Bouncing nerves

So the last 2 days have been orientation for my grad school program. I am slightly overwhelmed. It's hard learning the info and details about a new school, its system, policies, etc. I'm pretty tired and worried about all the stuff I need to get done before classes start Wednesday. It seems like there's going to be a lot of reading involved for homework and class projects. I know I just graduated, so I should know how to do school still and all. But I'm a little nervous that grad school is a lot different from undergrad. I don't think I'll be able to procrastinate and slack as much. On top of that, I still desperately need a job... so money is one of the top things on my list of things to be worried about.

There are so many things to be worried about that it's hard to enjoy this beautiful city I've moved to now. Everywhere I look I wonder, "can I get a job there?" rather than "that's so cool" or "it's amazing." I feel like I'm whining constantly and am starting to feel stupid. I just hope it's not as bad as I think.

Favorites from this Summer

Favorite Summer Movie: The Ugly Truth, most definitely

Favorite Summer Cocktail: Mojito

Favorite Summer Song: In the Summer Time- Mungo Jerry

Favorite Summer Meal: Summer salad or light sandwich

Favorite Summer Outfit: Light, summer dress

Favorite Summer Reading: The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo- Stieg Larsson

Favorite Summer Moment: Sitting on the Terrace with friends, having some beer

Impossible headache

I have sent out email after email with cover letters and resumes. I have made phone calls and stared at craigslist until my eyes glaze over. I don't know what I'm going to do. I cannot NOT have a job. Money is tight, and I really can't survive here without finding some source of income. I really wish money grew on trees sometimes... or I found a sugar daddy who just wanted to give me money and I wouldn't have to do "favors" for him. I'm praying for patience as I keep searching. Maybe something amazing will finally hit me... I hope.

Mantra: Breathe, have patience, don't panic

Settling In

I am happy to say that I am essentially unpacked (except for a few random boxes I still don't know what to do with). My room is complete and the apartment has furniture. It's starting to look more like a place to live rather than a concrete box.

My only real goal before school starts is to find a job. I desperately need one with tuition payments and rent due soon. I get scared when I know there is no income coming into my bank account; there's only money going out. I've sent out resume after resume, cover letter after cover letter, email after email. We'll see what happens. I hope to find something soon!

I really think I'm going to like it here. The Boston Common and Public Gardens are amazing. The city itself is great; I love just walking around with my iPod on and building/people watching. As scary as I thought my neighborhood was when I first moved here, I don't feel as nervous about it anymore. Now it's just something I'm getting used to. The only annoying part is the honking ouside my bedroom window at all hours of the day and random (drunk or mentally challenged, I can never tell) people screaming outside about something. I like to peek across the street into these amazing loft condos. The people never close their blinds and their lofts look amazingly nice. I wish I had money to live there. I have been making Chinese food for myself and it's really nice to know that once I run out, I'll have the Chinese grocery store right around the corner to shop at. No matter how long I'm here for, I know I'm going to enjoy it while it lasts (and let's hope it's not too long).

A new place not yet called Home

So here I am. On the East Coast. Over 1000 miles from Wisconsin. I am sitting on my new bed (aka another futon) in a pretty empty apartment with all my boxes of stuff lined against the living room wall. There is no other furniture except a table that will serve as my desk and a desk chair. My roommate has not yet arrived; she's supposed to get here sometime tonight. I have been sleeping in the living room since my family left Sunday. Our apartment building allows pets, and I've seen quite a few dogs being walked in and out of the building. They bark sometimes. It hasn't been a huge issue yet... but will it? Who knows?

It's been pretty lonely here, since I don't know anyone. I know that will all change once classes start and if I find a job, but right now life is pretty boring. I take walks around the city during the day and sit at home, watching movies on my computer at night. I watched one complete season of One Tree Hill and discovered problems with a DVD of another season. Other than that, I have nothing unique to say. I am a very silly, extremely stupid girl who has moved to this big city, supposedly to pursue her career. We will see how this goes. We will see.

Moving is oh so NOT fun

I have been in Boston for about 2 days now. My roommate doesn't arrive until next week Wednesday. Thus far everything is still in boxes. The rooms are very different sizes- one is twice as big as the other. My roommate and I had not discussed this possibility, so now I wait for her to arrive before completely unpacking. It'll consist of me sitting on the floor for a while, but that's okay. The apartment itself is pretty good (other than the bedroom issues). I think I'll be able to thoroughly enjoy it after I'm all moved in. Being with my family 24/7 is a little taxing too... Haven't spoken to many of my friends back home and listening to small children playing/complaining/snoring is not very high on my list of things I find socially fun.

Well, I'm sitting in a cafe using the internet because we don't have internet set up in the apartment yet, but when I do, I'll try to post at least one picture of the apartment. And now I should head home. My relatives are driving up from Jersey to meet us and to introduce us to the other side of their family who live in Boston.

Until next time...

See you later

I am right about to leave on my 1.5 day drive out to the East Coast. Saying good-bye is really hard to do. But I know that this place in Wisconsin will always be considered home. It's like a home base... my roots. So the next time I blog, I will be blogging from New England!!!

Good-Bye Wisconsin!