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A short anytime prayer

2009-07-19T23:30:37Z

Lord in heaven, give us our daily bread, encouragement, and inspiration. Forgive our sins, as we also forgive. Save us, deliver us.

[I'd love to hear a prayer you've written and/or come to depend on]

What accent are you?

2009-07-18T05:14:11Z

Which American accent do you have?

Neutral

You're not Northern, Southern, or Western, you`re just plain -American-. Your national identity is more important than your local identity, because you don`t really have a local identity. You might be from the region in that map, which is defined by this kind of accent, but you could easily not be. Or maybe you just moved around a lot growing up.

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So much is happening

2009-04-05T01:54:45Z

I met a guy and we are dating casually but already I see the relationship blossoming rapidly.

Subsequently I'm becoming newly obsessed with my body weight and wanting to look better for this guy. Spending a lot of money on clothes and makeup is unusual for me. I'm not the boy crazy type.

My credit card was stolen last week. I think I was pickpocketed in a crowded department store. The credit card company shut down the card and promised to take care of the unauthorized charges.
I'm not upset about it, things could have been far worse than losing some singles and one card. Could have been my whole wallet or somethin'. I just hope it does not cost me a credit score hit for this incident.

I've got visitors coming to NY and thus it begins. Every year, friends and family descend on this city. Landmarks. Restaurants. Shows. Tours. Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I get really drained by August.
Nate & Family are arriving on Tuesday from the UK. I'm doing a Easter dinner for them on Sunday. I want to serve turkey and thanksgiving food since it would be interesting for them, and these are the recipes I've perfected.
I'm drawing up plans with 3 others (parents, cousin from AZ, my BFF Lauren) about their upcoming trips here.

I haven't watched TV or videos since Feb 25, except for a few times when I needed to (strictly for work, or to help someone) or it could not be avoided (ie. being in a waiting room, spending time with relatives). My TV at home has been unplugged this whole time.

I'm keeping myself updated with the congressional hearings concerning my employer. We've been going though this for half a year now, so I am just grateful for how well things are thus far.

Always be positive.

It's March already

2009-03-02T04:12:28Z

There's a huge snow storm forecasted for tonight into tomorrow. This lady I work with, Jan, she called and left me voicemail saying that she's "absolutely not going to be coming to the city with the horrible weather" and asked if I'm going. Jan is a person that always talks about what a "struggle" life is and how "hard" she has it. As much as I want to, I can't understand people that are so sensitive to everything.

As for the work situation, I go by how it looks in the morning. If trains are suspended then I'll start to think about the options. There's a ton of ways to get over there, (bus to train, two buses, ferry) so most likely I would come in late rather than not come in at all. I'm not really looking for an excuse not to go. The work doesn't do itself!

So St. Valentine's day came and went. It was a normal day for me since I have no significant other. I did meet up some friends at a coffee shop, but this is a frequent occurrence. It's fun since we go to a different one each time, we've been to more than 10, and I always hear of new ones in Park Slope, Bay Ridge, Ft Hamilton (areas of South Brooklyn) that we haven't tried.

When we speak of Lent, we speak of preparation so that the life in us can be renewed. I've made my lenten promises focused on what I am "adding on" more than "giving up". I am giving a few things, such as all television/moving images. It's not difficult, but it's very quiet and I'm much more aware that I live alone.
I will put more time into Centering prayer [wiki] and I'll study more. I very much enjoy studying the Church's perspective about current events and issues, as much as people think the Church is outdated, Tradition and the application of doctrine truly withstand the test of time.

A long time without updating

2009-02-19T01:47:59Z

I barely have enough time for the internet at all. I got a fail whale on twitter, which reminded me to update this much-neglected lj.

The exercise promise is going fine, a half hour a day isn't too hard to do, but it's not balancing out what I'm eating. It's the most demanding time of the year at work. I eat lunch over my keyboard at work and then get home, crash and have some hot pockets and a large piece of pie. How am I eating 1/4 of a pie? I feel HUGE.

