tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86838565881528390752024-02-18T18:22:32.296-08:00Peas & QueuesPeas & Queueshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10853609475649281960noreply@blogger.comBlogger124125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683856588152839075.post-23283345506742281612013-05-06T16:11:00.002-07:002013-05-06T16:43:16.562-07:00a recap-- and a major introduction!<div style="text-align: justify;">
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<i>What's been going on in Jenny's life? Is she too busy or stressed out or too happy to write?! What's going on. What is her excuse?</i></div>
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I don't have one-- except for the fact that I have been absorbing every sunshine-y spring moment in the last couple of months. I have been traveling, workshopping, adventuring, multi-tasking, reading, planning, messing up, eating, not sleeping, and writing. </div>
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Yes, writing. I re-discovered my love for writing for <i>myself</i> when I was on a little business trip to the Bay Area last month. I had many free hours to myself everyday to read, write, and think about my big 'purpose' in life. I reconnected with my own interpretation of the written word and fell in love all over again. The only problem is I didn't know why I was writing. And for who? My family? A small treasured group of friends I have collected over the years who are interested in what I'm doing?</div>
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Unfortunately, it wasn't enough for me to share my recent thoughts and little adventures. I've been finding pleasure dwelling in the recesses of private life. After looking at every moment in my day as an opportunity to tell a story-- it has been a nice vacation for my brain!</div>
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About a month ago I had a pretty huge "Aha" moment-- or "Aha" day, if you will.</div>
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For the past two years I have been an avid reader of <a href="http://jesslively.com/" target="_blank">Jess Lively's blog</a> and her website, <i><a href="http://www.with-intention.com/" target="_blank">With Intention</a></i>. Jess lives in Chicago and specializes in streamlining people's lives, small businesses, and homes. Here are a few of my favorite articles <a href="http://jesslively.com/shiny-pennies/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://jesslively.com/dont-turn-your-want-tos-into-have-tos/" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://jesslively.com/what-to-do-when-you-dont-know-your-purpose-yet/" target="_blank">here</a>. Everyday I check her website to get a little pep in my step and more focus in my day. </div>
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Jess recently started traveling the country leading weekend workshops (<span style="font-size: x-small;">only a handful of people each</span>) to help people design their lives and small businesses with intention. As soon as I read about it I thought--- man, what an opportunity! I think everybody could use a little guidance and a boost up in the world. After looking at the price tag, I put the thought on the shelf for later down the road. That was until I saw <a href="http://jesslively.com/the-new-with-intention-workshops/" target="_blank">her post</a> regarding an upcoming workshop in San Francisco-- and a scholarship spot for one lucky person under 25. </div>
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And that very lucky person was me! I sent in a little bio about myself and what I hoped to get out of the workshop--- and I was so shocked and honored when I was selected. <i>This is why you should always try, folks-- you never know what will happen!</i> </div>
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I booked my flight within an hour of receiving the email. <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Twist my arm... I have to go back to San Francisco!</i></span></div>
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I went in expecting to map out some plans here and there, think about goals, etc. I didn't really know what to expect-- and frankly, I was <i>so scared</i>. I love listening to others and working through their problems, but have a difficult time expressing my own issues--- especially when it means facing the reality of what needs 'fixing'. Jess was fantastic and really dug deep into the ways we limit ourselves and how we can find the right fit for us in life-- careers, relationships, health and overall intentions-- and how to get there. </div>
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<i><a href="http://jesslively.com/san-francisco-workshop-recap/" target="_blank">You can read a full recap of all of the details from </a></i><a href="http://jesslively.com/san-francisco-workshop-recap/" target="_blank"><i>the workshop</i></a></div>
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Several things came out of my experience in the Life with Intention workshop. </div>
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I came out with a more vibrant, confident, optimistic approach to what I'm doing in life-- and what I want to do. I have re-examined some of my priorities and started working on projects that I had been been too apprehensive to pursue. I'm in the process of exfoliating unnecessary habits and routines in my life and creating new opportunities. </div>
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Which leads me to why I'm writing this, right now. Though most of my new intentions are relatively personal and self-contained-- I do have one that I am very excited to share. For the past two weeks I have been hard at work on a new website/blog with a very particular audience.</div>
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I would like to introduce you to <i><span style="font-size: large;"><b><a href="http://wise-sister.com/" target="_blank">Wise Sister</a></b></span></i>. </div>
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<i>Oh! I hope you can feel me smiling. </i></div>
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What is Wise Sister, you say? If I told you here it would spoil all of the fun. What better way than to let <a href="http://wise-sister.com/" target="_blank"><i>Wise Sister</i> speak for itself</a>! </div>
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Take a peek around. Acquaint yourself. Pass it along to a young lady you know (oops... look at me spilling the beans...). </div>
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If you're looking for my writing-- you'll find me there. I'll be popping my head into Peas & Queues from time to time, too, I promise.</div>
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Talk with you all soon. Thank you for your love and support and everything in between.</div>
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<i>P.S. I cannot thank Jess enough for giving me the opportunity to meet and work with her. I encourage each of you to take some time to really take a look at what you're doing, what you want to do, and how to bridge the two. Jess is brilliantly gifted in the art of communication and focus and I cannot recommend her enough.</i></div>
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Man, am I glad that it's Friday. I'm just done with this week. <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/03/monster-moon.html" target="_blank">Monster Moon</a>, getting <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-jogging-story.html" target="_blank"><i>almost</i> attacked by a homeless man</a>, the <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/03/on-top-of-world.html" target="_blank">Cats losing last night</a>...</div>
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Luckily the weekend is very promising. I have friends who are in town and we are headed out tonight to celebrate the week being over. There are several locations around my apartment that I've been meaning to try-- so the plan for the night is to hit them all. (We'll see).</div>
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In other news... I feel like this "writing Monday-Friday thing" is killing my creativity. I'm partially placing the blame on the Monster Moon... but also on writing too much. I lose all motivation and it feels more like a chore than anything. Not good.</div>
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So. We'll see. I would much rather share quality Jenny blog posts than quantity any time. With that being said, I'm pooped.</div>
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I hope you all have a wonderful Easter weekend.</div>
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Now I leave you with this Wise Girl Easter classic:</div>
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Taken in Glamis sand dunes... circa 1995. Things to note: Jamie's cut-off Laughlin shirt. Falling eggs in the picture. The background (where are we and why are we...). My jellies and pajama set.<br />
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I'm having a difficult time focusing today. Too much excitement going on! I'm catching up on work projects, figuring out details for the co-ed softball team I just joined, and then of course-- the U of A game tonight! I'm leaving work early to catch the game at 4:47pm against the Buckeyes. </div>
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First up: Imagine Dragons. Think the imagination and musical artistry of MUSE with a touch of folky Lumineers vibe. The album is absolutely fantastic. You might be familiar with their song <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sENM2wA_FTg" target="_blank">It's Time</a> </b>or this one, <b><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktvTqknDobU" target="_blank">Radioactive</a></b>. This video is about an underground stuffed animal cock fight of sorts...(?) It's weird.</div>
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I just made the questionable decision of checking my horoscope. Of course it was vaguely ominous. I did love how the astrologer tried to comfort me by basically saying "Well yeah, it really sucks for you but it still kinda sucks for everyone right now, that darned full moon". She's calling it a "Monster Moon" and even encouraged me to catch the trend on twitter... #MonsterMoon. Stop it, Susan. </div>
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If you want to check out your March horoscope you can do so here: <i><a href="http://astrologyzone.com/main.html" target="_blank">AstrologyZone</a></i>. Don't expect fancy graphics and such... Also, I just found <a href="http://astrology.about.com/od/transitsandaspects/qt/Susan-Miller-On-Monster-Moons-2013.htm" target="_blank">this interview</a> between Susan Miller and Astrology.com about Monster Moons. Feel free to stop reading after that. Susan makes things weird, as usual. </div>
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Ashley finally gets home today from her long weekend away! Ashley's birthday was on Monday so she went home to visit with family and friends. Frasier and I have been going crazy without her and her little kitty Sophie. I jump at every sound at night and have no one to get frozen yogurt with at 10pm. That and Frasier has been playing a little too rough with me in his little sister's absence. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Or maybe it's just that #MonsterMoon #stopitsusan</span>). I did get a chance to make Ashley a special Blondie/Cookie Cake for her birthday! Ta-da!<br />
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Today I am handing my blog over to images, videos, and voices of compassion. If you're thinking <i>Well... this is interesting. Jenny doesn't usually get political on her blog</i>--- you're right. I don't get political. And this is not a political issue. This is about human rights. So without further ado, I dedicate this blog post to the <a href="http://humanrightscampaign.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">Human Rights Campaign</a> and for equality for all. I support same-sex marriage and am proudly wearing red today.</div>
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Richard Dorr and John Mace, who became famous from this <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=W-0436fi780" target="_blank">video</a> were featured on CNN just days before <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2011/06/25/nyregion/gay-marriage-approved-by-new-york-senate.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0" target="_blank">New York legalized same-sex marriage</a>. That's what love looks like, friends.</div>
