Nice N Easy

Let's take it nice 'n' easy
It's gonna be so easy for us to fall in love
Hey, baby, what's your hurry?
Relax 'n' don't you worry, we're gonna fall in love

We're on the road to romance, that's safe to say
But let's make all the stops along the way

The problem now, of course, is to simply hold your horses
To rush would be a crime 'cause nice 'n' easy does it every time

[brief instrumental]

We're on the road to romance, that's safe to say
But let's make all the stops along the way

The problem now, of course, is to simply hold your horses
To rush would be a crime 'cause nice 'n' easy does it
Nice 'n' easy does it
Nice 'n' easy does it every time

[SPOKEN] "Like the man says, 'one more time' "

Nice 'n' easy does it
Nice 'n' easy does it
Nice 'n' easy does it every time

Others:

A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square

Blue Moon
etc.

there's an element of truth in this quote...

"One measure of friendship consists not in the number of things friends can discuss, but in the number of things they need no longer mention."
- Clifton Fadiman

I watched the Truman Show last night. It was my first time seeing the movie, and I found it to be excellent and the idea brilliant. Jim Carrey did an amazing job in the movie. At first, I expected some kind of goofy performance from him, but this one is similar to Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, in that it is about the mystery of the mind and the people around you that make up your life as well.

( spoilers and more thoughts )

Following up on yesterday's post....

I am postponing my trip to Trader Joe's this weekend, because...

I ALREADY WENT THIS AFTERNOON!!!!

The place is only a few blocks away from Whole Foods (both on 14th street), and many of the items there are at least two times cheaper than WF. I have never seen so many things for less than $2.00 since I've been in New York. Of course, I couldn't resist but bought dried mangoes, crystallized ginger, and ginger ice cream, among other stuff :P I had both of my hands full by the time I got out of the grocery store...haha. Thank God the subway station was close by!

As I was walking out one of the trains, a girl saw my big Trader Joe's paper bags and gasped. She turned to her friend and said: "OH MY GOD, It's Trader Joe's!!" and went on to tell her how they need to go there.

Yes, everybody needs to go to Trader Joe's so Whole Foods will lower their ridiculous prices! I doubt it though, but why pay more when you don't have to?

omg omg!! there's a (relatively?) new traders joe's in Union Square now!!! I'm so going there this weekend (if it's not raining too much)

it's funny how sometimes, people would ask me for help when they are down because I major in psychology. I know this because sometimes, when I said "I don't know", they would sound surprised and respond with: "But you're the psychologist! Help me get out of this emotional rut.", "You're supposed to know the answers."

first, i'm not dr. phil. i think people might feel better asking him, 'cause he knows everything, or at least make people feel that he knows everything.

second, the more i study psychology, the more i feel that i CANNOT claim to know the answers when i really don't. we all feel down at times, depressed, sad. and we're all trying to figure things out. just because someone's a doctor doesn't mean they know how to cure all diseases, even though in times of emergency, we would hope to think so. why should there be any exception with any other profession? When I first went to college, i was amazed that professors don't have the answers to everything, and that's what research is for. I was brought up to think that teachers know everything, and whatever they say is right. Boy was I wrong.

despite our unique quirks and preferences, here is where i feel that we're all the same. we're all trying to understand ourselves better.

I got a free frappucino this afternoon, 'cause my classmate happened to be working at the coffee shop. I was about to hand her the money too, but she just waved me away.

It didn't rain when I went to work this morning.

I'm still excited about Sunday, and the week that follows.

I'm running out of Jon Stewart and Colbert clips to watch, so here's another source of procrastination:

Supernews

or their main website

From Jason Mraz's Bio:

"...Does a bio have to be only about the past? Couldn’t it reflect something more immediate and present? Could a bio be used to tell the future?

Either way you look at it, it doesn’t change my appearance. I am who I am and you are who you are and everything else is a perception based on acceptance, deception, smoke, mirrors, and so on. It’s everything in between us that seems to justify our accidental identities. Does that make sense?...."

I'm Yours--Jason Mraz


Well you done done me and you bet I felt it
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right through the cracks
and now I'm trying to get back
Before the cool done run out
I'll be giving it my bestest
Nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon its again my turn to win some or learn some

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love
Listen to the music of the moment maybe sing with me
A la peaceful melody
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love love

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the mirror
And bending over backwards just to try to see it clearer
But my breath fogged up the glass
And so I drew a new face and laughed
I guess what I'm saying is there ain't no better reason
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

Well no no, well open up your mind and see like me
Open up your plans and damn you're free
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment come and dance with me
A la one big family (2nd time: A la happy family)
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved love love love

I won't hesitate no more
Oh no more no more no more
It's your God-forsaken right to be loved, I'm sure
Theres no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

No I won't hesitate no more, no more
This cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to complicate
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours, I'm yours

I am writing to remind you that the duration of your locker contract
ends on Monday, July 31, 2006. If you are graduating and/or leaving the
city for the summer months, please clear out your lockers in advance .
On August 1, all lockers will be vacated and any personal belongings
left in the lockers will be disposed.

