If I listened to the entire contents of my Itunes straight through it would take 9.3 days.
Most embarassing Itunes artist:
Michael W. Smith (thank you Danielle. and I just don't have the heart to delete it)
Which artist dominate my Itunes:
Johnny Cash: 11 albums, 137 songs. I have more, just haven't gotten around to uploading.
Artists who desparately need a bigger section in my Itunes:
Dylan, Bowie, Rolling Stones, Hank Williams
last 5 songs on Party Shuffle:
"Tonight will be Fine" Leonard Cohen
" Track 09 " Smashing Pumpkins
"hard headed woman" Cat Stevens
"Bang a Gong (Get it On)" T. Rex
"City Rain, City Streets" Ryan Adams
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Tuesday, June 28, 2005
speaking of geeks:
TOP FIVE GEEK CRUSHES:
1. Michael Ian Black
2. Dr. Cox (from Scrubs)
3. Tim from the Office
4. Jason Schwartzman
5. Merry the Hobbit
I am sure there are many more.
But I really have a strange attraction to all of these geeks.
1. Michael Ian Black
2. Dr. Cox (from Scrubs)
3. Tim from the Office
4. Jason Schwartzman
5. Merry the Hobbit
I am sure there are many more.
But I really have a strange attraction to all of these geeks.
yes, another geeky survey.
uh, thanks myste. I went ahead with your prediction and am posting this in my blog.
1.What does your MySpace quote mean?
"Drink your Mocha Lattes, You gotta do Pilates"
It's a quote from Kayne West's Workout Plan. Its making fun of the things I do on a daily basis.
2. Elaborate on your primary photo?
Matt Maust took it of me when we were having lunch in an Italian Deli in San Francisco. It's one of the more tolerable pictures of myself (I don't look toooo much like Alanis) so I put it up there. But I change the pic all the time.
3. Who introduced myspace to you?
Drew from Careen. He made me get on for "booking" purposes. that was before it took over my life.
4. How many comments do you have?
403 (take that, myste.)
5. What's your current status?
don't know what this means.
"Stranny Pants", offline, single, Caucausian, Christian-other, blah blah blah...
6. What are you wearing right now?
light green comfy shirt with white lace shirt underneath. seven jeans. flip flops. wooden necklace.
7. What is your problem?
I date too much. and I sell body butter for a living.
8. What are you doing now?
filling out this survey and listening to Van Morrison.
9. What do you hate most?
not particularly fond of: lying, social injustice (this covers a lot), the 'victim' mentality, the entire action film genre, new country, confederate flags, bananas.
10. What do you love most?
Music, Johnny Cash, my family, my apartment, the Triniti (my roommates and I), The Trinity (the holy triune God) JD Salinger, Coffee, my ipod, my car, the ability to talk to God whenever I feel like it.
11. What makes you happy?
Rainbows (real ones in nature), hosting parties, a well-placed song for the moment, drinking french press, people who love Jesus and allow Him to change who they are and go about making a difference in the world.
12. Are you musically inclined?
I sing. and I pretend I play the guitar. and I wish I did. but, sadly, my Taylor guitar is terribly neglected.
13. What would you do if you woke up one morning and found that the person you love most doesn't exist?
Good gosh. I don't know. Cry a lot and be an emotional wreck.
14. If you could go back in time, and change something, what would it be?
I would never have gotten a cell phone through verizon, so then I would not have that whole credit fraud scandal thing still weighing on my shoulders.
15. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day, what will you be?
a chinchilla. then I could bathe in dirt.
16. Ever had a near death experience?
not really
17. Name ONE obvious quality you have.
boobs. (sorry, that's the first thing I thought of)
18. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
well, now I have the Kayne West song from my myspace quote.
19. Are you happy today?
yes. I had a very productive meeting with a graphic designer for Haken this morning. and productivity makes me really happy.
20. Who will cut and paste this first?
linda will do it, if anyone.
1.What does your MySpace quote mean?
"Drink your Mocha Lattes, You gotta do Pilates"
It's a quote from Kayne West's Workout Plan. Its making fun of the things I do on a daily basis.
2. Elaborate on your primary photo?
Matt Maust took it of me when we were having lunch in an Italian Deli in San Francisco. It's one of the more tolerable pictures of myself (I don't look toooo much like Alanis) so I put it up there. But I change the pic all the time.
3. Who introduced myspace to you?
Drew from Careen. He made me get on for "booking" purposes. that was before it took over my life.
4. How many comments do you have?
403 (take that, myste.)
5. What's your current status?
don't know what this means.
"Stranny Pants", offline, single, Caucausian, Christian-other, blah blah blah...
6. What are you wearing right now?
light green comfy shirt with white lace shirt underneath. seven jeans. flip flops. wooden necklace.
7. What is your problem?
I date too much. and I sell body butter for a living.
8. What are you doing now?
filling out this survey and listening to Van Morrison.
9. What do you hate most?
not particularly fond of: lying, social injustice (this covers a lot), the 'victim' mentality, the entire action film genre, new country, confederate flags, bananas.
10. What do you love most?
Music, Johnny Cash, my family, my apartment, the Triniti (my roommates and I), The Trinity (the holy triune God) JD Salinger, Coffee, my ipod, my car, the ability to talk to God whenever I feel like it.
