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Wednesday, August 20th, 2008
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10:23 am
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Going out to see the Hometown Sweetheart's last show at the Crystal Corner was so much fun. We drank, we danced, we sang along--very good times. It was like a huge dance party packed into a little area. It was like a scene out of a movie! So very, very awesome and fun. When we left, it was after 12:30 and I didn't even realize it was that late. It's been a long time since I've been out that late without even thinking that it could possibly be that late. We went to bed after 1 a.m., but I was barely even tired. I bet that's gonna change by about 2 o'clock this afternoon. Wheeeee!
current mood: good current music: "Dancing With Myself" - Billy Idol
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| Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
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2:16 pm
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Okay, so, it's been awhile since I've posted!
I went to Milwaukee with GRR this past weekend, as I may have mentioned eight or twelve times in the preceding weeks. We left early on Saturday morning so that we could hit up all the action we'd planned. We got in around 9:30 and headed straight to the public museum. I swear that the place has barely changed since I was born, but somehow it still manages to be entertaining. We very easily spent two hours there (and we were going fast). We then headed just south to drop off Sebastian's stuff at his mom's house and have lunch with Michael. Jill was delighted to chat with us for a bit, and it was great to see her. Lunch with Michael at La Fuente was delicious. We got to eat outside on their sunny patio. They have what might be the best salsa I've ever eaten at a restaurant. Holy mother of god. The huevos rancheros were alright and everything, but I'd trade it all for one night with that salsa. ...I mean...um... :-/
We then headed over to Lakefront Brewery. I was extremely psyched about this, given the reviews I've read/heard from people I know. People were all, "4 beers for $6! IT'S SO AWESOME, OMFGWTFBBQ." Now. It was a fun tour, albeit not very informative (and my nerdy ass does so love to be informed about things). We got to sing the theme song from "Laverne and Shirley," and you have the added bonus of drinking throughout the tour instead of drinking afterward. But, seriously--Four beers? Try two beers in four small glasses. Also, the tour groups were huge and crowded, but the brewery is small and hot. Yuck. They couldn't hold a candle to Anchor Steam Brewery in San Francisco. Now that is an outstanding tour. Anyway, I was pleased to learn that Lakefront is way into organic composting and giving that compost to those in need, rather than selling it. That's awesome. I'm going to become an alcoholic for their beers.
We were still full from lunch, but had the added benefit of beer on top of it. Blech. Our original plan was to go to Fuel Cafe after the brewery. We just could not possibly fit more in our overstuffed gullets. So, we headed over to the art museum to see the Calatrava. It was a beautiful day, so there were about 10 different bridal parties having their group photos shot there. Can't say that I blame them. Of course, only one had the space rented for the ceremony and reception, and I teemed with jealousy. I've checked, and just the rental (with nothing much included!) is $7,000. A girl can dream, though.
We walked along the lake front, allll the way to the McKinley Marina. I wanted Greg to traipse out on the walkway that goes out onto the water. It's very cool there because you get a panoramic view of the downtown area. Very pretty. It was a long walk in the very hot sun after we were very dehydrated from sodium and caffeine. At this point, we were fairly beat. We walked back to the car and dropped Michael off.
Since it was late enough, we decided to head over to dinner. We weren't really hungry, but we thought we should be hungry. Palms Bistro Bar is a wonderful place. We sat inside, since we were fairly sick of the outdoors at that point. It was just us and a few tables of old ladies. Hee hee. :) But, it was nice and cool, and we got to enjoy the decor, so whatever. I had the Lobster Mac & Cheese, and Greg had some kind of pasta with tiger shrimp, grape tomatoes, avocado, lemon and sweet basil. They were both phenomenal. That Lobster Mac & Cheese was just so unbelievably good. The sauce (truffle cream) was flavorful, yet understated enough to allow the lobster, mushrooms and asparagus to have their own powerful tastes. Oohhh man. So good. Plus, the portion were enormous. We found out that, yes, we were quite hungry. We ate it all. Om nom nom!
Being completely exhausted, we headed on to Mom's house. Upon our arrival, we couldn't do much but lay around on the couch and watch Men in Black. :) We passed out and slept like rocks for 9 hours. Early waking, alcohol, sunshine and too many carbs will do that to you.
