seriously, allie

SUMMER JAM '09

2009-06-05T10:51:00.000-04:00

Yeah, I'm callin' it.

Oh and btw, life rules.

I'm an idiot.

2009-03-20T13:47:00.001-04:00

In the night, wait up for you
Even though you don't want me to
Go to bed, leave the lights on
What's the use

Fell asleep again in front of MTV
God, I'm down at the bottom
No-one's singing songs for me
I can't wait for tomorrow

which one?

2009-03-16T17:20:00.002-04:00

I really need to do something about my addiction to Dunkin' Donuts waffle breakfast sandwiches.

2009-03-03T13:48:00.003-05:00

Daily Value, Calories: 2,000
Total Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 8g 38%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 200mg 67%
Sodium 1000mg 42%
Total Carbohydrates 28g 9%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g
Protein 16g

SO GROSS. But so delicious.

From Toddlers and Tiaras, my new favorite show.

2009-02-18T11:09:00.001-05:00

This made me lol so hard when I first saw it.

El Guincho = TOTAL BABE

2009-02-09T21:40:00.001-05:00

Whoa. I think I'm in love.

Writing's on the Wall

2009-02-02T00:00:00.003-05:00

Somewhere along the way, I picked up the habit of attempting to speak the words "Rabbit, rabbit," on the first of each new month. It's supposed to be the first thing you say, and it's supposed to bring good luck. I have no idea where I first heard this, or why I decided it was a good idea. I'm fairly superstitious. Wikipedia confirms the idea, and we all know that Wikipedia knows everything.
My first words today were "Shut up!", directed at my alarm. I wonder what this bides for February?

So much stays the same in a year.

2009-01-21T12:35:00.005-05:00

A year ago today, I was lying in the bed of someone I loved, listening to him tell me how he had feelings for someone else. Instead of explaining how it hurt me, I let him put his arms around me and I cried silently so that he wouldn't notice.
A year later, I still can't talk about my feelings when it really matters. I'm so tired of being set aside, and I'm so tired of letting it bother me. I'm worth more than this.

2009-01-07T01:14:00.001-05:00

I've kind of become a hugely cynical bitch. Oops.

Have we ever been there?

2009-01-04T01:13:00.003-05:00

I don't know how to turn the insomnia off, but I have a feeling that it has something to do with you.

Somehow standing my ground always has the odd after-effect of making me feel like I'm crazy. Why is it that I never trust myself?

<3<3<3

2008-10-09T12:10:00.001-04:00

vapid thought of the day

2008-09-26T11:41:00.002-04:00

boys in black vans = the cutest.

So here's your future

2008-09-05T14:14:00.003-04:00

Here's something odd: I actually feel fairly excellent about life lately. I've got pretty amazing friends. I'm not feeling quite as social as I had been, but it's nice to be okay with spending a night in cuddling alone in my bed watching Mad Men, doing laundry.
The new place is shaping up to be wonderful, and will be even better once Christal starts moving in this weekend. The other day, I was lying on Ashley and Andy's bed with Ashley and Sara, and suddenly just felt like it was perfect - there I was, playing with a four-week-old kitten, with my two best friends. And we all live within yards of each other.
Now if only timing would work out a little bit better, things would be all set.

I was just sitting in a meeting at work and got the distinct feeling that it was Fall. Even though the temperatures are still in the 80s, I think it's begun. I'll have to continue my search for the perfect faux-leather bomber jacket. Libby, any leads?

Last Night

2008-06-27T13:37:00.001-04:00

Cole, to me: "You're making him out to be more than he is."

Damn straight, Cole. Damn straight.

uhhhh.

2008-06-16T00:15:00.000-04:00

elbow - my very best

2008-05-27T22:27:00.000-04:00

Well, give that girl my very best
Though it never made the grade
If it seems that it's just not enough to love
Then love lie down
And would you tell her
Not to talk as if I died
Though a tiny part just did
And would you tell her
I'm from a long line of survivors
And I'll be swinging with the kids

Keep your sympathy
Don't need the healing to start
You've gone
Gone and made a beautiful hole in my heart

In the corner of the room
In the room we used to love
Of the love we should say this
There were switches never flicked
Long away and far apart
That's how forest fires start
Start again it felt like this
Fresh and simple as a kiss
I bounce these feelings off the moon
The echoes don't come back

Keep your sympathy
Don't need the healing to start
You've gone
Gone and made a beautiful hole in my heart

Of the love we should say this
There were, there were switches never flicked

Keep your sympathy
Don't need the healing to start
You've gone
Gone and made a beautiful hole in my heart

Keep your sympathy
Don't need the healing to start
You've gone

From my coworker Matt:

2008-04-30T16:38:00.003-04:00

"I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy."