11. What makes you happy?
Rainbows (real ones in nature), hosting parties, a well-placed song for the moment, drinking french press, people who love Jesus and allow Him to change who they are and go about making a difference in the world.
12. Are you musically inclined?
I sing. and I pretend I play the guitar. and I wish I did. but, sadly, my Taylor guitar is terribly neglected.
13. What would you do if you woke up one morning and found that the person you love most doesn't exist?
Good gosh. I don't know. Cry a lot and be an emotional wreck.
14. If you could go back in time, and change something, what would it be?
I would never have gotten a cell phone through verizon, so then I would not have that whole credit fraud scandal thing still weighing on my shoulders.
15. If you MUST be an animal for ONE day, what will you be?
a chinchilla. then I could bathe in dirt.
16. Ever had a near death experience?
not really
17. Name ONE obvious quality you have.
boobs. (sorry, that's the first thing I thought of)
18. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
well, now I have the Kayne West song from my myspace quote.
19. Are you happy today?
yes. I had a very productive meeting with a graphic designer for Haken this morning. and productivity makes me really happy.
20. Who will cut and paste this first?
linda will do it, if anyone.
Monday, June 27, 2005
a case of the 'mondays'...
I do not know how to begin to relay to you the events of my weekend. it was great and really really really tiring.
in brief:
I
saw
the
arcade fire and david byrne.
it
was
fantastic.
even if I missed half of the arcade fire because I was eating a benitos burrito.
discovered my new favorite bar: The Beauty bar on Hollywood and cahuenga. I will take you there.
Saw the cold war kids play in a large long room with dead moose, bison, and elks.
Jason Lee and Giovanni Ribisi were at the CWK show.
I took a wide mouth picture in front of a wide mouthed shark.
saw matt mayott two nights in a row. we're friends now.
went to a bro party in newport beach (colin's b-day party). it was wretched.
so we
escaped
to long beach and watched lord of the rings with dave price. much better.
went
to
jen and shant's couples shower
lots of driving and lots of present opening
what would we have done without the ipod game?
drinks with matt, amber and rosie in big bear. I love those people a lot.
gave the ole apartment a deep clean.
I need a nap just reading about all of this.
in brief:
I
saw
the
arcade fire and david byrne.
it
was
fantastic.
even if I missed half of the arcade fire because I was eating a benitos burrito.
discovered my new favorite bar: The Beauty bar on Hollywood and cahuenga. I will take you there.
Saw the cold war kids play in a large long room with dead moose, bison, and elks.
Jason Lee and Giovanni Ribisi were at the CWK show.
I took a wide mouth picture in front of a wide mouthed shark.
saw matt mayott two nights in a row. we're friends now.
went to a bro party in newport beach (colin's b-day party). it was wretched.
so we
escaped
to long beach and watched lord of the rings with dave price. much better.
went
to
jen and shant's couples shower
lots of driving and lots of present opening
what would we have done without the ipod game?
drinks with matt, amber and rosie in big bear. I love those people a lot.
gave the ole apartment a deep clean.
I need a nap just reading about all of this.
Friday, June 24, 2005
california, here we come
oh yeah. (take that myste who is OC ryan). I got anna.
Which O.C. Character Are You? Find out @ She's Crafty
Which O.C. Character Are You? Find out @ She's Crafty
Thursday, June 23, 2005
face the strange changes.
things that have changed while I was away:
Rachel Blair and Josh Anderson are engaged.
Cameron and Erica are engaged.
Jen no longer lives at my apartment. (that ends a 5 year roomie streak)
Josie Trombetta (a friend from Portland, OR) now lives in my apartment.
We got a fan for the living room. it makes the temperature moderately tolerable.
Becca has expensive new clothing (which I will not even think about touching for a good week or so :)
My car has a white streak on the side of it from someone (?) swiping the demon rail that defines our parking spot. at least, that's what I think happened.
Hangers magically dissappeared from my closet. I think they were lonely without my clothes.
* as a general rule I am not very good with change. However, I'm doing fine with these ones. I saw Jen's new place and it's cute. She's all ready to be a wifey. I'm not too thrilled about the car swipe, but it looks like it might rub off. And I am looking forward to getting to know Josie.
Rachel Blair and Josh Anderson are engaged.
Cameron and Erica are engaged.
Jen no longer lives at my apartment. (that ends a 5 year roomie streak)
Josie Trombetta (a friend from Portland, OR) now lives in my apartment.
We got a fan for the living room. it makes the temperature moderately tolerable.
Becca has expensive new clothing (which I will not even think about touching for a good week or so :)
My car has a white streak on the side of it from someone (?) swiping the demon rail that defines our parking spot. at least, that's what I think happened.
Hangers magically dissappeared from my closet. I think they were lonely without my clothes.
* as a general rule I am not very good with change. However, I'm doing fine with these ones. I saw Jen's new place and it's cute. She's all ready to be a wifey. I'm not too thrilled about the car swipe, but it looks like it might rub off. And I am looking forward to getting to know Josie.
Tuesday, June 21, 2005
thanks, billy!
