So, I definitely haven't been updating this as regularly as I used to. Whoopsies. I got to hang out with Brittany, her mom, and aunt! It was so good to see Brittany! I went to Tarrytown where they were staying and they were sooo nice enough to pay for my train ticket! Hopefully Britt and I will get hang some over the weekend and
do something fun!
Working at Old Navy has been surprisingly great. I went in with stereotypes and preconceptions as to the way I thought this job would be like. But out of all the jobs I have ever had (and that's a lot) this is one of the best work environments I have ever been in. Everyone is so nice and always willing to help me when I have any questions. When I told them about my interview at the pr firm my managers were so excited for me and wanted to hear all about it! Of course, working in retail there is always crazy people who become outraged over small things. One lady in particular told me that she found a shirt that was marked incorrectly and wanted to receive the low price that was on the ticket. I told her that we didn't do that and just apologized. She insisted that what I was saying was illegal and that all airlines give discounted tickets for mistakes all the time. Number one, it's Old Navy, not an airline, and NOTHING there is expensive or worth embarrassing yourself over. Number two, I probably should have let her HAVE the $7.99 men's polo she was so torn up over, it probably would have fit better than the tiny Fantasy by Britney Spears t-shirt she had on.
I have yet to hear back from my interviews with Lou Hammond but I'm not discouraged yet because they said it may be a couple weeks before I hear anything. My first interview at the pr firm went really well. They made me write a press release about the invention of the wheel. I just kept trying to remember the stuff Dr. Armstrong had taught us in class. I always knew that going to PR Writing at least once a week would pay off. So, PR majors, when you are tempted to skip PR Writing class....do it. I used all my absences and look at me now suckas.
I also had a second interview which didn't go as well. I met with the owner/founder Lou Hammond who (PTL) isn't doing the hiring. She did a double take when I came in because the old geezer (who's hair color could be described as punk rock red) thought my resume said Elane. Cool. Then she was confused because she thought my major was music, and then we topped it off this super successful interview with my not-so-wonderful GPA. But at least we talked about Texas, she's obsessed with Texas but has never lived there but claims to be a 4th generation Texan. What a poser.
My other job is causing me to slowly die inside. Yesterday, my boss wasn't there and I joked about her asking me to fan her like Cleopatra and my coworkers thought it was ridiculous that I would refuse to fan her even if my job depended on it. I told them that out of respect for myself I would draw the line at standing over someone and fanning them. I already allow her to literally snap her fingers at me when she is on the phone and needs something. But I'm in a place in my life where I don't have much of a choice, sooo I have just been trying to have a servants heart. A huge downside is I always leave work smelling like an ashtray because my boss smokes inside. On Tuesday, I went to Urban Outfitters after work. When I opened the bag later I saw they had put like 10 samples of Axe body spray in my bag. Sadly, I used a small amount hoping to eliminate the smoke smell from my clothes. I never intend on using it again and you certainly won't catch me among the ranks of consistent users like Grant Greenwood or Pat Herman.
I can never say that the people who live in NYC are not friendly. I was running late to work one day this week (you know...the norm) and I needed to get another MetroCard but the line was super long. But a man offered to swipe me through with his card! I guess he saw how much of a hurry I was in or maybe he heard a few foul words under my breath when I saw the line. Either way, this random act of kindness will not be taken lightly and I intend on digging deep and paying it forward just like that wise Haley Joel Osment would.
I ran into the girl Jordan, who's room I used to live in while she was out of town. She was shopping at Old Navy and came to my register to talk/hold up the line. She said that she wanted to have coffee with me sometime so that we could chat about the different churches she and I have been to. I just thought it was crazy to run into her in such a big city!
I recieved an e-mail from my Mom this week that was so inspiring. I have been struggling with being content with my life but not wanting to get comfortable in my part-time jobs and not-so-great apartment. So I had really been praying for God to show me a balance or just allow me to be more satisfied with the things He has blessed me with.
My Mom's e-mail talked about how at a Bible study she was at a woman named Helen came over and said that God had put words of wisdom on her heart that were intended for their son in NYC. She said, "Be steadfast, be still and listen, He is standing behind you." My mom said that that was all she said and sort of just walked away.
That is all of the e-mail. When i first read it I was just like, "oh that's cool" but then iIlooked up the definition of steadfast and realized that it means moving forward to what is ahead and focusing on the next step. This was so awesome to me because it is what I have been feeling burdened by. I can also be so horrible at listening to what the Lord is telling me. So this e-mail was God speaking to me in an amazing way!
-I'm currently in love with the song Disturbia by Rihanna. But now confused as to what disturbia is...
-I saw the girl Bailey who won the Legally Blonde show on MTV near the main entrance to Central Park.
-I can't decide if it's only okay for celebs to wear scarves in the summer.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Monday, July 14, 2008
WELCOME KNOX AND VIVIENNE!
Since I moved here, no two weeks are the same, which is good and bad. I love doing crazy random thing but since I'm in an unfamiliar place still some consistency would be nice.
