Inception was brilliant. I had to see it twice this week.
If you have not seen the film, you might want to skip the rest of this paragraph. If you have seen it, and realized the Edith Piaf connection, click here and read the article/watch the video. Hans Zimmer scored the film and he is amazing.
I'm trying to unravel the bar exam-related webs that have formed in my brain; sleep is helping, as are movies and books, too. I've been reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and I am liking it! I think I'm the last person on the planet to have read it, but that's OK.
I've also been enjoying some yummy food and drinks:
Sam's Cafe is "southwestern" food, meaning that it combines mexican, southern, and even some native american flavors into the menu. I had the most amazing blackened shrimp quesadilla - it had goat cheese (c'mon), red bell peppers and roasted corn. Heaven on a plate. The margaritas are awesome too!
I recently went to Grimaldi's Pizzeria in Scottsdale to celebrate a friend's birthday. The pizza was good, don't get me wrong, but the stories of how the owner ships water from NY to specially make the pizza did not convince me. This pizza is labeled as "NY Pizza" but it isn't; it's California-style pizza with a thin crust. True NY pizza is really street food and you can't get feta cheese and kalamata olives on it, OK?
It was tasty, but not as good as Pizzaiolo in Oakland or Dove Vivi in Portland.
Went to the old [healthy] standby, Pita Jungle with a friend today. Yummy hummus and our waiter was either from the UK or Australia. I'm leaning toward the latter but the crowd made it hard to hear him.
Tonight I'm going to Cyclo with some friends tonight. This is my second try with Vietnamese food. My first attempt was at a place in Berkeley and while I can't remember the name, I remember it being very bland. I think Cyclo is supposed to be tasty. Looking forward to it!
Next Saturday I'm heading to Rokerij with with a big group of friends to celebrate the end of school, *passing* the bar exam, and moving out of AZ. Should be tasty - it looks like it is American with some southwestern/Mexican flavors infused there and about. Yummmmmm.
I've been discovering and re-discovering music recently. "Audience" by Cold War Kids is worth checking out (even if it did come out 8 months ago). And I just realized I owned "Sweet Disposition" by The Temper Trap - I had no idea.
Lastly, Cat Power and Nick Drake have really helped me the last couple of months.
Showing posts with label Arizona. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Arizona. Show all posts
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Movie, foodie, drinkie
I had really low expectations for this based on the trailer but I have to say, I laughed my ass off. There were several moments when I thought, "wow, they are going there? Really?" Yeah. Russell Brand is hysterical and kind of hot.
GET HIM TO THE GREEK: Movie Trailer - Watch more top selected videos about: Get_Him_to_the_Greek, Jonah_Hill, Russell_Brand, Nicholas_Stoller, Sean_Combs, DeRay_Davis, Rose_Byrne, Elisabeth_Moss, Colm_Meaney
Last night I went to Carlsbad Tavern with a couple of friends and although the food was tasty and the two pomegranate margaritas I downed were yummy, I thought it was overpriced for what it was. Nevertheless, a place I'd return to for happy hour, fo sho.
GET HIM TO THE GREEK: Movie Trailer - Watch more top selected videos about: Get_Him_to_the_Greek, Jonah_Hill, Russell_Brand, Nicholas_Stoller, Sean_Combs, DeRay_Davis, Rose_Byrne, Elisabeth_Moss, Colm_Meaney
Last night I went to Carlsbad Tavern with a couple of friends and although the food was tasty and the two pomegranate margaritas I downed were yummy, I thought it was overpriced for what it was. Nevertheless, a place I'd return to for happy hour, fo sho.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Be wary of white men who co-opt Native traditions
Not all who co-opt traditions, culture, and spirituality are necessarily bad.
Michael Meade is someone I really admire, and I am no New Ager. Meade is a poet and storyteller who weaves together the philosophical and spiritual teachings of many different cultures across the world to help find perspective and meaning in life when (at least in America) it seems that traditions, reflection, perspective, meaning, and purpose are not valued things.
Anyway, my point is, there is a lot to learn from other cultures and perspectives, but it should be done in a respectful manner. There should never be a tragedy like what happened this weekend in Sedona.
This weekend, James Arthur Ray hosted a "Spiritual Warrior" retreat in Sedona. Ray is a motivational speaker affiliated with The Secret (which I think is worth checking out). He has been blessed by Oprah and charges a shit-ton of cash to see him espouse his wisdom and insight. The retreat in Sedona was sold at $9,665.00 per person.