My company's stock fell below $1, never a good sign. The office was silent as we all read the memo noting the implications of being delisted from the NYSE if the stock continues to do poorly.
Whether the job will be there tomorrow, I will be here. I'm not going to make all these plans, these "what ifs" that make people worry themselves into a hole. If I lost my job, I'd have plenty of time to think of my next step.
I do love my job. I feel comfortable, knowledgeable, confident. I would have to be thrown out to leave it.

I'm trying to avoid shopping because it's just too easy to load up credit cards. I've seen a lot of movies lately. 4 in the last 3 weeks.
Been to a couple of new restaurants. The Sunburnt Cow is fun, it's an Australian cafe in the West Village. Being down in that area made me realize that I don't know the W. Village much at all. When summer comes I must explore it.

Follow me if you have a twitter account http://www.twitter.com/branille

Happy new year & update

2009-01-03T04:27:07Z

Hey All,

Time for an update.
This was my December - I worked long hours, and did the christmas shopping after work, weekends were spent doing holiday volunteering.

I did find time to go to 7-11 and make the legendary half marshmallow-half hot chocolate drink. They keep those little dried marshmallows in containers that you pour on your hot chocolate so you can basically have as much of it as you want!

I didn't find time to take in the holiday landmarks of NYC this year, I briefly saw the big tree at Rock center only because I was doing errands in the area.

Christmas week I spent with my parents and relatives came to visit from different parts of the country. I got to spend some time at the electric shooting range, eat jerky and cobbler, go to the swimming pool and otherwise enjoy the 80° weather.

Got my dad a digital camera, 2gb memory and a case. It's a entry-level Canon with switches and dials for settings. I figured it would be easier than one with all on-screen menus. He was excited and left all the socks and under shirts in the dust :)
Mom got a cordless hand vacuum. This may seem like a lame gift unless you've met my mom :)
I got some PJs, and giftcards from almost everyone.

I've had people ask me this week: what the best of last year was, and what my new years resolutions are. I guess the highlight of last year was all the people who came to see me in the summer months, and all the new friends I've made. My resolution last year was to "open my heart", as the saying goes "you get the love that you allow"

This year the resolution is more of the same, but especially geared toward my family. My relationship with all them is strained, as it's been for years. I wish I could get them to understand that they can stop apologizing now.
And more exercise, at least 15 minutes a day
Cook more at home
Be less intimidated by meat recipes
Find good recipe for cobbler

Happy new year everyone. I wish you all the very best.

Christmas Survey

2008-12-08T00:47:57Z

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper and the fancy bows

2. Real tree or Artificial? Real tree at my parents house. I'm spending christmas there so not buying my own,

3. When do you put up the tree? Around second week of Dec.

4. When do you take the tree down? Mid January

5. Do you like eggnog? Not really.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? Barbie something-or-other

7. Hardest person to buy for? My mom, she's picky about everything

8. Easiest person to buy for? My bff Kim

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Yes

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Mail. Email cards are just not the same!

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? I don't want to upset the person..!

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Elf is cute

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Mid November I'll start seeing things and just get them

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yeah. Sometimes bc I wouldn't use it, sometimes I didn't have time to shop

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? I guess ham.

16. Lights on the tree? I prefer without, but my parents put on theirs.

17. Favorite Christmas song? Merry Little Christmas - James Taylor, Happy Christmas - John Lennon, lots of others...

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel, usually to my parents

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? Let's see... Rudolph, comet, blitzen, dasher, dancer... not all.

20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? My parents do Eve

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Going broke from buying stuff

23. Favorite ornament theme or color? My ornaments are strictly blue, green, silver & white

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? The ham

25. What is your favorite holiday beverage? Dunno..

26. Do you decorate ALL floors of your home for Christmas? Yes

27. What do you want for Christmas this year? Um.. Pajamas, camera accessories, the books from my amazon list.

November Update

2008-12-01T01:07:32Z

November was a busy and cold month. The weather got really crisp and wintry, although tonight is mild and raining.

