Day 144

January 25, 2010


I wake up to an ungodly amount of rain! It reminds of the Forrest Gump quote, "One day it started raining, and it didn't quit...We been through every kind of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain...and big 'ol fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to come straight up from underneath." Today was terrible! Not looking forward to trenching through it to walk 30 minutes to work! Guess what? I didn't have to! My apartment offers a free shuttle! Whew hew! No battle of the umbrella for me today! It drops me off a block and a half from work! Wonderful! Made my morning! 


Also! No coffee for me today! No caffeine until I get to work at the restaurant! Then, I find out we have carbonated fruit punch and it makes my day even more! It's disgusting how much I love sugar, and how much sugar I actually consume. So unhealthy! 


I have the whole school teacher look going for me today. Hair up, glasses, skirt, ruffled blouse. It's kind of fun! Everyone at the restaurant liked it! I've been thinking lately...my favorite comment from someone is when someone tells me my hair looks pretty. I know it sounds stupid, but I love it. Sometimes I spend some time on it, so it's nice when people tell me it looks pretty! Anyways, moving on from corniness! 


So, tonight at work was fun! I made some extra money, which is fantastic! PLUS! I get to see two new NFL players! One I've already met when my brother was in town, and we went to the broadcast of Sports New York. I told him to come, and he did! Whew hew! Nothing like two months late, but he has been busy playing for a chance to go to the Super Bowl. He has to be so sad! Only one game away! Dang. 


A family of eight come in tonight. Come to find out, one of the guys is a professional football player, Heisman Trophy winner and probably getting into the Hall of Fame! He used to play for the Titans! 


It's a good night! On the walk home, I'm talking to my mom, I look over, and this old man trips and falls off of the curb. I'm thinking he just fell, but then he falls onto his back. Oh my God! He's having a heart attack! is what I'm thinking. I quickly hang up and go over to help him. His family just stands there, while me and another man help him up and get him back to his feet. It's my Good Samaritan move for the day! I love helping people! 


My friend from back home knows I want a pet. I'm too busy for a dog, but don't like full-size cats. Kittens, yes. Cats, heck no! So, she tells me about this cat she saw on some tv show. They don't get to be very big--stay like kittens is how she put it to me. Cool! I'll check it out! I don't really want to be the crazy, cat lady, but whatever. It's a Singapura cat. It looks like a pocket-size mountain lion! I don't think so. Sorry Kristi! Thanks for the suggestion, but just can't do it! ;) 


Note to self: A little email I received once about Natural Highs! What are your natural highs?? Hope this makes your day a little better and makes you smile! It does for me!


1. Falling in love
2. Laughing so hard, your face hurts
3. A hot shower
4. No lines at the supermarket
5. A special glance
6. Getting mail (I love getting mail!) 
7. Taking a drive on a pretty road
8. Lying in bed, listening to the rain
9. Hot towels, fresh out of the shower
10. Giggling (It makes you feel so good!)
11. The beach (Absolutely!)
12. Finding a $20 bill in your coat from last winter
13. Laughing at yourself (So important to be able to do this!)
14. Looking into their eyes and knowing they love you
15. Midnight phone calls that last for hours
16. Running through sprinklers
17. Having someone tell you that you're beautiful
18. Laughing at an inside joke with friends
19. Accidentally overhearing someone say something nice about you
20. Waking up, realizing you still have a few hours to sleep
21. Your first kiss (either the very first, or with a new partner)
22. Making new friends, or spending time with old ones
23. Having someone play with your hair
24. Sweet dreams
25. Hot chocolate
26. Road trips
27. Swinging on swings (My favorite past-time)
28. Making eye contact with a cute stranger
29. Making chocolate chip cookies
30. Holding hands with someone you care about
31. Watching the expression on someone's face when they open a present from you
32. Watching the sunrise 
33. Getting out of bed every morning, thankful for another beautiful day
34. Getting a hug from someone you deeply care about
35. Knowing that somebody misses you
36. Knowing you've done the right thing, no matter what other people think


Think about them. They're all true, aren't they? Goodnight everyone! ;)

Day 143

January 24, 2010

First and foremost, I'm super bummed about the Vikings! I really wish they wouldn't have blown the game, but whatever! Now, on Super Bowl, I don't know who I'm going to cheer for! But, I'm super pumped for the Super Bowl! The restaurant is closed, so it's Super Bowl, Sunday Funday! Whew hew! Kara and I are getting together to plan stuff (football-themed of course!) We already have games to play! Her boyfriend is hosting the party at his house!

