could it be? am i doing the friday five -- on friday? yes i am...
1. do you like talking on the phone? why or why not?
well, while i would certainly prefer speaking to someone in person, i don't mind the phone at all -- keeps me in touch with everyone from back home, which is obviously very important to me. but it's difficult at times to talk on the phone because the person you're talking with seems so close, in many respects, yet the reality is that they're often very far away. which can be sad. but hey, the phone is better than nothing!
2. who is the last person you talked to on the phone?
technically, the person who just left a message for kevin. but for MY phone calls, my parentals, before i crashed into the land of slumber at an ungodly early hour last night.
3. how many telephones do you have at home?
me personally? two -- my regular, land phone and my cell. but in the apartment when we have three tenants and we all have cells? that would make six (three land, three cells) plus the kitchen phone, so seven. good lord.
4. have you encountered anyone who has really bad phone manners? what happened?
hahahaha -- do you KNOW what i do for a job? of course -- and all i can say is that expletives were frequent and a question about job requirements for working in my office was asked of me, which i refused to answer.
5. would you rather pick up the phone and call someone or write them an e-mail or a letter? why or why not?
it's a double-edged sword. at times, i just want to hear the person's voice, so give me phone any day. but there are other times when i make more sense through my writing, so email or a letter is better for me. gives me a chance to ramble and sort through some of my thoughts and make more sense. there are pros and cons to each.
3.14.2003
excitement! friday! weekend!
i was exhausted last night, so literally was doing my before-sleep reading last night at 10, probably well on my way to dreamland by 10:30. the early to bed, later to rise (as today was a 9 a.m. day) method worked fabulously, as i was ready and raring to go upon waking up this morning (well, relatively speaking, as i'm neither ready nor raring to go in the early a.m. hours). the combination of a number of factors -- it being a friday, having a good amount of work that i planned on accomplishing in the office today, the coming spring (despite it being chillier than anticipated today), having what i regarded as a particularly snazzy ensemble to wear to work (including my swinger shoes, which always put me in a good mood), the possibility to attending a play this evening and fun plans for the rest of the weekend -- gave me a pulse of energy that has been lacking this week, as i've been attempting to balance a seesawing pattern of feeling very hyper, then exhausted for the past few days (more on that shortly).
and, upon arriving at work, things only improved. it's finally nice and warm in the office (actually, i should say it is more like a sauna in here -- i commented to corey that we should start providing visitors with leis as they walk through the day and should put a pig on a spit for the luau we must be preparing for -- but i certainly prefer it to be a little too warm than too cold -- i have more energy this way) and, sorting through the piles of tour requests i'm trying to organize and arrange, it dawned on me that april really is right around the corner, and i have tons to do between now and then. i need to hook all these constituents up with tours now, take care of the flag info, as well as figure out what i personally want to do between now and then. for instance, shows i want to attend, concerts i'd like to be present for -- there are more things to do now or, perhaps, i'm more inclined to partake in these events. and, when april arrives, i have a large number of things planned. my family is visiting the first weekend in april, during which we will be attending the orioles/red sox game at camden yards and enjoying the cherry blossom season. i have a becca visit to look forward to shortly thereafter, followed by a trip to vermont for easter weekend and there are a plethora of intriguing concerts and events to anticipate. as well as the fact that it'll finally be warm enough to resume wandering and exploring the city -- the possibilities of walking around adams morgan without a jacket, taking my time and observing everyone in their (and, probably, my) slightly intoxicated frame of mind ... ahhhh, i cannot wait. and it's just about here!
yeah, so my body has been carrying on a debate this week, it feels. my doctor told me that i should cut back on the exercise, so i've been trying to adhere to that, but it's a battle of will between mind and body. the times i feel as if i really need to work out, i get down to the gym and keep thinking to myself, "i'm not supposed to be doing this ..." which naturally makes the time drag and wears me out, so i don't do as much as i typically do. but if i decide i'm not going to exercise, i'm sitting there feeling as if i should -- after all, i don't want to just lounge around and do nothing. so then i feel guilty and head down to the gym, but the same mindgame ensues. so, this week, i've worked out at least a little each day, but i haven't done nearly as much as i normally do (it's usually 20-30 minutes on the crosstrainer followed by a lightninig-quick run through the weight machines -- this week it's been probably 15 minutes of some form of cardio - including the stationary bike, which always annoys me because it doesn't do much for the body and is dull if i'm not riding a bike outdoors - and light weight training), and my body has been tired (primarily because i haven't given it a day off, but also because it's not being used as much as it's used to). so tonight, i'm being good and not working out, hoping that i feel more jazzed and energized tomorrow and/or sunday. i think it'll do me good.
and i don't have to worry about feeling as if i should be exercising tonight, as i have my ticket waiting for me at the arena stage for "book of days"!!! i'm incredibly excited about going to a dc theatre event, not to mention excited about the prospect of writing my review of the play after returning home tonight. i'm determined to adhere to the review-writing process i instilled in myself at actf and the o'neill -- go home, think about it, and just write until i'm done, polish, hand/send it in. i'm also thinking about reviewing the mason jennings concert tomorrow night and doing the same thing -- i've never written an actual concert review, which could be interesting -- but i think that depends a great deal on who is at the show and how much attention i truly spend to what's going on (and how many drinks i have while i'm there, i'll honestly admit). but to be determined to write again -- in the criticism sense of the word, not just the rambling i tend to do here -- fills me with the rush of anticipation that i've missed lately! two of my favorite things -- journalistic writing and theatre! hurrah!
