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Cher
25 August 2008 @ 06:01 pm
School Days...  
The first day of school is always the same, regardless of grade or school, it's always the same.To me, the first day of school has it's own smell. I know... weird.. but it does. From the soap I used this morning, to the coffee brewing in the pot... to the air outside... the first day of school has this smell of freshness, starting a new... it's refreshing to say the least. 

Saying that... I hate my schedule. I only have four classes this semester, and one that doesn't even start until mid-October, (an online class that requires three books. Ouch!) 

My fisrt class of the day starts 9:30 to 11:30. And Inorganic Chemistry, so yeah... how fun! I have that class three days out of the week, which is also a lab class, so it can be interesting, just at an unGodly hour. Monday, Tuesday and Thrusday...

My next class isn't until 12:50. I know... weird time. *shrugs* But it's an English class, which is always good. I miss writing for things other than the Office. PSYCH! But I also like the class because I had the professor before during a summer seminar last year after I transferred, so it should be a good semester. Besides, he's really funny and his interpretations on literature are some of the most random thoughts I've ever encountered... good times ahead. Mondays and Thrusdays...

My final class is a "fun" class, as in it's a class no one would think it's fun but me. It's a class that goes more in depth in my major (Psychology) and my future profession (Psychiatrist), focusing more on the psychiatrics than psychology, which is awesome. I was so lucy to get the class because I wouldn't get to have classes like this until I would be in med school, so I'm really excited about this class. This is my only night class too. I had to take a night class since I have a job.... UGH... so on Wednesdays from 6:00 to 7:30, I'm busy.

What I like most about my schedule is that I have not classes on Friday like last year where I had two classes on Fridays, so three day weekends!!! WHOO HOO!!! And it's a little more flexilbe because I can still work, which as much as I hate my job, I also need the job, which makes the job suck even more if that's possible. 

Thinking about my schedule, it isn't that bad, but I think that I'm still kinda bummed that I have to work Wednesday thru Sunday. I have to work afternoon shift now since I'm back in school, which really bites (In the voice of Stinky from "Hey Arnold") and I work from 3:00 to 11:00, having to take the train late at night... which gives me ample time to but good use to my new rape whistIe I bought last week in NY. LOL. Plus, the afternoon shift is pretty boring so I have plenty of studying time I can squeeze in, primarily flashcards, my saving grace through college.

But today reminded me of high school a bit. I got a ride to school by Anthony, who is in my first class with me. YAY! Can you say lab parnter?! So, going to Starbucks and walking through the quad with my best guy friend was awesome. But after class, every time I turned around, I was seeing people I knew, giving hugs and high fives a plenty, chatting about vacations or classes taken during the summer, catching up. I love catching up, it gives you an excuse to talk to people you know, and once you have, you don't have to talk to them until it's time to catch up again. LOL. After my second class, I met up with Regina, Anthony, Christie, Mark and Brent for lunch, laughing about our classes thus far and about our respective internships, three of us had internships out of the state, and Christie studied abroad in Rome. LUCKY! So, it was like old times with everybody. I missed them! And I heard whispers about tomorrow, so I don't know what to expect, but I'm v. excited. 

So yeah... that's the first day of school as an upperclassman and my last day being a teenager. Looking back on my adolescence, I went through most of the trials and tribulations kids go through, and I came on the other side a well-adjusted person in most respects. So bring it on twenties.... I'll kick your ass too!

I'll give you guys the full details of tomorrow's events and if you haven't figured out what tomorrow is.... check out that little section on the home page under "Friend Updates". Yup... that's right. Take care!
 
 
Where I'm At: home
How I Feel: excited
In My Ears: podcasts
 
 
Cher
23 August 2008 @ 08:27 pm
Home Sweet Home  

I'm back in lovely Chicago, IL after four weeks on the East Coast. It's good being back home just...

SCHOOL IS STARTING ON MONDAY!!! FTW!!! 

Thinking about that making me feel like this...
 

I had an interesting day yesterday, starting with saying goodbye to my roommate, which was bittersweet since she was heading straight to Nashville to go back to school as well. She moved down there last year, so she only comes back home for the holidays. We cried a little, but it was fine all the same.

I was able to get some Magnolia's cupcakes for the plane ride home, so I was very mellow, even though plane rides aren't my fave. Most times, I have very bad nosebleeds from certain altitudes. Whenever I go out west, it gets really bad. Over share, yes...

So the ride wasn't so bad until we got to near Chicago when there was some pretty bad turbulence since there was this really bad thunderstorm and we already got lower since we were near O'Hare. But once I was on the ground again, all was well.

When my mom picked me up, we were listening to her new favorite singer, Rihanna. Yes... she loves Rihanna. I quote: "She's so cute!" So yeah, it was fun being silly with her again.

My best friends Regina, Anthony and Megan were home waiting for me, so that was really cool because I wasn't expecting anybody to be there. It ended up being an impromptu party, with my mom baking cookies (YUM!) and ordering pizza, and opening my new books for the semester, (doesn't everyone love the smell of new books and the crack of the new spine?)  It was really fun, and of course, no party is nothing with a few episodes of The Office for everyone's enjoyment. Even my mom was laughing. (Somehow, she doesn't like Steve Carell. BLASPHEMY!)

Everything ended around 9:00, so me and mom cleaned up and I got to chat with Katie and Chris online, which was muy fun! Love girl-talk.

Than I got a text message at 2:35 am...

Learning that Biden was chosen left me feeling conflicted. On one hand, you have a seasoned senator who has twice ran for presidency and has credentials out the wazoo for foreign affairs which makes this choice admirable. But on the other hand, you have a man who has been in Washington for 27 years... making it seem like a stretch to have someone representing "Change" when they are part of the old. I did some deep thinking... which hurt at that unGodly hour, deciding to rest on it some more.

