Through the decades...

So this isn't news to anyone... http://www.yearbookyourself.com/. I saw on Facebook that Jill put up her pictures and I decided I wanted to go on there and give it a try... Always meant to before but never did... Anyway, I seriously do not have a single picture of me where my head is facing straight ahead. I'm always at an angle, so these are the ones that did work...

1952. I always did want to grow up in the 40s and 50s. I think finger waves and pearls suit me...

1962. I would probably wear my hair like this now anyway.

Very Jackie O.

1974.

1978. So glad they invented straighteners b/c I don't think I could have handled all that.

In honor of my birth year. 1984. So gross.

Yes. 1992 brings in the Glamour Shots.

2000 looks a lot like my senior year picture, strangely enough... only my forehead is not really that big.

A little bit about...

In general:
Well, here, I am... temping and so grateful for this assignment. I'm temping as office manager for a financial trading company. OK. First of all, can we say "amazing view?" These offices look over Central Park and the Plaza Hotel. I'm quite sure if I worked here and actually had a view of the park, I would not get any work done and just look out the window the entire day.

Last night:
Sorry if it seems like I am rambling on. That's probably because I am. I'm pretty much writing just to stay awake. I gave up three precious hours of sleep to go see the beautiful Gavin Creel play at Joe's Pub with his awesome friend Robbie Roth. Robbie writes the music. Gav writes the lyrics. I missed my 3 hours but they were totally worth it. Gav poured out his soul on that stage. Robbie is just genius. We were treated to some beautiful music. Sometimes I think his part in HAIR doesn't quite showcase how good he is, but the songs yesterday were good. Oh man, they were GOOD. I can't wait for the CD release. Gavin love, should you ever read this, please come to my office immediately and sing all day. In repayment, I will provide you with butter danish cookies, Pellegrino and jelly beans. That's what they have here. Don't get picky.

Creel & Roth=brilliant

The Bachelorette:
Really, Jillian? Really? Ed? Gaaah! REED! I pick Reed. And I only saw like 2 episodes. But he came back for her! Ahhh. Stupid Jillian.

SYTYCD:
I think it would be fantastic if Jeanine won. But I would also be happy if Ade won.

Good karma:
I'm a huge believer in karma and I sure hope that those who have done nice things for me will get some karma sent their way. Seriously, yesterday was the day of people doing nice things for me and they totally didn't even have to! Some one bought me a ticket to Gavin's second show, and yes, I am a huge loser and went twice. Then my good friend gave me a copy of Gavin's CD. Then as if that wasn't enough, he paid for a cab to take me home. If you're reading this and you know it is you am I talking about, know that it was much appreciated and I owe you one... Or like five really. You are A+ dymanite, darlin'.

Projects:
I am the queen of projects. I'm always getting into something. My newest: I am a feature writer for a new theater website called TheatreStory. I am excited about my upcoming interviews: Gavin Creel (duh, of course him), Heather Ferguson (from my ward), and Uncle Jesse (from Full House).

The job hunt:
I just have a feeling that all will be well soon. I just need to keep going for now.

Dreams:
I know I had a dream last night... and the people I hung out with last night were in the dream. Now I can't remember which parts of it were true and which were just part of my dream. Seriously, I've been trying to remember, but no luck. Annoying.

I wanna ROCK!

Remember the time I helped break the Guiness World record for largest air guitar ensemble? Yep. I was there. And I got a guitar pick to prove it. It says I broke the world record. The dude in the red pants is the current Air Guitar World Champion. It was a lot more fun than it looks. I promise.

Anything Can Happen If You Let It~

Sometimes, when it rains, it pours. Generally, I would say I am a very blessed person with very little drama in my life. In fact, generally, I feel in control and that's truly a blessing.

This last month has seriosuly been stressful, and I am not the type to stress easily. Several things have happened that were unexpected and beyond my control, and if I had a different outlook on life, could be just horrible things to go through. I think one of the greatest things Heavenly Father has blessed me with is my ability to be extremely idealistic and hopeful. Both of those things have certainly helped me to look at the events of the last month and see the positive change that it brought into my life, and will continue to bring (since I am very much still dealing with the aftermath of everything).

I just thank my lucky stars that I am this way... and that I have the ability to hope. And that I am surrounded by a fabulous group of people who inspire me to hope to greater heights. Hope is a beautiful thing, and if you let it work its magic, it can change your life. I would know. :)

I wish you would step back from that ledge, my friend...

We woke up at an ungodly hour to go see Third Eye Blind this morning. And by we, I mean, Russell, Jane G, James and I. A friend of Russell's works for Good Morning America, so she got us VIP passes (again, the only real advantage is that you get to go in before everyone else and stand in the very front). We had fun. I kind of felt bad because none of us are really into Third Eye Blind all that much but there were some people who got there at 2AM... And yet, we were the ones standing at the front and not them.

Anyway, they rocked. They were really cool towards the audience and even played a few extra songs that were not televised after GMA was over.

Totally not Third Eye Blind related, but also, last week, James, Russell and I got to attend the Late Show. James had been at an interview in midtown and on his way to the subway, he ran into one of the pages who asked him if he wanted to answer a trivia question in order to get tickets for that afternoon. He answered correctly, so we all got to go! Guests were Sasha Baron Cohen and Joel McHale.

Wade Robson, I love you.

Tash and I watched this at least 10 times last night. Only watch the first minute and a half...



Okay, and I have to give the amazing Mia Michaels {and Kayla and Kapono} some credit for this one:



I would kill to work with either Mia or Wade. WOW.

It has exposed brick... On purpose.

I rather like my new apartment. As Abby Rose describes it "It has a lot of character." I agree.

View from the loft.

View from front door. Check out the dress on the mannequin that Jess put together. I want one in every color.

My own little loft space. I love it up there. I can't ever hear what is going on downstairs. Also, there is a window that looks into a bar. Apparently this wondow provides hours and hours of entertainment.