Ego-trip Down A Dark Allie

The inevitable exodus.

2009-01-11T11:57:00.000-08:00

Chelsea started the crossover. From Blogger to tumblr. Nikki followed and now I must do the same.

My new blog is fresher, hipper, younger, and cooler. Haha.

It's also located @ www.fatfreemoxie.tumblr.com

Follow it, lurk it, live it, breathe it.

Thanks and goodbye.

2009-01-04T12:27:00.000-08:00

So I'm watching Grey's Anatomy and it seems every episode has a 22 year old married woman who is pregnant. Awesome. I'm a little worried that its an omen or a judgement. I know I won't be pregnant anytime soon, or married for that matter, but the fact that they're all in the hospital for really random things, kind of scares me.

Just a thought.

I think I might need to take a break and play some rock band.

My favorite midnight snack.

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NYE 2008

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So, against my better judgement, I accepted an invitation to go to a "small get together" at this guy from work's friend's house. I didn't really know my coworker too well, but I went with a coworker that I did know very well, so it was pretty cool. We hung out with an acquaintance's best friends and played guitar hero and ate champagne cakes and played drinking games and pretended like old friends. I didn't even drunk, just buzzed for like 30 minutes. We ended up tricking someone into taking who knows car and I drove us downtown where we were staying and left them to figure out their next move. Haha, we're bitches.

So, all in all, it was an okay night. I didn't get shitfaced, I didn't make out with a random (mostly because all the dudes at the party we're either married or fianced), I didn't dance all night long, and I definitely wasn't hung over the next morning.

But, I did get to fall asleep in a huge comfy bed with this as a view:

So, it was a good night.

I

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have a really bad headache and I'm about to rock out with my...um, nothing out on rock band. Neighbors, beware!

There will be more of these...

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Guitar Hero World Tour from Allie D on Vimeo.

Florida ctd.

2008-12-24T16:00:00.001-08:00

Last night Jessie and I met Lauren, James, and their clan at the Lazy Gator for some cheap drinks and a crazy crowd. This dude kept on buying Jessie and me shots, but never bothered us, which was cool. Then my cousin Luke did some pole dancing and he was actually really awesome. It was good times all around. I love Titusville.

And drinking at home is way easier when the morning after you wake up to a delicious breakfast made by your mom. Thankssssssss!

Florida.

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Leaving Chicago:

Landing in Florida:

Our Christmas tree and James's situation (big screen TV and Xbox 360):

Maxamillion--the biggest dog in the world:

No one knew my mom had a fish:

The boomers made this monster.

2008-12-21T11:00:00.000-08:00

"Generation Me"
Supposedly, I belong to it. I'm smack dab in the middle of the birth year requirements (1970-1990) being born in 1986. But I won't take any of the credit, I'll leave that to my parents, their generational peers, and advertising. Yeah, I said it. I am going to blame all of my shortcomings on someone else, especially the convenient scapegoat that is the media; after all, I'm a generation me-er.

Here is my explanation to my previous statements of blame. My parents are boomers, therefore they came from families with multiple children and humble paychecks, like most during that time. Now that they are older, learned the importance of a 401k and buying safe stock, they have middle to upper middle class standings and want to give their 2.5 children everything that they couldn't have as a child. (Although unlike my parents, a lot of boomers have achieved this life for their child through accruing copious amounts of debt and second mortgages.) They want us to get all of the brand name clothing, the newest toys, the coolest cars, and a college education. We're having it handed to us so they can live vicariously through our happy-go-lucky childhoods.

The boomers are awesome about our selfish tendencies, most likely because the majority of CEO's of the corporations we frequent are boomers. I saw a commercial today for Wal-mart (of course) where the aunt of a generation me-er can never figure out what her niece wants for Christmas because she always changes her interests and styles. While auntie is talking it shows a tween girl sitting on her bed on the cell phone that she's probably had since age 6 while her room's decor keeps changing. She went through like 3 stereos, a plethora of posters (one was even an iTunes poster, which is so unbelievable because who would have an iTunes poster? "Yeah, iTunes is my favorite band. All their songs are so different! Like you're listening to rap and then all the sudden iTunes cranks out some sweet world music. Loves it!"), and eight bed sets! All in one phone conversation! And while good ol' auntie is talking about what a bratty, fickle, brand-crazed niece she has, she just comically rolls her eyes and chuckles, "I'll just get her a gift card." Beautiful. She doesn't even care! She's totally cool with that lifestyle--she's even catering to it. Thanks for the gift card, Aunt Lisa, I hope you enjoy the weight of our actions on your shoulders! And Aunt Lisa just rolls her eyes and chuckles.

Generation X is probably the biggest enemy of me and my fellow me-hort, constantly complaining about our silver platter "plight". Oh, I'm sorry, we should have said no to our parents when they were offering up weekly allowances for doing nothing, college educations, and credit cards. But we didn't, so get over it.

