Friday night Tom and I went to Barnes and Noble to use my holiday gift card. I got A Thousand Splendid Suns, Three Cups of Tea, and Guns, Germs and Steel. I started ATSS Friday night after I finished The Year of Magical Thinking, which was good, but sad. I think it would be really helpful for someone who has lost anyone close to them and dealt with the grief and sadness that comes with going through something like that. So I read a little of it Friday night, then finished it on Saturday. I couldn't put it down! I made sure to finish most of the stuff I wanted to do that day before I started reading it again though. I loved it. I loved The Kite Runner, which was the first book by this same author, but I think I liked this second one even more!
I haven't started my next book yet. I was working this weekend on a website for Tom's mom. It's a website/blog for her to post pictures and stories about her sailing adventures. It's up now, the website is www.starburstonline.com.
I can't believe 2007 is almost over. It has gone by so fast. It seems like it was just yesterday that Tom and I were planning the wedding and now here we are a few months from our first anniversary. Jayla is going to be 3 this week, that seems unreal too. On one hand I can't believe she's already 3, and on the other, I can't believe she's only 3, because I can't remember what life was like before her.
I took her to see Enchanted on Christmas Eve. She had a great time and loved the movie. Later that night, my mom asked her about the movie, so Jayla proceeded to tell us every detail of what happened. At some point, after she'd been talking for over 30 min, Tom starts recording her. Here's just part of it:
I just got a text message from my friend Jen W. who was just proposed to on top of a mountain today while skiing in Colorado! That is so exciting. Congratulations Jen! I am so excited for you and Justin and I can't wait to hear all about it. You deserve all of the happiness in the universe. What a great way to end the year and start a new one.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
New books!
I just got two books that I am excited about. THe NY Times Guide to Essential Knowledge and The Year of Magical Thinking, by Joan Didion. Hopefully I will have some time to read during the holiday. Katie and I started a book club/swap, since we read a lot of the same books, and I told my friend Lauren about it and she wanted to do it too. So I am excited. If anyone else is interested, let me know!
But before I do any reading, there are presents that need to be wrapped, and podcasts that need to be downloaded, and clothes that need to be packed... and a dog that needs to be walked!
P.S. Tom has a show tonight at 16 taps -- the grand opening of what used to be Bella Festa. The band is playing from 9 - 10:30. Come on out!
But before I do any reading, there are presents that need to be wrapped, and podcasts that need to be downloaded, and clothes that need to be packed... and a dog that needs to be walked!
P.S. Tom has a show tonight at 16 taps -- the grand opening of what used to be Bella Festa. The band is playing from 9 - 10:30. Come on out!
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Race for Richie
Today was the Race for Richie, a 5k organized by Laney high school senior James Cook. Richie is a family friend of James' who is fighting leukemia. James organized the 5k to raise money for Richie as his senior project. Thanks to my dear friend Kristine, who helped with all of it, and who recruited me. I recruited Nicole, my running buddy, to join me, and she recruited Alisha, who was awesome in her first 5k!
All together we raised over $2500 for Richie. I'm really happy to have been able to be a part of something like this.
Monday, December 10, 2007
Favorite things 2007
so, there's just two weeks left in 2007, so everyone and their cat are doing best-of and end-of-year lists. and i am not one to let someone's cat to outdo me, so here's my list -- a la oprah -- my favorite things of 2007, in no particular order. enjoy!
• iPod Nano
One of the cutest things to exist ever in the history of existence. As an expert on iPods, i can say that with complete confidence.
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• Paste Magazine
Not only did they pick Tom as one of their Recommended Artists for Dec. 07/Jan. 08, they are one of the best magazines out there for music/life/culture. Rock on. Which leads me to...
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• No Apologies / Tom Rhodes
He amazes me every day with his talent. I can't believe I am lucky enough to be married to him. And if ya don't know, now ya know.
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• The ONE Campaign
Fighting to make AIDS, starvation and poverty history.
