He hearts dogs. I heart dogs. That means we're BFFs.
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
inadequate
After perusing people's blogs, I've begun to feel inadequate about the quality of my pictures. I have a wonderful point and shoot, but people are all showcasing their sharp pictures taken from their fancy SLRs. Alas.
Thus, I have reduced my picture size so that (1) you can't see the nook 'n crannies of my face and (2) so that my pictures don't look so inadequate next to other people's photos.
We were creepy kids in horror films for Halloween.
Thus, I have reduced my picture size so that (1) you can't see the nook 'n crannies of my face and (2) so that my pictures don't look so inadequate next to other people's photos.
We were creepy kids in horror films for Halloween.Friday, November 13, 2009
Good Ol' Office Switcharooo
I'm probably going to be using the word incorrectly, but I can't figure out a better way to describe it. I think people say "coincidence" is the correct replacement, but really, the situation is IRONIC.
Our office is shuffling people around so that we all fit on 2 floors instead of 2.5. I'm moving out of my nice double-office with nice office-mate into a single office, right next to the kitchen. You guessed it. CC's office!!! He'll be moving 1 floor down. YAY.
But let's get back to the point. Gross me out the door! Although CC probably is only in his late 30s or early 40s, I imagine him exuding an old man stench that penetrates even the walls. How am I EVER going to get it clean enough? I need to alcohol wipe all surfaces and antibacterial febreeze everything in sight.
Eeeeewwwww.
Our office is shuffling people around so that we all fit on 2 floors instead of 2.5. I'm moving out of my nice double-office with nice office-mate into a single office, right next to the kitchen. You guessed it. CC's office!!! He'll be moving 1 floor down. YAY.
But let's get back to the point. Gross me out the door! Although CC probably is only in his late 30s or early 40s, I imagine him exuding an old man stench that penetrates even the walls. How am I EVER going to get it clean enough? I need to alcohol wipe all surfaces and antibacterial febreeze everything in sight.
Eeeeewwwww.
Friday, October 09, 2009
creepy coworkers
What is a person supposed to do.
Creepy coworker (CC) is a guy I met when I moved up from the 16th floor to the 17th floor. His office is right next to the kitchen, which is on the opposite side of the building from my office.
It all first started with chit chat and niceties, until I open up too much and talk about how annoyed I am that I am so far from both the kitchen and women's restroom. He tells me about how one of our other coworkers is leaving, whose office is right next to the kitchen and 2 doors down from CC. I was like, well, that's a little too close to the kitchen, too close to noise and smells, and I just moved, so I'm sort of lazy to do it all over again. He says he would ask senior staff. I say, no need, he says he'd do it. *roll eyes* I SAID NO NEED!
Over the next month, he travels with senior staff on client business. When he comes back to the office, he tells me about how one night, they all got drunk, and how he was trying to convince the president that she should move me over to the office near him. The president told him that she has another idea for that space but that she's keeping an eye out for him and me. Huh?
To which I respond, there's nothing to keep an eye out for, especially since I have a bf. AND I don't want to move offices. This statement is apparently lost on him because he tells me the same story a second time when I run into him in the subway, on our way home. That's the other unfortunate thing -- we live along the same train line.
Thus begins my effort to avoid him.
He tells me that I am impressive because my PhD was in engineering. All these other folks, he says, have PhDs in biological sciences, which does not take the same level of thinking. Compliments = disgusting when it comes from CC. He doesn't even know me or my capabilities.
He goes to Rome over a holiday weekend. He says to me that I'm the only person who knows, so don't tell anybody else. He comes back with a gift. I avoid him so as not to receive said gift. He catches me at the kitchen and gives me a bar of white chocolate. You see how he doesn't even know me? I'm a 70% dark chocolate kind of gal. And then he says, "I hope this doesn't overwhelm you."
Another round of chit chat about the weekend. Somehow I think I should try to act normal, so I talk about my weekend and my trip to the Guggenheim. Crap, now he knows that I like going to museums. He likes going to museums. He wants to go to the new Kandinsky exhibit with me. CRAP!
He keeps asking me if I want to go during the weekends, and everytime I turn him down because I'm traveling or "have plans." We have this conversation today.
