Entries from December 2008

Tuesday, December 30, 2008

Grise Anatomy

I’ve never been in a hospital as a patient before, which I now know I am so lucky to have avoided all my life ’til now. Overall, I’d say that my stay was a pleasant one. Almost all the nurses and aides were incredibly nice (except for one who acted more like a prison guard—you [...]

Monday, December 29, 2008

Broke-Leg Mountain

My lovely return trip to Val d’Isere took a turn for the disastrous on the fourth day when my left foot went in one direction and my body the other—ouch! After many high-pitched screams that scared off a few skiers, I’m sure, a snowboard instructor and his students stopped to help me out. Dman was [...]

Sunday, December 21, 2008

Skiing Again!

Part of my vacation has started and I’m back at Val d’Isere to ski. It’s as gorgeous as it was last time. The weather is perfect and the skiing is amazing. Dman also gave me ski boots as an Xmas gift so it’s definitely more comfortable.
I am skiing somewhat better! Yesterday, in a burst of confidence [...]

Friday, December 12, 2008

Quinoa Is Fattening?

In conjunction with this whole video-shoot thing, I’m trying out the Fat Flush diet in an effort to lose the 5 or so pounds I’ve gained since gorging on all the bread, cheese, wine and pastries I want in France.
Anyway, Fat Flush is fairly easy to follow. A lot of cranberry juice and flax, but [...]

Friday, December 12, 2008

Look Away—I’m Hideous!

I’ve been in rehearsals for the past two days for my upcoming video shoot. It’s for my song “Greatest Mistake” off the new album. I’m excited for the video, the director and crew are amazing, and I’ve realized exactly why I’m NOT AN ACTRESS!
We’ve mainly been testing lighting and running through some costume changes and [...]

Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Rag & Bone Riot

It wasn’t a riot really, but it was a bit of a madhouse as sample sales tend to be. Today, I went to the VIP preview of the Rag & Bone sale, thanks to my friend who works there. I picked up everything from leather riding pants/leggings to silk blouses to gray jeans—at ridiculous prices. [...]

Friday, December 5, 2008

New York City Sunrise… and People Who Suck

I’m up early (jetlag), so I get to see the sky change colors and the city start to light. There are pink clouds right in front of me. It looks like a reverse sunset, actually, which I guess it is. Lovely.
Back in NYC! Just for another week or so. I’m being far more productive since [...]