So, I had a date scheduled for tonight. I was one of those girl's tonight who made up a reason not to go! Oops! He's different. Let me explain...my friend did the whole "hook up" thing--I guess it would have been a blind date. He doesn't know me from Adam and was already planning for things in May! Sir, you don't even know me, yet! Nor do I know you, but you're already freaking me out! He's 31.

For a first date, without meeting me, he wanted to and I quote, "take you to the ballet, or maybe the opera, or maybe even the art gallery. We can do it all, but I'm thinking the art gallery or ballet for our first date." Do it all?! What?! My heads spinning sir at  all of these thoughts! Now, I know most girls would find this romantic and I do. But he also said, "I played the Viola...and I'm a really good break dancer!" Come on, now! Really? Where's the sports? Oh yeah, I forgot. He scheduled a "soccer date" in May for us. May! As in three months from now! I'm laughing out loud right now. ;) I'm sure he's a super nice guy, but when I told my friends about him, the first thing out of everyone's mouth was, "Is he gay?" Hahaha! Probably.

When I get home, I do some laundry, and have a dance party! I was on YouTube looking at my old dance studios competition videos and really got in the mood to dance! So I did! You have to check out some of their videos! It's so much fun! I miss it like crazy! What's even crazier! These girls that are now Juniors in high school, were only in elementary school when I danced there! They are fantastic!

Rockstar The group dance! Super fun to watch!
Insensitive A trio. Such a great song and great choreography/dancing!
Stay A duet. Again, such a great song! She is such a beautiful dancer!
It's My Party Oh my goodness! These are little girls! So funny!
Freak Show Not my old studio, but a really cool dance! Plus! I love the outfits! I'd totally wear it! ;)
Cell Block Tango A studio we used to compete against! So fun! I love this song!

Hope you enjoy them as much as I do! Dancing is the best thing anyone can do! It makes you feel great, it's fantastic exercise, and you think about nothing while doing it! So, my little dance party was fun! I practiced all of my sexy dance moves! Oh la la! ;) Want to listen to my playlist? It will get your day going, I promise! ;)

Rockstar Maddie got me hooked on this song, like three years ago!
Go Girl This is my FAVORITE club song in the whole world! It's fantastic to dance to!
Single Ladies ;)
Circus You have to have Britney in the mix! ;)
Cell Block Tango It's the original from the movie! It's wonderful!
When I Grow Up Makes you feel sexy listening to this song! Whew!
Hotel Room Service Such a great beat! Pitbull has great club music!

Since it's getting late, time to slow it down a bit! These songs were songs I once danced to or saw dances tonight of songs I used to love!

This Women's Work So amazing! I know you will love it! I danced to it my junior year of high school! Beautiful!
Don't Know Much Okay, don't watch the corny video, but I forgot how much I loved this song!
Flying Without Wings I know, total boy band, but I danced to it in high school and forgot about it! So great! I forgot how much I like them! Haha! Here's another one!
Swear It Again I think someone may or may not have put this on a love CD for me back in the day! Hehe! It's still a good song! This may have been on there too! Ha! Hard to Say Sorry

Well, now that the music is all done for the evening, time for me to go to bed! Hope everyone had a great weekend! Goodnight! ;)

Note to self: Use a planner. When you book two big events in one weekend, that's not good! A planner will always and forever keep you super organized! With so many things on your mind, stuff tend to slip. Just be prepared, so there is never a next time! Now, hopefully, you have two great weekends in a row!!! My best friend from Chicago is coming into town and my best friend, who's getting married...it's her Bachelorette Party! Oh yea! I can't wait! Both weekends are going to be a blast! "All the single ladies! All the single ladies! Now put your hands up!" Yes! I can tell it's already going to be a good couple of weekends! ;)

Day 98

December 12, 2009

Okay, so I'm starting my blog with exciting news! Maybe just to me, but oh well. Tonight, a few Steelers players come into work. I don't know who they are, so when I see a reservation under the name Willie, I  get excited--I'm thinking to myself, Oh my God, this is so funny. I get to call someone Mr. Willie! So, when a couple of the group members show up, I say, "Okay, party for Mr. Willie." I get the funny look. Then I seat them and they ask for a different table. I say, "I'm sorry, we don't have any. You'd have to wait about 30 to 45 minutes." They say the tables fine, so I leave.

