Where in the World is....

Things I do as an Uncle

2009-06-26T14:40:00.000-07:00

I have been slacking on the blogging but not much to really blog about except well, Wimbeldon is on right and Federer is playing awesome. I love not really working cause I can watch all the matches, PTL for the Tennis Channel and ESPN2.
I did run a relay race last week, the Ragnar Wasatch back. It was a last minute decision as my friend Dixie and her family had a spot open up. It was 188 miles in length, 11 teammates and 3 different legs. I loved it and am looking at running one in September down in southern Utah - that is if I am still on the continent.

Other than that I have just been enjoying being an uncle and playing with my niece and nephew. The other night she was painting her nails and well she just loved doing it so much that I offered to let her paint mine. I know, I did say that I offered, but again, the things you do. That was three days ago and with no nail polish remover in the house, I have been sporint glittery green toe nails. I completely forgot about them the other night and went down to Albertsons to buy some groceries. I wore flip flops and now I can understand why some punk high school kids snickered as I walked past them. But you know what, I will wear this colour proudly until I find the remover cause Taylor truly did a fantastic job!

Utah for Now

2009-06-10T13:59:00.001-07:00

I have been in Utah now for a week. My sister from Canada and three of her four kids are here visiting and we have been having a blast. The weather has been pretty crumby so rock band, movies, games and eating have helped us through the days. We have been able to hit the Hoogle Zoo in Salt Lake. I was really anticipating Jesse jumping into one of the animal cages but instead he just disappeared on us for a few minutes - we all know that feeling of misplacing a child dont' we. Meg and the kids leave tomorrow, it will be sad to see them go but, yes there is a but. The kid total will go from 7 down to 4, woohoo!
I am going to be here in Utah with my my other sister and her family for the summer. I do plan on starting my online audiology classes through Utah State at the end of August. I also am looking into teaching english in South Korea. Hopefully within the next couple of weeks I will know what is available. That will be a year contract and just be perfect for when I plan on grad school. I am looking into the University of Utah and Arizona State University. For the summer I plan on hiking, playing with my niece and nephew, seeing old friends and dreading the GRE, but I need to get that checked of the list!
I am pretty excited for what the next few months will bring!

Who Would of Thunk?

2009-05-26T10:17:00.000-07:00

How many of us still have a good friend from your freshman year of university? When I say good friend, I mean, one of your best friends; i.e., you stay in touch monthly, you roadtrip/backpack together, invite them to your family shin-digs? 10 years ago I attended BYU-Hawaii and had a blast. While there I made some awesome friends, some whom I still keep in touch with, thanks to facebook. Others I see from time to time and a few that we get together when ever we are in town.
One of my best friends in my life right now comes from my freshman year. Dixie and I met and have been the best of buddies ever since. I am so happy that she is here for my last week in New York. I have some other friends coming too and have all my friends here in the city, but its good to have that person that knows you so well and will always be there for ya! Here are a few flashbacks to our adventures (I wish I had freshman photos and other pics too)

Federer Victorious!

2009-05-18T07:42:00.000-07:00

Some of you might know that besides loving to travel I really love tennis. There are the 4 major tournaments in tennis known as the "grand slams". It has always been my dream to attend one of these and last summer I got to go to the US Open here in NYC. I got to see my favourite player Roger Federer play, he is brillant! For those of you who follow tennis (which I feel will be a few), he is down in a lull, or he was until yesterday he he beat his nemesis, Rafa Nadal. What makes it even sweeter is that it was on Nadal's home turf, in Spain on red clay. Nadal had won 44 matches straight, but that is no longer. The next grand slam starts this coming Sunday in Paris, Roland Garros. Rogers win is such a huge boost to his confidence and I am hoping that he takes it to Nadal!

Yankees and Gaga

2009-05-09T16:31:00.000-07:00

I have been slacking on writing about last weekends adventures. Russell, Natasha, Chelseanne and I went to the Yankees game. It was the first of the season for me and the first time in the new stadium. It had been raining on and off and we were hoping that the skies would hold the rain for a few hours. We entered the 110 subway stopped when it was pouring and when we arrived in the Bronx it was all clear. The stadium rocked! We were sitting in the bleacher seats and they were awesome! You can't beat $12 tickets!!! The Yankees rocked the first inning and went up 4-0. It was great until the 6th inning when it started raining and the Angels when up 6-4 and then in the 7th up 9-4! To say the least, we were not excited. Then Chelseannes prayer was answered -- the Yankees started their comeback in the 8th inning! It was 9-7 or 8, (can't remember) in the bottom of the 9th and then Cano got up with the bases loaded, yes, bases loaded and no outs! Cano singled and the Yankees ended up winning 10-9, AMAZING!!!!

One would think that the Yankees comeback game would be enough for a while but Lady Gaga was in town and Russell and I had tickets to her show. Love Lady Gaga and her show was awesome. We went to Terminal 5 for the show which is located on 12th Ave and 56th street. We met up with two other girls from our ward and we enjoyed "people watching". Liatards and make-up were all the rage. One of my favourite quotes from the night "girl, if I weren't a homosexual I would make out with you, and you, and you -- You are all FABULOUS!" We got prime seats in the venue and enjoyed the three warm up bands, one of which had a lead singer (a he) who wore high heels and fish net stalkings -- welcome to NEW YORK CITY! Lady Gaga was an awesome entertainer. Her get-ups and props were awesome. Her her "storm trooper boustier" made us laugh throughout the show. Here she is in her bubble dress, which at first we thought she might be in the nude but she had a skin tone liatard underneath. The weekend was great and I look forward to the next few weekends here as I cross things off my list and as friends come into town to visit.

My Favourites Are......

2009-05-07T12:22:00.000-07:00

Once again it is coming down to the final week for all my favourite reality t.v. shows, or well most of them (Survivour is still going). I wanted to just mention who I am rooting for.

First up, America's Next Top Model (ANTM)

I am just smitten by Allison, she is so odd and quirky that she has what it takes to win, except for that dreadful walk, OUCH! Ms. Jay is not pleased with her abilities but she takes such stunning shots you just have to love her. Literally you want to put her in your pocket and take her home.

Aminat has that swagger that makes us men go week in the knees (you know what I mean if you saw her salsa last night). She has got the pure chocolaty skin that as my mama said "once you go black, you ain't never go back" She needs to watch the lighting as Tyra and Nigel have told her all competition.

Predator, I mean Teyona, has somehow made it into the top three. Personally I preferred oldmaid Celia but Tyra and I didn't see eye to eye. This shady lady is confident and has a rockin' bod, but she lacks coordination and acting skills. The Cover Girl commercial will be the death to her, AMEN!

