November 2009
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how to make a movie
(1)Director DYING to do project (2)Actors who ACT (instead of being themselves in costumes) (3)Well-written and told story* *twist ending, mystery solving, saving the girl…all NOT necessary
As we watch in this touching portrayal, the girl knows what’s best for the girl.
√ steph approved!
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out with the new, in with the old
The furniture I initially purchased from craigslist upon renting my loft was very lofty… but not so practical for couch comfort.
So, when I saw this light green, comfy couch at the Salvation Army, a trade was in order.
I sold the grey chair and West Elm sectional last Sunday and my new couch came on Monday.
Much more lounge-y and apt to fulfill its purpose.
Brings in more color, too....
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precious
Tomorrow is my birthday.
The first thing I am going to do is see a matinee of PRECIOUS :
Later in the day to Reunion Tower for a fancy cocktail: Has a more phallic building ever been built?
Coming soon….pics of my traded out furniture. As I am hitting up every thrift store in a 30-mile radius searching for CRYSTAL CITY costumes, treasures are found. One was a couch, so a...
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holy hooray!
Oh man, in the spirit of my fave funny blog : STFU, Parents
we now have… STFU, Believers.
yesssssssssssssssssss
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you're suckin' the life outta me
a tip.
Because when you go to use your digital camera, the battery is all “I’m dying! I’m dying!”
Take the batteries out after use & re-insert, as needed.
I keep my camera, its batteries and the computer cable all in a little pouch. schweeeeeeet!
Saving money on batteries “in this economy” is, of course, super awesome.
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more goodies
A “mini-sampler” from HOME OF THE SAMPLER.
Only $10, including shipping! Fun.
A box of surprises.
I have ordered once before and found the items not so useful, but was sucked in because they offered a bonus free mini-holiday sampler with a November order.
This batch has some stuff I will use.
The note cards and bath products, certainly.
Many of the other items are fun to...
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the thrift gods shone down on me
Today, I was casually thrift shopping with Marianne for the play we are costuming.
She left for a photo shoot and I stayed behind to browse for myself.
And holy hole !…lookie look look what I found!!
A luxurious BOTTEGA VENETA bag.
In near mint condition.
The leather is like buttah, friends.
The only flaw?
A tiny pen mark on the inside :
what the?!
The cheapest of...
a million bucks
Last weekend, I served as CREATIVE PRODUCER on a commercial for a DORITOS contest.
Early January the company will announce 6 finalists,
then the public votes and the top 3 air during the SUPER BOWL.
Our commercial is a real contender and I have high hopes for the finals.
Check it out here : mmmmmm DORITOS rawwwwrrr
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look ma - i made it!
My cousin, emily z*, just told me about this funny blog : REGRETSY (Items found for sale on the ETSY website that are just hilarious)
Some regretsy samples :
too funny. *I think many may refer to her as “emily z” because recently I was somewhere she wasn’t and everyone was all “you’re emily z’s cousin?!”
Sometimes I call her...
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lettuce be friends
I had to share this recent revelation from my friend Angela’s Blog : MY YEAR WITHOUT SPENDING
Lettuce has a way of going bad before you can get through an entire head, right?
Well, Angela just posted this partial head of lettuce that is over a month old and still healthy and edible!!
Simply by adding a little water at the bottom of the plastic bag where the root of the lettuce...
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brief reviews of previously mentioned media
Since I know the internet cares soooooo much @ my opinons :
WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE Too bad another movie was made without a script!
What a shame to waste all those costumes, sets and the realistic child behavior portrayal. FAIL! THIS IS IT I cried the first 5 minutes.
Michael’s dancing is liquid in motion. The production was groundbreaking.
A shame the show did not go on. √...
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WILD THINGS (or childhood ISN'T roses and kittens)
Friends and articles have warned against seeing WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE.
“Depressing.” “Angry.” “Don’t See It!”
Of course, I love depressing, dark, sad and perhaps…realistic?
I think adult perceptions of childhood being a sunny field of daisies, smiles and kisses is projection, forgetfulness and wishful thinking.
Adults make 100% of media...
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Head Warmer & LBC heels
I am in love with this head warmer thing I bought at the Girl’s Night Out.
So cute. Wraps around with two buttons at back.
I doubt it’s supposed to be used as a neck warmer, but it works that way, too.
I can’t wear wool (itchy! itchy! get it off!), which makes finding cute, warm winter wear difficult.
This is so perfect for the Dallas winter climate.
It’s...