24th and York

I have a new roommie

2007-05-09T17:27:00.001-07:00

She has a cat.

I want a cat.

A photo or two

2007-03-02T17:28:00.000-08:00

Since I have been putting off updating my blog due to the new conversion, I think it is time for a photo or two from the last few months... I am going to try to update more frequently and I still have to do my 2006 Movies in Review.

This is me and my dad.

This is Kevin Dubrow, lead singer of Quiet Riot who didn't play at the Trife Party.

This is me at halloween.

On my mind

2007-01-30T10:05:00.000-08:00

I have so much lame stuff on my mind. Aaargh. I can't even manage to do my work. And I am way behind.

Teatime turns terrible

2007-01-26T11:26:00.001-08:00

Farts on fire

2007-01-26T11:26:00.000-08:00

Hippo eats Dwarf

2007-01-26T11:09:00.000-08:00

Day 10

2006-12-12T11:25:00.000-08:00

Today is Day 10 of me not smoking. I am so happy.

Port-u-gal!

2006-11-25T18:25:00.000-08:00

Matt went to Portugal this summer, that bastard. He has a new tradition of bringing home hats from his adventures. We already have Hawaii hats and had a fabulous Hawaii hat night. We then had a Portugal hats afternoon at Zeitgeist. I can't wait for his next trip. I am hoping Russia, they have some nice hats there....

Do you think Michaela is jealous?

Secret Spot, CA

2006-11-25T18:09:00.000-08:00

So, I don't want to blow out the special summer place we all go to. But there is an awesome hotel there. It is an old mining town, someplace in California. The rest is top secret.

Ben took me there for my birthday present, what a sweet guy. There is an awesome bar and a porch overlooking the river. We pretty much just got ridiculously drunk and then I threw up. What a time!

Beautiful California...

The best boyfriend!

The best bartender. He shut the bar at about midnight and then partied with us until 3 am. Hence the upchucking...

Go Red Sox!!!!

2006-11-25T17:58:00.000-08:00

So, as you may know, the Red Sox are currently in a desperate situation, they are trying to go to the World Series for 2006! Cross your fingers for them!

OK, I lied. But these are photos from the August 2006 Oakland As v Red Sox game. The Sox were embarassingly bad. And I lost the tickets... but found them at the hot dog stand.

Carley with her first beer of the evening and still having high hopes for the team

Who is at bat? I can't remember

Carley, still positive, and me, without hope.

Laziness

2006-10-17T20:00:00.000-07:00

As some of my friends may know, I am currently lazy. So lazy in fact that I can't even read books right now. Goodness, things need to change.

I have also been receiving complaints about my lack of updates.

So I have a few issues to address with this post.

1) I will start reviewing movies again.

2) I have no idea what to dress up like for Halloween. I was thinking about going as my grandmother's ghost, but wasn't sure if that was inappropriate.

3) Thanksgiving is currently scheduled for my house. I will be brining my turkey. If you don't like that idea, then eat dry, plain, tired, boring Turkey while I devour my succulent brined version.

4) I am currently obsessed with online scrabble. I think this has led to a lack of posts.

I have also been spending too much time in this location... my office.

Book Review

2006-08-31T12:50:00.000-07:00

OK so I am only half-way through the SCARIEST book I have read in a while. I recommend it for anyone who is truly worried about the power that a small minority has over our government right now - the Christian Right.

'Kingdom Coming: The Rise of Christian Nationalism' by Michelle Goldberg

It is well written and not too long. She is a writer for Salon.com.

Get it and mobilize!

Sandwiches

2006-08-22T11:00:00.000-07:00

I received a letter at work the other day in which a man, who was currently experiencing severe mental health symptomes, stated that he couldn't be sure but he felt that he was 'a sandwich shy of a picnic'.

This saying will pepper my sparkling conversation from now on.

Full of Pride '06

2006-06-28T09:26:00.000-07:00

Every year I go to the Gay Pride celebration with Matt. We sit in Civic Center and get completely drunk. Then we try to make it home. Sometimes Carley comes. She came this year.

It was nice to see that she was supported

My liver is just grateful that everyone is going out of town for a week.

Matt loves Pride.

Bonnie, Carley's new roommate.

Aaw sexxy

The triumverate

Me and Matt

It seemed like the drag queens were not out in full force this year - I was a little disappointed.

Curtis eating a mango

Carley on the catwalk

After drinking a 12-pack, I went to Zeitgeist and drank 2 bloody marys. Then I went home and passed out at 7:30 pm.

Zeitgeist Part 3

2006-06-27T18:44:00.000-07:00

For Part 2 please visit www.themishdelish.blogspot.com.

Two Sundays ago was our final Zeitgeist Sunday until Carley and Matt return from their vacations in August. It was bittersweet. I couldn't wait for everyone else to get their ass in gear, so Ben and I went early and met up with Felipe.

Felipe

Me and Ben

Ben's photo shoot

Tell him he looks young.

Carley showed up with her new Hulk Hogan gear

I think she might have male pattern baldness under that bandana

What a winner

Jeanette showed up. I can't remember if she was drinking. I know I was.

What goes great together?

Dominos

and beer.

Carley playing OK

Dig deeper

AAaaw yeah!

As part of Carley's Hulkster grab bag she got a pair of yellow underwear things - they work great as hats

And then the torturing of Jeanette began

She didn't want to wear the Hulk panties on her head

She thinks she is homefree

No such luck

Matt get involves

She wrestles hard

She really should wear the undies with those wrestling moves.

Look for us in August.

Zeitgeist, Part 1

2006-06-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

OK so at this point there is no part II - visit www.themishdelish.blogspot.com for that. We have started a new Sunday tradition. Drinking. At Zeitgeist. The first time we did it was Michaela's very last Sunday in San Francisco, until she moves back in two years to Santa Cruz so she can raise children on the Boardwalk (her favorite place on earth, above and beyond even Macchu Picchu).

Here are photos from that drunken afternoon...

Matt and Michaela looking cute

Me ruining an otherwise darling photo

Carley has recently discovered Bloody Marys.