Some birthdays this month - Sabrina, my dad, and me. My birthday was last sunday. I got together some people and we went to Red Lobster, a good ol' standby, it never disappoints.
I got some gifts too. I'll make a video about those tonight.

On the 2nd I did the Broadway walk, it was a really refreshing 13 miles. I didn't like that it takes place on the same day as the NYC marathon. Their thought is to get off your butt and do something instead of watch the marathon, but there's something extremely exciting in witnessing the big race. I don't know if I'd do it again with them if it continues to be on the same day. We did stop and watch some of the runners on Columbus Circle, but for only about 3 minutes. Well, nothing's stopping me from doing it on my own time and date.

I took a trip out to Wal-Mart a few weeks ago. It's not something I do all the time since it's more than an hour away. Got a friend to drive me and on the way we stopped at cheeburger cheeburger. I love that place so much. God bless their fresh fried onion rings, they are unlike anything you've ever tasted!

Showed a friend the wonders of a real NYC bagel. You can't compare the stiff corner deli ones to the epic productions of Murray's and Ess A Bagel.
I eat bagels about 3 times a week. If you have to get it from a deli, gotta ask for it "warmed" (not toasted, not the same thing) They throw it in the oven for a minute or two which warms it up and it regains the proper texture.

There is much talk of an upcoming transit fare increase. I'm not surprised or appalled by the proposal. People can see that our economy is down and everything is more expensive, everything's going to cost more, and all these improvements that we're seeing don't come from thin air. All aboard the self-entitlement train, whiny NYers.

The rumor among philatelic enthusiasts is that the cost of the first class postage stamp is set to go up 1¢ in the February 2009 USPS rates announcement.

This is getting long. sorry.

I had a humbling thanksgiving day. I spent a few hours in a soup kitchen scooping out meals for families in emergency housing. It feels really good to give time and lend an ear to the less fortunate. It's amazing how happy some people are with what little they have.
On the same day I went to spend some time with a kid that I'm mentoring and her family. No turkey. On the menu was chicken and tuna noodle casserole. We spoke about college, I was excited to see her and her mom both express interest, although the burning question to them is "how will we ever afford this." They knew about scholarships. I tried to explain about Federal Aid, loans, other ways to fill the gap. I admit I do have to do some research, things have changed even from just 3 years ago when I was at the University.

Life's culinary adventures

2008-11-12T00:48:16Z

1) Copy this list into your blog or journal, including these instructions.
2) Bold all the items you’ve eaten.
3) Cross out any items that you would never consider eating.

1. Venison
2. Nettle tea
3. Huevos rancheros
~~4. Steak tartare~~
5. Crocodile
6. Black pudding
7. Cheese fondue
8. Carp
9. Borscht
10. Baba ghanoush
11. Calamari
12. Pho
13. PB&J sandwich
14. Aloo gobi
15. Hot dog from a street cart
16. Epoisses
17. Black truffle
18. Pistachio ice cream
19. Heirloom tomatoes
21. Fresh wild berries
22. Foie gras
23. Rice and beans
~~24. Brawn, or head cheese~~ This is called Souse as well
25. Raw Scotch Bonnet pepper
26. Dulce de leche
27. Oysters
28. Baklava
29. Bagna cauda
30. Wasabi peas (overrated!)
31. Clam chowder in a sourdough bowl Chowder is red in NY!
32. Salted lassi
33. Sauerkraut (not a big fan)
34. Root beer float Prefer Coke Floats
35. Cognac
36. Clotted cream tea
37. Vodka jelly/Jell-O
38. Gumbo
39. Oxtail
40. Curried goat
~~41. Whole insects~~
~~42. Phaal~~ I will not eat anything to cause me pain!
43. Goat’s milk
44. Single malt whisky from a bottle costing $300 or more
~~45. Fugu~~
46. Chicken tikka masala
47. Eel thanks to sushi...
48. Krispy Kreme original glazed doughnut
49. Sea urchin
50. Prickly pear
51. Umeboshi
52. Abalone
53. Paneer
54. McDonald’s Big Mac Meal
55. Spaetzle
56. Dirty gin martini
57. Beer above 8% ABV
58. Poutine
59. Carob chips
60. S’mores
~~61. Sweetbreads~~
62. Kaolin
63. Currywurst
64. Durian worst fruit ever!!!!!!!
65. Frogs’ legs
66. Beignets, churros, elephant ears or funnel cake
67. Haggis
68. Fried plantain
69. Chitterlings, or andouillette
70. Gazpacho
71. Caviar and blini
72. Louche absinthe
73. Gjetost, or brunost
~~74. Roadkill~~ (oh come on!)
75. Baijiu
76. Hostess Fruit Pie
77. Snail yeah, "escargot"
78. Lapsang souchong
79. Bellini Best drink ever!
80. Tom yum
81. Eggs Benedict
82. Pocky
83. Tasting menu at a three-Michelin-star restaurant (yeah, I wish…)
84. Kobe beef
85. Hare
86. Goulash
87. Flowers
88. Horse
89. Criollo chocolate
90. Spam
91. Soft shell crab
92. Rose harissa
93. Catfish
94. Mole poblano
95. Bagel and lox
96. Lobster Thermidor
97. Polenta
98. Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee (snore…I prefer Sumatra.)
99. Snake

