New year, new stuff.

Well hello stranger! Long time no posting...
A lot has been going on, blogging has been far from my mind.

But I'm back now! (applause please)

So what's been going on you ask? A LOT. Let's just list everything...

- I will hopefully be transferring schools in the fall, I am applying to the School of Visual Arts right now, I actually need to finish my essay (I've had major writer's block) so I can send in my application. I realized that MMC doesn't have a great graphic design program, it's more of an introduction to graphic design, and I want something that will challenge me to be the best that I can be. And so far, SVA seems like the right place for that. The downside of this, however, is probably no more than 6 of my credits will transfer with me, since the program at SVA is all about graphic design, and I've been getting a liberal arts education and taking tons of core classes. Soooo what that means is I will probably end up a freshman again. Wahoo. I wanted to graduate as early as possible, but I guess I'll have to start cheering class of 2013 instead of 2011...at least I'll be really prepared for internships and a job right out of school!

- I've got a new man in my life :) His name is James and he is wonderful. I always hoped that love at first sight was real, and now I know that it definitely is. We have been living a fairy tale and it's amazing. He is almost the male version of me, which may make him sound gay, but TRUST ME - he ain't. ;) It's so nice dating someone in Manhattan, we have had so many random late-night or mid-afternoon dates, which means that even though today makes it 3 weeks since our first date, we have spent more time together than many people who have dated for over 3 months! It's really exciting and romantic, and most of all, it's so real...

- I am going to my first New York City Ballet performance on Friday with James. :) We are seeing "Short Stories", which is really 4 ballets in 1, including The Steadfast Tin Soldier, Swan Lake, Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, and Romeo and Juliet. I'm especially excited for the latter because it's sort of our story...I call him my Romeo and he calls me his Juliet...only our story hopefully won't be tragic...Mushy gushy I know haha. Anyway, I have a really pretty new dress and we will get all dressy and have a true night on the town!

- I drink tea now. A lot. My favorite is Wild Sweet Orange from Starbucks, though Celestial Seasonings makes a really yummy Mandarin Orange Spice as well. I don't know why I decided to start drinking tea...but I love it!

- I am so over the Upper East Side. It is way too stuffy and snobby. I love where James lives, on the west side in the low 100s around Broadway or Amsterdam. That's about as high up as I want to go, but no matter what, I want to go on the west side when my lease is up in May. My friend Kelly is moving here when we get an apartment, so really, I may be apartment hunting all alone! Eek! At least we will be looking online together and she is coming out soon so we can scout out ideal neighborhoods and/or buildings. All I want is a doorman so there is someone to sign for packages and at least 2 bedrooms so I can have a room with a door to call my own space and escape to if I need to. That's all I ask.

- I got lighting equipment for Christmas and now take headshots for anyone who needs it, so if you know anyone in NYC who wants headshots, tell them to give me a call! I am very reasonably priced and will actually have business cards in a couple weeks :)

- I have to have nose surgery in June, as I have a deviated septum caused by a metal door slamming me in the face in 3rd grade. Apparently that door broke my nose and no one thought to see if it was broken, so I haven't been able to breathe out of my right nostril since then...My nose is also pretty crooked if you look hard. I'll be getting the deviated septum fixed and my nose straightened at the same time, but I shouldn't look too different, just bruised for a few weeks! But I am DEFINITELY looking forward to finally breathing out of my nose like a normal person! :)

- I am still working at In the Heights, and bowling on the bowling team. I got my highest score ever 2 weeks ago, with my first ever turkey (3 strikes in a row!)!!! Last week I got my 2nd highest score ever, with my 2nd turkey!!! Two turkeys in two weeks?!?! Damn. I'm good. ;)

Okay I think that's all. I told you a lot has been happening. And that's not even the deep stuff haha. But the past three weeks are the happiest I have been in a very long time, and I hope it just keeps getting better! Lookin' fine in '09!

.jmm.