And look at us now. We're the only ones buying anything out there! Well, with real money, I should say. You and your starter families are now getting foreclosed, laid off, and bankrupted in this recession while we're getting cheaper rent in the city. We're working as servers and retail associates with our fancy college degrees, but we're totally cool with that because we can still party and we have enough money to survive and then some. If it weren't for our narcissistic, consumer-whore qualities, this economy would have been down the drain years ago. You're welcome.

So, to recap--I was watching TV because I don't have any responsibilities and a Wal-Mart commercial came on and it reminded me about a guy at work calling me out about being in Generation Me, then I realized the boomers have a huge hand in it and we shouldn't be blamed and I also thought about how annoying the X'ers are, trying to make me feel bad about partying and having no savings, so I decided to write the above ramblings. And now Home Alone is on, so I've got to peace out and watch it because it, unlike Kanye West, is the voice of my generation.

Yesterday.

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Snowing on the platform, trying to Christmas shop on Mag Mile like idiots, walking to the movies, looking like a monster puppet, walking downtown where they plow the streets and sidewalks, walking home in my hood where they don't. Good times.

Today is ridiculous and I'm terrified of freezing to death. I've never been in below weather. Negatives have always bothered me, so I already have a predisposition on the matter.

So.

2008-12-20T13:36:00.000-08:00

At some point I'm going to stop looking longingly at Chelsea's blog and just freaking get mine on the road. A lot of stuff has been happening, therefore I haven't had time to write about it. So, maybe later.

I'm not going to give up, though. And I'm not going to apologize for not posting a lot. Quality over quantity, right. That kind of makes it seem like this is quality stuff, so scratch that. Something's better than nothing is the saying I really want to go with.

My fingers have been too cold to take pictures while I'm out and about so I've got nothing new. Maybe I'll brave it today. Maybe.

I really need to learn

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that drinking is hardly ever a contest.

And that the drunkest person at the party never wins anyway.

Our professional camera stand:

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Yeah, we're fancy.

At the Chinese restaurant.

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Yeah, that's Jackie Chan. I bet there's a Bar-B-Q place with the same drawing with Chuck Norris instead.

Saddest Thanksgiving dinner ever...

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Masterpiece!

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See more funny videos at Funny or Die

Haha

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"...and then it's shaft city"
- Stephanie from Full House

Taken in or out of context, it's still HILARIOUS.

Location! Location! Location!

2008-11-11T12:02:00.000-08:00

I think I want to move to Atlanta because then I'll never have to go on a connecting flight again. That would be so nice.

Upon entering the hotel room.

2008-11-07T23:32:00.000-08:00

"Dad! Did you steal another airplane blanket!?"
-Me

My dad looks embarrased as he pulls out the blue plastic wrapped blanket.
"They want you to take them! They want you to take them!"
-Dad

Pheonix airport

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Upon entering the Pheonix airport lobby:

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"This is weird! I've never been to Arizona before..."
-Lauren

"Boomsday" quote of the day:

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"'In those days,' said one old-timer riding by on a segway, 'we didn't have nearly the variety of bottled waters you have today. Man, those were crazy times.'"

This book is amazing! I recommend it to all.

Hearty breakfast for a busy day.

2008-11-07T08:23:00.000-08:00

Yeah, the home fries didn't turn out too good, but the bacon was perfection.

So, I'm packing for my trip to the Grand Canyon this weekend and I looked at the weather to find that it's actually colder there!
I thought I would be going to warm, dry paradise for the weekend while all of Chicago got sleeted on, but now I find out that it's going to be in the 50's there! I guess it will be nice and sunny, so that's good.

I'm still really excited!
This is where we'll be staying after the Grand Canyon:

Grant Park Election Night Party.

2008-11-07T06:55:00.000-08:00

The crowds on Michigan after Obama spoke.

We just stood there and watched all of these idiots scream into the camera. Haha.

The crowd around one of the jumbo-trons.

USA!

I look really thick in this picture, haha.

Halloween.

2008-11-06T10:53:00.001-08:00

Giant baby.

Your mom.

Anthony thought it would be funny to put a beer on sleeping Chelsea's fake pregnant belly. He fell asleep before he could enjoy the image.

Anthony was particularly mischievous Halloween night.

A walk in the park.

2008-10-31T16:03:00.000-07:00

Beautiful weather, beautiful city.

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Nikki, do the cat noise.

2008-10-28T21:04:00.000-07:00

I'll do the look:

Wow, my phone camera is getting worse and worse.

OR I just look more and more stupid in pictures. Who knows?

Subway escalator surprise!

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!!!

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I can't wait for Halloween.

It's been pretty foggy lately.

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Gross.

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Took a secret shot of this girl wearing flops in FREEZING weather and in the dirty city!

White trash girls on the brown line.

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Oh, we did...

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Our local grocer

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sells MSG!

