Invasion of new things « Just Raquel

Invasion of new things

22Jul08

My Mac arrived. See how its embedded camera allows for insta photos? See how its white surface reflects light? See how the cut and paste shortcuts will take some getting used to? I have been contemplating the purchase of this beautiful little machine for several months and, despite recent market uncertainties and company re-orgs, decided it was time. I am now well equipped to troll the neighborhood coffee shops at 2pm on a Wednesday, should it come to that.

Outside my apartment they’re shooting “I Hate Valentine’s Day” with Nia Vardalos and John Corbett. I’ve seen Nia twice now, walking in and out of a dolled up florist on Court Street. John has not been spotted. I get a warm fuzzy watching film crews spill out onto New York streets. They remind me of days working on commercials – all the free snacks, standing around and uninterested pedestrians. I have a feeling the film will be mediocre and sequel-like, but of course will pay $10 to pinpoint the location of each scene.

I’m listening to a lot of Squeeze. Particularly Up The Junction, which reminds me of Daniel Lanois‘ O Marie, and Goodbye Girl, which elicits an immediate need to get in front of the mirror and mock choreograph. This probably has something to do with the recent letter I received from the Tufts Dance Program asking for the whereabouts and whatabouts of its alumni. “Raquel can be found in brooklyn, entertaining houseplants through her mastery of Modern Dance I and II.”

Oh and the table arrived, referenced a few posts back. Photos and requests for chair suggestions to come. It’s cool for cats.