Day Twentytwo

Day Twentytwo... Craft fair... If there is a craft fair my mom and aunt sandy will find it. It does not matter where it is these two will find one and I have a feeling that if one does not exist they will recommend the town/city should have one. Its interesting that one is always happening when I am with these two. I am beginning to think that mom and aunt sandy are really craft show promoters. We all head out to the fair. I wish I remembered my camera today because not only was there some interesting art... but the dogs sold the show! They were dressed up as clowns, divas and bikers. No joke. Aunt Sandy if you have a photo please send so I can post. It was cute... and scary at the same time those poor dogs...

Day Twentyone

Day Twentyone... Feeding stingrays... Today after some time on the beach we go to feed stingrays. I do have video but blogger will not let me upload it at the moment... But I do have a photo and I am showing a Caribbean Spiny Lobster. Just one of the sea life creatures we see at Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. Everyone there is very informative and from Central NY... no joke. People in Florida are not really from Florida. They are from New York, New Jersey, and Canada... Its true. 

Day Twenty

Day Twenty... Beach time and relaxing... Todays high 70... While my aunts go get the rental van for the week my mother and I go walking on the beach. I dont think I will get enough time by the ocean. I needed a vacation. My mom and I collect shells and talk. Tonight American Idol... 

Day Nineteen

Day Nineteen... Florida here I come! Because I start packing one day and never finish... I finish packing today. I am flying out of JFK today so I have to leave Jersey early. It takes longer that I remember getting to so I get there just in time. Of course I get searched... Daimiel knows what I am talking about... And finally get to my seat. I luck out this trip because no one is sitting next to me there is an empty seat between me and other person. I am the youngest person on the flight. I get into Florida around 6:30pm my flight is really early. I wait with my aunts until my mom and aunt Sandy arrive. We dont get back to where we are staying until late. We wake up Grandma say goodnight... Day one in Florida has been spent by traveling... 

Day Eighteen

Day Eighteen... I pack for my trip...I decide to ignore my emails until I get back.  Well emails that involves looking for a job... But I will work on my resume when I am there. So I spent more of the day packing and cooking dinner. Stuffed peppers: 

Ingredients, 4 bell peppers, I can 15oz cannellini bean wasted & drained, 1 cup crumbled feta (40z), 1/3cup couscous, 4 scallions, 1 glove garlic, 1 tsp oregano

Empty out peppers, combined ingredients in separate bowl then stuff peppers. Add 1 cup of water to the bottom of the tray you are baking the pepper in cover and let cook at 350 degrees for one hour. Note all water does not have to be gone from dish.

So I cook Austin and I dinner. I am excited to spend time away for a bit and with my family...

Day Seventeen

Day Seventeen... Dinner with one of the Erickas... I am not sure but today I woke up remembering the one thing I won in life. It was the only thing I won really. It was a church raffle and I won a green and yellow star quilt.I must have had a dream about that day... I was hoping that this meant that I would have good news when I opened my email today but I receive the same rejection letters... "sorry we are not hiring yet but we will let you know when we are"... Later tonight I have dinner with my friend Erica. We go to one place I like that is organic and local. She is the first person I tell friends from home that I lost my job... I guess it was a test run. It went well. I think I will just tell my friend from home when I see them in person. For some reason thats easier...

In two days I will be in Florida with my grandma, mom and aunts...

Day Sixteen

Day Sixteen... Oscar night! Waking up late I spend the day doing pretty much nothing... Later tonight Austin and I go out with some friends to an oscar party. Its at the White Star one of the places we like to go. Its a lot of fun and of course Austin wins... It was perfect. 

Day Fifteen

Day Fifteen... Today Austin and I go to see his nephews basketball game. This is the first time I get to see his nephew play. Its pretty exciting because his nephew team is doing very well and so is his nephew. Its alway his nephew's last year playing. The game was a close one but they won. Everyone was so excited its nice to see. Then we head to Jane's for a wonderful dinner. Its so good I eat the whole thing! Pumpkin ravioli... So nice. We have a great time. I love hanging out with Jane it was a nice and needed time. Before long its 1am so we head home.

Day Fourteen

Day Fourteen... We finally get to celebrate Bill's 30th!... Bowling... This weekend will be action backed! And I couldnt wait to go bowling today! I do love bowling. Today I pass the day like usual looking for goods that dont exist and sending out my resume... Austin gets home from work and we head out to celebrate Bill's 30th rock and bowl style. We all have a great time. There is this ridiculous beer tower that we order. Example... Then we spend the rest of the night bowling having a good time. 

Day Thirteen

Day Thirteen... Cousin Erin heads home. She must to get her paper work complete and fingers printed so she catches an early bus ride. 

Before she heads out we stop to get her bus ticket printed. Once instead the man behind the counter starts asking 101 questions. It always amazes me that people here in Jersey are so talkative... and maybe a little nosey... I guess there is nothing wrong with this but really if someone is asking they should be ready for my response... and usually its "none of your business" What bothers me in these type of situations is when the person gets offended. If they are asking they should be ready for any type of response even if its not what they are expecting... 

I head home to work more on my resume and watch some law and order... Today I did hear from a job opportunity that will not start until April.

Well at least thats something.

Day Twelve

Day Twelve... going into the city... We go into the city the only day it rains this week... Erin leaves tomorrow so its the only day we can go before she leaves. We are going to the strand to see if she can find books for her next documentary.

I will not tell you want the documentary is about yet because its still in the works but when asking "strand help" its great to see how their expression and body posture changes when we ask for the books. People really need to lighten up! 

