A month has passed and I changed my song thinking I'd write about NY anonymity a few weeks ago and about how I really don't connect with a lot of people but now I'm in a different state of mind so - the song can stay but onto another subject.
I'm doing well - I'm very tired this week but I'm convinced it's just that I was spoiled by the three day weekend and waking up at 6 (ok 6:30) is taking it's toll. I ended up seeing The Girlfriend Experience and I thought it was OK. Todd liked it a lot though. We spent Memorial Day mostly wandering around Battery Park City in Lower Manhattan. (You know - where you take the ferry to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island?) It was a beautiful day and we ended up at a friend's house in Brooklyn having an impromptu barbecue. Great day.
Raquel is visiting with her sister! It's been great to catch up with her and Becca (who is getting married!) and wander around the city - for once being the most familiar. They stayed at my place one night and they're staying at a hostel in Manhattan so I'll be meeting them in the city after work. They'll be here through the weekend so I'll be able to spend a full day with them and their dad, Jose!
Apartment life is much the same except a friend from CMC is moving in! Candace will take Jess's room when Jess leaves for DC mid-June. It will be great!Work is also going well - I now have health/dental benefits and a 401k. I feel like adulthood has me backed up into a corner!
Not sure when I'll be back in CA again but in my head there will be 3 more trips to CA in 2009. Christmas being one hopefully I can visit in June and then again in one of the fall months. Who knows!
Ain't No Rest for the Wicked
Yo
I just wanted to stop by and say what's up. I went to see a "drive-in" film at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday night. The movie was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I'd never seen it so it was a great experience. The rest of the weekend was really warm so I spent a lot of time around Fort Greene, Brooklyn. I even tried Ethiopian food for the first time - I liked it!
Also - I read a good book this week called My Name is Jason. Mine Too. It's written by two guys who came to NY as artists and struggled with rent, eating, and doubt. One of them is an artist and another a poet so the book is pages of poetry on art that sum up their journey. I recommend it. Sometimes I think I must be the only one doubting every move I make but these guys made me realize I'm not alone. We all have those constant doubts. (I hope...)
I'm going to see another film at the TFF tomorrow night if we can get tickets. We're trying to see The Girlfriend Experience - due out in theatres later this year. I'll let you know how it goes.
I wish I could be outside - it's so warm and the humidity has not set in yet :) but alas - I am staring at this computer.
Peace out playas!
I just wanted to stop by and say what's up. I went to see a "drive-in" film at the Tribeca Film Festival on Friday night. The movie was Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. I'd never seen it so it was a great experience. The rest of the weekend was really warm so I spent a lot of time around Fort Greene, Brooklyn. I even tried Ethiopian food for the first time - I liked it!
Also - I read a good book this week called My Name is Jason. Mine Too. It's written by two guys who came to NY as artists and struggled with rent, eating, and doubt. One of them is an artist and another a poet so the book is pages of poetry on art that sum up their journey. I recommend it. Sometimes I think I must be the only one doubting every move I make but these guys made me realize I'm not alone. We all have those constant doubts. (I hope...)
I'm going to see another film at the TFF tomorrow night if we can get tickets. We're trying to see The Girlfriend Experience - due out in theatres later this year. I'll let you know how it goes.
I wish I could be outside - it's so warm and the humidity has not set in yet :) but alas - I am staring at this computer.
Peace out playas!
No Woman No Cry
Yo yo yiggity yo :)
Lots to talk about. I'll be short (ish) and put pictures. First a blog about goings-on in my life. I went to LA. It was spur of the moment kind of trip. Saw Mom, Grandma and the Jimenez family. And Andrew. I was very very grateful for my time in CA. It helped to replenish my stock of happiness. I miss the sun and the weather. A lot. I realized how torn I am between NYC and the Best Coast. Here's a picture from our beach trip:
Then Mom came to visit! We had a whole week together. I worked...sometimes...we ate, shopped, walked a lot!, visited with people, and spent a lot of time together. I was very happy to share my life (and bed) with her for a week and am sad that she's gone :( I am very thankful to have a mom who is supportive of my life-choices and who loves the city like I do. (or at least understands why I do.) Here's one of me, mom and Todd at the new museum:
Since mom left I've been getting back on track with friends, work and sleep. It was beautiful last weekend - Springtime is really here. Saturday everyone and their dog was at the park so on my way home from the store I woke Todd up and stole a blanket - he came out and we did a crossword in the park. This weekend is going to be just as nice - warmer even so I'm excited to go out and enjoy the weather :)
On another note: am thinking that I'm going to move into the city in the late summer. Probably August. My friend Kady is looking for people to fill rooms in her apartment since her current roommates are heading out of the country. I think moving into Manhattan will be a really good change for me. Living in the outer boroughs makes me really homesick. It's not until I make an effort to go into the city that I remember why I moved here! I love the energy of the city - the beauty of all the different sky scrapers. It will be a good thing for me. Kady is a New Yorker who went to Pitzer and I know through a fellow CMC '08er. She's awesome.
