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April 29, 2004
Adirondack Life
I just talked with my contact from "Adirondack Life Magazine" and she said that my pictures for the "Cool Summer Jobs In The Adirondacks" spread that I did came out very well. I am very excited! This will be the fourth time I have had my photographs published with them and this is my second large spread with them. They are a great magazine to work for with an amazing and supportive staff. The spread will be out in the July/August Issue which will hit the stands in June- check it out!
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April 28, 2004
Hubert Selby Jr. 1928-2004
Author, screenwriter and sometimes actor Hubert Selby Jr. died in Los Angeles Monday of chronic obstructive pulmonary diesease. He was 75 years old. I know him best from his role as author and screenwriter of the Daniel Aronofsky film "Requiem For A Dream" which is one of the most disturbing, intrigueing and beautifully shot films about drug addiction I have ever seen. I was totally floored when I first watched this film, mostrly because the beauty of the film contrasts so strongly with the darkness of the subject matter. I will admit that I have not read much of Selby's work, but when reading his obituary I became aware of the fact that he also wrote "Last Exit To Brooklyn", which was turned into another brilliant film. Definitely a great loss to popular culture.
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April 26, 2004
What's The Skinny?
I am going on a cruise in 3 weeks. I should be joyful about this and I am, except for my issues about my appearance. I will admit that I look good fully dressed. I am not too sure about my appearance in just swimming trunks however. I have been going to the gym, and I am seeing some results, but I'm not sure if I will ever achive the physique I so desire. I am afraid it is just not in my genetic plan. I may just have to settle for just being healthy, which is a good thing, but somehow just not enough. I spent the first part of my life being way too thin, and then once I was the proper weight I have spent the rest of the time feeling too fat. I just want a hot body!! Is that too much to ask??
In other news, I did a lot of lawn work this weekend. This is the first time I have owned a lawn and it is a lot of work to take care of one, yet it is worth it. My mom has been helping me fertilize the lawn, set up planters and plant bulbs. I am in the process right now of getting my garage and my basement all cleaned out, as the former occupents left all sorts of worthless junk in both places. I have enough various lawn and bug poisons and other chmicals to wipe out my whole town if I were to be so cruel and devious, which I am not.
I also must announce the arrival of Sonny and Cher, my two new parakeets. Their owner was relocating and they needed a home, so they have come to live with me! I love them, they are a lot of fun and very talkative, and I will try to post pictures of them this week, if I have time before I go to NYC for my friend Anna's wedding.
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April 20, 2004
Home Again
Well, I am back from New Hampshire, a day late due to a severe case of food poisoning that me and my hosts contracted. I have not been that sick in a long, long time! Beware Applebees! All in all though, it was a great trip. I was thrilled to see Allison and Jeff and hang out with there friends Friday night and Allison's brother. Saturday was a nice relaxing day, and Sunday we headed into Boston for some shopping, and I got to go to one of my favorite music stores, Newbury Comics where I found the latest two Diamanda Galas releases that have been very hard to locate in this country. I also was able to see my friend Sara who lives in Boston and who I have not sen in a very long time. Over all, an enjoyable and relaxing trip.
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April 15, 2004
"We're Off To See The Wizard..."
Tomorrow I am off on a long overdue trip to New Hampshire to see my friends Allison and Jeff. It has been a year since I have traveled anywhere and 5 years since I have been to New Hampshire. I may also make a stop in Boston to see my friend Sara! I am so excited for the rest and relaxation that I will probably not sleep at all tonight! I will post about my trip when I return on Monday.
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April 12, 2004
"Let's Get Physical, Physical....."
I have started back to the gym now that I am recovered from my health problems earlier this year and all I can say is what a difference exercise makes! I ran 5 miles at the gym today, the longest I have ever run, and I was surprised at how well I felt afterward. The one good thing I can say about my kidney stones is that I lost a lot of weight (I guess pain makes me less hungry) so I had a good jumping off point for the gym. However I would not choose to lose weight this way again. I hope once the summer months come around that I have the determination to keep up the exercise!
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"I Like Chicken I Like Liver"
This story is unbelievable! This cat is so fat I just can't believe my eyes! I'm sure the owner thought they were doing a loving thing but this cat is like those people you see who have to be cut out of their homes!
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April 06, 2004
"What Larks Pip, What Larks!"
This is what we do for fun sometimes at work to while away the hours! What entertainment!
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Can You Imagine?
Talk about unbelievable dedication! Apparantly a 40 year old pregnant woman in Mexico on Tuesday gave herself a caesarean section after going into labor at home and experiencing complications! She had 3 shots of hard liquor for pain killer! I can't even imagine the will it must take to make that decision! After she was done she sent one of her other children for a local nurse who sewed her up with cotten thread! Unbelievable!
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