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Twitter Updates for 2008-03-30
- Just got back from Gray's Papaya. Deciding if we should get a drink before packing. #
- Having a Long Island (and Farrah is having a Dirty Martini) @ Gaby's downstairs in the hotel. #
- Need to start packing. Checkout is @ Noon. Then to JFK to wait. Wonder how much the cab ride will be? #
- @ The Red Flame for the last time. #
- Is it a flat rate fare FROM Manhattan to JFK? #
- @ JFK early. Taxi ride was quick. #
- @ JFK watching the "Secure Wrap" dude wrap luggage. Guess people are willing to pay to have their luggage wrapped in seran wrap. #
- My NYC cell phone observation - most people have a Blackberry. The only time I saw an iPhone was when I was near an Apple store. #
Twitter Updates for 2008-03-29
- It's cold and windy at the Top of the Rock. We can see the Empire State Building all lit up. #
- @ Katsu-Hama for dinner. Yelp, don't fail me now #
- Having a small breakfast @ Grand Central Terminal. We picked up some pasteries from Junior's. #
- @ the Met. Not too crowded, yet. #
- Looking @ a Van Gough. #
- In the Greek & Roman art section. Farrah was scolded for taking video of me doing a Tim Gunn impression. #
- @ Temple of Dendur. Very calming. Nice view of Central Park. #
- Trying to figure out the best way to Prada SoHo. #
Twitter Updates for 2008-03-28
- Intermission @ Young Frankenstein. Too bad Megan Mullaly isn't playing her role. The show is good so far. #
- We just got up. Trying to get our bearings on what to do today. #
- @ The Red Flame again for breakfast. #
- Trying to find the correct subway station to take to Lower Manhattan. We're trying for the Brooklyn Bridge even though the weather is raw. #
- We are on the Brooklyn Bridge right now! #
- Visited St. Paul's & WTC. Very emotional as a noon service was starting at St. Paul's. #
Twitter Updates for 2008-03-27
- We are planning to see Lower Manhattan. Later in the day it's Central Park. We'll see how it goes. #
- Standing in line for the bus tour. We are taking the Gray Line Tour. #
- On the bus. We're by the seaport side. It's pretty cold now. We should have brought that extra jacket. #
- Learned term: "Blocking the box." When a persons car, truck, etc blocks the intersection, not allowing cross traffic to go through. #
- @ the Museum of Natural history, Dinosaur wing. My camera battery is dead. Dang it!!! #
Twitter Updates for 2008-03-26
- Driving to the airport. #
- OK, Virgin America is in the International terminal. #
- We've landed in New York City!!! #
- Our plane was initially early - good tailwind - but due to JFK traffic, we're stuck on the runway. #
- Farrah & I are in our first NYC taxi ride from the airport. #
- Morning traffic is heavy. Funny, our cab driver hasn't said much. He's talking lightly to someone on his bluetooth. #
- Eating brunch @ a place called Maxie's Restuarnt Bar. Priced are a bit steep for breakfast. #
- So breakfast was a bad idea. The best thing there was the water. My bacon was basically burnt bacon bits. #
American Male Salon - A Review
I have been to a salon twice before Farrah and I were married. The salon was Atelier Aveda on Santana Row. Aveda is for everyone, both women and men. But it appears to cater to women more. Since I have been growing out my hair again, Farrah thought I would like to visit a salon again. Instead of Aveda, she found the American Male Salon.
The salon is located in San Antonio Shopping Center, an outdoor mall where I spent many days hanging out. It’s tucked in a corner near the 24-hour Fitness. Parking was a bit of an issue on a Saturday afternoon since Trader Joe’s was bustling.
I arrived a bit early for my appointment. I was offered a drink and a chair in front of the television where the Seahawks-Packers game was on full blast. I then met Yessica (I heard Jessica, but her card says Yessica). Farrah signed me up for the Men At Play package. The package was not only for a haircut, but also included a pedicure and a manicure. They call it detailing which is a term I think I prefer.
Yessica suggested starting off with the pedicure, then the manicure, and lastly the haircut. I have never had a pedicure or manicure and found the experience to be extremely relaxing. Yessica was very professional and nice. She talked only when I started a conversation, giving me the option to simply relax and enjoy the service and the football game, which was on another television set in the manicure/pedicure area!
After my nails were done, and before my hair was washed for its cut, I had the opportunity to dip my hands in a paraffin hand dip. I have to say that experience is interesting as well. Layering your hands in wax and having it peeled off later to reveal a softer feel is an experience.
The haircut was standard fare, pretty much secondary to what had previously occurred. Yessica did talk to me about options regarding my hair and how I take care of it. She offered products to consider using for my hair without being pushy about it. Me, I’m used to being fairly bald so any advice is helpful.
I really enjoyed my experience there. Though it cost considerably more, for the package, I think I will find myself going back in six to eight weeks. In fact, I have my next appointment already set.
Rating: **** (out of 5)
Mandy Moore Covers
I wasn’t sure if I heard Marlon right when he was talking about Mandy Moore doing Umbrella at Music in the Park. But I guess she could have since Yahoo! has her doing a cover of that song. It doesn’t sound half bad.
But honestly, all I could think about as the video progressed was “Damn, how close do you need to be to the microphone?”
Mandy Moore - "Umbrella" from Ringleader on Vimeo.
Kayla Recovering
Kayla went into the hospital this morning for surgery. The reason: to remove a cyst that had grown on the left side of her neck. The surgery lasted about 3 1/2 hours. Kayla is doing fine and resting in her nice hospital room with her mom this evening.
QotD: My Email Address(es)
How many email addresses do you have? What are they for?
Submitted by clippedwings.
I have an old @yahoo.com address that people still write to me at.
I have three domain email address @janella.com. One is my personal email. Another is for online purchases. The last one is for registering for web sites.
Ultimate Star Wars Personality
What Star Wars personality are you most like? Well, you can see my results below. To find out who you are like, click the image below. I guess I’m a little Qui-Gon-y.
Congratulations!!!
This morning we had breakfast with Yen and James at Hobee’s. They shared with us great news- they are engaged!!!
Congratulations to you both!
February Mix 2007
- Feeling Good – Michael Bublé
- Smile – Lily Allen
- Tell Me ‘Bout It – Joss Stone
- The Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani featuring Akon
- Glamorous – Fergie featuring Ludacris
- Say It Right – Nelly Furtado
- Nothing Left to Lose – Mat Kearney
- Lost Without U – Robin Thicke
- Thinking About You – Norah Jones
- I Am The Walrus – The Beatles
- Goodbye My Lover – James Blunt
- Le plus beau du quartier – Carla Bruni
When You Created Your Very Own Universe....
Baron Papanoida aka George Lucas
…you can do anything you want.
I usually don’t go to StarWars.com, but I received a spam message and decided to check it out. I saw the little figure to the right and thought it bore a resemblance to Ol’ Georgie himself. I guess I was right.
Eagle-eyed fans watching Revenge of the Sith may have noticed George Lucas’ first-ever Star Wars cameo as the blue-faced Baron Papanoida waiting outside the Coruscant Opera House. What some may not realize, however, is that the entire Lucas enclave – Katie, Amanda, and Jett Lucas – also made brief appearances in the movie, immortalized now for the first time as Hasbro action figures!
For $26.99 (on sale), you too can own the Lucas Family!