Me in fishnets - so sexy

We had to get all torturing of Michaela out of our systems

It may look like I am highly intelligent in these photos with my finger placed by my chin, but I was really just hiding the Mt. Vesuvius of pimples.

Carley has such a pretty smile

And is working on an excellent 'stache

Nice glasses

Matt doesn't look as drunk as he really was here.

Shoot, Michaela made the same face

No comment

I miss her already

Poor sober Jeanette showed up. She wasn't drinking that weekend. How awful to be around beligerent drunks when you are sober. She is a trooper!

Here I am thinking: How can I torture Michaela next...

After 3-4 Bloody Marys Carley finally switches to beer.

Things start getting a little ridiculous at this point

Did you know at my new job, I work with prisoners?

"Why, oh why, did I stop by here on my way home?"

My last poo poo shot of Michaela...

Jeanette: "I am really regretting coming here, this drunk won't stop leaning on me."
Michaela: "Woo hoo, PARTY!!!"

Westside

Michaela can't do it.

Matt: "Is she really leaving?"

Gossip

As you can see, our eyes have started to glaze over.

Ridiculousness

This is where I start only taking super blurry photos

"You guys are having too much fun across the table"

"Oh lord"

Der dee der

Carley going in for the kill

Carley wearing a toilet seat cover around her neck *NOTE: I DO NOT EVEN REMEMBER THIS HAPPENING*

Matt thinks it is hilarious

And after this point every photo I took looked like this (and I have about 50)

What always rocks the party? WIGS!

2006-06-14T09:15:00.000-07:00

So you may know that Michaela moved to NYC. And it was recently Nicole's birthday. So we threw them a joint going away/getting older party.

It started out innocent enough. With some potluck action and Carley's mojitos.

Dr Jiang, of course, would not miss one of our parties for the world

Matt with his bible

These two losers left super early

Gabe and Carls

Halfway through the night, Carley pulled out her infamous wig collection.

Of course CT Dan had to partake

My boyfriend, Spicolli

Spicolli and Donna from Cranston, RI

Two people I don't know. The cross-eyed dude called me a bitch for not drunk-driving him home.

This girl was kinda funny.

'Hey man'

Then we started getting snuggly on the front steps

Me, Michaela, Gabe and Meghan

Me, Michaela and some creep

We know how to have a good time

So while we were all on the front steps chain smoking and talking shit, Nicole was a dancing maniac in the living room. Like, unless you were in there dancing with her, you didn't see her at all during the night.

Here she is dancing with the guy Michaela later got into a fight with.

There was some of this going on as well

Thats a mojito in her hand.

This guy was partying.

Cher and Spicolli

And the dancing never stopped.

A good party. I didn't think it would be so much fun. Hint: Just throw on a little Salt N Pepa and people will get crazy.

Mexico!

2006-06-12T19:50:00.000-07:00

Ben and I took a mini vacation to Cozumel Mexico. We didn't really like where we were - tourist hell, but made the most of it...

Our room at our hotel which was cheap and really clean

Our A/C - oh yes!

Ben eating his first shrimp cocktail of the trip. I think he ate one every single day we were there

The drugs in Mexico were just not worth it

On the ferry to the mainland

Day two: Ben already hating the fact I brought the camera

Looking cloudy

Tulum is an ancient Mayan site - there are lots of iguanas there.

Ben swimming at Tulum - there was a gorgeous beach there

Me in front of the main building at Tulum

Ben in the same location - note the gathering clouds

All in all it was pretty cool

After a hard day of archeological research we needed to drink

and wait out the rain

Back in town my manfriend bought me roses, awww.

And then ate them

Then we met this guy at the locals bar next to our hotel. Who does he look like???

Chili-lite, or Radioactive mini-Chili

Smooches

"Enough, Sofia"

Ben's buddy, the moth

Relaxing

My view from our rental

We came across this beach that literally covered in sponges, not the anti-pregnancy kind

And piles of coral

Every day at our hotel our maid would make our towels into critters.

Back at the locals bar

Aaaww

Then we met Edmundo... he took us to eat some tacos and loved his sunglasses... Ben did too

He also loved to party.

And tattoos

And me

Locals

We ended up ditching Edmundo and drinking with some nice guys for a while.

The guy in the white is going to be a priest

The next day we went to Chixen Itza, it was mindblowing how amazing it is

And as a gift from the Lions Club to the people of Playa Del Carmen

Voting

2006-06-07T09:50:00.000-07:00

I voted yesterday. Where the heck were you? The polling station in my neighborhood was empty. What happened folks?

Everything I voted on lost except one political seat. EVERYTHING.

I guess I am too liberal for California. I can't believe that people voted down the universal pre-K program. And the libraries. So sad. People would rather pay later in life for kids to be poor, undereducated, turning to crime, etc instead of paying for two years of extra education for them. I don't get it.

I am tired of living in the United States where it seems that every chance voters have to make a small difference for the good of our society they shoot it down.

You had better watch out, next election I am calling everyone I know and making sure they vote.

Hats

2006-05-23T13:25:00.000-07:00

So as many of my close friends now my 96 year old grandmama is slowly dying. I went up to visit her and my mom this weekend in Calistoga/St. Helena. We spent much of the weekend going through all of her old stuff.

Including her hats...

If only my mom was alive during Anne of Green Gables' time. She has the perfect ensemble.

And we would have made great Marines during WWII - my mother would have been a pirate/marine.

Welcome to the working world!

2006-05-23T13:17:00.000-07:00

Carley graduated from SFSU MSW Program this past week. Her dad threw a party for her. She didn't know he was going to be there. Boy was she suprised.

To get in the mood, earlier Car and I had our bridesmaid dresses fitted...

They have to take off at least 3 yards from Carl's gown

And not as much from mine

The lady was saying 'Do you know how long it is going to take me to redo this entire gown?'

Thanks Latin Bride and NO THANKS bridal barn in Fall River.

OK so later at the dinner at ChaChaCha's - as always the sangria was delicious.

Father and daughter

Nicole showed up

Matt loves suprises!

Aaw, Dan Amigone, MSW and Carley Amigone, MSW

Schmitty and those people showed up - but had to sit separately.

The eats!

After we went to Mission Bar - Laura is the best, always treating us like gold!

