January 2012
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going through old LJ entries
I used the phrase “sad panda” a lot in 2009. 
Jan 27th
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Signed, Some Dork Who Is Intrigued By Icicle Lights 
Jan 26th
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Jan 26th
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“EXPLO is ineffable… Not only did I discover more of myself at EXPLO, but I also...”
– An anonymous quote from an EXPLO Alum in our email box this morning (via curiosityinaction)
Jan 26th
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Jan 25th
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Jan 25th
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gosh
I was supposed to be online for 10 minutes, to check the train schedules for tomorrow and to send my timesheet in. Instead, I wound up listening to showtunes and goofing off for an hour. I have no defense, your honor. Today was a good day. 
Jan 23rd
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you know what's a shame?
There’s no Dockery/Stevens duet of “If You Were the Only Girl.” I have to make due with this Doris Day version. 
Jan 23rd
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Jan 23rd
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It's How to Succeed Day! (Again)
icedwhitemocha: thestaticinhersmile: Starring icedwhitemocha and foreignspell. Co-starring thestaticinhersmile. With special guest appearance by almostleia and Darren Criss. Produced by TATA Inc. with cooperation from The New York/New Jersey Transit System and the city of New York. Promotional considerations by Are You Sure We Have The Tickets? and Ow, My Feet Hurt! Why Did I Wear These...
Jan 22nd
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alex re-watches Fellowship
-Elijah Wood’s accent is still mostly terrible -all of the close-ups of Elijah Wood’s stubby nails are still amusing  -Christopher Lee-as-Saruman still freaks me out  -Aragorn is still a dirty, dirty, fox -“I don’t think he knows about second breakfast, Pip” -so many parts of this movie still put the stupidest smile on my face  -Boromir: still sketchy 
Jan 22nd
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Jan 21st
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I know there have always been stupid pop songs with dumb lyrics, but I’m listening to “Price Tag” for the first time, and really… oh, it’s so bad. 
Jan 21st
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When you’re younger it doesn’t seem like that big a deal, “Oh, when I get older, I’ll get married and have a kid.” And then when you actually get old, you kind of realize, “Wow, that’s a pretty scary prospect.” The idea of settling down with one person and having children … these are all huge, huge things, and that level of responsibility just...
Jan 21st
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Jan 21st
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Jan 21st
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everything I do is bittersweet
The long-term temp assignment ended today. I almost broke down at least 5 times, but I kept it in until I got in a cab home. They gave me more of a send-off than the place I was at for 3.5 years. I’m kind of devastated right now, but at the same time, “excited and scared” (to quote Little Red Riding Hood from “Into the Woods”). 
Jan 21st
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Jan 20th
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Jan 19th
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“I’m self-deprecating, so I thought, well, I’m a terrible choice for...”
– love you, H. Jon Benjamin!
Jan 19th
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Jan 19th
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video games
Boy, Lizzy Grant is all lips, huh? I’m just not a fan of the song. I didn’t like it on SNL, and I don’t like the album version. I find it kind of plodding. On the other hand, I’m trying to imagine if I’d like it if Jenny Lewis or Regina Spektor were singing it, as they have more melodic voices. I should like this song, theoretically. There are strings! Also -...
Jan 19th
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Jan 19th
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They’re using an Elvis Perkins song to soundtrack a segment on “American Idol.” What even…WHAT EVEN. 
Jan 19th
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“Raylan may be the coolest motherfucker in the room, but he still can and will...”
– YAY, GQ is recapping Justified
Jan 18th
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Jan 18th
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M83 at SummerStage
That seems like it could be fun, right? But the tickets go on sale on Friday, for a show in August. What is the deal with that? 
Jan 18th
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PAZZ & JOP 2011 IS LIVE →
Basically:
Jan 18th
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This is a post about how nowadays it’s so *weird* to have a phone conversation longer than 5 minutes with someone (who is not a parent). I’m almost giddy; it’s weird, I’m telling you. 
Jan 18th
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Jan 17th
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Jan 16th
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Jan 15th
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opinions wanted! II
Should I try to go see “The Artist?” 
Jan 15th
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Internet, all I want is a non-live version of Julio Iglesias singing “Beyond the Sea” in French. WHY WON’T YOU GIVE THAT TO ME? I will just sit here singing it to myself; fine, then.    I guess I’m going to have to start reading “Tinker, Tailor” tomorrow, so I can figure out what the heck I just saw. One final note - Laura Carmichael (Lady Edith Crawley) pops...
Jan 15th
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Jan 15th
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Tinker, Tailor...idk?
I did not understand most of this movie, but As for ’70s Tom Hardy, Colin Firth looking dapper, “Beyond the Sea” en Francais, and an excellent closing shot.
Jan 15th
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Listen(Flight of the Conchords - Bowie) The Fallon...
Jan 14th
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Jan 14th
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Jan 13th
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Jan 12th
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Jan 12th
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Jan 11th
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(()
Did I write “downton” instead of “downtown” on a work-related document? You better believe I did.
Jan 10th
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Jan 10th
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Sam Adams Alpine Spring?
Oh dudes, dudes, NO. Did that name test well; did it really? All I can think of is “Irish Spring” to be honest, and I don’t want to mistake a beer for a body cleanser. 
Jan 10th
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Jan 10th
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alex re-watches Downton Abbey
-Get out of here, Dan Stevens, looking all handsome in a tux, and being in once piece. -Thomas, you are still a coward. Awfully convenient that there was no nerve damage, hm? -Shut up, Edith. Except for that bit about the Drakes. That’s the only time I’ve liked her. (excepting the Christmas special) -It’s still so weird to see Iain Glenn and not hear him say...
Jan 9th
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