I'm in the process of going permanent at work and am gelling very well with co-workers. Over all I like my job. I just wish the office wasn't located in such an industrial area of Queens. Queens - not a place I really feel excited about so it makes my work place that much more blah.
I hope you all are doing well. I hope to hear from you :) Thanks for caring and take care of yourself.
Love, Anna
Lots to talk about. I'll be short (ish) and put pictures. First a blog about goings-on in my life. I went to LA. It was spur of the moment kind of trip. Saw Mom, Grandma and the Jimenez family. And Andrew. I was very very grateful for my time in CA. It helped to replenish my stock of happiness. I miss the sun and the weather. A lot. I realized how torn I am between NYC and the Best Coast. Here's a picture from our beach trip:
Then Mom came to visit! We had a whole week together. I worked...sometimes...we ate, shopped, walked a lot!, visited with people, and spent a lot of time together. I was very happy to share my life (and bed) with her for a week and am sad that she's gone :( I am very thankful to have a mom who is supportive of my life-choices and who loves the city like I do. (or at least understands why I do.) Here's one of me, mom and Todd at the new museum:
Since mom left I've been getting back on track with friends, work and sleep. It was beautiful last weekend - Springtime is really here. Saturday everyone and their dog was at the park so on my way home from the store I woke Todd up and stole a blanket - he came out and we did a crossword in the park. This weekend is going to be just as nice - warmer even so I'm excited to go out and enjoy the weather :)
On another note: am thinking that I'm going to move into the city in the late summer. Probably August. My friend Kady is looking for people to fill rooms in her apartment since her current roommates are heading out of the country. I think moving into Manhattan will be a really good change for me. Living in the outer boroughs makes me really homesick. It's not until I make an effort to go into the city that I remember why I moved here! I love the energy of the city - the beauty of all the different sky scrapers. It will be a good thing for me. Kady is a New Yorker who went to Pitzer and I know through a fellow CMC '08er. She's awesome.
I'm in the process of going permanent at work and am gelling very well with co-workers. Over all I like my job. I just wish the office wasn't located in such an industrial area of Queens. Queens - not a place I really feel excited about so it makes my work place that much more blah.
I hope you all are doing well. I hope to hear from you :) Thanks for caring and take care of yourself.
Love, Anna
22
Hey Hey!
The apartment is gelling. I get along well with the two roommates who are from CA. There's Jess, 23, from San Jose, works at a political non-profit (I think). then there's Kiku, 30, from Duarte (SoCal). They're really welcoming and are providing me with exactly what I was looking for - some chill friends I can relate to, veg out with, feel comfortable with. I forgot how good it is to live with girls and not worry about being completely clothed and face made up all the time.
Last weekend we were all home, all weekend. Cleaning, watching TV, cooking (I made a HUGE breakfast and some bomb enchiladas!), shopping and reorganizing.
The job is going ok. There was some drama this week but with a little help from mom and Andrew I was able to reign in the emotional reactions and remember that I'm there to work and show others what an asset I am to the office. So things cooled down. I am really thinking about getting another job though - I am surviving money wise but not saving and I'm stressed! In case I lose my job (something I really need to be aware since more and more people I know are being laid off) I need to have a reservoir of money.
So I must say - I feel pretty good about things. Rather pleased with myself. I got all my stuff together - job, apt, paying bills, going from work to home, some semblance of a social life...and so I decided to so something drastic! I'm going to start acting my age. Let loose a little. I think I worry too much and don't take the time to be young. It's part of my quest to be more patient and let things happen as they will. I need to sit back and relax for a while and be 22 while I'm still 22.
By the way - I can give virtual tours of the new apartment via WebCam. Monica liked it! My favorite part is the kitchen.
