I'm going to hell...

For the past couple weeks I'd kind of been regretting my decision to go back to Inside Edition. If I was lucky I'd get maybe one or two assignments a day (which I'd finish way to quickly) and then spend the rest of the time I was there counting down the minutes till 5:00.

Then Michael Jackson died.

The past few days have been so incredibly busy that I haven't even had enough time to check the clock. I've probably worked at least once with all of the producers, giving them a chance to learn my name. This of course means that when all of this insanity dies down, I'll be the intern they go to when they have work.

So um thanks Michael, for ya know... biting it.

Well then....

I have a small bladder.

This is especially true when I drink diet coke with ice as was the case this morning.

So because of the small bladder and the diet coke with ice, I really had to pee this morning when I got off the train. Rather than hold it in until I got to work (it's a ten(ish) minute walk), I decided to go into the Columbus Circle mall and use the public restroom. Big mistake.

Now I don't really think what follows could be described as embarrassing. It doesn't even have anything to do with me except for the fact that I was there. I just really needed to write it down. Now back to the story.

So I make my way to the bathroom (which is at the end of a creepy hallway) and upon entering I hear a little sniffling. By the time I get into the stall, the sniffling has turned into wracking sobs. I'm trying to do my business, but I feel really awkward intruding on a private moment. So I finish when all of a sudden this woman is not only sobbing, but screaming. My mind starts to race. I don't hear anyone else so I don't think she's getting raped or hurt. I've seen a few too many episodes of "I Didn't Know I Was Pregnant" so I allowed myself to entertain the possibility that she could be giving birth.

Then the screams get even louder. I'm talking blood curdling. At this point I've finished what I came there to do, but I'm scared to leave the stall. I don't want to walk out at the same time as this banshee who I'm sure will kill me upon sight. So I simply stand there waiting for her to finish.

After a few minutes she stopped, slammed the door to her stall open and ran out of the bathroom. She didn't even wash her hands. Once I was sure she was gone, I exited as well. Having safely made my way back out of the creepy hallway I proceeded to make my way to work, no longer needing to pee, kind of wishing I'd just held it in.

It all just fits...

When I was a freshman in high school I fell in love. I was flipping through the channels on the t.v. and came across a televised concert. The music was fantastic. Lively, with a little bit of an edge and a whole lot of heart. What really caught my attention though was the guy jumping on his piano and screaming about some little red head bitch named Jordan. I was smitten. I immediately looked up the band online to find out who this band was.
It was Something Corporate. More specifically, it was Andrew McMahon.

In the six years that have followed, Andrew and his music have always held a special place in my heart. When he started Jack's Mannequin, when he was diagnosed with leukemia, when he kicked leukemia's ass, I was right there singing along with his songs. Even through the hard times, nothing has been able to put a smile on my face like one of his songs. Although I know he'll never read this, I just want to say thank you to Andrew for sharing his music with me and the rest of the world.

Playing Catch Up... Again

So I disappeared again. I really didn't want that to happen. My original plan when I started this blog was to update it constantly, but obviously, that hasn't happened. So once again, here are a few of the key things that have happened in the two weeks since my last post.

1. I was given two more days at work. As some of you might have known when I was asked how many days I wanted to do at Inside Edition this summer, I told them four days (Tuesday-Friday). So you can imagine how bummed I was when they only gave me two (Tuesday and Friday). Luckily, last week my boss told me that I could have the other two days as well.
2. I got some furniture and the lease for my apartment. I seriously cannot wait to set it all up and live alone for the first time. I absolutely adore the girl I'm going to be living with (Natalie). We have so many plans for the various theme parties we're going to be having, the first one is going to be 90s Warped Tour!
3. I wrote a 14 pg letter (7 loose leaf pages back and front) to my dad detailing why the woman formerly known as my biological mother cannot in any way shape or form be in my life. He asked me to write it in a letter because for some reason he and I can't get through a conversation (especially about her) without one of us yelling. I'm almost positive he understands now
4. I finally got to hang out with one of my best friends from high school. I really need to make plans with the rest of them, but because I now work Tues-Fri, the only times we can hang out are the weekends.
   
5. I got dinner with one of my lovely Sigmas (Marissa) and we have made fabulous plans to go to a kareoke bar in the city once more of us are in the city. It was so nice to see her and talk about all of the exciting things we want to do next semester.

That's all I can think of right now. More updates to come... I promise.

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.

And now for something completely frivolous

I had an incredibly emotionally draining conversation tonight and I have my first official day at my internship tomorrow so I decided to do this to take my mind off both of those things.

Every girl needs a hot character to go on an adventure with...
1. Who would you lounge with and read a good book on a rainy afternoon: Jess Mariano from Gilmore Girls
2. Who would you go camping with and let him hold you as you watch the fire: Dean Winchester from Supernatural
3. Who would you enjoy a good dive bar with, grind yourself against them and perhaps start a fight that will lead to sex on a wall: Tim Riggins from Friday Night Lights
4. Who would you dance with: Finn from Gilmore Girls
5. Who would be waiting in the bottom of the stairs with a sharp suit on to sweep you off your feet: Oliver Queen from Smallville
6. Who would you love to get into a police chase with that will lead to hot sex, of course: Don Lamb from Veronica Mars (although he would be the one chasing me since he's the sheriff)
7. Who would you play house with: Mark Sloan from Grey's Anatomy
8. Who would you take shopping: Chuck Bass from Gossip Girl
9. Who would you take on a walk down the beach near sunset: Carter Baizen from Gossip Girl
10. Who would you runaway with and possibly marry in a small, questionable chapel: Justin Walker from Brothers & Sisters