I was a little more wound up this morning about it than I should be, reading all the blogs that I could possibly find, trying to see something that would help me see the light. I wanted to have faith in Obama's decision, someone that I have personally met several times and believe could change this nation for the better, but everything I found only supported my doubts that this may not be a wise decision.  My only concern was that he may turn off many of the liberal voters with the decision. But what I realized more as the day progressed that with Biden on his ticket, he would get get the conservative voters, the more blue-collar workers that he lost to Clinton during the primaries. And many of us will admit, much of this country is filled with corn fields, tractors and chicken coops, that's America. So anything that would bring their votes in, even if it is getting someone to compete with McCain's age.... so be it.

I love politics and I was talking to one of my mentors, who is a Judge and actually the person who introduced me to Barack Obama five years ago when he was running for senator in my fine state. She was one of Obama's first lawyers and a good friend, so it was really fun talking it over with her today. Made me feel like an intellectual, not the fangirly person always talking about how awesome the Office is. (Which it is) It was great fun!

What I think really made up my mind though was Biden's speech I caught on CNN. I was really pleased with his pursuits and I liked the rapport that Obama and him shared. My first choice was Evan Bayh from Indiana, mostly because of the rapport they had together and I liked that it wa two young guys taking down the old geezer. LOL. But with Biden, I have come to find that Obama won't pronounce his weakness in foreign affairs, but take action to make that weakness into a strength with Biden. 

In other words, I'm happy with the decision and from now on, I hope that I won't be awakened by text messages in the wee hours of the morning. Strange shit happens!

In other news, I could make sweet love to my icon... 

And I think I got a crush on Robbie Williams. He's just so darn cheeky!

I'l have a post about the first day of school... on Monday... WAH!!!

And my 20th birthday is on Tuesday!!!! I have no set plans, but I'm optimistic.... and I love my mood theme for that too!

LOVE!!!

 
 
Where I'm At: Chicago
How I Feel: optimistic
In My Ears: Robbie Williams
 
 
Cher
19 August 2008 @ 05:08 pm
Cheers and Jeers (New York Edition)  
 I have been wanting to do this for a few days and today I had time to do it... since I'm techinally finished in New York City. Today was my big presentation... which I aced. What it entitled was my research with my partner, Rachael, and how we took our patient from various tests, eventually having a resolute or diagnosis if you will. In other words, we did a lot of trial and error experiments and found one that worked. All in all, we did a great job and now I can spend my last two days in New York at ease. So without further adieu...

Cheers:

1. Spending a month in New York, I was able to see some amazing musicals: Spring Awakening and Legally Blonde. Both were whimsical and fun! The only way to do Broadway!

2. I got to work in an actually work enviroment where my boss was... an actual boss. My coworkers knew what they were doing and I got a dollar raise per hour. Yes, this isn't much, but my disposal income increase by 12%. So... not bad. 

3. I was able to stay and study at New York University, my #1 school for medical school in 2010. The campus is great for convenience, being in Greenwich Village, and the falculty and students are surprisingly decent. 

4. I got to bunk with my high school buddy, Autumn, which was insanely awesome. Late night mini-marathons of The Office and introducing her to Radiohead, Arrested Development and Indie Rock in general was a reat treat.

5. Writing more for Degrassi. I know that many of you don't know what the hell I'm talking about, but I'm happy to be writing for another show other than the Office. I love my show, I just hope Season 5 does better than Season 4 did to my spirit.

6. Seeing my family this past weekend and seeing my Godfather yesterday for lunch. It's always nice to have home when you're away from home. 

7. Seeing Conan O'Brien and seeing Seth Rogan. Dudes is sexy hot. Can't explain it.

8. Going to three concerts, including my first of many Radiohead concerts. If you haven't seen my AMAZING pics, check them out. 

9. Spending my paycheck (a substential part of it... oops) on a pair of Marc Jacobs ballet flats and a latte at Fred's in Barneys for $10. Got my Blair Waldorf fix. Teehee.

10. Seeing two castmembers of the show, Gossip Girl. I saw Daniel and Vanessa doing a scene on the Upper West Side. Ladies, he's even cuter in person. Yum.

Jeers:

1. I have been taking a personal tally of the amount of rats I've seen per day. Yes, this is crass, but after reading a recent study saying that my hometown Chicago is the dirtiest city in the nation, I have to take a stand and tell the people that this is false. I have seen a recorded 23 rats from day one until this morning. My day-to-day record is seeing three in the matter of fifteen minutes. I believe I saw the same one on two separate occasions. Don't always believe what you read in perdicals. (This is not a publication, so you can believe it)

2. My iPod died this morning. I've had it since December 2006. His name is Bob and he was my best friend. He was there for many of my memerable moments in my life, from college study sessions to homecoming to sitting in rush hour traffic. He will be missed. *cue Taps*

3. Getting sick twice while I was here. 'Nuff said.

4. School will be starting only three days after I land in Chicago. WTF!!!

5. Having to go back to work next Wednesday at the GD Rodeway Inn. Lord, beer me strength. 

6. Having to go back to work next Wednesday at the GD Rodeway Inn. I realize I stated this before, but it deemed two mentions. UGH!!!



And that's it, folks. I hope you laughed, I was trying to be funny, but with the lack of Bob in my life, the sun isn't as bright. I hate ending a trip on a bad note, but for what it's worth, I've had worse experiences than this that have happened to me when I travel. I had been waiting for the other shoe to drop for a few days now and it finally showed its ugly face in the form of a frowned picture of an iPod on Bob's screen. It's the devil, people. You have been warned.