The next day, Mom, Kevin, Greg and I met up with Greg's parents at the Milwaukee Ale House for lunch. The food there was good, but the abundance of flies in the restaurant was not. Nevertheless, the conversation was lively and pleasant. Peg and Jim came over to Mom's house afterward for coffee and cookies and continued chatting. Greg and I were not surprised that everyone got along well, but we were a little surprised that it wasn't more awkward. :)
This morning, I woke up at 6:45 or something similarly unseemly. I decided that I might as well get up, and perhaps I should exercise. I don't know why the thought even occurred to me, being half awake as I was. I thought I still had my AM/PM Callanetics tape, but I don't. :( Since I just couldn't get behind the idea of doing anything aerobic, I did some pilates. I found it extremely difficult to stretch in the morning (it hurt!), but I was able to do all the reps I normally do. Frankly, it really invigorated me. I am still more awake than I have been in the afternoons lately. I am not saying that it's likely that I'll continue to do this, but again, a girl can dream....
current mood: okay
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| Friday, August 15th, 2008
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2:29 pm
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I've had a serious sinus headache for over a week now. Then I developed a canker sore (incidentally, in the exact same area that Greg had developed one). Now I think I might be developing a sore throat.
No! Go away, sore throat! I damn thee! Don't you dare f-up my weekend!
current mood: worried current music: "Pet Name" -They Might Be Giants
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| Monday, August 11th, 2008
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10:24 pm
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12:31 pm
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1) Yesterday was stunningly beautiful outside. It was clear, sunny skies, zero humidity, and was about 70 degrees. Holy moly. It was not Wisconsin-in-August-weather. SO! We went to the Zoo. I only went to the Vilas Zoo once before as an adult, please refer to this page for details and photos from that excursion.
Anyway. The Zoo was sad as free Zoo's tend to be (the male lion looked emaciated), but also fun. The Orangutans were actually moving around for once, which is fairly novel. The male was sitting up against the glass inside, so I crouched down next to him. There's something about the way apes look at you through the glass at the Zoo. There's so much going on behind those eyes. It was simultaneously very cool and very depressing.
We went around to the Chimpanzee exhibit where a guide was explaining the alpha male's behavior. He was sliding his dish around, pulling on ropes, his hair was on end, etc. She explained that he was defending his territory and that he was being extremely aggressive. At that point, he ran along the glass and pounded one side of his body into it. Aah! It's worth noting that the zookeeper-guide had a big bandage on her throat. It makes you wonder. Chimpanzees are such assholes.
This got me to thinking: In the wild, would I rather be facing a chimpanzee, rhino, ostrich, polar bear, tiger, or hippopotamus? The chimp has the mean, generally cannibalistic attitude paired with huge incisors....the rhino's got the speed and the horn...the ostrich has the prickish attitude with the height, speed and periscope neck....the polar bear's a double threat with its height/weight and ability to swim....the tiger is a natural at stealthy predation...and the hippopotamus is so grumpy and huge and ready to bite you in half while it lurks in the water. *shudder* I'm thinking maybe the rhino, because I could perhaps climb a tree and be trouble-free.... Ideas?
Anyway, we also got to see prairie dogs snuggling together and cleaning each other's little faces. Awwwww.
2) I finally visited the Arboretum. It's really close to my house, and it's an absolute travesty that I'd never been before. It's so beautiful! We only walked around the mosquito-riddled 'tree display' and the prairie for a bit, but it was still so nice. It was almost completely deserted, too...on such a beautiful day!
3) Tonight I'm going to Momar with Emily. It'll be nice to see her this week, especially, since her birthday is on Saturday and I won't be around. It's half-priced wine night, so we're taking advantage of that, and perhaps the ever-sinful Chocolate Gooey. Mmm...expensive goo...
4) I'm extremely psyched for me and Greg's visit to Milwaukee this upcoming weekend. Our itinerary is as such: -Milwaukee Public Museum. -Lunch at a Mexican place, perhaps La Fuente. -Lakefront Brewery tour! With my little brother! :D -Milwaukee Art Museum -A stop at Fuel Cafe either before or after the art museum. -Dinner at Palms Bistro Bar. They have Lobster Mac & Cheese. It's ridiculously expensive, but I might need to try it. Seriously. NEED. Like, I'd be morally opposed to NOT trying it.
Then, on Sunday, we're headed to Milwaukee Ale House with Mom and Kevin to meet up with Greg's parents! Ee. :) All in all, that is gonna be a solidly good weekend.
5) Moving is almost completely finished. Greg and I have really managed to fit an amazing amount of crap into 675 square feet. Once I hand my t.v. over to Gwen, and have our tables put in Dylan & Miriam's house, we'll basically be done. Woo! I'm thoroughly enjoying living with GRR.
