On my second to last day off, after watching two movies on the couch, Dan and I decided to go for the trifecta and see another- this time at the movie theater. His co-worker suggested 'Observe and Report' and who doesn't love Seth Rogen so we travelled met at the Cinema du Lux theater in Holtsville. What a swanky place! They serve food, alcohol, and a large variety of snacks. Stadium seating and 16 screens. Our movie time missed out but try to see your movie in a Director's Hall theater where they will bring food and drinks (alcoholic in nature) right to your seat!
Okay...enough about the theater and onto the movie. Bla. The movie was just okay. There were funny parts but I wouldn't see it again. A lot more violence than I was expecting and one extended scene that I definitely wasn't expecting (I would let on more but I don't want to ruin it if you are going to see it). Let's just say it almost gave the movie a NC-17 rating.
There are a bunch of new movies coming out this summer- with something for everyone- so look for more posts from the cinema.
Friday, April 24, 2009
Thursday, April 23, 2009
Sunday April 18th
My ticket experience on Sunday was at the movies. After weeks of talking about it and somehow finding other things to do instead Dan and I finally saw Adventureland. It was a funny and sweet movie set to a killer 80's soundtrack with tunes to satisfy everyone. I found myself singing along to many of the classics including songs by The Replacements and The Cure. Sadly "Breakin the Law" by Judas Priest is not featured on the soundtrack, but the scene it is played in is one of the funniest in the movie. If you are expecting a movie with the same crass humor as Adam Mottola's Superbad then you will be disappointed. Adventureland is more of a coming of age love story in the style of Cameron Crowe or John Hughes. You will leave the theater with a warmth in your heart and strong sense of nostalgia.
I will have another post later as I will hold another ticket stub in my hand by the end of night...
I will have another post later as I will hold another ticket stub in my hand by the end of night...
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Wednesday April 8, 2009
I feel like for the past 5 years of my life I have always had a lingering flight itinerary booked and I usually was at an airport once a month. It seemed I never completed one trip without another booked. Since moving to NY I have been enjoying not seeing an airport once a month hadn't realized that for the past 9 days I had no lingering flight booked. That changed today.
I am starting a new job in a few weeks; the same week one of my closest friends will be also be visiting NY. As it turns out I will need to spend the first three days of my new job in Colorado meeting my remote team members. That means another flight! It also means not getting to hang out with my friend, I will need to hand in my abnormal psychology paper a week early (eek!), and not having the option of joining my boyfriend for wing night! The flight leaves at 8am on Monday morning so I can't say I am jazzed about a possible 5am wake-up call (Dan- I will need to spend as many nights as possible with you until then so I can prepare). No ticket stub yet and I can't print my boarding pass for a few more weeks, but I do continue to rack up United miles which equals free flights when I want to travel on my own terms.
My new job is another role in client services for an advertising technology company and I have to say I think it is clear that I love client services/customer support. I love helping people! Speaking of excellent customer service, a phone call I witnessed Dan have last night may have me changing banks. He is a TD Bank customer and when he called with a question about his account he spoke to a real person! On the first ring! I was shocked, excited, impressed- so many emotions I can't even begin to explain. The woman on the line spoke to him about his needs and then was able to direct him to the correct person. No automated menus. No waiting. He told me that they have two numbers you can call: one for an automated service and another to speak to a live representative. How impressive? As a gal who is just leaving a job managing a client support team this kind of service really has me lighting up. Talking to people! What a concept! But also being able to go automated if you choose. TD Bank you are amazing! You may have gotten yourself a new customer. As a WAMU member for nearly 6 years switching banks may be an event, but not one I will get a stub for, unless a deposit slip counts.
I am starting a new job in a few weeks; the same week one of my closest friends will be also be visiting NY. As it turns out I will need to spend the first three days of my new job in Colorado meeting my remote team members. That means another flight! It also means not getting to hang out with my friend, I will need to hand in my abnormal psychology paper a week early (eek!), and not having the option of joining my boyfriend for wing night! The flight leaves at 8am on Monday morning so I can't say I am jazzed about a possible 5am wake-up call (Dan- I will need to spend as many nights as possible with you until then so I can prepare). No ticket stub yet and I can't print my boarding pass for a few more weeks, but I do continue to rack up United miles which equals free flights when I want to travel on my own terms.
My new job is another role in client services for an advertising technology company and I have to say I think it is clear that I love client services/customer support. I love helping people! Speaking of excellent customer service, a phone call I witnessed Dan have last night may have me changing banks. He is a TD Bank customer and when he called with a question about his account he spoke to a real person! On the first ring! I was shocked, excited, impressed- so many emotions I can't even begin to explain. The woman on the line spoke to him about his needs and then was able to direct him to the correct person. No automated menus. No waiting. He told me that they have two numbers you can call: one for an automated service and another to speak to a live representative. How impressive? As a gal who is just leaving a job managing a client support team this kind of service really has me lighting up. Talking to people! What a concept! But also being able to go automated if you choose. TD Bank you are amazing! You may have gotten yourself a new customer. As a WAMU member for nearly 6 years switching banks may be an event, but not one I will get a stub for, unless a deposit slip counts.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Tuesday April 7th
I had meant to start this blog weeks ago but haven't gotten around to it until today. The inspiration for this blog stemmed from the fact that I seem accumulate numerous ticket stubs: concerts, movies, sporting events, train/plane/bus tickets, theater, etc. Each of those stubs holds a memory and tells a bit of the story of my life and many are held in a hat box on top of my dresser. I am a memento saver; a memory pack-rat of sorts.
Today my 10-trip peak ticket from Greenlawn to Penn Station got its last hole punched. It was an early train ride- the 6:15 from Huntington- so I could swing home before work and pick up some gym clothes and clothes for tomorrow.
I will need to purchase new 10-ticket packs today and am pleased to do so as I have $300 in transit bucks to spend on them! Thank you Microsoft! One perk I will defintiely miss.
Today my 10-trip peak ticket from Greenlawn to Penn Station got its last hole punched. It was an early train ride- the 6:15 from Huntington- so I could swing home before work and pick up some gym clothes and clothes for tomorrow.
I will need to purchase new 10-ticket packs today and am pleased to do so as I have $300 in transit bucks to spend on them! Thank you Microsoft! One perk I will defintiely miss.
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