I'll be back home Friday night, than at school on Monday morning. This weekend is gonna be a bitch, but I'll try to update as much as possible.

Take care lovies and to those in school, here's to a great semester!!!
 
 
Where I'm At: new york
How I Feel: indescribable
In My Ears: Nothing... my iPod died.
 
 
Cher
14 August 2008 @ 05:39 pm
Working for the Weekend...  

Today has been kinda weird. I had the day off from my studies and decided to go into work instead... I know, doesn't even sound like me. "Shrugs*

At any rate, I was feeling kind of sassy today so I decided the one thing to make a dull workday go faster, PUT ON A FAKE BRITISH ACCENT TO ALL THE GUESTS!!!

Yes, I put on a fake British accent on all the phone calls. It was quite funny, and since I hadn't been there since Sunday, most of the guest hadn't seen me before so it was really fun. Of course when I see some of the guests on Saturday... it should be interesting. 

Things on the Brain...

1. The song Anne and her creepy uncle were singing in "Afternoon Delight" Jesus...
2. Trying to figure out a way to attribute music to my patient's therapy.
3. Dinner options...


For the most part, the highlight of my week has been getting a divine cupcake from Magnolia's. Had some family drama from Chicago, had the day off from school and work on Tuesday and still trying to write some Office stuff, but I just don't have it in me right now. 

Tomorrow should be good though. My mom and sister are coming to see me in NYC for the weekend!!! I really have missed them... I know, but I actually like my family. LOL. We're going to see Legally Blonde: The Musical, which I'm pretty jazzed about. So... should be a better weekend than the past week.

Also... Sunday is my last day of work!!!  I'll have my paycheck on Monday and my final day in New York is next Friday. I can't believe that a month went by that quickly. Ah well.... New York has been good to me. 

Until than loves!!!

 
 
Where I'm At: new york
How I Feel: indifferent
In My Ears: Beck
 
 
Cher
10 August 2008 @ 08:28 pm
Fell in Love with Thom Yorke...  

This past weekend was UNREAL!!!!

I got to see Radiohead at the All Points Music Festival in Jersey City, New Jersey, Friday night. It was like a smaller version of Lollapalooza, but it was pretty good all the same. I went mostly for Radiohead, but I did catch the tailend of Duffy's set. She was good.

Okay... when we followed the flock toward the stage Radiohead was perfroming, we managed to get pretty close... about 30 yards away, which was AMAZING!!! 

Th setlist was heavy on In Rainbows, which was good because I loved their latest album, and it is the tour for that album, so yeah... no brainer. They started off with '15 Step' and ended with the amazing 'Everything In its Right Place'. Both AMAZING.

The group that I went with consisted of four girls and one guy.... not my typical affair. I'm usual the only girl in the group so it was different to have so many chicks around, but it was way fun! Anyway, the guy, Scott, has become my new best friend, literally, because of the amazing pictures he shot at the concert. He's a photography enthusist, so had brought all this really high-tech equiipment, most of it over my head, but all the same, he took some insanely awesome photos!

Here's a few he let me have...

Thom Yorke... my new lover:




Jonny Greenwood... my crush since ninth grade:



Impressive... no?

So when I saw some of the shots he had taken, during the concert, I asked if  could use his camera and take some of my own...

Here is mine of Thom:



of Jonny...



and of Ed O'Brien...



I have to say... I'm very proud of them. I wanted one of Colin and Phil, but no such luck. All in all, FANTASTIC CONCERT... probably my best concert I've seen yet. This is not nearly the last concert of theirs I'll see. As soon as they land in Chicago again... I'm there!

For those who give a damn... new chapters on my stories this week!!! I'm working on them now so look out for them.

Also, I finally finished my mood themes!!! You can check them out over there on my links.

Until than loves!!!




 
 
Where I'm At: new york
How I Feel: pleased
In My Ears: Bodysnatchers - Radiohead
 
 
Cher
07 August 2008 @ 02:12 pm
The Weekend Ahead...  
 As you all probably know... I'm more than a little ecstatic about my upcoming weekend. I read back on my posts about the concert and I give you all my deepst apologies for sounding completely mental and annoying. I tend to get that way when I'm excited. LOL. 

Douche Moments of the Week:

1. Missing CH's Arrested Development Marathon last night. I got in and went to my computer and did like a panned scoop of the clock and was like: "Oh shit!"  Needless to say, I felt like a douche bag.

2. Calling one of my mock patients (they're not really my patients but I am doing research in helping them) the wrong name, after hearing her repeat it to me several times during the course of the day. 

3. Singing along with the cast of Spring Awakening during "I Believe". I got a few mean looks from patrons in the audience, but I was softly humming. It's a good song... sue me.

4. Not calling my Mom for three days. This may be minor, but my Mom tends to be clinging and three days without one phone call and my Mom is on the phone with the sheriff. I talked to her though last night for two hours so I'm out the doghouse.

Activities:

Surprisingly, the concert on Friday isn't the only thing I've been doing recently. I actually got tickets for the Conan O'Brien show before I left Chicago for tonight, which I always do when I come to NY. It was a little tradition I started when I first came here when I was eighteen with my Dad. Anyway, I'm going by myself since I only got tickets for me and no one else wanted to go. (I know... I don't get it either.) So I'm on my way to 30 Rockfeller Center now. Maybe I'll run into Tina Fey or a look-alike. LOL. Chances are though, I might see her and not recognize her. So sad.

But I just learned yesterday at work that Seth Rogan is the first guest. SQUEE-OVERLOAD!!!! Can't wait to scream: "I LOVE YOU, SETH!!!" So, if you watch tonight, I'll try to scream it so you know it's me!