Part of the retreat featured a "sweat lodge purification ceremony." As far as I can tell, the ceremony was not done in conformity with Native traditions, placing participants at great risk. They crammed about 64 people inside a make-shift, tent-like structure that was only about 400 square feet, had them remain in the small space and the heat for several hours.
Two people died and another 19 needed to be treated for burns and other ailments. Here is a news report regarding the incident:
One news report pointed out the problems with the "ceremony":
A local resident was interviewed for the same report:
James Arthur Ray has left Arizona and is refusing to discuss the incident with investigators.
He's sending dispatches from his Twitter account, saying he's been in constant prayer and meditation for the lives that have been lost. I guess this is guru speak for "I'm maintaining constant contact with my lawyer."
Michael Meade is someone I really admire, and I am no New Ager. Meade is a poet and storyteller who weaves together the philosophical and spiritual teachings of many different cultures across the world to help find perspective and meaning in life when (at least in America) it seems that traditions, reflection, perspective, meaning, and purpose are not valued things.
Anyway, my point is, there is a lot to learn from other cultures and perspectives, but it should be done in a respectful manner. There should never be a tragedy like what happened this weekend in Sedona.
This weekend, James Arthur Ray hosted a "Spiritual Warrior" retreat in Sedona. Ray is a motivational speaker affiliated with The Secret (which I think is worth checking out). He has been blessed by Oprah and charges a shit-ton of cash to see him espouse his wisdom and insight. The retreat in Sedona was sold at $9,665.00 per person.
Part of the retreat featured a "sweat lodge purification ceremony." As far as I can tell, the ceremony was not done in conformity with Native traditions, placing participants at great risk. They crammed about 64 people inside a make-shift, tent-like structure that was only about 400 square feet, had them remain in the small space and the heat for several hours.
Two people died and another 19 needed to be treated for burns and other ailments. Here is a news report regarding the incident:
One news report pointed out the problems with the "ceremony":
The ritual in sweat lodges is helpful in restoring balance and changing people's attitudes and self-image, said Joseph Bruchac, author of "The Native American Sweat Lodge: History and Legends."
People have died in sweat lodges in the past. They were either sick tribal elders who voluntarily stayed until they died or people who were in poor health.
"The sweat lodge needs to be respected," Bruchac said. "When you imitate someone's tradition, and you don't know what you are doing, there's a danger of doing something very wrong."
A local resident was interviewed for the same report:
Sedona is an international mecca for New Age beliefs and purportedly the site of numerous "vortexes," or natural energy confluences thought to enhance spirituality and well-being.
Some questioned why there were so many people in the sweat lodge at once.
Jennifer Gentry, a sales associate at Sedona Crystal Vortex in uptown Sedona, said that she has been in several sweat-lodge ceremonies and that they typically are events for four to five people, maybe as many as 10, but never something she has done with strangers.
"In my opinion, it's a sacred ceremony," she said. "You shouldn't sell it, and you shouldn't have that many people in it."
James Arthur Ray has left Arizona and is refusing to discuss the incident with investigators.
He's sending dispatches from his Twitter account, saying he's been in constant prayer and meditation for the lives that have been lost. I guess this is guru speak for "I'm maintaining constant contact with my lawyer."
Monday, July 20, 2009
Let me put it this way
You don't want your A/C to stop working in the middle of July in Arizona. I'm working at home in the midst of it, because no A/C in July with a locked up pet = emergency here. It's been out for about 8 hours now; hopefully fixed soon. They are working on it.
It's 107 outside and Franky is chilling in the bathtub waiting for the heat to subside (poor babes).
It's 107 outside and Franky is chilling in the bathtub waiting for the heat to subside (poor babes).
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Say what you will, the man is inspiring
You know, President Obama is not perfect and I didn't expect him to be. He's got a job no one in their right mind would want. He seems to be carrying forward a lot of Bush-like policies. Time can only tell how things progress in our country.
Nevertheless, he is an amazing speaker. He is masterful in his ability to turn a faux-controversy into a call to action. Enjoy.
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Nevertheless, he is an amazing speaker. He is masterful in his ability to turn a faux-controversy into a call to action. Enjoy.
Part One:
Part Two:
Part Three:
Friday, May 1, 2009
A new Supreme Court justice in our future...
