The NY Life: Of an Intern

You know how sometimes, you just have a DAY? Yup, that was me last week. I started back to school which means 8 AM classes every day and work until 8 PM. Ugh. Wednesday I had class from 8-9:15 and I had a phone interview with a designer for FN at 9:45. Should be enough time to get from my school in downtown Brooklyn to midtown east but the trains did not work in my favor. I got out at 42nd street at 9:43.

Obviously, I panicked and since I still have this stupid boot on, I can't run and the office is a good 10 minute walk for a normal person. So, I looked around for a Starbucks (it's midtown-there should be a million!) so I could sit and write since I'm obviously not planning on recording it anymore. Of course, I found the one Starbucks that doesn't have seating! I was running around as quick as I could because I don't want to be late for my call!

Where did I sit? On the floor in Grand Central. Gross. And I had a birthday party at night so I'm wearing a fancy red dress that is now covered in dust and crap from the floor. I called the designer (a legwear CEO) and she didn't answer! I leave a message and wait on the floor for a little. A cop comes over and says that I can't sit there. Seriously?!?! Do you see what a mess I am? I get up and start to walk to the office holding my pen (Hello Kitty-all I had in my bag) and my notebook just in case she calls and I'm all tangled in my necklace so I pull on it to get it right and it BREAKS.

OK, no big deal it's from H&M, but the beads go all in my bra and down my dress. I'm in front of Grand Central with beads falling out of the bottom of my dress. I'm trying to get them all out and hustle to the office. Then, a woman stops me in front of the office to tell me that my dress is up in the back. I had just flashed 3rd Avenue for 15 minutes.

I'll spare the rest of the details, other than to say that I'm sure my co-workers thought I was nuts. The first time I went to the bathroom, beads came flying out of the stall.

I'll try to blog more so we can laugh, instead of me crying, at my crazy days!

I'm a Loser

OK, I know I'm not a loser. I've been living in NYC mostly sans any help since I was 18. No one paid for my rent or school. My mom or dad usually pay my phone bill and sometimes books or a medical expense when I need it but they aren't made of money. I'm 25 now and even though I'm still in school, taking my slow-ass time and working full time, I HATE asking for money. I had to suck it up and ask my mom to pay my cable bill and it is quite depressing. I know she doesn't mind but it makes me feel horrible, like I can't get my shit together. My roommates' parents pay everything for them (they're 22-23.) It's no big deal for them and they are really awesome girls. For some reason, it hurts my soul to take money from my mom. I know a lot of adults, I'm an adult but like 30s, whose parents paid for a down payment on an apartment, a student loan or two, etc. When is the last time you asked for money? How did you feel? Do you think 25 is WAY too old? What's the cut-off until you're a loser? :(

GRRRRRR

I'm sure you've heard about the things said about this commercial by the evil Bill O'Reilly. If you haven't, I refuse to post his video but in a nutshell, via examiner.com:

"Does that make you hungry when you watch that?" he asked repeatedly. "Does it make you run out and want some fries?" When she pointed out to him that the ad is part of a broader campaign with the slogan "Venez comme vous etes"--which translates as "Come as you are"--he asked if McDonald's will also be airing an Al Qaeda ad.

First of all, as much as I hate O' Reilly, I still think he should be legally allowed to say these awful things. That being said, this scumbag is comparing gays to Al Qaeda. For real. I get what he's saying; the commercial doesn't make a lot of sense selling fast food. It doesn't matter though, because McDonald's ads are not really about selling food. Everyone knows what they're getting into when they eat there. They are trying to sell a better image in the free-range-organic-eco-friendly 2010 world. Is this commercial amazing and ground breaking? No, but it's a start. I mean, France doesn't have marriage or adoption equality but at least one company is attempting some change.

So what now? What does our generation do about Bill O'Reilly's comments (other than tweet about it?) Stop watching his show, listening to his podcasts...what else? Don't you think if a news person said these things about a race of people there would be a major uproar?

Lo Siento.

One of my WORST phobias is bugs. I know most people don't like them, but for me, its a phobia. Sometimes I can't sleep. Crazy, right? A tad. Well, we have a bug problem in the apartment and I have lost, LOST, my mind. Breathe. I have done nothing but clean since the exterminator came so I haven't been online at all. I'm back-a little :). I miss posting and Glamour blogs. There's SO much to discuss. First, the unavoidable.

I still can't believe Paris is in jail. I have already posted that I think its totally extreme but now I'm just sad for her. I know, I know, its only 24 days but jail is jail and I would FREAK out. Did anyone watch the MTV Movie Awards? What Sarah Silverman said was so rude and insensitive. I get that she is supposed to be a comedienne and they can be rude but she totally kicked her when she was already down. If you didn't see it, she said something like, "To make Paris more comfortable in jail, they painted the bars to look like penis'. I'm just concerned she will crack a tooth." It makes me nauseated. I don't get why everyone thinks she's this crazy whore anyway? So she had a sex tape. Some horrible, gross, guy leaked it but no one cares about that. Drives me crazy!

Did you watch the Democratic Debates? What did you think?

I think Obama did a good job but I think he showed a lack of confidence. I very much enjoy this quote, (not from the Debates)
"Too often, the issue of LGBT rights is exploited by those seeking to divide us. But at its core, this issue is about who we are as Americans. It's about whether this nation is going to live up to its founding promise of equality by treating all its citizens with dignity and respect."
"It's time to turn the page on the bitterness and bigotry that fill so much of today's LGBT rights debate. The rights of all Americans should be protected -- whether it's at work or anyplace else. "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" needs to be repealed because patriotism and a sense of duty should be the key tests for military service, not sexual orientation. Civil unions should give gay couples full rights. And those who commit hate crimes should be punished no matter whether those crimes are committed on account of race, religion, gender identity, or sexual orientation."
"This Pride Month, let's make our founding promise of equality a reality for every American."
My main problem with him is his somewhat lack of experience and lack of money raised. Seeing who raised what kind of money is important to see what kind of backing they have. We NEED a democrat pres so its more important to me that one wins, like it or not.

Hillary disappointed me. I actually sent an email to her camp. I disliked that she defended what Edwards called, Bush's "Bumper Sticker" agenda. Edwards is SO right and I was sad that she defended it. Still, she's winning in the race by a landslide.

Round 2 goes to Edwards. He was cute, funny, and real. His honest apology for voting for the war touched me. He praised Obama for being against the war before he was. That showed a lot of courage. He also seemed very intelligent on Iran and extremely confident.

The other guys did fine but, let's be honest here, they aren't REALLY in the race. OK, feedback ladies and gentlemen!