so, needless to say, i'm psyched. the weekend looks promising, with the play tonight, tentative plans to join co-workers at one of their houses late tomorrow morning to cheer on uvm as they take on bc on espn, the concert tomorrow night, then normal sunday relaxation/preparation-for-the-coming-week chores, with our new roommate, anita, moving in later on in the day. chloe's going to be in nyc for the weekend (lucky gal! not to mention smart -- we agreed that we should take a weekend this summer and go to nyc to see "long day's journey into night" on broadway -- we should meet up with alison!), so it'll be a busy weekend, but i'll also have relaxation if i want it -- or i can dance around and blare some music or practice my guitar or whatever i want!
yes, i am in a good mood. :-) leave some lovin!
i was exhausted last night, so literally was doing my before-sleep reading last night at 10, probably well on my way to dreamland by 10:30. the early to bed, later to rise (as today was a 9 a.m. day) method worked fabulously, as i was ready and raring to go upon waking up this morning (well, relatively speaking, as i'm neither ready nor raring to go in the early a.m. hours). the combination of a number of factors -- it being a friday, having a good amount of work that i planned on accomplishing in the office today, the coming spring (despite it being chillier than anticipated today), having what i regarded as a particularly snazzy ensemble to wear to work (including my swinger shoes, which always put me in a good mood), the possibility to attending a play this evening and fun plans for the rest of the weekend -- gave me a pulse of energy that has been lacking this week, as i've been attempting to balance a seesawing pattern of feeling very hyper, then exhausted for the past few days (more on that shortly).
and, upon arriving at work, things only improved. it's finally nice and warm in the office (actually, i should say it is more like a sauna in here -- i commented to corey that we should start providing visitors with leis as they walk through the day and should put a pig on a spit for the luau we must be preparing for -- but i certainly prefer it to be a little too warm than too cold -- i have more energy this way) and, sorting through the piles of tour requests i'm trying to organize and arrange, it dawned on me that april really is right around the corner, and i have tons to do between now and then. i need to hook all these constituents up with tours now, take care of the flag info, as well as figure out what i personally want to do between now and then. for instance, shows i want to attend, concerts i'd like to be present for -- there are more things to do now or, perhaps, i'm more inclined to partake in these events. and, when april arrives, i have a large number of things planned. my family is visiting the first weekend in april, during which we will be attending the orioles/red sox game at camden yards and enjoying the cherry blossom season. i have a becca visit to look forward to shortly thereafter, followed by a trip to vermont for easter weekend and there are a plethora of intriguing concerts and events to anticipate. as well as the fact that it'll finally be warm enough to resume wandering and exploring the city -- the possibilities of walking around adams morgan without a jacket, taking my time and observing everyone in their (and, probably, my) slightly intoxicated frame of mind ... ahhhh, i cannot wait. and it's just about here!
yeah, so my body has been carrying on a debate this week, it feels. my doctor told me that i should cut back on the exercise, so i've been trying to adhere to that, but it's a battle of will between mind and body. the times i feel as if i really need to work out, i get down to the gym and keep thinking to myself, "i'm not supposed to be doing this ..." which naturally makes the time drag and wears me out, so i don't do as much as i typically do. but if i decide i'm not going to exercise, i'm sitting there feeling as if i should -- after all, i don't want to just lounge around and do nothing. so then i feel guilty and head down to the gym, but the same mindgame ensues. so, this week, i've worked out at least a little each day, but i haven't done nearly as much as i normally do (it's usually 20-30 minutes on the crosstrainer followed by a lightninig-quick run through the weight machines -- this week it's been probably 15 minutes of some form of cardio - including the stationary bike, which always annoys me because it doesn't do much for the body and is dull if i'm not riding a bike outdoors - and light weight training), and my body has been tired (primarily because i haven't given it a day off, but also because it's not being used as much as it's used to). so tonight, i'm being good and not working out, hoping that i feel more jazzed and energized tomorrow and/or sunday. i think it'll do me good.
and i don't have to worry about feeling as if i should be exercising tonight, as i have my ticket waiting for me at the arena stage for "book of days"!!! i'm incredibly excited about going to a dc theatre event, not to mention excited about the prospect of writing my review of the play after returning home tonight. i'm determined to adhere to the review-writing process i instilled in myself at actf and the o'neill -- go home, think about it, and just write until i'm done, polish, hand/send it in. i'm also thinking about reviewing the mason jennings concert tomorrow night and doing the same thing -- i've never written an actual concert review, which could be interesting -- but i think that depends a great deal on who is at the show and how much attention i truly spend to what's going on (and how many drinks i have while i'm there, i'll honestly admit). but to be determined to write again -- in the criticism sense of the word, not just the rambling i tend to do here -- fills me with the rush of anticipation that i've missed lately! two of my favorite things -- journalistic writing and theatre! hurrah!
so, needless to say, i'm psyched. the weekend looks promising, with the play tonight, tentative plans to join co-workers at one of their houses late tomorrow morning to cheer on uvm as they take on bc on espn, the concert tomorrow night, then normal sunday relaxation/preparation-for-the-coming-week chores, with our new roommate, anita, moving in later on in the day. chloe's going to be in nyc for the weekend (lucky gal! not to mention smart -- we agreed that we should take a weekend this summer and go to nyc to see "long day's journey into night" on broadway -- we should meet up with alison!), so it'll be a busy weekend, but i'll also have relaxation if i want it -- or i can dance around and blare some music or practice my guitar or whatever i want!
yes, i am in a good mood. :-) leave some lovin!
3.13.2003
so there's this contest at mlb.com where you write a short little ditty with the best excuses to miss work and attend opening day at various ballparks. so, naturally, i entered. i thought i'd post my entry, as i found it amusing. keep in mind, i'm going for the orioles opening day game and wrote that i'm a federal employee on the hill:
I've got a Presidential Order to attend the Orioles game on the 31st. It was really crazy, the way it happened -- I'm minding my business, sitting at my desk, when there's this rush into my office -- a flurry of dark suits, walkie talkies and other Secret Service-type of action. And suddenly, there he is, standing in front of me -- our Commander in Chief. So naturally I stand and pay him the proper respect, but he's got more pressing things on his mind than courtesy. "Vickie," he says in his accent, "you know we're in Code Orange now for National Security?"
