locked out.

So today was just superfantastic. Yeah. Right.

I had an okay day at school, though I was extremely tired (don't know why) but I got 6 prints (aka half of my portfolio project that is due next week which i was very far behind on) done. Strawberry Fest was outside after class and it was fun, though I came a couple hours into it, so I missed out on the really cool bright green CAB bags. But I got some yummy FREE cotton candy! I would have participated in the fun inflatable and rock climbing things but I didn't know where any of my good friends were (turns out they were working or going on job interviews). Oh well, next year.

But anyway I come home to find my top lock (the deadbolt) pretty much dangling from the door of my apartment. FUN! So I freaked out for a minute (or 20) trying to get in and trying to put the lock back together, trying to break in, etc. No luck. And of course, I hadn't put the super OR the landlord's phone numbers in my phone. Great. So after calling my mom to ask for suggestions on what to do, she went online and found the landlord's number, so I called him and he was shocked about what happened, and gave me the super's number. Well this guy hardly speaks English, and after explaining to him what had happened, he said he would be there within an hour. Good thing I didn't hold my breath! Well I had texted Jenny, the former tenant, and she said there is a locksmith on the corner, so I went and they said someone would be there in 45 minutes or an hour. They didn't lie! Pretty much exactly 45 minutes after I went there, the locksmith walked up! So he drilled a hole in the existing lock and used a bunch of tools to basically break in, then took that lock out, put on a new one, plus a metal shield so that it really can't be broken into. So $345 of my mom's money later, I have a nice new lock on my door! At least I feel safer lol...

As we speak I am setting up cable and wireless internet so I will finally feel at home. :) The bad news, their first time they can come set it up is TUESDAY. Ugh. Bad news. Gross. Oh well...

Oh and Tuesday is also the Rockette audition. Hmm...wonder how that's gonna go. I hope I'm not hacking up a lung during it...and I also kinda hope I get cut early. I know that's bad to say, but I would rather they cut me early then have me go through the entire thing and not get called this summer. Plus I really would only want to be hired this year if I could stay in NYC. And I'm working so hard with my schedule to get all of my required courses done ASAP so that if I do get hired in the next couple years, I don't have to spend a couple extra years in school. Ugh. Decisions decisions. One thing I know for sure - I need to get a cute leotard to wear!!!! Mommy? Wanna pay?! I love you! :)

Well thats all I have to say at the moment...I've gotta get back to work in a few minutes, I'm at South Pacific. I made over $800 on my own from walk in and intermission! Let's hope I get $200 on walk out so I can make $1000 on my own!!! :)

.jmm.

new apartment!!!

I am right now sitting on my bed in my new apartment! It is really messy right now with the mess of bags and boxes I need to put away, but it's nice. :) Tom helped me move in last night and we are both dead after going up and down 6 flights of stairs probably close to 25 or 30 times...not funnnn. But it's on its way...

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my family's record store!

This is about my mom's side of the family's record store in Chicago! Jack Dreznes is one of my "uncles" aka 2nd cousin or one of those confusing things...

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i roundhouse kicked mmc connect like chuck norris.

after a long 37 minutes of growling at my computer, mainly because of mmc connect, the sped system mmc makes us register for classes with, i am registered and i got the schedule i want!!! :)

i will have 5 day weekends, EVERY WEEKEND! muahahahahaha yeah bitchessssssss

here's my schedule...

MONDAY: OFF!

TUESDAY: 10-11:20 Intro to Criminal Justice
11:30-12:50 Survey of Western Art I (art major requirement)
1-2:20 General Psychology

WEDNESDAY: 10-12:50 Photography In New York City (photo requirement)
2:30-5:20 Graphic Design I (thank goodness!)

THURSDAY: 10-11:20 Intro to Criminal Justice
11:30-12:50 Survey of Western Art I (art major requirement)
1-2:20 General Psychology

FRIDAY: OFF!


now that's a good schedule. really now. :)

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yeah boi!

thunderstorm in nyc.

One thing I don't think I will ever get over is how strange it is to witness a thunderstorm in New York City. The lightening is really no big deal to me, I just think it is pretty, but the thunder, especially in the middle of the day, can sometimes get very creepy. I have always loved thunderstorms - I sleep better when I fall asleep to the rain - just as long as the power doesn't go out while I am walking around. And there's another booming thunder over the sounds of the city. It echoes. I think that's one of the reasons why it is fascinating to me...

