[x] 095. get henna'ed by coffeechica

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That water we had in Vegas? It costs even more in SF o_O

The larger bottles were 7-something dollars plus CRV.

Thanks urban_ballerina! ♥

It's been a long time since I've crossed the Bay Bridge from above, heading West, at sunset. This cameraphone photo does not do it justice. I can't believe there are people who will go their entire lives without ever seeing the sun dip into the water.

I have now been to the UK twice. Though the first time was just for a day, I got to see what I came to see ;)  Sunday-Tuesday was Paris, then Wednesday-Friday was actually seeing London, and Saturday-Sunday was York.

This seems like a fitting start to this photo set, since Rich surprise-snapped it after I said I didn't want to take any more touristy pictures, and Nicole commented that it looked like a movie still. I hate it.


( Stacey Sees London: the omg-very-touristy photos edition. )
( Stacey Sees York )
( Bits & Pieces )

For my birthday and our first date, Rich took me to Paris for a few days. This included dinner at Le Jules Vernes, the restaurant at the top of the Eiffel Tower. ( Read more... )



This was the poshest meal I've ever had (and most impressive first date) and it was a great experience (eating at the top of a world famous landmark!), but definitely not something I'd want to do often (super attentive waiters make me kind of nervous). When Rich first told me he was taking me to Paris, the whole thing felt surreal. Even weeks later, I still couldn't believe it— really? This boy is really taking me to Paris and dinner at the Eiffel Tower?? It still feels surreal now.

[x] 050. go on a date where I know from the start that it's a date

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( I wanted to climb onto its back, but it was slippery and a long long way down. )

( snapshots )

[x] 088. visit Europe

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My ditl submission. Their theme for this week is "under". Undervalued, misunderstood, oh there are so many unders that could work here.

[x] 018. ditl photolog for a special day

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( 01/09/09 - last day at the LiveJournal office )

Mark and Janine's party didn't happen, and BART back to the city would have been crazy so Nicole and I ended up going to Foxes, a bar near them. The place was practically empty when we got there; it was just after 10 and there were maybe 5 others inside. There were 30-40 people by the time midnight approached though.



Our drinks came with a side of condoms (lolwut), and I won a stuffie out of the claw machine. I didn't think I would, since I've never been able to before. Maybe I just needed to be drunk first. I thought it'd be weird to be carrying around a stuffed animal all night, at a bar, on New Year's Eve, but everybody loved it and was impressed I got it out of the machine. Even the security guard. Some guy named it Billy. ( more pics )

It was a fun night, and there was free champagne. Also, I can shake it! A black chick complimented me and danced with me so it must be true. Also also, my outfit was awesome.

Happy 2009!

I can post these now that (almost) everyone has received theirs. Originally, I was only going to make a few and send store-bought ones... but ended up making all of them. And some envelopes too, since I ran out. I can't measure or glue properly, but I can cut straight! Hopefully not many of them got smushed or fell apart too badly.





[x] 006. handmade cards

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Also, thanks deadmantalks, maidenus, and ferrell for your cards!

Thanks dawna, androshd, amoristique, enigma_lab, and danceinacircle!

I also got a card from scaryjeff, but it wont fit on my desk. It's huge and has duct tape & penguins <3

People on Craigslist were interested in buying my tickets for $95, but I'm glad I decided to go. This year's lineup: some opening band I don't remember the name of, Jack's Mannequin, Franz Ferdinand, Bloc Party, Death Cab for Cutie, and The Killers.

gorman and I decided that since kazwell likes Death Cab, we should too. Adam, this is for you:

I wanted to be on the floor, but free tickets to a sold out show, so can't complain. This is the first time I've been high up; I was hesitant to jump at first because I was sure it'd end with me tumbling down the stairs (the step was next to my seat and only raised in half of the aisle), but I did when The Killers was on and did not fall (did hit the step and the seat in front of me a few times though).

( & some pictures. )

@ Janine, Mark, and Nicole's. & I contributed! I made cranberry sauce, with orange juice. I thought I was going to completely screw it up, that maybe I should have stuck to water. But it came out well :D

( +3 )

There was also much Mirror's Edge (with uh, lots of falling) and Rock Band 2 (my character got 'fitted with roller skates before I left). Thanks for having me over!

We went back to David's Bridal yesterday to look at bridesmaid dresses. Turned out to be as painless as finding Janine's dress; we were out of there in an hour! The one Nicole and I liked from the catalog before worked on me... and then everyone else! I just need mine shortened a foot or two.


Blue Velvet, the color I have on, is the correct one. They didn't have it in the store in other sizes. I think everyone else looks best in the colors they're wearing though. But Janine would kill us :p

Had an awesome time with Rich and his friends, Matt and Andy. And I didn't come back speaking British! ( bullet points )
+more.

Between Matt, Andy, and I, dinner last night came out to $250. $14 of which was for water. That was some damn good filet mignon though.