"Yes, Mr. President," I reply politely.
"Well, I need you to show that things in Code Orange time are still safe for Americans. That the people of this country can still exist normally. I need you to help me. I need YOU to attend the Orioles Opening Day game. I need YOU in Orioles Orange during this Code Orange time."
"Yes, Mr. President," I said with courage. "That's a sacrifice I will make for my country. So be it."
I've got a Presidential Order to attend the Orioles game on the 31st. It was really crazy, the way it happened -- I'm minding my business, sitting at my desk, when there's this rush into my office -- a flurry of dark suits, walkie talkies and other Secret Service-type of action. And suddenly, there he is, standing in front of me -- our Commander in Chief. So naturally I stand and pay him the proper respect, but he's got more pressing things on his mind than courtesy. "Vickie," he says in his accent, "you know we're in Code Orange now for National Security?"
"Yes, Mr. President," I reply politely.
"Well, I need you to show that things in Code Orange time are still safe for Americans. That the people of this country can still exist normally. I need you to help me. I need YOU to attend the Orioles Opening Day game. I need YOU in Orioles Orange during this Code Orange time."
"Yes, Mr. President," I said with courage. "That's a sacrifice I will make for my country. So be it."
ok, reading the echo today, i read the story about the greensleeves employees and, frankly, i am now craving a chopped chicken sandwich like you would not believe. next time i'm home and it's not, well, easter weekend when no one's on campus, it's settled -- trip up to burlington should include a stop at smc so i can indulge.
but, then again, there's so much to indulge in up there, now that i think about it. should it be greensleeves? hop sing? muddy's? good lord, fair burlington, you tempt me far too much sometimes. ;)
but, then again, there's so much to indulge in up there, now that i think about it. should it be greensleeves? hop sing? muddy's? good lord, fair burlington, you tempt me far too much sometimes. ;)
it's looking to be another lovely day in dc-town ... something to boost my energy as i rub the sleep out of my eyes this morning. the whole 5:30 wakeup time on tuesdays and thursdays is always ... taxing, to say the least.
but the coming warm weather lifts my spirits and gives me reason other than work to lure me out of my bed and apartment ... this week has been yet another example of how time seems to drag in some respects while racing by in others. it certainly feels as if i've been working a lot, as yesterday afternoon, i was convinced it was later in the week than it actually was and i felt as if i was permanently glued to my desk. but walking towards union station from work last night, i could not believe it was truly wednesday (*cue tori's song of that title*), as it felt like it had just been the weekend. not to mention that the day yesterday was gorgeous. running some errands in dirksen during my lunch break, i walked outside for a few and could not get over the hustle and bustle of constitution ave. -- suited individuals running in and out of the building, taxis pushing through the traffic, casual passersby lounging around in visors and light sweatshirts, chatting on cell phones and looking at maps. all the while, the capitol building seen in the near distance to my right -- it's amazing how i take for granted where i live and work, only to be jerked back to the reality of it all at random points of time. while i've relaxed and settled in, it's still difficult to believe most of the time that i'm actually based in washington, d.c. ... how on earth did i get here? and how is it that after joking about it and saying, "hey, wouldn't it be great if ..." here i am, actually doing it.
the elizabeth smart recovery just blows my mind. i was in utah during the initial search process last summer and it was an incredible, shocking experience. i know coverage was everywhere in the country, but in the salt lake city area, it was, understandably, insane. the day we went to salt lake city, i wound up having a conversation with a stranger about how horrible the situation was after i'd stopped to buy a newspaper. the concern and love for this girl was so apparent -- but after the two weeks i was out west, i was convinced elizabeth had been killed. to imagine that she's alive and might not have been sexually abused just amazes me. not to mention i feel a double connection to her -- having been out there while the search process was at its height and the fact that we share the same birthdate -- i'm thrilled that she's back safe and sound.
ok, so i can officially congratulate paul now on becoming an uncle! yayayayayay -- i was giddy last night when i received the news!
this weekend is shaping up beautifully -- i'm officially making my smaller venue concert debut at the mason jennings show at black cat saturday night and cannot WAIT -- i was all sorts of excited after purchasing my ticket yesterday afternoon. the music scene here is looking very good indeed -- i learned that matt nathanson will be in vienna at jammin java in april and intend to catch that show, as well as the others i have mentioned previously. ani difranco will be at the wolf trap (or whatever it's called), so there is the possibility of attending that show, as well as dar williams at the 9:30 club within the next month or month and a half. i will have to make up for "lost" time, eh? then there's the fact that i need to fly home a couple of times before mid-may so we can get my free ticket to vegas through southwest -- i believe i'm flying home easter weekend, but that leaves a random weekend that i'll have to return for -- i need to check out higher ground's listings and shows in boston to see if there's a show i'd particularly like to catch -- or i'd love to come home and take a day trip up to burlington for some muddy's/waterfront action, now that it's nice and warm and i've had some time away from the burlington area and can appreciate it more!
ah ... spring. how i've missed it!
but the coming warm weather lifts my spirits and gives me reason other than work to lure me out of my bed and apartment ... this week has been yet another example of how time seems to drag in some respects while racing by in others. it certainly feels as if i've been working a lot, as yesterday afternoon, i was convinced it was later in the week than it actually was and i felt as if i was permanently glued to my desk. but walking towards union station from work last night, i could not believe it was truly wednesday (*cue tori's song of that title*), as it felt like it had just been the weekend. not to mention that the day yesterday was gorgeous. running some errands in dirksen during my lunch break, i walked outside for a few and could not get over the hustle and bustle of constitution ave. -- suited individuals running in and out of the building, taxis pushing through the traffic, casual passersby lounging around in visors and light sweatshirts, chatting on cell phones and looking at maps. all the while, the capitol building seen in the near distance to my right -- it's amazing how i take for granted where i live and work, only to be jerked back to the reality of it all at random points of time. while i've relaxed and settled in, it's still difficult to believe most of the time that i'm actually based in washington, d.c. ... how on earth did i get here? and how is it that after joking about it and saying, "hey, wouldn't it be great if ..." here i am, actually doing it.
