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June 28, 2006
The Pipettes
I recently discovered my new favorite band, The Pipettes, this all-female trio from England, and was excited about going to London and France and the prospect of seeing one of their shows, especially since they haven't seemed to cross the pond to the US yet. Unfortunately, they don't have any shows scheduled in London the three days we'll be in London but they're performing at a festival in Paris the day we're leaving. Since our flight doesn't leave til after 5, I was hoping we'd be still be able to catch their show but, alas, I just found out today they're performing at 5:30/6. On top of that, their first album releases in England the day after we leave London (there's no US release planned)..
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June 25, 2006
Wedding
Congratulations to Liliane and Mike who just got married yesterday during wedding number one! (wedding number two will take place in Nevis a day short of the fourth of July). I could not be happier for them and only wish that Adam and I could attend their wedding in Nevis. Some photos below:
The Catholic ceremony
The Korean ceremony, known as PyeBaek, which basically involves bowing and the offerring of wine on the part of the couple to different sets of their immediate families and the tossing of dates and chestnuts into the bride's wedding skirt (symbolizing the offspring they bride and groom will have).
Let the tossing of the dates and chestnuts begin!
Liliane's mom actually wrote all the calligraphy in the background
At the conclusion, the groom must carry the bride off on his back
Mike and Liliane's first dance as husband and wife!
And the night draws to a close
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June 23, 2006
Meerkat Manor and other cuteness
I have seen many animal programs in my lifetime (having started when I was young) but I have never loved an animal program as I do Meerkat Manor. It all started one evening when Adam was watching TV and beckoned to me that there was a show featuring meerkats, an animal he's liked ever since seeing them at the National Zoo. I like meerkats but the thought of seeing them on TV didn't draw me over at first but eventually I made my way over there to find what's basically a sitcom/reality show about meerkats. And Animal Planet's smart enough to know that an actual show about just any animal wouldn't do but on an animal that is as highly socialized as meerkats are and you have the formula for the perfect animal show. I never knew much about meerkats but after just one episode, I was addicted. They are fascinating--it is such an engaging show. Now, I rush home on Friday nights to watch this show--it's that bad, but it's so good.
Since we're on the subject of cuteness, I had to share this photo of my favorite (and currently only) nephew. Look at that face!
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June 21, 2006
Excitement
There was recently an open call for City employees for an exhibit at this gallery. I used to really be into photography (I still am but just don't take as many photographs anymore) and had taken many photographs over the course of several years so I thought it might be worthwhile to submit a few photos for consideration and I just found out today that one of my photographs was accepted! The bad thing is that the exhibit (including the opening) is happening the one full week Adam and I will be in London and France but I'm still pretty excited. I used to work at the bookstore at MOMA where everyone did something creative and I would always feel a pang of envy when someone was having an opening. My fantasy in those days was being in a band but that definitely never materialized. I took many photographs of Williamsburg over the course of two summers when I performed survey work as part of a summer internship and was disappointed when I found out I had missed on this opportunity. But I am pretty psyched that one of my photographs will be included in an exhibit, even if the exhibit will only last one week!
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June 18, 2006
Greenpoint-Williamsburg
Like many people I'm sure, I have mixed feelings about my old neighborhood. I enjoy going to Williamsburg for the restaurants, bars, and some of the stores but I also hate the scenesters and know what the implications of the new restaurants and the people that attracted them there are (I did my thesis on gentrification and displacement in the Southside). I'm also quite grumpy about the fact that neither of the two main vintage clothing stores in the neighborhood have taken any of the clothes I've tried selling as of late. But I really enjoyed this weekend's Renegade Craft Fair, despite the fact that half the female Williamsburg population seemed to be there yesterday. But when I read about this, I couldn't believe it--this is only a few doors down from my old apartment in Greenpoint. Even despite the recent rezoning, I just can't imagine luxury lofts on my old block in Greenpoint. Although I guess if it happened happened in South Williamsburg, I guess I shouldn't be that surprised.
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June 11, 2006
Sunday = no rest day
I had to take a bunch of photos at different locations within Queens for my job and since I'm still very much a novice driver and don't feel comfortable driving alone yet, I brought Adam along with me. Poor Adam had to tag along as I walked along stretches of Howard Beach, Cambria Heights, and Flushing. Luckily, it was nice out today but in between driving from place to place and having to trek along long stretches taking pictures, we were out for a long time. So special kudos to the best husband ever. And for you, my reader, some photos from the last few weekends.
The Flushing River
Adam & I at Richard W DeKorte Park in NJ (one of the few times I've been able to drag Adam birdwatching)
Richard W DeKorte Park (can you see the egret in the center?)
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June 08, 2006
New toothbrush
So I've had to see a periodontist recently because my gum pockets are lower than they should be (I generally don't think about my age much, but hearing about your gums receding can make you feel old quick). I've gone in twice to get this special deep cleaning which was not too pleasant but I'm sure minor compared to this surgery my periodontist mentioned I would need if she didn't see any improvement. I don't know what this procedure is called--all I know is that it involves having to pull your gums up and having to have stitches in between your gums and only being able to eat soft things for a long time and that's all I need to know to want to do what I can to avoid it.
I've had an Oral B electric toothbrush for over a year but my periodontist said that they're not much better than a regular toothbrush and recommended that I get a Sonicare toothbrush instead. I actually waited a few months before I got one because they're expensive but decided it would be a worthwhile investment if it meant avoiding the dreaded surgery. I finally tried the toothbrush this week and it's crazy--I don't think I've ever watched a Star Wars movie in its entirety and, yet, the only analogy I can draw is it's like a light sabor for your mouth. It feels other-worldly, I wouldn't say in a good way. Even the way the toothbrush vibrates in your hand feels strange. I just hope it works..
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June 04, 2006
Things that should not be done in public
After spotting an elderly man outside our apartment wearing what looked like pajama pants, I commented to Adam how I never understood people who wore pajama pants outside in public (do people who wear their pajama pants in public wear the same pants to bed? if so, that's even grosser considering I've spotted most offenders in subways and subway stations). I think the public pajama pants-wearing offense was superceded today by the a man I saw walking around in a bathrobe in Fairway. Honestly people..
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