hey.

[dianora2]

Kind of been for away for a while. Been crappy and/or busy the past few days. Let's see, recap:

Wednesday was probably one of the worst days of my life. 'Nuff said.

Thursday I still felt crappy most of the day but managed to leave my house to go see Boeing Boeing again with girlunravelled and the ex-boy. Wasn't quite as funny for me the second time around, but still very enjoyable, and Brad seemed more relaxed, which was cool. Did the stage door thing again and actually had the whole cast sign my Playbill, which I didn't do last time, but hey, Brad comes out last and not that many people were waiting so why the hell not. Then I got another picture with Brad, even though I once again managed to say almost nothing to him. I do not know what it is about him that I have trouble speaking to him. I'm not usually this way so much with celebrities. Though I have the feeling if I ever met Ewan McGregor it would be the same scenario. I'm really okay with that, though, it's not like he would remember me five minutes later anyway. Anyway, picture behind the cut!


I look like ass, so this is the only version of this picture I will post. But he looks good.

What's so funny is he's wearing the same tie he wore the FIRST time I met him, three years ago. Might be time to mix it up a bit, Brad. Ah well, it looks good on you.

Friday I had dinner with divanoir, jendaby, and our friend A., and then saw the Sex and the City movie. I liked it a lot. Just very enjoyable to spend another two hours with those ladies. The Carrie/Big thing kind of pissed me off, mainly because I've never really bought into the Carrie/Big "love story." As far as I can tell their relationship pretty much consisted of him treating her like crap for years and then finally changing his mind so that made everything okay. Which is pretty much what happened here too. I just think she can do better, even if he is rich. ;P So there was no way that was going to sit right with me. Whatevs. I was happy that Samantha wound up single in the end as her ending up with Smith never felt right to me, either, just because that's not who Samantha is. Glad to see her reassert herself in that way. I liked that in the Miranda/Steve situation, Miranda was not put up as being to blame for the situation, and the no-sex was not seen as an excuse for Steve, but that it also did make the whole situation more realistic in spite of that. And I'm very relieved they got back together because I love them. But then, I'm a Miranda at heart (with a dash of Samantha's "do we have to talk about our feelings?" attitude).

I definitely got misty-eyed a few times, mostly just swelling emotion over how beautifully this franchise continues to portray female friendships, and I laughed a lot. The only New York thing that bugged the crap out of me was Carrie returning a book to the 42nd Street library, as that is not a lending library and every New Yorker knows that. I did like the 917/347 conversation though, because that is SO TRUE. Hee.

Oh, and can we settle once and for all on the fact that Jennifer Hudson cannot actually act? That she just performs songs really well? GOD.

Anyway, overall I adored it, yay.

Yesterday I went apartment hunting and have been deep in the throes of existential angst ever since. I saw two that I liked, one of which I put a hold on until tomorrow when I have to decide, and have been dithering between the two all day. It could turn out to be a moot point anyway, I may get rejected for the first one and the second one might be taken by tomorrow evening, but that does not stop the non-stop OH MY GOD WHAT SHOULD I DO running through my head. The one I put a hold on is more expensive but has a dishwasher, and you know how I feel about that! Sigh. Well, I can't make a decision until I see the first one again tomorrow, as I have some reservations that need to be assuaged or confirmed, so we'll see what happens. Fingers crossed that I'm able to make the right decision and things work out however I decide I want them to, even if it means saying no to both of them.

I also finally watched BSG last night and will post about that in a bit.

And today is just hot. The end. I spent some time reading post-mortems on Hillary's campaign, and have actually been pretty depressed about the whole thing. She had kind of lost my support over the last few months due to things she said and did, but I still find it all kind of sad and wistful. That said, this page on Obama's site is one of the classiest things I've seen in a while, and I look forward to supporting the hell out of him over the next few months.

And this editorial by Bob Herbert made me cry a little.

I also watched the Doctor Who ep "The Doctor's Daughter" and was underwhelmed, possibly because of the whole he's dating her thing, which, ick. I liked all the Martha stuff though.

And voted in some of the GCCA categories for myself my friends good fic. I don't know why I tortured myself, but I did, so, yeah.

Bill Cosby is auctioning off some of his sweaters, hee!

I went to Amazon and was very excited to see this available for preorder. IT'S ABOUT DAMN TIME, GEORGE.

Great snippet of a reader review I saw on Amazon, btw: While This Book Is well wrote... Well, there you go, eh?

Funny BSG-inspired song: I Wish the Chief Was My Boyfriend. It's no "David Duchovny," but still cute.

