Sooooooo.
Monday: eg took me out to the LES.
Tuesday: work then school then met Aunty Katie, Uncle Ben, and Nora at a restaurant for lots of food and wine.
Wednesday: work then school then ran uptown to meet the fam then yoga then Peter Lugers (SO GOOD!) and a lunar eclipse!
Thursday: not feeling the greatest until about 5...class then work then class againnn! Then the Allison Krauss concert was a bust bc she was sick so we watched Lost. So. Good. Thai food not so much.
Friday: long day of roaming/sightseeing/etc. bought clothes and went to Ivo and Lulus (byob) for dinner with my amigos/familia....food was excellent. Then went to Room Service where DJAM was dj-ing. Um. It sucked, there were too many people, I had many drinks spilled on me, then my brand new iPhone was stolen.
Saturday: accepted the fact that my phone was stolen, attempted to call, RS is awful and I won't be going back. Went to dinner at this place on Houston--so good! Excellent wine also...good find. Emilio Ballato or SOMETHING. Delish. Then we went to the Cupping Room to watch some jazz and had espressotinis :) Awesome bartender. Then went to the Empire State building where there was NO LINE. Great :)
Sunday: up super early, they all left, lounged in the hotel, went to yoga :) then I headed home. Kaitlyn is vomiting everywhere bc she's super sick :/ Then I met my group for hw...wooot.
Now I am sitting in the library trying not to think about all the crap I have to accomplish.
Other than the iPhone incident (a $600 blunder) my birthday was fantastic.
I guess I just can't have my cake and eat it too.
But that's ok.
:)
Sunday, February 24, 2008
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Twenty-One
I am twenty one.
Officially.
No more Florida license.
No more New York license.
Just J. From Nevada. :)
*actually carded 3 times tonight thanks to my lovely friend EG who dragged me out of the library.*
Officially.
No more Florida license.
No more New York license.
Just J. From Nevada. :)
*actually carded 3 times tonight thanks to my lovely friend EG who dragged me out of the library.*
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Brianna Denison
Song by her brother and Danielle DeTomaso: http://www.jainlemos.com/Not_Time_to_Say_Goodbye.mp3
What is happening in the world?
Some 'man' not only felt the need to rape a woman, but was so violent in doing so that he inadvertently (or so they say) murdered her. A woman, a nineteen year old girl from Reno High, was murdered while home for winter break.
What's worse is that it could have been prevented.
TWO incidents (that were reported) occurred before she disappeared. Two incidents in the same area following the same scenario. Yet for some reason, no one really knew about this.
I am constantly disgusted by the excuse for "news" that Reno has, but this is just beyond any disgust.
This is disappointing. And for those of you who know me, disappointment is the worse of any feelings I can feel towards something.
The news in that town has been brushing the prior incidents aside--some sort of attempt to keep up Reno's good wholesome image I imagine. But now what has happened. People like Bri, like me, who don't live in Reno were completely unaware of those incidents. Also, I was in Reno when one of them occurred and heard NOTHING about it.
Granted, I limit myself to the front page and the whole page on the Nation Reno has to offer, but I generally do keep myself semi-informed while in Nevada.
Had the city been made well aware of the prior incidents and actually informed its citizens, life would be so much different. All it takes is an AWARENESS of a problem for action to occur. It's so simple, yet apparently keeping up an image is more important than saving people's lives.
Well Reno, are you happy? You now can no longer uphold this image to the public. A murder/rape occurred, along with a kidnapping, and quite frankly, that is not something you can hide.
I don't even know what to say. This is a town that my entire family lives in. Please stay safe and keep yourselves informed. Know the danger surrounding you at every minute. Let the media know that this lack of representation of the real issues is NOT OKAY.
And find the bastard. He was already allowed to do this several times--now he needs to pay.
Remember. Reno is a city. As Mpiko said, it needs to be fully recognized as a "ciudad cosmopolitana." Even I have to recognize that the small little hellhole I hate and love is an actual city--the same proportion of violence in a smaller area, leading to a higher chance of knowing the victims of crime. So please. STAY SAFE.
What is happening in the world?
Some 'man' not only felt the need to rape a woman, but was so violent in doing so that he inadvertently (or so they say) murdered her. A woman, a nineteen year old girl from Reno High, was murdered while home for winter break.
What's worse is that it could have been prevented.
TWO incidents (that were reported) occurred before she disappeared. Two incidents in the same area following the same scenario. Yet for some reason, no one really knew about this.
