Everytime I think to make a post...
I have been busy with work and such, so I haven't been terribly motivated to sit down and type lately. Not that I haven't been writing anywhere, mind you.
As a matter of fact, I am currently writing for a publication that will be published in the not to distant future. What am I writing? Restaurant reviews. Which means in addition to getting some writing done, I am also getting a lot of eating done.
That being said, I have been on a "snack healthy" kick to be sure that the sudden need to eat out more doesn't cause my waistline to grow. My relationship with all things green and edible has gone to a whole new level. (Which also means burning calories with more frequent trips to the bathroom. ha!)
There is probably more to write, but alas, I have not time.
I'll come back soon. Promise.
Currently Listening to: Henry Krinkle's Lament by Steve Burns
Current Mood: Hungry. Cucumbers don't exactly satisfy hunger for long...
Monday, October 16, 2006
Thursday, September 21, 2006
Highlights
No, this is not a post about my hair. I have not touched my hair in at least two months (I think). It's probably some kind of record.
I am referring to the highlights of my recent escape to Seattle. So here they are, in no particular order:
1. Eating Gra Tiem at my favorite Thai place.
2. Cuddling with Paquito, JC and S's parrotlet.
3. Drinking tea whilst having a House marathon with L and E, my former flatmates and current best friends.
4. Singing along with the various Digital Cable music stations with L, E, and CG. Stations with the most wear? 80's, 90's and Arena Rock. Favorite sing-a-long? Total Eclipse of the Heart. E has video. Awesome.
5. Bleu cheese stuffed baked figs. Eat that, Gourmet!
6. Not touching a computer for a week.
7. Playing a homemade version of Time's Up with a hyper Cambodian.
8. Reassuring a friend that breaking up with someone does not make you a jerk.
9. Discovering that I don't fit in with a crowd of screaming girls/women at the first show of the So You Think You Can Dance tour. Ears still ringing....
10. Sleeping in.
It was a great vacation - I actually got to relax and be with people I love, which makes for the best kind of trip.
Now if I could just get caught up on sleep....
I am referring to the highlights of my recent escape to Seattle. So here they are, in no particular order:
1. Eating Gra Tiem at my favorite Thai place.
2. Cuddling with Paquito, JC and S's parrotlet.
3. Drinking tea whilst having a House marathon with L and E, my former flatmates and current best friends.
4. Singing along with the various Digital Cable music stations with L, E, and CG. Stations with the most wear? 80's, 90's and Arena Rock. Favorite sing-a-long? Total Eclipse of the Heart. E has video. Awesome.
5. Bleu cheese stuffed baked figs. Eat that, Gourmet!
6. Not touching a computer for a week.
7. Playing a homemade version of Time's Up with a hyper Cambodian.
8. Reassuring a friend that breaking up with someone does not make you a jerk.
9. Discovering that I don't fit in with a crowd of screaming girls/women at the first show of the So You Think You Can Dance tour. Ears still ringing....
10. Sleeping in.
It was a great vacation - I actually got to relax and be with people I love, which makes for the best kind of trip.
Now if I could just get caught up on sleep....
Monday, September 04, 2006
New Music Monday
Don't let the title of this post fool you. The implication that I will regularly be posting a music review every Monday is misleading, as is this implication that I would be posting anything with any regularity.
However, this post is about music, so at least I haven't completely misled you.
Last night I went to The Social to see not only the headline artist of the evening, Anna Nalick, but also the opening act, Joshua Radin. It has been quite a while since I have been to a concert, which is suprising since I love music and thoroughly enjoy listening to it live. Being at The Social last night reminded me why I miss going to concerts and why I haven't been in so long.
First off, the why I haven't been...
I don't seem to like people. Ok. Maybe that is not entirely true. Actually, if you know me, I seem fairly outgoing and sociable. But at a concert, I suddenly dislike people. I dislike the 15 year olds that get in with fake ids, standing in front of the stage telling the artist to dedicate a song to them, then talking through his set. I dislike the mass by the bar who chatter loudly through the entire concert (are there not 50 other establishments where they could be drinking and talking?). I dislike the girl with the plunging neckline who eagerly pushed in front of J to tell someone on the stage to tell the guitar player that "Lee from St Pete" is here tonight, then looked bored with the music the rest of the night.
Sometimes I think I am too young to be this cranky. But I just want concert audiences to be filled with people that truly appreciate music. Is that such a horrible thing?
