| busy busy like always |
[Sep. 24th, 2008|01:10 am] |
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| |  crazy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | move on, css | ] |
I guess some things never change. Last year at the end of summer and during fall, for the first time in my life, I felt like I had caught up with my personal goals. Recently over the past three months, I've felt like I've fallen behind again. I am ambitious, yes, but I also procrastinate with important matters like learning about how to manage my finances.
For the past two weeks, I have gone out literally every night. It doesn't mean partying every night. It means a few parties here and there, and dinners with different friends every other night.
I wish I had more time; we all wish we had more time. I can't remember the last time I was bored. At one point, I had the potential to be juggling two jobs and three serious hobbies, but I decided avoid spreading myself too thin and chose to focus on just three activities total - my career in advertising, my goal to DJ, and my style blog.
Yes, that's right. I have another blog. I miss writing for an audience and sharing my favorite things, be it music or clothes. If you have some time, please check it out - sugarrockcatwalk.com.
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| one year anniversary |
[Jun. 4th, 2008|10:59 pm] |
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| |  amused | ] |
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| | hi haterz, mario | ] |
I moved to New York and started my job a year ago. I've come a long way, and I am proud of myself. I have been blessed with wonderful and supportive circles of friends on both coasts.
I am renewing the lease for my amazing apartment with two new roommates, one a stranger from Craigslist and one a friend of a friend.
I finish my second rotation in two weeks and move onto one of the best branding houses.
Sometimes it blows my mind. |
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| rain rain rain |
[May. 9th, 2008|04:49 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  uncomfortable | ] |
| [ | music |
| | vapour trail, ride | ] |
There is rain coming from every direction - from above, from in front, from behind, from both sides. My umbrella was constantly flipping, and my dress flew up so I flashed everyone twice on my walk home. And right now the lamp post outside my window is wobbling. It's actually kind of freaking me out.
I got my wisdom teeth removed last Friday, and I've been having chronic headaches this week. I got it checked out, and it's not a sinus infection. The dentist isn't sure what it is. My teeth may have shifted or I'm allergic to the antibiotic but didn't realize it since I was taking Advil earlier in the week.
I've been watching Gossip Girl for my friend Amanda who plays Penelope (one of the mean girls) and because they're always shooting it in my neighborhood. But after this last episode, I'm definitely watching it because I love it. I can't believe Serena killed someone. I have to find out what happens! And seriously, how is this show meant for teens? It's so racy, even for me, and I'm well out of the teen age group now.
Apartment rent went up almost $400 (12%) for the entire unit. It's pretty crazy. We may look for another roommate, or we may just move out. Who knows. We all have such different schedules; we never have a chance to talk. I feel like I'm the only one who's concerned, the only one who's trying. I'm done. |
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| great new york thursday |
[Apr. 4th, 2008|12:25 am] |
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| | accomplished | ] |
| [ | music |
| | arrows, vampire weekend | ] |
Work was crazy, crazy, crazy. I was absolutely exhausted at the end of the day, even my brain hurt. I'm fighting a cold too! Even so, I had a great day.
During lunch, I went outside and hit up a sample sale. There I bought a denim romper for $20. I didn't try it on because I had too many layers on and had to rush back to work, but crossed my fingers and hoped for the best. When I got home and tried it on, it fit perfect!
After work, I felt like shopping more because I haven't shopped in three months and lunch was a teaser. So I stopped by 59th & Lex a couple stops out of the way and found a pair of teal suede boots on super clearance. I had been eyeing them since last spring/summer, but I never bought them because I didn't want to because they were too pricey. Super clearance, $20. Sweet!
Then I was ready to head home, but I was in such a good mood that I decided to walk by Ronald's work on the way home to say hi. While I was saying hi to Ron, my friend Steve called and told me he had an extra free ticket to see an "experimental classical" concert by Juilliard students. So I walked cross town in heels, caught a train, took it two stops, and ran to Sharp Theater across the street from Lincoln Center.
