Wow. It's been quite a long time since I've blogged...I blame Twitter. Here's a VERY SHORT recap of what's gone down since my last blog.
SYDNEY:
Well, I left. It sucked (the leaving, not being there). I left Sydney because there were no jobs for me and I got the opportunity to find a job in LA during the summer. It was really sad leaving the Bay of Passion and all my friends there, but the last 2 weeks were AWESOME! I had a blast. Everyone was really accommodating and sweet and gave me the best send off I could ask for! I miss it a lot.
HOME:
Well, I came home after Sydney, which was actually really nice. I've spent some time in Boston but most of my time just chillin' around my house with the family. At my dad's we got a Wii, which is so bad ass fun that I can't get over it. I've also filled my days with hanging with old high school friends. Concord, despite lacking a little in the entertainment sectors, is nice to be in. Oh ya...and...
I GOT MY DRIVER'S LISENCE!!!
LOS ANGELES:
Well, I'm taking a break from sending out cover letters/resumes to write this. I'm back to craig's list, etc. for the LA area, which my friend Eric is helping me find jobs (he's actually my guardian angel). I go out on July 8th for like 3 weeks. It's really exciting.
So that's it in a nutshell. I'll try to update more often.
Till next time.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Could be...who knows...
Something very exciting could be happening in the next month or so...that's all I'm going to say!
Till next time.
Till next time.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
In a Rut
Well, it's been a long time since I've updated this blog. This is for two main reasons...first, because now I'm twittering and so are many of my friends so it seems like people are more in tune with what's going on, and second, nothing really significant is going on in my life.
My day-to-day activities really haven't changed at all since I still do not have any sort of a job. About 2-3 weeks ago I did some promotions work, which was painfully horrible (think passing out fliers at the GSU for 6-8 hours a day). And that paid me some but I'm still sitting here on a Thursday afternoon updating my blog. I've also created an invite to an event, adding to the portfolio of Lucky Stone Designs, a company my cousin and I are working on. That also paid, but I still crave some sort of daily work. It's getting discouraging, seeing as though the 1 year anniversary of my college graduation is approaching.
Besides my money depleting quickly and utter boredom, I've had some fun times! There was the 80s party, celebrating my friend's birthday at a place called Retro Bar. I hadn't really gone out in a while prior to this, because I don't want to spend too much money...and also I don't know who to go out with, so it was great to have an excuse to be crazy. Just picture a group of us all dressed up at a club...where nobody else was in costume. Thank god for alcohol is all I can say. Even though we looked like total tools, and everyone stared and laughed at us, I still had a GREAT time.
I had one of my best friends, Olivia Rose Joan Vienneau, from home come visit for a week, which was amazingly fun. For the beginning of it, we flew down to Melbourne and spent some time there. It was really relaxing to walk around the city, explore St. Kilda, watch comedy shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and we even saw some movies (if you haven't seen 17 Again, DO IT NOW!!!) Then for the rest of the time here, I got to show her around Sydney. It's nice to have to have an excuse to go to all those touristy places that you never actually go to when you live in a place. It was great to see a familiar face!
Then there was my 23rd birthday!!! Alex organized this whole night, which included drinks at the Polo Lounge (how appropriate), dinner at a Tapas restaurant on Oxford St., and finally clubbing at some gay bars. With all my friends in Sydney, including Olivia, present, I really had a blast! The funny things is that the people I thought would have the most trouble being in a gay bar, really enjoyed themselves a lot (maybe even too much seeing as though my ass was grabbed quite a few times by my straight friend). It was a hella birthday though.
But ya, besides that I'm pretty blah right now. I need to get a job. I need to do SOMETHING! I don't want to have to go home again.
'Till next time.
My day-to-day activities really haven't changed at all since I still do not have any sort of a job. About 2-3 weeks ago I did some promotions work, which was painfully horrible (think passing out fliers at the GSU for 6-8 hours a day). And that paid me some but I'm still sitting here on a Thursday afternoon updating my blog. I've also created an invite to an event, adding to the portfolio of Lucky Stone Designs, a company my cousin and I are working on. That also paid, but I still crave some sort of daily work. It's getting discouraging, seeing as though the 1 year anniversary of my college graduation is approaching.
