonderful sleep.
I GO TO ISRAEL IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS!
I spent Friday night partying with the kickballers...I gashed my leg causing a wonderfully terrible bruise... Then I abandoned all hope of party and left to read Harry Potter. At 6am I finally finished and went to sleep.
Soccer on Saturday was a good game- 0-0 score, but a really good game. It was quite contentious, but no nastiness. Then back home, and to a pool party. The pool party was lots of fun, a good group of people. I keep getting myself into situations where I become friends with people through someone I'm interested in. Hmmm.... I had a good time, but I did leave my sunglasses there. grrr....
Then I did laundry...yeah! Slept finally by midnight.
Then it was off to my parents house. Boy do I love them. I really, really do. It's occasionally frustrating, but Daddy did buy me a wonderful dress at Ann Taylor. And I did get some sandles finally...woot!
Then it was a long drive home, cleaning of the room, and sleep. ...wonderful sleep.
I GO TO ISRAEL IN LESS THAN 3 DAYS!
Monday, July 9, 2007
Friday: Shabbat dinner and Shul with my cousin Joseph and his family. The dinner was wonderful, some of the best chicken I've ever eaten. Then home to intercept my couches. YEAH FURNITURE! It was Rachel's brithday, so we were celebrating with drinks and some of her friends.
Saturday: Shopping for my trip, the Norton Simon museum, Transformers the movie, and then dinner at Il Fornaio. I think it was a fun day, and I got a 'lot' accomplished. I'm pretty psyched about my boots, even though they were $100.
On Saturday night my roommate needed to move my car out of the way. Unfortunately I was in a movie, therefore I didn't hear her call. At 10:00 when I am listening to my messages I get the first one from her: "I need to go to work, and your car is in the way. Please give me a call." I continued listening to my messages and recieve another from her: "So, I tried to use my car to push your car out of the way. I ended up damaging my car, but your car is fine. So, i'm not going to work tonight, but don't worry, your car is fine."
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!!! She tried to USE HER CAR to PUSH MINE out of the way. It's in first gear, parking break up... WOW!
She tried to 'polish' it out. I know I should take to a repair shop and have her pay to fix it, but I feel really bad.....thoughts???
Sunday: Breakfast at Roscoe's with my roommate and Matt. I love their food. if you don't know about it, it's fried chicken and waffles. Don't knock it tell you've tried it. Then laundry and finally a movie with Mike on my new couches. YEAH!
Saturday: Shopping for my trip, the Norton Simon museum, Transformers the movie, and then dinner at Il Fornaio. I think it was a fun day, and I got a 'lot' accomplished. I'm pretty psyched about my boots, even though they were $100.
On Saturday night my roommate needed to move my car out of the way. Unfortunately I was in a movie, therefore I didn't hear her call. At 10:00 when I am listening to my messages I get the first one from her: "I need to go to work, and your car is in the way. Please give me a call." I continued listening to my messages and recieve another from her: "So, I tried to use my car to push your car out of the way. I ended up damaging my car, but your car is fine. So, i'm not going to work tonight, but don't worry, your car is fine."
ARE YOU FREAKING KIDDING ME!!! She tried to USE HER CAR to PUSH MINE out of the way. It's in first gear, parking break up... WOW!
She tried to 'polish' it out. I know I should take to a repair shop and have her pay to fix it, but I feel really bad.....thoughts???
Sunday: Breakfast at Roscoe's with my roommate and Matt. I love their food. if you don't know about it, it's fried chicken and waffles. Don't knock it tell you've tried it. Then laundry and finally a movie with Mike on my new couches. YEAH!
Friday, July 6, 2007
Weekend
This weekend is VERY exciting.
Tonight I'm going to services with my cousin. Shabbat dinner at his house following services. WOOT! Then I dash home to help get my couches that are being delivered tonight by Matt. YEAH!
Tomorrow should be a good day. Soccer at 12 noon, and before that probably shopping/returning things. I love shopping. I'll hit up the Vicky's sale, then do some more trip planning shopping. Probably (hopefully) some laundry. Then maybe a movie night on my NEW COUCHES!
Sunday is Wine tasting in temecula. I'm so pysched about this! It should be a GREAT day!