Me: I'm out of town this weekend.
CC: [glare]
Me: It's a 3-day weekend!
CC: What about next weekend?
Me: I'm traveling for work later this month, but I can't remember when it is, so I'll have to check and get back to you. My sister is also coming, and she wants to see it, so I think I might wait for her.
CC: First, you don't have to be afraid.
Me. Of what?
CC: of me. And second, just tell me if you don't want to go, or tell me when you're free and we can go.
He seems to get it, so why doesn't he just stop bothering me? I try to be nice because otherwise it can get really awkward if I say I'd just rather not go with him. I try to be persistent about being busy and about not having time to spend with him because I think that he'll eventually get the hint. Is it better to be direct and deal with the awkward consequences? Is it better to just hash it out with a creepy coworker?
Which is more awkward?
Creepy coworker (CC) is a guy I met when I moved up from the 16th floor to the 17th floor. His office is right next to the kitchen, which is on the opposite side of the building from my office.
It all first started with chit chat and niceties, until I open up too much and talk about how annoyed I am that I am so far from both the kitchen and women's restroom. He tells me about how one of our other coworkers is leaving, whose office is right next to the kitchen and 2 doors down from CC. I was like, well, that's a little too close to the kitchen, too close to noise and smells, and I just moved, so I'm sort of lazy to do it all over again. He says he would ask senior staff. I say, no need, he says he'd do it. *roll eyes* I SAID NO NEED!
Over the next month, he travels with senior staff on client business. When he comes back to the office, he tells me about how one night, they all got drunk, and how he was trying to convince the president that she should move me over to the office near him. The president told him that she has another idea for that space but that she's keeping an eye out for him and me. Huh?
To which I respond, there's nothing to keep an eye out for, especially since I have a bf. AND I don't want to move offices. This statement is apparently lost on him because he tells me the same story a second time when I run into him in the subway, on our way home. That's the other unfortunate thing -- we live along the same train line.
Thus begins my effort to avoid him.
He tells me that I am impressive because my PhD was in engineering. All these other folks, he says, have PhDs in biological sciences, which does not take the same level of thinking. Compliments = disgusting when it comes from CC. He doesn't even know me or my capabilities.
He goes to Rome over a holiday weekend. He says to me that I'm the only person who knows, so don't tell anybody else. He comes back with a gift. I avoid him so as not to receive said gift. He catches me at the kitchen and gives me a bar of white chocolate. You see how he doesn't even know me? I'm a 70% dark chocolate kind of gal. And then he says, "I hope this doesn't overwhelm you."
Another round of chit chat about the weekend. Somehow I think I should try to act normal, so I talk about my weekend and my trip to the Guggenheim. Crap, now he knows that I like going to museums. He likes going to museums. He wants to go to the new Kandinsky exhibit with me. CRAP!
He keeps asking me if I want to go during the weekends, and everytime I turn him down because I'm traveling or "have plans." We have this conversation today.
Me: I'm out of town this weekend.
CC: [glare]
Me: It's a 3-day weekend!
CC: What about next weekend?
Me: I'm traveling for work later this month, but I can't remember when it is, so I'll have to check and get back to you. My sister is also coming, and she wants to see it, so I think I might wait for her.
CC: First, you don't have to be afraid.
Me. Of what?
CC: of me. And second, just tell me if you don't want to go, or tell me when you're free and we can go.
He seems to get it, so why doesn't he just stop bothering me? I try to be nice because otherwise it can get really awkward if I say I'd just rather not go with him. I try to be persistent about being busy and about not having time to spend with him because I think that he'll eventually get the hint. Is it better to be direct and deal with the awkward consequences? Is it better to just hash it out with a creepy coworker?
Which is more awkward?
Monday, October 05, 2009
When life hands you a lemon...
My basil plants looked like they were dying so I made pesto! I added some flat leaf Italian parsley, pine nuts, toasted garlic, and olive oil.
The bf made eggplant parmesan with his homegrown eggplants. Eggplants were sliced, dipped in egg and flour, individually pan-fried, and were then layered with pasta sauce and mozzarella. So many layers...
