Yesterday was a good day. Even though it was spent mostly doing chores and running errands on four hours of sleep, I felt like I accomplished something. The only chore that carried over to this morning was dropping off seven bags of clothes at Goodwill. I didn't realize they opened at nine, so I had to kill some time at my favorite store on the planet--Target.
The month of April was great because it was my birthday and I spent it at home. The month of May is/was awesome because I had my lovely friends visiting. We like to joke that my family owns two hotels--one on each coast. For as long as I can remember my family has always thrown parties at the house or had a revolving door of guests staying with us. So, I guess it's only fitting that little custom got passed down to me.
Last weekend WH drove up from Tennessee to pay me a visit. We roamed the city and visited her favorite NY restaurant--twice! If you had the food at this place you'd know why we had to keep going back. Her visit was pretty chill and relaxing, which is pretty much how she likes it.
JG on the other hand--he's all about being a tourist in the big, bad city. He managed to drag L-Dawg and his friend from California on the road trip from Missouri. Yes, as you can tell, my friends are all about the driving. The crew is currently sleeping in various parts of my home since they arrived very early this morning. So, I'm sitting here doing bills, a little bit of work, and as you can see, posting a quick update.
I'll keep you posted...
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Seeing Red
It's amazing how people continually let me down. Maybe it's my fault--I allow people to let me down and my expectations are too high. Apparently it's unfair for me to expect someone to respect a favor by following the rules. And perhaps I should stop giving people the benefit of the doubt--I'm giving them more credit than they deserve. I'll excuse a lot and put up with a lot, but sometimes people do things that I can't seem to shake off so easily.
I don't know, whatever. I know this sounds all cryptic, but I'm so pissed off right now I can't even string together the words to explain the situation.
The day didn't start off too terrible. It just ended crappy. Yes, I had work and yes, the day dragged, but it was tolerable. Nothing too crazy happened to send me off the deep end (well, not until the evening phone call). We even had a fun little visit from the Smirnoff people in the afternoon. They made us drinks with their new flavored vodkas and even brought cute drink shakers for us to take home. I have to say that the pomegranate vodka/lemonade drink was very tasty.
Tomorrow I have a gift expo to attend, which means free stuff to take home--always exciting. Even better than that is the fact that the CW upfronts will be happening just two blocks away from me. I plan on doing a walk-by, but given the economy, I highly doubt they're going to fly their top celebs out to attend this thing. I suspect the only "stars" in attendance will be the ones from their new shows--which don't look all that great to me. I'm sorry, but aren't we done with the vampires yet?
Oh well, the red I was seeing earlier has faded to a dark pink, so hopefully tomorrow I won't be so wound up and disappointed. Maybe I'll even be a little forgiving. Or not.
I don't know, whatever. I know this sounds all cryptic, but I'm so pissed off right now I can't even string together the words to explain the situation.
The day didn't start off too terrible. It just ended crappy. Yes, I had work and yes, the day dragged, but it was tolerable. Nothing too crazy happened to send me off the deep end (well, not until the evening phone call). We even had a fun little visit from the Smirnoff people in the afternoon. They made us drinks with their new flavored vodkas and even brought cute drink shakers for us to take home. I have to say that the pomegranate vodka/lemonade drink was very tasty.
Tomorrow I have a gift expo to attend, which means free stuff to take home--always exciting. Even better than that is the fact that the CW upfronts will be happening just two blocks away from me. I plan on doing a walk-by, but given the economy, I highly doubt they're going to fly their top celebs out to attend this thing. I suspect the only "stars" in attendance will be the ones from their new shows--which don't look all that great to me. I'm sorry, but aren't we done with the vampires yet?
Oh well, the red I was seeing earlier has faded to a dark pink, so hopefully tomorrow I won't be so wound up and disappointed. Maybe I'll even be a little forgiving. Or not.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Sometimes I Wish I Didn't Know
Today my boss called me into her office to tell me that we were laying off the new girl we hired seven months ago. I'm upset, sad and irritated, and part of me wishes she hadn't told me since this isn't happening until next week. How do I go to work each day with the knowledge that she's going to lose her job in a matter of days? I can't say anything to her, but I have to avoid giving her new projects that can't be wrapped up before she leaves. Grrrr...