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<b>The American Academy of Pediatrics declared its support for same-sex marriage for the first time on Thursday, saying that allowing gay and lesbian parents to marry if they so choose is in the best interests of their children... A large body of evidence demonstrates that children raised by gay or lesbian parents fare as well in emotional, cognitive and social functioning as peers raised by heterosexuals.</b></blockquote>
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<b>- The New York Times, <i><a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/health/american-academy-of-pediatrics-backs-gay-marriage.xml" target="_blank">American Academy of Pediatrics Backs Gay Marriage</a></i></b><a href="http://mobile.nytimes.com/2013/03/21/health/american-academy-of-pediatrics-backs-gay-marriage.xml" target="_blank"> </a></div>
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Nighttime Jenny is a little too optimistic about morning workouts. I always set my alarm for a completely unreasonable time--- and then Morning Jenny wakes up and laughs out loud. <i>Get over yourself, I'm not getting up</i>.</div>
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There used to be a time, about seven months ago, when I would wake up every morning at 5:00am to make it to the cycling class at my gym. Long gone are the days, let me tell you. My only rule now is that I <i>must</i> be out of bed at 7:00am and doing something-- out for a jog/hasty walk, cleaning the house, making breakfast, workout videos... anything other than lying in bed or sitting on the couch watching the Today show.</div>
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The running path outside our place is just one more reason I love living where I do. People walking dogs, college students on their bikes, old couples holding hands... I feel rewarded every time I head out the door in the morning. The gym really can't compete with this stuff.</div>
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This morning was particularly interesting. As usual, I can be very paranoid about my safety when I'm out by myself and no one knows where I am. The running path I take runs from Burbank to North Hollywood and can start to get a bit shady if I get too far. I was just slowing down from a jog when I saw him. Tall, scraggly, dressed in heavy sweats that were stained from body sweat and dirt. He dragged two large market carts behind him loaded with his belongings. He was big and he was strong. As he turned the sharp corner we made eye contact. I was very alone at the time and my heart was pounding. I decided to fight my judgment and fear and kept my pace towards him along the path. Look forward, keep going, calm down Jenny, nothing's going to happen. As we passed I looked into his face and gave an earnest smile. Maybe it was the only smile he'd get today. He just stared back. I looked away. <i>Great. My awkwardness knows no bounds. </i> I ran along further until my usual turning place. <i> Annnnd now I have to go back</i>. I could see his carts perched along the corner of the diverging paths. </div>
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Then he reached down and picked up two more of the short, dark wooden bats. He looked me in the eyes as a smile spread across his face.</div>
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Then he proceeded to toss them into the air, one at a time. He caught them. They went back up. Smiling all the while.</div>
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He came out here, to this little nook of grass alongside the bike path, with all of his belongings in tow, to practice his juggling. And he was excellent.</div>
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I watched for him for a few seconds, trying to process everything. I smiled, wished him a good day, and headed back along the path. I could have skipped all the way home.</div>
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<i>(Oh... and I would like to wish my dearest roommate Ashley a very happy birthday! Thank you for being the very best! I don't know what I'd do without you.) </i></div>
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It's Friday already? Perfect. I sure do love when weeks fly by!</div>
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It has been wonderful writing again this week. As I promised in my <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/03/nyc-day-5-or-rejujuvenated.html" target="_blank">Wednesday post</a>, I have some plans/ambitions to share. First, some plans for this blog:</div>
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1) <b>Write Monday through Friday.</b><br />
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2) <b>More concise posts.</b> I mean, <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/03/good-afternoon-i-had-to-tear-myself.html" target="_blank">yesterday's post</a> alone was over 1400 words and 27 photos. That's ridiculous. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">If you read through all of my posts... I want to marry you</span>). In general I would like to make my content more streamlined. Sometimes I'll write more, sometimes I'll share a review of something I like, interesting article, or silly story about some embarrassing thing I just did. You know, the usual-- just a bit more digestible, enjoyable, refreshing.<br />
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3) <b>Expect a new look.</b> New design, new set up, new "About Me". I'm looking to create a stronger presence on my blog and something that looks edited and pulled together. I am taking Belinda out to dinner next week to discuss plans. Yes, not only is she one of my best friends but she is also a website guru-- lucky me! A fancier blog also means that I need to teach myself photoshop, HTML, and other various technological acronym-things that come in handy when blogging so I can update things myself.<br />
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4) <b>All posts come out at 3pm.</b> That's the plan. It's a completely arbitrary time I've chosen-- but I like it. Noon is too soon. 5pm is too late and stresses me out. 3pm, Monday through Friday. Be there.<br />
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1) <b>I'm signing up for an improv class at UCB.</b> And then a sketch class. It's happening. I went to see one of their shows this past week with Kathleen and I just <i>have to get myself back in the game</i>. I'm keeping an eye on the class list and waiting for the section I want to open up with a teacher Colton recommended. I'm so antsy. I need to play again.<br />
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2) <b>On that note, I'm going to do some standup. </b>Yes. I'm looking into finding a little place that's safe and cozy for the time being. In the mean time I'm polishing off some thoughts about working on a dairy farm and why dog owners look like their dogs... and then I'm off.<br />
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3) <b>I'm considering relocating to somewhere else in California-- in a year from now.</b> I'm about 70/30 about it. Two nights ago, sitting in UCB, wanting to jump on the stage so terribly-- I never wanted to leave Los Angeles. But then there I was last night, sitting in traffic for over an hour and a half to go fifteen miles in a manual car-- and all I wanted to do was run far away to San Francisco and ride a cable car into the <strike>sunset</strike> fog. A year is a long time. We'll see how things play out.<br />
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4) <b>Learn things. Think about Grad school.</b> I have no idea what I want to study yet-- which, from what I understand, is a very important part of going back to school. Therefore my plan for these next several months is to figure that out through some classes. Colton (<span style="font-size: x-small;">obviously I've been talking with him today</span>) told me about a website called Coursera-- where you can sign up for various online courses from serious universities. I am currently signed up for Introduction to Psychology and the Fundamentals of Programming at the University of Toronto and Writing II: Rhetorical Composing at Ohio State University. Hopefully this can put me on the right track before I think about taking on a monster loan.<br />
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So that's where I am right now. Thoughts? Yes? We'll see how it goes. Look at me-- <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/03/nyc-day-5-or-rejujuvenated.html" target="_blank">embracing Spring</a> and all. I've got my juju back.<br />
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Also good news! If you have ever tried to comment on my blog and failed... it was because it was apparently blocked. Sheesh. Good thing I'm working on things around here. Comment, or something!<br />
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<i>P.S. Here are headshots/nice pictures of my face, as promised!</i><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">**I'm available for birthday parties, awkward social situations, and any part that calls for a so-called "All American girl-next-door".</span><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small;">***These were taken by the fabulous <b>Sabrina Hill Weisz </b>of <a href="http://www.sabrinaphotography.net/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Sabrina Photography</a>. I am so pleased with how they turned out, especially because I was incredibly nervous and stressed out about it. I can't recommend her enough!!</span><br />
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True to my word-- let's recap San Fran, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson. <i>All at once?! She's crazy</i>. Yes, yes I am. </div>
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I was mostly sick the entire time I was there but braving it with a smile and a secret stash of tissues. The weekend was so jam-packed that I almost (<i>almost</i>) forgot I was sick. Spencer moved to a new apartment and <i>boy oh boy </i>is it lovely!</div>
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I did miss the old Haight/Ashbury neighborhood... but I must admit the pretty green trees lining the street and the lack of homeless twenty-somethings trying to sell me drugs was a nice change. I flew in late at night-- just in time to see the new <a href="http://thebaylights.org/" target="_blank">Bay Lights</a> display on the Bay Bridge, with a perfect view just a couple blocks from Spencer's apartment. </div>
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I spent sunny Friday with Jimmy. Jimfi, my main man. He and I could talk for hours and hours-- and we did just that. Jimmy moved to the bay area recently so I haven't seen him in a few months. We lounged in various parks before wandering through the city to a macaron cafe that Spencer recommended. It was a very windy walk.</div>
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After calming down from the windstorm with tasty macarons, we headed to Spencer's office to share some cookies and play some ping pong.<br />
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I'm not sure if you can tell from that photo above, but this Polynesian-themed bar most certainly has a pool in the middle of it. And the live band is in the middle of it, floating on a boat. Just as weird as it sounds. We finished our punch bowl-sized drink and headed to the waterside dance floor. After much festive dancing we went home, dressed up half-assedly like pirates, and attended a midnight screening of <i>HOOK</i> that Spencer's friends had arranged. The theater was full of silly people, it was BYOB, and we had a big bag of popcorn. A perfect evening, if you ask me. Spencer is quite the host.<br />
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Saturday morning we stopped for some irish coffees at the Buena Vista Cafe before heading to the bocce ball courts by the bay. Spencer just became a member (sheesh) so we spent a couple hours getting in the swing of it. Not quite the most athletic game, but very fun nonetheless! In the afternoon we caught the Arizona basketball game at the Brick Yard, grabbed some ice cream, and then unintentionally called it an early night after falling asleep on the couch while watching Chapelle's show. 'Twas a good day.</div>
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Sunday Spencer and I caught a cable car (<span style="font-size: x-small;">...I'm easily wooed by SF charm</span>) into town to pick up a couple of things and get some lunch. The better part of the day was spent at Fort Mason soaking up some much needed sunshine.</div>