The bf made eggplant parmesan with his homegrown eggplants. Eggplants were sliced, dipped in egg and flour, individually pan-fried, and were then layered with pasta sauce and mozzarella. So many layers...
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
September Sessions
While we had hoped to surf our 20's away in awesome, radical, hard-core fashion, the waves decided to flatten our parade.
Instead, we welcomed the 30's with good ol' 13-year-old games.
3-legged race
chubby bunny
water balloon toss
birthday triplets rejoice!
Instead, we welcomed the 30's with good ol' 13-year-old games.
3-legged race
chubby bunny
water balloon toss
birthday triplets rejoice!Tuesday, September 01, 2009
old names and faces
Do you guys remember LeVar Burton and Reading Rainbow? Apparently, it has been on all this time, but it's finally over. The rights to all the books are too expensive.Isn't this funny? After being an Olympian, Brian Boitano got made fun of in South Park, and then turned it into a FoodNetwork show.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Hello Upper West Siders, xoxo
Whole Foods just opened up on my block. Literally, ON MY BLOCK. I stumble out my door and there it is.
WHY IT'S AWESOME.
WHY IT'S NOT AWESOME.
And for anybody who wants some cheering up (I knew I liked Conan for a reason):
WHY IT'S AWESOME.
- It's Whole Foods. The Associated Supermarket, which is located on the other corner and which sold me spoiled canned goods, had better watch out.
- They support local farms.
- They have a bulk foods section.
- There are escalators for people and for carts. It is amazing. This makes a potential "NOT AWESOME" point of the store being 2 levels moot.
- They have baskets on wheels! And the long handles allow you to tow your basket! This seems like something all NYC grocery stores should have.
- Nice staff who will take 10 minutes to explain how MFC certification works and why it is okay to eat one's favorite yet endangered fish, chilean sea bass.
WHY IT'S NOT AWESOME.
- It's grocery shopping in NYC, and there is nothing good about grocery shopping in NYC. It causes me stress. Too many people making me have to shuffle my feet because I have to wait to get anywhere and then there are all sorts of "excuse me's" which more like mean "I'm moving through and you can't stop me." Strategically shopping at off-peak hours is necessary.
- Increased traffic on my block. It looked like there were field trips going on on opening day. Hope that dies down.
And for anybody who wants some cheering up (I knew I liked Conan for a reason):
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
I Collect Things.
Things from hotels, that is. I have not bought soap in over a year.I discovered my new favorite flower -- Zinnias! This flower is like a piece of art. Look how awesome! And this whole flower arrangement is awesome. Has all my other favorite things: Calla lilies and orchids!
Anybody know what that fuzzy brain-like flower is off to the left side of the pic?
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Week's "Vacation"
I spent this past week in the Bay Area "working remotely." I put this in quotes because it feels like I wasn't working since I excused myself at 3:30 pm PST/6:30 pm EST everyday, but in fact, I was actually working (am not lying, coworkers do not know about this blog).
I was very productive during my vacation.
I went to my friend's baby shower. Discovered that I am no good at baby shower games -- I vastly overestimated her abdominal circumference.
I made a cake for a casual dinner party at my friend's place. This cake has been my best yet aside from the droopy frosting. Some key improvements in my technique (1) bake the entire cake in a single springform pan; do not separate to bake in 2 pans (2) do not be afraid to lop off the entire rounded top of the cake (3) use math; measure thickness of layers (4) PIPE THE FROSTING LAYERS! (5) make enough frosting (6) learn how to actually pipe before piping.
Total dessert count during my stay:
2 slices of my own red velvet cake (which accidentally had 2 sticks of butter instead of 1.5)2 cupcakes that were made from leftover batter from red velvet cake
1/4 of lopped-off top from red velvet cake
1 slice of lemon cake
1 slice of black forest cake
2 slices of Marie Callendar's apple pie
2 slices of delicious wedding cake (pics below)
0.5 capuccino It's It
1 small Red Mango
O-M-G. Feel disgusting!
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Fun Factoid
From Wikipedia:
Arthur Guinness started brewing ales initially in Leixlip, then at the St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland from 1759. On December 31, 1759, he signed (up to) a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum for the unused brewery.