I think he did this in honor of my returning home:
Corgan Plans to Revive Pumpkins
Rob Kleckner and Caroline Bermudez report:Billy Corgan has made it clear, particularly during the hype surrounding his solo debut, The Future Embrace, that the band he's famous for had smashed their last pumpkin. But what supposedly died on stage at Chicago's Metro on December 2, 2000 may not be lost forever.
Placing a full-page ad in today's Chicago Tribune, Corgan has announced that he wants to kiss and make up with the other three former members of alt-rock juggernaut the Smashing Pumpkins. He says, "For a year now I have walked around with a secret, a secret I chose to keep. But now I want you to be among the first to know that I have made plans to renew and revive the Smashing Pumpkins. I want my band back, and my songs, and my dreams."
There is no further word on whether this is a true reunion or simply Corgan reclaiming the band's name. One would hope he spoke to his bandmates before announcing this decision to the world. Also unclear is what this reincarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins will achieve, be it a comeback tour or a new album. It raises the question of whether the band will become the name of Billy Corgan's future projects, or if the original members will all participate. He insists that his new album "pick up the thread of the as-yet-unfinishsed work and charter of the Smashing Pumpkins."
Formed in Chicago in 1988, the quartet released a string of highly successful albums including Gish, Siamese Dream, and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. During their messy 12-year existence, the Smashing Pumpkins saw the break-up of guitarist James Iha and bassist D'Arcy Wretzky, Corgan's nervous breakdown around the time of Siamese Dream, the death of touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin from a drug overdose, the firing of drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, the exit of Wretzky after Machina, and the entry of former Hole bassist Melissa auf der Maur, before disbanding in 2000.
Since breaking up, Iha has gone on to perform with A Perfect Circle, Chamberlin formed the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and Corgan created the short-lived Zwan, which released their only album, Mary, Star of the Sea in 2003. Corgan has also written a book of poetry, Blinking With Fists, and The Future Embrace hits stores today.
* Pitchfork Review: Billy Corgan: The Future Embrace* Billy Corgan: http://www.billycorgan.com/
Corgan Plans to Revive Pumpkins
Rob Kleckner and Caroline Bermudez report:Billy Corgan has made it clear, particularly during the hype surrounding his solo debut, The Future Embrace, that the band he's famous for had smashed their last pumpkin. But what supposedly died on stage at Chicago's Metro on December 2, 2000 may not be lost forever.
Placing a full-page ad in today's Chicago Tribune, Corgan has announced that he wants to kiss and make up with the other three former members of alt-rock juggernaut the Smashing Pumpkins. He says, "For a year now I have walked around with a secret, a secret I chose to keep. But now I want you to be among the first to know that I have made plans to renew and revive the Smashing Pumpkins. I want my band back, and my songs, and my dreams."
There is no further word on whether this is a true reunion or simply Corgan reclaiming the band's name. One would hope he spoke to his bandmates before announcing this decision to the world. Also unclear is what this reincarnation of the Smashing Pumpkins will achieve, be it a comeback tour or a new album. It raises the question of whether the band will become the name of Billy Corgan's future projects, or if the original members will all participate. He insists that his new album "pick up the thread of the as-yet-unfinishsed work and charter of the Smashing Pumpkins."
Formed in Chicago in 1988, the quartet released a string of highly successful albums including Gish, Siamese Dream, and Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness. During their messy 12-year existence, the Smashing Pumpkins saw the break-up of guitarist James Iha and bassist D'Arcy Wretzky, Corgan's nervous breakdown around the time of Siamese Dream, the death of touring keyboardist Jonathan Melvoin from a drug overdose, the firing of drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, the exit of Wretzky after Machina, and the entry of former Hole bassist Melissa auf der Maur, before disbanding in 2000.
Since breaking up, Iha has gone on to perform with A Perfect Circle, Chamberlin formed the Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and Corgan created the short-lived Zwan, which released their only album, Mary, Star of the Sea in 2003. Corgan has also written a book of poetry, Blinking With Fists, and The Future Embrace hits stores today.
* Pitchfork Review: Billy Corgan: The Future Embrace* Billy Corgan: http://www.billycorgan.com/
it's been a long day
its been a long month, actually.
and today's the day. its finally here. I am coming home!
I've learned a few things along the way. Mostly that I am not ready to be a mother. no sir. and that six year olds aren't very good at painting nails or picking up after themselves or sleeping through an entire night.
I learned that mom's drink Diet Coke and eat Lean Cuisines because kids eat junk food non-stop and it takes every bone in your body not to jump in and eat every last Honey BBQ Frito.
I learned that kids are resilient little creatures and somehow God gives them the strength to get through things that most adults would crumble at.
I learned that blue nail polish does not come out of the carpet.
And, as much as I hate to say it, the McDonald's playplace is a wonderful free hour of babysitting.
Well, kids, this has been strange. "Mama Strannigan" will be put on the back burner for a little while. I'm ready to be party death queen and Hosty and all that good stuff for a little while. I can't wait to see you all!
and today's the day. its finally here. I am coming home!
I've learned a few things along the way. Mostly that I am not ready to be a mother. no sir. and that six year olds aren't very good at painting nails or picking up after themselves or sleeping through an entire night.
I learned that mom's drink Diet Coke and eat Lean Cuisines because kids eat junk food non-stop and it takes every bone in your body not to jump in and eat every last Honey BBQ Frito.
