tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43167106109648720872024-03-05T23:28:23.365-08:00Pretty kinda coolmegs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-75442079889862906422009-05-28T11:01:00.001-07:002009-05-28T11:04:07.346-07:00A change ....Not that I maintain this one all that well to begin with, but I have started a new blog to follow all the trials and tribulations that are coming in the next 11 weeks with the big move. So while I will try to update here with non-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">nyc</span> stuff, I will be posting more on the new blog:<br /><br /><a href="http://brooklynisthenewblack.blogspot.com/">http://brooklynisthenewblack.blogspot.com/</a>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-32752687256102575002009-05-07T11:34:00.000-07:002009-05-07T11:46:43.230-07:00A message from the futureAfter reading <a href="http://www.glamour.com/sex-love-life/blogs/single-ish/2009/05/letter-to-my-eighteenyear-old.html">Ryan's letter to his 18 year old self</a> I got inspired to write one to my 18 year old self and it goes like this:<br /><br />Dear 18 year old Megan<br /><br />At this time you have already made the biggest and best decision of your life so far by deciding to go to Seattle University. As I already know you will survive and make it out of there in one piece. Don’t let the drama with your supposed friends get you down. Don’t stress about the IB tests, it works out the best for you because you will meet a dear friend (more on that in a moment) in you English 110 class and your Western Civ. professor will be one of the few you remember in fondness.<br /><br />Don’t get caught up in your romantic life, don’t worry you get your first kiss before you turn 19 and you will eventually go on a date. Don’t get bogged down on the fact that it is with a friend, he is a good person and you will always remember him for it.<br /><br />One thing you will learn is that life is not black and white, in fact you see so many shades of grey you often will have problems making decisions.<br /><br />You still live with the mindset about not regretting things and believing things happen for a reason. But there are a few things you could do different, that future me believes can only help.<br /><br />GO TO THERAPY winter and spring quarter of your junior year. You wasted too much time being depressed and unhealthy, you know better now and you knew better then. Ask for help from your friends, you got too good at hiding things from them. <br /><br />Now to the friend you met freshman year, Kristin. Don’t run from her death. I still think it was better you went home during that time than the funeral, but go to the memorial dedication. Be there for Phoebe when she needs a friend the most, she is also going through a hard time and isn’t asking for help. You are stronger than you realize – a fact that is difficult for you to believe a lot of the time.<br /><br />Your heart will break, it will have a crack down the center that sometimes when you look close enough you can see where the stitches were that sewed it back up. Do not blame yourself, you fell for the wrong person and that is life. Don’t let it sway your opinion of yourself or your worth in the eyes of others. Everyone will agree he was the one who missed out and messed up.<br /><br />You are too hard on yourself and it will cause you a lot of angst, lighten up kid.<br /><br />In the end of it all, you have a great group of friends who will see you at your very best and very worse. Trust me.<br /><br />Love,<br />Your 24 year old selfmegs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-32754266833146258632009-04-21T08:25:00.000-07:002009-04-21T09:08:57.176-07:00I fell off the wagonI've been doing it again, while I am trying to consciously not talk about my body, that seems not to apply to my inner dialogue. It doesn't seem to apply to the numerous articles I have been reading online about people loosing weight or body image or the myriad of other related topics. While in part it seems difficult not to because just seems like it is every where I turn and other times I seek it out. <br /><br />I suppose it is difficult not to do since I have been pity partying for the last three days. And nothing is more unattractive than a pity party. It is a funk that I can't shake, which just leads back to old habits.<br /><br />Perhaps it is just change that I am craving, but I can't figure out what sort of change I want to make in my life. I mean there is the obvious big change that is happening with the move to the NYC. But that just still seems big picture enough that even all the small steps I am taking to don't seem like real changes.<br /><br />I need immediate change now, change in my mindset, change in my routine. Something that gets me out of this funk, helps me regain my confidence and go back to the self-loving person I was merely a few weeks ago<br /><br />Suggestions?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000131/">Lloyd Dobler</a>: Why can't you be in a good mood? How hard is it to decide to be in a good mood and be in a good mood once in a while?"<br /><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000349/">Constance</a>: Gee, it's easy.megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-37192980784555767982009-04-08T09:12:00.000-07:002009-04-08T10:26:54.888-07:00An open letterDear those who attended the Lily Allen concert on Monday,<br /><div></div><br /><div>YOU SUCK!<br /><br />I have never been to a show before with so many rude people. It was as if a crowd of a couple hundred people had all never been to a concert before and had no concept of concert etiquette.<br /><br />If you are approximately 7ft tall you do not come and stand directly in front of my under 5ft friend. You can see over everyone, stand in the back.</div><br /><div></div><div>If you are too drunk to function, repeatedly hit on the same girls, do the above action, do us a favor and just go home. You ruined parts of the experience as I am spending time thinking of ways I could hit/punch/kick you without getting kicked out of the show or missing my favorite song.</div><br /><div></div><div>Please do not sing at the top of your lungs in an off key, nasally voice. I did not pay $27 to hear you sing, I paid for Lily Allen. There are appropriate times to sing loud and proud at shows, an acoustic song when the whole venue is super quiet is not one of those times.</div><br /><div></div><div>If you wanted to be at the front of the stage for the show, then get there early. Don't expect to have a good spot right as the set is beginning. Subsequently do not push past me, causing me to loose my spot with you and 6 of your friends expecting to get any closer. Split up or stand in a place where all of you fit. Don't make the rest of us squished because you didn't plan ahead.</div><br /><div></div><div>Finally, PLEASE DO NOT HAVE ALMOST SEX IN THE MIDDLE OF THE CROWD. If you wanted to spend the whole time making out and humping each other, put the Lily Allen CD on and stay at home. You are very distracting and all that PDA is unnecessary.