as some of you may not know, Argo Tea is opening it's next location in Manhattan, the first store outside of Chicago. i asked our district manager today (who is becoming the manager of Argo NYC) if she had any openings for supervisors at the new store, and she seemed really enthusiastic about discussing it. i sent her an email when i got home from work, and i've spent pretty much the entire day researching a possible life in New York.

i never thought it would be the place for me. New Yorkers always seemed like everything i hate about Chicagoans, but with worse accents (no offense... does anyone on my flist even live in New York? PLEASE TELL ME IF YOU DO!). but when i think between New York and Los Angeles... New York seems more my style. i grew up with sky scrapers and public transit, i'm not really prepared for a sprawling city and a 2 hour commute. in a car. with my terrible road rage..... yeah, i think i'll take the subway.

and really, half the battle of moving is finding a job. and i would have one, right off the bat. a good one too, with insurance, and a manager that i really like working for. and though i would seriously miss certain things about Chicago, i'm thinking of this more as a jumping off point. New York has far more opportunities for my film work than Chicago has. i could make contacts, join Women In Film New York, start new projects of my own, and get myself out there in ways that I haven't been able to in Chicago. and plus... NEGL, st_nyc_gqmfs seem like some of the coolest people i would ever meet. yeah, i stalked their comm.

i'm sorry that i'm cheating on you, Chicago. but our relationship is really just falling apart. i think it's time we went our separate ways. it's for the best.

Dear Kristen Stewart,

Please die in a fire. You ruin everything you touch. You somehow manage to make bad characters even worse, and we would like you to stop. Immediately. Thanks.

Sincerely,

The Movie-Goers of America


SERIOUSLY THOUGH. as if Bella wasn't bad enough in the book, WHAT THE FUCK? DOES SHE EVEN HAVE EMOTIONS? LIKE, EVER? i almost wanted a Bella-sob-fest-for-no-reason because Kstew is such a goddamn monotone zombie i wanted to beat my head in with a paint can.

Redeeming Qualities:

1. occasional really-well-done cinematography. the piano scene? very nice.
2. Charlie. omg, perfect.
3. Alice. adorbs!!
4. Rpattz rare hot moments. OK, I KNOW... but there were a couple "dayum.... wut?" moments of which i am not proud.

Utterly Ridiculous:

1. sparkles.
2. physics. OR COMPLETE LACK THERE OF?
3. the fact that ILM contributed to these vfx. GROW UP, ILM. YOU ARE BETTER THAN THIS.
4. Jasper's hair. (but he's still adorbs)
5. THE DVD MENU. THAT SHIT IS ON SOME DRUGS. THE BAD KIND.


ok, i'm done talking about twatlight for now. i have to wake up at 3:30am -___-

last Thursday, the GQMFs of Chicago had an EPIC SHORT NOTICE meetup at the Vic's Brew & View for the last showing of Star Trek.



cabuloushush  imamandajulius  firestormroses  bloodygoodgirl   and sadly absent from above behindthechalet who had to leave right after the movie.

even though i'm PRETTY DAMN SURE the theater was showing the bootleg version of ST that i downloaded 2 months ago (where the titles are cut off to say OWA and LCAN" ...and Spock's epic uniform tug at the trial scene was cut off...) a good time was still had by all, and much alcohol was consumed. shenanigans continued at Clark's, where breakfast foods and more booze were consumed, and much Twatlight-hating insued. i probably should have written this sooner, because i've already forgotten what went on. i blame alcohol and alzheimers...

thanks for making it out on such short notice, i had a TOTAL blast. hope to see you ladies again very soon!!

PS GUISE, I MADE THIS TO HELP US IN THE FUTURE: st_chicago_gqmf 

i woke up too early for work. i tried to go back to sleep, and failed. i'm mad.

i finished Twatlight on the way to work yesterday. yes, i was reading it in public. i made sure to hide in the corner of the bus with the cover facing the wall so that no one would see it D: unfotunately, when i was in Nashville, my sister pretty much told me the entire plot of the series in a car ride, so i know what's coming next, and i probably won't be too happy about it. but i'm looking forward to an improvement in the writing lol.

