New: Purse

new Badgley Mishka!

Realized I hadn't posted about the new purse, so it seemed like I should! It's the Badgley Mishka 'Kara' Domed Satchel Handbag.  It's very very small, but the thing is that it's so fun and cute and new.  I have no idea how I am going to do this once I stop working... but I do know that I have to keep it up.  LOVE getting new purses once a month.

w00t!

On The Cusp

shirt: thirfted, tank: Costco, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boot socks: Steve Madden, boots: Steve Madden, accessories: mini heart necklace gifted, long chain earrings

HUSKIES WON!  And they played so well!  Le sigh, what a phenom game!  LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Hung out with the mama and seestor today got breakkie at Portage Bay Cafe near me (well, by the time we actually ate, it was more like lunch, but we ordered breakkie foodz, so...) and then picked up a new dvd/blu ray player for the mama for her new TV and watched a movie together.  But now, relaxing. Enjoying sitting at home for a bit before I have to shower and get ready to go be Joan tonight.  Should be  funtimes!

Happy Holiday Bowl!

tee: Husky Holiday Bowl gifted, sweater: Rubbish from Nordstrom gifted (thanks seestor!), pants: jolt from Nordstrom, boots: Zigi Soho from DSW, accessories: purple bracelets, mirror earrings

Half day at work today!  Then stopping by the UW to pick something up from housing.  Then Dani's for Holiday Bowl goodness (on her new TV)!  And tomorrow... sweet glorious nothing (but helping mama set up her new TV and getting my new Bose stereo system--w00t!) until I go be Joan for a few hours.  I had a dream last night that I showed up to the party as Joan, and everyone left.  It was sad. But not real, so that's good.  Plus, it made the party get over around, like, 3pm so I was able to join Dani & friends for NYE in Sumner.  Oh, brain, you are hilarious sometimes...

Last night Mikaela, Dani & I went to see True Grit and... seriously, SO GOOD! Hailee Steinfeld, who plays Maddie, was ridic good.  Standing on par with Matt Damon, Jeff Bridges and Josh Brolin as a 14-year-old.  Disgustingly perfectly cast.  What surprised all three of us was how small Josh Brolin's part actually was though.  He is mentioned/talked about throughout the movie, but his actual screentime is very limited.  Kinda cool to be such a huge presence in the story without actually being there all that much. And god, I heart Jeff Bridges (Hey, and PS who hates him?  I KNOW I had this convo with someone recently.  Because seriously, you are so wrong. He is brillz).  Swear to you, you could only understand about half of what he said (you're gonna want the subtitles on for this one, mama), but it totes worked with the character.  My only complaint is that the last 10 minutes really seemed to belong to a different movie.  It seemed weird and long and totally unnecessary.  Don't get me wrong, I loved that things got effed, that shizz went down, but it just seemed to turn the movie into something else entirely and really randomly... Other than that, totes good (dad, you will love it).  Definite recommendation.

Also, randomly, when I came home from the movie guess who was under my bed? Not my cat, oh no, HE was on the roomie's down blanket on the couch. The little rabbit mewed and peeked her little head out from under the bed and then proceeded to hangout in my room for a bit.  So whatevs, they are clearly getting accustomed to each other.  Just a little bit unexpected is all... but good for her.

With A Chance

tee: Fossil, button-up: Papaya, tank: Costco, jeans: BDG from Urban, socks: American Eagle, boots: Blowfish from DSW, accessories: gifted small heart necklace, bejeweled bracelet

Well, it might snow today (already is up north) and the high is 40, so my thought was: layer!  And that's exactly what I did.  This look is a little eclectic (and I totes cut off my feetsies--whoops!), but I kinda love it.  Perfect for this cold, crisp day.

I am now the proud owner of the complete series, The Wire and I have already given my sister the first season to watch (and LOVE).  w00t!  I do have to say that the Netflix queue is probs gonna have to cool it for a bit so as I can enjoy the amazingitude of The Wire.  So far enjoying season 2 despite its differences from  the first season.  Also, Andy Bellefleur is in it!  Haha!  Of course, watching an entire episode when I got home did make me almost miss yoga--whoops!  But it was fine, I was just a minute or two late...

Plans tonight include relaxing and catching True Grit with D.  Heard it's good.  Supes excited to see it. w00t.

World Weary

tunic: Michael Star from Nordstrom, sweater: Lux from Urban, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: Steve Madden, accessories: long feathered black metal earrings, long black beaded necklace, giant flower ring from Nordstrom

Again with the one picture judging the other.  Thoroughly amusing...

Last night was the master class and seriously, I should have picked a different song... Totes forgot how high "Stranger" is and tried to belt it and then overcompensated by flailing around... blearg.  I should have sang "Man"... Oh wells.  She def helped me.  Mostly, to remember to do my homework, which I often ignore after I have a song and a cut I like, and that singing a whole song every once in a while helps give the cut its full meaning. Should give me things to work on once I get back with Scott and also once I start dissecting my SUPER-story telling song in Threepenny.  I just should have been more prepared.

I totally forgot to talk about how utterly brilliant The King's Speech was, PS.  Lindy and I saw it on Sun and seriously it was GOOOD.  Colin Firth is completely heartbreaking and Geoffry Rush is brillz as always, but I was most impressed by Helena Bonham-Carter.  She was so understated and devoted to her husband overcoming his speech impediment and gaining confidence, not so he could become King, but so that he could be the man she knew he was.  Gorgeous.  Firth should totes take home the Oscar for this performance (better than A Single Man, although I hearted that movie too) and I hope that she will as well.