the elizabeth smart recovery just blows my mind. i was in utah during the initial search process last summer and it was an incredible, shocking experience. i know coverage was everywhere in the country, but in the salt lake city area, it was, understandably, insane. the day we went to salt lake city, i wound up having a conversation with a stranger about how horrible the situation was after i'd stopped to buy a newspaper. the concern and love for this girl was so apparent -- but after the two weeks i was out west, i was convinced elizabeth had been killed. to imagine that she's alive and might not have been sexually abused just amazes me. not to mention i feel a double connection to her -- having been out there while the search process was at its height and the fact that we share the same birthdate -- i'm thrilled that she's back safe and sound.
ok, so i can officially congratulate paul now on becoming an uncle! yayayayayay -- i was giddy last night when i received the news!
this weekend is shaping up beautifully -- i'm officially making my smaller venue concert debut at the mason jennings show at black cat saturday night and cannot WAIT -- i was all sorts of excited after purchasing my ticket yesterday afternoon. the music scene here is looking very good indeed -- i learned that matt nathanson will be in vienna at jammin java in april and intend to catch that show, as well as the others i have mentioned previously. ani difranco will be at the wolf trap (or whatever it's called), so there is the possibility of attending that show, as well as dar williams at the 9:30 club within the next month or month and a half. i will have to make up for "lost" time, eh? then there's the fact that i need to fly home a couple of times before mid-may so we can get my free ticket to vegas through southwest -- i believe i'm flying home easter weekend, but that leaves a random weekend that i'll have to return for -- i need to check out higher ground's listings and shows in boston to see if there's a show i'd particularly like to catch -- or i'd love to come home and take a day trip up to burlington for some muddy's/waterfront action, now that it's nice and warm and i've had some time away from the burlington area and can appreciate it more!
ah ... spring. how i've missed it!
3.12.2003
hahahaha -- i think i'm attending my first alumni function for smc ... a "visions" reception being held in dc in early april. good ol' uncle marc will be present and nicosia will be speaking about the iraq situation. i figure hey, why not, right? so i'm all rsvped and all that fun stuff.
i'm also trying to get to a number of artistic-type events within the coming days ... i believe i'm going to go to see "book of days" at arena either tomorrow night or friday night (i'm planning on reviewing it and submitting my review to the citypaper on a freelance basis -- see if they accept it or provide any comments on my work), and then i'm pondering the idea of seeing mason jennings at the black cat saturday night. i think it's time for me to get to a show, and i've heard great things about mason jennings (and, in fact, i'm 99.99% sure i've downloaded some of his mp3s at one point or another and enjoyed them). so yay!
i know i'm jumping the gun a bit, but CONGRATS TO PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i'm also trying to get to a number of artistic-type events within the coming days ... i believe i'm going to go to see "book of days" at arena either tomorrow night or friday night (i'm planning on reviewing it and submitting my review to the citypaper on a freelance basis -- see if they accept it or provide any comments on my work), and then i'm pondering the idea of seeing mason jennings at the black cat saturday night. i think it's time for me to get to a show, and i've heard great things about mason jennings (and, in fact, i'm 99.99% sure i've downloaded some of his mp3s at one point or another and enjoyed them). so yay!
i know i'm jumping the gun a bit, but CONGRATS TO PAUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3.10.2003
ok, to those who have been wondering when the prime cherry blossom time will be (so you can come visit me like you know you'd love to do), have i got the answers for you! according to the authorities in this particular area of study, peak cherry blossom time will be april 8 - 14.
it's funny, i'm suddenly realizing that i'm going from the land of autumn foliage to the land of cherry blossom beauty. different seasons, but same urgency for the peak time! it tickles me.
talking with beth tonight reminded me of my dream last night, which i feel a need to post, as it tickled me as well ... all i remember is that i was playing roxie in "chicago" -- i bore as close a resemblence to renee zellweger as i really can -- wearing the short silver beaded costume and singing and all that. and i remember being so delighted that i had the adorably cute short blonde bob wave hair thing going on and knew that, since i'd have the role for awhile, i'd get to keep my hair looking that cute.
and i wonder why "all that jazz" was in my head all day ... hmm ...
alright, early workday tomorrow means bed for me tonight! lots of love to my dear little readers ...
it's funny, i'm suddenly realizing that i'm going from the land of autumn foliage to the land of cherry blossom beauty. different seasons, but same urgency for the peak time! it tickles me.
talking with beth tonight reminded me of my dream last night, which i feel a need to post, as it tickled me as well ... all i remember is that i was playing roxie in "chicago" -- i bore as close a resemblence to renee zellweger as i really can -- wearing the short silver beaded costume and singing and all that. and i remember being so delighted that i had the adorably cute short blonde bob wave hair thing going on and knew that, since i'd have the role for awhile, i'd get to keep my hair looking that cute.
and i wonder why "all that jazz" was in my head all day ... hmm ...
alright, early workday tomorrow means bed for me tonight! lots of love to my dear little readers ...
you know, i'm a girl with simple needs. for instance, i present this:
Victoria's List of Needs
(as of 3:34 p.m. on 3/10/3)
- the office to close early (yeah right)
- a nice, uncrowded subway car to ride home in
- a chance to excercise without feeling like i'm going against doctor's orders ;-)
- orlando bloom waiting for me when i get home
is that REALLY so much to ask? i didn't think so either.
it is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. so to love a man that you cannot bear to see a stain upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, that is friendship.
