Attraction = Chemistry
Check out this article. Apparently attraction is all based on pheromones and chemistry. That would explain why I dated someone on and off for years despite our lack of shared values and interests. And annoyingly had no chemistry with guys who were otherwise "perfect" for me. Proof that God (or mother nature) has a sense of humor.
Huntington Learning Center
This is by far the most annoying commercial on TV. And they've had the same commercial, I'm guessing since the early 90's. Can we start a petition to the company to change the commercial?! The worst is that it's on in the morning. Nothing like walking to work with it in my head. "Face it, I'm never getting into college. I said I'd do better. Saying it and doing it are two different things."
wow, a part of me just died. Happy Monday!
Stepping it Up
I'm going to step it up this week. Give up pastries.. don't think there are any birthdays or baby showers. And give up pasta. Just for a week.. like not messing around. The kids I babysat for on Saturday got excited about having dried raspberries for dessert. I wish I had that kind of discipline.
He Has a Point
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Ratted Out
I just got ratted out by my babysitting client to her mother that they were put to bed late. Ya know how I'm always saying that Mischief didn't read the cat handbook with all his love of water? Well, it's like she didn't read the kid handbook. Aren't kids supposed to WANT to stay up late? Whatevs. it's cool. She's a cutie. And I love their family. HA! Cute.
Amazing and WOW.
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Found link on one of my favorite photography blogs A Photo Editor. Video made by photographer Eyal Landseman with a time lapse program. Freaking amazing although it doesn't look like the girl is getting much. Must have hit a rough spot with her boyfriend probably cause she spends all day in bed.
Disturbing and Entertaining.
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I Just Threw Up in My Mouth
Check out this article in the New York Times. HA! This reminds me of the articles they used to have in good financial times - i.e. the millionaires are jealous of the billionaires. But a little less nauseating. The financial crisis is evening out the playing field. Giving the cute, intelligent, interesting artsy guys a chance. I sort of want to throw up on the girls in the picture and hurl something at their heads. But I like their blog. Especially the posting midway down the page - Relish the Recession. Go girls.
Over It
I have managed to forgive my coffee table despite the large bruise that is in the process of forming. AND the events of last night. Although right now I'm having a hard time forgiving our mysterious landlord who has clearly not gotten the memo that gas is cheap.
Moving on.
Here are pictures from Sunday night of the Nightrats. Blog here, created by the talented and beautiful Aleks Flora that includes other photos by accomplished photojournalist Matt Lutton and moi.
Boo....
I was supposed to have a date tonight but he canceled last minute. No explanation. But hopefully he has a good one. So instead of showing off my music trivia knowledge.. or the little that I have, I ended up chillaxing at Barnes and Noble and reading photography books. I guess at least I was productive and inspired at times. But fairly bitter. Okay, at least I didn't drink... And managed to enjoy myself.
I had to leave the apartment because my roommate had 8 girls over for her book club. A book that I eventually want to read. And there was one girl who had a shrill, annoying voice, and was talking about obnoxious things like how her mom was turning old and wrinkled. I wanted to throw something at her head. But instead, I ran out of the apartment to Barnes and Noble. In fact, I don't think I've ever managed to blow dry my hair and get ready that quickly before.
On top of that, I turned down a date with a highly educated, interesting lawyer. But someone who's sort of a douche. Okay. You kids wanted dirt and drama. There ya go. As a consolation, I got hot chocolate from Starbucks and now I'm overly full. Such is life.
Weekend Update
Had another great weekend. Friday was somewhat low key. Went to the LES briefly.. enough to remind me not to go there during the weekends. Okay, I'm sure there are some good spots further away from the insanity. Then got my dance on with my Hawaiian girl. Saturday was slightly hung over despite only having three drinks. Didn't accomplish much aside from running some errands. Then spent the rest of my evening babysitting in the Slope. I love being around kids. It's great to see another side of life aside from work and going out. Plus lately I've been super productive. Got some serious reading done and drawing.
Then met some other friends at my spot. And had a loong chat with this guy about how most guys are players, etc. And guys you meet in bars just want to sleep with you, etc. etc. I've met and talked to him before. In any case, despite our conversation, he did everything in his power to try and sleep with me. But I said peace. Was insightful and nice to have an open and honest conversation with someone at a bar even though I don't trust his intentions for a second.
And then tonight I saw The Nightrats at the Bowery Poetry Club. Definitely a unique and mellow sound. I have their CD and had to stop myself from singing along. Afterward, I went out for drinks with my friend and met a bunch of her friends. They were all super cool. Felt an instant connection with all of them. For the millionth time, it feels so good to be around creative people. After most people left, my friend's husband joined us. She's from Europe and he's living in various places around the world. We talked about a few movies that were about life in Europe.. and the differences, and how people in New York get stuck in this work cycle. Where it doesn't seem like people fully enjoy life. Whereas in Europe, people linger at cafes, spend quality time with friends, family. Anyway, he perfectly described how I've been feeling lately. To a T. And it was cool to meet more interesting people.
peace and love.
Classic
Ran into this guy that I briefly dated back in summer of '07 while I was with about 10 coworkers! Wow, that caught me off guard! We were all going to the ATM and it was awkward. Sort of tried to avoid/ hide, but then he saw me. There was stuttering involved on my part. And then I sort of needed 10 minutes to recover from disbelief. No bad breakup or anything. Just the fade out. The funny thing is that I met him at this bar on 14th street where we used to have our company going away parties. And during those, I'd always joke, "wouldn't it be funny to run into PMR..."
And I did.
Happy Friday!
I totally would have woken up earlier, but I had a bad dream. Dreamed that I was on my way to Paris with.. coworkers? and my "weekend bag" got stolen. Which for some reason contained my wallet and everything else important. So I had to stay home.
Also, my heater made more noise than heat.
By the way, I'm so excited about tonight. Totally going to get my dance on. And it's supposed to be relatively warm. Exciting.