Cannot wait to see True Grit tomorrow with Dani.  I also need to fit in Rabbit Hole and I'd love to see The Fighter, Blue Valentine and 127 Hours too... Damn you, Oscar season!  Too many good movies to catch and not enough time to do it...

I am working though lunch today so that I can pop by home and pick up my package from the deli next door (oh yes, the ENTIRE series of The Wire--OBSESSED!), put the kittehs back in their separate rooms (Tybs REFUSED to stay in my room this morning), change and grab my yoga stuff before heading downtown.  Then to my mama's for dinner (extra foodz--YES!).

I learned an important thing about the kittehs last night (again when Tybs refused to be confined to my room when I had to leave for the master class), I think that while he is territorial it is not about space in the apartment, it is about ME.  They were totally fine when it was the two of them.  I came home and they were both out wandering around, but the second I was there, Tybs started getting aggressive when I paid Frannie any attention... poor girl. I need my roomie to give her some luvin'!  Roomie, come home!  Let Fran sleep with you!  She needs nighttime pets and my kitteh won't share me!

Bright White

tank: Costco, sweatshirt: gifted Lululemon, jeans: J Brand from RueLaLa, boots: Zigi Soho from DSW, accessories:  gifted silver mini-heart necklace, gifted green ring from Nordstrom

Wow do I not wanna be at work today.  The idea of a day to do nothing sounds soooo good and yet, here I am.  With barely anything to do.  Trying to kill time until 5pm...

I am excited that I am taking Shoshana Bean's Master Class in song interpretation tonight at the 5th.  I saw her play Elphaba in the Wicked tour a few years ago and she is FIERCE.  Should be good times.  Although a little bit nervous about preparing/singing 2 complete songs.  I honestly cannot remember the last time I had to do that. Without my music in front of me... Seriously.  Full songs and not audition cuts is in a category all its own.  Should be fun though.  I've narrowed down my options to "The Man That Got Away", "Stranger here Myself" and my alternate, "Maybe This Time" (less lyrics, but overdone). I think I'm doing OK.  Def scared the cat with my practicing last night... meh, he'll deal.

Speaking of, Kitteh Watch 2010 is reaching fever pitch.  Tybs is getting super territorial (might be because he's mostly stuck in my room all the time) and they are getting into altercations anytime she leaves the hall closet (ya know, like when she wants to eat or use her litter box).  They got into it twice last night and I think he scared her so badly one time that she peed.  In my ski boot.  AWESOME.  Luckily, I caught it right away and rinsed it out and everything.  All he's making me do is lock him in my room even more, so he is really only hurting himself.  Stupid cat.  It's not like I WANT to make him stay in my room all the time, but she needs to have her food/water/box available (and not pee on my ish again), so too bad for him.  Play nice or stay in my room.  Blearg.

Old Holiday, New Traditions

tank: BCBG Maxazaria from Nordstrom, sweater: J Crew, skirt: thrifted, tights: Express, wedges: NYLA from Nordstrom, accessories: blingy flower ring & gold bracelet from Nordstrom, thrifted Joan pen necklace, gold hoop earrings

I ended up ditching the wedges for my slippers since we ditched out on church after dinner, but I think our Xmas Eve lasagna was a hit!  And Lindy and I made a buche de noel that was also pretty good (for a cake).  Overall win.

Tomorrow I am so excited to sleep in it is not even funny.  The only place we have to be is my Aunt's house for lunch/brunch and that's not until 1.  SUPER excited about that.  Low key Xmas FTW.

3, 2, 1...SHOP!

tee: The Ballet Studio from American Apparel, poncho: H&M, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, boots: Zigi Soho from DSW, fedora: thrifted on Cap Hill, scarf: gifted

Last minute gift shopping and beer drinking and food making and gift wrapping commenced today.  And it was good.  I picked up some things for the kitteh(s) while Lindy shopped for me...

I even fit in a trip to my apt to check on those kittehs (they're both fine, thanks for asking) and grab a few things I left (camera and computer cord included) in my haste to pack and get out the door to meet mama yesterday.  I totes forgot I had to make Lindy and Mama's cds, so that took the place of the packing...

I also managed to get some great 3-girls time yesterday including a viewing of Toy Story 3 (GAH! SO CUTE!) with the seestor.  Win-win, I say...

Tonight the plan is foodzies with the fam and midnight mass.  And tomorrow gift exchange, brunch at my Aunt's and then family friend's house for late night Xmas funtimes. And Sunday?  I am hoping to fit in both The King's Speech with my fam and True Grit with Dani!  Let's go busy!

Christmas Eve Eve

tee: HBO Store, sweater: Cardigan NYC, jeans: J Brand from Nordstrom, boots:  Zigi Soho from DSW

Shopping yesterday was pretty funny.  Mom needed to shop for Lindy & me, but didn't want to do it last night. Lindy needed to shop for Mom & me, but Mom didn't want us to split up.  And I was all done with my shopping.  So, we ended up grabbing a drink/apps at Il Fornaio, meandering around Pac Place and into Nordstrom where mama got a cute new coat for Chicago and Lindy split off to pick up the gifty we'd picked out for mama and eventually meeting back in shoes, deciding we were done shopping and heading to Ruth's Chris for apps, salads and drinks in the bar. It was more 3-girls time than anything else.  And it was totally fun!

