Curls

Me: My hair today looks like Hermione's before she got hot.

Alex: That just means you look MAGICAL ;)

Also, this guy's doing it right: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100320150847AAtGsT8

Marriage!

Alex Grinton

10:19

i had a sudden craving for oysters

Grinton, Claire (SFO-DRF)

10:20

are you pregnant?

Alex Grinton

10:20

i didn't say oysters and ice cream, just oysters.

Grinton, Claire (SFO-DRF)

10:20

OYSTERS AND PICKLES! I SAID OYSTERS AND PICKLES, DAMN IT!

Alex Grinton

10:20

i'm pregnant with pauses.

you will make a very scary preggo

Grinton, Claire (SFO-DRF)

10:21

wow, i can't wait to have children with you.

My work birthday

I started my job here at Draftfcb a year ago today. I can't believe how quickly it has gone by, but isn't that how it always goes?

Because my supervisor had a really busy day, I wasn't asked to come in until 2pm. I spent the morning sleeping in, lounging in my PJs, and reflecting on the fact that I was returning to a full-time job at an agency for the first time in three years. This was the conversation that took place just a bit before I left for my first day.

12:22 PM me: so, i start my job in an hour and 38 minutes

that is WEIRD

12:23 PM Jordan: that is REALLY weird

me: hah

it's kind of like, one of those things you shouldn't be able to talk about and share

i'm feeling very IN the moment, you know?

it's like pressing pause between when a boy is leaning towards you and when he kisses you

12:24 PM shit just doesn't happen, hah

Jordan: are you so excited?!

me: haha

yeah, i think so

i'm feeling like i should have sent thank you cards or something, for the offer

is that kind of thing standard?

should i bring cupcakes?

lol

fuck me.

apparently i'm nervous.
(20 some minutes pass in other conversation)
me: ok, i really need to shower and get ready. need to leave here in about 45 minutes

wish me luck and limited awkwardness

Jordan: i wisk you luck and limited awkwardness

Awesome. Oh, and by the way? I definitely got there late, having not eaten lunch.

(Sorry Mom, Dad, in-laws, etc. for excessive swearing. I blame nerves.)

"Your hair's getting long..."

Alex: i have a bittersweet memory of universal studios that hopefully this will replace

me: what's that?

Alex: it was the last trip danielle and i took as a couple thing before the "incident"

me: boo

we're going to have an amazing time there. all sweet, no bitter.

Alex: good

i just had a sudden slight wave of superstition equivalent to scott pilgrim's haircut

me: hahahahaha

i love you so much

Talking it out

Jordan: it sounds pretty complicated to me.

me: eh, yes and no

ha

so, i guess yes, hah

On car vs bus commutes, and yelling

suzanne.jarosz :the only thing i can do is sing along to the radio, and eat. both things that do not add to my quality of life.

5:03 PM me: NOT TRUE!

oh my goodness, if you knew how much i miss singing to music

particularly in the car, when you feel in control

5:04 PM living in the city, in an apartment building, there are very few opportunities for making noise

http://ihaveanidear.blogspot.com/2009/07/yelling-rooms.html

5:05 PM suzanne.jarosz: hahaha. you could make noise, but the question of being heard is different.

me: exactly

suzanne.jarosz: omg. i am totally on board with the yelling rooms

5:06 PM my version: the pillow scream.

equally effective. it got me through college

5:09 PM me: hahahahhaa

ill have to try that

might still freak Alex out, but that's about it, hah

5:11 PM suzanne.jarosz: years ago, rian asked me how i stay so calm and i responded "pillow scream"--that moment changed her life...and little did our roommates know, but they had double pillow screams happening almost every night.

5:13 PM me: hahahahahahha

that's fantastic

On growing up

claire: i think i need to buy some makeup

face makeup. i don't own any.

Jordan: good lord. how do you not own face makeup

me: concealer, foundation, the whole bit

hahaha

Jordan: probs because you have good skin

me: i just never wore it

not great skin, by any means

i have a lot of weird rosiness, but i just distract from it by wearing blush

(in the right places, hah)

otherwise, i just never gave enough of a crap

8:10 PM like, i cared, but it felt like i was fighting a losing battle

8:11 PM i don't like wearing makeup that you can SEE im wearing makeup

for the most part, anyway

8:12 PM Jordan: get bare minerals

at Ulta

i love it.

you hardly wear any of it

but it gives you a polished look

8:14 PM me: i've almost purchased it multiple times

but im such an idiot, i dont even know the order of things

isn't there one other kind of face makeup?

foundation, concealer, and....

Jordan: they do free tests on yoU!

they teach you how to do it

if you go to an Ulta store.

me: there's one right on Powell street

8:15 PM Jordan: go try it

they'll do a lil makeover

me: i got a free sample on the street two weeks ago

8:32 PM me: but i think it was just the mineral powder

er wait

the thing that goes on top, whatever the hell that is

ha

Jordan: mineral veil

awesome stuff.

8:35 PM me: im excited :)

i feel like i'm growing up, hah

8:36 PM Jordan: lol...let's see? you're married. you moved to San Fran. you bought a dog. NOW you feel like an adult? because you're going to buy makeup?

me: hahahahahahhahaa

fair enough.

The Life I Draw Upon, Now with 100% More Friends!

me: i need to shower

Alex: yes you do

always listen to that voice