Back from the...work days?

It's been over two weeks since my last post, and so much has happened between then and now. I guess I could have made time to update, but I've let it all build up to the point that I was anxious about writing so much and the emotional drain and organization it would require.

Well, Jesse and I have now been living in our new CBD apartment for nearly a month. There's still a lot to do--organization, decluttering and my own prioritization of papers and things that I need to keep versus discard. However, excuse again, I have been working a lot. He has been working hard at it when he gets home from work or class, and on the weekend even, especially while I'm gone. Today we had a lovely day walking around the Quarter after stopping in for Anthropologie's grand opening brunch event this morning. Our day started later than usual because we stayed up til 4 last night watching the first disc of The L Word (from Netflix and I've been wanting to get into the series for a while now. So far, so good, but I'm only on episode five. There's a lot of sex, too). So we missed the hors d'oeuvre brunch at Anthro. The music from Preservation Hall's junior band was nice though. And, after traipsing in the intermittent rain around the Quarter, Jes and I finally decided on Stanley! near the Cathedral. He had Beaux Bridge Benedict (boudin, poached egg, Canadian bacon) atop french bread, and I had a fried oyster poboy and a delicious rum raisin milk shake! It was pretty good.

I started class at UNO last week. I finished my Amelie G articles--late, but done and reportedly great! The grand opening of Anthropologie went fantastically well with a few special events, but now that we've been there for a couple of weeks, scheduling will be decreased as payroll also has. Whereas, I've worked 40 hours the past two weeks, this next week I'm scheduled only 23, and that's with an on call shift tomorrow. A former coworker of mine quit because she was only scheduled 5! and she had open availability. I'm lucky I got the 23, but either way, I'm looking forward to a slower week. I've got lots to do!

• homework for my classes
• junk and useless stuff reduction
• letter-writing
• grocery shopping
• reading and blogging
• renew license?

I'd also like to keep up with the news on a regular basis and get some exercise. I've been walking to work on a regular basis and working so much that I haven't had time to snack/eat three meals as much usually do. As a result I haven't felt like I'm gaining weight, but it would be nice to get into the 24-hour gym we have in our apartment building now. Unfortunately, Downtown doesn't have grass streetcar tracks for me to run down.

As soon as we get our apartment a little more homey, I'll post some photos. Jesse has really worked hard to make it our home, but we're currently in the process of repositioning certain furniture because we need a console table for our TV. The mount Jes ordered will not work with our walls, but we'll save it for another place in the future :)

Just wanted to say a few things tonight. But, I have Tuesday and Wednesday off, and possibly tomorrow if I don't get called in. I will say more about school, going back, starting a Master's; and the difference between living Uptown and Downtown; clothes and things at Anthro; among other things I remember. Ta ta for now. It's good to be back!

A hot mess

Alas, I haven't had time to post, but I will soon. This week went by so quickly. Today's the first day Anthropologie will be open. Honestly, I'm a little nervous, but I just need to relax. It's exciting, especially to see who comes in today and what they buy. I hope that I can shop on my lunch break, but we'll see. I'm not sure how much time I'll have, but I went ahead and scheduled a haircut at 6:15 (it's happened again. I'm tired of my straggly hair and its reaction to humidity) so I can't shop for an hour after I get off like I had hoped. Jesse will meet me around 6:45 to walk through the store. We really won't have time, but we can come back tomorrow :)

Lots on the plate still though. I'm going to finish the men's boutique pieces I've been working on. I submitted the women's yesterday, and Elsa seemed okay with them though I really pushed back the deadline and I feel regretful about it. With moving and working at Anthro, I was so tired and it took me a while to finish the transcriptions. Speaking of moving, lots of observations since we moved in, which should be discussed in a future entry.

I have some letter-writing to catch up on, too. But, Jesse's been setting up the place all by himself while I work on my articles so I need to help him first. He did most of the move himself because I worked all of Monday and two hours on Tuesday. I requested off but didn't get it. Plus, not that this is an excuse, but I really realized how lazy and adverse I am when it comes to physical labor. I did try, but my trying wasn't good enough. I need to change this!

Oh, and tonight we're having dinner at Lydia and John's house. Lydia has a lot of her "cenas pocas" (little dinners), which she and a friend cook (comida puertoriqueña deliciosa!), and they're always attended by fun and interesting friends. This'll be our first visit since they moved in together so that should be fun. I've missed Lydia because we haven't see each other in a couple of months except once when we ran into each other at Canal Place. She studied abroad earlier this summer so I didn't see her for so long.

Happy weekend, everyone!

An article

Quite interesting!

http://jezebel.com/5602749/do-men-find-vintage-sexy-and-do-we-care

To Long-lived Opportunities

I know that I really should post something, but I have too much to say right now and not enough time or energy. Today was the beginning of a busy and exciting week for me. I had my first day of working at Anthropologie (after an orientation and a meeting) and I'm busy preparing to write my first shopping feature! Not to mention, next week, Jes and I are moving into our new apartment. Like I said, I'm pretty excited, stoked even that I have the opportunities I have! So once I'm settled a little more in my new life, I'll be back on here, sharing its ongoings.

To long-lived opportunities, here here! I'm liking 24.

Auf wiederschen! Guten nacht!

Louisiana, the laziest state

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38382866/ns/business-bloomberg_businessweek/

At the risk of proving their point, I'd like to know what the definition of work is as cited in this article.

Secondly, why is sleep connoted as a negative? I mean, I know that the article says that these sedentary activities aren't to be confused with not having a work ethic. Sleep, however, is something the average American doesn't get enough of. I'm proud that Louisianians are getting the necessary amounts. And, I can't say that I'm proud of Louisiana for much that often. But, kudos to New Orleans and even Baton Rouge and the changes/efforts for biking and physical exercise.

Lastly, unfortunately, though I rarely watch TV (unless it's via netflix, hulu, another website, or a DVD), I definitely use the Internet as much or more as they say we do.

I just got done running, and I'm about to read. I won't fit into their statistics and stereotypes.

New hire

Hi, everyone.

Just a quick note before I fall asleep. I got a call today while I was doing dishes. Not thinking anything of it, chalking it up to Mia or Holli, I did stop mid dish-washing and answer it. Lo and behold, it was the assistant sales manager from Anthropologie. She called to offer me the position that I interviewed for on Thursday, to which I preemptively said yes, ever so enthusiastically. It's part-time and my "yes" came even before she told me the pay. Over eager? You bet! I was just so happy, awkward, relieved, and so many other adjectival emotions.

This morning was quite exciting and entertaining as well. Jesse and I did quite a bit of shopping after our failed attempt at going to the DMV at 8 to renew our licenses. Apparently, they're not open on Saturdays as we were informed by the policeman outside via car speaker. So we ended up spending the morning into the afternoon shopping for mattresses and other things. Will discuss more later because I'm falling asleep.

Good night, friends.

Next blog: About moving

And how excited we are and the beds we're considering getting. I can't wait to have pictures to share as well!