I was able to go into the studio for my job and listen to singers audition for management. It's sad to think that middle aged people are sometimes still convinced they can make a living singing and have no clue they suck. It's sorta like those people you cringe at when you watch the first 3 weeks of American Idol. I didn't get to rake singers over the coals like Simon but I was able to give my input (which pretty much makes me a funnier Ryan Seacrest in this scenario.)
The studio we were in was really small but in a nice part of town and super cool. The guy that owned it was running all the sound boards and he was saying how he is reading the Shopoholic books because he is writing some of the songs for the movie that comes out soon. I thought my boss had turned over a new leaf because she told me that she wanted to buy me lunch that day. I was so excited that she wanted to do something nice for me and I was getting a free meal. Then the food came and I didn't see mine, she sent me on an errand that way when I got back I could eat what was left of hers. What's sad is that I ate it.
Angela came back into town this weekend and she was sweet enough to buy me a ticket to see Rent with her! It was great, of course! I also got to hang out with some of her cool Aussie friends. Then the next day we went and saw Lady Liberty from a distance, saw how scary Central Park is at night, and then Angie missed her bus back to camp. Whoopsies.
I started my job at Old Navy this weekend and I really like it. I'm definitely different than my fellow employees. In my orientation group there were names like Alfia, Wanthony, and Ishala. I'm hoping that I can pick up all sorts of new lingo, but the only thing I've heard is this one girl thinks its funny to call everyone Becky or Becks. I love having a job were everyone is younger and just wants to be chatty. That's definitely something I haven't experienced in a while since I used to work with only old ladies and the office I work in now is silent 90% of the time. My discount isn't as great as I had hoped but still nice. Evidently, I need to use my discount at Old Navy because I have already been called out for wearing clothes that didn't look like they were from Old Navy. And, yesterday while I was working the register everyone started freaking out because some famous guy came in that A. No one talked to B. No one knew his name C. No one could name any movie he had ever been in. So this so called "celeb" is definitely not going down in my spotted celeb tally.
I'm finally going to have a TV. My mom is mailing me a TV and a coffee maker. She said that the box I'm getting is around 75 lbs. Which hopefully means that this box is enclosed with other treasured necessities. But we can only hope.
I have a job interview at 10 on Wednesday for a company called Lou Hammond. I don't really know what the job is that I'm applying for. But I think this is a place I would really like to work and I'm really excited about it! So definitely pray for me!
I'm currently obsessed with the new Jordin Sparks song (I'm lame), Big Brother 10, and Brangalina's new babies.
I was able to go into the studio for my job and listen to singers audition for management. It's sad to think that middle aged people are sometimes still convinced they can make a living singing and have no clue they suck. It's sorta like those people you cringe at when you watch the first 3 weeks of American Idol. I didn't get to rake singers over the coals like Simon but I was able to give my input (which pretty much makes me a funnier Ryan Seacrest in this scenario.)
The studio we were in was really small but in a nice part of town and super cool. The guy that owned it was running all the sound boards and he was saying how he is reading the Shopoholic books because he is writing some of the songs for the movie that comes out soon. I thought my boss had turned over a new leaf because she told me that she wanted to buy me lunch that day. I was so excited that she wanted to do something nice for me and I was getting a free meal. Then the food came and I didn't see mine, she sent me on an errand that way when I got back I could eat what was left of hers. What's sad is that I ate it.
Angela came back into town this weekend and she was sweet enough to buy me a ticket to see Rent with her! It was great, of course! I also got to hang out with some of her cool Aussie friends. Then the next day we went and saw Lady Liberty from a distance, saw how scary Central Park is at night, and then Angie missed her bus back to camp. Whoopsies.
I started my job at Old Navy this weekend and I really like it. I'm definitely different than my fellow employees. In my orientation group there were names like Alfia, Wanthony, and Ishala. I'm hoping that I can pick up all sorts of new lingo, but the only thing I've heard is this one girl thinks its funny to call everyone Becky or Becks. I love having a job were everyone is younger and just wants to be chatty. That's definitely something I haven't experienced in a while since I used to work with only old ladies and the office I work in now is silent 90% of the time. My discount isn't as great as I had hoped but still nice. Evidently, I need to use my discount at Old Navy because I have already been called out for wearing clothes that didn't look like they were from Old Navy. And, yesterday while I was working the register everyone started freaking out because some famous guy came in that A. No one talked to B. No one knew his name C. No one could name any movie he had ever been in. So this so called "celeb" is definitely not going down in my spotted celeb tally.
I'm finally going to have a TV. My mom is mailing me a TV and a coffee maker. She said that the box I'm getting is around 75 lbs. Which hopefully means that this box is enclosed with other treasured necessities. But we can only hope.
I have a job interview at 10 on Wednesday for a company called Lou Hammond. I don't really know what the job is that I'm applying for. But I think this is a place I would really like to work and I'm really excited about it! So definitely pray for me!
I'm currently obsessed with the new Jordin Sparks song (I'm lame), Big Brother 10, and Brangalina's new babies.
Thursday, July 3, 2008
YOU UGLY, YEAH, YEAH, YOU UGLY!
