angel undercover

2/25/2006

This is supposed to be 70 things about me, but strangely it only came out to 63. Looking at other people's lists, it looks like numbers 5, 23, 28, 36, 50, 61, and 67 are missing. Don't ask me why.

Initials: CER
Name someone with the same birthday as you: Famous ones include Andre the Giant, Malcolm X, and Ho Chi Minh. The only person I know with my birthday is a second cousin.
Last thing you ate: Leftover General Tso's Chicken.
For or against same sex marriage: For.
Last person you hugged: Probably Ellie.
Do you believe in God: In something God-like.
How many U.S. states have you been to: I'm gonna guess 21. After looking at a map.
How many of the U.S. states have you lived in: Two.
Ever lived outside of the U.S.: No.
Name something you like physically about yourself: My eyes.
Something non-physical you like about yourself: Honesty.
What is your dad's name: Mike.
Why are you still up?: This is a stupid question. It's 1:07 pm on a Saturday. The more appropriate question is "Why am I up at all?"
Who made you angry today: Nobody yet, but it's still early.
Favorite type of food?: I've never had one. But the Chinese place across the street is tipping the scale.
Favorite holiday: Christmas.
Do you download music: You bet your ass.
What illegal things have you done: Random traffic violations. And I shoplifted some lip gloss from Walmart once. Just to see if I could.
Where would you want to go on a first date? Where doesn't matter if you like who you're with.
Would you date the person who posted this before you?: If she weren't engaged. :( I kid, I kid.
Has anyone ever sang or played for you personally: Does happy birthday count?
Do you like Bush: Not so much.
Have you ever bungee jumped: No.
Have you ever white-water rafted: And again, no.
Has anyone ten years older than you ever hit on you?: Some middle-aged guy in a bookstore came up to me and said I was beautiful. So yes?
Have you met a real redneck: Oh yeah.
How is the weather right now: Overcast with rain showers at times. High 46F. Winds WSW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 40%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.
What song are you listening to right now: Actually, nothing.
What is your current fav song?: Huddle Formation by the Go! Team. I can't help it.
What was the last movie you watched?: To Kill A Mockingbird.
Do you wear contacts: Yep.
Where was the last place you went besides your house?: Aforementioned Chinese place across the street.
How many piercings and tattoos do you have?: None. I'm special.
How many pets do you have: A kitty. :(
Have you ever loved someone: I love lots of people.
What turns you on?: I don't know.
What do you usually order from Starbucks: Hot chocolate.
Have you ever fired a gun: A fake one Charlie and I had as kids. It made a nice noise.
Are you missing someone: Everyone back home.
Fave TV show?: Hm. Just so you can see how addicted I am, let's start with Sunday and go through the week. Crossing Jordan, Medium, How I Met Your Mother, Related, Gilmore Girls, One Tree Hill, House, Alias, Lost, The Office, My Name Is Earl, Will & Grace.
Do you have an iPod?: A little blue one.
Has anyone ever said you looked like a celeb?: Like Robin, I've been told I look like Christina Ricci. I don't see it.
Whats your mom's name: Linda.
Who would you like to see right now: Everyone back home.
Favorite band of all time (ONLY ONE): Garbage.
Have you ever been caught doing something you weren't supposed to?: I'm sure.
Favorite flower: Undecided.
Butter, plain, or salted popcorn: Butter and a little salt.
What books are you reading: Dante's Divine Comedy. I'm gonna finish this sucker if it kills me.
Have you ever ridden in a limo: No.
Has anyone you were really close to passed away?: Yes.
Do you watch MTV: Never.
What's something that really bugs you: Lying.
What's your favorite hobby?: Reading.
Do you like Michael Jackson?: No.
Favorite basketball team: None.
Favorite cereal: Frosted Flakes, but I rarely eat cereal.
Do you drive: Not in NY.
What's the longest time you've gone without sleep?: Ooh. Maybe two days.
Last time you went bowling: Sometime around Christmas, I think.
Who was your last phone call?: Ellie.
Last time you were at work: Wednesday.
Favorite state to be in?: Aw, don't make me choose.

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2/21/2006

I would just like to document that I have reached a score of 1,000,000 on Bookworm.

That is all.

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2/20/2006

Click me, please, and tell me what you think of me. Stolen from Tegan. :)

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Because I'm bored, and I really have some good ones.

Your Porn Star Name (name of first pet + street you live on): Beethoven 42nd. Now come on, you know that's funny.
Your Movie Star Name (Grandad's/Grandma's first name + favorite snack): Betty Poptart.
Your Fashion Designer Name (first thing you see on your left + favorite restaurant name): Peaunut Butter New Ho Wah.
Your Fly Girl/Guy Name (1st initial + 1st 3 letters of your last name): C Rei.
Your Detective Name (high school mascot + high school name): Trojan St. James.
Your Soap Opera Name (middle name + city where you were born): Elizabeth Montgomery.
Your Opposite Sex Name (name of sibling/parent [opposite sex] + cell phone company you use): Charles Alltel.
Your Star Wars Name (1st 3 letters of your last name + last 3 letters of mother's maiden name): Rei Way.

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2/19/2006

Earlier this week, I was walking home, accompanied by Liz and Maduro. And I just want to say, there's really no better example of a person's devotion to their dog than walking into a 2 foot high snow drift to retrieve its poo. Twice.

I mean, come on. That's love.

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2/15/2006

I finally went to the library and found a nice big section of books I want to read, but apparently you need two forms of identification and a proof of address just to get a frickin' library card. I mean, really. Who would go to a library just to steal old, dusty books that aren't worth more than $5 each, anyway? Bah. So I didn't get anything today, but I'll go back. And take my damn cable bill with me.

