Sorry to be so behind!
January 1-12 New York
January 13-15 Chicago
January 16-17 Aspen
January 18-31 San Francisco
250 Words on Kids and Other Humans
4 days ago
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Saturday, October 1, 2011
August / September Schedule
August 8-16 London
August 17- 31 Canada
SEPTEMBER
September 1- 8 San Francisco
September 9-21 England / Scotland
September 22-30 San Francisco
August 17- 31 Canada
SEPTEMBER
September 1- 8 San Francisco
September 9-21 England / Scotland
September 22-30 San Francisco
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
July Schedule
July 1-2 Canada
July 3-9 California and Lake Tahoe
July 10 - 30 San Francisco (with a potential trip to Chicago)
July 3-9 California and Lake Tahoe
July 10 - 30 San Francisco (with a potential trip to Chicago)
June Schedule
June 1-7 London
June 9 San Francisco
June 10-11 Chicago
June 12-24 England and Scotland
June 25-30 France
June 9 San Francisco
June 10-11 Chicago
June 12-24 England and Scotland
June 25-30 France
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Kid Sis in Hollywood
Kid Sis in Hollywood
Hmmm....if this movie on DVD has closed captions, I'd be happy to order a copy. Checked the website for the movie and cannot find any mention of English subtitles nor captions.
Hmmm....if this movie on DVD has closed captions, I'd be happy to order a copy. Checked the website for the movie and cannot find any mention of English subtitles nor captions.
Monday, July 27, 2009
Cool blog
Read this really cool new blog
The item about running a marathon reminded me on my activation day when my CI was turned on. I was asking when I will be able to hear something. A friend kidded me, saying "when you train for a marathon, start with step 1 instead of starting at step 25". It was funny the way it was said. It is true that when you are learning a new language or anything new, you start with step 1 instead of starting at step 25. For example, after many years of not hearing, I knew that even if I could "hear" with the CI, it would take a while for me to learn how to hear again. Started listening to little books on tape and reading along AFTER I started voice training. I also learned how to listen to different stresses on each syllable.
One of the best gifts I received was from another friend, an ESL teacher, who gave me a book written with English as Second Language students in mind. It was perfect for me!
The item about running a marathon reminded me on my activation day when my CI was turned on. I was asking when I will be able to hear something. A friend kidded me, saying "when you train for a marathon, start with step 1 instead of starting at step 25". It was funny the way it was said. It is true that when you are learning a new language or anything new, you start with step 1 instead of starting at step 25. For example, after many years of not hearing, I knew that even if I could "hear" with the CI, it would take a while for me to learn how to hear again. Started listening to little books on tape and reading along AFTER I started voice training. I also learned how to listen to different stresses on each syllable.
One of the best gifts I received was from another friend, an ESL teacher, who gave me a book written with English as Second Language students in mind. It was perfect for me!
Friday, June 5, 2009
Insight 101
Thank you! Tried to link to the blog but could not so here is an excerpt from the other blog....
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And whenever I stick up for myself after being attacked and told to shut down, it's always the same reaction: shock that I have an opinion, and hurt that I wasn't thrilled to be talked down to and set straight by his kingly wisdom.
Usually by someone whose opinion I don't respect. Someone who doesn't have the education and life experience I seek out in a person whose advice I'm actually asking for. Certainly not the type of person who sees the world in such black and white terms they would have the lack of boundaries to come into your world and tell you you're an idiot and only they are right. Wow. Just...wow. Must be nice living in Candyland.
I have so many friends with differing opinions, and I would DIE for their right to have them. I love them for it. But I respect them by not telling them they're wrong, or by telling them what they should think. And this blog is just where I say what I think. You can read or not read, agree or disagree...it's my space for my opinion.
I can't figure out where they're coming from. What do they want to achieve by telling me I don't have a right to free speech? Do they care about me and want to protect me from my own opinion? Do they really think only they are right and no one else can think for themselves, particularly women with their little bird brains? What do they think they're going to accomplish with their patronizing speeches to me?
Because what happens is: I see fucking flames! After all we've been through as women to get the ability to vote, to sit at the same table, to speak our minds... a guy telling me I can't say what I want to, especially in my own hard-earned webspace I've built is such a horrible, threatening personal attack it's just, just arrrrrrgh!!!....
It totally invalidates my core values I believe no human can live without...self-expression, partnership, empowerment, love, fun, enthusiasm...