You've probably heard that Justice Souter is stepping down, apparently because he's sick of D.C. and wants to retire.
Souter is one of the so-called "liberal" justices, appointed by Bush I. He has been on the liberal side of most decisions... Whoever replaces Souter will hopefully be equally liberal (or, at least not a religious ideologue) so that we can hope for a re-aligning of the Supreme Court once Scalia and Thomas step down (which may never happen; I could see them staying until they die on the bench).
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Sonia Sotomayor as a potential nominee. I don't know much about her but all I can say is that I do hope we see a female person of color appointed.
Some may gristle at this idea, because it suggests that the person would "only" be selected because they are a woman. Turns out, you can be *both* qualified and a woman! What a revelation!
I got to meet Justice Sandra Day O'Connor recently and part of our conversation was about her nomination to the Supreme Court. At the time, Reagan (the beloved icon of the GOP) was insistent that if he were able to nominate someone to the Court, he would nominate a woman. Her name was on the shortlist of candidates and when she was offered the job, it was her HUSBAND who convinced her to take it. He gave up his successful law practice in Arizona to support her move to the Court.
Her appointment opened up countless possibilities for women in the legal profession. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but her appointment signaled a sea change in the perception of women lawyers and the respect they were afforded by their male counterparts.
Today most of the students in law school are women. When Justice O'Connor graduated at the TOP of her class at Stanford law school, not one firm would hire her. The only job she could find was as a paralegal sharing an office with a legal secretary. To this she said, "I was happy I had that job - I would have taken any job I could find!"
Our Supreme Court - and it's "ours," not Justice Scalia's, should reflect the diversity in society. In 2009, we should not continue to let old white men dictate their political agenda to us.
The more we can see women and people of color achieve positions at the highest level in our society the more we can hope that tolerance and progressive idealism will filter down to the masses.
Souter is one of the so-called "liberal" justices, appointed by Bush I. He has been on the liberal side of most decisions... Whoever replaces Souter will hopefully be equally liberal (or, at least not a religious ideologue) so that we can hope for a re-aligning of the Supreme Court once Scalia and Thomas step down (which may never happen; I could see them staying until they die on the bench).
There's a lot of buzz surrounding Sonia Sotomayor as a potential nominee. I don't know much about her but all I can say is that I do hope we see a female person of color appointed.
Some may gristle at this idea, because it suggests that the person would "only" be selected because they are a woman. Turns out, you can be *both* qualified and a woman! What a revelation!
I got to meet Justice Sandra Day O'Connor recently and part of our conversation was about her nomination to the Supreme Court. At the time, Reagan (the beloved icon of the GOP) was insistent that if he were able to nominate someone to the Court, he would nominate a woman. Her name was on the shortlist of candidates and when she was offered the job, it was her HUSBAND who convinced her to take it. He gave up his successful law practice in Arizona to support her move to the Court.
Her appointment opened up countless possibilities for women in the legal profession. There is still a lot of work that needs to be done, but her appointment signaled a sea change in the perception of women lawyers and the respect they were afforded by their male counterparts.
Today most of the students in law school are women. When Justice O'Connor graduated at the TOP of her class at Stanford law school, not one firm would hire her. The only job she could find was as a paralegal sharing an office with a legal secretary. To this she said, "I was happy I had that job - I would have taken any job I could find!"
Our Supreme Court - and it's "ours," not Justice Scalia's, should reflect the diversity in society. In 2009, we should not continue to let old white men dictate their political agenda to us.
The more we can see women and people of color achieve positions at the highest level in our society the more we can hope that tolerance and progressive idealism will filter down to the masses.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Antelope Canyon, Arizona
I haven't done much exploring of Arizona since moving here in August 2007 (oh law school). I have managed to go to Sedona and Flagstaff - even managed to visit a federal prison in Pioneer recently!
But one of these days I need to trek northwest through the state to the Utah border to visit Antelope Canyon on the Navajo Reservation.
There is a collection of breathtaking photos from the canyon here one of which is this one (hard to pick a favorite):
Photo by Luca Galuzzi
But one of these days I need to trek northwest through the state to the Utah border to visit Antelope Canyon on the Navajo Reservation.
There is a collection of breathtaking photos from the canyon here one of which is this one (hard to pick a favorite):
Photo by Luca Galuzzi
Monday, March 23, 2009
Apparently, money does grow on trees
I came home tonight and there was a letter stuck to my front door from my landlord... my lease is about to expire and they are telling me that if I renew, I have two options:
I can avoid paying next month's rent, or
My rent will reduce by $100/month.
