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Heute ist Sonntag.

What a terribly boring and unpleasant night. I remembered why I didn't hang out with Adam and Tony for the longest time. And Josh, who was once my boyfriend for three years, now annoys the shit out of me.



Well, lesson learned. Will only hang out with them in a larger group, or while we are very drunk.



Today, like every Sunday, I truly intend to clean my room. I'd really like to. I always tell myself if I clean, I get to spend 2-3 hours beforehand downloading new music to enjoy while I actually clean. So... I will do that first.



I'm also very much looking forward to the Academy Awards tonight...don't know why... I'm not necessarily a huge film buff.... but I love watching the Oscars. And I may or may not be having company to join me in this event.



And so far today, in my designated 3 hours of internet browsing laziness, I have decided I want to order some things from this site: La Chinata. My Aunt Kelley and Uncle Ken brought me back some olive oil soap from the region of Spain that creates the world's finest olive oil. I had been saving it, and finally began using it yesterday. It smells very fresh, and European. (which is exactly how I aim to smell). So I went to their website to see what else they have... and I think I need to order more! I mean, really, everyone needs some luxury olive oil products from Spain.





Also, I discovered that the fast food chain, Chick-fil-A funds anti-gay organizations. And therefore, I will no longer be eating Chick-fil-A, and neither should you! Not that I've ever had it more than 3-4 times in my life prior to finding this out....



Anywho, we shall see what the rest of Sunday has in store for me!



Arrivederci.

Metropolis

Sunday Night

My date for last night had to cancel, but that is quite alright because what I did end up doing was much more entertaining, I'm sure.

So, TWO dates this week! One is the one from Sat. and the other is even cuter, I think. Both tall. One is more attractive, but one seems to have a more interesting personality. So we'll see.

In other news - I'm anti-twitter.

I watched The Strangers tonight and had to cover my eyes. Creeeeepyyyy.
I just can't handle horror films apparently.

I just saw a commercial for Twilight being out on DVD at Target -- do they really need to advertise???

Anywho, I hate that it's almost Monday already. Better go do some productive shite before I go to bed.

Well It Takes a Strong Man Baby

Had a fabulous last few days:

-A much needed Monday night
-A happily drunken and random St. Pat's
-Skipping school Weds. to see Coraline

More thoughts - but they cannot all be written here! But basically - no regrets, I think the key to happiness is staying realistic (about myself and others). I used to be such an idealist, and that led to being disappointed very easily. I'm learning how to appreciate a whole person - good and bad (and this is not necessarily referring to one specific person). And how to embrace and deal with my own qualities... awkwardness, and always saying what I feel not excluded.
Also - my confidence has been mostly restored. (as opposed to how i was feeling here)

Anywho - Coraline was actually really good! Visually stimulating, creative, and a delightful story. I think my favorite character was the Russian circus dude - Mr. Bolanski? (Botonski?) ...can't recall his name.

Currently downloading some fantastic tracks:

Dananananakroyd – Black Wax (how can you NOT like a band who has that name??)
Franz Ferdinand – No You Girls
Hockey- Too Fake
The Boy Least Likely To - Faith
Calvin Harris – I’m Not Alone
Frankmusik – Better Off as Two
MSTRKRFT feat E4– Click Click
Bombay Bicycle Club – Always Like This
The Boy Least Likely To – Every Goliath Has Its David
Dutch Uncles-Steadycam

[Don't be jealous of my amazing taste]


I'd say this song will be on repeat for awhile (I have just fallen in love with it!):


(This youtube version is pretty shitty quality - but its the only one I could find)

Bite Me (Obligatory post about how hot Edward Cullen is)

Yes, I'm reading Twilight just like all the 14 year old girls of the world, and I'm not ashamed to admit it!

And I liked the movie too. I saw it with Christina and she asked what I thought about it after we walked out of the theatre, and all I could say was, "That was like porn!!" What can I say, Edward Cullen really does it for me.

I also would not say no to a threesome with Edward and Bill from True Blood. Pale vampire men are yummy.

Globes of Gold

I'm not usually one to go on and on about celebrities... but just watched the Golden Globes, and here are some folks who caught my eye...



So, call me crazy but Borat is hot when he cleans up!

Redhead from Madmen.. I just think she is beautiful, wish I had her hair!

Freida is gorgeous, and Dev is adorable

Love her earrings

Drew looks great! Love her look.

Isn't she glowing? I think she is so beautiful!

Love the deco style of the dress

(Just want to make out with him)

A few more thoughts about the Globes...

Colin Farrell is devestatingly adorable, facial expressions and accent especially. (He reminds me a little of my friend Stevie...)

Slumdog Millionaire deserved every award it got...and Dev Patel was even more handsome all dressed up in a suit and tie.

