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Listening to: Norah Jones
Current mood: Content

I finally have a break from work and "life" to write about it. I have finally received my replacement cards and my new drivers' license. I must say this new pic is much much better than the last one. I don't look like I'm posing for a prison picture in it. I haven't heard from the Vegas guys yet. I've been way too busy to call and I rarely heard from Justin before the crazy trip I don't see that changing anytime soon. I'm going to try and call soon.

Two Weekends ago:
Sarah and I went to the beach on Sat because it was supposed to be really really hot and we didn't want to spend it in the oven that is the valley. We drove around Venice beach looking for parking for about 45 min. Turns out everyone else had the same idea. We bummed on the beach for a few hours and then went looking to rent me some rollerblades. Looks like my credit card being stolen provided another inconvenience. I couldn't rent rollerblades w/out a credit card and I didn't feel too comfortable giving him my newly acquired debit card. So instead we walked along Venice and watched the crazies. Later that night Sarah, Edam, Charlotte, and I went to see Gremlins 2 at the New Beverly. It was great to see it projected and with a fun crowd.
Sunday we wanted to go hiking, but didn't because it was way too hot. We went to Priscilla's instead and I started my new blog here. Then we went to Hollywood Billiards for a viewing of Eli Stone. Sarah knew the writer of this episode pretty well and he was having a party for the airing. I met a lot of people including one of the creators Marc Guggenheim . It was pretty cool. I also got to see one of the actor's from Brother's and Sisters. The two shows are run by the same producer's, so they know each other pretty well.

Last Weekend:
Work was super crazy - I'll try to really boil it down. Mike my supervisor went to Hawaii on vacation starting Wed and basically it was left up to me to take care of everything which everything included approx 5 different shows all needing things at the same time. I ended up working at least 12 hour days Wed - Fri and I worked 6 hrs on Sat before heading down to San Bernardino for Rod's Birthday. The only fantastic thing about work projects lately is I got to work on the trailer for Twilight (one of my favorite book series of all time - I'll explain more about my obsession on this later...) the movie. I removed some cables from a car shot. When you see the trailer it's the one of the van skidding into the characters. I can't wait for this movie to come out. I will just say now that I was worried about the casting for the movie because I didn't know if they could find the right person to play Edward. I have seen a few short clips and I can say that I'm not worried anymore.
Ok, so moving away from my tangent and back to last weekend. Sarah and I went to San Bernardino for Rod's birthday because he was planning it (back home) so more of his other friends could attend. The plan was to go to Buffalo Wild Wings for dinner because Sarah and I had been talking about it since Vegas in Jan and that is the only close location to us. Well, there was UFC showing there and there was a $5 cover. We decided it wouldn't be worth it, so we went to the piano bar (the 2nd planned stop of the night) early and ordered food there. It was really fun. Lots of great songs and they even made fun of Rod because it was his birthday. We submitted several fun songs for him to be embarrassed by, but they called him up for some random song "Mother" which turned out to be hilarious. They made him and this other guy spell out the words mother together. Really really funny. I got video and hopefully can upload it this weekend. There is a dance club at the piano bar and we went there after a few hours and people began getting drunk. I was driving, so I took it easy and got to watch the others make fools of themselves. Rod kept dancing really dirty. It was like he was auditioning to be a male stripper... We ended up taking Rod back to his place because his rides bailed early. We stopped for gas before we had to walk the rest of the way (which Sarah for the life of her can't remember doing - I didn't think she was that drunk, but ............) and stopped for food at Jack in the Box because Rod was wasting away. We ate at Rods on the floor because he is in the process of moving and has no furniture left. I was exhausted (it was after 2 and I had been working crazy hours at work) and was planning on taking a nap until everyone else was finished eating and woke up to Rod, Myra (my cousin was also with us - sorry I forgot to mention. It was her birthday on Sun.), and Sarah asleep around me. I woke them up and we took off and left Rod passed out on the floor.
Sunday was nice and laid back. We slept in (well since we didn't officially get to bed until around 4 I don't really count it as sleeping in) and my aunt Donna made us breakfast. We taught Sarah hand & foot (a really fun card game) and went to dinner at Joe's Crab Shack. Great food, really really cold dining area (it felt like they had the A/C cranked down to 60), and lots of diet coke to keep us energized until we got home. Because it was Myra's birthday they gave her this bib that said something funny. -I'll have to upload the pic and read what it says.- Then when we were done w/ our food they brought out this pie tin w/ whipped cream in it and blind folded her and made her search for a cherry in it. If she found the cherry before they were done w/ the happy b/day song we got a free dinner. Oh, did I mention she was blind folded and had to use her mouth. Yes, really funny - I have video of this also. What she didn't know was the cherry was in one of the waiter's hands hovering above her head.
Sarah and I headed back and picked Shaina up at the airport. I got home - watched a few TVDVR that I hadn't been able to watch during the week and went to bed a little early.

Oh, I can't believe I almost forgot one of the most important happenings of last week. The Office night. The week before we got together and watched it and 30 Rock at Sarah's. The party planning committee (Office reference for those of you who don't watch it - Mom that means you) pulled out all the stops w/ jello (Sarah's addition) and green streamers and a welcome back sign (all me). It was great. Last week was here at my place. A little guitar hero before 30 Rock & the Office what more could you want.

This week:
Lots more crazy work, but it got better as the week went on. I only did 10 hours today. Woo Hoo! Tuesday I got out at 8 (after 10 hrs though) and got to attend a free screening of Son of Rambow. Great Great film. I loved it. I stayed for the Q&A w/ the directors even though I was tired and didn't regret it. They were hilarious and had great stories.
Thursday was another office night. This time Kim Putman hosted. I left work later than planned and got rushed getting there to get a little lost. I couldn't read the apt numbers and thought I was in the right place only to find out I had passed it twice earlier looking for parking for the apartment I thought it was. I made it and all was well. Another great week of the Office and 30 Rock. When Pam hit Meredith w/ the football was fantastic! We also watched the new Lost episode. I think this episode of Lost was the best this season.

And now for some Battlestar Galactica.
More this weekend hopefully. I am going to try really really hard to get pictures and if I can video up.
Later Tater!! shows on my