Truer words have never been uttered. I'm sick, again, but I'm moving soon and that is (semi)awesome. I'm finally comfortable here, which I never really thought I would be. But being surrounded by my bests in the city will be incredible. As Swifty put it, "Lets have Rap Supreme night. Lets have cookouts. Lets learn how to macrame. Craft nights. We can have a yard sale. Lets learn to skateboard, then lets do skateboard tricks. We can get sandwiches at City Feed, or at the shop near the gym. Lets play Wii Bowling. Lets invent cocktails. Lets exercise together, and then roll around on the grass like two corgi puppies." Pretty much how I'd like my life to be.

excellent spam subjects of the day:

2008-04-06T17:34:00.000-04:00

* Poem About Us
* Valentine Dad
* Women are attracted to giants

2008-03-31T19:13:00.003-04:00

On the way home from work, I heard RJD2 in the background of a Wells Fargo radio ad. What?

In other news, Montreal this weekend was a blast. I love Libby, love her friends, love that city. I'm just sad I didn't get to put her weave in. Weave-o caliente.

2008-03-19T11:29:00.001-04:00

I wish that I knew what I know now, when I was stronger.

I fucking hate snow.

2008-02-22T17:28:00.001-05:00

V-Day.

2008-02-14T10:26:00.000-05:00

For Wu-Tang Clan's Raekwon..."It's a special day. It's a day to understand the person who means the most to you." So how to celebrate?

"I'm the type of dude who may be in a helicopter over the city having sex."

(Rush & Molloy)

current life plusses

2008-02-01T19:03:00.000-05:00

-robyn did background vocals on "piece of me" (stereogum)
-arrested development's castmembers may come back together again for a movie (mollygood)
-i may soon be moving to JP, to a huge bedroom, with awesome people who enjoy six feet under
-i did not have to pay for my car appointment today
-lost is back on the air
-i plan on making pigs in a blanket for krista's superbowl party

minuses? i'm lonely. being sick/bad weather has turned me into a hermit and i don't like it.

Wonky Eye 4Eva

2007-10-11T22:45:00.000-04:00

Whoa, I almost forgot how much I seriously, truly, deeply love Radiohead. Now I am finding all my old B-Sides and live tracks and my heart is near to bursting.

BFFZ

2007-10-02T15:41:00.000-04:00

Me:
then i got a pumpkin spice iced latte!
Poots:
lol
of course u did!
pumpkin
latte
kfed
lipgloss
hilary duff
Me:
that pretty much sums up my life
Poots:
that sums up our friendship.

G-G-G-G-G-Gossip Girl

2007-09-20T19:09:00.000-04:00

Duh, of course I would only update for a tv show. Gossip Girl finally premiered last night (after ANTM...yesssss I am so psyched for the FaFarazzi game I'm playing) and I would have loved it...if I'd never read the books. Let's deal with the inconsistencies, shall we? One, Blair is way more fucked up in the books and it would have been quite easy to show her anxiety. Two, though I love Blake Lively, she really does look too old (though, isn't she only 17 irl?). Serena should be something of a timeless beauty, and Blake just looks like the hot girl in third period. Three, Jenny Humphries. Good GOD. I can't remember if she actually had curly red hair in the books or not, but that's how I've always pictured her. She's also supposed to have giant boobs, and not be stick thin. Guess the producers couldn't resist another pretty blonde! Four, Dan is too cute to be Dan. He should be way more emo, and even more, he should be a huge poser. That's Dan's schtick. Five, Dan and Jenny's father was far too hot and lady-killer-esque. Their dad is supposed to be a fat, bearded, wino! Ugh. The good parts were Nate and Chuck. Well, Nate was a little less cute than I would have imagined. But he plays a stoner quite well. Chuck was EXACTLY the character I think he should be...cute, yet creepy. As for story lines, I don't know, it seems as if they're jumping into things quickly, but there are approximately ten books for them to pull ideas from, so I guess the producers are good for now. In any case, I'm sure I'll become obsessed with it and then bug the shit out of Ashley and Kenny by watching it.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIET COKE

2007-08-20T22:52:00.001-04:00

Omg you guyth, Diet Coke is totally 25 today.

Delicious. Thanks to Kenny and Shannon for showing me the way.
In other news, I got my hair cut and I held a puppy.

I get all the best links from bestweekever

2007-07-14T00:45:00.000-04:00

Count the Nickelodeon stars! This video is pretty amazing. Marc Summers and slime, man. Seriously.

Mrow?

