my entire body aches.
Yesterday I decided to "surprise" B with my progress on the new apt... :-/
I moved the sofa... three bookcases, entertainment center... it was HELLISH and you can't tell i did shit. Last night i sat down and put together some picture stuff and left it at that. It's actually starting to come together though... just slllooooowwwlllyyy
The apt itself is actually very charming (imo). We can see the sun rise from any of the windows or balcony, the kitchen has tons of counterspace, i played pool for free last night... I need to have some sort of get together. Yesterday B and I were talking about the possibility of trying to move to a new apartment because of the trains (we're above the subway). But it turns out we both like the sound... check with me in a month to see how i feel about it.
This past weekend was HECTIC and we could not have done it without Sha Couric, Chandra, Seth, Frank, and Nate. Them niggaz look out for real and we both really appreciate that shit.
I feel like we moved everything in the damn world. and it's all sitting in the middle of the floor. I'll get it done though... shit i have no choice!!!!
Tuesday, October 19, 2004
Friday, October 15, 2004
200th Post
I figured that my 200th entry should be something special...
sooooo... *looks around nervously*
yeah, i think i'mma hold off until #300 for the special post.
At any rate, today is the day i begin my fast. i must admit that i am a bit nervous about it. I invited a bunch of Okayplayers to join me and the last thing i want to do is to let them down. You can check our progress at http://okpfast.blogspot.com
But even more important are my personal reasons for doing it. Like i said before, this is the only way that i can think of to show my love and support for my nephew right now. I pray that he is granted amnesty and allowed to return home. I also pray that his wife is able to join him wherever he decides he wants to be.
Peace and Blessings to all of you during the holy month of Ramadan. I wish all of you peace of mind and spirit.
sooooo... *looks around nervously*
yeah, i think i'mma hold off until #300 for the special post.
At any rate, today is the day i begin my fast. i must admit that i am a bit nervous about it. I invited a bunch of Okayplayers to join me and the last thing i want to do is to let them down. You can check our progress at http://okpfast.blogspot.com
But even more important are my personal reasons for doing it. Like i said before, this is the only way that i can think of to show my love and support for my nephew right now. I pray that he is granted amnesty and allowed to return home. I also pray that his wife is able to join him wherever he decides he wants to be.
Peace and Blessings to all of you during the holy month of Ramadan. I wish all of you peace of mind and spirit.
Wednesday, October 13, 2004
Sick
i get sick of costing people money. I tell myself that one day i'll be self sufficient and i won't have to ask for anything... but right now... I feel like shit. Although i'm looking forward to the move, the fact that i don't really have much to contribute right now means that i'll be walking on egg shells until about January... how's that for a start to married life?
Tuesday, October 12, 2004
Happy Happy Joy Joy
Ok... sooooo
The lady got approved for the apt. Which means that all i need to do is be outta here by 10/22... *looks at calendar*
The folks at the dress place just called and told me my dress is ready for pickup so Leena and i are gonna go pick it up sometime this weekend *cheese grin*
School made sense to me today and i'm working towards actually keeping that going
I'm supposed to be getting ready for my fast but who knows how that's gonna go....
3 outta 4 ain't bad!
The lady got approved for the apt. Which means that all i need to do is be outta here by 10/22... *looks at calendar*
The folks at the dress place just called and told me my dress is ready for pickup so Leena and i are gonna go pick it up sometime this weekend *cheese grin*
School made sense to me today and i'm working towards actually keeping that going
I'm supposed to be getting ready for my fast but who knows how that's gonna go....
3 outta 4 ain't bad!
Sunday, October 10, 2004
Bits and Pieces
The lady that came to see my apartment submitted her application on Saturday and I should have an answer by Monday. I hope and pray that she will be approved and that I won't be required to pay the $3500 "move out fee".
My nephew is a genius... just like his aunt. It's actually scary how much he and i have in common... tons of talent and little desire to put any effort into any of it. At any rate he got a 1260 on his SAT (he's retaking it because he wants to do better) and he's applying to colleges. I'm positive he'll get a free ride somewhere and i hope he makes the most of it.