Come to find out, it's not Mr. Willie. It's Willie Parker, the running back. Who would have thought? I got the vibe they were someone important. They were huge black dudes, (not to stereotype), that you knew weren't just body builders. I guess being raised around athletes, you can just tell when someone plays a certain sport.  Funny thing is, I'm as tall as he is! Haha! But he also has about seventy five pounds on me, literally. I looked up his stats! So, my friend's boyfriend is at the bar when he comes in, and he freaks out! Well, for Christmas, she bought a football for a couple of our regular NFL players to sign who come into the restaurant all the time. Well...as Kara likes to tell me, "Ashley, you have no shame. Will you ask for an autograph?" Sure, why not? I don't see the big deal, I think to myself.

Two of the members of the party head to the bar to check out some show on ESPN. I keep eyeballing them to get ones attention so I can ask for the autograph from their friend. I get the attention of a rather tall, rather muscular, I'd say, 6'3", tall man. I say, "I'm sorry to bother you, but my friend's boyfriend is a huge fan and would love to get some of the players' autographs. Do you think that would be a problem?" I smile, of course, thinking the whole time this guy's just a groupie! He says sure. Okay, so a while passes and they are all getting ready to leave. He tries to sneak by, but ha! I won't let him. I say, "Can you get him to sign?"

So, the gentlemen I spoke with got Willie Parker to sign the football, then he takes it and signs it. Okay, I think to myself, he must be a player too. Whatever. The more signatures the better, I guess. I get a look at the number he wrote next to his name. I come home, look him up, and guess who it is? Dennis Dixon, the backup QB! I'm so excited to be looking at the website right now! I call my brother immediately and tell him the good news! I actually talked to them! Pretty exciting!

Back to today. I did not get out of bed until...drum roll, please....one o'clock! Oh yes, call me lazy, I don't care! It's so nice to do nothing all morning. I've been working 14 hour days pretty much all this week. I'm not complaining, but relaxation is great! And tomorrow, I don't have to work, so it's going to be another great day of being a lazy bum! Next week is going to be ridiculously busy, so I need to catch up now!

I will say, I really enjoy the regulars that come into the restaurant. Seeing familiar faces in a city that's so big, on a daily basis, is really great. Especially, when they know your name! The lady from Sports New York came in tonight and she knows me on a first name basis. It's so nice because she is such a great woman and pleasant to talk to. It's comforting. Plus, the people that work at the restaurant are so nice; it gives you "warm fuzzies" to think about it. So, I know I sound a tad sentimental, but it's the holidays! You can't help it!

Note to self: Learn different cultures holiday traditions. Working in the restaurant industry, you see so much diversity. What do you say, "Happy Holidays?" "Happy Kwanzaa?" "Merry Christmas?" I have no idea. Do Asians celebrate Christmas? I think so, but I don't know. I don't want to say anything, then offend someone. I would be the one to say "Merry Christmas" to a bunch of Jewish people. Or, I'd be the one to say "Happy Thanksgiving" to people from the United Kingdom. So, stick with "Happy Holidays."

Brett Visit: Day 3

Happy Birthday Ashley! We get kind of a late start this morning. Were both feeling the aftermath of birthday parties.  I was going to make some coffee but Ashley has no coffee filters, awesome. So we head to get our rent a car, but we some how wound up at the hot wheels store. So we head out for Foxboro. And our trusty GPS decides it’s too early to work. So we have to call mom and she gives us directions. Ashley is the worst driver in America. And having her talk on the phone and drive at the same time, I thought if I jumped off a bridge I would have a better chance of living. She bump drafts off of the car in front of her, and drives about a quarter inch from guard rails, and is in a nutshell, reckless. She went to the driving school of Danica Patrick.