One book they do have buts its impossible to find and having no money to spend really we decide to head back home... 

Tonight Austin cooks...

Day Eleven

Day Eleven... Erin is here... I show Erin a little bit of Jersey City. We have to go the a printer because I do not have any ink and my printer is not set up... So today is a day to get organized. 

Erin has been kicked out of London because of some transaction that has happen. What that is that transaction no one knows. She is having one hell of a time getting hold in immigration. Also she has to get her figure prints scanned and she cant get an appointment her so she will be heading upstate. Hopefully it will all work out.

For dinner I cook black bean burgers (if you want the recipe let me know). I have started cooking again since I am feeling a little better.  

Day Ten

Day Ten... I've got the black lung pop... I finally go to the doctors today where I am told I have a mild case of bronchitis. So thats great. I go home get ready for cousin Erin and work on my resume... 

But I am still convinced my old place of work gave me the black lung.

Day Nine

Day Nine... News cousin Erin is coming... Still not feeling well I sleep in. Austin brings me breakfast in bed. However I decide to join him in the living room instead of eating in bed. 

I feel like crap... I should probably go to the doctor when I still have insurance. I will go tomorrow.

Later today once I wake up and turn on my computer I receive news that cousin Erin is getting kicked out of England "eh, all in a day." She will be staying with me until she gets things sorted out. I will see her soon. It will be nice to see her and to have company. Its gets lonely not hearing a human voice until after 5pm when people get out of work. And talking to people over the internet all day is nice but still its nice to talk in person and even though the television is on... its not the same. It will be nice to have her here. I just hope I start feeling better.

Day Eight

Day Eight... is Valentines Day... Chris and I work on my resume. We are in Euro Delights my favorite place. My home away from home. Its in Astoria and its good to be back. I say hello to everyone in the Euro's and how I miss them. I use to go to Euro Delights every morning when I woke up in Astoria. They use to have the internet there years ago and when I first moved here with no job or internet I would go here for breakfast and the internet. I miss them so it was good to see them again. Also news the main waiter (I left out his name) has a new daughter very exciting. Congrads friend. 

Day Seven

Day seven... Friday the 13th... wooooo woooo. I start my day by watching old Friday the 13th movies. Feeling sort of better (I really cant stay inside anymore) I am heading out to see friends Lisa, Cindy, Chris, Nikki, and Stefanie. Its great to see everyone but with this cold its getting me down so I cant stay long. 

When I was out I meant Lisa's friend from upstate Brian and his very interesting friend... I dont remember his name but the conversation we had was interesting. How we got on this topic is Lisa made me a cup that reads " I am going to have fun until we get nuked" Its from a conversation we had a long time ago. Lisa brought me the cup because as I was rushed out last Friday I forgot one of my favorite presents in the world. The cup Lisa made me. Its now in my hands again.

He proceeds to start talking to me about how he feels the world is going to end... Terminators. Yes he feels that the computers of the word will soon take over and use us humans as slaves that is if the computers decide to keep the human race alive...

I like this person because this is the exact type of conversation you need on Friday the 13th after a person has been laid off.

Day Six

Day six... Sick, no job, I watch tv...

Day Five

Day Five... Discovering where I live and cooking... Having moved here almost a year ago I still have no idea what this place has to offer. There is just so many hours you can spend a day working on a resume so I plan on getting out of the apartment for at least two hours a day and let everyone know who cares what this city has to offer... Today I discover Pilates (Project Pilates) right around the corner... and super cheap! In fact its the best class I have been to and this is like no Pilates class I have been to! There are foam rolls, positive surrounds and the teacher is actually nice. I like it and I think it will save me. 

Another way to save my sanity is through cooking. Who would have thought? I cook greek stuff peppers! and they turn out really good. If you would like to know how to make let me know. 

Day Four

Day four... After "figuring" out the system and decide that I cannot sit indoors any longer. I go for a two hour bike ride down by the pier. And I hate to say this living in New York all my life but... I really do believe the Statue if Liberty is in New Jersey...

Day Three

Day three... waking up rather late I discover Martha Stewart and its impossible to get a hold of anyone living soul at the unemployment office. They have it so you contact no one and you have to set up an account on the internet. I am not sure if this is a blessing or not?  

Day Two

Day two waking up at Mindy's. Not only do I not have a job I am loosing my room at Mindy's because she has decided to make it into a nursery... For all those who do not know Mindy is having a little baby girl and my vote is to name her Slater... Today Austin has bought us tickets to go see the Will Ferrel one man show on Broadway. We are joined by his mother and Robert. I have decided not to tell them yet because to be honest I dont feel it yet. The show is hilarious. I love Will and Austin for getting the tickets. He is a great guy... 

Yesterday I was laid off...

Yesterday I was laid off... Thanks to all my friends that took me out last night I wake up feeling maybe this is not so bad. Sure I am still pissed but " eh, all in a day." So I start day one of unemployment trying to be positive. I decide 1. figure out the camera I received for Christmas 2. head to Mindy's for the International Food Club (separate site will be available shortly). 3. start worry about this Monday although we will see how that goes... Before going to dinner Mindy's wonderful mother Mrs. Slater has me over for her famous sodabread. Its only the best in the world and she has made me a whole loaf! If being unemployed mean eating sodabread everyday I am for it. For all those who have not experienced Mrs Slater's sodabread sucks to be you. Its only amazing. After eating 1/2 of it Mindy and I go to meet the rest of the club. On tonight menu Japanese. I dont have a job...