So I'm having a little trouble sleeping due to the fact that I can't stop thinking about my little pups...
He's getting old and has had a nice long life, but it doesn't make the idea of his not being there one day any easier. Of course, then I start to think of what I would write about him when his day does come and ohhhh I'm getting old and I think with each passing year, much less salty (quite the opposite of what I believe is supposed to happen as you get older). Needless to say, my eyes are puffy.
Anyway, I guess I just needed to quickly get it off my chest and hopefully cure the bout of insomnia. If only I could find a way to turn my brain off for at least 7 hours...
PS: Oh mark, woe is me....
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
Saturday, March 03, 2007
The Napa Lowdown
By the way...I was just looking at my profile to see if I had more than 5 viewers and realized that my "industry" is listed as "fashion". Now...it IS true that I listed it as such; however, I feel the need for a small disclaimer...or just a few. Ok, so 1) Yes, I suppose where I work would be considered a facet of the "fashion" industry", but when it comes down to it, it's just shoes; 2) I don't think that I'm shallow enought to consider myself a true member of the "fashion" industry, although some of the people that have met me may claim that I am totally incorrect in my thinking; 3) Of course I love clothes and shopping, but that is only a teeny tiny part of who I am and I don't really appreciate people making judgements on me based on my spending habits, I suppose in my mind, that would be like judging a person based on whether or not they have watched the Star Wars Trilogy in one sitting...oh wait.
Ok, so on to the real reason for all this blither. We were lucky to once again visit Napa this past weekend and it was another memorable experience to say the least. Let's see, there was Stags' leap (not Stag's Leap Cellars, mind you, the Vineyard...that's right, with the apostraphe AFTER the "S" as Geoff mentioned many times on our trip). There was another Mustard's rendezvous...and there was much pain on the last day. Nevertheless, it was a good time and I just wanted to recap with my favorite and less well known wineries visited, just in case anyone planning on visiting anytime soon was interested. So without further ado...
Provenance-Small and cozy tasting room, friendly pour staff...deeeelishhh Cabernet and their port is super smoky and has a super clean and clear finish. I think what I enjoyed most was how cozy it was, especially after we ran in and out of the rain, plus it was the first place I was able to enjoy the sound of Sean slurping the wine up...mmm sounded just like a kid blowing bubbles into his mouth.
HaGafen-Very tiny, but tasty wines. That and the fact that there was a SUPER AWESOME AND NOT ANNOYING IN ANY KIND OF WAY girl there that Geoff took the liberty of coming up to each one of us and saying how much he wanted to punch her in the face. Other than that, they had a cat and it was almost like being in Los Olivos...very intimate.
Fleury-SUUUUUPER tiny and AWESOME!!! It was just the six of us in the tasting. The best part was at the end, our pourer left us with the wine while he was ringing us up. His advice was to revisit anything that we were still not sure about and we did....oh WE DID!!! The only thing was because we were in their very small barrelling facility, it was full of teeny tiny flying beetles, but we got to meet the owners. Oh and the vino was no so malo.
Last but not least, our visit to Rutherford Grill-Sure, it's a lot like Houston's, but Ohhhh, it's so much better! I mean, you're in freaking Napa!!! There's no corkage fee for the wines that you're destined to bring in, plus...the bill was only $200 for 6 of us. Definitely worth the time and the hour long wait...I'm just sayin...
So it may be boring to some, but I truly look forward to the visits and oh hey...here are some pictures just in case I've peaked your curiosity.
Ok, so on to the real reason for all this blither. We were lucky to once again visit Napa this past weekend and it was another memorable experience to say the least. Let's see, there was Stags' leap (not Stag's Leap Cellars, mind you, the Vineyard...that's right, with the apostraphe AFTER the "S" as Geoff mentioned many times on our trip). There was another Mustard's rendezvous...and there was much pain on the last day. Nevertheless, it was a good time and I just wanted to recap with my favorite and less well known wineries visited, just in case anyone planning on visiting anytime soon was interested. So without further ado...
