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I Had A Dream Last Night...

I had a dream last night, I was walking through a house that I'd never been in before, but I knew that it was my old Sorority House. No one was there and it was really dark, and I kept opening up doors looking for something. I opened up one door to a small room and parts of it were on fire, there was a lot of clutter and "things" that were burning quietly in the room, I watched the flames for a moment and then left to try to find something to extinguish it.

At first I wasn't alarmed but then I found three more rooms that had "things" burning in them and so I called 911 - I had trouble dialing at first because of the keylock on my phone (which was still active in my dream) but I got through eventually. I told the operator that the house was on fire and they needed to hurry. After I hung up I found a bucket and I filled it with water (the bucket wasn't that big) and I went to the first room and threw the water inside and the room stopped burning. I did that three more times and everything was out.

When the Fire dept. showed up, I went to the front door to meet them and I told them I put out a lot of it, but I wanted them to do a check just in case. Now that I was in the front part of the house I saw that it had been converted into a convenience store/gas station and there were people waiting to check out. I opened up the register system, ready for business, but I was still partially dealing with the FD and people kept jumping the line, so I really calmly kept telling different people where they needed to stand to get served. And everyone just did what I told them. I somehow learned that the reason so many people were there to check-out was because earlier there had been a robbery of the house and the girl who had been at the front went home (or maybe to the police station - the dream didn't tell me). I also never got around to helping the people in the store because I knew somehow that they weren't important. So I went back into the main part of the house and followed up with the FD and then I woke up.

It was weird, but kind of a pleasing dream. And below is an analysis of it - significant parts in bold.

Depending on the context of your dream, to see fire in your dream can symbolizes destruction, passion, desire, illumination, transformation, enlightenment, or anger. It may suggest that something old is passing and something new is entering your life. Your thoughts and views are changing. In particular, if the fire is under control or contained in one area, it is a metaphor of your own internal fire and inner transformation. It also represents your drive and motivation. To dream of that you are being burned by fire, indicates that your temper is getting out of control. Some issue or situation is burning you up inside.
To dream that a house is on fire, indicates that you need to undergo some transformation. If you have recurring dreams of your family house on fire, then it suggests that you are still not ready for the change or that you are fighting against the change. Alternatively, it highlights passion and the love of those around you.
To dream that you put out a fire, signifies that you will overcome your obstacles in your life through much work and effort.

I don't know if I consider my Sorority House a "Family House" since I never lived there and I only really bonded with like 3 girls..... but I dig the tranformation portents - bring it on!

The Day I Got Into the SNL Live Show - Hosted by Tina Fey!

This "day" started actually, on Friday morning. When I would look out my window and see what seemed like huge drifts of snow on 9th Ave. Oh, I really didn't want to go to work, it seemed like the rest of the Northeast was shutting down and I didn't like the feeling of being the only person foolish enough to trudge through the snow. But I went - and when I got there I realized no one else wanted to be there either, as none of us were getting much actual "work" done, and just as me and my work friend K placed our lunch order on seamlessweb, our HR person sent out a memo saying the "offices were closed due to inclement weather". Woo Hoo! Early Friday!! Now, that was great in and of it self - I went home, relaxed, played some Guitar Hero.

And that's when I started putting it all together, I realized that the weather was wreaking havoc on most of the nation's travel plans (a point the local newsman kept making before each commercial break). I also realized that Saturday, Feb. 23rd was the first SNL show back from the strike that lasted three months. Finally, I realized that with the crappy weather making it difficult for locals and tourists alike to wait/arrive for the show, and with the really short notice SNL would give their Lottery winners (picked every August), I realized I actually had a chance of getting in with standby tickets...

So I did it. I went to bed realllly early (9:45pm maybe?) and got up reallly early at 4:30 am. I drug a lawn chair and an umbrella (ella ella - sorry) out to 48th and 6th and I waited for two hours in the snow/rain until I got my number - 42. 42!!! Are you kidding? The first time I waited in line (for Brian Williams) I was number 35...

No way was I getting in at 42. But I did! Somehow I was actually the very last person they let up. A bunch of hopeful standbyees and I were waiting at the elevators for the go ahead when the page asked for numbers 39 and 40 (who were def not there as I very well knew). Finally he realized that and took 41 and 42 (me!) instead! I didn't see anyone else come after me. I was seated right smack in the middle of the seats above the ground seats you see in monologues, and I was right behind Meghan Mullaly. And I was sooooo excited. After the show Meghan talked to Darrell Hammond for like 3 minutes right in front of my seat...