Then there's the whole I'm the youngest child thing, so my opinion has already been invalidated most my life...and there's the public head injury thing, so you can SEE how I would find it utterly charming and winning to be told by a man that my brain doesn't work. Sign me up for more of that!!
Finally getting this. And now I need to stop falling for it. And just let it slide by.
Delete comment. Delete "friendship." Boundaries up! "
"
And whenever I stick up for myself after being attacked and told to shut down, it's always the same reaction: shock that I have an opinion, and hurt that I wasn't thrilled to be talked down to and set straight by his kingly wisdom.
Usually by someone whose opinion I don't respect. Someone who doesn't have the education and life experience I seek out in a person whose advice I'm actually asking for. Certainly not the type of person who sees the world in such black and white terms they would have the lack of boundaries to come into your world and tell you you're an idiot and only they are right. Wow. Just...wow. Must be nice living in Candyland.
I have so many friends with differing opinions, and I would DIE for their right to have them. I love them for it. But I respect them by not telling them they're wrong, or by telling them what they should think. And this blog is just where I say what I think. You can read or not read, agree or disagree...it's my space for my opinion.
I can't figure out where they're coming from. What do they want to achieve by telling me I don't have a right to free speech? Do they care about me and want to protect me from my own opinion? Do they really think only they are right and no one else can think for themselves, particularly women with their little bird brains? What do they think they're going to accomplish with their patronizing speeches to me?
Because what happens is: I see fucking flames! After all we've been through as women to get the ability to vote, to sit at the same table, to speak our minds... a guy telling me I can't say what I want to, especially in my own hard-earned webspace I've built is such a horrible, threatening personal attack it's just, just arrrrrrgh!!!....
It totally invalidates my core values I believe no human can live without...self-expression, partnership, empowerment, love, fun, enthusiasm...
Then there's the whole I'm the youngest child thing, so my opinion has already been invalidated most my life...and there's the public head injury thing, so you can SEE how I would find it utterly charming and winning to be told by a man that my brain doesn't work. Sign me up for more of that!!
Finally getting this. And now I need to stop falling for it. And just let it slide by.
Delete comment. Delete "friendship." Boundaries up! "
Saturday, May 16, 2009
June schedule
May 20 - May 24 New York
May 25 - June 3 San Francisco
June 4-June 10 Paris
June 10- June 14 Monaco
June 15-June 22 London
June 23-June 28 Scotland
June 29-June 30 San Francisco
May 25 - June 3 San Francisco
June 4-June 10 Paris
June 10- June 14 Monaco
June 15-June 22 London
June 23-June 28 Scotland
June 29-June 30 San Francisco
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Food for thought
Read this article by another blogger - it makes you think!
A dear friend was suspicious of me in the beginning because he never met anyone like me. I remember giving him a hug and he gave me a funny look. I do not play games. Some people are masters at manipulation. That is not part of my psychological makeup. He had good reason to be suspicious in general because there were certain people who took advantage of him. The highest compliment he gave me was on my birthday. He said that I am genuine. In the beginning, he said something about my being very friendly. I learned a lot from him. Although I am very gregarious, I learned that it is a good idea to back off. Sometimes the line can be blurry between being friendly and having healthy boundaries. I worry that my friends will think I do not like them if I do not call them. Another friend once said that I respond too quickly to emails instead of waiting 24-48 hours.
And I understand where the blogger is coming from because I've made mistakes too. Although these experiences could have turned me off on future friendships, I saw them as learning experiences. For example, when a friend offers me a ride somewhere, I always offer to chip in gas money. I think some people do not know how to be genuine.
A dear friend was suspicious of me in the beginning because he never met anyone like me. I remember giving him a hug and he gave me a funny look. I do not play games. Some people are masters at manipulation. That is not part of my psychological makeup. He had good reason to be suspicious in general because there were certain people who took advantage of him. The highest compliment he gave me was on my birthday. He said that I am genuine. In the beginning, he said something about my being very friendly. I learned a lot from him. Although I am very gregarious, I learned that it is a good idea to back off. Sometimes the line can be blurry between being friendly and having healthy boundaries. I worry that my friends will think I do not like them if I do not call them. Another friend once said that I respond too quickly to emails instead of waiting 24-48 hours.
And I understand where the blogger is coming from because I've made mistakes too. Although these experiences could have turned me off on future friendships, I saw them as learning experiences. For example, when a friend offers me a ride somewhere, I always offer to chip in gas money. I think some people do not know how to be genuine.
early April's Fool article????