--henry ward beecher
Victoria's List of Needs
(as of 3:34 p.m. on 3/10/3)
- the office to close early (yeah right)
- a nice, uncrowded subway car to ride home in
- a chance to excercise without feeling like i'm going against doctor's orders ;-)
- orlando bloom waiting for me when i get home
is that REALLY so much to ask? i didn't think so either.
it is one of the severest tests of friendship to tell your friend his faults. so to love a man that you cannot bear to see a stain upon him, and to speak painful truth through loving words, that is friendship.
--henry ward beecher
3.09.2003
OH YEAH! almost forgot. last night, as i was drifting into buzzing slumber (the nice, floaty, wow-i'm-feeling-great-but-so-glad-i'm-not-duuurunk kind of slumber -- come on, you know what i'm talking about), i caught the "clocks" video on mtv. it's amazing what a year or so will do to make a lead singer look a hell of a lot more attractive -- chis martin was looking quite fantastic, in his brit-rock, lanky, blue-lights-flashing-behind-his-head manner. then again, he might have gotten some of his seemingly new swagger from dating gwenyth, but i digress. i was just really really impressed by him.
haha. ashton kutcher was just on mtv. keeeeeeelllllssssoooo (i promise i'll explain this at some point soon, i just lack the ambition to do it at the moment, so go with it.)
ok, now i really am going away.
haha. ashton kutcher was just on mtv. keeeeeeelllllssssoooo (i promise i'll explain this at some point soon, i just lack the ambition to do it at the moment, so go with it.)
ok, now i really am going away.
i swear i am going to start actually doing these on fridays, but i always forget. so, without further adieu, the friday five (only answered on...well...sunday...):
for march 7, 2003
1. what is the last song you heard?
howie day "sorry so sorry"
2. what were the last two movies you saw?
in the theaters? "chicago" most recently, then "lord of the rings: the two towers" -- but if we're going for last movies i saw all in all, it would be the a & e version of pride & prejudice and "almost famous" (for the ten billionth time, but i love it!)
3. what were the last three things you purchased?
as it is sunday, grocery day, my answers are all sorts of exciting. starting with the most recent and working my way back...
1) chicken with vegetables chinese takeout
2) apples (red & golden delicious)
3) a tomato
4. what four things do you need to do this weekend?
i'll answer this as far as what four things i needed to do this weekend and had as objectives.
1) get my drink on saturday night (accomplished)
2) introduce paul to the wonders of chipotle (accomplished)
3) grocery shopping (accomplished)
4) enjoy the sunshine and balmy weather (accomplished)
5. who are the last five people you talked to?
going from most recently:
1) beth
2) chloe
3) nicole
4) parentals (they're a two-for-one set)
5) becca
i suppose this might have been a bit more effective had i actually done the survey when i was supposed to ... but where's the fun in that, eh? ;-)
the sag awards tonight really surprised me -- i didn't expect the julianne moore shutout and thought nicole kidman would grab best actress (i need to see "the hours" -- note to self). i figured julianna moore would get supporting actress. the fact that the cast of "everybody loves raymond" won for comedy amazed me -- i had "will & grace" (justifiably, in my opinion) pegged for it. i'm psyched "six feet under" won for drama ensemble, even though i would obviously prefer my "west wing" cast ... chicago's going to just kill at the oscar's -- while it was clear before, it's all the more obvious now.
from what i'd been told, finding good chinese in the dc area is tricky, putting it lightly -- the city tends to have much better thai than chinese. apparently i've been really lucky -- my two chinese experiences have been killer. the first was back during actf, when rhiannon and i were going nuts with writers' block and wound up ordering at like 1 a.m. and sitting on the sidewalk outside our hotel, contentedly chowing down on our selections (i swear it was the greatest chicken lo mein ever -- but that might have had to do with the fact that we were doing everything we could to not do work ... it was a great experience nonetheless!). and then the place we ordered from tonight was fantastic -- i ordered the chicken with vegetables (carrots, onions, snow peas, baby corn, broccoli, green pepper and the like) with a light brown sauce, and i thought i'd died and gone to heaven -- PLUS they delivered within probably the span of fifteen minutes. we were in shock when the knock came at the door. bonus!
it's not hop sing, i acknowledge that -- but it's an apples/oranges type of thing. i doubt i'll ever order general's chicken down here, as hop sing cannot be topped in that area, but this was great. when the chinese craving comes along and you can find a more than adequate (quite delicious) way of satisfying said craving ... ah, bliss.
but now, i prepare for another work week. where did the weekend go, i ask? crikey ...
for march 7, 2003
1. what is the last song you heard?
howie day "sorry so sorry"
2. what were the last two movies you saw?
in the theaters? "chicago" most recently, then "lord of the rings: the two towers" -- but if we're going for last movies i saw all in all, it would be the a & e version of pride & prejudice and "almost famous" (for the ten billionth time, but i love it!)
3. what were the last three things you purchased?
as it is sunday, grocery day, my answers are all sorts of exciting. starting with the most recent and working my way back...
1) chicken with vegetables chinese takeout
2) apples (red & golden delicious)
3) a tomato
4. what four things do you need to do this weekend?
i'll answer this as far as what four things i needed to do this weekend and had as objectives.