I get off work today at 1 and then have no plans.  I might help mama out with her shopping.  Or just hangout at home.  Or go to yoga.  But I am for sure spending the night at mama's and Lindy and I are gonna watch Toy Story 3 (finally came in Netflix--yay!!!!).  This whole Xmas season has been very different, so I am excited to see what Xmas Eve & day have in store...

Kitteh-watch 2010 update: Tybs seems to be getting territorial.  Low meowing and a face-off this morning.  Hissing from Fran from in the closet.  Fran retreated up on top of the suitcases.  Tybs retreated behind the blue chair. Left them both out in the open for the day.  Will assess damage at 13:30...

Sheer Genius

tank: kimchi blue from Urban, sweater: BP from Nordstrom, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boots: Chinese Laundry, cameo: kitteh  butt

I got really lucky this morning.  My phone freaked out (not sure why) so my alarm didn't go off.  Luckily, my brain figured something was up when I rolled over and it was already light out, so I checked my phone and leaped out of bed and into the shower.  All was fine.  I even made it to work on time, but ya know, that initial freak out always sucks... I ended up having to shut the phone off to get it to reset itself.  It was totally acting weird... Might try to take it to T Mobile tonight to see if they can figure out why it's buggy...

The kitteh date was interesting.  Far from what I had imagined, but ultimately, good.  The roomie and I now have a new (temporarily) kitteh.  Interestingly, Francis was the aggressive hisser and Tybs just hungout under the bed or behind the blue chair trying to stay out of her way.  But then, of course, she'd retreat scared to her spot (in the hall closet on top of the suitcases underneath all my coats) immediately after hissing, so I think they just need to feel each other out for a bit.  For now, Tybs is in my room (I moved his food/water) and Fran has the run of the apt (minus Jess' room) although I imagine she's just gonna stay in the closet unless she needs to eat/drink/use her litter box...

Hoping the kittehs become bff's and they can roam the apartment together.  Not causing trouble, just snuggling and hanging out.  Keeping each other company. (crossing my fingers on that one...)

Tonight the mama and seestor and I do our downtown Xmas hangout/last minute shopping.  Although, I am all done with mine!  I  might pick somethings up for co-workers, but that would be about it.  But should be funtimes anyways!  Yay family!  Yay almost Xmas!

Fully Invested

tee: Rubbish from Nordstrom, vest: H&M, jeans: seethrusoul from Nordstrom, clogs: Dansko from Nordstrom, accessory: bejeweled bracelet

Well, the big news is that Jess and I might be housing a new kitty for a little over a month starting tonight.  All, of course, assuming that the little terror can get along with Francis.  My friend Carolyn (who did Condo Millennium and GreenStage with me) is leaving on Christmas for a month to do a Shakespeare intensive and her cat-sitter fell through at the last minute leaving her desperately in need of someone to watch her kitty while she's gone.  So, here's hoping the Tyb-meister can make friends with her little one and all ends well.  We are having a play date this afternoon and if all goes well, I will have two little kittehs taking charge of the apartment... at least for a while.

So, tonight has been reordered.  No yoga or drinks with Aine and Jess.  I am in charge of making sure the kitties get along.  And sincerely hoping that they do, for Carolyn's sake.  Plus, I think that Tybs might do better with a friend... And she'll pay me in massages(!), so that in and of itself is exciting!

Last night's Costco run was a big success!  Who knew that the bus I take home from work everyday continues down to SoDo going right past Costco!  Super convenient.  And now I have replacement contacts, my old glasses (I can see at night!) and picked out some new frames that should be ready in a week or so.  Plus, I was able to grab some last minute Xmas gifties!  SucCess (for you, seestor) all around, methinks!

And now, I am just crossing my fingers that my cat can make nice.  Mr King of the Castle warmed up to people (well, Jess), now let's see how he does with fellow kittehs...

You're A Mean One...

shirt: H&M, sweater: Mod Cloth, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: Zigi Soho from DSW, accessories: gifted Panamanian bracelet, and small black beaded necklace, gifted gold earrings

Yesterday's dinner and Seattle Men's Chorus performance was super fun!  They are ridic good and it has been far too long since we'd gone to see them (I almost forgot about the Silent Night with the white gloves...gorgeous--le sigh).  The only thing that would have made it better was if we could have gotten out of the parking garage after the show.  We literally SAT there for 45 minutes.  It was awful.  Parking garage from HELL.  Definitely do not park in the garage on union right past the Triple Door if you wanna get home from an event in a timely manner... blearg.  But other than that (and the super slow service at Wild Ginger, what was up with that?) it was really great.

I am hoping that my Costco run this evening can be quick and meticulous (it might be insane, but I NEED my glasses) and I'm hoping I can find some cute new frames supes fast.  I really don't wanna be fighting people... Not in the mood for crowds today... Also, hoping for some good bus luck!

Then yoga and drinks with Jess & Aine tomorrow, shopping with the mama and seestor downtown for some last minute gifties on Wed, a super short (and probs boring) workday on Thurs before I head over to the mama's for a brand new Xmas Eve/morning!

Holiday Glee

dress: Isabella Bird, sweater: J Crew, tights: Amrican Apparel, shoes: Dolce Vita from Nordstrom, belt: J Crew, accessories: ring and bracelet from Nordstrom, necklace from Express, pearl drop earrings

Getting ready to head out to dinner with my mama, seestor and grandmama before Holiday Glee at Benaroya.  Nice day of relaxing beforehand.  And lovely funtimes hanging out on my own watching Hulu/Netflix online drinking wine and eating leftover thai food before leaving for the night.

