kookiness

Posted on September 5th, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: random.

So, I’m looking for apartments again, and I found some great ones on CraigsList.org. I found one that looked too darn good to be true. But, I emailed, regardless, and got a response. In the response, this woman took the time to write out a long email, detailing a lot of info that a) I wouldn’t give to a stranger, and b) wouldn’t give to a stranger over the phone! She told me how much she made, how long she would be away, etc. In addition, the rental price is out of this world. It’s a downtown LA loft, and she wants $1350 for it - two bed, two bath. I looked at the Met Lofts on CraigsList and it came back with $2700 and higher.

Sounded too good to be true, so I asked a friend. He told me that if I wanted to look at it, it would work, but also that I should take someone with me - since I’m a chick… Very strange. They warn you to only do stuff like this in person, and on the phone, etc, but man, this was strange!

Just thought I’d share…

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Esther’s Theatre Company

Posted on August 27th, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: random.

So, I found my friend Esther from high school on facebook a while back… and she is part of a groovey theatre company… They just posted their upcoming season. Everyone should go to all the shows. I’m going to try to, and I don’t even live in SD!! Let me know if you want to come!!
Moxie Theatre Season Four lineup

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Fantastic…

Posted on August 22nd, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: politics.

…really fantastic. (I don’t know how to embed, I guess… I fail.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBghD0XBN5M

Someone has far too much time on their hands. But, it’s pretty brilliant, wouldn’t you agree??

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My first trip to Yosemite

Posted on August 2nd, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: travel.

I went to Yosemite a few days ago to meet up with my little brother Noah, and some friends of his from Spokane. Yosemite is an AMAZING place, and I would encourage EVERYONE to go visit. There are not very many Americans there either - it’s funny how much you seem like you’re in the minority. But it’s SOOOOO beautiful. Go visit. I took a whole bunch of pictures, and played with sepia, black and white and normal. I even have some pictures of me!! Aren’t you lucky… It was gorgeous. Here’s the flickr link:

Noelle’s Yosemite Pictures

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oh… and…

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: travel, random.

I am so excited!! August is going to be great. I get to drive to Yosemite (where I’ve never been!!) on the 30th of July to see my little bro. And I’ll come back around the 2nd of August. And then on the 14th of August, I’m going to NYC. It’s been far too long since I’ve been there (less time has passed since I went to Vegas, but NYC is so flippin’ rad!!!!) and I’m going for an old high school friend’s wedding. It’ll be great!! I also get to see friends there. It’s all just gravy. I’m stoked. I’ll be there for four whole nights. YIPPEE!!!! Just wanted to share. I love to WALK so much in NYC, it’s just great…

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benefit dinner on Sunday, July 27 in SEA

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: travel.

My friend Aung Aye is hosting a fundraiser for the victims of the cyclone in Burma a few months back. It’s going to be at Perche No Pasta & Vino, on Sunday. It’s at 4pm, and all you Seattle-ites should go. Here is more info:

Please join us for dinner at Perche No Pasta and Vino, an authentic Italian restaurant near Green Lake in Seattle, to raise funds for victims of Cyclone Nargis in Burma (Myanmar). On Sunday, July 27, 2008, owners David and Lily Kong will open their generous hearts and award-winning kitchen to help cyclone victims, donating half of all sales that day.

PLEASE RSVP for Reservations: (206) 547-0222

Cyclone Nargis swept through Myanmar in early May, killing an estimated 140,000 people. Another 2.4 million people lost homes, schools, crops, farming animals and access to clean water. For survivors, some of the most effective help has come from local monasteries. The Seattle Myanmar Buddhist Association is working with Sitagu Buddhist Vihara, a monastery in Burma, to provide rice, canned fish, blankets, roofing materials, clean water and medical supplies. The monastery has already set up five free village medical clinics and emergency relief shelters for 900 cyclone victims in the hard-hit delta area.
Thank you for your support. The Seattle Myanmar Buddhist Association will send 100% of donations to monks who have an established track record for helping cyclone victims. All donated funds will be used for cyclone relief.
Located in Kent, WA, the Seattle Myanmar Buddhist Association (SMBA) was founded in March 2006 to provide a center for the practice of Buddhism, meditation and Dhamma study in the United States.  SMBA is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization; donations are tax-deductible as allowed by law.
For more information and online donations please visit:
http://www.tipitakausa.org/main.php

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Fantastic Critique of Toy Recalls…

Posted on July 22nd, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: musings, random.

It cracked me up. I love the “why they should have known” part.

Enjoy!

Top 5 Toy Recalls of All Time

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this is why…

Posted on June 26th, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: musings, random.

Flickr.com is SO much better than Kodakgallery.com:

Special Note to Members: In order to maintain free storage of your images, you need to make a purchase at least once every 12 months.

What the heck is that about? I got an email from Kodak yesterday and I thought - hmm, is this a hoax. NO IT IS NOT!!! Lame.

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Better times for my swims!!

Posted on June 17th, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: Triathlon nut-job.

So, as you know, I did a triathlon in August of last year, one in October and one this past Sunday at Disney’s California Adventure. The one in August was in the UK, in FREEZING cold water, and it was an Olympic distance relay - for the swim that’s almost a mile. Holy cow! The ones since then have been 750 meters, which is a sprint-distance swim.

In October, in San Diego, the water was warmer than the UK, but my swim time was 27:29. The entire thing is here:

bib number: 566
age: 31
gender: F
location: El Segundo, CA
overall place: 17 out of 20
division place: 16 out of 18
time: 1:43:28
pace: 0:
swim: 27:29
trans 1: 1:15
bike: 39:46
trans 2: 0:49
run: 34:11

In June, my swim time was 16:23 - SO much better! The entire thing is here:

Overall Rank Class Rank Swim Swim Rank Trans1 Bike Bike Rank MPH Trans2 Run Run Rank Pace Final
527 of 1332 11 of 29 00:16:23 943 00:02:28 00:36:07 467 16.6 00:01:39 00:21:31 696 00:10:45 01:18:09

I’m so happy with it!!! YAY!! Just wanted to share.

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I concur with Cheryl…

Posted on June 13th, 2008 by tallgirl.
Categories: random.

…so I copy.

Behold... My Future
I will marry timothy olyphant.
After a wild honeymoon, We will settle down in Los Angeles in our fabulous Apartment.
We will have 3 kid(s) together.
Our family will zoom around in a pink BMW 745Li.
I will spend my days as a non-profit exec, and live happily ever after.
whats your future

I got different results, though - duh. I’ll be happy as a clam - only it would be better if my 745 was not pink…

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