http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon First time around the world Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:57:06 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Hi everybody. Well - I've been back a month. I'm slowly readjusting to life at home. No more repacking my backpack (in fact, all of my travel gear is now up in the attic), no more moving on, so far not a lot of new scenery. I've been working on ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/righty-o.html Ok - I have an actual update, but I'm just going to put these up while I'm thinking about it; 7 Christmas movies that need R-rated remakes There are a whole bunch more top 10/ bottom 10 lists out, including cinematicals 25 hottest, 25 lamest, EW's top 20 films (yay Zodiac and Jesse James!), ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/im-just-trying-to-get-some-more-songs-on-the-album.html Well - getting back to the US went mostly smoothly. The supershuttle was late, as usual, but I had told them my flight was an hour earlier than it actually was, so that was ok. Enormous line to check bags, and you have to pay $25 to leave Auckland (euch) ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/back-in-sf.html The SAG noms are out! I don't have time for a full squawk, but at least this awards season is all over the map, after last year's incredibly boring "Forest Whitaker... Helen Mirren..." snooze-fest. Snubbing Johnny? oh so not cool. But at least Angie is in and I'm happy for ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/cant-forget.html Well, unless I get bored at the airport tomorrow. (Hint; look for it). First up; I LOVE New Zealand's Inland Revenue department. They are courteous, friendly, helpful, competent people. Everytime I've called (4 times, maybe?) I've spoken with really great people who have been able to answer all of my questions ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/last-post-from-abroad.html Well hell. I started writing this post a week ago, and it seems to have been lost. Hmmm... and I am running out of internet time. Ok - well I was going to post my travel mix, my "I'm coming home to SF/ CA" mix, and a packing list, but ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/a-couple-of-last-minute-travel-bits.html This has got to be the best holiday video EVER CREATED: Check it out on youtube. I'm not sure which part I love best; Brandon singing with absolutely no facial expressions while wrapped in a hand-knit Christmas sweater The fact that he's tied up with tinsel The random marracca shakes Or the HOMICIDAL, DANCING SANTA CLAUS http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/i-love-this.html I still cannot get through to the payroll department, which is really annoying. I have to get through by tomorrow morning if I want to hand in this tax refund request. Sheesh. I finished up the fall in 47th place for the fall box office game. Not bad. Maybe I can ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/i-like-laughing-cause-it-makes-me-happy.html Yeah - not much new to report. Wandering around the city. Finished Light Thickens by Ngaio Marsh (I enjoyed it, because the bulk of the book was about rehearsing a play - the murder was a total afterthought), and now I'm reading the 6th Cadfael (I couldn't find #5). Yeah ... http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/why-are-they-singing-odes-to-pressed-meat.html Photos are up here for whale watching and Karori. Also I highly recommend you check the following out; Harry Potter and Stephen Colbert (I'm still pissed youtube took down all the old report bloopers). And I really really want the writers strike to end already!! Oh - and boys don't cry. http://blogs.bootsnall.com/Jessica-Dillon/photos-6.html