I learned that kids are resilient little creatures and somehow God gives them the strength to get through things that most adults would crumble at.
I learned that blue nail polish does not come out of the carpet.
And, as much as I hate to say it, the McDonald's playplace is a wonderful free hour of babysitting.
Well, kids, this has been strange. "Mama Strannigan" will be put on the back burner for a little while. I'm ready to be party death queen and Hosty and all that good stuff for a little while. I can't wait to see you all!
Sunday, June 19, 2005
father's day
I am my father's daughter, there is no doubt about that.
We think alike, we function alike.
My dad and I both function solely with our left brains. Neither of us leave much room for emotion (although, being female, I do have occasional breakdowns), and are hopeless control freaks. We are both addicted to the Simpsons. We laugh at each other's jokes. I got him addicted to Arrested Development. He got me addicted to U2.
Despite all these similarities, my dad and I have some communication barriers. Just the usual father-daughter awkwardities: boys, love, dating, etc. I don't know how to talk to him about such things and he doesn't know how to hear about them. So we just leave them unsaid. If it wasn't for my mother (who tells my dad everything), my dad wouldn't know the sordid details of my dating exploits. So it seems that we have an arrangement. I tell my mom everything about my life and she relays it to my dad (I think she summarizes). And this seems to work well for us. Occasionally, my dad will ask me a random question about my love life, as if to prove his knowledge of current events:
"So, are you going to see Nathan when you're in Seattle?"
I didn't even know he knew Nathan existed, let alone existed in Seattle. He does always seem to know who I'm currently "in love with" (even I can hardly keep up with that).
And here's the kicker: the way my dad knows how to show me that he loves me is by providing for me. This manifests itself in many forms, but mostly in the form of car repairs. If the oil needs changing, or the Passat needs new tires - he takes me to the nearest Les Schwab and gets my car road-ready. It's the same with both of my sisters -- our car needs are always taken care of.
It's funny, I don't usually get all sentimental on Father's day. My dad isn't even home (he's in Alaska on a fishing boat somewhere). But, last night, while going through some of my old boxes in the garage - I came across a note my dad wrote me in high school. and it killed me.
It reads:
Lindsay,
Miss Jabberwocky, I am so proud of you. Smart, beautiful - I would love you even if you didn't overachieve.
Your dad
I cannot tell you how grateful I am for the life that I've had.
We think alike, we function alike.
My dad and I both function solely with our left brains. Neither of us leave much room for emotion (although, being female, I do have occasional breakdowns), and are hopeless control freaks. We are both addicted to the Simpsons. We laugh at each other's jokes. I got him addicted to Arrested Development. He got me addicted to U2.
Despite all these similarities, my dad and I have some communication barriers. Just the usual father-daughter awkwardities: boys, love, dating, etc. I don't know how to talk to him about such things and he doesn't know how to hear about them. So we just leave them unsaid. If it wasn't for my mother (who tells my dad everything), my dad wouldn't know the sordid details of my dating exploits. So it seems that we have an arrangement. I tell my mom everything about my life and she relays it to my dad (I think she summarizes). And this seems to work well for us. Occasionally, my dad will ask me a random question about my love life, as if to prove his knowledge of current events:
"So, are you going to see Nathan when you're in Seattle?"
I didn't even know he knew Nathan existed, let alone existed in Seattle. He does always seem to know who I'm currently "in love with" (even I can hardly keep up with that).
And here's the kicker: the way my dad knows how to show me that he loves me is by providing for me. This manifests itself in many forms, but mostly in the form of car repairs. If the oil needs changing, or the Passat needs new tires - he takes me to the nearest Les Schwab and gets my car road-ready. It's the same with both of my sisters -- our car needs are always taken care of.
It's funny, I don't usually get all sentimental on Father's day. My dad isn't even home (he's in Alaska on a fishing boat somewhere). But, last night, while going through some of my old boxes in the garage - I came across a note my dad wrote me in high school. and it killed me.
It reads:
Lindsay,
Miss Jabberwocky, I am so proud of you. Smart, beautiful - I would love you even if you didn't overachieve.
Your dad
I cannot tell you how grateful I am for the life that I've had.
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Friday, June 17, 2005
I'm a Higgly Town Hero
Today, while watching "Higgly Town Heroes" (one of the aforementioned obnoxious cartoons), Taylor sadi, quite matter-of-factly:
"Lindsay, did you know that you are one of my heroes?"
And that made my day. In fact, it sort of made my month.
"Lindsay, did you know that you are one of my heroes?"
And that made my day. In fact, it sort of made my month.
schmorgasboard face.
I've never gotten one consistent "You look like ________ (fill in the blank with celebrity)"
However, I have been compared to quite the random selection of celebrities:
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Molly Ringwald
Julia Roberts
Fiona Apple
Alanis Morisette
Dave Reichle's ex-girlfriend Marla
I don't really see any of them. Except Alanis. And she has a horse face, so I'm not to keen on that.
However, I have been compared to quite the random selection of celebrities:
Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen
Molly Ringwald
Julia Roberts
Fiona Apple
Alanis Morisette
Dave Reichle's ex-girlfriend Marla
I don't really see any of them. Except Alanis. And she has a horse face, so I'm not to keen on that.
