My Birthday Party!

I kinda ran some errands today... I went to the bank to cash a check and it was quite an interesting time. I went through the line and the teller told me I had to go see one of the investment bankers in the front to get the check certified. So I waited to see one of the bankers and that took like 15mins. Finally I got to see him... he asked what I was trying to do so I told him I wanted to cash a check. He said, "do you have an accout here?" I said, "no." He was like, "where do you bank?" I said, "Back, in Ohio." He had my license.
"where's that?"
"for real?" seriously buddy.
"yeah, where is that? Like Michigan and Indiana and stuff?"
"yeah" yeah, you have know idea where Ohio is....
"cool, you a big Lebron fan?"
"yeah" Sounds like you mite know a little bit about things then huh?
"ok, you're all set, just go wait in the teller line."
"thanks" for nuthin.
"you take care, Meow."
For serious the teller guy said Meow. Not kidding you. An investment banker in NYC wants to be a super trooper...I just walked out shaking my head... I was gunna ask him for a liter of cola but I thought I should just get out of there as soon as possible.

Then...
We celebrated my birthday today... I baked a cake and Jamie made steak, mashed potatoes and corn, and even yoohoo!
We got to use the party stuff that Kathleen sent and I even got a song and to blow out candles!

Thank you!

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Oh, Monday...

Went to Tribeca, worked solo with an other intern, it was totally boring. It took forever to get out of there.
It was basically a horrible day... And I felt really bad by the time I got home...
...BUT when I got home there was a HUGE box!!! I got a really big box from Uncle Jer and Kathleen!!! There was sooooo much stuff in the box! Everything I could ever imagine... make up, scrapbook stuff, gum, candy, party supplies, Target giftcard!!!, hair stuff, nail stuff, cards, markers even glow sticks!!!
It made the whole day soooo much better : )
Jamie and I watched the Bachelorette and I talked to my family and friends...
Then went to sleep, Thanks for everything!

Happy Birthday Big Buddy!!!

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Lazy Sunday

We all kinda woke up late, Jamie hung out with her fam and Caroline napped so I went to church later service. Came back hangout, made lunch watched a movie and chilled. Chatted with some buddies.
Then Caroline and I went to the Upper West side to another church... walked around, stopped in for sushi and took the subway home.
Then I got ready for work tomorrow... hope it's fun : /

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Hangin Out

Today I kind of adventured by myself. I went to Bryant Park and walked around in the sun. I like grass, sometimes it's fun to just hangout in it.
I saw a parade, tried some organic food, thumbs up. I also made some lists of things I plan on doing.
Then I went to the NYC Public Library petted the lions and looked around.
And then took a stroll from 50th St. to 9th St. it was quite a trek...

Then to the apt. crocheted and watched TV

Happy Birthday Becca!

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Beaver Leaves : (

Went souvenir shopping... walked around, went to Roxy's Deli... which had horrible service. Then we began the adventures of getting to the airport from the Subway... it took a while but we made it!
Beaver even got mulled by a bear at the airport.
I got all the way home in like 30mins for $2 taking the bus and the subway! But it started to rain and Beaver's flight that was suppose to leave at 6pm left at 1am... but she did get home safely.
I talked to Jamie and watched TV then went to sleep...

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BROADWAY

This morning we got up early---er and checked out all the different theatres to see if we could find any discount tickets to Broadway. We also went to Rockefeller Center and looked around the NBC store and bumped into Rachel and Stephanie. Went to the Magnolia Bakery and the 53rd St Deli for lunch.
Then met up at the apartment with Rachel and Stephanie, gave them the GRAND tour and then Jess and I went to the World Trade Center...
Got ready for the show then went to go see CHICAGO! Which was quite spectacular!
Side-note: People here do not think that broadway is as big a deal as Ohio people do... Everyone wears jeans! People just like hangout all day shopping or sun tanning in Central Park and then go to a show... just like there going to the movies... I dress up to the Carousel... who knows!

Then we went to McDonald's and then walked around in times square... and saw some guy from New Found Glory, I think he was Chad but Jess doesn't think so... I would have liked to see Jordan but we weren't that lucky.

Then went back to the apartment and watched TV :)

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Beaver's Here!

I woke up early this morning to go to the airport and pick up Beaver... The trip was quite tricky because I kinda got lost trying to take the subway and buses to the airport... so I ended up taking a cab.
I got Beaver and we took a cab back to the apartment and took a nap...
Then we got up and went to the Empire State Building and looked around. Then we went to Heartland for lunch, walked around, got tickets to see Transformers 2, got stuck in the rain, saw Santa's helpers at a camera store, waited in line for a movie we already paid for, watch the movie, walk around more, get sushi, walked around more and went home.

We had a good day but we had a long day...

Nite

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Did I Mention that I Feel Like Doogie Howser When I Blog...