After the concert, we were both starving - especially me since I hadn't eaten dinner yet. In the search for his Thai restaurant, we came across another Thai restaurant that my co-worker had actually recommended, so we ate there since it was starting to rain. The food there was delicious, fresh, and very well priced. New favorite place!
On the walk to the subway, we walked by a few Broadway stars signing autographs, and on the walk back to my apartment from the subway, I walked by a line of Gossip Girl trailers.
What a great Thursday. Who would have thought! |
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| big ideas for a small planet |
[Apr. 3rd, 2008|10:39 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  hopeful | ] |
| [ | music |
| | kids, mgmt | ] |
If you haven’t seen it already, Sundance has a great new show Big Ideas for a Small Planet. The show is available on iTunes. Last week, I downloaded the first episode about power for free, and it was really inspiring!
You can also steam the entire first episode online at their website - http://www.sundancechannel.com/thegreen (look for the picture of the cow, bottom right corner) |
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| gossip girls |
[Mar. 28th, 2008|10:46 pm] |
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| | sore | ] |
| [ | music |
| | kids, mgmt | ] |
My friend Amanda plays Penelope on the show. She's the one that said, "Boyfriend and the best friend? Consider yourself dethroned, queen bee." She recently moved into my building, and just yesterday they were filming scenes from an upcoming episode in Long Island City - not just my city, but my block. They were right in front of our building. Fun! Except I missed all the people I would have wanted to meet like the stylist because I left the office so late.
Tonight I am packing for a 24 visit to DC. Ron found this amazing deal online for $1 bus tickets to DC, so for the two of us to go there and back, $4.50. Round trip, tax, service charges, we're playing $4.50 total for the both of us. Ridiculous right? Did I mention the bus has free wifi?
I need to finish packing, but I'm so exhausted from the week and sore from working out that I can't do anything. |
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| home sweet home |
[Mar. 26th, 2008|08:48 pm] |
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| |  cold | ] |
| [ | music |
| | i feel it all, feist | ] |
Easter was this past Sunday. I celebrated with an amazing brunch at Phillip & Dave's house. It is easily the best brunch I've ever had. And, yes, I said house. They live in a huge brownstone in Brooklyn. I hope they get married because they're so cute!
I also did some work this weekend. I had a mini panic attack Sunday night because I didn't know if I'd be able to finish in time. Stress is bad.
After a series of lackluster weekends and nights out in the city, I've decided to become a home body this week. The city hasn't been that exciting. Spring is here, but it still feels like winter. I only know it's spring because the stores have sandals and bright colors on display.
I love my apartment. I love my room. Every inch of my room has a purpose, and everything fits like a glove. My floor and reading lamp in the crevice between my heater and bed. The other space between the other side of my heater and the wall fits my drawers. I have enough room for a desk chair and lounge chair for guests. And there's a tiny bit of wall by the door for a mirror. I can fit in a full size bed and still have enough room to sprawl out on the floor. It's wonderful.
I made personal goals at the start of the year. It's really nice to feel like I'm making some progress. Time to go exercise. I got two swimsuits waiting for me to tone up. |
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| halta girls came to visit |
[Mar. 16th, 2008|10:50 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  nostalgic | ] |
| [ | music |
| | me & mr. jones, amy winehouse | ] |
I wrote this awhile back like the week after the Halta girls left, but never posted it.
( Text heavy. ) |
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| cheap bastards |
[Mar. 12th, 2008|12:50 am] |
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| |  aggravated | ] |
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| | anyway you choose to give it, the black ghosts | ] |
Just got back from dinner for Matt, Ron's best friend's birthday dinner. For 12 people, the bill came out to $700. Ron paid $270. Unreal. I can't believe some people. I'm more upset than Ron is because he's a good guy. But seriously, $270 for one person? Ridiculous!
