Male Appreciation

Do yourself a favor and watch Gerard Butler in P.S. I Love You singing "Galway Girl" ... trust me.

Born: Glasgow, Scottland
Age: 38
Height: 6'2"
You've seen him in: Tomb Raider, 300, P.S. I Love You

Dark Knight

This is very belated but over a week ago now I finally got to see the Dark Knight. I know, I know, I realize it has been out for a month at least but since everyone in the universe had seen it I had to wait on my good friend MD to get back from the islands so I had a movie buddy.

Overall the movie was pretty awesome and as predicted Heath Ledger was fantastic. They were right when they said the Joker was dark. It was borderline disturbing to see Heath Ledger perform this dark and creepy role knowing that it indirectly killed him. Let us not forget Christian Bale who was fabulous as always minus is strangely low voice when in batman costume that was almost distracting.


Heath Ledger definitely stole the show and although he was fantastic I prefer to remember him by his less creepy roles ... RIP

Tuesday is the new Monday

I hope this morning is not a foreshadow of bad things to come because this morning I left my bus pass, building and office access cards, AND my house keys at home.

I'm an idiot.

***Spa Week***

That's right folks. My favorite holiday is coming up. I just got the email this morning and have already booked the following at Bliss Spa as a happy almost birthday gift to myself...

45 MIN Oxygen Blast and Task Mask
45 MIN Signature Bliss Massage

For those of you who do not know about Spa Week go visit www.spaweek.org immediately. Spots and good times fill up quick so be speedy!

The Countdown Begins...

Ahhhh! I'm so excited. All my travel plans are set and all I have to do is sit back relax (and work out like crazy) for 2 and 6 weeks.

2 weeks from today I will be hanging with the ladies of Club 209 in Portland, Oregon

6 weeks from today I will be flying into CT to attend Zach's wedding and hanging with the boys ... and taking a trip to NYC to play with Mika & Joel! :)

Oh Shit Summer is OVER?!

A couple weeks ago I started noticing that it was dark when I left for work. Keep in mind that I have to be at work at 6:30AM so it's not THAT strange but in the summer it is usually surprisingly sunshine-y at 6AM. Last night we had a very very low-key farewell dinner for the baby sister who is going back to college on Thursday. That's when it hit me ... summer is coming to an end!

The good news is that September in SanFran is one of the greatest months of all (and not only because it contains my birthday). It is usually warm and sunny and I think it's God's way of making up for the oddly cold July and August we always tend to have. Love the fog! Also in September I am really looking forward to my Portland vacation (15 days and counting!) because I get to check a state off my list AND hang with my favorite people in the world -- Club 209. I also get to bring J$ home with me to SF and someone can finally meet all my SF friends and see my new apartment, etc.

Other Random Thoughts/Updates....
- I'm turning 25 in a month. When do I get to start having an existential crisis?
- I am going to join my travel buddy Melissa in all her SF museum adventures because I've always wanted to do that stuff. See her blog on my list for details
- Whiskeytown 2009 one year countdown starts today. I am scared and excited ... and plan on drinking more water, bringing more advil, and wearing more sunscreen this time around. I don't know what hurt more last year: the 3rd degree sunburns or the outrageous double shot jagerbomb hangovers me and the roomie had.
- The hotel and flight to CT in October is officially booked. Zach's wedding here I come ... I still can't believe he's getting married. I'm super excited to meet the bride to be (finally!) and see all the CGA boys :)

Oooooh Online Shopping

So on Tuesday morning I went a little crazy and spent $300 at Nordstrom.com because they were having a sale on some dresses and I am on the prowl for the perfect dress to wear to Zach's wedding in October (see below). I've been joking that buying and returning things from Nordstrom is my new hobby, but I swear this will only be my second time! I am really hoping these work because they are all adorable.

Later that day I was inspired by a friend and bought a webcam. I'm not sure if this has been mentioned but I am a global nomad and it runs in the family. Emily (sister) moved to China back in March and we chat on Skype and I can see her but she can't see me (I'm starting to think I might NEED a Mac someday). That will all change soon. Now I'll be able to video chat with both sisters and several friends. Oh the joys of technology.

I get both my orders today!!! I am excited :)


*******UPDATE********

I am returning the black and white one and I MIGHT be keeping the pink and black one. We'll see. As for the camera. It is great however it just so happens to not work when connecting to the one person's computer I want it to connect with. Not fun. It's also kinda bad quality. I think I might need to exchange it ...

Weeds

I've been having a very marijuana filled weekend for someone who doesn't smoke pot.

Yesterday on the advice of a friend (and because I was being disgustingly lazy) I watched half of the first season of Weeds. I am currently, once again in bed, watching the second half. I kind of love it. Before now I had only seen one episode and I wasn't that impressed but I think it helps to start from the beginning. I am officially a fan now!

On Saturday night I went out and saw Pineapple Express with Luke. It was pretty hilarious. We did out part by drinking in the theater and it is probably safe to say half the audience was baked out of their minds. I kind of love James Franco right now. I recommend this one to anyone and everyone. It is not your average stoner flick ... it is a million times better!

New Find!

I just was poking around and found this awesome blog with great recipes to fuel my inner chef. I've been in to cooking new things lately. I'm on an Italian kick so far - first spaghetti carbonara, then lasagna - so maybe I'll get some new ideas.

http://therecipegirl.blogspot.com/

My friends (and especially the roommate) should get excited!

Domestic Goddess

This weekend I played happy house wife to myself. Saturday morning I woke up and we got the new vacuum out of the car. It is amazing! I can't believe I'm excited about a vacuum but it just works so well! My carpet has never been so debris free :)

I cleaned my house, my room, changed my sheets and BAKED A LASAGNA! Yeah that's right. And it turned out good!

I wish I had a photo of the real thing ... what is below is as close as I can get. I shit you not, it looked that good. I will definitely take a photo next time.



This coming weekend I hear we might be going blackberry picking. If it all works out you'll be seeing some fun photos... and I'm baking a pie! Get excited.

Stand-Up

So I just got home from seeing Kevin Nealon do stand up with B and family. Despite currently suffering from bubonic plague (okay, being dramatic) I had a blast. He was pretty funny but the woman before him probably was the best for me.....and the company was pretty great too.

I definitely want to see more comedy :)