Hello,

Today I few back to NYC after a few sad goodbyes with family and friends and Rordy Roo.
However, I did see a few friends (Rachel and Stephanie) on the plane ride back which made things easier...

Got to the apartment and unpacked in less than half an hour so Jamie didn't get stressed : )

While we were walking around we saw Harrison Ford shooting a movie right on the side walk... (Morning Glory... we think)!!!

Then Jamie and I met up with Rachel and Stephanie for dinner at John's Pizzeria... which was quite tasty. Then took a stroll on the way back to the apartment.

Now I must go to sleep because tomorrow.... The Beev arrives!

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Did I Mention I feel like Doogie Howser When I Blog...

Hello,

Today I few back to NYC after a few sad goodbyes with family and friends and Rordy Roo.
However, I did see a few friends (Rachel and Stephanie) on the plane ride back which made things easier...

Got to the apartment and unpacked in less than half an hour so Jamie didn't get stressed : ) Then Jamie and I met up with Rachel and Stephanie for dinner at John's Pizzeria... which was quite tasty. Then took a stroll on the way back to the apartment.

Now I must go to sleep because tomorrow.... The Beev arrives!

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From Then til Now... Thank You!!!

I took a little hiatus from my writing to attend to my life.

I appreciate all of you who helped and where there for me and my family during this difficult time. Thank you so much, really.

To my family: I love you! Thank you for every thing I'm glad to have you all in my life.

I couldn't do this without all of you and the faith that I have in God... there's a plan... I can feel it in my heart! We just need to trust in Him : )

Thank you, Love you all,

Jenna

T.G.I... Up

This afternoon I waited around for the IT guy... who finally says he fixed the internet connection... but I didn't see him do anything. Things seem to be working well.
When the roomies got home they took naps cuz we stayed up all night talking... I got a package from the Potters that they are torturing me with cuz it will explore if I open it before Monday. And I also got a package from Beaver... Oh, Beaver... you shouldn't have. If you ever wondered what a box of randomness looks like... I could tell you. My favorite is tied between the receipt stating that Beaver got her 1st Frappachino without me or the card explaining how the care package works and its contents.
Jamie made Stir-fry for dinner. Then we all got dressed up and... hung out at Walgreen's. Not really went went to go see the movie Up but it was sold out so we had to wait til midnight to see it... we were just wasting time at the store.
The movie was really good I'm glad I got to see it. I think I might try to see if I could float my house to Paradise Falls to live with Kevin... who reminds me of my cousin Liz : )

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Wild Goose Walkin

This morning I woke up feeling rather ambitious so I figured I'd walk 15 (street) blocks to the New York City Public Library (NYCPL, for short) and look at books and music and movies and things. When I started walking I passed a library... I was like no big deal, I'm looking for a certain one so I'll just keep walking. Then I see another one on my way. So I stopped and went inside that one, I have no clue which one. Found some books and DVDs and went to get a library card. And I couldn't because I didn't have any proof of me that said I lived, worked or went to school in the city... oops.
So I decided to set out to find some yarn... I got lost and had to walk in the complete other direction, cuz I was lost. I finally get to the address of the so called yellowpages.com yarn shop and its a lobby with a building directory sign and an elevator thats it. Turns out that this "yarn store" was a "thread" store for like actual people who make clothes, like fashion designers. They didn't have anything for me to knit or crochet.
So then it starts raining and I'm all um... grumpy from not getting anything accomplished but getting lost... So I see a McDonald's so I thought that I would go there cuz I haven't been there since I've been here. But the lady at the counter doesn't speak english and has no clue what I'm talking about... so no Mickey Ds either.
So I went to K-Mart... that's the only thing I do know how to do. I wanted to make cookies for the roommates and I but it would cost $25 to get all the stuff to make the cookies I usually make. Instead I just bought the break and bake kind for $3... don't tell.
That evening we all went to Starbuck's and met all the other interns that live in the building... whoo who. And then went back to Macy's in which they had changed all the inventory around and we couldn't find anything we saw from the night before. crazy.
Got home and the roomies and I had a huge long talk and I learned more stuff about them and myself that I'd never realized before... then went to sleep.

These are pictures from the evening. First the crazy wooden escalator from macy's. Next, the fog in the city at dusk. And a night shot of Herald Towers the place where I reside...

Nite.

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Wednesday

Today was just like all the rest of them. I wandered around and waited for the living space co-inhabitants to return. Jamie made tacos for dinner... so we had a fiesta. I got a card from my Aunt Nan and a satchel from Becca... so we went out and got Mint Chocolate Chip frozen yogurt. Then we headed to Macy's and looked around.
Then home to go to sleep...

I included pictures from my favorite spot in the apartment. A window where I can watch the street. And the happy excited... I just got a green satchel pictures.

