Missed Connections..

Im not gonna lie here. I think that the MISSED CONNECTIONS section on craigs list is quite adorable. Every once in a while I find myself combing through it. I cant even believe that Im admitting this, but I look at it partly out of boredom and sometimes when Im hoping that someone is writing to me. The internet is a scary/amazing place. I first learned about this section after reading an article in a magazine about people who found their true partners thanks to MC. I couldnt believe that 2 people could really connect in such a random way. Lets face it, i think we have all been in the position where we see someone on the street, in a store, or at a party and feel a certain something towards someone. Whether it be a physical connection or a thought provoking second. The concept is quite brilliant and optimistic to think that there was some sort of recourse for such a missed opportunity. Id always looked for tickets on the site for shows and stuff. But, after reading this article I kinda wondered if someone would ever seek me out that way. The other day I took this wonder a step further in my head and thought.. What would happen if someone did indeed post one about me walking in my navy and white polka dotted dress in Union Square carrying the Duane Reade bag, avidly reading my email on my sidekick? How freaked out would I be? Would I even respond? What if I did and so much as remembered this person? Oh shit! What if this person was a completely skinny, scrawny, and ugly greasy haired creep? Or worse, what if he was 45 and still lived with his mother and wore khakis and a blue button down with a brown braided leather belt?? What if I took it even a step further and we made plans to meet up (with a chaperone and some mace of course) and it turned out to be my sister playing a prank on me. My sister would so do something like that to me. It was then that I realized, Im not so sure its all that ideal to meet someone this way.. flattering absolutely! soul mate worthy, not so much, although I never say never.. will I keep reading them for fun? Hells yeah!

Nice to meet you.

Recently, I have come to the conclusion that I like the act of introducing people to one another. I think that its so much fun meeting new people and if I can in any way bring two people together it makes it all the more exciting. I know this sounds dorky, but its true. To me theres nothing more awkward than getting stuck in a situation where two people are talking and I have no idea who the other person is. Its super uncomfy and Im usually waiting to either be introduced or be lured away by someone or something else, if im not introduced within 30-40 seconds.
I can pretty much talk to a wall if need be. Initiating conversation is another story, but once its started, I can hold my own for sure. Now one thing that really irks me though is when youre newly introduced to someone and the introducer has to make an exit to the bathroom. This happened to me last night and I wanted to CRY, it was so strange being left with a complete non responsive stranger. YIIIKES. Anyway obviously lived through it. So yeah..

In other news, Ive been obsessed with the band COCONUT RECORDS ( JASON SCHWARTZMAN'S latest project) for the past week. (thanks d) I love this guy and I used to love PHANTOM PLANET. He was so freaking adorable in Shop Girl the movie. His voice is so soothing and sweet. Yes, I want to marry this guy, I dont care that hes 3 inches shorter than me. I mean, look at this face!!

Yes thats him on the left.

My personal favorite track is WEST COAST, but NIGHTTIMING is great too, the whole record is presh. I really want the tote bag that they make too.
Anyway, check out the song.. heres the VIDEO for it, Not my style, but Just listen to the song. So cute. Get ready to hum along to this one and become super hooked on this tune. Enjoy!

Honestly..

I havent posted in a while simply because I think im going through a dull period. I guess its called writers block or whatever, Ive just been uninspired. Why is it that Im always feeling like I have forty things to say or none at all? But anyway...

I was stuck at 5:00 yesterday on Park Avenue and 46th after a grueling day, I needed to get to my car on Park and 32st, of course no cabs. I flag an off duty town car, he says 20 dollars, I look at him and say WHAT? I offer ten, he says 15? I say NO, he zooms off. STRANDED. I looked down at my legs and realized that my dress was quite short and that hailing a cab would show a bit more skin than I felt like showing. It was no time to sweat that though. I saw an off duty cab and motioned that I just needed a straight ride down, he waved me in. This dude was amazing. He turned on his meter and lit his cigarette. I almost died. This dude was my hero, I asked if it was ok if I had a smoke after my grueling day and he said " why not, I am? need a light?" I smiled and thanked him for making me smile for the first time all day. As he dropped me off and I opened the door, a cute girl in pants asked if he'd take her downtown, he said, "sorry, im off duty" Dresses always prevail.
PS- my fare was 6 dollars, I gave him 9, screw that town car freak.


Oh and by the way...
My license ordeal is still screwed, I got a notice from the DMV apologizing that my picture didnt process and that I need to go back.... Im speechless about this one. Prepare for STOPPPPP ITTTT Part II.

New Meanings

The other day while driving in the car, my ipod shuffle landed on the song CHASING CARS by SNOW PATROL. I know that most people are probably sick of this song and stuff, but the song took on a new meaning for me. I was sitting in the car with someone who is really special to me and whom im close with.. Without getting into it really, I just want to say that ive always equated this song with a romance between a guy and a girl in a relationship, but this time it meant something completely different. I equated the song with a relationship, but of a different type, a completely non romantic one. I felt like the song was talking about something that was strained and was/is struggling to be repaired. It made me feel like, lets set all things aside and just be. I know that this sounds mega emo but I felt so in the moment. It felt like the song was giving off a Life is too short to hold grudges and sometimes pride gets in the way of really conveying how we feel. Those 3 words can mean so many different things. Like- I dont know, Im so sorry, I love you, Lets let go, Lets move on. perhaps some can relate. Its just that I love when certain songs suddenly take on new meaning after theyve always represented something completely different. Music is truly a source of relief for me on so many different levels. Even the simplest lyrics can hit me hard and change my outlook on things or just make me in touch with the way im feeling with such clarity.