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
idea:
so Sufjan Stevens is playing in LA on July 16.
that happens to be the day of Jen's wedding.
however, he is also playing in San Fran on the 18th.
San Luis/Jen's wedding is half way to SF.
so, who wants to go with me to San Fran for the 2 days after Jen's wedding?
please?
just a thought I had.
that happens to be the day of Jen's wedding.
however, he is also playing in San Fran on the 18th.
San Luis/Jen's wedding is half way to SF.
so, who wants to go with me to San Fran for the 2 days after Jen's wedding?
please?
just a thought I had.
Oregon Thrift Stores
This is an undisputable fact: Oregon thrift stores are by far superior to any other state's thrift stores.
I know, I've shopped thriftily in many states.
And this state takes the cake.
I went to the Goodwill center today where you weigh clothes by the pound (it's the place I got my amazing toaster). It's $1.39 per pound if you buy 20 lbs or less, and goes down to $ .99 per pound if you buy over 20 pounds. I don't usually get 20 lbs of stuff, but they allow you to weigh in with other people, so you always get the cheap rate.
Needless to say, I scored today. Watch out Becca and Linda, your wardrobe has just been tripled. I got 3 pairs of shoes (1 pair black heels, 2 pair summer sandals), 2 aprons, 1 pair workout pants, 1 nightgown, 1 sweatshirt, 1 red vintage bathing suit (AMAZING), 1 leather purse, and 1 book about logging (for the coffee table): ALL FOR $6.
beat that, Californians.
also, Sufjan Stevens next album is about Oregon, so we've got that going for us.
I know, I've shopped thriftily in many states.
And this state takes the cake.
I went to the Goodwill center today where you weigh clothes by the pound (it's the place I got my amazing toaster). It's $1.39 per pound if you buy 20 lbs or less, and goes down to $ .99 per pound if you buy over 20 pounds. I don't usually get 20 lbs of stuff, but they allow you to weigh in with other people, so you always get the cheap rate.
Needless to say, I scored today. Watch out Becca and Linda, your wardrobe has just been tripled. I got 3 pairs of shoes (1 pair black heels, 2 pair summer sandals), 2 aprons, 1 pair workout pants, 1 nightgown, 1 sweatshirt, 1 red vintage bathing suit (AMAZING), 1 leather purse, and 1 book about logging (for the coffee table): ALL FOR $6.
beat that, Californians.
also, Sufjan Stevens next album is about Oregon, so we've got that going for us.
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
top 3's
most recent CD's I've purchased:
1. U2 - Rattle and Hum
2. Coldplay - X & Y
3. Bob Dylan - Best of Bob Dylan Vol. 1
most recent DVD purchases:
1. I Heart Huckabees
2. Hotel Rwanda
3. Garden State (it was a toss up on the last one, but it was a Hollywood Video 3 for $25 and I really wanted the first two)
4. Goodbye Lenin! (I had to include this because it was such a good purchase.)
last 3 movies I saw in the theater
1. Madagascar (Ali G does the voice for the king of the lemurs and it is amazing)
2. Lords of Dogtown
3. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
top 3 summer blockbusters I will indefinitely waste my money on:
1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2. Batman Begins
3. War of the Worlds (Its debatable if I will actually see this)
top 3 children's shows which should be banned from TV for reasons of pure stupidity and extreme annoyance:
1. That's SO Raven
2. Higgly Town Heroes
3. Fairly Odd Parents
3 books I'm reading:
1. Nine Stories, J.D. Salinger
2. Safe People (don't remember who its by. Townsend? some Christian person. my mom gave it to be mecause of my dating habits.)
3. Chronicles, Bob Dylan
that's all I got.
1. U2 - Rattle and Hum
2. Coldplay - X & Y
3. Bob Dylan - Best of Bob Dylan Vol. 1
most recent DVD purchases:
1. I Heart Huckabees
2. Hotel Rwanda
3. Garden State (it was a toss up on the last one, but it was a Hollywood Video 3 for $25 and I really wanted the first two)
4. Goodbye Lenin! (I had to include this because it was such a good purchase.)
last 3 movies I saw in the theater
1. Madagascar (Ali G does the voice for the king of the lemurs and it is amazing)
2. Lords of Dogtown
3. Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith
top 3 summer blockbusters I will indefinitely waste my money on:
1. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
2. Batman Begins
3. War of the Worlds (Its debatable if I will actually see this)
top 3 children's shows which should be banned from TV for reasons of pure stupidity and extreme annoyance:
1. That's SO Raven
2. Higgly Town Heroes
3. Fairly Odd Parents
3 books I'm reading:
1. Nine Stories, J.D. Salinger
2. Safe People (don't remember who its by. Townsend? some Christian person. my mom gave it to be mecause of my dating habits.)
3. Chronicles, Bob Dylan
that's all I got.
and the blogger award goes to....
Myste.
For giving me something interesting to read every single day.
(None of this waiting 5-7 days in between posts)
thank you.
For giving me something interesting to read every single day.
(None of this waiting 5-7 days in between posts)
thank you.
Monday, June 13, 2005
recent addictions...
