I also found out I can't go to Andrew Bird (in ATL) on Thursday
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Monday, September 10, 2007
Football Kickoff Weekend
I had a really good time watching football this weekend. I never really like Pro Football before, but with a fantasy team, I am now pretty into it. I changed some stuff around. I picked up Ronald Curry (of Oakland) and Indy defense (TWENTY fantasy points) to compliment Seattle (which did a very good job with 16 points). Calvin Johnson will certainly be playing for me next week.
I also found out I can't go to Andrew Bird (in ATL) on Thursdayso I am trying to sell my tickets if you want to buy them!
I also found out I can't go to Andrew Bird (in ATL) on Thursday
Saturday, September 1, 2007
I love Fall
With the month of September comes show premiers (though I am unsure what to watch this season) and college football (Gators!) and pro football, something I don't usually follow BUT this year I am playing fantasy football with James and his co-worker and his worker's friends (so loads of people I don't know). The draft was today and I don't mind saying that I kicked ass.
I'm also looking forward to the cooler weather and cute clothes.
But yeah, feel free to comment on how fucking awesome my fantasy team is. Is that Frank Gore? Why, yes! Yes, it is. Oh and I have another defense. It is pending or some shit (I know none of the terminology) but soon the Vikings will be my other defense.
I'm also looking forward to the cooler weather and cute clothes.
But yeah, feel free to comment on how fucking awesome my fantasy team is. Is that Frank Gore? Why, yes! Yes, it is. Oh and I have another defense. It is pending or some shit (I know none of the terminology) but soon the Vikings will be my other defense.
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Things a girl needs:
Female roommates. Seriously. I am trying to put together a work appropriate outfit with my gorgeous new dress and I can't tell if it is school teacher innocent or idiotic looking.
I bought an awesome pair of Steve Madden peep-toe pumps. I got them from Dillard's (a store a very rarely go in) and they were only $20! Hopefully, they last longer than my other ones, which were good shoes but couldn't handle the tumble I took down the stairs at work last week (It was less of a tumble. More of a fall).
I cannot wait for cold weather and all the cute clothes that I get to wear when it comes. I don't like warm weather clothes with all their skin showing and bright colors.
Girls also need football. I am excited for this weekend!
I bought an awesome pair of Steve Madden peep-toe pumps. I got them from Dillard's (a store a very rarely go in) and they were only $20! Hopefully, they last longer than my other ones, which were good shoes but couldn't handle the tumble I took down the stairs at work last week (It was less of a tumble. More of a fall).
I cannot wait for cold weather and all the cute clothes that I get to wear when it comes. I don't like warm weather clothes with all their skin showing and bright colors.
Girls also need football. I am excited for this weekend!
Monday, August 27, 2007
Sylvia Recommends
Ginger Ale in the can
Pilates with Jillian
Anthropologie clothing (I bought the above dress)
Great telling of true stories
Picnics and adventures at lunch time
True love
New jobs
Saturday, August 18, 2007
SF Day 5
Today James and I went into San Anselmo and walked around. I had Chinese chicken salad from Comforts and James had a bagel. I had forgotten how good bagels can be. Bagels in Gainesville are terrible. Cream cheese in Gainesville is also bad.
We stopped at all the cute little shops, but we are way too poor to buy anything. Also, I have no money. The hotel room hasn't been charged yet and that makes me nervous. When we checked out the woman barely said anything to us and just waved us away. I am hoping that somehow they magically never charge us. I could use the extra $150.
I feel like we are wasting our day, but I don't know what to do. It is impractical to drive into the city and we are going back to Berkeley tomorrow. I wouldn't mind finding something for the afternoon though.
I don't want to ever leave, but with money running out, I am kind of happy we are leaving soon.
We stopped at all the cute little shops, but we are way too poor to buy anything. Also, I have no money. The hotel room hasn't been charged yet and that makes me nervous. When we checked out the woman barely said anything to us and just waved us away. I am hoping that somehow they magically never charge us. I could use the extra $150.
I feel like we are wasting our day, but I don't know what to do. It is impractical to drive into the city and we are going back to Berkeley tomorrow. I wouldn't mind finding something for the afternoon though.