Dinner was really fun though, so... I guess it was worth it? |
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| insights & migraines |
[Mar. 7th, 2008|09:48 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | exhausted | ] |
| [ | music |
| | ready for the floor, hot chip | ] |
I can't believe I've only been working in account planning for two months. I'm so involved on the account. Last Friday, my boss and the head of the department, one of the biggest names in planning & strategic insights, were out of the office. The next thing I know, they're calling me and trusting me to develop and send off insights to the client - me!
This past week has been insane at work. Research, insights, plans, presentations, everything, absolutely everything has been under pressure, and I think the stress made me ill because I've been having migraines all week and I feel weaker than usual. I know, I need to take care of myself. I eat more than enough, and I drink plenty of water. I could probably sleep more, but I haven't been pushing myself.
The other thing is that I've been doing a lot of thinking about my program. I want to make it better - increase visibility, create a brand, and improve Associates' experiences. It wasn't easy, but I scheduled a meeting with corporate and now I'm preparing a deck to send as a starting point for discussion. I told my friend about this the other day, and she said it gave her chills. She was so proud of me.
I'm not fond of corporate anything, but I'm hoping to make the most of it by learning as much as I can.
Earlier this week and last weekend, I was extremely depressed for a number of reasons, but I've picked myself up. I haven't completely snapped out of it, but I'm in a better place.
I can't wait for spring. I am extremely sensitive to weather conditions. Yeah, I grew up in southern California. |
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| every song reminds me of home |
[Feb. 25th, 2008|11:14 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | nostalgic | ] |
| [ | music |
| | don't stop the music, rihanna | ] |
I can play almost any song in my library, and it will remind me of home. I've never been this homesick. This is the first time since I've moved here that I've really missed home. I had so much fun with the girls, and it felt just like old times. Then one day, they were gone. I couldn't figure out why I was so depressed, but then I realized and I couldn't stop crying. I was a mess, especially on Saturday night, and Ron stayed in so he could take care of me because it was that bad.
To show Ronald I appreciated what he did for me, I made him a fancy dinner - all from my own recipes and completely from scratch. I cheated on dessert and used gummy bears.
This morning was a rough train morning. The 7 train wasn't running to or from Manhattan because of maintenance at Grand Central. Then someone fainted in a train, so the N, R, Q, and W trains were delayed. I saw the person being carried away on a stretcher. It was so scary. |
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| carbs are the best and the worst |
[Feb. 12th, 2008|11:27 pm] |
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| |  full | ] |
| [ | music |
| | no wow (mstrkrft remix), the kills | ] |
I was debating whether or not I wanted to eat dinner tonight because I snacked a lot today while at work and I haven't worked out in a few weeks. It's been cold. I've been busy. And yes, probably a little lazy. Back to the original point of my story, I ended up making some pasta, and I guess I was so hungry that I ate the whole plate really fast. Now I'm feeling too full and totally guilty.
Last night I went to a Nylon magazine party with the Kills. It was alright. I liked the pink vodka and being inside away from the cold. The band went on way too late. The DJ got off the stage and the venue dimmed the lights the way a venue usually does 10-15 minutes before a band comes on stage, only this lasted an hour.
Tonight, I rearranged my living room furniture tonight because the girls are coming to stay with me this week. I walked right into my coffee table and my shin is swelling.
I'm looking outside at the snow, and it's so beautiful. It snowed really hard today. On the walk home, my eyes and face were pelted with the snow. |
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| what a week |
[Feb. 10th, 2008|06:26 pm] |
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| | accomplished | ] |
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| | you ain't know, birdman & lil wayne | ] |
I have been hanging low for awhile because the cold weather has been off-putting and was recovering from a wicked stomach virus. I don't usually go out this much in one week, but somehow before I knew it, I had a full calendar.