October Review

2008-11-04T00:32:27Z

As I promised, here's link to the videos that I made for the reunion. The 1960s is the most charming. I'm in the 1990s video.

- 1980s Video
- 1990s Video

The first (reunion) and last (halloween) weeks of the month were the busiest.

I went to the dentist, who like my last dentist proclaimed that my teeth are "perfect!" however I feel that they are very yellow (all that coffee, sigh) and getting a little crowded again (ill fitting retainer). Some time in the future, when much disposable income is available I'll fix 'em.

Tomorrow is election day.
With the way things are going, I predict that Obama will win, but I am really & truly unsure about whether he will keep all those promises and keep the country together.
Hopefully we will know at the end of the day who has won, if there is no dispute.

Work's been normal. Looking back at things, "nothing and everything" has changed. My job remains the same as it were at the beginning of the year, there is no expectation of lay-offs, the company however is being viewed in a new light and many cut-backs of perks and otherwise have occurred, although none of these cut-backs have affected me personally.

Halloween night was kind of quiet. I'm starting to look old. Got quite a few looks when I went trick or treating with J (my same age) but no one denied us candy. Some people gave us only one candy >:( Ugh, I don't get it. There were tons of kids out there with no costume at all. Are they more deserving?
After that we went to a bar, 3 Jolly Pigeons in Bay Ridge. We met up with a few people there.

I'll tell you h'what

2008-10-26T02:23:46Z

Update

2008-10-15T01:02:21Z

I haven't posted since September. Quite a few things have happened:

The financial crisis on Wall street is worrying. I have a job in the industry so I remain cautious/weary of the situation. I'm spending less and saving more. Got my shoes re-soled.

My grade school had a reunion. Not too many people from the 90's attended, but I saw people that I knew, some definitely surprised me since I didn't think they'd come. Former teachers of mine were very amusing as well.
There were tons of people from the 50s and 60s, some of whom did not go to HS or did not finish HS, thus this is their last place of graduation. There was a different atmosphere in those times, the good ol'days. Everyone was like family.
I made a video that was presented toward the end of the program before we ate. It came out great and I got many compliments. I'll upload to youtube and post a link here.

The weather has cooled off here, so it's jacket and scarf weather at this point. I love this time of year when the leaves are changing color and it's ever so refreshing to take a jog right before sunset.

I attended the funeral of a friend from work that died recently. She was full of enthusiasm and always had little bits of advice for me when I started working there. "You're smart, you work up the ranks!" she'd tell me. Vivian, you will be missed by all.

There's a few birthdays (Lauren! Nate! Scott!) coming up and Halloween.

I got invited to a party on the 25th but I have no idea what I'll be doing on actual Halloween day or what I'll be dressing up as. It's been a bit of a somber time so I haven't been planning anything.

