Almost February. Where did the month go?
Last night, M & I ventured into Manhattan. We hit Midoma's new art opening party and mingled for a bit. After the party, we took two cabs (there were nine of us) and headed towards the West Side. Well, more like Harlem, since it was 131st Street and 12th Ave. We ate at a new place called Dinosaur Bar-B-Q. Elliott, one of Marianna's Syracuse friends, did the artwork for the restaurant, so we wanted to check it out. And of course, I wanted to try the food.
We had a good time. I had the pulled-pork sandwich with a side of fried green tomatoes and washed it down with a homemade root beer. I tell you, it was pretty darn tasty. I didn't have room for dessert after that.
Tomorrow is my first class of the spring semester. I can already feel myself getting stressed over it. I met with my project partner, Melanie, to discuss our plan of attack. We met over brunch at Le San Souci, this EXCELLENT French bistro right around the corner from our apartment. The absolute best coffee and crepes. Oh, and fresh bread. Yummy!
So, earlier I promised a link to the website I did for my SciTech course. Here it is. Promise not to laugh. Remember, I am not a web designer. It doesn't have to be pretty, just easy to navigate and understand. This site won't be up forever. I will probably use the space for another project.
Monday, January 31, 2005
Saturday, January 22, 2005
1.22.05
Let it snow. NYC is expecting anywhere between 12 to 14 inches by tomorrow afternoon. Lucky for me, I love snow. And so does Zero. We took him out early and he had a blast running full speed through snow banks. He is so hilarious to watch.
As you may be able to tell from the previous post, I attended the ALA Midwinter in Boston last weekend. I got into Boston on Thursday night and left Tuesday morning. I had a great time, but it was so damn exhausting. There were so many exhibits and so many free or really cheap books, my head was spinning.
I attend several meetings and met up with a few librarians for breakfasts and lunches. All and all, a very nice time.
I also got to spend quality time with family (Mandy & Adam) and was able to break away for a nice dinner with Gina on Saturday night. We went to a great little upscale Mexican restaurant named Casa Romero. I had the Chicken Medallions Stuffed with Cactus & Cheese served with a Mole Poblano Sauce . Very delicious and I must say I have never eaten cactus before.
Well, the spring semester starts in two weeks. I am dreading this thesis project. We are actually supposed to call it a project, not a thesis. The only differences are that we don't have to defend the project and we can work with other people on it. I guess the faculty feels that because librarians often work in groups, why not start learning how to work with others now. Not sure if I completely agree. I will let you know more about how I feel once the project is finished.
Tomorrow, I will venture out into the snow again and take a few photos to post.
Stay warm!
As you may be able to tell from the previous post, I attended the ALA Midwinter in Boston last weekend. I got into Boston on Thursday night and left Tuesday morning. I had a great time, but it was so damn exhausting. There were so many exhibits and so many free or really cheap books, my head was spinning.
I attend several meetings and met up with a few librarians for breakfasts and lunches. All and all, a very nice time.
I also got to spend quality time with family (Mandy & Adam) and was able to break away for a nice dinner with Gina on Saturday night. We went to a great little upscale Mexican restaurant named Casa Romero. I had the Chicken Medallions Stuffed with Cactus & Cheese served with a Mole Poblano Sauce . Very delicious and I must say I have never eaten cactus before.
Well, the spring semester starts in two weeks. I am dreading this thesis project. We are actually supposed to call it a project, not a thesis. The only differences are that we don't have to defend the project and we can work with other people on it. I guess the faculty feels that because librarians often work in groups, why not start learning how to work with others now. Not sure if I completely agree. I will let you know more about how I feel once the project is finished.
Tomorrow, I will venture out into the snow again and take a few photos to post.
Stay warm!
Thursday, January 20, 2005
Wednesday, January 12, 2005
01.12.05
M and I went to a screening of "Sideways" at the Directors Guild Theater in Manhattan. After the movie, there was an open discussion with the main actor, Paul Giamatti, and one of the screenwriters, Jim Taylor. Thomas Haden Church was supposed to be there, but his plane was delayed.