Arthur Guinness started brewing ales initially in Leixlip, then at the St. James's Gate Brewery, Dublin, Ireland from 1759. On December 31, 1759, he signed (up to) a 9,000 year lease at £45 per annum for the unused brewery.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
B & D's Wedding
I've known B since junior high, and even though we've lived apart for the past 12 years, we've managed to stay close friends. She's one of those who I'd trust with my life. She has a huge heart, and she deserves everything good that has and will come to her.
Last weekend, we got to celebrate her marriage to D! It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. There was so much detail to the wedding -- it was like a chinese beach theme. There was the same silk chinese brocade fabric in the bridesmaids dresses, groom's tie, and tablecloths. As placecards, they used glass bottles with names contained inside, they had umbrellas and little red flowers all over the place, including the cake, and they played a lot of Jack Johnson. Just looking at it all made me exhausted of planning my own future, not-yet-existent wedding. Most of all, though, it was wonderful just to see how happy she and D are. And oddly, they seemed especially grown up. Is that what happens when you get married??? POOF! I now pronounce you adults!
It was also my first time being a bridesmaid, and I have to say, I had a lot of fun walking down the aisle. It's like my own fashion show for 5 seconds. I didn't mean to do a model walk -- it just happened because I had to walk on the balls of my feet to avoid sinking into the ground with my pointy heels.
I'll end this posting with a treat. B had a flower girl and ring bearer, aka the most adorable little brother/sister pair ever.
Last weekend, we got to celebrate her marriage to D! It was absolutely BEAUTIFUL. There was so much detail to the wedding -- it was like a chinese beach theme. There was the same silk chinese brocade fabric in the bridesmaids dresses, groom's tie, and tablecloths. As placecards, they used glass bottles with names contained inside, they had umbrellas and little red flowers all over the place, including the cake, and they played a lot of Jack Johnson. Just looking at it all made me exhausted of planning my own future, not-yet-existent wedding. Most of all, though, it was wonderful just to see how happy she and D are. And oddly, they seemed especially grown up. Is that what happens when you get married??? POOF! I now pronounce you adults!
Weddings are now one of the few occasions that we get to have a mini high school reunion.
This was the first time we got to be a bridal party! I like dressing the same as my friends! It was so much fun fussing over each other saying that's not straight, you have a hair out of place, just like monkeys fussing over each other looking for ticks 'n stuff.
It was also my first time being a bridesmaid, and I have to say, I had a lot of fun walking down the aisle. It's like my own fashion show for 5 seconds. I didn't mean to do a model walk -- it just happened because I had to walk on the balls of my feet to avoid sinking into the ground with my pointy heels.I'll end this posting with a treat. B had a flower girl and ring bearer, aka the most adorable little brother/sister pair ever.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sweet, salty, scrumptious weekend
The sis plus friends came to visit! It was a food tour, and somewhere in there, we crammed in Billy Elliot and The Met.
Dylan's
Crumbs
My first time, and I have to give it a thumbs up! So many flavors!
Max Brenner's
Breakfast of Champions
Consists of a collection of Magnolia, Junior's, and Lady M's.
Then I sent them off with Levain cookies in tow!
Miss Mamie's Spoonbread 2
Dylan's
Crumbs
My first time, and I have to give it a thumbs up! So many flavors!
The Shakeshack
In 'n Out is still on top!
In 'n Out is still on top!
Magnolia Bakery
Still really good, unlike Buttercup, which has just fallen from grace.
Still really good, unlike Buttercup, which has just fallen from grace.
Nobu
YUM.
YUM.
Max Brenner's
Breakfast of Champions
Consists of a collection of Magnolia, Junior's, and Lady M's.
Then I sent them off with Levain cookies in tow!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Plane Movies
I watch a lot of movies on the plane, so I end up watching a lot more variety that I normally would. Examples include The Day the Earth Stood Still, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (1), and High School Musical (I?). Some of these I cannot even finish (Earth, HS Musical) and some I will finish but I want to throw up (Sisterhood).
