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Wednesday, October 29, 2003
The Grade
Guess who got an A on his Economics for Arts Managers midterm?
That's right. Me.
Which might soften the blow with what I'm about to say:
So. National Endowment of the Arts. Good or bad? I think most artists will unequivocably say that it's good. But I have to admit that my opinion has changed. In a class discussion (which for the first time, revolved around economics and the arts, as opposed to Jennifer Lopez and CD sales) our professor said that many small theatres rely on government money to stay in business, and as a result, never learn to stand on their own. "So it's like survival of the fittest..." was my winning quote which drew lots of agreement from the class. (Rock!)
And it is. With the NEA, a lot of theatres and arts groups are producing products that may not be considered good by a majority of the population. It's impossible for a government agency to A) rate the asthetics of any given art piece and B) monitor the quality of those that receive government endowments. So some theatres get money, while others do not, based on proposals that often aren't followed through.
But if the NEA went away, theatres that are putting out a quality product and have a supportive audience, will inherently survive without government funds, while theatres that produce poor work and do not have a loyal fan base will only stay alive if the producers of said theatre fund it themselves.
Which could eliminate a lot of the crap around here. Which would be nice.
I say all this, as a member of a company that could really really use the money that the NEA might grant us. (Except they won't, because I haven't filled out any forms...) And I'm not sure that if they offered it to us, I wouldn't just take it and run. But it's something to think about. I feel like our product is better than a lot of the groups that do get funding, and that's just not fair. But I think we'll succeed, even without NEA grants, because we are focues, and we produce a good product, and we send one of our members to grad school to learn all about business.
This conlcudes my first foray into any sort of political blogging. I wonder if Michelle would be proud?
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Sunday, October 26, 2003
The Money
You're reading about the boy who just got his student loan refund check, and just got $18,000 erased from his hospital bill!
It's almost enough to make me forget the two tests I had last week. And the mass of homework that I have due tomorrow...
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Tuesday, October 21, 2003
The Midterm
It's amazing that I want to do absolutely anything other than work on my econ midterm, due tonight. I told myself I wasn't going to wait until the last minute, but it's just so freakin' boring, I can't help myself.
I'd almost rather be at the funeral I'm working on Wednesday than be going to class tonight.
Sad, isn't it?
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Monday, October 20, 2003
The Shirt
I'm currently wearing a t-shirt with the phrase "StyleMax" emblazoned in pink on the left breast pocket area.
You know why I'm wearing it? It was free. I got it for taking lunch tickets at Fashion Week at Merchandise Mart.
Look out Jennifer Love...there's a new shirt in town...
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Friday, October 17, 2003
The Bar
Went out with some people from Accounting last night.
Fun. Like college all over again.
Oh, isn't that the point?
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Wednesday, October 15, 2003
The Scales
You may be interested to know that I've lost eight pounds since starting Atkins hard-core a week ago...
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The Morning
I haven't felt like doing anything today. I feel like sitting on a pillow and reading magazines. Or watching Friends. All day long.
That'd be nice.
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Tuesday, October 14, 2003
The Class
Economics is not fun. Anyone want to go for me?
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Sunday, October 12, 2003
The Archives
Sweet lord, I was boring a few years ago. Why did people even bother reading? I also had atrocious spelling. (Let's keep in mind that i have no idea how to spell atrocious, nor do I feel like looking it up, so there.)
Anyway. Don't ever go back and read archives from 2001. Seriously. They're not good.
And don't blatantly disrespect me by going back and reading them right now. I'll know. And if I catch you, I'll just take them off completely. Ha.
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Friday, October 10, 2003
The Sighting
Be afraid. The Scary Bug continues to walk among us. In my cleaning today, I kicked a kleenex on the floor under my desk. His hiding place had been discovered. He quickly scurried to the back wall and proceeded eastward into all the cables on my computer.
I acted fast. But he acted faster.
I ran upstairs to fetch the Raid. (I know, I know...I should have been more prepared. I should have brought it down to my desk upon the first sighting.) Then I grabbed a broom and proceeded to lift all of the cords.
No Scary Bug.
I thought I figured out his hiding place behind the speaker on the floor. I poked it away.