I have finished two days worth of work yesterday night at work and today so when my day is finished, I can just grab my overnight bag and head to Jersey City. Autumn and I have been talking incessantly about the ride over there, games we'll play and topics of discussion. Yes, we're planning spontanious conversation.... we are dorks. 


Okay, folks. That's it for a few days. I'm gonna try to post before the concert of Saturday. Most likely, I'll post Sunday.  Hope everyone is well, catching the final rays of summer and getting reading to get back to school. As soon as I come back to Chicago, I'll be going back to school three days later. I know, but that's what I get for pickign the second month of the internship, not the first. LOL.

Take Care!
 
 
Where I'm At: new york
How I Feel: ecstatic
In My Ears: Rage Against the Machine
 
 
Cher
03 August 2008 @ 11:22 am
It's official!  
  It's official... I will be seeing Raidohead!!! 

THANK GOD!

I was beyond bummed after hearing the amazing show they put on at Lollapalooza Friday night. My friends who attended planted themselves near the stage all day long, taking shifts for bathroom, seeing other bands and food, etc... Needless to say, they had insane awesome seats and view of everything. I'm still crying about it. 


But with every cloud comes a silver lining...

I am seeing them next Friday in air-conditioning, not in the heat that had this past Friday night in Chicago (83 degrees and humid. YUCK!) So that's fabulous. I was going to see them on Saturday night, but with scheduling, it worked out for everyone. So... Friday night should be great!

I had to cough up $85 for my ticket, which was suprising close (10th row) and to all of my friends who are coming. Five in all: Autumn, me, Rachael, Scott, and Lindsey will be using Scott's brother's friend's cousin's car, ( I know... I was confused too.) to Jersey City. It's gonna be so great. And I got us a Double Queen room (girls get the bed... Scott sleeps on the couch. haha) for the low low price of $25! (Thank you Choice Employees Discount!) So yeah... it should be a stellar night.

On that note, I mangered to work on Wednesday night, which is slow so I'm in pretty good on that front. I told my new boss that I couldn't come because of a project that will take place during the day. The concert ends around ten or eleven and than we just spend the rest of Saturday on the Jersey Shore. YAY!!! Also, Scott has a friend who's in a band and we might see them perform. They're real small fry, but any music is always fun, especially if they're bad. (I don't know, but I always like making interesting faces during terrible concerts, and I've been to my fair share of them. LOL.)

Anyway, in other news, my project is going smoothly. I believe I might have mentioned I would working with Manic Depressants, if not, I'm saying it now. It has been really eye-opening because my mother suffers from a form of it and learning more about it let's me learn more about her, which is always welcome.

So... my first week in the Big Apple... no celebrity sightings, but I have heard two bands so far, saw The Dark Knight for a third time, learned about manic depressants and my mother and have made two new friends ao yeah... good week.

Things planned this week:

1. Tuesday: I'm supposed to see Spring Awakening with my friend Ben and his boyfriend Greg, so that should be fun. I met them the last time I was here and we really hit it off so it will be fun to see them again. Plus... it's Spring Awakening, can't get much better than that. I'm just afraid I might sing along with them. hehe.

2. Work incessantly on my project for the rest of the week so I won't feel guilty blowing off most of Friday and Saturday. 

3. We have a short schedule on Friday. 10am-12:30pm, so the rest of the day is our own. So... so far, so good. 

I'll keep you guys posted on all of the above and I will find a way to put pics on here to show you all the concert. I'm shaking with excitement!!! 

I'm sorry if some of you are wondering... What that deal with this chick and Radiohead? Well... if that's the case, listen to In Rainbows or OK Computer or Kid A, than you'll know!

Until then my loves...
 
 
Where I'm At: new york
How I Feel: anxious
In My Ears: Jigsaw Falling Into Place - Radiohead
 
 
Cher
01 August 2008 @ 01:23 pm
Douche Chill!!!  

I woke up this morning... and a small part of me died. Why you may ask?


Hmm... I don't know. Maybe because I'm in New York, and not in Chicago where for the next three days... a ton of my favorite bands will be playing in...


Lollapalooza!!!!!!!!! 



Is this fair? Of course not. 

I went last year, and I have to tell you. It was the best F****in show of my life!!!! 

Headliners on the day I went were: Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Wilco, Amy Winehouse and about twenty other bands. It was one of the most insanely scary, awesome days of my life. Just... it was AWESOME!!!

Anyway, here I am... in New York, and my best friends at home are already in Grant Park scooping out seats for tonight's performance of one of my favorite all time bands in the history of the world... Radiohead!!!

I have never seen them in concert... very sad. They never come to Chicago... ever! The last time they graced their presence there was in 2001... I was in seventh grade and wasn't old enough to go. BOO!!! I started listening to them around that time when I was devoloping an ear to the kind of music I enjoy now. Anyway, that concert was said to be one of the best concerts they ever had. EVER!!!

So... as you can tell... I was a wreck this morning.  A complete and total wreck....

But not anymore...

For the power of the interweb holds no bonds and has granted me the biggest joy ever!

I bought tickets to their show in Jersey City, New Jersey. Can you say Road Trip?!!!

So yes, me, Autumn, my new friend Rachael and a few others are in the process of all going to the concert August 9th. Yes... it is a Saturday.  We'll leave early and get a room... at the local hotel of Choice Hotels with my discount. CHI-CHING!!!

Are we blowing off our program and workfor one weekend of fun... HELLZ YEAH!!! I have to figure out a way to work on Friday or Wednesday to get Saturday off, so wish me luck on that front... and I have to find a car... hm... Ah well,  these things will work themselves out. LOL.