1. The Day the Earth Stood Still
I saw The Day the Earth Stood Still most recently. Apparently, it is a remake, which means that the first version was probably pretty good. I have no idea, because now the whole story is marred by this modern version. Keanu Reeves is the normal stoic, robotic, awful actor that he is. Jennifer Connelly is fine, but I don't understand why she chose to do this movie. It's a sci-fi film that mixes in religion, ala Contact, but not nearly as good. It maps the whole analogy out for you, but it is just SO UNBELIEVABLE. I found the message and feel of the movie to be entirely mismatched.
1.5/4 stars
2. Twilight
International flights seem to have better movies. Examples include Zodiac, and more recently, Twilight. One might say that I only like this movie because I absolutely loved Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullin. This is only *partially* due to his hotness, but it is also due to how so very well he plays the role. Ooh, those vampire stares. This movie was shot beautifully -- you could feel the atmosphere of Washington and the eeriness in the air.
Kristen Stewart is the only complaint I have. While she was very good at portraying the mystic Bella and only unreadable girl to Edward, I could not understand why she loved Edward. ?? I'm told that it's not that well explained in the book either (nope, haven't read it), but the turn from fascination to love was too abrupt and unconvincing.
Other than that, I loved how they went surfing in cold cold water. (Nocal!!)
3/4 stars
1. The Day the Earth Stood Still
I saw The Day the Earth Stood Still most recently. Apparently, it is a remake, which means that the first version was probably pretty good. I have no idea, because now the whole story is marred by this modern version. Keanu Reeves is the normal stoic, robotic, awful actor that he is. Jennifer Connelly is fine, but I don't understand why she chose to do this movie. It's a sci-fi film that mixes in religion, ala Contact, but not nearly as good. It maps the whole analogy out for you, but it is just SO UNBELIEVABLE. I found the message and feel of the movie to be entirely mismatched.
1.5/4 stars
2. Twilight
International flights seem to have better movies. Examples include Zodiac, and more recently, Twilight. One might say that I only like this movie because I absolutely loved Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullin. This is only *partially* due to his hotness, but it is also due to how so very well he plays the role. Ooh, those vampire stares. This movie was shot beautifully -- you could feel the atmosphere of Washington and the eeriness in the air.
Kristen Stewart is the only complaint I have. While she was very good at portraying the mystic Bella and only unreadable girl to Edward, I could not understand why she loved Edward. ?? I'm told that it's not that well explained in the book either (nope, haven't read it), but the turn from fascination to love was too abrupt and unconvincing.
Other than that, I loved how they went surfing in cold cold water. (Nocal!!)
3/4 stars
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
Pup of Many Names
Cody had a lot of different names, starting from when he was a puppy.
"Houdini." Small puppy + flexible bones + sheer will = expert escapist.
"Houdini." Small puppy + flexible bones + sheer will = expert escapist.
"Miss America." Cody grew up, became more refined, and developed a fine palette for food. He was not one of those uncivilized dogs who just scarfed down their food in 10 seconds. No, Cody liked to take his time.
"George Clooney." He became distinguished with age and had those salt and pepper looks that other dogs would kill for (not that he didn't have them when he was a puppy!). He basked in the sun and enjoyed getting massages.
A unique dog, to say the least, who captured all of our hearts.No doubt that all dogs go to heaven.
Monday, April 27, 2009
High-flying Bridal Shower
The best bridal shower I could have ever imagined!
Seriously, one of the top 5 coolest things I've ever done. Maybe I should come up with a list. I like making lists.
In no particular order:
trapeze
Letterman
surf camp
field day (for a bunch of 20-3o year-olds, may not be considered "cool" per se)
zip line through a forest enshrouded in clouds
Praps I should shorten this to Top 3 since the last 2 I had to really think about. I guess there really was an order to the list!
Seriously, one of the top 5 coolest things I've ever done. Maybe I should come up with a list. I like making lists.