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• NPR
All Things Considered, This American Life, Car Talk, The Sunday Puzzle with Will Shortz, All Songs Considered... all of it in podcast form. Love it.
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• The Wire on HBO
One of the best shows to ever be on TV.
• iGoogle
How can you not love iGoogle?
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• Hoola, by Benefit, bronzing powder
Amazing. Available at Sephora or sephora.com.
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• Naked Juice
If I start to feel like I'm getting sick, I drink one of these immediately. They are miracles in a bottle. Kind of like genies, but fruit.
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• Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor
Literally couldn't work out without it.
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• Nike+ Sport Kit
See above. Running will never be the same.
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• Gawker/Defamer
A daily must-read. Funny and pertinent (and not!) even if you're not familiar with NYC or LA.
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• Jen Lee Photography
I was lucky enough to be photographed by Jen twice this year. Both times I was amazed at her talent... I will treasure my wedding photos forever, and i STILL get compliments on them, to this day.
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• Foo Fighters
Having been a Dave Grohl addict since Nirvana, you can imagine my excitement when the Foo release their best album in years and go on tour. One of the best.shows.EVER.
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• Missed Connections on Craigslist
OMG I saw you reading your mail on the subway. I noticed you got a letter from your grandma. How is she? The picture of your dog on your phone is cute. You were hot. Tell me what my mom's maiden name is so I know it was you. And also I think I love you. Sorry if this is INAPRORIATE.
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• Gourmet Grill
If you can, go eat there! Now. For real!
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• Extras, on HBO
This show is seriously hilarious.
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• Nirvana Unplugged in New York on DVD (finally)
Can't watch it without wanting to cry, but also can't stop watching it.
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• Bedhead Dumb Blonde Shampoo/Conditioner, and Uptight Spray for Curly Hair
What would I do without Bedhead hair stuff? Daily miracle workers.
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• Asics Gel Kinsei
Best running shoes I've ever found.
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• The (RED) Campaign
Do something good for the world... while you buy stuff, which you're going to do anyway. (Click here to read larger manifesto.)
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• Follow the Lights EP by Ryan Adams and The Cardinals
Since I bought this, on the day it was released in Oct., I have listened to it at least 587 times. No exaggerating. It's that good.
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• Scrabulous on Facebook
Addictive. Seriously.
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• Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita
Mmmmmm. Best enjoyed with good friends and their dogs while sitting on the porch on a fall night.
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• 3Day Walk for Breast Cancer
A great cause to support and I'm so excited about doing this in San Francisco next year. I'll be soliciting all of you for money soon, if I haven't already. (:
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Favorite Things, Wilmington Only Edition:
Big Thai, Nikki's Sushi, Double Happiness, Santaland Diaries on City Stage, Folks Cafe on Market St. (RIP), encore, The Rhodes Squallers, Leonard Sykes Animal Hospital, Blackbeard's Bryde, Java Dog, Yo Sake.
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Honorable Mentions:
Julius Peppers, Ambien, Sweater dresses, NYC, Eat, Pray, Love, Go Fug Yourself, Runner's World Magazine, Kanye West: Graduation.
The end. Happy 2007!
• iPod Nano
One of the cutest things to exist ever in the history of existence. As an expert on iPods, i can say that with complete confidence.
---
• Paste Magazine
Not only did they pick Tom as one of their Recommended Artists for Dec. 07/Jan. 08, they are one of the best magazines out there for music/life/culture. Rock on. Which leads me to...
---
• No Apologies / Tom Rhodes
He amazes me every day with his talent. I can't believe I am lucky enough to be married to him. And if ya don't know, now ya know.
---
• The ONE Campaign
Fighting to make AIDS, starvation and poverty history.
---
• NPR
All Things Considered, This American Life, Car Talk, The Sunday Puzzle with Will Shortz, All Songs Considered... all of it in podcast form. Love it.
---
• The Wire on HBO
One of the best shows to ever be on TV.