So in light of this beautiful day... I will like you all to listen to some of my personal faves from one of the best bands in the whole damn world.

1. High and Dry
2. Weird Fishes/Aperri
3. Bodysnatchers
4. Creep
5. The entire album of 'OK Computer'. The whole thing is a masterpiece. 

Okay, lovely people! Hope your Friday finds you well... and have a great weekend.

 
 
Where I'm At: new york
How I Feel: ditzy
In My Ears: Radiohead... duh!
 
 
Cher
28 July 2008 @ 06:45 pm
Like the Leaves on Trees, So is the Life of Man...  
I know.... quoting Homer (Philosopher, not Homer Simpson) is odd, but I thought about this as I saw my schedule for the week ahead... I might die by the end of the week. If you're in New York, watch on the local news.

As I've said before in my previous posts, I'm in fabulous New York until Aug. 22, which is beyond awesome!!! I'll be home before my 20th birthday too, which is also awesome, but I'll miss my Dad's, which is on Aug. 18th. BOO!!! Other than that, everything seems to be running smoothly, which scares me a bit because with me, something bad always happens.... always. 

Exhibit A: Katie came to visit me in Chicago earlier this month... she could food poisoning. Chance... I think not. 

Exhibit B: On every Spring Tour/College Tour trip I went on in high school with my choir, the bus would break down. So much so that everybody dreaded when I went on a certain bus. Bad luck strikes again!!

Exhibit C: Most of our family vacations have come to a screeching halt when I get sick. I swear, I am a disease sponge. I can usually obstruct a disease in a 5 mile radius. It's sad, but true. 

So, as of right now, the shit hasn't hit the fan. Thank GOD!!! 

Now, like I said before, my schedule is very detailed and extensive... but it's gonna be awesome!!! 

Today was pretty laid back compared to the rest of the week. Today we were assigned to our proffesor, who looks exactly like David Cross as Tobias Funke. NO EFFING LIE!!! I wanted to take a picture so bad, but I was afraid it might look unprofessional. I'll definitely try to get one though... HYSTERICAL!!!

Anyway, out of the seven groups, each group are ten students, we are designated to our field of study such as pediatrics, gynochology, nuerology... and so forth. I'm in psychiatry, which is badass. I get to hang with all the scholars of sorts, which is awesome, of course. LOL. Throughout the duration of the program, we will be assigned several projects, one a week I believe, which has something to deal with our field, and work with our professors and doctors in that field. We'll be interacting with other patients, learning from their case studies and getting to experience the actual day-to-day happenings. In other words, it's an internship, but a kickass one... with New York University... in NEW YORK!!!

Today, we were assigned to our professor and just given a run-through of what to expect over the next month. I was so effing hyper the whole time. I was like.... "Dude... I'm gonna be a doctor... kind of." I wasn't the only person though, which was a relief. I'm usually the kid who's too excited for her own good, which leads to mocking.... story of my life.

What makes this program really great is that I have a really good friend with me. (We're not in the same group) But we're ROOMIES!!! I'm not sure how the stars worked in my favor for that one... but they did. 

THANK YOU ROOM-ASSIGNING GODS!!!

Tomorrow and the rest of the week won't be as simple. 



Awesome Things Observed:

So glad I went to CH's AD a-thon last night! Way fun!!! And I got mad compliments on a certain GOB icon, so yeah... AWESOME!

My roomie and I are in the middle of an Office marathon, which she's new to the show. I know...very sad. But converting someone to the SECOND greatest sitcom on American Television (AD take the cake, guys. Sorry.) is always AWESOME!

And lastly, I'm eating New York pizza, you know, the kind that folds. I'm from the home of the deep dish, which I miss, but this is a decent subsitiute and is AWESOME!!!

Okay... I will try to post late in the week about my adventures and if you wanna ask a question or want a pic... just leave a comment.

Until than my LJ friends...
 
 
 
Where I'm At: new home
How I Feel: awake
In My Ears: Conflict Resolution
 
 
Cher
27 July 2008 @ 01:03 pm
Indie Rock, The Met and a Meme  

 Okay... I just wanted to tell everyone that I'm having a fabulous time in New York. 

A few awesome things:


1. I met this guy who I ended up sitting next to on the plane and he heard me listening to Arcade Fire, which if you know me... I'm in love with them. Anyway, we ended up talking about them the entire ride. He said that he was going to be in town for a few weeks, so who knows? I might run into him at some of the shows I'll be catching.

2. Speaking of shows, I caught one yesterday with my roomie, Autumn. It was a this small little hole in the wall in Wlliamsburg, Brooklyn. We taught we could take a detour from the group, since I'd been there a few times and knew people there. So, while everyone was at the Met, I went to see a live Indie Rock band. 

Mett.... Indie Rock... Mett.... Indie Rock... Yeah, that's what I thought. 

3. The orientation was interesting enough. I met four out of the seven professors I'll be working with, which is cool. There are seventy other people in the program, which I thought was way less... so, I feel kinda awesome for being one of the select few to participate. SWEET!!!

4. I will try my damndest to make CH's AD a-thon tonight, seeing as everyone is supposed to be calling it a night early, having our first actuall class tomorrow. I know this sounds dorky, but I'm super excited!

Okay... I also wanted to do this meme, which is the first one I was ever sent. YAY! Thanks, Katie!

In no particular order:

1. GOB: Arrested Development - I don't know why, but seeing as he would do it with anyone.... makes my chances very high. LOL. Besides... I can mock him afterwards.

2. Dwight Schrute: The Office - Dwight is my mancakes. I love the guy. And if he has the ability to get Angela out of her shell... that's someone I'd like to see. 