-- Scrubs (Season 1 )
-- The Arcade Fire
-- Neil Young
-- Iced Grande No Water Americano's
-- Nasal Spray
-- Skinny Cows
-- Bermuda Shorts
-- The Arcade Fire
-- Neil Young
-- Iced Grande No Water Americano's
-- Nasal Spray
-- Skinny Cows
-- Bermuda Shorts
Beach Day
Today I was "that mom".
It was Beach Day. The day the kids were all supposed to wear their swim suits under their clothes and bring a beach towel and they were going to play in the sprinklers, water balloons, etc.
I thought Beach Day was tomorrow. But, no. It was definitely today. So Taylor was in jeans and a T shirt. Aparrently she was the only kid without a bathing suit and towel.
Needless to say, I feel like a chump.
But, at least I am an 'emergency mom' so they can't frown upon me too much. right?
It was Beach Day. The day the kids were all supposed to wear their swim suits under their clothes and bring a beach towel and they were going to play in the sprinklers, water balloons, etc.
I thought Beach Day was tomorrow. But, no. It was definitely today. So Taylor was in jeans and a T shirt. Aparrently she was the only kid without a bathing suit and towel.
Needless to say, I feel like a chump.
But, at least I am an 'emergency mom' so they can't frown upon me too much. right?
a brief overview of the weekend
Friday, 5:00 pm: Taylor's Dad picks her up for the weekend
Friday, 5:05 pm: I leave to go pick up a friend and head into Portland
Friday, 6:30 pm: Sushi in Portland with my sister and friends
Friday, 7:30 pm: Billy Joel Musical, "Movin' Out" (it sucked. but what do you expect? It's BILLY JOEL)
Friday, 11:00 pm: Coffee and Chocolate S&M Cake at the Pied Cow
Saturday, 11:00 am: Watch a bit of the Rose Parade with my sisters. Highlights: Nancy Cartwright (The voice of Bart Simpson) on the Church of Scientology Float and the lead singer of TOTO lipsynking the "Out of Africa" song.
Saturday, 12:00 pm: 2 cups of coffee and some JD Salinger at Stumptown (their house coffee is brewed by French Press only)
Saturday, 1:30 pm: Rendezvous with old buddy Kevin Davis (the crush from my most embarassing moments, actually) at his apartment on 23rd.
Satruday, 3:00 pm: Meet up with Seattle Nick for Record Store shopping. Specifically looking for Neil Young and The Walkmen - come away with Rattle and Hum (it was 5 bucks and why don't I own it already?)
Saturday, 7:00 pm: Dinner at Nicholas' Lebanese Restaurant. Hummus, Kebabs, the whole nine yards.
Saturday, 9:00 pm: Crystal Skulls and Headphones (new David Bazan project) show. Gin and Tonics are 3.50.
So, I'd say I made a pretty good run at it for my 36 hours of freedom.
I took Taylor to see her mom in rehab yesterday (2 hour drive each way). That was rough. Tiffany tried to get me to take her back home, but there was no way in hell I was about to let that happen. 4 days in and she thinks she's "suffered" enough. I told her that 90 days without Taylor is nothing compared to a whole life of misery. Let's hope she sticks it out.
Friday, 5:05 pm: I leave to go pick up a friend and head into Portland
Friday, 6:30 pm: Sushi in Portland with my sister and friends
Friday, 7:30 pm: Billy Joel Musical, "Movin' Out" (it sucked. but what do you expect? It's BILLY JOEL)
Friday, 11:00 pm: Coffee and Chocolate S&M Cake at the Pied Cow
Saturday, 11:00 am: Watch a bit of the Rose Parade with my sisters. Highlights: Nancy Cartwright (The voice of Bart Simpson) on the Church of Scientology Float and the lead singer of TOTO lipsynking the "Out of Africa" song.
Saturday, 12:00 pm: 2 cups of coffee and some JD Salinger at Stumptown (their house coffee is brewed by French Press only)
Saturday, 1:30 pm: Rendezvous with old buddy Kevin Davis (the crush from my most embarassing moments, actually) at his apartment on 23rd.
Satruday, 3:00 pm: Meet up with Seattle Nick for Record Store shopping. Specifically looking for Neil Young and The Walkmen - come away with Rattle and Hum (it was 5 bucks and why don't I own it already?)
Saturday, 7:00 pm: Dinner at Nicholas' Lebanese Restaurant. Hummus, Kebabs, the whole nine yards.
Saturday, 9:00 pm: Crystal Skulls and Headphones (new David Bazan project) show. Gin and Tonics are 3.50.
So, I'd say I made a pretty good run at it for my 36 hours of freedom.
I took Taylor to see her mom in rehab yesterday (2 hour drive each way). That was rough. Tiffany tried to get me to take her back home, but there was no way in hell I was about to let that happen. 4 days in and she thinks she's "suffered" enough. I told her that 90 days without Taylor is nothing compared to a whole life of misery. Let's hope she sticks it out.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
stepmom?
Time to say goodbye.
I watched a mom and daughter grope for the appropriate actions. Hugs, kisses, false bravery. Promises of seeing each other soon. Taylor seemed resilient, as if she didn't understand the gravity of the situation. She was all smiles and kisses, shouting "I love you, mom! I'll write you letters every day!"
