The Fast and the Furious: Sam Hornish Jr.

What a way to end the month of May! With baby news after baby news from LA to Africa , guess who z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-z-ooooooomed in today in my humble abode (read: at work) for photo shoots and press appearance as well as press luncheon? It's the Indy 500 winner, Sam Hornish Jr. Yup, he came for a visit with entourage and press people in tow. He's quite a cutie and a charmer. As usual the guys raced downstairs to buy the Racer Magazine with Hornish on the Cover so he could sign and the ladies bought it for their husbands and brothers. I and some of us ladies just drooled. lol. We had to act professional but damn we can't help but googley-eyeing him. lol.

Let me give a little background on this Fast and the Furious race car driver. On May 28 with a stunning victory win against the Rookie grandson of the legendary Mario Andretti and the son of Michael Andretti, Marco Andretti was outraced by Hornish Jr. by a margin of .0635 of a second. Hornish Jr. the no. 6, car, which earned him his first career Indianapolis 500 victory, raced for Marlboro Team Penske Dallara/Honda/Firestone. He's the 90th Indianapolis 500 winner. And to top it off he's only 26 yrs old just collected his first check of $1,744,855.

Memorable Weekend

First, it was Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale's new edition to the family-- a boy! Which they named Kingston. Then Brangelina saga continues. The long awaited arrival of the most beautiful baby from the most beautiful couple arrived in Africa! And it's a girl! They named her Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt. From "name witheld" due to gag order did confirm the Jolie-Pitt baby is indeed beautiful with Angelina's brown hair and Brad's nose. lol. Can't wait to see pictures of the SUPER COUPLE's biological child! Congrats to the happy family!

Today, ran into Helena Christiansen in the W. Village. She's even more beautiful and super svelte after having a baby (granted she had a child, like, uber years ago). Anyway, she's one of those lucky few to look even better after having a child. As usual she's on her cellphone pacing back and forth. When doesn't a model not on her cellphone?! (rolls eyes). Anyway, she's got on a very nice printed brown wrap dress that showed her super svelte figure. Oh that lucky girl .

To round out the Memorial Day Weekend. I paid homage to all the veterans past and present by buying/donating a $1 for their "Buddy Poppy" .

This week was indeed Memorable.

toodles!

Gwenyth, where's Chris and the kids?

Ran into Gwenyth (Paltrow) who was biking back to her place (?) today. You can't sneak from my radar, Gwenyth darling. lol. Your long strawberrry blonde hair can't escape you. Love your brown aviator glasses. So cool.

Um.. aren't you suppose to be in London? Where's Chris? How's he doing? Tell him "Yellow" will always be my all time Coldplay song!

Congratulations on your baby boy, Moses. I say you should've name him "Martini". And Little Apple? I bet she's a big girl now.

peace

DUH Vinci Code

(Finally I'm up to date with my journal.)

UKbabe and I went to grab the 4:45pm showing. I bolted like lightning early. Didn't tell the boss adios- HA! Good thing, though. Because when I got there the place was packed! Opening day always is.

I scanned for 2 seats and nothing! Walked few steps up and found 2 aisle seats! How lucky was I?

If you read the book you'll like the movie. We did and both liked it. Have to hand it to Opie he went by the book--well, almost. With few addition here and there. It's still all good. After trashing Opie's pick for Robert Langdon...to my surprised Tom Hanks did well. My apologies to Opie (bows in shame).

As always UK and I did our Roger and Ebert critique. Needless to say we both gave it "TWO THUMBS UP!".


DUH Vinci Code #1...

As usual after 2.5 hours of movie time the bladder acts up so we head to the restroom. On our way we continued with feedbacks and critiquing. Dissecting both the movie and the book. I was so engrossed our convo that I walked right into the MENS ROOM! UK kept saying, "why are you going to the mens room?" Did I hear her? NOT! I was so engrossed with the whole DVC story that half way in the mens room did I realized what I just did. Good thing no men were doing their piss-ness. As for me, I was DUH Vinci'd Out! Hilarious!

We couldn't contained our laughter after that incident. We laughed all the way to Washington St. in hysteria that it carried on because....

DUH Vinci Code # 2...

