i've let enormous amounts of time pass between my posts...sorry kids.
so much has been going on since the 4th of july. not that don't go every chance i get, but i stayed in new york for two weeks for my company training. i must say that living in nyc (not just visiting) is quite an experience. it actually made me question my desire to live in such a overpopulated, manipulative, careless, engaging, innovative, and smorgesboard (sic) of a city. the other analysts in my class were pretty chill. a lot of kids from the ivy league, which made me question the caliber of students coming from these so called prestigious schools. for every legit smart ivy kid i've met i know two much smarter, never been to college type kids.
the job is fine. i'm starting to question how much value i currently add to the firm, but i also think that doing so is unfair because i've only been here a month. it's a small firm but there are unlimited promises of promotion and responsibility. bring it!
aside from that, i've been getting ready for the big move to the new place. my roommates are cool, i just hope they don't get sick of me and vote me off survivor style. i'm all about being puck or eric or danny from the real world. i can kiss my next two paychex goodbye as ikea-dreams and target-wishes are fulfilled. i hope someday i can be featured on cribs.
rain and i are fine...there are some serious things we need to discuss...i love her more though. she's one of the best things to happen to me. spending time with her in new york is priceless. if you're reading i love you. how can i not?
i'm going to go...enjoy the rest of the summer. considering that at this pace my next blog will be in september. i promise i'll try to work hard at writing more often. peace.
ears heard. norahjones..unbelievable stuff / thestrokes..inspired me to learn guitar again / coldplay
eyes saw. the gay guy from the realworldchicago in nyc's village / lord of the rings...great stuff.
mind said. the more money you come across the more problems you see.
ok so i have a little time before i leave work for the holiday....
it's so hot outside...like 100F...if you consider the heat index it's like 175F. not that any of us know what that fucking feels like but these weather wizards seem to think so. fucking jackoffs...you've got a fifty/fifty shot to guess right these guys seem to predict incorrectly all of the time.
anyway....
work is good. it's not too busy because of the holiday (as previously mentioned) but nonetheless the last twoandahalf weeks...the trading here has been relentless. it's cliche but this is the life of a wallstreetfirm. meetings everyday, not sharing all your ides for fear that someone may take it, getting in early-staying late, doing your best every second of every hour of every day of every month of every year. i'm weird...but i'm digging this job.
aside from work...my time is consumed by the gym, television, and phone. i rarely venture the badlands known as DE (catch the sarcasm) just because i've been to the mall too many times, i've been to starbucks too many times, and roaming around the supermarket isn't as cool as it 1nce was.
enough of that....
my boy mark is working for a restaurant that just opened in manhattan's tribeca district. it's called "fresh." if you can, go to the new york magazine website, click on restaurants and then on openings...good write up.
well i must sign off...as i commented on last weeks blog...i'm seeing my rain tonight. i do miss her so. LDR's work when both are committed to making it work. i'm thankful that we are.
amtrak should pay me to ride their fucking trains. ciao.
working on fridays can be a drag.
paul
myearswouldsay. the strokes/thirdeyeblind/and dean martin sound terrific
myeyeswouldsay. its getting hot in herre. thesongsucksbutthevideorules.
mymindwouldsay. some people work much harder than 95% of the population but as far as earnings they're the ones making the bottom 5%. this society is fucked up. some rich people can be selfish, greed, and stupid...and they're the ones ruling this country. democrat and republican.