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I am so lucky to work with <a href="http://www.campbravo.org/" target="_blank">Camp Bravo</a> as the Assistant Director and a traveling liaison for the program. I can't say enough good things about Camp Bravo and how it has changed my own life-- and I see it happen for kids every summer. This is the second year that I have traveled to Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson to talk to high school students about Bravo (I'll be in Northern California next month). First it was off to Vegas, where I stayed with Ashley's lovely family and was upgraded to a Toyota RAV4 from an economy car. Score for me.</div>
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I spoke with schools during the day and had the afternoon and evenings to do what I like. <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2012_04_01_archive.html" target="_blank">Last year</a> I spent most of the time on the strip with friends, seeing bizarre hypnotist shows and gambling $20. This trip I spent the whole time with Ashley's siblings-- they're a hoot! I picked Angela up from middle school, watched a marathon of <i>The Client List</i> with Ana, and helped AJ build a leprechaun trap. I felt like the (honorary) oldest Nunes sister.</div>
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I dropped off the rental car and flew to Phoenix to visit more schools. Jamie's friend Erin opened her home to me, which I appreciated endlessly. And the bonus? She has an english bulldog named Winston. I was in doggy heaven. <span style="font-size: x-small;">...I also just realized I'm in a bath towel in this video. Awesome.</span><br />
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...I drove down to Tucson! Hallelujah! I had the next four days to spend with Alison and fam/friends.<br />
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Wednesday night we went to see <i>West Side Story</i> in theaters. That movie is just too good. The romance! The music! The dancing! Go watch it again. Even if it is just to watch all of Tony's songs and <i>stare at how many teeth he has in his mouth</i>. It's crazy.</div>
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I drove to Phoenix on Saturday to get Jamie and Paul--- who were visiting from Boston! Paul is deciding between two grad schools right now, so on their way out to visit University of Washington they made a stop in Arizona. You know... cause it's on the way. It was actually purely coincidental that we were in town at the same time; in fact Jamie and I haven't been in Tucson together in over three years. This was Paul's first time visiting the Tucson side of our family... and I think he had an interesting experience.<br />
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Jamie and I also had plenty of time to catch up on memories of our very colorful childhood. Like plaques for our Grand Champion Ornamental Bird (the artist formerly known as Trudy the turkey) hanging on the wall. </div>
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Lots of food. Lots of laughing. Lots of family time.<br />
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I was gone for a total of eleven days. Eleven! I had such a fantastic time-- breakfasting with friends, sipping strawberry <a href="http://www.eegees.com/" target="_blank">eegees</a>, going to a family friends' St. Patrick's Day celebration. Believe it or not though I was a bit relieved to be back in my own bed by Sunday night. I do love adventuring but there's something oh so charming about being snuggled up in your own bed with a warm kitty. Yes?<br />
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Thanks for reading. More updates tomorrow. And hopefully more concise posts in the future... One can dream.<br />
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Kisses,<br />
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Hello! I'm back!<br />
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Hope you are all doing well in this hazy March weather. I have been running amuck for the last few weeks -- between San Francisco, Las Vegas, Phoenix, and Tucson. I am le pooped. I am all too lucky that my job lets me have some free time to stretch my fickle twenty-something wings... and get paid in the mean time.<br />
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My plan was to catch you all up on my last day of New York City before I went on my whirlwind trip, but things got crazy--as always. I've got some 'splainin to do.<br />
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Yes, new things are on the horizon. Thank goodness!<br />
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Today is the first day of spring, which is now... officially... good news for me.<br />
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I don't know if any of you experience this, but certain times of the year are more difficult for me than others. I am in my prime towards the end of summer, right when it gets a little chilly and the holidays start to pile up in the distance. Fall! Pumpkins! Camping and cookies and cozy music! I'm perky and optimistic and toasty inside. And then spring hits.</div>
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Of course this is a personally created mental block but unfortunately I have come to identify with it. I've traced it back to my last year in high school when I ended a long term semi-serious relationship (ha) and was waa-waa-ing and nervous about starting college life. Ever since then, like clockwork, I am on edge from March through mid June. Go figure. After discussing this with Alison and Johnny in the past week, I have decided that this spring shall be different. I am turning my <b>juju </b>around and I am putting my best foot and smile forward.</div>
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Step one in the process of reju(ju)venating my life: Getting head shots.</div>
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You see, I was going to write a blog post yesterday but I fell into this deep, dangerous pit of vanity that comes with receiving a 300 picture album of just my face. Today I am grounded from looking at said pictures until I write a bit. I'll share them on here in a couple days. Maybe Friday! It was a fantastic experience and exactly what I needed to give myself a little happy push. Spring's the best! (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Fake it till you make it, guys</span>).</div>
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But before we get too deep into present Jenny-life... let me finish up that trip I went on... <i>a month ago</i>. Sheesh.</div>
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Rachel and I were feeling pampered by our six hours of sleep and hit the road early. First stop: Alice's Tea Cup for a delicious breakfast. I wish I could eat here everyday of my life. Peaceful and magically inviting.</div>
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I enjoyed some delicious Earl Gray tea and a waffle covered in fresh berries. They had real maple syrup so it was a no-brainer. </div>
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After an exquisite breakfast Rachel and I headed straight to Central Park. At first I thought I was disappointed to see the park in February. Where was all the lush greenness? I needed it!</div>
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All it took was a few short minutes before I could see the beauty. The stillness, the crisp air, the earthy patterns and shapes and the big blue sky. Lovely.<br />
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As we were walking through the park I made some calls-- one to Ryan, one to Damian, and one to Danielle. I have several friends who live in the city and I had been so busy with shows and adventures that I hadn't seen a single one! </div>
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<b><i>Ryan.</i></b> One of the first friends I made at U of A, not to mention my first boyfriend at U of A... Ha! We met working backstage on Neil Simon's <i>Broadway Bound</i> and we've been great friends ever since. He's the nicest person ever.</div>
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<i><b>Damian.</b></i> Or D-dog as I have lovingly referred to him over the last six years. We met in our freshman acting class and we were scene partners all year. I adore him. Damian and I auditioned together and got into The Charles Darwin Experience improv group on campus our sophomore year. That means I was seeing this kid... everyday. And I loved it. He is a true lifetime friend.</div>
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<i><b>Danielle.</b> </i>I cannot say enough good things about Danielle. We were in a musical together my freshman year at U of A called <i>Lucky Stiff</i> and we've been friends ever since. We were also in Darwin together for three funny-filled years. Just thinking about Danielle's laugh or smile makes me feel at peace, and I really mean that. Her and Ryan have two of my favorite laughs of all time. It was heaven being with them again.<br />
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After wandering around the Guggenheim we stopped at Shake Shack for a quick milkshake and french fries. You guys. This place is delicious. Why oh why are they not on the west coast?! After downing the scrumptious lunch, we headed to MoMA (Museum of Modern Art) to meet Damian and Danielle. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ah! Mark Rothko! Belinda and I went and saw <i>RED </i>at the Mark Taper Forum in Los Angeles a couple of months ago. The play is about Rothko so I was all too excited to see one of his pieces in real life. It has amazing presence.</td></tr>
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Rachel and I were hungry so we headed to Malatesta for dinner. I had actually heard about this place from a woman I follow on Instagram. She had posted this exact meal and I knew I had to go, too. Spinach gnocchi in a gorgonzola sauce? Yes, please! Everyone there was incredibly Italian and handsome, to boot. Cash only, swanky little corner restaurant and I can't recommend it enough. You know, the next time you're in New York City.</div>
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Rachel and I were up and at 'em bright and early despite our late <i>Sleep No More </i>evening. I am not a sleeper on vacations-- too much to do and see! Let's seize the day! Rachel was a trooper for getting up at the crack of 9am (despite our 3:30 arrival at home). Rachel and I hopped on the subway and walked through Colombus Circle on our way to meet Blake for breakfast. </div>
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The servers almost had to pry us out of our little cafe seats-- what with the rainy day outside and our warm and light-hearted conversation-- we could have sat there laughing for hours. The three of us haven't been together in ages and I have really missed our friendship dynamic.</div>
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After a rousing standing ovation, we hung by the stage door in the rain. Rachel is friends with one of the dressers for the show-- and got us a backstage tour! (I know. I am so spoiled and I am <i>not</i> getting used to it, I promise).<br />
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Alling. What!? Alling is a very close friend of mine from college, who just happened to be in the exact bar I was in in New York. You know, cause there are only a few bars in the city. How weird is that?! I didn't even know she had moved there a couple of months before. It was so great to see her.</div>
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After eating some of Kevin's nachos and watching Blake daintily (and incredibly slowly) eat his tiramisu, we bar-hopped a bit.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This rivals the middle-aged dance party I was a part of for my last Vegas trip.<br />
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Rachel found the most delicious place ever, Aamaans-Copenhagen, for Danish <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px; text-align: left;">smørrebrød</span> deliciousness. You might be more familiar with the English adaptation of the word-- 'smorgasbord', which can be used in several different ways, usually to describe a food buffet or a wide array of options. However-- <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 18px;">smørrebrød </span>is actually a very delicious open-faced Danish sandwich, and Aamaans-Copenhagen specializes in them.</div>
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This was Rachel's <i>seventh</i> time seeing the show. <i>Seventh</i>... If that gives you insight to how wonderful it is. The musical is based on the indy film<i> </i>by the same name, <i>Once</i>, with Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova. You probably know it from this song:</div>
