I AM SO UPSET.
So right before I head over to Borders to pick up my Harry Potter book, Rob and I notice that there’s a black-out on the other side of our block… the side where the Borders just happens to be.
But I walk across the street anyway. Just in case, you know. And OF COURSE, it’s closed. %$#@! Why couldn’t they have some kind of emergency generator in the store for situations JUST LIKE THIS?!? I want my book!
I wore my Gryffindor shirt and everything. Humph.
… So I’m back. And I miss Hawaii already (I could seriously pack up and move there; I love it so much). I can’t believe I have to go back to work tomorrow. Noooo!!!
Pictures and an actual blog about the trip to follow… as well as an entry about Veronica Mars and my shipping inclinations. 😉
*sigh* Off to finish unpacking.
I’m in Hawaii right now posting from the Apple store. Heh. I’m so silly.
Anyway, just wanted to say Hi! 🙂 Will blog all about the trip when I get back.
So… I’m attempting the whole driving thing again. (Yes, I do not have my driver’s license and I realize I am 25). 😛
With some pressure from my friends at work, I took the written test a few weeks back, got my permit, and took my first driving lesson yesterday (well, technically, it wasn’t my first lesson but it’s been *years* since I’ve been behind the wheel). I was terrified and nervous for the first 5 minutes (AND almost hit another car, natch) but after the anxiety wore away, it wasn’t so bad. I have LOTS of hours of practice ahead of me, though… I need to practice my turns (I have a feeling I go too slowly), get used to traffic, and I have yet to even attempt driving on the freeway (the very thought scares the bejeezus out of me).
My goal is to take the manual driving test by my birthday (October), which gives me about 3 months. You all are my witnesses! I can’t back down now. EEK.
Saw Les Miserables last night (yay for free tickets from work!). OMG. The singing was amazing — plus, the actor who played Jean Valjean, Randal Keith, was the very same one who Cameron Mackintosh chose to play the role on Broadway when the musical ended its run in 2003. He was PHENOMENAL. The only problem with the show was that the Curran Theatre is incredibly tiny so the choreography and staging was so different from the times I’ve seen the show before and I found myself thinking “Hey, that set is different” or “He’s not supposed to be standing there.” I guess I’m just used to seeing the musical on a much larger stage.
Regardless, Les Mis was so great — if the national tour hits your city, you should definitely try to see it. The next musical that hits San Francisco is Wicked. Anyone seen it (I think Sarah has, if I remember correctly)? Like it?
Oooohhh, Keri Russell and Jonathan Rhys-Meyers have been cast in Mission Impossible 3. Great cast… I hope this movie will be better than the second one. What a disappointment it was.
I so want to see Batman Begins. Possible weekend activity.
I’ve decided that IF/WHEN I get married, I’m gonna do it in Las Vegas. Seriously.
That way I could pay some hotel to put together the ceremony, flowers, cake, photography, etc. for a package price instead of spending an entire year stressing over the budget and running around trying to get everything done. I just don’t think I’m cut out to handle the headache.
When I was younger, I used to think I wanted the “fantasy” wedding with hundreds of guests in attendance. Now, not so much. The time and most importantly, MONEY just don’t seem worth it anymore. Especially after seeing the 610 (!!!) guests at my friend’s wedding yesterday. There were sooo many people and the reception was PACKED. It was lots of fun but a little chaotic and maybe even a tad bit impersonal and that’s not really how I want to remember my wedding day (that’s providing I ever have one :P).
Speaking of weddings, my cousin Reymund is engaged! Well… kind of. It’s a weird situation. There is a ring… his girlfriend knows about it… but there hasn’t been an official proposal. Don’t ask. I don’t really know what’s going on there but YAY for them! Aww. 🙂
Not looking forward to work tomorrow. I didn’t even feel like I got to relax at all this weekend. Bah.
Holy moly. I never thought I would see the day that my dad would finally have a working computer. Up until just a few months ago, he had the SLOWEST machine known to man. I would run out of patience just waiting for the darn thing to start. And surfing the web was pretty much out of the question. Now the computer boots up in a matter of seconds and not minutes and I can actually go online (granted he’s still using a 56k modem) and not kill myself just waiting for the browser to load. It’s amazing.
So yay, I’m in LA. It was my first time flying down here on JetBlue. I’m not quite sure if I liked it or not. Sure, they have a TV at each seat but when the channels are “unavailable” for most of the trip due to “natural airplane movement” then I don’t know if it’s even worth it. I tried to watch an episode of Law & Order: SVU but gave up after the channel went dead for about the 5th time. At least they have a great variety of snack choices. It was pretty cool to have a chocolate biscotti instead of peanuts during the flight.
Anyway. 🙂 Off to bed…
My vacation to Hawaii is set. Got the days off, booked the flights and hotel… now I just need to have the patience to wait until July 7. SQUEE!!! I’m so excited. Rob and I are attending our high school friends’ wedding in Honolulu on the 9th (he’s actually a groomsman) but we figured we may as well stick around a few extra days and enjoy the island. I am so ready for this vacation. The hotel we’re staying at even has a spa… I’m totally going to treat myself to a massage and facial.
Mmmm.
Now for some memes cause I was tagged by Amanda and Alie…
Song Meme
List five songs that you are currently digging. Post these instructions, the artist and the song in your blog along with your five songs. Then tag five other people to see what they’re listening to.
1. Collide by Howie Day
2. Seasons of Love by the Original Broadway Cast of Rent
3. Such Great Heights by The Postal Service
4. Sex, Love and Money by Mos Def
5. Signs by Snoop Dogg, Justin Timberlake, Charlie Wilson
Tagging — Alyson, Barry, Carrie, Michelle, Delise
DVD Meme
1. Total number of films I own on DVD/video:
130 DVDs (this includes my TV on DVD sets) and 13 VHS
2. The last film I bought:
Gosh, I buy TV shows on DVD far more often than actual films… I think the last film I bought was probably Ocean’s Twelve
3. The last film I watched:
Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith
4. Five films that I watch a lot:
Mean Girls (I just LOVE this movie!), Anne of Green Gables, Bend it Like Beckham, Ocean’s Eleven and Love Actually
5. Tag 5 people and have them put this in their journal:
Same five again — Alyson, Barry, Carrie, Michelle, Delise
It’s RAINING. In JUNE. In the BAY AREA.
What is going on?!?
My blog seems to have caught a case of “Boring” these past few days…
Anyway, just wanted to wish my best friend Robyn a very Happy Birthday! Hope you had a great day! 🙂