Lovely day.  Really glad to have been able to relax and do nothing.  Tomorrow my plan is to head over to Costco and pick up my contacts and rejected glasses frames and pick out new ones.  That was the plan for today, but the idea of hanging out and doing nothing was a little more inticiing.

Lovely boring Sunday.  The last boring day I think I'll have until after New Years.  I think I only have 2 or 3 more gifts to buy and then I'm done.  SUCCESS!

Working hard to get everything done before next weekend.  And it is a struggle, but I believe in myself... And my talent at power shopping...

Counting Down

tee: Kimchi Blue from Urban, jeans: Levis, boots: Blowfish from DSW, sweater: (unpictured) gifted J Crew 

I think I might be done with my Xmas shopping!  (I think)  I am supes excited!  I totally power shopped this afternoon post-yoga and picked up a ridic amount of gifts.  And got almost all of it done before the rains came! Success! And seriously, it started coming down HARD.

Last night was loverly and relaxing and wunderbar!  And I managed to watch both A Prophet (fabulous.  Totally worth the wait.  SOOO glad I watched it and didn't just return without watching) and the penultimate disc of The Wire season 1.  GAH!  SOOOO good.  It took a few episodes but once I got into it.  Obsessed.  SO GOOD!  Cannot wait for the next disc to come (damn you Netflix and your slowness!)

I actually even had time to watch A Muppet Family Christmas (which just came in the mail--rareandforgotten FTW!) and wrap all those presents I just bought.  And now I am getting ready to head out to see The Best Christmas Present Ever and Jacob Marley's A Christmas Carol at SPT and then hangout with all my besties from past showzies!  Small world FTW!

Generally, an all around good day!

Cheeky!

sweater: lux from Urban, tank: Costco, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, saddle shoes: BDG from Urban, accessories: long black beaded necklace, black and silver beaded bracelets, mirror earrings

I sort of love this picture collage because I feel like the picture on the right is totes afraid (and judging, obvi) this pic on the left.  Things like this make my day sometimes...

Last night was a resounding success!  We dined at the new Mama Melina's and then went to see A Christmas Story at the 5th and it was all a total surprise to Dad & Pam!  It was definitely nice to maintain some of the Xmas eve tradition and make our own new ones.  Plus, I think that giving them another night where we were all together was a better option than gifts they have to cart back across the border.  PLUS, come on?  Aren't the three girls enough of a present?  I thought so, too...

Tonight is my one night of nothing, I think until post-Xmas... And I plan to use it.  I have the new disc of the Wire from Netflix (and A Prophet that, if I can convince myself to watch, I should really see tonight and mail off in the morning) and I plan on vegging in my newly cleaned apt before going to bed early (wow, am I exciting on a Fri night...).

Tomorrow was supposed to be roomi-mas, but Jess has a haircut in the middle of the day, so I might try to get some Xmas shopping done before heading out to SPT to catch a double header of Best Xmas Pagent and Jacob Marley and then hangout with Lisa and Patrick!

Um, so there are 8 days until Xmas... yup E-I-G-H-T, which basically means that I have to start my Xmas shopping... yesh... Hopefully, I'll have some brilliant ideas for my Kris Kindle, Mama, and the seestor...Come on, brain!  You can do it!

Column

blouse: gifted, trousers: Anthropologie, oxfords: Pour la Victoire from Shoe Fly (RIP), belt: gifted from Nordstrom, accessories: red beaded bracelet, thrifted pearl necklace, pearl drop earrings, new haircut & color!, cameo: new picture hanging on wall! 

Whew!  Yesterday was a DOOSY! Besides working for half a day and doing the company lunch thing, PLUS getting my hair cut/colored, I also managed to squeeze a trip to HSBC to get a new checking account and credit card underway (finally--YAY!!!!) as well as pick up some make up at Sephora AND stop by the library to drop off/pick up cd's.  Oh and then I came home and decorated my apartment.  Yeah, that's right, I AM a rock star.

Seriously, though, you all should come see how NICE the apartment looks now.  It's like we actually LIVE there!  w00t!

Can't wait for tonight!  Should be fun times take the parentals out for their Xmas gifty (no telling--yet!) and spending time with the whole gaggle (oh, how organized we all are--haha!).  Let's just hope we all make it there in one piece.  And on time.  I aim high...

PS Pam, if you were wondering about the dress code for tonight, I hope that this helps a bit!

PPS Check out my super cute finger nails!

alternating red and green with gold sparkles!

New: Haircut

New haircut/color!!

LOVE IT!  So much better shorter.  Thank you. Zoe.

Holidaze

tunic: (as blouse) Free People from Nordstrom, skirt: BCBG Maxaria from Nordstrom, tights: gifted Donna Karen, boots: Chinese Laundry, accessories: bejeweled bracelet, Joan necklace

Love these tights!  Seriously, I mean, I liked them when I saw them in my stocking, but once I put them on?  GAH!  How 60's are they?!  LOVE!  I just wanna wear them with a bright orange mini and white go go boots!  So, super thanks parentals!

