I've hit a wall this morning. Too much work and dealing with this very strange cold/laryngitis. I can't get into my groove yet. So much phlegm and mucus...disgusting.
FINALLY got some money in this week so was able to pay the bills and put some cash in me pocket. Cash flow issues keep me up at night and I'm not certain how to deal with getting people to pay me in a reasonable amount of time.
I've become increasingly disturbed by the amount of times I'm hearing the word "divorce" during the week from those close to me. It's incredibly sad to see couples grow and thrive and then hit this bump that leads them in completely different directions. I always hope that there is some way to errr, find the light? How can couples connect to that seeded core that made them grow and tick.
What's more amazing to me is how humans have created more problems for themselves. A big obvious for couple destruction - an affair - had parameters. Meetings at discreet locations. Uninhibited sex wrapped up with shreds of guilt. Sneaking phone calls. Stolen kisses. At least sex-filled affairs had some cruel honesty. There's some conviction in that.
Today, people have all these ways to "correspond" outside of their marriage. The digital age has led to indiscretions via chat rooms, email, social networking sites and - aghast - text message. The lines between right and wrong are so blurred, so iffy and uncomfortable. How does one react? How does one constitute? How does one recover and learn to forgive?
Thursday, November 29, 2007
Monday, November 26, 2007
Delightful
What a delightful holiday weekend. Too bad I had a few bitchy people who feel they need to spew their unnecessary bullshit in emails.
Anyways, Wednesday night we feasted on lomo and chorizo (the cut of steak not the sausage) at Chimichurri Grill, a lovely little Argentinian restaurant on 9th Avenue in midtown with Francea, Chris and a brilliant gentleman who owns a production company. This clever clever man came up with a name for my business. Get Red PR. The domain is AreYouRed.com. For those who have seen my logo artwork so far, it makes such beautiful sense. I'm thrilled and Lewis Creative is completing the logo.
After our rare steaks and hearty Malbec, we went to see the Macy's Day floats get blown up, but we were too late. So off to a bar on Broadway for a couple of beers. It was too packed for my taste, but it was a good time.
Thursday we got to sleep in and be lazy. We headed off to Dan's Aunt Binky and Uncle Ari's house for the T-Day feast. I passed out on the couch very shortly after my meal. I got to see Baby Sophia - a beauty - and she just confirmed my need to reproduce sooner rather than later.
We watched a few movies that night - Night At the Museum and started to watch All the Little Animals with the brilliant Christian Bale. He's a teen in the movie.
Friday is a bit of a blur. I recall going to Marshalls where I got some egg nog coffee. I recall my office phone starting to ring at 9:30 and feeling forced to wake. I recall working until 1:30 on my day off. We hit a wonderful restaurant on 21st Avenue in Astoria on Friday night called S'AGAPO. We thought it was a tavern, but it was (of course!) a Greek restaurant. I had lamb fricassee (sp?) with artichokes; It was the BEST lamb I ever had. The staff were friendly and professional, but the price was a little higher than our regular greek place, Uncle George's.
I can't for the life of me remember what I did the rest of the night.
Saturday we hit Bloomingdale's outlet in Elmsford and bought a nightstand, which was marked down from about $650 to $99. Yeah, it's scratched up, but a runner will cover that shit right up. We also hit Syms in Elmsford, a most unusual place. I got some tights, pantyhose and a remarkable emerald green sweater marked down from $150 to $40. I can't remember who the designer is right now. We also hit TJ Maxx on Central Avenue for some lamps for the library.
That evening we went to Sean's house for steaks & risotta washed down with a few bottles of wine. We watched Ratatoille and Layer Cake (yummy Daniel Craig) on his million dollar high-def TV. Layer Cake was one of those movies that I always missed - glad I finally got to see it - fucking brilliant.