THE AMAZING RACE

Margie and Luke
Love the deaf kid and his mom -- he can sign some nasty words!

Asian Flava
I wasn't a big fan at first but they have grown on me, like moss on rock!

Red Head @#$^!!
They have got tempers but they might be the first female duo to win, unlike my beauty pageant ladies a few seasons back.

THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE

JOAN

VS.

ANNIE aka Hitler according to Joan

If we thought Omarosa and Pierce were bad, well they have nothing on these two ladies. It wouldn't surprise me if Joan tried to knock off Annie during the task.

Enjoy all of this starting Sunday, long live reality TV!

Monday Morning Picker-Upper

2009-05-04T07:26:00.000-07:00

I love this ANTM beauty, I laugh at this clip everytime I see it.

Subway Chitchat

2009-05-02T13:28:00.000-07:00

I am usually not one to strike up converstaion on the subway cause like everyone else I have my Ipod cranked up. As I was returning for a jive class (shoutout to Natasha for teaching it) I stepped onto the 1 train at Lincoln Centre and right away I heard one of my favourite noises, the French accent. Theses two middle aged ladies were conversing and I decided to ease drop. I knew that they were from France because I could actually understand them. The Quebec accent is so goofed up I never can catch it. I wanted to jump in and just chat but had no segway. I then noticed the luggage tag and as I looked closer it read Narbonne. I served 10 months of my mission in a city called Beziers and Narbonne was part of our area, it was a 15 minute train ride. Our branch president was actually from this town so as missionaries we visited once a month or more to do some work. I decided to just chime in with a "oh, i heard you speaking and...". I did just that and the three of us just started chatting about what we were doing in the city and what he loved about Southern France. As we were talking the lady right next to me put in her two cents. She was from Morocco and thought it was funny that out of all the subway cars the four of us ended up together speaking French. Lets just say I have been smiling ever since. For Nostalgic purposes

I Can Relate Sandra

2009-05-01T08:41:00.001-07:00

I looked out my window....

2009-04-29T08:51:00.000-07:00

And what did I see? Two news vans from the local NYC news stations reporting on some suspicious 'swine flu' activity at the two schools on my street. One of the schools if directly across from my apartment building. The other school is two buidlings down. I immediately phoned my sister Jaime, the pharmacist, and got all the drug info on things I should get if I started feeling ill. I have actually been sick for the past month and my doctor said quote "you have developed allergies". Allergies my eye, what if I have swine flu??????? PS - does anyone remember the fact that I went to Mexico in January?

Bucket List #11 Checked and Done

2009-04-27T08:57:00.001-07:00

I started my NYC Bucket list this week and I checked off the Roosevelt Island Tram. Its a 4 minute ride from Roosevelt Island, which is in the middle of the East River, to the East Side of NYC, at 60th Street. It was was very tranquille and nice, and the price was that of a metro ride.

Le Printemps est arrivee!!

2009-04-27T08:46:00.000-07:00

Its been in the 80's for the past three days and I am loving it! Today was the first day since October/November that I have not had to wear my long black NYC business coat, PTL!! I almost thought about hookin' up my AC system last night cause it was so bloody hot but instead I just kept my windows open.
I am loving this heat cause it means shorts, slurpees, mr. softie ice cream, walks along riverside park, walks in central park and hanging out on the balcony off my bedroom. Friday night Chelseanne and I just hung outside on the balcony and watched the five stars that we could see, it was so warm out!! Saturday we enjoyed Roosevelt Island and the blossoming cherry trees (I hope thats what they are) and then sun tanning in Central Park with the thousands of other people. I am taking full advantage of this nice weather, lets hope its here to stay.

Jersey Shore Relay Race

2009-04-23T09:17:00.000-07:00

All I really knew of the Jersey Shore was MTV's production of "True Life: Jersey Shore" and all the dancing and drinking and scandals that went on. In reality it is full of boardwalks, huge beaches and beautiful scenerey. 20 of us from our ward participated in the 26.2 mile relay race last weekend and boy oh boy was it beautiful and an adventure!

TEAM L Kool J's (Liz, Kathyrn, Jason, Jane and Jeff) aka Backstreets

Sending out the transition VIBE - skirt and aviator glasses, nuff said!

Jersey Shore Beach - HUGE

What teammates are for -- GO K GO

The 4 teams together - we came in 3rd!!

Grilled Cheese Please!

2009-04-22T08:29:00.000-07:00

Growing up you are raised on certain foods and certain ways that they are prepared. For instance, my brother-in-law was raised putting baked beans on his tacos which I add is amazing, I will never eat tacos without them (if I can manage). Since moving to New York I have been cravin' my grilled cheese sandwiches. I am not sure if this is a Depew thing or a Scoville thing but I was raised with my grilled cheese sandwhichs consisting of bread and cheese whiz from a jar, not from the can, eww gross! The jars here are so expensive and so small so I have yet to buy a jar, but don da da don, my roommate Russell came back from Utah on Tuesday and voila, he came with a jar of cheesewhiz. About midnight last night I couldn't resist the cravin' and I knew I had to have Chelseanne experience one, she was a bit skeptical, but as you will see, I think I have peeked her interest and maybe she will convert. There is nothing like gooey cheesewhiz oozing between some bread and melting in your mouth, D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S!!!

City Traffic

2009-04-21T10:36:00.001-07:00

I really just wanted to give you an idea of what driving in the city is like. Besides crazy cabbies and pedestrians walking whenever they can, the toll booths at the Holland Tunnel are ridiculous, especially on a Friday night say around 7-ish. I was trying to get back into Manhattan from Jersey City with our rental car, it was crazy. After you pay the toll, it immediately condenses from 8 lanes to 2!!!!

Bus Adventure

2009-04-20T10:05:00.000-07:00

This is not really an adventure persay but still interesting. I was getting on the bus coming home from church yesterday with Chelseanne and Jane M. As we sat down the man in front of us just stared at me. At first I thought it was at my trendy suspenders I was sporting, but then thought no, its got to be my mohawk hair-do that I am rockin'. I then noticed that his eyes kept shifting to my scriptures. All of sudden he pipes up and says "are you from the MOR-mon church?" He said it in such a tone that I was ready for a lashing. That lashing never came. I told him that I was and I then waited for him to say something about polygamy, prop 8 or Utah, but he didn't. He kept staring so I asked how he knew and he replied "the way you got on the bus". I have never heard that one before in my life. I didn't know how to respond and I was trying to think at how I boarded the bus and how that would have made me stand out as a mormon. Our conversation then turned into how he went to Utah State and the beauty of Utah. He conversed for a few more city blocks, then he stopped abruptly, turned to the lady ahead of him and asked "so you liked Aruba?" My suspicions of him not being all there were confirmed a little bit more with that comment. He then got off the bus and I am still bewildered at my bus boarding technique.

