tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-53974242008-04-09T23:17:01.573-04:00sickcandyMegBlogger1391125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-67673196862725817702007-08-07T16:43:00.000-04:002007-08-07T18:57:06.397-04:00Sickcandy was a blog published from May 15, 2003-July 4, 2007. It died for several reasons, including (but not limited to) me not wanting to write about celebrities. Ultimately, with my current line of work, that left me with little else to write about. RIP, sickcandy.Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-3758050118486779752007-07-04T08:23:00.000-04:002007-07-04T09:51:28.300-04:00Happy 4th of July! I know I haven't been posting much since I've moved to New York, and it's because I suspect that it's time for this blog to come to an end. It was a great catharsis in the beginning, and I know that it was responsible in many ways for what I'm doing now. Thanks to my readers and friends over the years for reading and responding to my words. Best,MeaghanMegtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-86746284957942963092007-06-09T13:02:00.000-04:002007-06-09T13:09:05.223-04:00I love New York. What else can I say? Duffy acted as my wing person last night when we went to see an old beau's band. I haven't
seen the guy in thirteen years and absolutely nothing has changed-- he still takes his pants off at the end of the show. I also met a hilarious guy from Philly, who, late in the evening, showed me his JDate profile (Hilary, I thought of you!) on his Sidekick. His Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-81251746428768002462007-05-29T09:05:00.000-04:002007-05-29T09:16:33.778-04:00Well, I made it! I'm out of LA and living with Duffy on the Upper East Side. Despite the fact that in less than I week I packed up my home of almost thirteen years, got rid of ALL of my furniture, sold my car at a loss and moved into a room that's little more than twice the size of my old closet-- I'm really happy! As I explained to someone at work yesterday, with this move I feel the same way asMegtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-88887179504566644622007-05-06T16:39:00.000-04:002007-05-06T16:45:26.076-04:00Okay, I'm getting serious now-- My computer, monitor, printer and scanner are offically for sale. If you buy all four components, I'll make you a VERY good deal! This stuff was top of the line in 2001, and still works perfectly. If you know any aspiring graphic designers, please pass this on. Thanks!!! Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-45221894233694589362007-05-04T15:19:00.000-04:002007-05-04T15:24:32.810-04:00I'm staying home from work today because I have a head cold that I just can't seem to kick. It might be a sinus infection, I'm not sure. One thing that is for sure that I need to start packing, and soon! My move out date is just two and a half weeks away. Gulp!Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-77950889458427672512007-05-03T21:54:00.000-04:002007-05-03T22:11:40.915-04:00Starting a new job and packing up your life after thirteen years in the same place is a challenge that I'm not quite prepared for. I can't seem to get moving with all the things I need to do-- packing, selling my car, etc. It's all a bit overwhelming. With any luck, I'll get motivated this weekend and get (most of) it done. And I'm surprised at how much I already miss my house and the Valley Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-7490548562115507352007-04-19T20:42:00.001-04:002007-04-19T20:43:32.751-04:00 Marcellas and Meg Originally uploaded by sickcandy. With all of the disheartening news the past few days, it's easy to get depressed. At least, I've been pretty depressed. But here's something that managed to improve my mood-- I'm pledging a percentage of the proceeds from my yard sale this weekend to Marcellas Reynolds, who will be bowling for Project Angel Food this weekend. He has beenMegtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-45986525876288476132007-04-19T14:51:00.000-04:002007-04-19T14:52:14.275-04:00The Work Out get-together on Tuesday was fun, but I learned one thing: DON'T mess with men and their video golf game-- They take it very, very seriously.Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-7568381067534324332007-04-17T13:24:00.001-04:002007-04-17T13:24:30.483-04:00Tonight's the night! Be there or be square!Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-30454733814964400082007-04-16T14:32:00.001-04:002007-04-16T14:35:22.733-04:00Well, I know the suspense is killing you-- so here's my big news. After almost thirteen (gulp!) years in LA, I am moving to New York (or New Jersey, as the case may be!). I have accepted a terrific job at another magazine. I'm really excited-- it's a fabulous opportunity, but I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the preparations for my move-- not to mention the prospect of paying at least two or Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-1739691318431741612007-04-15T18:58:00.001-04:002007-04-15T19:00:08.226-04:00 Vintage Dresser with Round Mirror Originally uploaded by sickcandy. So I'm having a big ol' yard sale next week, and I've posted a preview of some of my big-ticket items on Flickr. Email me if you want to haggle! Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-329849979724437652007-04-13T12:28:00.000-04:002007-04-13T12:29:40.557-04:00Sorry for the dearth of posts-- there have been a LOT of major changes in my life, none of which I can really discuss on a blog. That will soon change, I promise! In the meantime, how about those winds? When I came home yesterday afternoon, the power was out (all of my clocks were frozen at 12:45pm) and my bedroom window was blown out. Yikes! I was sitting with dozens of candles in the dark untilMegtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-13918816521229549712007-03-31T18:13:00.001-04:002007-03-31T18:13:55.644-04:00I am so proud of myself! For the first time in a long time, I feel like I have been very productive today. I got everything ready for my tax guy, filed nine months' worth of bills and sorted through all of my emails-- something I haven't done in MONTHS. I used to have plenty of time for such mundane tasks when I freelanced. Oh well. The grass is always greener, or something...Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-88466455790334494762007-03-20T21:13:00.001-04:002007-03-20T21:14:45.598-04:00OK, it turns out that I can moderate my comments, so I'll try that for a while. And yes, Hilary, there are Valley hipsters-- they're called "vipsters." ;)Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-46371486080209506142007-03-19T22:40:00.000-04:002007-03-19T22:43:36.887-04:00Hey y'all-- just a word of warning: I'm turning off my comments tomorrow. Not that I think there will be an influx of nasty, anonymous comments here-- but you never know. I mean, three years ago someone went off on me because she thought that I was some sort of smug, self-proclaimed "hipster" (as if!). And on the advice of Darling Cousin Brucie, I won't be visiting the boards. In fact, I'm going Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-51346622311703169322007-03-14T10:46:00.000-04:002007-03-14T10:47:18.338-04:00Renata's in Toyko, which reminds me, I have to renew my passport, and soon. It apparently is taking ten weeks!Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-42613522167174308992007-03-13T19:29:00.000-04:002007-03-13T19:31:39.446-04:00Erika is my hero-- she's the one I have to thank for whipping me into shape!Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-8860077089607425782007-03-12T21:29:00.001-04:002007-03-12T21:29:21.377-04:00The moment I have been dreading for three months has finally arrived. My unflattering, make-up free and FAT "before" photos will be in the next issue of Star. I've seen the layout, and trust me-- it's not pretty. I'm not sure that I'm ready for such exposure, but here it comes. There's nothing I can do about it now. Oh-- and the show premieres March 20th.Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-21893228076643396552007-03-10T20:58:00.000-05:002007-03-10T21:01:00.590-05:00I don't think that there's any shame in admitting that I have a crush on Joel Stein-- and after a excruciatingly long day in Arizona (don't ask, but it had to do with debunking this), his writing actually managed to make me laugh out loud in the airport:How very à propos.Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-21877545687950560152007-03-10T02:59:00.000-05:002007-03-10T03:00:59.410-05:00I think that this particular object that I received last night sums up my life right now, for better or worse. I'd go into more detail about the evening, but why bother. It's summed up perfectly in this odd chocolate confection.Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-666106507223546022007-03-01T11:40:00.001-05:002007-03-01T11:41:24.628-05:00Yuck! A friend of mine got a Hepatitis A shot yesterday because he was at the Sports Illustrated event catered by Wolfgang Puck! YIKES!!! Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-57207022480668604082007-02-26T16:31:00.001-05:002007-02-26T16:31:42.523-05:00Covering the Vanity Fair party last night was exhausting but fun. And if you check out Jason's photos, you may even spot me in the background, working in some very painful bright red shoes.Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-78524356222639733362007-02-25T16:58:00.000-05:002007-02-25T16:59:05.805-05:00Today , I'm really missing my life in Chicago, where I could get a really huge bouffant for just twenty bucks at any run-down little salon on Milwaukee Avenue. Here, they don't even know what a bouffant is and if they do, they charge at least fifty for it. Sniff...Megtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5397424.post-5688226996460280772007-02-24T11:14:00.001-05:002007-02-24T11:14:37.007-05:00I'm can't wait for this weekend to be over. One more event, go into work on Monday and then it's VACATION!!!Meg