In the City

This morning I woke up at 8am and felt really bored. The past few days have kept me busy and constantly on the go.

Thursday was my first day of temp work with the best friend. The company party was a lot of fun, stressful to set up at first being that we had only 30 minutes to physically set up the arena (thanks to some crazy art exhibit set there for most of the day) but once it was all set up things went smoothly. It was nice to also be able to have some time to catch up with Tracy and get to know some of her ridiculous, fun and wonderful co-workers. Their parties are always a sure hit.
Friday was also productive with delicious catered lunch, moving large pieces of furniture back to storage and writing info on 100+ index cards. The boss left before we did so I just hope that I completed the index cards task up to par and that I didn't make Tracy look bad for suggesting me as the Temp.

Overall good times working with Tracy and I really loved her co-workers too.

Japanese dinner with Tracy's friends from studying abroad in Japan was delicious and filled with fun company. Saturday slept in and went to Fort Greene Park conveniently a few blocks and a nice walk from Tracy's apt. That park is really beautiful and is probably going to look even more amazing in the spring/summer when the trees and flowers are in full bloom. Lunch was delicious and inexpensive for two people and consisted of cider donuts(appetizer), fuji apple & black currant apple juices, small block of homemade sharp cheese, and whole wheat foccacia with mushrooms. We had a fun time sitting at the monument, chatting, eating, learning the proper arms position one should have when running down steps, and people watching. Lunch was followed by manicures of intense colors, LUSH spa facials for two, getting ready, and Serendipity (finally got to try the frozen hot chocolate-yum!).

Then got to see Jeremy, which is always a plus. I feel like the more time we spend together the more I fall in love with him. I always forget how well we get along and how easily conversation is when we're together. I'm always so comfortable when he's around, like I never have a reason to feel like i'm being judged. It's really great. He's really wonderful.

And I get to do some tutoring today! I'm excited.

Happiness is just around the corner

This week is going to be a great one.

Good: babysitting Lily (that girl is just too adorable and makes me laugh non-stop), starting up volunteer work (yay! I got accepted to be a volunteer tutor for an afterschool program in New Bruns), Jeremy and I have been together for 53 months (as of Monday!), I'm going to be working with Tracy Thursday and Friday (YAY!! Getting paid to do things I do normally - aka party stuff and things I'm good at - data entry/filing since i'm a hurricane-fast typer and organized AND spending time with the best friend?! AWESOME!), completing more summer job apps & teacher certification program apps. Productivity seems to be my theme this week.

Bad: babysitting Lily (makes me want to have a child...or the ten that I wanted originally, lol), not getting to see Jeremy much (with busy schedules), summer job apps (I got a headache from looking through so many job opportunities!), and some of the requirements about teaching certification ( I'm really confused about whether or not there's some test I need to take before I get admitted - the PRAXIS II or I or something? anyone know anything about these tests? I emailed some of the counselors/advisors but have yet to receive information about it), my right big toe was swollen from Saturday - Monday and I was walking with a limp (at least it started feeling better post-medication & hours of icing it :( ).

And I'm excited to go to Jersey Gardens with Alyssa tomorrow and possible lunch date with Katie too! Yay! :)

I'm in a great mood this week and hope that it only gets better.

36 days 'til I leave for my family vacation in the Philippines ( I will be there April 29 - May 27!)