Monday, March 2, 2009
Back to liiiife, back to reality
I hate coming home after an awesome vacation. Especially when you come home to a bunch of crap. To do list:
-read a bunch for class tonight
-Border's for books for a paper
-call Bank of America and tell them to give me my money back
-try to figure out how I'm going to pay my bills when my bank acct is -$234
-outline a paper that's due Wednesday
-read a bunch and study for a midterm for the same class
-prepare for divorce court. again.
I am so sick of being overwhelmed and frustrated. I feel like I'm always 2 steps behind.
Friday, Mike and I went to court for our divorce. I met him and his aunt there, who is a lawyer and was coming in to ask us the questions that need to be asked and go on record. She went over all of them with me, and I felt prepared enough to answer them (some were littered with legal jargon, but she explained). The courthouse was awful- TONS of people, many undesirables, $12 for parking. bleh. We went into the courtroom and sat down- there were probably 30 other people in there waiting for their hearing. They called us up, I sat in at one table, and Mike sat up on the stand while his aunt started asking him the questions. The judge asked if she was representing Mike, and she said yes, but in the papers, he wrote that he was representing himself as was I, and then the judge took the papers I got in the mail, and was like,"You didn't have a sheriff serve these papers??" So he got pissed and Mike's aunt said that she'd been involved in plenty of cases where they had been sent by mail, including her own divorce, and the judge said it wasn't okay, and that we'd have to come back. So we had the sheriff serve me the papers in the hall, and came back in, but really it's supposed to be 20 days from service when you go to court, and he wanted us to come back. So we have to go back on March 23rd. In retrospect, I think he was trying to act in my best interest, as from his vantage point, it looked like they were trying to pull one over on me. I hope it doesn't get all fucked up next time. I'm wondering if I should get a lawyer? Like I can fucking afford it. But just so this goes more smoothly next time... I dunno. I just want it to be over and done with, as does he. His aunt thought for sure it was just going to get sent to the magistrate and we weren't going to have to appear in the courtroom. THe courtroom was super intimidating, as was the judge. I hope we don't have him next time.
So after that, I came home a little defeated, and packed for our NY weekend. We drove to Stamford and took the train into Grand Central and walked the 20something blocks to the hotel. It was pretty warm out, but rainy. Our hotel was great tho! Super nice, comfy bed, clean, and in a great location. We walked to this gourmet vegan restaurant for dinner called Blossom on 9th Ave, between 21st and 22nd. It was DELICIOUS! A little expensive, but so worth it. We had carrot ginger soup, caesar salad, port wine seitan w/ mashed potato, baby spinach risotto, and cheesecake. SO GOOD. We noticed a line out the door of this place across the street and went over to check it out- it was the cutest fucking bakery I've ever seen!! We ended up going back on Sunday. We went back to our hotel after dinner, watched some tv, and passed out. Saturday, we got up and walked to Brooklyn Bagel a couple blocks away. I love a good bagel. And we had challah french toast!!! Not as good as the Elephant... but good. On our walk back to the hotel, we stopped in a bunch of antique stores and at a flea market. Tons of fun, cool stuff, but we didn't buy anything. We did, however, meet the cutest little rat terrier named Suki. Saw some AMAZING giant cartoony lion drinking fountains. Went back to the hotel and relaxed a bit, then went to the Met for the day. It was AWESOME! We looked at China, Japan, a special exhibit called Beyond Babylon, the music rooms, a special exhibit of bronze sculptures, and then we had some lunch in the cafeteria. We went into the museum store after for at least an hour! It was crazy! Bought some books. Went back to the hotel and chilled, and then went to dinner at the Yaffa Cafe on St. Marks for dinner. Just had some burgers and salad and delicious desserts! Met up with Miss Jenny Brown for a few, and then had a date with a bottle of wine in our bed. It was such a great day. Sunday, we got up and got stuck in the elevator for a few minutes! We were worried it was going to be longer... It just stopped dead on the way down and the lights started flashing. Scary. It was only like 5 minutes before it kicked in again down to the 7th floor- we got out and took the stairs! Went to Brooklyn Bagel again for breakfast and then walked over to that bakery again- it's called Billy's Bakery and it's AMAZING! SO cute. Everything is jadeite green. They had adorable vintage inspired wallpaper, vintage tables, everything was so fucking cute- looks just like a 50s bakery. AND it was delicious to boot. We got 4 cupcakes. I ate a red velvet one on the walk home- it was so fresh and warm and delicious. I can't even stand it. Grabbed our stuff at the hotel and went to Grand Central for the ride back to Stamford. Stopped at Ikea in New Haven on the way back to check out beds. We weren't really stoked on anything, I must say. Got new sheets and pillows anyway which were awesome to sleep on last night! Got home around 6, Glen made dinner, and we watched crappy tv and drank red wine. A really great fucking weekend. For reals.