Besides my money depleting quickly and utter boredom, I've had some fun times! There was the 80s party, celebrating my friend's birthday at a place called Retro Bar. I hadn't really gone out in a while prior to this, because I don't want to spend too much money...and also I don't know who to go out with, so it was great to have an excuse to be crazy. Just picture a group of us all dressed up at a club...where nobody else was in costume. Thank god for alcohol is all I can say. Even though we looked like total tools, and everyone stared and laughed at us, I still had a GREAT time. 
I had one of my best friends, Olivia Rose Joan Vienneau, from home come visit for a week, which was amazingly fun. For the beginning of it, we flew down to Melbourne and spent some time there. It was really relaxing to walk around the city, explore St. Kilda, watch comedy shows at the Melbourne Comedy Festival and we even saw some movies (if you haven't seen 17 Again, DO IT NOW!!!) Then for the rest of the time here, I got to show her around Sydney. It's nice to have to have an excuse to go to all those touristy places that you never actually go to when you live in a place. It was great to see a familiar face! 
Then there was my 23rd birthday!!! Alex organized this whole night, which included drinks at the Polo Lounge (how appropriate), dinner at a Tapas restaurant on Oxford St., and finally clubbing at some gay bars. With all my friends in Sydney, including Olivia, present, I really had a blast! The funny things is that the people I thought would have the most trouble being in a gay bar, really enjoyed themselves a lot (maybe even too much seeing as though my ass was grabbed quite a few times by my straight friend). It was a hella birthday though.But ya, besides that I'm pretty blah right now. I need to get a job. I need to do SOMETHING! I don't want to have to go home again.
'Till next time.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Alone
Hmmmm...for the first time since I've gotten here, over a month ago, I'm really starting to feel lonely. I think it's a culmination of a lot of things. I mean, to be honest, I have people around me a lot of the time. Alex and Marcus are at the apartment everyday, and when I don't see them, I see other people who I consider my friends here in Sydney. But I still feel like I'm missing that social aspect of my life that really has been vital and in the forfront of my development.
One of the reasons I believe I feel like this is that I haven't established myself here yet. While yes, I have friends here, they haven't really reached the level of friends home, which is to be expected. And while I understand that it will take time and I need to go out there more and make more friends, it's weird not to be able or feel comfortable enough to call people to catch up or just chat. And of course, I don't have a job yet so I don't even have work friends to talk to. Having said that, it's not like Alex isn't great company. The difference in that relationship is that we're family, meaning we've known each other forever and, even thought we both went to BU, we're not used to seeing each other as much as we do; luckily we haven't disagreed on anything since I've arrived. Also, I don't want to press myself upon her life too much because I know that can add stress to a relationship, so I try to make sure she has her time away from me with Marcus or other friends.
I think another reason for my feelings of isolation is that I feel so alienated from home, which yet again is not surprising since I now live on the other side of the world. And yet, it still bothers me for a few reasons. For one, whether it be good news with my family (like my sister getting into college or my brother coming home) or bad news with my friends (when I feel really guilty that I can't be there to help support), I feel like I'm missing out on really important events that I should be apart of. Not that I can be there for everything, and I never could in the past, but I've always made the people I love priorities and it hurts to not be able to be there if I'm needed.
Secondly, when I do talk with people from home, it's all about catching up with their lives or my life. It's always nice to catch up because then I still feel like I'm part of their lives, but the relationship is changed a lot when that's all you can really do. I miss a lot of that pointless gossip or blabber or fucking around that I did with a lot of my friends a lot of the time.
Also, to put even more stress on, all three BU girls who got here in August or September, including Alex, are starting to freak out that they won't be getting sponsored because Australia is now freaking out. If they don't get sponsored, they are gone in August or September and I will know even less people. It sucks a lot.
