Thundercats

What is this? They're making a Thundercats movie!!!!! Yes, it's true. Come 2010, you will be able to enjoy the antics of Lion-O, Panthro, and Tygra on the big screen! If you want to check out a fan made trailer starring Brad Pitt, Vin Diesel, Gigi Edgely and Hugh Jackman on Just Jared. Enjoy!

Remember?

Do you remember the absolutely beautiful elephant shirt that I said a million years ago that I was going to buy? Well, guess what I did today? I bought it!!!! I'm so excited!

It Feels Like Christmas

Here are some Christmassy pictures, courtesy of BBC News. Too cute!

An ice sculpture gallery in Finland!

Elephants playing in the snow at the zoo in Switzerland.

Pictures like these make me happy it's winter. Things that don't make me happy that it's winter? Having to walk places in a snowstorm, The Little Drummer Boy, and black slush.

8 Days Til Christmas!

John Hardy is a Genius!

Look at how pretty this stuff is! I especially love these 3 pieces. And the item descriptions are amazing. They give a brief glimpse into the life of the kind of person who would own these pieces. Here is an example, as found on ruelala.com:

"She soaked in a Tequila Sunrise, and its glow soon warmed her skin, right down to the blossoming silver that clinked her glass."


You got it, that was for the ring, as seen above. Now let's take a look at another one.

"She has a passion for travel, and these earrings take her from St. Lucia's enticing blue surf to St. Moritz's icy white slopes."

Didn't that make you want to buy those earrings? I know I wanted them!

Here is the description for the bracelet, featured below:

"The gondola slipped through the water, but she was too enraptured with her new jewelry to notice the lovely village scenery. "


Of course, on sale this stuff is still more than I make in a few weeks, but it's beautiful :)

If I Ever Have A Baby...

...it will wear this. Too bad I don't want children.

Also

Two more things:

1. I would highly recommend that you read "The Myth of Me and You." A good friend lent it to me, and I absolutely LOVED it! It was a compelling storyline, with an incredible twist. My only complaint is that it ended too soon.

2. After having seen many people wearing elbow length gloves, I'm actually considering getting myself a pair. They look so warm!

The End.

A Thing of Beauty

If I had a million dollars, I would buy this:




Ok, so it's not a million dollars, but it costs more than my NYC rent. Need I say, it's more expensive than I can afford. This is the David Yurman 18K & Silver Renaissance Collection Necklace. It is amazing!! I love it.

Now if only I can find an estate manager in England to marry me, so I can actually afford to buy it :)

Work work work

I know, I know, it's been nearly a month since the last time I updated this blog. I've been trying really hard to get around to it, and there's really no excuse, but I'll say this: I've been working a TON! Not only have I had two sample sales in the last week, but I've been working on several personal projects, one of which is for a good friend. Go check out her jewelry here.

The other project is a lot more time consuming and, quite honestly, a lot harder. Yes, that's right, I'm looking for a literary agent for my novel.

Ok, so I may be a little ahead of myself, since my novel isn't exactly finished or anything, but the daunting task of actually sitting down to write every day would be a lot easier if I actually knew that something would come of it. So I keep procrastinating, sitting down to write only to get distracted by the fact that my room needs to be cleaned, my best NYC friend wants to hang out, and that I don't really understand a single sentence on the newest Panic at the Disco CD, so why do I really like it so much anyway?

It's not like this research will only help in one area...I mean, eventually I would like to get back into the book publishing field. Someday I may even open my own literary agency. So really, the information I'm gleaning is doubly useful...yeah, that's what I keep telling myself.

So instead of posting another poem on my other blog today, I'm going to sit down in my teeny, tiny little room with a cup of coffee and make it past 50,000 words on my manuscript. That's my goal. And if you see me out and about before I'm done, you have my permission to "slap my face off my face" (a quote I've picked up from a crazy fun coworker).

When I'm done, I'm going to see THE LIFE, a musical put on at City College of New York. Tell you how it is tomorrow :)

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

That's all I have to say about today :(



Time to go buy some groceries.

How Fantastic :)

PS Check this out. I'm thinking of changing my name, too. Maybe I'll be Princess Wonder Woman Supergirl Batgirl Hannah Montana Kim Possible Obama. Yes, that's my new name. No nicknames please.

Paranoid Much?

I've been waiting far too long to feel the sun on my back...

It's raining. I'm at work. Clearly I'm working hard, since I'm blogging.

All I want to do is go home, get some more coffee, listen to Santi, and write. I love Santi. It's by far the best TAI... CD. This morning on the way to work, I listened to it for about the zillionth time, and realized that today, every emotion I'm feeling can be found in one song or another. It's almost enough to make you think that William Beckett is secretly watching an advanced videotape of my life and has written songs specifically geared toward reaching me at this very moment. I've been having a lot of those crazy theories about people watching me ever since reading "She's Come Undone" by Wally Lamb. It made me a little paranoid. I wouldn't advise reading it. Definitely skip it in favor of "I Know This Much Is True."

