December 2009
2009 was so awesome because I:
1. Got over a devestating heartbreak 2. And even found I could fall in love again 3. Reconnected and grew closer to my girl friends 4. Had lots of fun at lots of parties and shows 5. Moved into a studio downtown 6. Started grad school 7. Landed the job I really wanted and switched career paths 8. Learned what makes me happy and calm 9. Went to Italy (and France) 10. Spent two fun weeks in San...
What a crappy ending to the best year of my life. I’ve been bedridden since Monday unable to eat anything other than saltines and fruit. Took me 40 minutes yesterday to eat half a plain bagel. I’ve done nothing I wanted to do with my week off work. But at least I’m feeling mostly better today and my guy is back from Denver.
Dear body,
I have not eaten anything today, so how are you still vomiting? I will sadly never be able to eat a hot dog again :(
I was a good girl this year:
Canon powershot SD940
Ship in a bottle
Snowboard boots
Super snuggly and warm blanket for my cold apartment
Martini set
Gift cards galore
Money galore
The New Yorks Times Practical Guide to Practically Everything
A framed paper with my name written in awesome Turkish caligraphy (for my bare office walls)
A thing for Ikebana (gotta Google that one)
It’s my favorite day of the year! Merry Christmas!!!
So I’m watching the local news with my mom and they had a story about how the grocery stores can’t keep their shelves stocked. Of course they go to a Giant in Bethesda and show the Perrier shelf almost bare.
Dang, 2009 is almost over. What started as the worst time of my life ended as the absolute best. The level of transformation that can happen in just one year is astounding.
I made my first snow angel this weekend.
Into the Wild →
Maybe my new favorite movie. I could watch this 100 times.
WatchPlaying in Lafayette Park. Last shot looks like I’m hanging, but really I was jumping.
My burlesque profile is up! →
WatchThe best part by far is around the 6:10 mark when Snooki mistakenly identifies Col. Kadafi as Lionel Richie.
WatchAight, I don’t love this song, but damn, Rihanna looks FIERCE in this video.
However, the pink tank with Mickey Mouse ears helmet is a bit over the top.
Mike Wallace interview w/ Lili St. Cyr →
Amazing. Everything about this interview from the constant Phillip Morris plug to Wallace’s aggressiveness to Lili’s composure (or downers) is great.
So I finally watched Jersey Shore. All I could focus on was how dirty those girls look. Like literally. I want to take a loofah and bottle of shampoo to them.
Cannot wait to try Kababji →
UNICEF Inspired Gifts →
Everyone on my shopping list this year is getting a donation in their name.
Ask Ashley →
“Spitzer’s babe answers all your love-life questions!”
I really hope Palace of Wonders is still around when it comes time for me to get married. If you know me, you know I want to be married by an Elvis impersonator, but also know that I don’t like Las Vegas.
From the Palace website: WE DO WEDDINGS! Services provided by our very own James Talyor. Catering and entertainment available. Have a wedding the Shocks & Amazes everyone! Also...
Damnit, I got a spot in the Cherry Blossom 10 miler.
I miss my old apartment decorated to the max for Christmas. I need someone to take me somewhere with lights and trees… and hot toddies.
You know I'm truly busy when:
I’m several weeks late getting my haircut. Come on Tuesday, my hair is driving me crazy.
Things I want to do in 2010:
1. Go from Web Editor to Senior Web Editor (booyah, top rank before I’m 30) 2. Take a burlesque class 3. Cherry Blossom 10 miler (currently registered in lottery) 4. Visit Alex in San Francisco 5. Go snowboarding at least 3 times 6. Learn how to take photos (with new lens) 7. Learn how to edit video 8. Pay attention to my website 9. Not get so nervous about things because I always end up...