I didn't sleep Saturday night and Sunday I woke up with a sore throat. By the time I crawled into bed at 2:30, my throat was raw and voice raspy. It didn't help that me Brittany and Shannon had two bottles of wine at home and three drinks at the bar. Dan and I organized the library a bit better and prepared for our guests. I felt lousy and didn't think I would make it through the night, but good company is a wonderful remedy and by the time we hit Joe Shanghai's for dinner in Chinatown, I was in wonderful spirits. Brittany got to experience the craziness of Chinatown and she purchased her first knock off - Dolce & Gabbana. Good girl. After the girls shopped themselves out, we headed back to Astoria where we drank a bottle of Cab then went off to the Beer Garden - WHICH WAS FUCKING CLOSED. So we went across the street to Sparrow, which was small, dark and just fucking perfect. We caught up on gossip and drank ourselves silly. Back home we rapped some more (Brittany's great-grandmother recently had her stomach pumped for drinking a whole bottle of tequilla) and drank more. I finally had to put myself to bed. Tossed and turned most of the night and started working by 9:30.
The monday after a holiday sucks.
Anyways, Wednesday night we feasted on lomo and chorizo (the cut of steak not the sausage) at Chimichurri Grill, a lovely little Argentinian restaurant on 9th Avenue in midtown with Francea, Chris and a brilliant gentleman who owns a production company. This clever clever man came up with a name for my business. Get Red PR. The domain is AreYouRed.com. For those who have seen my logo artwork so far, it makes such beautiful sense. I'm thrilled and Lewis Creative is completing the logo.
After our rare steaks and hearty Malbec, we went to see the Macy's Day floats get blown up, but we were too late. So off to a bar on Broadway for a couple of beers. It was too packed for my taste, but it was a good time.
Thursday we got to sleep in and be lazy. We headed off to Dan's Aunt Binky and Uncle Ari's house for the T-Day feast. I passed out on the couch very shortly after my meal. I got to see Baby Sophia - a beauty - and she just confirmed my need to reproduce sooner rather than later.
We watched a few movies that night - Night At the Museum and started to watch All the Little Animals with the brilliant Christian Bale. He's a teen in the movie.
Friday is a bit of a blur. I recall going to Marshalls where I got some egg nog coffee. I recall my office phone starting to ring at 9:30 and feeling forced to wake. I recall working until 1:30 on my day off. We hit a wonderful restaurant on 21st Avenue in Astoria on Friday night called S'AGAPO. We thought it was a tavern, but it was (of course!) a Greek restaurant. I had lamb fricassee (sp?) with artichokes; It was the BEST lamb I ever had. The staff were friendly and professional, but the price was a little higher than our regular greek place, Uncle George's.
I can't for the life of me remember what I did the rest of the night.
Saturday we hit Bloomingdale's outlet in Elmsford and bought a nightstand, which was marked down from about $650 to $99. Yeah, it's scratched up, but a runner will cover that shit right up. We also hit Syms in Elmsford, a most unusual place. I got some tights, pantyhose and a remarkable emerald green sweater marked down from $150 to $40. I can't remember who the designer is right now. We also hit TJ Maxx on Central Avenue for some lamps for the library.
That evening we went to Sean's house for steaks & risotta washed down with a few bottles of wine. We watched Ratatoille and Layer Cake (yummy Daniel Craig) on his million dollar high-def TV. Layer Cake was one of those movies that I always missed - glad I finally got to see it - fucking brilliant.
I didn't sleep Saturday night and Sunday I woke up with a sore throat. By the time I crawled into bed at 2:30, my throat was raw and voice raspy. It didn't help that me Brittany and Shannon had two bottles of wine at home and three drinks at the bar. Dan and I organized the library a bit better and prepared for our guests. I felt lousy and didn't think I would make it through the night, but good company is a wonderful remedy and by the time we hit Joe Shanghai's for dinner in Chinatown, I was in wonderful spirits. Brittany got to experience the craziness of Chinatown and she purchased her first knock off - Dolce & Gabbana. Good girl. After the girls shopped themselves out, we headed back to Astoria where we drank a bottle of Cab then went off to the Beer Garden - WHICH WAS FUCKING CLOSED. So we went across the street to Sparrow, which was small, dark and just fucking perfect. We caught up on gossip and drank ourselves silly. Back home we rapped some more (Brittany's great-grandmother recently had her stomach pumped for drinking a whole bottle of tequilla) and drank more. I finally had to put myself to bed. Tossed and turned most of the night and started working by 9:30.