Harry Potter

2009-04-17T08:59:00.000-07:00

I was reviewing my friend erin's blog and and saw that there was a new trailer out for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (HPHBP). My entire family is consumed by Harry Potter. I remember my first exposure to Harry Potter. It was on my mission and elder carlson was reading the the philosphers stone in French, for French study. I remember my mom writing me a letter saying my brother Justin was into the books and that she started reading them too and aside from the 'sorcery' she liked them. I think you don't mind the spells and sorcery now do you mom??? Check out this trailer, I get goosebumps everytime I watch it.

PS - I know I am a nerd, but 90 days till it comes out!

Tax Return - How Do I Spend It?

2009-04-12T16:45:00.000-07:00

Yesterday afternoon I spent an hour or so doing my taxes. Seeing how this past year I actually had a full-time paying job, I am getting a good sized return back, yippee!! I had all these crazy ideas of how I would spend this money, like some broadway shows, maybe a trip to Duck Beach, car payment (ha ha), good New York food or a trip. Then I thought, oh, Europe here I come. I am constantly scheming about what big adventure is next for me. I was going through all the scenarios and getting super excited about the possiblities, none of them involving taking any responsibility.

I decided to go to the gym right after finishing my return and well, work out, but also clear my mind. Thats where it hit me: CROATIA.

I decided that I would take a bit of my return and put it aside for an adventure in Croatia during the summer of 2010. With me starting school next month and doing three semesters of online classes and finishing them at the end of May 2010, I thought that would give me enough time to work and save for this amazing journey. Anyone is welcome to join, and why wouldn't you after looking at these pictures.

So this is my plan and I am going to stick to this one. I will be mostly responsible with the tax return but part of it will go to starting up a fund for this trip, the countdown is on!

I Heart NY is Right!

2009-04-12T08:23:00.000-07:00

I was looking through one of my friends pics on facebook and came across this photo that she took from the "top of the rock". Its the view from the top of rockefeller center, which in my opinion is better than the empire state building. The reason i love this picture so much is that is shows one of my favourite places here in the city, Central Park. I was so happy that last Sunday it was so beautiful here and that I was able to enjoy a walk in the park. I was astounded as to how beautiful it was and couldn't wait to play more often in the park. It was jammed pack with so many people taking advantage of an awesome day. This place is beautiful during all seasons, but its the best when you can just come and relax and leave the city life for a moment. Its hard to believe that there are 8.2 million people in the 5 boroughs alone!

Photo Finish

2009-04-05T21:35:00.000-07:00

I want to thank my buddy Rustin for using his mac to get this pic. Due to some unfortunate events (my amazing speed in the half marathon) my friends were not able to get any pics of me finishing the 13.1 mile race in DC. They do however have official photographers take pics of everyone and yes it says no copyright but I am proud of my race and this is why! Brooklyn Half marathon May 30th here I come!!!

Born on the Wrong Continent

2009-04-04T10:15:00.000-07:00

I was introduced to this movie before my Europe trip in 2007 by my friend Bev. It is one of my favourite movies. I had the opportunity to serve 4 months of my mission in the acclaimed "Provence" area of southern France. If you have not been, please make it a destination to visit. I have had the luxury of going back to visit and it is the most beautiful place I have been. Okay, it is right up there with the Pairs, the Amalfi Coast and Lake Como. If you have not seen this movie, rent it, red box it or buy it and you will be on the next flight to Provence.

Village de Bonnieux

Village de Gordes

La Terre du Provence

Cafe Square from the Movie

Bucket List

2009-03-31T13:36:00.001-07:00

I am almost to my 2 month mark....until I leave NYC. This is not by choice let me tell you but due to visa issues, I am leaving the east coast and headed to Utah to hang for a few months till I figure out what to do next. I do have some things I need to get done before I leave, here they are:

1. Yankees Game in the new Stadium (May 01 vs LA Angels)

2. Attend the Brooklyn Art Galleries

3. "Chicago" on Broadway

4. Try for the "Wicked" lottery on Broadway

5. Run the Brooklyn Half Marathon - starts at Coney Island

6. Frick Museum

7. Cloisters

8. Guggenheim

9. Eat at the Marriot Revovling Restaurant

10. Kayak the Hudson River

11. Roosevelt Island Tram

12. UN

13. Graffiti Tags in Queens

14. Eat Cafe Habana

15. Tudor City Plaza - The Bourne Ultimatum

These are just some of the things I have come up with today, there might be more, but these are the ones I need do!

I Wear My Sunglasses at Night

2009-03-30T11:12:00.000-07:00

This city truly is the city that never sleeps. Friday night I was able to go up the Empire State Building and the view was amazing. I had been up before about two years go on my very first trip to the big apple, bit I didn't enjoy it nearly as much. I guess sleeping at the Borders store right before did not get me in the mood I needed to be in. After waiting in line for an hour (which when they told us this, we all scoffed and said ya right) we made it to the top and beheld Manhattan in its glory. I am still uncertain which time I like best, but it should be on everyones bucket lists!

Late Night Text....

2009-03-30T07:05:00.000-07:00

I have the cutest nephews around and you can argue with me all you want but I do! Here are picture texts my sister sent me, love these kids!

Crumbs=Deliciousness

2009-03-26T13:08:00.000-07:00

Today for my lunch break I didn't go to the gym due to losing my keys with my gym pass (I think its in our hotel back in DC) so I decided to walk down 5th Avenue. Of course I knew upon going that I might have a stop at my favourite cupcake place here in the city, "Crumbs". I was hoping for a key lime cupcake. I was also looking for the Artie Lange flavour that came recommened from a friend. Now for those of you who don't know I am a huge sucker for anything pistachio and behold my eyes, they had a new flavour out, PISTACHIO. I have yet to taste it but it looks SO GOOD!!! Here is a little sample of these "who cares how many calories" goodness!

Half Marathon - check!

2009-03-24T14:06:00.000-07:00

This past weekend some of us from the Manhattan 8th ward made a trip to DC to run in the Suntrust (plug for the sponsor) 1/2 Marathon. It was my first half marathon and not my last. It was an awesome experience, but a painful one too. I am not sure how people run full marathons. Here are some pics to highlight the trip.