UGH. WHY CAN'T I STOP READING THIS TRASH? but. alas. i am. and i can't stop.

i realize that i've been spending far too much time reading Twatlight, and far less time working on my story. i'm sorry guys, i promise i'll finish it eventually :( epic writer's block is epic. and i haven't been angsty enough lately. i'm sure it'll return soon.

GQMF MEET UP at the Brew & View tonight. i'm gonna come home from work and take a nap so that i'm primed and ready for some drinks and some Trek. then this weekend, my dad and i are gonna go to the Air and Water Show on Saturday, before Shannon and Abby take me to the Blink 182/FOB show. can we say best weekend ever? except working on Sunday :( but i can't ever escape that.

OMFG GUYS, I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS HAPPENED. I LITERALLY CHECKED THIS THING 2 DAYS AGO AND STAR TREK WASN'T EVEN ON THE "COMING SOON." SO... LET'S FIGURE SOMETHING OUT, MAYBE FOR THURSDAY??

Thursday's showing (August 13th) is at 7:30 PM
The movie is $5

Directions:

3145 N. Sheffield Ave.

Hop on the RED line and get off at the Belmont stop. Walk west on Belmont, Sheffield is the first street (make a left). We are approx. 1 block away from the Belmont stop.

THE BREW & VIEW IS OPEN TO THOSE 18+ AND MUST BE 21 (WITH ID) TO DRINK. THEY SERVE BEER AND LIQUOR.

Let's meet up, guys! I know this is stupidly short-notice, but I had no idea it was showing there. They are asshats.

Details: http://www.brewview.com

OK GUYS! Saturday is officially the Chicago TOS Marathon/Drinkathon. i would like to start this party early since i have to work on Sunday morning (but hell, i'll be hungover, WHO CARES) so cocktail hour 6pm. feel free to come late if you have prior engagements.

i will soon be sending out LJ messages to everyone with directions and such. i'd like to use this post as an opportunity to plan activities, decide food/utensil provisions, and answer any questions.

let's start with the most important thing: booze. now, i'm not at all opposed to underaged drinking but for legality's sake, don't tell me you're underage ;) and PLEASE, if you plan on drinking, don't drive here. my apartment is close to several 24-hour or late hours bus routes, as well as the red line, so don't drive unless you plan on being sober, or plan on staying the night (this is no big deal, and you're more than welcome, but keep in mind i have to work the next day and will be kicking you out early!)

now, i work for minimum wage so i'd like this to be a BYOB event. i'll provide some green blooded hobgoblin punch, but if you want beer/wine/more liquor or soda/mixers, please bring it! there is also a Jewel 2 blocks away as well as a liquor store around the corner in case you forget your drinks or want more later. also, carry some cash on you, in case we decide to order food, or if people decide to share in a liquor purchase. cash makes everything easier, so bring at least $5 or something.

things i need volunteers to bring:
-ice (you can buy this from Jewel around the corner on your way here)
-paper plates/plastic cups/napkins
-snacks! any kind. homemade is extra-special!

please post in the comments what you can bring with you, anything and everything you contribute will be appreciated! also, please post if you have any food allergies, just in case.

now, as for stuff to do, i'm down for anything. though i've never participated in a TOS drinking game, i'm sure we can invent a pretty awesome one (every time the crew on the bridge has a laugh at Spock's expense? every time Kirk bares skin unnecesarily?) if anyone else has some Trek-related games, throw out your suggestions. or we can just sit around and fangirl out. i'm always down for that.

ALRIGHT, PLAN AWAY BBS!!!

so me and 40% of Chicago went to see HBP at midnight last night. i REALLY tried to steal internet last night to post my 4am thoughts, but the internet gods frowned upon me, so now i have to be THAT GUY who hangs around work after hours to steal the internet...

