Our project recently started enforcing the workday start-time of 8:30 am, which is actually not unreasonable. So it's pretty pathetic how bad I'm struggling to make it in by this time. On an average day, getting in by 8:30 am would require me to leave my apartment by 7:45 am to account for traffic. It generally takes me about 30-45 minutes in the morning to fix myself up to look decent, but only about 5-10 minutes to throw on some wrinkled clothes, pile my hair into a nest, grab my keys and leave for work looking like a crackwhore. I usually opt for the latter. However, every work night I go to bed determined to start my early morning routine, and get in to work looking presentable and feeling sharp and refreshed. I set up THREE alarm times on my cell phone (6, 6:15, 6:30), and a backup alarm for 6:35 that is so jarring that I swear it shaves off a day from your lifespan. I even place that alarm on the other side of the room so that I'm forced to get out of bed to turn it off. Despite this alarm clock obstacle course, I still manage to start each morning turning off all 4 alarms and crawling back into bed only to wake up in a panic, scrambling to get into work on time. NOTHING works! I could have an alarm clock that freakin requires me to finish a Sudoku puzzle and do 5 cartwheels to turn it off and I'd still crawl back into bed afterward. I'm just not wired to be an early-riser. And even when I do manage to get in by 8:30, my brain is still useless pudding until the 3-4 cups of coffee I drink eventually gets the circuitry going. I'd honestly like to be a morning person if such a transition is possible, but it seems that instead I just drag ass all day long.
P.S. - This is a great website (don't bother unless you live in DC-MD-VA): http://www.tylercowensethnicdiningguide.com/
Thursday, April 27, 2006
Saturday, April 22, 2006
Agenda: Hard Candy
Stop!
Drop what you're doing right now.
Check the clock, make sure that it's Saturday April 22 before 9:30, and if so go directly to AMC Loews on Wisconsin Avenue and ask for tickets to see Hard Candy for the DC Film Fest.
Revel in every gut-wrenching moment (and try to ignore the weak-stomached ones that excuse themselves halfway thru the film).
Chuckle to yourself while exiting the theater and overhearing the audience talk about how disturbingly enjoyable the movie was.
Thank me later.
Drop what you're doing right now.
Check the clock, make sure that it's Saturday April 22 before 9:30, and if so go directly to AMC Loews on Wisconsin Avenue and ask for tickets to see Hard Candy for the DC Film Fest.
Revel in every gut-wrenching moment (and try to ignore the weak-stomached ones that excuse themselves halfway thru the film).
Chuckle to yourself while exiting the theater and overhearing the audience talk about how disturbingly enjoyable the movie was.
Thank me later.
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Sunday, April 16, 2006
Making Peace with Mediocrity
It suddenly hit me today, that April is half over... Which means it'll soon be May... Which means, this year is nearly HALF OVER. I blinked in disbelief and then turned a skeptical eye toward the list of 2006 resolutions I have tacked on my wall:
Jenny's 2006 Resolutions
I'd say that if I had one undeniable talent, it's writing lists that will inevitably be unfulfilled and forgotten. Each morning starts with a list of that day's 'agenda'. Even when my planned agenda for the day consists of NOTHING, I still have to write out the time slots occupied by showering, eating, and sitting on my ass. But more often than not, I end up writing out ridiculous overly-ambitious agendas for the current day, only to review them at the end of the day and find that I have accomplished about 10% of what I projected. This is why I'm stupified when other people actually use the word 'productive' and 'motivated' to describe me. Which leads me to conclude that as long as you document the things you would like to achieve, no one will really notice how utterly useless you are.
Jenny's 2006 Resolutions
- Focus on maintaining a good work ethic.
- Break obsession with food.
- Keep detailed account of all spending.
- Improve articulation/communication.
- Follow through on endeavors.
- Read more
- Start investing
- Keep in touch with family and friends.
- Work on some sort of spiritual life.
I'd say that if I had one undeniable talent, it's writing lists that will inevitably be unfulfilled and forgotten. Each morning starts with a list of that day's 'agenda'. Even when my planned agenda for the day consists of NOTHING, I still have to write out the time slots occupied by showering, eating, and sitting on my ass. But more often than not, I end up writing out ridiculous overly-ambitious agendas for the current day, only to review them at the end of the day and find that I have accomplished about 10% of what I projected. This is why I'm stupified when other people actually use the word 'productive' and 'motivated' to describe me. Which leads me to conclude that as long as you document the things you would like to achieve, no one will really notice how utterly useless you are.
Tuesday, April 11, 2006
Sunday, April 09, 2006
You Must Know These Things
A list of things everyone should know about:
1. Rogue Dead Guy Ale - Although I was resistant to the whole Rogue Brew marketing gimmick at first, this beer changed my whole outlook on not just the Rogue line, but beer in general. Dark and malty, but not heavy like a Guinness, and not bitter like most other hoppy ales. It has a pretty high alcohol content to boot, so you'll feel happy after just one 12 oz. Mmm...I really could go for one right now.