Almost Spring, How Do I Know?

2009-03-17T09:03:00.000-07:00

It's because of this frozen treats truck called "Mister Softee". My first encounter with this magic truck was on Broadway and 68th. I had just gotten out of Mamma Mia (the movie, which is way better than the broadway show) with my friend Maria and she said we should stop and get a cone. This truck had the best soft serve ice cream. Maria and got different kinds and I loved them both. It just so happend that we were walking south to Columbus Circle and we hit another Mister Softee at oh like 63rd and I had to try another ice cream. This one too was soo good that when we reached Columbus Cirlce there was yet another truck so what did I do, purchased another ice cream. I am sure Maria was re-thinking her decision of having passed on my resume and helped me get my foot in the door at my current employment. Of course NYC has many little treat trucks to offer (like the one down in the East Village that Russell keeps talking about), but Mister Softee will always have a place in my heart and arteries!!!

PS - this is located on my street corner, 108th and Broadway, woot woot!

For Real?

2009-03-07T18:27:00.000-08:00

I found this sign while I was walking home from the grocery store today. It was on 76th and Broadway I believe. I have always heard you can get fined for honking here in NYC, here is actual proof!

Slow DOWN!

2009-03-02T22:32:00.001-08:00

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Tonight my friend Jane and I made our way to the temple in NYC for FHE. The temple doubles as our church building for those who don't know. The first, fourth and fifth floors are the temple and the second and third floors are the chapel and classrooms. We got into the elevator with a cute couple who started asking us about the distriubtion centre. We told them it was closed and then asked if they were from NYC. They said they were visiting but wanted to check out the Temple. We got to talking and then they said, "well, you might know who we are?" Jane and I looked at each other with puzzled looks and replied, "um..no, why would we?" They began to explain that they had been on the Today Show (which films in my work building) because they had just gotten engaged. They then told us that the reason they were on the show was because the engagement ring was put in the girls milkshake and she ate the whole thing without noticing the ring, she swallowed her ring people! The guy then pulled out his Iphone to show us the x-ray, Jane and I were dying! Check out the clip.

Snowstorm....Really?

2009-03-02T07:41:00.000-08:00

I do love snow, but really, this so-called snowstorm and the closing of schools and people freakin' out, c'mon, its not that bad. Maybe its because I have to be at work while others get to be lazy bums. I took this picture from my cell phone this morning right out side my apartment building door. ALright, so a few cars might slip'n'slide here and there, but just strap on those snow tires and giddy up!

Saturday was a beautiful day where I got to wear just a short sleeved t-shirt and bask in some glorious sun. This was the perfect way to relieve some stress of driving a huge-ace 16 foot Budget Rental truck for some friends. I am not complaining on helping the girls move (alina and anna), but it was an adventure driving in NYC and squeezin between double parked moving vans and taxi's, God bless mr. tony j for being the eyes in the back of my head! The move was a success and the afterparty with pizza and treats was awesome, thanks girls!

3 Month Countdown

2009-02-24T18:58:00.000-08:00

Today I had my little update from HR. They decided not to go through the process of applying for sponsorship. Now you might wonder, well why not, Jeff is a lovable guy (apparently not)! Actually, the fees to just apply are not cheap and even if my company did apply, it doesn't guarantee me an acutal visa. The company says its just easier to hire an American and not worry about application fees and renewal fees. So there you have it, I am giving up my spot so one of your fellow comrads can work, gee, aren't I nice.

Now what? Well, I am going to move to Utah and bunk with my sister and her family for the month of June where I will study for and take the GRE, ahhh!! I do start my online classes mid-May and so I will be working on those classes and possible head to Korea/Japan to teach English, who's in? If anyone has other suggestions, send em my way.

Things That Make Me Smile

2009-02-19T09:20:00.000-08:00

I was sitting right behind Federer for this shot, AMAZING!

This one is HILARIOUS!

Back on Schedule

2009-02-18T11:39:00.000-08:00

As we all know, or well, you should all know I love my reality TV. In the past week my two favourite shows started up again, Surviviour and Amazing Race. I love the drama (good drama, not crappy stupid back-stabbing drama, even though there is a little, but with good intentions), and I also love to see where they get to travel too.

For instance, on Amazing Race the first country they ventured too is my all-time favourite place in the entire world ahhh...drum roll....SWITZERLAND! In Switzerland they had to do a 70 story bunjee jump! I was freakin' out cause I hate heights and I wasn't sure if I could have done it, it was insane! Then the teams had to haul 200 lbs of cheese from a hill top down to a shed, I was laughing so hard at them all falling and sliding down the hill. My two favourites so far: the mom and son (he is deaf), and the hick Virginians.

Survivour always proves to be a real treat. People try to be nice in the beginning, they make alliances - thinking they will last, and they try to act as if they know whats going when they really don't. This season they are in Brazil and its sweet. I don't have a favourite just yet, but we do have the token mormon who has already stripped down in the buff in order to collect water. He told the ladies it was okay to look if they wanted, ha ha!

Two weeks from today my other favourite show starts, America's Next Top Model (ANTM). I do miss our weekly get togethers at Alicia's parents place, where on most occasions Ross (her dad) would join us and give us the low down on who was cutting cut and why. They do some amazing shoots and its cool how they can make non-attractive girls good looking! Check these out.

Certain of the Uncertain

2009-02-10T13:11:00.000-08:00

I am pretty much lost at the moment. Those of you whom I am have spoken too understand what I mean, but for the rest, well here it is.

New York has been such a great experience for me. I have always known that the time would come when I would have to face the fact that I might not get to renew my visa. Nothing has been set in stone yet, but you know, when everything seems to point in direction, you just can't help but know. I am still staying optimistic, cause thats who I am, but on the other hand, I am certain that I have no idea where I will be without the visa.

I have been doing alot of thinking and coming up with crazy ideas, like hiding out in the US undercover, or trying to travel somewhere abroad like Japan, Thailiand or even European destination, but then I would have to resort back to donating plasma to earn funds, ha ha!

Who knows what will happen, but I am certain that I don't have any idea of what that will be!

Ecoute bien avec tes Oreilles

2009-02-06T09:51:00.001-08:00

Coeur de Pirate || Comme des enfants from Dare To Care Records on Vimeo.

My friend Shauna just showed me this, I love it!