I am constantly disgusted by the excuse for "news" that Reno has, but this is just beyond any disgust.
This is disappointing. And for those of you who know me, disappointment is the worse of any feelings I can feel towards something.
The news in that town has been brushing the prior incidents aside--some sort of attempt to keep up Reno's good wholesome image I imagine. But now what has happened. People like Bri, like me, who don't live in Reno were completely unaware of those incidents. Also, I was in Reno when one of them occurred and heard NOTHING about it.
Granted, I limit myself to the front page and the whole page on the Nation Reno has to offer, but I generally do keep myself semi-informed while in Nevada.
Had the city been made well aware of the prior incidents and actually informed its citizens, life would be so much different. All it takes is an AWARENESS of a problem for action to occur. It's so simple, yet apparently keeping up an image is more important than saving people's lives.
Well Reno, are you happy? You now can no longer uphold this image to the public. A murder/rape occurred, along with a kidnapping, and quite frankly, that is not something you can hide.
I don't even know what to say. This is a town that my entire family lives in. Please stay safe and keep yourselves informed. Know the danger surrounding you at every minute. Let the media know that this lack of representation of the real issues is NOT OKAY.
And find the bastard. He was already allowed to do this several times--now he needs to pay.
Remember. Reno is a city. As Mpiko said, it needs to be fully recognized as a "ciudad cosmopolitana." Even I have to recognize that the small little hellhole I hate and love is an actual city--the same proportion of violence in a smaller area, leading to a higher chance of knowing the victims of crime. So please. STAY SAFE.
Apple Store--Chelsea
So I'm sitting in the Apple Store. Again. I have been here every day since I bought the iPhone.
Let me tell you, I am not happy right not.
I also have no finished my coffee.
I don't understand why electronics and I do not match. I mean...honestly...this is the bajillionth time this has happened to me. I should just quit, move to Africa, and be cut off from technology.
Oh wait...that's the plan. :)
I hope this stupid thing gets fixed. It's just not fair that a $500 device is so faulty. Just. Not. Fair.
I'll address the Bri Denison issue when I have a better chance to gather my thoughts :/
Let me tell you, I am not happy right not.
I also have no finished my coffee.
I don't understand why electronics and I do not match. I mean...honestly...this is the bajillionth time this has happened to me. I should just quit, move to Africa, and be cut off from technology.
Oh wait...that's the plan. :)
I hope this stupid thing gets fixed. It's just not fair that a $500 device is so faulty. Just. Not. Fair.
I'll address the Bri Denison issue when I have a better chance to gather my thoughts :/
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Monsoon.
So today I got stuck in a monsoon.
When I went to work this fine morning, it was raining fairly hard.
When I left work this lovely pm, it was literally flooding in front of my eyes.
I ran to the subway and went to class.
A professor and I had a little email war this past weekend, and we had a meeting today after class. Well. I definitely shocked him by revealing myself as THE "J" he had been so angry with. I utilized this to speak to him like a child, instructing him how to be a professor, whilst using my tears to prevent him from getting offended. I cry. It's not something I control. :/
The monsoon outside matched the monsoon in my tearducts--fortunately, I had umbrellas for both.
But then I had a lovely yoga class. We conned David into taking Ashtanga classes, and he's finally developed his own personal style that I really enjoy. Less of the "monologue" ickyness that has been
When I went to work this fine morning, it was raining fairly hard.
When I left work this lovely pm, it was literally flooding in front of my eyes.
I ran to the subway and went to class.
A professor and I had a little email war this past weekend, and we had a meeting today after class. Well. I definitely shocked him by revealing myself as THE "J" he had been so angry with. I utilized this to speak to him like a child, instructing him how to be a professor, whilst using my tears to prevent him from getting offended. I cry. It's not something I control. :/
The monsoon outside matched the monsoon in my tearducts--fortunately, I had umbrellas for both.
But then I had a lovely yoga class. We conned David into taking Ashtanga classes, and he's finally developed his own personal style that I really enjoy. Less of the "monologue" ickyness that has been
Monday, February 11, 2008
Big Sigh.
I have a professor who I am in an all out battle with.
I have a financial aid package that's not coming through.
And I just witnessed a man attempt to buy about...50 iphones.
Oh yea. And I got an iphone. Omgz. I spent all of my money and will be living in a state of poverty for quite awhile...but I did it!! Eek!
I have a financial aid package that's not coming through.
And I just witnessed a man attempt to buy about...50 iphones.
