Haha not quite but conquering this city is definitely my next challenge!
As always I'm a week behind on my blogging... SHAME ON ME! But atleast I have been fortunate to be busy enough that I am not spending all my time whining about doing nothing on this blog.
To catch-up Mr. London is back... sort of. Apparently he likes when I play hard to get. He has been calling me and I haven't been answering. It's extremely hard to do...but the results? SO worth it! We are going on date tomorrow and I am definitely looking forward to it. At the same time I am also a bit worrisome. I still don't understand what his problem was from last week. How do you go from calling a person on a semi-regular basis and making plans with them to nothing at all. It really bothers me, not that I will ever tell him that. My thoughts on this are that I should be his priority not his option. I'm not sure he can handle that...but I guess we'll see. I'm not just going to sit around and wait for him... thats for damn sure!
Besides Mr. London things have been going great. I have been hanging out a lot with my friend Lily. (lily and I are both from the same area and our ex's are friends) On monday night we drank a bottle of wine and headed to our favorite place West(the place with the coconut shell drinks). There we met the HOTTEST guy! We were hanging by the juke box and struck up a convo. At first Lily thought he was into me but then a little while later I thought he was into her. We all played a game of pool together and then we were all confused. Lily and I have a policy- You can't help who a person likes so if he likes you... good for you, I'll find someone else. I love girls who share a mature mindset, like I try to have myself. Later that night we decided to go to Lily's to "light the mind." Even with hanging out with the guy for an extended period of time we still couldn't figure out which one he liked more. Eventually we gave up and told him we were tired so he'd leave. Kinda disappointing...but oh well.
Wednesday was my first day on the job. The atmosphere is great! High-paced, exciting, and nice, friendly people. I work for a large marketing company as their receptionist. Definitely not my desired position...but you got to start somewhere and with a foot in the door at the #1 direct marketing firm in the nation I don't feel so bad. Kaitlyn, the girl who was the last receptionist was in charge of training me. We had such a great time at the desk and found out we were scarily alike.
To be continued...sorry its bed time!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Saturday, May 17, 2008
You can't have it all... but you should certainly try!
I really am going to try to keep up with this blog. It's really hard for me to just write out my thoughts, fears, and feelings out there for just anyone to see.... but by the look of my profile views I assume I am the only one reading it so I should just go all out....
Last week was just too good to be true. Don't get me wrong this week was pretty wonderful too it just always seems like everything can't be great at once. I started my new job, made new friends, hung out with old friends, and overall had a pretty exciting week...in all areas but ONE. Mr. London of course. I'm not that type of girl that will chase a guy. I have learned from dating in the past that if a guy is really into you nothing can stop him from getting a hold of you. I talked to Mr. London on sunday while I was on my way upstate and he was just getting back to Jersey. We chatted for about 2 min and then he had to go and he said he'd call me back. Hmm... so I'm thinking later as in.... later today?! Guess I was mistaken.
Being back upstate was very odd. I already felt pretty disconnected with things and it had only been a week and a half. I headed to my old apt to finish clearing out my things. It was weird to be in a place that I had lived in the past 11 months and not have my things there. I ran into Rebounder and he helped me move my things to my car. Although I have never explicitly mentioned Rebounder... he was my regrettable drunken behavior I previously mentioned. Haha. Everyone needs a rebound! Of course most people wait a few months, weeks, days...etc. Apparently I don't...opps! Rebounder texted me and wanted to engage in a Round 2.... I was just not ready. Especially since I had just been with Mr. London that morning.
This is a tangent... but it is really comical to me that I go from being the ultimate girlfriend to having three boys in my life at the same time. Though it has helped me heal from my past relationship and look forward to my dating future. I told my ex-boyfriend my first wednesday here that we could no longer talk. My friends tell me I don't have to be this strong... but I know me.. and yes I do. If I continued to talk to him I would never have the space I needed to heal.
Last week was just too good to be true. Don't get me wrong this week was pretty wonderful too it just always seems like everything can't be great at once. I started my new job, made new friends, hung out with old friends, and overall had a pretty exciting week...in all areas but ONE. Mr. London of course. I'm not that type of girl that will chase a guy. I have learned from dating in the past that if a guy is really into you nothing can stop him from getting a hold of you. I talked to Mr. London on sunday while I was on my way upstate and he was just getting back to Jersey. We chatted for about 2 min and then he had to go and he said he'd call me back. Hmm... so I'm thinking later as in.... later today?! Guess I was mistaken.
