Apartment hunting is so frustrating.
So FRUSTRATING.
THESE PRETZELS ARE MAKING ME THIRSTY.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Friday, March 11, 2011
Grown ups...
The past few days I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed. My start date has been finalized, my moving is starting to take place, my last few days in Miami are coming full blast. I've done all my taxes, looked up new car insurance, looked at new apartments, had my car put in my name, and have started paying all of my 1039248 credit card bills. It all seems surreal, and yet all very natural to me.
It's scary being a grown up. Too many things to do that I'm not sure I'll do well or correctly. Too much responsibility.
But you know what? I know I can handle it.
I'll be okay on my own. I may even like it.
It's scary being a grown up. Too many things to do that I'm not sure I'll do well or correctly. Too much responsibility.
But you know what? I know I can handle it.
I'll be okay on my own. I may even like it.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Lady Gagaaaaa!
Last July my friend Dan and I purchased tickets to see Lady Gaga in concert here in Pittsburgh. For the last months its been more of an afterthought. The tickets hiding in my drawer, unseen and forgotten. But the date Feb 26th was engraved in my mind. After many trials and tribulations, I was able to see Lady Gaga in person, and only a few feet away from me.
This journey began a few days ago. After visiting Adam I was headed back to Pittsburgh. I had a connecting flight in DC, however that flight was so delayed that I didn't see a point in staying in the airport. I changed my flight for the next morning leaving from Reagan into Pit. This was a close call, because if I missed that flight I would have to wait later, and perhaps not arrive on time for the concert. However, I did make it (though barely). All was well and I had a few hours before heading to the stadium to wait in line.So naturally, I took a nap.
After picking up Daniel, we headed downtown to the Consel Energy Center. We found the line outside an joined the mass of people. We stood outside from around 4:00 til 7:00. During this time, we witnessed an array of people. Lots of normally dressed people, but mostly scantily clad girls. Lots of fishnets, mini skirts, and hooker heels, ala Gaga. What I don't understand is how they could dress like that when it was about 40 F outside with the sun out and about 30 F once it got dark. Weren't they freezing? I guess to each her/his own. We also saw many people dressed like Lady Gaga. Lots of Telephone like costumes, some men in drag (with heels and all), and one girl had her own Grammy Awards 2010 dress (not sure how to describe it, look it up). Lots of pictures taken, lots of laughs, but cold feet. During this time we befriended the people behind us--a brother sister team who were seeing this for he 3rd and 2nd time, and a college age couple who were there their 2nd time. They were nice people. They were so nice that they even helped the people behind them hide themselves while they peed in cups. That's right, the fans are so devoted they won't even leave the line to use the bathroom. They will pee in cups. Gross? Yes. Hilarious? Absolutely.
After 3 hours of standing outside we finally made it inside the arena. We rushed to get a stop as close to the stage as possible. We were about 4 rows of people away from the stage. It was pretty sweet. However, the opening act didn't start until 8, so another hour of waiting. The opening act was a band called the Scissor Sisters. The weren't bad. They are apparently very big in the gay community in Europe. And since I do not fall in either category, I wasn't too impressed with them. They played for about 30 minutes, and then the wait for Lady Gaga herself began. We were getting so desperate that with every minute that passed, I was getting so irritated and frustrated. During the waiting time, they played Michael Jackson's greatest hits. Every time I heard
another MJ song, I thought I was going to kill somebody! I had been standing for so long I was in physical pain and all I wanted was to see Lady Gaga! The worst part was, I couldn't just leave to sit somewhere. If I did I would lose my spot and I'd regret it later. So I sucked it up.
Finally at 9:45 we heard the music for 'Dance in the Dark' and baby, was the wait worth it. Lady Gaga is such an entertainer. It was amazing! So many crazy costumes and sets, awesome songs that she actually sings and not lip-sing. She did every hit song plus two new ones and some others. I just can't describe how amazing it all was. What also helped make it amazing is how close we were to her. I could see all the blood, sweat, and tears (literally) on her body. And to make things more awesome, dance Mark from season 4 of 'So You Think You Can Dance' was one of her dancers, so that fulfilled one of my secret fantasies to see him dance live.
I just loved my journey to the Monster Ball with her. My favorites two songs, 'Paparazzi' and 'Bad Romance' were two songs she sang towards the end, so the show ended on a fabulous note. :)
This journey began a few days ago. After visiting Adam I was headed back to Pittsburgh. I had a connecting flight in DC, however that flight was so delayed that I didn't see a point in staying in the airport. I changed my flight for the next morning leaving from Reagan into Pit. This was a close call, because if I missed that flight I would have to wait later, and perhaps not arrive on time for the concert. However, I did make it (though barely). All was well and I had a few hours before heading to the stadium to wait in line.So naturally, I took a nap.
