Random Elevator Conversations - Intern arrival

So, it's that time of year. Interns infest our city to learn a little about politics, take over the world, meet a politician, end up like Chandra Levy or whatever interns do here all summer. Aren't we lucky?

Now, there are lots of complaints about interns. They're cheap. They crowd bar specials and harass perfectly good bartenders with exact change and no tip. They keep there badges and other credentials on while they are out drinking, at lunch, etc. They take casual Friday's to a whole new level. They are also very important (just ask them). Their internship is significant - they are not doing grunt work - but lunching with politicos on the hill. Okay - you get the point.


So, what are they good for? Well, that's an easy one. Overhearing the ridiculousness that spills from their mouths. I had my very first overheard conversation today while I was in the elevator.

Two youngins enter the elevator in a seemingly serious debate. I proceed to listen:

Girl: ...well i still maintain that coolness is an inherently male trait
Boy: it's not that coolness is inherently male, its that coolness is a socially acceptable male trait.
Girl: So you think it is less acceptable for a woman to be cool?
Boy: I think that it is a requirement for acceptance for men and not for women
Girl (while exiting the elevator) it's a classic chicken or egg dilemma...
Me: Shaking head and giggling
Man 1: (Asian man in late 40's in elevator with me)well that is a new one - what the hell were they talking about...

This is why we love interns. Seriously - hello Summer.

random exhange

So, I'm sitting in my apartment - mostly texting (or taunting Caps fans) and someone knocks on my door.

Now, first, you should know - this is rare. Unless I'm expecting people, no one even knocks on my door.

Here's the events that transpired:

Door: doorknob moves over and over - someone is trying to get in.
Door: Knocking - girl on other side - "hello"
Me: Hold on
Me: Open the door
Me: Hi
Girl: Who are you?
Me: Excuse me?
Girl: I live here
Me: Um
Girl: (peaking into my apartment) Oh shit - this isn't my apartment
Me: Okay
Girl: I used to live here - I'm so sorry
Me: Okay - no problem

Now here is the thing... I've lived here for four years and before that my friend lived here for several years, and before that another friend of hers lived here...

So, now, in hindsight... I think she was drunk. And I am mad at myself that I didn't mess with her.

Mean? yes. But that would have been hilarious...

straight or curly and other major saturday night decisions...

Guys have it pretty easy. They don't have a lot of options for hairstyling, they basically have four styles of pants and shirts to wear and they don't have to deal with jewelry..,


As I sit here I am trying to decide the following:

- Straight hair or curly hair?
- headband or no headband?
- Which shoes should I wear - heels or wedges?
- Sex or no sex...

So, this last one is not really a decision so much - but I suppose if I go out with that intent it will be more likely...

Anyway, guys have it easy - I'm off to get ready..

Must listen to:

Here is the list of what you need to be listening to right now:

you heard me...

NOW

Foals - Antidotes
Shawn Smith - The Diamond Hand
Sons & Daughters - This Gift
She & Him - Volume 1
Bon Iver - For Emma, Forever Ago
Sera Cahoone - Only as the Day is Long
Sun Kil Moon - April
The Helio Sequence - Keep Your Eyes Ahead

Now go ahead - go get a sample and tell me what you like

I waited. I thought I could wait it out.
That you would eventually see
that connection, that spark, that thing
It's about us, it's about you, it's about me

i just got used to not having you around.
I deleted, I dated, I pretended not to care
I made sure that not matter what
when you asked; I wouldn't dare

So, now I know what I've always known.
Deep inside it was clear
It was never about you, it was about me.
I'm not enough - it's not your fear

I'm sad. And actually, sort of relieved
I'm angry, hurt and full of rage
how could I not be good enough?
How come I end up alone
How can you be one in a million and me just be one.

I will tell her.
It will set me free -
if you for just one second
Don't think to protect me.

I don't want to meet her
I don't care if your happy
I can be civil, I can "forget"
But back me into a corner - you will regret

There are lies -
but bigger than that...
There are truths
That I won't hold back

Insecurity, fear, sadness, darkness
lets talk about responsibility
you like to be chased and now
you have been caught

I won't be the one to call you out
But I don't understand.
How you could be one in a million and
I am just one.

