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Sorry to all the die-hards, who've been tuning in, only to find out that nothing has been updated! It's been a crazy week filled with deadlines and meetings. My associate's last day is tomorrow, so after that, I'm going to try to find a freelancer who can fill in for her. Monday was Dave's birthday party, which was fun. We went to Capone's and did karaoke until the wee hours of the night. Not bad for a Monday! I did "Faith" by George Michael and "Kids in America" by Kim Wilde. The latter was the more animated perfromance of the two!

Mr. Move and More

Yesterday's Beach Club outing was a success. Got there by the LIRR, and met up with the Brooklyn crew (Aaron, Drew, Erikka, Jamie, Ed, Rafe, and Ray) around noon. Unfortunately, Leslie didn't come, so we were unable to talk about our future real estate plans. Spent hours chillin' out, listening to a special iPod mix Erikka made, drinking Coronas, and avoiding strenuous activity of any kind. It was so fun and relaxing, and I got a great tan. Things got a little stressful when Ray and I tried to get some fast food before the 5:48 train back--we literally *JUST* missed the doors shutting on us.

Afterward, I went home and took a shower and a nap. Went to M-15 in Tribeca for Ed's show. Haven't seen him ages, but he brought the house down--and really pissed off the staff at the club. Let's just say smashed cardboard, Budweiser squirting everywhere, and a little wild dancing were involved.

Today, I am at work, trying to get some itemms off the never-ending to-do list. The to-do list from hell. I had to buy myself some CDs as a motivation/reward--got Police's Synchronicity and Stone Roses, two great tapes I had back in the day. Work's going slowly. I'm going to try to go to the gym tonight to destress.

Tomorrow night is Dave's birthday party at Capone's, so the gang will regroup.

Beach Bums

Thank God it's Friday! I've had a long week. I'm so tired, it's insane! This week, I don't feel like I've gotten through enough stuff. I think Sunday may be another come into work day.

Saturday is another meeting of the Weekend Beach Club. Destination: Long Beach! Should be fun, fun, fun!

Leslie and I are going to bring our calculators and revisit our plans to take over the King David Manor!

My To-Do List

Is two typed pages, 12 point font, stapled. I have TOO much to do! Calgon, take me away!!! This week, I've been interviewing like a fiend, but it's crazy.

Tonight, I am leaving to go to the gym though. It's remarkable what a big difference working out makes. I am a new (less grouchy) woman.

Afterward, I am going to hit Sterling's weekly BBQ at Supreme Trading. After all, a woman cannot live on Power Bars alone. (Okay, I don't really eat Power Bars but you get my drift!)

Not much else is going on. I had insomnia last night.

Good Hair Day

I'm having an incredibly good hair day today! Just thought you all should know. What is it about a good hair day--it just gives you such a good vibe all day. La la la! I've made a decision to try to be in a positive mood all week long. Let's see if it can last.

So I Lied

So I lied, it's KILLING me that HE hasn't called. KILLING ME. What if I never see him again?

Was our date really that sucky? I thought it went okay. That's it: I vow never to read any more bullshit/self-help/Rules-esque dating propaganda/poison....

Part of me wants to call him, the other part of me wants him to come to my birthday party at my apartment.

Oh yes, my 32nd birthday is two weeks away :) Happy birthday to me! Happy birthday to me! And I want to have a soiree chez moi. Tres, tres bien.

TGIF

I can't remember the last time I was so thankful it's Friday. Even better is the fact that I have a "Summer Friday." Where I work, this means for four (pre-determined, non-switchable) weekends between July 4th and Labor Day, we were allowed to leave at 3 PM...if it wasn't busy. Basically this means, I have not had one Summer Friday, except for the one I requested as a personal day. Did I mention it's going to rain today, on my Summer Friday? I am going to try my damndest to get out of here at 3. Ahh the glamorous world of publishing!

Seriously, this week has been a beast. Thank God I bought an aromatherapy candle for my office last weekend. It was essential to my mental health. Oh, and thank God the involuntary eye twitch didn't return :)

So, besides being so incredibly stressed out that I feel like I could hurl at any moment, what else is up?

For some reason I've been having good mojo lately. It's very weird. No, ____ hasn't called, but last weekend this guy I know (and have been interested in) basically told me that he'd liked me for YEARS, and I'm getting a vibe from both S.M. lookalike and Coffee Guy. This is too weird. Are stress hormones a turn-on?

Oh, and re: ____ not calling, I think I'm okay with it. I told myself I would never read that He's Just Not That Into You book, but the publishers sent a review copy of their new abridged "Daily Affirmation" version of the book, and it's been helpful.

Some good, some bad

Today has been crazy. My boss agreed to let me freelance the Big Project Out. Now I just have to hire said freelancer and my associate's replacement. Plus there are about 10 billion special projects going on right now. I have to pretend that it's all going to be okay :)

Superpsycho Day

The hits just keep coming....Yesterday my associate gave notice. We have so much going on right now it's crazy....

Today, I was out of the office at a photo shoot until 12:30. Then, I was in and out of meetings all day. I feel like I'm getting nothing accomplished and there's so much to do. Tomorrow I have FOUR meetings. Sweet Jesus!

Calgon take me away.

Luckily, today is Wednesday :) Everybody's workin' for the weekend....

I *heart* my friends

Yesterday had to be the most fun day I've had all summer. After a cup of coffee at my favorite coffee spot, 9th Street Espresso, I hopped on the LIRR at 10:48 and to meet my Brooklyn friends at Long Beach. We all got there at about 12, and it was gorgeous. The water was perfect. We spent the whole afternoon out there, and we all got great tans.

It was also Ming's 35th birthday. He doesn't look a day over 21 though! Ming decided he'd have a birthday BBQ at his place, which was a smashing idea. Even though it was like a million degrees, we PIGGED OUT.

Then, inside, it turned into a full booty-shakin' dance party. All the guys took off their shirts, and we were all getting down. Lots of "It's Gettin' Hot in Herre," "Milkshake," "Slow Motion," and the like. The all out bangers.

It was awesome! I kept screaming, "Ming's the King!" and before I left, I did a very bad rap for him. Even though Ming likes to be low-key on his birthday, I think he liked it :)