</div><br /><div>As Lily Allen would say:</div><br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322373177246579042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 224px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 163px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT6IBWV1TFfpOf_tWVsPh0FTNKShztaLHcvwbcOE1FufEDRT55ym4UmPZJhCjg5DQCysraAuCEHKPtZmVa69kBtQ68N_fEkPePdCklFvKW11q4-22ynJzJSJSMXW0mJ9FwZHND9sYs_-c/s200/Fuck+You.jpg" border="0" />Fuck you, fuck you very very muchmegs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-66658120366452542672009-03-30T15:55:00.000-07:002009-03-30T16:23:26.332-07:00I am grateful for ...Going to Gay Bingo with the girls from <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Jazzercise</span>. It was lots of fun<br /><br />Having a good Sunday night with my girls filled with group dinner and then movie<br /><br />Hanging out with Isa on Sunday. Nothing like a being with a 5 year old to make you laugh and smile.<br /><br />For my fruit tart coming out successfully.<br /><br />Having a job. I have a job and no matter how frustrating and difficult it may be at times, I have a job. I need to remind myself of this one a lot.<br /><br />I have health insurance. No matter how money -sucking I think they are, in reality it is better than no insurance.<br /><br />My friends who get pizza and drinks with me after having a particularly soul-sucking day at work.<br /><br />My friends for putting up with me when I am being overly dramatic or when I am taking more than giving to the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">friendship</span>.<br /><br />That <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Riz</span> got a job (!!!)megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-63546670633164462182009-03-24T12:41:00.000-07:002009-03-24T13:13:13.560-07:0050 Things I want in a relationship/boyfriendA challenge had been presented to myself from the roommates to list 50 things we want in a relationship/boyfriend. It seemed like something fun to do and helped me prioritize what is an important characteristic of a person in general and not just how that would relate to me. It was also nice to look at it and see that I haven't met someone yet who meets all the criteria, which hopefully means there is still time.<br /><br />*Also the list is in no particular order, just how they came to me as I started to write<br /><br />1) College educated<br />2) Not a serial killer/rapist/bank robber, etc, etc<br />3) Has a good relationship with his family<br />4) Financially stable/responsible<br />5) We have physical chemistry<br />6) Enjoys reading<br />7) Likes to watch movies<br />8) Not pushy religious<br />9) Has a good sense of humor (<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">ie</span> enjoys a good Judd <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Apatow</span> production or a Frat Pack movie)<br />10) Can handle and understand sarcasm<br />11) Steps up to the plate when it matters the most<br />12) Athletic to an extent - not a lazy ass<br />13) Has his own group of friends<br />14) Has is own interests that don't have to be the same as mine<br />15) Enjoys going to shows/ seeing live music<br />16) Is nice<br />17) Is patient<br />18) Is aware of pop culture and not totally oblivious when I make such references<br />19) Reads newspaper and other news sources<br />20) Not a picky eater<br />21) Can cook<br />22) Passionate about the music that he likes<br />23) Enjoys his job - to an extent<br />24) Has goals/dreams for the future and has plans set in motion to achieve them<br />25) Is a social person<br />26) Not argumentative, but can have discussions/debates when we disagree on things<br />27) Not passive and/or passive aggressive<br />28) HONEST<br />29) Can get along with my friends<br />30) Knows how to use a napkin<br />31) Chews with his mouth closed<br />32) Can set a table properly<br />33) Has an fairly good grasp of grammar<br />34) Understands that he is not #1 in my life, that spot is reserved for <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Riz</span><br /> 34.1) Most of my friends will pull rank over him and that needs to be understood and I <br /> would expect the same from him<br />35) Not an over the top do-<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">gooder</span><br />36) Not a Debbie Downer most of the time<br />37) He is comfortable with himself<br />38) Not a slob i.e. will do dishes, pick up after himself<br />39) Not uptight<br />40) Likes playing board games, cards<br />41) Does NOT play stupid mind games<br />42) Likes going to the beach/lake/swimming; generally enjoys being near water<br />43) Not racist, a bigot, homophobic ...<br />44) Has an open mind and is accepting of people<br />45) Does not have serious issues with drugs of all kinds and/or is currently an alcoholic<br />46) Knows more about cars than I do (which isn't a lot)<br />47) Not critical, leave the judging to me, thank you very much<br />48) Likes traveling<br />49) Understands my need for <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Independence</span> and is not overbearing and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">suffocating</span><br />50) "I like you very much. Just as you are"megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com107tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-54643213825090792222009-03-19T15:38:00.000-07:002009-03-19T15:40:04.634-07:00To brighten the gloomy afternoonThere are some songs that always make me stop and reflect and remind me of how I need to be living my life. This is one of them and I just wanted to share it.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FEuWtIik1HU&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FEuWtIik1HU&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-51857165329590322032009-03-17T09:14:00.000-07:002009-03-17T11:24:27.593-07:00I'm Done!A handful of years back, I made this same statement on an online journal and it really helped me 1) become accountable for the statement and 2) keep things in perspective. <br /><br />I am done talking about the size of my body, weight and everyone <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">else's</span> body size and weight. No good ever comes from this and often quickly turns judgemental and negative. While I have been thinking about this for some time, the drama surrounding <a href="http://www.thedailybeast.com/blogs-and-stories/2009-03-14/the-politics-of-size/">Meghan McCain </a>is what has motivated me to finally say something.<br /><br />It is especially disheartening when a woman's weight is used as an insult by another woman in a forum that has nothing to do with looks. Laura Ingram resort to school yard antics because she wanted to make herself look superior and all she really did was look like a bitch. I have the utmost admiration for Meghan for standing up for herself and reminding us that as women we do need to stick together and not use something as petty as weight as an argument for why someone should not be involved in politics.