1) get my drink on saturday night (accomplished)
2) introduce paul to the wonders of chipotle (accomplished)
3) grocery shopping (accomplished)
4) enjoy the sunshine and balmy weather (accomplished)
5. who are the last five people you talked to?
going from most recently:
1) beth
2) chloe
3) nicole
4) parentals (they're a two-for-one set)
5) becca
i suppose this might have been a bit more effective had i actually done the survey when i was supposed to ... but where's the fun in that, eh? ;-)
the sag awards tonight really surprised me -- i didn't expect the julianne moore shutout and thought nicole kidman would grab best actress (i need to see "the hours" -- note to self). i figured julianna moore would get supporting actress. the fact that the cast of "everybody loves raymond" won for comedy amazed me -- i had "will & grace" (justifiably, in my opinion) pegged for it. i'm psyched "six feet under" won for drama ensemble, even though i would obviously prefer my "west wing" cast ... chicago's going to just kill at the oscar's -- while it was clear before, it's all the more obvious now.
from what i'd been told, finding good chinese in the dc area is tricky, putting it lightly -- the city tends to have much better thai than chinese. apparently i've been really lucky -- my two chinese experiences have been killer. the first was back during actf, when rhiannon and i were going nuts with writers' block and wound up ordering at like 1 a.m. and sitting on the sidewalk outside our hotel, contentedly chowing down on our selections (i swear it was the greatest chicken lo mein ever -- but that might have had to do with the fact that we were doing everything we could to not do work ... it was a great experience nonetheless!). and then the place we ordered from tonight was fantastic -- i ordered the chicken with vegetables (carrots, onions, snow peas, baby corn, broccoli, green pepper and the like) with a light brown sauce, and i thought i'd died and gone to heaven -- PLUS they delivered within probably the span of fifteen minutes. we were in shock when the knock came at the door. bonus!
it's not hop sing, i acknowledge that -- but it's an apples/oranges type of thing. i doubt i'll ever order general's chicken down here, as hop sing cannot be topped in that area, but this was great. when the chinese craving comes along and you can find a more than adequate (quite delicious) way of satisfying said craving ... ah, bliss.
but now, i prepare for another work week. where did the weekend go, i ask? crikey ...
so i finally saw howie's "sorry so sorry" video on mtv.com and am just so amused.
first of all, i like the video more than i thought i would. and i don't necessarily think it's that i don't like the video -- i just can't get past the fact that howie now has music videos! it boggles the mind ... but nonetheless, i was thoroughly tickled to see that howie's wearing the same outfit he wore for the mhz taping/fairfax tori show (the black shirt i love and ... beth, take particular note ... the jeans! hehehe ... we're horrible. i love it).
this has just been a fabulous weekend. it's been sunny and warm for the past two days and i have adored walking around outside with my sunglasses on, warm breeze blowing the hair back from my face -- the whispers of approaching spring teasing me and adding to my sense of anticipation of delightful spring. it just makes things feel so happy -- everyone is smiling more, there's more of a bounce to people's steps and bodies and spirits are infused with positive energy. it's infectious and i cannot wait to be able to walk outdoors without a jacket, to sit in the sunshine during the days and wander the streets languidly during the warm and relaxing nights ...
but i digress. after a thoroughly delightful day and night last night, i've been relaxing today -- making phone calls, laughing with chloe about the evening's escapades (hello kelso) and doing the standard, run-of-the-mill sunday chores with above average enthusiasm. i was practically skipping up wisconsin (yes, it's wisconsin, not 355! TAKE THAT! haha) on my way to grocery shopping today. i'm silly.
i believe tonight includes the SAG awards, relaxing with chloe & nicole and take-out of the asian persuasion -- either chinese or thai. mmm ... what can i say? these kinds of days are the days everyone is supposed to have, at least from time to time. :-)
and now to the gym to burn off some energy!!!
first of all, i like the video more than i thought i would. and i don't necessarily think it's that i don't like the video -- i just can't get past the fact that howie now has music videos! it boggles the mind ... but nonetheless, i was thoroughly tickled to see that howie's wearing the same outfit he wore for the mhz taping/fairfax tori show (the black shirt i love and ... beth, take particular note ... the jeans! hehehe ... we're horrible. i love it).
this has just been a fabulous weekend. it's been sunny and warm for the past two days and i have adored walking around outside with my sunglasses on, warm breeze blowing the hair back from my face -- the whispers of approaching spring teasing me and adding to my sense of anticipation of delightful spring. it just makes things feel so happy -- everyone is smiling more, there's more of a bounce to people's steps and bodies and spirits are infused with positive energy. it's infectious and i cannot wait to be able to walk outdoors without a jacket, to sit in the sunshine during the days and wander the streets languidly during the warm and relaxing nights ...
but i digress. after a thoroughly delightful day and night last night, i've been relaxing today -- making phone calls, laughing with chloe about the evening's escapades (hello kelso) and doing the standard, run-of-the-mill sunday chores with above average enthusiasm. i was practically skipping up wisconsin (yes, it's wisconsin, not 355! TAKE THAT! haha) on my way to grocery shopping today. i'm silly.
i believe tonight includes the SAG awards, relaxing with chloe & nicole and take-out of the asian persuasion -- either chinese or thai. mmm ... what can i say? these kinds of days are the days everyone is supposed to have, at least from time to time. :-)
and now to the gym to burn off some energy!!!
bwahahahaha
nothing like the feeling of setting out for a night of debauchery and having debacuhury occur.
hehehehhehehe. i love the coming of springtime. what a lovely day, all in all. warm sunshine, chipotle, laughter, fun times in the evening and a fun night. i'm forgetting for teh moment the fact that it'll be colder again come monday. it's saturday night, it's warm, people are happy and i am happy. that's all that is important at the moment.
leaving love. leave love in return.
nothing like the feeling of setting out for a night of debauchery and having debacuhury occur.
hehehehhehehe. i love the coming of springtime. what a lovely day, all in all. warm sunshine, chipotle, laughter, fun times in the evening and a fun night. i'm forgetting for teh moment the fact that it'll be colder again come monday. it's saturday night, it's warm, people are happy and i am happy. that's all that is important at the moment.
leaving love. leave love in return.