Now, my base rent before taxes and fees is $684/month. This means that I can pocket the $684 now or save about $1200 over the course of the next year.
I'm going with the latter. Holla!
I can avoid paying next month's rent, or
My rent will reduce by $100/month.
Now, my base rent before taxes and fees is $684/month. This means that I can pocket the $684 now or save about $1200 over the course of the next year.
I'm going with the latter. Holla!
Sunday, March 8, 2009
The little web radio station that might
I recently read an article in a local mag about a new web radio station, Radio Phoenix.
They are only broadcasting online right now, but are seeking a license to broadcast on the airwaves. Here's a link to connecting to them online.
I've listened to them a bit and I like it - kind of like a poor man's KCRW but a little more leftist, so we'll see how it goes.
There is certainly nothing like this station on broadcast radio in Phoenix, so I hope they are successful!
They are only broadcasting online right now, but are seeking a license to broadcast on the airwaves. Here's a link to connecting to them online.
I've listened to them a bit and I like it - kind of like a poor man's KCRW but a little more leftist, so we'll see how it goes.
There is certainly nothing like this station on broadcast radio in Phoenix, so I hope they are successful!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Great day...
For the obvious reasons: we have a new President!!!
There's all this talk about the Oath of Office and how it got screwed up (which is such a bummer) but randomly I took the same Oath today! I began an externship at the U.S. federal court and had to raise my right hand and say the following:
I, bexy, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
They also took my fingerprints, had me agree to a criminal background check, and told me I need to have my urine tested for the drugs. Not so presidential, eh?
There's all this talk about the Oath of Office and how it got screwed up (which is such a bummer) but randomly I took the same Oath today! I began an externship at the U.S. federal court and had to raise my right hand and say the following:
I, bexy, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter: So help me God.
They also took my fingerprints, had me agree to a criminal background check, and told me I need to have my urine tested for the drugs. Not so presidential, eh?
Monday, January 19, 2009
Happy MLK Day
... I'm 99% sure this was filmed at Sun Devil stadium on the ASU campus in Tempe, circa 1988. It's especially poignant that they sang this song in Arizona, honoring Dr. King, because at the time, Arizona resisted honoring MLK's birthday as a legal holiday (McCain led the resistance).
Bono was sure hot back in the 80s.
Bono was sure hot back in the 80s.
Missing Suzie Q already!
This weekend I had a lovely time chillaxing with Ms. Suzie Q - it was a good weekend to decompress and to try and do as little as possible. Perfect for me since the new semester starts tomorrow!
After she arrived on Friday night, we headed to Thai Basil in Tempe. Aside from some of the odd peeps in the place, we had some yummy panang beef curry. We then went back to my casita and had a stiff greyhound cocktail before going to bed. Yay!
We started out on Saturday at a simple but good day spa in Mesa. Suzie got a much-needed massage and I had an amazing pedicure - I even got a mask for my feet! It was lovely. Later that day we had some yummy sushi in Tempe before heading to the mall for a marathon shopping afternoon. We found some cute makeup, I found some great shoes for work on sale, and Suzie got a ton of gifts for Dexter at the going-out-of-business sale at KB Toys.
We spent the evening drinking and chowing with some law school friends at AZ88 a fun/funky place with delicious cocktails and amazing burgers. I only had one cocktail since I was driving (the Fleurtini - vodka, framboise liquor, lots of citrus, topped with champagne) and Suzie and I split the Burger Au Poivre II. It was intense and delicious! We also had the Golden Gate Cake for dessert - we wanted to die afterwards but it was yummy while we were downing it.
On Sunday we did absolutely nothing and it was everything we hoped it could be. We had some breakfast at home, followed by some 30 Rock, movie watching, junk food snacking, cocktail imbibing, cupcake baking, then reading, then bed. It was glorious.
Now I have to transition back to a responsible existence - suckage. ha! Thanks for visiting Q!!!
After she arrived on Friday night, we headed to Thai Basil in Tempe. Aside from some of the odd peeps in the place, we had some yummy panang beef curry. We then went back to my casita and had a stiff greyhound cocktail before going to bed. Yay!