What pisses me off even more is that today an announcement was made that someone got a promotion and has now become a full-time employee, which I'm sure came with a pay raise. It's interesting that after this decision was made, another was made to let go of someone else. Ugh...so unfair! I was told my boss was given the option to let go of anyone in her department and the new girl was the logical choice. I suppose I should feel relieved but that only makes me feel like a bad person. I really hate this business of letting people go...it sucks all around. Like I said, sometimes I wish I just didn't know a damn thing.
I know she's been looking at job ads, so I hope she finds something soon. I'm really going to miss her...she kind of kept me sane in an office full of crazy. Sigh...
What pisses me off even more is that today an announcement was made that someone got a promotion and has now become a full-time employee, which I'm sure came with a pay raise. It's interesting that after this decision was made, another was made to let go of someone else. Ugh...so unfair! I was told my boss was given the option to let go of anyone in her department and the new girl was the logical choice. I suppose I should feel relieved but that only makes me feel like a bad person. I really hate this business of letting people go...it sucks all around. Like I said, sometimes I wish I just didn't know a damn thing.
I know she's been looking at job ads, so I hope she finds something soon. I'm really going to miss her...she kind of kept me sane in an office full of crazy. Sigh...
Weekend of Nothing
As usual, I had high hopes of being productive, but I didn't get one thing done. Not one damn thing. For the past week I've been coughing up a storm, which has prevented me from getting a good night's sleep. Now, before you ask, no, I don't have swine flu. No fever, no runny nose, no aches or pains--just a dry cough and tired body.
I've been loading up on cough medicine, vitamin c, cough drops and tea with honey, but I still have that scratch in my throat. So, when my cough finally let me sleep this weekend, I embraced it by sleeping in as long as I could. I believe I woke up at 1:30 this afternoon after waking up at all hours of the night to drink some water, go to the bathroom, readjust my pillows and get cough drops. Yes, I realize falling asleep with a cough drop in my mouth isn't exactly a smart thing to do, but I was desperate--I'd been sleeping on my couch all week and I was determined to find sleep on my bed again.
I really need to get over this and get some energy again. I've neglected my home and I desperately need to do laundry, wash my dishes, organize the mess on my kitchen table, clean up the bathroom and vacuum up all the hair and dust balls on my floor. Not to mention, I have important docs and bills that need to get into the mail ASAP. I just want to kick whatever this is in the ass already so I can get back to my regularly scheduled life.
I've been loading up on cough medicine, vitamin c, cough drops and tea with honey, but I still have that scratch in my throat. So, when my cough finally let me sleep this weekend, I embraced it by sleeping in as long as I could. I believe I woke up at 1:30 this afternoon after waking up at all hours of the night to drink some water, go to the bathroom, readjust my pillows and get cough drops. Yes, I realize falling asleep with a cough drop in my mouth isn't exactly a smart thing to do, but I was desperate--I'd been sleeping on my couch all week and I was determined to find sleep on my bed again.
I really need to get over this and get some energy again. I've neglected my home and I desperately need to do laundry, wash my dishes, organize the mess on my kitchen table, clean up the bathroom and vacuum up all the hair and dust balls on my floor. Not to mention, I have important docs and bills that need to get into the mail ASAP. I just want to kick whatever this is in the ass already so I can get back to my regularly scheduled life.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Things that Go Bump in the Night
Early this morning I was awoken from my slumber by an incessant noise that I thought, at first, was part of some dream. As I slowly began to wake up, I realized that noise was real and not a figment of my imagination. My first thought was, "Why is my neighbor working out at this hour?" Then I thought, "Is she hanging a picture?" When I heard a groan and the noise stopped, it became somewhat clear to me what exactly was going on upstairs.