My family is also very pissed at me. The idea that is circulating is that I don't want them to come to the wedding. I tried to be logical and explain that they don't have the money to come to the wedding. I tried to be selfish and explain that i don't have the money to have the wedding here. I try to be diplomatic and explain that everyone is invited to the reception. They're not hearing any of it. I'm upset because of the amount of guilt they're putting on me and sometimes i get very vindictive and think that i shouldn't have told them anyway. But i know they are my fam and that they love me and that's the only reason why they're upset so i deal with it.
When i talked to my mom a couple of weeks ago she told me that in Saudi Arabia they sometimes let prisoners go during Ramadan and that my nephew might be one of those granted amnesty. I sincerely hope and pray that that is the case. In response to that news, i decided to do a 7 day juice and water fast and then the traditional fast for the rest of Ramadan. It was the only way that i could think of to be close to him so i decided to try it out. I have also invited some other people to join me so we'll see what happens.
My nephew is a genius... just like his aunt. It's actually scary how much he and i have in common... tons of talent and little desire to put any effort into any of it. At any rate he got a 1260 on his SAT (he's retaking it because he wants to do better) and he's applying to colleges. I'm positive he'll get a free ride somewhere and i hope he makes the most of it.
My family is also very pissed at me. The idea that is circulating is that I don't want them to come to the wedding. I tried to be logical and explain that they don't have the money to come to the wedding. I tried to be selfish and explain that i don't have the money to have the wedding here. I try to be diplomatic and explain that everyone is invited to the reception. They're not hearing any of it. I'm upset because of the amount of guilt they're putting on me and sometimes i get very vindictive and think that i shouldn't have told them anyway. But i know they are my fam and that they love me and that's the only reason why they're upset so i deal with it.
When i talked to my mom a couple of weeks ago she told me that in Saudi Arabia they sometimes let prisoners go during Ramadan and that my nephew might be one of those granted amnesty. I sincerely hope and pray that that is the case. In response to that news, i decided to do a 7 day juice and water fast and then the traditional fast for the rest of Ramadan. It was the only way that i could think of to be close to him so i decided to try it out. I have also invited some other people to join me so we'll see what happens.
Thursday, October 07, 2004
*Cough Hack Sneeze*
So yeah... I'm sick. My head feels like two ppl are squeezing it into oblivion. I'm extra pissed about it too because the reality of it is that i am about to knock down my whole section... 93 people... struck down because i can't miss class. I need to read up on colds... cuz there's no reason i should have one. I protected myself as best i knew how and yet here i am... eyes watering, stuffy nose, coughing, sneezing etc etc.
In other news i was able to show my apartment yesterday. The lady seemed really interested... in fact those were her actual words. She said she'd let me know by tomorrow so hopefully she'll take it. I liked her a lot too. She was extra sex and super smart.
This weekend i get to go buy some boxes and begin... THE PROCESS. I really need to force some folks to help me because I know i won't have the energy to move in two weeks.
C'est la vie...
In other news i was able to show my apartment yesterday. The lady seemed really interested... in fact those were her actual words. She said she'd let me know by tomorrow so hopefully she'll take it. I liked her a lot too. She was extra sex and super smart.
This weekend i get to go buy some boxes and begin... THE PROCESS. I really need to force some folks to help me because I know i won't have the energy to move in two weeks.
C'est la vie...
Sunday, October 03, 2004
My fingers are crossed
Things seem to be coming together. We went and signed the paperwork for the apartment this weekend. It's so beautiful. I hope it proves to be a good first "home" for us. It's the first thing that we've officially done together (as in on paper and legally) and it's very exciting to being something together. The only thing freakin me out is that we're on the 12th floor, but he's into highrises so i guess it'll be ok :)
The only things we have left to do is buy the rings and get the invitations and the nervousness is officially setting in... but in a good way. We're addressing the "serious" issues and establishing the basis for the rest of our lives together. My mom is HILARIOUS about the whole thing too, but her and my dad have made it very clear that they are extremely happy for me.
In less mushy news, I am going to have to pack up soon for like my 3rd time in a year... NOT COOL. But at least i'll get to be settled for a couple years.
The only things we have left to do is buy the rings and get the invitations and the nervousness is officially setting in... but in a good way. We're addressing the "serious" issues and establishing the basis for the rest of our lives together. My mom is HILARIOUS about the whole thing too, but her and my dad have made it very clear that they are extremely happy for me.
In less mushy news, I am going to have to pack up soon for like my 3rd time in a year... NOT COOL. But at least i'll get to be settled for a couple years.