3. Brian Kinney: Queer As Folk - Okay... I know he's gay... on the show, but there was some implecations that he had rolled in the sack a few times with chicks. I don't know... having him look at me would be enough. Just me... the guy is crazy hot!

4. Craig Manning: Degrassi: The Next Generation - My not-so-secret obsession with the show of late has entered this realm of Fantasy-Boyfriends. I love that he's so tortured and wounded and the fact that he plays multiple instruments and can quote song lyrics like me... I would be very interested... extremely interested.

5. Sawyer: LOST - This is a given. I have heard some comments about his hair (*cough KATIE cough*), but I still can't watch an episode without freeze-framing a few moments. 

6. Christian: Moulin Rouge - After seeing the film when I was thirteen, I became obsessed. Like scary obsessed. I had to see the movie all the time, buy the soundtrack, everything. It was a bit weird... but how could you resist a guy who believes "Love lifts us up where we belong!" Mostly, his sad eyes just makes you want to hug him.

7. Paulie Bleaker: Juno - I love geeks. I can't help it. Maybe it's something about them that they seem attainable, but I love them. With this one, my heart went out to him, his sweet adoration of Juno and his subtle humor. 

8. Dan Humphrey: Gossip Girl: Book - I loved the Dan in the book series so much more than in the TV series. The one in the TV series is too goody-goody. In the books, he smoked, drank, cursed like a sailor, wrote poetry, sang in a rock band and read like a feen. My literary counterpart. On the show, he's completely watered down and all conservative. What gives! bring back the guy who vomited on stage at a concert and had sex on a rooftop. That's the Dan Humpherey I love and adore!

9. Jess: Gilmore Girls - I have a thing for the bad boys too, as you can see. This one in particular had my heart going for years. What I loved most about this one was that he was a complete geek under all the smug remarks, quoting Shakespare and Mark Twain, yet undeniably sexy. *BIG SIGH*

10. Stephen Colbert: The Colbert Report - I know... he's a real person, but not on the show.... AH HAH!!! Besides, afterwards... we can talk about politics and ideas about an exit stagerty. Rompy and edcational... win, win.  Plus, he's my default, so you know I gots love for him.

And... that wasted an hour! WHOO HOO!!!


I'll try to post sometime tomorrow when I get a chance, maybe with pics. *Shrugs*






 
 
Where I'm At: new room
How I Feel: content
In My Ears: Wilco
 
 
Cher
24 July 2008 @ 09:15 pm
New York Bound!  

This might be my last post for a while... seeing as I'll be in NYC for the next four weeks. I'm too excited!!!

Today was my last day of work for the next four weeks too, which was beyond awesome. It's common knowledge that I don't like my boss. But he actually seemed nice, like close to a human being today, which was weird. I tried to act casual yet refined today, trying not to imply that I was the happiest girl in the whole damn world... just excited about my big trip. I met m replacement today, who's a girl in college. She's nice enough, but is a real kiss ass. She's playing realy close to the boss, trying to get on his good side. It saddens me how much my life is becoming more like the Office every day. 

My Dad playfully calls me the "Pam" in my office, seemingly because I get the full brunt of my boss's antics, from his crass humor to his unbearable musical stylings. I shit thee not, he is Michael Scott, but not funny at all. Mostly becasue he is terrifyingly real. We have a snitch of sorts, Teri, who is cantankerious and mean, but is always the first person to the boss-man, Don, what the fuck's up. Agonizingly annoying. We have the slacker, who is our Mantinance Guy, who hates me and who never wants to do anything. And we have the guy everyone loves, except Don of course, My Dad. So... yeah, we could be a hot sitcom if we wanted, but I'm afraid no one would laugh. I sure as shit isn't... and it sucks.

But that all ends for an entire month. One blissful month. I'm gonna miss my family, obviously, but it should be good. My Mom and sister are plannig to come up and see me in a few weeks, which should be fun so I won't have to miss them too much. LOL. Otherwise, today was a good day. Plus, my Dad will be at the office, so he can fill me in on the latest gossip and I can laugh... 500+ miles away. Suckers...


I'l try to post as often as I can, and try to put up some photos. I'm not really good with all that, but I'll try my best. Take care and I'd love to hear from you guys from time to time. 

BYE! 

 
 
Where I'm At: home - packing
How I Feel: bouncy
In My Ears: Ramones- I Wanna Be Sedated
 
 
Cher
22 July 2008 @ 09:24 pm
New Look  
I figure I could use a new look... something nice and nautical perhaps? 

I just saw The Dark Knight with the sister... being my second time seeing it. I wouldn't mind seeing it a third time, either. It was just that good. 

The first time I saw it, it was at the IMAX at Navy Pier, where it premiered  in Chicago. (I wasn't at the premiere. I'm not nearly that awesome) It was unreal, in a sense that after all the hype, there was not anti-climactic moment, no letdown. Just awesomeness to the nth degree. 

I was with three other people and it was the midnight showing, which has it's advantages and disadvantages. 

1. I got to see it with a crowd of five hundred people, completely enratured by the events on the screen and just as excited as me.

2. We saw it before at midnight, which was fun because anything being done at midnight is about a thousand times funner than at 3:00 in the afternoon. 

3. Living in Chicago, where the Dark Knight was filmed... you find yourself looking around every darken alley, watching your shoulder and havingthe feeling that someone is watching you. Add this pressure with a couple of college-aged kids, no curfew and hunger and you will find out who people really are.... and who are cowards.

I am a coward. Almost immediately, I wanted to go home. Was I scared of Heath Ledger/The Joker. Sorta.

