Wandering & Pondering at Full Speed
I have way too much to do today. Going to the PDN Photo Conference at the Javits.. like.. um. Now. Then have to pick something up at Macy's. Sort of have to do my photo assignment during all of this. Would like to get a portable hard drive but I guess should just buy it through B&H. And need to go to the gym cause haven't gone in ages. Then need to call Arbonne people. And finally, get ready for tonight and make my way over to Tribecca.
Seriously?
I'm actually home on a Friday night. It's a beautiful, exciting, relaxing experience. First time in months that I actually committed to staying in. And- craziness. Someone's alarm clock actually goes off every single night at midnight. One of my neighbors. I mean, why in god's name would you set your alarm clock for midnight?? I can only conclude that it's a psychological experiment to drive their neighbors crazy. Perhaps a bet on who's going to violently knock on everyone's apartment door first. Hmmm. Good thing it stops after 10 minutes. Every day I am thankful for my "bad ear." I highly value being able to sleep on my "good ear" to muffle everything even if the trade off is asking everyone to repeat what they're saying and missing all the under the breath insults.
Best Reaction Ever
So my coworker comes over to my cube and goes "So you're stick to Verizon ---" And right before he could finish his sentence, he sees the iPhone and his eyes completely widen and lighten up. "Oh no, you got the iPhone!! Wow! Man, that means your not in my network."
To which I reply, no worries, you'll be there soon.
I've Got the Hook Up
Holy crap. I just got an iPhone. So provided I figure out how to use it within the next few days, ya'll will now have continuous updates. On top of being swamped at work, taking a photo class and selling Arbonne, I will now be constantly connected. No more calling my sister or parents and begging them to look something up. Exciting!
Oy Vey
Sorry for being so MIA. Have been so busy. Tell me what you think... Saturday night I was waiting for my friend to show up at a bar. So this guy comes over, blondish, clean cut, tall, attractive, etc. and we start talking. He's 5 years younger so right away I'm like... oh. okay. Anyway, he's dressed up in a suit and 20 minutes into a great conversation, I ask him why he's so dressed up. He says he just returned from his grandmother's 92nd birthday at the Metropolitan Club or something like that. And we had already discussed how he grew up on the Upper East, went to Boarding school, etc. So I'm at a complete loss as to what to say. I don't know anyone from this "world" etc. etc. And I say, "oh, did you grow up in a Gossip Girl world?" And he's completely annoyed by the question. Says sort of sarcastically, he grew up rich, etc. etc. And then tells me that question made him uncomfortable. So I feel like I jerk and managed to pull myself out of it saying that I just found the differences interesting cause my childhood was completely different..
Was that rude of me? Or should he have lightened up?
Colin Powell Endorses Obama
In this video, Colin Powell eloquently conveys why he's endorsing Barack Obama, citing Obama's intelligence, grasp of the economy and VP choice as reasons he'll make a better president during this particular time. And the choice of VP, far right views of the party that have taken over (anti-Muslin, etc.) as reasons McCain is not the right choice.
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Don't Hate the Player, Hate the Game
Man oh man. Did I get myself into a tizzy last night. Was totally intent on just getting 1-2 drinks and catching up with a friend. She suggested Solas, not I! Pretty much ten minutes into our drinks, we got hit on by two very cute, South African guys. One was an actor living in LA and another was a tennis player. Any how, my friend wasn't having it cause one was drunk. So eventually they give up. I did spot the tennis player this afternoon during my photography walk but didn't say anything cause I needed to finish my photo assignment. And he was carrying a tennis racket. Hmm.
So eventually our other friend showed up who we haven't seen in ages. But for some inconceivable reason, our spot was dead. My coworker showed up. Left soon after.. then just as I was about to leave, I spotted the Georgetown Law grad that I had managed to blow off the last time when I was waiting for pizza boy. We had a long, extensive debate about politics. Then met his super hot friends.. all owned their own companies of course. That's how guys in NYC roll.. So I'm surrounded by 4 attractive, boisterous guys and I look to my left... and spot pizza boy. Oy vey. How do I get myself into this. I sort of feel bad. Anyway, we all piled into a cab and went to the Gansevort hotel. And thus, my night turned into its usual 5amer. This is getting out of hand.
Romantic Friday Nights and New York Financial Crisis
Squirrel porn is not longer the top search that leads to me website. That would be Romantic Friday Nights and New York Financial Crisis. You know how depressing that is? Can't remember the last time I had a romantic Friday night. And thinking about the financial crisis is equally depressing. Actually, I can't even decide which is more depressing. Such a toss up. Boo. It's been a tough week. Hello.. cha cha cha changes. Way too many. Will things ever be the same? Man, can't elaborate but I can't believe how different things were just last week. Completely different and couldn't possibly have seen what was coming.
How is this for a sign....
So I've been reading "Rich Dad, Poor Dad," was just reading it and then decided to take a 10 minute nap before my TV shows. Cause I was too hung over and skipped my spinning class. And I kid you freaking not, the radio ad that woke me up was for "Free Rich Dad workshop... " Talk about a sign. The coincidence was perfectly a scene out of a movie.
Watched the debates at a bar- quite the interesting and different experience than at my sister's college. I've never seen so many eyes intently glued to the TV but I guess it was like a play off game. I definitely tried my best to listen to both candidates' answers without letting my political leanings effect my view of their answer. But.. then McCain would reference "Joe Plummer" and I'd lose that ability to be unbiased. To be fair, Obama tends to take the middle ground to appease voters, consequently saying things that I don't agree with- like more domestic drilling. While from a laymen's perspective, it seems like the logical answer- the actual logistics of on sure drilling is not environmentally friendly and won't make as much of a large, immediate impact as perhaps increasing gas millage standards for American cars, etc.
P.S. I took my first warm shower IN my apartment since Monday. Oh happy day!
A Fun Heckler Moment...
Was walking into Grand Central when two construction guys asked me what I was listening to on my iPod. I sort of ignored them and put up my hands like I didn't know cause I didn't feel like talking to them. Then they continued.. So finally I yelled back, "Daft Punk" and I don't think they understood... so one guy goes, "Come on, you've got to work with us and not against us."
It was funny. I think he thought I was calling him a punk.
And.. I'm not going to cry right now over the fact that we still don't have heat. booooooo. I hear cold water is good for the hair.
Booo
Woke up this morning, got in the shower... waited for the hot water... then waited some more and realized we had no hot water. So proceeded to carefully take an ice cold shower minus hair washing. brrr. It's morning's like this that.. errr.. I'm so happy to be living in the crap hole that I live in. So I don't do this normally, but click on my ads! and buy my t-shirts so I can make enough money to move out.
Psychic Moment
Earlier today I was reading something online that made me think of someone... wondered what he was up to. Then the thought passed. I went outside to get lunch and who do I see? Yeah, I'm psychic.
I'll go Down in Company History
Had an awesomely hysterical moment at work today. Was sitting on a workout ball, ya know-- the plastic balls you can do sit-ups on and it was slightly inflated.. And down I went. Fell off, was sprawled on the floor while wearing a skirt, just as our head creative director and another creative director walked by. They laughed hysterically and accused my coworker of pushing me down.
Men = Animals
Favorite quote of last night.
my guy friend: "It's like dangling bacon in front of a bear and expecting not to get mauled. You can't blame the bear."
me: But men are human and not animals. There is a different set of rules and code of society they need to live by."
my guy friend: "No there isn't. Guys are animals and you better be careful not to dangle the bacon."