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After the show Rachel and I made the obligatory stroll through Times Square. Man, is that a mad house! It's unfortunate that people assume that Times Square 'is' NYC. Thank goodness that isn't true. But-- how great is it that Spiderman is directing traffic down there? What a superhero.<br />
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It's been a while. My brain has been lazily enjoying the break and the opportunity to rest and read and do what it pleases. As you could guess, New York City was <i>heaven</i>. The people, the sights, the food, the activities... I never wanted to leave. I have recently decided that I just want to be on a traveling vacation for the rest of my life. That's reasonable.</div>
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As you can also guess, I took a million photos and have many a story to tell. It's all too good to summarize so I'm going to take you through it day by day. Day by day... by day.</div>
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The long trek to NYC. Take a look at my artfully packed travel backpack. That's six days worth of luggage, ya'll. It's all in the art of layering. And the art of wearing the same pair of jeans several times.</div>
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Flying into the city was a beautiful experience. Buildings-- everywhere-- stacked right up next to each other! It was like a little board game of tetris skyscrapers. My mouth was agape trying to take in all of the little city details. And the Statue of Liberty-- so teensy yet welcoming. From these moments alone I was quite taken with New York. City love at first sight. I'll never forget it.</div>
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After landing at LaGuardia, I was in charge of navigating myself through the city. Rachel had to work late so I tried to figure it out... to no avail. I was completely panicked. I have a terrible sense of direction and am quite famously known for getting lost in simple Tucson shopping malls or the like. 'Luckily' I met a guy on my flight who was a NYC native. Long story short he gave me the worst directions imaginable and I got über lost on the subway. I did, however, get to enjoy several subway performers, which seemed like a fair trade. </div>
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I finally found my way out after about an hour of confusion. I wandered out of the warm depths of the subway into the chilly February night air... and saw this. Like a shining beacon!</div>
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I met up with Rachel and a big group of her work friends celebrating their Thursday night the right way-- with drink specials. I grabbed a much-needed beer and chatted with her lovely group of friends. We went to leave, grabbed my luggage, walked out the door and stumbled directly into a one Mr. Tommy B. One of my dear friends from childhood and life in general.<br />
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Rachel and I had delicious late night pasta near her apartment in Harlem before calling it a night. We had a big <strike>day</strike> week ahead of us!</div>
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Rachel and I started our Friday at the New York Stock Exchange! My dearest and most favorite brother Jason called up one of the brokers he works with and arranged the meet. We got there at 8am on the dot-- bright eyed and bushy tailed with absolutely no expectations.</div>
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This is Bill. Bill has worked for the NYSE for <b>49 years</b>. It was the first and only job he's ever had. He was so excited to have guests and we were <i>so lucky</i> to have him as our host. He is one of the kindest men I have ever had the pleasure to meet. </div>
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We got there early so Bill treated Rachel and I to the most delicious bagel I have <i>ever</i> had and fresh orange juice. He guided us through the building, pointing out pictures of presidents and celebrities who had come over the years to ring the bell and explaining the inner workings of the stock exchange. We met many different people, mostly men, who looked at Rachel and I like they had never seen a woman before. (Bill pointed out only <i>two </i>women currently working on the floor. Wow). Bill spoke illustriously about the architecture and explained the various lines on the floor. He was incredibly animated talking about the Exchange in its heyday. After the surge of computers and technology most of the brokers lost their jobs. Bill was one of the lucky few who didn't. He talked about the 'old days' with a sad yet inspired tone... wistfully staring off and painting a vivid picture for us. The high stakes, running from place to place, the crumpled up papers littering the busy floor, the first woman broker who made so many men uncomfortable, where he was during 9/11 and how it affected their work. The NYSE has a very rich history and Bill was the best person to hear it from.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="font-size: 13px;">In 1967 Abbie Hoffman led a group of activists to the upper viewing part of the Exchange floor, where they proceeded to throw fake money down below towards the brokers in an act of protest. After recognizing that anything could in fact be thrown down onto the floor, bulletproof glass partitions were put up by the windows. Tourists could see but not physically interact with the going-ons below. They have been taken down since then and the NYSE is now only open for private guests and meetings.<br />
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We also got to see them filming live-- MSNBC and special NYSE clips for the Today Show, etc.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Ringing the bell! My mother told all of her work friends that <i style="font-weight: bold;">I</i> rang the bell. Because I sent her this picture and said "dingdingding!". In mother language that apparently translates to "I was the one who rang the bell at the New York Stock Exchange. Be proud, mama." </span><br />
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What an experience! We were so lucky and so grateful to Bill (and my brother) for giving us the opportunity. We said our goodbyes and endless thank yous to dear Bill and headed out to seize the rest of our day. First stop: more food. We headed right to <i>Once Upon a Tart...</i> and dug in.<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Of course I had to stop and take my fancy purse to it's mother ship in New York City. Rachel and I were treated very fancily because of my <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/02/treat-yourself.html" target="_blank">previous full-price purse purchase</a>. I felt very purse-important.</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">Carrie Bradshaw's apartment. I took about eight photos of me on these steps but they all came out rather creepy. Yes, apartment by itself is much better. Such a magical street!</span></td></tr>
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This show is appropriately titled <i><a href="http://sleepnomorenyc.com/" target="_blank">Sleep No More</a></i>. If I wasn't exhausted from my long day of adventuring and walking thousands of miles, I wouldn't be surprised if I was unable to sleep at all. This show was perhaps one of the most traumatizing experiences of my life. By the end of it I was shaky and sweaty and teary. <i>And I'm obsessed with it</i>.</div>
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<i>Sleep No More</i> is immersive theatre-- that means you are surrounded by the actors in an interactive and extremely dynamic experience. It takes place in a large four-story building, decorated to look like a 1930s hotel named the McKittrick. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Think Tower of Terror</span>). The story: Macbeth. Comforting? No. This makes it all the more frightening -- for the simple reason that you are probably familiar with the story. Imagine being immersed into that world of backstabbing and murder and lies and insanity. (Shiver).<br />
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There is no talking, no touching (<span style="font-size: x-small;">resist <i>Arrested Development </i>reference...</span>), and lots of nakedness. Lots. I was <i>not </i>given a heads up about the naked factor. My first reaction was to turn away or point out to the various actor that indeed, their nipple or the like had made an escape. That was until the nakedness was quite unavoidably obvious and I realized it was a realistic and artistic choice. For minutes on end. ...To look away or not look away? The masks allowed us all to be cheeky bum-lookers in the privacy of our own faces. I'll take it.<br />
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This was also a very physical show-- for the actors and us. The show takes place on different floors in rooms of the McKittrick. Characters only come together for banquet scenes or the like, meaning that <i>you </i>are in charge of what characters you see and where you go. Some people choose to follow just one character throughout the length of the 'show' or you can follow various people as you go. My plan was usually to follow whatever character was running as fast as they could up flights of stairs/ if I knew Macbeth was about to seriously murder someone/ if he needed a bath. Makes sense.<br />
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We got out of the show at 3:00am. Everyone and their mom was still awake, cruising around the city like it was the middle of the day. What?! I'm hard-pressed to find an open anything at that hour in LA. Yes, NYC. Bravo. Rachel and I got onto the busy subway home and slept. Somehow.<br />
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Greetings from a very busy Jenny!</div>
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I am currently hard at work, eating a kids meal bean burrito from the fancy vegan place down the street and fixing the button on my peacoat. I'm going to New York City in the morning and one must have a button on one's peacoat if one plans on being warm. My clothes are roughly packed at home-- laid out in little piles on my bed. I am questioning my shoe choices at this time... relatively new boots and converse. Well-- if those boots aren't broken in now they sure will be at the end of my six walking days in the Big Apple. I apologize for my lack of writing. I've been pressed for time balancing everything that needs to be taken care of before I leave!</div>
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<i>The most traumatic Saturday... <b>ever</b>. </i></div>
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I made it out alive though. In true Jenny fashion, I have already blocked most of the unpleasant day from my memory. I'm good at that-- maybe <i>too </i>good at that. But it was bad. The day, which started out pretty casual--- escalated. Quickly.</div>
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Eh. Not that great of a drive and they put all of the focus on making it look cool. The comfort wasn't there. Not interested. (But of course that hasn't stopped them from calling me once a day and leaving weird messages on my phone).<br />
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This was not a surprise. He had been slowing down for the past few months and was laying very low the days leading up to it. I had said my impossibly difficult goodbyes and tried to make my peace. He didn't want to go, either. He was fighting all the way to the end, trying to lift his little kitty head and trying to meow when he heard his name. It was heart-wrenching.</div>
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I have known Thomasina since he was born in my closet when I was five years old. We thought for the first several months that he was a girl, hence the name Thomasina-- after one of my mother's favorite films, <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Three_Lives_of_Thomasina" target="_blank">The Three Lives of Thomasina</a><span id="goog_938896467"></span><span id="goog_938896468"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a></i>. Then one day as I was playing with him, holding him high above my head, we realized this fluffy little kitten was most certainly a boy. Thomas it was.</div>
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I don't remember a time without Thomas. If you knew him, you know he was an incessant meower. All the time-- when he was hungry, cranky, wanted you to pet him, while you were petting him. Noisy and adorable. He'd come running the moment you called him and if you took chicken out of the refrigerator, he could smell it in less than ten seconds. He was a super-cat.</div>