Can't Stop Laughing...too Cute

2009-02-05T10:27:00.000-08:00

Taylor is the bomb.com. She is my neice and I can't get enough of this terror. When she first started to speak she couldn't say my name, instead I became Uncle Josh. This lasted for a good six months or so, then she started calling me Jeff. She loves anything princess which it makes it very easy when it comes to getting presents for her. For Christmas 08 I went to Wyoming to spend it with them and I was laughing constantly with her different antics. Who could forger her quoting McCaully Culkin in Home Alone 2 "up here ya horses ass", yes, she totally recited this (snicker, snicker). I will never forget her freaky eyes though, I LOVE YOU!

Qu'est-ce que C'est?

2009-02-05T10:16:00.001-08:00

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For New Years I had a good visit from my friends from Marseille, Julien and Laura. I know Laura from my mission and then I met Julien two years ago when I went over on my last visit in 2007. We had a blast touring all over Manhattan! I had never been to the Statue of Liberty so it was one new thing I did while they were here. Other than it being freezing we enjoyed every minute of their adventure here. Our adventures included a music lounge in the Lower East Village, taking the wrong subway which took us to Brooklyn where we found a most needed Dunkin' Donuts, and a trip to Target to get scrapbooking supplies. I love these two people and they are welcome back to Apt 5B anytime.

I blog?

2009-02-04T11:50:00.000-08:00

I have been MIA for the past 2 months, whats the deal. I wish I could say its work, but my roommates would let you know thats all a lie. Yes we had the holidays, and then the Depew's had another family holiday after christmas and so I will be updating on those adventures. NYC is treating me well, visitors are far and few between, which is nice for a change. I will get back on the BlogTrain and get you back into the "city that never sleeps".

Ugly Sweater Invasion

2008-12-15T13:33:00.000-08:00

Hard to believe I know, but this was actually my first ugly sweater party - whats the deal? THis year I was not missing out, especially when it was only two blocks away. Earlier in the day my friend Eric and I were trying to find some ugly sweaters, but with no avail, all of the upper west side had been picking over the thrift and goodwill stores and there was nothing left, so where do you go, Old Navy! So our attire wasn't ugly, but it still had the christmasy cheer in the air. Eric and arrived separtely as we planned not to "know" each other had the same outfit! Lo and behold, two other guys had the exact same t'shirts, PTL Old Navy as Rustin would say. There was plenty'o'ulgyness to go around. One friend found a used kleenex in his hand pocket of his cardigan that he picked up from Goodwill. The dance party was alot of fun, the "single ladies" got a shout out from Beyonce, and we all loved the repression being expelled as they danced. We even had a professional photo booth for classic pics to be taken. And of course, there was the infamous mistle toe which I won't lie, I made good use of it! If you haven' had the ugly sweater party experience, get on it and get to one or organize one!

Tree Lighting Par-TAY!!

2008-12-05T13:44:00.000-08:00

One of the many wonderful things about my NYC life is that I work at 10 Rock! My office looks right into the Rockefeller Plaza and it made it the perfect spot for viewing the traditional tree lighing ceremony. I was lucky enough to have my mom and sister fly in that morning and come to my company party. People had started camping out that morning around 9 p.m, the tree was not lit till 8:55 p.m. It gets crazy in my end of town during the holidays but this day was out of control! While people were outside standing in the cold, holding their full bladders and not getting a great view, we had food galor, drinks a-plenty and much warmth. We got to see many celebs in all their christmas glory, Faith Hill and Harry Connick, Jr., being my favourite. With all the people there security was in full force, the snipers on the rooftops proved how serious they were taking this event. It truly was a great experience, but I don't think I would ever wait outside to do it, just a future reference for ya'll.

Too Hot Too Handle for 1 Day

2008-12-03T13:03:00.000-08:00

The day has barely begun and already I am so overwhelmed. First of all my mom and sister arrived at my apartment this morning. I gave them the quick 5 minute intro and then let them go to sleep and I went to work. This was the most entertaining subway ride ever!! I got into the subway car and I heard some raised spanish voices, some ladies were mixing "holas". Acutally, one kept saying some stuff and all I recognized was "problema" and her attitude and facial expressions told me that she was havin' an issue with the other chica! They kept raising their voices, then all of a sudden, one chica swung a fist and then it was on like donkey kong! The other girl went straight for the hair (smart move), she ended up shoving the girls head into the side of the subway car. Thats when they started scream and they then stood up and other passengers were scattering all over the place, trying to avoid the spanish frenzie! Hair was being pulled, fingers were clawing and then one man jumped between the two ladies to end it! I was stunned, I couldn't even move. I was glad that someone had the sense to jump in. THe two girls still yelled at each other and one tried to re-ignite the fight, but that was not going to happen. We came to the next stop, on girl grabbed her shoe that had fallen off, her glasses and bag and exited. One man on the train yelled out into the subway stop that we needed NYPD, which they boarded at the next stop, and that is where I, and many others got off to transfer to the express train.

Now if that wasn't enough energy and excitement, imagine walking into my lobby at work and walkin' side by side with mr. Harry Connick, Jr., yup, take that! I do love my work location. Tonight we get to enjoy the christmas tree lighting ceremony with food and warmth at Rockefeller Plaza!!

Post Thanksgiving Thoughts

2008-12-02T08:09:00.001-08:00

Thats American Thanksgiving BTW. I am always so lucky, I get 2 Thanksgiving each year, double the pleasure, double the fun. This past weekend I was lucky enough to have gone down to Washington, D.C. to see old friends and meet some new ones. Our host "M" was absolutely fantastic except for the minor detail that she was late in picking us up at 1 am, but I forgave her cause she came through on everything else, she made dreams come true that weekend!! Thanksgiving day was full of football and basketball and the best turkey ever, which we ate all weekend long. The following two days had us on a roadtrip to Philadelphia to view Independence Hall (don't waste your time, for us non-Americans) and the Rocky steps as well as a very cool museum. We also ate philly cheesesteaks, which unbeknownced to me, the "cheese" part of it is actually cheesewhiz, and it was so good. In D.C. we had a day of "death" as it was said. We hit up the Arlington Cemetery as well as the Halocaust Musuem (its a tear jerker, so don't take a date). To say the least we were a bit desheviled at the Wizards vs. Hawks basketball game until they did the "dancing" camera on the crowd and then the whole building was electrified. This is really one of those moments where you had to be there, but this old man, lets say in his 70's, was doing major pelvic thrusts that literally had me crying and almost peeing my pants, I haven't hurt like that in so long!

It was a great trip, I definately need to go back. I am thankful for friends to have spent time with and for the opportunity to have learned some US history that frankly has given me many freedoms!

Now its CHRISTMAS TIME!!!!!