We finally get on the right path. The drive isn’t too bad. When we arrive to Foxboro there is a line to get off of the highway. And it is four hours before game time. Foxboro is a small old fashioned town, I kinda liked it. We pass up on parking and go to a local sub shop, get a case of beer and were official fans. It was fun even though it was only the two of us. We did have to pay 40 bucks for parking. That was a little outrageous. We head into the game and the stadium is huge. Our seats were high and we got all of the wind. I wouldn’t have had it any other way. It was cold and windy, just like a football game should be. I loved it. I couldn’t believe I was watching the Patriots play. Tom Brady had a great game. It was sweet to watch their unique offense in person. Brady drops back and throws short passes to Wes Welker and then hit Randy Moss in the end zone. The defense had four interceptions and one pick six. The best part of the game was when there was 36 seconds left, the Patriots had the ball up by ten. I look at Ashley and said, “Well this is the last play, they will take a knee and its over.” I was wrong. They line up in shotgun and throw it deep. Haha, I thought that was hilarious. It was cool to see the difference between the east coast and the Midwest.

The Midwest sporting events are usually calm and don’t get to crazy. 80% of the people there were decked out in Pats gear and were all die hard fans. They live and breathe for the Patriots. Everyone was there at least 5 hours before kickoff. The beer is even different there. In Iowa you will find Bud, Miller, and Coors, and on occasion a Sam Adams. They did have those there but they also had like 6 Sam Adams and Guinness everywhere. And the lines were longer then the food stands. We yelled and cheered the whole game it was great. And we got to watch these two jets fans get kicked out because the fans were yelling at them so bad. When they were escorted out, the three sections around them boo’d the loudest boo I've ever heard, it was hilarious. I thought that was awesome. We stayed until the clock read 0:00 like the real fans.

Leaving was time consuming we were in park for an hour. And it took even longer to get out. I love road trips because you have some of the best conversations. And sometimes the ride is one of the more fun parts. When we got back to Manhattan, we got off in a bad neighborhood. And I mean the Ghetto. I was a little scared I can’t lie. I know it was Ashley’s Birthday and I felt bad that we had to spend her day at a football game that I wanted to go to. But overall I had an amazing time at the game and I will never forget it.

Day 77

November 22, 2009

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME! I’m 25, yay! (Not really. That means I’m closer to 30.) Yikes! Then I realize, 25 is great and I have a feeling this year is going to be my year! Who wouldn’t want to be 25, single, and living in New York City? Okay, I realize there are those who wouldn’t, but let me tell ya’, I’m going to love it and take advantage of it!

Anyways, moving on. It’s game day! Sunday-funday in Massachusetts at the New England Patriots football game! We rent a car. A Chevy Aveo, nonetheless. One of the first things out of Brett’s mouth, “Jesus Christ, Ashley. I forgot what a terrible driver you are. We’re gonna die. This is ridiculous.” Lol! I love it! The drive isn’t that bad. However, not driving for three months does tend to make one a little rusty. I thought texting and walking was hard. Now I know why they make texting and driving illegal. Brett and I saw our lives flash before our eyes probably twenty times today!

We get to Foxborough and the town sucks! There is nothing there, but the stadium and pretty nice mall they built around it. But who cares? The stadium was awesome! We get beer and a sub sandwich. Perfect for tailgating, right? Well, there was just two of us. Oh well…tailgating is tailgating! However, I will tell you the Bud Light was the worst thing I tasted, considering the amount of alcohol I consumed the previous day.

Who pays $50 for parking?!? Yeah, I’m not kidding! Fifty bucks! We found a place for only $40, but still! That’s a month’s worth of Starbucks I just handed for a lot full of dirt! We get to the stadium and Brett’s face, once again, was priceless. I loved it! In order to get into the stadium, they basically do a strip search!

Our seats, although high, were incredible! You could see everything! Check out the pictures below. Watch for Brett’s blog on his take of the game. He will do a much better job at explaining everything than I will. I had a blast! We ate a really good meatball sandwich and a funnel cake. Everything was perfect. The weather was your typical chilly football night, the Patriots had some sick interceptions, Jets fans got kicked out of our section for being obnoxious and flipping everyone off, and Brett and I were probably the most enthusiastic people in our section. Naturally. We stayed until the clock hit zero! We were the die-hard fans!