2. Perry Bible Fellowship comics - OK, perhaps you know about this one anyway, but did you RE-discover it yet??
3. Cooking in Parchment paper - How can something so easy produce such delicious results?? Tip of the week: Prepare a whole week's worth or parchment dinners in advance, and just pop in the oven when ready to eat. Once you master the parchment fold technique, it's downright criminal to go back to those frozen dinners. My favorite combo - Haddock with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes in a white wine and olive oil sauce.
4. Hokusai exhibit at the Sackler - Haunting and intense, although the exhibit space could be better laid out. However, if you are lucky enough to be able to sneak away on a long lunch break and miss the crowds, I highly highly recommend it. Totally worth the shit you'll hear from your boss the next day.
5. Demetri Martin - Unfortunately his website is perpetually under construction. When girls say they ultimately want to settle down with the dorky type that makes them laugh, they mean Demetri Martin.
6. Ham on the Street - This show is the reason why my Wednesday nights are booked for the next 2 months. It was love at first sight (of deep-fried-brownie).
1. Rogue Dead Guy Ale - Although I was resistant to the whole Rogue Brew marketing gimmick at first, this beer changed my whole outlook on not just the Rogue line, but beer in general. Dark and malty, but not heavy like a Guinness, and not bitter like most other hoppy ales. It has a pretty high alcohol content to boot, so you'll feel happy after just one 12 oz. Mmm...I really could go for one right now.
2. Perry Bible Fellowship comics - OK, perhaps you know about this one anyway, but did you RE-discover it yet??
3. Cooking in Parchment paper - How can something so easy produce such delicious results?? Tip of the week: Prepare a whole week's worth or parchment dinners in advance, and just pop in the oven when ready to eat. Once you master the parchment fold technique, it's downright criminal to go back to those frozen dinners. My favorite combo - Haddock with Green Beans and Cherry Tomatoes in a white wine and olive oil sauce.
4. Hokusai exhibit at the Sackler - Haunting and intense, although the exhibit space could be better laid out. However, if you are lucky enough to be able to sneak away on a long lunch break and miss the crowds, I highly highly recommend it. Totally worth the shit you'll hear from your boss the next day.
5. Demetri Martin - Unfortunately his website is perpetually under construction. When girls say they ultimately want to settle down with the dorky type that makes them laugh, they mean Demetri Martin.
6. Ham on the Street - This show is the reason why my Wednesday nights are booked for the next 2 months. It was love at first sight (of deep-fried-brownie).
Saturday, April 01, 2006
A is for Andy (and for Apalling - inside joke not to be explained)
Perhaps the only saving grace of working by L'Enfant Plaza is being walking distance from the Tidal Basin, especially when the cherry blossoms are in bloom. After work one blustery and cloudy Friday, Andy and I went to see the cherry blossoms and walk around the WW2 memorial:
Also while reading Andy's blog I came across one particularly charming entry, and it made me smile. Andy is such an enigma...he makes me worry that he has absolutely no faith in humanity, and yet he can be pretty sentimental sometimes:
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Burr-i-tooooooooo.....
So my dad comes home and he is telling me about this awesome new burrito place my brother told him about and he brought a burrito home for me. As soon as i saw the signature silver aluminum foil, I knew my dad had discovered chipotle, but pretended I had never heard of it, as he was so happy to be sharing his new joy with me.
Apparently, at some point he told me that I should get a plate and eat it with a knife and fork which I didnt hear, because as soon as I start eating it he starts yelling at me about how he told me they were impossible to eat with out making a mess. He then went on to describe that first chipotle experience we all have whereby ingredients are spilling everywhere. Even though I was being yelled at, I couldnt help but find it amusing that my dad had discovered the phenomenon know as OOCB or out of control burrito. So I got a plate cause I didnt want to explain that an experienced burrito man like my self no longer suffered from the OOCB phenomenom (because then he would know that he wasnt sharing a new joy with me). And when he saw me eat the burrito flawlessly he was quite impressed. Thats it, thats the whole story. I just thought it was funny, like one of life's simple joys.
Also while reading Andy's blog I came across one particularly charming entry, and it made me smile. Andy is such an enigma...he makes me worry that he has absolutely no faith in humanity, and yet he can be pretty sentimental sometimes:
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Burr-i-tooooooooo.....
So my dad comes home and he is telling me about this awesome new burrito place my brother told him about and he brought a burrito home for me. As soon as i saw the signature silver aluminum foil, I knew my dad had discovered chipotle, but pretended I had never heard of it, as he was so happy to be sharing his new joy with me.
Apparently, at some point he told me that I should get a plate and eat it with a knife and fork which I didnt hear, because as soon as I start eating it he starts yelling at me about how he told me they were impossible to eat with out making a mess. He then went on to describe that first chipotle experience we all have whereby ingredients are spilling everywhere. Even though I was being yelled at, I couldnt help but find it amusing that my dad had discovered the phenomenon know as OOCB or out of control burrito. So I got a plate cause I didnt want to explain that an experienced burrito man like my self no longer suffered from the OOCB phenomenom (because then he would know that he wasnt sharing a new joy with me). And when he saw me eat the burrito flawlessly he was quite impressed. Thats it, thats the whole story. I just thought it was funny, like one of life's simple joys.
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