Normalcy

I am happy to report the bonfire smell has just about cleared! After a mild freak out and a trip to the doctor to have my lungs checked for smoke inhalation and blood taken for carbon monoxide poisoning, all is back to normal!

I thought I had a lot to say - but at the moment, can't think of anything. I was just hoping to bide some time before 6 o'clock rolls around! Tonight I am going to a party at Le Royale. Terry (my friend and owner) is showcasing the venue for event planners and industry professionals. He has a cabaret license that I don't think has really been utilized. But, tonight the dancers for 'Wicked' will be there which should be cool. And of course, some great DJ's and music - since his place specializes in music! Some friends of mine who are in a band "The Red Directors" may be playing there shortly - I'm pushing for it. They are really good! Check 'em out - http://www.myspace.com/reddirectors.

Anyways, I'll have more stories and thoughts fresh in my mind after tonight - I'll write then. Being a little boozed up always produces some sort of funny, scandalous, exciting, story!

Love, Lili

Burning Down the House

For some reason, the heat doesn't circulate to the back two bedrooms of the apartment and an icebox has formed where the rooms used to be. We have been here for almost two years and during that time, the fireplace in the big bedroom has never been lit. Last night, I thought would be a perfect opportunity. It was freezing and I wanted to fall asleep in peace without curled up in a ball, shivering. And, I wanted fall asleep to the crackling of the duraflame. This plan would have worked perfectly if I had been 100% positive they chimney flue was open. Apparently, there was a second flue that needed to be opened or Dick van Dyke was long overdo to come sweep the chimney. All of the smoke backed out into my room and filtered through the entire apartment. I fell asleep, knowing the duraflame would burn out eventually and hoping all the smoke filling up my room would just disappear. Luckily, Erin and Maureen came home and put out the fire! I was still half asleep and didn't really know what was going on. I just went back to sleep in my smoke filled room. Now I smell like a bonfire. Anyone who grew up in a rural area and spent many nights outside in the woods getting drunk around a fire - you know, that smell lingers! Aside from showering multiple times, anyone know to make the smell go away?! It could be worse, it's not like I got sprayed by a skunk. To be perfectly honest, I kind of enjoy it. The smell is nostalgic and reminds me of home. But I don't think my lungs are big fans.

Lessons learned here -

1- Don't light a fire when you have been drinking

2- Don't light a fire by yourself - I should have waited for Erin to come home

3- Be 100% positive the chimney flue is open and it is safe to light a fire

4- When smoke starts filling up the room - open up the window and put it out. Do not be back to sleep! (Idiot!)

At least we are all safe and no permanent damage has been done.

Sorry girls! :(

Love, Lili

Fountain of Youth - Part II

What I wouldn't give to go back to Bar Night Season!! The rigorous practices, Frat/Sorority bonding, getting to hang out w/ Randi everyday!! This is and always will be, one of my fondest memories!

Love, Lili

Not to the Knicks!

Pistons pooped out!

Last night was tragic for the Detroit Pistons, who suffered an embarassing loss to the New York Knicks. I had the displeasure of witnessing this incident. Who loses to the Knicks??? It was just awful. Accompanied by a group fully covered in Pistons attire - are heads hung slightly lower as we exited the Garden on that rainy night. If only the Stones would have brought their "Automotion" who I think could have helped save them. Well, at least they would given a little bit of dignity back to Piston fans - as their dancing would have far surpassed that of the Knick City Dancers - who were not at all what you would expect from a NYC dance team!

There was no technique involved in their routines. The dances were fast . . . but they mainly consisted of excessive pumping, thrusting, and humping. Where are the switch leaps? The Foutes? The Triples? And all the other difficult moves that only a KCD is supposed to be able to do! The Knick City Kids - who is a dance group consisting of kids who look to be between the ages of 8-12 held more talent than the 20 somethings!

VS

Love, Lili

Slept through the Holidays

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday! This is late, I haven't written since mid-December. I know you are all so upset you haven't heard from me in such a long time, there are soooo many people who read this! Anyways, Xmas break was a perfect opportunity for me to write. Our office closed and I was in Erie from the 18th thru the 31st. Unfortunately, I was sick from the 20th until around the 6th of January. Who gets sick for that long??! Seriously! It was no fun. But I would have rather been home, having my mom and dad take care of me, than here in the city by myself.

Now that I'm all better, I'm back at it and you can expect more frequent posts. This morning I'm at my favorite coffee shop in the village. It is organic and they play Sinatra....who could ask for anything more?! I'm working on the treatment for this screenplay that had been in my head for quite some time. It is so difficult. I need to put myself in a place to be able to write. I have to be in the mood. What I am writing is kind of personal and I have to go back in time, put myself in situations that I would rather forget in order to bring back the emotions I felt at that time so I can put it into my writing. Now, you would think . . . why the hell would I want to do that??! Why would I want to make myself depressed and upset??! Well, I just like the story and really want to create it. So, if I have to go back to a negative time in my life for a few hours. . . so be it. When I'm done, I'llj ust put on some upbeat music, go to the gym, and be happy again! :)

Sorry, no pics today. I know those are the best part of any blog! I am going out tonight . . and that doesn't happen much, so I will surely have some pics next time.

Have a faaaaab weekend all!!

xoxo

Love, Lili