So, today we are off in a little over an hour to lunch at Wild Ginger as a company (and hopefully get Xmas bonuses? One can hope!) and then HAIRCUT!  w00t!  Super excited to have shorter hair again because this mangled mess is a PAIN to deal with, for realzies...

Black Swan, White Swan

tank: the addison story from Nordstrom, sweater: Fossil, jeans: seethrusoul from Nordstrom, clogs: Dansko from Nordstrom, accessories: thrifted gold pen necklace from Joan costume

Don't those white sequins look like white feathers?  Well, I thought so and decided to wear it to meet my friends and see Black Swan last night.  It was my reward for scouring the apartment (OK, not scouring, but definitely making it more livable.  The scouring and the decorating come tonight!) and doing something like 4 loads of laundry.  I only have my sheets left to do and I would have done them last night, but there was someone else waiting to use the machine and I thought 4 loads was probably enough to keep them waiting. Ah, the perils of only 1 washer and dryer...

The movie was ridic in a totally good way.  I understand why people were saying it is like The Wrestler in the way it really delves into one person's psyche, but it was so different.  Definitely a thriller (the people I was with either jumped or screamed more times than I could count) and the ending?  WTF!  Loved it.  It was insane.

Also, fa-zha, please note that I rearranged my "picture corner" just for you.  Got rid of the lamp and the power cord.  Do you approve now?

New: Purse (& Kindle)

Badgley Mischka 'Kara' Domed Satchel

Did I mention I like this early Xmas thing?  I decided to treat myself to a new purse what you see above because it's just weird to have a bookbag be my everyday purse since I am no longer a student and this one is just too cute to pass up.  Should be here sometime next week (just in time for Xmas!) and I am supes excited!

It's like the Monolith from 2001: A Space Odyssey!

Also, definitely loving my new black Kindle!  Reading today at lunch was made so much easier since it is light and lays flat on its own (no need to hold down the pages with a cell phone and ipod so I can eat lunch at the same time)!  Plus, INSTANT BOOKS! YAY! And because we did early Xmas I get it 2 weeks earlier!  Loving it!

Pineapple Express

tee: gifted, jeans: BDG from Urban, sweater: lux from Urban, boots: Tommy Hilfiger from DSW, accessories: (unpictured) gifted Anne Taylor Loft necklace 

So, I wasn't intending to just straight up not post for days, but my hair just looked SOOO crappy that I decided I didn't want that on the interwebs forever and sauce.  So, here we go.  I am now back home taking pictures in my corner (power cord and all, sorry dad) with access to my hairspray (thank the gods!) and different pants.  No more packing while wrapping presents while getting ready to play Joan at a paid 1960's era party.  You end up forgetting quintessential items, take it from me.

Tonight and tomorrow I am ambitious that I will clean the apartment, take out trash and recycle, reorganize closets (and my room) and DECORATE my room and the living room (not for Xmas--you all know I hate that shizz--just for life, ya know?  We've only been living here for almost 8 months, it's about time we settle in)!   It's a goal.  And when I put on Xmas music/movies I think I will motivate myself to make it look presentable for Roomie-mas (that's roommate Christmas, Dad) this weekend!

Tomorrow is our office Xmas lunch and then I think I'll stop by the bank and see if they will gimme a credit card (cause, ya know, cash sux.  Plus I should establish SOME credit before I leave this coast) and then I get my hair cut & colored!  And I am thinking something along these lines:

don't like any of them, but I do like their hair...

Not TOO red, but still redder than mine is now.  Really what it is is darker with a red tint (no red-orange flame or strawberry blonde or fire engine red or even as red as Joan's--does that make you feel better Mom?).  Just thought I should clarify.

Hurry Up & Wait

tank: Costco, sweater: Express, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boots: Zigi Soho from DSW, scarf: gifted
(Photo Credit: Jacki!)

Vacation/early Xmas this weekend.  I am so exhausted from waking up before 7 to get to the airport and fly over to Orcas by 830... Blearg.  Long day(s)... Really didn't want to do anything at all today and was cajoled into walking around town (although I did grab one last gifty for this weekend so good things...!) and showering felt like such a success.

Looking forward to sleeping in tomorrow and having "faux-mas" tomorrow with the fam.  And... GO!

Jacki & Kent's 7 month old Golden Retriever pupper, Hailey!

Sorted

tunic: Fluxus from Nordstrom, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, sweater: Express, boots: Chinese Laundry,  accessories: mirror earrings, long black beaded necklace

I am exhausted.  Got home from my first marathon to make 3 cd's and now... I just have 30 min of work before I can head to QFC to buy wrapping paper, wrap all my presents, pack, (attempt to) relax for a bit, and then head over to MI to do it ALL OVER AGAIN...

All I want is to be able to sleep in tomorrow.  And I cannot... I needz sleeeeeep...

Only Joan

dress: thrifted (Red Light), shoes: gifted Nine West Outlet, tights: American Apparel, gloves: dress up box (origin unknown), wig: Amazon, accessories: thrifted pen necklace, MAC Ruby Woo lipstick, Claire's earrings

Wow, tonight was fun, but absolutely exhausting.  Literally feel like I just ran a marathon and I cannot believe that I am going to do it all over again tomorrow... YIKES.  That lady is insane!  To do two parties on two consecutive nights?  YESH!  At least the theme is the same.  Plus one of the girls I was working with tonight mentioned a Mad Men party on NYE and possibly calling me... Hmmm... More $$ for acting!

