update 101

Today I woke up, a little later than I wanted to, and Arly and I rushed to get ready so that we could get down into the cafeteria and sign up to work at Fashion Week in September. The sign-up was at 10, so we went down to eat breakfast anyway at 9 and grabbed our 'tickets' to get a place in line. I was #126, and after a long 2-hour wait, I signed up for September 8th Vanexiana production. I can't wait! Arly is doing the same, but on September 10th. Sean walked to my dorm after that, and we decided to walk to 5th Avenue, then Central Park to sit on a huge rock for a little bit, then back to 5th Ave, then on a craaazzy long 20+block search for gelato for him, then Vivo to get me salad, then the cafeteria to get him chicken tenders+waffle fries, then we took a nap at the dorm. When we woke up, I took a shower, while Sean talked with Arly and applied for Jobs online. This was my day in a nutshell! Tomorrow I'm meeting my parents at Chase Bank across the street to get a checking account for myself, then I think we're all going to Brooklyn for some reason. Hope this was a good update!

IT WAS AN ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE CITY :)

apple update

This is my apple update. (And no, not the software). I mean the Big Apple! It's been a quick past few days, I've had a lot of registration meetings and residential life orientations, some of which were quite boring. Anyhow, everything is running VERY smoothly now! I love my roommate, Arly, I spent today with my wonderful boyfriend Sean (he's staying with my parents in the hotel until my birthday on Tuesday) and I don't have anymore meetings for the week! Yes! I'm so tired of them! I'm ready for school to start and to work my tail-end off getting to the top of my class ASAP. New York City is great, a little muggy and rainy, but great. (Plus, it's supposed to clear up). It feels so good to wake up and look out my window into the city and hear the cars and the busy streets, to walk outside and see everyone on there way to somewhere and something, and to feel apart of something so different but yet so much more comfortable than I've previously felt. I'm so glad Sean came into the city today, we went shopping in SoHo and ate dinner with my parents in the square. Tomorrow I'm hoping they'll all want to meet up with me for breakfast, and I don't know what we'll do after that. Maybe go to Greenwich. Anyhow, here are some pictures of my DORM!:

I will post more later, it looks a little different now, after my three packages arrived. Also, Arly and I need to get some good wall decor.

arrived

Well, here I am, New York City. I couldn't help but feel jittery as we drove into the city! In fact, my dad and I walked to the Bryant Market down the block from the hotel (I don't move into the dorm until tomorrow afternoon) to get some groceries, and I felt so independent, so free, and so good! I know it's early, but I've started my search for either a producer, songwriter, or other female singer on craigslist, haha. I want to perform as a side project while in school. Hopefully that works out. As for now, I'm here in the city, and can't wait for tomorrow :)

Island

Spread upon the ceiling, to see right through mine eyes

I dream of the wooden

The dark chestnut trees

Loom over my hung head

In patience I'll see

I dream in warmth

The gold, the light

Pictures and people

Are outside the lines

BRIDGE

He conjures a feeling

Plunged deep in my chest

I choose to hide

I choose to beat

The things I'll hold best

CHORUS

Deep, deep

My body runs deep

My mouth longs for feeling

My soul, stained I'll keep

The trees hanging higher,

The stretch of my dream

I will dip my feet inside

Thick fur of my sea

I've dreamed up my wooden

My lush, my vain, my hard

I write the words and keep the things

They've not gone too far

I'll keep trying, I'll push along

A sail boat to store

In my own sea, in my own place

To wash upon the shore

BRIDGE

She conjures my motions

Locked up in my hands

I chose to catch

I chose to keep

Whatever she can't

CHORUS

Deep, deep

My body runs deep

My mouth longs for feeling

My soul, stained I'll keep

The trees hanging higher,

The stretch of my dream

I will dip my feet inside

Thick fur of my sea

don't copy me

I can't wait see how many people will start parting their hair in the middle now. I don't even go to Gresham anymore, haha. Yes, YOU, I AM TALKING ABOUT YOU.

i am baffled

I'm not one to judge... and I am STILL not judging... just confused:

toaster strudel vs. poptarts

I was struck by a commercial today, and have decided to blog about it. Toaster Strudel vs. Poptard, the debate. This is so random, but the commercial is just so blunt. A little girl grabs a pop tart and breaks it in half and the narrator is all, "Monotoooneblahhh whoo wants a gross Poptarrrrtblahhh," and then the little boy grabs a Toaster Strudel out of the toaster and it's all raspberry gooeylicious and has frosting in impeccable zigzags. See below:

VS.

The commercial just bugged me so much, because honestly, it's like, are you serious? Everybody loves Poptarts. I actually started to feel BAD for Toaster Strudel, they tried so hard. And the fell so flat! NO ONE WANTS A WARM JELLY. THAT IS NEVER A GOOD IDEA. This is why no one buys jelly donuts. All I have to say is, nice try, Toaster Strudel, nice try.

By the way, I have recently traveled in to untrampled territory this morning. 126.5 lbs. I HAVE NEVER WEIGHED THAT IN MY 7 YEARS OF DIETING. I was ecstatic, and clearly still am. Bye

new stuff

Got these today in the mail from Urban (the pants, in black). All I can say is GOOD BUYS. I did a good job. The pants are incredibly comfortable and fit me to a tee, and since they have actual pockets in the back, they don't make my backside look... HUGE. Unlike the pair I have from American Apparel... let's just say after passing by a 3-way mirror in Macy's one day, I never wear those again. In fact, I need to take them to buffalo. Also, I'm always so reluctant to wear white because I H8TE anything that's see-through... but the tank is perfect. Plus, the graphic is amazing, and it's on both sides.

sean townley

Here he is :) The love of my life! Aren't I creepy? Haha this is my favorite picture of him, ever. I was just sitting here thinking about him, and so I'm just writing this for myself. Sean's at home, asleep right now :) He always sleeps in until around 1:30, because that's an hour before he works. Haha. Stays up all night and sleeps in all day :) I wish I could do that. Im a total morning person. Anyways... I miss him, and just want him to wake up, check my blog sometime today and see this cute little post about how much I love him and how excited I am for him to move clear across the country with me and for me. I love you, Sean!

lazy days

I've had the past three days off from work, and let me tell you something, I do NOT want to go back. I am enjoying this so-called, "laying around", too much. Of course, I sat around this morning thinking of different foods I could make today, and obviously did not follow through with any of them. I just went to Safeway to pick up some groceries and brought home 2 steaks and 2 potatoes for Mom and I (Dad comes home from Boston tonight). I originally went to Safeway to pick up a bunch of meat and vegetables so I can start my no-carb diet tomorrow, 2 weeks before I leave for the City. I'll obviously continue it there, but I want to start slimming down beforehand. Walking around NYC all day while dieting will surely prepare me for fashion school! I planned out my meals for tomorrow and they are as follows:

1) Breakfast - Breakfast Essential powder mix with vanilla soy milk

2) Mid-morning snack - Cucumber slices with diced chicken, light mayo, and grated cheese

3) Lunch - Turkey & vegetable lettuce wraps

4) Mid-evening snack - Walnuts & a MediFast shake

5) Dinner - Grilled chicken breast with corn and smart butter

I've really let myself go... 5 lbs up in here. Too much La Caretta, starbucks, Nordstrom E-bar, and ice cream sandwiches. Time to cleanse! I can't wait!