So those are my frustrations. Yes, I'm sitting at my computer at 10:15 in an empty apartment, all my friends in the States should be sleeping still. And all I have is myself right now. I now know what it's like for my abroad friends, for Joey in SF, and for all my people who left Boston by themselves. It's weird to be on your own, having to rely on everything you learned, and still feeling as though your coming up short.
I know this has been a depressing entry, but I really am having fun here. I promise.
Till next time.
One of the reasons I believe I feel like this is that I haven't established myself here yet. While yes, I have friends here, they haven't really reached the level of friends home, which is to be expected. And while I understand that it will take time and I need to go out there more and make more friends, it's weird not to be able or feel comfortable enough to call people to catch up or just chat. And of course, I don't have a job yet so I don't even have work friends to talk to. Having said that, it's not like Alex isn't great company. The difference in that relationship is that we're family, meaning we've known each other forever and, even thought we both went to BU, we're not used to seeing each other as much as we do; luckily we haven't disagreed on anything since I've arrived. Also, I don't want to press myself upon her life too much because I know that can add stress to a relationship, so I try to make sure she has her time away from me with Marcus or other friends.
I think another reason for my feelings of isolation is that I feel so alienated from home, which yet again is not surprising since I now live on the other side of the world. And yet, it still bothers me for a few reasons. For one, whether it be good news with my family (like my sister getting into college or my brother coming home) or bad news with my friends (when I feel really guilty that I can't be there to help support), I feel like I'm missing out on really important events that I should be apart of. Not that I can be there for everything, and I never could in the past, but I've always made the people I love priorities and it hurts to not be able to be there if I'm needed.
Secondly, when I do talk with people from home, it's all about catching up with their lives or my life. It's always nice to catch up because then I still feel like I'm part of their lives, but the relationship is changed a lot when that's all you can really do. I miss a lot of that pointless gossip or blabber or fucking around that I did with a lot of my friends a lot of the time.
Also, to put even more stress on, all three BU girls who got here in August or September, including Alex, are starting to freak out that they won't be getting sponsored because Australia is now freaking out. If they don't get sponsored, they are gone in August or September and I will know even less people. It sucks a lot.
So those are my frustrations. Yes, I'm sitting at my computer at 10:15 in an empty apartment, all my friends in the States should be sleeping still. And all I have is myself right now. I now know what it's like for my abroad friends, for Joey in SF, and for all my people who left Boston by themselves. It's weird to be on your own, having to rely on everything you learned, and still feeling as though your coming up short.
I know this has been a depressing entry, but I really am having fun here. I promise.
Till next time.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Twit twit
I found twitter. It changed my life. I'm kind of obsessed.
http://twitter.com/A_M0
Till next time.
http://twitter.com/A_M0
Till next time.
Friday, March 13, 2009
I know this is way overdue...
What a crazy ride. I’ve been here for 3 weeks now and I don’t even know where to begin to describe what I’ve been going through. I’m sitting here in my room (yes…my very own room), watching Ocean’s 11 on my multi-channel DVD player and trying to grasp what I’ve been up to for the back 21 days.
Well, as I’ve said, I now have an apartment. Having officially moved in on the 7th of March, it’s been a chaotic time as Alex and I attempt to set up house. We have a gorgeous apartment with high ceilings, a kitchen with new appliances, including a dishwasher, hard wood floors, fully furnished with plenty of natural light. It’s located in the charming Eastern Suburb of Rose Bay, although not in the heart of the town. It is only a quick ferry or a bus ride away from the heart of the city. But it’s amazing. I feel like, unlike college, I can actually start to make a life here. That being said, I only have this place till September 3, when the owner returns from Germany. Pictures of the apartment will come soon.
On the job front, I’m finding it a little more difficult. While the country insists it’s feeling the recession, I can attest and say it is nowhere near the conditions of the States. But because they are starting to pinch their pennies, they are getting hesitant about adding people to their staff, which sucks for me. I have also been sending out resumes for smaller jobs but have yet to hear back. Grrrrrr. This is frustrating but I haven’t lost any hope!