Upcoming DC Shows

Here is a list of upcoming DC Shows - let me know if you have any questions about any of these bands
Sat 4/19/2008 Cloud Cult Rock and Roll Hotel
Mon 4/21/2008 Constantines Rock and Roll Hotel
Wed 4/23/2008 Foals Rock and Roll Hotel
Wed 4/23/2008 tapes 'n tapes 9:30 Club
Thu 5/1/2008 Langhorne Slim Iota
Fri 5/2/2008 The Kills Black Cat
Wed 5/7/2008 Ozomatli State Theater
Thu 5/8/2008 The Rosebuds Rock and Roll Hotel
Thu 5/8/2008 The Cave Singers Rock and Roll Hotel
Fri 5/9/2008 Flight of the Concords Lisner Auditorium
Mon 5/12/2008 The Black Keys 9:30 Club
Tue 5/13/2008 The Black Keys 9:30 Club
Fri 5/16/2008 DeVotchKa 9:30 Club
Mon 5/19/2008 Pela Rock and Roll Hotel
Tue 5/27/2008 The Raconteurs 9:30 Club
Wed 5/28/2008 The Raconteurs 9:30 Club
Fri 5/30/2008 She Wants Revenge 9:30 Club
Fri 5/30/2008 Switches 9:30 Club
Tue 6/3/2008 Damien Jurado/Jeremy Enigk Jammin Java
Wed 6/11/2008 Modest Mouse/REM/The National Merriweather
Sat 6/14/2008 Battles 9:30 Club
Sat 6/28/2008 Ladytron 9:30 Club
Sat 10/11/2008 Red Elvises Iota

Sunday Afternoon TV

At&t is now using a Meatloaf song in their ad campaign - why. And for that matter - what's with the singing ads...AT&T, Comcast and others - very very odd...

The Sonic ads ensure that I will never eat there. Those two idiots in the car make me want to scream. If they detest each other so much - why are they constantly in the car together. Maybe if they spent less time in that stupid car they would not hate each other so much.

Edge Shave Gel has this commercial where girls spurt aloe all over a guys face - no sexual innuendo there. But it fails because the shaving cream looks more like sour cream (gagging)...

The new orkin ad is gross. No one needs to see a human sized talking roach. NO ONE... the ad is ineffective if you must turn it off to not be skived out

On a better note - the water ad with the cubs coach - I think it's Aquafina - is funny.

here in chitown

So, Mo and I are in Chicago - it's quite fun - a few observations...

- there are so many freaking men here.

- We went to the Cubs game yesterday. It was awesome. Chicago is very passionate about their Cubbies - and I appreciate that. It made me hate the Nationals even more - since very few people actually care and passion is left for politics...

- no surprises.. It sort of amazes me when I go to a ballpark for a baseball game and the staff at the park seem surprised that people are hungry or thirty. Several times at RFK - they ran out of things like... hot dog rolls or ice. At Camden Yards - I had the worst service ever - a woman who was holding everyone hostage because she would only cook one order at a time (I tried to start a riot - but choose instead to get her fired)... At Wrigley field - the game started at 12:00 - the lines were manageable, food was good, beer was flowing... No surprises - in a good way...

- they had the most organized bathroom line in the history of waiting to go... The folks here are Pros when it ocmes to handling crowds - and they are nice about it...

- While in the beer line just before the end of the 7th inning - they guy in front of me realized he only had enough cash for two beers - and he wanted/needed four. after multiple attempts to get $$ from his friends - he called on of them over to stand with him. There, he convinced the kiosk guy to hold his friend there "hostage" while we went to the ATM. The man agreed and 4 beers were poured -- all was well. Amazing. In DC the people who work the stadium don't even know how to make change - let alone be able to handle a situation like that.

- lastly, and in the interest of full disclosure - I had so much fun at our Cubs outing. We wentout around the stadium afterwards and I was home and passed out by 10:00... Maureen has a picture - I'm sure she is willing to share...

randomness

Do It Yourself Paternity -
So I heard yesterday that there is a DIY paternity test that hit drug stores yesterday... what s Jerry Springer going to do? He has built an entire empire of bad talk show TV on this topic?

Opening Day of the Nationals:
- I don't think the president should be allowed to throw out the first pitch. In addition to it being a huge security CF - it brings absolutely nothing to the game.


ALSO... the Nats have been very clear that they don't want politics in the new stadium - not allowing signs about DC's Taxation without representation signage in the stadium because it's "too Political" But having head jackass throw out the first pitch isn't too political.. It was kind of fun to watch him get booed...

- the Nats seem to need some sort of system for when a vendor employee needs to go to the bathroom. Randomly closing down a line is a bad idea...

- The advertising in the new stadium sucks - who is in charge of that? In addition to the signage being all together lame - there are several areas that are prime spots for advertising and they just sitting there. Also, we have typical stadium - beer, soda, bank, car insurance... where are all the DC cos? No beltway bandits, no satellite radio, no special interest groups? DC has really lost its sense of humor. I wonder.. were the prices for advertising that ridiculous - or is the ad sales team that lame...


Weather
just for the record. It's still not appropriate to:
- wear white shoes
- Wear Linen
- wear any sort of summer dress (i.e. pastels, seersucker, etc) with a wool cardigan and tall boots
- wear jean shorts - regardless of the season