Not sure what to make of the comments to Defamer article about female screenwriters
I agree with the above blogger's reaction to the vitriol against women. Reading the comments, it looks like some people did not really read the NYT article but looked at the photos only. Wonder if the reaction to the article would have been different if there were no photos in this article? What was the goal of the article?
So what if Hollywood is not interested in telling women's stories? That is why we have independent filmmakers. It is not only women. Look at another community. For example, Hollywood is not interested in telling stories of a certain group either. Hollywood is not interested in telling stories of deaf and hard of hearing people either. For example, look at the Camille Belle film. Hello! CB did not have a hearing loss but she played a character with a hearing loss. When was the last time you saw a movie with Marlee Matlin? FYI, MM is NOT the only actor with a hearing loss, but that is the only one most people know about. For those who watch TV and saw Jericho, maybe some of them know about another actor with a hearing loss - Shoshannah Stern. Check out imdb and google Marlee Matlin, Shoshannah Stern, Julianna Fjeld, Bernard Bragg, Shoshannah Stern, Howie Seago, Heather Ferrell, Deanna Bray, Phyllis Frelich, Linda Bove and Ed Waterstreet.
After finding the original NYT article about the four screenwritiers of the "fairer sex", I have to say that the article was the opinion of one writer. To play the devil's advocate, the article had a good point there: "Just a thought: If you don't want people to fixate on your sexuality maybe don't blurt out to a Times writer, "We've all seen each other naked." If you do not want people to focus on the sexuality, then do not make comments like that. Here's a hint: whenever you talk to a reporter, never, never assume that anything you say is off the record. You have to chose your words with care. That is why celebrities have press secretaries to help them out. Sounds like the PR people should have prepared these screenwriters better before the interview. Reporters do not always remember correctly and they can take things out of context. They should have double checked with the screenwriters before publishing the article.
From what I understand, there were objections to the emphasis on looks and the sexuality of the women featured in the article. The editor of the NYT should read Naomi Wolf's the Beauty Myth. I was reminded of a comment that Naomi Wolf made many years ago. She mentioned that when a powerful woman is photographed, the editors use the "plain" photo instead of the "beautiful" photo. She said that in our society, powerful women are not allowed to be beautiful too. I could have misread this. There was a brief mention in the NYT article that these women screenwriters work hard!
It's strange about the article because there were women filmmakers from the beginning. I believe that any filmmaker, regardless of their sex, who is serious about their craft, is passionate about their subject, and works with a great team, should receive notice for their work, not the other trivialities.
I agree with the above blogger's reaction to the vitriol against women. Reading the comments, it looks like some people did not really read the NYT article but looked at the photos only. Wonder if the reaction to the article would have been different if there were no photos in this article? What was the goal of the article?
So what if Hollywood is not interested in telling women's stories? That is why we have independent filmmakers. It is not only women. Look at another community. For example, Hollywood is not interested in telling stories of a certain group either. Hollywood is not interested in telling stories of deaf and hard of hearing people either. For example, look at the Camille Belle film. Hello! CB did not have a hearing loss but she played a character with a hearing loss. When was the last time you saw a movie with Marlee Matlin? FYI, MM is NOT the only actor with a hearing loss, but that is the only one most people know about. For those who watch TV and saw Jericho, maybe some of them know about another actor with a hearing loss - Shoshannah Stern. Check out imdb and google Marlee Matlin, Shoshannah Stern, Julianna Fjeld, Bernard Bragg, Shoshannah Stern, Howie Seago, Heather Ferrell, Deanna Bray, Phyllis Frelich, Linda Bove and Ed Waterstreet.
After finding the original NYT article about the four screenwritiers of the "fairer sex", I have to say that the article was the opinion of one writer. To play the devil's advocate, the article had a good point there: "Just a thought: If you don't want people to fixate on your sexuality maybe don't blurt out to a Times writer, "We've all seen each other naked." If you do not want people to focus on the sexuality, then do not make comments like that. Here's a hint: whenever you talk to a reporter, never, never assume that anything you say is off the record. You have to chose your words with care. That is why celebrities have press secretaries to help them out. Sounds like the PR people should have prepared these screenwriters better before the interview. Reporters do not always remember correctly and they can take things out of context. They should have double checked with the screenwriters before publishing the article.