Love Love Love,
Anna
The apartment is gelling. I get along well with the two roommates who are from CA. There's Jess, 23, from San Jose, works at a political non-profit (I think). then there's Kiku, 30, from Duarte (SoCal). They're really welcoming and are providing me with exactly what I was looking for - some chill friends I can relate to, veg out with, feel comfortable with. I forgot how good it is to live with girls and not worry about being completely clothed and face made up all the time.
Last weekend we were all home, all weekend. Cleaning, watching TV, cooking (I made a HUGE breakfast and some bomb enchiladas!), shopping and reorganizing.
The job is going ok. There was some drama this week but with a little help from mom and Andrew I was able to reign in the emotional reactions and remember that I'm there to work and show others what an asset I am to the office. So things cooled down. I am really thinking about getting another job though - I am surviving money wise but not saving and I'm stressed! In case I lose my job (something I really need to be aware since more and more people I know are being laid off) I need to have a reservoir of money.
So I must say - I feel pretty good about things. Rather pleased with myself. I got all my stuff together - job, apt, paying bills, going from work to home, some semblance of a social life...and so I decided to so something drastic! I'm going to start acting my age. Let loose a little. I think I worry too much and don't take the time to be young. It's part of my quest to be more patient and let things happen as they will. I need to sit back and relax for a while and be 22 while I'm still 22.
By the way - I can give virtual tours of the new apartment via WebCam. Monica liked it! My favorite part is the kitchen.
Love Love Love,
Anna
Lovely Day
Buen dia,
In Salamanca's Plaza Mayor there were tons of restaurants that kept tables set up outside year-long for the patrons. Of course these tables were lonely most of the spring semester I was there - it was too cold to eat outside. But then a random sunny day would come along and the Plaza would be booming! People everywhere filling these tables as if there weren't enough chairs to go around. Sunglasses and iced drinks and cigarettes and sun dresses and sandals. It reminded me of home.
That's what Brooklyn was like today. With snow still on the ground from last Sunday night's blizzard it reached almost 70 degrees! Suddenly every restaurant had a patio and people were wearing dresses and flip-flops and sunglasses. It was glorious. I was out of the house at 9 a.m. and on my way back from the store I passed 2 train stops so that I could soak up more of the sun. The long walk was worth it!
I spent some time out in my gated front yard with Midnight throwing the stick back and forth and I came home to a bright open house full of sunlight and fresh air.
'twas a lovely day :) and I really need to get a camera.
New address: 232 Gates Avenue Apt #2 Brooklyn, NY 11238
In Salamanca's Plaza Mayor there were tons of restaurants that kept tables set up outside year-long for the patrons. Of course these tables were lonely most of the spring semester I was there - it was too cold to eat outside. But then a random sunny day would come along and the Plaza would be booming! People everywhere filling these tables as if there weren't enough chairs to go around. Sunglasses and iced drinks and cigarettes and sun dresses and sandals. It reminded me of home.
That's what Brooklyn was like today. With snow still on the ground from last Sunday night's blizzard it reached almost 70 degrees! Suddenly every restaurant had a patio and people were wearing dresses and flip-flops and sunglasses. It was glorious. I was out of the house at 9 a.m. and on my way back from the store I passed 2 train stops so that I could soak up more of the sun. The long walk was worth it!
I spent some time out in my gated front yard with Midnight throwing the stick back and forth and I came home to a bright open house full of sunlight and fresh air.
'twas a lovely day :) and I really need to get a camera.
New address: 232 Gates Avenue Apt #2 Brooklyn, NY 11238
The Sound of Settling
Hey girl hey,
Work is crazy! We just moved, I'm so busy, the office is a mess and so chaotic! But! I love it. I really like going to work - I like my coworkers and I like what I get to do all day. People come to me throughout the day for help and advice and just to chat it up. I am now playing more of a "receptionist" role but I am the renaissance woman of the place.
There was a blizzard last night/today! It was awesome! Snow half way up my calves! Woo hoo! Boss said I could come in late - I still made it 15 mins early.
Socially - I recently participated in an Oscar Party/Potluck! I made dump cake and lazy enchiladas! (Thanks, Mom!) Although the others were wary of my dump cake, they thought it was tasty!