<br /><br />As a woman living in our society I feel constant scrutiny about my appearance. I feel that I am being judged by everyone around me (strangers and friends alike) for the outfit I wear, if my make up is nice or how much I weigh. Though some of this is a self-involved statement, there is a lot of truth to the amount of pressure that all women feel to look a certain way. And I am done with it.<br /><br />I am talking talking about it with friends about what we wish our bodies looked like or the size we really want to be. In the end no one feels good about the conversation and it only just makes us look at our faults as opposed to the great parts about it. It leads to a feeling of competitiveness and jealousy towards the people we are supposed to be loving the most - next to ourselves of course.<br /><br />While, sure I am going to continue to eat healthy and watch what goes into my body I am doing it for how it all makes me feel. I still love drinking cocktails and beer and my love for all things sugary and salty hasn't subsided, I just need to make sure I make the right choices so that in the end everything balances out.<br /><br />My body has been the same size for almost two years now, and its not going to change, so I just need to start loving it more because it is the only one I get.megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-30164990680688718752009-03-04T09:16:00.001-08:002009-03-04T09:23:48.669-08:00Victory (said in the "Viking Quest" voice)Well there was not really a victory last night, but at least it wasn't a slaughter.<br /><br />Last night was the "Renew the Rivalry" game of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SU</span> v <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">UW</span> in men's basketball. Now, I have lamented before about <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SU</span> and sports and going D1, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">yada</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">yade</span>. But when it comes down to it, I have school spirit and pride in my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">alma</span> mater. I will cheer with best of them (and loudly). And that is what I did last night.<br /><br />Though we lost 67-80, we did score more than I think anyone thought, played a good defense and, hey, we at least scored more than Upstate did in their game. All in all, it wasn't terrible. <br /><br />It was however very surreal to be watching my school play on TV. This is the same team that just last year I saw play in gym smaller than the one in my high school. There are still guys on the team that I recognize from working at Connolly. Let's face it, it is kind of cool.<br /><br />Hopefully they read <a href="http://seattlest.com/2009/03/03/su_vs_uw_preview.php#more">this</a> before the game, to help keep things in perspective.megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-78525505573440467482009-02-23T11:31:00.000-08:002009-02-23T11:37:51.540-08:00I won!So another award season has come and gone. I feel I had a very successful Oscar party this year. Brought together both new and old friends, ate lots and lots of yummy food and tried not to sound too crazy obsessive (I don't think I was that successful).<br /><br />And you guessed it, I won the pool again this year (last year, what a fluke). I would just like to thank the Academy for voting for Sean Penn and for my gut instinct telling me to vote for him. Otherwise I would have lost and it would have been a tie between Allison and Rubi.<br /><br />Best moment of the night:<br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pflgMxxBPuY&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pflgMxxBPuY&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-58984850976931318042009-02-18T09:51:00.000-08:002009-02-18T10:05:47.870-08:00I want to win1) I don't think I have related more to a fictional, literary character more than I have Jessica Darling (well, minus having a Marcus <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Flutie</span>)<br /><br />2) The very last one of the series is coming out on April 14<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">th</span>, but you can totally <a href="http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0307346528/meganmccaffer-20"><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">pre</span>-order it</a><br /><br />3) Check out the talented Georgette's stop motion video about what JD has meant to her. The best one I saw, plus awesome song choice<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/pLfW_bf6Cfc&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/pLfW_bf6Cfc&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />4) Yes, I totally pimped out my blog after reading about the contest on <a href="http://www.meganmccafferty.com/archives/2009/02/announcing-the-perfect-fifths-contest-within-a-contest/">Megan <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">McCafferty's</span> (retro)blog</a> because that is how much I want a free copy of the bookmegs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-20299723349204030462009-02-11T12:40:00.000-08:002009-02-11T12:46:55.494-08:00I'm lovin' itThe fact that I have figured out how to get my hair to look crazy, sexy like <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">SJP</span> in the first few seasons of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">SATC</span><br /><br />The man who drew my blood this morning who in the first time in my life did it correctly and was not poking and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">prodding</span> me for hours<br /><br />Planning <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">surprise</span> birthday parties - I get to bake and have be in charge, what isn't there to love<br /><br />The <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">broski</span> coming in T minus 2.5 days<br /><br />Jen Lancaster, despite her being a staunch Republican<br /><br />The sun shining out my window right now<br /><br /><a href="http://iloveyoumorethanblank.com/">I Love You More Than Blank</a>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-13614138878407711022009-02-06T11:13:00.000-08:002009-02-06T13:23:45.714-08:00GratitudeI keep a gratitude journal that I try to write in everyday - especially during times when I get angry at someone/a situation. It is a calming technique that always helps me put things in perspective. But I have not been that great at keeping up with it as of late, so I decided to write it out here in the open as a public reminder of all the good things I have going in my life.<br /><br />1) I have a job and in times like this where I know two women who have been laid off at jobs they have been at for a number of years. So even when times are slow I need to remember that at least I am still employed.<br /><br />2) My brother (and Ben) are coming in just about a week and I swear I just get so excited just thinking about it. It will have been about 10 months since I last saw him and I didn't realize how long that would feel. <br /><br />3) Becoming better friends with people at work. It makes the work day, just a tad more enjoyable.