From what I understand, there were objections to the emphasis on looks and the sexuality of the women featured in the article. The editor of the NYT should read Naomi Wolf's the Beauty Myth. I was reminded of a comment that Naomi Wolf made many years ago. She mentioned that when a powerful woman is photographed, the editors use the "plain" photo instead of the "beautiful" photo. She said that in our society, powerful women are not allowed to be beautiful too. I could have misread this. There was a brief mention in the NYT article that these women screenwriters work hard!
It's strange about the article because there were women filmmakers from the beginning. I believe that any filmmaker, regardless of their sex, who is serious about their craft, is passionate about their subject, and works with a great team, should receive notice for their work, not the other trivialities.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
what do men/ women want?
Read this on another blog
This is only my opinion:
First of all, I was really sorry to hear about this blogger's good friend's painful confession of love. Hope this good friend moved on and found someone else who returned his feelings.
It makes you think. Someone said that people with low self esteem issues want what they cannot have. Someone told me a long time ago as a "dating tip" - pretend that you do not care when you really like someone. That was BAD advice because if the other person really likes you, then that person will think they do not have a chance with you, then move on! There is a fine line between getting too attached to someone and acting like you do not care. Perhaps a happy medium is "Enjoy the company of the person you are with and be reasonably realistic."
People in happy relationships know what they want and know what they can have. Instead of wasting time with people who reject them, they chose to spend time with people who like them for the right reasons.
Some people click with certain people and do not click with other people.
This is only my opinion:
First of all, I was really sorry to hear about this blogger's good friend's painful confession of love. Hope this good friend moved on and found someone else who returned his feelings.
It makes you think. Someone said that people with low self esteem issues want what they cannot have. Someone told me a long time ago as a "dating tip" - pretend that you do not care when you really like someone. That was BAD advice because if the other person really likes you, then that person will think they do not have a chance with you, then move on! There is a fine line between getting too attached to someone and acting like you do not care. Perhaps a happy medium is "Enjoy the company of the person you are with and be reasonably realistic."
People in happy relationships know what they want and know what they can have. Instead of wasting time with people who reject them, they chose to spend time with people who like them for the right reasons.
Some people click with certain people and do not click with other people.
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Quotes part deux
"My Mom brings me warm milk. Beat that, Mary Poppins"
- Madeline
"Live an authentic life"
- a life coach
"you sound like a broken record"
- 4th grade teacher's response to a classmate's nagging nonstop all day
"I think I am rather more romantic than that and still hope to find someone, not who will complete me, but who will enhance me and make me a better man."
- CNWS
"Don't glare at me, Michael"
- Catherine Banning "Thomas Crown Affair (1998)
- Madeline
"Live an authentic life"
- a life coach
"you sound like a broken record"
- 4th grade teacher's response to a classmate's nagging nonstop all day
"I think I am rather more romantic than that and still hope to find someone, not who will complete me, but who will enhance me and make me a better man."
- CNWS
"Don't glare at me, Michael"
- Catherine Banning "Thomas Crown Affair (1998)
2009: So Far, So Good
As many of you know, for years now I have declared on the 31st of December: "This year HAS to be better." And that I have usually been disappointed, often cruelly. Well, this might just be the moment, my friends! Even if it's only comparative. But let's keep the good thoughts for the New Year for all of us--we deserve it.
New Year's Eve has never been my favorite holiday, but NYE 2008 was fun for a change. The charming Chase S. invited me along on a house party in the mountains (great skiing conditions) with a bunch of really nice folks from Savannah. We had several days of skiing (in my case), snowboarding (in everyone else's), drinking, homemade breakfasts (one memorable one included cheesy eggs, English muffins, rib-eye steaks, and...pizza), mocking of infomercials (especially the "Snuggie"), and camaraderie.
New Year's Eve has never been my favorite holiday, but NYE 2008 was fun for a change. The charming Chase S. invited me along on a house party in the mountains (great skiing conditions) with a bunch of really nice folks from Savannah. We had several days of skiing (in my case), snowboarding (in everyone else's), drinking, homemade breakfasts (one memorable one included cheesy eggs, English muffins, rib-eye steaks, and...pizza), mocking of infomercials (especially the "Snuggie"), and camaraderie.
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Creative Types: Video Head or Music Head?
So, I am a Music Head. According to Charles Yoakum's well written post, I am a Music Head. As much as I love watching TV and movies, it overinvolves me. Listening to music has something to do with how my brain is wired. I find myself focusing better while listening to music on CD with my speech processor plugged in.