Still a little skeptical, I thought, "Maybe I was just imagining it--maybe the noise was coming from outside." I checked my watch. It was 1:48 a.m. Normally I can sleep through anything, but not tonight. No, tonight there would be no sweet dreams for me, no uninterrupted sleep. After spending a few minutes of playing the "nah, well, maybe, nah, couldn't be" game in my head, the noise started again. Fully awake now, I listened more intently. Rhythmic movement, a moan, a groan...yup, my neighbor having sex woke me up. I proceeded to text JG, because I knew he'd appreciate it. Then I called my sister to complain. I didn't fall asleep again until after 3 a.m. Thank you very much, neighbor!
Still a little skeptical, I thought, "Maybe I was just imagining it--maybe the noise was coming from outside." I checked my watch. It was 1:48 a.m. Normally I can sleep through anything, but not tonight. No, tonight there would be no sweet dreams for me, no uninterrupted sleep. After spending a few minutes of playing the "nah, well, maybe, nah, couldn't be" game in my head, the noise started again. Fully awake now, I listened more intently. Rhythmic movement, a moan, a groan...yup, my neighbor having sex woke me up. I proceeded to text JG, because I knew he'd appreciate it. Then I called my sister to complain. I didn't fall asleep again until after 3 a.m. Thank you very much, neighbor!
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Seriously Rain, Go Away
Yes, it is still raining. We had a slight break today and actually saw the sun, but I can hear the pitter patter of raindrops once again. Sigh.
Despite the weather dampening my spirits this week, I did receive some pretty great news. Two of my friends are preggers. Coincidentally, they're both due around the same time, and they told me the news on the same day in almost the same way--at the very end of an email--almost like an "oh by the way" comment. Too funny. I think the award for the best "I'm pregnant" announcement was by one of my coworkers. She simply held a sign against the glass on my office door that read "I'm knocked (arrow pointing up)." Since it was done in the afternoon, it took me a second to understand what it meant. Yeah, sometimes I'm a little slow.
Anyway, I am so very happy for these two girls. They're so excited about being pregnant, which makes me super-excited as well. I can't wait to find out who's next. With most of my friends married, it really could be anyone at this point. Hmmm...I wonder, who should I put my money on?
Despite the weather dampening my spirits this week, I did receive some pretty great news. Two of my friends are preggers. Coincidentally, they're both due around the same time, and they told me the news on the same day in almost the same way--at the very end of an email--almost like an "oh by the way" comment. Too funny. I think the award for the best "I'm pregnant" announcement was by one of my coworkers. She simply held a sign against the glass on my office door that read "I'm knocked (arrow pointing up)." Since it was done in the afternoon, it took me a second to understand what it meant. Yeah, sometimes I'm a little slow.
Anyway, I am so very happy for these two girls. They're so excited about being pregnant, which makes me super-excited as well. I can't wait to find out who's next. With most of my friends married, it really could be anyone at this point. Hmmm...I wonder, who should I put my money on?
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Rain, Rain Go Away
I love lazy, rainy Sunday afternoons. I'm sitting here typing this entry, listening to Marie Digby and the rain falling outside. Of course, the TV is on mute in the background.
This morning I went into the city to meet CR for breakfast at Good Enough to Eat. There's something about having breakfast in the city, especially on the weekend, that I love. It's probably because it's the only time I see the city so calm and serene. I ordered the corned beef hash, which was great, but I have to admit my favorite part of the meal was the biscuits with strawberry butter. I really love biscuits...especially when they're covered in strawberry butter. Yum.
After breakfast we walked in the slight drizzle to the movie theater. On our way we passed by some firefighters walking into Bed, Bath & Beyond. This was a little odd. Why would a bunch of NYC firefighters park their truck on the corner and walk into this type of store? Did they need a new trash can for the firehouse? New pots and pans? It was interesting. They looked pretty hot in their uniforms. Of course a few of them were rocking Yankees hats, and I could hear them saying something about the Angels hat I was wearing. I almost wanted to follow them into the store and start talking trash, but then remembered that my team was down in the series. I have to say, wearing a sports hat does catch the attention of guys. Forget the low-cut shirts and short skirts, I just need to wear a sports paraphrenalia, hang some meat around my neck and carry a beer to catch the attention of a guy in this city.