Well this is random and pretty much just word vomit.

Good news: I have an appointment to make a down payment and first month's rent and all that jazz on an apartment that I will be sharing with my friend Melanie. I ask that you knock on tons and tons of wood, for I thought I had this all settled last night, and well, some of us know how that went...But anyway, today got better as it went on and here's to a great weekend and not being homeless! :)

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what a day.

apartment hunting sucks.
but luckily many people are looking for apartments
including a new friend who also loves gilmore girls.
gg parties, anyone?!
anyway let's hope this time it works out...
i think we'll be going to visit the perfect place tomorrow.
and then maybe going as far as filling out the application and paperwork.
so let's hope this works!

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oh dilemmas...

1. Gilmore Girls is horrible right now. I am on the last season, almost halfway through. And Lorelai and Christopher are married. WTF?!?!?! She was made for Luke. Not him. Seriously. Ugh.

2. Apartment hunting has commenced. I am searching with my friend Kathleen, who is the spitting image of my best friend. Kinda freaky. But cool. I think it will work out well *knock on wood*. Anyway, we have a whole bunch of possibilities for 2 bedrooms...yeah. Let's hope we find one that is perfect and below $2000 a month!

3. I can't believe my freshman year is almost over. Crazy how fast that flew by. Good times. I hope every year flies by this fast, but then again I don't really want to go to the real world yet...

4. I have an amazing new friend, Ralph, at In the Heights. He is a total sweetheart and approves of Tom, too. :) He throws kick ass halloween parties apparently, and I have already been invited. Plus he also invited us to Lake George for his birthday weekend, and get this, it's all going to be free. This guy is great. :) A great guy to talk to and he likes to feed me!

Well I'm going to finish up some Gilmore Girls, have a quick iChat with Tommy and then head off to beddy by!

.jmm.

chuck norris is BAMF

I used to think all those Chuck Norris jokes were pretty lame...but they have kind of grown on me. Tom and I went to the Virgin megastore on my break from work yesterday and, though I didn't want to spend any money, I ended up spending $10 for a book chock full of Chuck Norris jokes.

A few prime examples for your entertainment...

1. Chuck Norris got drunk and fucked the Statue of Liberty, then bragged about it to the Lincoln Memorial.
2. Ever see the Grand Canyon? Chuck Norris had nothing to do with it, he just went there on a family vacation.
3. Occasionally Chuck Norris will call up the Power Rangers just to say hi.
4. Chuck Norris eats pencils and markers for breakfast, and he shits out masterpieces.
5. Chuck Norris can stop time for up to two hours by thinking about pineapples.
6. Chuck Norris was the first person to tame a dinosaur.
7. If Chuck Norris had a dollar and you had a dollar, Chuck Norris would kick your ass and take your dollar.
8. Chuck Norris will never be fully male nor female. Doctors once asked him which he preferred. He gave them an ad for Total Gym.
9. Chuck Norris began the Church of England in 1799, back when his nickname was "England."
10. Chuck Norris can make a woman climax by simply pointing at her and saying, "Booya."
11. Chuck Norris invented the measurement, the "yard," as it was much easier to say than "Hi, my name is Chuck Norris and my dick is three feet long."
12. Chuck Norris once inhaled a seagull.
13. Chuck Norris doesn't believe in Germany.
14. Rainbows are what happens when Chuck Norris roundhouse kicks Richard Simmons.
15. Superman owns a pair of Chuck Norris pajamas.
16. Chuck Norris can slam a revolving door.
17. Chuck Norris once roundhouse kicked Bruce Lee, breaking him in half. The result was Jet Li and Jackie Chan.
18. If a tree falls in the middle of the forest and no one is anywhere around, rest assured Chuck Norris heard it.
19. Chuck Norris was the original Danny Tanner on "Full House." He was replaced by Bob Saget after an unfortunate incident with one of the Olsen triplets.
20. Jesus owns and wears a bracelet that reads "WWCND?"
21. The Virgin Mary saw Chuck Norris in her grilled cheese sandwich.
22. Chuck Norris once played Jenga. The result was the Empire State Building.
23. Chuck Norris secretly sleeps with every woman in the world once a month. They bleed for five days as a result.
24. Ozzy Osbourne once bit the head off of a bat. Not to be outdone, Chuck Norris then bit the head off of Batman.
25. Bill Gates lives in constant fear that Chuck Norris's PC will crash.

Well that's just some of them. Go buy the book if you want to read more :)