Being back upstate was very odd. I already felt pretty disconnected with things and it had only been a week and a half. I headed to my old apt to finish clearing out my things. It was weird to be in a place that I had lived in the past 11 months and not have my things there. I ran into Rebounder and he helped me move my things to my car. Although I have never explicitly mentioned Rebounder... he was my regrettable drunken behavior I previously mentioned. Haha. Everyone needs a rebound! Of course most people wait a few months, weeks, days...etc. Apparently I don't...opps! Rebounder texted me and wanted to engage in a Round 2.... I was just not ready. Especially since I had just been with Mr. London that morning.
This is a tangent... but it is really comical to me that I go from being the ultimate girlfriend to having three boys in my life at the same time. Though it has helped me heal from my past relationship and look forward to my dating future. I told my ex-boyfriend my first wednesday here that we could no longer talk. My friends tell me I don't have to be this strong... but I know me.. and yes I do. If I continued to talk to him I would never have the space I needed to heal.
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
The BEST week EVER!!!
I can barely put into words the week I had last week. Yes I know.. it's wednesday and I am writing about last week. It has just been a whirlwind of emotions and I haven't had the time to put it in the blogosphere.
So here we go... My first full week in New York and also the best week of my life.
You know how sometimes there's a point in your life where things just go smoothly you can't remember the times that were rough? Things in my life went so smoothly last week I felt I was in an R-rated Disney movie. It was just so unreal.... and obviously was.
Last week kicked off with a bang... my old friend from college Kayla and some of her friends and I went out on the town to celebrate cinco de mayo. It was really exciting since it was the first time I had went out since the the thursday I met Mr. London. We headed to the West Village and met up with a friend I know through our ex boyfriends who are friends.... weird right?! The West Village is amazing! Cute streets and awesome nightlife. You almost forget your in Manhattan! After grabbing some dinner and downing some delicious margaritas we were off to our next bar. We headed west toward the Hudson river and found the cutest bar with an aquatic theme. Our drinks came in coconut shells!!! The night was such a blast and it was great to be with old friends in a new city. It made the city feel more like home.
On tuesday I had my first call back for a second interview. I was thrilled! This was my chance to prove to them that they needed me as much as I needed them. On the interview I met with people in the creative department. Since I have such a strong interest in copy writing I was told that I could be given some copy write duties if I got the position. If that wasn't enough I had two interviews on wednesday to add to my excitement. Both of the interviews were at magazines and I would play a marketing assistant role. The interviews went well and I really felt confident in the skills I could offer to the companies. Although I did nothing interesting on Tuesday night, I did have a rather interesting phone call. Mr. London drunk dialed me and went on and on about how beautiful, smart, and cool I am. We talked for a little less than an hour and the conversation stayed on the same course.
Wednesday night was Mr. London time. I met him on 3rd ave and we headed to a trendy mexican restaurant called Dos Caminos. It was really great to see him again. Our meal was lovely and delicious. He certainly knows how to make a girl laugh... which he claimed it was his job#1 to make me smile. Which was really sweet. When we got done at restaurant we decided to check out his town in Jersey. A make out session, some groping and forty-five dollars later we were there. In lieu of catching a drink we decided to rent a move instead. We popped some wine and flopped down onto the futon on his room. Ten minutes later we were making out.... twenty minutes later he was stroking my legs... thirty minutes later we were on his bed full-on making out. It was really hot. He is an incredibly good kisser and definitely knows how to use his hands. I really like a guy with confidence and I could tell Mr. London had it going on. And nooo nothing beyond that happened.... I'm a LADY!
Thirsty Thursday.... After my interview at HBO my friend Cameron came into town from Smalbany. She had an interview at Bumble and Bumble hair salon and after that we walked all over manhattan. It was really fun to have someone to explore with me during the day. It also helped me conceptualize where we we're located in relation to places I have been. That night we decided to hit up the "usual" (only cause we did it last thursday haha) bar in the Upper West Side. By the end of the evening Cameron had a job, an apt in the lower east side and new boy! I'm telling you... IF IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN IT WILL HAPPEN IN NEW YORK!!!!