The monday after a holiday sucks.
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
A Little PR Speak
Without naming names, I would like to do a little publicity for a few of the projects I'm working on.
If you are doing a lot of holiday shopping, please consider bringing your own bags do help reduce plastic bag usage. Plastic bags take a really long time to decompose and they hurt marine life. If you can't get use to the idea of bringing your own bags places, then reuse the plastic.
If you are looking for ideas for holiday including jewelry for teens, the eco-conscious, food, gift arrangments, give a call. I have some great products that "do good" with portions of proceeds going to charities.
If you are in Westchester and want to catch a holiday show go to AmericanTowns.com and search for holiday concerts on December 15. You'll find info on the best barbershop chorus in the Tri-State Area.
To one and all - have a Happy Thanksgiving.
If you are doing a lot of holiday shopping, please consider bringing your own bags do help reduce plastic bag usage. Plastic bags take a really long time to decompose and they hurt marine life. If you can't get use to the idea of bringing your own bags places, then reuse the plastic.
If you are looking for ideas for holiday including jewelry for teens, the eco-conscious, food, gift arrangments, give a call. I have some great products that "do good" with portions of proceeds going to charities.
If you are in Westchester and want to catch a holiday show go to AmericanTowns.com and search for holiday concerts on December 15. You'll find info on the best barbershop chorus in the Tri-State Area.
To one and all - have a Happy Thanksgiving.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
The Rest of My Week
Tomorrow
- Work on all of the fabulous projects currently kicking my ass
- Go shopping with Francea at the secret spot
- Dinner with Francea, Chris and Dan
Wednesday
- Eat copious amounts of turkey and drink my share in vino
- Pass out due to a food hangover
- Wake up and consume pie
- Make a stop at Cliff's new pad, which is fucking awesome
Friday
- Pretend like I'm not working when I really am
- Hunt down the people who haven't paid me this month
- Prepare for my final week of November, which is a nightmare
- Go to the movies
- Give Dan the blow job I owe him
Saturday
- Sleep-in and let Dan walk the dogs (yeah)
- Buy a pair of gloves
- Fix up around the house for tomorrow's company
- Go to Sean's for dinner and to watch Ratatoille on his awesome tv (or is this Friday night)
Sunday
- Shannon and Brittney come for a vist
- Make sure Brittney eats the following: hot dog, pretzel, bagels, Chinese food and pizza.
- Make sure Brittney washes it all down with beer from the Beer Garden - oops wait - she doesn't like beer - Make sure Shannon and Annie drink plenty of beer at the Beer Garden
Thursday, November 15, 2007
Hot and Durrrty
Julia is a lezzie. Christian is an escort. Kimber and Matt are crackheads...and Sean's actress girlfriend pooped in the hot tub. Only on FX.Tuesday, November 13, 2007
On the Phone
Ridiculously long day. Hate driving around Brooklyn. I'm on the phone with my sister and we're talking about notches on the bedpost. She tells me that some of her friends have slept with 15+ people. Say Wha???
Monday, November 12, 2007
Brilliant Weekend...Still Sick
So I'm awaiting a call from the nurse at my urologist's office to see if my urine culture came up bad. I had a few bouts of nausea this weekend and last night I was up about 5/6 times to pee-pee. We had dinner at Uncle George's, a wonderful Greek place on Broaday, with Dan's mom on Saturday night and some patrons sitting next to us ordered whole fishes. The smell was excruciating. I thought I would hurl on the table. I seem to be experiencing lots of symptoms of pregnancy, but the fact that I've abstained for the past month due to this pesky infection (and I've had my period!)...it just can't be so.
