So, the past two weeks have been full of blog neglect.
I know that it's been a while since St. Patty's when we last posted, but I am up to my eyeballs in writing deadlines and we had 3 weekends with a killer schedule of flying to Ohio last weekend, hosting 4 friends this weekend, and flying to Florida this coming weekend...I know, isn't it just unbearable to travel, fly, and hang out with loved ones and then party like a rock star in Florida?
If you think Nick and I have a blessed life of fun and freedom, you think correctly. I don't think I could imagine a sweeter life than the one we are building right now. I mean, what more could you ask for other than not living in a residential college building with 450+ 18-22 year olds who over-microwave Tostinos and set off the fire alarm at 3am?
More updates on the way!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Monday, March 17, 2008
Celebrating the Irish/Filipino Parts of Us
HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY!
Over the weekend, Nick and I had an even distribution of ethnic eating. To celebrate his part Irish, we went to a friend's place for dinner to celebrate St. Patty's day. It was the first time that I have ever eaten corned beef cooked with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Very tasty.
To celebrate my Filipino side, we went to a Filipino mass on Sunday that is celebrated in English, but a few songs are sung in Tagalog, the primary dialect of the Philippines. I'm not fluent, but the language is quite familiar to me, since my parents speak it to one another. Afterward, there was a reception with Filipino food, YUM.
We also saw the movie, No Country For Old Men. I think it should be called No Movie for Young Children. We both gave it two thumbs up, but the violence and blood is wayyyy too much for younger kids. So, if you can stand the drama, we give it a high recommendation. Just leave the kiddies at home.
Over the weekend, Nick and I had an even distribution of ethnic eating. To celebrate his part Irish, we went to a friend's place for dinner to celebrate St. Patty's day. It was the first time that I have ever eaten corned beef cooked with potatoes, carrots, and cabbage. Very tasty.
To celebrate my Filipino side, we went to a Filipino mass on Sunday that is celebrated in English, but a few songs are sung in Tagalog, the primary dialect of the Philippines. I'm not fluent, but the language is quite familiar to me, since my parents speak it to one another. Afterward, there was a reception with Filipino food, YUM.
We also saw the movie, No Country For Old Men. I think it should be called No Movie for Young Children. We both gave it two thumbs up, but the violence and blood is wayyyy too much for younger kids. So, if you can stand the drama, we give it a high recommendation. Just leave the kiddies at home.
Birthday Update
Below: A funny gift from Nick on my birthday
Above: an old photo of Nick in honor of his 29 years
My birthday was a few weeks ago - February 27th - and it was a great time celebrating the big 2-9. Nick's birthday is coming up as well - this Wednesday, March 19th. We'll be traveling Thursday morning to Ohio for Holy Week and Easter and mostly be staying in the Massillon area with my family and get caught up with my nephews and niece. We have another nephew on the way who is due in May with a potential name of Christopher Factora. We'll see.
This picture is of one of the gifts that Nick game me for my birthday. One of my favorite movies is, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," and Nick humorously etched out the "Greek" and put in his own hometown.
The other pic is in honor of Nick's big birthday this week. I believe this was taken his sophomore year or so in highschool.
Above: an old photo of Nick in honor of his 29 yearsMy birthday was a few weeks ago - February 27th - and it was a great time celebrating the big 2-9. Nick's birthday is coming up as well - this Wednesday, March 19th. We'll be traveling Thursday morning to Ohio for Holy Week and Easter and mostly be staying in the Massillon area with my family and get caught up with my nephews and niece. We have another nephew on the way who is due in May with a potential name of Christopher Factora. We'll see.
This picture is of one of the gifts that Nick game me for my birthday. One of my favorite movies is, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," and Nick humorously etched out the "Greek" and put in his own hometown.
The other pic is in honor of Nick's big birthday this week. I believe this was taken his sophomore year or so in highschool.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, NICK!
Friday, March 14, 2008
Rewind: A Weekend Update
Above: Bride and Groom to Be: Vanessa and Tom
Above: Sunday Mass in the Mountains
Above: Omelets and Friends
The beautiful sceneryLet's back up.
The weekend of March 2, Nick and I went to New York with our friends Tom and Vanessa for another fun New York Cabin Weekend. Our first trip was in early February (click here for a refresher of that visit) and it was a fantastic time. We left Boston Saturday afternoon and arrived that evening and stayed until Monday afternoon. Another fantastic time with our buds!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Great News!