TGIF! After spending the day shopping on SoHo with Cameron I had to send her off on the train home. Then it was back to reality. Mr. London wasnt going to be able to make it on the double date we tentatively planned and it was pouring buckets. All I could think about was Mr. London how badly I wanted him. It really began to consume my thoughts. One of my greatest friends from college, Kimber, came over to see the apt and to drink heavily. Luckily her bf dropped out of the date when he heard Mr. London was unavailable. So we really got the chance to catch up. After drinking nearly a bottle of wine we went off to the upper west side for some dinner. Of course by the time we were ready for dinner it was almost midnight! We ended up going to this small italian restaurant and for some reason decided to get a bottle of wine for the table. Ha hA I guess thats appropriate since she is my college buddy.
OooooOoooo La La Saturday! Saturday was FABULOUS from start to finish! My roommate and I headed to central park early to participate in Self Magazine's workout in the park. It was great fun! There were fitness classes of all kinds and plenty of cool giveaways. It was also a great chance for some roommate bonding. My roommate is a really great girl and I am so lucky to have found her and this fabulous apartment on roommates.com. Seriously though!
Date time! So after playing hard to get for a while I met up with Mr. London in the Upper West side to find a place for dinner. I was so looking forward to this date. I was wearing a cute pink dress that had flowers sewn on the upper right hand side. Sexy black pumps with black and white ribbon on the toe of the show. Bottom line- I looked gooooood! We went to this Italian place called Ceste' (probably butchering the spelling) it was dark, romantic, and very chic. We started the meal with a pricey$$$ bottle of wine and a few appetizers. It's really fun for me to experience this new kind of dining but I must admit its quite intimidating. I never know what I'm ordering or drinking and overall I feel a bit out of my league. I am really just a small town girl looking big-eyed upon this new kind of life. Also being a recent college grad I drink alcohol in two speeds....fast and faster. So when Mr. London asks "are you going to enjoy the wine?" I was a little taken back. Who says I'm not enjoying the wine just bc I drink it faster than you?! Haha I know wine enthusiasts would have my head.. but I really just didn't think about it. I'll have to keep that in mind haha. After dinner we headed to the Maritime Hotel for Mr. London's roommates girlfriend, Jo's birthday. The Maritime has a lovely outdoor patio and it was a perfect spot to catch a few drinks. Mr. London had claimed earlier he wanted me to come to this with him to "show me off." Whether that was some kind of line or something I am still not sure. After having a great time with his friends we were off to China 1 for my friend Anabelle's birthday. Her party was great lot's of people, drinks, and drunks! My kind of scene...lively, relatively inexpensive and fun! At the party Anabelle tells us "You know if something ends up happening between the two of you I feel partly responsible." I thought it was hilarious! Anabelle is certainly the reason I met him. We were all out to dinner and on her way home she ended up talking to the london boys and we all ended up going to another bar together.... and then I met Mr. London. Mr. London also laughed and agreed with Anabelle. After a drink Mr. London and I got dancing. He's such a dork and it made it hard for me not to laugh while we were dancing. You know when a guy has it or doesn't and poor Mr. London is not a dancer... but hey at least he tried! The night ended with Mr. London heading uptown with me to my apartment. We had a great time... but I'm not going to kiss and tell ;)
So here we go... My first full week in New York and also the best week of my life.
You know how sometimes there's a point in your life where things just go smoothly you can't remember the times that were rough? Things in my life went so smoothly last week I felt I was in an R-rated Disney movie. It was just so unreal.... and obviously was.
Last week kicked off with a bang... my old friend from college Kayla and some of her friends and I went out on the town to celebrate cinco de mayo. It was really exciting since it was the first time I had went out since the the thursday I met Mr. London. We headed to the West Village and met up with a friend I know through our ex boyfriends who are friends.... weird right?! The West Village is amazing! Cute streets and awesome nightlife. You almost forget your in Manhattan! After grabbing some dinner and downing some delicious margaritas we were off to our next bar. We headed west toward the Hudson river and found the cutest bar with an aquatic theme. Our drinks came in coconut shells!!! The night was such a blast and it was great to be with old friends in a new city. It made the city feel more like home.
On tuesday I had my first call back for a second interview. I was thrilled! This was my chance to prove to them that they needed me as much as I needed them. On the interview I met with people in the creative department. Since I have such a strong interest in copy writing I was told that I could be given some copy write duties if I got the position. If that wasn't enough I had two interviews on wednesday to add to my excitement. Both of the interviews were at magazines and I would play a marketing assistant role. The interviews went well and I really felt confident in the skills I could offer to the companies. Although I did nothing interesting on Tuesday night, I did have a rather interesting phone call. Mr. London drunk dialed me and went on and on about how beautiful, smart, and cool I am. We talked for a little less than an hour and the conversation stayed on the same course.
