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).
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.
Best moment of the night:
Monday, February 23, 2009
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
I want to win
1) I don't think I have related more to a fictional, literary character more than I have Jessica Darling (well, minus having a Marcus Flutie)
2) The very last one of the series is coming out on April 14th, but you can totally pre-order it
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
4) Yes, I totally pimped out my blog after reading about the contest on Megan McCafferty's (retro)blog because that is how much I want a free copy of the book
2) The very last one of the series is coming out on April 14th, but you can totally pre-order it
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
4) Yes, I totally pimped out my blog after reading about the contest on Megan McCafferty's (retro)blog because that is how much I want a free copy of the book
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
I'm lovin' it
The fact that I have figured out how to get my hair to look crazy, sexy like SJP in the first few seasons of SATC
The man who drew my blood this morning who in the first time in my life did it correctly and was not poking and prodding me for hours
Planning surprise birthday parties - I get to bake and have be in charge, what isn't there to love
The broski coming in T minus 2.5 days
Jen Lancaster, despite her being a staunch Republican
The sun shining out my window right now
I Love You More Than Blank
The man who drew my blood this morning who in the first time in my life did it correctly and was not poking and prodding me for hours
Planning surprise birthday parties - I get to bake and have be in charge, what isn't there to love
The broski coming in T minus 2.5 days
Jen Lancaster, despite her being a staunch Republican
The sun shining out my window right now
I Love You More Than Blank
Friday, February 6, 2009
Gratitude
I 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.
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.
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.
3) Becoming better friends with people at work. It makes the work day, just a tad more enjoyable.
4) My jazzercise 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.
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.
6) The fact that I feel much more complete after talking with my mom on the phone, even if I wasn't feeling particularly un-whole, it always just fills a void that is there.
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 ok even when I am miles away from best friends.
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
9)The re-institution of junk food Fridays a work - sugar always makes things more bearable
10) Feeling more self confident - while this is something that has made my gratitude list a lot, it has been missing for a long time - so it deserves to be on here a lot
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.
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.
3) Becoming better friends with people at work. It makes the work day, just a tad more enjoyable.
4) My jazzercise 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.
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.
6) The fact that I feel much more complete after talking with my mom on the phone, even if I wasn't feeling particularly un-whole, it always just fills a void that is there.
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 ok even when I am miles away from best friends.
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
9)The re-institution of junk food Fridays a work - sugar always makes things more bearable
10) Feeling more self confident - while this is something that has made my gratitude list a lot, it has been missing for a long time - so it deserves to be on here a lot
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Aquarius
No 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Happy 24th Birthday!
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.
Biggest thanks to the following for making me feel loved and appreciated:
- Rubi: for helping me start building my "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" collection, for holding my hair back and listening to me cry
- Victor: For taking good care of me before Rubi came home, buying me dinner and picking up my car in the morning
- Jason: My birthday haiku, making sure my sash stayed on and not making me cry
- Maegan: For my new NY books, having birthday breakfast, and getting me McDonald's
- Leslie: For risking life and limb to drive up yet again to Seattle, my new glasses and my Paula Deen Marinade
- Robyn: for the post-hangover chat, wall posting and overall excitement on my part to visit soon
- Ashley: For the early e-mail and the fabulous new music
- Megan and Wes: for overcoming a hangover and celebrating for a little bit and for being the lone co-worker
- Paul, John (and crew), Shametrice, Nick B., Melissa, Jackie (and her mom): for helping me celebrate and making sure that I got severely drunk :)
- Ivan and Jimmy: for my brand new pair of chucks
- Grace: for a beautifully wrapped gift certificate
- Paul: for an awesome sweater
- Dave, Jeff and Andy: for stuffing themselves at sushi
- Margaret: For my first official Birthday wish
- Monica, Phoebe, Jay, Jill, Mike Lukenbill, Gina, Luis, Ben, Canda (on myspace) for my facebook wishes
- My family for the various calls and e-mails during the day
- The two birthday songs from my jazzersisters
And if I forgot you I am sorry - You all mean the world to me and made my birthday very special
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
History in the making
It 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 Kennedys. 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.
I have heard my father speak passionately about many things, but to hear him talk about JFK and RFK 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 RFK 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.
My dad has been talking about Obama for years. After he spoke at the DNC, 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 Kennedys.
And that is why I get charmed by Obama's charisma, 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.
I have heard my father speak passionately about many things, but to hear him talk about JFK and RFK 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 RFK 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.
My dad has been talking about Obama for years. After he spoke at the DNC, 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 Kennedys.
And that is why I get charmed by Obama's charisma, 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.
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