Top 5 Christmas Flicks

2008-11-17T08:40:00.000-08:00

So by now you all know that I love christmas time. Department stores have started decorating their windows or covering them up before they unveil their christmas display. I have been listening to christmas music for two weeks now, I just can't get enough of it. I haven't watched any movies yet....okay, just one of them, but I am waiting till December for that. I did want to give you my top 5 christmas flicks -all are awesome!

WARNING - WATCH EDITED VERSION

Honourable Mention

Who You Gonna Call....GHOSTBUSTERS!!

2008-11-11T09:42:00.000-08:00

This past weekend I had two of my good friends from Mesa, Kristin and Maura, come and visit me. I know Kristin and Maura through my friend Regan, its that whole pest control connection thing. I have sprayed for Regans company for a summer and then I went out in May to spray for a month and lived half the time with Kristin and Maura and the other half of the time with our friend Steve.

Anyways, we did so much and I got to see more parts of the city that I hadn't seen yet, like SOHO and Battery Park. Central Park was absolutely stunning on Sunday, the colours are so amazing, I had no idea that it would be so jaw-dropping! We played at F.A.O Schwartz(the toy store), walked Fifth Ave., toured the Disney Store, saw the Ghostbusters fire station, ate Juniors Cheesecake, walked the Brooklyn Bridge, rode the subways, and ate some good food aka Grays Papaya hot dogs from the movie "You've Got Mail". The girls were fun to have and they left me with an awesome gift, my very own Voldemort Wand. They have them at F.A.O. Schwartz and they are the coolest things ever, they have everyones wand and well, I liked Voldemorts the best, I am practicing my aveda kedavra spell as we speak, and for good reason, here is the story.

Sunday night we were walking home from tht 96th street subway stop. I live on 108th street, so nothing too long. We were approaching a crosswalk and and across the street there is this deli. All of a sudden two thugs (yes I will call them that) came runnin' out of the deli like a bat out of hell - we knew something was up. The store owner, or I assume it was he, came out after them with this long rod and he was yelling. I quickly grabbed the girls arms and we B-lined it across to the other side of Broadway. My adrenalin was pumpin cause this was some serious stuff going down. The owner went back inside and we could see the two thugs comin' back for round 2. One of them quickly ran inside, tipped a whole bunch of stuff over and then came back out, followed by the deli owner who was weilding an AXE! Ya, the rod that we thought he was using, it was an axe. Dang Gina!!! The thing is the thug was taunting him, ah hello, are you retarted, but then I figured he must have a gun or something to back him up, I was ready for an drive by or something. The deli owner's friend was holding the deli owner back, and good thing, cause he was ready to shredd it! The two thugs finally ran off and we decided we had worn out our welcome across the street. The ironic thing about all of this, not more than 15 seconds earlier had I told the girls how much I loved my neighbour'hood'.

McCain or Obama?

2008-10-30T09:07:00.001-07:00

Now that it is getting colder, the group of guys that hung out on the stoop now seek refuge inside our lobby. Not only do they want heat and shelter, but a private place to smoke the reefer and deal things, and we ain't talkin about cards. I get along good with them, we exchange nods and hellos, but last night, the 7 of em asked me "McCain or Obama?". Now being in NY for 3 months, I have seen how liberal the city is and how accepting of all different views the people are....as long as they are liberal views! Did I share my NYU experience? I know I was the only republican in that forum, but thats another story. As I said hi to the hoodlums, oops, I mean, dudes, they asked me "McCain or Obama?" At first I thought of saying McCain/Palin rock my world, but I figured ah might not be the best. Out of my mouth came, "I can't vote I am Canadian, so it really doesn't matter." They just laughed, so did I as I turned to go up the five flight of stairs! Now I was never scared, nor would I have been if I had said McCain but then again, you never know what some doobie/rollin rasta dudes might do? Mom and Jaime, its okay, still come and visit, they are nice guys, just don't interrupt any of their deals eh? I hope ya'll vote this next week!

Cravin' Some Sonic

2008-10-22T14:29:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I was doing some on-site counseling at PricewaterhouseCoopers (big corporation) and when I went for a H20 break I noticed that the ice despenser despensed the infamous "Sonic" ice. I was so excited about this discovery that I couldn't wait to share this with my co-worker Heidi. Not only had she discovered it but she called it "sonic" ice too!!! Great ice, Happy Hour from 2-4 p.m., and their commercials are HILARIOUS!!!! (what else do you need from Fast Food)

Getting out of the City

2008-10-20T12:46:00.000-07:00

This past weekend some friends and I were able to make our way up to a state park in NY. We took the train from the city to a town called Suffern where my friend Maya is a nanny. We then hopped in her car and made our way to the park, unfortunately due to a fireman parade we could not follow our lady friends instructions on our GPS. Good thing I had studied the map the day before on googlemaps - its a lifesaver! I am also pretty good with diretions, its a talent that the man upstairs blessed me with, just ask my travel buddies, when in doubt, yes, listen to me. As we drove along we made an exit here and there and finally got going and then decided to stop off at a little strip mall. The mom and pop deli was fabulous, not to mention full of helpful old men, just ask Sarah, they were all willing to help her find the "water" in the back of the store. The dad and his sons (thats what it looked like anyways) were running the deli counter and dang the sandwiches were delicious!! ) We loaded back up into the celine dion chrysler pacifica and drove. We took a random road and ended up at this beautiful lake and decided that spot was good as any. We ate lunch, hiked, photographed the area and then were on our way. We then made it to Bear Mtn. and we ended up forging our own path to the unknown. On the way we took engagement pics (doubled up on em cause NY is not cheap so thats what we do out here)and then just played in the leaves. It was just a fantastic way to get out of the city, but be close enough to see it from the highest peak of our climb!!!

Favourite Reality Quote of the Week

2008-10-08T14:28:00.000-07:00

It goes out to my Southern Belles from "Amazing Race" and just to give some background, they are in the back of a jeep riding down the beach and its raining and one says "we're gonna get tan, yay.....I love Brazil...hey boys" and then some of the guys on the beach moon them....I love these girls!

