A Girl With A Blog: June 2008

out til dawn

Posted in Sunday, June 22, 2008

April and I happen to have these fantastic adventures hence the name, A-Team Adventure Club and last night was no exception. We made plans to go to the Kitty Cat Klub and dance it up but Derek came along and we should have known that things would be that more interesting. After stepping in puddles, some bad parking and major confusion over where he lived we picked up our friend and off we went.

*I hate getting lost and when I drive somewhere new I get confused and flustered easily. I've been honked at 4 times in the last couple of days. Anyways, it always happens that when I get to my destination I have the hardest time parking or committing to a parking spot. I probably shouldn't be driving. I'm not cut out for that nonsense. *

After bar close

* There were a couple of really smelly people on the dance floor last night. Like, intensely bad.. like Seinfeld stick with you bad... it was awful but April danced with them anyways and the dj laughed at us frequently, it was pretty great*

Derek decided to jump over a taller than average fire hydrant. I decided that whatever he could do, I could definitely do better and made a run at it. With the help of my new friend Andrew I jumped over the hydrant and severely bruised my foot. Andrew (European Futbol playing-bike riding helper) and his friend Ben, tried to pass for Americans by telling us they were from the Western Suburbs and offered us some beers. After the beer picnic we left... and then returned because I left my keys on the table. It was awkward and I think I made it worse.

*I should note that I was a bad sober driver last night. Derek most definitely had to drive us to his place. Sorry!*

The most logical thing to do at Derek's was to play kickball but with three we couldn't work it out. So, we did cartwheels, handstands, walk-overs and other trickery in the back yard. Then April and I had to wash our feet because they were so dirty and my cut up/bruised up foot had enough. I'm pretty sure some pictures were taken, I'll post them if I get the chance. Overall it was wholesome fun.

A few hours later the sun started to come up and it was time to go home and crash.

Things I learned last night:

People from the 'burbs have thick European accents... who knew?

April does not joke around about her love for Adam Brody

Derek has a Denny Hecker pillow and uses it to store condoms

I still bruise easily and shouldn't jump over large fire hydrants

April is fantastic at hand-stands and the uneven bars

Derek has mirror placed specifically for short people

Ikea is the one thing every one has in common, it's the grand uniter

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Posted in Sunday, June 22, 2008

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Working Girl

Posted in Sunday, June 22, 2008

I finally start my new job and I am so excited. I finished up my time at the magazine and I start working as a p.r. assistant on Monday. I'll miss Metro a lot, well, I won't miss not getting paid but I'll miss the people. I learned so much at the t.o.p. and despite the days searching for elephants it was a lot of fun.

The new job is an amazing opportunity and I'm so thankful for it. I'm working for a small group of women that have come together to do their own work instead of representing an agency. They're called Perception and have such a wide variety of projects there will be no boredom whatsoever. I'll write releases, pitch ideas/ create ideas, help with events and promotional opportunities.

I'm a little nervous because I've been talked up so much by the people at Metro, I'm afraid I won't live up to the hype. They are so connected and sweet enough to take a chance on me, I'd hate to fuck it up by accident. At the same time, this is the opening I've been hoping for and I have confidence that I'll do well. I was told that it's a good thing to be anxious, it shows you care about your work and will motivate you to do amazing things.... I hadn't thought about it that way but I think it's my new work philosophy.

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Annie Lennox kind of night?

Posted in Friday, June 06, 2008

I'm thinking that would involve both androgyny and peroxide and I'm not sure I'm up for that. However, I love "So You Think You Can Dance" and am officially considering trying out next year! Dancing has been a passion of mine for as long as I can remember.

When I was at a studio, I was definitely not the best as far as technique goes, or have the money to be as involved as I wanted but I had more heart than anyone. Then my body decided it was time for a break. I spent over a year in physical therapy repairing the damage I had done to my body of the years and somehow, during that time away from class, I fixed my turn-out problems and became a dancer.

I went on to captain/coach my college team and currently coach at my former high school. I can't wait to dive in and teach them proper placement, basic technique and choreograph. My heart is in choreography, when you have a vision with a piece of music and watch it turn in to something beautiful... well, the feeling is indescribable.

Who knows if I would ever "make it to Vegas" but having this show out there is so wonderful. Many people dedicate their lives to this art form and it isn't fully understood. Dance is demanding, competitive, unapologetic and moving all at the same time. Finally, the general viewer gets to see this and gain a little more respect for everyone in the field.

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In love with this routine!

Posted in Friday, June 06, 2008

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In love with this routine!