Car, I hope you dad had left by this point...

Nicole and Jeanette

Michaela and I ran out of things to say so took some glamour shots

I then went home, popped a squat on the way and peed all over my foot because I got freaked out by a large group of dudes walking by. When am I going to start acting almost 30?

Bike to Work Day

2006-05-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

It figures on bike to work day, for the first time since I started my job I have to drive to work for errands.

Usually I take the bus, but would have taken the Haro out for a spin today if I didn't have to go pick up a podium and speaker in Daly City.

Bike folks and nature, please forgive me!

It's been two weeks, baby...

2006-05-09T12:47:00.000-07:00

Matt had his going away party two weeks ago. I didn't start to take any photos until everyone was a little buzzed.

Flashback two hours - this is what my house looked like...

Later it was this...

Looking good, Michaela

Jesse showed up?

Oh my.

Jake and Henry

More Jesse

Dancing

Mie - Congrats!

Oh my.

Aaw, Jeanette

Jeanette and Rob

That guy and Jeanette

This guy

Her

The man of the night

Jesse and his pal

That guy again.

So sad. Good luck Matty.

The CartHome

2006-05-07T19:02:00.000-07:00

The Blossoming of Maximo Oliveros

2006-05-05T11:36:00.000-07:00

Do you know a lot about the Philippines? I don't.

This movie is what is referred to as a Barrio Movie. The director said that they were popular in the 70s and 80s and have recently declined. It is all shot in one small neighborhood in some city in the Philippines (never named). A young gay boy, Maximo, is raised by his father and two older brothers. They are all involved in illegal means of making money - stealing cell phones and reselling them. Dad is also sort of an authority figure in the neighborhood. Oddly enough, these masculine men are incredibly sweet and understanding of little Maxi and his girlish ways. He cooks and cleans for them. The story is about their lives clashing with some new police in the barrio.

The movie was shot shakily with a digital camera. Once I got over the headache caused by that, I started to really enjoy the film. The actors were good and fun to watch on screen. Maxi was a beautiful boy. I cried at the end.

I still don't know that much about the Philippines. But I guess this movie isn't meant to educate. It did make me wonder how many languages the average Filipino living in an urban area speaks. If you know, let me know, I am just curious.

80%

Jesse's Movie Night

2006-05-03T13:49:00.000-07:00

Wide Awake

2006-05-03T09:32:00.000-07:00

By Alan Berliner

I am not familiar with Mr. Berliner's other movies, yet, but I went and saw this one as part of the San Francisco International Film Festival after Jesse said he wanted to see it. He enjoyed it. I thought it was OK. The main complaint I had was that Mr. Berliner didn't seem to explore what seemed to be some serious issues he was having, mostly some sort of compulsion disorder.

I enjoyed it and say rent it, especially if you have a hard time sleeping. I realized that it is hard to relate to this kind of movie if you are like me and fall asleep 5 minutes after hitting the pillow on an average night.

75%

One Full Year

2006-04-28T11:07:00.000-07:00

Today is my one year anniversary of blogging this blog.

Woo hoo.

Hawai'i!!!!

2006-04-24T19:12:00.000-07:00

Welcome to our wonderful vacation to Hawai'i. OK, well not really. But we made the mistake of all wearing Hawaii hats on Saturday night and the result was LETHAL.

The evening began with dinner and drinks at Pad Thai on Mission Street. Rating 80%

Matt brought back these mesh hats from Hawaii. We each got one in a different color.

We all noted Matt's wonderful tan.

Michaela is so excited about her hat since she collects mesh trucker hats. They go well with maroon.

I can't stop smiling like Dr. Jiang

Note to self: remember that when wearing a cap do not block the camera lens with your brim...

Hawaii is so hot right now.

We went to the Argus. And proceeded to each drink at least a 12-pack (this lead to beligerance and bad behavior later one)

"Who is this creep?"

"I wish I was in Hawaii"

"What????!?!?!??!!"

I wish this photo was better, so sexxxxxy

Who is the most hilarious person?

Michaela and Zeke

Again

This guy loved the hats.

Watch out for that pool stick...

woo hoo.

Someone is looking a little sauced.

Nicole has lovely armpits

I'm the worst, hands down.

Carley and Matt sucked at pool - I ruled.

Scratch

"Sofia, stop taking photos"

AAAAAAAAAAH, boobies!

Oh yeah.

Nicole giving the Hawaii hat a go. I think it changed her night too, she ended up at some crazy salsa bar after.

A closer look at me in my hat:

Matt and I looking sharp.

And sharper.

Michaela had to sit in a corner for not wearing her hat - Matt kept her company

Nice gams

America's Next Top Mesh Hat Models

And now for the worst photo ever taken of Carley (not of me, I look bad but I know I have it in me to look worse)

Our bartender - don't look at the spill, please...

Michaela should be nervous that Nicole will gank her hat.

Matt waiting

"I prefer penises to be this size"

Si habla espanol!

The hat models are back:

Yo, what up Zeke?

Well, that might be the longest posting I have ever done and of absolutely nothing but a bunch of drunken fools wearing Hawaii hats.

Forgotten Photos

2006-04-18T11:44:00.000-07:00

I inadvertently left these out:

Matt with a giant football of beer

Jeanette and Matt in Old Vegas

Binions

Viva Las Vegas - the final post

2006-04-18T11:30:00.000-07:00

So this is the last post for the Vegas photos. I hope you enjoy them as I did.

This is a photo of Michaela near a sign that said 'Weddings This Way' or something

This is a photo of the greatest band there ever was. They played at Fitzgerald's on Saturday night. If you are in Vegas and want to have a good, free time - check them out. They play classic rock, country, and the man with the white hair is my dream man.

I didn't try it.

This is the worst restaurant I have ever eaten at within in its price range (expensive!) I couldn't even eat more than two bites of the vomit pasta they served me.

Justin and Alyssa trying to keep the bad food down.

The following are shots of us in Old Vegas (see band above)

Me

The Cowboy

The girls

The next day Matt and I went to the Liberace Museum by ourselves...

Slow down, Matt! We will get there.

And then our hotel - did I already post these photos?

