My "skinny jeans" on top of jeans I wear now.
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Replies.10.30.2007
Facing the Giants...ughhh
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I love my new Helio Ocean! and i luv the fact tha
I love my new Helio Ocean! and i luv the fact that for $99 i don't have to worry about going over on minutes, text or websurfing. With what I paid on my last 3 months of phonebills I could have had Helio service for 6 months!
9.09.2007
BMX
Yesterday, my sister and I took her kids to a skate park so that they could do some skateboarding. While the kids tried to talk each other into doing the next death defying feat I got to see some BMX tricks for the first time.
I loved it! These guys were just hanging out (and were nice enough to let me film) but I can only imagine how exciting it is at a competition or exhibition event. If I get the opportunity I'm definitely going to check one out!
I loved it! These guys were just hanging out (and were nice enough to let me film) but I can only imagine how exciting it is at a competition or exhibition event. If I get the opportunity I'm definitely going to check one out!
8.26.2007
Confidence
This girl is beautiful. She performed at the Caribbean Festival today along with two other women (also beautiful) as a dance accompaniment to a Brazilian band.
They danced the Samba at speeds that didn't seem humanly possible with genuine smiles the whole time.
There were tons and tons of girls and women of all shapes and sizes in costumes like this today. Wearing different colors and representing different nations but the one thing they all seemed to have in common was confidence. Look you in the eye, shake your groove thing, confidence. I loved it.
In a different way, so did the men and boys today but for some reason it didn't seem unwholesome or offensive. There was open admiration but I didn't witness any rude come ons or unwanted touching. I'm not sure if it was a cultural thing since these were all Caribbean cultures or a Boston thing but it was nice.
All females should be allowed to own their bodies and their sexuality. They should be taught from a young age. You can't be whole without that. If you're not whole it becomes difficult to give anything to the world.
It's an intimidating thought for most people to think of their daughters cavorting sexually. Whenever I stress this opinion I'm reminded that I don't know what it is to have a daughter. Which I admit wholeheartedly.
I don't suggest to run around constantly having sex with anyone but I do think that when the only option for girls is no sex we don't allow them the chance to develop the decision making skills that are so necessary especially when dealing with boys who have almost been given free reign.
I've met so many girls that once they were disarmed of No, had no way of negotiating what they did and did not want to do; they had no comfort level with it. It wasn't even something in their realm of understanding which often meant they often did things they didn't want to do or for the wrong reasons.
Fast forwarding to marriage, being able to own yourself and express your needs both in and out of the bedroom are critical to a strong relationship. They are the same skill set expressed in different areas.
Who knows how this manifests itself in day to day parenting - as pointed out previously I have no daughters. I guess I have no idea what the hell I'm talking about.
They danced the Samba at speeds that didn't seem humanly possible with genuine smiles the whole time.
There were tons and tons of girls and women of all shapes and sizes in costumes like this today. Wearing different colors and representing different nations but the one thing they all seemed to have in common was confidence. Look you in the eye, shake your groove thing, confidence. I loved it.
In a different way, so did the men and boys today but for some reason it didn't seem unwholesome or offensive. There was open admiration but I didn't witness any rude come ons or unwanted touching. I'm not sure if it was a cultural thing since these were all Caribbean cultures or a Boston thing but it was nice.
All females should be allowed to own their bodies and their sexuality. They should be taught from a young age. You can't be whole without that. If you're not whole it becomes difficult to give anything to the world.
It's an intimidating thought for most people to think of their daughters cavorting sexually. Whenever I stress this opinion I'm reminded that I don't know what it is to have a daughter. Which I admit wholeheartedly.
I don't suggest to run around constantly having sex with anyone but I do think that when the only option for girls is no sex we don't allow them the chance to develop the decision making skills that are so necessary especially when dealing with boys who have almost been given free reign.
I've met so many girls that once they were disarmed of No, had no way of negotiating what they did and did not want to do; they had no comfort level with it. It wasn't even something in their realm of understanding which often meant they often did things they didn't want to do or for the wrong reasons.
Fast forwarding to marriage, being able to own yourself and express your needs both in and out of the bedroom are critical to a strong relationship. They are the same skill set expressed in different areas.
Who knows how this manifests itself in day to day parenting - as pointed out previously I have no daughters. I guess I have no idea what the hell I'm talking about.
8.24.2007
Eyes Lips Face
E.L.F. has a complete line of cosmetics that has been featured in all the major fashion magazines and has recently been recognized by PETA for their stance on animal testing.
The best thing is all of their makeup is $1!!!!.
