MYSPACE

I finally did it. I got sucked in. At first I was just going to make Rosco an account, but then as my curiousity was peaked I switched it. I now have a full-on myspace account... What can I say, I'm weak of mind.

Midnight romp...

Finally, we got a little snow worth mentioning. We all bundled up and headed out to the park last night around midnight, to catch the snow before it melted off in the morning. It was really pretty out, and really quiet. Rosco had fun runnin' around in her pink parka. I can't wait for more. I've become addicted to the weather channel. I want a snow storm, darn it!!

Does not compute...

I think I my have lost my writing capabilities. My last blog was supposed to come across as sarcastic yet funny. I pretty sure it came across as bitter and jaded. I guess I'm a little rusty at the blogging or writing or being funny. This all only came to my attention when Eric read my blog and said I sounded bitter or jaded or something. Then Andrea said sounds like New York is wearing on me. Not really, I think I was just trying to give an idea about sometimes subway travel.. and it came out wrong. That's not to say that I don't miss Oregon, especially because my mom is going home soon, yeah! So, here's something enjoyable about New York to brighten your day: I recently did some Washington Heights shopping (you know, my hood) and I got two sweaters, three pairs of shoes, and a hat for thirty-one dollars... and they say shopping in New York is expensive.

The Subway, Harry Potter, and other stories...

My "commute" to work is usually around thirty-five to forty-five minutes on the subway. We do own an ipod, but I find myself enjoying the quiet time reading(with the exception of the occasional crazy person). I just finished the 4th Harry Potter, which is about the size of a dictionary, so it took me a litttle longer than the novels I usually read. For the couple hundred people or so in the world who haven't read Harry Potter books... don't do it, it's a large commitment, and heavy books to carry around in my purse, ya know? No, really they are a lot of fun, and I recommend them to anyone.
The subway is an interesting place. Not for those (Howie Mandel) who are germ phobes. In the winter everyone is so bundled up that no one fits into the seats correctly, so you end up touching a lot of strangers. In the summer, you'll end up touching stranger as well, just the nature of a full car, some are, well, sweaty. If you plan to visit New York, travel on the weekends on the subway. There are loads of "free" entertainment if you don't have a dictionary sized book to carry around. Anyone from dancers, rappers, singers, bongo players, preachers, kids selling candy (not dealn' crack on the streets), and of course the homeless. Some homeless will try and tug your heartstrings, with sad stories of addiction, and just a string of bad luck. Some will try an appeal toward you humor, regular stand up homedians (yes, I obviously don't have their talent). There are also those few who play it to you straight, they need money for drugs, alcohol, or even bum a cigarette. And finally those who slowly stumble from car to car jingling a cup, that you wish they would have used to pee in rather than pee on themselves. I don't mean to sound harsh or jaded, but maybe New York can have that effect on you.... then again, maybe you have just had too many experiences where your charity when arye.
A couple of days before Christmas, Eric and I went downtown to do some last minute shopping. We were feeling exceptionally giving, so we would stop and give small donations here and there, ie salvation army bell ringers. While I was finishing up in one store, Eric went outside to wait for me. He was approached by a man who asked for any change, that he hadn't ate in a while and could really use anything . Eric, against his better jugdement gave the man a dollar, (McDonald's was right next door). The man came back to Eric a couple of minutes later and said" Man, can you believe this I almost won", he was holding up a scratch-it lottery ticket. "I just need one more eight and I'd have five hundred dollars!" I believe Eric couldn't recover fast enough to reply, before the "starving" man walked away. I realize that is one experience of prob. many, and that doesn't mean you shouldn't give, but here in the city, smarter is better, ya know?

My new hero

I just started watching the Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan, and he is quite a genius. Seriously, he is like the Nanny 911 for pet owners. My favorite part is when he tells them there is nothing wrong with the dog, just it's owners. I'm such a nerd that I actually took notes... no really, I took notes. Anyways, just look how much happier Rosco is.

Merry Christmas!