And the last night - at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville - DELICIOUS!

And after, we drunkenly wandered around the fancy casinos

The gondola

Jeanette reminiscing on our romantic weekend getaway to Vegas...

Well, the run down:
Loved the Hoover Dam, Old Vegas, the band at Fitzgeralds and Margaritaville

Hated the strip (oof, tired and sad), our hotel was scary and the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino (what a bunch of meatheads).

That's it. The next set of adventures are coming soon!

Viva Las Vegas - Day Two

2006-04-10T10:56:00.000-07:00

So I made the mistake of heading over to Schmitty's page and realizing that his Vegas vacation has so much more razzle dazzle than ours did - but then I noticed he has something major missing...

THE HOOVER DAM!

This is Michaela in the garage at the Hoover Dam. It was an amazing garage.

Carley in the above-mentioned garage.

The view from the garage.

Carley, Michaela and Matt standing in front of the view from the garage. We really dug the garage.

Inside the waiting area - before our tour.

Giant turbines creating electricity. Sadly, Matt discovered in the grocery store later that the town that built the Hoover Dam, Boulder City, NV, does not recieve any of the electricity generated from the dam.

There were all these wonderful details. These tile murals were in the floor and each were a Native American design that represented different types of energy - I think this one was sunshine.

The tunnel

The dam

Michaela surveying the site.

Looking down - eek!

Lots of these things everywhere

Looking like they are going to fall.

These statues are there.

You are supposed to rub the toes for good luck! I did.

Michaela continuing to view the man-made wonder

'Stop taking photos'

We can't stop

Nevada Time

Another look down

Arizona Time (50 feet away)

Wierdness in the gift shop

The workers were larger than life back then.

I would recommend a visit to the Hoover Dam for anyone who likes to respond to tour information with, "Oh my goodness" "Amazing" "Wonderful" "Wow" or just likes to stand next to a woman saying those things to every single word that came out of our tour guides mouth.

Now if there are any dam questions, I'll take 'em!

Viva Las Vegas - Day One

2006-04-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

The gang decided to take a mini-vacation to Las Vegas. Two of us had never been before. One of us will probably never go again. All in all, however, the trip was a lot of fun. Oddly enough, we didn't party all night long. Are we finally getting old?

Our hotel was called the Wild Wild West. It had a nice little picnic area:

Michaela and Jeanette enjoy the view

Matt can't get enough

The best thing about Vegas - the coffee!

Justin realizing he is with a bunch of geezers.

Conspiracy Theorist

2006-04-04T11:35:00.000-07:00

I have to tell you, all evidence seems to be pointing in the opposite direction of what our government is trying to make us believe about 9/11.

9/11 Conspiracy.

Always the bridesmaid...

2006-03-29T10:34:00.000-08:00

Carley and I are bridesmaids in a wedding for our good friend, Addie, this summer. We got our XXL dresses in the mail yesterday and tried them on.

My mom says I look like Mick Jagger in this photo - thanks!

Monster, MONSTER, MONSTER JAM!!!!!!!!!!!!

2006-03-29T10:04:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday Matt, Carley and I went to MONSTER JAM at the HP Pavilion in San Jose. Here are photos from that important event.

The evening began with a bang

Carley's boyfriends - the fourwheelers

The Jump

The blur is a dude jumping high in the air.

New Haircut

2006-03-25T16:54:00.000-08:00

I got my hair cut for the first time in 9 months. I, of course, hate it. But it needed to happen. The stylist made me look like I had Jheri Curl in my hair after. It was so sticky and gross. That's what you get for $124!!!!!!!!!!

It is a little better now, but my bangs are tweaked. I could cover for the lead singer of Quiet Riot with this haircut if he ever got sick and couldn't go on stage.

Michaela's Birthday

2006-03-25T16:51:00.000-08:00

We are going to Vegas for Matt and Michaela's birthday - but Michaela wanted to do something special on her birthday as well. So we went out to Puerto Allegro and also to the Hush Hush. I was too busy dancing at the Hush Hush to take photos -but here are some from dinner...

The birthday girl with frosting on her nose

The frosting culprit

Zeke and Jeanette

Serious Matt

Not-so-serious Matt

Cat Obsessed

2006-03-24T16:32:00.000-08:00

So there is this great website called Stuff on My Cat

This is my favorite cat.

Death and taxes

2006-03-17T10:18:00.000-08:00

Isn't that what life is all about. Well, have you ever wondered where your taxes go?

American Inventor

2006-03-17T09:48:00.000-08:00

Do you ever think that you have a great idea that everyone could use? Well so does every other freak in the world. Unfortunately, night one of this highly anticipated program (hey my boyfriend is totally obsessed with this kind of crap) was not that great. The judges were all off their rockers - totally crazy and stupid. One woman cried at each contestant. The products all seemed like stuff that people already have. Or are for sale on QVC. The greatest moment of the evening was when this awful ex-boyband came in with their idea (not even a prototype) for a fruit pit bowl. Gross. When they were approved to move on to the next level the lead singer/dude said, 'Yay, we can be famous again.' hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. My favorite invention was the sneaky pee coat.

Who is Bozo Texino?

2006-03-16T16:11:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to just hop a train and ride all over the country? Well, after seeing this movie I doubt I will ever have that feeling again. First of all, most of the box cars are metal now and the old-hobos will tell you that they are not great to ride in. Secondly, I don't think I could pull myself on to one very easily. Thirdly, since 9/11 there has been a large crackdown on allowing people to ride the rails - while engineers used to be more sympathetic, now they are likely to lose their jobs if they know someone is on a train and don't report it or pull them off.

All in all, 'Who is Bozo Texino?' was an entertaining film. The dialogue was entirely of hobos discussing the lifestyle and the graffiti that is prevelant among them. I would have liked a little more information about the symbols used to mark out good spots - but maybe this is no longer as common as it was during the depression. I would have also liked more history, but I am a nerd.

More info

If this lifestyle appeals to you, remember riding the rails can be very dangerous.