But anyways, the show was amazing! Tina Fey was great, and Steve Martin and Mike Huckabee (random!) were there. I'm really glad I got in because it's been a dream of mine to see the show ever since I moved here. I'll definitely do standby again, only maybe next time I'll wait until it's warmer.

P.S. -I drink up your milkshake!!!

Harried Holidays

I feel like every year I try to get through the Holidays in some organized, peaceful manner. Sure I encounter lots of sporadic get-togethers and Christmas parties and I try to attend all of them, while still going about my daily routines, and running my life like I normally do. And yet, every year I end up missing out on stuff, and adding in things that I don't need to do, and then just completely giving up when it comes down to the wire.

For instance, this year I'm travelling home tonight and I wanted to make sure my room was clean and that I packed everything correctly. So instead of staying home last night and taking the time to do it right. I went out to a mini-reunion of sorts and didn't get home until 10:30 pm.
The night before I could've packed/cleaned but instead I baked cookies for my office - for no real reason (we weren't having a pot luck or anything). The night before that I was supposed to go out to a meeting of friends and I bailed to write cards and buy presents, which I did - but each night of the week I went to sleep at a very late hour, and consequently I am now running on a sleep deficit. Which is never good when I am on my way home to stay with my parents (yikes!)

I think I have everything packed that I could need though, and I did get through it! So now I am just looking ahead to all of the good things! My parents are puppy-sitting for one of my Mom's friends, so I will get to play with Jazzy all week :). Also we have our own dog, Pepper, who is just too adorable for words, and she loves me! So it should be great....add to that, I am expecting a Guitar Hero present for Christmas and it should be a Rockin' Holiday!

I'm sure I'll blog more in my boredom over the break, but in case I don't - Have a Merry Christmas! And a Happy New Year!

Milk & Honey - A review

Last night I went out with my friend Bex and two out of town friends to a bar called "Milk & Honey". The buzz on this place was that it was semi-exclusive - you have to call to make reservations, and if the place gets too popular they change their phone number. Somehow my friend got the number and we all headed down to 134 Eldridge St. ( the door is unmarked).

I have to say - for as pretentious as this place could have been - it was surprisingly not so. And they made an awesome drink that I love to order but rarely do, because, for all it's simplicity - no one ever gets it right. It's called the Bee's Knees and it's made with the following ingredients:

2 oz gin3/4 oz honey syrup1/2 oz fresh lemon juice

So it was really great! I totally recommend this place- it's a little more expensive than normal but it's a nice place to have on reserve for a 'special occasion'.

Looking Forward to Christmas and New Music!

So wow, it's Christmas time again! I love, love, love this time of year. I really like Christmas songs so I will be putting my iPod on Holiday repeat!

As I posted last time, I'm working at Music company now, and I've been walking to work everyday because it's almost as fast as using the trains when you factor in wait time. Thus, because of all my above-groundness, I've really been noticing all of the decorations this year. They just lit the Rock Center tree on Wed. night and the city is in full xmas swing now!
Speaking of the Rock Center tree lighting... did anyone else notice Natasha Bedingfield skip a verse of Holy Night? She missed her cue and came in early at the end of the song and she quickly looked back to the pianist and he started (almost seamlessly) playing the part that she was on. It was kind of rough.

Anyways, I am looking forward to the Holidays, My company has a winter recess where they close down the office for the week between Christmas and New Year's so I am definitely going home this year. I can't wait!

Favorite New Song of the Week:

As You Wish by Aquaduct -
Pleeeeease, I beg you for my life,
For true love waits,
You see I must survive,
Good nite, sleep well, (I've got work to do)
I'll probably kill you in the morning.

But for tonite (pleeease)
I beg you for life,
For true love waits,
You see I must survive,
Good nite, sleep well,
I'll probably kill you in the morning,
But for tonite...

As you wish,
Hearts and candy glitter and gold, is what
I'm dreamin' of.
As you wish,
Reeses peanut butter cup, is what
I'm waitin' for,
As you wish,
Certainly upon my return, my love won't be ignored.

To the vein,
First I'll cut your feet of and then,
the hands above your arms.
To the vein,
Next you'll lose your eyes, it goes, every thing,
it has to go.
To the vein,
Except your ears, you wanna hear people scream:
"Dear God what is that thing?"

Their Myspace page is here.

Gator Basketball Begins (Began...)

I haven't had a chance to watch any games yet - but my Dad has given me some pretty good play-by-plays. I've been thinking of buying ESPN's Gameplan, but I'm not sure if I'll use it enough to justify the extra $40 dollars.... I did catch the Ohio State v/ UNC game last night - I still hate Hansborough :) . And I'm looking forward to league play...

Favorite Song Lyric of the moment: "Of course I've had it in my ear before" from Lust for Life by Iggy Pop