Which type are you?
Which type are you?
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Attitude and Confidence
Knew it. The other blogger is starting to discover what I've known all along. Attitude makes a difference.
There is a book called "Men Like Women who Like Themselves". Like attracts like. I think the rule applies to both sexes. When a man is comfortable with himself, he is attractive to women. I went to a university where there were more men than women. One of my favorite boyfriends never lacked for a date despite the "shortage" of women because he acted like he was comfortable with himself. He made the best of his looks - haircut, nice clothes, good hygiene. Good social skills also helped.
I believe that it is possible for nice men to finish first. It has a lot to do with how they present themselves. I know nice women who attract good men because they are comfortable with themselves.
When I act comfortable with myself, I attract wonderful men.
There is a book called "Men Like Women who Like Themselves". Like attracts like. I think the rule applies to both sexes. When a man is comfortable with himself, he is attractive to women. I went to a university where there were more men than women. One of my favorite boyfriends never lacked for a date despite the "shortage" of women because he acted like he was comfortable with himself. He made the best of his looks - haircut, nice clothes, good hygiene. Good social skills also helped.
I believe that it is possible for nice men to finish first. It has a lot to do with how they present themselves. I know nice women who attract good men because they are comfortable with themselves.
When I act comfortable with myself, I attract wonderful men.
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
No makeup?
Are you kidding me? I cannot believe this blogger is not wearing makeup - must be good genes!
Friday, November 14, 2008
Broken English - movie recommendation
Found this movie recommendation on another blog and would like to see it. Hope the movie has subtitles.
Will rent the film on a rainy day. Too nice today to stay inside and watch a movie.
Look forward to enjoying the beautiful weather!
Will rent the film on a rainy day. Too nice today to stay inside and watch a movie.
Look forward to enjoying the beautiful weather!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Friday, October 24, 2008
wish list - friendship
Top 10 things I am looking for in a friend:
1) kindness/wit/funny/honest/considerate
2) shares my interests
3) enjoys my company
4) good cup of conversation
5) respects my boundaries and shows me by example how to set healthy boundaries
6) respects who I am as a person instead of patronizing me
7) encouraging me to do my best
8) social
9) can laugh at himself/herself
10) knows how to enjoy life
What are your top 10 things you are looking for in a friend?
1) kindness/wit/funny/honest/considerate
2) shares my interests
3) enjoys my company
4) good cup of conversation
5) respects my boundaries and shows me by example how to set healthy boundaries
6) respects who I am as a person instead of patronizing me
7) encouraging me to do my best
8) social
9) can laugh at himself/herself
10) knows how to enjoy life
What are your top 10 things you are looking for in a friend?
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
music
Music has a perpetual place in family life. One of my great-great grandmothers sang opera at Teatro Scala. My affection for classic music comes honestly. Several relatives sang in classical orchestras or played classical piano.
October is turning out to be a great month!
October is turning out to be a great month for many friends - a friend said "I think October is my favorite month!" then the next friend is saying "October is turning out to be a great month!". I am grateful for all the good things happening this month after a difficult summer (several friends going through rough times in different degrees). A friend worked for the past few months to put together a beautiful musical evening raising funds for cancer research. It was a worthwhile cause. It was practically sold out and the music was beautiful. I am delighted for him! He is the epitome of making lemonade out of lemons. He is my barometer - he does not allow bad things to spoil the joys in his life. I am in the process of learning how to separate the bad stuff from the good stuff. It is important to focus on the good stuff. A friend celebrated her birthday party at a new place I've never been to. The birthday celebration was fun. In a few days I am going to a halloween party at a friend's estate in the wine country. I had a whirlwind of wonderful social events including the birthday celebration. Some of us went to a fashion show at the design center. Lots of classics on the runaway and it was for a worthwhile cause. Also, I got to meet gorgeous guys! I am invited to many parties this month. It was my new friend, the fundraiser, who introduced me to a wonderful group of new friends. I am grateful for his friendship and he taught me so much about life. There is something to be said about six degrees of separation. I went to my first Columbus Day parade and saw an old friend. It was wonderful to see her, her husband and kids. Despite the turbulence of the current economy, people are making the best of the situation and life goes on.
