Apartment Search

So its time to prepare for my move to my new apartment. Well, actually I have to find a place to live first. I have been all over Craigslist and i think I may have found what I am looking for. Its located in downtown Jersey City about 4 blocks from the train station and the price is so reasonable. Its not in the luxury building I wanted to move in but it will also save me about $1000 a month. We can always ball out of control when we actually become a lawyer. Anyway, I am calling tomorrow to setup an appointment. Here's to hoping this place is a good look for me.

Amazing Weekend

I had such an amazing weekend. The ND kids are so much fun. We explored NYC so much that I now have a new favorite restaurant in the village. Plus, I found this pair of Seven's I have been searching for my whole life. Probably not my whole life but yeah they were a great find. Plus, we went to AC and I loss all my money including what I won last week but it was all worth it.
Look out for the ND reunion Memorial Day 2009, Chicago. Sign up sheets at the bottom of the post.

Brent Crude $133 a Barrel

Oil is $133 a barrel. Yes, Oil. Not Gold but Oil. How ridiculous? Anyway, enough is enough with these ridiculous gas prices. I had to do something. So today I purchased an ETF that purchases oil futures contracts. I am about to be rich bitch. Not really, but if prices keep rising I will definitely reap the benefits. Oil to $200.

AC

Yesterday, I was so bored that I took a little road trip by my lonesome. I was driving to the mall and then randomly decided to keep driving. An hour and a half later I was in Atlantic City playing roulette. Do I have a gambling problem? Probably, not. However, I do enjoy winning money, which is exactly what I did this weekend. I won enough to buy a pair of shoes from Hugo Boss and put a little change in the bank. It was definitely a good look.

In Case You Missed It

Mary J. Blige Stay Down (Live)
by Phillips-Entertainment

What is a Pleb?

In Ancient Rome, the plebs were the general body of Roman citizens, distinct from the privileged class of the patricians. A member of the plebs was known as a plebeian (Latin: plebeius). The term is used more commonly today to refer to one who is in the middle or lower class, or who appears to be; however, in Rome, plebeians could become quite wealthy and influential.

In British, Irish and Australian English pleb is a derogatory term for someone thought of as inferior, common or ignorant. A pleb is seen as the lowest form of society and the highest form of loser.

Source: Wikipedia

Damn Plebs

Today I spent time doing charitable works with the plebs. Let's just say I walked away realizing two things: You people are ugly and mean. Not ugly in the literal sense but ugly in the way you treat each other. All this reaching and striving to be held in high esteem in my court has truly affected your dealings with each other. You all are keeping each other down and getting no where at all. Its sad. You all can do better.

Beheading

Offender: Subway Riders
Offense: Assault

Every morning I have to deal with the same thing. Pushy old people forcing themselves into overcrowded trains to make it to work. Everyday I have to see someone get elbowed in the stomach or have someone's forearm placed against their throat all in the name of arriving to work before 9am. The fact of the matter is your job will be there if you get their at 905 or 855. Trains run every 4 minutes. There is no need to make a fool of yourself by getting stuck in between the closing doors of the train. I must admit its pure comedy for me unless you happen to touch me. Oh, and don't think just because its crowded you can "mistakenly" touch me in those dark places. I will definitely cut a b*tch.

Punishment: Riding the train for the next month smashed against the door with some 300 pound beast's belly against your man junk, some old ladies cheap perfume placed right below your knows, and one of those hobos who won't shut up discussing all the things that are wrong with this country right next to you.

Comical Emails

From: Nigerian Princess
To: The Planner; FrontOffice Girl; King;
Subject: RE:

ooo seems interestinggg..shall investigate later.
 
omg guys, can i just stress the benefits of a HIGH-protein diet? I haven't been to the gym since like 4Q'07, and i went last night and I feel like i look more toned today!! (maybe it's all in my head??). Eat tons of chicken bones and eggs and your body will love you for it.

From: FrontOffice Girl
To: Nigerian Princess; The Planner; King;
Subject: RE:

HAHAHAA!! but I see you eating pasta/twix/scooby cookies/basically anything you please. and yet you've lost weight. how do you do it?!!!! fatty grasshopper must learn. 

From: Nigerian Princess
To: FrontOffice Girl; The Planner; King;
Subject: RE:

lol oh yea...oops forgot about the pasta and TWIX (which i have..umm EVERYDAY!!) and scooby snacks, but I'm working on trasitioning to an ALL PROTEIN diet like my coworker who looks like an extra from '300'.

From: FrontOffice Girl
To: Nigerian Princess; The Planner; King;
Subject: RE:

what i really wanna know is how Janet jackson goes from 600 lbs to 120 in like 3 months. such perseverance!!

From: Nigerian Princess
To: FrontOffice Girl; The Planner; King;
Subject: RE:

chicken bones and eggs!!!!
 
and maybe a lil suction here and there...

From: The Planner
To: Nigerian Princess; FrontOffice Girl; King;
Subject: RE:

I think Janet Jackson needs to find her happy weight and stay there. All this yoo-yoo dieting is not good for the heart. Look what happened to Luther :-(

From: Nigerian Princess
To: The Planner
Cc: King
Subject: RE:

lmfao...he was having a dozen crispy cremes and two pizza pies for BREAKFAST. it was only a matter of time before he would finally get to dance with his father again!!

Estelle on Letterman

IRHMJ

I Really Hate My Job. I Really Love My Fellow Analysts.  

Two New Obsessions

Learning Spanish. Finding an Apartment.

Four days in Madrid inspired me to try learn Spanish again. I was a beast in HS until my second year Spanish teacher decided he hated me and taught to the bottom of the class. Anyway, I plan on teaching myself by listening to Podcasts and watching tela novelas. Wish me luck. 

Oh, and rent is so high in the NYC area. I might have to commute each day from Maine to find an affordable place. Seriously a box should not be called an apartment and it definitely shouldn't cost $2,000 to rent. Here's to hoping a find an affordable place so I can eat while attending law school. 

Sunday Times Pt.2

I am kind of back on schedule. Sunday's are my reading and Sunday morning political talk show day of the week. Once again the Sundays NY Times Magazine has a quality cover article. Check it out. 

Still Not Back to Normal

Since I have been home and returned to work I have felt terrible. I don't know what is wrong with me but I am sleepy, have terrible migraines, and just want to slap people. That is all.

Bonus Parade

Savings & Loans issued the year end review/compensation calendar yesterday. I didn't see it until today and it made me so happy. Basically we get our money in July which means the end is near. I have an exact date, July 26, 2008. Exactly 85 calendar days away. August is mine!

Rejection

UCLA provided the first flat out rejection of the cycle. All the schools ranked above the Bruins either accepted me or place me on a waiting list. Since they took 4 months to respond they were out of the picture. But ladies and gentlemen that concludes my cycle. 3 acceptances, 2 waitlists, and 1 rejection.