Happily, the music itself was well worth the annoyances of the evening. The headliner, Anna Nalick, was better in person than on her CD (and I like her cd). She not only has an amazingly powerful voice, which I believe does not come across fully on the CD, she is an entertaining performer. Not in a Vegas, outlandish way. It was more like hanging out with my sister for the evening. (My sister, as those of you who know her are already aware, is more than mildly amusing.) Towards the end of the evening, she imitated all of the people she has opened for the past two years, including the Wallflowers, Sting, Dixie Chicks, Aaron Carter (yeah, that's right), Train, Rob Thomas and Chris Isaak. Again, very entertaining.
The opening act was the big suprise of the night. Joshua Radin, who you may not have heard of yet (I emphasize yet) has had his music featured on Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy, and The Last Kiss soundtrack. I had heard a song or two before the night of the concert and thought, "This sounds nice." Nothing to get too excited about.
This guy is really good. His lyrics, his voice, even his presence...it was all beautiful. He was accompanied by Priscilla Ahn, who is also worth checking out. Her voice perfectly complemented his - it was just sad that their performance was so short. If they tour in your area, you should check them out.
All in all, it was a really great great evening, as far as the music goes.
Listening to: Only You by Joshua Radin
Current Mood: ?
However, this post is about music, so at least I haven't completely misled you.
Last night I went to The Social to see not only the headline artist of the evening, Anna Nalick, but also the opening act, Joshua Radin. It has been quite a while since I have been to a concert, which is suprising since I love music and thoroughly enjoy listening to it live. Being at The Social last night reminded me why I miss going to concerts and why I haven't been in so long.
First off, the why I haven't been...
I don't seem to like people. Ok. Maybe that is not entirely true. Actually, if you know me, I seem fairly outgoing and sociable. But at a concert, I suddenly dislike people. I dislike the 15 year olds that get in with fake ids, standing in front of the stage telling the artist to dedicate a song to them, then talking through his set. I dislike the mass by the bar who chatter loudly through the entire concert (are there not 50 other establishments where they could be drinking and talking?). I dislike the girl with the plunging neckline who eagerly pushed in front of J to tell someone on the stage to tell the guitar player that "Lee from St Pete" is here tonight, then looked bored with the music the rest of the night.
Sometimes I think I am too young to be this cranky. But I just want concert audiences to be filled with people that truly appreciate music. Is that such a horrible thing?
Happily, the music itself was well worth the annoyances of the evening. The headliner, Anna Nalick, was better in person than on her CD (and I like her cd). She not only has an amazingly powerful voice, which I believe does not come across fully on the CD, she is an entertaining performer. Not in a Vegas, outlandish way. It was more like hanging out with my sister for the evening. (My sister, as those of you who know her are already aware, is more than mildly amusing.) Towards the end of the evening, she imitated all of the people she has opened for the past two years, including the Wallflowers, Sting, Dixie Chicks, Aaron Carter (yeah, that's right), Train, Rob Thomas and Chris Isaak. Again, very entertaining.
The opening act was the big suprise of the night. Joshua Radin, who you may not have heard of yet (I emphasize yet) has had his music featured on Scrubs, Grey's Anatomy, and The Last Kiss soundtrack. I had heard a song or two before the night of the concert and thought, "This sounds nice." Nothing to get too excited about.
This guy is really good. His lyrics, his voice, even his presence...it was all beautiful. He was accompanied by Priscilla Ahn, who is also worth checking out. Her voice perfectly complemented his - it was just sad that their performance was so short. If they tour in your area, you should check them out.
All in all, it was a really great great evening, as far as the music goes.
Listening to: Only You by Joshua Radin
Current Mood: ?
Wednesday, August 30, 2006
The Demand for Camel's Milk is On the Rise
Things I have heard lately, and the possible meanings:
"You should have been a lawyer."
Compliment: You are good at following a line of reasoning to a logical conclusion, and convincing others who would not naturally have been inclined to reach that conclusion.
Insult: You sure to do like to argue.
"You should have been a doctor."
Compliment: You seem to really care about people, and have a surprising knowledge of how the human body works.
Insult: Your knowledge of pharmaceuticals is disturbing OR you have the worst handwriting I have ever seen.
"You should have been a writer."
Compliment: Your stories are entertaining and well thought out.