Reality TV = Real Life

2008-10-08T14:06:00.000-07:00

I know you are thinking the exact same thing, he is so right! For those of you who aren't into the reality tv, I make one important suggestion, DO IT! I do have my fellow supporters and you know who you are (jaime and dirk) and they can attest to the entertainment value, ah, I mean, educational value of such shows. For instance, by watching "Survivour" you really learn about what you can and can't take. I love to watch the episode where you have to eat disgusting things with my sister cause she has to leave the room cause its too disgusting. For her, this moment helps her realize that she has a weak stomach, for me, I know that if I ever got on the Amazing Race, sorry Jaime, I couldn't pick you as my partner, you gotta be tougher than that! The Amazing Race can teach you about relationships and the do's and dont's of those relations, thats where I get all my advice and so far....ya? Now lets not forget The Hills! We all know people like Lo and Audrina, just good friends. Then there are "playas" known as Doug and Brody, its hard bein' them!! But I would rather be them then the kniving Spencer and his ohh-so talented gfriend Heidi - If you find yourself as her, you might want to rethink some things!! Now who could forget ANTM - America's Next Top Model. If you want fashion tips and good educational info on posing for your facebook photo's, you get it all in one hour of entertainment, but you do have to suffer through Tyra, sorry bout that. There are plenty 'o' shows out there but I say you start with these and start takin' pointers, life's simple lessons can all be found here.

Gumboots = Fashion

2008-09-26T11:26:00.000-07:00

I grew up working on my dads farm and on my grandpa Scoville's farm (where I learned all sorts of colourful language and terms for certain items - mom, you do remember what I use to call an udder right?) I bring this up because it was really the only place I ever wore gumboots due to the rain mixed with mud and crap!! Here in NYC these boots are strictly worn for fashion. Okay, so they might wear them for rain protection too, but I don't really buy into that. Maybe this is a trend that just hadn't hit Utah when I was there, but it is ridiculous how spiffy they makes these boots, drives me nuts that you would more than $5 for a pair of green or black gumboots.

A Few Reasons Why Europe Is Beckoning.....

2008-09-24T14:02:00.000-07:00

I am not even sure how this happened, or wait, I do know, its cause I live so close to Europe now that its always sitting there in my mind, should I go??? Plus, with friends tempting me with trips and their adventures, its time. I thought I would just post a few pics of why its so magical.
I spent a day here hiking with my Swiss friends, stunning - Chamonix, France
Les Calanques - near Marseille, France
La Dordogne - central France
Friends you want to have - Beziers, France
Spanish candy - Barcelona, Spain
Elba Island, Italy

Bikin' in the Park

2008-09-24T13:53:00.001-07:00

Central Park that is! My southern friend and I decided to organize a bike trip in central park. The loop is a six mile loop and you feel like you are in the Tour de France because you got those serious bikers with the shorts and fancy bikes whizzin all over the place. We decided to keep it real - mountain bikes and helmets! There were four us who went on this adventure, and to begin with, all the girls wouldn't even ride their bikes on the street, they wanted to walk them - WHY? Do NY drivers have a bad rap? We all made it safe to the Park(we crossed 3 avenues) and began the loop. We stopped here and there, had a picnic, took pictures and I personally watched my southern gal Kristin try and fix her backpack and ride right into some other biker! She will never try that manuever again. To top the 3 hour biking event, Amanda, our new friend decided to get lost. I ended up racing after her and caught her at 77th, the rest of the gang was at 96th ST. We then got to ride down Central Park West with all the cabbies, what a hoot!!

Just Can't Get Enough..

2008-09-19T12:22:00.003-07:00

These movies are the top of the top, if you haven't seen them, please do. WARNING!! Amelie may be one that you i.e., mom and dad, will want to rent the edited version, and maybe some of you others who may not appreciate authentic french culture, which usually means some skin - there might be just a teensy bit.

"Express Yourself"

2008-09-19T12:22:00.002-07:00

I just want say thanks to my friend Shauna, her blog has opened my eyes to what blogging is truly about, anything and everything, and as Madonna would say, "express yourself", or at least I think that is the title. So I do hope you guys get a better feel for who mr depew is through my blogging, its not just about what is going on in NYC. A mouse is still running around me room at night!

Celebrity Lusts

2008-09-19T12:22:00.001-07:00

Is there a type for me?

September.....will cool me off right?

2008-09-15T12:14:00.000-07:00

I thought summer was over, I was wrong!!! A month has past and oh the stories I have to share. 3 weeks ago I rented a u-haul mini van to transport my bed. I was so excited about driving in NY that I totally blanked all the one-way streets here. BIG NO NO!! I ended up turning onto Amsterdam Av and headed in the wrong direction. I had cars honking and flipping me off! I was laughing at the moment cause my two roommates were scared out of their whits! I made it down to the next street and got off, and was still laughing, sorry Andrew and Russ! I took a moment to gather my bearings and we proceeding on without any casualities.
My dad and Jack Salmon came for a visit and did the touristy things. I played personal tour guide while Jack was our own Canadian camera happy tourist, he was funny! They were so astonished to see all the people out and about at three thirty in the morning when I put them on the subway to JFK - next time we will just hail a cab from my street as they ended up in a cab an hour later.
I have been on a roll when it comes to celebrity sightings. In the past week I have walked past Carrie Underwood, seen Miley Cyrus, had lunch next to crusty man Howie Mandel, ran past Melrose for ANTM Cycle 8 in Central Park, and walked past Charlize Theron at the US Open. Not too forget all the tennis celebs I got to watch at matches, including Roger Federer, Venus and Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal and James Blake. The US Open definately has been the best thing about NY so far. YA ROGER!
And to top it all off, I witnessed a drug deal going down on a sidewalk when I was coming back from Central Park. Word of advice to all future drug pushers - deal the dope in a concealed area or make sure you have excellent passes, unlike the USA relay teams in the Olympics!

Tips on NYC Living

2008-08-19T09:24:00.000-07:00

I recieved a very valuable tip this past week that you should all adhere to: "don't open the building door for anyone you don't know, cause they are going to be that same person standin' in front of your apt. door with a crack pipe!" Well said by the man joining me on an elevator ride in a certain apt. building that I won't name. I am pretty sure he could be the one sellin the crack pipe.

Neil is my Buddy!!

2008-08-19T09:17:00.000-07:00

Saturday night I was introduced to Madison Square Garden and a family friend, Neil Diamond!! Okay, so for those of you who don't know, Neil was a staple for us growing up and going on road trips with the family along with along mentionables - Barbara Streisand, The Oak Ridge Boys, Alabama, and of course the hits of the 50's, 60's, Teen Idols, and 70's!!! My friend got tickets from her boss to the concert and she asked if I knew of four people who would want to go, um hello, me!!! So four us end up going and listening to the old man, who still knows how to put on a show. We were definately the youngest there, by oh, 40 years! Ok, maybe not that much, but close! I loved the old couple in front of us who even though they couldn't get out of their seats due to the risk of breaking a hip, loved dancing in their seats. And, lets not forget the lady down the row with the huge sun visor glasses that she was wearing. Neil truly got us rockin!!!!