<br /><br />4) My <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">jazzercise</span> class, for not only kicking my butt back into shape, but for kick starting my mental state. I swear sometimes I don't know where I would be if this wasn't part of my "get Megan better" plan.<br /><br />5) Having two weekends in a row where I got to hang out with Maegan. There are very few people in the world that get all parts of me and she is one of them.<br /><br />6) The fact that I feel much more complete after talking with my mom on the phone, even if I wasn't feeling particularly <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">un</span>-whole, it always just fills a void that is there.<br /><br />7)My Ashley is returning to the states soon and we will FINALLY be in the same timezone. But I am also grateful for her leaving, for the mere fact that it was a catalyst to fix things with myself and helped me learn that I will be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">ok</span> even when I am miles away from best friends.<br /><br />8) Mondays from 8:30-9pm and Thursdays nights from 8-9pm when there is roommate TV time. It always feels a bit off on the times that it doesn't happen, the shows are definitely not as enjoyable when they aren't around<br /><br />9)The re-institution of junk food Fridays a work - sugar always makes things more bearable<br /><br />10) Feeling more self <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">confident</span> - while this is something that has made my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">gratitude</span> list a lot, it has been missing for a long time - so it deserves to be on here a lotmegs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-92131134299453875322009-01-28T13:32:00.000-08:002009-01-28T13:33:11.229-08:00AquariusNo wonder the spirit of the '60s was celebrated in The Fifth Dimension's "Aquarius." Aquarians are notorious nonconformists who thrive on philosophical pursuits and knowledge for the sheer joy of it. You reject a traditional love relationship because of the threat commitment represents to your intellectual freedom. You want people to trust and respect you, but when all is said and done, more is said than done. Observers marvel at your ability to wax metaphysical and articulate yourself in abstractions and lofty theories, but some dismiss it as pie-in-the-sky idealism. You could enhance your credibility if you'd shake that body of yours.<br /><br />If you seek a reputation as something more than a latter-day hippie (I'm talking about your disposition and outlook, not your clothes), give physical expression to your will to improve the world. You're not inclined to take on more responsibilities than you can handle, again, because you want to remain free to think and grow. You may vacillate on important issues of the day without hypocrisy as your thinking evolves. You shun scheduled activities whenever possible, because you like to keep your options open across the board.<br /><br />The same is true of your relationships. You would rather have friends than lovers because of the lesser commitment and lower maintenance. Although you're not bound by the morality of your grandparents, you take romance very seriously. You don't enter into romantic relationships lightly because you know how ruinous the wrong one can be. Still, you shouldn't reject as a potential lover a good friend who wants to grow together and separately the same ways you do and who shares your insatiable appetites.megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-4772515730842306392009-01-26T19:33:00.000-08:002009-01-26T20:06:51.232-08:00Happy 24th Birthday!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6whyphenhyphen6rfqxZhGh9HNC0X3dMgF-iVVrXUZnwaNb02P3AGHnAKEjDJS43Gw_uaCaPkt-OI5F1oxjgjEwlGMwbtNqqPPXL6QTWigsqGU9Zzfz1XSHKcjcUVBrSAEn3UJvj8XYb4KIeLMXso/s1600-h/IMG_2609%5B1%5D"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295814428880790722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj6whyphenhyphen6rfqxZhGh9HNC0X3dMgF-iVVrXUZnwaNb02P3AGHnAKEjDJS43Gw_uaCaPkt-OI5F1oxjgjEwlGMwbtNqqPPXL6QTWigsqGU9Zzfz1XSHKcjcUVBrSAEn3UJvj8XYb4KIeLMXso/s200/IMG_2609%5B1%5D" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It is official, I am 24 years old. So far things have been good - and I just have a feeling that it will be a great year.</div><div>Biggest thanks to the following for making me feel loved and appreciated:</div><ul><li>Rubi: for helping me start building my "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" collection, for holding my hair back and listening to me cry</li><li>Victor: For taking good care of me before Rubi came home, buying me dinner and picking up my car in the morning</li><li>Jason: My birthday haiku, making sure my sash stayed on and not making me cry</li><li>Maegan: For my new NY books, having birthday breakfast, and getting me McDonald's</li><li>Leslie: For risking life and limb to drive up yet again to Seattle, my new glasses and my Paula Deen Marinade</li><li>Robyn: for the post-hangover chat, wall posting and overall excitement on my part to visit soon</li><li>Ashley: For the early e-mail and the fabulous new music</li><li>Megan and Wes: for overcoming a hangover and celebrating for a little bit and for being the lone co-worker</li><li>Paul, John (and crew), Shametrice, Nick B., Melissa, Jackie (and her mom): for helping me celebrate and making sure that I got severely drunk :)</li><li>Ivan and Jimmy: for my brand new pair of chucks</li><li>Grace: for a beautifully wrapped gift certificate</li><li>Paul: for an awesome sweater</li><li>Dave, Jeff and Andy: for stuffing themselves at sushi </li><li>Margaret: For my first official Birthday wish</li><li>Monica, Phoebe, Jay, Jill, Mike Lukenbill, Gina, Luis, Ben, Canda (on myspace) for my facebook wishes</li><li>My family for the various calls and e-mails during the day</li><li>The two birthday songs from my jazzersisters</li></ul><p>And if I forgot you I am sorry - You all mean the world to me and made my birthday very special</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5295814433684080578" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6CgY_Oe4oteQnJDs22ELhaRREENHoQ8lp7vUQnCrZOVN4XQWLKU1xxjbLNXmScBu7gpKy-qv9aKTIfIHKbLhhLu7owdDcnZ2CagA9IptBpFAks9yXaMD_6G58Zd0zVVjH7a6__nZpuKU/s200/IMG_2623%5B1%5D" border="0" /></p>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-59928686777839180492009-01-20T10:15:00.000-08:002009-01-20T13:16:50.699-08:00History in the makingIt is no secret that I get my boisterousness and opinions from my father. In fact, while my whole family is democrats, I always think of my father when it comes to politics and the side I choose. It is because of my father that I feel such a strong connection to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Kennedys</span>. True, most Irish-Catholic households in America feel a strong connection to them as well, but I would say its not as prevalent today as it was 40 years ago. <br /><br />I have heard my father speak passionately about many things, but to hear him talk about JFK and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">RFK</span> there is this incredible sense of emotion and pride in his voice. I have only one memory of my dad crying - but when he told me about when <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">RFK</span> was shot and how my dad was supposed to be there that night- he got choked up. This is why I have a soft spot for all things Kennedy and for why I was the only person silent as we passed by the Eternal Flame in Arlington in eighth grade and this is why I feel a strong connection to Barack Obama.