day 019: he's just not that into you

Fish and I went to the Grove for some much needed bestie and girl time. We've been so busy lately that an afternoon filled with a chick flick and deep girl conversation was just what the doctor ordered. The movie was good and we could relate to many of the characters. I love ensemble pieces if they don't get too complicated. This was just the right amount of romantic comedy-ness to fulfill any guilty pleasure. You're off the hook, Henry, I will not drag you to this. ;P

The rains have moved out of southern California, but the sky was still a patchwork of grey and blue, so we opted for a warming glass of red wine.

day 018: Let Me Clear My Throat

ok, technically I didn't take this picture, but it is my iTunes from my desktop. :P

Guidelines:
1. Put your iTunes, iPod or Windows Media Player on shuffle.
2. For each question, press the next button to get your next answer.
3. You must write that song name down no matter how outrageous it sounds!
4. Tag friends who might enjoy doing the game.
5. (Optional) Refuse the impulse to fix the myriad grammar/syntax problems before sending along - it's part of the fun!

This should be interesting...a mixture of workout songs and favorites...we’lll see:


1. IF SOMEONE ASKS, “IS THIS OKAY?” YOU SAY:
Walk By- Meiko (right now? yes that’s what I would say)

2. WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY?
One, Two Step- Ciara featuring Missy Elliot (niice!)

3. WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL?
Get Right- J. Lo (this is my favorite running song)

4. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE’S PURPOSE?
Tiny Dancer- Elton John

5. WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO?
Are We Different- Priscilla Ahn (somewhat prolific...niice)

6. WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU?
Middle of Nowhere- Hot Hot Heat
again the opening lyrics
Don't get mad if I'm laughing
Blame the caffeine for all the 5 am phone calls
I haven't slept a single night in over a month...

7. WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OFTEN?
Lovebug- Jonas Brothers... (yes, I have a Jonas Brothers song in my iPod...hahaha)

8. WHAT IS 2+2?
Baby Got Back- Sir Mix Alot (LMAO definitely)

9. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIEND?
Put Your Records On- Corinne Bailey-Rae

10. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
New Soul- Yael Naim

11. WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY?
Starting Now- Ingrid Michaelson

12. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?
Sugar Mama- Bitter:sweet (LMAO, seriously, I kid you not...hahhahahhaa)

13. WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE?
How Lucky We Are- Meiko :)

14. WHAT DO YOUR PARENTS THINK OF YOU?
Kids- MGMT (wow! hahaha)

15. WHAT WILL YOU DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING?
-Spaceman- The Killers

16. WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL?
Be Be Your Love- Rachael Yamagata

17. WHAT IS YOUR HOBBY/INTEREST?
We’ve been Had- The Walkmen

18. WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS?
Proud Mary- Tina Turner

19. WHAT’S THE WORST THING THAT COULD HAPPEN?
Fresh Feeling- The Eels

20. HOW WILL YOU DIE?
Breakable- Ingrid Michaelson :(

21. WHAT IS THE ONE THING YOU REGRET?
All I need- Radiohead

22. WHAT MAKES YOU LAUGH?
Suite for Violoncello Solo No 1 BWV 1007, In G Major, Prelude.

23. WHAT MAKES YOU CRY?
Somewhere Only We Know- Keane

24. WILL YOU EVER GET MARRIED?
Overboard- Ingrid Michaelson

25. WHAT SCARES YOU THE MOST?
Staring at the Sun- TV on the Radio

26. DOES ANYONE LIKE YOU?
Moon River- Henry Mancini Audrey Hepburn

27. IF YOU COULD GO BACK IN TIME, WHAT WOULD YOU CHANGE?
Fools Work- Inara George

28. WHAT HURTS RIGHT NOW?
Clare de Lune, for Piano, L .75/3

29. WHAT WILL YOU POST THIS AS?
Let me clear my throat - DJ Kool (hahahah)

day 017: twenty-five

Ha! By George, I’ve got it! I knew I did this before!!
Here are 10 random things about me....well, I will try to delve deeper into randomness.

