December 16, 2009
Day 101! I should write a book. "101 Firsts of New York City," or something chotchy like that! Hehe! Like I said yesterday, I have loved every minute of it! As much as I hate somedays, love somedays, and am indifferent on others...I still love it all! What a better way to celebrate my first few hundred days than a visit from a great friend from back home! Caitlin is coming to visit and we are going to have a blast! Food, sightseeing, dancing--you name it, we have it covered!
So, back to today. It's a pretty low key day, which is perfectly fine with me! After my internship, I have a lot to do! Christmas shopping, writing cards, cleaning, etc. Guess what? I didn't really get a lot of it done, either! I'm so tired and burnt out! I can not even tell you how excited I am to come home! I need a break from this place, bad! I actually miss quite a lot about the Midwest. The smells, the grass, Target, my car (esp. now that it's getting cold!), and Midwestern hospitality. I'm about ready to burst. I need to see my family and my friends!
You know what else I miss? I was talking to my friend, Dyanna about this...Midwestern boys. I don't care what people say--men are men, this is true. But there is a difference! Trust me! My friend Greg and I were talking about this last night. He even says girls are different on the West coast (he lives in Utah). Sure, the opposite sexes are obviously very similar, but overall values, morals, and outlooks on life...so different! What are men's morals and values out here, you ask? They don't have any! Their outlook on life? Which life are you talking about? Their married life? Or their single life? They do like to live more than one at the same time out here! I think I have yet to experience a man like this, in NYC anyway, but my boss at the restaurant explains it to me like this...there are four types of men in this city:
1. Have a girlfriend
2. Are married
3. Divorced
4. Just got out of a relationship
What do all of these men have in common? They just want to have a good time. My boss tells me, "If you came out here looking for the love of your life, you can forget about it." Yikes! I've learned this is true. Good thing that isn't my intention and reason for moving out here! ;)
You know what I want? I'm pretty sure I already wrote about this in a blog from when I first moved here. A man who can dance! They seriously mesmerize me! I can't explain it how it affects me. I just fall in love at the first turn or hip swing! Whewey! I'm watching the So You Think You Can Dance finals. One of my managers at work's, step daughter, is Eleanor. She was in the top four! Cool, huh? She's amazing!!!!
Who likes J. Lo's new song? A song about Christian Louboutin shoes. Yes, they are my favorite shoe brand as well, but a song about them? Really? I'm not a big fan, but I guarantee you it will probably be a big hit at the dance clubs! Now, I just need to fork over about $700 for a pair and I'll be set! ;) Yeah, okay...maybe when I'm 60 and my student loans are paid off! ;)
The holidays totally make me all mushy and give me all sorts of warm fuzzies inside. I'm writing Christmas cards and I have small tears coming down my face. Maybe because it's been a rough week or so and I miss home and am ready for Christmas to see everyone. Pandora sappy Christmas music doesn't help either. But it's so good, I don't want to turn it off! ;)
Note to self: When you truly realize how massive of a control freak you are, maybe you should step back and calm yourself. It's not a good thing to want to be in such control that you take on more than your own problems, concerns, and destinies. It may or may not be a problem. A friend sent a text a while back that states, "Love yourself enough to stop trying to control other people. Focus on YOUR happiness and let them figure out theirs." I need to read this everyday. Probably seven times a day. You know you can't control your life, so why are you trying? Stop it! Enjoy the day has been given to you. You might not get the chance tomorrow.
I really need to listen to my own advice, even though when typing this, I'm talking to myself. It's so much easier said than done! I need to practice what I preach!
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
Day 92
December 7, 2009
Happy Birthday to my great grandma, Gracie! I am exhausted. I hit the snooze for an hour this morning! I am fighting my eyelids all day long, sitting at my computer! Work is fun today, though! I get to watch the editor's pick what items they want for upcoming stories. They're going to be really fun! Everyone should subscribe to Better Homes & Garden and at www.bhg.com. I'm a member and let me yell ya'...the recipes that are e-mailed to you. Whew! Forget about it! They look amazing! Plus, all of the helpful fashion, beauty, and home decor tips. It's a fun website!
