always a mermaid

Friday, July 26, 2013

I'm back?

Once upon a 2008, I lived in New York City & started this here little blog called Always a Mermaid....

the title played on the idea that I had frequently found myself as a bridesmaid (no complaints!)

& a random affinity I have for merpeople (no discrimination, either).

This blog faded away in 2011, after my internship at Lookingglass ended

& I found myself needing a theatrical outlet;

thus born my was sister blog A.R.T. & Theatre:

[Chicago-based theatre commentary & criticism].

While I still love that blog and intend to keep it going forever & always,

an exciting trend has erupted since I peaced out on Always a Mermaid.

This trend is called The Lifestyle Blog,

which I define as a largely female-populated avenue to share one's life,

art, accomplishments, children, hobbies, WHATEVER.

This trend was not around when I first started the soap box that is/was Always a Mermaid,

but I really wish it had been.

This here little blog existed to me as an alternate to the other social outlets...

when MySpace ceased, FB annoyed, Twitter was a baby, & Pintrest was but a dream.

This post might only be the result of a boring Friday night, but who knows.

I get bored, like to talk about cool stuff, & am clearly a fan of the interweb/blogosphere.

So, WHATEVER & hello.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Monday, February 28, 2011

winter passing

The first movie I have 100% loved in a long time.

A+

goodbye glass house.

My time at Lookingglass has come to an end. Some highlights from my last days on the other side.

My friend who got cold.

The view from the archive room.

The view from the conference room.

How I do.

95th Floor

Sears

Empty restaurants have become pretty to me.

That time I saw UFO's descend upon Chicago.

I love Sutcliffe Pharmacy. If I ever followed through on reviewing places on Yelp, I would rave because:
1. The pharmacists are so nice and overly-concerned & attentive, as is only good and right.
2. They also have a great, Cracker Barrel-style selection of candy.
3. Most importantly, S'MORES IN A BOX. A dream I didn't realize I had.

Sunday, January 16, 2011

virgo queen?

"Astrology is ignoring some very real and basic astronomy...."

Zodiac Sign Changes and New Sign Ophiuchus: MyFoxTWINCITIES.com

"Libra's are now Virgo's."
C'est moi?

Modality: Mutable
Element: Earth
Ruler: Mercury
Season: Summer
Metal: Mercury
Stone: Sapphire
Color: Blue, Beige

Virgo's symbol is the virgin, and is often considered a shy, "lady in waiting" personality that is a little naive. Though Virgos are seldom celibate, they often keep their personal identity intact throughout their lives. This composure is virginal in nature.Virgo's symbol is sometimes shown as a woman carrying a sheaf of wisdom, representing the harvesting of wheat at the time of year of the Virgo (late summer).

Keywords
analytical, intelligent, reserved, critical, helpful, conscientious

trail of vinyl

The internet at Lookingglass was down the other day, so I hung out with this book for awhile:

Highlights

J.J. Abram's favorite.

The Dharma preferred.

The Other's favorite.

The Kwon's favorite.

Hurley's favorite.

The Island's favorite.

Oceanic's endorsed favorite.

EVERYONE's favorite.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

random acts

Sunday, November 7, 2010

if i am dead or missing

I wanted some Law & Order-style crime drama, but it ended up being the profiles of sisters from an abusive family whose choice in men continued the cycle of abuse. I learned about that lesson from Oprah a long time ago. The lady can write though, her story just wasn't all that interesting.
C+

Monday, September 13, 2010

fall movie line-up

Not that I ever actually go to the movies, but if I did:

INSANITY

I stopped watching when he hit a nerve.

The Crush + Center Stage + Virgin Suicides = A+

This seems like a birthday present to me from the universe. I love owls, I love IMAX, and I love 3-D. Plus, Emilie de Ravin is in it & I like to support Lost alumni.