3.07.2003
WHOOO HOOOO!
while the productions have not yet been announced (supposed to be today), the fact remains that there's a week set for ACTF action, kennedy center-style!
april 14-19 at the john f. kennedy center for the performing arts! there will be actors, there will be technicians, there will be designers and there will be CRITICS!!!!!!!!! i need to email dan and see if anyone from the old gang will be back -- not to mention that i need to email mark to make sure he'll be back! i definitely want to meet up with everyone -- only about a month and a half away! i imagine they'll hit up the shakespeare theatre again...they'd be seeing richard III, which is pretty snazzy...
i also signed up for volunteering at the shakespeare theatre free for all this summer and got a response from the person who heads that up promising to send me info in april about it and telling me to contact her with any questions and whatnot, so i'll probably give her a call next week to introduce myself. ok, so i'm going a little crazy with volunteering at the moment, but i also signed up as a potential usher at both the shakespeare theatre and arena stage. whoops! i don't know what it is, but i just feel this huge need right now to get back into the arts -- and the opportunities are there, in whatever capacity, so why not, right? :)
while the productions have not yet been announced (supposed to be today), the fact remains that there's a week set for ACTF action, kennedy center-style!
april 14-19 at the john f. kennedy center for the performing arts! there will be actors, there will be technicians, there will be designers and there will be CRITICS!!!!!!!!! i need to email dan and see if anyone from the old gang will be back -- not to mention that i need to email mark to make sure he'll be back! i definitely want to meet up with everyone -- only about a month and a half away! i imagine they'll hit up the shakespeare theatre again...they'd be seeing richard III, which is pretty snazzy...
i also signed up for volunteering at the shakespeare theatre free for all this summer and got a response from the person who heads that up promising to send me info in april about it and telling me to contact her with any questions and whatnot, so i'll probably give her a call next week to introduce myself. ok, so i'm going a little crazy with volunteering at the moment, but i also signed up as a potential usher at both the shakespeare theatre and arena stage. whoops! i don't know what it is, but i just feel this huge need right now to get back into the arts -- and the opportunities are there, in whatever capacity, so why not, right? :)
3.06.2003
in honor of yesterday's doctor appointment, i present this bit of humor.
what a random day that was had yesterday ... but a good one, all in all. the randomness was/is a good thing -- much as going to the doctor is never fun (not exactly what i would select as a rockin way to spend a morning), there's such a statisfying feeling when you actually do go -- particularly when leaving the doctor's office. a feeling of satisfaction over getting checked out and feeling healthy and all that jazz. i was very fortunate to have a fantastic doctor -- i definitely want to keep him as my general practitioner (there's always that worry about having a negative experience with a new doctor and feeling uncomfortable) and whatnot ... so yay. i still hate doctors (well, going to them, not the doctors personally), but at least it wasn't as bad as it COULD have been.
the rest of the day was this odd sort of high-energy/low-energy afternoon. after walking to the office in the gorgeously balmy, spring-like weather yesterday provided (fear not, those still in the frozen north -- it's supposed to be nice and cold again tomorrow) and seeing the typical wednesday hustle and bustle on 1st st that i never experience, as i'm always at my desk, the phones were ringing steadily and i was trying to catch up, while most in the office were suffering from the "ohmigodwhatalongweekthishasalreadybeen" frustrations. it rubbed off on me a bit, but i also had a rush of "hi, i just got here for the day" energy that created an interesting little juxtaposition of adrenaline and fatigue. yes, i think everyone here is certainly looking forward to the weekend. yes indeed.
but i made it through, as i always do, and now i am happily realizing that it is thursday, which means it's almost friday, which means it's almost the weekend. revelrevel! i sense a nice, enjoyable weekend coming on, regardless of what events wind up on the radar ... i know that a chipotle introduction is in the works, which brings me joy, and there will certainly be some form of debauchery or another. not to mention i just found out that martin sexton is playing at the 9:30 club on april 7th, so i think i'm going to be able to have my introduction to all that is that club shortly before ben kweller hits the stage there on the 16th! all this, however, depends on whether i will be graced with the presence of one ms. rebecca during mid-april (WHICH I SINCERELY HOPE IS THE CASE!!!! not like i'm excited about the prospects or anything). that coupled with my tentative plans to be cultured with my roommate and see "book of days" at arena stage sometime next week makes me feel as if i'm finally taking my first steps into the dc arts scene (well, since becoming an area resident, anyway). and i have a family visit approaching in during the first weekend in april, during which we will be expanding the zone of familiar space when we take on baltimore for a red sox game at camden yards! (i suppose i should say an orioles game at camden, but let's face it -- you can take the girl out of new england, but you can't take new england out of the girl)
so let's see -- other randomness to report? not much -- just kind of getting through the week. first official performance review tomorrow morning, but i'm very confident, as i've already been told that i'm doing a great job. so that's about it -- now time to return to the phones, flags and scheduling duties that make up my day ... fun times in dc-land, i tell you...
not to mention that i know i have
what a random day that was had yesterday ... but a good one, all in all. the randomness was/is a good thing -- much as going to the doctor is never fun (not exactly what i would select as a rockin way to spend a morning), there's such a statisfying feeling when you actually do go -- particularly when leaving the doctor's office. a feeling of satisfaction over getting checked out and feeling healthy and all that jazz. i was very fortunate to have a fantastic doctor -- i definitely want to keep him as my general practitioner (there's always that worry about having a negative experience with a new doctor and feeling uncomfortable) and whatnot ... so yay. i still hate doctors (well, going to them, not the doctors personally), but at least it wasn't as bad as it COULD have been.