I actually have a plan to go get an exercise DVD after work. Yea...didn't happen. I will, eventually. I'm thinking Tae Bo. I know it's old school, but it's one heck of a workout! Test it out. You'll be either thanking me or hating me the next day because your butt cheeks haven't quit twitching from all of the leg exercises!
Winter is here people! I don't like it one bit. However, we don't have snow, just yet. All you Iowans need to keep it to yourselves. For once in your life, don't share! Don't be your Midwestern, hospitable selves. We don't want it! My friend Renee sends me a picture today via e-mail. It's pretty, but no fun to walk around in.
I get home from work to a lovely box of Christmas decorations from my Aunt Tammy. It's great! I didn't think I would have any this year, but I do and I'm loving them! We talk for an hour and a half and have one hell of a heart to heart! We talk about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It's a nice conversation two single woman can have together on a Monday evening! I love it! Tammy tells me of this new coffee shop kind of over by Drake's campus. I don't know what it's called, but she loves coffee more than I do, so I think we're going to go when I'm back!
If you aren't on Pandora.com, you should be a member! I always create new music stations and rock out all the time. Since I have yet to put up curtains, my neighbors probably think I'm nuts! There goes the crazy naked girl dancing around her apartment again at ten o'clock at night, is what I'm sure they are saying! Okay...I don't really dance around naked. I'm sure they've seen me naked plenty of times, but whatever. I sometimes like to air dry after I shower. I hate putting on clothes when my body is damp! No worries--it's nothing they haven't seen before. I told my mom tonight I should leave a tip jar on my balcony. It would make for good rent money! She has to be so proud of her only daughter! ;) And now dad knows where all his money went for dance lessons all of those years! Thanks dad! You're the best!
Right now, I have a little Trans Siberian Orchestra Christmas mix going on with my Pandora! I would love to see them in person. I have heard it's unbelievable! You know what I miss? Delilah and Lite 104.1 Christmas station. Delilah always solves the world's problems with the swift stroke of a finger. I'm not saying I have problems right now, (even though Lord knows I probably do;) ), I enjoy hearing the stories.
Dieting sucks! You think you're eating so healthy--a turkey sandwich and banana for dinner, and an apple and a turkey salad for lunch. Okay, and a Special K breakfast bar. Just that...800 calories! Are you kidding me?? What happens if you're still hungry and your stomach hurts? I guess just suck it up? Why can't everyone be fat or skinny? Life would be so much easier!
Please keep the Bosley family in your prayers this evening for a sad loss in their family. Grandpa was a great man and the cutest little guy I've ever seen! They should be proud to call him family--and they most definitely are!
I told myself I'm going to be in bed by ten and guess what? It's actually going to happen! Oh yes! I am going to be one of those lame-o's who is in bed early! I'm okay with that. I need my beauty rest!
I want to give you a quick update on the hottie firefighter by my work. I bet you just got really excited for me. Well...nothing has happened. I'm thinking the same thing...darn it! I haven't seen him since I last told you about the magical moment we locked eyes and he says, "Hey, how's it goin'?" (Sigh). I spoke too soon!
Note to self: Don't drink and drive. It's so stupid! I heard about the two kids getting killed in a drunk driving accident back home. It's completely unnecessary. Driving 115 mph? Really? Even sober, that's just beyond stupid! People don't understand what it does to families. Even though you're shaking your head right now, you have no idea. I don't either. After working at a funeral home and seeing the repercussions of a totaled car and what it does to your body, then having to watch these families look at their loved one like that? No way. It's traumatizing, maddening, and disappointing. How hard is it to pick up the phone and call to get a ride? So, you don't want to get in trouble? Well...now you're dead. I'd rather be grounded for a month and have my life. Don't let fear get in the way of living.