Sunday: Went to Bryant Park for Fashion Week, watched Twinkle by Wenlan show, hung out with Erin and Rachel, enjoyed a number of free drinks courtesy of sponsors, met a bunch of worldwide crazies, then hit up Gerald's friend's SuperBowl party for the game
Monday: Work, post-SuperBowl hang out at Jess' with the Ithaca gang
Tuesday: Work, Obama 2008, Meghan's Fat Tuesday birthday
Wednesday: Work, Knicks game with Caitlin and Benny, then Apple store for Benny
Thursday: Work, dinner with Ron, rolled with a crew to Twinkle by Wenlan after party which was way more fun than expected
Friday: Work, happy hour with Howard, dinner with Rose, drinks in St. Marks with Benny, Ronald, and Bronx Science folks
Saturday: Brunch, west side galleries, and amazing tea with Becca, dinner with Ronald, Rosie's copywriter birthday
And today. Today was the ultimate lazy Sunday. I've done absolutely nothing productive. I need to clean my room. More than half of my closet is on my bed and chairs. I also need to go to bed early tonight. Early conference call with the client in the morning.
People are always asking me how I have so many friends in New York. The answer is I'm lucky. I have a lot of special interests, and I've been really lucky to meet people who share those interests. That, and I'm awesome. Haha. I'm kidding in case it wasn't clear. |
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| putting a freakin' smile |
[Feb. 4th, 2008|12:13 am] |
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| | drained | ] |
| [ | music |
| | let there be light, justice | ] |
I had to write a private entry because I have a lot of pent up frustration - not to take away from the great weekend that was.
I did some work from home Friday and most of Saturday. I sent it off Saturday night, and I've been anxious every since. I hope I was on the right track.
I went to the Twinkle by Wenlan show at Bryant Park Fashion Week and met up with Rachel and Erin. We had lots of fun and drinks. After hanging out with the girls, I met up with Ron to go to Gerald's friends' apartment at 53rd & 6th to watch the Superbowl. I can't believe the Giants won. What an incredible game!
Ugh, I forgot my glasses at Ron's, so I am wearing my contacts even though my eyes are drier than Death Valley. Exhausted and uncomfortable. Time to finish cleaning and crash. Later. |
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| can i do it? |
[Feb. 2nd, 2008|01:10 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  nervous | ] |
| [ | music |
| | american boy, estelle feat. kanye west | ] |
I am swimming in fifty something pages of data in size 6 font. I am trying to make sense and organize it all to make something meaningful, something insightful. Everything else I've been assigned so far has been a collaboration of sorts, but this is something for me to own.
I'm exhausted. I had a long day in the office, so I brought my work home with me. My supervisor and team are working on Sunday, so I need to do my work tonight and tomorrow to give them enough time to digest and react to whatever I come up with.
Ahhh...! I know I can do this, but this is my first time doing this sort of thing in the real world and my first time doing it alone. |
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| i wish i had more time to write |
[Jan. 29th, 2008|11:05 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | contemplative | ] |
| [ | music |
| | jimmy, of montreal | ] |
I've been using pictures in place of a journal because I've been so busy lately. But after reading through some old entries tonight, I definitely want to start writing again. I love being able to look back and reflect. I read an entry from just a year ago, and so much of my life has changed. I think I talk about how different my life is every time I write, and that's because it is. That being said, I'm pretty settled in my "new life" if you will.
My boyfriend keeps me happy, and his family is absolutely wonderful and so generous. They always invite me to dinner and send me home with fruit and treats.
Rose lives out here now too, and her apartment isn't too far from me. I don't see her nearly as much as I should, but it's nice to have closed up some of the geography keeping us apart and at least be in the same time zone. Just this past weekend, we went to see The Cool Kids, Kid Sister, and A-Trak at the American Natural History Museum on the Upper West Side. Kid Sister's last song was "Pro Nails", and Kayne West came out. It was crazy! I'm not a big fan, but dude, it was Kanye West! And being the man he is, he of course had to perform a few of his own songs before calling it a night.