Animal House

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Moving hiatus OVER!

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My first night in the city:

In his defense, we were all in the same state, I just was awake enough to snap a photo.

See you soon!!!!

2008-09-29T18:01:00.001-07:00

Art Festival

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Working the booth:

While I was sitting there, a truck full of douchebags drove by and yelled, "WOW, COOL PAINTINGS!" Ugh, I was so mad. I was ready to heckle his heckle, but these old ladies were in Charity's booth and I didn't want to scare them off. Sucksville.

Great minds dress alike.

2008-09-25T17:29:00.000-07:00

Mitch and I were in different hotel rooms, but still showed up matching. Haha.

Hello, Sailor!

2008-09-19T12:16:00.001-07:00

Got a new haircut and decided to show off this plain outfit. I LOVE THESE SHOES!!!!

Detail of top.

That's all. Too busy planning, scheming, and saving to post much right now. Once I'm in Chicago, I'll be turning it out a lot more.

SHOOT 'EM UP!

2008-09-08T16:06:00.001-07:00

Charity and I styled a photo shoot for Jones New York today. NBD.

Here's me playing around in the makeup area because I don't playyyyy. I mean I do play. But I don't play about playin, YOU KNOW!

King Triton

2008-09-01T17:29:00.000-07:00

I got down all over this dude.
In a non-sexual way, of course. Video should be up soon at GetDownDuo.

St. Augustine was fun.

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GTK.

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All dressed up with nowhere to go...

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My flat chest may deceive you, but this is, in fact, the front of the dress:

And this is the back, oohhhlala!

Backless showing off muh scoliosis. YOU KNOW!

Kind of free from work:

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It's actually a dress, but I tucked it up as a shirt. The back is so sick, but you'll have to just go out with me to see it.

Lunch.

2008-08-23T17:38:00.000-07:00

I'm sad.

Femininity on a stick...GROSS!

2008-08-23T06:05:00.001-07:00

Pulling the gurLyyy card on this one. I even have curly hair today.

Yeah, they're pin-rolled. Thanks to Master Anthony for teaching me how to WORK IT! <---That makes you sound like a gay man, Ant, and I'm okay with that.

Frillzzzz!

Bowzzzz!

LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!

What happened to "whitey"?

2008-08-23T06:03:00.001-07:00

It had a nicer ring to it than "whites". Bleh, leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

Cool patriotic Christmas yard in August!

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8/21/2008

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Work outfit:

Detail of shirt and high-waist. Yeah, it's a snug fit, but I wanted the shorts so bad! I'll shave my hip bones down.

Shoes. I just got these at Marshalls. NBD...

Yeah, Coco probably thinks I look like a dancing monkey, but at least I don't have the vest to match!

Gettin all Sartorialist on yo asses!

2008-08-20T19:08:00.000-07:00

So, I didn't really wear anything cool to work today and actually changed right when I got there, but I was really into the outfit I wore to the movies:

{Side note-my pictures suck because they're taken from a phone. I sold my camera because I "never used it". Really? Never?!}

Detail of the sweatshirt.

Detail of my little Vans, aww.

Detail of the fake jean leggings--a great find by my friend Chelsea. (Remember her, she comes up again) COOL muffin top!

I love this outfit for these reasons:
-It is weather appropriate because it's a freakin hurricane outside.
-It is the antithesis of what I wear to work normally.
-It reminds me of the outfit the wife from the movie Funny Games (both versions) escapes in. Which is weird because I don't know why I would want to look like I just threw on clothes because these two strange men just killed my son and my husband can't walk so I have to run and try to find help and hope the men don't come back to kill us too. But I think it's the overall look of "I found it in a suitcase and it looked comfortable and easy to run in" that I like. I mean, I did have to run in the rain...

And I LOVE those leggings! They are so versatile! Because in the outfit above, they're super casual, but in this outfit that my friend Chelsea wore out on the town, they're dressed up:

Man, they're awesome. I want to wear them everyday!

Yes, I have become that person and this has become that blog.

Hurricane Chic

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This is what I wore to work to weather the storm:

Nothing special, but the back of the vest is cool:

This pile of what looks like throw-up, was actually my delicious dinner. PB&B. Mmmm.

Wrong:

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Youths!

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I had to drive through this mess of scary hoodlums. You can't see that many in the picture because I didn't want to have valuables out when I got closer and I also had to lock my doors when they started circling. Eeek!

8/16/08

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Wore at work:

My free shoes matched perfectly!

Xena Warrior Princess. I might have to buy this dress.

Don't mind my hair, I tried to do a teased ponytail and failed miserably. I wish I was good at being a girl.

Free from work.

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8/15/08

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Cramping needs comfort:

8/14/2008 Night

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Partied/worked in this:

Damn, it's great to be young.

8/14/2008 Day

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Wore this:

Hood up, gangstah.

And got addicted to this: