It started to snow a tiny bit and everyone freaked out - no classes tomorrow - school is closed - blahblahblah. I'm glad that a multi-campus University tells us ahead of time unlike another school I once went to. ANYWAY... it will be an experience as I am taking myself into the storm and (hopefully) finding someone to join me in attempting the West Side Story lottery.
Let's talk about Impressionism for a second. I wanted to like the play- no wait, I wanted to LOVE the play but I just left the theater shrugging. It was the first preview so I understand Joan Allen's line flubs and some general pace issues. However, I can not for the life of me understand Jeremy Irons... in each scene I felt as if he was a ghost or a shell of himself reading lines off of a piece of paper. It was not the most enthralling performance. Marsha Mason was adorable in her small scene(s) and Andre De Shield stole the show for me (and most of the audience judging by the curtain call). Aaron Lazar was on the stage for a few minutes and did not get a chance to shine - it was quite sad because I absolutely ADORE him and I know he has the acting chops to really command a stage but he just didn't do it here- and it wasn't his fault. The set, lighting, costumes, instrumentals, and scene transitions were beautiful and well done. The play itself, the direction, and the acting could have been better. I wanted more out of the experience. I would recommend 'The American Plan' over this one in its current state.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Friday, February 27, 2009
shopping peeves and more...
A mini run-down of things that have pissed me off during my recent retail adventures...
1) J.Crew
Okay. I can not for the life of me understand the rationality behind their decision to make the perfect-fit v-neck, perfect-fit scoopneck, and all soft tee's online only items. It angers me to no end when I walk into a J.Crew and find the perfect-fit crewneck in every color but I'm forced to pay that killer shipping cost on the v-neck and scoop style(s). Honestly though, what is the reasoning behind this? Store associates roll their eyes when asked about this (I've seen others ask- not just myself - so I know this is a popular issue) and I can't help but hope that one day it will change. I find it a real shame that I walk into a J.Crew and leave without basics... every woman wants a short sleeve v-neck t. To make the issue more annoying... J.Crew is now offering 30% off all tee's... in stores only... so I can get my crewneck at a discount but not the items I actually want. Thanks.
2) Urban Outfitters
Take broken/damaged goods off of the sales floor, get a store credit card that offers discounts of some sort, and stop charging 60 dollars for a pencil thin knits that rip after one outing. Thank you.
3) Abercrombie
Just stop - everything. Really.
4) Virgin Megastore
You can stop pretending to have your going out of business sale that isn't actually a sale because those prices are still out of control... I'll take it to itunes and Barnes and Noble, thanks.
5) Banana Republic
There are new colors out there in this wide world of fabric... you can try to find them.
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In other news... I hate the fact that West Side Story has a lottery.
My experience with lottos, hm? I have never won. Hey! Let's look at my tally...
Wicked - 19 attempts
In the Heights - 12 attempts
Hairspray - 9 attempts
Title of Show - 5 attempts
Shrek the Musical - 3 attempts
West Side Story - 2 attempts
Do the math... oh student rush how I love thee. Oh and trust me, I am NOT one of those annoying crybaby losers complaining that not every show offers a rush blah blah blah... I will pay full price if I have to but being that I'm in the fiancial situation where shampoo is breaking the bank... it's a tough call. I do wash my hair everyday- that was just an example.
Tomorrow is Impressionism!! I am beyond excited... I am obsessed with everyone performing in it. I TDF'd it so who knows where I'll sitting but it'll be an adventure! I'll post a decent review - I promise.
1) J.Crew
Okay. I can not for the life of me understand the rationality behind their decision to make the perfect-fit v-neck, perfect-fit scoopneck, and all soft tee's online only items. It angers me to no end when I walk into a J.Crew and find the perfect-fit crewneck in every color but I'm forced to pay that killer shipping cost on the v-neck and scoop style(s). Honestly though, what is the reasoning behind this? Store associates roll their eyes when asked about this (I've seen others ask- not just myself - so I know this is a popular issue) and I can't help but hope that one day it will change. I find it a real shame that I walk into a J.Crew and leave without basics... every woman wants a short sleeve v-neck t. To make the issue more annoying... J.Crew is now offering 30% off all tee's... in stores only... so I can get my crewneck at a discount but not the items I actually want. Thanks.
2) Urban Outfitters
Take broken/damaged goods off of the sales floor, get a store credit card that offers discounts of some sort, and stop charging 60 dollars for a pencil thin knits that rip after one outing. Thank you.
3) Abercrombie
Just stop - everything. Really.
4) Virgin Megastore
You can stop pretending to have your going out of business sale that isn't actually a sale because those prices are still out of control... I'll take it to itunes and Barnes and Noble, thanks.
5) Banana Republic
There are new colors out there in this wide world of fabric... you can try to find them.
--
In other news... I hate the fact that West Side Story has a lottery.
My experience with lottos, hm? I have never won. Hey! Let's look at my tally...
Wicked - 19 attempts
In the Heights - 12 attempts
Hairspray - 9 attempts
Title of Show - 5 attempts
Shrek the Musical - 3 attempts
West Side Story - 2 attempts
Do the math... oh student rush how I love thee. Oh and trust me, I am NOT one of those annoying crybaby losers complaining that not every show offers a rush blah blah blah... I will pay full price if I have to but being that I'm in the fiancial situation where shampoo is breaking the bank... it's a tough call. I do wash my hair everyday- that was just an example.
Tomorrow is Impressionism!! I am beyond excited... I am obsessed with everyone performing in it. I TDF'd it so who knows where I'll sitting but it'll be an adventure! I'll post a decent review - I promise.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
...oh man
I just took a look at my last post and realized how pathetic it is that I took the time to write all that out on the interwebs instead of handling it in the real world. I need to figure my life out and I have put the wheels into motion to do so as of today - we shall see what it leads to.
In other news, I am taking a trip upstate for a few days, I will definitely do some thinking while I'm away.
Some light in my life:
1) I have a 30 dollar gift card to J.Crew... what should I buy?
2) NEXT TO NORMAL is coming to Broadway!!!!
In other news, I am taking a trip upstate for a few days, I will definitely do some thinking while I'm away.
Some light in my life:
1) I have a 30 dollar gift card to J.Crew... what should I buy?
2) NEXT TO NORMAL is coming to Broadway!!!!
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