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lots and lots [03 Jun 2004|08:06pm]
[ mood | good ]
[ music | tv ]

ok, so it's been a while..... and there's lots of little things to say....

love life getting a bit.....oh i don't know.....odd. but i can't complain, it keeps my life interesting. work is completely and totally insane busy. but.... i love it! i really do! i left the office at 6.30 pm and am thinking about all that i have to do (but look forward to) all that i have to do tomorrow! going fucking figure! anyway....

memorial day weekend was really cool. friday i had my road test. i was really nervous and a little worried about the fact that the sky was gray and rumbling sounds were coming from it! but i was lucky and it the sun started to come out and then it was getting warm. i took my test, and i was fine at first, but as the test kept going, more and more i was getting nervous. it was a 7 minute test!!! by the end i wasn't sure if i passed or not, i did ok, made a wide left turn and did an extra step in parallel parking, but overall i did well. and i passed! so, god help us all, i am a licensed driver! so, friday night i had a few drinks to celebrate!

saturday, i had a lovely little picnic in the park! here a few pictures from it. it was very cheesy! it was awesome! and when i say cheesy, i mean that there was sooooo much great cheese. my roommie brought some cheese from wisconsin and then i bought some cheese from the bedford cheese shop in billburg and it was just amazing.

(i'll put them in tomorrow morning)

then on sunday, i went to a 30th wedding anniversary- and it was sooooooo cute! they are this cute little phillipino couple, who are about yay tall (i'm pointing to about 5 feet,m 3 inches from the ground) and soooo into each other. so cute. i might have pictures soon from me and my friends doing the electric slide!

on memorial day i went out for brunch in chelea in a very flamboyant cafe, bloody marys were ok, nothign like teddy's. then hung out with a new friend who i've known for a long while, but don't really know. anyway, he's really cool and it was nice to meet up with him. afterwards hung out with another friend, watched amovie and went home only to start the week all too rested and tired and busy!

yay for another week. oh, wait it's thursday and the weekend is tomorrow! yay!

ok, i'm out. vikki is falling asleep here while i post this long ass post!

later people!

--v--

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not dead [27 May 2004|07:12pm]
[ mood | accomplished ]
[ music | some jay z ]

but hella busy.

i wanted to post some pics, maybe do a little update, but it's after 7pm and i'm still in the office. i'm going home, having a glass of wine and relaxing.

tomorrow i have my road test, so send me good driving examiner vibes- you know those examiners are notorious for being moody.

anyway, busy, but good.

now i go home and relax.

smile.

later, v

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oh my.... [19 May 2004|06:09pm]
[ mood | sleepy ]
[ music | conference call in the background ]

i have been a busy little bee.....

work is just really picking up and whipping me up into a whirlwind of craziness. monday we had 2 interns start and i had to do a lot of their orientation and training, which was very new to me- the role of supervisor and point of reference. today the girls were shooting me questions left and right and though it didn't bother me, it was somewhat overwhelming. i finally have a role of responsibility! it's still really weird for me!

anyway, everything else is pretty good. just lots of work!

the house has been put on hold for a while. still looking, but just needed to take a step back. it may turn out that i will just wait til my mom gets here in july. it's going to be a crazy summer. that's for sure.

uffa. i'm tired. but it's definitely a good tired.

catch ya later.

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Happy Birthday Vikki!!! [13 May 2004|10:00am]
[ mood | awake ]

So, last night I threw a surpirse party for Vikki- who, I was completely sure, kew about it the whole time, only to discover that she really had no idea! I love when that happens!

Here a few photos (courtesy of Keith)











Happy Birthday Vikki!
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being a busy gal [10 May 2004|05:33pm]
[ mood | busy ]

so life has been busy! a good busy! a hectic busy! a fun busy! and on some rare ocassions- a not so fun busy! but all oretty fulfilling. work continues to amaze me, simply because it's the first real job i've had where i actually don't mind waking up in the morning and leaving late from in the evening. it's fulfilling.

the weekend was good. nothing too crazy. friday evening had some drinks with co workers at metro rooftop, beautiful weather and lovely cheap beer. afterwards which, my friends and i decided to have an impromptu barbecue on the upper east side. we chose ues simply because we have a friend who has a patio and grill. anyway, good meat, cheap beer and excellent company- not to mention the weather stayed magnificient. after a lovely dinner we followed our ues expert to a cute little piano bar, brandy's where our waitress had not only a big voice but big boobs too. they were actually somewhat distracting- oh well, she was great anyway.

saturday was a day of shopping for an evening gown for this gala at the UN for thursday. lucky to have found something and sunday was a mission for the shoes. after going into, no joke, at least 15 stores, i ended up buying 2 pairs of shoes at k-mart. yes people, k-mart.

anyway, full weekend and yet another full week!

later people!

