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Celebrity Sighting: Andrew McCarthy

Brat-Packer Andrew McCarthy! 87th and Lex. Not aging so well.

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.

It's Coming, It's Coming! Starbucks Update

The inside isn't nearly done, but they're hanging the sign at my new neighborhood Starbucks today!

UPDATE: This post was linked to from one of my favorite blogs... Curbed!

F Train Tragedy

So this is going to be a terrible post. I was on the F Train coming home after taping my VH1 segment, when the train came to an abrupt stop. After a few seconds, the conductor came over the loud speaker and said, "We have a customer on the track." As it turns out, someone committed suicide by jumping in front of the train. The train was just entering the West 4th stop.

I was in the second to last car which wasn't in the station yet, so myself and the other passengers had to walk through all the cars to the front in order to get off the train. When we deboarded, the station was loaded with firemen and police officers, and they were looking under the train for the body, the person... it was so horrible. I didn't see any blood or anything - thank God - but there was a stretcher and other stuff.

This was all I could find on the Internet about it. I'm sure there will be more; it just happened.

Manhattan, NY +Transit Delay+ Power is off on the downtown "F" Line due to an EDP that jumped onto the tracks in front of the train and was struck by the train at Waverly Place and 6th Avenue, ESU and FD on the scene, expect delays on the transit system.

(NOTE: EDP stands for Emotionally Disturbed Person.)

Here's something else: Gothamist

Check back later because I'm going to write more on this. I met a guy and we had a nice talk about life and I want to tell you about it.

For those of you who may be depressed:

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255).

UPDATE: This post was linked to from Gothamist.

There is a God

Ladies and Gentlemen, a Starbucks is opening two doors down from my apartment building.

My landlord owns the building, and I'm sure he just made a pretty penny renting it out to them. Previously it was a general store that pretty much carried everything from cleaning supplies to electronics to weave (yes, as in hair weave) to mousetraps. I used to buy my lightbulbs there.

After what happened at my last neighborhood Starbucks, I'm going to be bold and lay claim to this one right now: THIS ONE'S MINE, LENNY! So back off...

Anyway, I'm going to be chronicle the progress of this delightful addition to my block with pictures, so keep checking back.

A Friend's Email to Her Boyfriend's Mother

My friend Kristin sent me the following email. She and her boyfriend Charlie are spending the holidays with his parents in Lake Forest, Illinois, and this email summed up their travel schedule.

Enjoy!

-----Original Message-----
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2006 10:34 AM
From: Kristin
To: undisclosed recipients
Subject: Fwd: send to your mom

Dear friends,

Please read the email below. I asked Charlie to look it over and send it to his mother so she had our schedule for the week. My intention was that he ERASE THE TOP PORTION IN CAPS and then forward it on, but he did not read it... he just sent it.

And you all wonder why she hates me...


--- Kristin wrote:

> Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2006 14:52:37 -0800 (PST)
> From: Kristin
> To: charlie@xxx.com
> Subject: send to your mom
>
>
> CHARLES I WANT YOUR MOM TO HAVE OUR SCHEDULE SO SHE CAN’T
> BITCH AND COMPLAIN ABOUT NOT KNOWING WHAT WE HAVE ON THE
> AGENDA FOR THE WEEK. I AM NOT GOING TO BE HELD HOSTAGE BY HER
> AGAIN THIS YEAR AND MISS SEEING MY FRIENDS.
>
> THANK YOU
>
> --------------
>
> Hi Jane!
>
> I’m writing about Christmas presents...
>
> In the past 4-5 years, I have given you every cozy thing I can think of... cashmere
> scarves (I believe you have every color at this point), socks, sweat pants, etc. I
> don’t think I can possibly get you any warmer! Please give me an idea of what
> you’d like this year.
>
> Also, I’ve been in touch with some friends that I’d love to see while in Chicago
> over the holiday, and I want to let you know in advance what the schedule is so we
> can plan accordingly. If you want me to cancel any dates... please let me know.
>
> Thu 21 DEC
> Delta 6464*
> NYC-LAGUARDIA @ 100P - ARRIVE CHICAGO-O’HARE @ 235P
>
> We’re yours all afternoon and night.
>
> Friday 22nd
> Charles and I are going to Chicago in the late afternoon to see our friends Melissa
> and Chad.
>
> Saturday 23rd
> Free in the afternoon.
>
> Dinner with Elaine & Fred in LF.
>
> Sunday 24th
> Free
>
> Monday 25th
> Free
>
> Tuesday 26th
> Going to Chicago to see my brother, friend Julie and her husband Barrett. Time
> TBD.
>
> Alison may come to LF for lunch with baby Jack.
>
> Wed 27 DEC
> Delta 6464*
> DEPART CHICAGO-O’HARE @ 310P – ARRIVE NYC-LAGUARDIA @ 620P

Stuff Your Stockings wth 20 Times a Lady!

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Amber, A reviewer, 11/19/2006

Couldn't put it down

This book was recommended to me right before I went on a trip. I started it on the plane and I didn't want to put it down! It was one of those mindless and funny books that are so fun to read when you just want to zone out from all the madness of life. It was so fun to read about all the ex's and hilarious how a few of them reminded me of similar mistakes of my past. I loved the ending also. It was a very fun read.