Provenance-Small and cozy tasting room, friendly pour staff...deeeelishhh Cabernet and their port is super smoky and has a super clean and clear finish. I think what I enjoyed most was how cozy it was, especially after we ran in and out of the rain, plus it was the first place I was able to enjoy the sound of Sean slurping the wine up...mmm sounded just like a kid blowing bubbles into his mouth.
HaGafen-Very tiny, but tasty wines. That and the fact that there was a SUPER AWESOME AND NOT ANNOYING IN ANY KIND OF WAY girl there that Geoff took the liberty of coming up to each one of us and saying how much he wanted to punch her in the face. Other than that, they had a cat and it was almost like being in Los Olivos...very intimate.
Fleury-SUUUUUPER tiny and AWESOME!!! It was just the six of us in the tasting. The best part was at the end, our pourer left us with the wine while he was ringing us up. His advice was to revisit anything that we were still not sure about and we did....oh WE DID!!! The only thing was because we were in their very small barrelling facility, it was full of teeny tiny flying beetles, but we got to meet the owners. Oh and the vino was no so malo.
Last but not least, our visit to Rutherford Grill-Sure, it's a lot like Houston's, but Ohhhh, it's so much better! I mean, you're in freaking Napa!!! There's no corkage fee for the wines that you're destined to bring in, plus...the bill was only $200 for 6 of us. Definitely worth the time and the hour long wait...I'm just sayin...
So it may be boring to some, but I truly look forward to the visits and oh hey...here are some pictures just in case I've peaked your curiosity.
Wednesday, February 07, 2007
Better Late Than Never
Yes yes...I know all 2 of the readers out there are furious that the posting came to a dead halt for about 2 months. What can I say, a girl's busy and has been feeling very uninspired lately. Whatever you say! So I was driving home today, listening for the 5ooth time to my Holiday mix of 2006. It was not a very season-inspired mix, but really just a mishmosh of songs that summed up the year for me. It was, after all a fairly eventful one out of my 30 (hopefully well-spent) alive, so I thought I would share the songs and what each meant to me.
I've also been oh-so-kind enough to include most of the lyric links for you. Call me a big mush (or don't for those of you who REALLY know me) if you will, but they've all been picked for very specific reasons. Read on my dears and you will find out why...
1. Extraordinary Machine-Fiona Apple
***Oh good god I cannot say enough about the album of which this song is the title to. I was VERY lucky to get to see her in 2006 at the Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond) and it was something that meant so much to me that I will truly never forget it. This song is so ultimately me, it's not even funny...here are the lyrics, you can decide for yourself if you agree.
2. On the Radio-Regina Spektor
***The first Regina album I was lucky enough to come into contact with and listen to in it's entirety over one of my evening drives was "Begin to Hope". I think I got a little teary over quite a few of the songs, but this one took me about a month to get through without getting that little ball in the back of my throaght. (ummm...my vision's a little foggy right now) One verse in particular will still get me at certain times but regarless of that, this is one of ALL of the songs that I love on this album that I hold so very near and dear to my heart. Lyrics here.
3. There Goes the Fear-The Doves
***Honestly, all I see and hear in my mind is Geoff singing to me. It's just one of those bands and songs that will always remind me of him. Lyrics here
4. You Wouldn't Like Me-Tegan and Sara
***The first song on "So Jealous" and jefe and I listened to it one day when we were just running errands. It was just one of those days we really didn't do anything but had the best day. If you saw me by myself in my car while I was listening to this, you'd probably laugh at the me and myself party I'm having. It's a little insecure but it makes me smile.
5. Age of Consent-New Order
***We probably played this about 100 times on our way back and forth to Napa as well as Los Olivos...both trips taken at the beginning of 2006. To me, although the lyrics don't say so...this song sounds they way falling in love feels.
6. Magic In the Air-Badly Drawn Boy
***Tarek introduced me and I've never looked back. In his words, it's about innocent love. Although the words are forthcoming, I'm a sucker for the piano.
7. It Must Be Love-Madness
***Sappy, but not so sappy that I feel like a big sappy sap. Lyricis here.
8. I Can't Go For That-Hall and Oates
***It's sad, but it reminds me of a person I don't talk to so much anymore. Takes me back to a silly time and I get really silly when this is in my head. I won't even post the lyrics because I think it's just a teeny tiny bit too painful and awful but i LOVE it.
9. Love and Happiness-Al Green
***Gotta have some Al...he makes everything better. To be honest, it's just a beautiful song and just fucking sums it all up.
10. God Only Knows-The Beach Boys
***Don't have "Pet Sounds"? Good god people!!! What the F is wrong with you???? Get thee to Tower (oh wait) get thee to wherever and pick it up. Seriously...GO!!!! Check it...oh and that's not even the best song on the album.
11. Love Will Keep Us Together-Captain and Tenille
***What can I say...it's my number one karaoke choice (trust me, I tried to do "Photograph" by freaking Def Leppard-it was UGLY!!!). Plus, I know all the words and I don't want you stealing my showstoppah so find them yourself!!!
12. Suavecito-Malo
***Always loved this song. It reminds me of when I was a kid, is so my people and now it will always remind me of my gramma.
13. Ask-The Smiths
***Geoff loves the Smiths...I love him. I could listen to it over and over again. Lyrics here
14. Mahgeeta-My Morning Jacket
***This is something that was highlighted and fucking bolded for the DJ at the wedding and I never fucking heard it. Goddamn $1700 DJ that thinks he knows it all. Look it up, seriously...you BETTA listen.
15. Waltz (Better Than Fine)- Fiona Apple
***So sweet, and yes...it SO defies the law of a good mix, what with the artist duplication, but I really don't give a flying you know mutha f'ing what. I don't know how many times I need to reiterate, but I LOOOOVE Fiona Apple and this song just reminds me that I'm in a really good place right now and luckier beyond belief. I hope it gives you the same pleasure.
Of course, there were runners-up, but they were a little more personal and seriously...people get sick of being reminded of how happy one is, especially me...even if it IS me. Anyway, I have a couple of up and comer's for 2007...we'll just have to see if my prospects now will hold true at the end of the year. Although it may be belated...Chin Chin 2007, loves...I think we have another big one to look forward to!!!
I've also been oh-so-kind enough to include most of the lyric links for you. Call me a big mush (or don't for those of you who REALLY know me) if you will, but they've all been picked for very specific reasons. Read on my dears and you will find out why...
1. Extraordinary Machine-Fiona Apple
***Oh good god I cannot say enough about the album of which this song is the title to. I was VERY lucky to get to see her in 2006 at the Honda Center (formerly Arrowhead Pond) and it was something that meant so much to me that I will truly never forget it. This song is so ultimately me, it's not even funny...here are the lyrics, you can decide for yourself if you agree.
2. On the Radio-Regina Spektor
***The first Regina album I was lucky enough to come into contact with and listen to in it's entirety over one of my evening drives was "Begin to Hope". I think I got a little teary over quite a few of the songs, but this one took me about a month to get through without getting that little ball in the back of my throaght. (ummm...my vision's a little foggy right now) One verse in particular will still get me at certain times but regarless of that, this is one of ALL of the songs that I love on this album that I hold so very near and dear to my heart. Lyrics here.
3. There Goes the Fear-The Doves
***Honestly, all I see and hear in my mind is Geoff singing to me. It's just one of those bands and songs that will always remind me of him. Lyrics here
4. You Wouldn't Like Me-Tegan and Sara
***The first song on "So Jealous" and jefe and I listened to it one day when we were just running errands. It was just one of those days we really didn't do anything but had the best day. If you saw me by myself in my car while I was listening to this, you'd probably laugh at the me and myself party I'm having. It's a little insecure but it makes me smile.
5. Age of Consent-New Order
***We probably played this about 100 times on our way back and forth to Napa as well as Los Olivos...both trips taken at the beginning of 2006. To me, although the lyrics don't say so...this song sounds they way falling in love feels.