We're at the Meatpacking Dist. when we passed a lovely florist with lots of exotic plants and flowers. We stood outside admiring the beauty in awe. As we're done gawking in the middle of the sidewalk this guy walks behind us towards the florist. He must've been in awe too because he walked right into the glass door! We heard a loud "BANG!" and a "Oh My GOD!" And a nervous laugh. Then an imprint of his nose, mouth and damn his entire face was on the glass door! - Hilarious! If there's a time you'll pee in your pants this was it.

Having said that it all comes down to...

#1 That was the cleanest glass door evah! TWO THUMBS WAY UP for Banchet Flower Florist for such an impeccable job with cleaning!

#2. That was one DUH Vinci Code'd for sure!

All in all the guy was a trooper, embrassed (I'm sure) but a trooper nonetheless. In retrospect that was one hilarious night. What a way to end the week.

Is that Daria?

*style


5/2006

Business dinner at Pastis. Why there and not Four Seasons I will never know. -- those fools.

We ran into Daria and M2 thought she was a guy! haha. Sometimes I think she's my alter ego. Than again I wish I was her. Wishful thinking. lol.

Boston Red Sox's Mike Timlin

5/10

Today Mike Timlin of the Red Sox with entourage in tow (read: family and PRs) came for a visit. But here's the kicker- I didn't know it was him. I was busy idle chatting with VM. However, I couldn't help notice how tall, goodlooking and strapping of a man he was as he walked passed me in the hall.

I said something in his direction. He looked. I looked. He smiled. I smiled. Could it be he was thinking: "Don't you recognized me?" -- hint hint.

EndQoute: Totally a nice family man. Cute kids. Lovely wife. And a damn smile that makes you melt. (sighssss)

Model Athlete

May 17

Saw the VS Brazilian supermodel (read: Gisele) doing her afternoon run on the Hudson River Walk. Running towards me then passed me. I had to do a double take just to make sure. She was doing some serious running I tell you! I'm such a dud I could've cameraphoned her and peddled it to Page SIX-- boo.

Then up ahead I gave a "shout out" to M2, she's such a smartarse! lol. I then crossed over to W11th and went my merry way.

Recap and Mandy Moore

Recap:

Met with Cintia, Gemma, Trentini (?) and few others who's name I can't think of while they were shooting for a magazine layout. Cute kids.

There were many more. Will write it down when I catch up with this blog.



April 2006

I was in Tribeca. Met Mandy Moore (brown hair again) and she's not with Zack Braff... or is she? She was with some other dude.

I didn't realized she was that tall.

Rhone or Florent?

October 2005

Went to the W. Village for some din din. Meatpacking District as usual. Now, get this, I don't know why it is but I always get mixed up with Rhone and Florent. They're just...ugh ...next to each other (rolls eyes).

It was a beautiful day so we took the outside seating. While waiting for our waitress Di points to two people from afar and comments, "what a beautiful couple!" Just you know they were pretty far up the street to even see if they are or not. We don't know why she said it nor want to know. Probably the hunger is affecting her sight too. I jokingly said, "how can you tell?" Since when can you SEE that far?" She just gave me the "roll the eye" look and said, "they are too"....okay, getting boring?

There's more...

so like bumbling fools that we are , we all looked and made a $1 bet that Di was wrong. As the couple approached closer I noticed the guy with green fatigues, T-shirt w/ cut-off sleeves and a red bandana on his head. He looked like Matthew McCoughney or however you spell it. The woman , equally if not beautiful looks vaguely familiar. They were holding hands and doing that romantic gesture like what couples (IN A RELATIONSHIP) do. As they got closer to our peripheral vision they let go...strange... anyway to our surprised and astonishment it was Karina Lombard. She looked svelte and more beautiful. And Personable too. She looks like a toned Catherine Zeta-Jones.

She's cool in my book.

As for the bet we made... well, we turned to Di and plopped $1 bills like she had just won poker!

A Sports Legends

September 2005

Art Shamsky came by today. He's a former Met and a legend of our American past time or whatever you call it.

Nice.

John Starks former Knicks was over as well. What a cutie!