The car pulled out of the driveway, and Taylor turned and walked past me into the house. Immeadiately, she walked into her bedroom, climed the ladder to her top bunk bed, and began to sob.
"I almost didn't make it. I didn't want mom to see me cry"
I couldn't believe it. She's six. And she's trying to protect her mom from her sadness. She cried, by herself, on her bunk bed for a few minutes. She went through all the necessary emotions - pain, despair, anger - she even threw a flower her mom had given her on the floor in an act of protest. I fumbled for comforting words and actions. I don't even remember what I said. That it would be OK? That we could do this?
And as quickly as they began, the tears ceased.
"Hey Lindsay. Can we play that game again? The one I like with the dog at the veterinarian?"
"Yeah, Tay. That's a good one."
"Lindsay? You're my second mom. No, wait...how about my stepmom? Can you be my stepmom?"
"Sure."
And, just like that, we were on our way. I'm sure she will have her good and bad days - but considering the circumstances, I'd say today was a pretty good day. We watched Mary Kate and Ashley, played volleyball, went to the park and made a friend (Courtney), played "Bank", and made PBJ's for lunch.
My life is so bizarre.
I watched a mom and daughter grope for the appropriate actions. Hugs, kisses, false bravery. Promises of seeing each other soon. Taylor seemed resilient, as if she didn't understand the gravity of the situation. She was all smiles and kisses, shouting "I love you, mom! I'll write you letters every day!"
The car pulled out of the driveway, and Taylor turned and walked past me into the house. Immeadiately, she walked into her bedroom, climed the ladder to her top bunk bed, and began to sob.
"I almost didn't make it. I didn't want mom to see me cry"
I couldn't believe it. She's six. And she's trying to protect her mom from her sadness. She cried, by herself, on her bunk bed for a few minutes. She went through all the necessary emotions - pain, despair, anger - she even threw a flower her mom had given her on the floor in an act of protest. I fumbled for comforting words and actions. I don't even remember what I said. That it would be OK? That we could do this?
And as quickly as they began, the tears ceased.
"Hey Lindsay. Can we play that game again? The one I like with the dog at the veterinarian?"
"Yeah, Tay. That's a good one."
"Lindsay? You're my second mom. No, wait...how about my stepmom? Can you be my stepmom?"
"Sure."
And, just like that, we were on our way. I'm sure she will have her good and bad days - but considering the circumstances, I'd say today was a pretty good day. We watched Mary Kate and Ashley, played volleyball, went to the park and made a friend (Courtney), played "Bank", and made PBJ's for lunch.
My life is so bizarre.
Monday, June 06, 2005
the answer, my friend...
is blowing in the wind.
and the wind chimes sound lovely but my circuation is poor and my ankles can't stand this weather.
so, two bits of relatively exciting news:
1. Tiffany goes to rehab on Wednesday. Lindsay: welcome to life as a full-time mother. This terrifies me to no end, but it is so much better than having Tiffany try to take care of herself and Taylor.
2. William Morris Agency FINALLY called me and offered me a job. The only problem is that I am now a full-time mother until the 21st. They may (or may not) wait for me to come back, but they seem to have positions open up all the time. I will call them tomorrow and see if I can work a miracle.
and the wind chimes sound lovely but my circuation is poor and my ankles can't stand this weather.
so, two bits of relatively exciting news:
1. Tiffany goes to rehab on Wednesday. Lindsay: welcome to life as a full-time mother. This terrifies me to no end, but it is so much better than having Tiffany try to take care of herself and Taylor.
2. William Morris Agency FINALLY called me and offered me a job. The only problem is that I am now a full-time mother until the 21st. They may (or may not) wait for me to come back, but they seem to have positions open up all the time. I will call them tomorrow and see if I can work a miracle.
Friday, June 03, 2005
top 5 most embarassing.
1. The incident of blood at the water park.
I was 14 and it was summer in Sacramento. The church youth group went to Water World (Not the Kevin Costner film. A "Raging Waters" of sorts..slides, pools with simulated waves, etc.). It was near the end of the day, and I was in line for the biggest, baddest water slide of ALL TIME. I had been waiting in line for nearly 30 minutes with a gropu of 5 or 6 kids from the youth group. Among those friends was my crush: Kevin Davis. I weaseled my way next to him in line, and it was nearing our turn for the slide. Suddenly, a young girl starting poining and waving her hands wildly in my general direction while shoulting: "YOU'RE BLEEDING!" Wasn't there any other way she could have said it? But, no. there was no tact, no grace, no hiding the horrible truth from everyone. All eyes in the immeadiate vicinity were drawn to the RIVER of blood that was running down my leg. I was "surfing the crimson wave" and it was apparent to everyone (including kevin davis). I raced down the stairs and into the bathroom. I didn't come out until it was time to go home.
2. The water ski waterfall
I was 12. I had to pee. We were on a lake in a nice boat that belonged to some nice people who knew my parents. I hate water; especially water that is cold. This lake was really cold. I really didn't want to get in the water, but there were no 'facilities' on the boat. The pee was coming out my ears. I couldn't stand it any longer. I jumped overboard. While midair (or slightly before), the pee began to flow freely. And it flowed onto the boat deck, and all down myself, and into the water. It escaped no one's attention. I peed the boat. I floated in silence while I watched my mom mop the deck.