     

It took us about an hour and a half to get out of the parking lot. Thank God for Esther—she is our GPS system. She looped us out and around, away from the ridiculous traffic! Once we got back into the city, Esther decided she didn’t want to work anymore. So, of course, since it’s me, and for some reason I always get myself into these situations, we end up in the ghetto of NYC. Literally. The part of town I was told to stay away from when I first moved here. Brett and I kind of got that vibe considering it was 12:30 a.m. and there were hoodlums walking around the street staring at us. I mean, come on. Two white kids, driving a Chevy Aveo at 12:30 a.m.? I doubt they were looking to attack. They were too busy laughing at us, knowing we’re lost and scared out of our minds! =)

We finally make it home and we both crash, hard core! Running on about three hours of sleep makes you realize how great a bed and a pillow are!

Note to self: When your mom packs you hand and feet warmers for the football game because she knows you will more than likely need them, try not to forget them in your apartment. They would come in handy when it’s so cold outside, you can see your breath, and you are shivering because you’re so cold. It’s just a thought. Sure, you have gloves, but when your brother does not, they would have come in handy. Just a thought…don’t tell him mom packed them. Because then when he continues to make smart ass comments to you about forgetting them, you could have completely avoided this by keeping your mouth shut. Always think before you do anything. It really does wonders for you!

Day 68, 69, 70

November 13-15, 2009

So, my weekend. Pretty much consisted of work. Brett comes Friday, so I figure I need to take it easy, considering when he gets here, it's going to be one constant flow of craziness, meets out of control, meets the Toncar's take over NYC! And I need to save my money. However, my list of activities is going to keep us busy from sun up to sun down. He'll probably be excited to go home, so he can actually rest!

The best part of my weekend...being able to see professional NFL players! Dan Marino walks into The Capital Grille Saturday, along with Rodney Harrison, Tony Dungee, and many retired Jets players. So cool! I'm pretty sure I looped around Dan Marino at the bar every five minutes. I couldn't help it! He's huge! Okay, so I admit, I didn't know who these people were until they were pointed out to me. Except Dan Marino, of course! I know who he is!

And I may or may not be dubbed the coolest sister in America! Not only have I helped my brother out during all of his crazy antics in his life, but today, I must admit, I did well. The talent coordinator from Sports New York talked to me and is letting my brother and I tour the broadcasting studio and stand in on a live sports broadcast! How cool is that?!? He freaked out when I told him! He's going to be like a kid in a candy store! I just hope someone really fascinating is there and hopefully he can meet him!

Oh yeah, and I'm taking him into our restaurant for dinner Saturday, so he can see Dan Marino. Marino comes in every Saturday, and he's Brett's idol, so we're going to be stalkers.

I got off work late on Saturday and spent three hours of my life, until 2:30 a.m., on the phone with some guy I met, who turns out to be a complete weirdo. Shocked?! Yeah, me either! I guess I should have got the hint since he is 35. I don't care about your money. I don't care about your many travels to Italy. Nor do I care about your high school sweetheart who broke your heart. You have been out of high school since the beginning of time! I think you may need to get over it! Why do I get men who are still hung up on past relationships? Do I look like Oprah? I must. Well, I'm tired of trying to fix the problem. Clearly, if you're not over it now Marcosaurus, you probably never will be. My diagnosis: get a life. =)

Work is slow today, but the perk? Magnolia Bakery cupcakes! Oh man! They are so good! I've heard about these things from absolutely everyone! So, today, our manager, who is awesome, let my friend Kara and I run and get them. And we literally ran down 6th Ave. Check out their website! Everything there is delicious. You walk in and the smell of sugar, vanilla, chocolate, and every other imaginable sweet fills your nostrils with the sweet scent of magnificence! I devour my red velvet cupcake with whipped cream cheese frosting in about a minute.