Insult: Spending your life on the couch pretending to work seems to suit you.
"It's like Bridget Jones diary!" (said in reference to a piece of your writing)
Compliment: Wow. Funny stuff. As a female, I totally relate to what your saying. Cheers!
Insult: Hey, fatty. Is your weight all you talk about?
These are the sorts of things that run through my head whilst heading home on the 429. Sigh.
Favorite bit of information on the radio today: The title of this post. Not often you get to say that.
Currently Listening to: Hold You in My Arms by Ray Lamontagne (from The Last Kiss soundtrack --- goood soundtrack)
Current Mood: cozy
"You should have been a lawyer."
Compliment: You are good at following a line of reasoning to a logical conclusion, and convincing others who would not naturally have been inclined to reach that conclusion.
Insult: You sure to do like to argue.
"You should have been a doctor."
Compliment: You seem to really care about people, and have a surprising knowledge of how the human body works.
Insult: Your knowledge of pharmaceuticals is disturbing OR you have the worst handwriting I have ever seen.
"You should have been a writer."
Compliment: Your stories are entertaining and well thought out.
Insult: Spending your life on the couch pretending to work seems to suit you.
"It's like Bridget Jones diary!" (said in reference to a piece of your writing)
Compliment: Wow. Funny stuff. As a female, I totally relate to what your saying. Cheers!
Insult: Hey, fatty. Is your weight all you talk about?
These are the sorts of things that run through my head whilst heading home on the 429. Sigh.
Favorite bit of information on the radio today: The title of this post. Not often you get to say that.
Currently Listening to: Hold You in My Arms by Ray Lamontagne (from The Last Kiss soundtrack --- goood soundtrack)
Current Mood: cozy
Tuesday, August 22, 2006
Post, post, post
I keep meaning to post something here, but then I get to my blog, see the last sad post, and then lose all interest.
sigh.
So what's new? Enjoying the new house - although moving has resulted in misplacing the cable for my digital camera - which means no new house pics for ya'll. (sorry!)
Also new...my elliptical trainer, conveniently placed in front of the TV to guilt me into working out more often.
Going to Seattle next month to see my friends (you know who you are!) so I am mostly just looking forward to the time away from work and time with my old roomies.
And that is all for now.
I promise, a real post in the near future.
sigh.
So what's new? Enjoying the new house - although moving has resulted in misplacing the cable for my digital camera - which means no new house pics for ya'll. (sorry!)
Also new...my elliptical trainer, conveniently placed in front of the TV to guilt me into working out more often.
Going to Seattle next month to see my friends (you know who you are!) so I am mostly just looking forward to the time away from work and time with my old roomies.
And that is all for now.
I promise, a real post in the near future.
Wednesday, August 02, 2006
...
Sasha didn't make it through her surgery yesterday. She was J's favorite cat and I have to admit, I was pretty attached to her too. So now I get to spend the week depressed about the loss of one of my cats.
And because I am dumb, I keep looking at Elliot and wondering if he misses his mom. And then I start crying again. (Then I make the dumber move of watching "The Land Before Time" and cry some more. Poor Littlefoot.)
sigh.
And because I am dumb, I keep looking at Elliot and wondering if he misses his mom. And then I start crying again. (Then I make the dumber move of watching "The Land Before Time" and cry some more. Poor Littlefoot.)
sigh.
Monday, July 31, 2006
The Save Sasha Initiative
Sasha is back at the vet today.
For those of you who haven't been keeping up, she spent about a month at the vet vbefore she was ready to come home. Despite the continued antibiotics and the vet's claim that she was ok, her infection returned and manifested itself in oozing puss-filled sores. (ew)
So, tomorrow morning she'll undergo surgery to remove the necrotic tissue in her underside and we will try a different medication.
She only weighs 5 pounds right now (which for a full grown cat is underweight) so I am hoping that this will be the final time and that the new meds will work.
Bah.
For those of you who haven't been keeping up, she spent about a month at the vet vbefore she was ready to come home. Despite the continued antibiotics and the vet's claim that she was ok, her infection returned and manifested itself in oozing puss-filled sores. (ew)
So, tomorrow morning she'll undergo surgery to remove the necrotic tissue in her underside and we will try a different medication.
She only weighs 5 pounds right now (which for a full grown cat is underweight) so I am hoping that this will be the final time and that the new meds will work.
Bah.
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