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Monday, September 29, 2008
follow me
I just added a new thing that you'll see to the right titled "People Who Like This Blog." It's a new tool by Google where you can add "followers" or add people who read your blog to your page.
Friday, September 26, 2008
talking
Today I was in line at Starbucks, waiting patiently like I have been a lot lately. They seem to be getting slower and slower every darn day. It's such a process now to get a simple cup of coffee. Anyway, there was a girl behind me who looked more like a model than I have ever seen. Tall, long hair, gorgeous, dressed hip (but not too hip), gorgeous skin, and everything else you would think makes up a NYC model. Anyway, something came over me and I said "Are you a model?" I usually don't talk to people or just blurt out questions, but I felt like I knew she was and I just had to ask. So, then, she just stared at me with the worst look ever and simply replied..."no" and that was it. No "Oh, don't worry about it," no polite laugh, nothing. Just "no." I was stunned and embarrassed. I offended her. I really did, but I can't imagine how. She didn't even say another word or look my way anything. She was so bothered my comment. I would be in heaven if someone mistook me for a model. I was so thrown off for about 20 minutes and decided that I will never assume ever again.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
website
I think this website is brilliant.
It will notify any one you choose (say your boyfriend, husband, sibling) when you are PMS-ing, so they will stay out of the way!!!!!!!
photogs
My sister, Elizabeth, has started her own photograpghy company and her photos are truly beautiful. She specializes in children and nature photography, but can do anything. Her website is currently being updated, but you can check out her stuff by clicking here.
Here are some photos she recently shot for me of my cards. I think they turned out beautiful!
Monday, September 15, 2008
movie
I saw the movie VICKY CHRISTINA BARCELONA (with Penelope Cruz, Scarlett Johansson and Javier Bardem) this past weekend and really loved it. It takes you to this place where you just want to run off to a foreign country for a few months. So fun and a little naughty. Great movie.
listing
I love to make lists. I really do. There is something to be said about checking things off and seeing things right in order - one thing after the other. I think I get this habit from my Mom, who makes LISTS of her LISTS. No, seriously...she does. I think I have a list for everything- to do, not to do, to do in my life time, to do this year, to buy, to give away, to order, to mail, to email, to make, to cook, to cook in my lifetime, to drink, to invite, etc. I love a good, old-fashioned list!
Anyway, here is today's list...
WHAT I DID ON MY 26TH BIRTHDAY: SEPT 12, 2008
1. Got a Patagonia Fleece jacket from Josh that I have always wanted
2. Got an incredible Birthday COOKIE/M & M cake
3. Got a gift certificate for a mani/pedi
4. Went to a great lunch, with two great people and had Three Cheese Mac N Cheese
5. Did errands in the rain
6. Took Julia to her voice lesson
7. Got an AMAZING pair of Hunter Wellington Rain Boots, that I have always wanted and felt cool carrying the box around that they came in.
8. Went to dinner with another couple at JOHNNY UTAHS.
9. Rode on a mechanical bull at Johnny Utah's.
10. Ate a really great bacon cheeseburger.
11. Passed out on the couch before midnight.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
My Christmas Wish List
My Mom recently asked me to make a list of small to big things I might want for Christmas. I had fun searching the net for ideas. I couldn't stop finding cool things that I wanted.I thought I would share my Christmas Wish List with you.
I think "lists" tells a whole lot about a person.
THE LIST
--FLIP VIDEO CAMERA "ULTRA" - IN ORANGE OR GREEN
-A new Nalgene Water Bottle - Must be "BPA Free" and in a fun color!!!
-Original "Hunter" Wellington Rain Boots in hunter green.
-Martha Stewart Collection Multi-color bowl set! I need bowls for food prep.
--TRAVEL Jewelry case. I have so many earrings that get tangled when traveling.
--2 NEW WINE GLASSES - I keep breaking them....CRATE AND BARREL- $5 EACH
--Tennis skirt- LOVE this one in PINK/GREEN/WHITE (MEDIUM)
--Sheet Set from Target "Dwell Studio"
--Origins moisturizer
-The latest software version of MICROSOFT MONEY (it is either 2008 or 2009)
-Drugstore.com- Buy 1 mascara get 1 free
L'OREAL VOLUMINOUS WATERPROOF MASCARA IN BLACK!