I adored the looks of Drew Barrymore, Cameron Diaz, the redhead from Madmen, and more (see above photos...)

Loved all the accents heard... Scottish, Australian, Irish, English, Indian, Israeli [I think listening to different kinds of accents is one of my favorite things ever, in any situation or time]

I think I love Sally Hawkins even more after she could barely even eek out a speech through all her emotion! Her award was much deserved!

So excited Anna Paquin got Best Actress for True Blood! Christina got me into this show, and I watched every episode (via OVguide.com) over break. I highly recommend it.

Ok, I think thats all the gushing I have to do.

Back to school tomorrow!!! I feel at once thrilled and scared to death about this. But I'm trying not to make a big deal out of it for myself, just want to learn and have an enjoyable semester.

I was going to also write about things that were on my mind earlier today, but I really don't feel like it now. Maybe I will expand on this tomorrow... but for now positive thoughts, going to bed early, and hoping for a great first day back tomorrow!

Freitag

(a photo montage of my evening)

Edward Hopper, The Night Window, 1928
Delicious Tom Kha Soup


The Vintage Haberdashery on Morganford

Hindu Elephant Cake, Rachel Getting Married

Yesterday was fabulous for many reasons.

I woke up to a phone call from Ciaran, and we managed to have a civil, even pleasant conversation.


Then Christina and I decided to spend the afternoon/evening doing our vintage shopping. We went to Retro101 on Cherokee, which I loooove, but we were a bit rushed there since they were getting ready to close. Then over to Soulard where we hit Remember Me on Russell, which was cool, but more of a costume shop. Next stop was the Vintage Haberdashery on Morganford, also a good one, but a bit pricy. With no finds and hungry bellies, we decided it was time for some Thai. I'm not usually a fan of it, but Christina wanted it, and I'm not picky. We went to the King & I, which actually had delicious Tom Kha soup and Pad Thai. Maybe I like Thai more than I think.

We realized we were just a block away from this gelato place that I like, so we walked down. After all what Thai meal isn't best followed by some authentic Italian gelato? Inside, the most adorable guy I've seen in awhile was working at the counter. And I decided I must find a way to visit The Gelateria every friday, as I have a new crush! Not to mention I can never get enough italian ice cream. I had Bacio, Marscapone, and London Fog- which was actually delicious- a mix of earl grey tea with vanilla ice cream.



We headed down to The Loop to see what was playing at the Tivoli. We got two tickets to see Rachel Getting Married, which I had been wanting to see every since I saw previews a couple months ago. With time to kill beforehand, we got some hot drinks at Meshuggah (I ordered Rooibos tea, just because I learned the correct pronunciation of that word this week) , and perused the used book store down the street. I flipped through an Edward Hopper book, and remembered how much I adore his work. I love the time period he depicts, the colors used, the way he paints windows, and light coming through them, and the urban settings. He reminds me a little bit of Wyeth too, also one of my very favorites.


Anywho, one more last minute vintage stop was made, I had forgotten about T.A.G. (across the street from the book store) which was open late, and I finally found something! I got an adorable long bright red sweater, which I hope to wear frequently.



Finally it was time for the movie. And I absolutely loved it. I thought it was realistic, relevant (maybe just to me), made me feel all kinds of emotions (but as previously stated, a lot of movies have had that effect lately), and I loved the array of people in it, and the beautiful music. Christina really didn't like it, she thought it was too long, that it could have been edited better, and that it was depressing. Maybe I'm just less picky about movies. But it really made me happy. We did agree, however, that we wanted the wedding cake in the movie! So fantastic!


So, it was a great night! Full of things I love!


Today, I am off work again, so I'm not sure what I'll do. Probably call up Claire to see what she's up to... I haven't talked to her since the other night when I got pissed about Ben.


One of my textbooks came in the mail today. I had ordered it on ebay, as I refuse to pay full price at the bookstore. However, the cover is in CHINESE!!!! I knew it was from Hong Kong, but the listing was all in English, and posted on the US site for ebay-- you'd think they'd atleast mention the cover and some of the pages were in Chinese!!!!!! Luckily it is in English on the inside, I'm just hoping the page numbers match up, and everything. I guess it will be a good conversation starter to meet people in class!

Who Wants to be a Millionaire

Saw Slumdog Millionaire tonight. Absolutely loved it. Lately I feel like movies make me feel so emotional, to the point of tears, not because the movie is necessarily sad, just because I really sympathize with all of the emotions the characters are going through. I'm cheesy, but whatever.

I also think Dev Patel (who plays Jamal, the main character in Slumdog) is incredibly adorable and I want to make out with him.

Also, Indian kids with Indian accents are about the cutest things ever.