<br /><br />My dad has been talking about Obama for years. After he spoke at the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DNC</span>, my dad (and Oprah) knew he would make a phenomenal president. It didn't hurt that Obama went to Occidental like my dad and was from Illinois, like my dad. But there was that same passion, same emotion in my dad's voice when he talked about Obama that he as with the <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Kennedys</span>.<br /><br />And that is why I get charmed by <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Obama's</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">charisma</span>, believe that change in this country will happen and why I couldn't wipe the smile off my face as he was sworn into office.megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-53746043205661507922009-01-09T12:39:00.000-08:002009-01-20T10:15:26.046-08:00I can't believe this<a href="http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/395463_newspapersale10.html">The Seattle P-I is being put up for sale</a>. Now, I know that print journalism is <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">slowly</span> and unfortunately becoming <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">archaic</span>, but it still just breaks my heart a bit to see it go like this. True, there is the Seattle Times, but I am just not a fan of it. There is something about the P-I, perhaps the ties to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">SU</span> and all the people I know who have interned or worked there, that makes me choose it over the Times.<br /><br />I suppose the silver lining of this all is that it if it does not get bought that it could continue as an online only paper -- which would still make me happy. This is yet, just another reason that makes me question the career path that I chose. While, journalism isn't dead by any means - and really its not as though it will ever leave- it is just changing in a way that I don't know if I am prepared for. Its no secret that my time in college I was taught mostly old school journalism and by the time any digial media classes were offered, I neither had the space nor time to take them.<br /><br />Perhaps some of my sadnesses of the sale is linked to what it means in the greater world of print media in general. But nevertheless it is yet just another reason why my love for this city is slowly but surely coming to an end.megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-18654216647656951482009-01-02T20:02:00.000-08:002009-01-02T20:29:28.356-08:00Christmas Mexico Style<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRvjDVb4jigpFqKvhfqJH3joLLhV7jS8rx3cu4XkuDR9SG6KJoR7E1iYpGam_oHd5RBjO6IxXVh4AA5fA-mtgHvqX3IxIPXSv_XKbjsh2Q9iRfhsiFJDwkN7s25JhcuWId5I4ntyamvcY/s1600-h/IMG_2510.jpg"></a>Well, I think that I have found my new tradition of Christmas in a sunny, warm <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">beachy</span> area. <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Mexico</span> was AMAZING! It could <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">basically</span> be summed up into: eating, drinking, sun and beaches. It is easier to break it down into list form:<br /><ul><li>Having a <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">guaranteed</span> spot in the front due to car sickness</li><li>Not really killing each other after a week with 6 other people (The Real World, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sayulita</span>)</li><li>"That's what she said"</li><li><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Marathoning</span> 'How I Met Your Mother"</li><li>"Have you met ..." and all other <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">HIMYM</span> references</li><li>Being loud and annoying in public places like airplanes and shuttles</li><li>New Mix</li><li>Drinking on the streets</li><li>The "Yes/No" game</li><li>Coca Light </li><li>Starting a gang</li><li>The great exchange rate</li><li>Ice Cream and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">choco</span> bananas</li><li>Watching baby sea turtles that just hatched</li><li>Being on Mexican news</li><li>Watching fireworks up close and unsafely personal</li><li>Not wanting to come back to the cold and rain</li></ul>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-18990532264459156792008-12-03T07:35:00.000-08:002008-12-03T07:39:17.955-08:00Getting back to my roots<div>Ha -I mean touching up my roots. So I am back to a red/brunette color - still not my natural one, but its not like I want that color anyway. </div><div> </div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5275588539776198946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyE1tTnfWhWkw6myKrjwYTEx11S8iyp_rkLJMeRFVnwQMMUnyxmisNDxchui_nRe0AWRYrbx4r4D9JGizrYXNZaRycUh8KXHAYWInq0mZrEBAKqK70hebcScC9DuWmurFDN9I6-MMePVQ/s200/random.jpg" border="0" /><span style="font-size:78%;">p.s. yes, that is my office partition in the background<br /></span><div></div><br /><div></div>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-22994118816890932852008-12-01T09:12:00.000-08:002008-12-01T09:31:19.182-08:00Best of 2008If Stephen King can publish his list now, so can I!<br /><br />Here we go again, my top 10 albums of the year. This year I seemed to get a lot more music than in past years. This is in large part due to the fact that I was able to take full advantage of the public library system. There are some Top 10 lists that use albums that were released in 2007, but maybe did not make it big until 2008 - I call this cheating, which is why MGMT or the Juno Soundtrack (yes, I am talking about you NPR and the All Songs Considered Poll) are not on the list.<br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><br /><a href="http://cache.idolator.com/assets/resources/2008/08/TheBlockDeluxe.png"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 136px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 128px" alt="" src="http://cache.idolator.com/assets/resources/2008/08/TheBlockDeluxe.png" border="0" /></a>1) New Kids on the Block "The Block" - I will be perfectly honest, I had no intention of buy this album - that was until I saw them live. After hearing the new songs I couldn't get them out of my head and the album has been on repeat ever since. The songs are typical pop songs - but have also evolved to what pop music sounds like today. The songs, which most of the time, are very sexual are also very addictive and catchy. Check out "Grown Man," "2 in the Morning" and "Summer time."<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.culturebully.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/girl-talk-feed-the-animals-cover1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 119px" alt="" src="http://www.culturebully.