Finally Moved In!

2008-08-11T20:27:00.001-07:00

As of sunday morning at 2 a.m. I finally moved in to my apartment. I had taken my stuff over at 10 p.m. but due to a faulty key I was not able to get in, argh!!! After waiting for 1/2 an hour, the guys above our apt who are members were home and I just put my couple of bags in their apt. and went to another friends. I returned when my roommates got home only to see one of them up by my window on the fire escape. Upon seeing that it occurred to me that they could not get in either, shoot dang!!! My roommate Russell scaled across a ledge to the roof of the building next door to see that his bedroom window was open. He then lowered himself over the ledge and finally found a footing and made it in his window!! PHoosh!!! THe apt is great though, I enjoy my room and my roommates!! Oh, and on the subway yesterday, loved the guy that got on with his ghetto blaster and his boomin tunes and the lady across from me who decided to subway dance in her seat, we became instant friends....sort of!!!

When Stuck in an Elevator

2008-08-04T11:39:00.001-07:00

Yesterday night Malia, my friend, and I were leaving her apt. and had the experience of getting trapped inside her elevator. Now, for those of you who have had the experience in riding in her apt's elevator know that this is not something you would want to come upon you!!! I tried ripping the door open, we do have pics, but no success. Malia was freakin out and going kinda crazy! After about 5 mins. we got the elevator to go up one floor, and voila, the door opened. When we got to the main floor, a resident had a huge smile on her faced and started laughing discretely as she obviously heard Malia's cries for help and of despair!!!!

The Subway

2008-08-01T15:22:00.000-07:00

The heat, short woman in low cut tops, the subway and me being tall, makes for a difficult subway ride home!!!!!

Out on the Town

2008-08-01T12:07:00.001-07:00

Another week come and gone, geesh!!!! The weekend looks to be even more promising as I am going to a broadway show called Xanadu with Whoopi Goldberg and a guy from our ward is in it. "Roller skates and leg warmers" are in the description of the show, I can't wait!! Wednesday night I went out with some friends to the Hawaiian Tropic Zone!!! It was stump the band night, which our friend did with "like a virgin" by Madonna, they couldn't play it. My friend Jess does promotion for the owner of the restaurant so we got the hook up, even the waitresses came to play!! Tonight is a party for one of the kids in the ward and then tomorrow we are hitting the beach! OH, so what can I say about this week, oh ya, I pay $6 to have a lady do my laundry, and fold it, yahoo! Some of the smells are starting to get to me, sorry Malia, but I can't wait to leave 149th and Broadway.

First Week

2008-07-25T18:27:00.000-07:00

Well the first work week has come and gone, and yes I know its a friday night and I am blogging, but I still don't know too many peeps here, but I am changing that, we have a ward rock band party tomorrow, so I am there.
The first day was really boring, won't lie, I met alot of the people involved in the comapny. Don't get me wrong, they are cool, and I really like the company, but I was a bit bored. EHE International is awesome!! They really care about preventitive health care and really believe in us as health coaches. My co-workers had a card and welcome balloon for me, very nice. My boss and I "did" lunch NY style, I could get used to this but I don't think my bank account can, yet!!!! Throughout the week I worked on role playing with all the other health coaches, there are five of us, soon to be four because one is leaving. I got to listen in on calls from patients as well, and that has helped alot. Today I did a role play with Jen, my boss, a bit intimidating at first, but I got through it and did a darn good job I might add.
Every wednesday we do "lunch and learns". This is where one health coach picks a restaurant around where we work, Rockefeller Centre, and we have it ordered in for the entire company, lots of food. The health coach then makes up a a sheet with info about the restaurant and how to make healthier food options. This week was "sushi", so we had tofu chicken, which was good, not lying, as well as fish as the main source of sushi, also avocados, spicy tuna, it was awesome. I am up for the lunch n learn in two weeks.
Last night I did hit the institute scene. I thought it would beat down Cheyenne's institute, but wow, crazies here! Not going to lie, some of them, straight out of the twilight zone!!!!! I guess institute is a hit and miss because everyone works so much out here.
BUT THE HIGHLIGHT.....yes, that little miss Miley Cyrus!!! The crowds starting lining up wednesday to see her, mentally retarded can I say, but hey, she was fun and I am developing a new crush, not that I can do anything about it cause she is jail bait! We do have a pretty good seat to watch all the Today Show concerts. Next week is Sheryl Crow, then Celine Dion, then Micheal Buble, so I am not complaining!!!!
Tomorrow is a day to get organized, and then the ward party tomorrow night. I have been running in Central Park, its great, but so many people running there!!!!

The Move

2008-07-18T22:01:00.000-07:00

Alright, so I decided that the easiest way for me to let everyone know how i am doing, especially the family, why not blog. Even to my chagrin, I did not want to do this, it will be the easiest way for you to see my adventures, whether it be the events, the muggings, the scandals, and the ladies that I will be parusing with while I live the NYC life....not all as glamorous as you think!!! But then again, it is pretty amazing out here.
So I left Cheyenne/Denver yesterday morning and my good friends Erin and Jessica took me to the airport. I made all the weight resistrictions after I took my laptop out of my suitcase and was on my way. From Cincinatti to NY there was some humour on the flight, or well, some guy and some girl trying too hook up. I really thought they might try and make themselves apart of the mile high club, cause dang, I sure would have - only with my future spouse of course, but I could tell they were trying to get back to the bathroom. He even had the stewardess bring some champagne, if you call it that, in some plastic cups, how wooing eh! BUt I finally made it to JFK, got the luggage and made the trip to the island. On the subway some nice man asked me if I knew where i was going and if I needed his help, afterall, I was looking at my subway map constantly. I just wanted to have my plan down!! Then, when the beat boys/hip dancers boarded the subway with their ghetto blaster and did their dancing, I knew I had arrived! They were teens and not very good, except for the one move where two of them grab each others ankles, (Dirk don't laugh), and did a rolling ah what to can i say...oh, they rolled down the subway aisle, pretty dang cool!!! Then I switched trains, and sat next to a Geisha. No joke! SHe was more modern and in white leather aka in my opinion, a lady of the night!!!! She chatted with some fellow african american ladies who gave her a "you go girl" shout out!!!! To say the least, I was entertained for the whole 2 hour ride in...yup, it took that long....but I did have my luggage and I had to stop to pick up my keys to my friends place up here on 149th and Broadway.
Today I just opened a bank account, looked at some small, high priced apts, and then snoozed and then a friend and I got frozen yogurt and went to the west side pier and chatted. ALl and all, a good day!!!