Operation Move In - Miserable

ALMOST DONE MOVING! Yes everything is in my new house and I am SLOWLY unpacking. Sorry about the lack of posting but considering the fact that I am surrounded by boxes and living out of trash sacks full of clean, wrinkled, laundry that I should have hung up days ago, I'm a little overwhelmed at the moment. It's like camping in my own house. Right now I am happy to have found my tooth brush, soap, and toilette paper. Any way, I can't wait to put everything together and post pics of my new place but until then I'm off to unpack another box and try to figure out where in the hell I am going to put my sofa!

Flames on the Sides of My Face

Click on the pic to see Madeline in action
"Flames on the side of my face...." yes Madeline as Mrs. White. Incredible.

"My tits are falling off!" Empress from Complete History of the World

"Taffeta Darling" Unforgettable in Young Frankenstein

"I'm not a rabbit, I need some rest." Blazing Saddles

I LOVE MADELINE KAHN. Love is actually not a strong enough word for how I feel about her. She was a brilliant actress and an incredible triple threat. She took amazing risks and could make me laugh with just a look. Madeline passed away in 1999 with ovarian cancer and I remember genuinely crying when I heard. Madeline Kahn's brother and husband put a bench in New York City's Central Park that said "In Loving Memory of Madeline Kahn (1942-1999) A BRILLIANT ACTRESS AND LOVELY SOUL WHO LOVED THIS CITY AND THIS PARK."

My Idea of Romance

So I was on the phone the other day talking to some customer service person and Colton was in the living room next to me playing his guitar when the lady on the phone said "Is someone playing the guitar for you?" Her question took me by surprise so after I thought about it for a second I said..."Yes. That's my husband. Our house always sounds like this." She told me I was very lucky and then helped me with whatever I was calling her about. I thought about this after I hung up and realized that she was right. Of course I know I'm lucky but I take for granted the fact that our house is always filled with music and that I can look over the dining room table and watch my best friend play music and make fun of me all at the same time. He worries that I get tired of hearing him practice or that I would like some peace and quiet but I wouldn't have it any other way.

So much to do!!!!!!

AHHHHHH!!!!! So....I graduated from school on Friday and that's awesome but I am now drowning in my "TO DO" list. We are moving in 2 weeks and I am studying for my boards so I am stupid busy! My new apartment has a huge bathroom and a claw foot tub! I'm very excited about this. I have long dreamt of lounging in a claw foot tub while typing scathing news articles condemning modern politics while I smoke a cigarette and listen to the gramophone sitting dangerously on the table by the sink. If I never get to fulfill any other dreams I'll be pretty satisfied with this bathtub. Anyway, I'll be sure to post pics of my new place when I move in. In the mean time enjoy Ms. Paulette Goddard in a bath tub and Mr. Clifton Webb as Waldo Lydecker in one of my favorite movies "Laura" .

I live with Sir Didymus

I live with Sir Didymus. Every day I fully expect him to ride out of his doggy bed on his trusty steed and proceed to challenge all in our household to a dual. Our Sir Didymus is named froley and he is every bit as brave as his doppelganger Didymus. I'm certain that they came from the same litter or perhaps are long lost cousins. I only wish that Froley had been wearing his eye patch in this photo so that you could really get the full effect.

New Hair Cut

My hair stylist went on tour with her band and so I went to the salon and got a hair cut with someone new. As a result, my hair was cut much shorter and very different than usual. I was pretty ridiculously upset. However, as it is with these kind of things, after crying for two days straight I got used to my new haircut and started to embrace the new me. The cut reminds me of Audrey Hepburn's in Roman Holiday. Not that I am comparing myself to Audrey...that's absurd.

A Frameless Erte

From Ben Hur 1925

I could stare at Erte pictures all day long. His art is so incredible. I particularly enjoy his costume designs. All of his work has this magical element that creates a different world for each piece. Even his costume designs create a world for the characters in the picture. When I was 13 I was given an Erte print for my room and I have been in love ever since. I especially enjoy watching the movies or seeing photos of the costumes based on his designs in action and comparing them to the drawings. Also, the 1925 silent movie version of Ben Hur is eye candy of the most elaborate kind. I highly recommend watching it if you get a chance.