So, I was all ready to go (which apparently I didn't have to be) by 3:30 and stopped by Bartells in full Joan regalia (awesome looks, but not looks and no one ACTING ANY DIFFERENTLY).  Then we were at this gorgeous (but totally livable) Mercer Island home by 4 and talking through things and working stuff out until the guests started arriving at 6:30 and then we were ON until 10 or 10:30...  Like I said: marathon.  And I do it all again tomorrow...

All I Want for Christmas...cont.

As the seestor and I were out shopping yesterday, I kept thinking of things I wanted for Christmas.  No more big things, just little fun things.

Anything from All Saints (a new store on 4th and Pine), but mostly their AMAZING coats/jackets

Another jacket from All Saints (heart)

You know me, I spill.  I'd like it to not be on my fashionable clothes

I have the poncho, now I want a cape I can wear outdoors!

Say Anything

shirt: Zara, tank: Costco, sweater: Parfait from Nordstrom, jeans: BDG from Urban. boots: ZigiSoho from DSW

Weeeeell, my little gig tonight that I thought would be easy enough to work through lunch and leave work a bit early to get ready for?  Yeah, turns out we are called at this kazillionaire's house in Mercer Island at 4PM, which means I have to get off work a good 2.5 hours early to have time to get ready and travel on over there... Blearg.  It's fine.  Boss gave the OK and all, but still, I hate to leave early 2 days in a row (and then be out on Mon)! Especially, when I have so little time left... BUT it's gonna be SO MUCH FUN (and I get paid more in 10 hours of work than I do in a full work week)!

So, I did a little demo for the roomie (-geist no longer) last night and for realzies?  I LOOK LIKE JOAN!  HO-LY CRAP!  It's ridic.  I mean come on!  With the dress, shoes, stockings, hair, jewelry?  It's pretty much spot on.  I just wish I had a bit more gold jewelry to play with... I should have just bought a broach the first time I was out... Oh wells. I did find some white gloves in my "dress up box" (yes, I still have a dress up box.  Where do you think my Halloween costumes go after I wear them?) and a wig cap too, so yay!

Shopping last night was really good.  We both picked up what we needed for this weekend (AND I got 2 cd's done--woohoo! Suck on that people who said I "couldn't do it" or "needed more time".  They are (almost) done and they are AWESOME!) and some great ideas for le mama and other people I don't need to get stuff for so early.

The Oncoming Storm

tee: thrifted, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, wellies: Tommy Hilfiger from DSW

Seriously, when I left my apt this morning it was a monsoon outside.  I was in my wellies, hat, rain jacket (usually my ski jacket--with all the ski paraphernalia still in the pockets!  Who wants to hit the slopes with me this winter???) with hood on, scarf, hat and umbrella AND I still was wet when I showed up to work.  And now it's sunny.  Supes random, Seattle.  And poorly timed... I even tried to bum a ride from the roomie.  It was THAT BAD.  Luckily, the hair, sweater and computer are all fine (I love my new waterproof laptop bag!), so life goes on...

Today this seestor and I are gonna do get some shopping done before we do the early Xmas this weekend (my last chance since I'll be Joan tomorrow and Fri...).  I think I know what I am going to get everyone... Although I still need to finish up those damn CD's (hence the computer travelling with me to work).  I made a nice dent in the options last night (as I uploaded new music--2-for-1!) and think that I should have them done before this weekend.  Sorta loving this year's theme...

I also started a "Best Albums of 2010" post, but decided not to put it up until after I've gifted the CD's since there are a number of artists/albums included in both... I like to keep you all guessing!

Je Suis Adorable

dress: Isabella Bird, shirt: Express, tights: Target, boots: Steve Madden, scarf (as tie): Banana Republic

Morning brain outfit!  Love it when my brain starts putting together a possible outfit for the day and then it turns out so damn perfect!  Usually, there is some part that I love not so much, but in this case, so many hearts!  Plus, I totes think I look like a little French schoolgirl (and with my H&M "leather" jacket and F21 white knit hat? C'est incroyable! Nicely done, morning brain.

Also, the pic on the left?  Courtesy of taking pictures while in the middle of a conversation with the roomie (-geist no longer!). Had to include it because it's like a virtual cameo... You know it, rooms!

Hitting up yoga tonight then gonna get back to those Christmas cd's.  I think I'm gonna tackle them a different way because my usual method is taking too long.  Would be perfect if I had until the 25th, but since I do not... I need to speed up this process... Tomorrow, the seestor and I are gonna do some xmas shopping post-work.  Hopefully finding some things for this weekend...

All I Want for Christmas...

Vintage road bike & helmet

guitar & lessons (I should teach myself how to read music at some point...)

Timeturner.  Yes, this is a Harry Potter reference.  No, it does not actually exist. But wouldn't it be nice if it did?

And of course any fun clothes, books, music (itunes gift cards!), movies (dvds or netflix gift cards!), etc that this blog may have hinted at in months past...  I hope this helps you out, family!

Just Listen to Teacher

top: Express, cardigan: J Crew, jeans: SeeThruSoul from Nordstrom, shoes: BDG from Urban, accessories: black & silver beaded bracelets, mirrored earrings

It must be the weather.  I mean, it just HAS to be, right?  There is no other reason why I should be as utterly and completely exhausted as I am.  I mean, yes, I had a busy weekend and yes, my insomnia has been acting up again and yes, I couldn't fall asleep until after 1am, but... this has all happened before and I am fine.  Couple those crappy circumstances with my alarm going off before the sun rises though and I am useless.  I need sun in my window to tell me it's morning, otherwise... I got nothing.  I can, however, stay up WAAAAY past when the sunsets, so where does that put me?  Exhausted, exactly. Boo!