2007-07-09T13:57:00.000-04:00

Winston is probably my favorite cat (that I haven't met) ever, which makes sense because Rich is probably my favorite blogger (that I haven't met) ever. I'm very glad he was lured back to the charms of YouTube, because now I can watch cat videos all day. Also, I spent much of last night watching videos that teen girls had created about the romance between Buffy and Spike on BtVS. I think I am just a little bit creepy.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LILO!!!

2007-07-02T09:11:00.000-04:00

luv u grl.

I do not actually own an iPhone.

2007-06-27T15:29:00.000-04:00

Megan: THAT'S COOL
SO I BOUGHT A GAME BOY
IT GOES ON THE INTERNETS
Allie: WOW DO U THINK URE COOL OR SOMETHING?!?!?!?
Megan: YEA
Allie: I HAVE LIKE SIX GAME BOYS
AND AN IPHONE
BC STEVE JOBS IS MY BF
YEAH THAT S RIGHT IVE BEEN CHEETING ON YOU
Megan: U SLUTE
Allie: LOLZ
THAT REALLY JUST MADE ME LOL
I THINK I MIGHT PUT IT IN MY BLGO
Megan: WHATEVER MY SKIN IS MADE OF COMPUTARS

No one else probably thinks this is funny, but I am lol-ing at my desk.

Yum.

2007-06-19T21:21:00.000-04:00

I made guacamole tonight and it was deeeelicious. Ashley showed me how this weekend, plus I took Shannon's suggestion of using red onions and garlic, and my mom's of using lemon juice. I used a little too much lemon, but other than that, it was good. And fun to make. I usually don't enjoy "cooking" at all.
Besides that, I sat outside under a tree on my lunch break and read a book. Anne loaned me I Know This Much Is True, by Wally Lamb. I'd tried to read it years ago, after I finished She's Come Undone, and couldn't get into it. This time, I'm flying through it. The story is so absorbing. It's about identical twins, one of whom has schizophrenia; the story's told from the point of view of the other brother. I'm about 600 pages in and I've been reading it for about a week...that's pretty rare for me. Up next will be Swann's Way, which Jay gave me. He reads the most interesting things. I wish I read as much as I used to...most of the time I just sit on my ass and read gossip sites after work instead. Must work on that.
As of tomorrow, Jay's been gone for a month. Ooof. Only four months left...

No No No

2007-06-06T22:46:00.001-04:00

Amy Winehouse's eyeliner is really a tattoo: T/F?

I watched Hidden Palms again. What is wrong with me?! I almost can't bear to look at the screen because pseudo-Oliver is so ugly. I was mesmerized by his badly-hidden acne tonight. Why is this kid the star of his own CW teen drama and I'm not? The acting is still terrible, which makes me think of the early days of The OC, but I just don't see it happening. Yet I sat through the whole thing tonight. Does that mean the show has sucked me in, or simply that my life is THAT boring? Hmm...

omgomgomg.

2007-06-05T18:55:00.000-04:00

Lol80s!

(click siouxsie 4 link)

Gotta Work

2007-06-05T18:23:00.001-04:00

Pretty sure "Gotta Work" by Amerie is the new Summer jam. Check it out.

Gotta Work—Amerie (mp3)

Mixtape, circa 2001

2007-06-04T21:45:00.000-04:00

Just found this while cleaning a shelf. I was clearly emo, and I clearly disregarded the mixtape rule of not putting the same band twice on one side. The was called the "In A Fraction Mix." Wah wah wah.

SIDE A:
Memories - The Juliana Theory
The Sweater Song - Weezer
I Fought In A War - Belle & Sebastian
Friday - Sunny Day Real Estate
Ender Will Save Us All - Dashboard Confessional
Wonderboy - Tenacious D
End of Forever - Jack's Broken Heart
The Bradley - Further Seems Forever
El Scorcho - Weezer
Drinking Song - Texas Is the Reason
I'll Catch You - The Get Up Kids
Long Black Veil - Dave Matthews Band (lol no cred)
Lipstick Stigmata - Elliot
See You - Saves the Day

SIDE B:
In Circles - Sunny Day Real Estate
Ten - Jimmy Eat World
B-13 - Jump, Little Children
Until Next Time - The Rocking Horse Winner
New Moon - Cave In
Talk - Phish (see above)
Anne Arbour - The Get Up Kids
Nightingale - Saves the Day
The Day's Refrain - Texas Is the Reason
Hands Down - Dashboard Confessional
Rain Song - Sunny Day Real Estate
Disco - Howie Day
Freakish - Saves the Day
In My Life - The Beatles
The Middle - Jimmy Eat World
Photograph - Weezer

Volver

2007-06-04T10:22:00.000-04:00

I finally watched Volver last night, which I have had from Netflix for several weeks. And it was so good. Seriously, I haven't seen an Almodovar film that I haven't liked. The plot was amazing, and it doesn't hurt that Pene is beautiful. Watch it now! I think I've come to realize that though I'm not a huge fan of magical realism in novel form, I love it in the movies. See also: Pan's Labyrinth, Like Water for Chocolate.