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I love this kitty and I am going to miss him everyday. Till later, little Thomasina. I will always sing "Frère Jacques" with your name in it instead. </div>
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My mother and I took him to the vet, as we don't have a big yard to bury him like we did back in Tucson. That made us sad, too. We were sad and still hungry. So naturally we went to Tony's Darts Away and split a sausage and grilled brussel sprouts and told Thomas stories.</div>
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We talked. I liked the car. I was unsure about leasing. They talked me into it. I was totally car-sales-men-d. And double-teamed. I was pressured. They tried to coax me with fresh popcorn. It worked. They printed out a number that was <i>not </i>$134. I got angry. They lowered it, told me it was a good deal. It probably was. I was going to trade in my little Jimmy and put down some money. Started to look like an okay deal. Signed off on numbers. Agreed to bring in diploma and pay stubs the next day. Went into financial room. Burst into tears. Tried to keep it together but way too stressful and scared. Listened as they suggested five different kinds of insurance that is recommended for leased cars. I really needed all of them. Price went up to almost $300 a month. Tried not to throw up. Shook hands, walked out, got in car. Drove home. Crumpled on couch.</div>
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I was a mess. I had developed three canker sores over the course of the evening and I was emotionally exhausted. As soon as I laid down on the couch I realized I couldn't do it-- and luckily-- I didn't sign anything substantial. I called them in the morning and that was the end of it. Looks like I'll be fine not using the heater in the 'ol Jimmy after all. <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">Brrr... in this cold LA weather...</span></i></div>
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The truth is-- I live in a town where fancy cars are the status quo and spending two hours a day in your vehicle is quite normal. I have been wooed by the fact that seemingly everyone else is paying to drive in comfort here. I, however, have decided that I will not succumb to LA appearances and I shall not spend so much of my income on a fancy car. My money is best-spent on adventures and trips and delicious hamburgers, not car payments. Car payments are so five years from now. </div>
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I can't believe I'm leaving so soon! This means that I won't be writing for a while. I get back on Wednesday and will have to play some catch up at work. I hope that I can at least post some pictures from my iPad while I'm there. We'll see...<br />
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After getting home at a very late hour, Ashley and I walked to Pinnochio's to get some delicious pasta for dinner. Belinda and Sarah came over with a big bouquet of flowers and cheesecake to add to the party. Though we had at first thought that it was going to be a pajamas and movie kind of a night, it turned into a very ladylike conversational dinner party. The stories were abundant and hilarious. A perfect Valentine's evening.</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">To be honest, by the end of the day my happy positive energy was waning a bit. After long hours at </span><span style="text-align: justify;">work and sitting in traffic and staying bubbly and optimistic all day-- I was exhausted and wanted to </span><span style="text-align: justify;">lead the troops to the pity party. Ah, but that is part of life, yes? I did feel mopey </span><span style="text-align: justify;">for a bit. But then friends and wine were in front of me and all was restored. Take that! I do love Valentines and I don't care who knows it. </span></div>
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Yup. My car is officially possessed and my left leg has been clutching up and down the Hollywood Hills for too long. It's time for a reliable, automatic car with some personality and an auxiliary cable. Recently my car started to smoke from the inside with a terrible sickly sweet smell. After some research (see: Google) I have determined that it is something to do with the heater... cortex... or something like that. It's not <i>that </i>dangerous. Hopefully. I'm taking it in tomorrow morning! Okay?</div>
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Here are some of my ideas. I realize I am simply not a sedan girl and never will be-- but small SUVs are semi-ridiculous for my lifestyle right now. Small crossovers with personality it is! (Note that I am not getting brand new ones and not necessarily white...)</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">...If I could somehow find it in myself to forget those freaking hamsters... the KIA Soul might be an option. <br />
<b>If </b>is the operable word here. It's pretty awesome inside and affordable... minus the Party Rock rodents.</td></tr>
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If you missed President Obama's state of the union like I did-- <a href="http://theeverygirl.com/last-nights-state-of-the-union-address/" target="_blank">this article</a> from my favorite website <i><a href="http://theeverygirl.com/" target="_blank">The Everygirl</a></i> has a great summary. Check it out.<br />
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My new favorite instagram of the week is from<a href="http://instagram.com/ayasakai" target="_blank"> Ayasakai</a>. You know-- just a sweet little Asian toddler and his adorable French bulldog. Being friends.<br />
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My new favorite song of the week is <i>Awkward</i> from Australian band San Cisco. It's no misnomer-- it truly is awkward.<br />
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DANG IT. I've been saving this valentine for a month or so now. Great. Day late. Real cool, Jenny.</div>
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I hope that you are cuddled up next to someone/some pet/some pasta. And if you're not-- I hope you're not being dramatic and ruining the good vibes for everyone. Eat some chocolate, give yourself a hug, and enjoy some internet valentines from yours truly. </div>
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I've had a rather busy day at work. We're still settling in and doing a bit of spring cleaning around the office. I also had the unfortunate task today of finding myself new car insurance. Hmph. I had to register my car in California and now my Arizona coverage doesn't fly. (no, not surprised). I know you must know this... but... car insurance is <i style="font-weight: bold;">expensive</i>. Really expensive. You don't really realize until you sit down and plug those numbers into the little internet boxes... and then bam! Just when I thought I was a fancy grown-up lady-- along comes car insurance to bring me back down to earth. As I once said to my dear friend Alex, "Adulthood is like a bitchslap to the face. It hurts".<br />
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Alright, I'm off! Belinda and Sarah are coming over tonight to enjoy some fresh ravioli and fettucini a mi casa. The plan is to watch some Flight of the Conchords in our pajamas. Yup, not dramatic at all.<br />
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Sending you lots of love. Hope you had a wonderful Valentine's and see you tomorrow for Fickle Friend Friday!</div>
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That means that the SAG Awards season is officially over. Womp womp. Back to normal production life for now-- setting meetings, working out presentation details, making sure everything runs smoothly. It's quiet in here. No more busy faces running by and saying hi-- just me and my little orchids and bulletin board. Chillin'.</div>
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I can't tell you how refreshing it feels though! I've been thinking all week that I need a vacation and the Universe has answered in its' own simple way. I have some unpacking and readjusting to do-- not to mention an episode of GIRLS to catch up on. That, writing, and I just finished a steamy bowl of artichoke soup from Bristol Farms down the block:</div>
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And really-- all this boohoo-ing about needing a vacation. I keep forgetting my NYC trip is <i>next week</i>. I leave Thursday! Time flies when you're acting like you're not having any fun. But I am. And I'll prove it! With photos!</div>
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During Aaron's visit in December I mentioned my sad little rolled up print in the corner of the room. He, being a very fancy and connected photographer, offered to take it back to Arizona because he 'had a guy' who could do the job. And he did! Aaron sent me this picture of the completed piece-- with custom <i>everything</i>-- for just $150. He said it would have cost $700-800 if he wasn't 'his guy'. Awesome. Can't wait to hang it up in the apartment! </div>
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Look, guys. I'm usually more of a "just wait till it goes on sale" girl. But <i>man</i> I've been working hard! I deserve a regularly priced item every now and then. I put my Awards weekend paycheck to good use and just got the darned thing! <b>And I love it.</b></div>
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Sunday was family day. I went over to my mom's bright and early for pancakes and bacon with Jason, Emma and the kids. YUM! It was chilly and overcast but we hit the Rose Bowl Flea Market all the same.</div>
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It's Friday and I'm feeling good. My outfit is kind of questionable today but my hair is clean. Project Runway was on last night, the PA's just loaded my car with four crates of leftover FIJI water from the show, and this weekend is going to be bananas.</div>
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Zumba. Cleaning house. Lemon bars. Johnny's birthday (feat. obligatory laser tag). Rose Bowl Flea Market. Movies. And popcorn. </div>
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Friends! It's time for Fickle Friend Friday! My favorite! <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuXdhow3uqQ" target="_blank">Foux Du Fafa</a>!</div>
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What I'm listening to this week: Alicia Key's album, <i style="font-weight: bold;">Girl on Fire</i>. Particularly <i>Listen To Your Heart</i>. I've been listening to this song on repeat in my car. A perfect chill driving song but a real challenge to my car's bass. I end up sounding unintentionally and rather uncomfortably gangster. Yolo, guys.</div>
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I had a very special moment this last week-- the kind every woman waits to have. I found the perfect red lipstick. For me. You know how I know? It doesn't bleed down my face like a clown and I <i>actually got compliments on it</i>. Several, in fact. I'm really figuring this life thing out.<br />
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Kate Spade's instagram has been teasing followers with their Fall line for <a href="http://www.stylebistro.com/New+York+Fashion+Week" target="_blank">New York Fashion Week</a>. These flats are perfect for a NYC excursion. (Well maybe not my February trip. Obviously not very weather appropriate at the moment...)</div>
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Now that you're all caught up on SAG Awards, it's time to relax a bit.<br />
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Come to think of it-- I'm pretty sure this was the time last year that I went AWOL on blogging. Probably because I was feeling like a big mental blob like I do right now. However-- I also happen to think that I might be trés amusant in this state so I am pushing myself onward. My thoughts are free flowing and slightly erratic-- I have to come up with <i>something </i>entertaining. Eventually. </div>
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And really, since it's February, I owe Peas & Queues a little romance. I'm not leaving you this time around, P&Q.<br />
