Fuck ups

My dear friend Julia and I got together last night on my way back from Greenport. I met her at the beach last summer and we had a little dating thing going on for a short while. We are still pretty good friends, but sometimes I think she is crazy. She is very wild and it is usually very liberating to be around her because she always just wants to have a good time. She has been dating this guy for a month. He is a great fuck up.

I mean this in the nicest way. One of my exes reminds me so much of him because he's a total jerk and is completely irresponsible, but such a funny sweetheart when it counts. We have all dated them. Us girls think we can 'fix them', but we only wind up getting annoyed and worked up. These kinds of men will never change. Her boyfriend got arrested and lost his phone last night. He then (at age 31) had to call his parents to get him out of going to the precinct. What an embarrassment. It was good to see Julia, but this is something she will have to realize for herself. Oh well.

Ahh Greenport

Friday-Saturday was spent at my lovely summer escape with the fams. I love going out there because it played such a poignant part of my childhood and brings back a lot of memories. It is weird how much it has changed over the years, but the important things still have stayed the same. I got to spend some quality time with Dad and Jean and got to see my adorable baby niece, as well as my step sis n her hubbs. Good times all around. We went yard sailing, book shopping and beaching,

200,000 Waiters?

I just read in TimeOut NY that there are approximately 200,000 employed waiters/waitresses in the state of NY. That isn't even counting those who aren't on the books. We are such a food obsessed state/country. I wonder statistically how we measure up to people of say 100 years ago (or more). What does this say about us as a state/nation?

Public Option vs. Single Payer

Thursday I went to a healthcare rally outside of Chuck Schumar's office. A bunch of individuals had gotten together to hand in a large number of signatures and make a scene on the street about passing the public option healthcare plan. This plan values the idea that everyone should be supported for less money. The single payer healthcare plan covers everyone, like how it is in places with a social democratic welfare regime.

Paper Tiger is doing a show on the single payer healthcare option, which is the more extreme and more comprehensive option of the two. I interviewed some of the people at the rally. This footage may make it onto the show. It is kind of funny that I got to play the role of reporter.

After that, I visited Carrie and started taking the stride back to the other island. I went and got Thai food with Boppy and figured out how to use Garage Band! I am SO excited! This means that now I can record myself and make a myspace. It is a bit overwhelming, but I am very very pumped to start recording practices and stuff.

After learning how to use Garage Band, I went and visited Smally at work and got a beer. I was tired beyond belief by this point. So next I called it a night.

Jam-Packed with Musical Fun

Wednesday was a really great day. I started the day a bit early with Kim, coming over around noon to do yoga in McCarren park. After finding our chi, we got some delish Indian food in the burg and went back home to practice. We blended so well together and really accomplished a lot in a matter of a few hours. This thing is really coming together. We are definitely going to start playing shows in the end of August. I just may have booked our first one. Yay!

After a wonderful jam session, Kim and I decided we deserved a beer before she went home and I went to work. We went to Duckduck, this cute, little, duck-themed local bar.

After a couple of brewskeys I went to PTTV to help orientate some new members, and got put on the spot to fill in and facilitate the meeting. I was a tad absent minded, being put on the spot like that, and I had to leave early. I think I do way better at being the center of attention when I have some time to mentally prepare. I asked the collective about my band playing at our screening in the garden and they all seemed OK with it, I just have to OK it with the garden.

After my meeting, I went to see my friends in 'In India' play a show at Trash Bar. I went by myself, which is something I am trying to do more lately. However, I knew that Lauren S was gonna be there, so it wasn't like I would be completely alone. The boys played a great show, and I swayed and tapped my foot accordingly. They had open bar for a bit before the boys went on, so I was in for some quick drinks. After they went on, I found lauren, who was accompanied by Ariel and Jani. I then played pool with the boys (terribly) and threw back a few jack n' cokes.

After I was fully satisfied with my networking skills, talking to an abundance of strangers, I hit the road. I talked to some guy who does booking at Trash Bar. I have a feeling it is going to be pretty easy to get shows. I am really excited that everything seems to be coming together.

Tuesday Baby

I just found out that it is a fact that the largest amount of babies are born on Tuesdays. This is actually a fact, due to the fact that nearly 26% of births are cesarians. This helps to sway the baby date, but why is it that people want to have babies on Tuesdays?

Today was pretty typical but extraordinary in its own way. I dropped off 10 bags of old clothes at the thrift store and couldn't help getting a new shirt, two skirts and a book. I drove into BK and had to park around the block because there was a fire around the corner. I went to my PTTV intern meeting and we all decided that we are going to do a show about the social implications of reality TV shows. After getting excited about my new project, I jetted up to Columbia to do some research and then met up with Kate for Thai. Afterward, I came home to a few hours of practicing guitar and then I hung out with my awesome roomies.

Yoga

I have been becoming really obsessed with Yoga lately. I find that now that I am off of anti-depressants, Yoga really helps me to attempt at keeping a stable mind. I don't want to be influenced by the power of pharmaceuticals anymore. Anti-depressants are such a temporary fix, and there haven't been studies yet to prove their effectiveness over a long period of time. Anyway, Yoga has been my saving grace. It is just such a great way to start a day.

Bandsies

Today I woke up, did some Yoga and hung out with the fam. My uncle and 2 cousins were here from Maine this weekend. We watched Monday morning cartoons and had some breakfast. They are such great kids. On July, 4th I had a conversation with MJ about global warming and he was really impressing me. He absorbs information like a sponge and is remarkably intelligent for his age. Ethan is so adorable with his awe-inspiring conversationalist skills, and i am really proud to say that they are my cousins/nephews.

After a family oriented morning, Lauren came over for some sushi/band practice. We had a lovely lunch and came home and wrote a song. I find it so incredible how well we work together. She is wonderful with song concepts, eloquently written one liners, and is really knowledgeable musically.

Boats and Pre/post-July 4th

I have been a bit absent lately. I decided to disconnect my computer from my arm and spent the weekend in a semi-computer-less environment. I hung out on a boat on Friday night at Davis Point. That was beautiful and summery. On the 4th, I went to my mom's BBQ in H-ton. Then Sunday was a full on day at the beach, which was just what I needed. All in all, an enjoyable weekend. Holiday weekends are always filled with loads of sun/fun, so I can't complain.

Open House

Last night was the PTTV open house. Surprisingly a lot of people showed up. I drank way too much wine and don't really remember leaving. I later found out this morning that I stole fro yo and wanted to go to union square by myself. IDK what i did. Probably just came home. OH well. Today was a big hungover day. Jason and I got silly and played scrabble. I have barely left my bed all day.