This week is gonna be crazy as well.  Just had my meeting with the party planners in charge of the Mad Men parties on Thurs & Fri and I think it's going to be a blast!  I just can't really imagine how it's work yet, but I am sure that whatever happens will be awesome.  That and it's at some kazillionaire's house on Mercer Island, so it's bound to be gorgeous! And interesting.  Good stories, for sure.  But I'm def gonna have to catch up on my Mad Men...

Got a lovely email from the director of Night Zero this morning thanking me for coming in and being a part of the process and asking if I'd want to possibly sit down with him and flush out a more fully-developed character (I was basically an extra yesterday) before they shoot the final installment in Spring (um, yes please!).  So I super hope that can fit into my schedule, too (damn you, SEATTLE!)...

Don't Shoot the Messanger

tank: Costco, sweater: Mod Cloth, jeans: J Breand from Nordstrom, boots: ZigiSoho from DSW

Today was the Night Zero shoot!  Super fun and totes easy and really different.  There's the possibility to come back as a Messenger (think the Potential's in Buffy) next spring when they shoot the final comic as well, which I definitely think I will as long as it works with my schedule.  Yay new things!

Tomorrow I really need to buckle down and work on my Christmas cds and do some shopping.  Blearg. This whole early Xmas thing is really stressing me out...

Twentieth Century Fox

blouse: Banana Republic, sweater: J Crew, jeans: J Brand from RueLaLa, wedges: Cooperative from Urban

Loved my crazy-ass day yesterday!  Yoga in the morning totally rocked my world (and kicked my ass)!  It's seriously, the best way to get me up & showered on a Saturday morning.  Then stopped home real quick (hence the above pics) before heading out to see Shoreditch Madonna that I thought only had my friend, Colleen in it, but turned out to have 3 or 4 other people I knew in it as well.  Talk about random.  I liked the show.  I think it could have used some cuts and tightening up, but the script was good and the characters were really interesting.  Some people were better at the English accents than others (props to my friends!) which REALLY bothers me, but it was a good show overall.  Glad I was able to see it.  And, of course, see Colleen.  Heart her!

On my way to the show I literally watched my bus go by me, so I made the trek up Denny to the theatre (on Olive) and whew!  I always forget just HOW steep that hill is.  Yesh...  Post show I met the mama at the Elysian for foodzies and watching my Huskies kick some Coug ASS!  Whew!  WE ARE BOWL ELIGIBLE!!!!!  How exciting is that?!  w00t!

Then bounding off the the stocking stuffer party!  Super funtimes, too!  Making new friends, eating good foodzies and now I have a stocking FULL of candy, cookies and other sundry goodies! (Not gonna lie, that might be all I eat today--oh how I heart the holiday season foodz!)

Today I am going to be lazy this morning (working on some Xmas cds) before heading down to Ballard area for some filming.  Super excited to do a web series!  Since I've never filmed anything before it should be an adventure!  

Moon Boots?

When did these come back into style? Really Nordstrom, really?

How Do I Meet This "King of Broadway"?

Are YOU the King?!

All my friends have been posting this video all over the book of face, but I felt like the fam should watch, revel and understand this crazy world I live & dream & work in know as theatre. Enjoy!

I love you all, but you should relate to the cream bear.  You have all asked me these things before.  All. Of. You.

Holly Jolly

dress: thrifted, bolero: H&M, leggings: Bebe, boots: Naughty Monkey from Nordstrom, accessories:  large red bead bracelet, bejeweled bracelet, gifted red ring from Panama

Tonight officially kicks off the Christmas season (for me, at least) when the mama, seestor and I all head to Hair at the Paramount for our first show of the holiday season!  But, for cereal, if I thought I was tired yesterday?  Oh MAN, I dunno how I'm gonna get through today and the insane weekend coming up... le super boo (said with a silly French accent).

Last night, however, I did a shitload of stuff done!  Bought the dress and necklace for playing Joan next weekend ($30 TOTAL), and got a massage and still made it to OtB (Ok, I was 15 min late, but STILL, I made it)!  It was a success for realzies.  The only thing I didn't have time to do was grab the first season of Mad Men from scarecrow, but I can always do that (in ALL my free time) this weekend, right?  Right...?  Oh god... 

Color & Patterns

tee: Banana Republic, sweater: Halogen from Nordstrom, jeans: BDG from Urban, boots: MIA from Nordstrom Rack

I seriously feel like I have been running on empty this entire week and it's not like it's slowing down anytime soon.  PLUS, I just heard that my debit card may have been compromised and now have to pay stupid cash until the stupid bank gets around to sending me another stupid card (wow, what great timing you piece of shit who stole my card number.  It's not like I have plans or Christmas gifts to buy or anything like that.  Wow.  Awesome).  Blearg.  I don't even know how they got my card numbers since it's not like I was buying shizz on Cap Hill that weekend.  Plus, I'd almost memorized the numbers... Boo!

