Playing Catch Up

So I kind of disappeared for a few weeks, so I figured I'd give a quick update post of what went on during that time:

1. After only being given two days at work (although I asked for 4), I decided to volunteer at my local library. Now, on Wednesdays and Thursdays, I walk to town and basically do whatever they tell me to do. If I was smart I would have gotten an actual job, but apparently I like being broke.
2. I might have finally convinced my dad why having any sort of contact with my biological mother is a horrible idea. This of course was only made possible by my breaking down in tears after screaming at each other, but whatever works.
3. Realizing that her plans to get in touch with me through my dad were failing, the bio-mom resorted to the Internet, stalking my facebook and myspace. As a result, I have made my profile unsearchable on FB, deleted my myspace, as a precautionary measure I deleted my twitter (which I am super pissed about), and removed any trace of my last name from this here blog. Basically I am un-googleable.
4. I had the most amazing weekend in Boston. It only took me 7 hours to get there, but it was well worth it. It was my sorority's 30th anniversary and so many of the sisters came together for a reunion. Although most of us hadn't met before, the bond between all of us was obvious. I cannot wait for the next reunion. And having three days with my Big didn't hurt either.

That's the big stuff.... Coming up in my life there is the Merians family reunion thingy this weekend at my house (kill me now) and next weekend some of my favorites are coming over to celebrate father's day. I'm thinking having Vicki and Tracy around me will make up for the major suckfest that will be this weekend.

IE

Tomorrow is my second first day at Inside Edition. Although I have been looking forward to this for quite some time, I'm also nervous to the point of nausea. There is no doubt in my mind that it's going to well, but until I walk through the doors of suite 1300 and someone recognizes me the back of my neck will be hot enough to fry an egg. Just writing about it is giving me the shakes.

To make matters worse, because I'm a cautious person, I emailed my boss the other day to ask her if my nose stud (it's not a hoop so I feel awkward calling it a nose ring) would be a problem. I told her it was just a tiny thing, but that I'd be willing to take it out if she advised me to do so. Of course she did just that and now my face feels incredibly empty. I definitely plan on getting it pierced again in September, but it still sucks not having it. I felt like it gave me an edge and in all honesty (and insanity) I think it made me look prettier. The only upside to taking it out is that people will no longer think I'm picking my nose when I adjust it.

Home Smelly Home

"I am a human being who just happens to be from New Jersey"

...Chelsea Handler...

Oh Chelsea, the fact that you're from one of the most ridiculed states in the whole U.S. of A makes feel a little bit better that I too reside there. Once upon a time, when I had first moved to Yonkers, I was proud of my New Jersey roots. It was after all the home state of Bon Jovi, Bruce Springsteen, and Point Pleasant. But after returning to New Jersey after living in New York State for five years, I find myself cringing every time I admit to someone that I hail from the dirty burbs.

I don't plan on spending much time in the state this summer. With any luck I will get the days I asked for at my internship (Tuesday-Friday), which will mean four out of three days of the week will be spent in my beloved city. Knowing how painful those remaining three days will be for me, two of my aunts (Vicki and Tracy) have already offered to let me stay at their apartments sometimes. I'm also in possession of a set of keys to my grandparents house so I will be spending quite a bit of time there as well.

This summer will be the last that I spend in the armpit of America. As of right now the plan is that I will stay in Boston for the duration of the time I'm at Emerson (two more years) and then as soon as I graduate move to New York.

New Jersey, I have given you enough of my time. Consider this my letter of resignation.

a breif fangirl interlude

So I have a confession. I am a Twilight Saga fangirl.

To be fair I started reading the books before it became the teeny bopper sensation it now has become. I picked up the first book over spring break my freshman year of college and proceeded to finish it in two days. i read the second one in one and the third over the course of a week. I found them to be a nice break from my stressful reality (read: finals). It was only after reading them that i found out it was going to be made into a movie and to say i was over joyed would be an understatement.

For the next few months i silently reveled in my fangirl joy, not knowing anyone else who read the series. Then, before i knew it, suddenly everyone around me was reading them. My first rude awakening to the insanity of the fandom was at the midnight release for the fourth book. One of my best friends in high school went to our local barnes and noble for the party and upon entering i was immediately embarrased that i had something in common with the loud, annoying, squealing 13 year olds that surrounded me.

I read the fourth book and enjoyed it, then proceeded to wait for the movie to come out.

Luckily my fears that no one at school would want to see the movie with me were unfounded. A few days before the movie came out a few of my sisters and I bought tickets for the midnight showing of Twilight. I could barely contain my joy. Finally this movie that I had waited nine months for was happening. We got to the theater early and made sure to get good seats. I was practically jumping out of my seat when the movie started with Bella's voiceover.

15 minutes into the movie the only emotions i was feeling were dissapointment and anger. To say the movie sucked would be an understatement. Even the actors distaste for this movie they had spent months filming was palpable. I left the theater yelling about how all my excitement over the last nine months was for nothing.

Because the movie took in tons of money and it's a saga, the next movie is already in production and has a scheduled release date. When my sister asked me if i would be going to the midnight release i velmently told her no, saying i wouldn't waste 11 dollars on that pile of crap. I'd simply wait until the movie came out on DVD or some hacker put it online. But i might have spoke to soon.

Tonight the poster for the movie was released and words cannot describe how awesome it looks. Damn you poster maker. Damn you to hell.