Yay for Snow!

It's finally snowing! YAY! Okay, Okay winter is not my favorite season by any means. I don't love the blistering cold. But I just want one snowstorm, okay this won't be it. But I'd like one blizzard then we can jump right into spring. It's just so pretty when the city is all covered. Just no snow on any day when I need to travel.

Now for a little fun. A survey I found on Adena's myspace.

The "older people" survey(Meant to be completed by those out of high school)

Tired of all of those surveys made up by high school kids? "Have you ever kissed someone?" "Missed someone?" "Told someone you loved them?" "Drank alcohol?"

Here are some questions for the people who are a little more mature... Okay, okay... OLD FOLKS like us......

1. What bill do you hate paying the most? Rent.

2. Best place to eat a romantic dinner? Outside under candlelight.

3. Ever puked from drinking? No! And I drank a lot in college. It's crazy.

4. When is the last time you got drunk and danced on a bar? June 2005, at David's birthday party!

5. Name of your first grade teacher? Mr. Freifeld! I had a crush on him and he came to my 7th birthday party at Hot Skates!

6. What do you really want to be doing right now? Sleeping in tomorrow.

7. What did you want to be when you grow up? A teacher.

8. How many colleges did you attend?1 - University of Massachusetts at Amherst as a journalism major with a minor in sociology.

9. Why did you wear the shirt that you have on right now? It's a funny Passover t-shirt that my sister-in-law Shannon gave me and I'm sleeping in that along with boxer shorts.

10. GAS PRICES!I could care less. Living in NYC, I don't drive anymore.

11. If you could move anywhere and take someone with you? I just bought a place in Gramercy so I'll be moving there, but would love to have a great guy to share it with.

12. First thought when the alarm went off this morning? No alarm, it's Sunday. I woke up around 10am or so after going to sleep at like 2.

13. Last thought before going to sleep last night? Lots of packing to do tomorrow.

14. Favorite style of underwear? briefs.

15. Favorite style of underwear for the opposite sex? boxers

16. What errand/chore do you hate? vaccuming.

17. If you didn't have to work, would you volunteer at an art gallery? No I'd be bored. I'd volunteer at a doggie shelter.

18. Get up early or sleep in? Sleep in for sure.

19. What is your favorite cartoon character? Minnie Mouse.

20. Favorite NON sexual thing to do at night with the opposite sex? cuddle.

21. A secret that you wouldn't mind everyone knowing? i snore a little.

22. When did you first start feeling old? When I turned 30.

23. Favorite 80's movie? Girls Just Want to Have Fun

24. Your favorite lunch meat? Turkey.

25. What do you get every time you go into Costco? Haven't been in years, but I always get things of bottle water and toilet paper.

26. Beach or lake? Beach.

27. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual that was invented by people who died by the age 20? Not at all. It's more about love.

28. Who do you stalk on MySpace? No one.

29. Favorite guilty pleasure? Watching all my shows on tivo.

30. Favorite movie you wouldn't want anyone to find out about? I love Center Stage. But I don't care if anyone knows.

31. What's your drink? I love hard cider.

33. Cops or Robbers?Cops, of course. And where's 34-39?

39. What radio station is your car radio tuned to right now? No car. But it's always Z100. Where's 40-41.

42. Norm or Cliff? Ew neither. I'll take Woody or Sam.

43. The Cosby Show or the Simpsons? The cosby show.

44. Worst relationship mistake that you wish you could take back? no regrets.

45. Do you like the person who sits directly across from you at work?Depends which direction. I have three around me. Love them all. We're a little copy family.

46. If you could get away with it, who would you kill? Someone who recently got married that I used to be friends with. No just kidding.

47. What famous person(s) would you like to have dinner with? George Clooney!

48. What famous person would you like to sleep with? George, or Brad, or Ben, or Michael Vartan.

49. Have you ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?No

50. Last book you read for real? It's been a while. I read too many magazines. So last year, I read sisterhood of the traveling pants.

51. Do you have a teddy bear?Yes, a few on my windowsill from childhood.

52. Strangest place you have ever brushed your teeth? that's weird.

53. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go? I've been to San Diego, San Fran and L.A. Would like a longer trip to San Fran.