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cince de mayo [06 May 2004|04:20pm]
[ mood | cheerful ]

so, i had an awesome night last night. so much fun, that i'm a bit delirous today as a result of little sleep and too much booze.

cinco de mayo celebrations began at caliente cab- yeah, not very mexican, but the food's good and they have gimondo margaritas in almost any flavor you want. it's loud and they play hip hop music, but it was fun. we then moved onto b ba and grill- where shortly after getting our drinks, it started to pour with thunder and lightening. we were sitting outside. but we were also sitting under a canopy. so, we waited out the storm, finished our drinks and headed over to baraza- but not before we made a pit stop at cherry tavern. now, at cherry tavern we decided to play the arcade game where you have to spot the differences on pictures. of course the pictures were of half naked men, so that's always fun. oh and also while sitting there, drinking cheap mexican beer, celebrity sighting!!! these were the guys we saw!


look familiar? yup- gael garcia benal who was talking to this guy......

look familiar? probably not, because he's a director, rarely in front of the camera- mr. michel gondry!


that i think was the highlight of my night!

well, we did finish off the evening well with a caipirina, mojito and a little dancing. after which at midnight, i deemed it appropriate to go home.

needless to say when i did finally get home and into bed, i was out like a light! i was going to come into work late this morning but then at 8.07 i remembered my boss saying that we had to try to get an earlier start on things today- since we were all late yesterday! so, i literally jumped out of bed this morning and made it to work by 9.20.

anyway, good times, good times. i really enjoyed myself last night! and having fun always puts me in a good mood the next day! yay!
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and a cool roommate [05 May 2004|05:21pm]
she is, i love hanging out with her too! oh i wish every roommate i had was this cool!

that's it.
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[05 May 2004|05:01pm]
[ mood | busy ]

ok, so since i wrote last i was in the midst of buying a house in bushwick- well, for a few reasons, i have decided to back out of the deal and look further. after much thinking, i came to the conclusion that in the end, this house would not be a good investment for me. there would be too much more money that i would need to put in for it to live up to it's full potential.

so, i'm looking further.

what else? work is still busier than ever. my responsibilities are getting heavier- but i'm loving it. i may have to head a travel and logitics orientation on may 22nd, which is cool. i actually am loving this responsibilty thing. it's very new to me...

anyway, cinco de mayo celebrations are called for, so getting a couple margaritas with a couple of the girls.

okie dokie. back to work work work!

later people.

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[03 May 2004|06:06pm]
[ mood | tired ]

oh my god, i forgot what it meant to have a real job! i have been so busy at work that's it unbelievable! i'm actually still at work but cleaning up and getting ready to head out.

my life in general, is good.

the job is simply awesome. i really am happy to be back at afs and just happy to be doing what i'm doing.

the house thing is really emotionally draining. it's forcing me to be really tough in ways i never had to, and to tell you the truth i don't even like it much because i feel as though i have to be dishonest to really get what i know i deserve. if i tell the truth, people brush me aside and really don't care. so, it's hardening me and slowly jading me to being a grown up. yay.

love life isn't too bad- could be better, but i just have to figure out how to approach that aspect. whoa, i never talk about my love lif ein here. hmmmmm....

___________________________


the weekend was very good. friday night my dinner party was a success. me and my new roommie, andie cooked dinner and invited a couple friends over- after dinner which we proceeded to get properly sloshed. good times, good times.

saturday i went to the brooklyn botanic garden and got mad at myself for never having gone there before. what a great place! i must go back when there isn't a festival of sorts. the evenign was alright, went to kenny's castaway listened to some cover band. they were ok.

anyway, i gotta go. it's 6.15 and i'm still here.

later people.

--wercza--
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busy! [29 Apr 2004|05:30pm]
[ mood | busy ]
[ music | something busy ]

BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY BUSY

i will try to say something tomorrow, but i'm BUSY.

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[27 Apr 2004|05:45pm]
[ mood | crazy ]

so, to complicate my life even more, because well, we all know there's never a dull moment in my life! i'm going to look at another house tonight!!!

oh jesus christ- what am i doing to myself!!!

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stressed [27 Apr 2004|05:29pm]
[ mood | stressed ]

but it's a kind of stress where i don't think i'm visibly stressed out, you know? i mean i'm not pullin gout my hair, but i feel like if i did i would be ok with it. i just feel like i'm being pulled from so many directions. my mom, the seller, my broker and me. on one hand my mom is guaranteeing that i will get a mortgage, my broker is saying slim chance eventhough a couple months ago he was very optimistic and then of course the seller who is eager to close this.

this is just so big and scary. i have never had to do anything like this. college was taken care of by mom, eventhough i pay for it now- something very easy to do, write a check and send it out. boarding school never was an issue because i just didn't take into account the whole situation. and this apartment i live in, not a big deal- BUT I'M BUYING A FUCKING HOUSE.

really is easier said than done.

in any case, i'm stressed a bit.

now, i'm going home to roast a chicken and watch american idol. you know, add to my stress as insignificant as it may be. but remember people, if you vote, vote for anyone but bbbb!

anyway i'm off.

later people.