I don't want to ever leave, but with money running out, I am kind of happy we are leaving soon.
Friday, August 17, 2007
This is so long
We are still in California. Let's play catch up.
Wednesday, we ate brunch at Mama’s. It was good though I don’t know if it was worth the wait. I should have gotten pancakes and fruit, the ultimate test of quality.
We checking into our hotel room, at Hotel Metropolis. It was on the border of a shady-ish neighborhood, but the hotel itself was wonderful. There was a mix-up with my reservation but everything turned out okay (though slightly more than I expected).
We shopped. I spent way too much money at Anthropologie, but I got a beautiful dress and a very pretty skirt and a shirt that I am still nervous about, though it looks nice on me so I think I am happy. I also bought a kick ass pair of red Nike’s from Urban Outfitters. They are a boy’s size six and they were the display shoes so they were half off and then UO was having a sale (probably online too) that gave half off anything on sale which brought the $80 shoes down to $20. They were also a million times better for walking around than my beat-up old Asics.
We walked around the city a bunch and shopped more and ate at Blondie’s (I am officially a bigger fan of Fat Slice) before heading back to our room and hanging out before we went to our show. It was at the Great American Music Hall (a beautiful venue), which is on O’Farrell St. O’Farrell scared me very much (mostly all the homeless) and I felt guilty about being afraid, but in my defense, the Florida homeless don’t wear large coats (because it is a million degrees) and the San Francisco homeless do, so they look bigger and more menacing.
-The weather has been beautiful-
The show! It was so awesome. The crowd was very cool, very indie, but not like pretentious indie. Everyone was a lot of fun and really seemed to enjoy themselves. The first act was Ingrid Michaelson. She was amazing. I had no idea who she was or what to expect, but she had a beautiful voice and a charming personality and I just adored her. She played with Ally Ross who I developed a crush on during the show, so much so that when she waved to the audience I WAVED BACK. I felt like such a nerd, but man, she was lovely. They were so good and the crowd for them was small but adoring. I felt so bad for the people that showed up late and missed them. Had they been it, it still would have been worth the $15 ticket. BUT then, The Little Ones performed. I had also never heard of them and AGAIN I was amazed by the quality. They were so good and energetic. They were quite a bit different than Ingrid Michaelson, but I was able to dance to them and the songs were so catchy and fun. Again, the show was only $15! It was so good. Finally (though it didn’t take long really) The Magic Numbers performed and I almost died a little. They are larger than life in so many senses (including the fact that they are all a bit overweight). Their set was amazing and even the lesser songs from the albums were good live. They didn’t perform one song I wanted to hear, but everything sounded so good that I was okay with it. I stood right in front of Angela which was a good place to be as she was the most adorable of the bunch. After their set ended, I asked one of the staff members from GAMH for the set list when he got back onstage. Not only did he give it to me, but he said “Only for you, darling,” which, of course, I adored.
The next day we went to Specialty’s for breakfast (I love Specialty’s) and cookies and the cookies were amazing, as usual.
We then headed to Chinatown, through North Beach, to Pier 39 (for In-N-Out) and then back up through North Beach to Union Square where I got See’s Candy and some lipgloss from Sephora (I didn’t have much time there),
We took the ferry home and I took a million pictures of everything, including San Quentin, because I am obsessed with prisons. I also got some beautiful shots of the city.
Today, we went to Berkeley and had a wonderful time. I got a Cal t-shirt, a beautiful vintage skirt, a Criterion, some comics/graphic novels/zines, books, and more In-N-Out (though in Mill Valley, there isn’t one in Berkeley). We went to all the best places: Rasputin’s (the other one), Amoeba (the other one), Mars (thrift shop), Crossroads (thrift shop), the campus bookstore (lame), Comic Relief (HUGE comic shop), Half Priced Books (bookstore), and Tully’s (coffee shop with good tea). The Berkeley campus was beautiful and the weather was perfect. It was a little warm in Berkeley, it got all the way up to 75. I have enjoyed driving the Infiniti we are borrowing from James’ family It drives really fun. Plus, driving in California is kickass. People aren’t slow and meek like in Florida.
I miss Gator Dawgs and the people, but other than that I would love to never leave. Tomorrow, we are headed to San Anselmo. And tonight, we are going to Fairfax (we hate Fairfax) to see Superbad.