Love ya

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Just a Regular Beach Bum... without a beach

Today was a kinda regular day I walked around and looked for a job and tried to apply at Subways... the restaurant, not the crazy place. I saw a bunch of cool stuff and went in some pretty awesome stores. But no luck yet.
I did write some more letters and talk to Gpa and Becca and Jen and Sara... but not too much else.

When the roomies came home... I watched Reba and House while Caroline cooked dinner which was super awesome and then we all kinda did our own thing... I'm still awake watching Jimmy Fallon... and I'll probably watch Carson Daly because Green Day's on... so hope everyone's having a good night and I'll be more creative tomorrow...

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Big "Internship" Day

Well Today wasn't exactly how I expected.

In the end tho... I'm saying this at the beginning of my rant, so you don't think it's all bad... It wasn't a bad day, I had a good time.

I was nervous, but Jamie and countless family and friends helped me calm down and I got all dressed up and ready to go. I walked to the subway and waited for the next one arrive. It was just me and a couple people like normal.
Then like 5 minutes later there were more and more people. Now, it was 9AM. There were SO many people. There was like a lady standing right beside me, not kidding, there's not comfort zone. So the subway gets there and as it passes me I see all the people on it and I'm amazed.
Then I realize there is NO WAY that all these people are going to fit on this subway. And I panic, a baby bit. The doors open and its pure Jumanji... I didn't have to worry about getting on... I was swept away in the stampede.
Then I walked to Tribeca, after I made through the subway, geez, and met my supervisor Jakub for the first time. And got my first assignment.... take someone's phone to AT&T by the World Trade Center... kinda like here's a Google map... just go.
Ok, how bout I'm wearing heels. It's a 1/2 hour away. I was under the impression that there was no longer a World Trade Center. And what I thought I was making copies and getting coffee.
So any way to make a long story short... I get to deliver Mr. DeNino's mail : ) ... not all the time since I'm one of 14 interns... but I still get to...
I don't have to sit behind a desk all day because I get to run awesome errands. And I get to wear whatever I want and explore the city and get paid ($10) for it so Whoo.

Had a good but long day... So there's one picture but it's not too good, I forgot to have someone take one before we all left. So Jess, Sara, Jen and Becca you were right you won with the outfit. Sleepy, Nite.



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Soakin Up Sum Rayz

We got up and went to Wall St. .... to go to church : ) Called The River it was a pretty awesome service in a real cool building. And they really blew me away cuz the played a clip from Ratatouille... I felt right at home. They also gave us cookies and milk... even awesomer. Then we went shopping and to... Central Park.

Central Park is awesome. I actually saw grass today... it's been about a week : /





It was a really pretty day and I'm glad that we got to hang out in it for a little while.

I also got to see the Tony Awards being set up at Radio City... I actually saw the infamous red carpet just a couple hours before the stars graced it with their... shoes.
And the legendary Magnolia Bakery... I didn't get to eat there (or mack on some cupcakes), I just saw it but... I will : )




had a fun day... wish I coulda play with Jordy in the park : /

Nite

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Food

Today... We got food. We went to this place called The Food Emporium. And it was packed with food that was twice as expensive than the food at home.
Another this about this town is that since all the stores are in these big old buildings... so like stores that I've been going to forever like... K-Mart are in basements... creepy weird.
Anyway we all got so much food that we couldn't walk back and we had to take a cab... hence... my first cab ride : )





So today was a good day... I even got awesome New Yorker Potato Chips... So I'm official : )



Hope all of you are well, luv ya

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Oops

So I didn't exactly explain the pictures....

The first one is on my way from the Subway to Tribeca. It was a little rainy outside.

The next is a picture of Tribeca Grill which is located underneath the offices in the building where my internship will be.

The next picture I took just to show you how awesome Tribeca really is... they have their own trash cans....

These are the two cross streets Greenwich and Franklin where Tribeca is...

And the last one is actually a picture of the front door where I'm going to be... it's right by the orange cone....

Hope this helps explain things a little better : )

Subway Awesomeness...

Today... I got lost on the subway. This is were Dad chimes in with "I told you so."
I know, I know, I figured it out, it was just the wrong time to get lost cuz it was raining all day. I got soaked. And I was wearing flip-flops.
The issue is google maps>transit told me to take the #2 and the subway next to the apartment doesn't service the #2. So instead of correcting my error and finding the #2 at Penn Station... I took the N to Brooklyn and got lost.
(in the words of S.Po and some band I don't know "...No Sleep! 'Til Brooklyn!"

It was an adventure and I found my way back around... and I also stopped by Tribeca to look for Bob and take some pictures for you fine people : )







Tonight I've just been hangin out with the roomies and chattin.... But I'm super tired and still trying to get over allergies/cold/sickness so I'm going to sleep : ) Nite all

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