Happy Birthday to my great grandma, Gracie! I am exhausted. I hit the snooze for an hour this morning! I am fighting my eyelids all day long, sitting at my computer! Work is fun today, though! I get to watch the editor's pick what items they want for upcoming stories. They're going to be really fun! Everyone should subscribe to Better Homes & Garden and at www.bhg.com. I'm a member and let me yell ya'...the recipes that are e-mailed to you. Whew! Forget about it! They look amazing! Plus, all of the helpful fashion, beauty, and home decor tips. It's a fun website!
I actually have a plan to go get an exercise DVD after work. Yea...didn't happen. I will, eventually. I'm thinking Tae Bo. I know it's old school, but it's one heck of a workout! Test it out. You'll be either thanking me or hating me the next day because your butt cheeks haven't quit twitching from all of the leg exercises!
Winter is here people! I don't like it one bit. However, we don't have snow, just yet. All you Iowans need to keep it to yourselves. For once in your life, don't share! Don't be your Midwestern, hospitable selves. We don't want it! My friend Renee sends me a picture today via e-mail. It's pretty, but no fun to walk around in.
I get home from work to a lovely box of Christmas decorations from my Aunt Tammy. It's great! I didn't think I would have any this year, but I do and I'm loving them! We talk for an hour and a half and have one hell of a heart to heart! We talk about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. It's a nice conversation two single woman can have together on a Monday evening! I love it! Tammy tells me of this new coffee shop kind of over by Drake's campus. I don't know what it's called, but she loves coffee more than I do, so I think we're going to go when I'm back!
If you aren't on Pandora.com, you should be a member! I always create new music stations and rock out all the time. Since I have yet to put up curtains, my neighbors probably think I'm nuts! There goes the crazy naked girl dancing around her apartment again at ten o'clock at night, is what I'm sure they are saying! Okay...I don't really dance around naked. I'm sure they've seen me naked plenty of times, but whatever. I sometimes like to air dry after I shower. I hate putting on clothes when my body is damp! No worries--it's nothing they haven't seen before. I told my mom tonight I should leave a tip jar on my balcony. It would make for good rent money! She has to be so proud of her only daughter! ;) And now dad knows where all his money went for dance lessons all of those years! Thanks dad! You're the best!
Right now, I have a little Trans Siberian Orchestra Christmas mix going on with my Pandora! I would love to see them in person. I have heard it's unbelievable! You know what I miss? Delilah and Lite 104.1 Christmas station. Delilah always solves the world's problems with the swift stroke of a finger. I'm not saying I have problems right now, (even though Lord knows I probably do;) ), I enjoy hearing the stories.
Dieting sucks! You think you're eating so healthy--a turkey sandwich and banana for dinner, and an apple and a turkey salad for lunch. Okay, and a Special K breakfast bar. Just that...800 calories! Are you kidding me?? What happens if you're still hungry and your stomach hurts? I guess just suck it up? Why can't everyone be fat or skinny? Life would be so much easier!
Please keep the Bosley family in your prayers this evening for a sad loss in their family. Grandpa was a great man and the cutest little guy I've ever seen! They should be proud to call him family--and they most definitely are!
I told myself I'm going to be in bed by ten and guess what? It's actually going to happen! Oh yes! I am going to be one of those lame-o's who is in bed early! I'm okay with that. I need my beauty rest!
I want to give you a quick update on the hottie firefighter by my work. I bet you just got really excited for me. Well...nothing has happened. I'm thinking the same thing...darn it! I haven't seen him since I last told you about the magical moment we locked eyes and he says, "Hey, how's it goin'?" (Sigh). I spoke too soon!
Note to self: Don't drink and drive. It's so stupid! I heard about the two kids getting killed in a drunk driving accident back home. It's completely unnecessary. Driving 115 mph? Really? Even sober, that's just beyond stupid! People don't understand what it does to families. Even though you're shaking your head right now, you have no idea. I don't either. After working at a funeral home and seeing the repercussions of a totaled car and what it does to your body, then having to watch these families look at their loved one like that? No way. It's traumatizing, maddening, and disappointing. How hard is it to pick up the phone and call to get a ride? So, you don't want to get in trouble? Well...now you're dead. I'd rather be grounded for a month and have my life. Don't let fear get in the way of living.