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I've been doing my best to play catch up with friends and life expectations recently post-SAG Awards. Meeting James and watching <i>The Hobbit</i> (<span style="font-size: x-small;">or what I like to call <i>Low Stakes Lord of the Rings Plot Line Featuring Gandalf But Don't Get Excited Legolas Isn't in It Until The Next Installment</i></span>), making homemade meals, planning my big fancy New York City trip with Rachel, and reuniting with my favorite Scottish friend Jonny over Lebanese food. </div>
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I met Grace last night in Toluca Lake for some late night improv and sketch comedy. People my age-- out and about-- drinking things and chatting it up. I had a ball. Before the show was a great little music set played by the effervescent <a href="http://bonesmuhroni.bandcamp.com/" style="font-weight: bold;" target="_blank">Bones Muhroni</a>. Their songs are all good-- but <i>Epiphany </i>is my favorite (the first track).<br />
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Unfortunately I think some of their music here is a bit overproduced-- I saw the stripped down version and it was really great. Just two guys (<span style="font-size: x-small;">two very scruffy and dashing guys, I might add</span>) with their guitars, a harmonica, and some serious beatboxing. Very talented and groupie-worthy.</div>
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The comedy show was also entertaining and really got me itching to start performing again. Time for me to put on my big girl pants and find a comedy group to play with out here. In fact... I might have already emailed said group about me guest-performing with them. We'll see what happens. I've got some interesting characters I've been working on (<span style="font-size: x-small;">in my head</span>) that might be mildly humorous to others. </div>
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This serious Superbowl spread-- artichoke dip, homemade wings, maple bacon sweet potato fries, walnut parmesan endives, etc... Yum-o! I should also point out that Peas & Queues is the perfect outlet for photos like this, which should otherwise never be seen by anyone but a loving grandpa who knows how to text message. Pre-game sans makeup and wearing a Raiders shirt when the Niners are playing?... this is just asking for a disapproving Facebook facial sneer. Thanks again, P&Q. Also please note the handmade signs my mother made for the Superbowl party. She's cute.</div>
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We also got stranded on Space Mountain and it was... quite an experience. Please note Alison's freaked out face in this video-- she was completely unamused. They came around and pushed our car back along the tracks-- and then we rode it immediately again afterwards. We felt pretty sick... <i>and awesome.</i></div>
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A clustercuss of happenings but I'm glad you're a little more caught up. Almost... there's some juicy things I haven't told you yet. Really dramatic stuff. Next week.<br />
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It feels good to be back. However things aren't exactly how I thought they were going to be right now. Though I was very focused on what was going on during the Awards I had a vague idea of what things would look like in my life come February.</div>
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I'm happily confused. I have a lot of options staring up at me and they are all rather friendly. I'm just not really sure what I need right now. You know, the typical "I'm in my twenties, what am I supposed to be doing with my life" woe-is-me crap. Don't worry, I'm already very over it. Hopefully I start compartmentalizing my goals and figure out where I want to put my focus. You know, so I can actually head in one singular direction. Good luck with that Jenny.</div>
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The week leading up to the Awards was ridiculous, as always. Though they fed us very well, the 12-14 hour work days were exhausting. I hardly saw my roommate, laundry was abandoned in the corner of my room, and my hair was always wet when leaving the house. No time! Back to work!</div>
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I love show week. I love the high stakes, the deadlines and the long hours. It makes me feel alive and important. Very good things to feel.</div>
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I pulled some strings this year and snagged two seat filler seats in the showroom for my mother and sister. That means that they were sitting in the audience with the actors during the show! Jamie couldn't make it last year so she made it a point to be here this season. A week before the show I got the confirmation-- and Jamie booked her ticket from Boston. I was very swamped with work and didn't get to spend as much time with her as I wanted-- but a couple 9:00pm dinners did the trick!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dinner at El Compadre in Hollywood. <a href="http://elcompadrerestaurant.com/" target="_blank">The home of the flaming margarita</a> and a very hilarious website.</td></tr>
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I was also lucky enough to get Spencer in backstage to be my "assistant" for the weekend-- basically running around with me, making me laugh and grabbing last minute things for me on show day. I was happily surprised that despite my chaotic work weekend, I had plenty of time to enjoy Spencer and Jamie's company. </div>
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On Saturday morning Spencer and I made a quick stop at Porto's Bakery in Burbank before heading to the Shrine. He had lots of people to meet and I had lots of script changes to make. My sister and mom stopped by in the early afternoon to check out the theater set-up and watch rehearsals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Dancing Dick Van Dyke practicing his acceptance speech for the Life Achievement Award.</span></td></tr>
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My main priority for the weekend was making sure my boss (the Executive Director and Producer for the show) was ready to go at all times. I carried around my pencil bag and ruler for on-the-fly edits to the script. Then the rest of the time was spent with him in the production truck:</div>
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Saturday night Spencer and I met my mom and sister for sausages and beer at my favorite local haunt, Tony's Darts Away. I can't stop you guys.</div>
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And then-- just like that-- it was Sunday. Show day. I woke up, took a shower, tried to make it look like I had slept more than two hours, and headed out the door. As soon as I arrived a tidal wave of tasks heaved itself at me. My position in publicity last year meant that my show day was a bit of a breeze-- I had two of my very own assistants to help me. This year I was pulled in various directions right up until the show started. It was crazy at times. ...But never fear, I found time to sneak away for some photo opps!</div>
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Pretty fancy stuff if you ask me. Unfortunately I don't have a good photo of just me... like I did last year:</div>
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Not naming names or pointing fingers or anything-- but a certain someone took the <i>worst blurry photo </i>of me ever. Hm. No new profile picture for me! Guess that just means I have to put more up of the two of us. ...Not naming names.</div>
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As soon as the arrivals began I was in the production truck-- helping edit a three minute teaser that airs right before the show. The stakes were high and we were editing on the fly! Such an interesting process to be a part of. While I was busy watching screens and shouting out time codes, Spencer was using his credentials to his full advantage-- looking busy on the red carpet. All I told him was, "Wear your sunglasses and try to look important".<br />
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As I'm busy working with yelling frantic producers and editors... my phone lights up. With these photos.</div>
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I was able to get Ashley and Johnny bleacher seats on the red carpet and they had a blast. Apparently they told those around them that Spencer was a <i>huge </i>star from <i>Glee</i>, shouting for him to pose for a photo. One of the ladies next to them even yelled "I got the picture! I got the picture!" Funny.<br />
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As soon as our edited package was done, we sent the teaser script to the announcer-- and I was <i>free</i>. Free I tell you! I made my way into the theater to enjoy the show.</div>
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My first stop was to find my beautiful mother and sister. They were hard at work, too. My mom was a seat filler last year and takes her job <i>very seriously</i>. She knows all the tricks and was prepping Jamie (and us) all weekend. Jamie didn't realize that she was going to be seeing <i>everybody</i> from television and film. She said she had a small list in her head of people she wanted to see... and then she started to lose track! Bradley Cooper, Tina Fey, Daniel Day-Lewis, <i>Modern Family</i>... it can be overwhelming when you're in the middle of their big party.</div>
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She lucked out and was able to sit at the <i>Glee </i>table for most of the evening-- then she could just sit and enjoy the show without having to move around. Luckily before she settled she sat at the <i>Les Miserables</i> table across from Anne Hathaway and Hugh Jackman. She was very excited.</div>
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My credentials allowed Spencer and I to watch the excitement right in the theater. It was a wonderful experience. Watching Dick Van Dyke accept his award, Amy Poehler and Neil Patrick Harris riff off each other, Jennifer Lawrence win for Best Actress and so on. I happily stand by my belief that the SAG Awards are the most concise, delightful awards show ever. And I am biased.</div>
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After the show my mom and sister were shuffled out the door to head home. Then Spencer and I headed upstairs to meet up with all of my co-workers to celebrate! There was delicious food and delightful beverages aplenty. We chatted and enjoyed each other's company before heading to the People's Gala Tent to rub elbows and dance.</div>
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I love to dance. Especially after a hectic weekend--- especially when they're serving Wolfgang Puck appetizers and fancy drinks--- and especially with my favorite dance partners, lovable friends and a one Mr. Smith.<br />
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It's funny-- now that I've written everything down it doesn't seem so crazed or complicated... But at the time it felt like a lot of both! A seriously terrific show and I am so incredibly happy to be a part of it.<br />
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I'm happy. I'm tired. I'm swamped. And I have so much to tell you.</div>
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I've been daydreaming about writing for the last week... wishing I had the time and brain power to tell you stories. The SAG Awards went off without a hitch. A lot of work, a lot of long hours--- but a whirlwind of fun. I definitely want to devote an entire post to the SAG Awards, obviously, so that might have to wait until next week. It'll be worth the wait. </div>
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It was a <i>such a busy </i>weekend and I can't wait to tell you all about it!</div>
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Until then, I could really use a Fickle Friend Friday to ease me back into the writing groove. And you back into the reading groove. </div>
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We got our big fancy gift bags from the Awards today-- you know, just because my job couldn't get any better. Books, a scarf, beauty goods, knickknacks and <i>treats galore</i>. My favorite so far has got to be <a href="http://browniebrittle.com/" target="_blank">Sheila G's </a><a href="http://browniebrittle.com/" target="_blank">Brownie Brittle</a>. If you love the corners of brownies (obviously you do) you'll love these. I actually am more of a soft squishy kind of a brownie person-- but these are dangerously chocolatey and delicious and I can't deny it. Highly recommended.</div>
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I feel like decisions have been flying right at me all week. Talk about pressure! Here's hoping that my destiny is looking up.</div>
