Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label movies. Show all posts
Friday, September 26, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
What I've Been Up To
Following Dr. Write, a list:
- Reading for my own enjoyment! Just finished Crybaby Butch and Need More Love--both fabulous in their own ways, though I strongly recommend the latter, an illustrated memoir by Aline Kominsky Crumb.
- Reading for my upcoming RSA presentation, including rereading an exam I wrote in 2004 on queer historiography. Know what? I'm pretty smart!
- Having lots of fun.
- Trying to eat more and still losing weight. And yes, I'm seeing my doctor tomorrow morning. So no, you don't need to nag me when you see me in Seattle. But you could buy me a highly caloric alcoholic beverage.
- Watching Once, which was absolutely amazing. Oh-my-god amazing.
- Getting grumpy with the archives, because someone was supposed to have scanned some photos and documents for me by the end of last week, and they won't get them done on time. So I have to go up and take photographs this afternoon.
- Buying a pretty new turquoise sweater for a dinner date.
- Rescheduling that dinner date due to the date-ee's illness, which is just as well, since I have to get that presentation done.
- Procrastinating yet again on my presentation by playing online. Like right now.
- See, still at it.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Accomplishments, Part II, in which I take a Big Girl Pill
I think I mentioned a few posts back that I went to two events, all by myself. This is part of me taking risks and being more adventurous. It's all good preparation for when I move to the new job, next fall. (Have I mentioned the new job? I think I started a post, but didn't finish...I'll get on that. Soon.)
So, things what I have done all by myself:
1. Attended a small fundraiser for a New Orleans womens clinic, in a little independent bookstore, because it was a good cause and I was familiar with one of the poets. Stayed long enough to enjoy a delicious decaf latte and listen to two women perform several songs, and then for the poet, who read from work in progress. While this was all enjoyable, the place was packed, I was perched on a stool with no back support, and I didn't know a soul. So, I had a nice time, but I left after an hour and a half.
2. The next night went to a Jamie Anderson concert, part of the local Folkus series. I saw Jamie years and years and years ago (maybe 1992 and 1993?) in the Northwest, and remembered that she's very funny and has a wonderful voice. And since I knew some of the songs pretty well, I'm thinking the ex and I must have owned a CD. My favorite song: "Dark Chocolate," and you can catch a taste of it on her CDBaby page.
3. Last night I went to the final night of the Reel Queer film festival, put on by hardworking lgbt grad students. Two fabulous (and one pretty good) short films, followed by the latest from the director of But I'm A Cheerleader. I soooooo want the soundtrack! This one is titled The Itty Bitty Titty Committee, and is funny and sweet and has some sexy moments. And did I mention I want that soundtrack?
So, things what I have done all by myself:
1. Attended a small fundraiser for a New Orleans womens clinic, in a little independent bookstore, because it was a good cause and I was familiar with one of the poets. Stayed long enough to enjoy a delicious decaf latte and listen to two women perform several songs, and then for the poet, who read from work in progress. While this was all enjoyable, the place was packed, I was perched on a stool with no back support, and I didn't know a soul. So, I had a nice time, but I left after an hour and a half.
2. The next night went to a Jamie Anderson concert, part of the local Folkus series. I saw Jamie years and years and years ago (maybe 1992 and 1993?) in the Northwest, and remembered that she's very funny and has a wonderful voice. And since I knew some of the songs pretty well, I'm thinking the ex and I must have owned a CD. My favorite song: "Dark Chocolate," and you can catch a taste of it on her CDBaby page.
3. Last night I went to the final night of the Reel Queer film festival, put on by hardworking lgbt grad students. Two fabulous (and one pretty good) short films, followed by the latest from the director of But I'm A Cheerleader. I soooooo want the soundtrack! This one is titled The Itty Bitty Titty Committee, and is funny and sweet and has some sexy moments. And did I mention I want that soundtrack?
Accomplishments!
Things I've gotten done today, in no particular order:
1. Posted a list of edited sample sentences that introduce sources and attribute information effectively, for the edification and enjoyment of those students who initially drafted those on samples.
2. Did a load of laundry. Okay, it's still in the dryer, but it made it to the basement!
3. Shopped at Wegmans with the GF. On a Sunday morning. Insanity.
4. Made pancakes for myself and ate them as I read the Sunday paper.
5. Composed various and sundry emails and played a few rounds of Scramble on Facebook.
6. Signed the offer letter for my new job and prepared it for mailing.
7. Did my taxes. Also ready for mailing.
And a promise to myself: I really really really will hire a personal financial advisor next fall to help me sort out all this stuff. Really. Cross my heart.
Tonight I'll be watching The Jane Austen Book Club, so that I can return my last two Netflix DVDs, since I've suspended my account for a few months. (It's not such a great deal if you don't actually get around to watching the DVDs, you know?)
The GF and I watched I Am Legend the other night, and it wasn't as scary as I expected. Now, in part, that's because if you're snuggled up next to someone (plus a tiny fuzzy white dog), you feel pretty safe. But also, because the CG wasn't all that impressive. And, in the end, everyone's all better. Well, except for the dead people. But still.
And we're talking about me, here, folks--the queen of scared to death. When we watched 28 Days Later, on that very same couch, I freaked out while putting laundry in the dryer. I ran back upstairs and made the GF come down with me. So, I am very easily frightened. This time, I walked home (granted, just a block) by myself, and slept alone in my apartment.
Our little girl is growing up.
1. Posted a list of edited sample sentences that introduce sources and attribute information effectively, for the edification and enjoyment of those students who initially drafted those on samples.
2. Did a load of laundry. Okay, it's still in the dryer, but it made it to the basement!
3. Shopped at Wegmans with the GF. On a Sunday morning. Insanity.
4. Made pancakes for myself and ate them as I read the Sunday paper.
5. Composed various and sundry emails and played a few rounds of Scramble on Facebook.
6. Signed the offer letter for my new job and prepared it for mailing.
7. Did my taxes. Also ready for mailing.
And a promise to myself: I really really really will hire a personal financial advisor next fall to help me sort out all this stuff. Really. Cross my heart.
Tonight I'll be watching The Jane Austen Book Club, so that I can return my last two Netflix DVDs, since I've suspended my account for a few months. (It's not such a great deal if you don't actually get around to watching the DVDs, you know?)
The GF and I watched I Am Legend the other night, and it wasn't as scary as I expected. Now, in part, that's because if you're snuggled up next to someone (plus a tiny fuzzy white dog), you feel pretty safe. But also, because the CG wasn't all that impressive. And, in the end, everyone's all better. Well, except for the dead people. But still.
And we're talking about me, here, folks--the queen of scared to death. When we watched 28 Days Later, on that very same couch, I freaked out while putting laundry in the dryer. I ran back upstairs and made the GF come down with me. So, I am very easily frightened. This time, I walked home (granted, just a block) by myself, and slept alone in my apartment.
Our little girl is growing up.
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