We started out on Saturday at a simple but good day spa in Mesa. Suzie got a much-needed massage and I had an amazing pedicure - I even got a mask for my feet! It was lovely. Later that day we had some yummy sushi in Tempe before heading to the mall for a marathon shopping afternoon. We found some cute makeup, I found some great shoes for work on sale, and Suzie got a ton of gifts for Dexter at the going-out-of-business sale at KB Toys.
We spent the evening drinking and chowing with some law school friends at AZ88 a fun/funky place with delicious cocktails and amazing burgers. I only had one cocktail since I was driving (the Fleurtini - vodka, framboise liquor, lots of citrus, topped with champagne) and Suzie and I split the Burger Au Poivre II. It was intense and delicious! We also had the Golden Gate Cake for dessert - we wanted to die afterwards but it was yummy while we were downing it.
On Sunday we did absolutely nothing and it was everything we hoped it could be. We had some breakfast at home, followed by some 30 Rock, movie watching, junk food snacking, cocktail imbibing, cupcake baking, then reading, then bed. It was glorious.
Now I have to transition back to a responsible existence - suckage. ha! Thanks for visiting Q!!!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Woefully behind on blog posting
OK, so I've been publicly shamed for not blogging, so here goes.
It's been a whirlwind since Thanksgiving - the parents came to visit for the long weekend and it was a blast. The first night they were in town we went to this little divey Mexican restaurant I love (the typical plate-o-greasy-food kinda place).
For Thanksgiving we decided not to cook, but go out to eat, and had a fabulous 4-course meal at Elements, a beautiful restaurant tucked in the midst of a resort. A couple of friends from Oakland happened to be traveling through Arizona that week and they joined us for dinner - it was great to see them and for them to meet the rents!
I wish they still had the menu posted, but I can give you an idea of the dinner:
To start: Vanilla Violet Collins cocktail (first things first!): Violet-infused Sapphire gin (yes, it's as amazing as it sounds), vanilla bean (you could see the bean in the drink!), collins mix, topped with a fresh orchid. I was concerned it would either be too sweet or too earthy (given the flower-infused business) but it was absolutely perfect (and it didn't surprise me that the drink won awards at some competition, can't remember what).
First course: Fig and Blue Cheese Tart - amazing and savory; the tart was buttery and flaky, the fig and blue cheese were mellow, and the whole thing was topped with caramelized onions.
Second course: Butternut Squash soup (I'm sure it had a more appetizing name) - the presentation was awesome: They bring out this large bowl in the middle of which is only a crouton and some creme fraiche accompanied by a small carafe filled with the piping hot soup. They place the bowl down, then they pour the soup over the crouton/creme fraiche in front of you. It was delicious!
Third course: Traditional Thanksgiving: It was a heaping mound of starchy deliciousness. The turkey was amazingly moist and drenched in a delicious gravy. The potatoes were perfectly mashed and the stuffing was delish. There was a little smidgen of cranberries (perfect amount since a little cranberry goes a long way for me). I would have licked my plate if I could have.
Final course: Cinnamon bread pudding. I usually don't go for the bread pudding but it was calling me and it was worth it. Others got the Pear Tatin with fresh vanilla ice cream and I was a little jealous but still happy with mine. Yumm.
The next day, we took a day trip up to Sedona to see the famous red rocks and have a yummy lunch at Copper Pot Cafe. Some pics:
The last night they were here I hosted a little soiree with some law school friends so they could meet the 'rents and vice versa. My parents helped me decorate for Xmas (a first for me, usually I have no interest in that) and they spent some mad ducats at Costco on huge vats of alcohol (gin, vodka, wine, whiskey (for egg nog of course). Perfect for studying, right? Ha.
It was a lot of fun but of course I got no studying while they were here - so as soon as they left the studying began. I'll be buried until one week from now, at approximately this time, when I finish my last final. Wish me luck!
It's been a whirlwind since Thanksgiving - the parents came to visit for the long weekend and it was a blast. The first night they were in town we went to this little divey Mexican restaurant I love (the typical plate-o-greasy-food kinda place).
For Thanksgiving we decided not to cook, but go out to eat, and had a fabulous 4-course meal at Elements, a beautiful restaurant tucked in the midst of a resort. A couple of friends from Oakland happened to be traveling through Arizona that week and they joined us for dinner - it was great to see them and for them to meet the rents!