Posted in Friday, June 06, 2008

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In love with this routine!

Posted in Friday, June 06, 2008

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elephants, bees and mini-dv's

Posted in Thursday, June 05, 2008

I was told I need to share what I come across in a typical day at the magazine because sometimes, it doesn't seem real. This was Tuesday.

Let's start with the bee keeper. I was supposed to film a columnist learning how to keep bees. It was raining and we had to reschedule. Next week we will try again. He'll do his bee thang and I'll capture it on video. Some of what I take will be used on Twin Cities Live, which would be awesome if I wanted to be a videographer but... no thanks. I then drove home to grab my computer to start editing but was approached for something larger.

The elephants. The republicans are coming to St. Paul. To make it look like there's more going on, store fronts are available for vendors/org's to rent. The magazine has one and wants to do some sort of "performance art" to bring people over. One thought is to have a live baby elephant and a man sitting next to the animal. My first thoughts were " You want me to do what with a live animal and find a guy to sit with her/him where for the republicans??" and "I've got to get out of here before I'm asked to do something else."

*At this point I went to lunch with April*

So I found large (3-5 feet tall) stuffed-animal rideable elephants and some elephant costumes for someone run around in. It's bad enough to work on a project that entertains the republican party but to compromise my feelings about animal rights too? That's a lot to ask of one girl.

Now the video. I was told to shoot and edit the current episode of my show. It wouldn't be a problem if I were also interviewing but of course I'm not. Working around another person's speaking habits is awful and I don't like it at all. I could complain for hours about this but basically, tedious editing, working on another person's "work" and lugging around equipment is the reason why I stayed out of news. From now on I'm just saying no to video.

The best part of my day was getting away without paying for parking. I really enjoy these days because they remind me that I can accomplish something good. This week, illegal free parking. Next week, a rise in the bee population and an end animal cruelty.

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'80 was a bad year

Posted in Tuesday, June 03, 2008

So I need to vent. First, I have to preface this with letting you know this is not aimed at any one person in particular. It's really more of a culmination of experiences from frustrated friends. Frustrated friends with one thing in common, problems with the boys of 1980.

What is it about this year? It's been my experience that guys born in '80 have a common fear of "growing up" and cling to their college party lifestyles longer than they should. They still have roommates with no plans of moving out on their own. They've had bad experiences with girlfriends and assume all future relationships will be similar. They are very stubborn. They've had the same crew of friends for years and frown on anyone who allows a girl in to their life. They don't like change. They are almost never wrong. They are whiney, generally speaking, they are total wimps.

The 80s were about materialism, technology and MTV but is that enough to trigger a massive assholery among males years later? The "Me boys of 1980" can be found:

-Throwing House Parties

-Picking up girls at Dance Clubs

-Biking through Trendy Neighborhoods

-Partying at dance clubs

-Stumbling through Downtown

-Walking on their lunch break because driving is so over done

-Posting "Missed Connections" on Craig's List

-Reading The Onion or Vice Magazine

They are every where we go and do similar things. Our exception is that we're younger and supposed to be at this point in our lives and they are almost 30. Why aren't these guys with girls their own age? Because those girls are smart and over frat-boy behavior. We haven't quite given up on them yet.

We become easy targets because we're less threatening. How many young twenty-somethings are dreaming of weddings and future children? As a result, we fall for these guys over and over again. Eventually we will join our "older sisters" and leave these boys behind. What may be a lifestyle for them, is only a phase for us. So until this passes, let's try our best to get through this rough patch with grace, dignity and style.

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a little something arty: trois

Posted in Monday, June 02, 2008

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a little something arty: deux

Posted in Monday, June 02, 2008

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a little something arty: un

Posted in Monday, June 02, 2008

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sexy 60s secretary

Posted in Sunday, June 01, 2008

I am in love, in love, with high waist skirts. They have that "I'm smart and on top of things, yet I totally recognize the distracting hotness involved in this outfit" vibe. Oh and the pockets, mine have pockets. That has sealed the deal for me on skirts over the last two years. I would say these throw-back wonders are probably best fit on those with longer legs, or a little extra height. If you can, rock it.

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a cool enough blogger

Posted in Sunday, June 01, 2008

I think it's pretty obvious that I'm not a fashion blogger or an event blogger. I also don't think I'm cool enough to do either of those things but since I've been at Metro I spend the majority of my time writing about what to do in Minneapolis and Saint Paul and have become a walking calendar... minus the efficiency. I remember when things are but rarely the times or places.