Wednesday night was Mr. London time. I met him on 3rd ave and we headed to a trendy mexican restaurant called Dos Caminos. It was really great to see him again. Our meal was lovely and delicious. He certainly knows how to make a girl laugh... which he claimed it was his job#1 to make me smile. Which was really sweet. When we got done at restaurant we decided to check out his town in Jersey. A make out session, some groping and forty-five dollars later we were there. In lieu of catching a drink we decided to rent a move instead. We popped some wine and flopped down onto the futon on his room. Ten minutes later we were making out.... twenty minutes later he was stroking my legs... thirty minutes later we were on his bed full-on making out. It was really hot. He is an incredibly good kisser and definitely knows how to use his hands. I really like a guy with confidence and I could tell Mr. London had it going on. And nooo nothing beyond that happened.... I'm a LADY!
Thirsty Thursday.... After my interview at HBO my friend Cameron came into town from Smalbany. She had an interview at Bumble and Bumble hair salon and after that we walked all over manhattan. It was really fun to have someone to explore with me during the day. It also helped me conceptualize where we we're located in relation to places I have been. That night we decided to hit up the "usual" (only cause we did it last thursday haha) bar in the Upper West Side. By the end of the evening Cameron had a job, an apt in the lower east side and new boy! I'm telling you... IF IT'S GOING TO HAPPEN IT WILL HAPPEN IN NEW YORK!!!!
TGIF! After spending the day shopping on SoHo with Cameron I had to send her off on the train home. Then it was back to reality. Mr. London wasnt going to be able to make it on the double date we tentatively planned and it was pouring buckets. All I could think about was Mr. London how badly I wanted him. It really began to consume my thoughts. One of my greatest friends from college, Kimber, came over to see the apt and to drink heavily. Luckily her bf dropped out of the date when he heard Mr. London was unavailable. So we really got the chance to catch up. After drinking nearly a bottle of wine we went off to the upper west side for some dinner. Of course by the time we were ready for dinner it was almost midnight! We ended up going to this small italian restaurant and for some reason decided to get a bottle of wine for the table. Ha hA I guess thats appropriate since she is my college buddy.
OooooOoooo La La Saturday! Saturday was FABULOUS from start to finish! My roommate and I headed to central park early to participate in Self Magazine's workout in the park. It was great fun! There were fitness classes of all kinds and plenty of cool giveaways. It was also a great chance for some roommate bonding. My roommate is a really great girl and I am so lucky to have found her and this fabulous apartment on roommates.com. Seriously though!
Date time! So after playing hard to get for a while I met up with Mr. London in the Upper West side to find a place for dinner. I was so looking forward to this date. I was wearing a cute pink dress that had flowers sewn on the upper right hand side. Sexy black pumps with black and white ribbon on the toe of the show. Bottom line- I looked gooooood! We went to this Italian place called Ceste' (probably butchering the spelling) it was dark, romantic, and very chic. We started the meal with a pricey$$$ bottle of wine and a few appetizers. It's really fun for me to experience this new kind of dining but I must admit its quite intimidating. I never know what I'm ordering or drinking and overall I feel a bit out of my league. I am really just a small town girl looking big-eyed upon this new kind of life. Also being a recent college grad I drink alcohol in two speeds....fast and faster. So when Mr. London asks "are you going to enjoy the wine?" I was a little taken back. Who says I'm not enjoying the wine just bc I drink it faster than you?! Haha I know wine enthusiasts would have my head.. but I really just didn't think about it. I'll have to keep that in mind haha. After dinner we headed to the Maritime Hotel for Mr. London's roommates girlfriend, Jo's birthday. The Maritime has a lovely outdoor patio and it was a perfect spot to catch a few drinks. Mr. London had claimed earlier he wanted me to come to this with him to "show me off." Whether that was some kind of line or something I am still not sure. After having a great time with his friends we were off to China 1 for my friend Anabelle's birthday. Her party was great lot's of people, drinks, and drunks! My kind of scene...lively, relatively inexpensive and fun! At the party Anabelle tells us "You know if something ends up happening between the two of you I feel partly responsible." I thought it was hilarious! Anabelle is certainly the reason I met him. We were all out to dinner and on her way home she ended up talking to the london boys and we all ended up going to another bar together.... and then I met Mr. London. Mr. London also laughed and agreed with Anabelle. After a drink Mr. London and I got dancing. He's such a dork and it made it hard for me not to laugh while we were dancing. You know when a guy has it or doesn't and poor Mr. London is not a dancer... but hey at least he tried! The night ended with Mr. London heading uptown with me to my apartment. We had a great time... but I'm not going to kiss and tell ;)
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
It's up to you.... New York... NY!!!!!
