Happy Birthday, Netty!

Today is my cousin Netty's birthday. I was able to run over there on a quick break to deliver a little something (note her cute necklace). It was great to see her. Happy birthday, Netty! :)

The Daily Insider Article (at long last)

I was finally able to scan in the article from The Daily Insider which ran last week. Every other day had this section being answered by an actual celebrity, so I felt incredibly honored to be included. Sorry I couldn't make it bigger. I don't really like the picture, though.

Super Powers Activate

Last year I had the opportunity to meet some super cute girls at Sundance, Hiba and Heidi, while we waited for Matthew Perry's movie to premiere. Sadly, all of our waiting was in vain, as Mr. Perry didn't bother to show his face (how rude!), but I did walk away with the experience of meeting these amazing girls who also enjoy getting pictures with celebrities. This year we used our powers for good and teamed up to walk Main Street for several days. Initially I was worried that with all three of us we might lose out on pics (or only one or two of us might get one), but I was completely off the mark. Using three sets of eyes to search out hiding celebrities was fantastic. Plus, we could surround them and get the pictures. I think we pulled it off every time. It was so much fun - we laughed and laughed. Later this week I plan to compile a list of all the douchebag celebrities who shot us down. Don't think I'm not going to call them out. :)

Sunny Skies + Snow = Terrible Fashion

I've been trying to pay attention to the styles (or lack thereof) at Sundance this year and I have to say I was a bit horrified. You know the Lindsay Lohan look I hate with the leggings? Yeah, take that and multiply it by a thousand degrees and you have what people thought was fashionable at Sundance. I realize it was hot outside (well, as hot as it could be in January in Park City) and the sun was shining almost every day, but that's no excuse for poor fashion. Silly kids. I was able to sneak a few pictures on my camera phone. These are actual outfits. Yes, I know. Awful, right?Even worse? I saw a few people not wear the tights at all...just a long shirt/short skirt (I couldn't tell the difference) with bare legs. What is this world coming to? I know, I sound like an 80-year-old prude, right? But, come on. Tights do not equal pants. They never have and they never will. Get a clue, people.

Celebrity Wrap Up, Tuesday Edition

Good morning and welcome to today's edition of Celebrity Wrap Up.Dear Miley Cyrus: I'm sorry you're sick of playing Hannah Montana, but I don't think posing for the cover of a Harlequin romance novel is the way to go to change up your persona. Nice try, though.Dear Cameron Diaz: I'm not sure why you're shopping in the children's section, but that jacket is WAY too small for you. You look like a drowned rat/hunchback. Not hot.Dear Jennifer Lopez: That hairstyle is not attractive and accentuates your giant alien-like ears. Put your hair down and all will be well. Also, are you aware that your husband's face is morphing into something terrible? Dear Jessica Simpson: Wow. Every time I think you couldn't possibly look more like a transvestite, you surprise me. Congratulations on out-trashing yourself. I didn't know it was possible.Dear Kanye West: Are you serious? Red shoes? The only people I know with red shoes are clowns and Ronald McDonald. Wipe that smile off your face. You look insane.

The Boys Have Left the Building

Tonight I drove "Pants" to the train station for his neverending ride back to Cali. He's the last of my boys to depart, as Shaunie left this morning, and Charles, Jared, and Dave left yesterday. Phew! Even though they stayed up in PC most of the time, it's exhausting to have people in and out all the time. My place is a wreck. I can't wait to get organized and feel my wits about me again. Still, we had a great time. Tonight Pants and I hung out with Galoon, Brigham, and Nick for awhile and then on the way to his train we went to Coachman's for our "last meal" - which is where we go after every Festival (we just usually have a bunch of people with us). It was nice to still be able to keep up our tradition, as it felt a little empty with half the group leaving yesterday. I miss them already.

Pinky's Fandance - Tuesday Edition

I first saw Michael Rapaport hanging out on Main Street a few years ago. He was on his cell phone, but I really wanted a picture, so I went up and stood near him. He looked at me, I motioned to my camera, and he said, "Hold on" to whomever he was on the phone with and took a picture with me. The problem was that he looked kinda mean in the picture. After we took it, I said, "You look like you hate me." Michael said, "I don't hate you." To which I replied, "Well, I know, but it looks like you do." Luckily, I saw him again last year (in fact, he sat right behind me at his premiere) and we were able to take another picture...one that wasn't terrible. He's a really nice guy. Apparently his mom lives in Park City, which is a cool side note.