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on my way [26 Apr 2004|04:54pm]
[ mood | indescribable ]
[ music | something folky ]

so, my offer was accepted- i'm officially starting the proceedings to buying a house!

INSANE.

i'm buying a house.

you know, i thought i was used to the idea of buying real estate, but now that it's actually happening, it's freaking me out a bit.

it's hard to explain to myself, let alone try and put it into words to record. i will have to digest and try again later.

wow. a house.

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[26 Apr 2004|11:26am]
[ mood | nervous ]

just put an offer on a house in bushwick--- the guy should call me back in any moment to see if it's been accepted or counter offer or simply rejected....

i'm really, really nervous because this house and all of the process is more concrete than the others.....
we shall see.....

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[22 Apr 2004|01:01pm]
[ mood | aggravated ]

ok, i'll admit to it- i watch american idol- not religiously but i do follow it.

having got that embarassment out of the way, i must share my frustrations!

how the hell is the red-headed devil (aka bah bah bah bah or bbbb) still on the show? he is such a boring singer and yet somehow he is still participating in this competition! what is wrong with the american public?! not only are there people out there who vote for george bush, but they also are voting for bbbb! ok, so, i'm over reacting as i'm sure all the votes for the red headed devil are all from 13 year old girls- but come on people! work with me here! why would you vote off a woman with such an amazing voice? don't even get me started on the fact that the bottom three were all excellent! i mean, really peopl, do me a favor and vote for the people with actual talent!

OR


I CAN NOT DEAL!!!!
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the job! [20 Apr 2004|05:21pm]
[ mood | happy ]

So, started the new job yesterday and everything is really good! The hours are going to be completely crazy once the summer hits, but that’s ok because I get a total of 4 weeks paid vacation, 4 personal days, 4 floating holidays, and 6 sick days- that’s a lot of time off!

Despite the fact that I have worked many summers in this office, there is so much to learn- I’m going with the flow and learning as I go- I figure in this situation it’s the best way to go about it.

Anyway, I’m finally happy with my job, I honestly like the people I’m working with- although once the summer staff come in at the end of may- complete and total chaos shall ensue. But, as is the other parts of my life- never a dull moment!

Ok, well, I’m off to go and get some of this beautiful spring air. Catch you people later!

--wercza--

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yay! [15 Apr 2004|09:43am]
[ mood | awake ]

TODAY IS MY LAST DAY! TODAY IS MY LAST DAY! TODAY IS MY LAST DAY! TODAY IS MY LAST DAY! OH YEAH, TODAY IS MY LAST DAY!

GOD FREAKIN DAMN IT, I'M SOOOOO EXCITED THAT TODAY IS MY LAST DAY!

I saw my co-worker and she asked me how I was doing and of course I said "excellent" and she said "I bet- you're glowing!" Well, it might be a mix of being happy and the fact that I fell asleep at 11.15 last night and did not wake up until 7.45 this morning- not waking up once through the night, something very very rare for me.

So, I'm well rested, happy and excited this is almost over.

YAY!

later people!

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the french are too cute! [14 Apr 2004|02:30pm]
[ mood | tickled ]

only because they are sooo funny.

read on....



Mistaken identity: The crustacean became "Omar"


"A seemingly innocuous codename chosen by French special forces in south-east Afghanistan caused alarm among US troops searching for Osama Bin Laden.

A newly arrived French commander picked "homard", meaning lobster, as an alias, the newspaper Liberation reports.

He did not realise that it sounds like Omar, the first name of the Mullah who led the Taleban and is now on the run."
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2 days, 5 1/2 hours [13 Apr 2004|11:24am]
[ mood | excited ]

til i'm officially out of here. very excited let me tell you. it's a completely different feeling from leaving a place you were fired from, which is a given, simply because it was your choice, you wanted to leave, you are going because you said so- as opposed to, your compnay telling you you're out.

ahhhh. a different and much more plesant experience!

these last few days aren't dragging, but it wouldn't hurt for them to go by a little quicker. but it's been nice anyway. yesterday a couple co-workers took me and another girl who resigned out to lunch to wisih us luck. and i'm going out to lunch on thursday with the marketing crew. see, it's these kind of experiences that make me believe that people for the most part are good. and it's these kind of examples that make it hard for me to understand why so many people suck.

oh well. i guess i should get going and finish up a bunch of projects here.

later people.

--wercza--

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[09 Apr 2004|02:13pm]
[ mood | happy ]
[ music | Justin- Last nigiht ]


HAPPY EASTER/PASSOVER/WEEKEND!!!

I'm out to DC for the weekend! Have an excellent one!

Later!

Oh and be good....


later people.

--wercza--
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