Wednesday, we ate brunch at Mama’s. It was good though I don’t know if it was worth the wait. I should have gotten pancakes and fruit, the ultimate test of quality.
We checking into our hotel room, at Hotel Metropolis. It was on the border of a shady-ish neighborhood, but the hotel itself was wonderful. There was a mix-up with my reservation but everything turned out okay (though slightly more than I expected).
We shopped. I spent way too much money at Anthropologie, but I got a beautiful dress and a very pretty skirt and a shirt that I am still nervous about, though it looks nice on me so I think I am happy. I also bought a kick ass pair of red Nike’s from Urban Outfitters. They are a boy’s size six and they were the display shoes so they were half off and then UO was having a sale (probably online too) that gave half off anything on sale which brought the $80 shoes down to $20. They were also a million times better for walking around than my beat-up old Asics.
We walked around the city a bunch and shopped more and ate at Blondie’s (I am officially a bigger fan of Fat Slice) before heading back to our room and hanging out before we went to our show. It was at the Great American Music Hall (a beautiful venue), which is on O’Farrell St. O’Farrell scared me very much (mostly all the homeless) and I felt guilty about being afraid, but in my defense, the Florida homeless don’t wear large coats (because it is a million degrees) and the San Francisco homeless do, so they look bigger and more menacing.
-The weather has been beautiful-
The show! It was so awesome. The crowd was very cool, very indie, but not like pretentious indie. Everyone was a lot of fun and really seemed to enjoy themselves. The first act was Ingrid Michaelson. She was amazing. I had no idea who she was or what to expect, but she had a beautiful voice and a charming personality and I just adored her. She played with Ally Ross who I developed a crush on during the show, so much so that when she waved to the audience I WAVED BACK. I felt like such a nerd, but man, she was lovely. They were so good and the crowd for them was small but adoring. I felt so bad for the people that showed up late and missed them. Had they been it, it still would have been worth the $15 ticket. BUT then, The Little Ones performed. I had also never heard of them and AGAIN I was amazed by the quality. They were so good and energetic. They were quite a bit different than Ingrid Michaelson, but I was able to dance to them and the songs were so catchy and fun. Again, the show was only $15! It was so good. Finally (though it didn’t take long really) The Magic Numbers performed and I almost died a little. They are larger than life in so many senses (including the fact that they are all a bit overweight). Their set was amazing and even the lesser songs from the albums were good live. They didn’t perform one song I wanted to hear, but everything sounded so good that I was okay with it. I stood right in front of Angela which was a good place to be as she was the most adorable of the bunch. After their set ended, I asked one of the staff members from GAMH for the set list when he got back onstage. Not only did he give it to me, but he said “Only for you, darling,” which, of course, I adored.
The next day we went to Specialty’s for breakfast (I love Specialty’s) and cookies and the cookies were amazing, as usual.
We then headed to Chinatown, through North Beach, to Pier 39 (for In-N-Out) and then back up through North Beach to Union Square where I got See’s Candy and some lipgloss from Sephora (I didn’t have much time there),
We took the ferry home and I took a million pictures of everything, including San Quentin, because I am obsessed with prisons. I also got some beautiful shots of the city.
Today, we went to Berkeley and had a wonderful time. I got a Cal t-shirt, a beautiful vintage skirt, a Criterion, some comics/graphic novels/zines, books, and more In-N-Out (though in Mill Valley, there isn’t one in Berkeley). We went to all the best places: Rasputin’s (the other one), Amoeba (the other one), Mars (thrift shop), Crossroads (thrift shop), the campus bookstore (lame), Comic Relief (HUGE comic shop), Half Priced Books (bookstore), and Tully’s (coffee shop with good tea). The Berkeley campus was beautiful and the weather was perfect. It was a little warm in Berkeley, it got all the way up to 75. I have enjoyed driving the Infiniti we are borrowing from James’ family It drives really fun. Plus, driving in California is kickass. People aren’t slow and meek like in Florida.
I miss Gator Dawgs and the people, but other than that I would love to never leave. Tomorrow, we are headed to San Anselmo. And tonight, we are going to Fairfax (we hate Fairfax) to see Superbad.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
SF Day 1
I am in San Francisco for a week with my boyfriend, James.