13th Street

August 2005

After doing errands I went to the gym. I wasn't into it much so I head to Union Square and do some food shopping at Whole Foods. Changed my mind with food shopping so I called whoever for the sake of calling. Even called Dave to see what's up but got his voicemail instead. So, I decided I'm going to Pop Burger for takeout. As I was on the phone chatting to Ian 2 girls walked ahead of me who proceeded to walk slower, almost to the point of practically stopping in front of me. I was still on the phone with Ian when I noticed them. What do you know they were lesbians. Must be femmes or lipstick lesbians. I assume they were attractive given that fact that everytime they kiss I see their profiles. My thoughts were: "how cute!" What a coincidence we were just talking about this sort of thing the other night. Then here's the kicker- not only did they have their arms around each other but they started to grope each others asses. Then followed by tongue lashing , and every obscene gestures I could think of. all of this in front of me on 13th St! It was if they purposely did this. Instantly I made a disgusting face. Not that it has anything to do with prejudism or anything of that sort. It's more of: "where is your manners"? Kissing is fine. Holding hands is fine. But fingering ones ass and everything that belongs in the bedroom isn't. Besides, doing it in front of me was done purposely. As if to say: "IN YOUR FACE!" I felt offended or it's the fact that I can never be a lesbian and the thought of "HER" was just a thought! Perhaps it's like Dave's infatuation with Brooke Burke. He loves her beauty but can't entertain the physical attraction?

One Night in Mamlouk

August 2005

Mamlouk in the Lower East Side was an absolute delight! Good choice, J-ster even though I invited myself. I'm hook on the Hookah. It also makes for a nice decor!

FC you're such a trooper. I wished I thought of my cameraphone when you were slippin' the dollar on the belly dancer. lol. However, I did get Crutch Boy! I hope you can see the attachment!

Infatuation or Bi-Curious

August of 2005

Just got back from the docs (yesterday). Looks like I'll Iive another decade providing I'm healthy, merry and wise.Mat took me to an historic dive joint of NYC crusade last night. Enjoyed the fun since I needed a relief from the doc's visit earlier in the day. If you like beer McSorely's the place (NYU students happens to frequent because of cheap beer, so I've been told). It's got lots of history behind it. Sawdust scattered all over the place. There's a purpose for this but can't recall what it's for. Old pics of past presidents, politicians, baseball players etc. hung on the walls. Quite historic , that place is. Met some goodlooking old money boys (late 20's to 30's range). Played Liar's Poker for a bit then head to The Hog Pit for some grub. Pretty good grub, I might add. The pullback pork was delish. Messy but delish nonetheless. Then on another excursion I was takened to Hogs and Heifers just few blocks down from the THP. I must admit it was my first time there. lol. Cute looking bartenders (uh...they're girls by the way. lol. I have no shame and have the confidence to say a girl is attractive, so there. No lesbo-thing going. .As soon as I planted my ass on the stool she offered me a shot. For free! So Mat looks at me and said, "HEY! they never did that before! Why are you so special?" I felt honored. The bartender just smiled. As for Mat, let's just say he got jipped. hahaha.As I scan the place I noticed lots of old men --grampas reliving their youth, perhaps? The things they were saying had me in stitches! Which I needed since my day was filled with stress, nerves, and sweats. There were bikers who looked like ZZ Top, some tourists and neighbor peeps gradually filled the place. But it wasn't crowded. There's still lots of floor space to walk and elbow room to poke.

Few more drinks guess who walks in? Drew and Fab with posse in tow. The place was pretty dim but when the door opened I knew it was her. Outside was pretty well lit. Infact, it had huge spotlights that you needed sunglasses at night for sure! Corey Hart wasn't making that shit up, I tell ya.

She didn't look like the waif I thought she'd be and Fab is a hottie! So Mat turned to me and boasted that he knew her back in L.A. I said, "huh?" He continued to boast some more so I made a bet and said, "I bet you a dollar and go up to her and say hi". So he did. Drew didn't seem to be interested ...so she scooted over to the other side of the bar along with her entourage. Oh well, at least he tried. LOL! One more drink I opted after that debacle and this stunning girl walks in. She seemed to know the peeps there. I can tell she's a regular. Lo and behold she walks over to Mat and started chatting. They know each other! The girl was dropdead gorgeous, no makeup and dressed casually. Okay, you probably wondering why am I so complimentary. Well because she's drop dead gorgeous! lol. So I was introduced and vice versa. She's some "supermodel" and get this ....a lesbian! Let's just say if I ever decided to play for the same team I'd do her! lol.