And I totally skipped the play last night.  I decided time at home relaxing with the cat was more important and now I am super glad I went that direction.  It's not like I'm sleeping well either... Insomnia = no fun

Today, I literally dunno how I'm gonna get from the U District to OtB quick enough to make it to Dayna Hansen ontime.  I am just hoping they hold and the roomie saves me a seat.  And then, afterwards, I am going home.  I'm not going to FFOK (that I've missed the last 2 times, making this the 3rd in a row), going to Keeley's going away party/last concert in Seattle (major BOO) or even hitting up Jenn's bday party because I am going home to sleep.  Seriously.  I am that tired.  Plus a little in awe that it's already Thurs.  And I have so many plans this weekend it actually hurts.

The plan tonight was to hit up Red Light before my massage to see if I can find something Joan-ish and then go to scarecrow to rent the first season of Mad Men so that I can actually be Joan and not feel like an impostor who knows nothing about the show, but of course now that I have no debit card it makes everything harder...  Plus, I need to eat something in there... Dammit.  Like I need more stupid things to deal with right now...

Blue Velvet

blouse: Nordstrom, jeans: J Brand from RueLaLa, clogs: Dansko from Nordstrom

So my internet was a little off this morning and in my morning grog I guess I didn't notice that the pictures didn't send... Oh wells, it will just be a late after work post today, I guess...

Plans today originally included hitting up yoga again (PS turns out it was a good thing I skipped out on yoga last week since it was cancelled all three days), but I am tired and sore and kinda just wanna take it easy before heading to the show later tonight, so I think I'm just gonna run errands and chill for a bit. Maybe buy my stocking stuffers for the party this weekend (was gonna bake, but that is just not gonna happen with my schedule) and maybe work on certain-people-who-will-be-here-early-but-leave-before-Xmas' annual CD's (you know who you are).

I completely forgot that Apple Cup is this weekend too, so there is gonna have to be some watching of the game after the play I see Sat and before the stocking stuffer party (yesh!  I can't get a break here!).  BUT it's all worth it because if (WHEN) we win, we will be bowl eligible!  That's right!  We will suck significantly less than we did in the past 7-ish years!  Suck on that, Wazzu! (Now, we just have to win this sucker!)

Brown Eyed Girl

sweater: Pitaya, skirt: H&M, boots:  Report Signature from Nordstrom, tights: American Apparel

So, I've been feeling a little scuzzy over the last couple weeks when I realized that I haven't worn a skirt or a dress in a super long time and I decided to buck the trend and wear one today.  Super heart this brown-toned outfit!  Simple, comfy, warm, but still cute and chic.

This week is literally insane and I swear to you, it is only becoming busier. Today is the only night this week where I do not have to be anywhere and most nights I am trying to fit in at least 2 things after work.  It is literally going to kill me. Tonight I might go to yoga (it was the plan, I have the bag...but my week is getting unbearable, so I might need a night off) and tomorrow I have yoga before hitting up Dancing at Laughnasa at the Rep, Thurs I have a massage and then booking it to OtB's opening of Dayna Hansen's show, Fri is happy hour with a friend before the mama & seestor show up and we grab foodzies & drinkles before HAIR at the Paramount.  Then Sat I am gonna see a friend'd play at 2pm and go to a stocking stuffer party that night and Sun is shooting for Night Zero & maybe Daddy Natty's... Um, yeah...

Yesterday was the day of random awesomeness.  First I got the email about coming out and shooting a bit part in Night Zero, a zombie post-apocalypse web series, that I had mentioned to the creator I'd be interested in working on at some point.  So, I'm making it work with my schedule!  Cause, come on!  Fun times!

THEN, later in the day I got a call from a friend of a friend about playing Joan Halloway from Mad Men at a couple of theme parties next weekend.  AND getting paid!  I am making it work with my Orcas schedule with the fa-zha so that I can be SURE to do this because, honestly?  HOW FUN IS THAT?!  AND it will seriously be my Christmas funds right there in 2 nights' work!  ACTING!

PS Stop it, Seattle!  I see what you are doing, but it will NOT keep me here!  You, saucy minx, you.  Getting me awesome shows and awesome random gigs that pay, but I see through it!  I will not fall into your trap of "well, maybe just one more year" as I have the last 2 (3? 6?)!  I will be strong!  I am moving this time!  No false promises!  It will happen! (I still love you though, Seattle.  You will always have a place in my heart.  It's not you, it's me.)

Send In The Clowns

tee: Bitten by SJP, sweater: Cardigan NYC, pants: Jolt from Nordstrom, boots: Blowfish from DSW

Well, the 10.5 hour work week last week has really made the prospect of a full 40 hour week seem nothing but daunting... Plus, I am exhausted.  I was supposed to do all these things yesterday, but I totally ended up being a bum all day (which was loverly, but still).  But looking back on the week prior it makes sense.  I  might not have been at work all that much but I sure was a busy little bee...  So, I think I deserved a day off!

Not that this week is going to be any calmer... I have our post-mortem for Money tonight, hopefully hitting up yoga either tomorrow or Wed and getting a hair cut/color somewhere in there and also trying to see "Dancing at Laughnasa" at the Rep on Wed night.  Plus, I have a massage on Thurs, Hair with Lindy & mama on Fri, the Stocking Stuffer party Sat night and Daddy Natty's Thanksgiving on Sun... WHEW!  OK, Christmas season, I'll admit that you're here, just gimme some more snow to get me in the mood please! kthxbye!

PS I am totally in the mood to start watching all my Xmas movies.  I want a It's a Wonderful Life/The Family Stone/Love Actually/Charlie Brown Christmas/A Christmas Story marathon STAT!