-Martha Stewart Collection Colander. This is something I actually do need. $9.99
--a Starbucks gift card or a Staples gift card is very useful also.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
US OPEN 2008 NY
We had an amazing time going to the US OPEN TENNIS TOURNAMENT IN QUEENS, NY. We went Sunday 8/31 to the Day and Night sessions and on Monday, Labor Day, to the evening sessions. For me, one of the highlights was getting to see the players up close on the practice courts. So exciting for me to see Nadal.
To save my my Mom the hassle of trying to remember, here is the list of tennis celebs we saw at the US OPEN.
On the practice courts:
-Rafael Nadal (and Uncle Toni)
-Novak Djokovich
-Andy Roddick
-John McEnroe
-Fernando Gonzalez
-Daniela Hantuchova
-Gael Monfils
-Andy Murray
-Patrick McEnroe
-Julie Coin
-Radwanska
PLAYING (NOT in Ashe), WE SAW:
-Nikolay Davydenk0
-Dimtry Tursunov
-Fernando Verdasco
-Igor Andreev
-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (only warming up)
-Stanislas Wawrinka
ASHE STADIUM:
-Elena Dementieva
-Na Li
-Novak Djokovich
-Marin Cilic
-Serena Williams
-Serverine Bremond
-Andy Murray
-Stanislas Wawrinka
Also...
Jim Courier
PLAYING (NOT in Ashe), WE SAW:
-Nikolay Davydenk0
-Dimtry Tursunov
-Fernando Verdasco
-Igor Andreev
-Jo-Wilfried Tsonga (only warming up)
-Stanislas Wawrinka
ASHE STADIUM:
-Elena Dementieva
-Na Li
-Novak Djokovich
-Marin Cilic
-Serena Williams
-Serverine Bremond
-Andy Murray
-Stanislas Wawrinka
Also...
Jim Courier
Luke Wilson
Wayne Knight (Newman from Seinfeld)
Chase Crawford (from Gossip Girl)
the guys from the HBO show ENTOURAGE
the guys from the HBO show ENTOURAGE
Thursday, August 21, 2008
olympic fun
The Beijing Olympics, I think, have been a huge success. I don't remember ever being so interested in the Olympics (accept for the Women's Gymnastics team in Atlanta in '96). Michael Phelps, the basketball, the soccer, the gymnastics. All of it was so compelling this time around.
I did and still do have a major issue with the Chinese Women's Gymnastics. There is a rule that you HAVE to be 16 to compete in the Olympics and 75% of their team were under 16. IO just don;t understand how the Olympic Committee can let that slide. Younger gymnasts have a huge advantage over older gymnasts. They are less nervous and have less to prove. I was very upset with that. Gymnastics is almost tainted by that. Anyway, I thought the U.S. girls, especially Nastia Luikin and Shawn Johnson were phenomenal. They surely came out on top.
Anyway, USA has done great, as expected. It made for a great summer too!
I did and still do have a major issue with the Chinese Women's Gymnastics. There is a rule that you HAVE to be 16 to compete in the Olympics and 75% of their team were under 16. IO just don;t understand how the Olympic Committee can let that slide. Younger gymnasts have a huge advantage over older gymnasts. They are less nervous and have less to prove. I was very upset with that. Gymnastics is almost tainted by that. Anyway, I thought the U.S. girls, especially Nastia Luikin and Shawn Johnson were phenomenal. They surely came out on top.
Anyway, USA has done great, as expected. It made for a great summer too!
Tuesday, August 5, 2008
dinner tonight
What am I cooking for dinner tonight, you ask?
Tonight I am making steak tacos (not steak fajitas) with rice and black beans. I cannot wait. My mouth is watering. I am really a chicken person when it comes to anything Mexican, but I am so excited to try steak tonight. Just thought I'd share. What sounds even more yummy is that I am topping my tacos off with freshly shaved pepper jack cheese. Yummmmmm....
Tonight I am making steak tacos (not steak fajitas) with rice and black beans. I cannot wait. My mouth is watering. I am really a chicken person when it comes to anything Mexican, but I am so excited to try steak tonight. Just thought I'd share. What sounds even more yummy is that I am topping my tacos off with freshly shaved pepper jack cheese. Yummmmmm....