Also, I've begun organizing my second trivia night. Last time I created a Facebook event and in an effort to draw more participants out on a Wednesday night I might have mentioned that it was my birthday (Feb 18th). Those of my generation knew to check my profile where it states my real birthday and came anyway. Todd's friends came too. Wishing me a happy birthday. So I lie a little sometimes...Anyway, this Wednesday - Trivia Night round 2!
I'm going to try to write more often, I have so much to say sometimes. I will get a camera soon and upload more pictures. Send me some updates people. What's going on over there??? CA is like the brokest state in the union and they're gonna legalize marijuana??? I leave and the state goes to pot! (hahahahaha)
XOXO
Anna
I'm writing from my new bed in 
my new room in my new apartment! I have made this little place of mine a nice, comfy, home/room and I'm happy to come home to it. I met all the roommates and they're all cool! All very different but everyone gets along.
my new room in my new apartment! I have made this little place of mine a nice, comfy, home/room and I'm happy to come home to it. I met all the roommates and they're all cool! All very different but everyone gets along.Work is crazy! We just moved, I'm so busy, the office is a mess and so chaotic! But! I love it. I really like going to work - I like my coworkers and I like what I get to do all day. People come to me throughout the day for help and advice and just to chat it up. I am now playing more of a "receptionist" role but I am the renaissance woman of the place.
There was a blizzard last night/today! It was awesome! Snow half way up my calves! Woo hoo! Boss said I could come in late - I still made it 15 mins early.
Also, I've begun organizing my second trivia night. Last time I created a Facebook event and in an effort to draw more participants out on a Wednesday night I might have mentioned that it was my birthday (Feb 18th). Those of my generation knew to check my profile where it states my real birthday and came anyway. Todd's friends came too. Wishing me a happy birthday. So I lie a little sometimes...Anyway, this Wednesday - Trivia Night round 2!
I'm going to try to write more often, I have so much to say sometimes. I will get a camera soon and upload more pictures. Send me some updates people. What's going on over there??? CA is like the brokest state in the union and they're gonna legalize marijuana??? I leave and the state goes to pot! (hahahahaha)
XOXO
Anna
Home Life
Hey Guys!!!
I found an apartment! It is in Clinton Hill - the neighborhood adjacent to Fort Greene, closer to work (shorter commute!) It's 4 bedroom, 2 bath, big living room, huge kitchen. My room is medium size with a skylight and a walk-in closet. No windows. We'll see how it works out, I'm looking forward to painting and using some tricks to make it bright and open. I'm overall very excited. Also - there's a dog there named Midnight. He's really pretty and cuddly and he doesn't shed! Two of the roommates are from CA (Pasadena and Richmond) so between us we've got the Golden State well represented. We'll discuss them more when we know more.
I bought a bed yesterday and took it over to the new place. My boss, Sherman, asked two co-workers to drive me (in the huge company van) to Ikea in New Jersey and to take it to my new place and they were great about it. It was a nice road trip. And! Sherman is also letting me count yesterday as a full day of work. (The two helpers get 2 hours overtime and I bought them lunch!)
Work is great. Really. I love it. The work is demanding and I am doing something different everyday. We're getting ready to move to our new office on the first floor on Saturday (Overtime!!!) More on that later...
I will write again from my new home. Life is busy. There is so much more to do here that the days never seem long enough...
Until next time <3
I found an apartment! It is in Clinton Hill - the neighborhood adjacent to Fort Greene, closer to work (shorter commute!) It's 4 bedroom, 2 bath, big living room, huge kitchen. My room is medium size with a skylight and a walk-in closet. No windows. We'll see how it works out, I'm looking forward to painting and using some tricks to make it bright and open. I'm overall very excited. Also - there's a dog there named Midnight. He's really pretty and cuddly and he doesn't shed! Two of the roommates are from CA (Pasadena and Richmond) so between us we've got the Golden State well represented. We'll discuss them more when we know more.
I bought a bed yesterday and took it over to the new place. My boss, Sherman, asked two co-workers to drive me (in the huge company van) to Ikea in New Jersey and to take it to my new place and they were great about it. It was a nice road trip. And! Sherman is also letting me count yesterday as a full day of work. (The two helpers get 2 hours overtime and I bought them lunch!)
Work is great. Really. I love it. The work is demanding and I am doing something different everyday. We're getting ready to move to our new office on the first floor on Saturday (Overtime!!!) More on that later...
I will write again from my new home. Life is busy. There is so much more to do here that the days never seem long enough...
Until next time <3
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