After picking up Daniel, we headed downtown to the Consel Energy Center. We found the line outside an joined the mass of people. We stood outside from around 4:00 til 7:00. During this time, we witnessed an array of people. Lots of normally dressed people, but mostly scantily clad girls. Lots of fishnets, mini skirts, and hooker heels, ala Gaga. What I don't understand is how they could dress like that when it was about 40 F outside with the sun out and about 30 F once it got dark. Weren't they freezing? I guess to each her/his own. We also saw many people dressed like Lady Gaga. Lots of Telephone like costumes, some men in drag (with heels and all), and one girl had her own Grammy Awards 2010 dress (not sure how to describe it, look it up). Lots of pictures taken, lots of laughs, but cold feet. During this time we befriended the people behind us--a brother sister team who were seeing this for he 3rd and 2nd time, and a college age couple who were there their 2nd time. They were nice people. They were so nice that they even helped the people behind them hide themselves while they peed in cups. That's right, the fans are so devoted they won't even leave the line to use the bathroom. They will pee in cups. Gross? Yes. Hilarious? Absolutely.
After 3 hours of standing outside we finally made it inside the arena. We rushed to get a stop as close to the stage as possible. We were about 4 rows of people away from the stage. It was pretty sweet. However, the opening act didn't start until 8, so another hour of waiting. The opening act was a band called the Scissor Sisters. The weren't bad. They are apparently very big in the gay community in Europe. And since I do not fall in either category, I wasn't too impressed with them. They played for about 30 minutes, and then the wait for Lady Gaga herself began. We were getting so desperate that with every minute that passed, I was getting so irritated and frustrated. During the waiting time, they played Michael Jackson's greatest hits. Every time I heard
another MJ song, I thought I was going to kill somebody! I had been standing for so long I was in physical pain and all I wanted was to see Lady Gaga! The worst part was, I couldn't just leave to sit somewhere. If I did I would lose my spot and I'd regret it later. So I sucked it up.
Finally at 9:45 we heard the music for 'Dance in the Dark' and baby, was the wait worth it. Lady Gaga is such an entertainer. It was amazing! So many crazy costumes and sets, awesome songs that she actually sings and not lip-sing. She did every hit song plus two new ones and some others. I just can't describe how amazing it all was. What also helped make it amazing is how close we were to her. I could see all the blood, sweat, and tears (literally) on her body. And to make things more awesome, dance Mark from season 4 of 'So You Think You Can Dance' was one of her dancers, so that fulfilled one of my secret fantasies to see him dance live.
I just loved my journey to the Monster Ball with her. My favorites two songs, 'Paparazzi' and 'Bad Romance' were two songs she sang towards the end, so the show ended on a fabulous note. :)
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Must allow dogs...
Looking for apartments is much to stressful for me. Especially when most of the time I'm doing it away from the place I need to be. I want too many things in a place, and it's becoming difficult finding it.
I just really want a place that will be my own for once. For the past three years I've had to share some part of an apartment/home with other people. I'm ready to have my own place with my own stuff.
And most likely a doggie. I don't want to be too lonely.
I just really want a place that will be my own for once. For the past three years I've had to share some part of an apartment/home with other people. I'm ready to have my own place with my own stuff.
And most likely a doggie. I don't want to be too lonely.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
I'm laughing on the inside...
Funny how things start to unfold. After spending months last semester looking for jobs and doing interviews, only two people offered me jobs. Then there are those who said they would get back to me then never replied to me. All of the sudden they have decided to approach me now, after almost 4 months of ignoring me. And its funny, cause I once thought I really wanted to work for them. However, after having them reject me and ignore me for so long it makes me re-evaluate my opinion of them. Maybe one day you guys will be worthy of my skills, but right now I have a job and I don't need your pity.
One truly funny thing is the whole weather situation. I've been avoiding this horrible winter by staying in Miami for so long. One might say I'm a snow bird, but I don't care. Wearing shorts and sandals in the middle of winter is very satisfying to me. I just laugh at everyone else up north. The only thing is that soon I will be up there. In the snow. Cold.....:/
One truly funny thing is the whole weather situation. I've been avoiding this horrible winter by staying in Miami for so long. One might say I'm a snow bird, but I don't care. Wearing shorts and sandals in the middle of winter is very satisfying to me. I just laugh at everyone else up north. The only thing is that soon I will be up there. In the snow. Cold.....:/
Saturday, January 29, 2011
I can't give you anything but love, Baby
The last couple of weeks has been a bit surreal. Since I have graduated, I didn't have to go back to school. I was supposed to start working. Or at least I thought I would start working. Turns out, lab work and paper work take longer to process. Thus, I have been at home. Not doing much, which has given me lots of time to think about things.