The second time around, I wasn't nearly as stiff and nervous. I wasn't afraid of laughing at the subtle jokes throughout the film, feeling sligtly liberated that I didn't feel the other spectators breathe dwn my neck. (Trust me, it was highly intimidating.) My sister and I were able to make little comments, drool over Christian Bale and give mighty fist bumps during certain victories, both Batman and Joker alike.

I think my feeling for Ledger's performance can be described by this. "I was terrifed, yet strangely aroused."

And that's it for now, people! Catch ya later!
 
 
Where I'm At: home
How I Feel: calm
In My Ears: Wilco
 
 
Cher
21 July 2008 @ 11:25 am
Some Changes  
I have been spending the last hours and a half looking up userpics... which is scary.

Don't judge me.


I usaully don't obsess too much unless I really like something. The only thing I'm guilty of obsessing over is the show, the Office, but more recently, I've become completely obsessed with the only Degrassi couple I liked... Crellie. I know I discussed in my last post, but I felt it needed it on separate post to explain that I'm like two years late on this whole couple... so late in fact that the guy in the couple has left the show and the girl was kissing her "gay" best friend. 


Am I offended.... hell yeah!

So, I've taken it into my own hands and writng a fanfiction on them, not knowing that there has been a HUGE fandom for a long time, and know I'm just depressed because I missed the whole fad.

I didn't get into writing fanfiction until late last year, and only finding that because a friend of mine was talking about all these scenarios that never happened on any shows, confusing fanfiction with the show. (Trust me, this has happened to me a few times more than I'd like to admit.)

Anyways, I'm just kinda in a rot right now with the story I'm writing. It happens all the time. I will get to a point in the story where I seee the finish line... I see exactly how I want it to end... everything is beautiful and wonderful, but getting there is a bitch... so I'm simpy ranting, hoping that something will click by the end.

For example... I have six unfinished works at Fanfiction.net and I know every ending... every single one, but I can't get through the middle.

I hate saying I have "Writer's Block", it sounds so pathetic. But alas, I have it. 

It happens more times than it sould, but it does happen. Hopefully, I'll get through and sit down and actually write something.

Good thing though, have two blissfully off dys from work so I may be in luck. 

YAY!!!!

 Alright, that's my little blurb for the day. Catch you guys later!
 
 
Where I'm At: home
How I Feel: blah
In My Ears: bowflex commercial
 
 
Cher
20 July 2008 @ 09:23 am
Sorry!  
I'm so sorry. Been super busy this past week. Planning my trip in New York for a month, getting my transfer for my job settled, and writing like it's going out of style. 

My trip: I'm leaving lovely Chicago for an entire month! WHOO HOO!!! Very excited. I will be part of a four-week Pre -Med program, affliated with New York University and living in Greenwich Village. So happy! It's going to be insane.

My list of upcoming events for me.... which I'll try my best to keep you guys posted for.

 
Also, I'm supposed to be working at another hotel for three out of the four weeks. I got a transfer because Choice Hotels has a one-time-only-use sabatical for college students. It's weird, but it allows you to transfer if it is for your education, so... yeah, it wrks out great becasue I don't have to spend a month with Michael Snott. (misspelling intended) 

Also, I've been having a jones to write for a different fandom (GASP!) Degrassi... yes, I have succumb to the teen drama. I have only one ship thought. Craig/Ellie or Crellie. I know... they were never really a couple unless you count the two seconds (literally) when the attraction was mutual. In my eyes though, they were the best couple ever! So if you know what the hell I'm talking, those of you who watch the Canadian show, please read my first and most likely only (YES) fiction featuring them. Only Time Will Tell

And I almost forgot to tell you about my DAWESOME visit from the lovely ktface, so check it out on her page with her picture-by-picture log. It pretty much makes it seems insanely awesome, which it was. The Trip. 

Well that's it for now. Love ya and catch ya around!
[Bad username:  ]
 
 
Where I'm At: hell
How I Feel: excited
In My Ears: Cake
 
 
Cher
04 July 2008 @ 11:33 am
Happy Fourth!!!  

Hello everyone!!! 

Uh... the fourth of July, a time where we shake hands with our fellow man, greet the day with a smile and know that we are in the land of the free... yes, it's a great day. Also, you can set everything on fire and people cheer for more. What could be wrong with a holiday like that?

If your interested on my plans for this holiday weekend... just click below.


All in all, I'm pretty happy. I got paid before the holiday instead of after like I thought so I'm very cheery about that. WHOO HOO!!!! My boss... haven't seen him yet. Thank God. I hope he decides not to come in today. That would be more like Christmas than the Fourth. 

Holidays are awesome... simply put. 

Take care lovies!!! Have a safe and happy holiday. Don't blow off your arm, but if you do, I demand you to send me a picture. 


Bye!!!


 
 
Where I'm At: hell
How I Feel: content
In My Ears: A random playlist... Coldplay right now...
 
 
Cher
02 July 2008 @ 11:26 am
The Hotel Drudge  
You will find me complaining mostly about work... but it's my only way to vent about the certain things that happen here. Today, I have come to the radical revelation that I work with a bunch of fincks. No lie. All the employees here, with one exception, will backstab you in a heartbeat. It's quite daunting. The thing about it is that there is something called loyalty, which I feel has lost its meaning of the years. I, for one, hold loyalty in high regard. I don't snitch on other employees unless it effects me directly. I don't open my mouth unless spoken to and I don't voluntarily give out information. It's called a work ethic and the baboons that I work with don't seem to grasp the concept. 

Good Grief. 


That my little blurb for today.


Also, my two days off were fabulous! Got my hair done... hung out with some friends... lounged around the house....Good times... good times.