Note to self: Use your home town roots to your advantage! I think it benefits being from Iowa. I really believe people think we live and grew up in a bubble and feel sorry for us, so they give us privileges and opportunities others may not have. Don't worry, I use it to my advantage! A lot! My blonde hair, blue eyes, and Midwestern accent actually gets me a lot of perks and a lot of places, meeting really cool people! You have to do what you have to do! =)

Day 51

October 27, 2009

Today proves to be a very successful day. I get my NFL tickets in the mail, I get a couple jobs, and I get to hang out with a friend from work. We go job hunting together--it makes it more fun! It is raining, so I'm thanking my dad for buying the mini-me umbrella when they were in town. Although I made fun of a 6'3", 250 pound man for carrying an umbrella fit for a munchkin, I am now gladly hovering it over my nicely curled hair.

As I'm walking, I receive my second marriage proposal while living in the city. That's right. I could be off the market right now, folks. I know what you're thinking. Who wouldn't want a raggedy man, in a pair of sweats, with snarly hair proposing to you in the middle of Times Square? It was tempting to turn down the, "Hey beautiful! Will you marry me?" But I had to do it. A girl needs options! ;) I prefer man number one who proposed and offered me a beach house in Florida! That's what I'm talking about! ;)

So, one thing I've come to find in this city--being a woman can get you a lot of places. I know this is true everywhere, but seems to be more prevalent here! My friend, who is a male, applied for the same positions as I did, but got turned down. One thing we both noticed--all the staffers were female. Sexist! But, I can't say I'm surprised. We go sit in Starbucks while we wait for our travels to the Upper West Side. Breakfast Tea is probably the best drink on a wet, rainy day! It's so relaxing!

Columbus Circle is so fun! It's full of shopping, fun bakeries, and quaint, trendy restaurants. And they have the best store of all time there, Bebe. It's my favorite! We then head back downtown, where after a short while, I say goodbye to my job hunting buddy and head home. I'm still trying to get over being sick. My ear has been muffled now for three days, so I cannot really hear when people are talking to me. I'm sure I look like I don't know what's going on in life because I just stand there like a deaf/mute. Problem: it is now settling in both ears. Perfect.

So, I'm taking up reading. A friend of mine loans me Twilight. Yes, I know. I think I'm the only one who has yet to read this dang book. But I feel like I need a new hobby and something to ease my mind from the 500 things running through it. I'm actually doing pretty good. I sometimes catch myself daydreaming, but all in all, I'm surprisingly keeping engaged. I think it's because the print is large, which makes the pages read quickly. It's nice for people with attention problems! ;) I just have to take a quick break to write my blog, then I actually want to go back reading. Who would have thought?!? ;) Me, a reader. I know, I'm still getting over the shock as well. Let's just hope I finish the book! If not, they leant me the movie!

Note to self: Having a broken toe sucks! It's not been confirmed, but when you stub it on a church pew at a friend's wedding in August and proceed to be a dance-aholic the rest of the evening, you might want to think twice. Then when you wake up and you show your wedding date how black-and-blue it is, you can probably confirm the fact. AND...since it still hurts every time you walk and it's always swollen, you can now be positive that's probably what happened. Too bad there's nothing to do to fix this problem. I could cast it! ;) Just kidding. But think of how cute it would look. ;)

Day 45

October 21, 2009


My little brother never calls me. Until last night--only after I'm in a dead sleep, hyped up on meds. When I'm awoken from a dead sleep, I have the hardest time falling back to sleep. Him and his buddies are on a scavenger hunt around Drake, for a chance to win a trip to NYC and they need my help. Being the great sister I am, I offer my assistance. Why not? I can't sleep anyway! However with the combo of meds and no sleep, everything is a bit blurry, so my assistance is probably a waste of their time! ;)


Needless to say, 5:30 a.m. comes way too fast. Only for me to go into my job and find out my duty for the day is to pass out fliers on the street! Are you kidding me? Not only am I terribly sick and you're going to make me stand out in the bitterly-chilled air, you want me to shout to people about the company?! I don't think so. That's not what I signed up for! I have, once again, turned into one of those people I despise walking past on the street. Like my mother says, "Maybe it's karma getting back at you." It has to be! What else would it be? Even though I would never yell, I can't anyway--my fingers are frozen to the pieces of paper and my knees are still from the chill. So, I get mad, then I get smart. I post up shop at Au Bon Pain the rest of the morning, in the heat! Too bad I left my wallet at the office--everything looked and smelled so good! Those people have to be nuts to think I'm really going to stand outside and do this! They gave us 400 fliers to hand out and about 350 of them are in ABP's trash can! I need to keep some of my dignity people! Standing on the street, handing out pieces of paper just lowers it! No, thanks!