Jerry Hall?

2007-06-01T00:53:00.000-04:00

Nope, just LiLo.

Stab

2007-05-31T13:21:00.001-04:00

My stomach feels like knives are stabbing it from the inside out. What the fuck. There are so many things I'd like to do but don't (ie visit friends, go on a trip, move out, eat interesting foods, drink a lot, have fun) because I'm afraid of feeling sick. I'm tired of feeling sorry for myself. Ew.
Additionally...Jay called last night, it was great to hear his voice. I slept all day from the endoscopy meds, then couldn't sleep til 3 am, so as usual I thought about life too much and missed people/college and bummed myself out. But I did get to gmail chat with Jay at approximately 2:30. Now I feel like it's Monday for some reason and I do not like that one bit.
I had to return my fake-Coach bag on Tuesday bcz it got a huge rip on the inside lining. I don't even know how! It was probably disguised somehow, which is why it was on super clearance. I've also been awaiting the magical return of the Nikes (in my size) to Marshalls, but this will not happen. I have a $10 coupon to DSW plus some coupon for my b-day being in June, so I'm planning on a trip soon, probably with Megan. I love how whenever we get together we shop and we are totally okay with that. I have to get my shit together and actually go into Boston once in awhile to see friends.
Last night I caught a bit of the new fake-OC, Hidden Palms. It was so shit bad. To begin, the lead character is Oliver from The OC. If you have never seen The OC, Oliver was basically the most repugnant, annoying, whiny character you could ever imagine, and he pretty much destroyed the show because the writers had Marissa become friends with him for no reason, even though he was obviously insane and a life-ruiner. Now he's a (bottle) blonde, his new girlfriend(s) are crazy/bad actresses, and i could not care less about his back story. But the worst part is that Summer's ex is on the show, and they had him KICK A PUG. Now this is just wrong. Have Hidden Palms' writers heard of the phrase "show, don't tell"? If a character is "evil," you bring it out over several seasons, you don't have the character KICK A DEFENSELESS DOG. omg. I really hope Gossip Girl lives up to my expectations; God knows I need something to fill my teen-television void.

What? Why?

2007-05-31T00:04:00.000-04:00

Who cares, it's 90210!

Gossip Girl!

2007-05-25T12:54:00.000-04:00

Well, looks like I'll have something new to add to my Fall tv repetoire. Gossip Girl on the CW, produced by Josh Schwartz? Yes please.
I don't know if I am in love with their casting choices, I mean, Nate should be far cuter, Dan should be far nerdier, and Jenny should be far larger/redheaded/
boobalicious, but their Blair and Serena seem pretty spot-on. And did I spot Juliet from Lost as Serena's mom? Time for some IMDB action...

BBQ WKND

2007-05-24T13:59:00.000-04:00

Jay's gone, I'm bummed. For some reason I was thinking that I'd be okay with him leaving; it's a good experience for him and I know he'll have fun. But the night before he left I just broke down. He made me feel better, but it just sucks altogether. I miss him so much already, and the countdown is about 20 weeks at this point. Ew. I might go visit, but I'm also worried about getting sick. If normal people get sick in Thailand, I'm sure I'd be completely out of commission.
Poots are I are going to watch Half Nelson on Friday, and Saturday I'm headed out to Amherst, probably with A. Lo, to hang out with my biffers. I'm glad they're following in my footsteps and not attending graduation, hah. It really doesn't make sense at UMass. So many people, so much traffic, and about an hour's worth of ceremony. Anyway, Gray St. is having a BBQ, so that will be excellent. Sunday, I might try to go to Swifty's BBQ in JP, and either Sunday or Monday I'll help my Dad move.
Last night's Lost was so good, now I'm pissed that I have to wait til February for it to come back. Futureforwards?! God. So good. I am such a nerd. Seriously, I need to move, if for my social life alone. I'm even starting to think maybe the reverse commute wouldn't be so bad...