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/girl-talk-feed-the-animals-cover1.jpg" border="0" /></a>2) Girl Talk -No matter what an naysayer might say - he knows what he is doing and does it well. The ability to know music so well to take songs from all different types of genres and make it flow as well as he does is nothing less than amazing. Plus, he is one of the few artists that gets incredibely and noticable better as each album progresses.<br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsSJ7sX8ndBQKxKauxYq27eSCMdXdN8AUfNuVdyMNSxB8f26RjMdwBmWLGwEhP4tuE_RKrzW6qQln0F1Vpp9pvNl7ZW9Cj3VSGPVvb4gqIGJ1JvB_amSxBLEBqYksbBjgkVgDvHmLugg/s1600-h/the_submarines.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5274855349920201746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYsSJ7sX8ndBQKxKauxYq27eSCMdXdN8AUfNuVdyMNSxB8f26RjMdwBmWLGwEhP4tuE_RKrzW6qQln0F1Vpp9pvNl7ZW9Cj3VSGPVvb4gqIGJ1JvB_amSxBLEBqYksbBjgkVgDvHmLugg/s200/the_submarines.jpg" border="0" /></a>3) The Submarines "Honeysuckle Weeks"- I was beyond excited when I found out that they were coming out with a second album having fell in love with them over a year ago after hearing "Peace and Hate" on Indie 103. This second album is by far more upbeat an<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/ea/Acidtongue.jpg"></a>d catchy than the first. They are also an awesoem band to see live. When I listen to the songs, it just makes me feel happy.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://graphicdesignandme.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/dcfc-narrow_stairs-cover.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 134px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 114px" alt="" src="http://graphicdesignandme.files.wordpress.com/2008/05/dcfc-narrow_stairs-cover.jpg" border="0" /></a>4)Death Cab For Cutie "Narrow Stairs"- It took me awhile to get into "Plans" when it came out a few years back. So I was afraid that the same would happen with Narrow Stairs, especially with the dramatic "I Will Posse Your Heart" intro, but boy was I wrong. I loved the album from the very first listen. It is the album that made me remember why I loved DCFC, the lyrics, the music, everything just fit perfectly.<br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://tashed.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/vamp1.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 138px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" alt="" src="http://tashed.files.wordpress.com/2008/03/vamp1.jpg" border="0" /></a>5) Vampire Weekend "Vampire Weekend"- Their name had been thrown arond a while on the indie stations, but it wasn't until that fateful day with Ash bought their album at the Sonic Boom sale (alas we both discovered the albums we bought we not actual part of the awesome sale) that I heard them. I think that their music is fun and light - it is the perfect music for a drive in the summer. </div><div><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://cdn.stereogum.com/img/pe-she_and_him-volume_one.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 126px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 111px" alt="" src="http://cdn.stereogum.com/img/pe-she_and_him-volume_one.jpg" border="0" /></a>6) She & Him - This has been my year of the Deschanel sisters (Emily is on "Bones") and when I heard "Why Do you Let Me Stay Here" I fell instantly in love with Zoey's voice. She has a bit of twang, that goes so perfect with M. Ward's guitar work. My favorite track is "Sweet Darlin'" which was coinscentaly written by J.S. who is also dating Zoey.<br /></div><div><br /><br /></div><div><a href="http://betterpropaganda.com/images/artwork/Re-Arrange_Us-Mates_of_State_480.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 135px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 117px" alt="" src="http://betterpropaganda.com/images/artwork/Re-Arrange_Us-Mates_of_State_480.jpg" border="0" /></a>7) Mates of State "Re-arrange Us"- The first time I had really listened to them was at Quadstock '07. This album is on par with all the rest of their albums - with dance worthy beats and catchy choruses. My favorites off the album are "Blue and Gold Print" and "Get Better." And they are not Sweedish as it was once discussed.</div><div><br /><br /></div><div><br /><a href="http://thealbumproject.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/pp.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 137px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 119px" alt="" src="http://thealbumproject.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/pp.jpg" border="0" /></a>8) Phantom Planet "Raise the Dead" - Ok, let's be honest here, Jason Schwartzman was th best thing about Phantom Planet - and when he left the music basically sucked. So when I heard the first single off this album "Do The Panic," I was really surprised. This is the album that shows a matured Phantom Planet who went back to their roots of a popier, rock sound. It sounds like Southern California and beaches and sun - just like the albums before JS left.<br /></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="http://cdn.stereogum.com/img/jenny_lewis-acid_tongue.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 145px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 118px" alt="" src="http://cdn.stereogum.com/img/jenny_lewis-acid_tongue.jpg" border="0" /></a>9) Jenny Lewis "Acid Tongue" - I wasn't a fan of Rabbit Proof Coat - it just seemed too mellow for me at the time I listened to it, but I my opinion has changed of JL's solo work with this reccent album. The songs on this album, while still have a mellow feel are also upbeat and fast paced. Plus, the numerous back-up singers she has including Zoey D., Jonathan Rice (her bf), Elvis Costello and Chris Robinson give it a more well-rounded feel.</div></div><div></div><div></div><div><br /></div><div><div><a href="http://991.com/newGallery/Cold-War-Kids-Loyalty-To-Loyalt-443387.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 142px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 125px" alt="" src="http://991.com/newGallery/Cold-War-Kids-Loyalty-To-Loyalt-443387.jpg" border="0" /></a>10) Cold War Kids "Loyalty to Loyalty" - I loved their first album, I loved the sound of the band, with the tambourine, the keyboard and the raspy vocals. This second album delivers the same feel and did not fall into the sophomore slump. While the songs that make radio play follow the common, verse chorus, verse chorus, the real gems of their albums are the story songs. The songs like "Everyman I Meet" and "Golden Gate Jumpers."</div><div><br /></div><div><br />Honorable Mention</div><div>Weezer - I don't know if they will ever make an album as great as the Blue Album or Pinkerton and I can't just put them on my list as default</div><div>Matt Costa</div><div>Nada Surf</div><div>The Hold Steady</div><div>N.E.R.D.