Friday, over some wine and pizza I caught up with Francea - who is brilliant, clever, beautiful, confident and refreshing. I love the fact that I've had a chance to re-meet one of my dearest friends from childhood. She rocks.
Saturday we went to see Lions for Lambs. I short move (1.5 hours) where Cruise, Redford and Streep pontificated over the atrocities and virtues of the Iraq War. Our friend Sean said he heard that it should have been a TV movie - and I think I agree with that. Cruise was good as a pro-war Republican Senator; Streep shoulda saved her skills for a meatier role; and Redford - well - anyone could have played that role. (S - skip this movie.)
Tom Cruise has fucked career up the ass and it's unfortunate because he's so good.
Dan's mom came over with a homemade carrot cake on Saturday night. That woman can bake like nobody's business.
Sunday - me, Dan and Sean hit up No Country for Old Men. Josh Brolin nailed his role. total Oscar nods. Brilliant acting...strange, strange movie. Javier Bardem - what a wonderful wack-job.
More Greek food for dinner at Olevia on 30th and then some Desperate Housewives, which entertains me so this season.
Friday, over some wine and pizza I caught up with Francea - who is brilliant, clever, beautiful, confident and refreshing. I love the fact that I've had a chance to re-meet one of my dearest friends from childhood. She rocks.
Saturday we went to see Lions for Lambs. I short move (1.5 hours) where Cruise, Redford and Streep pontificated over the atrocities and virtues of the Iraq War. Our friend Sean said he heard that it should have been a TV movie - and I think I agree with that. Cruise was good as a pro-war Republican Senator; Streep shoulda saved her skills for a meatier role; and Redford - well - anyone could have played that role. (S - skip this movie.)
Tom Cruise has fucked career up the ass and it's unfortunate because he's so good.
Dan's mom came over with a homemade carrot cake on Saturday night. That woman can bake like nobody's business.
Sunday - me, Dan and Sean hit up No Country for Old Men. Josh Brolin nailed his role. total Oscar nods. Brilliant acting...strange, strange movie. Javier Bardem - what a wonderful wack-job.
More Greek food for dinner at Olevia on 30th and then some Desperate Housewives, which entertains me so this season.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
3 Months
...in a new location and still no new business cards. This naming of my biz is hard. Every domain I've come up with has been taken.
So I went back to the urologist today and as usual he doesn't know what's wrong with me. It makes me feel like everything I'm feeling is imaginary. I would like for him to have my bladder for a day. Hey Buddy - why don't you wake up five times a night to take a wizz?! Isn't it just great when you sneeze and laugh and little bit of pee comes out?! So increased doses of meds to control the frequent urination (I've already been on it for 2 weeks) and antibiotics again with lots of refills. If I'm not better by Monday I'll need to have a CAT Scan.
I'm in a PR slump. Lots of projects out there, so few hits. I'm up to my ears in work, but I still feel like I'm failing. Going to put my chicken pot pie in the oven. Dan working late tonight.
So I went back to the urologist today and as usual he doesn't know what's wrong with me. It makes me feel like everything I'm feeling is imaginary. I would like for him to have my bladder for a day. Hey Buddy - why don't you wake up five times a night to take a wizz?! Isn't it just great when you sneeze and laugh and little bit of pee comes out?! So increased doses of meds to control the frequent urination (I've already been on it for 2 weeks) and antibiotics again with lots of refills. If I'm not better by Monday I'll need to have a CAT Scan.
I'm in a PR slump. Lots of projects out there, so few hits. I'm up to my ears in work, but I still feel like I'm failing. Going to put my chicken pot pie in the oven. Dan working late tonight.
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Get it on Netflix
I do so love Steve Carell though. Juliet Binoche is beautiful. Dane Cook - I don't like him.
Monday, November 5, 2007
Been Long Time
Bad dream last night and into the bathroom to pee about four times...Something is certainly not right with me and the thought of traveling to Mt. Kisco again to see the urologist is pissing me off as my week is tight.