Anyway, I should probably get back to work.

"It's been a lifetime, a lifetime we've waited for.
A simple question, kid, are you with me or not at all?
Are we wasting time, or is it wasting us.
It's been a lifetime waiting for now."

Happy Halloween

Crash Mansion, anyone? You should check it out :) 4 awesome bands are playing (3 of which I'm just assuming are awesome because I've never actually heard of them) and I'll be dressed like a pretty kitty.

And if you're staying in tonight, here's a little something for your enjoyment. Trust me, if you're a Twilight fan, or even if you've just seen the trailer, it will make you laugh. And if not, well, then, you can watch this. And if you don't like that either, then, well, you're really boring and have a terrible sense of humor. Sorry. Nothing I can do for you.

I'm Terrible

Corey and me on a walk...hahahaha. I'm so mean.

Office Antics

There are few people that I love more than the girls I work with in the office. From sending me videos of a best man tripping and accidentally shoving the bride into a pool in her wedding dress to scheming up ways to entertain ourselves after work, they keep me entertained throughout the day.

Here is a tiny bit of our conversation from today:

Mandy: I had some Rachel's yogurt today.
Me: Did it taste like Rachel?
Mandy: I don't know. It was pomegranate acai flavored.
Me: I wonder what flavor yogurt Rachel would be?
Mandy: Why don't you ask her?
Me: Hey Rachel, what flavor yogurt are you?
Rachel: What?
*filling Rachel in on conversation*
Rachel: Boysenberry...no, blackberry!

Yes, this is why I love them.

PS Yes, Rachel, you're famous :)

If You Give a Mouse a Cookie

This has been a pretty low-key week. Work, time with Rachel, going to 16 handles, more time with Rachel, 3 days without Rachel at work, reading, watching lousy tv shows, applying to jobs and eating out several times. It's been pretty great.


Want to see another great thing? Here it is:

Yes, Pac Man cookies. I'm so going to make some. So cute!

A Conversation About that 70's Show

Jen: I like that guy. What's his name?
Me: Topher Grace.
Jen: That's very close to tofurkey.
Mandy: I think it's short for Christopher.
Jen: Oh.

I love our office :)

Evil Sesame Street

Not the Sesame Street that I grew up with. Maybe if Sesame Street was in the hood? Anyway, this made me laugh.

It's The Little Things in Life

How cute is this? Rachel called me today to tell me about a dog that was wearing tennis shoes and it reminded my coworker Mandy of this! Apparently the pig didn't like to walk in the mud, so they got him some rain boots and he's fine now. This made my day!

The Sweetest Thing

Here's a link I was sent by another colleague today...Cupcakes for a Cause. Enjoy some yummy goodness while giving to charity next week. Now that's delicious. Click here for information on a location near you.


And in other news, I want this!



Yes, I know it's an elephant shirt. But it's absolutely adorable. New York Couture has made me incredibly happy today.

Secondhand Embarrassment and Whatnot

A co-worker of mine sent me some very entertaining links today while we were taking lunch, and I thought I'd share.

If you have a minute or nine, check out this exercise in secondhand embarrassment. Yes, this girl is crazy. And here's what she's so crazy over. I'm a big fan of the Twilight series, but clearly this girl way outranks me.

On a happier (and less harpy-ish) note, here's something else you may enjoy. Beyond cute!

Next Best Thing

I love these! I know, I know, I've done Fred Flare before, but really, who can resist egg molders? I don't even like eggs that much, but I would eat them if they were shaped like hearts and stars, or any other Lucky Charms shape. Get them here.

You Can Still Register To Vote...

I know the New York cutoff for voter registration was supposed to be Monday, but you can still register to vote...in the subway. No, I'm not kidding. There are people at 168th street who are yelling and screaming, "IT WILL ONLY TAKE TWO MINUTES OF YOUR LIFE TO CHANGE THE FUTURE AND TO MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD!"

"BE THE CHANGE!!!!"

"IF YOU'RE NOT REGISTERED, YOU DON'T MATTER!"

Ok, so they didn't say that last one, but the yelling was not so friendly. It was, however, effective. I saw several people stopping and filling out papers quickly. I didn't time it, but it looked like it could have been 2 minutes. Maybe 2 1/2. Somewhere around there.

So if you aren't registered to vote, check out a subway station near you.

Any day now...

I'm going to update my other blog, I swear. I have poetry written, dated and all, and every time I think about updating, I've lost it :( Tomorrow, I promise. But for now, here's something for this blog. For those of you who don't like snakes, don't click here. This is the newest spa trend, and I think it's one I'll be passing on. But hey, whatever makes you happy.