</div><div><br /></div><p>Albums from 2008 that may have affected my Top 10 if I had been able to get them before the end of the year</p><p>Ingrid Michaelson</p><p>The Killers</p><p>Ben Folds</p><p>Fall Out Boy</p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-22053706887284757882008-11-24T07:48:00.000-08:002008-11-24T11:58:15.347-08:00Best Concert Ever<div align="left">Words cannot describe how amazing the New Kids on the Block concert was Saturday night. I could not stop smiling for a good hour after the show was over. I have never been that excited and happy and lusty at concert. It was everything I could have ever expected and more. The best thing of the night is the upgrade tickets that we got -we were 24 rows away from the stage (!!!). So since a picture is worth 1,000 words - here are a few to show off the greatness that is The Block. </div><br /><div align="center"><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272000192769257330" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8ylLjhHn_q2Abnb8yeA4XrdN646kWVw4M_HpE1HWnZ_Kb3bZMKJwCtE3JkFAQt0j5XvYxYNY3qFq9W4mwc_Y6QqyoMubEDr9Wu4nAUREXtYQuIO0Jrcf5fluwEgKymaaq0HY9moFPxWM/s200/Donnie+on+the+Big+Screen.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div align="center">I have new love for Donnie</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9BNv0B4ow31D2VXr89tMDB5CwdERLmr9mUv3ew0IzpUtVyO1lklZBMFmmCZAEwu-P9JkYiIhX6UqzcSgZIQF4Q5wvAuoy_W4oEVgppmA6FF3jRtgJPl3GhpTXGw0aMO_JiE_YssakxE/s1600-h/Jordan+on+the+big+screen.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272000200777827906" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9BNv0B4ow31D2VXr89tMDB5CwdERLmr9mUv3ew0IzpUtVyO1lklZBMFmmCZAEwu-P9JkYiIhX6UqzcSgZIQF4Q5wvAuoy_W4oEVgppmA6FF3jRtgJPl3GhpTXGw0aMO_JiE_YssakxE/s200/Jordan+on+the+big+screen.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center">Oh Jordan, sa-woon</div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8CHqOk6O70jeOP6jHUtNYkaXQEtnLNd_JXWYwPLXsUtnH_Sv5Tf0AJdhBTojQLT39YvkmSODFDrWIj8GAMU85rhjxOIyi2qKXTL6VtYHLZ170jVnswUbEWDmOxPXwGyY46nXDtabO28/s1600-h/NKOTB+7.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272000991926409458" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjg8CHqOk6O70jeOP6jHUtNYkaXQEtnLNd_JXWYwPLXsUtnH_Sv5Tf0AJdhBTojQLT39YvkmSODFDrWIj8GAMU85rhjxOIyi2qKXTL6VtYHLZ170jVnswUbEWDmOxPXwGyY46nXDtabO28/s200/NKOTB+7.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><br /><div align="center">My first crushes </div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICFsod7JudPm-oZLU_0gwFGKLO__-KiegX_-KB1C-qbw9mHQEVaIRUY88-MrDHIQYEQBYWEJrgkxFHF0YOYYjdi_gTGbY9b4jbZkwSisJrTer5jaRzg-AVbwdC1wROrNr9m15NkMf7_Y/s1600-h/Sideview+of+The+Ascot.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5272001003907216034" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiICFsod7JudPm-oZLU_0gwFGKLO__-KiegX_-KB1C-qbw9mHQEVaIRUY88-MrDHIQYEQBYWEJrgkxFHF0YOYYjdi_gTGbY9b4jbZkwSisJrTer5jaRzg-AVbwdC1wROrNr9m15NkMf7_Y/s200/Sideview+of+The+Ascot.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Love the ascot, Joey Mac<br /><br /></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br />Strictly gratuitous movie of Jordan with no shirt<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WtXwgnn2b84&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WtXwgnn2b84&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br />I'll be his Cover Girl any day<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/uubX2WDebKk&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/uubX2WDebKk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5_QqHti6KSM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5_QqHti6KSM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><br />Jordan Knight can give it to me anytime he wants<br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIl9iBErhk8&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IIl9iBErhk8&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Joey Mac, I do hope you stay the same*<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rD-Mbyt4uLg&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rD-Mbyt4uLg&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />Step by Step oooo baby<br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/H7qxLib0_wM&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/H7qxLib0_wM&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br />I think about them, not just in the summertime (oh god - these titles for videos just seem to be getting worse)<br /><br /><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/6xjtmWw3rIk&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/6xjtmWw3rIk&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><p align="left"></p><p>They had the right stuff, that's for damn sure</p><p><object height="344" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/-3PQClLe19s&hl=en&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/-3PQClLe19s&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object></p><p></p><p></p><p><span style="font-size:85%;">*there is only about a min. of these songs because I wanted to actually enjoy the songs - but also save some for posterity. Though "Stay the Same" is full length, because, well I don't care for that song, say as much as "I Love You Came too Late," Joey Mac. Also, I apologize for the shaky camera work. </span></p>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-47244094498380533552008-11-18T10:50:00.000-08:002008-11-18T10:52:22.916-08:00A good old fashion case of reveritgo<div><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Revertigo</span> as defined by Urban Dictionary by way of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">HIMYM</span>, "When you see people from your past, you start acting like you did when you used to spend time with them."<br /><br /><div>This past weekend I "suffered" from a good case of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">revetigo</span>. But the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">bestie</span> from h.s. (known as the only person from I still consistently talk to from then - but trust me, this probably a good thing) came up for an <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">impromptu</span> visit. It was a lot fun and needed for the both of us. Though suffered is the wrong word because it had a negative <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">connotation</span> and <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">revertigo</span> is not something terrible like a cold or food <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">posioning</span>. Well at least for those of us who have it, it might be a different case for those who are around when I do have <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">revertigo</span>.<br /></div><br /><div>The symptoms of my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">revertigo</span> include but are not limited to:</div><br /><div></div><div>1) Drinking diet coke at every meal</div><div>2) Watching old <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">MKA</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">tv</span> shows</div><div>3) Sitting around reading for hours and hours</div><div>4) Seeing great tween movies like "High School Musical 3" (so good)</div><div>5) Being able to watch the very last episode of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">TRL</span> with someone who could appreciate the significance of it</div><br /><div></div><br /><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 268px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1139/652717708_5afc780738_m.jpg" border="0" /></div>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-75843151302676159302008-11-05T07:20:00.001-08:002008-11-05T07:23:21.073-08:00Yesterday was my favorite day of the year because ....