Here's a brief recap of last week (in no particular order), in list format because I'm lazy.
- Saw Legally Blonde on Broadway; it was fantastic.
- Brunch x2 with friends.
- Strolling around Williamsburg in the oppressive heat wearing jeans. WTF was I thinking?
- Job interview on Monday (didn't get the job).
- Bourbon Street reunion!
- Went dancing at a club called Happy Ending, which used to be an erotic massage parlor.
- Went to my friend's new apartment for a girl's night, which had been canceled for the night (didn't get the memo). It took me an HOUR to get there, but all was not lost as she was able to give me a bunch of rockin' contacts for jobs.
- Still haven't seen The Dark Knight, although I am contemplating about seeing it alone because everyone else I know has seen it, and I can't wait for it to come out on DVD. This would mark my first solo movie going experience (that's how badly I want to see this movie).
- 6th floor walkup still continues to kick my ass.
- Applied to loads of jobs (heard back from none).
- Bought an amazing ruffle collared blouse from Conway's for $7.99!
- Finally did my laundry, which was a long, hot, involved process (due to the fact that my laundry bag weighed about 30 pounds, the laundromat is 2 blocks away, and had no air conditioning, just some weak ass floor fans). Also got bleach on one of my black dresses. Balls.
You know what I love? Good friends, cheap beer, and rooftop parties in Williamsburg. Flip cup anyone?
Pssssssssss... jhust got back from amazinhg party in Brooklyn obvioussly... anbd to cap off my night, I shotgunned a 16oz Coors Light qwith some coool dyudes. Hellz yeah I love NEW YORK/!
Oh wireless internet, I have missed thee. For the first time since I've moved, I've been able to leach off of someone's wireless network from my apartment. I hate schlepping down to the library with my laptop, since I have no privacy, and I hate not having privacy when I blog. Hence the nonblogging. And besides, the only thing I've been doing is throwing myself into my job and apartment search. I actually had a phone interview for a great position today. It went really well, and I have a second interview first thing on Monday. I've also been delving as far into any sort of contact I have in hopes of getting a job that doesn't involve sales. Maybe I'm trite to assume that I'm too good for retail/sales work, but I busted my ass in school for 5 years to graduate with honors. So yeah, I would prefer to work at a place that will utilize my degree, instead of working with or under people who didn't even go to school. And at least I know if I get desperate enough for a job (which I hopefully won't), I can always fall back on retail.
Anyway, one big task I'm trying to conquer here in New York is how to stay unsweaty/unsmelly (not real words, I know). You see, it's as humid as balls here, and I have to walk everywhere, and the subways don't have any ventilation or moving air. It's just hot, sticky, standing air underground. Which means I'm usually sweaty and icky. And I get so paranoid about being smelly and looking like a hot mess. I tried taking the bus home, but that took an hour, versus about 20 minutes on the subway. I don't know how some of these New York women do it! Maybe I'm just a spoiled Texan used to her own transportation and central air conditioning everywhere I go. Maybe my body will acclimate to the horrible humidity and I'll stop looking like I've just gotten out of the shower everywhere I go. Who knows. But another obstacle in my way: my 6th floor WALK UP apartment. Jesus. But that's the last thing I do everyday, and the second I step through the door I wipe off my makeup with a cleansing wipe and call it a day, no matter if I've forgotten to buy anything or stop somewhere.
Oh noes! My internet is starting to go in and out like R. Kelly in the closet. So I'll have to end this here and hope by the next time I blog, I'll have gotten a job!
July 5th has always been an important day in my life. On this day in 1996, my family moved from San Antonio to my current residence outside of Austin. This turning point has impacted my life so much; I know I would not be where I am today, and I would not know any of my most beloved friends. What can I say? That moved made me who I am today. And today, I am moving to New York City to pursue a dream, to make something of my life. After all, I can't really do anything with a Fashion Merchandising degree in Austin, aside from work retail (and we all know how I feel about that).
The 4th was wonderful; ate some good food, spent time with wonderful people, and went to watch fireworks at the park for the last time in Texas with LP.
I have to cut this entry short, because I have a flight to catch, and I need to finish packing.
Goodbye Texas. You've been good to me. <3