2007-05-18T21:56:00.000-04:00

Ehhh, life's been pretty boring lately, but I feel that I should do an update. Jay's leaving for Thailand in approximately four days. I'm so psyched for him to have a good time, but of course I'll be worrying/lonely the whole time, and this is the longest he's ever gone away. I hope I can save up the money to visit—we were looking at this amazing island off the coast, and even the resort rooms are under $100. And it looks like the set of Lost.
In other news, I have two stomach ulcers, yessss! I've quit coffee and I think that's been the worst transition. I still get decaf iceds all the time and pretend they're real.
I miss my friends and feel like I've been very disconnected lately. I can't wait for Ashley to be back here for the summer, and to take Chai to the beach with Shannon. Speaking of beach, I went for my first trip of the year with Jay on Tues. It was beautiful. We went to Crane's, the sun was out, it was in the 80s. The water was freezing, but just being there was enough. Jay got tan and I did not. Such is life.
Tonight, instead of going to the gym, I went to Marshalls. I got these sweet Nikes the other week, which were, tragically, too small for me. I exchanged them for a cute jersey dress and a purse which is an admirable fake of the Coach purse I covet. Works for me. Then I had a chai and now I'm watching Stranger Than Fiction w/mum. Tomorrow, Burmese food!

2007-02-06T01:13:00.000-05:00

now that it's officially tuesday....i really wish i were going to see justin timberlake tonight. i just don't feel like shelling out $100. anyone want to give away a ticket? i'm gonna try my hand at kiss 108 again today. this brings bad flashbacks to when i was caller 11 out of 12 for radiohead tickets. that one still gets me.
i have this bad habit of staying up far too late and not being able to wake up in the morning. my internal clock is way off. in other news, i've been exercising more and i even shoveled my entire driveway on saturday. i'm very proud of this, even though it killed my arms.
i need to a) eat better b) watch the netflix i've had sitting here for like, a week now c) save money d) read more and e) be less of a bitch. let's start....NOW! i'm psyched to have lunch with my boos on wednesday, and for the return of LOST. omg. also, i will get a hot cocoa with cayenne pepper tomorrow, and it will be awesome.

2006-11-12T22:37:00.000-05:00

This post is for Shannon, even though I considered not updating because I enjoy getting comments so much.
I have joined the gym! This was only this past Thursday, but so far I've gone Thursday and Saturday, and I did the elliptical for quite a while, which I was very proud of. I'm just hoping I'll be able to keep it up. I hate how awkward I feel in gym clothes and sneakers, but I'll get over it.
In the past week, I have recieved and had to return four pairs of shoes. It's getting ridiculous. Then Shannon and I went to Payless and she got three pairs and I got nothing!! There has got to be a brand out there to fit my crazy feet.
Friday, got drunk on Sierra Nevada holiday edition by myself while watching Entourage and Strangers With Candy. Saturday, I went to a party at Sully's with Megan. Driving in wasn't as bad as I'd anticipated, despite $4 in tolls, and I had a very good time. There were soooo many baby carrots. Saw Jim, and oddly enough, felt absolutely no animosity. He's not a bad person at all, so what is the point in holding a grudge? So that was nice and kind of...soul-cleansing? Thanks, Sully!
I'm looking forward to Amherst and kitty volunteering next weekend. Finally, I have NOT been able to stop listening to the new Beck. Check it out!

2006-10-31T20:36:00.000-05:00

I was mean to a group of trick-or-treaters.
But really, is it so much to ask for kids to wear costumes? Not ring my doorbell twice? Say hello? Say thank you?
Man. I hope my car doesn't get egged or something.

I wish I was at the Decemberists right now...I decided I couldn't handle a late night/early morning drive to/from Amherst, which is most likely true, but it still would have been a wonderful show. Ah well...there were no good seats left anyway. And of course the Orpheum is all sold out.

I think the only reason I can stand the Gilmore Girls is because Alexis Bledel is so pretty/has such nice hair.
This concludes tonight's random thoughts.

yessssss.

2006-10-30T21:40:00.000-05:00

I finally found some skinny jeans that don't make me look gross.

Levis 504 slouch skinny. They even do that amazing tilted waist thing. Yayyyy!

Just ONE more episode of Footballers' Wives...

2006-10-23T21:14:00.000-04:00

Busy week. Tomorrow I'm having dinner with Dad, Wednesday and Thursday are work activities, and Friday is Kenny's Halloween party. Hopefully my NiRi costume will pull itself together by then. A couple days of recovery, then Tuesday night is the Decemberists...it's going to make such a good Halloween show. They'll probably dress up as mariners and troubadours and soldiers. I don't think I'll dress up for that; God knows in Northampton it's going to be a fashion show either way. All the girls at the Jenny Lewis show were rubbernecking everyone else's boots. And you'd better believe I wore mine.
I dogsat the cutest Boxer in the world this past weekend, nursed a cold, and volunteered at the kitty shelter. Everytime I go there, I want to take one home.
Tomorrow, I plan to exact my revenge on the work vending machine. It ate my change today and would not give me a package of Swedish Fish. It's Shannon's birthday, and we covered her cubicle in streamers and silly string. Is it wrong to say that I love my job?