Anyway, we watched Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner. It was pretty predictable and totally followed the romantic comedy formula, but it was still a cute movie and perfect for a rainy day. What was even more awesome was that the movie was only $6! Do you know how hard it is to see a movie for $6 in NYC? It's like the holy grail. CR and I decided that it's our new favorite movie theater. We suspect the low price probably had to do with watching it before noon, but I don't care. A bargain is a bargain at any time of the day.
As much as I wanted to fight it, I came home from my morning trip and took a short nap. I tried to keep it under the normal 2 1/2 hours my weekend naps tend to be. Those long naps really throw my sleep pattern off and give me a headache. I think I was able to wake up after half an hour. Now I'm looking around my home and the filth that has accumulated. I know I need to get off this couch and do something about it, but the thought of going to work tomorrow is keeping my ass glued to the cushions.
This morning I went into the city to meet CR for breakfast at Good Enough to Eat. There's something about having breakfast in the city, especially on the weekend, that I love. It's probably because it's the only time I see the city so calm and serene. I ordered the corned beef hash, which was great, but I have to admit my favorite part of the meal was the biscuits with strawberry butter. I really love biscuits...especially when they're covered in strawberry butter. Yum.
After breakfast we walked in the slight drizzle to the movie theater. On our way we passed by some firefighters walking into Bed, Bath & Beyond. This was a little odd. Why would a bunch of NYC firefighters park their truck on the corner and walk into this type of store? Did they need a new trash can for the firehouse? New pots and pans? It was interesting. They looked pretty hot in their uniforms. Of course a few of them were rocking Yankees hats, and I could hear them saying something about the Angels hat I was wearing. I almost wanted to follow them into the store and start talking trash, but then remembered that my team was down in the series. I have to say, wearing a sports hat does catch the attention of guys. Forget the low-cut shirts and short skirts, I just need to wear a sports paraphrenalia, hang some meat around my neck and carry a beer to catch the attention of a guy in this city.
Anyway, we watched Ghosts of Girlfriends Past with Matthew McConaughey and Jennifer Garner. It was pretty predictable and totally followed the romantic comedy formula, but it was still a cute movie and perfect for a rainy day. What was even more awesome was that the movie was only $6! Do you know how hard it is to see a movie for $6 in NYC? It's like the holy grail. CR and I decided that it's our new favorite movie theater. We suspect the low price probably had to do with watching it before noon, but I don't care. A bargain is a bargain at any time of the day.
As much as I wanted to fight it, I came home from my morning trip and took a short nap. I tried to keep it under the normal 2 1/2 hours my weekend naps tend to be. Those long naps really throw my sleep pattern off and give me a headache. I think I was able to wake up after half an hour. Now I'm looking around my home and the filth that has accumulated. I know I need to get off this couch and do something about it, but the thought of going to work tomorrow is keeping my ass glued to the cushions.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
I'm So Vain
I cut my hair today. I'm still getting used to it. I keep looking in the mirror every five minutes to figure out how I want it to look. I miss having long hair.
After months of growing my hair out to donate, I finally decided today that I'd had enough. With the temperatures rising, long thick hair isn't exactly comfortable. So I chopped it all off. I know it's for a good cause, but I liked the way I looked with long hair. Well, not when it was really long like it was a few hours ago. That was way too long. About four inches past my shoulders is the perfect length. So, according to my calculations, I should have that ideal length by fall. Sigh. I'm so vain.
I was just looking at the cut ponytail and it's kind of strange. Half my hair is brown and the other is black. This wouldn't be so odd if I colored my hair, but I don't. And if I wanted to, I really could make makeup brushes with my hair. Bizarre.
After months of growing my hair out to donate, I finally decided today that I'd had enough. With the temperatures rising, long thick hair isn't exactly comfortable. So I chopped it all off. I know it's for a good cause, but I liked the way I looked with long hair. Well, not when it was really long like it was a few hours ago. That was way too long. About four inches past my shoulders is the perfect length. So, according to my calculations, I should have that ideal length by fall. Sigh. I'm so vain.
I was just looking at the cut ponytail and it's kind of strange. Half my hair is brown and the other is black. This wouldn't be so odd if I colored my hair, but I don't. And if I wanted to, I really could make makeup brushes with my hair. Bizarre.
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