The Hills Have Eyes

2006-03-13T12:35:00.000-08:00

I have decided my newest favorite thing to do is going to opening night of a horror movie filled with teenagers. There is not a better group in the world to see a scary movie with. First, they yell and scream a lot. Second, you get to yell and scream alot without other people shushing you - isn't that what a scary movie is for. Third, I promise you that hilarious things will be said by members of the audience that will be quoted for no less than 4 days after the movie.

The movie was also a great horror film. Classic 'freak movie'. I got so into it I chanted to myself, 'Kill the freaks, kill the freaks, kill the freaks.' I am not normally that kind of person. When I told a friend about it her response was that I was horrible and these people couldn't help that they were mutants. Um, it was a movie. Kill the freaks!

75%

Inside Deep Throat

2006-03-09T14:27:00.000-08:00

If you love porn like I do... just kidding. But, if you love a great story then this is the one for you. The documentary covers all aspects of the controversry surrounding Deep Throat the movie. Great interviews with old porn industry people and the editing is hilarious.

90%

Bow down....

2006-03-04T14:42:00.000-08:00

So it has been a while since I updated, and here are some photos from last weekends shenanigans....

Michaela has some friends in town so we went to Mr. Bings and then to Bow Bow. I tried my hardest, but could not get drunk. And Bow Bow was filled with some yuppies. Other than that I had a great time...

Ben was wasted by 8:30 pm

Matt

Greg Stone - Happy Birthday, Greg!

Sam

SP before surfing to Panama

Michaela and her friend who doesn't like having her photo taken, I guess.

'I hate Andie McDowell!!!!!!!' (I do too)

One of the main reasons to go to the Bow Bow

Karaoke Master, Schmitty was there with Kelly. He was lonesome with all his pals being out of town.

Sam, again.

I don't think she puked...

These two were soul-mate Karaoke freaks

These two losers refused to sing. LAME!

And your host, Candy.

Their eyes are watching you...

2006-03-01T10:46:00.000-08:00

The FBI has a new way of tracking people online.

Kramer v. Kramer

2006-02-27T16:27:00.000-08:00

I watched this award winning movie from 1979 again this week. And it is still really good. I just love Dustin Hoffman - especially when he wears tiny, little highwater jeans and polo shirts. He looks even tinier. There is something so sensitive and compassionate about him as an actor.

90%

Nuptuals

2006-02-21T16:51:00.000-08:00

Some men are very demanding...

Dinner with the ladies

2006-02-20T13:22:00.000-08:00

Saturday 2/18/06 continues. After bowling and Muy Thai kickboxing I went out to dinner with the ladies.

Thanks for the great idea, Nicole! Sorry I bailed on further shenanigans. My steam had petered out.

Bowling with Muy Thai Fanatics

2006-02-20T13:19:00.000-08:00

OK, so we aren't really Muy Thai fanatics - but after Svi's fight (see below), we went to SeaBowl in Pacifica to let off some steam.

Lucy

Byron and Sam

Pat and Johanna

The Muy Thai master showing good form.

Muy Thai

2006-02-20T13:13:00.000-08:00

Our friend Svi had his first ever Muy Thai kickboxing match. It was on Bryant street between 5th and 6th. It was rainy out and in the fighting place it was hot and sweaty.

There were lots of people there

We had to sit through 3-4 matches before the big fight (well, just Svi's fight)

There he is! I couldn't get any good photos as the place was packed (see photo above).

The fight was a draw as Svi is a 'bleeder' and had a cut under his eye. When asked if he was excited about doing it again, he said yes. Next fight: March 2006.

St. Hell...

2006-02-20T13:09:00.000-08:00

Last weekend my parents were in town to visit my grandmother in St. Helena. I have some strong aversion to going to Napa. It just rubs me the wrong way.

The 2.5 hour drive up. No matter what time of day there is traffic and for some reasons all of the asshols in the world love driving up to Napa.

My grandmother's phone was busted. Papa fixed it.

Most of the weekend went like this. Driving around in our fat whip, the Ford Focus.

I loved seeing my family - but wish my grandmother had stayed in Mill Valley. It is much closer to San Francisco.

Where I wish I was today...

2006-02-16T16:47:00.000-08:00

I wish I was once again lounging on this beach with my pal and some brews. I miss vacations.

Ordering pizza in the future

2006-02-14T13:27:00.000-08:00

Large Pepperoni

Bored

2006-02-13T15:16:00.000-08:00

I am incredibly bored today by life in general. I am also very exhausted.

Plus I hate my job, but sadly don't think I will ever like any job. The problem is is that I am resentful that I have to spend so much time at work when I would rather be napping, reading, travelling, etc.

I need a nice cool brew.

The USA is going to hell...

2006-02-10T09:51:00.000-08:00

Woman investigated for "Sedition"

Johnny Montana

2006-02-10T09:34:00.000-08:00

I don't know if you realize but the San Francisco Independent Film Festival is currently happening. I usually like to see a few movies every time a festival comes as you often get to see gems you will never have a chance to see again (The Nut Lady, Other People's Pictures, etc). This year was no different. I went and bought my 5 movie pass in anticipation of great or semi-great independent cinema. I review the catalog and select the movies I want to see. My first mistake was not sticking to my guns and seeing those movies. Instead I made my selections based on what other people were seeing.

This is how I came to be sitting in a theater last night watching 'Johnny Montana'. Perhaps one of the worst movies I have ever seen in a movie theater (see Naisu No Mori below, that was also awful and part of the festival). It is shot guerilla style, which I guess is supposed to make it cooler. Well, it was nothing but painfully awful. The lead character was not believable as a gigolo as he was unattractive and unbelievably stupid. The story was a tired one - boy sells soul for money (or body in this case), finally gets pretty neighborhood girl, sees error of his way, admits fault, loses girl, movie ends. Blah.

10% (the 10% is for it only being 90 minutes as opposed to 3 hours).

A/K/A Tommy Chong

2006-02-07T13:19:00.000-08:00

A/K/A Tommy Chong is a documentary about the recent case, Operation Pipe Dreams, that singled out Tommy Chong (of Cheech and Chong fame) for his online glass pipe business. Although over 50 other people were arrested in the sting, the US Government used Tommy to get publicity for the case. It explores both the fame of Tommy and the issue of the war on drugs in an incredibly tight and entertaining film. The theater was packed and at points jokes were missed because so many people were laughing. If you weren't a fan of Chong before, this documentary will surely make you one. He makes for a great subject.