Now I have to prepare for Economics tonight. We had a test last week; we should get them back today. I either did pretty good or pretty terrible. Ick. I should be all caught up for that class though after tonight and next week is spring break! My other class though... man. I am a little behind in the reading, which I need to catch up on before Wednesday, and I need to prepare for the midterm. OH and I need to try to read for and write an 8 page paper for Wednesday night. I have today, tomorrow and Wednesday off... but let's face it, I'm fucked.
aaaghhh okay. enough procrastinating.
Friday, February 20, 2009
bleeeeeeeeep
Long time! I was all stoked when I started this thing then kinda spaced on it. Been super busy with work and school and such.
School's going well, though I am getting overwhelmed. I hate when it's time for midterms and papers. I have a ton to read for Economics this weekend- exam on Monday. I hope it all makes sense.
Glen and I are going to NYC next weekend! Super stoked. We were supposed to go to a 20th century arts show with like 90 exhibitors of art, jewelry, furniture, architecture, etc, but it got POSTPONED! after we made our reservations, so we will go for the weekend anyway. I'm looking forward to getting away with my love for a couple days. Friday the 27th is DIVORCE COURT DAY. I'm nervous; I will give a full report afterward. I just have no idea how it's going to happen... and we're leaving for NY as soon as it's done. Then Sunday the 1st is our 10 month anniversary! I know, I know. So gay. The man just makes me so happy, I always feel like celebrating.
Valentine's Day RULED. Well, the Glen part did. Not the Dad's-birthday-go-to-the-cemetary-hang-out-with-Mom-and-cry part. I made breakfast, and then Glen said to me,"So do you want your Valentine's present now or later?" I obviously said Now. So he went downstairs to get it while I sat on the couch with my eyes closed. I assumed it was flowers or sweets. He came back up and put it down on the table... and it was the LOVELIEST pair of cowboy boots!!! When he was in Denver, he went to this western wear store he always goes to to get shirts, and sent me a pic of all the boots bc he knew I wanted a nice pair, and I implied that he could pick me out a pair if he wanted! haha but he said it was too much pressure, and way too daunting to pick out shoes for me. LIAR! He had them mailed home and kept them from me! So sneaky- I can't believe he pulled it off! I LOVE them. Especially because he picked them out- it really means a lot to me.
Last Thursday, I went to the regular doctor and the eye doctor. In short, I was informed I have tennis elbow in both elbows (no, I don't play tennis) and that MY EYELIDS DON'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY WHEN I BLINK AND SLEEP! Awesome. Nothing I can really do about either one. The tennis elbow won't stop until I stop doing my job, and for the eyelids, I need to wear protective ointment at night. HOTTTTTTTTT. Oh, and then I ripped a hole in my crotch at work the next morning whilst putting a stack of cases of mushrooms on the floor. PS I highly recommend my eye doctor if you need one- Dr. Magalhaes at Lenscrafters on Rte 1 in North Attleboro. Super thorough and nice. I had a followup yesterday where I got my eyes dilated for the first time in a LONG time. ouch! But I also got awesome new glasses, which my insurance covered a lot of! Instead of $475, I paid $148!!!!!!! Siiiiiiiiiick.
Man. I feel so scattered lately. Trying to do too many things at once, and getting freaked out about financial situations. The stock market scares the shit out of me. Thank God I have a good job and a place to live. I should be getting some school refunds soon, so then I can pay off my credit card and hopefully a few medical bills. Stressed.