Yes, that's right...snake massages. They drop you in a pile of these fellas and just let them slip and slide their way all over you until you're nice and relaxed. As if.

This Week's Obsession

Right now, I'm obsessing over Fred Flare's website. I know, I know, there are PLENTY of other things that I should be doing right now. But it's raining and blah outside, so I'm struggling to focus. And what better way to stave off boredom than by shopping online, right?

I <3 Peanuts! And these scarves are perfect for fall and winter. Love them!

C'mon, bacon floss? Clearly a necessity!

Need help finding your way around Brooklyn? Here's a cute way to figure out how to get where you need to be.

A do it yourself ice sculpture?! Isn't that the same thing as an ice cube tray shaped like a large swan? Either way, I love it.

They had so many other amazing things! Check it out for yourself here. I love Fred Flare!!!

A Reminder of my Forgetfulness

And The Academy Is... posts a concert at the Webster Theater 3 years too late. I wish you were here.

If I had $5000...

I would buy this!




For real, I would love to buy this table. For those of you who have $5000 to spend, you can get it here.

Anyone Interested?

So on Sunday, Ft. Tryon Park is having a Medieval Festival from 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM. Anyone want to go? If you are, more details can be found here. Enjoy!

Falling in Love with Autumn

Fall is perhaps my favorite season. Don't get me wrong, I love summer (mostly because of vacations), winter (for holidays and snow) and spring (not for the cleaning), but there's something about autumn. The changing of the leaves, the crisp chill in the air...it's a little bit magical. And for those of us who are caffeine addicts, there's another reason to appreciate fall, too. Can you say pumpkin spice lattes, anyone?

Yes, it's time to make the switch back to hot beverages, including Starbucks' latest trend, along with hot tea, cocoa, and apple cider. Time to get a nice snuggly coat and wool blanket, maybe light the fireplace if you have one. And it's time to start planning your Halloween costume. I can't wait!

MMMM Cake

When I was about 10 years old, my mother passed this down to me. Let me tell you, this book is amazing. Not only does it have a ton of kid-friendly recipes, it also has the coolest ideas for turning a meal, or dessert, into a work of art.

Dog Salad - isn't it cute?

Here is my all-time favorite recipe from that book. The castle cake. MMMM. I never tried to make it, for fear that I would mess it up and it would be ugly as sin, but for real, I love this cake. With ice cream cone turrets, chocolate windows and doors, and frosting all over, it's absolutely perfect!

Perks of Being a New Yorker

One of the greatest things about living in New York is the live music scene. Any night of the week, you can see an abundance of amazing local bands for a few dollars (perfect for those of us on a budget that doesn't allow for hundreds to spend on concert tickets). Here are a few pictures of some awesome bands at Fontana's this past Thursday.

Old Mill

I was introduced to Old Mill by a good friend, and they are very talented. If you're going to be in the NYC area, or just want to look them up on myspace, I would highly recommend it.

The Vanguard

The guys from The Vanguard wore the tightest pants ever (I mean, we're talking tighter than the Butcher's red pants from The Academy Is...) but they were still pretty good. Kind of reminded me of the Killers...

Anyway, if you're ever looking for some incredible live music in the city, check out this site. And for free shows in the city, check out this site. Enjoy!

To Louis!

Where is our pizza and beer?

Best wishes (once we get our pizza and beer),

Me

I'm just saying...

...doesn't Ryan Ross look like he belongs in the Newsies?

Panic at the Newsstand, anyone?

Overheard in NY

Last night I was at Columbus Circle, waiting to cross the street, and I heard the most hilarious conversation between an old British man and a young British man. Here's how it went:

Old British Man: I forgot. Now there's a phrase that I picked up in America.
Young British Man: What is?
Old British Man: I forgot.
Young British Man: Oh.
Old British Man: Would you like to know what other American phrase I picked up?
Young British Man: All right.
Old British Man: I forget.

Very Abbott and Costello. I was highly amused.

And in case you're interested in reading about what other people in NYC have overheard, you should check out this website.

Jellio's

I have a lot of fond memories from my childhood...mostly involving My Little Ponies, Jem and the Holograms, Lite Brite and, of course, candy! So I was super excited when in the course of my web wanderings, I found Jellio's website. They have all sorts of great products, from Gummi Bear lamps to candy button benches, cap gun mirrors to Rubik's cube tables. Check out some of my favorite items:

Candy button bench - so cute!

Lite Brite Table brings back childhood memories.

Ooh la la! A cupcake chair.

Barrel of Monkeys mirrors - so much fun!

These are absolutely adorable! I want one!

Feel free to check out more of the line on their website by clicking here.