As many of you know, I have been working on my writing career for quite some time now. If I'm just breaking your bubble now, I'm sorry to report that administrative positions in higher education is NOT my sole purpose in life and I have been actively working on my writing career in the field of creative non-fiction, investigative journalism, essay, prose, and poetry. These specific genres are my strengths and I focus specifically on women's issues, feminism, and social justice.
There's a lot of misconception about these issues, particularly feminism, that I have spent many years trying to dismantle. The difficulty lies in explaining this to everyone that asks, "So, what do you do?" Well, just like any other non-traditional kind of job, writing has no specific track. There are no guarantees for success, salary, or benefits. I utilize my other skills and degrees for more secure positions (my job at the Women's Center at Miami University, my Resident Director positon here at Emerson College) that afford flexibility to write my little heart out when I can. Nick has been an extremely supportive partner in this respect, always comforting me when my articles get turned down, when my pitches to magazines are denied, or when my poetry is reviewed with less than an approving eye.
The great news is that I have recently been hired for (part-time) an Editor position with Make/Shift magazine. An independent, non-profit magazine that is dedicated to featuring artists, writers, and activists, Make/Shift is a dream come true for me. Its holistic philosophies and dedication to social justice is a refreshing breath from mainstream magazines and media.
For those who are not familiar with the independent scene, the best analogy I can come up with is mainstream vs. independant films. While Blockbusters may roll in the millions with the likes of Will Smith, Renee Zellweger, or couch jumping freak Tom Cruise, indie films are more known for their deep, artistic, and lower budget styles. Indie films are intentionally different because their values are not in money making or operating under a growth model (i.e. production, "bigger is better" mentality).
The same is true for literature and magazines. Make/Shift is not trying to be a Time or National Geographic magazine. It's based in Los Angeles and their editors are free to live whereever they please as long as they have working computers and internet access. My Editor position is dedicated to keeping my ear to the ground and report the latest and greatest news concerning the issues encompassed in feminism: politics, sexuality, art, conferences, publications, the environment, music, and international news concerning women's rights.
If this entire post has left you wondering, still, what in the hell I am doing, no worries. Just know that I just accepted an incredible position that makes me outrageously excited. Check out its website: http://www.makeshiftmag.com/
There's a lot of misconception about these issues, particularly feminism, that I have spent many years trying to dismantle. The difficulty lies in explaining this to everyone that asks, "So, what do you do?" Well, just like any other non-traditional kind of job, writing has no specific track. There are no guarantees for success, salary, or benefits. I utilize my other skills and degrees for more secure positions (my job at the Women's Center at Miami University, my Resident Director positon here at Emerson College) that afford flexibility to write my little heart out when I can. Nick has been an extremely supportive partner in this respect, always comforting me when my articles get turned down, when my pitches to magazines are denied, or when my poetry is reviewed with less than an approving eye.
The great news is that I have recently been hired for (part-time) an Editor position with Make/Shift magazine. An independent, non-profit magazine that is dedicated to featuring artists, writers, and activists, Make/Shift is a dream come true for me. Its holistic philosophies and dedication to social justice is a refreshing breath from mainstream magazines and media.
For those who are not familiar with the independent scene, the best analogy I can come up with is mainstream vs. independant films. While Blockbusters may roll in the millions with the likes of Will Smith, Renee Zellweger, or couch jumping freak Tom Cruise, indie films are more known for their deep, artistic, and lower budget styles. Indie films are intentionally different because their values are not in money making or operating under a growth model (i.e. production, "bigger is better" mentality).
The same is true for literature and magazines. Make/Shift is not trying to be a Time or National Geographic magazine. It's based in Los Angeles and their editors are free to live whereever they please as long as they have working computers and internet access. My Editor position is dedicated to keeping my ear to the ground and report the latest and greatest news concerning the issues encompassed in feminism: politics, sexuality, art, conferences, publications, the environment, music, and international news concerning women's rights.
If this entire post has left you wondering, still, what in the hell I am doing, no worries. Just know that I just accepted an incredible position that makes me outrageously excited. Check out its website: http://www.makeshiftmag.com/
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