<div align="center"> Starbucks has its holiday cups!</div><br /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5265193839224561538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlH4-dFKqbFdTWhdwIZGeaoLyyrV0i2ciTrwsWLM0MznfaNnyi3XTxH9q4taND-3GnL8-aU1FIXsXODeDWHSIrFapoEl4kyyetCePkn87rYFBxfh9VnwuwCEw9jytVTIlbTEVFGZer8uc/s200/random+001.jpg" border="0" /></p><p align="center">It really is starting to become the most wonderful time of the year.*</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size:78%;">*yes- of course I am extremely happy about the election results. I think I am still in shock of it all, which is why I kept it light hearted</span><br /></p>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-49047446892990538832008-10-22T09:56:00.000-07:002008-10-22T11:18:05.543-07:00What I learned from Judy BlumeI am in the process of reading "<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Everything-Needed-About-Being-Learned/dp/1416531041">Everything I need to know about being a girl I learned from Judy Blume.</a>" It is this nice little anthology of some of my favorite females authors about how JB's books affected their lives. It got me thinking about the JB books that have had the most impact in my world. I think the two that stick out in my mind the most are "Are you there God, its me Margaret?" and "Forever ..." Sure, I read her other books - like Super Fudge or Deannie or the Rachel Robinson ones. I think I devoured every JB book there was (well, minus the adult ones and I never read Tiger Eyes - at least I don't think I did). And yet, those two are the only ones that stick out in my mind and well it would seem for obvious reasons.<br /><div><div><br /><a href="http://www.blogsandiego.com/images/image21.jpg"><img style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 157px; CURSOR: hand" height="233" alt="" src="http://www.blogsandiego.com/images/image21.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>"Are you there God ..." tells the tale of Margaret and all she wants is her period. All of her other friends get there periods and she feels left out. I mean, I suppose the whole puberty thing and girls becoming women is an important topic and the time when it was written also plays a role in the importance of the book. And while I do think that it is a book that every girl should read because by the end you don't feel as totally alone in the whole puberty world you some how got into -it also just never seemed totally realistic. Perhaps I was reading it around the time I had gotten mine for the first time (or even before) but either way it was nothing something I wanted. It wasn't something my friends and I discussed or was jealous about because some girls got their periods and others didn't. It was just a part of life, so deal with it. </div><div><a href="http://www.blogsandiego.com/images/image21.jpg"></a> </div><div> </div><div>And it was sure as heck something I didn't really care for (still don't) because it meant the end of being a kid. It meant I was a <em>woman</em> now. It meant that I could get pregnant (while sex wasn't on the radar for quite sometime after that - there was now all of a sudden this possibility). It meant that I basically could never wear white pants again - not that I think I ever wore them to begin with. It meant pain that induced vomiting numerous times. It just meant a slew of more problems than benefits. Oh, yeah you're supposed to get things like boobs and hips and grow taller and loose all that baby fat around the middle right? Hmmm... I must have missed that part of the deal.</div><br /><div>So what did this book teach me about being a girl then? Not much. Everything in JB's seems just too idealistic for me. I guess it taught me that apparently becoming a woman was a big deal and that you too should feel superior instead of shame that you got your period before the rest of your friends. And also apparently your period is magically thing you just feel, while sitting at the dinner table - not the gut wrenching, all day long stomach pain. Man, did I get the short end of the stick when it came to getting my period. </div><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">p.s. what did I learn from "Forever ..." I learned that never have your first time on someone else's sheets -use a multi-colored blanket that will hide the inevitable blood stains. Oh yeah, also that person you have sex with for the first time is not someone who has to be a part of your life for a long period of time - which was good for my 14 year-old, romantic, self to understand.</span></div><br /></div></div>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4316710610964872087.post-10512446409648294132008-10-16T09:30:00.000-07:002008-10-16T09:59:09.741-07:00My junk is youLast night, the roomie and I went to see "Spring Awakening." It was really good and both of us thoroughly enjoyed it. The music, was obviously better live than on the soundtrack - which would have been terrible. Though, I must say, the sex scene not has hot as everyone made it seem to be, it was just awkward (though two people have sex for the first time is awkward). This could also be because, sitting in the third mezzanine, the "hot" factor of the scene decreases significantly - oh well. <br /><br />But can I just say one of my biggest pet peeves is people who wear jeans to the theatre (or even worse the guy in his jeans and UW sweatshirt, go to a football if you are going to wear that). I get it, I live in Seattle, capital of the fashion impaired. A place where people think wearing the nice, black Northface is dressing up. But still. You never wear jeans to the theatre, this isn't the movies, this isn't some sporting event, this is real, live, people performing for you. <br /><br />For pete's sake people, traditionally people wore ball gowns and tuxedos to performances, the least you could do would be put on a nice pair of pants; I would even settle for khakis. True, there are very few exceptions to the jeans rule (ie last minute procurement of tickets) but other than that, take the time to look just a tad nicer. I would even be willing then to overlook the Danskos and the Northfaces, is you at least put on nicer pants or a skirt.<br /><br />Oh, it is just another reason to leave this, rainy, dreary town.<br /><br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/gcMxyIAQeW0&hl=en&fs=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/gcMxyIAQeW0&hl=en&fs=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">*please excuse the fact that the words "ass" and "fuck" are edited ... the FCC are jerk faces</span>megs_elysehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11065977750503381187noreply@blogger.com0