Besides the job, I’m really content here. While not trying to make a living, I’ve spent my days just trying to stay busy. I’ve wandered the streets of Sydney, reacquainting myself with the layout and feel that these streets bring. I’ve seen old friends that I left behind here, while making new friends, both BU alums and Australians. And of course, because of weather here, I’ve beached it and tanned, because it’s another aspect of the culture here. It’s just wonderful.
That being said, of course I’m missing people. I’m missing my family and friends and as I hang up photos of people I care about in my room, I can’t help but be a little sad that I won’t see them for a while. And the weird thing is when I return to places without my Sydney crew (BIG SHOUT OUT) because I feel like they SHOULD be here. But, I can’t let that get me down. It’s still such an exciting time here and I finally feel free and grown-up (sans jobs).
All righty. That’s my life right now.
Till next time.
Well, as I’ve said, I now have an apartment. Having officially moved in on the 7th of March, it’s been a chaotic time as Alex and I attempt to set up house. We have a gorgeous apartment with high ceilings, a kitchen with new appliances, including a dishwasher, hard wood floors, fully furnished with plenty of natural light. It’s located in the charming Eastern Suburb of Rose Bay, although not in the heart of the town. It is only a quick ferry or a bus ride away from the heart of the city. But it’s amazing. I feel like, unlike college, I can actually start to make a life here. That being said, I only have this place till September 3, when the owner returns from Germany. Pictures of the apartment will come soon.
On the job front, I’m finding it a little more difficult. While the country insists it’s feeling the recession, I can attest and say it is nowhere near the conditions of the States. But because they are starting to pinch their pennies, they are getting hesitant about adding people to their staff, which sucks for me. I have also been sending out resumes for smaller jobs but have yet to hear back. Grrrrrr. This is frustrating but I haven’t lost any hope!
Besides the job, I’m really content here. While not trying to make a living, I’ve spent my days just trying to stay busy. I’ve wandered the streets of Sydney, reacquainting myself with the layout and feel that these streets bring. I’ve seen old friends that I left behind here, while making new friends, both BU alums and Australians. And of course, because of weather here, I’ve beached it and tanned, because it’s another aspect of the culture here. It’s just wonderful.
That being said, of course I’m missing people. I’m missing my family and friends and as I hang up photos of people I care about in my room, I can’t help but be a little sad that I won’t see them for a while. And the weird thing is when I return to places without my Sydney crew (BIG SHOUT OUT) because I feel like they SHOULD be here. But, I can’t let that get me down. It’s still such an exciting time here and I finally feel free and grown-up (sans jobs).
All righty. That’s my life right now.
Till next time.
Sunday, March 1, 2009
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
A New Chapter
Well I made it; it's a whole new day for me. After waking up to a warm breeze and parakeets outside the window, it hit me that I was actually in Sydney, AU. It's already been an adventurous 24 hours since landing in the down under metropolis. After dropping off my things that Marcus' place, Alex returned to work and I signed up for a bank account and phone. From there I ventured to Bondi Junction for a lunch of Sushi Train (soooo good) and shopping at K-Mart for toiletries. Finally we returned back to Alex's place for dinner and beers with her roommate and friends.
Today I took the ferry into the heart of Sydney and retraced the steps of my semester abroad. Seeing the beautiful city, Opera House and Hanger bridge really took my breath away. With songs from Spring 2007 on my iPod, I returned to the places that were so familiar to me 2 years before, finding that some places had changed while thankfully, some places had remained the same. For example, the fusion building is the same as well as Broadway Cafe, where I had lunch with Cal, but there is no more Well Being or Nando's.
I got to venture into Surry Hills as well, visiting Smart, the agency where I interned at 2 years ago. While I only saw Jordie because Ashley and Mischie were both out, it was nice to catch up and learn about their agency, any opportunities they knew about, or how the industry was here.