3. birthday's take precedence
Spphomore year at Biola, and my high school best friend - Abbie - and I were just starting to patch things up from our failed attempt at being roomates. Out of the blue, Abbie called me and asked if I wanted to go out to dinner with her. I said I already had plans with my friend Dan, and I was taking him out for his birthday. She seemed dissatisfied with that answer, and pressed me to join her for dinner. I told her quite frankly: "Abbie, I am celebrating Dan's birthday. We can go out anytime, but tonight is his night. Come on, you know that birthday's take precendence." So, she dropped the argument and let me go out with Dan. She waited until the next day to tell me it had been, in fact, her birthday. and I had forgotten. I am the worst best friend EVER.
4. "Just top it off with a silver bullet": famous last words. let's just say I probably didn't need to be topped off. and phil's shrubs probably didn't need to be puked in.
5. I dated a guy that looked like Beavis once. That was mildly embarassing.
and there you have it.
ok. it's your turn now. do tell...
I was 14 and it was summer in Sacramento. The church youth group went to Water World (Not the Kevin Costner film. A "Raging Waters" of sorts..slides, pools with simulated waves, etc.). It was near the end of the day, and I was in line for the biggest, baddest water slide of ALL TIME. I had been waiting in line for nearly 30 minutes with a gropu of 5 or 6 kids from the youth group. Among those friends was my crush: Kevin Davis. I weaseled my way next to him in line, and it was nearing our turn for the slide. Suddenly, a young girl starting poining and waving her hands wildly in my general direction while shoulting: "YOU'RE BLEEDING!" Wasn't there any other way she could have said it? But, no. there was no tact, no grace, no hiding the horrible truth from everyone. All eyes in the immeadiate vicinity were drawn to the RIVER of blood that was running down my leg. I was "surfing the crimson wave" and it was apparent to everyone (including kevin davis). I raced down the stairs and into the bathroom. I didn't come out until it was time to go home.
2. The water ski waterfall
I was 12. I had to pee. We were on a lake in a nice boat that belonged to some nice people who knew my parents. I hate water; especially water that is cold. This lake was really cold. I really didn't want to get in the water, but there were no 'facilities' on the boat. The pee was coming out my ears. I couldn't stand it any longer. I jumped overboard. While midair (or slightly before), the pee began to flow freely. And it flowed onto the boat deck, and all down myself, and into the water. It escaped no one's attention. I peed the boat. I floated in silence while I watched my mom mop the deck.
3. birthday's take precedence
Spphomore year at Biola, and my high school best friend - Abbie - and I were just starting to patch things up from our failed attempt at being roomates. Out of the blue, Abbie called me and asked if I wanted to go out to dinner with her. I said I already had plans with my friend Dan, and I was taking him out for his birthday. She seemed dissatisfied with that answer, and pressed me to join her for dinner. I told her quite frankly: "Abbie, I am celebrating Dan's birthday. We can go out anytime, but tonight is his night. Come on, you know that birthday's take precendence." So, she dropped the argument and let me go out with Dan. She waited until the next day to tell me it had been, in fact, her birthday. and I had forgotten. I am the worst best friend EVER.
4. "Just top it off with a silver bullet": famous last words. let's just say I probably didn't need to be topped off. and phil's shrubs probably didn't need to be puked in.
5. I dated a guy that looked like Beavis once. That was mildly embarassing.
and there you have it.
ok. it's your turn now. do tell...
Thursday, June 02, 2005
david's tale.
once upon a time there was a boy named david. he was born in the city of david in the province of davithy, with nothing more than a cloth for his loin and drunk for a mother. david grew up tall and he grew up right. he did all the things a young boy with a loin cloth should do: forage for berries, teach woodshop, and fry up a fish or two for supper.
and it came to pass that david soon found himself dissatisfied with his mundane life of foraging and frying. it was time he set off for the big city. and so it was, that on the thirteenth day of the eighteenth month of his twenty-seventh year, david arrived in the City of Hope and Dreams. when david arrived, he was stunned. the city was so much larger than he had imagined. As he gazed upon his new home, he could hear his mother's heedings running through his mind: "Son, you've got bigger fish to fry."
It was all so suddenly clear.There were, indeed, bigger fish to be had. There were carp, bass, perch, and even a few killer whales. This was david's day of reckoning. so he set about his course - making his way slowly towards the ocean. He jumped in, knuckles to the ground, and found himself the largest fish anyone had ever seen.
And david wouldn't let go of that fish for anything in the world.
and it came to pass that david soon found himself dissatisfied with his mundane life of foraging and frying. it was time he set off for the big city. and so it was, that on the thirteenth day of the eighteenth month of his twenty-seventh year, david arrived in the City of Hope and Dreams. when david arrived, he was stunned. the city was so much larger than he had imagined. As he gazed upon his new home, he could hear his mother's heedings running through his mind: "Son, you've got bigger fish to fry."
It was all so suddenly clear.There were, indeed, bigger fish to be had. There were carp, bass, perch, and even a few killer whales. This was david's day of reckoning. so he set about his course - making his way slowly towards the ocean. He jumped in, knuckles to the ground, and found himself the largest fish anyone had ever seen.
And david wouldn't let go of that fish for anything in the world.
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