Gangsta Mittens
Words combined to express thoughts. Pictures displayed to convey emotion. Opening my brain to the world.

Dear E:

There is no “wooooooo” for the new apartment. The water smells like sulfur… or rather it did… I mean according to the lady if i let the water run all day while I’m gone, the smell will go away. So now i am back at the old apartment, taking a shower and brushin my teeth, trying not to think about the gallons of water wasting at my new apartment.

Other than that the move went well. If you might be moving sometime in the near future… get you a dolly, son. We stacked like 83 boxes on the dolly. Heavy dresser? Dolly. Going to Ikea? Dolly. I want a dolly. I just want to be pushed everywhere on a dolly. That’s gotta be the life.

At any rate, I’m about to bounce. We’re heading to BJ’s grandmother’s 90th bday party!

Hope all is well in beautiful Oakland.

Talk to you soon,

Love,

Monica

I started my internship yesterday. Really it was more like I went to orientation and met a few ppl but either way it was my first day. My initial impression is that I really think that I’m going to enjoy it. The truth of the matter is that I’ve never had a job that challenged me. I usually tend to take bullshit jobs that pay decent enough without making too much work for me. Needless to say I’m a little nervous about this job, but looking forward to learning new things and testing my skills to see if I can make it in the “real world.” It helps that my office there has an amazing view. Not bad for my first trip out of cubicle world.

I also got the keys to the new apartment yesterday. While I like the space and the rent is in my range, I can honestly say that I’m not a fan of the leasing office folks. The guy who helps me is a sweetheart but he’s the only one that does any work apparently. It’ll be interesting to see how they react when i make my first maintenance call… of course only like 50 ppl live in my building so I would hope they don’t take too long.

so one of the things i’ve been working on is being more social. Too often I complain that folks don’t invite me anywhere… truth is a lot of them have STOPPED inviting me places cuz i never go. So this season the new thing has been going to a co-worker’s house to watch the Patriots games. That’s pretty cool because alot of other co-workers that I wouldn’t see often are usually there too and it just kinda helps to get to know them and make things easier in a professional setting.

Well last night after the game B and I went to hook up with some other friends at a bar down the street. I had one of the best times that I’ve had in awhile. Good music, surrounded by good ppl. It was just a great vibe the only complaints i have are 1) this place lets you smoke inside and let’s just say that today I will be washing my hair, and 2) i really get bothered when ppl encourage you to drink after you say “no more, thanks.” I mean maybe it’s because I’ve come from a pretty dark place with my drinking, but I just feel like if someone says no to likka there’s no need to push them… I mean where are these peer pressuring mofos when I don’t wanna eat my veggies?

But yeah, I had a great time. I think that’s a spot i’m going to have to visit a little more frequently.

Today I have my annual review at work. I’m not sure why but this ALWAYS makes me nervous. Forget the fact that I’ve done a lot of good stuff for the channel. Forget the fact that I know that I’m probably leaving sooner rather than later. I’m nervous. I guess it’s just the idea of feeling like you’re being judged. Especially when it’s by someone who you feel like you can’t really voice your opinion on.

Honestly, I just want to know how much more money I will be making this year. I mean the reality is, most of us work for a paycheck, or at least realized that paycheck is extremely important. But it’ll be a couple weeks before they talk about that portion of the equation.

In other news, I’m REALLY trying to battle this procrastination thing but sometimes, I just can’t bring myself to do what I know I need to do. As a result of this, next week is going to be extremely hectic. Hopefully, I’ll get thru it unscathed.

I am blessed with some of the best friends I never get to see. These are folks who open their houses and hearts to me for no reason other than friendship. Sometimes I’m amazed at just how “good” these folks are. Over the years technology has definitely proven to be a gift and a curse. It isolates us, while bringing us closer. Although I rarely get to spend time with them, I get to interact with my west coast friends on a fairly regular basis which I love. Unfortunately, they’re just too far to call on when I want to hit a happy hour after lunch. Either way I love them all immensely and I look forward to spending another summer with them.