100%

(available on DVD soon, if you don't catch it a film festival)

Dave's not here, man.

Naisu No Mori: The First Contact

2006-02-07T13:16:00.000-08:00

150 minutes of wierdness. Highlight - guitar brother and babbling girl doing the worm under a coffee table. Low point - the rest.

I wanted to leave after the first hour as did my 'date' (who actually fell asleep).

30%

Ben finds the love of his life

2006-02-06T10:06:00.000-08:00

Ben went on a boat this weekend and found the love of his life... ten times over.

Look at the love in his eyes.

Should I be worried?

Dog Show!

2006-02-03T11:30:00.000-08:00

Matt and I went to the Golden Gate Kennel Dog Show last Sunday.

There were dogs there.

I found myself mostly interested in the 'Livestock Man of the Year' photos

All the breeds had different displays. The chihuahua display was the best:

I think I need a chihuahua.

Match Point - you lose

2006-02-02T12:18:00.000-08:00

I went and saw Match Point, Woody Allen's newest film, last night. I couldn't wait for it to end. It went on for what felt like a lifetime and the lead actor seemed like he was reading lines off of a cue card. Scarlett Johansen was average, I don't understand how she is nominated for an Oscar for this role. The rest of the cast, aside from the wonderful Rip Torn, were bland. There wasn't enough character development, the story wasn't well developed, it wasn't very interesting visually and it was boring.

60%

Elephant Seals Rule

2006-02-01T11:22:00.000-08:00

So Carley was given 4 passes for a tour at Ano Nuevo State Park for her birthday by the man who she housesits for. We had to get up at 5:15 in the morning for this - so our spirits were a little low. Thankfully the elephant seal tour is the most kick ass thing one can do at 8 am on a Saturday.

They tease you with these artist renditions of elephant seals. These paintings don't do the beasts any justice

Matt brought his camera to capture the magic...

A large resting elephant seal bull

More elephant seal lumps.

Michaela was a little nervous about this guy

He was a little nervous too. This photo has no zoom, this is how close we were.

He kept on grunting loudly at us. Elephant seals are known to mate with anything, including logs. We had reason to be nervous (plus they can travel on land really fast by doing the worm)

The gang with our tour guide Mel. His theme for the tour was 'Utilize your state parks.' So, for Mel, I tell you to utilize your state parks.

Carley looking a little bored

The two above-photos are large groups of harems. This is where the females (cows), babies (pups) and alpha-males (bulls) hang out. While these photos make everything seem calm - those beasts are constantly squabbling, biting, fighting, and the pups are sleeping.

Click here to reserve your own walk.

Top EightFilms of 2005

2006-01-31T10:47:00.000-08:00

Jesse and I decided last night, after realizing I have watched about 520 movies in the past two years, that I need to do a top ten of 2005, except I could only think of eight films that were above a 85% rating. Here they are in no particular order:

Me, You and Everyone We Know

A sweet, funny film that totally won me over. ))<>((

Grizzly Man

Another hit from Werner Herzog. I am a fan of his work. This movie was especially disturbing, even without Klaus Kinski.

A History of Violence

Maria Bello and Viggo Mortensen shine in this dark film about secrets.

The Baxter

A sweet and funny romantic comedy. Perfect for when you are in the mood for something like that.

Capote

Philip Seymour Hoffman shines as Truman Capote. A stellar performance - I think he should win an Oscar for this one.

Steven Tobolowsky's Birthday Party

This movie is like going to a great dinner party.

I, Curmudgeon
This movie is like sitting around with a group of the most depressed, yet hilarious, people around.

Mad Hot Ballroom

Just fantastic!

I also have a lot of 2005 movies on my netflix queue that I have yet to watch - but, honestly, it was really hard to even come up with these. Come on filmmakers - wow me!

Fish Eye

2006-01-30T10:20:00.000-08:00

Jesse got a fish eye camera.

Sunday January 22, 2006

2006-01-30T10:18:00.000-08:00

I went to Dolores Park and met up with Jeanette and Carley and Carlito.

Look who came to visit!!

2006-01-30T10:16:00.000-08:00

Toby came over last weekend to help with the planning of the weekend in Las Vegas. Here he is telling us that he would definitely see Wayne Newton over Kenny Rogers any day of the week.

Google this...

2006-01-25T14:15:00.000-08:00

Great article on the whole google subpoena.

Mama's Don't Let Your Babies....

2006-01-24T12:39:00.000-08:00

Grow up to be cowboys. Willie Nelson rocked and rolled the Fillmore last night with a 2+ hour performance. I don't think I have seen a better concert. He played all the hits and a few new songs as well. He looked great, and sounded better.

He is playing for the next three nights at the Fillmore and it is not yet sold out. If you have the money to spare I would definitely recommend seeing this legend.

100%

Mrs. Boring-way

2006-01-19T14:19:00.000-08:00

I watched Mrs. Dalloway last night, starring Vanessa Redgrave. While I usually LOVE period pieces (Jeeves and Wooster, Pride and Prejudice [starring Colin Firth], etc) this was just too dull. There was a bit about shell-shock that didn't fit in. I don't know but after this, I am a little scared of any other adaptations of Virginia Woolf's writings.

50%

Gay Cowboy Love

2006-01-18T11:29:00.000-08:00

Brokeback Mountain.

Majestic in it cinematography and gorgeous with its views of Heath Ledger. I truly enjoyed this film. I would recommend it to anyone. But I do take some issue with it. I felt the story could have been a little tighter. But I guess like life, you don't really know everything that is going on. I think the acting was above-average and the romance between the two men was definitely hot and pretty realistic.