I now sit in an internet cafe, as Alex doesn't have internet capabilities at her apartment. It's weird, for as much as I expected to feel scared or out of place here, I find that there is a sense of familiarity to this city. I feel as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Also - a side note - Alex and I have a place to live in Rose Bay!!! Her friend Bob is moving to Germany for at least 6 months and we are taking his place, fully furnished. It's a gorgeous apartment in a beautiful area.
So here I'm starting a new life. There will be much more to come in the future, including many pictures. Stay tuned.
Till next time.
Today I took the ferry into the heart of Sydney and retraced the steps of my semester abroad. Seeing the beautiful city, Opera House and Hanger bridge really took my breath away. With songs from Spring 2007 on my iPod, I returned to the places that were so familiar to me 2 years before, finding that some places had changed while thankfully, some places had remained the same. For example, the fusion building is the same as well as Broadway Cafe, where I had lunch with Cal, but there is no more Well Being or Nando's.
I got to venture into Surry Hills as well, visiting Smart, the agency where I interned at 2 years ago. While I only saw Jordie because Ashley and Mischie were both out, it was nice to catch up and learn about their agency, any opportunities they knew about, or how the industry was here.
I now sit in an internet cafe, as Alex doesn't have internet capabilities at her apartment. It's weird, for as much as I expected to feel scared or out of place here, I find that there is a sense of familiarity to this city. I feel as though a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Also - a side note - Alex and I have a place to live in Rose Bay!!! Her friend Bob is moving to Germany for at least 6 months and we are taking his place, fully furnished. It's a gorgeous apartment in a beautiful area.
So here I'm starting a new life. There will be much more to come in the future, including many pictures. Stay tuned.
Till next time.
Sunday, February 22, 2009
Just waiting
Well...here I sit in LAX, waiting to board in less than 2 hours for my 14 hour 40 minute flight to Sydney, Australia, where I will be starting a new life for at least a year. I've had a hectic, but wonderful last week, with adventures in NYC, Boston, and LA, connecting with friends for the last time for a while. As the sounds of the 81st Academy Awards and messages in every language imaginable echo in the background, I can't help but feel a swell of emotion. On one hand, there is pure excitement. I'm actually moving around the world! While I talked about it before, I've actually made it happen and now this is the home stretch before stepping off the plane to a Sydney morning. I also get to see Alex once more and get to prove to myself that everything I've experienced taught me something that will now help me start fresh. And of course, I'll be in Sydney once more. On another hand, there is pure fear; fear of the uncertainty of the life I'm entering, fear of the loneliness that plagues many of my friends who have gone overseas, and the biggest fear of all, failing again. I can't fail. I must make it work. I can't help to feel some sadness too, for I'm leaving behind a loving family and the best friends in the world.
Who knows what will come my way. All I know is that I'm really opening a new chapter in my life. And as the wise Joseph Gregory tells me, "hello world of opportunities."
Till next time.
Who knows what will come my way. All I know is that I'm really opening a new chapter in my life. And as the wise Joseph Gregory tells me, "hello world of opportunities."
Till next time.
Friday, February 20, 2009
Goodbye America
My plane takes off 5.5 hours. Then I'm off to LA for 36 hours before leaving the country for a while. This is weird.
Till next time.
Till next time.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Saying Goodbye
Before I get to the main point of this entry, a quick fill in. Joey G has been living with me in the Conc for the past 3 weeks. And while it's been fun to connect again and act as roommates, he now understands what I've been saying about it the entire time. While I've been at work (I ended last friday), he's sat at home or at the library all day and realizes the utter boredom that the burbs bring.
Now onto the main section:
Well, I've almost reached the end of my time here in the States. It's funny, how for the most part I've wanted this entire time to speed ahead, bringing Sydney sooner and my escape from Concord to the forefront. And now that I can see the end, I'm more hesitant about my departure. Not to say I'm rethinking my decision or wanting to get out of Concord any less, because those are both set in stone, but it seems like there is just so much to do within the next 6 days (yes, 6 days) before I leave for LA and I don't really know how to do it all.
