Well thank goodness Im feeling a bit more optimistic today. Still tight on cash, but doing well nonetheless. Now if I could just figure out how to lose 20 lbs, Id be all set! LOL...Seriously though, I do want to lose some weight. I'd just be happier with myself. Ugh, off to shower I go...wonder when I will start studying for the GREs....hmmm

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: calm

So I went to NYC to meet up with someone last night. It was rainy and gross out, but not too cold. He seemed very nice but I don't think he was my type. I hate the fact that saying something like that makes me sound conceited but it was true. Plus, his physical features seemed 'pinched' like his nose and his narrow face. I feel as if Im having trouble reading people now. I've been on several 'meetings' now where they've all lasted for several hours. The conversation goes well and then nothing comes of it. Why do people allow themselves to stay for so long if they aren't interested? Who cares if its polite? I am so tired of this dating process. I really am fed up of the routine questions. It just feels like interviews now. Suffice it to say I won't be meeting anyone from NYC anytime soon again, seeing as how it cost me $13 just to meet him. ($9 for the train fare and then $4 for the subway.) At the very least, I was proud of myself for being able to get around on the subway. I accidently got on an express train, realized this and was able to find my way to a local. That's a big accomplishment for me! Then luckily after my dinner was over, I made it back to Penn just in time to catch the earlier train. It was nice that Bryan has texted me earlier wanting to hang out - makes me feel good to tell people that I already have plans...a relatively rare occurence for me. I told Bryan off last night though, via a text, because he is still making sexual jokes about 'us.' I finally just wrote to him, stop it - you are not single and I am quite lonely'...A polite yet firm kind of warning to cut it out. I mean, if a male friend is frequently making jokes like that to one of his female friends, I think most people would agree that there has to be some amount of truth behind the humor. Whatever...sigh.

So today is just so incredibly exciting! LOL I am visiting the parents again, doing laundry early on a Saturday morning. Let it be known, however, that this is not how I spend my weekends normally. Despite the lousy weather, I took my car to be serviced so I figured I would kill two birds with one stone and get some necessary chores out of the way.

Before I end this entry, just wanted to mention a somewhat disgusting yet humorous event that happened during the night. I like to keep my windows open in my apartment at night to get air circulating. Of course, there were huge wind gusts last night so the shampoo and conditioner were blown off the shelf in the bathroom. I hadn't realized that the coat closet door had been blown shut during the night - poor Willie! Ah but smart Willie! You might think that a 14-year old cat would simply pee where ever he could but apparently, he knew better than to ruin my hardwood floors. When I finally got up at 8am, I noticed a large amount of very yellow liquid in the bathtub and quickly realized what had happened. MY CAT PEED IN THE TUB! I immediately ran over to him and spoiled him with affection. I couldn't believe he had peed in an easy-to-clean place. I thought to myself, wow, he peed in the right room! I swear he's part human. LOL Needless to say I opened the closet door and cleaned the tub. Perhaps I can actually teach him to use the toilet? Is it possible to teach an old cat new tricks? We'll see if I actually have the time and patience for such a task. :) I doubt it.

My Location: my parents' house
My Mood: thoughtful
My Music: Amos Lee

When will the exhaustion end? I need to start exercising again, this sucks. I hate being this tired. Well, at least I can end my busy day with a wonderfully, hot and relaxing shower. Ahhhhhhh.....I always love it when Wednesdays are over, Thursday just seems like passing thought to final conclusion of the weekend. Maybe I can push myself to workout now - I just still can't believe how physically demanding this year's work is. Ugh... Off I go to scrub and clean!

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: tired

why the hell do I want to eat? I am not hungry. I am not hungry. Grrrrrr, I wish this desire would just go away. I am bored, I am not hungry. Time to shower, then maybe read. No eating, no eating! No more eating! I promise.

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: stressed

Hmmm, ao this tutoring is getting on my nerves...When people cancel at the last minute, it really pisses me off. I need this extra income! Back to Craig's List I go...sigh

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: pissed off
My Music: Beck - The Information

omg, I am so tired. What a workout - think Im totally avoiding the gym for a while if work is this demanding. I need my frappacino.

:)

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: exhausted

What a day - after getting a lousy night's sleep last night, I am finally getting a chance to just veg. And what a terribly physical day it was at work, ugh! I am just happy to say that I am earning some more money now thanks to my tutoring. I feel like Im much more on top of things. Ya know, they say that money isn't everything but consider this: without money, you can't do anything! LOL Hmmm, I believe that whomever came up with that saying might need to reconsider and revise. LOL At any rate, I feel like Im still in the process of settling into my apartment. It just seems to get better and better each and every day. I love changing little details and adding small touches here and there. The silliest little change makes me feel so independent and so happy. I do think I should try to stop imagining what else I can buy (which at this point isn't much at all!) but I have decided to start setting some money aside so I can save up for items I want. Let's see, I want (in no particular order): new couches, a bigger TV for the living room, a storage bench that can double as comfy extra seating, a second night table from Ikea, maybe one more dresser and some more decorative art. I think that's about it for now? Of course a bigger kitchen isn't possible right now, but I'd settle for a new stove (pilot lights are dangerous!!!) Okay, so I think I've blabbed enough for now. Kind of fun when you don't have to write on any particular topic. Tee hee hee. Time to check on kitty. Ta ta....

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: relaxed
My Music: Beck - The Information

Well, I decided not to watch Dexter tonight, only because I need to get to bed earlier. I can always watch it On Demand tomorrow...I just hate waiting but if it means I will be better rested and more prepared for my students, then so be it. I guess I am willing to make this small sacrifice...although now this stupid new series on NBC is starting to get interesting (Heroes). I think I watch altogether too much television. Sigh....but how can I say no to programs about psychology, animals, science and the like?

My Location: my apartment
My Mood: frustrated

Well, I must say it always makes me feel better when I've gotten a bunch of things done that I didn't want to do in the first place. Here's what I did this afternoon (yes, it was all boring and mundane):

1. Straightened up the apartment
2. Fed the cat
3. Washed the dishes/cleaned the counter
4. Cleaned the litter (always the highlight of my housekeeping responsibilities)
5. Took out the garbage
6. Hung a new picture in the bathroom (already framed and only cost $1)
7. Did two loads of laundry
8. Sorted through old stuff at my parents' house
9. Organized crap in my car

Now if I can just figure out how to incorporate my daily exercise routine back into my life, that'd be great. LOL Fat chance since my students always give me a workout during the day! :)

My Location: parents' house
My Mood: accomplished

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My Location: my apartment
My Mood: curious