89%

Hustle... no

2006-01-13T11:33:00.000-08:00

I finally watched, after much anticipation, Hustle and Flow. I only wish I hadn't wasted so much time anticipating this flop. While Terrence Howard was wonderful, as always, and easy on the eyes - the rest of the movie was cliched, tacky and poorly acted. I have come to the conclusion that Taryn Manning ruins every film she is in. Directors, PLEASE STOP HIRING HER! The sad storyline was poorly written with lirrle or no heart. The scenes dragged on longer than was necessary. At one point a new guy comes in to work at the studio, no real introduction is made as to who he is (I suspect he is modeled after the writer) and he just fits right in with no explanation - but we end up having to sit through the making of what ends up feeling like 20 songs.

Trash, junk, poo. I wouldn't recommend this to anyone. I am sorry it was made and so much effort was wasted promoting this pile. And I am suprised at the reviews after watching it.

Can we please get over the pimp thing, please?

20% (that 20% goes only to Terrence Howard who should have never agreed to be in the movie).

I really didn't like it. If you want to watch a good movie about music and poverty, watch The Harder They Come.

Vegetarianism

2006-01-10T16:10:00.000-08:00

In the spirit of Celebrity Fit Club my boyfriend and I are going vegetarian and healthy for one month. Whoever consumes meat first will have to buy the other dinner and give them $50. If we both make it through the challenge (which is mostly not eating meat for one month) we will be having a dinner party featuring all the major creatures for eating: crab, fish, cow, pig, chicken.

Honestly, I love eating meat so much that my vegetarian pad thai made me sick today.

I just suddenly realized while typing the above that I will not be able to eat bacon for 30 days.

What have I gotten myself into...?

Carley's Birthday

2006-01-09T11:01:00.002-08:00

This year for Carley's birthday we went to first Senor Peppars for dinner. Then we made our way over to the greatest bar there ever was, Bow Bow Cocktail Lounge in Chinatown. It was awesome. I think. I blacked out after singing 'We've only just begun' by the Carpenters.

This is Candy. Your bartender for the evening. She is the reason for the blackout. As Nicole noticed, she turned the sexy up to 11 on Saturday.

The ladies

Dan and Kelly

Dudes

Jeanette got a little ripped.

Matt was wasted

I have about ten photos like this one where Michaela is mauling Matt.

see

Toad

Catherine

The best thing about Bow Bow is KARAOKE...

The Karaoke Master. He hated our singing and put toilet paper in his ears.

'West Virginia..."

The star of the evening

And the birthday girl....

Try to top it...

This Is Spinal Tap

2006-01-06T11:11:00.000-08:00

I watched this movie for like the 1,000th time last night and enjoyed it all the same. Why can't people make movies like this anymore.

I give this on an 11.

Project Runway

2006-01-05T14:41:00.000-08:00

Once again they remove the wrong designer. I hate to sound mean but the middle aged lady has got to go. Her clothes aren't even pretty, even when they are copied from a pretty dress.

Santino should also go, woof! His stuff all looks the same with too many embellishments that aren't even cool or interesting. If I was forced to be at a party with him and his 5" stilletto heels (WTF!?!?!?!!!) I would trip him. And then laugh at him.

And Dirty Diana. Oh, Dirty Diana. Ask Jesse for more info on her.

I wish Tim Gunn was a judge, he seems like the best one.

Yahtzee

2006-01-04T14:51:00.000-08:00

Online - solo style.

Carley's Birthday Party!!!

2006-01-03T16:09:00.000-08:00

Carley's Birthday Party is this Saturday, January 7, 2006!

If you want information on the location and times please email me at sofiamillham@yahoo.com

Thanks!

New Years Eve 2005

2006-01-03T10:30:00.000-08:00

This New Years was one of the best.

The day started at Sam and Lucy's playing poker and dominos (and drinking). I dominated the dominos but failed at the poker.

Then we went to Emmy's Spaghetti Shack for some Rock'n'Roll Bingo and dinner (and drinking).

My card.

Byron and a funny girl from Sonoma (I don't remember her name)

Ross flirting

Lucy Bingo-ing

Ben only has eyes for Bingo

Then we motored over to the Edinburgh Castle for more boozing

At this point I had been drinking for 6 hours...

Ben and Sam

Look who is back!

Happy New Year

Woo hoo

Most of my photos looked like this:

I think that is Matt

Jeanette's hair

Backs

But the rest were like this:

I seem to be lezzing out on Carley...

Yes, where is that 'Scorpios Do It Better' Shirt?

Matt's friend from Canada was awesome

The ladies looking lovely

Jeanette!

One more

At this point it was time for me to go home.

Happy New Year

2006-01-02T14:28:00.000-08:00

Here is a preview of New Years photos. I will post the rest tomorrow.

Woo hoo!

Clam Digging

2006-01-02T13:53:00.000-08:00

If you have followed the news lately you have noticed that Northern California is having unseasonably wonderful weather, we are running around in tank tops and shorts right now enjoying all of the warmth and sunshine. Actually we are really in the midst of the most rain in either 7 years or since 1997 (the journalist either couldn't count or get his/her years right). Either way it is wet here and Sonoma County and Napa County are totally flooding. So what to do in this weather?

Go Clam Digging!

Ben and I drove up to Bodega Bay on Friday in the midst of heavy rain and wind to collect some clams. We wore rain suits and big rubber boots and long johns.

The drive up

All this rain was making me nervous

And more nervous

At one point we almost couldn't pass through since the road was flooded. But we did without caring one bit if we were going to be able to return. (Well I actually cared since I was scheduled for an airport run that evening).

Before clamming we ate some chowder in Bodega Bay. At this point I bet Ben $20 that we wouldn't find anything.

Because of the weather conditions and the fact we had to walk over quicksand to get to the flats I left my camera in the car so there are no action shots of the clam retrieval system. Imagine Ben lying the sand while I try to suction up water with a pump next to him. At first it seemed we were doomed and that I would win the bet. But then we met the nicest guy who showed us how to find them and it was actually not that hard.

We got 8 total.

Here is Ben with his catch

A closer look

Their shells crumble really easily

And perfect for inappropriate photos

If you want to do this yourself, keep in mind you can only go out there with there is a MINUS tide or you might get stuck out in the middle of the bay which would suck. The next time for this will be in early Spring. You also need a fishing license which are $10.75 for the day and you can only get 10 each. We got about 1-2 lbs of delicious clam meat from just 8 clams.