You can buy their custom sets or mix and match your own.
Go crazy!
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
The best thing is all of their makeup is $1!!!!.
You can buy their custom sets or mix and match your own.
Go crazy!
http://www.eyeslipsface.com/
8.04.2007
Ada and Gunnar
My cousin is getting married and my sister is writing a poem for the ceremony. To prepare my sister asked me to ask the happy couple what they love about each other. They both seemed to have this feeling of luckiness for having this really special person in their lives - an elevated appreciation for the other - maybe they've found the key to marital bliss.
Best Wishes!
A clip -
Best Wishes!
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7.31.2007
I wanna be made - not Mob made - MTV made. I love the show and really wish I was high school age so that I could see about getting some help for the things that have held be back all these years.
Stick-to-it-iveness
Perfectionism
Analysis Paralysis
Focus
I suffer from all of these (or the lack thereof) and I'm quite sure that these are the things that limit my life. (We can probably add a little dose of lazy too.) After musing on Made for a little while, it seems that while the goals change much of the game plan remains the same:
Know what you want and think big. (Bigger is better for TV but I also think it's way more motivating.)
Study what it takes.
Find a mentor.
Be open to change; step out of your comfort zone.
Focus and work hard.
Give yourself a deadline.
So without the benefit of an MTV budget and round the clock film crew I'm like to change much of what my life looks like today. Starting tonight.
More to come.
7.28.2007
7.26.2007
I love all things Harry Potter...really.
Last week I walked into a Barnes & Noble and picked up a copy of Harry Potter - Year 7. Like everyone else, I'd heard the spoilers in the media and recalled the hints given by J.K. Rowling and characters from the previous books. Guiltily, I picked it up and looking around the book store skipped to the end of the book to see if I could get a sense of how things turned out. An unforgivable sin to some book lovers but for me a matter of emotional preservation. A bit extreme but nonetheless true.
Over the years, Harry, Hermione, Ron, Neville and the rest have become like my own children. I've watched them grow up. I've felt the pain when they were hurt and the exultation when they've met success (or had their first kiss). J.K. Rowling has done an amazing job with the books and with making sure that the movies - actors, directors etc. did these deep, rich characters justice. Of course, it doesn't hurt that these characters remind me of people that I adore in real life. When Harry is alone, parentless and living under a staircase I imagine my loved ones bearing the same difficulty and my heart breaks.
Not since Aslan was sacrificed on the stone table have I cried while reading a novel (I was probably about 10 or so at the time). I know that the time is nearing again. I am bracing myself to feel the pain. There will be a void without updates about the lives of Harry and the rest; I feel honest sadness for that. Hopefully soon some great talent will introduce me to new characters (hopefully, it won't be another twenty some odd years) and when they do I'll be ready to add new literary loved ones to my life because although the pain of loss is significant, the experience of knowing them makes it well worth it.
7.21.2007
Things Change
It's funny how the people that you love give you your highs and your lows. I've completely blown today - laying around being bitter. Truth is - laying around being bitter - is not a luxury I can afford. I have a life to live.
I've got weight to lose, classes to take and places to go. I've got a home to hook up and loved ones to look after. I don't have any time for bullshit. For those of you that know me, I'm not all that great at interpersonal relationships but one thing I won't let anyone take from me is that I'm loyal and I pride myself on doing the right thing.
So, if you want to go ahead and be an asshole - well go right ahead. I'll be busy living my life.
Jerk.
I've got weight to lose, classes to take and places to go. I've got a home to hook up and loved ones to look after. I don't have any time for bullshit. For those of you that know me, I'm not all that great at interpersonal relationships but one thing I won't let anyone take from me is that I'm loyal and I pride myself on doing the right thing.
So, if you want to go ahead and be an asshole - well go right ahead. I'll be busy living my life.
Jerk.
7.07.2007
7.02.2007
Google's Spending Spree
Google has added GrandCentral.com to its list of services. Listen to the announcement:
Read about it here.
Read about it here.
6.29.2007
South Beach Diet
The only problem is that you end up eating a ton of salad.
Today, I'm just not in the mood. I ordered a Cobb salad from D' angelo's foe lunch today. After removing everything that was unappealing to me I was left with lettuce, swiss cheese and honey mustard dressing.
Uggh.
6.23.2007
Breakfast
So R is in town and we all went to breakast. It's a local spot with 'Soup Nazi' like rules. The food however is great.
This wasn't my breakfast by the way (I ordered a veggie omelet) but I thought It looked delicious.