Tonight I'm going to services with my cousin. Shabbat dinner at his house following services. WOOT! Then I dash home to help get my couches that are being delivered tonight by Matt. YEAH!
Tomorrow should be a good day. Soccer at 12 noon, and before that probably shopping/returning things. I love shopping. I'll hit up the Vicky's sale, then do some more trip planning shopping. Probably (hopefully) some laundry. Then maybe a movie night on my NEW COUCHES!
Sunday is Wine tasting in temecula. I'm so pysched about this! It should be a GREAT day!
Monday, July 2, 2007
What a nice weekend
It all started out with Friday night. I went home, sat down and actually watched some TV. That hadn't happened all week! I lite Shabbos candles, and just took in the light. The travelor staying at our house (Susie) left a book called Three Cups of Tea which was a fantastic read. I stayed up until well after midnight finishing it.
I gave Matthew a call- and to be honest the fact that it was his birthday weekend was probably the only downdraw to the weekend. It's only a downdraw because I was annoyed that I didn't get to celebrate with him at all...however I was the first one to say Happy B-day on his actual birthday.
Saturday started early with soccer. My team has a new player- she's okay. I mean, she's a great player, but she's not so social... we tied 0-0. Really disappointing, since we should have been better than them...no goals.
From there I went home and CHANGED MY OWN BRAKES! Yes, my daddy did help me, but damn...how cool am I!
Went home and out on a very nice Saturday night date. One of those dates were everything is just nice and perfect- even ending in a first kiss. We caught part of a free concert in the park, the Italian dinner was awesome, then billiards. I even WON two games! Then dessert at my favorite crepe restaurant and back home to say goodnight. It lasted from around 7pm-1am...and fun the whole time through!
Sunday was also great! I woke up sort of early, and my roommate had invited people over to have brunch. A random group, mostly people she knew from Pomona and our guest Susie. Nothing hot except coffee and tea- and it was GREAT! A continental breakfast, a little more Eurpoean than USA hotelish. I was there until 2pm! Then off to the family reunion.
The more time I spend with Thomas the more I like him. I still don't think he's right for becca, but he's a decent guy. Perhaps a little to jokey for me, but their engagement annoucement went well. I hung out there for a few hours- and gave dating suggestions to my 29 year old cousin (who took them and had A GREAT DATE!). Apparently I'm not so bad at this dating thing...
Then back home, straightening up, sanding my chair, and working in my bedroom. Another boy came over for a couple of hours and we hung out.
Oh- I almost forgot- I did get yelled at by my downstairs neighbor for sweeping the porch and watering my plants! Very funny story!
I gave Matthew a call- and to be honest the fact that it was his birthday weekend was probably the only downdraw to the weekend. It's only a downdraw because I was annoyed that I didn't get to celebrate with him at all...however I was the first one to say Happy B-day on his actual birthday.
Saturday started early with soccer. My team has a new player- she's okay. I mean, she's a great player, but she's not so social... we tied 0-0. Really disappointing, since we should have been better than them...no goals.
From there I went home and CHANGED MY OWN BRAKES! Yes, my daddy did help me, but damn...how cool am I!
Went home and out on a very nice Saturday night date. One of those dates were everything is just nice and perfect- even ending in a first kiss. We caught part of a free concert in the park, the Italian dinner was awesome, then billiards. I even WON two games! Then dessert at my favorite crepe restaurant and back home to say goodnight. It lasted from around 7pm-1am...and fun the whole time through!
Sunday was also great! I woke up sort of early, and my roommate had invited people over to have brunch. A random group, mostly people she knew from Pomona and our guest Susie. Nothing hot except coffee and tea- and it was GREAT! A continental breakfast, a little more Eurpoean than USA hotelish. I was there until 2pm! Then off to the family reunion.
The more time I spend with Thomas the more I like him. I still don't think he's right for becca, but he's a decent guy. Perhaps a little to jokey for me, but their engagement annoucement went well. I hung out there for a few hours- and gave dating suggestions to my 29 year old cousin (who took them and had A GREAT DATE!). Apparently I'm not so bad at this dating thing...
Then back home, straightening up, sanding my chair, and working in my bedroom. Another boy came over for a couple of hours and we hung out.
Oh- I almost forgot- I did get yelled at by my downstairs neighbor for sweeping the porch and watering my plants! Very funny story!
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