2006-10-12T23:38:00.000-04:00

I'm just thinking about how much I despise the fact that I cannot have bangs. Damn you, small forehead! All I want are some cute blunt and/or long sideswept bangs that will gracefully cover the area above my eyes. Instead, whenever I cut them, they just end up falling into the side of my face in a big chunk that makes me want to puke. I WANT. CUTE. HAIR.

Sappy blog!

2006-10-11T21:08:00.000-04:00

Jay's in Prague now and I miss him a shitton. I know six weeks isn't too long, but it's still a bummer. I'm just glad he's traveling and doing something completely new. Thank God this is shorter than Semester at Sea...and he'll actually have accessible internet this time. It's still going to be a lonnnnnng six weeks. I love him so much.

WORK UPDATE: October 3rd, 2006. 1:08 pm.

2006-10-03T13:13:00.000-04:00

The vending machine now has Garden Salsa Sunchips. Will investigate further.

Handle With Care

2006-09-29T09:45:00.001-04:00

I've been listening to the Jenny Lewis/Watson Twins version of "Handle With Care" a lot lately, and I thought I recognized a few other voices on the track. I also distinctly remembered hearing the song as a kid, so I guessed it had to be a cover. I finally decided to Wikipedia it, and lo and behold, the cover is done by an indie/emo supergroup, with Conor Oberst, Ben Gibbard, and M. Ward on backup vocals. However, the biggest surprise Wikipedia gave me was that the original was performed by the Traveling Wilburys, a supergroup that could kick the Saddle Creek supergroup's ass. The Traveling Wilburys was made up of Bob Dylan, Roy Orbison, George Harrison, Tom Petty, and Jeff Lynne. Does it get any better than that? "Handle With Care" came out in '88, so I suppose I would remember hearing it on the radio when I was little. In any case, it's a great song, in either incarnation.

In other news, I'm going to see Ladytron and CSS tomorrow night, and I'm going to dance my ass off.

ew.

2006-09-20T16:33:00.000-04:00

Okay, I like Uggs. I am not ashamed to admit it. I have a pair of real ones, as well as a pair of fakes, and I lovingly wear both, not necessarily because they are fashionable, but because they're damn comfortable and warm. And I'm also not ashamed to say that I've been checking Zappos every day to see when the new styles will come out, because, hey, maybe something cute will be there. So when I checked today and found this, I was pissed:
The "Keira" looks like it comes pre-attached with six-year-old-girl socks bought at K-Mart. Fug fug fug.

bonjour a toi!

2006-09-20T12:13:00.000-04:00

Quebec was amaaaaaaazing. I think we both wanted to drop everything and stay there forever. The rents are cheap, the food is good, the scene is nice, the area is beautiful, and there were plenty of places hiring. Too bad we don't speak French. We got along fine, though; almost everyone there is bilingual, and Jay and I learned some new words. The hotel, Hotel de Vieux-Quebec, was so gorgeous - we were upgraded to a King-size bed for free, had a gigantic tub, and were given breakfast in a little basket on our door every morning. There was a lovely little restaurant, Les Freres de la Cote, under the hotel, where we ate twice, and met a local who owned a cafe in the Upper Town. We also had the fanciest dinner I've ever eaten at Le Saint-Amour, which we dressed up in our finest for. We ate foie gras, caribou steak, and pistaschio creme brulee. My god. Also had crepes, macrons, poutine, sangria, and tons of good coffee while we were there.

The first night, we were walking around and came across a square full of crust punks. We wanted to know what was going on, but were too afraid of the unfriendliness of crusties. I'd seen a kid wearing a Death From Above 1979 shirt, so we went over and asked him if there was a show that night. He was incredibly friendly, told us all about the shows going on that night, and recommended the Les Breastfeeders show that was going on across the street. So, Jay and I headed off to the ATM to get our Canadian bucks, headed back, and found that the ticket booths were closed. When we explained this to the band's PR girl (who only spoke un peu of English), she told us to wait a minute...then came back and told us to go in, free of charge! The show was AWESOME; I bought a CD and have been listening to it non-stop. Check them out. Had a few Labatt Bleus there, isn't that cliche?

Over the next few days, we walked around quite a bit, saw beautiful buildings and shops, and toured the Citadelle. It was so wonderfully relaxing/romantic, and I did not want to leave. Jay is an excellent travel companion, as we both have the same sort of philosophy - we pick what we really want to see, and other than that, leave it up to chance. We've found some great restaurants/sights/shops that way.