6) I will be making a vegan dinner on...eh, probably Wednesday. It's "Stewed Garbanzos with Zuc-Quinoa." The name makes me giggle, so I'm going to try it. Zuc-Quinoa. Haha! :D
current mood: headachy
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| Saturday, August 9th, 2008
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10:38 am - I just threw up in my mouth a little.
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I'm reading Morgan Spurlock's, "Don't Eat This Book: Fast Food and the Supersizing of America." I got it at the dollar store!
I just came across this passage...and while I've seen "Super Size Me," and have read "Fast Food Nation," this....well, it really disgusts me:
"There's even a McDonald's situated strategically near the Dachau concentration camp. I couldn't make that up if I tried. They built a McDonald's where more than 30,000 people were exterminated during World War II. When this store first opened in 1996, visitors to one of history's most horrific sites emerged to find this note under their windshield wipers:
Dear Visitor, Welcome to Dachau, welcome to McDonald's. Our restaurant's got 120 seats, about 40 outdoor seats and for our young guests an Indoor and Outdoor Playland. How to find us? Really simple. Just follow the picture! We're happy for your visit! -Your McDonald's Restaurant, Dachau
Good old Ronald. He may sell food, but no one ever said he had taste."
current mood: disgusted
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| Thursday, August 7th, 2008
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8:18 pm
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Work was.....intensive. I worked all day on a "birthstone" page for our website, but only managed to get half of it done. That's a lot of freakin' work! :p Also, I'm not sure if people are more bitchy with me on the phone lately, or if I'm more bitchy in general, or if I'm more bitchy because they're more bitchy. In either case, it puts me out of sorts, because everyone's all pissy.
Lauren called me when I was getting out of work early to see if I wanted to get Bloody Mary's. After that work day? Yes. Yes, I did. We wound up at the Echo Tap instead of Genna's because our good 'ol friend Charlie called to tell us he and many others were there. I hadn't seen Charlie in probably...2 years? It was awesome to hang out with him for awhile. I had a great time.
In about 9 minutes, I'm off to The Frequency with Greg (and maybe Scholke) to see Marcus King and Thee Royalty (alternately called "Marcus King and Thee Extraneous E's"). They're so awesome. I'm excited.
current mood: busy current music: "Shake the Sheets" - Ted Leo & the Pharmacists
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| Tuesday, August 5th, 2008
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1:19 pm - Woodewoo!
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And, as happens every so often, my credit card is completely paid off.
Whee!
current mood: happy current music: "Heroin" - the Velvet Underground
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| Monday, August 4th, 2008
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11:54 am
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Remarkably accurate!
Your result for Which Chess Piece are You Test?... The Rook's CitizenCongrats! Only 10-12% of the population score this! 
The Rook’s Citizen is the guardian of birthdays, holidays and celebrations. They are generous hosts. They observe joyfully the traditions and are very liberal in giving when custom suits. Don’t be fooled by the pleasantry – they enjoy running the show. They are astute in seeing problems and aren’t afraid of delegation. They work hard and play with zest. They provide service and expect others to contribute. The Citizen is wounded easily because their hearts are on their sleeves. They have a strong sense of right and wrong but are torn between that and the overwhelming need to rescue others. This can result in a swift action – often as motherly reprimand. As a caretaker the Citizen is vigilant. The world can be seen as a hostile place, one that cannot be trusted. They serve as great protectors and are perfect for the nurturing of young in education. The Rook's Citizen prefers living with a focus on the world around them. They take in values via the five senses in a most literal and concrete fashion. They work hard and with efficiency. They maintain great relationships because of their cooperative natures. They will keep everyone informed and attempt to reach decisions through consensus. This is another ‘Pawn’ that is needed for their providing natures foundations of society. They bring the best out in others because they value everyone’s input and needs. They are the pleasant type and make others feel good about themselves. They will find it hard to accept flaws in others because they are the kindest and most giving of individuals. Take Which Chess Piece are You Test? at HelloQuizzy
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| Friday, August 1st, 2008
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8:24 am
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I moved Greg's dresser in yesterday. It's a light dresser when the drawers are removed, so the weight wasn't an issue. Since the shape/bulkiness was odd for me to handle, I picked it up on my left shoulder (that is to say that my shoulder was inside the dresser at the top, if that makes sense). I didn't have to carry it too far. But, boy oh boy....that was a stupid way to carry something. This morning? Ouch to the Nth.