( HPB or How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Plot Hole )


i suppose i just need to see it again, without having such high expectations. but COME ON, the trailers set this up to be SUCH A GOOD MOVIE and i feel rather betrayed... and maybe i just have high expectations because i'm a film student, and i expect my movie plots to actually... you know... make sense... or follow some sort of arc.... MAYBE I AM JUST TOO DEMANDING?

[[ comments are likely to include spoilers too, so don't read unless you're prepared for that!! ]]

i don't know what wrong with me. it was my first day of work, and i'm already thinking about what's going to follow. i guess it's only right, because god knows i'm not gonna be working at Argo for the rest of my life. i'm just starting to feel antsy... like i really need to get myself out there, or i'll miss some grand opportunity. this business is, after all, extremely time-sensitive. companies could get swamped with projects and bring in 10 new workers, and then 6 months later have no projects (and could continue to have no projects for another 6 months after).

as i've already decided, it's like the perfect time in my life to pack up and leave Chicago for good. it's just a matter of when, and to where. as much as i hate the idea of moving to LA for... cultural reasons... part of me is really starting to think, hey it won't be so bad. i didn't mention this in my post-Nashville entry, but i talked at length with some of Chris's relatives from LA at the wedding. they were the most warm and friendly people, and even offered to help me out if i ever find myself in LA without a place to go. honestly, i almost teared up at their insistance that i contact them immediatly when i arrive there, so they can take me around. Mary Beth even said that they had asked for my number, to make sure that i stayed in touch. it was so amazing, and i instantly felt a swell of affection and optimism towards LA.

of course, there are millions more opportunities for me in Hollywood. but that fact also attracts thousands of other recent graduates that are in the same boat i am. competition is extreme, and i'm not exactly the most competitive or confident artist around. San Francisco always seemed like the more laid-back, comfortable option (though really, it's not much more so). and while i'm still thinking about at least 2 companies there i want to apply to, i'm starting to think i should let LA take the helm. let's face it, either way i'm gonna be stuck in a city that puts avocado on EVERYTHING....... gross.

honestly i can't believe i'm stressing about this so much when i JUST started my new job...

but hey, other awesome LA perk? becoming a Hammerheads groupie. i mean... BAND AID...



that hat, those pants... bb, you slay me <3

can someone direct me to a somewhat-interesting yet somewhat-boring book that will help me fall asleep? i obviously don't want to read like, an instruction manual... but maybe some mildly-interesting biography or historical fiction? ugh, i really just need to go to the doctor... but i can't make an appointment until i know my work schedule -.- HALP, FRENDZ!

ok guys, it's time to ramp this up. i'm out of college, and ready to do some SERIOUS FANGIRLING. since Trek is now officially out of theaters *sob* it's been suggested that we have a TOS marathon instead. i also MAY OR MAY NOT have a bootleg copy of the movie... just saying. i'm willing to host it at my apartment on the near northside (Montrose & Broadway, near the Wilson redline) or am open to any other suggestions.

i would like to do this before July 30th. 18th or 25th perhaps? comment with your availability and/or suggestions!

my tv is small as shit but i have a lot of seating, and there's a liquor store right around the corner. WE KNOW THAT IS NECESSARY. i may also be convinced to *~bake things~* SO LET'S PUNCH IT, CHICAGO.

[edit] ok, i majorly fail. i was supposed to be going out of town on the 30th, but turns out i'll be going on the 24th. AMG I AM SORRY i know we had pretty much settled on the 25th. can we make it August 1st instead bbs? *crosses fingers for no issues*

this was my first favorite song... ever... i was practically still a fetus when it was released, but i remember sitting in front of my tv as a toddler, and knowing that this song meant something.