Oh yea. And I got an iphone. Omgz. I spent all of my money and will be living in a state of poverty for quite awhile...but I did it!! Eek!
Sunday, February 10, 2008
2008 thus far.
So here's my first real life update for all you fun people.
-I started graduate courses: Microeconomics (how fun) and Institutions, Governance, and International Development (a course that for some strange reason has us email our papers out to EVERYONE----100 emails every time. Fun.)
-I got a real life people email address that you should ALL have.
-I'm still babysitting Gabriel on Fridays
-I do a lot of yoga but am no longer teaching
-I got a job!
a) It's an unpaid internship (of which I am currently in a battle with Financial Aid/Work Study to fund) (And I also played the Daddy card)
b) I am the Development and Marketing Intern for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (Doctors without Borders)
c) So far, I absolutely love it. I am learning crazy amounts, the war in Chad/the three expats killed last week were a wonderful way to kickstart my experience, and they have a kitchen with free Peet's coffee! What more could I ask for?
-Sleep is still optional, but I am trying to act my age and get a good amount. I try to be in bed by midnight.
-My course load is ridiculous!!! So much reading, so many papers, and 3 research projects...it's going to be a fun one, that's for sure.
-In approximately one week, this little twenty year old will be the full twenty one year old that she has pretended to be for the last 3 years. No, I am not ashamed of my Florida license. :) But I will be able to burn it so that will be pretty exciting. Uncle Ben, Aunty Katie, and Nora will be joining me in this fair city to celebrate.
-it should be noted that I will be working/going to school, although I did take Friday off.
-it should also be noted that I don't regard this as a momentous occasion. Now my best excuse of "id issues" will be null and void and I'll actually have to say "I'm tired." I'm too old for this.
-No I am not dating anyone. Nor do I have that in my plan.
-AKA I am not planning to get married in the near future.
-AND I do not need any help/suggestions/good vibes. KTHX.
Ok. I just realized the library has emptied out, and I have successfully completed all of the homework that I plan on attempting. It's a snow storm, so partially I'm dreading leaving my comfy warm seat in this lovely library, but all good things must come to an end.
Back to Brooklyn I go. Feel free to comment with questions, curiosities, and general statements.
-I started graduate courses: Microeconomics (how fun) and Institutions, Governance, and International Development (a course that for some strange reason has us email our papers out to EVERYONE----100 emails every time. Fun.)
-I got a real life people email address that you should ALL have.
-I'm still babysitting Gabriel on Fridays
-I do a lot of yoga but am no longer teaching
-I got a job!
a) It's an unpaid internship (of which I am currently in a battle with Financial Aid/Work Study to fund) (And I also played the Daddy card)
b) I am the Development and Marketing Intern for Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) (Doctors without Borders)
c) So far, I absolutely love it. I am learning crazy amounts, the war in Chad/the three expats killed last week were a wonderful way to kickstart my experience, and they have a kitchen with free Peet's coffee! What more could I ask for?
-Sleep is still optional, but I am trying to act my age and get a good amount. I try to be in bed by midnight.
-My course load is ridiculous!!! So much reading, so many papers, and 3 research projects...it's going to be a fun one, that's for sure.
-In approximately one week, this little twenty year old will be the full twenty one year old that she has pretended to be for the last 3 years. No, I am not ashamed of my Florida license. :) But I will be able to burn it so that will be pretty exciting. Uncle Ben, Aunty Katie, and Nora will be joining me in this fair city to celebrate.
-it should be noted that I will be working/going to school, although I did take Friday off.
-it should also be noted that I don't regard this as a momentous occasion. Now my best excuse of "id issues" will be null and void and I'll actually have to say "I'm tired." I'm too old for this.
-No I am not dating anyone. Nor do I have that in my plan.
-AKA I am not planning to get married in the near future.
-AND I do not need any help/suggestions/good vibes. KTHX.
Ok. I just realized the library has emptied out, and I have successfully completed all of the homework that I plan on attempting. It's a snow storm, so partially I'm dreading leaving my comfy warm seat in this lovely library, but all good things must come to an end.
Back to Brooklyn I go. Feel free to comment with questions, curiosities, and general statements.
To Whom it May Concern
This is my fun filled PG kid appropriate family accepted life update machine of LOVE.
Read it. Love it. Spread it.
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Your loving daughtersistercousinniecegranddaughterfriendetcccccc,
J
Read it. Love it. Spread it.
:)
Your loving daughtersistercousinniecegranddaughterfriendetcccccc,
J
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