• iGoogle
How can you not love iGoogle?
---
• Hoola, by Benefit, bronzing powder
Amazing. Available at Sephora or sephora.com.
---
• Naked Juice
If I start to feel like I'm getting sick, I drink one of these immediately. They are miracles in a bottle. Kind of like genies, but fruit.
---
• Polar F6 Heart Rate Monitor
Literally couldn't work out without it.
---
• Nike+ Sport Kit
See above. Running will never be the same.
---
• Gawker/Defamer
A daily must-read. Funny and pertinent (and not!) even if you're not familiar with NYC or LA.
---
• Jen Lee Photography
I was lucky enough to be photographed by Jen twice this year. Both times I was amazed at her talent... I will treasure my wedding photos forever, and i STILL get compliments on them, to this day.
---
• Foo Fighters
Having been a Dave Grohl addict since Nirvana, you can imagine my excitement when the Foo release their best album in years and go on tour. One of the best.shows.EVER.
---
• Missed Connections on Craigslist
OMG I saw you reading your mail on the subway. I noticed you got a letter from your grandma. How is she? The picture of your dog on your phone is cute. You were hot. Tell me what my mom's maiden name is so I know it was you. And also I think I love you. Sorry if this is INAPRORIATE.
---
• Gourmet Grill
If you can, go eat there! Now. For real!
---
• Extras, on HBO
This show is seriously hilarious.
---
• Nirvana Unplugged in New York on DVD (finally)
Can't watch it without wanting to cry, but also can't stop watching it.
---
• Bedhead Dumb Blonde Shampoo/Conditioner, and Uptight Spray for Curly Hair
What would I do without Bedhead hair stuff? Daily miracle workers.
---
• Asics Gel Kinsei
Best running shoes I've ever found.
---
• The (RED) Campaign
Do something good for the world... while you buy stuff, which you're going to do anyway. (Click here to read larger manifesto.)
---
• Follow the Lights EP by Ryan Adams and The Cardinals
Since I bought this, on the day it was released in Oct., I have listened to it at least 587 times. No exaggerating. It's that good.
---
• Scrabulous on Facebook
Addictive. Seriously.
---
• Jose Cuervo Golden Margarita
Mmmmmm. Best enjoyed with good friends and their dogs while sitting on the porch on a fall night.
---
• 3Day Walk for Breast Cancer
A great cause to support and I'm so excited about doing this in San Francisco next year. I'll be soliciting all of you for money soon, if I haven't already. (:
--
Favorite Things, Wilmington Only Edition:
Big Thai, Nikki's Sushi, Double Happiness, Santaland Diaries on City Stage, Folks Cafe on Market St. (RIP), encore, The Rhodes Squallers, Leonard Sykes Animal Hospital, Blackbeard's Bryde, Java Dog, Yo Sake.
--
Honorable Mentions:
Julius Peppers, Ambien, Sweater dresses, NYC, Eat, Pray, Love, Go Fug Yourself, Runner's World Magazine, Kanye West: Graduation.
The end. Happy 2007!
Saturday, December 08, 2007
He's a Big Rock Star.
A lot of exciting things have happened this past month. Paste Magazine chose Tom as one of their Recommended Artists for Dec. 07/Jan. 08 (check it out here) and as a result his CDs are in 60 independent music retailers across the US. It's a huge honor to be chosen by Paste if you are an unsigned musician, so I am really proud of Tom for this. Also he is finalizing the details for some of his songs to be used on a new show being filmed in Wilmington, called Whittaker Bay. It's premiering on WGN in early Jan., we'll get the details and let you all know so you can watch. I think the show is sorta teen drama, a la Dawson's Creek. Either way, it's exciting! Tom is so talented and I really want his talent to be appreciated and I am glad to see him getting some recognition.
He has lots of shows coming up this month so if you're in town, come check him out. Check out his website for show dates.
He has lots of shows coming up this month so if you're in town, come check him out. Check out his website for show dates.
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