I've been able to say goodbye to a majority of my friends in NYC this past weekend, which was lovely. I saw most of the Sydney crew on Valentine's Day as we danced and sang to our middle school popular songs, ate delicious food, and just relaxed in our own company. I got to say goodbye to some freshman year friends, JR and KyKy, whom I haven't seen in quite some time but it was like we were back in West Campus or Warren towers all over again. And I got to say goodbye to some home people, Chris and Jess, who proved to me once more that good things can come out of Concord and Carlisle. Although I missed some people who I really wanted to say goodbye to, the trip was a complete success and I'm glad I got to have that last NYC time.
I'm now sitting in the Aberdeen Bed & Breakfast (Schmidty and Jean's place) getting ready for my day to say goodbye to Schmidty and B.Forte. It's going to be hella sad.
For the rest of the week I have to pack, a lot, say goodbye to the rents and my sister (boooo), go hear the Trebs one last time and say goodbye to the Boston loves of my life, go out and party with some Razzi people for the first and last time, and basically tie any loose strings before I leave on Saturday morning. It's going to be one hell of an emotionally draining week.
Till next time.
Now onto the main section:
Well, I've almost reached the end of my time here in the States. It's funny, how for the most part I've wanted this entire time to speed ahead, bringing Sydney sooner and my escape from Concord to the forefront. And now that I can see the end, I'm more hesitant about my departure. Not to say I'm rethinking my decision or wanting to get out of Concord any less, because those are both set in stone, but it seems like there is just so much to do within the next 6 days (yes, 6 days) before I leave for LA and I don't really know how to do it all.
I've been able to say goodbye to a majority of my friends in NYC this past weekend, which was lovely. I saw most of the Sydney crew on Valentine's Day as we danced and sang to our middle school popular songs, ate delicious food, and just relaxed in our own company. I got to say goodbye to some freshman year friends, JR and KyKy, whom I haven't seen in quite some time but it was like we were back in West Campus or Warren towers all over again. And I got to say goodbye to some home people, Chris and Jess, who proved to me once more that good things can come out of Concord and Carlisle. Although I missed some people who I really wanted to say goodbye to, the trip was a complete success and I'm glad I got to have that last NYC time.
I'm now sitting in the Aberdeen Bed & Breakfast (Schmidty and Jean's place) getting ready for my day to say goodbye to Schmidty and B.Forte. It's going to be hella sad.
For the rest of the week I have to pack, a lot, say goodbye to the rents and my sister (boooo), go hear the Trebs one last time and say goodbye to the Boston loves of my life, go out and party with some Razzi people for the first and last time, and basically tie any loose strings before I leave on Saturday morning. It's going to be one hell of an emotionally draining week.
Till next time.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Well it's Official!!!
I leave for LA on the 21st of February and then off to Sydney the next day! I'm so freaking excited!
Till next time.
I leave for LA on the 21st of February and then off to Sydney the next day! I'm so freaking excited!
Till next time.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Rockin' the new year
Well...it's 1:05 AM and I can't sleep...even though I'm waking up in 7 hours, 40 minutes.
And why do I need to wake up so soon might you ask? Because I have to be at Papa Razzi! Yes, I've finished training, including the memorized tests, and so now I'm serving. Now I'm not going to lie, the first dinner shift scared the shit out of me (Olivia and Nikki can attest as they were so generous and nice to come out and sit in my section...even when I had to ignore them because I was freaking out about my other tables...that's what best friends are for!) But as each day goes by, I'm getting the hang of it more and more. I still have to remind myself to breath sometimes, but I'm getting used to the hustle and bustle of the day. Also, it's nice to finally have some cash in my pocket. I found that working at Club WS would give me a good paycheck, but I would spend it all going out to dinner or commuting into Boston. Now, without Boston in the picture, that money is going towards paying loans or credit card bills (I paid $500 today...HOLLA!) Not to mention the people who work at Papa Razzi are amazingly nice. Not only are they chill and friendly, meaning they joke around and have fun while doing their jobs (something that was frowned upon at WS) but they are also so careful to ask if everything is ok or if they can help me with anything that might be stressing me out. So what this all boils down to is: even though it's gross to touch other people's food, and that my paycheck is pretty much voided from taxes so I only live off tips, AND I get stressed out if I get too bombarded by people...It's nice to be doing something that I like for a change.
