What I did on my morning off.

I don't have class until 12:30 pm on Tuesdays. And, since I wasn't able to have Internet while away for Thanksgiving, I needed to update my blogs. So that is what I did.

And now I am blogging about blogging.

I think I could argue that there is a bit of postmodernism in this post...

Either way, I am officially caught up on my blog posts.

At least until tomorrow comes around.

Free printers are the best

11/29/2010

Several weeks ago I posted that I did not have a printer. A beloved relative read the post and the said beloved relative was able to hunt down a used printer for me.

For free.

If you are in the market for free stuff, go to freecycle.net.

Leftovers, Round 2

11/28/2010

When having so much leftover from Thanksgiving, the options are endless. Everyone can have something completely different.



Plates include: a plate of salad, a plate of pasta, and a plate of potatoes, turkey, and other Thanksgiving delights. Can you guess who's plate is who's?

It's officially Christmas time!

11/27/2010

Best part of Thanksgiving:

11/26/2010

Leftovers!

Remember the turkey in the picture from Thanksgiving? An 18 pound turkey was plenty for five people. And an additional five the next day. And the next day. And the day after that...

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/25/2010

I walk by Macy's on my way to work. Here were the preparations from the day before Thanksgiving, getting ready for the parade.


Macy's Window Display


Crazy crowd of people waiting to see the balloons be inflated on Thanksgiving Eve.

Thanksgiving meal, at last.

After a year and a half...

11/24/2010

Our department has been talking about getting vending machines on our floor since before I started school at NYU. A few weeks ago they had all the students fill out a survey about what kind of vending machine (if at all) we would want as students: food or beverages.

Good news: we now have both. Sixth floor on the Southwest side of the building.

Did I miss the storm?

I was walking to class this morning and came across a whole bunch of snow patches on the ground. It has been in the 60s the past few days. Did I miss something?

Premiere after party

9/22/2010

I've been to two premiere after parties in my life. The first was when I was a sophomore in college. I got extra credit to help set up for the premiere of a film. There was suppose to be enough time after for everyone to get home and change. Only problem was that it took longer to set up than anticipated. Everyone brought their stuff just in case to change into. Except me. Oh, 'cause I wasn't actually invited to the after party but I ended up having to go because my ride was required to go. Needless to say, it was awkward on so many levels. But, I got an A in the class.

The second was a much better experience. Thanks to my friend (shout-out to Derek) who runs the light board for a show, I got to see "The Break of Noon" with David Duchovny and Amanda Peet tonight AND go to the after party following the premiere.

This experience was much better. If, anything, 'cause I was dressed more appropriately for the event.



Photos from the show and after party
http://www.playbill.com/multimedia/gallery/1900/?pnum=1

Interesting getup

11/21/2010

As I was walking, I realized the guy in front of me was in a complete suit. With pink socks. And white flip-flops.

A new fashion style? Yet to be seen...

Experiment

11/20/2010



(Apologies for the quality. Hopefully the point comes across.)

All before work

I was able to print out a paper proposal (remember no printer?), turn it in to my professor, pick up a book from the library, and get to work by 9:15 am.

I'm a bit tired.

Ultimate Film Day

11/18/2010

I work with actors, directors, screenwriters, etc. at my job. I go to school to study such films. And, I enjoy such films on my leisurely time. So, when they all combined into one day: I deem it an ultimate film day.

When my boss arrived at work today she told me she was going to the set of a client's film, a director, and wanted to see if I wanted to join. Uh, ya!

So, at the end of the work day I was able to hangout on set with him, my boss, and a couple actors (granted, the entire crew was there as well).

I had to leave earlier than I wanted as I had a movie night with some friends. But, in between I worked on a final paper for one of my film classes.

So, in the end I worked behind the scenes on client things, saw and analyzed a film with friends, wrote about film, and watched a production be shot.

All in a days work.

I'm famous.

A few months ago a photo crew from Church Headquarters came to New York to take pictures of members to get a "variety" of faces for an exhibit in the LA Temple Visitor Center. A friend recently went and saw my picture, took a picture of the picture and sent it to me. I then forwarded it to Brittany.

Brittany sent me a text in response: My desktop picture on my work computer.

6 floor walk-up

Due to the lateness of my being, I arrived at school just in time to catch the elevator to get to class on time. Only problem: everyone else was waiting for the elevator.

But I had a solution.

Just use the stairs to get to the sixth floor. I walk down them all the time.

Bad solution.

But, it worked.

What's so special about 4 am?

It seems that when I am to wake up in the middle of the night thinking about something, it is always 4 am. As in, on the dot 4 am. What generally happens is that I'll wake up, think about whatever is on my mind for an hour and then fall asleep by five.