I think I need a nap.
School's going well, though I am getting overwhelmed. I hate when it's time for midterms and papers. I have a ton to read for Economics this weekend- exam on Monday. I hope it all makes sense.
Glen and I are going to NYC next weekend! Super stoked. We were supposed to go to a 20th century arts show with like 90 exhibitors of art, jewelry, furniture, architecture, etc, but it got POSTPONED! after we made our reservations, so we will go for the weekend anyway. I'm looking forward to getting away with my love for a couple days. Friday the 27th is DIVORCE COURT DAY. I'm nervous; I will give a full report afterward. I just have no idea how it's going to happen... and we're leaving for NY as soon as it's done. Then Sunday the 1st is our 10 month anniversary! I know, I know. So gay. The man just makes me so happy, I always feel like celebrating.
Valentine's Day RULED. Well, the Glen part did. Not the Dad's-birthday-go-to-the-cemetary-hang-out-with-Mom-and-cry part. I made breakfast, and then Glen said to me,"So do you want your Valentine's present now or later?" I obviously said Now. So he went downstairs to get it while I sat on the couch with my eyes closed. I assumed it was flowers or sweets. He came back up and put it down on the table... and it was the LOVELIEST pair of cowboy boots!!! When he was in Denver, he went to this western wear store he always goes to to get shirts, and sent me a pic of all the boots bc he knew I wanted a nice pair, and I implied that he could pick me out a pair if he wanted! haha but he said it was too much pressure, and way too daunting to pick out shoes for me. LIAR! He had them mailed home and kept them from me! So sneaky- I can't believe he pulled it off! I LOVE them. Especially because he picked them out- it really means a lot to me.
Last Thursday, I went to the regular doctor and the eye doctor. In short, I was informed I have tennis elbow in both elbows (no, I don't play tennis) and that MY EYELIDS DON'T CLOSE ALL THE WAY WHEN I BLINK AND SLEEP! Awesome. Nothing I can really do about either one. The tennis elbow won't stop until I stop doing my job, and for the eyelids, I need to wear protective ointment at night. HOTTTTTTTTT. Oh, and then I ripped a hole in my crotch at work the next morning whilst putting a stack of cases of mushrooms on the floor. PS I highly recommend my eye doctor if you need one- Dr. Magalhaes at Lenscrafters on Rte 1 in North Attleboro. Super thorough and nice. I had a followup yesterday where I got my eyes dilated for the first time in a LONG time. ouch! But I also got awesome new glasses, which my insurance covered a lot of! Instead of $475, I paid $148!!!!!!! Siiiiiiiiiick.
Man. I feel so scattered lately. Trying to do too many things at once, and getting freaked out about financial situations. The stock market scares the shit out of me. Thank God I have a good job and a place to live. I should be getting some school refunds soon, so then I can pay off my credit card and hopefully a few medical bills. Stressed.
I think I need a nap.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Mares eat oats and does eat oats
Rachel is here! Yay! She got in Thursday night- we went and had dinner at the Ivy, which was great! We had this broiled feta appetizer with olive tapenade and delicious bread, and then I had the "Accidental Purist" which was a garden burger with melted brie, tomato, caramelized onions, and I forget what else on it... and (almost) 2 Chimays! Yum! Yesterday morning we went to 3 Rivers in Warren. Some of the best breakfast around. And the location is gorgeous- right on the water. Hooray for good food. I'm such a fatty.
We visited Ally at her store, NAVA, and then hit Forever 21, and had dinner with my mom last night. Today is brunch at Julian's! Mmmm mushroom boursin hash, here I come...
It's been such a nice visit. I miss Rachel tons.
