So L.A.

Today, I woke up, went to yoga, and then to therapy.

My therapist and I are working on incorporating structure in to my life. She also wants me to nurture my inner parent so that I can maintain self-discipline. She said I seem to operate on one of two roads: either the autobahn, going 90 mph or on gravely road with pot holes, barely moving. So, I'm trying to find the road on which I can move at a steady pace toward a specific goal. She used the example of running the L.A. marathon: "If a person wants to run the marathon, they can't just buy a cute outfit and cute shoes and run it; they have to train for it, build up to it." 

Or, as my good friend puts it, "you won't see the results if you don't do the work."

MY OSCAR PICKS :

LEADING ACTOR : Mickey Rourke (/anybody but Brad Pitt)

SUPPORTING ACTOR : Josh Brolin

LEADING ACTRESS : Kate Winslet

SUPPORTING ACTRESS : Penelope Cruz

DIRECTING : SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE

ADAPTED WRITING : FROST/NIXON


ORIGINAL WRITING : MILK

BEST PICTURE : SLUMDOG MILLIONAIRE


BEST MAKEUP: THE CURIOUS CASE OF BENJAMIN BUTTON

Mystic Coffee

Some people read tea leaves; Susan reads Coffee.

I Hate

First Date

J, Karin and I went to Grove on Sunday to see Confessions of a Shopaholic. Standing in line, we were talking about the fact that the movie wasn't doing that well in the box office; that Friday the 13th was going to trump the weekend, and that He's Just Not That Into You would beat Shopaholic even in it's second weekend. It was about this time that I looked behind us, and I saw Ginnifer Goodwin, also waiting in line. She saw me looking at her and we kept eye contact for about .5 seconds. She whispered to her date, "it's about to happen." I assume she thought I was about to talk to her, but that's not really my style. I just looked away and as soon as I could subtly make eyes at Karin to glance behind us, I did, and having known me so long, she was able to read my mind, and did, letting out a simple, audible, "mhm," with simultaneous head nod. The three of us had been talking earlier in the evening about how much we loved the movie, especially Ginnifer's character. Karin was even inspired to paint her nails purple because she loved the way it looked on Ginnifer when she was holding the pink phone. J heard the conversation, but didn't know who was speaking because there was no subtle way to have him turn around, as he was in the middle of Karin and I, who had easy side views. So, Karin and I stood there, bemused by the irony of it all, purple nails and all. We waited the rest of our time in line, in silence, eavesdropping. Clearly, based on their conversation, they were on a first date. She even asked, "Do mind if I get the movie?" 

Which makes me wonder, if you have to pay for a guy on the first date, is he really that into you?!

My Newest Guilty Pleasure

http://www.logoonline.com/video/misc/336606/part-1-of-ep-1-rupauls-drag-race.jhtml?id=1603692

Undeniably Sick

I'm sick, ya'll.

The great thing about working at Trader Joe's is that we do get paid time off.

The bad thing is that I've used most of that time to party and/or recover from partying; so now that I'm actually sick, I can't really afford to take the time off to be sick and get well.

I may be scarce for the next few days. I'll be back when I feel more human.

A not-So Subtle Message from My Man

Because he knows when Barack speaks, I listen!

3-Minute Cooking Show : Zone Shredded Chicken Burritos!

Sprinkles Cupcakes

If you live in Los Angeles and have not tried Sprinkles Cupcakes, get out from underneath the rock you live, and go RIGHT NOW to get one--or twelve.

Sharon is visiting from Atlanta, so Karin and I felt it was our duty to introduce her to the deliciousness that is Sprinkles. On a thursday afternoon, we waited in the the line that stretched down little Santa Monica in Beverly Hills for about twenty minutes. This is the average wait time; sometimes longer, sometimes less, but ALWAYS worth it. (even if they are $3 each.)

So, yes the Zone Master has cheated and I loved every bite. I had a college professor always say, "Life is all about treats." I live by this mantra and use it as my justification to indulge, probably more than the Greeks would approve!

What sinfully delicious treats can you not live without?

Introducing Mark Curb

He's Just Not That Into You

Like most people going to the movies this weekend, I saw He's Just Not That Into You and I really enjoyed it. It was exactly what I wanted it to be : a fun, light, uplifting movie. The B-List-studded cast were all acceptable in their portrayals of the several characters intersecting** in various story lines, all centered around the theme of LOVE! As each of the stories reached their cheesy and expected endings, I was giddily fidgeting in my seat with a renewed sense of love, optimism, and hope. I even teared up a bit because the joy I felt was palpable. Not that I think there are a lot of straight men reading D R A M A R C, but if you are, I'd like to state on record that I do not think this movie is a(total) chick flick; whether you'll admit it or  not, I believe you will like this movie because it is, at it's core, very truthful, and therefore very relatable.

If you haven't already, treat yourself to this very saccharine movie!  

[**side note : the structure of the movie reminded me of a romantic comedy version of Crash]

I'm So Grateful He's My President!!!

Blogger's Block

For the first time since beginning my blog, I'm blocked. I've got nothing new or exciting or fun to share and I hate it. I want to entertain you; I'm afraid if I don't, you'll stop coming back.

I can't live without you. I'll get over this soon. I have to.

Marc feels guilty for not blogging.

So I told him to relax....I told him that after that nice prosciutto,
yum ah oh me I love the cheese, filet and lobster risotto and the wine I
could do him a favor. That's what I do, write blogs for meals......what
can you get for a hundra dollah. We are all hustling during this
recession, depression era, hey, almost a little hip hop there. So Marc
says hi and goodbye. He thinks you should all go and party this friday.
Live life, live a little, love.....kiss someone and have a cocktail,
oh......and he loves you.......til the end of times.

LAYERS

Here are some pictures that were taken during previous videos!!

The Voices

All my life, I've heard voices. I hear voices when I write, voices speak through me when I perform, voices whisper messages, voices argue, debate, and struggle within me. 

I've made a decision. For the next six months, I'm going to live under the assumption that the voices inside my head are real. For the next six months, I am going to compile material and then in the three months that follow the six months, I will shape them into my first show : WHAT IF THE VOICES INSIDE MY HEAD ARE REAL? by MARC HERB, to be performed at my Thirty-One-Derful Birthday Extravaganza, which is nine months away!!

In the meantime, I'm taking submissions for directors! And, if anyone has any leads on great spaces in LA, let me know!

Hope you all can make it!!