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I met Beau this morning for our monthly breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien- where he proceeded to tell me about his <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/" target="_blank">IKEA-hacker</a> plans for the weekend. If you're unfamiliar with IKEAhackers check out the website <a href="http://www.ikeahackers.net/" target="_blank">here</a>. The site has plenty of DIY projects to help you take everyday IKEA furniture and supplies and create new living solutions. Which got me perusing the web for my own IKEAhacker inspiration... like <a href="http://turnedtodesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/ikea-lack-side-tables-turned-ottomans.html" target="_blank">these </a><a href="http://turnedtodesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/ikea-lack-side-tables-turned-ottomans.html" target="_blank">ottomans</a><a href="http://turnedtodesign.blogspot.com/2012/12/ikea-lack-side-tables-turned-ottomans.html" target="_blank"> made out of $8 LACK tables</a>. Done. Put this on my long list of things I'm pretending I'll get to. (Ahem, <a href="http://pinterest.com/jennymwise/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>).</div>
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The Superbowl is my favorite holiday right after Christmas. (<span style="font-size: x-small;">This is a very extreme comment and I probably don't mean that entirely. But then again I might</span>). It's a bittersweet day. Yes, the food and football and commercials are delightful. But then Superbowl Sunday lifts you up and drops you down smack dab in the middle of nothing. I hate when the season is over. I have yet to cultivate baseball appreciation and I sometimes feel basketball-ed out from past boyfriends that make me sit at their stupid games while they get technical fouls and then pout about it for the rest of the night (and morning). </div>
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Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13847884792935469552noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8683856588152839075.post-61286795591270623532013-01-24T18:56:00.000-08:002013-01-24T18:56:16.670-08:00casual hello<span style="text-align: justify;">Well. A very casual hello to you, dear readers.</span><br />
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Our office is slowly trickling out as we make our way to the Shrine Auditorium for the show this weekend. There are scripts to mark, credentials to double-check and stairs to walk up and down for hours. I love this time of year-- the busyness, the list of things to do, the glamour...<br />
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By this time next week the show will be done with and I'll be sending out thank you notes.<br />
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It's going to be a wonderful show! If you've never seen the SAG Awards-- it's time. It's different than other awards shows in that it's extremely concise (done in two hours), it's only about the actors, and there's <i>no host</i>. Such an entertaining show. But who knows, I'm biased.<br />
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This is all I could muster for now. Just wanted to check in so you know I'm still kicking. There's lots of updates to come-- a Disneyland trip... a broken laptop disaster... fainting spells...<br />
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A group of my work friends and I visited Green Leaf in Century City today and it was <i>delish</i>. I made my own salad (<span style="font-size: x-small;">as most salads in this city are built for people pretending to eat and not necessarily for flavor... or they just have bleu cheese in them. Blech.</span>) and I was happily surprised. Romaine, grilled corn, turkey bacon, garbanzo beans, avocado and this delicious gluten/fat-free ranch dressing for good measure. I'm not usually a "look-at-my-food!" kind of person but this salad deserves to have its picture taken.</div>
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I'm really pleased with how this week turned out, despite it's bumpy beginnings. Things have been ironed out and I'm feeling confident about the show coming up. I'm so excited for next week. Excited with a side of completely panicked. But I got this.</div>
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(<span style="font-size: x-small;">Other David Gray notables: <i>You're The World to Me</i>, <i>The One I Love</i>, <i>Sail Away</i>, <i>Be Mine </i>and <i>Babylon </i>(posted at the bottom). So good.</span>)</div>
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This girl is changing the face of Hollywood-- or at least she's making the first step. Lena produces, writes, directs, and stars in HBO's <i>GIRLS</i>-- at twenty-six years old. This lady is a firecracker. Lena is unapologetically quick, honest, and true to herself. Though I do believe that all women are 'real', her depiction of Hannah on <i>GIRLS</i> is incredibly <i style="font-weight: bold;">real </i>-- and brave-- as she's frequently very naked. Very naked and very herself. There have been some terribly rude things said about Lena's unconventional body and I'm just sick of it.</div>
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<i>Interestingly, the gorgeous Marnie is the one who is now totally unlucky in love. Sometimes it just doesn't pay to be smart, breathtakingly beautiful, nice and kind. Not when there are blobbies who are willing to take their clothes off in public constantly</i>.</blockquote>
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Luckily I stumbled upon this article-- <i><a href="http://www.xojane.com/issues/lena-dunham-naked-nude" target="_blank">The Audacity of Lena Dunham and Her Admirable Commitment to Making Us Look at Her Naked</a></i>, which made me feel all the better. It's a definite read-- very insightful if you're in this industry or not. Let's not hate on every girl that doesn't look like January Jones, shall we?</div>
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My sentiments exactly. Most of the time I don't know what I want to do in the grand scheme of things-- but this seems like a good itinerary:<br />
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4) Live somewhere inspiring and alive.<br />
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I find Switzerland incredibly enchanting. Consider this on the itinerary.<br />
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Just because I can't get enough-- here's David Gray's <i>Babylon</i> to kick off your "Friday night" (<span style="font-size: x-small;">Those are the first words of the song...</span>)<br />
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The days are happy and bright here! <span style="font-size: x-small;">(At least that's how I'm looking at it).</span> We're in the swing of things and getting stuff done. This week I have a huge list to knock down before the craziness of next week begins-- lots to get in order and learn. Though the days are packed with work things-- I've been balancing it out with a lot of warm happy Jenny things, too. </div>
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I got home last night at 8pm after a quick grocery store drive-by for some sweet potatoes, changed into my workout gear <span style="font-size: x-small;">(you know, old tank top and dance pants I've had since middle school)</span>, and headed to Power Yoga with Ashley. We were expecting a hot yoga class, preferably in the dark, so we could de-stress and stretch out our lazy muscles. What we got was very different.</div>
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Our instructor was <i>INSANE</i>-- in the best way! I didn't stop laughing from the moment he walked into the room. His name is Averill and I have never been more entertained and challenged in a fitness class in my life. Here are some of his quotables from the evening:</div>
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My little Asian accountant-- Yeah, you! With the glasses! You! So... you definitely haven't taken this class before. </blockquote>
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Don't look at me, I'm pulling out a murphy. Don't look at me!! (fixing his wedgie?)</blockquote>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">Why do you think you guys are here?! Cause you don't have a booty. I don't deal with other kinds of booty. I don't deal with Pasadena booty. Or van doors booty. I only deal with the Compton booty. I-ONLY-DEAL-WITH-THE-COMPTON-BOOTY! (while simultaneously slapping his ass with both hands)</span><span style="text-align: justify;"> </span> </blockquote>
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(Narrating for us out loud) "<i>I hate you! </i>No you don't! <i>Shut up! </i>You shut up! </blockquote>
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<i>What is he making us do? He's a black leprechaun! </i>No I'm not! <i>Shut up!</i> There's no pot o' gold!</blockquote>
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(While walking by me in modified triangle pose) Ahh!! Look at her leg! Her shaky stripper leg! Keep that heel up! You need it!</blockquote>
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(While grabbing Ashley's foot during three-legged dog) This little piggy went to Compton... this little piggy went to Compton, too... Aw hell, they all went to Compton!! </blockquote>
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Don't you pass gas on the person behind you! And don't you pass gas on me when you leave this room, I hate it when you do that. </blockquote>
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Oh! Oh! (rolls over, sitting on the mat holding his foot) Don't look at me don't look at me. Let me get this ingrown toenail. If you don't know what it is look it up. Let me do this. <i>LET ME DO THIS</i>. </blockquote>
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Besides his crazy antics and ridiculous facial expressions, he was an absolutely incredible instructor. His 70 minute class was chock full of challenging sequences and poses. Ashley and I can hardly walk today. We're working on our Compton booty.</div>
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We came home, made some very healthy dinner, watched the incomparable television threesome (<i>Ben & Kate</i>, <i>New Girl</i>, and <i>The Mindy Project</i>) before calling it a night.</div>
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Luckily for me, I have the ability to fall asleep within minutes. Literally. Which comes in very handy for me when my days are as packed as they are. All I need is 7 hours of sleep and a solid weekend and I'm good to go. My last weekend was just what the doctor ordered: friends, cookies, music, and relaxation (not necessarily in that order). </div>
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These are Ashley's pumpkin chocolate chip cookies--- <i>my favorite cookies </i>at the moment. Maybe I will share the recipe sometime soon... I could eat these for days and I sometimes don't feel bad about it. They're vegan. Which really means nothing health-wise for a cookie, but it does in my head.</div>
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Friday night I went and saw <i>Django</i> again-- which was all the better the second time around. Christoph Waltz... the music... the dialogue and twists and turns... </div>
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Saturday was spent taking my poor little car into the shop <span style="font-size: x-small;">($300 later...)</span>, exchanging the last few things from Christmas at the Americana, and then hanging out with Ashley and her visiting friends!<br />
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Ashley, Tallie, and Ellory grew up together in Las Vegas. They've been wanting to visit Ashley in her new Los Angeles habitat so they made the drive out for the weekend. Ellory goes to school at Chapman and Tallie is currently studying at Tisch at NYU. They were lovely guests and really brightened up Ashley's week. And mine, too!</div>
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We started out at Jackson's concert at WitzEnd in Venice Beach. Jackson is my good friend Daniel's younger brother and he's incredibly talented. He's studying at Berkelee College of Music and puts on a lovely show, complete with a ten-piece band of wind and string instruments. Very Sufjan Stevens, if you're familiar with him. </div>
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Here's one of my favorite songs by him, <a href="http://jacksonwargo.bandcamp.com/track/fine-tooth-comb" target="_blank">Fine Tooth Comb</a>. This one is oh so mellow and lovely.<br />