Saturday, July 26, 2008
randy pausch dies
Have you heard of the YouTube video by Professor Randy Pausch called THE LAST LECTURE that has billions of hits? Well, if not, I should fill you in. Randy Pausch was diagnosed with terminal cancer back in Sept. of 07 and given 3-6 months to live. He turned his tragedy into a positive experience by doing this now famous lecture where he teaches at Carnegie Mellon. The lecture is BRILLIANT. If you have time to kill, you should watch it sometime. He talks about living life to the fullest and having fun everyday. The positivity that seaps out of his every pore is just fascinating.YouTube video- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ji5_MqicxSo
He died yesterday at age 46 (I think) leaving three young kids behind. SO sad. He was a former Disney virtual engineer who then became a Professor at CMU. Please check out his book or lecture sometime. His message is was one that I truly believe in. Living life to the absolute fullest and having fun everyday. He made a great impact on me and millions of viewers and readers around the world.
Emily
Sunday, July 20, 2008
gran peters
On a sad note, I just want to say a word about Gran Peters (Josh's grandmother). She was truly one of the strongest, funniest and most sincere person I have ever met. She made me feel like family from the very beginning. She always said if Josh was ever mean, she was come up to NY and "straighten him out." She is one of those rare souls who not one person can say a bad thing about. I really hope she finds a happy place waiting for her, because she deserves nothing but the best.
Geraldine Peters - In loving memory July 19, 2008
Geraldine Peters - In loving memory July 19, 2008
Thursday, July 17, 2008
jury duty
Everyone I know complains and dreads about being summoned to jury duty. I really didn't mind. I had planned it to fall on the week I have no work, which worked out beautifully. The night before I had to go, I called this number with my instructions on where to go and they mentioned that you can bring your laptop. That was the best piece of advice I got. Taking my laptop was absolutely brilliant, because I spent 90% of my day on it with free wi-fi. I got so much done. I actually really enjoyed myself. I was forced to go through all the junk email I get and I organized all my pictures, worked on my website, wrote some overdue emails and finished the day feeling like I got a lot done.
Then, I got PICKED to serve on a jury. Out of 32 people, they picked 6 jurors and they picked me. Why, I will never know. I felt like I was opinionated in answering their questions, but obviously I was what they wanted. Anyway, I come back the next ready to serve and I end up sitting in a room waiting for my case to be called until lunch time. I am excused for a two hour lunch break, come back and wait some more. Sadly, I didn't have my laptop so I was bored out of my mind. Finally, around 3pm they call my case. All of use that were selected get to the counter and the lady announces that our case was settled. I have never been so happy. This case was supposed to be five days, so I was ecstatic. I got credit for serving as a juror and can't be summoned for 6 more years. Brilliant.
So, the moral is...don't dread being summoned for jury duty. It's a great break from life to read, compute or just sit and relax. If you do get chosen, a lot of cases settle outside court. If not, I'm sure it might be kind of interesting.
Then, I got PICKED to serve on a jury. Out of 32 people, they picked 6 jurors and they picked me. Why, I will never know. I felt like I was opinionated in answering their questions, but obviously I was what they wanted. Anyway, I come back the next ready to serve and I end up sitting in a room waiting for my case to be called until lunch time. I am excused for a two hour lunch break, come back and wait some more. Sadly, I didn't have my laptop so I was bored out of my mind. Finally, around 3pm they call my case. All of use that were selected get to the counter and the lady announces that our case was settled. I have never been so happy. This case was supposed to be five days, so I was ecstatic. I got credit for serving as a juror and can't be summoned for 6 more years. Brilliant.
So, the moral is...don't dread being summoned for jury duty. It's a great break from life to read, compute or just sit and relax. If you do get chosen, a lot of cases settle outside court. If not, I'm sure it might be kind of interesting.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
running
Went running/walking today for the first time in awhile. Every time I go, I realize I much I love doing it. I jog down to the east river boardwalk. Takes about 3 minutes. Then, I run along a flat walkway they have that goes for miles. One did 30 minutes today, but it just felt so good. Just me, the sun, the river on my side and some good tunes. I gotta start doing this everyday! It really does give you an energy boost and they say it cures depression. Not that I am depressed at all right now, it just makes you feel so good afterwards.
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