Watching the Oscars is one of my favorite annual television events. Better, of course, than the SuperBowl, or most sports events (excluding the tennis opens). But since it's aired on ABC, and for some reason Santa Cruz does not get ABC, I missed it. We watched a depressing documentary, "Why We Fight," instead. Granted, rather than feeling like a tub of lard by the end of the night, I felt enlightened and terrified. But still, I wanted to see pretty people wearing pretty things.
So, first thing I do when I wake up is check the blogs and search for pictures, who was wearing what? Naomi Watts was on the worst dressed list, which seemed a bit wrong to me. But then again so was Meryll Streep, so she's in good company. I also read the fugly girls' play-by-play. After all, I'm glad I missed it this year. It sucks me in for four hours, and in the end it doesn't feel worth it.
Monday, February 26, 2007
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Back from Tahoe
Dave and I went to Tahoe this weekend with some friends to celebrate Clay's 30th. We were only there a night, and I was too much of a wimp to get on the slopes. But I gambled and won some money at the slots. Levi won over $100 on the roulette table, which was the highlight of the day. And then we chilled back at the "cabin," which was really just a small condo. I got into a discussion about Stringer Bell's (from "The Wire") moral character. I couldn't shut up about it, but it was totally fun. Laura and I are thinking we need to write a paper on this show. Cause, c'mon, it deserves it.
I wish I had taken some pictures up there, but I didn't. Use your imagination.
I wish I had taken some pictures up there, but I didn't. Use your imagination.
Tuesday, January 30, 2007
Tuesday again?
The local radio station is having some sort of Morrissey fest. I like it.
Since having finished yet another draft yesterday, and promptly receiving positive feedback from one of the profs (phew), I have spent today idly pretending to work. And making a delish poached fish dish, with a side of chard (thanks erin).
I also talked to my friend rebecca, with whom i don't think i have spoken in a while. Anyway, I got the scoop, which I love to get. And, although I had resigned myself to the fact that perhaps I wouldn't be able to make Sue's wedding -- with exams looming and all -- I thought, what's a weekend? Shouldn't I give myself a break a month before I really deserve it?
In other news, I went to Macy's to spend a gift card we got as a wedding present. I bought three luxurious bath towels and some liquid eyeshadow from Chanel. HAHAHA. oh damn, that makes me laugh. liquid eyeshadow from chanel. i'm awful. but i love it. it's blue and shimmery. isn't that awful? i wear it everyday.
Since having finished yet another draft yesterday, and promptly receiving positive feedback from one of the profs (phew), I have spent today idly pretending to work. And making a delish poached fish dish, with a side of chard (thanks erin).
I also talked to my friend rebecca, with whom i don't think i have spoken in a while. Anyway, I got the scoop, which I love to get. And, although I had resigned myself to the fact that perhaps I wouldn't be able to make Sue's wedding -- with exams looming and all -- I thought, what's a weekend? Shouldn't I give myself a break a month before I really deserve it?
In other news, I went to Macy's to spend a gift card we got as a wedding present. I bought three luxurious bath towels and some liquid eyeshadow from Chanel. HAHAHA. oh damn, that makes me laugh. liquid eyeshadow from chanel. i'm awful. but i love it. it's blue and shimmery. isn't that awful? i wear it everyday.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Tuesday Night
I don't think I've posted on a Tuesday night before. D is already in bed, curled up with a copy of Woman in White, an insipid Victorian novel I made him read. And he loves it.
I'm listening to Asobi Seksu, my new favorite thing, and closing the night with a cap.
We went to the movie house tonight and watched "Notes on a Scandal." It was scandalous. I had some reservations: another version of SWF, but with an old biddy? But I liked it. And if I haven't admitted this publicly before, I am in love with Cate Blanchett. It's very distracting, my love for her.
Other than that, I have to finish my topics. Still!
I (or was it my advisor) have decided to push my exams back a month. A good idea, although I would like nothing better in the world than to have this thing over with so that I can enjoy my life. I'm 31. I need to be, you know, gettin' out there! Showing the world what I'm made of! Givin' it my all! Not settling for less. Isn't that what thirty-year olds do?
I'm listening to Asobi Seksu, my new favorite thing, and closing the night with a cap.
We went to the movie house tonight and watched "Notes on a Scandal." It was scandalous. I had some reservations: another version of SWF, but with an old biddy? But I liked it. And if I haven't admitted this publicly before, I am in love with Cate Blanchett. It's very distracting, my love for her.
Other than that, I have to finish my topics. Still!
I (or was it my advisor) have decided to push my exams back a month. A good idea, although I would like nothing better in the world than to have this thing over with so that I can enjoy my life. I'm 31. I need to be, you know, gettin' out there! Showing the world what I'm made of! Givin' it my all! Not settling for less. Isn't that what thirty-year olds do?
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Back at It
Phew, school has started again! Why does it keeping doing that? This quarter is going to be a doozy. Already, the first week of school, I'm freaking out. I plan to take my exams at the end of the quarter. I'm not sure if it will be possible, as I'm kind of behind schedule. Good news is I finished a draft of a topic yesterday, after much hair-pulling. Bad news, the email server is down. How will I know if they like it?
Photo? Ok:
Photo? Ok:
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
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