We both enjoyed the film. It was not the best movie of all time or anything, but I laughed throughout. I didn't feel that I got to know the characters very well, but I enjoyed the "falling apart" of the friends' relationship. I have had several similar relationships where you really have nothing in common with this person, other than history. Sounds like family, right?
The discussion afterwards was interesting, but I think it would have been better if more of the cast had been there. More lively or something.
We both enjoyed the film. It was not the best movie of all time or anything, but I laughed throughout. I didn't feel that I got to know the characters very well, but I enjoyed the "falling apart" of the friends' relationship. I have had several similar relationships where you really have nothing in common with this person, other than history. Sounds like family, right?
The discussion afterwards was interesting, but I think it would have been better if more of the cast had been there. More lively or something.
Monday, January 03, 2005
01.03.05
Happy New Year!
First, I want to say that I am thinking often of all the people affected by the natural disaster in Southeast Asia. I plan to donate money to the Red Cross in order to help. It is in times like these that I am so grateful for my home, family, and friends. I hope that the new year brings hope and happiness to everyone.
On to happier thoughts.
We had a nice holiday. I was sick for part of the time with a nasty virus that has been going around. Micah had it before me and I think he caught it from people at his work. Bastards should have stayed home!
My birthday was pretty uneventful, except for the extreme cold and snow on the 20th. I received money and a nice Japanese knife. The knife is for cooking. Don't get the wrong idea; I don't have a weapon fetish or anything.
For xmas, we received many gift certificates, cash, and a few presents. I got Micah some snow boots, a scarf, and some socks. How romantic! I received a new digital camera. I actually got the camera back in October, but said that it would be my xmas gift.
Mark & Agata came over for Christmas dinner. I made a roasted rosemary chicken, cornbread dressing, homemade mac & cheese, and a coconut custard pie. The pie was the first custard pie I have ever made, and I must say it was pretty tasty. The dinner turned out well, except that I felt ill towards the end of the evening. That was the beginning of symptoms of my virus.
I stayed in bed all Sunday and most of Monday. Great 4-day weekend, right? I went back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday. My second 4-day weekend was much better. Not too much excitement, but at least I wasn't sick.
New Year's Eve -- We traveled out to Brooklyn, Park Slope to be exact, to visit Mark & Agata. We had never seen their place. Very cute and great location (right across from Prospect Park.) We had dinner, drinks, and games (Scrabble.) Oh, and fireworks in the park. Fun times. We headed back to Queens around 2am, and because of the slow-ass G train, didn't get back until 3:30am.
So, that is it for now.
First, I want to say that I am thinking often of all the people affected by the natural disaster in Southeast Asia. I plan to donate money to the Red Cross in order to help. It is in times like these that I am so grateful for my home, family, and friends. I hope that the new year brings hope and happiness to everyone.
On to happier thoughts.
We had a nice holiday. I was sick for part of the time with a nasty virus that has been going around. Micah had it before me and I think he caught it from people at his work. Bastards should have stayed home!
My birthday was pretty uneventful, except for the extreme cold and snow on the 20th. I received money and a nice Japanese knife. The knife is for cooking. Don't get the wrong idea; I don't have a weapon fetish or anything.
For xmas, we received many gift certificates, cash, and a few presents. I got Micah some snow boots, a scarf, and some socks. How romantic! I received a new digital camera. I actually got the camera back in October, but said that it would be my xmas gift.
Mark & Agata came over for Christmas dinner. I made a roasted rosemary chicken, cornbread dressing, homemade mac & cheese, and a coconut custard pie. The pie was the first custard pie I have ever made, and I must say it was pretty tasty. The dinner turned out well, except that I felt ill towards the end of the evening. That was the beginning of symptoms of my virus.
I stayed in bed all Sunday and most of Monday. Great 4-day weekend, right? I went back to work on Tuesday and Wednesday. My second 4-day weekend was much better. Not too much excitement, but at least I wasn't sick.
New Year's Eve -- We traveled out to Brooklyn, Park Slope to be exact, to visit Mark & Agata. We had never seen their place. Very cute and great location (right across from Prospect Park.) We had dinner, drinks, and games (Scrabble.) Oh, and fireworks in the park. Fun times. We headed back to Queens around 2am, and because of the slow-ass G train, didn't get back until 3:30am.
So, that is it for now.
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