54. Number of texts in a day? During idol craziness, quite a few. otherwise one or two.

55. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship? new relationship.

56. Do you go to church? nope, not us jews.

57. Pencil or pen?pen

58. Bueller??? Bueller??? Bueller? Has anyone seen Ferris?? Okay, Ben Stein...

60. What do you want to achieve in life? Meet my future husband, have healthy kids and a happy life.

61. How old are you?30

62. Where do you see yourself when you are 40? Living with my family and raising my kids.

This Looks Like Fun

In the spirit of the American Idol season getting into full swing, I stole this from Karen. Might be some embarrassing selections, and in truth a bunch of my top 10 songs are from Wicked and Les Miserables, but this poll is for actual artists only. So let's get on with it:


Name your top 10 most played bands on iTunes:

1. Britney Spears
2. Justin Timberlake
3. Billy Joel
4. Journey
5. Kelly Clarkson
6. Jennifer Lopez
7. Debbie Gibson
8. Carrie Underwood
9. Mariah Carey
10. Clay Aiken


What was the first song you ever heard by 6 (Jennifer Lopez)?
"If you had my love" from her On the 6 album. I had already enjoyed her as an actress, and she came out with pretty good pop songs as well.


What is your favorite album of 2 (Justin Timberlake)?
Surprisingly, I am liking his new album even more than his previous Justified album.


What is your favorite lyric that 5 (Kelly Clarkson) has sung?
"Since you've been gone, I can breathe for the first time."

How many times have you seen 4 (Journey) live?
Never have. But I'm with Karen when I say, I am so there for a Journey reunion tour as long as Steve Perry is in tow.


What is your favorite song by 7 (Debbie Gibson)?
I will always be partial to "Electric Youth." I do admit I had the Electric Youth perfume back in the day.


What is a good memory you have involving the music of 10 (Clay Aiken)?
Attending the American Idol, Season 2 concert with new friend Erica back in 2003, who over 3 years later is now one of my best friends.


Is there a song of 3 (Billy Joel) that makes you sad?
"Only the good die young" which is so sad.


What is your favorite lyric that 2 (Justin Timberlake) has sung?
"I'm bringing sexyback." I don't know what it is. I just love that song.


How did you get into 3 (Billy Joel)?
Growing up on Long Island, how could I not?


What is your favorite song by 4 (Journey)?
Open Arms, of course!


What is a good memory you have involving 2 (Justin Timberlake)?
Well Justin always brings me back to my first job days at Popstar! Magazine where Nsync was first beginning and Justin became the #1 thing in all teen mags.


Is there a song of 8 (Carrie Underwood) that makes you sad?
"I'm ain't in Chicotah anymore." It makes me think of being away from family.


What is your favorite lyric that 3 (Billy Joel) has sung?
I love the whole "we didn't start the fire" song.


What is your favorite song of 1 (Britney Spears)?
Surprisingly, it's "Toxic." Something about that song, I just love.


How many times have you seen 8 (Carrie Underwood) live?
Never. But I have seen quite a few of my list Live. I've seen Britney, Justin, Billy, Kelly, Debbie, Mariah and Clay. Britney and Justin (nsync) during my teen mag days of course.


What is your favorite album of 1 (Britney)?
I'd have to say her original, "Baby one more time."


What is a great memory you have considering 9 (Mariah Carey)?
I remember being in high school and hear Mariah's "vision of love" come on for the first time and calling into z100 to find out who that was.


What was the first song you heard by 8 (Carrie Underwood)?
It would have be whatever her audition song was on American Idol.


What is your favorite cover by 2 (Justin Timberlake)?
I don't think he's ever done one.

I'm a biter

Here's something Karen and Erica did as well...

Available or Taken: definitely available.

Best friend: is a joy to have in my life.

Cake or pie: anything that is chocolate.

Drink of choice: Water or a nice white wine.

Essential item I use everyday: deodorant.

Favorite Color: Lavendar.

Gummy bears or worms: Ugh, never been a fan.

Hometown: Lynbrook, NY where I lived for 23 years of my 30 years.