6.22.2007
Marital Rape
Last night, Larry King Live aired an interview with Robin Givens, actress and former wife of Mike Tyson.
Robin Givens recently wrote a book called "Grace Will Lead Me Home." During the interview, Larry King asked her about her allegations (in her book) that her former husband sexually assaulted her during their marriage.
This sparked a great debate on the topic of marital rape in my living room. While the conversation started with the plausibility of Robin's story it quickly branched out to the idea of marital rape, in general.
One of the comments that I recall specifically is 'what if after having sex the male spouse wants more - how come the woman has the right to turn the switch on and off?'
Occassionally, when something is extremely clear in your own mind, it's almost incredible when you discover that others are fuzzier on the subject. The previous quote really threw me off. To me it was a defined statement that a wife cannot decide when (and for how long) she is interested in having sex. To the speaker of this comment, she must be available until her partner is satiated.
I once read a bumper sticker that said "Feminism is the radical idea that women are people." This bumper sticker popped into my head continuously as I engaged in this conversation. To be honest, it was really hurtful to hear the opinion that a woman does not have the right to choose whether (or not) she wants to be intimate with her husband esp if her husband is raring to go. The idea is wildly offensive to me.
I've discovered that as a society we've only recently begun to treat Marital/Partner Rape as a crime. Interestingly, while the Feds have made Marital Rape a crime it's been left to the states to legislate it. Some interesting anomalies have cropped up as a result - in California, for example, the law defining sexual assault in spousal and non-spousal situations are mostly on the same plane. However, offenders in non-spousal rapes cannot be given probation or suspended sentences; there is no such provision in spousal rapes.
You can read about more interesting differences in the handling of Marital Rape at The National Center for Victims of Crime. You can also google Marital Rape and find some statements made by public officials while the idea of Marital Rape was debated.
Human relationships are complicated and so there will always be concern about false accusations but I don't think that false accusations would be more likely inside marriage than out (and the burden of proof is likely to be much higher). If someone is brave enough to step forward the crime should be treated the same. I, for one, do not like the idea that I could have less rights under the law just because I'm married to someone esp since the person I married may not be the same ten years later.
Robin Givens recently wrote a book called "Grace Will Lead Me Home." During the interview, Larry King asked her about her allegations (in her book) that her former husband sexually assaulted her during their marriage.
This sparked a great debate on the topic of marital rape in my living room. While the conversation started with the plausibility of Robin's story it quickly branched out to the idea of marital rape, in general.
One of the comments that I recall specifically is 'what if after having sex the male spouse wants more - how come the woman has the right to turn the switch on and off?'
Occassionally, when something is extremely clear in your own mind, it's almost incredible when you discover that others are fuzzier on the subject. The previous quote really threw me off. To me it was a defined statement that a wife cannot decide when (and for how long) she is interested in having sex. To the speaker of this comment, she must be available until her partner is satiated.
I once read a bumper sticker that said "Feminism is the radical idea that women are people." This bumper sticker popped into my head continuously as I engaged in this conversation. To be honest, it was really hurtful to hear the opinion that a woman does not have the right to choose whether (or not) she wants to be intimate with her husband esp if her husband is raring to go. The idea is wildly offensive to me.
I've discovered that as a society we've only recently begun to treat Marital/Partner Rape as a crime. Interestingly, while the Feds have made Marital Rape a crime it's been left to the states to legislate it. Some interesting anomalies have cropped up as a result - in California, for example, the law defining sexual assault in spousal and non-spousal situations are mostly on the same plane. However, offenders in non-spousal rapes cannot be given probation or suspended sentences; there is no such provision in spousal rapes.
You can read about more interesting differences in the handling of Marital Rape at The National Center for Victims of Crime. You can also google Marital Rape and find some statements made by public officials while the idea of Marital Rape was debated.
Human relationships are complicated and so there will always be concern about false accusations but I don't think that false accusations would be more likely inside marriage than out (and the burden of proof is likely to be much higher). If someone is brave enough to step forward the crime should be treated the same. I, for one, do not like the idea that I could have less rights under the law just because I'm married to someone esp since the person I married may not be the same ten years later.
6.21.2007
MFA
It's a mission to get to MFA. Two trains - but cool to spend 1 on 1 time with T. We visited the Edward Hopper exhibition and had lunch.
Joked around a bunch and talked about the peices that made an impression on us. When we went to pick up his bag the attendant was in a wheelchair. We started to adjust ourselves so that she could get through the coat check door. Imagine our surprise, when she stood up. T and I looked at each other and stifled laughs. It was like something you'd see on TV.
A good time.
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