A few pict from Christmas day. We had a quiet day of opening presents and hanging out, and recovering from our Lord of the Rings Marathon the day before. We were also dog sitting so Monty joined the festivities.

We saw The Grinch on Broadway, and it was a lot of fun. Kids in the audience really enjoyed it and it was cute to watch. They did a good job of making it a magical chistmas musical. And as a bonus, on the way out I ran into Page Davis from TLC's Trading Spaces and she complimented my hair, we talked for a moment and she was very nice and really pretty. Her husband played the Grinch in the play, only I didn't have my wits about me to tell her what a good job he did, oh well. But, it was a fun night, and afterward we went to see the tree @ Rockafeller Center. By the way, it was sooo cold, I was freezn my knickers off.

Teach me

So, I am no longer just an assistant, I am an assistant that can also do things, yah! What I mean by that is that I am currently color training at Soon. It's not a lot of money changes or anything, but it just feels nice to do some hair again. I'm hoping training will just fly by as I keep rockn' out the hair, and before long I'll be an assistant no more. Then, comes the money.... then the fame. I do still cut on the side, to keep a hand in and whatnot. Also the idea being that once I snag them, even if it's for little or no money, they won't be satisfied with a regular joe-shmoe and will have no choice but to come to me as a stylist. And don't worry, it works, just heard an old client of mine, let's call him "Jonnie" is now going to Salon Vivid... you keep 'em comin' Sandra.

Yeah, Thanksgiving! Yeah, Thankgiving food!

The food was awesome, the company great, the pets adorable, what could be better! Of course Malinda and I took care of the making of the wonderful grub and the boys got to watch football. We were all stuffed turkeys ourselves by the end of the meal, especially Malinda, (girl's got a belly on her) and then we lounged about and played some Mario Party, oh, guess who won...

Rain, rain, go away

Yes, it was very cold and wet on Thanksgiving, we left in the wee hours of the morning to get ourselves a good spot on the parade route. But, it was indeed worth it. We didn't stay for the whole thing, but just long enought to see the impressive balloons and some celebs... let me just say Julie Andrews anyone? Had fun with the husband and Lucas and Malinda. We even were privy to see a little drama in the cranky parade goers; just picture soccer parents arguing at a game, something like that. Anyways, glad to experience it all!

Who that sexy guy, and who does his hair?

She's got legs

I love tights. I also love leggns and trouser socks. They can really add that special touch to an outfit. Also with the cold winds approaching, tights are my favorite thing to wear. So comfortable with a cute skirt and very slimming indeed. Yes, I looove tights!!

Boo!!

So we went out on the town in NYC for Halloween, and it was quite amazing the amount of kooks and crazys there are. Here are just some of them.

Rosco and Monty

Ah, young love.

Rosco loves Halloween!!

So much, that Rosco and Monty decided to dress up for a costume party held in the dog park.

Many dogs came dressed up, there were angels with wings, an 80s glam rocker, a horse race dog, a pumkin, and many others including this court jester.

Rosco's dragon/donkey (from Shrek) was a big hit!

Updates

So here are some updates on my life:

JOB: It's good. I'm still at Soon Beauty Lab, and am feeling more at home every day. The people there are a lot of fun and good at what they do. It's also nice to work with so many artistically creative people. Currently I am working on a project for our Fall Trends contest at work.... I'll let you know if I win.

HUSBAND: Cute as ever, and will be 26 on Oct. 10th!! He is on this week off in between terms at New York Film Academy, which he is doing very well at. His latest project is still in the works, reaks of genious.

ROSCO: She is very happy living next to her very own park (she thinks she owns the place). And she loves her new boyfriend Monty (Lucas and Malinda's Corgi).

JASMINE: She likes looking out on the street from the fire escape, and loves that she is the only kitty in the place.

FUN: Well I'm a giant TV geek, so with all the new shows my DVR is ready to collapse. We are going to two concerts this month, The KIllers, and Jenny Lewis. Also, just yesterday we got standbye tickets to Conan O'Brien, and crazy of crazies our friend Malinda got picked for them to do a MY SPACE skit on. "It's was Freakn' Awesome" If you missed it, you missed not only a glimse of Eric and I next to them, but a belly laughing good time.