Indulgence: I love me some chocolate ice cream.

January or February: too cold. I'm ready for spring!

Kid's names: I like Evan or Ethan for a boy. I want to name after my grandpa edward. And I've always liked Abigail or Victoria for a girl. But I'm been thinking more about naming after my grandma sylvia. So I need some good S names. I kinda like Savannah.

Life is incomplete without: a good laugh.

Marriage: is something I want to do in the next 5 years. Here's hoping.

Number of siblings: 1 big bro.

Oranges or apples: apples for me.

Phobias or fears: I could go on.....

Quote: "I gave her my heart, she gave me a pen."

Reason to smile: Yes, I do. I'm a homeowner!

Season: Summer when it's not too hot. A nice day when its low 80s with a nice breeze. And I can stroll around the city in a tank, shorts and sandals and go sit out at the park with my ipod and a magazine.

Unknown fact about me: I'm pretty open to those closest to me. I actually can't think of any. How about this: When I was a baby, I had a dislocated hip and I had to wear this special contraption and do these leg exercises. Otherwise, I never would have been able to walk. Thank god for that.

Veggie I don't like: beans.

Worst Habit: Stressing out about stupid things.

Xrays: my ankle in June when I sprained it. My foot in 8th grade when I broke it.

Your favorite food: Anything chocolate. Also any italian food.

Zodiac: gemini

Crazy Transit!

What a crazy morning. I get to the subway at 77th Street and for the first time ever, it was all shut down. The rumor was that someone got hit. So I run to grab the bus on Lexington, which is now being packed to the gills. Take that sucker to 59th Street and jump on the 4 express. And this is where my morning got even more interesting. Two woman start fighting with each other and it was fabulous. They keep screaming at each other how they're faces are so fucked up that they should stop outside and I'll fuck you up even more. Then as we approached Grand Central, one of them is like this is my stop bitch, you gonna step up. It was hysterical especially when the guy next to me goes, "I haven't seen a good brawl in a while." But unfortunately the other chick stayed on the train. Oh well! But it was quite entertaining for the few minutes I was on the train. That's the great thing about living in NYC you never know what you're going to see on the way to work!

My new apartment

Yay, I'm a homeowner now. It's just so excited. And the process actually didn't take too long. I first saw this apartment in the middle of November, so only two months. So my parents have been in town since Sunday. They've been working in the new apartment putting on all new wall moldings. And we picked out the colors for the apartment light blue for the main room and light yellow by the bed area. and ordered dark beige carpeting so it's all very exciting.

And then this past weekend before my parent showed up, my college roomie Heather came in for the weekend. We had a nice time and we went to see Wicked. It was my 2nd time seeing it and wow, it was even better the 2nd time around. These girls have some damn voices on them. And the music just gets better and better everytime. But I must get cracking on the packing this weekend. Only a little over two weeks to go!

Big day!

Today's the day that I am closing on my new apartment. We have really come full circle now. I am full of nerves and just ready to get it all over with and just enjoy my new place and get ready to move and everything. Wish me luck.

In the meantime, American Idol returned last night. I enjoy laughing my ass off at some of these stupid people. But then since my friend Adena tried out for Idol this year and didn't even get past the first round, it pisses me off how many of these awful people get through to Simon just for the television aspect, but then people that are pretty good don't even make it through. But I guess that is the world of television, isn't it. I always enjoy Idol the most when it gets down to the live shows anyways. That is when it really gets good.

Clean Bill!

Yay! Good news all around. Mom went in for the catheter test today and it's all good. She has no clogging in the artery, it was just an f-in calcium deposit. How awesome is that. We are all so relieved! Especially mom the most of all. She just had to go through that all for nothing. At least, she knows they're all clear now!

And tomorrow night, wait I guess it's really tonight since It's 12:40am... Well anyways, I am having a potluck dinner at my apartment. A last hoorah at the old rental apartment before I close on my new place next week. Which is funny since a bunch of my friends have never even been to the current place. It will be fun. Lots of friends, good times and good food!

Ma Mére...