*sigh* Adam no longer wants to go to the BlinkFOB show... so sadly i need someone to go with me. i know it's a ridiculous long shot, but if anyone's interested, please let me know D:

date: Saturday, August 15th
where: Tweeter/New World/whatever the fuck they renamed it to.... in Tinley Park.
cost: $35 flat with all fees included

they're lawn seats, but i will be bringing lots of blankets and stuff. i'll also drive/pick you up if needed.

pleeeeeease someone out there be a big nerd with me D:

ok my lovely windy city constituents,

NYC TOTALLY SHOWED US UP. LIKE, DAMN. WE MUST REGROUP WITH FULL FORCE.

i know there are a bunch of people who couldn't make it or didn't know about the last one. and i wanna do another one anyway, hopefully at the Kerasotes theater on Western because, if you sign up at fivebuckclub.net it's only... $5! shocking, i know.

SO SPREAD THE WORD TO YOUR TREKKIE FRIENDS!! i'm thinking the weekend of the 27th perchance? should give people time to get their cards in the mail, and time for us to get errrbody on board.

LETS MAKE THIS SHIT HAPPEN, GQMFs. THE POWER OF PINTO COMPELS YOU.

[edit] i'm too swamped with crap to track everyone down, so like... share this link with other ppl if you see they are interested, pls @_@

as if it needed to be said...

I'M FUCKING GRADUATING!!!!!

as predicted, i have a good amount of work to do by Monday, but it's nothing i can't accomplish with a little more dedication and a little less distraction. favorite part: Galbincea explaining the concept of Gossip Girl to the whole review board (and trying to blame his wife for the knowledge), all of the male 40-something teachers trying to understand it, and Siena scoffing at them for totally missing the ball.

i really think i'm gonna miss these people, despite what a problem-child i've been. i hope they can forgive me lol.




oh wtf, my paid account expired...

it's that time again... it's been ONE WHOLE WEEK since i've seen Trek last. therefore, i demand of you masses to come with me to see it in Chicago.

WHO'S DOWN?

[edit] interested parties: please specify if a weekday or weekend would be better for you, and what time of day, so we can get this ball rolling. I NEED A FIX BAD, I CANNOT WAIT.

[edit] ok, how do you guys feel about Saturday night, June 6th at say 7ish? if more than one or two people can't make that, we'll pick another time.

i found out what that "filter" nonsense at the top of your journal does... and don't know why i never looked up there for it.

and i spent all day making Trek icons and watching TOS (and possibly reading fics..) instead of actually working on my senior project (oops).

BUT! look at wittle Spock! awwwwsocute.....

[edit] i want to change my journal style back to the one i had before... but i can't remember it, nor can i seem to find it. EW. oh! i found it, finally. but it's 2am and i can't be bothered with customizing it tonight... EW.

1. Chekhov is adorable. ADORABLE. why did i not see this before...?

2. there are not enough good Trek icons on the web. therefore i must make some.

3. I NEED TO START WRITING AGAIN. SCHOOL, FINISH YOURSELF SO I CAN BE FREE.

4. spending 6+ hours reading back entries on comms *is* productive... just not in the way you'd think.


i'm getting the itch again... it's been 4 whole days since i saw Trek last... (cue angry!Spock junkie icon)

i wonder if i'm gonna look back on my senior year in college as that time when i was perpetually sick and unhappy with the state of everything...

cause that would blow.



i still maintain that *something* good will come out of this year... but it will probably just be my discovery of Chuck/Blair. oh, show. you are the only way i know that i still have feelings.

so, as every sane person should do every now and then, i googled myself. this is important, so you can find out if anything negative appears about you, in case a future employer tries to google you. usually, this would turn up no results of consequence (some forums posts i made on Creative Cow, etc.) but little did i know that when i googled myself today, i would turn up DEAD.

that's right, Leisa Hurst is lost and presumed dead somewhere in the Mojave desert. i was 30, with two kids. fml. or... fmd?



(shouldn't joke of such things... i'm sorry, name twin. i really meant no offense)