So I saw this clip of the new Daily Show correspondent Wyatt Cenac, and I think Wyatt may be my soulmate. Seriously, if you're a Lost fan, you HAVE to watch this clip. Hilarious. "Let's say I care if Hillary Clinton somehow got the support of enough superdelegates to win the nomination. Will that get Jack and Kate together?"

But it led me to finding out that Beauty and the Geek is cancelled, kind of. Woe.

OK, want to rewatch a bit of BSG and then make a quick post about it.

Comments

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Thanks. It's pretty much just all suck all the time, but I'm muddling through for the moment.

[gpsysngbrd.livejournal.com]

All I have to say about that picture is "OMG he really does carry a backpack!"

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Hee! He really does.

[lilydale.livejournal.com]

I was just wondering if you were around and feeling okay. I hope you have a good week!

Sounds like we had a very, very similar reaction to the SatC movie. Also, thank you for always keeping me up to date on important things like the fate of Beauty and the Geek.

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

Thanks. And yes, I report only the most important of news! *g*

[zinke.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I wanted to put in my two cents in the GCCA's but every time I try to log into the site it tells me I don't have access, and the group mods haven't gotten back to me about it.

Meh. It's been so long sine I've read anything there anyway, I might not even recognize any of the fics.

[kiss-me-cassie.livejournal.com]

Did you do what I did and put in your email password instead of their joshdonna one? Because it took me a couple tries until I actually READ their damn post about logging in. Duh.

[michellek.livejournal.com]

Oh, and can we settle once and for all on the fact that Jennifer Hudson cannot actually act? That she just performs songs really well? GOD.

You have my support on this, at least.

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

I thank you for your support.

[allie83.livejournal.com]

omg he looks gorgeous in your picture babes, love the tie, but yes, he's worn that a good 100 million times or so lol. When I went, Mary McCormack teased Brad about taking the longest to come out as he has to do his hair lol. Did you take any more pics? I'm going again in July eeek :)

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

I didn't take any other pictures since my camera sucks without the flash and I felt self-conscious about flashing in his face like paparazzi. It's too bad because he looked really good.

[kiss-me-cassie.livejournal.com]

Many comments to this one. Go figure. ;)

1) what the heck does Brad have over his shoulder? A SHINY backpack? Wha?
2) Hugs (or cold alcohol, which might be better in the heat) for the suck of health things and the double suck of figuring out the apartment thing.
3) David Tennant is dating the chick who played his daughter? Oh ICK! And Donna... sigh. She said she'd travel with him forever if she could. Damn, but its almost like she signed her own death warrant with that comment.
4) I hear ya on the GCCA. You and Tori got a lot of nods from me. And the handful of fics I actually REMEMBERED writing. ;)
5)Love the Lost, um, that is... the Daily Show clip. hehehehe!
6) Just a general HI! since I've been not so much with the commenting lately. :)

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

1. The backpack has reflective material on it because he was riding his bike again, even at night, good boy that he is.

OH! Sidebar: I sent the pic to my mom and she thought he had a gold lame backpack. Errr, no, so I explained.

Her: Wow, he really is green!
Me: That's right, he doesn't just talk the talk, he walks the walk!
Her: I'll say. Something about the way that man walks... *sigh*

Hilarious.

3. According to ohnotheydidnt they are, anyway. Isn't she waaaaay too young for him? And I hear you re: Donna.

[pamalax.livejournal.com]

Sorry you've had a rough way to go. I keep thinking of you and hoping for the best. Trust your instincts on the housing hunt. You'll know, maybe you do already, the right answer when it comes to time to make the choice.

As for BATG Nick said back at the end while it looked like they were at an end with CW perhaps the show was not completely dead just yet.

When I groaned about a lot of the changes this last season longing for the simple ways of old he agreed.

I'm starting to see from all the people I knew from the strike a lot of what works or fails miserably season to season with shows is often laid down or *strongly suggested* by nthe people crunching the numbers and NOT the creative forces. They push for the changes to keep it going taking pride in what works and dodging blame when it tanks.

UGH! How people survive and make a living in the business is beyond me :o(

Take care of you!

[kelbelle.livejournal.com]

Sorry about Wednesday, but glad the rest of your weekend turned out okay.

Brad is just dishy, huh?

I was talking with candogirl today about how CREEPY the David Tennant thing is, mostly because of 1. her age. 2. Her father was HIS Doctor--the one he was most obsessed with.

CREEPY!

Also, J.Hud can't act. Hope she enjoys that Oscar.