Monday, October 20, 2008
excellent for auditory training - part 1
Some of you know that I got a Cochlear Implant several years ago. It is an ongoing process for me learning how to hear again after too many years of silence. Lost my hearing as a young child, then faced some years of white noise prior to surgery then activation. A good friend also got a cochlear implant. She recommended listening to books on tape for an hour every morning. She listens to a Bible on tape and reads along for one hour before her husband and kids wake up. Another friend also got a cochlear implant after years of wearing hearing aids. I discovered that listening to music on tape with my speech processor helps train the auditory part of my brain to focus on sounds.
For auditory practice, listen to Soave sia il vento - Così fan tutte:
For auditory practice, listen to Soave sia il vento - Così fan tutte:
Monday, September 29, 2008
another movie quiz for fun
Your Famous Movie Kiss is from Cruel Intentions |
 "I'm the only girl you can't have, and it kills you." |
Great kissing scenes:
Donna Reed- James Stewart in Its A Wonderful Life
Grace Kelly-Cary Grant in To Catch A Thief
Robin Wright - Cary Elwes in the Princess Bride
Amy Adams - Patrick Dempsey in Enchanted
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
when bad things happen to good people
Borrowed this title from a book. I was thinking about this theme after talking to a dear friend whose world is falling apart. I knew he was miserable. Some of the stuff happening to him had happened to me. How do I handle it when that happens to me? It is hard to think clearly when your emotions are involved. It is too easy to become angry. It takes a lot of practice to learn how to separate the good stuff from the chaff or the bad stuff. I choose not to let the bad stuff influence potential friendships or affect the happy times in my life. Life is too short for grievances. Yes, it is important to deal with the bad stuff head on but do not let it spoil the good stuff. Focus on the good stuff. Grandmothers often say "Do not dwell on the bad stuff".
There are always choices.
There are always choices.
Monday, August 18, 2008
Quote of the Day
Quote courtesy of Leah Garchik:
"At a Domician University of California reception and signing session for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose new book is "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters," Pelosi spent time talking with Madison, pre-teen daughter of the university president. She told Madison there were wonderful things in store for her, especially as she discovered her own power.
But Madison is a twin. "And what about me?" piped up her brother, Joe. His father assured him, I'm told, that there are "plenty of opportunities" for young men."
"At a Domician University of California reception and signing session for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, whose new book is "Know Your Power: A Message to America's Daughters," Pelosi spent time talking with Madison, pre-teen daughter of the university president. She told Madison there were wonderful things in store for her, especially as she discovered her own power.
But Madison is a twin. "And what about me?" piped up her brother, Joe. His father assured him, I'm told, that there are "plenty of opportunities" for young men."
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
The Incredible Shrinking Sizes
Last weekend, we were shopping at one of our favorite shops, which is in the process of going out of business. The eight of us vary in sizes. I always thought I was at least a size bigger than everyone else in our group. One of them and I had a conversation about the size 4. I was recounting a blog I read about someone saying that one has to be a size 4 in Hollywood. I mentioned that I wrote a comment to this blogger, saying it was impossible to be a size 4 unless you were 5 feet tall or shorter. The blogger mentioned that when she was thin, she was a size 4. I said I was always a size 10 and I thought that was fine. I thought size 10 was a skinny size. At least two are a size 10, one is a size 8 and I thought I was a size 8, three are a size 4, and one is a size 2.
At the dress shop, I was looking for a pair of pants. Many of them were on sale. The sizes were either 2, 4 or 8. The 8 was too big on me. I asked the sales lady if there were any in size 6 and she said they did not have any in size 6.
Surprise!!!!!!! I tried on a long pair of pants (size 2), three pairs in size 4 and one pair in size 8.
Guess which size fit me? Size 4!!!! I could not believe that I am a size 4, despite drinking a Root Beer Float, eating a chocolate cake and totally pigging out the day before. BTW, it is unusual for me to eat this much! I have to keep in top shape for various reasons.
One wonders if I really am a size 4, or did they put the size 2's and size 4's on bigger pants, or was it just a fluke???????
Now I am laughing because I recall telling the blogger that it was next to impossible to be a size 4 for an adult woman! I recall being a size 5 at the age of 12 in another life when I was a teen model when I was several inches shorter than I am now.
At the dress shop, I was looking for a pair of pants. Many of them were on sale. The sizes were either 2, 4 or 8. The 8 was too big on me. I asked the sales lady if there were any in size 6 and she said they did not have any in size 6.
Surprise!!!!!!! I tried on a long pair of pants (size 2), three pairs in size 4 and one pair in size 8.