Loretta, A reviewer, 07/07/2006

Hilarious, fun-filled, thought-provoking

WOW! In her first attempt at fiction Karyn Bosnak hits a home run. This book made me laugh out loud, cry and everything in between as I embarked on the wild cross-country trip of ex's with the books leading lady: Delilah. Whether it's the shoot-from-the-hip friend Michelle, her nagging mother or any of her past boyfriends, you're sure to find yourself in her shoes and in her head as you journey through this pageturner. Bosnak's writing style is quirky, fast-paced, easy to read and makes you feel like the most 'normal' person on earth. Don't miss a page of this sure to be best seller.

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Mug Shots are the New Black?

Last week I watched a special on VH1 called the "40 Most Shocking Celebrity Mug Shots" and when it was over—call me crazy—I found myself wanting a mug shot of my very own. Everyone has one these days—they're kind of like the new black—and this Nicole Richie DUI arrest on Monday only fueled my desire.

Not only do I think mug shots are sexy, but the actual act of taking one seems kind of exciting, like a gamble. You only get one chance at making it good, so do you look up? Down? Do you smile? Cry? Do you appear remorseful? Innocent? Vulnerable? Menacing?

Decisions, decisions.

Personally I like mug shots that say, "Yeah, I got caught... but I had a damn good time." Like Kimora Lee Simmons', for example...

That bitch is happy.

I'm not so crazy about mug shots that say, "I shouldn't be in jail, I should be in a mental ward." Like Glen Campbell's...

That sh*t freaks me out.

I don't just want a mug shot—I think I deserve one. I've had two run-ins with the law in my lifetime* and pretty much got off both times—it's about time someone teaches me a lesson. Anyway, I'm hoping to have one by the end of the year. So to all the booking-hungry NYC cops out there, keep an eye out for me. I'm going to be living life on the edge in the coming weeks. In addition to plain ole jaywalking, I might jump lines at the subway, buy and use illegal drugs openly on the street, or peep into my neighbors' windows late at night. I'm also considering doing these other things, which have all resulted in a photo-op...

• Beating up an NBA star
• "Freeing incarcerated crustaceans"
• Disturbing the peace by playing bongos naked in my apartment
• Faking my own abduction
• Stapling my scrotum to my thigh in public (oh, wait - I don't have a scrotum. But I could staple someone else's scrotum to their thigh. Volunteers?)
• Running over some people

I'll keep you posted as to any progress I make. Peace out.

*The first run-in occurred when I was just 17 years old. My parents were out of town so I invited some friends over for beer and fun on a Slip 'N' Slide. The evening's festivities got a wee bit out of hand when a male friend began Slip 'N' Sliding naked. At the same time, the 10-year-old daughter of an uptight neighbor looked out the window, saw his penis flapping in the breeze, and began crying hysterically. Her mom called the police and I ended up getting a ticket for disorderly conduct because it was my party. Bitches. Both of them.

My court date was a big to-do in the neighborhood. The family attorney was called in, and other, more friendly neighbors came to defend me. After my sister swore to the judge that my male friend wasn't naked, but was wearing thin khaki shorts that, when wet, made him look like he was naked, the case was dismissed.

My mother was sure having a record for disorderly conduct would jeopardize my future, so she was relieved. Looking back now, sharing this story with others has helped me win friends through the years, not lose them. Anyway, my second run-in with the law occurred in college when I was caught for underage drinking. I got a ticket and had to pay a fine, the whole thing was pretty uneventful.

UPDATE: This post was linked to from A Socialite's Life and Gawker. Thanks guys!

Debra Jackson, Dollar Palace Shopper

My Dream

After taking Beverly for a long walk today, I came home, turned on a little space heater I have and fell asleep on the couch. While I was sleeping, I had the most delightful dream that I lived in a big apartment that had six rooms, a walk-in closet, an enormous kitchen and a big back deck. It was in NYC, but for some reason it was on the beach. (Dreams never make sense.) Flickering candles were sitting on all the tables outside and it was so nice...

I hate small NYC apartments. I want a place like this.

I don't know why I decided to write about my dream. Maybe I'm hoping doing so will help it become real.

Okay, bye bye.

Happy Holidays!

Click here to watch me dance!

(NOTE: The site seems to be a bit slow today, so refresh the page if it times out.)

One World

Do you all know how YouTube works?

When people post videos, you can respond in two ways. You can leave a text comment like you do on blogs, or you can leave a video comment, where you actually tape yourself responding to whatever it is the person said/posted.

With that said, back in April some guy posted a video called "One World," in which he asked people to "make a stand, make a statement, make a difference. Write something, anything, on your hand and share it with the world. What will you choose to write?" Here it is:

The video received over 3,000 text comments and over 2,000 video responses from people all over the world. Almost everyone wrote "feel good" messages on their hands, things along the lines of...

One Love
Peace
Be Kind
Smile Often
Love Everyone

You can see the responses here.

After going through a number of them, I decided to jump on the bandwagon. However, I didn't just make my own response, I convinced Elvis to make one as well. Here they are:

Celebrity Sighting: Chelsea Clinton

Chelsea Clinton! 58th & Madison

No sign of Bill or Hill.

Sent from my BlackBerry wireless handheld.

VH1's 50 Greatest Internet Superstars & Me

VH1 is producing a "50 Greatest Internet Superstars" show and I made the cut.

I. AM. PUMPED.

I get to sit down for an interview, so maybe I'll be one of those people they cut to during the progam who comment on things. I hope so. I've always wanted to be one of those people. I'll keep you posted.