Glen goes to Denver this Wednesday. Boooooooo. Jenny Brown said she will sleep over and keep me company! I wish I was going with him. I'd like to meet his mom. His brother is supposed to come out here for a few weeks in February to get all of his stuff together to move it back to Denver. They have a lot of stuff to go through together too. I'm looking forward to it so they can make some headway on getting this house ready to sell. It's so stifling and stressing, thinking about all the junk they need to get rid of. I think it will really help Glen to have Brian here though. I can't wait to move out of here. It's nothing to do with the house- I like this house a lot, actually- it's just that I know it's temporary and I want to get a move on already. I want to be able to settle in somewhere for awhile. I want my dogs, damnit. I was looking at dogs on Petfinder the other day and found some Boston Terrier-Chihuahua puppies and Boston Terrier- Australian Shepard puppies. I ALMOST had him! Glen, that is. He really wants to wait until we're moved somewhere else before we get puppies. If we got them now and they destroyed the kitchen or anything else for that matter, it would affect the selling of the house, pricewise or likelihood of selling. I understand... I'm just IMPATIENT.! Always impatient. Bleh. It's no way to live, I tell you.
But I'm trying to get rid of bad habits.
We visited Ally at her store, NAVA, and then hit Forever 21, and had dinner with my mom last night. Today is brunch at Julian's! Mmmm mushroom boursin hash, here I come...
It's been such a nice visit. I miss Rachel tons.
Glen goes to Denver this Wednesday. Boooooooo. Jenny Brown said she will sleep over and keep me company! I wish I was going with him. I'd like to meet his mom. His brother is supposed to come out here for a few weeks in February to get all of his stuff together to move it back to Denver. They have a lot of stuff to go through together too. I'm looking forward to it so they can make some headway on getting this house ready to sell. It's so stifling and stressing, thinking about all the junk they need to get rid of. I think it will really help Glen to have Brian here though. I can't wait to move out of here. It's nothing to do with the house- I like this house a lot, actually- it's just that I know it's temporary and I want to get a move on already. I want to be able to settle in somewhere for awhile. I want my dogs, damnit. I was looking at dogs on Petfinder the other day and found some Boston Terrier-Chihuahua puppies and Boston Terrier- Australian Shepard puppies. I ALMOST had him! Glen, that is. He really wants to wait until we're moved somewhere else before we get puppies. If we got them now and they destroyed the kitchen or anything else for that matter, it would affect the selling of the house, pricewise or likelihood of selling. I understand... I'm just IMPATIENT.! Always impatient. Bleh. It's no way to live, I tell you.
But I'm trying to get rid of bad habits.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
I'm all scholarly n stuff
Skool was good. I thoroughly enjoy my professor. I've taken classes with her before, and she just fucking rules. I wanna be her when I grow up. Srsly.
I just ate 2 veggie masala burgers and some brown rice. Yum. I'm in the business for some dessert now. and CSI. and then a shower. and then BED! and then work at 5am. bleh.
All I can think about is how much I want to move. Glen and I have been talking about going to Portland for 6 months. I just want to go. Or maybe San DIego. West coast for sure. I'm ready for a change.
My class tonight made me remember what it feels like to be inspired, to feel like you want to help people. For a time, I thought I'd major/minor in Anthropology, Women's Studies and/or African American Studies. I remembered tonight how exciting those fields are to me, and the possibility of traveling a lot.
I just want to feel useful. I want to be proactive. I'm tired of feeling like life is passing me by... I'm tired of having to wait for things. Meh.
I just ate 2 veggie masala burgers and some brown rice. Yum. I'm in the business for some dessert now. and CSI. and then a shower. and then BED! and then work at 5am. bleh.
All I can think about is how much I want to move. Glen and I have been talking about going to Portland for 6 months. I just want to go. Or maybe San DIego. West coast for sure. I'm ready for a change.
My class tonight made me remember what it feels like to be inspired, to feel like you want to help people. For a time, I thought I'd major/minor in Anthropology, Women's Studies and/or African American Studies. I remembered tonight how exciting those fields are to me, and the possibility of traveling a lot.
I just want to feel useful. I want to be proactive. I'm tired of feeling like life is passing me by... I'm tired of having to wait for things. Meh.
First day of school
I have class tonight at 6. I'm a little nervous... it's been awhile. It's been so long since I got through a semester at school. Things have been so crazy the last few years that I stopped being able to cope with school, for some reason. Never mind that I still have no idea what I want to do with myself. I hope 2009 is my year. I'm ready to stop treading water and start swimming.
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