A walk on the beach

2006-01-02T13:43:00.000-08:00

On Christmas day my family went for a walk on Horseneck Beach in Massachusetts (the best beach on the eastern seaboard). That is where they live. It was really nice out and there were loads of ducks coming in with the tide. Like thousands of ducks.

My dad

The family

My feet, for J-nizzle

My beautiful sister, Hope.

Mama

me, you can see who won the gene lottery

snapping shots

The dunes on the way back to the car.

Addie's Bachelorette Party

2005-12-29T12:54:00.000-08:00

My best friend from childhood, Addie Rue, is getting MARRIED in July. I am a bridesmaid (first time ever). Carley and I took her out as a pre-Bachelorette shindig since we won't be around for the showers and stuff.

We started off at the enormous room in cambridge

Mr. Roboto was there

addie and mariah (sp?)

we danced a little there

and then went to the Wonderbar in Allston

where we got drunker and drunker

and danced more

and got even drunker

i think addie really liked the dancehall

time for bed

Christmas Dinner Party

2005-12-29T09:31:00.000-08:00

On December 17th I had some friends over for dinner and gift exchange.

Carley was there

Matt passed out

Nicole and Jeanette were there.

Michaela was also there but has stated she doesn't want any photos posted of her.

The haul

Carley has it....

March of the Penguins

2005-12-20T10:52:00.000-08:00

Cut short for one little dude.

Holidays Wear Out

2005-12-19T13:30:00.000-08:00

So I am sad that I have been so lazy about updating the blog. Very lazy. Things have been hectic in my life lately and so much more time is spent contemplating my meager existence as opposed to updating my blog.

I have had insomnia lately which I don't think I would wish on my worst enemy, but actually maybe I would since it sucks and I am vindictive.

I got some awesome gifts from my good friends this weekend for the holidays including a pass to the San Francisco International Film Festival (stoked), a copy of Lonesome Dove miniseries on DVD (love love love), a new purse and fantastic red and black stripey tank top (adore) and twister (already have, but still love and think is hilarious). I will post some photos from my dinner party this weekend tonight. The food and friends were all fantastic.

But back to the insomnia - what to do? Should I buy sleeping pills? That seems dangerous.

Whales rule.

2005-12-15T11:17:00.000-08:00

I want a whale nudge.

Harold Ray In Concert Rocks

2005-12-09T15:50:00.000-08:00

This is a great band. You should check them out.

Harold Ray

This has been my favorite live San Francisco band since 2002. They are playing at the Hemlock on New Years Eve.

Sick...

2005-12-08T12:02:00.000-08:00

I have been sick all week, hence to lack of posts.

Some things I am excited about:
1. Project Runway - Season 2 - Who is going to win? Last night they kicked off Kirsten because her clothing was tacky. They were right. But they also should have kicked off crazy crying guy - Andrae. (Project Runway)
2. Getting over this cold.
3. Not much else.

I will have some more posts maybe later tonight from home with pics from the cocktail party we went to on Saturday night.

Good times.

David Cross rips Larry the Cable Guy a new one

2005-12-02T11:55:00.000-08:00

Thank goodness!

Unpiano.com

2005-12-01T14:06:00.000-08:00

Jesse's website is currently (and finally) being updated.

Check it out here: unpiano

Jesus is Magic

2005-12-01T14:03:00.000-08:00

Sarah Silverman's new stand-up feature falls just short of hilarity. Her humor is definitely not for everyone - you either love her or despise her. She makes some great jokes, it is just to bad that I read 60% of them in reviews before seeing the movie. I thought her songs were hilarious, but Jesse felt they were heavy handed. I would say that this is a must see, but on DVD/video.

84%

Goodbye, Lenin!

2005-12-01T13:56:00.000-08:00

This movie could have been fantastic if it weren't sooo long. It takes place in late 1989, early 1990 during the reunification of Germany. A boy's mother, an active socialist party member, enters a coma right before the wall comes down. She wakes up and the Doctor tells him to keep her life as stress free as possible. Realizing her devotion to socialism - he attempts to mislead her into the believing that not much has changed since she went into a comatose state. The acting was average, I didn't really like the lead character too much. I would say see other movies you really want to see first and save this for a day when you want to reminisce over East Germany.

70%

The Corner, part II

2005-11-30T10:31:00.000-08:00

So I should have waited until finishing watching the entire season before commenting. The show is based on a real family. It is still depressing, but a little better when you realize these incredibly awful stories are true.

The Corner

2005-11-29T11:48:00.000-08:00

Probably one of the most depressing tv shows I have ever watched. It is so utterly depressing and without hope - but incredibly realistic. The acting is a little heavy handed. And the subject matter is not enjoyable. I can't decide if it illustrates the truth or prepetrates terrible myths.

70%

Car Show

2005-11-28T09:47:00.000-08:00

The day after Thanksgiving, Matt and I went here:

(San Francisco International Auto Show)

We checked out some cars:

Michaela was there:

Matt's Favorite Items:
1.

2.

3.

My favorite:

Zap Car!!!!

Thanksgiving

2005-11-28T09:39:00.000-08:00

We again had a ridiculous Thanksgiving - nothing terrifically hysterical happened, however.

About 11 people showed up

Oddly there are not dinner shots - too busy drinking that vino

Did Matt get the crown??

These ladies were visiting Michaela from LA/Chicago

We played some Outburst. Cats 'blank'

Things you would find inside a refrigerator door? Bananas.

Good times

Some people showed up late

Old college friends were there - not mine.

Pilgrims and indians were also there

I got too drunk and started acting ridiculous.

Then the centerpiece was worn

I need to learn how to take better photos.

Kurt Cobain was beaten by the Zima Cap

2005-11-28T09:27:00.000-08:00

This past Wednesday we played 90s Trivial Pursuit and at some Chow-Mania. It was great fun.

The Board

What rap group was totally 'crossed out'?

'Idiot, Kriss Kross'

Damn, she's good.

Losers don't like their photos to be taken

Crispin Glover was there too!

Happy Thanksgiving

2005-11-23T13:37:00.000-08:00

Gary Glitter is a bad man

2005-11-22T11:08:00.000-08:00

Pervert