As I'm writing this I'm watching an actual fight. I'm not sure if these men are homeless or just drunk and poorly dressed. Either way, park security just got involved, and it was really intense they were hitting each other so hard and screaming in Spanish! I have to start coming here more often.
My apartment is the same, no internet of course, which is why I'm always using the free wifi at random places. I've been having to sleep with headphones in because there have been people setting off fireworks close to my apartment. But other than that I can't complain.
I went to a really good church on Sunday, no one really talked to me all that much or was really welcoming but the service was good and I could see myself going regularly. The whole church visiting process has really opened my eyes to what it's like to be new in a situation where you don't know anyone and you are literally praying someone will start a conversation with you. Never again will I be someone that sees a visitor and hopes that someone else will go talk to them. I now know how hard it is. But I know God will reveal the church He calls me to in time and will provide valuable friendships for me there.
The people I work with are so nice and always concerned for my well being because of where I am living. Today,Tori gave me a Safety pamphlet that a police officer gave her. She gave it to me as sort of a joke, but sadly I learned important info that I didn't know before, like easy way to spot criminals before entering the elevator or if someone asks for your wallet or bag you just give it to them. I'm pretty sure if they don't have a gun, I'm saying no...then running away if possible.
I also told them about an article I saw in the subway that morning when I was reading over someone's shoulder. They told me that you aren't supposed to do that on the subway and it's a huge no no. Little do they know, I do it all the time and no one has ever said anything. I'm sneaky. It's even easier than pretending that your not listening to someone's conversation.
Working at Fretless has actually been really cool, all the people that they represent always have some sort of cool story (or a jingle they are notorious for.)
Like yesterday, a girl named Karen came in who used to work there and she used to be in a band that was big in the UK and the only song they ever really got big with was that U-G-L-Y song from Bring It On. After that, she came to NYC and started doing jingles. Now, her and her best friend are trying to become writers for television. They came in yesterday and wanted my co-worker Tori to look at some scripts they wrote for Gossip Girl and 30 Rock. I thought that was so cool! But there are a lot of people like that that Fretless represents.
When our boss Andree (it's actually pronounced like Andre...Agassi) is gone we listen to the radio, the only thing is every song I love Laura and Tori hate it. So I now take flack for loving that new PCD song and sat silently when they made fun of that John Mayer song. But, they listen to showtunes all the time so they shouldn't be hatin'.
I'm officially an employee at Old Navy, starting next friday I will be training to fold clothes and be nice to the people that are there to mess up everything I fold. I'm excited because I definitely need the money. I just hope they are willing to work with my schedule at my other job. I can't wait to show those high school kids who's boss/King of Graphic T's and cargo shorts.
My apartment is the same, no internet of course, which is why I'm always using the free wifi at random places. I've been having to sleep with headphones in because there have been people setting off fireworks close to my apartment. But other than that I can't complain.
I went to a really good church on Sunday, no one really talked to me all that much or was really welcoming but the service was good and I could see myself going regularly. The whole church visiting process has really opened my eyes to what it's like to be new in a situation where you don't know anyone and you are literally praying someone will start a conversation with you. Never again will I be someone that sees a visitor and hopes that someone else will go talk to them. I now know how hard it is. But I know God will reveal the church He calls me to in time and will provide valuable friendships for me there.
The people I work with are so nice and always concerned for my well being because of where I am living. Today,Tori gave me a Safety pamphlet that a police officer gave her. She gave it to me as sort of a joke, but sadly I learned important info that I didn't know before, like easy way to spot criminals before entering the elevator or if someone asks for your wallet or bag you just give it to them. I'm pretty sure if they don't have a gun, I'm saying no...then running away if possible.
I also told them about an article I saw in the subway that morning when I was reading over someone's shoulder. They told me that you aren't supposed to do that on the subway and it's a huge no no. Little do they know, I do it all the time and no one has ever said anything. I'm sneaky. It's even easier than pretending that your not listening to someone's conversation.
Working at Fretless has actually been really cool, all the people that they represent always have some sort of cool story (or a jingle they are notorious for.)
Like yesterday, a girl named Karen came in who used to work there and she used to be in a band that was big in the UK and the only song they ever really got big with was that U-G-L-Y song from Bring It On. After that, she came to NYC and started doing jingles. Now, her and her best friend are trying to become writers for television. They came in yesterday and wanted my co-worker Tori to look at some scripts they wrote for Gossip Girl and 30 Rock. I thought that was so cool! But there are a lot of people like that that Fretless represents.
When our boss Andree (it's actually pronounced like Andre...Agassi) is gone we listen to the radio, the only thing is every song I love Laura and Tori hate it. So I now take flack for loving that new PCD song and sat silently when they made fun of that John Mayer song. But, they listen to showtunes all the time so they shouldn't be hatin'.
I'm officially an employee at Old Navy, starting next friday I will be training to fold clothes and be nice to the people that are there to mess up everything I fold. I'm excited because I definitely need the money. I just hope they are willing to work with my schedule at my other job. I can't wait to show those high school kids who's boss/King of Graphic T's and cargo shorts.
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