I've not been keeping in touch with people as much as I should. I hope everyone is doing well and "living it up," while we're still young.

Words

2008-07-16T00:16:29Z

Today I was writing an email at work, as usual, trying to sound professional and be clear about the matter at hand.

Every once in a while I surprise myself with words.
An "I didn't know that I know that" moment.

The word in question today was "conversely" as in, the opposite.
I was correct on the meaning but I couldn't help but double check on google.

The other day I ran across the same situation with the word "liaise"
Although this word sounds extremely snobby/borderline douchey.
I use it sparingly.

A Bunch of Questions

2008-04-19T16:51:14Z

What kind of soap is in your bathtub right now?
Irish Spring and Dove Bars, Rose scented shower gel, and Mr. Bubble

Do you have any watermelon in your refrigerator?
No, it's not in season

What would you change about your living room?
I don't have a living room

Are the dishes in your dishwasher clean or dirty?
No dishwasher either. This is Brooklyn.

What is in your fridge?
Bottled waters, soda, yogurt, several bottles of salad dressing and condiments

White or wheat bread?
White bread. I just don't like the taste of wheat

What is on top of your refrigerator?
The microwave and a basket

What color or design is on your shower curtain?
Pink, white, green - rose "shabby chic" design

How many plants are in your home?
Zero

Is your bed made right now?
Sort of

Is your closet organized?
Yeah. It's so small that it needs to always be organized

Can you describe your flashlight?
I don't have one, although I do have a booklight

Do you drink out of glass or plastic most of the time at home?
I drink out of glass at home. The plastic bottles are to take things on-the-go

Do you have iced tea made in a pitcher right now?
Not right now but I sometimes do

If you have a garage, is it cluttered?
No garage. Brooklyn, people..

Curtains or blinds?
Stringless Blinds.

How many pillows do you sleep with?
Three, the others are in a corner

Do you sleep with any lights on at night?
None, I turn off every source of light at night

How often do you vacuum?
Not as often as I should

Standard toothbrush or electric?
Electric. Once you experience that kind of clean, you'll never go back!

What color is your toothbrush?
Blue and white

Do you have a welcome mat on your front porch?
I have a mat in front of my apartment door, yes

What is in your oven right now?
It's empty

Is there anything under your bed?
It's a capitains bed. There's drawers underneath

Chore you hate doing the most?
Mopping the floor.

What retro items are in your home?
Nothing really. I have a faux retro radio here

Do you have a separate room that you use as an office?
No separate room.

How many mirrors are in your home?
Two

What color are your walls?
White. I'm allowed to paint but I like white for its neutrality

Do you keep any kind of protection weapons in your home?
No

What does your home smell like right now?
Glass cleaner

Favorite candle scent?
Pine, Roses, or Fresh Linen

What kind of pickles (if any) are in your refrigerator right now?
No pickels in the fridge

What color is your favorite Bible?
I have one bible, it's covered with a rose print bookcover

Ever been on your roof?
No, it's not accesible to residents

Do you own a stereo?
No

How many TVs do you have?
one

How many house phones?
Two

Do you have a housekeeper?
I wish

What style do you decorate in?
People say my house looks kind of "modern country". The bathroom is shabby style.

Do you like solid colors in furniture or prints?
Stripes and prints.

Is there a smoke detector in your home?
Yes, a combo fire/carbon monoxide detector

In case of fire, what are the items in your house which you’d grab if you only could make one quick trip?
My laptop, duh! If I had children I guess I would take those as well.

What's your number, hun?

2008-03-31T03:58:54Z

Either I give a guy my number or I say no. Giving a fake number is just plain mean, and the ultimate insult is those "rejection line" numbers. I mean, what do you say if you see this person again?