I'm meeting Greg's good friend Joan tonight who's staying over on her way from waaaay northern Minnesota to Chicago. I'm looking forward to it!
current mood: sore current music: "Cut Here" - the Cure
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| Thursday, July 31st, 2008
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8:50 pm
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Lauren and I are making dinner for the menfolk on Saturday night. Tonight, we semi-drunkenly devised a game plan:
-Grilled lamb & veggie kebabs -Potatoes Dauphinois -Some kind of dessert (which I'll figure out tomorrow) -Evolution wine
*drool*
We're geniuses of the highest caliber.
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9:47 am
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I was walking into work, and suddenly my ankle buckled. I pitched forward--and bam! Acid reflux while I'm falling over! I managed to catch myself before I fell...or vomited. :p I haven't had acid reflux since I was a kid, I think. Bleh.
current mood: tired current music: "Fly Me to the Moon" - Frank Sinatra
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| Tuesday, July 29th, 2008
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4:05 pm
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It's 4:05 in the afternoon, and I still haven't showered or gotten dressed (but, to my credit, I did go grocery shopping and exercised). I love days off.
current mood: calm current music: "Another Sunny Day" - Belle & Sebastian
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| Friday, July 25th, 2008
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5:16 pm - Damn. Yet, huzzah.
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I disassembled my table and lugged it outside. I set it outside by the trash can. I wrote a Craigslist ad that I thought was quite funny. I set up the new table. I collected empty boxes for recycling and headed back outside. The table was gone. I think perhaps 15 minutes has passed since I took it outside.
No one even got to read my funny ad!, was my first thought.
So, here it is, so that everyone may appreciate my knack for the funnies:
Subject: OMG! A free table?!
Yes, that's right.
4+ years ago, my friend got a $25 table (round, brown, solid wood--you know the type) from St. Vinnie's. Two years ago, she moved away and then gave it to me. Now my boyfriend is moving in and the table is moving out.
It's had its share of use and abuse and is certainly not a nice table by any means. It even has as leg that doesn't really attach, so much as get pushed in and makes the table all wobbly. But it's a good table with many years ahead of it. I envision it setting up camp in your basement for use as a poker table or something.
The table is currently disassembled and leaning up against my trash dumpster, but it's up for grabs. Be the first to get it before the garbage men do!
I am so funny.
Now, time to go take the ad down. Phooey.
current mood: hot current music: "Remedy" - the Black Crowes
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3:05 pm
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I get out of work in less than an hour--for the whole weekend. Wheee!
The following things need to/will happen, in this order:
-Go home to change Monkey's cage. -Take old dining room table out near the garbage, list it as 'free item' on Craigslist. -Set up Greg's dining room table. -Clean up rest of house to make room for more of Greg's things that will arrive tomorrow. -Pick up Davey for dinner at a location that's yet to be determined. -Bring Davey back to my house to do Blues Brothers & Booze night with Greg. -Go to Jill's belated birthday party at Devil's Lake for a bit. Have fun doing so. -Come home and see what (if anything) Greg needs help arranging in the house still. -Go to Lao Laan Xang for dinner, then to Mickey's for beer on the patio! I am a wee bit psyched about this. -Watch last two episodes of Veronica Mars, Season 2! This is not officially on the docket, but I am 99.9% sure it will happen at this point. -On Sunday morning, head to an early show of the new X-Files movie. -Go to Erin & Duy's wedding at 2:45 (ceremony in the Capitol building, reception at the Overture center--fancy!). Any excuse to get dressed up and eat pecan-crusted Walleye, really...
Sorry to write out an itinerary, but I had so much stuff planned that it was overwhelming my head and I needed to lay it out.
Last night, we went to see "Marcus King & Thee Royalty" at The Frequency. As we wanted to experience both the band and the new bar, we successfully killed two birds with one stone. I like the bar, but I loved the band. They were just leaps and bounds better than I expected them to be! They're a soul band that sounds like they're straight out of the 60s-70s. I settled on describing them as a mix between The Blues Brothers and Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings. Extremely excellent, particularly since we saw them for free!
current mood: hungry
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| Thursday, July 24th, 2008
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8:16 am
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Go to UrbanDictionary.com and type in your answer (or the closest thing to it) to each question in the search box, then write the first definition it gives you.
Your name: Heather. Beatiful, creative,smart,spontanious, girl who would be a good catch to bring home to mother. Who is down right sublime.
My parents are going to love the new heather I am bringing home.
That girl is a heather!
(I'm going to have to agree. Ha.)
How old are you?: 25. (Pronounced two-five)
Used primarily with selling of weed, when buying a stick (flat rate of 25AUD) is called a 25.
Also comes in a 50 (pronounced five-o).