So a day of nerves and stress turned out a night of laughs and excitement and a bit of questioning ones sexuality for a split second! hahahaha!

Soho House

August 2005

It was thursday and "Jack" reminded me of getting together after work. So I followed through. Me and a couple of peeps went along for the ride. Got cabs and headed to the Meatpacking District. Stopped at this building and get this, it's members only. Jack happens to know peeps there and I assume he's a member got us all in. I kept saying I've been here before. De ja vu? Oh no not with Pepe Le Pew. The place was hoity toity. And here I was with T-shirt and dressy slacks feeling rather...um under dress. I decided I want to changed out of my work clothes and look slacker chic. *winks* We took the elevator up to the roof. It was rather cooler than other times and pretty windy up there. Not cool. Pool was teeny. They set up the bar which seems to withstand wind resistence. Very cool. SoHo House happy hour version, perhaps? Time to hit the bar. I started off with club soda. I wanted to "pace myself". lol. Pretty crowded. Jack, was working the room... , I mean, the roof. Here walks Mr. "ED". Re-intro ensues. Was sporting the same style of clothing as the last time but different color top. Exchanged greetings. ..drank , smile all that crap. It was nice to see Mr. "ED" again and he returned the admiration. Suddenly, all the "happy hour" goers overwhelmed "ED" with idle chat (read: talk shop). Come to find out it was producers and PR guys talking shop. Why am I not surprised? So me and friends spent the night mingling and googley-eyeing the beautiful people. Spotted models , who most I couldn't remember their names. Must be the vodka.It became pretty lively as the night progressed. Mr. "ED" joined us for a bit but then get pulled back by another producer than a writer than another... all talking f-ning shop to no end! However, it turned out to be a good night.

Fiona and Nita

August 2005

So, Monday night friends and I went out for dinner at La Grenouille. Afterwards, we hit the bar. Went to Bar911 or something like that. We're drinking merrily and talking shit when we spotted Fiona Apple and posse....then it HIT ME! Fiona reminds me of Nita! lol. Eyes, hair, face, height and attitude. That's whats lingering in mind after few shots of Patron... "damn! Fiona looks like Nita! lol

*pic: rollingstone

Gym? Leo?

August 2005

I head to the gym Sunday. I was on this machine - cross between eliptical and crosstraining thingy. Across from that was the stepper machine. I was minding my own beezwacks, sweating, pumping and watching VH-1 on the monitor in front of me when I noticed this guy with nice hair- long in the front , a bit short on the sides but not quite...let's just say it's the preppy cool look he was sporting. He came sashaying in with newspaper in hand and went directly for the machine in front of me. I thought to myself, "what a nice looking dude", even thought he had his head down and the damn monitor was in my way to really take a good look at the guy. I kept pumping away. By now the cardio heart rate was pumping and not by the hottie in front of me. lol. Just as I was doing my thing I noticed these women keep coming around every few minutes looking, googley-eyeing the hottie, taking a drink at the H2O fountain. Which by the way so happened to be located behind him. this was going on with few more other chicks at the gym. By now I'm wondering what's going on???? IS this guy that good looking for women to purposely come by interrupting their machine time just to steal a look ? Curiousity got the best of me and I tried to peek under. There's a gap between us. But all I can see was his chin and his nice full lips...wowza! Suddenly he put the stepper machine on high prompting a better view of his face as he goes up. And prompting an even fuller view as he goes down. However, I had to do a bit of manuevering on my body. Which was difficult but I managed. AFter nearly contorting my body to look it HIT ME! He looks like Leo DiCaprio! But i wasn't sure. Although, his hair looks like his. His eyes looks like his. ...shape and all. His shoulders was just as broad. The height the same , about 6'1". He wore a white Tshirt with a writing on the back--something 1993 film shit. He had on a green b-baller shorts. But here's the kicker, he looked a bit slimmer. More toned. The chubby cheeks that Leo usually sport was more defined and a bit chisled. But I couldn't help but think it could be LDC. My hunches are hardly wrong but anyway...I didn't want him to think I was gawking. He did catch me at one point. I acted nonchalantly , like I didn't have a care in the world.

If that was Leo he looked HOT!

It's ED!