The man that inspired this day

2008-03-18T01:00:47Z

"Christ shield me this day: Christ with me, Christ before me, Christ behind me, Christ in me, Christ beneath me, Christ above me, Christ on my right, Christ on my left, Christ when I lie down, Christ when I arise, Christ in the heart of every person who thinks of me, Christ in the eye that sees me, Christ in the ear that hears me"

-St. Patrick

Leave NY alone

2008-03-07T03:13:46Z

The news tonight is blaring on the "Times Square Bombing" - A explosive device was detonated this morning at 3am where a guy on a bicycle dropped off a homemade bomb in front of the Army recruiting station. This is that famous island block in Times Square with the neon american flag. Some glass was broken and no one hurt.

But the City certainly took a deep breath.

Good Quote

2008-02-20T03:01:40Z

"I don't like a woman's back to look like a skeletal display, and the only ribs I want to see better have barbecue sauce on them."

Quiz

2008-02-15T00:28:19Z

You Are a Semi-Colon

You are elegant, understated, and subtle in your communication.

You're very smart (and you know it), but you don't often showcase your brilliance.

Instead, you carefully construct your arguments, ideas, and theories until they are bulletproof.

You see your words as an expression of yourself, and you are careful not to waste them.

You friends see you as enlightened, logical, and shrewd.

(But what you're saying often goes right over their heads.)

You excel in: The Arts

You get along best with: The Colon

What Punctuation Mark Are You?

An "uuuugghhh" moment

2008-02-08T00:41:09Z

I had the displeasure of watching a guy on the subway train not look at the seat before sitting down, and so he sat in a seat-full of vomit. Only when everyone cringed loudly did he realize something was wrong, and several people offered him their newspapers so he could wipe himself.

Our primaries were on Super Tuesday. It seemed to be in vogue for people to stand in the street and yell, not for the person that they support, but ranting about person that they hate. "Hillary is the devil" "Obama is Osama's best friend" etc, etc,

The Giants won the Superbowl on sunday and thus earned themselves a tickertape parade through the "Canyon of Heroes" next to City Hall. Like every public celebration in NY, it quickly turns insane due to number of people in attendance. One million people were expected to attend, and reports estimate that about three million came to cheer on.
City Hall is a 10 minute walk from where I work. I tried to go down there but it was about impossible, although I did have a good time watching everyone decked out in blue. Street vendors were heavy in attendance as usual :P

We had a heavy snow on Monday, followed by warm weather in the 60s, which has since cooled down. 60 degrees is nice, but still chilly, anyway I walked by no less than 20 people wearing a tshirt and shorts.

Let the fighting begin....

2008-01-31T01:32:05Z

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We gave a toast to innocence, We gave a toast to time

2007-12-29T05:14:31Z

My trip to Florida was absolutely the best.

My friends are in various stages of their own lives, some still struggling to figure themselves out, many "all grown up". I wonder to myself what they think of me, if I've changed or what.

It's so comforting to see everyone. I was gone for a year and a half but we picked up right where we left off.

My family, they seem all the same, as if time froze. People don't change much after they're older. It was a good ol' time on christmas like always. The ham is still sweet and the stuffing just right.

Sometimes I get thoughts- that I'm missing out on things back there, but everyone's proud of me being here and I know I have a good thing going. As I stepped into my apartment in NY last night, I was reminded of why I did move here. This is my life. My home. My time to plant roots and choose my path.

(The title in reference to the late singer/songwriter Dan Fogelberg, one of my most favorite, who passed away on December 16, 2007.
Excerpt is from his song "Same Old Auld Lang Syne")

Happy golden days of yore

2007-12-06T01:13:28Z

People have an odd smirk on their face as it snows. I think because it sort of tickles.

I've started listening to christmas music as I walk through the streets and it's really fitting. "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" literally.

Not every Christmas has been happy for me, I've had ones that I've spent it alone twice. Those times really put things in perspective- can't go through live alone, we all need people, it's not about the presents, it's not about candy canes or anything you can buy.

This year I'll be in Florida, and this is what I need more than anything in the world right now.

This morning

2007-12-03T05:44:27Z

Hope the stuffing was just perfect

2007-11-23T20:49:38Z

because that's the best part :)
Happy thanksgiving and black friday long weekend!

(It's also my birthday today)