Other than my trip, I've been getting used to my hair and wanting to buy the new season of Grey's Anatomy. Third season starts Thursday and I'm psyched! Also, I'll be kitty volunteering this Sunday, which is always a good time. I knitted some blankets for the kittens, and I can't wait to see them make biscuits.

Trauma-rama

2006-09-14T10:21:00.000-04:00

Well, here's the new hair. My eyes are red from crying in this picture...hah I'm such a baby. I love the color, but I showed the stylist the picture (plus others from the same photoshoot) in the post below for the cut, and it looks nothing like that. WAY shorter. I'm getting used to it though, and my co-workers/friends/Mom seems to like it, so I guess I'm okay with it. I just have to get used to it. It hasn't been this short since Sophomore year, when I flipped out the ends every day and then cut bangs because I was depressed on Valentine's Day and then spent the next year growing them out. This cut has some bangs too, but nothing as extreme as 4 years ago.
Anyway, how the hell can I find a good salon? Or somewhere that I know will do what I want, at least? I have no clue. I don't want to spend the cash on Newbury (although I spent a good chunk of change last night), but I don't want to get a completely random cut again, either. Ah. The trials of being me. At least I'm blonde now, right?

The Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest

2006-09-13T11:40:00.000-04:00

My coworker Shannon just sent me the link to the Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest, which is quite possibly the best idea for a literary contest that anyone has ever come up with.
Hair appt today...this is how I want it to look (only not so blonde):

We'll see what happens...

straight hair.

2006-09-12T09:12:00.000-04:00

Ahh, going to Amherst this weekend was so lovely. I adore my girls. Sunday, Jay and I had a relaxing night, and last night, Pootlet and I went to New Asia and watched Weeds at his excellent new apt. It was so nice - can't wait to have my own place again.
I'm getting my hair cut/dyed tomorrow, and I'm thinking golden blonde, although I'd really like to go very light, almost bleached. But I don't want to destroy my hair. For the cut, I think I'm going with right above the shoulders, and sideswept bangs. I think it'll be a pain in the ass to style/take care of, but now that it's hair-drying season anyway, I don't really care. I dried it this morning, and the combo of Babyliss straightener (thx Marshalls!), Phytodefrissant, and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny is working pretty well. Fascinating, huh?
I leave for Quebec Friday and I'm so psyched! The car ride might be a bit insane, but the city is going to be so beautiful. Our hotel seems like it is in the best location ever. Can't wait!

BTS

2006-09-05T16:08:00.000-04:00

This whole back-to-school thing has got me pretty sad. Even though, when I really think about it, I know that I couldn't wait for last semester to end, it's still so sad to not be out in Amherst, waiting for/dreading the start of classes. Everytime I go out to Gray Street, it feels like home, and though I know it's my second home, part of me wishes I really lived there. Of course, I wouldn't give up my Leverett memories for anything, and I had a great time in my senior year, and I don't think that I could handle another year of classes right now. But that Autumnal, full-of-possibilities, strolling-around-Amherst-without-a-care-in-the-world feeling is missing. Then again, I never have to do homework or write a paper again, if I so choose. I mean, I'm hoping that one day I'll go to Grad School, but it's not the same. As I was discussing with Ashley, it's odd to see people (her younger sister included) just starting college, because that was probably the most exciting time - scary and uncomfortable, but also so much fun and so filled with new people. Ah well. Everyone feels like this after graduating, right?

Rats.

2006-08-31T11:37:00.000-04:00

Sully and I walked through the park(s) and up Newbury Street last night to eat at the Trident Cafe. We had sweet potato fries and chips, delicious tea, and I had a chicken and applesauce sandwich...it was great, I swear. I love seeing Sully. We have so much fun just reminiscing. Unfortunately, almost every store on Newbury was already closed by the time we got there - I finally got my courage up to go into Chanel, and the door was locked. Same with Marc Jacobs. We did poke around Intermix (Matthew Williamson, mmmm), but obviously that's out of our price range. Decided that I desperately want this Pringle sweater;

too bad it's also insanely expensive. Damn Boston on a Wednesday night. Then, as usual, I felt terribly sick on the T on the way home. Whyyyy? Or, Whiiiiiiine?

90210 is finally out on DVD!

2006-08-29T16:55:00.000-04:00

This will forever remind me of a) eating dinner with mom, and b) rushing back to Leverett so as not to miss an episode; cuddling with Jess while we watched it. This show is the best. Buy it in tribute to Aaron Spelling.
Coach just came out with a Book Tote that I think I'm falling in love with. This is no good. I don't even know why I want one of these bags. Secret label whore? Anyway, Jay and I are planning a vacation and I need to save. Oh yeah, and bills, and car payments, and all that other crap. Can't wait til I'm a millionaire!!*

*probably will not happen.