the rest of the day was this odd sort of high-energy/low-energy afternoon. after walking to the office in the gorgeously balmy, spring-like weather yesterday provided (fear not, those still in the frozen north -- it's supposed to be nice and cold again tomorrow) and seeing the typical wednesday hustle and bustle on 1st st that i never experience, as i'm always at my desk, the phones were ringing steadily and i was trying to catch up, while most in the office were suffering from the "ohmigodwhatalongweekthishasalreadybeen" frustrations. it rubbed off on me a bit, but i also had a rush of "hi, i just got here for the day" energy that created an interesting little juxtaposition of adrenaline and fatigue. yes, i think everyone here is certainly looking forward to the weekend. yes indeed.
but i made it through, as i always do, and now i am happily realizing that it is thursday, which means it's almost friday, which means it's almost the weekend. revelrevel! i sense a nice, enjoyable weekend coming on, regardless of what events wind up on the radar ... i know that a chipotle introduction is in the works, which brings me joy, and there will certainly be some form of debauchery or another. not to mention i just found out that martin sexton is playing at the 9:30 club on april 7th, so i think i'm going to be able to have my introduction to all that is that club shortly before ben kweller hits the stage there on the 16th! all this, however, depends on whether i will be graced with the presence of one ms. rebecca during mid-april (WHICH I SINCERELY HOPE IS THE CASE!!!! not like i'm excited about the prospects or anything). that coupled with my tentative plans to be cultured with my roommate and see "book of days" at arena stage sometime next week makes me feel as if i'm finally taking my first steps into the dc arts scene (well, since becoming an area resident, anyway). and i have a family visit approaching in during the first weekend in april, during which we will be expanding the zone of familiar space when we take on baltimore for a red sox game at camden yards! (i suppose i should say an orioles game at camden, but let's face it -- you can take the girl out of new england, but you can't take new england out of the girl)
so let's see -- other randomness to report? not much -- just kind of getting through the week. first official performance review tomorrow morning, but i'm very confident, as i've already been told that i'm doing a great job. so that's about it -- now time to return to the phones, flags and scheduling duties that make up my day ... fun times in dc-land, i tell you...
not to mention that i know i have
3.04.2003
i have a doctor's appointment tomorrow.
i hate doctors.
blech.
in other news, things are going alright -- busy busy busy, but can't complain too much. i'm talking with kevin this afternoon about my workload as of late, basically apologizing for not being able to do as much as i would like, but explaining that things are going nuts, trying to balance what is essentially two full-time jobs within the same nine-hour workday and, naturally, encountering difficulty when i try to maintain that balance (who would have thought, eh?)
but it's all good -- i'll get everything done, maintain my sanity, endure the doctor tomorrow and come out on top.
i'm going to try to make phone calls tonight to re-establish contact with the people in my life -- so expect calls!!! other than that, thanks for the love and i'm sending it right back, yo!
i hate doctors.
blech.
in other news, things are going alright -- busy busy busy, but can't complain too much. i'm talking with kevin this afternoon about my workload as of late, basically apologizing for not being able to do as much as i would like, but explaining that things are going nuts, trying to balance what is essentially two full-time jobs within the same nine-hour workday and, naturally, encountering difficulty when i try to maintain that balance (who would have thought, eh?)
but it's all good -- i'll get everything done, maintain my sanity, endure the doctor tomorrow and come out on top.
i'm going to try to make phone calls tonight to re-establish contact with the people in my life -- so expect calls!!! other than that, thanks for the love and i'm sending it right back, yo!
3.02.2003
i am home, having had a whirl-wind weekend adventure that took me...well...from albany to vermont, back to albany, back to vermont, around the southern vermont area visiting with friends and catching up and otherwise enjoying myself, then back to albany before coming back home.
yes, there appears, as far as my travelogue indicates, to be much love between myself and albany, eh? well, not necessarily so much, but it's all good.
my second-ever tori amos concert was absolutely, no-doubt-about-it, i'm-sitting-here-while-the-faerie-like-essence-of-tori-accompanied-by-the-beauty-of-a-real-glamourous-theatre-house fantastic. talk about a sensory experience -- granted i was tired and all from last week, but i just let the whole experience wash over me in warm waves of audio and visual bliss. *sigh*
it was beautiful and nice and warm (well, above freezing) in vermont this weekend and today was a glorious day in dc. walking up wisconsin for my grocery shopping, i enjoyed hearing music filter out onto the street from open car windows and various businesses, joggers braving the city streets and the puddles of almost-melted snow, everyone walking around with coats slightly unbuttoned, sunglasses on smiling faces -- what a wonderful welcome back.
that said, i am exhausted -- still trying to catch up from last week as well as trying to catch up from this weekend ... i am thrilled at the prospects of being in bed by 10:30 or 11 ... bliss!
leave some love, though!
yes, there appears, as far as my travelogue indicates, to be much love between myself and albany, eh? well, not necessarily so much, but it's all good.
my second-ever tori amos concert was absolutely, no-doubt-about-it, i'm-sitting-here-while-the-faerie-like-essence-of-tori-accompanied-by-the-beauty-of-a-real-glamourous-theatre-house fantastic. talk about a sensory experience -- granted i was tired and all from last week, but i just let the whole experience wash over me in warm waves of audio and visual bliss. *sigh*
it was beautiful and nice and warm (well, above freezing) in vermont this weekend and today was a glorious day in dc. walking up wisconsin for my grocery shopping, i enjoyed hearing music filter out onto the street from open car windows and various businesses, joggers braving the city streets and the puddles of almost-melted snow, everyone walking around with coats slightly unbuttoned, sunglasses on smiling faces -- what a wonderful welcome back.
that said, i am exhausted -- still trying to catch up from last week as well as trying to catch up from this weekend ... i am thrilled at the prospects of being in bed by 10:30 or 11 ... bliss!
leave some love, though!
2.28.2003
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