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The girls were obviously very taken with the guys. Musical and emotionally-enthused men stir up something fierce with the ladies. Take note.</div>
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After hanging with Daniel, Ryan, Will, and Nikolai for a bit, we headed to Miceli's for a yummy Italian fix, complete with singing waiters and hot delicious rolls. MMmm.<br />
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We had one last stop before they hit the road-- Bob's gift to the valley-- <i><a href="http://www.portosbakery.com/" target="_blank">Porto's</a></i>. </div>
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Tonight my dear friend Grace and I are visiting another favorite Valley eatery, <a href="http://www.summercanteen.com/index.php" target="_blank">Summer Canteen</a>. Their Summer Fried Rice is to die for. Picture this: shrimp, chicken, pineapple, curry powder, raisins, peppers, cashews, egg and onion. Oh my, I'm hungry. </div>
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I took over for Grace this year on the awards, so she's showing me the ropes over some dumpling soup and edamame. 'Twill be a grand evening! Then I'm going to Pilates and making some apple crisp for dessert. Yum yum yum.</div>
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I am exhausted and I'm still not quite done.</div>
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This day was packed to the gills with DETAILS.</div>
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Show details, flight details, family details, schedule details...</div>
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They're all fun details, generally. But details take time and I feel like I'm running out of it.</div>
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This day started bright and early at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Our production meeting brought back all of the magical feelings and experiences from last year's show. I didn't know it at the time-- sitting in that freezing cold building-- but this show was going to be the <b style="font-style: italic;">best. experience. ever. </b>I can't believe it's time already to do it all over again.</div>
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This year will be a bit different as I have a new position. I won't be on the red carpet and updating social media from the main room-- I'll actually be in the production truck announcing each arrival to the media and sitting beside our Executive Director/Producer (my boss) as he calls the show and runs through the script. Very exciting stuff.</div>
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I do get to dress up! I'm shopping for my dress this weekend... gulp. Very last minute. Ashley recently became a bridal consultant so I have an appointment with her to try on some pretty things at her shop. I can't wait.</div>
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I also have some different guests attending the show. Last year I had a whopping <i>ten</i> bleacher seats on the red carpet for friends. This year? Due to an overbooking from an auction, I barely nabbed two. Unf. I also luckily got two seat fillers and one backstage buddy for the weekend, too. </div>
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I'm looking forward to the coming weeks and all of the happy excitement that comes with it! (and two of my favorite people flying in for the show!)</div>
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To be even more honest, I am instead going to a Power Yoga class and eating a sweet potato and protein patty for dinner. You know, cause I'm going to an awards show. When in Rome...</div>
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If you're anything like me on this Friday, you need a break. From everything. Words, calendars, loud voices, ringing phones, traffic, sitting in a chair. Really anything that doesn't include me smiling and thinking happy thoughts-- I'm over it. </div>
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The only thing keeping me writing right now is the no pressure, no high expectations and joy of Fickle Friend Friday. So without further ado, let's have Paul Simon and Chevy Chase kick us off:<br />
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This is and will always be my favorite music video. You know, for those of you at home keeping score. I am also endlessly in love with Chevy Chase. And Ladysmith Black Mambazo. And coordinated dance moves.</div>
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In the interest of keeping with my <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/01/fickle-friend-friday-intention.html" target="_blank">New Year's intention for Frasier's fame</a>, I offer another approach besides internet meme. </div>
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Frasier calendars, anyone?</div>
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In a recent special from Elle Decor I stumbled upon (my that makes me sound cultured!), <a href="http://www.elledecor.com/design-decorate/interiors/fornasetti-home-milan-bedroom#slide-1" target="_blank">Barnaba Fornasetti</a>, a Milan based interior designer shares his story and very bizarre home decor. ...Bizarre and completely stunning. A whole lot of dark and whimsy with a touch of Edgar Allan Poe, Salvador Dali, and M.C. Escher, no?</div>
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I have heard positive reviews about this book for years. Jamie just happened to buy the oldest copy she could find with the creepiest cover. According to <i><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Chapman_(author)" target="_blank">The Five Love Languages</a></i>, we all show our affection for each other in different ways: words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. This is with anyone you love-- friends, co-workers, family, and yes awkward Jamie, your 'mate'. Bleh... that word gives me the heebie jeebies. I'm excited to finally read it though! I'll report back ASAP. (This is also continuing my intention of <a href="http://peasnqueues.blogspot.com/2013/01/fickle-friend-friday-intention.html" target="_blank">Actively Loving Those I Love</a>! Man, I am <i>on </i>it).</div>
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Sometimes --on dark, dark days-- when we have no intention of letting humans see us again in bathing suits (or in general public, let's be real)-- Ashley and I will make cookie dough and eat it out of the bowl. Like most of it. Sometimes no cookies are made.</div>
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We realize this plan does not offer staying power.</div>
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That's why I've been busy sleuthing the interwebs for ways to be naughty and still look naughty. (I'm sorry, that was weird for everyone). </div>
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This is what I've found so far:</div>
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<b>Exhibit A: <a href="http://www.girlgonecountry.com/recipes-2/cookie-dough-greek-yogurt-3/" target="_blank">Cookie Dough Greek Yogurt </a></b></div>
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Did it taste like cookie dough? No, absolutely not.</div>
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The key here though is the delicious factor. Also considering that this thing packs a whopping twenty-two grams of protein-- it leaves you feeling satisfied and happily full. Ashley and I split this and even had a hard time finishing the little yogurt container. Isn't that sweet? We're so dainty now.</div>
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Time for the weekend. I've got Daniel's concert to attend, a car to take into the shop, a mechanic to bat my eyelashes at, cycling classes to take and a handsome guy to pick up at the airport. </div>
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Today is a great day. Though my computer difficulties are spilling over from yesterday, I have decided to run with it. Word doesn't want to work today? So be it. There's always tomorrow. Time to get everything else done on my long list...</div>
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It was the the best of times, it was the yummiest of times-- starting with a visit to Susan Feniger's delectable restaurant, <a href="http://www.eatatstreet.com/streetdinner.html" target="_blank">Street</a> right off of Highland and Melrose.</div>
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My mother's favorite thing is eating food tapas-style. A little bite of this, a little nibble of that-- less commitment and more food options. I'm all about it.</div>
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Saturday morning was spent taking apart my closet. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(--aren't weekends just made for projects like this?)</span> In the midst of my move to the new apartment, things were inevitably shoved into every nook and cranny behind my clothes. I re-organized, loaded up things to get rid of, and drove over my extraneous items to Goodwill. It's nice to start the new year with a fresh start and a slightly less disheveled closet.</div>
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While cleaning up around the house Frasier cleaned up his little sister. Or is this the cover of a kitty romance novel? You decide.</div>
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Saturday night Ashley, Nikolai, Ryan, their friend Cameron and I went to Lóteria Grill in Studio City for some banter and downhome nachos. Delish.</div>
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Sunday morning I Zumba-ed some of the nachos away at the gym. Then I wandered over to meet my friends at my new favorite place, Tony's Darts Away to watch the Seahawks beat the Redskins.</div>
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<i>But</i> now that you're a Marshawn fan, aren't you glad they won? <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Tough RGIII, that was pretty gnarly.)</span></div>
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Me, Johnny, Lauren, Aaron, Ashley, James, and Nikolai sat around for hours, watching the game, enjoying ourselves and playing silly card games.</div>
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Actually to be honest, I went twice this weekend. But let's just pretend I didn't. Can't stop won't stop.</div>
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Sunday night was spent lounging on the couch, watching <i>Silver Linings Playbook</i>. I'm not really sure how I felt about it. I like to surround myself with happy things so it was a tough watch-- all of the mental illness, etc. Luckily the movie threw me a freaking bone with the ending. So it was enjoyable overall. Wonderful performances by everyone-- Bradley Cooper, Jennifer Lawrence and Robert De Niro. Superb. <span style="font-size: x-small;">(Can't wait to see them at the end of the month! Woo!)</span></div>
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My job really is a dream and they take such great care of us. </div>
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There was a big meeting in the office today and I got the leftovers. Score.</div>
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Besides the scrumptious food scraps, everyday in the office our PAs have a different yummy theme:</div>
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Mondays are waffles...</div>
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Wednesday is bagel day <span style="font-size: x-small;">(I was good and had a smoothie and one singular pumpkin pancake at home)</span>, Thursday is ice cream social, and Friday is happy hour. How glorious is that? I have to be careful navigating the deliciousness. A few missteps and I'll be out of shape for show day. Round is a shape though, right?</div>
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Lucky for me it's still January and my gym motivation is going strong. That and my sweet roommate motivates me too! She left me these post-it notes for me to find on my way out the door for my <i>early early </i>gym sesh.</div>
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Anyways, back to work. I needed a break. I was busy working all last night and today on a very intricate project --and then-- I went to save. And Word decided to die and pretend like the document never existed. The tech savvy in the office and myself are completely stumped and we can't find it.</div>
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So you know, that's cool. <i>Just letting it roll off my back, guys.</i></div>
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love,</div>
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