Um, who doesn't?

2006-08-28T15:47:00.000-04:00

Source=PostSecret

Zac Posen Chain bag

2006-08-28T11:49:00.000-04:00

I'm in love with this bag. The color and the shape...Rachel Bilson has such good style. I hope it's her own and not a stylist's.

Source=Just Jared

UPDATE: She's got a stylist. Damnit.

Seriously, Emmys?

2006-08-27T23:15:00.000-04:00

I'm going to have to do some research on this, but really, what is the average age of an Emmy voter? 65? Tonight's winners just pissed me off, even though they were all from decent shows. The snubbing of shows in their last season (Six Feet Under, Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm(?)) just really seems wrong. And the American Office? Really? Maybe I'm missing something, because I haven't seen it, but how can it top the British Office? And Mariska Hargitay, I love you, but you already have a damn Emmy. That thing belonged to Ruth. I guess I have to be glad that some relevant shows were even nominated, but further recognition is in order. I mean, best casting? Best guest actress? Don't matter to me.
I care way too much about TV.
But....The Amazing Race over Project Runway? Seriously???

Night in Allston

2006-08-24T10:22:00.000-04:00

Went to Brown Sugar last night; though I wasn't feeling well (big surprise), the scallion pancakes and fried rice were delicious. Walked around Allston/Brookline, which was so lovely, despite the surge of returning pesudo-scene BU kids. Jay and I visited Sully, and I'm glad I got to see her apartment before she moves out. It's really lovely - high ceilings, huge kitchen...I can't wait to go apartment hunting, though it'll be a long time before I can. It's a shame, but even that reverse commute would be a bitch.
Anyway, I wore this h&m shirt last night, and it's quickly becoming one of my favorites. Love that Madonna collection.

Only Revolutions

2006-08-23T14:38:00.000-04:00

As I just read in Trent, Mark Z. Danielewski, the author of House of Leaves, is coming out with a new book mid-September. While, admittedly, I skimmed House of Leaves pretty liberally, I absolutely loved it, it kept me up all night, and it scared the crap out of me. I'm not sure how I feel about the premise of Only Revolutions ("dual free-verse narratives" according to Amazon), I'm definitely planning on checking it out.

ps, purchases

2006-08-23T10:52:00.000-04:00

Bought this cosmetic case (the one in the back) last night at Borders for $3.50. Half off and it wasn't even advertised! So cute, by Paperchase. It fits perfectly into my newfound love for Finnish/Scandanavian stark design - particularly Marimekko. This print, accordingly, is called "Freya."

Step UP!

2006-08-23T08:45:00.000-04:00

Of course Step Up was everything I'd hoped for and more. The leads were cute (even if Jenna Dewan is slightly Ashley-from-Degrassi-esque....Channing Tatum's still cute), are also dating in real life (always a good indicator of on-screen chemistry), the dancing was good, and the story wasn't overly dumb. However, I did learn that going to Brown or Cornell is the most horrible thing imaginable, that stealing cars is okay as long as you don't get caught, and we should all mourn the death of Skinny (jeans). See it. You'll know what I mean.
There was a preview for Idlewild before the movie, and I'm pretty psyched for it. I've been listening to Morris Brown pretty much non-stop since I downloaded it on Kenny's recommendation, and even though the drum major thing has already been done by DC, I am really into it. I've also really been liking Maneater by Nelly Furtado for the past few days...I'd been intrigued by it since I saw it in John Tucker Must Die...but that's an entirely different story. A preview for The Grudge 2 also played, but I covered my eyes for most of it.

Since I keep discussing this with everyone I see:

2006-08-22T16:26:00.000-04:00

How good is that? Look at her try to reach her mouth and fail. Love you, Brit Brit.

Seriously?

2006-08-22T16:08:00.000-04:00

Seriously. Blog time. Although the "hip" sources inform me that blogs are on their way out, here I am, in possesion of one. Good enough for me. Today I'm daydreaming about dancing in Boston at the Bell In Hand this weekend, which was such fun despite the 50-year-old men circling the twenty-somethings like vultures. Alternately, I'm considering my 401K and how much money I should put into it/where to put it. Being an adult is rough. For the past 18 years of my life, the end of the summer has meant going back to school, and now, suddenly, it doesn't. It's odd and a bit lonely, but tonight I'm going to see Step Up with Megan, so things can't be that bad.