I wish they still had the menu posted, but I can give you an idea of the dinner:
To start: Vanilla Violet Collins cocktail (first things first!): Violet-infused Sapphire gin (yes, it's as amazing as it sounds), vanilla bean (you could see the bean in the drink!), collins mix, topped with a fresh orchid. I was concerned it would either be too sweet or too earthy (given the flower-infused business) but it was absolutely perfect (and it didn't surprise me that the drink won awards at some competition, can't remember what).
First course: Fig and Blue Cheese Tart - amazing and savory; the tart was buttery and flaky, the fig and blue cheese were mellow, and the whole thing was topped with caramelized onions.
Second course: Butternut Squash soup (I'm sure it had a more appetizing name) - the presentation was awesome: They bring out this large bowl in the middle of which is only a crouton and some creme fraiche accompanied by a small carafe filled with the piping hot soup. They place the bowl down, then they pour the soup over the crouton/creme fraiche in front of you. It was delicious!
Third course: Traditional Thanksgiving: It was a heaping mound of starchy deliciousness. The turkey was amazingly moist and drenched in a delicious gravy. The potatoes were perfectly mashed and the stuffing was delish. There was a little smidgen of cranberries (perfect amount since a little cranberry goes a long way for me). I would have licked my plate if I could have.
Final course: Cinnamon bread pudding. I usually don't go for the bread pudding but it was calling me and it was worth it. Others got the Pear Tatin with fresh vanilla ice cream and I was a little jealous but still happy with mine. Yumm.
The next day, we took a day trip up to Sedona to see the famous red rocks and have a yummy lunch at Copper Pot Cafe. Some pics:
The last night they were here I hosted a little soiree with some law school friends so they could meet the 'rents and vice versa. My parents helped me decorate for Xmas (a first for me, usually I have no interest in that) and they spent some mad ducats at Costco on huge vats of alcohol (gin, vodka, wine, whiskey (for egg nog of course). Perfect for studying, right? Ha.
It was a lot of fun but of course I got no studying while they were here - so as soon as they left the studying began. I'll be buried until one week from now, at approximately this time, when I finish my last final. Wish me luck!
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Cool weather today!
It's only supposed to be 77 degrees today! The A/C is off and the windows are open... it's awesome.
It's gonna get hot again later this week... I wish I could enjoy the cooler weather today but of course I have to study!
It's gonna get hot again later this week... I wish I could enjoy the cooler weather today but of course I have to study!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Ward Connerly smacked down in the AZ
Ward Connerly, former head of the UC Regents, brought his anti-affirmative action show to Arizona and it went down in flames.
As some of you know, he successfully passed Proposition 209 in California way back in the mid-1990s.
In Arizona, his campaign marketed the legislation as the "Civil Rights Initiative" - nice Orwellian overtones - but it was not able to get enough valid signatures to be on the ballot in November.
This is good news; as commentators have noted, this type of legislation hurts the entire system and moves our society in the wrong direction.
As some of you know, he successfully passed Proposition 209 in California way back in the mid-1990s.
In Arizona, his campaign marketed the legislation as the "Civil Rights Initiative" - nice Orwellian overtones - but it was not able to get enough valid signatures to be on the ballot in November.
This is good news; as commentators have noted, this type of legislation hurts the entire system and moves our society in the wrong direction.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Chivalry
People are very polite in Arizona.
Any day I share an elevator with a man (of any age), he always waits for me to enter or exit first. Also, men will always hold the door for you - women, too, but not as often.
I'm sure there are women who are offended by a man holding the door for them, but not me. I loves me some chivalry. I can still feel empowered and get a little help every now and then.
One of the summer associates at my firm is very young but extremely polite. On our retreat last weekend he helped another associate with her luggage. She was traveling with her young son and had her hands full. He took her bags, loaded them in the overhead storage bin, etc. He ANTICIPATED that she needed this assistance, and he's like 23 or something.
Any day I share an elevator with a man (of any age), he always waits for me to enter or exit first. Also, men will always hold the door for you - women, too, but not as often.
I'm sure there are women who are offended by a man holding the door for them, but not me. I loves me some chivalry. I can still feel empowered and get a little help every now and then.
One of the summer associates at my firm is very young but extremely polite. On our retreat last weekend he helped another associate with her luggage. She was traveling with her young son and had her hands full. He took her bags, loaded them in the overhead storage bin, etc. He ANTICIPATED that she needed this assistance, and he's like 23 or something.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
I might break down and buy an iPhone
My birthday's this weekend (woo hoo!) and the 'Rents gave me a gift certificate to the Apple Store after hearing me go on and on, ad nauseum, about the beautious wonder that is the iPhone.