Anyways, that stuff has been so fun I thought I would incorporate it in to my journal-style writing. When I can, I'll post some cool stuff to do and ramble about my favorite trends. Only because I think it's good to have someone who isn't all fashioney throw in a little perspective.

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Try it you'll like it!

Posted in Sunday, June 01, 2008

So when I was a the 'Burg I worked in a little place called the Konditorei or the campus coffee shop. When I'd get bored I'd mix different mint syrups with carbonated or filtered water to stay awake. Well it's no surprise that one of my favorite things is MetroMint water. It comes in lots of different flavors of mint and I came home to a 4pack of it today. I really can't express how perfect this stuff is when it's hot, if you're sick, hung over, or need a non-caffeinated jolt.

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So many young weddings, so little interest in going

Posted in Sunday, June 01, 2008

That is how I feel about wedding season. Like last year, it seems couple after couple are committing for life. Most of these people are under 28 years old. How can you begin a life with someone without knowing where you're headed or have time to reflect on where you've been? Ack, the whole thing seems irresponsible.

The rest of us normal people, you know the ones whose parent's genuinely dislike each other, can't relate to your wedded bliss. So when I'm all "yay, congratulations you two are so perfect" don't be surprised if I'm really thinking "when can we eat and is there an open bar?"

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working girl

Posted in Sunday, June 01, 2008

I mentioned the freelancing and it is truly going to be a big break for me. I met with a woman who has been in the field for a while and decided it was time to break away from an agency and go at it on her own. A few of her friends jumped in and now they have an office building and projects buzzing in from all over the place.

We met for coffee and for the first time, someone was impressed with the amount of work I do at my internship and recognized the skills I have. She told me that I'm a natural at this field and will become a force to reckon with. Me? Are you sure you're talking about this girl, cause that would be perfection! She also talked about agencies in New York that need people with my background and talked about how her daughter just landed a great position in the NY office at BBDO. I can't imagine how amazing that would be.

After filling out 60 some job applications over the last year, I've gotten nowhere. It's impressive how many places have ignored my resume or decided not to call me for an interview. It's not like I'm some idiot with a shitty resume and a fill in the blank cover letter from wikihow. Is it too much to ask to be a workaholic with fantastic clothes and a cute apartment? Please, please, bring on the late hours and the chaotic schedules. For me, that would be a multi-tasking heaven. I would love for the last 12 months of constant stress and anxiety to pay off. She did tell me to enjoy sleeping now, because it won't last for long. I hope she's right.

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Dancing at Disco's Eating Cheese on Toast

Posted in Sunday, June 01, 2008

So a lot has happened recently. I was hired as a freelancer for an amazing woman and I am so ready to jump in and learn everything possible. However, this is not what's on my mind. For the last month or so, I've been seeing this guy and everything about it has been great. We have fun and there's absolutely no pressure to be someone I can't be.

His Problem: He just started an overwhelming new job, djs on the weekends and rarely has time for himself, let alone his friends or me. He's stressed for not being able to do everything at full-speed all the time and doesn't think he's ready to start telling people he can't do things in order to make his life less complicated. His last relationship was the intense attached-at-the-hip sort and can't see himself in that position any time soon.

My Problem: I'm just beginning to pull my life together. I have no idea how intense this new job will be except that it will make me work harder than I have before. I still live at home and am really financially dependent on my family. I'm still rebuilding a friend base since graduation and haven't quite adjusted to living with out my college friends. I just got out of a serious relationship and can't handle being in one again any time soon.

Our Problem: We really like each other, the chemistry is there, it's just that when we're hanging out we're both thinking about our "problems" it takes from the moments we're together. That distraction leads to silent hanging out and awkwardness. We're also non-confrontational, ignore it until it fixes itself types and this may have gone on a little too long.

The Understanding: So we talked it over and decided to see each other less but proceed without moving forward in to a relationship. Very gray area, very traditional me. At first I was a little bummed out and annoyed. He must not like me enough to make this work when really, it's not that much to deal with. Why not just suck it up and take a chance on something? He's putting up a block because it's easier and no one does that better than me- move stealer! He is a major idiot for this and will have to grow up eventually, might as well start now...

But then I started thinking about where I am and I wouldn't want to be with someone like me. I live at home, that is a major inconvenience. I can rarely pay for things, another major inconvenience. I will be so much happier when I get my life together and as much as it sucks, I have to be realistic about that. If I wouldn't be thrilled to date me than why should I expect any one else to? This is a bad time to begin a relationship and I know it.

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