Work is going well. I'm at a new agency, working on new projects with a new team. I'm very happy with where I'm at. There are a few things that keep me awake at night - thinking about the high cost of rent, roommate situation for next year, and where I will be at the end of my program. The year I finish with the program is the year that the recession will have an impact on the advertising industry. |
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| atlantic city |
[Dec. 29th, 2007|10:27 am] |
| [ | mood |
| |  blah | ] |
| [ | music |
| | dark matter, andrew bird | ] |
Sex & The City's representation of Atlantic City was pretty accurate. It is a poor man's Vegas. In my opinion, even that is giving the city too much credit. I hate Atlantic City. It's drinking, gambling, and depression all in one place. I played penny slots to kill time, and I was up $4 at one point. Should have cashed out. Haha.
I went to Atlantic City because it was my roommate's birthday, and a bunch of my friends were going. I figured I should everything a chance. I came to Atlantic City with the lowest expectations, but even then, it managed to disappoint.
Oh, and I should mention that my bus broke down on the way there. Yup, so it took us like 4 hours or so when it should have taken us only 2 and a half hours. |
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| first christmas party of the season |
[Dec. 11th, 2007|09:17 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | happy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | carol of the bells, the bird & the bee | ] |
This past weekend, I had a holiday potluck dinner party at my apartment, and it was the best party ever. Everyone brought amazing homemade food and desserts, and there was so much wine and bubbly, and the greatest part was that everyone was mingling. No anti-socials. The party started at 7, and my apartment was packed by 8. There were at least 40 people in my apartment, and the festivities went on until 2 in the morning. So much fun! I was kind of worried and pleasantly surprised because a few of my really good friends couldn't make it and days before only 11 people, including myself had RSVPed yes. Man, it was the perfect party.
My sister is coming to visit this weekend, and I am so excited! So, so excited! |
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[Nov. 20th, 2007|10:33 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| | happy | ] |
| [ | music |
| | a cause des garçons, yelle | ] |
Today I was thinking about my life during the work week. It's pretty mundane now because I'm always so exhausted after work and I get out pretty late. A typical night consists of making dinner, cleaning, trying to squeeze in an errand or two, and either playing with my mixer or going to the gym.
My Sephora order came in the mail today, and I felt like a kid at Christmas. Half of the box wasn't even for me, but it put me in a good enough mood to hop and skip back onto the train to hit the city for some winter accessory shopping. I found a sweet umbrella and a pair of 180 earmuffs. I also found a pair of bronze brown mary janes for work. Perfect!
I had an interview last week, and I received the most flattering email ever today. I hope it all works out for my next rotation because the paperwork and process for my program could put a lag in my plans.
Completely different topic, I heard a couple men speaking in French at a sample sale, and it made me realize how much I miss speaking French. I was never very good, but I really enjoyed my time in France and I love the language so much. I hope I can meet some people who will help me pick it back up. |
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| busy lady |
[Nov. 18th, 2007|08:57 pm] |
| [ | mood |
| |  sick | ] |
| [ | music |
| | pieces, field music | ] |
I've been recovering from a really bad cold for the past two weeks. I've never lived in anything colder than 55 degrees, so it's been harder on me than I thought. My body hurts from the cold. I've been trying to shop for winter clothes, but being so particular and on a budget, it's a lot harder than I would have thought.
Advertising life is going well. I work really hard. One week I came in early and left late almost everyday. I've been given the opportunity to take on a lot of responsibility, probably more than someone in my position should. It's exhausting and stressful; my close friends here can attest to this. But I want to be good at what I do, and I think being thrown into the deep end has been very helpful and huge in increasing my understanding of the working world. Some people in the office have taken me under their wing and brought me along for a lot of interesting lunches with some of the most influential people in advertising and the media. I've been eating well. Haha. I just hope I don't burn out.
I've been to a few fun concerts in the past couple of months. My concert outings has slowed down significantly since the end of summer. No surprise there, but I didn't think it'd be this slow.
Friday night, I called up some friends to get together and welcome Rose to New York, and it was so much fun. I'm looking at pictures and talking to people right now. It was a good Friday night for sure, and it made me realize how lucky I am to have such a good group of friends here in such a short period of time. |
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