So the heart drama continues. Now my mom has to go in for a heart test tomorrow to check on one of her arteries that is 50 percent clogged. So hopefully they won't find anything further. It's a little upsetting after going through all that open heart surgery stuff with my dad in September. So good thoughts all around people. And then my parents are coming into town on the 21st to do stuff around the new apartment which will be nice and fun to see the parental units for a few days.

And the once I move I have to figure what colors to paint the walls. I have the walls of the main room and then the partial wall to think about. I don't know. I have a beige couch and a brown armchair. So my decorator Ken liked green walls and a gold partition wall. I do like those colors but I'm curious how it would like together. And now I'm thinking green and gold were my high school colors so who knows. I want to get in there with a few people and really get opinions in the actual apartement. So who knows!

Smell that?

Can you all smell that? Supposedly there's some kind of gas leak going on in the Chelsea area of Manhattan and we can smell it all over the city. I work in midtown and I can smell it in my building. Ugh! It's nauseating.

But on a more enjoyable city note, Saturday was the most glorious January day ever. It was 72 degrees here! Yup, you heard me right. It was awesome. I was out and about in a t-shirt, jeans and sandals and I was warm! But this does worry me somewhat. Will it be snowing in April.

And I finally saw the fabulous Dreamgirls movie on Friday night with Ken and Karen. I loved it. Especially that Jennifer Hudson in that song, And I'm Telling you I'm not going!" Wow, my mouth was agape for that entire performance. And our audience kept applauding her. Beyonce was surprisingly very good too. Better than expected as was Eddie Murphy. I saw many awards for this flick coming down the pipeline for awards season!

Boredom!

Because I am bored at work for the third day in a row, which will make for an interesting evening... here's a fun blog survey. Feel free to respond with your own answers.

FULL NAME:

Not revealing that online.

LIVING ARRANGEMENT:

In a studio apartment on the upper east side. Soon moving to a studio in Gramercy.

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT OUIJA BOARDS?

They don't work.

YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW(S):

Do we have all day. My favorite new ones are Brothers & Sisters, Ugly Betty and Heroes. I also love Grey's Anatomy, 24, Prison Break, Gilmore Girls, Veronica Mars, Lost, I could go on and on.

WHAT’S ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?

The office max logo.

FAVORITE BOARD GAME(S):

I love Balderdash and Scattergories! Haven't played them in years though. I did just play 90's trivia on New Year's though.

FAVORITE MAGAZINE(S):

OK! Magazine of course. Also love EW.

FAVORITE SMELLS:

Flowers, candles.

WORST FEELING IN THE WORLD:

Panic.

BEST FEELING(S) IN THE WORLD:

Going to see my family. Succeeded at something I really want.

FAVORITE SOUNDTRACK:

Wicked, the Broadway show.

WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE IN THE MORNING?

Think, is it time to get up already.

DO YOU GET MOTION SICKNESS?

Surprisingly, on those ride simulators at amusement parks. And anything that spins.

ROLLER COASTERS — SCARY OR EXCITING?

Love them even though, I get nervous every time.

PEN OR PENCIL?

Pen for sure. I always hated pencils.

HOW MANY RINGS BEFORE YOU ANSWER THE PHONE?

Usually 2.

FUTURE SON’S NAME:

Evan and Spencer, after grandpa Edward and grandma Sylvia.

FUTURE DAUGHTER’S NAME:

Abigail and Victoria. I love the names.

FAVORITE FOODS:

Ice Cream, Mashed Potatoes, anything Italian or Mexican.

DO YOU GET ALONG WITH YOUR PARENTS?

Yes, very well.

CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?

I love anything chocolate.

FAVORITE ICE CREAM:

Rocky Road.

CROUTONS OR BACON BITS?

Croutons. Never was a big bacon bits fan.

DO YOU LIKE TO DRIVE?

Yes, I do. And I miss it living in NYC. I drive everyone everytime I visit my family in Ohio.

DO YOU SLEEP WITH STUFFED ANIMALS?

Nope, but I have a bunch on my windowsill.

STORMS — COOL OR SCARY?

Cool if I'm inside.

WHAT TYPE WAS YOUR FIRST CAR?