During my time at home, I have come to realize that I would not like being a housewife. The last few weeks I have become my mother's "assistant". Since she works and is stressed when she comes home, I volunteered to help her out with house chores. As such, I vacuum the house multiple times a week, I take the dogs out for walks, I swept the house and the patio, I make sure my old dog gets her insulin shot (yes she is diabetic), I get groceries, I send out mail to my brother, I get gas in cars that don't have any, I take my grandmother to her appointments, etc. Though I am happy to do it because it eases my mother's work load, it can be a bit boring. My mind is not challenged, and often I feel useless after all is done. If this is what my life would be if I became a stay at home wife, I would not want to do it. Perhaps it would be different if I had children to take care of, but at the moment there are none and its boring! This is why I need to be a career woman.
Also, being in Miami isn't as fun when all of my friends are gone away at school. I have a few left in Miami, and as a result I meet a few new people through them, but it just doesn't have the same feel as being home during breaks with all of my friends. At the moment I am in Pittsburgh getting some things sorted out. And in the last two days here, I have seen more people and socialized more here than I have in the past few weeks in Miami.
The only upside to this waiting game is that I get to watch lots of movies and instant Netflix. I have become in love with Psych, mainly because of its ridiculousness. And the constant 80's references. Sadly, Netflix only had the first 4 seasons and the latest one. I'll have to find it elsewhere.
I have seen two movies that are part of my AFI 100 top movies list: The Maltese Falcon and Bringing Up Baby. The Maltese Falcon is a good movie, but not good to watch when you are extremely tired or have trouble paying attention to things. Its a classic noir movie from back in the day, before Bogart got his "romantic hunk" status in Casablanca. A mystery about an expensive falcon statue, its disappearance, its actual worth, and where it is. The reason I say you have to be attentive to watch this because like all noir genre films, there is extreme amounts of talking. That's how the story is carried, its how it flows, its all the action you'll get. Many discussions, lots of speeches and monologues. The script and story are phenomenal, but the real kicker is the talking.
On the other side of the spectrum is Bringing Up Baby. This was one of my most ridiculous movies I've seen in a while. And I was laughing through the whole thing. I must admit, I enjoyed seeing a young Cary Grant be an awkward nerd. Katherine Hepburn as usual was stunning. And the story, well, it was interesting--a real screw ball comedy. It deals with a dinosaur bone stolen by a dog, an escaped "tame" leopard how likes the song "I can't give you anything but love, baby", and a very strange romance between the two stars. Needless to say the dialogue and scenarios of the whole this is just so utterly ridiculous you can't help but laugh.
During my time at home, I have come to realize that I would not like being a housewife. The last few weeks I have become my mother's "assistant". Since she works and is stressed when she comes home, I volunteered to help her out with house chores. As such, I vacuum the house multiple times a week, I take the dogs out for walks, I swept the house and the patio, I make sure my old dog gets her insulin shot (yes she is diabetic), I get groceries, I send out mail to my brother, I get gas in cars that don't have any, I take my grandmother to her appointments, etc. Though I am happy to do it because it eases my mother's work load, it can be a bit boring. My mind is not challenged, and often I feel useless after all is done. If this is what my life would be if I became a stay at home wife, I would not want to do it. Perhaps it would be different if I had children to take care of, but at the moment there are none and its boring! This is why I need to be a career woman.
Also, being in Miami isn't as fun when all of my friends are gone away at school. I have a few left in Miami, and as a result I meet a few new people through them, but it just doesn't have the same feel as being home during breaks with all of my friends. At the moment I am in Pittsburgh getting some things sorted out. And in the last two days here, I have seen more people and socialized more here than I have in the past few weeks in Miami.
The only upside to this waiting game is that I get to watch lots of movies and instant Netflix. I have become in love with Psych, mainly because of its ridiculousness. And the constant 80's references. Sadly, Netflix only had the first 4 seasons and the latest one. I'll have to find it elsewhere.
Monday, January 3, 2011
New Year, New Beginning
In the last month I have performed in my last DS show ever, I finished my Design class project and won Most Innovative Design (laptop cooler team for the win!), officially graduated from undergrad with honors, attended Mickey Mouse's Very Merry Christmas party with my family, gotten extremely sick, celebrated Christmas with everyone in my family for the first time in 3 years, got to see Adam for the first time in 4 months, went to Islands of Adventures for New Years Eve and got to enter the Wizarding World of Harry Potter (and had butterbeer), and decided on my future job: Associate Engineer at Bettis Laboratory.
I feel nostalgic yet the same--as if nothing has changed, yet everything has changed, and all the while feeling like I'm in limbo--I know I have graduated, but I feel like any day now I will go back to school though I know it is not true. In fact I will soon start work. However, being at home doing practically nothing is making this all seem unreal.
It's like waiting for my life to start, yet not wanting it to.
I feel nostalgic yet the same--as if nothing has changed, yet everything has changed, and all the while feeling like I'm in limbo--I know I have graduated, but I feel like any day now I will go back to school though I know it is not true. In fact I will soon start work. However, being at home doing practically nothing is making this all seem unreal.
It's like waiting for my life to start, yet not wanting it to.
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