Why the hell not, go ahead folks fill it out! (Thank to Steve for the survey.)

You're on my friends list. I'd like to know 27 things about you. Just copy and hit reply and paste in the comments section with answers. Thanks! You'll be surprised how much you didn't know about your friends after this! Then copy the meme and see if anyone answers you.

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Finish the sentence:

Hi, my name is: Blaine Stanford Horrocks

but you can call me: Blaine or Blaine Stanford

Never in my life have I: been to Africa

The one person who can drive me nuts is: my brother

My high school is: in Londonderry, New Hampshire

When I’m nervous: speak rather quickly

The last song I listened to was: fully listened to would be ( Read more... )

Yes, yes I begin every entry with a variation of "omg I haven't posted in forever..." it's a tad cliché by now. Life has primarily consisted of work, going out, and hanging with Ms. Hanson with a teensy bit of shopping thrown in the mix. I've been fairly good about not making any clothing purchases though a few are necessary. Such as a new pair ( Read more... )

Because I rely on Steve to post salacious photos here is the LiveJournal debut of my new glasses. Pictures of the new sunglasses coming soon.

The past few weekends have been a blast, highlites include: marches, drinks with friends, and Jonathan Adler inspiration.


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This week I partially fulfilled my goal/aspiration/desire to attend graduate school.  Bank of America wanted to charge me a service fee each month if I don't have direct deposit for my checking account.  Unfortunately my current employer doesn't offer direct deposit and the other solution to not have the fee is to keep a minimum balance of $750.  ( Read more... )

I've been emulating an old man this week - going to bed early, can't sleep other nights....ugh.  It's as though I'm still wiped out from last week; Cinco de Drinko, going out, Steph-o's visit with the Spanish fellows, and more going out just exhausted me.  Let's just say chupitos were copiously consumed, wine and champagne drunk without abandon, ( Read more... )

Dictatorship and Everyday Life in the GDR
Until July 29th 2007

With some 540 exhibits spread across two floors of the Pei extension of the German Historical Museum, this huge show-years in the making-provides a comprehensive look at life in East Germany before the fall of the Berlin Wall. As early as 1990, the museum called upon Ossis (East Germans) ( Read more... )

Ron, one of my two bosses, seems to think that I'm not enthusiastic enough when I answer the phone. He wants me to be more engaging and lively. Perhaps if I could breathe that wouldn't be an issue. Damn allergies. Speaking of respiratory functions, have we all heard about Lindsay Lohan's new tattoo? It is the word "breathe" in white on the ( Read more... )

It's not even noon and I've had my moment of the day - Girlfriend covering her weave with a Duane Reade bag. Stunning.

A quick narrative of my life in New York would read, "Blaine meets cast members of Bravo TV reality shows in random situations." Yesterday I met Michael (http://www.bravotv.com/Top_Design/bio/Michael) in an intersection outside of my office. I was on my daily Starbucks ( Read more... )