Our flight arrived early so we grabbed our bags and called our ride and headed into the city. We decided to do The Haight today because it is the opposite direction of everything else we want to do this week. We ate lunch at Fat Slice (which was better than I remember. I got a veggie slice and it was far better than the cheese). We went to Amoeba and marveled at their DVDs (all fairly priced meaning no purchasing. We only buy DVDs that are good deals) and noticed that we own a few off their rare/collectable wall, including the Old Boy tin.
We went to Booksmith and got some cute little books and looked for signed copies of things we wanted but we had less luck this time than last.
I went to a couple boutiques and tried on some dresses but it was mostly unflattering babydoll dresses so I didn’t buy any clothes.
We then walked from Haight and Ashbury to the Powell St. BART station, which was fun. We overheard a conversation in which one man was explaining that he needed to get off the “stuff” but there was no way he was doing methadone treatment. We saw another man speaking softly to his cocaine as he cut it on the windowsill of a convenience store. I had never seen cocaine in person before (I live a very sheltered life) so it was an exciting experience.
We took the Golden Gate Ferry back home. The ride was lovely, though very cold and wet. We sat outside so we could see the city and it was beautiful. The fog never lifted today so as we sailed away, we could see the Golden Gate Bridge peaking out of the fog. Now I am relaxing in Marin County, known for its wealth, specifically BMWs and cocaine use. It is beautiful, the weather is perfect and I never want to leave.
We took a car, a boat, a plane and a train today! I am so nerdy excited about that.
Our flight arrived early so we grabbed our bags and called our ride and headed into the city. We decided to do The Haight today because it is the opposite direction of everything else we want to do this week. We ate lunch at Fat Slice (which was better than I remember. I got a veggie slice and it was far better than the cheese). We went to Amoeba and marveled at their DVDs (all fairly priced meaning no purchasing. We only buy DVDs that are good deals) and noticed that we own a few off their rare/collectable wall, including the Old Boy tin.
We went to Booksmith and got some cute little books and looked for signed copies of things we wanted but we had less luck this time than last.
I went to a couple boutiques and tried on some dresses but it was mostly unflattering babydoll dresses so I didn’t buy any clothes.
We then walked from Haight and Ashbury to the Powell St. BART station, which was fun. We overheard a conversation in which one man was explaining that he needed to get off the “stuff” but there was no way he was doing methadone treatment. We saw another man speaking softly to his cocaine as he cut it on the windowsill of a convenience store. I had never seen cocaine in person before (I live a very sheltered life) so it was an exciting experience.
We took the Golden Gate Ferry back home. The ride was lovely, though very cold and wet. We sat outside so we could see the city and it was beautiful. The fog never lifted today so as we sailed away, we could see the Golden Gate Bridge peaking out of the fog. Now I am relaxing in Marin County, known for its wealth, specifically BMWs and cocaine use. It is beautiful, the weather is perfect and I never want to leave.
We took a car, a boat, a plane and a train today! I am so nerdy excited about that.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
One Week Countdown
I would just like to say that as much as I love the sun and rain of Florida, I am very much looking forward to San Francisco weather. I mean, Gainesville is nice and all, but August is total shit.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Shopping
I am saving because I am going shopping in San Francisco but that has not even slowed my looking a little bit.
If you really want to prove your love, I made an Anthropologie Wish List. I want cute, more adult clothes for work. Sadly, I don't really make enough money to buy that stuff. I really love the Wildflower Cardigan, so I think I am going to get that regardless.
Anthropologie put up their August Outfits. I adore this one:
I don't think I could pull it off. I'm short and even in those heels, I don't think I would look decent in it.
I want to dye my hair or do something different. I don't know. We'll see...
If you really want to prove your love, I made an Anthropologie Wish List. I want cute, more adult clothes for work. Sadly, I don't really make enough money to buy that stuff. I really love the Wildflower Cardigan, so I think I am going to get that regardless.
Anthropologie put up their August Outfits. I adore this one:
I don't think I could pull it off. I'm short and even in those heels, I don't think I would look decent in it.