Here is a first for me anywhere! I am told by my new internship that I am not a good fit for their company. Yeah...I figured that one out real quick. But still, I've never been told that! I'm okay with it. The first time I hear him say, "Shut the f**k up. Keep it simple. No one wants to hear it!" is when I realize this place is probably not the best place for me to be. Outside of work, he's awesome; at work, not so much. "Mark, seriously, keep it simple...I don't f**king care, just get him to sign!...are you f**king kidding me?...Nobody f**king cares!" Yeah, this whole situation right here...not for me. I don't do well with overly large, male egos. I'm just not familiar with their style of writing, nor do I understand anything about investments, so we both agree it's for the best. Moving on.


The rest of the evening is dedicated to rest. I am bound and determined to feel 100% tomorrow! I do get Patriots football tickets for their November 22nd game against the Jets. My brother is a die-hard Pats fan, so we're going when he comes to visit. Happy birthday to me! What a way to spend my 25th. Again, keep in mind what a great sister I am! ;) He comes in less than a month! I can't wait! It's going to be insane! Just wait for the blogs! Time for more meds and sleep! Until tomorrow...


Note to self: Maybe you should listen to your friends when they say the cure to your illness is, and I quote, "I would buy a gallon of OJ and a fifth of vodka.. Mix in a glass.. Drink.. Repeat." Thanks Shelby! This is what friends are for! They know the best remedies to anything! Not your parents! Who wants to drink cough syrup when OJ and vodka tastes better and makes you feel fantastic in a shorter amount of time? ;) Jump on the alcohol medicinal program mom and dad...times have changed and it's time you do too! ;) 

Day 7

September 13, 2009

Today is a total tourist day for me. The rain finally stopped and the sun is shining! I want to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather. My original plan was to stop by Bryant Park for Fashion Week, then head to Central Park, and go curtain shopping for the new digs.

 

I'm actually staying at Bryant Park--I keep seeing celebrities everywhere. I'm star struck! I can't just leave! I see Hilary Duff, Amanda Bynes, Mischa Barton, Estelle, the Gossip Girls, and Marisa Miller. I got right next to them!

  

It is interesting to see their different personalities. Amanda Bynes and Marisa Miller were the nicest and most crowd friendly. Michelle Trachtenberg, a Gossip Girl, was, let's face it, a bitch. Sorry, but check your ego at the black Escalade that dropped you off. The "Wow, these people are gonna die," comment is not necessary. (She was referring to the paparazzi crowding around her).

While standing around, paparazzi style, I snag a few freebies--some cookies, that I wanted to feed to the models; a pair of "Cool Contours"--the new Spanx; and some fashion mags. I have never seen women this skinny in my life. Funny thing is an elderly lady from the Ukraine asked if I was one of the models for Fashion Week. Sweet thought, but my size four ass is way too overweight for this industries liking. ;)

I then head to Radio City Music Hall where the VMA's are taking place. I only see Sean Paul--after about an hour and a half, I realize I'm not going to see with my angle, so I leave. My feet were so sore from being on them all day--paparazzi is tough work! ;)

During the VMA's...really Kanye? Who does that? He needs to seriously check his ego. Arrogance is so irritating. Do these people not remember where they came from? Oh yeah, nothing. Maybe someone should remind them of that. I like Taylor Swift.

The Green Bay vs. Bears game was awesome! Favorite quote from the night, "That makes me want to get a massage!" from the two-point conversion play. Haha! Then the night ends with "True Blood." For those who have not seen it, it's wierd. Way too bloody for my liking.

Note to self: Any man that can dance can call me anytime! There is nothing more attractive than a man with a nice body that knows how to work it. The M.J. tribute on the VMA's proves my point. It's like a trance--you can't stop staring and you only wish he was coming home to you. Someday.......someday. Like I always say, wishes do come true and prayers are answered. ;)