August 2005


I was on my way down for a smoke with Rap Diddy. Yeah, I smoke...casually (read: an excuse to go outside this lovely day-HA!). As we got on the elevator... the damn thing was local. Mind you I'm many floors up with only few minutes for break. Going local ain't gonna help me. Times a wasting, people! Express ya'll.!2 flights down elevator door opens and in comes this tall guy in deep conversation with another gent. They seem to inch closer to me invading my already cramped space. You see... I'm not claustophobic by nature but I was getting there ... boy was I getting there! Few more stops, more people. I'm about to go bonkers. I can't believe everybody had the same idea at the same time! Smoke, BS, hangout, take in the sun. Work? What work? Me work? Naaahh.....Anyway, half way down I just so happened to look at the tall slender, guy standing next to me (read: the man who was crowding my space). I stared. He stared. By now we're having a staring contest. So I say to myself, "hmmm...what an interesting look this guy has. Quite attractive in an unconventional way and his eyes are hypnotising." He kept stealing glances as he was chatting with this friend. Meanwhile, I'm getting rather uncomfortable. I hate when people keep staring. Don't you hate that? Anyway, I'm now totally scanning him with my eyes. When I happened to looked down I saw his visitor's pass. (Oh no fools, not THAT kind of 'visitor'. Shame on you! ).... it then hit me! His name! He's that guy from the show, ED! The staring persist as the elevator went down to the lobby. What a ride! The man is rather attractive in person. Nice and those eyes! Whew! Just melts you. Rather appealing even though he's not the kind of guy I go for. lol.The man with him must've noticed this occurance between he and I. Introduction ensues. It so happens that the man in discussion is an aquaintance of mine. Hehe. Unfortunately, the sucky part, I didn't bring my cameraphone with me! But then I don’t know if I'll wuss out if I did. lol.....SOOOOOO, as I was smoking with Rap and friends Mr. ED waited around. Hanging, taking his top off, exposing a tank top and nice lean physique... completely, unnoticed by everyone smoking. I guess he preferred it that way. Ya know, blend with the crowd. No razzees. No PAGE SIX. No Enquirers. Yup, he was there teasing me from afar. GRRRRRR! As I finished my ciggy and walking back to the building he got up from the bench and approached me. And said, "Nice elevator ride..." by now I couldn't believe what just happened. Mind is a blur.

Backtracking

August 2005

my email to J:

Now that I have some time on my hands from work (read: just killing time from job duties to make some time for chit-chattin').Gotta tell ya what your lil' bro, AHEM, from brother dear who confronted me with, as he and lovey-dovey drove me home the night of Crutch Boy's partay. WHOA! I thought for a sec, I was being interrogated by Scotland Yard! Oh! Let me rephrase that, from BIG BROTHER! Me thinks this WXYZ romance is making an impact on an otherwise Tiny Tim of yesteryear. Anyway.... As we settled in the car, getting com-feed in the back, taking in the cool night breeze, blowing in my hair, I get interrogated with, "SO, 'NYQT', why aren't J and Crutch Boy dating? " in an authorative tone of voice. Here I am in the back, surprised, baffled, shocked, tongue-tied, blubbering idiot was takened aback.... oh no, let me rephrase that: in utter shock-a-mark of a stingray of words being thrown at me. You'd think I was caught shoplifting and was being interrogated by the store manager and cops standing by ready to handcuff lil ole me. Stuttering to find words (read: in a state of shock), I finally managed to utter, "I don't know?" "Why do you ask?"...he pauses...more long pause to be more specific for answers. As I collected my thoughts, I obeyingly said, " she hasn't said anything to me. I've been out of the loop. So I don't know any scoop." Needless to say, I felt like a lil ole criminal in the backseat of a cop car ready to be incarcerated to Sing Sing. Yup it was quite a long ride home.

So, J-ster, is there something you need to discuss? Hmmmm? What's the story between you and crutch boy besides him being your quasi-carpentero?


2 days after email:

answer-- classified (read: there IS no story!) --- damn!

Day One

Where to begin? Let see... I'm New York's Quintessential Tattler or NYQT to you. My life consists of hobnobbing with the rich and famous, the fashionistas and Wall St., the good, the bad and the not so bad.

Some names are abbreviated, initialed or nicknamed to protect ones privacy and avoid unwarranted drama from the intendee. This is however, the internet. lol.