6. Magic In the Air-Badly Drawn Boy
***Tarek introduced me and I've never looked back. In his words, it's about innocent love. Although the words are forthcoming, I'm a sucker for the piano.
7. It Must Be Love-Madness
***Sappy, but not so sappy that I feel like a big sappy sap. Lyricis here.
8. I Can't Go For That-Hall and Oates
***It's sad, but it reminds me of a person I don't talk to so much anymore. Takes me back to a silly time and I get really silly when this is in my head. I won't even post the lyrics because I think it's just a teeny tiny bit too painful and awful but i LOVE it.
9. Love and Happiness-Al Green
***Gotta have some Al...he makes everything better. To be honest, it's just a beautiful song and just fucking sums it all up.
10. God Only Knows-The Beach Boys
***Don't have "Pet Sounds"? Good god people!!! What the F is wrong with you???? Get thee to Tower (oh wait) get thee to wherever and pick it up. Seriously...GO!!!! Check it...oh and that's not even the best song on the album.
11. Love Will Keep Us Together-Captain and Tenille
***What can I say...it's my number one karaoke choice (trust me, I tried to do "Photograph" by freaking Def Leppard-it was UGLY!!!). Plus, I know all the words and I don't want you stealing my showstoppah so find them yourself!!!
12. Suavecito-Malo
***Always loved this song. It reminds me of when I was a kid, is so my people and now it will always remind me of my gramma.
13. Ask-The Smiths
***Geoff loves the Smiths...I love him. I could listen to it over and over again. Lyrics here
14. Mahgeeta-My Morning Jacket
***This is something that was highlighted and fucking bolded for the DJ at the wedding and I never fucking heard it. Goddamn $1700 DJ that thinks he knows it all. Look it up, seriously...you BETTA listen.
15. Waltz (Better Than Fine)- Fiona Apple
***So sweet, and yes...it SO defies the law of a good mix, what with the artist duplication, but I really don't give a flying you know mutha f'ing what. I don't know how many times I need to reiterate, but I LOOOOVE Fiona Apple and this song just reminds me that I'm in a really good place right now and luckier beyond belief. I hope it gives you the same pleasure.
Of course, there were runners-up, but they were a little more personal and seriously...people get sick of being reminded of how happy one is, especially me...even if it IS me. Anyway, I have a couple of up and comer's for 2007...we'll just have to see if my prospects now will hold true at the end of the year. Although it may be belated...Chin Chin 2007, loves...I think we have another big one to look forward to!!!
Monday, December 04, 2006
i'm such a biter...
Came across this from my brother's site and looky what we have here, it's actually pretty accurate...
UPDATE: Jefe just took the test and he scored for Satanism. Hoooray!!!
 | You scored as agnosticism. You are an agnostic. Though it is generally taken that agnostics neither believe nor disbelieve in God, it is possible to be a theist or atheist in addition to an agnostic. Agnostics don't believe it is possible to prove the existence of God (nor lack thereof). Agnosticism is a philosophy that God's existence cannot be proven. Some say it is possible to be agnostic and follow a religion; however, one cannot be a devout believer if he or she does not truly believe.
Which religion is the right one for you? (new version) created with QuizFarm.com |
UPDATE: Jefe just took the test and he scored for Satanism. Hoooray!!!
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
oh it's just a little
Obsession...
Well, I've already neglected the new project for well over a week. The embarrassing thing about it is that I return with an f'ing LIST. Sorry, we all must deal with my latest obsessions because clearly I'm having issues.
In no particular order mind you, the following list has been cluttering almost every minute of my recent days:
1. Regina Spektor...I seriously cannot say enough, so I'll let you read about her yourself.
2. Natalie Dee: I am in LOVE...not with her, per se (ok, well, maybe with her...if she were a man...as in had a penis). She rocks! Check out one of my favorite drawings and while you're at it, check out her site in my links, which brings me to...