I want to dye my hair or do something different. I don't know. We'll see...
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Monday, July 23, 2007
First things first
I added 2 really good albums to my library yesterday. The entire new Bella album (mentioned in the previous post) and "You Think It's Like This But Really It's Like This" by Mirah.
And speaking of that album, I really enjoy "Sweepstakes Prize" as it makes me think of my wonderful, loving boyfriend. It also just so happens to be our 4 year and 8 month anniversary (yes, we still celebrate months...sometimes), also known as our 56th month anniversary. Thus, today's link is for him. Give it a listen. It is a really good song.
"You know all of my secret ideas
The ones I'm giving up on and the ones I'll keep
And everybody sees a funny look in our eyes
'Cause we know that we already won the sweepstakes prize"
And speaking of that album, I really enjoy "Sweepstakes Prize" as it makes me think of my wonderful, loving boyfriend. It also just so happens to be our 4 year and 8 month anniversary (yes, we still celebrate months...sometimes), also known as our 56th month anniversary. Thus, today's link is for him. Give it a listen. It is a really good song.
"You know all of my secret ideas
The ones I'm giving up on and the ones I'll keep
And everybody sees a funny look in our eyes
'Cause we know that we already won the sweepstakes prize"
Friday, July 20, 2007
LOL CATS
Your Score: 7331 Cat
48% Affectionate, 56% Excitable, 55% Hungry
Lolzergs have nothing on you. You are swift and ruthless, cutting down whatever and whomever necessary in order to obtain the foodz. As one of the first lolcat known to man, your ancient skills in location-declaration and object-verbing have been passed down several generations, keeping the spirit of felinity alive.
To see all possible results, checka dis.
| Link: The Which Lolcat Are You? Test written by GumOtaku on OkCupid, home of the The Dating Persona Test |
This is me.
I am weird.
I really want to start taking pictures. I am going to buy a camera when I get back from San Fran. I know which one I want. I love it already and I have never seen it. I think I am going to do a Project365 thing, where you take at least one picture every day. I hear it is amazing to look over after some time. Because of the memories of small things you wouldn't remember otherwise that come back. I imagine I will take a lot of pictures of rain and of people I see doing things that I find humorous. I am really excited about the idea and I already see things and think "That would be my picture of the day today." Clearly, I am really excited. I want to buy the camera now, but then I couldn't pay my credit card bill.
I am going to become a weirdo that asks people to take pictures with me or let me take pictures of them, but I don't care.
I'm going to stop, I swear.
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Word of the Day
Word of the Day for Thursday, July 19, 2007
tortuous \TOR-choo-us\, adjective:
1. Marked by repeated turns and bends; as, "a tortuous road up the mountain."
2. Not straightforward; devious; as, "his tortuous reasoning."
3. Highly involved or intricate; as, "tortuous legal procedures."
Thanks, Doctor Dictionary. That is basically how it is.
tortuous \TOR-choo-us\, adjective:
1. Marked by repeated turns and bends; as, "a tortuous road up the mountain."
2. Not straightforward; devious; as, "his tortuous reasoning."
3. Highly involved or intricate; as, "tortuous legal procedures."
Thanks, Doctor Dictionary. That is basically how it is.
Monday, July 9, 2007
Speaking of buying things
I was reading about people buying odd things to freak out the cashiers, so I wanted to tell a funny story. The first 100 or so (not that many) condoms I used, I got for free from the health care center. The first time I bought condoms, I was really embarrassed (and incredulous. They seemed so expensive!) so I bought them along with birthday present stuff for my friend, Mike. At the time, I thought I was being clever and that the cashier would just thing I was giving someone a joke gift of condoms, but in actuality, I probably looked insane. I bought a birthday card, a gift bag, tissue paper, and condoms. I wish I still had that receipt.
Wednesday, July 4, 2007
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Monday, June 18, 2007
I need something
I would love to link from my blog directly to songs (just audio). Is there a way to do this? I want the people to be able to actually hear it, not just link them to iTunes or something else where they will have to purchase it.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
GIFTS!
So this weekend begins birthday week (even though I was hoping to postpone it until Monday, it appears it will start Saturday). Remember, homemade food and homemade cards. I don't need anything else.
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