Today's accomplishes: Not yelling at my boss (Big one), not yelling at my sister (Not as big), posting an entry, (Done and done). 

To do list:

1. Finish fanvid
2. Get some sleep (I surprising got few hours over the past two off days. Pity.)
3. Continue to not yell at my boss, as much as I might want to.
4. Eat. (Haven't eaten much... I know, riveting!)

And that's it for now. Take care, loves!!!

  
 
 
Where I'm At: hell
How I Feel: blank
In My Ears: Sonic Youth
 
 
Cher
29 June 2008 @ 05:04 pm
Taste of Chicago!  

I usually don't go to the Taste... I'm a bit agoraphobic. hehe. Anyway, I usually go to the concerts. Steve Wonder was there last night,but trust me.. that would be panamonium... a FREE Steve Wonder... in Chicago.... yeah... not happenin'. But I got a text from a good friend of mine saying that the Plain White T's were performing tonight. Now... being the music buff that I am, I couldn't pass this up. I heart them!

I started listening to them back in my senior year... good ol' 2006... and I fell in love with their smooth sound and the multiracial band. So Chicago! hehe. So having an opportunity to see them live is gonna be awesome! I was fortunate enough to see Death Cab for Cutie earlier this month when they perofrmed live at Millemium Park. It was amazing!!! And best of all... I saw them free!!! Paying for seats when you can sit on the grass.... yeah, I'm no chump!

So... I'm on my way now! Just wanted to be braggy for a minute. 

And to note the special occasion... here's a great pic of PLAIN.... WHITE...T'S!!!!

 Take care, loves!

 
 
Where I'm At: out the door
How I Feel: giddy
In My Ears: Plain White T's... of course
 
 
Cher
29 June 2008 @ 11:43 am
And the cow jumped over the moon...  
Yikes... I'm at work, per usual. UGH!!! Thank God I'm off for the next two days! WHOO HOO!!! I finally got a moment to breathe, Sunday being the worst days because...

1. No public transportation in the suburbs... have to take a flippin' cab.
2. Everybody checks out and has a complaint... EVERY...PERSON!
3. My boss ususally leaves it up to me to decide most of the decisions, which in turn if a customer is coming into the office, he will literally hid. (Michael Scott strikes again!) 
4. And then it drops off and I'm numb from boredom until about 2:00pm, when it all starts up again. AHHH!!!

Outside of the realm of work, my non-boyfriend called me twice. YAY! He's in a band and living part-time in Chicago and part-in New York. His band is awesome and they have a myspace page. Check it out. It's a must! My new "friend", however, is much closer to my age, which is cool so yeah... let's just say that Jon and I are kinda over. hehe. Anyway, my new "friend" was my lab partner last semester, which is cool and he's funny and he likes the Office so... yeah, I'm totally digging him and wondering why I didn't notice before. One semester has been good to him. LOL.

Yeah... and my fanfiction... I'm kinda just emotionally drained from the above to really sit down and write. I'm currently this AU/Season-centric EPIC tale on Pam and... Toby! I know! I know several people who would claw my eyes out for even thinking to put them together, but I don't care. I love them together and if you think you could handle crossing over to the dark side... read it. It's entitled: Awkward Admiration and it's pretty awesome. I'm currently wroking on Chapter 6.

Here's a sneak peek: 



Okay... my writing techinique, especially for the Office is to go against the grain, trying to be evolved, all that hoopla... it's what I do. I love writing about characters that nobody wants to do and making up as I go along. It's so fun to be able to explore different people, different relationships, different interactions. I love all of them, including JAM, just I tend to become wary of the same ol' story. When I find stories that don't always go according to the same ol' plan, I jump for joy. hehe. Okay... enough of that. 

It's now becoming that time again where everybody wants to come to check in... (UGH!) And of course it's raining and I have to wlak a mile to the nearest train staion... (DOUBLE UGH!!!) So, I'll bid you adieu. 

Highlight of the day: Chatting it up with a 60-year-old drag queen. No lie. We talked for like an hour. Super nice and funny and brighten my day with her blonde wig and purple dress. Quite a sight to behold, but a pleasure to be around. She was telling my about her many wives and her coming out in 1991. And of course, in Chicago, it's Pride week... ending in a huge parade... two blocks away from me. Yes, I live in a gay-friendly neighborhood, fondly called "Boystown". Yikes! 

Hope everyone had a great weekend, a great week, stays dry from the rain or soak up the sun and kiss your gay best friend! 

Seacrest Out!
 
 
Where I'm At: hell
How I Feel: cranky
In My Ears: I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
 
 
Cher
28 June 2008 @ 07:14 pm
I'm Back!  
Hello everybody!

Sorry, but I took a bit of a sabatical... traveling the world, finding myself.... having lots of fun, no doubt. hehe. Yeah, so I'm a bit peeved about a few things going on my universe, mostly the war of work, which consistently gets worse. 



Also.... I'm in the middle of making my first fanvid... so, yeah. Kinda stoked. It's Office related, obviously and as soon as I'm finished, I'll post it right here. 

Things I'm doing right now... trying to make my own mood themes. Very exciting stuff.

Have a great weekend everybody!
 
 
Where I'm At: the ranch
How I Feel: full
In My Ears: the A/C humming
 
 
Cher
19 May 2008 @ 06:16 pm
Hello!  
Sorry about the delay of posts... I've been a little bummed no one has left any comments. But I will continue to post my fics here and at Fanfiction. If you like what you see, leave a message and pass it on. I love hearing what my readers like and dislike. And for those who have enjoyed my work, it is much appreciated!!!
 
 
Where I'm At: home
How I Feel: tired
In My Ears: The Cure
 
 
 
 

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