3. Sifl and Ollie. I cannot say enough and please oh please check it out as I have left it for your viewing pleasure (and maybe mine for the 500th time).
4. Flossing. What??? I don't know why either, leave me alone!!!
5. Chips n Salsa (YUM)
6. The movie "Just Friends" featuring the lovely Ryan Reynolds. You know that whole deal with the "get one free card" people have with their spouses? Um..neither do I, I have no idea what I'm talking about either..ahem ahem.
7. The ulitmate demise of unnamed people that don't know what the FUCK THEY'RE DOING!!!
So the list is short and uneven (you know, not the usual top 5 or ten) but it's there and is already haunting me and I really need sleep. Lucky for all unfortunate readers, the excitement stops here.
Oh yeah, no need to comment on my rad new backround... I know everyone's jealous and wish they could be me. I'm so very creative and artistic, even I can hardly stand it. Yeah, as soon as I can muster up the patience, the busy-ness will hopefully decrease and you can view pleasurably with no seizure recurrence.
Well, I've already neglected the new project for well over a week. The embarrassing thing about it is that I return with an f'ing LIST. Sorry, we all must deal with my latest obsessions because clearly I'm having issues.
In no particular order mind you, the following list has been cluttering almost every minute of my recent days:
1. Regina Spektor...I seriously cannot say enough, so I'll let you read about her yourself.
2. Natalie Dee: I am in LOVE...not with her, per se (ok, well, maybe with her...if she were a man...as in had a penis). She rocks! Check out one of my favorite drawings and while you're at it, check out her site in my links, which brings me to...
3. Sifl and Ollie. I cannot say enough and please oh please check it out as I have left it for your viewing pleasure (and maybe mine for the 500th time).
4. Flossing. What??? I don't know why either, leave me alone!!!
5. Chips n Salsa (YUM)
6. The movie "Just Friends" featuring the lovely Ryan Reynolds. You know that whole deal with the "get one free card" people have with their spouses? Um..neither do I, I have no idea what I'm talking about either..ahem ahem.
7. The ulitmate demise of unnamed people that don't know what the FUCK THEY'RE DOING!!!
So the list is short and uneven (you know, not the usual top 5 or ten) but it's there and is already haunting me and I really need sleep. Lucky for all unfortunate readers, the excitement stops here.
Oh yeah, no need to comment on my rad new backround... I know everyone's jealous and wish they could be me. I'm so very creative and artistic, even I can hardly stand it. Yeah, as soon as I can muster up the patience, the busy-ness will hopefully decrease and you can view pleasurably with no seizure recurrence.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Sunday Lazy Sunday
Well welly well...
Dammit, Intervention just so happens to be a re-run and I'm forced to actually pay attention to my new little project. Well...at least HALF pay attention to it since we still have "Entourage". Jefe's actually decided to take an interest in one of MY shows, so it's on at the moment.
Anyway, it's the end of a long, loooong, LONG weekend. Yeah, it might have been just two whole days, but I don't know if it's the time change or a totally open schedule, either way, time just crawled it's little hiney away (sidenote, I just googled "hiney" to make sure I had the proper spelling, and THIS is what came up-I suggest reading the second definition for the oh so wrong pleasure).
So back to the weekend...friday night traffic was super rad due to the awesome Halloween Haunt at Knott's, which makes for an absolutely unbelievably frustrating trip down the 91 when all I want to do is go home and have a martini. Sleep in Saturday was lovely since I had my Jefe in bed for once in I don't know how many weekend mornings. Made a little super strong bean coffee and a fritatta with way too many eggs. I was feeling very domestic as the latter portion of this entry will more clearly convey. Anyway, we had planned on a later matinee of "The Prestige"; however, we got a last minute invite to a Halloween party, so decided to skip it. Instead, I used the party as an excuse to buy a totally useless blue wig (with which to base a last minute costume around) and some false eyelashes. My devil in a blue dress costume and Geoff's completely wrong Steve Irwin costume will be available for your viewing pleasure at a later date.