So, all's well in the Big Apple , more to come....

Creepy...(shudder)

Ok, I am sorry, but why do child pageant contenders look a lot like scary drag queens. To all you crazy pageant mother's : what the bleeep are you thinking?! There are so many things wrong with taking a 5 year old and putting make-up, fake tan, fake hair pieces, revealing clothing, and the worst yet - fake teeth on them, I just don't even... well I think the picture speaks for itself.

Which, leads me to the greatest movie I seen this year: Little Miss Sunshine. Freakn' loved it. Every character was played out flawlessly. Incredibly funny, highly recommended. See this movie! You won't be disappointed. Donnie I'm talking to you. (pretty much my only reader)

We're still alive!!

Eric and I are indeed still living and breathing in New York City. It has been crazy thus far, and we still don't have a long term place to live. Currently spending our home time with our roomies Lucas and Malinda, in our 1 bedroom apartment. On the upside we are down in the finacial district where life is a bustling; downside being that we have to be out by the end of the month. Eric is going to New York Film Academy, which keeps him very busy, but he is loving it. I was working at a salon called Miwa Alex, as an assistant, but I really hated it there, so now I'm at a great new place called Soon Beauty Lab. I am an assistant there as well, but it's a much, much better salon for me. So things are going pretty good, now all we have to do is find a place to live. Also, for those of you who may be concerned, Rosco and Jasmine are adjusting quite nicely, and you will have to check in with my salon's website soon to see her picture (www.soonbeautylab.com). Most of our stuff is still in storage, so no pictures to update but check back soon....

You won't like me when I'm angry...

Eric and I are trying to pack up our house tonight and leave tomorrow afternoon for New York. Seems we have a lot of stuff. It's getting to that point where we are pretty tired and cranky. About the time we try to see who can piss off the other person more... I bet I can. This is Eric's crazy face. Luckily, we are also at that point where everything is laughable as well... kind of. Rosco is also tired of packing.

Fun in the sun.... and below freezing water

Some of us crazy kids went to Applegate river last week. We were going it hardcore, before a week of nintey-degree weather that probably heated the water up above the freezing temp. Donnie was talking all kinds of trash about how he would be swimming in the river, he loved the cold. Upon touching our toes in we decided the more sane thing to do was try the lake. OK, I do not remember so much geese poop last time I was up there, it was everywhere! The boys threw around the football, girls got some good rays, and then eventually we all made it into the water, which by the way, was still freezing and yet bearable after about fifteen minutes, you know after the crying quitely to your self, and the urinating just to feel some warmth. All in all it was a fab time. Oh, I can't forget the running with the geese.... damn, Adam you are a fast, fast engine.

Lohan succeeds!!!

Last night, amazingly, I saw two pretty entertaining movies. Eric and I really needed a break from packing and wanted to go to the theater to see anything, didn't really matter what. We decided to go see the Lohan flick Just my Luck. I was not expecting much, considering the last movie I saw her in, Confessions of a Teenage Drama, sucked so bad I turned it off part way through. Then she came out with Herbie, which I haven't actually seen, but can you blame me? Surprisingly I really liked Just My Luck. It was what it advertised, a fun, cute, simple, romantic comedy. And, every now and then I enjoy myself some silly physical comedy. I am glad we gave this movie a chance.
The other movie I saw last night was Rumor Has It. I wasn't sure about this one, even part way through the movie I was a little confused and wondered where this movie was going, but by the end I really enjoyed it. Even though it did use the story of the Graduate as it's backdrop, it wasn't a rip off of any kind. It just used that as a stepping stone to a whole new twist, on what happened with the rest of the characters after that movie. I loved Shirley MacLaine in this movie, she is a tough broad who is fun to watch. The movie wouldn't go on any of my favorite movies lists, but definitely worth viewing. It just seems it is not that often I can see two romantic comedies that don't completely suck, but actually work.