Definition only good for Australia. Buyer: Can I pick up that 25? Dealer: Meet you at Thomas Park at 9pm.
One of your friends: Zack. Perfect in all aspects of life. Amazingly talented and athletic beyond belief. With the "bod" of a god? Have you seen Zack? He has the bod of a god!
(I'm pretty sure Zack would agree with the fact that he's perfect.)
Favorite food: Banana. An asian person who acts like they are white. Yellow on the outside, white on the inside. Quang doesn't know what Dim Sum is? man that guy's a Banana.
(Umm....yikes. I don't like this game anymore.)
Hometown: Milwaukee Situated along the picturesque banks of wondrous Lake Michigan, Milwaukee is the "hidden jewel of the Upper Midwest," biotch! Oh, and there are also plans to create public internet "hotspots" downtown!
(Yes....this is true, biotch)
Word to describe yourself: Hilarious Quite funny. Generally used when making fun, or talking about making fun of other people. Ben H's face is hilariously ugly.
Wasn't it hilarious when Ben H's mom slapped him for being so ugly?
(It's true that I do use it in the "___ is hilariously ____" fashion)
Last person you talked to on the phone: I'm pretty sure it was my boss. Incrediably Awesome; miraculous; great Dude, did you see that chick? She's fuckin' Boss!
current mood: blank current music: "Back on the Chain Gang" - the Pretenders
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| Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008
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9:46 am - I love spam emails.
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I just got this one in my work inbox: "Madonnas former home destroyed by Jesus."
Now that's funny.
current mood: amused current music: "Song for Myla Goldberg" - the Decembrists
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| Sunday, July 20th, 2008
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3:52 pm
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1. Okay. So. "The Dark Knight" is extremely disturbing. I'm not quite sure how it managed to get a PG-13 rating. Technically, there wasn't much on-screen blood and gore, nor was there much sex or many obscenities. Nonetheless, it was still so violent and horrifying that I felt younger kids shouldn't see it. Most of it is so real that it's hard to emotionally detach yourself. Greg, Patti and I were all out of sorts after watching it. Anyway, Heath Ledger really put in an awesome performance. He was terrifying on many levels.
2. Meeting Greg's sister (Patti) was great. She's so delightful. Friday night we went out to The Weary Traveler and then the Crystal Corner for dinner and drinks. Yesterday, we went to a Mallard's game, which was lackluster except for the free beer and food. Today, after subjecting ourselves to The Dark Knight, we ate a Fetalicious pizza from Glass Nickel. Yay!
3. It's 93 and sunny. I do not want to exercise. :p
current mood: bllllhhhhhhhhppp. current music: "Keeping You Alive" - the Gossip
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| Friday, July 18th, 2008
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12:39 pm - I have an exposition of sleep come upon me.
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I went to see "A Midsummers Night Dream" at American Players Theatre with Greg and Anjali last night.
It's really disgraceful for me to admit that, even though I went to a performing arts high school, I had never been to APT before. It's about damn time I went.
It was fabulous.
Midsummers is such a good play to see there. Since you're in an al fresco situation at night time (in the woods), there are a lot of unplanned things that contribute to the overall play. There were frogs ribbiting, drizzle, wind blowing, a sunset over the trees, moths and bats darting around....it was beautiful!
APT did this particular production of Midsummers in a totally unexpected style. The costumes were all 'modern' clothing, with the exception of the fairies. They added a lot of modern dialogues/songs, etc. It was even more hilarious than the play usually is, just because of the unique flair the producers added. Suffice to say, I had a great time.
current music: "Laura" - the Scissor Sisters
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| Tuesday, July 15th, 2008
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10:47 am - Exercise is the devil.
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I took a fairly long hiatus from cardio exercise, and was focusing solely on pilates-type-stuff. My knee was getting really funky with all the twistiness that exercise videos provide. Now that it's feeling better, I'm back to cardio--and just in time, because I'm building up too much tummy muscle and not burning enough fat, which just makes me look thicker. :p
Anyway, I've said it once, and I'll say it again: That damn "Crunch: Belly, Butt, and Thighs Boot Camp" video kicks my ass. I actually feel like vomiting once I'm done with it (IF I complete it, which is not all the time). It has me drenched in sweat and forces me to take breaks because my heart is racing too fast, and I'm gasping for breath. It is seriously hardcore.
I read 'research' once on the benefits of taking breaks during cardio workouts. Something about reaping more benefits from the exercise, blablabla. I'd like to believe that's true.
current mood: sweaty current music: "Le Disko" - Shiny Toy Guns
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