Now, what else is going on in my life?
SYDNEY:
Well, as far as Sydney goes, I'm still preparing to leave. I haven't bought my plane ticket yet because I honestly don't know when I'm leaving (either end of Feb or middle of March). But that doesn't mean I'm not SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
FRIENDS:
I got to spend New Years with Chris, Nikki A, Olivia AND my sister this year, which was pretty cool. It was nice to just have a relaxing time. I've seen Nikki and Olivia a few times in 2009 already and it's so relieving to have good friends from home still.
GWEN AND JIM CAME!!! WA-WHOOOOOOOO!!! And boy did I have a blast with them...South Campus Reunion was AH-MAHZING!!! After some quality Gwen/Alex/Christine time one night, that included watching part of A Goofy Movie of course, all 5 us Treb Alums in Boston (John, Jim, Gwen,Christine, and I) + Cate went to Jake Ivory's for a CRAZY night of dancing and singing, that included a live performance of Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Just like old times. It. Was. Great.
And now it's 1:38...wake up in 7 hours, 7 minutes....booo
Till next time.
And why do I need to wake up so soon might you ask? Because I have to be at Papa Razzi! Yes, I've finished training, including the memorized tests, and so now I'm serving. Now I'm not going to lie, the first dinner shift scared the shit out of me (Olivia and Nikki can attest as they were so generous and nice to come out and sit in my section...even when I had to ignore them because I was freaking out about my other tables...that's what best friends are for!) But as each day goes by, I'm getting the hang of it more and more. I still have to remind myself to breath sometimes, but I'm getting used to the hustle and bustle of the day. Also, it's nice to finally have some cash in my pocket. I found that working at Club WS would give me a good paycheck, but I would spend it all going out to dinner or commuting into Boston. Now, without Boston in the picture, that money is going towards paying loans or credit card bills (I paid $500 today...HOLLA!) Not to mention the people who work at Papa Razzi are amazingly nice. Not only are they chill and friendly, meaning they joke around and have fun while doing their jobs (something that was frowned upon at WS) but they are also so careful to ask if everything is ok or if they can help me with anything that might be stressing me out. So what this all boils down to is: even though it's gross to touch other people's food, and that my paycheck is pretty much voided from taxes so I only live off tips, AND I get stressed out if I get too bombarded by people...It's nice to be doing something that I like for a change.
Now, what else is going on in my life?
SYDNEY:Well, as far as Sydney goes, I'm still preparing to leave. I haven't bought my plane ticket yet because I honestly don't know when I'm leaving (either end of Feb or middle of March). But that doesn't mean I'm not SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!
FRIENDS:
I got to spend New Years with Chris, Nikki A, Olivia AND my sister this year, which was pretty cool. It was nice to just have a relaxing time. I've seen Nikki and Olivia a few times in 2009 already and it's so relieving to have good friends from home still.
GWEN AND JIM CAME!!! WA-WHOOOOOOOO!!! And boy did I have a blast with them...South Campus Reunion was AH-MAHZING!!! After some quality Gwen/Alex/Christine time one night, that included watching part of A Goofy Movie of course, all 5 us Treb Alums in Boston (John, Jim, Gwen,Christine, and I) + Cate went to Jake Ivory's for a CRAZY night of dancing and singing, that included a live performance of Signed, Sealed, Delivered. Just like old times. It. Was. Great.And now it's 1:38...wake up in 7 hours, 7 minutes....booo
Till next time.
Thursday, January 1, 2009
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