I woke up with a surprisingly small hangover considering the 4000 different types of liquor I chose to indulge in last night and decided to finally wash my hair after 3 days while Jefe got his 13th hour of sleep. We watched "Ray" before heading off to National Compact Disc where there just happend to be a going out of business sale (by the way, I would go into a deep criticism of the movie at this point, but I'd rather continue boring you with more useless information about the CD's). So we ended up with Jeff Buckley (haunting and beautiful), the Silver Sun Pickups, Tori Amos (Under the Pink, which I had lost years ago, Babyshambles, and much much more which I'm sure you and everyone you know is dying to hear about. Really, there was some good stuff and I had a lot of fun listening to it while I made roughly 6 dozen toll house cookies tonight (oh yeah, and jefe had to got to the store twice to get the proper ingredients...I realized halfway through that I needed one, yes ONE more egg...goddamn fritatta). Geoff took us to dinner, so I figured I'd repay the favor with some sugar.
Long or not, we had a good time together this weekend. It's really nice sinking into married life and I'm glad I have the memories of times like these to remind me what it's all about.
Dammit, Intervention just so happens to be a re-run and I'm forced to actually pay attention to my new little project. Well...at least HALF pay attention to it since we still have "Entourage". Jefe's actually decided to take an interest in one of MY shows, so it's on at the moment.
Anyway, it's the end of a long, loooong, LONG weekend. Yeah, it might have been just two whole days, but I don't know if it's the time change or a totally open schedule, either way, time just crawled it's little hiney away (sidenote, I just googled "hiney" to make sure I had the proper spelling, and THIS is what came up-I suggest reading the second definition for the oh so wrong pleasure).
So back to the weekend...friday night traffic was super rad due to the awesome Halloween Haunt at Knott's, which makes for an absolutely unbelievably frustrating trip down the 91 when all I want to do is go home and have a martini. Sleep in Saturday was lovely since I had my Jefe in bed for once in I don't know how many weekend mornings. Made a little super strong bean coffee and a fritatta with way too many eggs. I was feeling very domestic as the latter portion of this entry will more clearly convey. Anyway, we had planned on a later matinee of "The Prestige"; however, we got a last minute invite to a Halloween party, so decided to skip it. Instead, I used the party as an excuse to buy a totally useless blue wig (with which to base a last minute costume around) and some false eyelashes. My devil in a blue dress costume and Geoff's completely wrong Steve Irwin costume will be available for your viewing pleasure at a later date.
I woke up with a surprisingly small hangover considering the 4000 different types of liquor I chose to indulge in last night and decided to finally wash my hair after 3 days while Jefe got his 13th hour of sleep. We watched "Ray" before heading off to National Compact Disc where there just happend to be a going out of business sale (by the way, I would go into a deep criticism of the movie at this point, but I'd rather continue boring you with more useless information about the CD's). So we ended up with Jeff Buckley (haunting and beautiful), the Silver Sun Pickups, Tori Amos (Under the Pink, which I had lost years ago, Babyshambles, and much much more which I'm sure you and everyone you know is dying to hear about. Really, there was some good stuff and I had a lot of fun listening to it while I made roughly 6 dozen toll house cookies tonight (oh yeah, and jefe had to got to the store twice to get the proper ingredients...I realized halfway through that I needed one, yes ONE more egg...goddamn fritatta). Geoff took us to dinner, so I figured I'd repay the favor with some sugar.
Long or not, we had a good time together this weekend. It's really nice sinking into married life and I'm glad I have the memories of times like these to remind me what it's all about.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
and so it begins
Starting a new chapter, year, thing...etc.
So here it is, my brand new blog. Just starting out and now I have to stop because Jefe is rushing me to get ready.
More time later, my loves! Off to check out wigs, eat some cupcakes and yes, even see a movie!
ta ta!
So here it is, my brand new blog. Just starting out and now I have to stop because Jefe is rushing me to get ready.
More time later, my loves! Off to check out wigs, eat some cupcakes and yes, even see a movie!
ta ta!
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