I bought a disposable camera yesterday so I can take pictures of where I live so people will stop bugging me about it. My digital stopped working, fyi. And I really want my next camera to be the Konica Minolta DiMage, as seen here. Hopefully my birthday present. So I'll have to make do without until May. I love shiny new things.

And my mom is coming to visit me! My dad bought her a plane ticket for her anniversary present. ^_^ She'll be here March 3rd. Yay! So so happy.

Listening to: Sex Is Not The Enemy by Garbage

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2/14/2006

My boss just about gave me a heart attack tonight. We got an email from the author of a book we're publishing this month asking us to send a radio host a press packet. So I told them I'd take care of it. And I did. And then my boss emailed me back and asked that I forward a copy of what I'd sent to the radio guy. So I did. And he emailed me back again with this:

Are you kidding me? Below is what you sent? Seriously?

Um... Yeah. I emailed him back. And his reply:

Sorry—I should probably follow that last one up quickly—THAT IS AWESOME. Well done. I thought that perhaps you may have just shot him the .pdf. This was excellent. Thanks again—well done.

Whew.

And on a completely different note, I asked my dad to buy me these and he said he would. Yay! No more wet shoes for me.

Listening to: Huddle Formation by the Go! Team

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You know, when people tell you that you need rain boots in New York, they don't mean for rain. Noooo... they mean for snow.

I soaked my shoes twice on the way home. At least it wasn't on the way to work, or I would have had wet shoes all day.

Listening to: Friends

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2/11/2006

So very freezing right now.

Just thought I'd mention.

Listening to: Come What May from Moulin Rouge

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The first two Huntingdon photo albums are working now, as well as family, london, and scotland.

I finally have my dresser all put together (and it rocks). I'm so very proud. It took 6 hours... but I did it.

And I went out and finally saw Times Square, so I'm not a completely pathetic excuse for a New Yorker. Paid $10.75 for a movie... missing those Alabama prices right about now. And Kristin, that movie is so definitely worth seeing, you'll love it!

Had a fit of the blues yesterday, but I think it's passed... Seems like it happens one day a week lately. It probably wouldn't if I would just stay productive, but as anyone who knows me knows... that's really frickin' hard. But I'm trying. I'm giving myself a weekend bedtime and wake-up time. Let's see if I can stick to it.

Listening to: Complainte de la Butte by Rufus Wainwright.

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2/3/2006

Because I'm bored.

Something purple within 5 feet of you: The shirt I wore today and my bath towel.
Now something green: Various clothes. I'm still living out of suitcases, you know.
Your nails were last painted: Last Thursday night, clear. Gave myself a manicure before my interview. Which was Friday, not Thursday night. I'm an intern, not a stripper.
The weirdest thing you've ever heated in the microwave? I stick to food, thank you.
How much Japanese do you know? A few words. Idiot, thank you, good afternoon, good evening...
Do you look good in yellow? I wouldn't know, I don't wear it.
Do you sing? When I'm alone.
Ever danced in front of a crowd? Probably. I seem to remember some high school dances...
Do you ever spit? Only when I brush my teeth. And when I'm mad at people. Okay, kidding about the second one...
Is your hair long enough to chew on? Yes, but ew.
Least favorite color? Neon anything.
Ever had Dippin' Dots? Once, I wasn't impressed.
Ever played an instrument? Clarinet, once upon a time.
Ever had a H2O massage? Ah, no.
Do you believe in bigfoot? Sure, why not.
Ever been to a palm reader? No, but I want to. At least once.
Last Pez dispenser you purchased? Never.
What song is playing right now? Weather Channel by Sheryl Crow.
Did you have a good weekend? Sure did.
What are you thinking about right now? That my leg is falling asleep.
Have you ever had a black eye? Nope.
How is today going for you? By comparison, pretty good.
Any plans for tonight? If I had anything, do you think I'd be doing this?
Ever taken a picture of someone who was naked? No.
Do you find Smurfette sexy? Can't say that I do, no.
Current disappointment: Not having figured out what I want to do in life. But that's pretty common, or so I'm told.
Do you have an air freshener in your car? No. Nor do I have a car. With me, that is.
Do you have plants in your room? No, but I do have one in the shower. Don't ask.
If you could drink anything right this second what would it be? Coke. Duh.
Last piece of mail opened? A welcome letter from Earthlink. It was fascinating.
Does anything hurt on your body right now? Just my ass from sitting in a hard chair all day. But I'm told that's pretty common, too.
What city was your last taxi cab ride in? Maryville, TN. It's the only time I've been in a cab.

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2/1/2006

So, I finished day two of my internship. I spent both days updating, formatting, and generally cleaning up the press list for the book they're launching this month. Which basically is a spreadsheet listing hundreds of media contacts; their addresses, phone numbers, emails, etc. Much fun. Not really. But it was something to do. And I've gotten to read a couple of manuscripts, which IS fun.

I finally called the temp agency today, and Ellen was very nice. I have an appointment with her on Friday, so here's hoping I'll have some paying work next week.

After work today, I went to Ellie's neighborhood and wandered for a little while until 5. I found a used book store and bought a copy of Dante's The Divine Comedy, which is one of those titles I put on my list of things an English major should have read and didn't. And then I met up with Ellie and we went to the yarn store.... whee. And then to her apartment for a bit and then went out for dessert at the Cafe Mozart. And as Ellie said, you know a place is going to be good when they have a stand-alone menu for dessert. And then she showed me the biggest Barnes & Noble I've ever seen, and I very much wanted to live there. But Ellie thought they might not like that.

And then I came home and that was my day.

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