No Scary Bug.
It seems that my vendetta is simply not enough to squash the likes of this frightening insect (Scary Bug). But I will not rest. As long as this bug lives, I will fight.
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Tuesday, October 07, 2003
The Birth
Even though today's the day, don't worry if you haven't purchased my present yet. I understand that it's difficult to find the perfect thing for someone as special as me. To help you out, I've updated the Amazon wish list over there...
Hrm. Being 26 doesn't feel much different than being 25...
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Monday, October 06, 2003
The Stream
Oh you're in for a treat. I haven't posted in days, and I'm bored out of my mind. I'd get comfy if I were you.
The TiVo is a wondrous thing. And I have to admit that the naysayers were right in saying that I would watch more TV. Because I do. It's opened up a whole new world of options for me. Like Lyon's Den. Miss Match. Joan of Arcadia. Shows that looked interesting, but if I had to actually sit down and set the VCR and find the right tape and go to the trouble of finding that same tape when I was ready to watch, I just wouldn't care. But TiVo has introduced me to a veritable cornucopia of new programming that I can't get enough of.
Like Clean Sweep on TLC. I'm pretty over Trading Spaces. Clean Sweep is the new show for me. And by TiVo-ing it, I can fast forward through the boring parts and just watch the parts where the wives cry about getting rid of their prom dress from 1968.
Now that's drama.
No sightings on the Scary Bug front. Same with Gwyneth. I know she's here, and I know she's down in Hyde Park. But I know no more details than that, which does not make stalking any easier. The stupid extra company's website went down, so I was never able to send in my headshot. It's just as well, I suppose. I might die from excitement if I saw her in person.
Atkins might also kill me. Because I'm starving. And I do not like protein shakes. It all makes me very cranky. Mostly cranky that tomorrow is my birthday and there is no lemon cake to be had. (Not only can I not eat it, they're not even serving it this week, the bastards.)
Just because it's Yom Kippur, it seems that the entire world has to stop. I'll do my atoning on my own time, thank you very much. I want people to be in their office when I need to talk to them. I do not want to wait until sundown to get anything done.
Apparently there was also no mail to be had today. Maybe my mailman is Jewish.
Maybe the presents you've already sent will show up tomorrow. Or maybe you forgot to order them. That's all right. I will accept birthday presents any time. But remember that you will make me happy if they show up this week. You want me to be happy, don't you?
I did spend 70 bucks at GNC today stocking up on all kinds of healthful, low-carb goodness. The little Indian man thanked me for my business and gave me a free magazine. He obviously knows how to charm me.
Five more minutes and my hamburber (no bun, no fries) will be ready at the restaurant across the street. Why must they keep me waiting? I'm hungry right now. The Apple Crisp bar and Chocolate Royale shake have done little to satiate my hunger. But that's probably because I haven't eaten jack today. And I should. That's the whole point.
Who wants to take me out for a steak dinner tomorrow? I promise lots of sparkling conversation.
Oh wait. I have Economics class. Blah.
Happy Monday.
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Friday, October 03, 2003
The Scary Bug
They're back. Those creepy millipede things with the long legs and the long antennae that move across the floor and walls with the speed of a small gazelle.
Here's what happened: I was sitting at the computer, just checking my email. I hadn't been at my desk for more than two seconds when from behind my monitor THE SCARY BUG appeared. I pushed my chair away as fast as I could while he zoomed to the front of the desk and down onto the carpet.
The carpet that is the same color as SCARY BUGS. So now I can't see if he's still here. But I know he is. Taunting me. Just waiting for that moment that he can pop out and crawl onto my shoe or something.
I hate him.
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Wednesday, October 01, 2003
The Diet
How many times have I written about how I'm going to eat better or work out and today's the day that it's starting?
Lord, I don't know. Lots.
So today may be no different. But it may be. Because last night we threw away literally every carb in our house. And I spent over $100 on meat and stuff to start Atkins. (OK, I bought laundry detergent and paper towels too...so it wasn't all on meat. But you get the idea...)
Yeah. That's a lot of coin for some hamburgers.
So today I had some chicken kabobs for lunch. Two of em. And now my stomach hurts. Some diet.
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