On my flight to Vegas a couple weeks ago I quizzed the guy next to me about his. How's the reception? Can you hear OK when speaking to someone? Do you pay a lot each month? What about the battery? All the answers were positive and he had no complaints.
Early reviews of the new iPhone are mixed, and I have to figure out if it's worth breaking my Verizon contract (god only knows what that entails), but goddam do I want one!
Btw, the birthday celebrations started yesterday... another gal I work with has a birthday this weekend so we went out for drinks and dinner after work.
Sadly, I got a migraine right in the middle of it so I had to leave early. I did take my meal to go and will be enjoying it later today (seared beef and blue cheese on butter lettuce with carmelized onions and pancetta - holy crap, so good).
Tonight I'm heading to Caffe Boa with some friends with an after-party of wine and movies at one of their houses. Yay! It will be great.
Sunday (my actual birthday) may entail more movie watching, either in the theater or at another friend's house. She just got new couches and has a huge, kick-ass television I've been dying to watch Death Proof on.
Then more celebrating with co-workers on Monday! We are going out to lunch and then drinks after work. The life of riley, truly.
PS: I think the migraine was brought on by:
hormones (that time of the month! Lovely.)
stress (I don't know if I'm on law journal yet, and I'm trying to do a extra-special good job at work this week and next)
too much caffeine (coffee and diet cokes all day, and no water: is that bad?)
fatigue (5-6 hours of sleep per night is not legit)
On my flight to Vegas a couple weeks ago I quizzed the guy next to me about his. How's the reception? Can you hear OK when speaking to someone? Do you pay a lot each month? What about the battery? All the answers were positive and he had no complaints.
Early reviews of the new iPhone are mixed, and I have to figure out if it's worth breaking my Verizon contract (god only knows what that entails), but goddam do I want one!
Btw, the birthday celebrations started yesterday... another gal I work with has a birthday this weekend so we went out for drinks and dinner after work.
Sadly, I got a migraine right in the middle of it so I had to leave early. I did take my meal to go and will be enjoying it later today (seared beef and blue cheese on butter lettuce with carmelized onions and pancetta - holy crap, so good).
Tonight I'm heading to Caffe Boa with some friends with an after-party of wine and movies at one of their houses. Yay! It will be great.
Sunday (my actual birthday) may entail more movie watching, either in the theater or at another friend's house. She just got new couches and has a huge, kick-ass television I've been dying to watch Death Proof on.
Then more celebrating with co-workers on Monday! We are going out to lunch and then drinks after work. The life of riley, truly.
PS: I think the migraine was brought on by:
hormones (that time of the month! Lovely.)
stress (I don't know if I'm on law journal yet, and I'm trying to do a extra-special good job at work this week and next)
too much caffeine (coffee and diet cokes all day, and no water: is that bad?)
fatigue (5-6 hours of sleep per night is not legit)
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
Hanging with Sami
My sister's been visiting me this week and we've been having a lot of fun. I was worried she would be bored during the day (since I had to work) but being the social butterfly she is she was invited out to a Diamondbacks game with some local firemen yesterday... leave it to my sister to visit my new town and meet a bunch of hot guys immediately.
We've been having some yummy dinners though. The first night we went to the adorable Cibo. Cibo is perfect for a cozy, casual, yummy meal.
Last night we went to the hip but not pretentious Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Bar. Every morsel was absolutely divine. I had two pomegranate margaritas, a lovely seared beef and blue cheese salad and we split this chocolate chip cookie tart filled with chocolate ganache, topped with vanilla gelato. Holy shit, it was amazing.
Today we're heading to Flagstaff for a few days! It will be nice to get out of the heat!
We've been having some yummy dinners though. The first night we went to the adorable Cibo. Cibo is perfect for a cozy, casual, yummy meal.
Last night we went to the hip but not pretentious Cheuvront Wine & Cheese Bar. Every morsel was absolutely divine. I had two pomegranate margaritas, a lovely seared beef and blue cheese salad and we split this chocolate chip cookie tart filled with chocolate ganache, topped with vanilla gelato. Holy shit, it was amazing.
Today we're heading to Flagstaff for a few days! It will be nice to get out of the heat!
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