The past few days have been nothing short of amazing. So amazing I haven't had the time to write it down.
Sunday was awesome. I met up with Mr.London on 5th avenue early in the afternoon. We went to a French Bistro called Rue 47. Since there was a bit of wait we decided to have a drink first at the bar. I had a delicious mimosa while we had some fancy wine. I later found out he was a wine snob. When the table was ready we were escorted to a table surrounded by beautiful flowering trees. Mr. London ordered two appetizers at the waiters discretion both of which were really good. By the time our main course arrived we were both rather full.
From there we attempted to get a drink at the Penninsula Hotel. Apparently the bar at the top has a gorgeous view of Central Park. Unfortunately it was closed for renovations. So then we walked to Starbucks to get caffeinated. Mr. London had a bag in his hand and since we were next door to his office he decided to drop it off. So we get inside his building and get right into the elevator. Inside the elevator he walked over to me put his arms around my waist and kissed me all 17 floors until we reached his office. It was all very romantic. Once we were back on the streets of New York we decided to take a stroll in Central Park. We walked all over and then sat a bench and talked for hours. It was a perfect day and a perfect date!
Sunday was awesome. I met up with Mr.London on 5th avenue early in the afternoon. We went to a French Bistro called Rue 47. Since there was a bit of wait we decided to have a drink first at the bar. I had a delicious mimosa while we had some fancy wine. I later found out he was a wine snob. When the table was ready we were escorted to a table surrounded by beautiful flowering trees. Mr. London ordered two appetizers at the waiters discretion both of which were really good. By the time our main course arrived we were both rather full.
From there we attempted to get a drink at the Penninsula Hotel. Apparently the bar at the top has a gorgeous view of Central Park. Unfortunately it was closed for renovations. So then we walked to Starbucks to get caffeinated. Mr. London had a bag in his hand and since we were next door to his office he decided to drop it off. So we get inside his building and get right into the elevator. Inside the elevator he walked over to me put his arms around my waist and kissed me all 17 floors until we reached his office. It was all very romantic. Once we were back on the streets of New York we decided to take a stroll in Central Park. We walked all over and then sat a bench and talked for hours. It was a perfect day and a perfect date!
Saturday, May 3, 2008
So now what?!
So I am HERE! I have made it.....now what?
I have had one of the craziest weeks of my life. I have broken up with my boyfriend of nearly three years, quit my first job out of college, and have engaged in some regrettable drunken behavior. May 1 marked the beginning of my lease and I came down promptly after my last day on the job. My two best friends came along to help me bring a car load of my belongings. As soon as we unpacked the car we poured a large glass of wine and started making plans for the nights activities. We decided to hit up the Free Wine Chinese place in the Upper West side. Based on the nick-name of the restaurant I'm sure you can gather how this place is so popular. From the moment you step in the door you are handed a glass of wine that will not go more than half down before you receive a refill. It is a poor young persons dream!
Also at the restaurant was a table of boys from England. Naturally we started talking with them... which turned into drinking with them.... which turned into sloppy drunken evening. I even met a boy I may be going on a date with.
It was certainly a great way to set the tone for my first night in NY.
I have had one of the craziest weeks of my life. I have broken up with my boyfriend of nearly three years, quit my first job out of college, and have engaged in some regrettable drunken behavior. May 1 marked the beginning of my lease and I came down promptly after my last day on the job. My two best friends came along to help me bring a car load of my belongings. As soon as we unpacked the car we poured a large glass of wine and started making plans for the nights activities. We decided to hit up the Free Wine Chinese place in the Upper West side. Based on the nick-name of the restaurant I'm sure you can gather how this place is so popular. From the moment you step in the door you are handed a glass of wine that will not go more than half down before you receive a refill. It is a poor young persons dream!
Also at the restaurant was a table of boys from England. Naturally we started talking with them... which turned into drinking with them.... which turned into sloppy drunken evening. I even met a boy I may be going on a date with.
It was certainly a great way to set the tone for my first night in NY.
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