The second anniversary of my mother's death was 10/26 and I spent the day with my aunt, cousin and sister. We had brunch at the diner, went to see Dan in Real Life and hung out at my place watching TV and eating pizza. It was so good to be with them. So good. Certainly made the day easier. I decided to wait to scatter her ashes. I went back and forth trying to figure this out - what to do - where to go...I feel a bit mad like Meridith in Grey's Anatomy who kept her mother's ashes in her closet and then dumped them in a Ziploc and brought them to work. Maybe over the summer I'll be ready for this. I am still lonely without her, which is something I can't seem to shake.
My sister stayed for almost a week and I just love having her around. She's maturing; so am I. We went to Chinatown one Sunday and she bought two little turtles on the street. We named them Flea and Frusciante. They're adorable.
The family is slated to move around November 15. This will be a great thing for all of us. Maybe we'll all be able to spend time together again.
*break* have to go pee...
Friday we went to eat at Sac's, an Italian restaurant on 30th Avenue that makes great coal oven pizza. The problem is that their Italian food is not all great even though the place is always hopping. I had papardelle pasta that we probably the worst I've ever had.
Saturday we went to Mario's in Westport, Conn. for Dan's grandma's birthday. I haven't had a steak since Buenos Aires and it was phenomenal. The problem with eating steak is that you feel so heavy thereafter. Coupled with two glasses of Cabernet, I could have fallen asleep on the restaurant floor.
During my time in Ithaca, I spent most weekends at a movie. Two indie theatres were less than 5 miles away and I soaked up as much as I could. At these theatres I could also get apple cider and homebaked chocolate cookies for .75 cents each. I miss that. I miss going to the movies by myself. So when Dan said he wanted to go to Sean's to watch football on Sunday, I had my chance! I went to see Gone Baby Gone all by my lonesome and it was fabulous. Casey Affleck is a cutie. Ed Harris was spectacular as usual (and very sexy). Props to Ben Affleck (whom I used to love) for revitalizing his career.
And now I go back to work.
The second anniversary of my mother's death was 10/26 and I spent the day with my aunt, cousin and sister. We had brunch at the diner, went to see Dan in Real Life and hung out at my place watching TV and eating pizza. It was so good to be with them. So good. Certainly made the day easier. I decided to wait to scatter her ashes. I went back and forth trying to figure this out - what to do - where to go...I feel a bit mad like Meridith in Grey's Anatomy who kept her mother's ashes in her closet and then dumped them in a Ziploc and brought them to work. Maybe over the summer I'll be ready for this. I am still lonely without her, which is something I can't seem to shake.
My sister stayed for almost a week and I just love having her around. She's maturing; so am I. We went to Chinatown one Sunday and she bought two little turtles on the street. We named them Flea and Frusciante. They're adorable.
The family is slated to move around November 15. This will be a great thing for all of us. Maybe we'll all be able to spend time together again.
*break* have to go pee...
Friday we went to eat at Sac's, an Italian restaurant on 30th Avenue that makes great coal oven pizza. The problem is that their Italian food is not all great even though the place is always hopping. I had papardelle pasta that we probably the worst I've ever had.
Saturday we went to Mario's in Westport, Conn. for Dan's grandma's birthday. I haven't had a steak since Buenos Aires and it was phenomenal. The problem with eating steak is that you feel so heavy thereafter. Coupled with two glasses of Cabernet, I could have fallen asleep on the restaurant floor.
During my time in Ithaca, I spent most weekends at a movie. Two indie theatres were less than 5 miles away and I soaked up as much as I could. At these theatres I could also get apple cider and homebaked chocolate cookies for .75 cents each. I miss that. I miss going to the movies by myself. So when Dan said he wanted to go to Sean's to watch football on Sunday, I had my chance! I went to see Gone Baby Gone all by my lonesome and it was fabulous. Casey Affleck is a cutie. Ed Harris was spectacular as usual (and very sexy). Props to Ben Affleck (whom I used to love) for revitalizing his career.
And now I go back to work.
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