But, why 4 am?

So surreal II

Listening to a film soundtrack while reading/researching on film sound.

Completely unintentional.

Thoroughly enjoyable.

Innovative Advertising

I have never seen them actually post on the beams of the Subway.

Notwithstanding, it got me pretty excited.

Neighbor

11/12/2010

I live in a hostel. Well, technically, I live in an apartment building which uses many of the apartments as hostels. Needless to say, I don't really have neighbors as many people just come and go. So, I was shocked to get a knock on the door. I mean, I didn't remember buzzing anyone in...

A girl, who I'll assume is a tourist, knocked to see if I had a can opener. I luckily did. She borrowed it for a few minutes and then promptly returned it.

It was very strange to have an encounter with someone else in my building. Very strange indeed.

Happy Veteran's Day

11/11/2010

Even though I still had to work...



Proof that it was Veteran's Day AND proof that I walk to work.

It's about time...

I broke a glass. I don't generally define myself as clumsy but every now and then I fall prey to it.

Today was such a day. And, yet, I don't even know what happened. I mean, I wasn't even facing the glass when I must have knocked it.

Oh well. It was bound to happen eventually.

At least I got my "one glass" breaking done with for this year.

Note to self-

When deciding to make a large pot of soup, freezing it for various meals, remember to take the soup out of the freezer at least two hours before the previously thought 5 hours. If not, much of it will be unthawed. However, there will still remain some of the soup that is frozen.

I'm bad luck.

11/8/2010

I went to wait in line for a Broadway musical's lottery tickets with a friend. He has gone to four different lotteries previously and has won every time. I jokingly told him that I am bad luck and because I came he wouldn't win. I've waited in line several times and haven't won yet. So, the common denominator was me.

And I was right.

Good thing I won though.

The one, last piece

11/7/2010

You know how sometimes you share candy with others but no one wants to take the last piece? I sure didn't want to take it. So, it just sat there.

Looking at me.

Staring at me.

Tempting me.

Coming to you live...

Yes, I am blogging live. On the street. As I walk.

I just walked into a store to grab some items and I couldn't believe what I heard. I still can't believe it.

Christmas music.

Now, I am a huge fan of Christmas music. But I can't decide if my shock is that it is being played too early in the season. Or, that it is, in fact, the season and that it has quietly crept its way into my life.

Either way, I did hear Christmas music today. Exactly five minutes ago. In a store. On Broadway. In New York.

I'm Ashley Pacini and I approve this message.

Validated

The fact that I don't speak in classes kinda stresses me out, especially since final grades revolve around participation. But, the reality is that I much prefer to listen to others.

My biggest concern is that I don't want my professors to think I'm slacking with readings and other assignments. So, I try to do all the readings and start on my final papers as early as possible, including getting them approved by my professors, whether or not my professors require signing them off or not.

So, with one particular class (the one I have blogged about previously), I emailed my professor about meeting with him to discuss my ideas since I really didn't have any that stuck out. My hope was that he could lead me in a direction. He responded that he was happy to meet with me and that he was also considering reaching out to me to see how I was doing in the class, my thoughts on the class, etc. since I pretty much keep to myself. I met with him today to discuss.

First, he was extremely helpful in directing me with a topic. I still have yet to nail it down but I'm looking forward to the paper.

Second, and the best part of the whole meeting, was when we discussed participation in the class. I think it was apparent to him that I am engaged and that I enjoy the readings and the discussions. What made me feel justified, however, was when he said, "I don't think I ever spoke as a masters student."

Boom! I'm validated.

Grad school without a printer

11/4/2010

With my roommate moving out, so went the printer. Which means I have to print documents off at school or somewhere else. Today, I decided somewhere else, a bit closer to work.

I'm not sure if it was the amount of documents I needed to print or that the printer was extremely slow. Either way, I spent an hour getting things printed. And I spent my movie money for the weekend.

Oh, the sacrifices for school...

iPod

I work on 35th street which is only two subway stops away from my apartment. It is more convenient to just walk.

I decided to listen to a podcast on my way to work this morning, something I haven't done but decided to try out.

Too bad the three fire engines pretty much made the experience worthless...

De ja Vu

11/2/2010

I took a "quiz" today in class. I haven't taken a test since my undergrad. I generally just write papers as a grad student.

It was good to remember why I'm glad to be a grad student.

Perk to being a grad student

11/1/2010

Found out that there is a grad student lounge in the library. You have to swipe in and everything.

I had no idea.

Too bad I'm almost out of here...

Halloween

10/31/2010

I visited Mt. Auburn's Cemetery in Boston.

And watched Hocus Pocus.

At the same time.