What lockers? I don't even know we get lockers!!!

Some day, I want to go to this place called Alice's Tea Cup

Their menu is so cute :D


Alice's afternoon tea-before and after noon
(no substitutions)

the nibble: a lil' bit hungry? $22
- pot of tea
- choice of one scone with preserves and cream
- choice of one sandwich
- assorted cookies

the mad hatter: hungry? $27
- pot of tea
- choice of two scones with preserves and cream
- choice of two sandwiches
- choice of Jean's 'not-yet-but-soon-to-be-famous' mocha chocolate chip cake, queen of hearts
french vervain-infused lemon fruit tart or chai spiced creme brulee with assorted cookies
(add $7 per person to share – comes with an additional 3-cup pot of tea and scone)

the jabberwocky: famished??? $35
- pot of tea
- choice of two scones with preserves and cream
- unlimited sandwiches
- Jean's "not-yet-but-soon-to-be-famous" mocha chocolate chip cake AND chai spiced creme brulee with assorted cookies
(add $20 per person to share – comes with an additional 3-cup pot of tea and scone)


the wee tea: (for children under 10) $14
- choice of herbal or fruit tisane tea or beverage of choice
- choice of one scone with preserves and cream
- choice of any item from "alice's menu for the small" (please add $1 for grilled cheese)
- white rabbit dark chocolate mousse with milk chocolate shavings


One of my classmates went there and took pictures of the bathroom :P

I haven't watched american idol since their first contest, so I'm not familiar with the singers now. However, the children's hospital has been inviting the most recently eliminated contestants to sing for the kids. This week is its 3rd week/time of the american idol performances. The 1st week this happened, the kids were allll so excited. They were so thrilled to see a star live on stage, singing for them. They were giddily jumping around after getting the singer's autograph. This week, on the other hand, it seems like the ADULTS really like this guy. I was visiting one of the hospital rooms, and a grandmother of a patient said: "Ohh myy, this guy is cuuuuute!" When i laughed and said: "Oh, really?" Another woman in the room said: "Yeah, he's cute." Even the nurses think he's good-looking and asked me what time the show's going to start.

Frankly, I think he looks like the guy from the 2nd week. Except he has brown hair and doesn't have a southern accent...haha. However, he's the FRIENDLIEST out of the previous contestants. He came to the hospital 30 minutes earlier to visit some of the patients in their rooms before singing on stage. He also didn't just sing one or two songs and went immediately to signing autographs. He asked for song requests from the kids, and asked the audience what they would like to hear him sing. He told us a story of his tall brother, and told us how grateful and appreciative he is to be here because of his brother's help. He told us that most people do not have personal fears but are afraid of not being well-liked or well-received by others. He also invited the kids on stage to sing along with him. He's a really nice guy.

The little girl whom he invited on stage to sing with him was sooo happy that when they finished singing, Ace asked her if she wanted a hug. She immediately said "YAY!! This is the coolest thing I've ever done!!"

I got free food too. Free food. Goooood. :D

data collection done. i've never spoken sooo much for so long in such a loud voice. why did they choose me to be the reader? i only went up to page 59 out of 65 pages. it's still pretty good for 1 hour and 30 minutes. at least for me.

i got high school seniors for my room. they are all nice, friendly and more mature than some of the students from other grades, or so i've heard (no smart-ass questions and remarks). however, since many seniors are suffering from senioritis, only half of my class came in today, ah well.

afterwards, i went out to brunch with 3 other girls. it was so much fun. their stories are soooo funny, and we all laughed a lot :D

I'm going to collect data tomorrow at a high school. We were given 4 sheets of instructions on what to do.

This is one of the things the roamer (my partner) should do:

"Kids who refuse: encourage them gently by emphasizing confidentiality, telling them that we have done it before and kids seem to enjoy it, suggesting they try it to start and decide in a few minutes--but DO NOT push them. If they refuse, try not to let other kids hear (can be infectious)..."

try not to let other kids hear because it can be infectious? as if the students can't actually SEE a whole human being walk out the door...(maybe i should jump around to distract the kids)

A Dream Deferred

What happens to a dream deferred?

Does it dry up
like a raisin in the sun?
Or fester like a sore--
And then run?
Does it stink like rotten meat?
Or crust and sugar over--
like a syrupy sweet?

Maybe it just sags
like a heavy load.

Or does it explode?

LANGSTON HUGHES
Harlem

In her shoes is a much better movie than I thought. It has many dimensions to it: the lives of individuals, the bonds of sisters, the relationship with a long lost grandmother. The discoveries, the letting go's. Taking chances. Learning. And Loving.

I also like the featurettes in the DVD. There are many subtle things (such as the photos and paintings on the wall) that I missed but which reflect the characters and the scenes very well.

...the person who knows you best is the person who can hurt you the most and also the person who can help you the most when you're hurt...

what a hectic day, with morning at computer lab doing stats and finding out my needing to put book on reserve to volunteering at hospital to office hours to 2.5 hours meeting at night with 5 people in a small oxygen-deprived room.

i can't wait till thursday's over.

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