The Week in Pictures: 8.22.08
Life has been exceptionally good lately. Gala (my Virgo soulmate) and I have been feverishly planning our joint birthday celebrations in Central Park on September 13th! Since we’re on opposite sides of the world at the moment (she’s in New Zealand & I’m in Oregon), there’s been a flurry of emails constantly flying, sometimes up to 15 or more a day!
We’re getting the job done; so far we’ve picked out a cupcake supplier, booked an amazing hotel room with floor-to-ceiling windows and asked the best photographer in town (who’s also a Virgo!) to take some snaps of the festivities! We’ve got all the basics covered! Now, onto the invites….
In Other News
Last weekend, I traded in a huge pile of old clothes and the cleaning frenzy continues with no end in site. When my surroundings are organized, I feel better. Though, I also have an ulterior motive: the Fall fashion offerings in NYC are always so good that I need to make room for new acquisitions!
Even though Lee & I have been living in our place for 8 months now, I still felt like we had no furniture. I was sick of the bare bones look, so we just made a trip to IKEA and procured some basics like this locker cabinet for the living room to hold our records (my collection of Journey albums needed a place to live, I tell you!)
More good news: I’ve been accepted into the elusive & exclusive Secret Society of Lady Bloggers. This all stems from the commentary on this page (of which I will expand upon more very soon).
Have you ever tried this San Pellegrino orange drink? It’s super tasty and I’ve been picking one up when it’s too hot to drink coffee. YUM!
So, this is very very weird (and naturally, could only take place at Nemo). I was sitting at my desk yesterday morning when I noticed an odd mix of choking sounds coupled with the infamous ‘chicken dance’ song. When I walked around the corner, this is what I saw! HA!
How was YOUR week?
Tags: Consumption, IKEA, lady bloggers, Nemo Design, New York, Nubby
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I’ll be very interested in hearing (reading?) your thoughts on the Metafilter question! While I’ve seen a bit of the Twitter conversations about it, it’ll be interesting to hear more in-depth thoughts about it.
Oooh, conrgats on being a Lady Blogger! My week rocked in blog terms too, I met a personal goal of having a certain number of readers and I blew it away! Yay! I wasn’t expecting it so it TOTALLY made my week.
I can’t wait to see the birthday pics. It sounds like it is going to be SO. MUCH. FUN.
That chicken toy is the oddest thing EVER! Cute ladyblogger, you! I’m sure your birthday party will be amazing!
I had jury duty but wasn’t chosen, so that was a relief. I also sent out my birthday invite this week, well in advance because September always seems to be such a busy month for people. I also bought a dress that I may end up wearing to the party.
Other than that, I got some freelance design offers, which was nice and appreciated. I am looking forward to catching up with friends and catching up on sleep this weekend.
Haahahaha! I just posted that Ice Cream lamp in my blog last week, too funny :O) I wont flatter myself and think you ran out and bought it after reading my post, though. Here’s to good taste!
Ashe Mischief: I’m still trying to wrap my head around it. I think it’s being taken out of context at this point.
Rachel: Haha, the Lady Blogger thing is a bit of a joke but thanks! That’s fantastic that you’re meeting your blogging goals. It’s funny how great that can make you feel. I’m getting close to meeting one of mine also!
Melisser: The chicken is so so weird. Who dreams this stuff up?! I’ve been keeping up with your baking adventures lately on Twitter. Sounds like you’re doing great so far!
dana: Ugh, jury duty. Glad you got to skip it. And congrats on the freelance offers. That’s always a nice feeling!
Sammy Doll: My ice cream cone is a change bank! I got it a few years ago…though the lamp would be nice also!
(Asker of the AskMefi question – not article, as some have assumed – here.)
LOL, at least you guys have decided on a name, Lady Bloggers
Just to clarify, because I’ve heard this sentiment on other blogs: I didn’t ask the question out of malice or mocking. I was genuinely curious and wondered if this was a trend in the making. It could be – that’s how blog trends start! FWIW, I don’t think being a trend is a bad thing 
Tiara: I’m all for someone expressing genuine curiosity. I just think that Star’s article (which was meant to be lighthearted and pretty sarcastic in tone) was taken by some at face value as being serious.
first of all, i think my entire apartment fits in yourliving room. second of all, if you find your deer/buck? head gone one day, it’ll be in my house. third of all, i can’t wait to see you and gala again. and lastly, that chicken screaming and chocking sound is TERRRRRRIBLE!!!!!
Hee, that’s cool
Gilda: And, my entire house is like half the cost of a single room in Manhattan! Insanity. I’m so looking forward to seeing you also! There’s an avant garde clothing boutique called Oak NYC I was reading about…we should check it out and make a stop at Century21.
OOo, sweet! My change bank is a giant Hersey’s Strawberry Syrup container that i’ve had since forever :O)
OH yeahhhh my friends have all told me about that store and how they walk in and think of me! i never got around to it. how long will you be here?? there’s this burlesque festival going on and i wanna go! http://www.thenewyorkburlesquefestival.com/
Sammy Doll: Haha, that’s awesome! I love the idea of having totally ridiculous banks for small change.
Gilda: Sept. 13th – Sept 21st! What day’s the festival? I’m up for anything!
Dane won’t let me get that Ikea PS cabinet…no matter how much I cry quietly to myself about it.
Kiala: Is it because he thinks IKEA is a sin?? Hahahaha.
Can you nudge him and tell him to pretty please fix my comments set-up?
Alan and I laughed ourselves sick over that chicken.
you’ll be here!! we must go like, at least one day. i think each day is different!
Auntie Nubs: Of course you did, because you two have a sick & twisted sense of humor!
That chicken will have it’s own cameo in my nightmares someday soon.
My grandfather has a deer head exactly like that.
Infact, his entire lounge area is sort of deer-esque. Lots of antlers…
Bex: Your grandfather and I would get along great, then!