In no particular order:
trapeze
Letterman
surf camp
field day (for a bunch of 20-3o year-olds, may not be considered "cool" per se)
zip line through a forest enshrouded in clouds
Praps I should shorten this to Top 3 since the last 2 I had to really think about. I guess there really was an order to the list!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Monday, March 23, 2009
Friday Night Lights: Hello Goodbye
Aired: 2/6/2009
I have been meaning to rate this episode for awhile. Oh man did it give me goosebumps. This episode put together all the elements of why this show is soooo good. I admit, I'm a sucker for motivational sports movies, but this is more. The characters on this show have hearts of gold, hearts of GOLD! Everything about Coach and Mrs. Coach (as Matt Saracen endearingly calls now principal Tami Taylor) is all that you would hope a married couple would be. Thank goodness FNL has not tried to tarnish their everlasting and supportive relationship with thoughts of infidelity.
This show is honest, heartfelt, innocent, and inspirational. The first season was so good it made me watch show after show, uninterrupted, for a solid week. Second season fell off a bit, but this episode in particular, pulls everything this show stands for back together, and the result, well, evokes goosebumps and palm-pressed-to-chest motions.
In this episode titled "Hello Goodbye," Tami Taylor goes through her own strife, battling against the boosters and their dream for a jumbotron for the football field, but she pauses to listen and support her husband, the beloved Coach Eric Taylor. Coach Taylor is struggling with the decision to bench Matt Saracen, the QB who rose to the occasion when QB1 Jason Street became paralyzed (season 1). A rising star freshman is now poised to take the team to another level -- a better arm than Jason Street, destined for greatness.
Coach struggles: "The fact of the matter is that it's my responsibility to that kid to make sure that he's not pushed too fast and that he's prepared."
Tami responds: "You're making the decision with such a conscience... I think it's because you're a teacher first, and I know you're going to say it's corny, but you are a molder of men. And I find that admirable, and I think it's sexy."
kiss
Coach: "Tell you what, I'm going to have to ruminate on that a little longer since you find that so damn sexy."
I LOVE Mr. and Mrs. Coach!!!
In another moving scene, Coach Taylor takes Brian "Smash" Williams to a walk-on tryout at Texas A&M. Coach and Smash are waiting on the sidelines and are told that the Texas A&M coach wants to reschedule. Coach Taylor interrupts the ongoing practice to lay everything out on the line, including his own reputation, to get Smash a chance to play that day.
Coach Taylor: "This kid right here can flat out play... Let me tell you something else, he's got more heart and guts than any kid I've ever coached. You know what I'm talking about."
A&M Coach: "Let me ask you something, Coach, if someone pulled a stunt like this while you were over at TMU, what would Coach Wood have done?
Coach Taylor: "He would've said, 'There's a guy with balls and the courage of his convictions.' And then he would look at me in the eyes and say get the hell off my field."
Coach Taylor then takes Smash aside to say:
"You listen to me. You listen to me closer than you have ever listened to me before. You remember that Rutlidge game... You came into that game, you took over that game, play by play, you owned that game. I watched you that day, and I said to myself that kid is going to go all the way. Right now, right here, God has placed you to do what you do best. Go all the way."
Smash delivers.
*melt* I melt!! The heart of this man, the molder of men.
Rating: 3.8/4 stars
I have been meaning to rate this episode for awhile. Oh man did it give me goosebumps. This episode put together all the elements of why this show is soooo good. I admit, I'm a sucker for motivational sports movies, but this is more. The characters on this show have hearts of gold, hearts of GOLD! Everything about Coach and Mrs. Coach (as Matt Saracen endearingly calls now principal Tami Taylor) is all that you would hope a married couple would be. Thank goodness FNL has not tried to tarnish their everlasting and supportive relationship with thoughts of infidelity.
This show is honest, heartfelt, innocent, and inspirational. The first season was so good it made me watch show after show, uninterrupted, for a solid week. Second season fell off a bit, but this episode in particular, pulls everything this show stands for back together, and the result, well, evokes goosebumps and palm-pressed-to-chest motions.
In this episode titled "Hello Goodbye," Tami Taylor goes through her own strife, battling against the boosters and their dream for a jumbotron for the football field, but she pauses to listen and support her husband, the beloved Coach Eric Taylor. Coach Taylor is struggling with the decision to bench Matt Saracen, the QB who rose to the occasion when QB1 Jason Street became paralyzed (season 1). A rising star freshman is now poised to take the team to another level -- a better arm than Jason Street, destined for greatness.