A 1993 Red Chevrolet Beretta. I had that car for 10 years and finally sold it in 2003 to get a Silver Jeep Liberty which my mom now owns. That Beretta saw some good times.

IF YOU COULD MEET ONE PERSON, DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD IT BE?

I'd love to see my deceased grandparents again.

FAVORITE ALCOHOLIC DRINK:

Cider

WHAT IS YOUR ZODIAC SIGN?

Gemini

WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE POET?

Not a big poetry fan.

DO YOU EAT THE STEMS OF BROCCOLI?

What's up with this question. It was on another one of these surveys the other day. And no!

GUYS — WOULD YOU EVER GIVE A GIRL YOUR SHIRT?

I'm a girl.

(GIRLS — WOULD YOU EVER ASK A GUY FOR HIS SHIRT?)

That would be weird unless I really needed a shirt I guess?

IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY JOB YOU WANTED, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

There's many things that would be fun. Celebrity Publicist could be fun.

IF YOU COULD DYE YOUR HAIR ANY COLOR, WHAT WOULD IT BE?

Auburn!

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN LOVE?

Still looking.

WHAT IS ON THE WALLS IN YOUR ROOM?

White walls with a few framed things.

IS THE GLASS HALF EMPTY OR HALF FULL?

Sometimes empty, sometimes full.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SNAPPLE?

Hate snapple.

FAVORITE MOVIE(S):

Titanic is my fave of all time. Saw it 6 times in the theater. Yea, I know, I know. Other faves are Pretty Woman, Legally Blonde, Bridget Jones,.. I could go on.

ARE YOU A LEFTY, RIGHTY, OR AMBIDEXTROUS?

Lefty.

DO YOU TYPE WITH YOUR FINGERS ON THE RIGHT KEYS?

No, but I type really fast.

IF YOU COULD BE ONE GARDENING TOOL, WHAT WOULD YOU BE?

I've never gardened.

WHAT’S UNDER YOUR BED?

Lots of random crap.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NUMBER?

19

WHAT IS YOUR DREAM CAR?

BMW convertible.

FAVORITE SPORT(S) TO WATCH:

Rarely watch sports, except for the occasional mets game. (yea, i know, erica)

SAY ONE NICE THING ABOUT THE PERSON(S) WHO SENT THIS TO YOU:

I stole it online.

PERSON/PEOPLE YOU SENT THIS TO WHO IS/ARE LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND:

Anyone can feel free to steal this and post it or email it themselves.

ALIASES:

As in nicknames, my college friends called me ranzala and now call me ranz.

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?

A teacher.

WHAT MUSIC ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? OR WHAT WAS THE LAST ALBUM YOU LISTENED TO?

The best of rocky album. Love the music from those flicks.

WHAT ARE THE BEST MOVIES YOU’VE SEEN THIS YEAR?

Well it's the 4th day of 2007, so I haven't seen any yet. I am seeing Dreamgirls tomorrow though. As for 2006, loved Little Miss Sunshine and Rocky Balboa.

Happy 2007!

Is it really 2007 already? Where did the year go? Seriously. A little monthly roundup of my 2006.

January: Spent a great New year's eve at Ken's place in Newport.

February: Spent a week in Disneyworld with Ken, and my entire family.

March: Erica turned 23, we celebrated at Spice.

April: Went to San Francisco! Karen's Hoboken Idol birthday party!

May: Went to Ohio for Mem. Day Weekend to celebrate Ellis turning 4.

June: Sprained my ankle and then a few days later, I turned 30.

July: Suffered through the worst heatwave ever at our office.

August: Had a little visitor in my apartment's kitchen, who has luckily disappeared for good.

September: Went to Ohio for Rosh Hashanah and then grandma's for lovely Yom Kippur.

October: Visited Cara in Florida. Got the worst sunburn of my life.

November: Went to the Bahamas, yet another awesome press trip. And found my new apartment.

December: Got accepted by my co-op board. Rung in the fabulous 2007 at Karen and Erica's place in Hoboken.

That's it folks for my mini wrap-up, here's to even better moments in 2007. Happy New Year everyone!