Guess which size fit me? Size 4!!!! I could not believe that I am a size 4, despite drinking a Root Beer Float, eating a chocolate cake and totally pigging out the day before. BTW, it is unusual for me to eat this much! I have to keep in top shape for various reasons.
One wonders if I really am a size 4, or did they put the size 2's and size 4's on bigger pants, or was it just a fluke???????
Now I am laughing because I recall telling the blogger that it was next to impossible to be a size 4 for an adult woman! I recall being a size 5 at the age of 12 in another life when I was a teen model when I was several inches shorter than I am now.
Friday, August 8, 2008
Lucky 8
Good tidings on 8-8-08!
Reconnected with old friends. Friends are celebrating their birthdays tonight - yes, they were born on August 8. Looking forward to celebrating with friends. Two good friends got married today. Things are looking up.
Reconnected with old friends. Friends are celebrating their birthdays tonight - yes, they were born on August 8. Looking forward to celebrating with friends. Two good friends got married today. Things are looking up.
Thursday, August 7, 2008
A social experiment
Recent events caused me to reflect on my major mistakes and what I can do about them. Today I decided to try a social experiment. For the next 6 months, prioritize. Do things that I have to do, in order to accomplish my professional goals. Keep a gratitude journal. Try to focus on the positive stuff instead of letting my anger stew and destroy my self-esteem. Empower myself. Remind myself to treat others as I want to be treated.
Monday, August 4, 2008
Literary hangover
Who hasn't heard of a literary hangover? When you think of a hangover, there is alcohol involved.
There is a new term "literary hangover". It means that you were up all night reading a novel.
A friend was tired because he had a literary hangover. He mentioned he was up until the early morning hours finishing a novel a mutual friend gave him. We love to play with words. I love this brilliant friend. I love this term "literary hangover". So much fun hanging out with this friend. I always learn something new from him.
There is a new term "literary hangover". It means that you were up all night reading a novel.
A friend was tired because he had a literary hangover. He mentioned he was up until the early morning hours finishing a novel a mutual friend gave him. We love to play with words. I love this brilliant friend. I love this term "literary hangover". So much fun hanging out with this friend. I always learn something new from him.
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Sex and the City Movie
Recommended for all who loved the TV show. I saw the movie with friends and loved it! There was laughter and tears.
Interesting to see how four women's lives interact. Their personalities are different. There was a quiz to find out which character you are most alike. I was surprised to discover I am like Carrie because I thought I was more like Charlotte.
Wish I could remember the exact quotes:
My favorite quotes from the movie:
Carrie Bradshaw: I miss the old New York, I want to be the old 917, not the new NY .
Carrie Bradshaw:...look beyond the labels....
Interesting to see how four women's lives interact. Their personalities are different. There was a quiz to find out which character you are most alike. I was surprised to discover I am like Carrie because I thought I was more like Charlotte.
Wish I could remember the exact quotes:
My favorite quotes from the movie:
Carrie Bradshaw: I miss the old New York, I want to be the old 917, not the new NY .
Carrie Bradshaw:...look beyond the labels....
Friday, August 1, 2008
Nancy Drew
Nancy Drew is one of my favorite characters - brave, brilliant, perceptive, spunky and witty. Penny Warner wrote the Offical Nancy Drew Handbook.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Ideal world
Ideal world:
cellphones will include the option to turn on subtitles for movies and tv shows sent directly to cells
cellphones will have two way video conferencing like in the new Iron Man movie (one of my fav scenes)
more opportunities for hearing impaired actresses/actors in tv shows, movies, stage and other means of entertainment
more stories about women empowerment without hurting men
all movie theaters will offer rear window captioning and/or subtitles
all DVDs will have subtitles
nice men will fall in love and feel chemistry for nice women instead of mean girls
companies like Sony will work with cochlear implant companies to create speech processors in the same style as the new earphones for active people
Anyone want to share their vision of an ideal world?
cellphones will include the option to turn on subtitles for movies and tv shows sent directly to cells
cellphones will have two way video conferencing like in the new Iron Man movie (one of my fav scenes)
more opportunities for hearing impaired actresses/actors in tv shows, movies, stage and other means of entertainment
more stories about women empowerment without hurting men
all movie theaters will offer rear window captioning and/or subtitles
all DVDs will have subtitles
nice men will fall in love and feel chemistry for nice women instead of mean girls
companies like Sony will work with cochlear implant companies to create speech processors in the same style as the new earphones for active people
Anyone want to share their vision of an ideal world?
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