Coach struggles: "The fact of the matter is that it's my responsibility to that kid to make sure that he's not pushed too fast and that he's prepared."
Tami responds: "You're making the decision with such a conscience... I think it's because you're a teacher first, and I know you're going to say it's corny, but you are a molder of men. And I find that admirable, and I think it's sexy."
kiss
Coach: "Tell you what, I'm going to have to ruminate on that a little longer since you find that so damn sexy."
I LOVE Mr. and Mrs. Coach!!!
In another moving scene, Coach Taylor takes Brian "Smash" Williams to a walk-on tryout at Texas A&M. Coach and Smash are waiting on the sidelines and are told that the Texas A&M coach wants to reschedule. Coach Taylor interrupts the ongoing practice to lay everything out on the line, including his own reputation, to get Smash a chance to play that day.
Coach Taylor: "This kid right here can flat out play... Let me tell you something else, he's got more heart and guts than any kid I've ever coached. You know what I'm talking about."
A&M Coach: "Let me ask you something, Coach, if someone pulled a stunt like this while you were over at TMU, what would Coach Wood have done?
Coach Taylor: "He would've said, 'There's a guy with balls and the courage of his convictions.' And then he would look at me in the eyes and say get the hell off my field."
Coach Taylor then takes Smash aside to say:
"You listen to me. You listen to me closer than you have ever listened to me before. You remember that Rutlidge game... You came into that game, you took over that game, play by play, you owned that game. I watched you that day, and I said to myself that kid is going to go all the way. Right now, right here, God has placed you to do what you do best. Go all the way."
Smash delivers.
*melt* I melt!! The heart of this man, the molder of men.
Rating: 3.8/4 stars
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Things I Love
Things I Bought that I Love
(Borrowed concept from Kelly Kapoor's blog)
(Borrowed concept from Kelly Kapoor's blog)
Club Monaco Rosie Satin Sheath Dress
Fabulous
Things I Got that I Love
Need I say more? Seriously, my life has been revolutionized.
Friday, February 06, 2009
Failed jokes
There's nothing more disappointing than a failed joke. Especially ones that you yourself laugh whole-heartedly at.
We are working on a pitch for business related to asthma. I asked the group, what if we put this in our presentation?
We are working on a pitch for business related to asthma. I asked the group, what if we put this in our presentation?
Sucks to your asthmar!
*silence*
What?
Sucks to your asthma?
Me: Asthma-R. You know, it's from Lord of the Flies.
Huh, I don't remember that quote.
*sigh* :(
Friday, January 30, 2009
Gran Torino
Because I spend so much time enjoying my favorite pasttime of watching movies and TV, I've decided to start writing reviews. Just short ones. I usually rate on a 10 point scale, but because I think this allows too much liberty, and because the Sundance Film Festival uses it, I'm going to use a 4 star scale. I'm free to use fractions though.
Gran Torino
3.5 stars
At first I thought this movie was about a car race, but it turns out that it's really about life and death. And really, the Gran Torino is not a car RACE but rather just a car.
Gran Torino
3.5 stars
At first I thought this movie was about a car race, but it turns out that it's really about life and death. And really, the Gran Torino is not a car RACE but rather just a car.
This movie takes place in Michigan, and the neighborhood where this story is played out is a spitting image of its real life form. Who knows, maybe it was actually filmed there. This environment, which never seemed to recover from the Detroit riots, is the backdrop for Clint Eastwood and his Hmong neighbors who struggle in a deteriorating community. I don't know what Clint is like in real life these days, but he delivers a knock-out performance playing this crusty, grumpy, ~70 year old dude who squints, spits, and drinks beer on his porch.
This movie is insightful, ghostly, and inspiring. It not only touches the heart, but it's also LOL hilarious (totally unexpected!).
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Sundance '09 (cont'd)
Eccles Theater
The awesome winter-wonderland that is Park City.
We didn't forget to squeeze in some snow play!
Kristen WiigYou would never know it from her crazy antics in SNL, but Kristen Wiig is pretty and... seemingly normal?
LOL
Bill Hader came back for a do-over. I give 3 out of 4 stars for Adventureland!
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