[marakara.livejournal.com]

As always, you look lovely in brown.

Psst, Bob Herbert, not Frank.

I am sorry Wednesday was rough. I hope you feel better. Good luck on the apartment front.

Take Care
Mara

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

D'oh! I must have conflated Frank Rich and Bob Herbert in my head. Hee. Thanks!

[corianderstem.livejournal.com]

It's weird - you're completely right about Mr Big. And yet. And yet! I love him anyway and wanted a happy ending for them.

Maybe because I know it's fiction and it's nice to see that someone's Mr. Wrong turned into an actual Mr. Right. ;-)

[jasminelily.livejournal.com]

I spent some time reading post-mortems on Hillary's campaign, and have actually been pretty depressed about the whole thing. She had kind of lost my support over the last few months due to things she said and did, but I still find it all kind of sad and wistful.

Oh man, this is exactly how I've been feeling. I've been really angry at Hillary lately, but I've just been really sad the past few days.

I just saw SATC with my mom and sister today, and also thoroughly enjoyed it. The Miranda/Steve thing at the end made me almost cry, I'm not going to lie. And the New Year's Eve thing, oh man, so much love.

I've been thinking about you, I'm glad that you posted, but I'm sorry that Wednesday sucked so much.

[auntof3.livejournal.com]

So sorry that life has been full of the suck lately. You are definitely in my thoughts right now.

*hugs*

[jendaby.livejournal.com]

It was great to get to see you, even if A. & I ended up having to see a different movie! Those crowds were insane! And I was totally proud of the way that you went and found out what the idiot guys who couldn't figure out the ticket machine were up to! :)

I agree that Obama is being very classy about the Hillary situation. I'm on the mailing list, and I was pleased with the message.

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It was great to get to see you, even if A. & I ended up having to see a different movie! Those crowds were insane! And I was totally proud of the way that you went and found out what the idiot guys who couldn't figure out the ticket machine were up to! :)

I agree that Obama is being very classy about the Hillary situation. I'm on the mailing list, and I was pleased with the message.

I am <b<so</b> behind on celebrity gossip! Bad me! I had no idea that David Tennant was no longer with Sophia Myles. there goes my favorite daydream...*ahem* Anyway!

Best wishes with the apartment decision/application/etc.! I hope you end up with the place that is best for you. :)

[adventurepants.livejournal.com]

The Sex and the City movie made me so happy. I'm dying for a decentish bootleg copy just so I can have it until the DVD comes out. For the record, I completely agree with your assessment of Carrie/Big, even as a very young teenager I could see that all the relationship was was Big treating Carrie badly, and then Carrie going back to it more times than was acceptable.

But anyway, yes. I always feel like I'm ready for shows to be over when they go, and I'm always fine with them not being on anymore, but when suddenly they're back in my life as a movie, it's super exciting and kind of fills my heart up with squishy love feelings.

[sillyg.livejournal.com]

I was really sad that Clinton suspended her campaign - but I also went through time of not being very supportive of her and of waffling back and forth between supporting her and Obama - all the same, I wish she was our nominee. I'm worried he can't win.

[ratmmjess.livejournal.com]

So sorry Wednesday was bad, hon. *hug*

[juliedarling.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry that words fail so badly at offering comfort for all you're going through right now.

Between Brad's shiny gold backpack, the rainbow tie, and the Xanadu poster, it looks like he's really embracing Pride month!

I don't know how The Daily Show continues to find some awesome correspondents, but I heart them greatly.

I would feel sadder about B&tG if the show hadn't been going downhill for so long. They need to return to the S2 formula, dammit.

Good to hear from you.

[medland.livejournal.com]

Maybe he wore the tie especially for you as a sign of his loooooooooooove.

[dianora2.livejournal.com]

HA! Clearly.

[proggrrl.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking of you lately, hoping you are OK. Like someone said above, words don't really put across all the feelings...all the hopes...that we all have for you. Just know that you are in our hearts and, hey, I know we don't know each other well but I'm here in NYC if you ever need anything.

I STILL haven't seen SATC which is embarassing given how much I loved that show. I will, I will...

Good luck with the apartment search...I'm trying to psych myself up to do it (move out of Manhattan to Brooklyn) either this fall or next spring. What neighborhoods are you looking in? I just spent some quality time in Fort Greene last weekend, pretty nice actually...

Speaking of new/newish TDS correspondents...I hope you saw this one (http://www.thedailyshow.com/video/index.jhtml?videoId=171493&title=sexism), right?