Galoon at the Fest

Charles was able to hang out with Galoon this morning before heading off to his flight. Obviously, he was stoked. Who wouldn't be? And, yes, Galoon loved his first Sundance experience.

Yep, I Choked

So, lest you think I'm impervious to the big, bad celebrities, let's clear one thing up: I'm not. I get nervous. I chicken out. And once in awhile, I choke. Big Time. The other night, I had a clear shot at getting shut down by the one and only Jodie Foster and what did I do? NOTHING. I choked. It was JODIE freaking FOSTER, for crying out loud. Granted, I could've just asked to see how elaborately she'd shut me down, but I couldn't even speak. There she was, sitting in the audience, no one around, clear path directly to her, and Pinky choked like a scared kindergardener. Nice. You know I'm replayed that in my head, oh, like 500 times so far. How could I be such a chicken? (Ruthie, are you rubbing off on me??). :)

Celebrity Wrap Up - Monday Edition

I've got one more day off work to recover from the hurricane that is Sundance, so I'm going to *attempt* to get my blog back on its normally scheduled programming. Please be patient with me. I'm so tired I'm practically narcoleptic. I had no idea Beyonce and Jay-Z were capable of looking even more ridiculous than possible. Um, nice hat?There are so many things wrong with Anne Hathaway's outfit I don't even know where to start. The grey shorts, the black tights, the boring trenchcoat, the stupid tight ponytail, the big Jackie O glasses....this girl is a white hot mess. Is Kate Winslet in the race to play Flash Gordon's wife? What's with the weird logo on her dress? She's obviously gunning for superhero status.I'm fairly certain if you looked up the word douchebag in the dictionary, this picture would pop up first.Jennifer Connelley must be vying for a role in the next Twilight movie. What else would explain the vampire-ish pale skin?

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Closing Party Pics

I ended up staying in Park City last night after the Closing Party, since Charles had to get to the airport this morning and it was snowing pretty bad. The party was pretty fun, but I still felt kinda icky. Here are a few fun pics.Joseph Gordon-Levitt (again) - I couldn't resist. I love him.

Bobcat Goldthwait (I know, it hardly looks like him, right?)

Charlene Yi from Paper Heart (she cracks me up)

Joshua Leonard from Hump Day

This is Gabourey 'Gabby' Sidibe, the lead actress of Push, which won all the big prizes.

Gregory Smith from EverwoodThis is for McG - apparently she's a big fan of this guy. His name is Matthew Gray Gubler and he's on Criminal Minds. He was also in the Joseph Gordon-Levitt movie 500 Days of Summer (which was one of my faves).

Last Shift

Here I am cold and miserable on my last shift of Sundance '09. As an added bonus, I feel yucky and nauseous. What a dream.

A Few More Pics

I was so stoked to see the cast of In the Loop milling about town today. I worked my shift, saw a movie, and went home because I was beat down. I feel a little after a nap, but all this running around is really catching up with me. Here are today's top pics.

Anna Chlumsky (from My Girl) - she's all grown up! :)

David Rasche

Mimi Kennedy (she was Dharma's hippie mom on Dharma and Greg)Andrew Keegan

Sundance Pics - Day Seven

Things are actually slowing down around town, as it usually does the second half of the Festival. I was certain I wouldn't have any luck on Main Street today, but I was pleasantly surprised. I was also joined for most of the day by my friend Nick, who humored me as I walked Main, had dinner, and then we went to a film and met "the boys" for a drink. It was a really fun day, but I'm wiped out.

Virginia Madsen

James Gandolfini. The best part about this picture is that when I asked him for the picture, he said, "Sweetheart, in that outfit you can have whatever you want" and then proceeded to make some (lewd?) signs to his buddies. I have no idea what that means, but it was pretty funny.

Billy Bob Thornton is so sexy for some reason. I love that he's pursing his lips.

Ben FosterJoseph Gordon Leavitt (I've been wanting a picture with him all week - I love him). I was so excited.

Celeb Pics - Day Six

Although the day started off slowly, I was able to end it with a few good pictures. Wahoo! :)

My first attempt with Minnie Driver. Freaking camera was on the wrong setting.

Take two. She doesn't seem especially thrilled.

Anthony Edwards

Keke Palmer (from Akeelah and the Bee)

Saffron Burrows

Dallas Roberts

Robert LoggiaJesse Plemons (from Friday Night Lights) Oh, my article ran in The Sundance Daily Insider today. I'll try to scan or copy it onto here when I get some time. Someone actually asked if they could take a picture with me! Too funny. Yes, my face is a tomato. I told you.