1. I learned to drive when I was 10 years old on a stick shift. It was in my dad’s old white truck with a pillow behind me on dirt road.
2. I love scary movies, but always regret going to them when I’m in the theater. I can make an entire theater scream.
3. I believe in Astrology. Sun: Pisces, Moon: Leo, Ascending: Leo, Chinese: Wood Rabbit
4. I studied Architecture extensively, but now realize that I strongly dislike the profession. I love proportions, materials and experiencing space, but hate waterproofing, nominal sizes of structural members, and codes, etc.
5. I’m getting laid off. My last day of work will be 02.13.2009. If you didn’t know anyone affected by the tanking economy, now you do. It’s another reason for my dislike of architecture. The construction industry is the first hit when there is a recession. I see it as an opportunity to find out what it is that I want to do with my life. I’m thankful for all my friends and family who have been supportive.
6. I’m scared to get on the escalator without holding onto the rail. I know. I discovered this at a Clippers’ game. With food and a drink in my hands, I halted at the bottom as a line of people mounted up behind me. I had to ask the guy behind me to hold my drink. My friend was laughing. I’m scared that I’m gonna loose my balance and fall on my a$$, strange I know.
7. I’ve been to some amazing Hollywood Parties and will maybe document them some day. The best was with Owen Wilson, of what I remember...
8. Through the years I have acquired many “cheesy prom poses” pics. Thank you, Clara.
9. I randomly donate money to people training for philanthropic endurance events, because I know how difficult it is to fundraise. I leave the simple message “pay it forward, please.”
10. I stood up to my boss when I saw injustice, even when I was on the fortunate side, but I don’t know if I would do it again. It was too draining.
11. I’ve planned two weddings and overseen three wedding days. I would like wedding planning if it weren’t for the brides. hahaha
12. I always have to look-up the definitions for conscious and conscience. I can never remember which is which.
13. When I was young my friend and I went to the mall. We quickly changed direction and I tripped over a little kid. The mom immediately said, “You f-ing Navajo. Go back to the reservation.” That memory has stuck with me my entire life. I think about that little kid who grew up with that belief, and wonder if he has the same belief as his mom. It taught me to speak out against discrimination.
14. I love the midnight screenings of movies. It’s the true fans who show up. Some of my favorite memories are Attack of the Clones (when the lights turned off it was a sea of blue lightsabers) and Spider-man 2 & 3 (Tobey Maguire showed up for both of them)
15. I’ve been known to watch a football game with the guys and then watch a chick flick with the girls on the same day.
16. My favorite karaoke songs are “Sweet Child O’ Mine,” “Total Eclipse of the Heart” and “Love is a Battlefield”...oh and “Pour Some Sugar on Me.”
17. I ran a marathon, cycled a half century (actually my longest ride is 80 miles) and I hope to ride a full century and participate in an olympic length triathlon soon.
18. I come from a large family, well, not my immediate family. I have one brother and two sisters. My dad had four brothers and five sisters. My mom has four brothers and three sisters. I grew up with many cousins who I call my brothers and sisters.
19. I gave up coffee two years ago and it was the hardest habit to break: the headaches, withdrawals, and irritability. I give thanks to my friends and co-workers for understanding.
20. I had my tonsils taken out when I was 7.
21. My dad passed away when I was 20, too young for both of us.
22. I’m usually laughing and have had friends seek me out after a movie, because they heard me laughing.
23. I studied the history of the gaze and how perspective has changed from antiquity. I love finding devices that affect perception: the camera obscura, dioramas, spectacles, etc.
24. I learned how to find myself in India.
25. I love my relationship with my mom right now. I see her as more than my mom, and I think she sees me as more than her daughter.

day 016: pinkberry

Now that I don't have that much work to do, I take my lunch break everyday. I make a point to leave the office. Today I went to Pinkberry, and I know I should watch my spending, but I thought I would treat myself today. mmmmm

day 015: clean bill of health

I saw my surgeon today, hopefully, for the last time. He took out the remaining stitches and gave me a clean bill of health. yeaaay!!

I took this on a nearby street. It is such a beautiful day out. :)

day 014: stilletos

A day where a pair of black heels and a glass of champagne will take away everything. :)

day 013: inspired

This morning my friend, Vanessa, ran the Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach, CA. It was a beautiful morning to spend next to the beach. Vanessa was awesome. We saw her at mile 20 and Amery ran the last 6.2 miles with her. Amery looked worse than Vanessa at the end. hahaha Afterward we enjoyed a cold beer and welcomed her into the Marathoners' club. Congratulations Vanessa!!! You've inspired me to do it again!