Now this is how a vacations is supposed to be

I am currently in Hoboken,  NJ.  It is the London roomie's b-day weekend and I'm here to relax, enjoy the stereotypical Jersey-ness that is around. The problem is Irene. Irene is not even a person. Irene is a stupid hurricane that is effing everything up. We can't stay until Sunday as was planned, Sunday NYC and Hoboken will but underwater seized by no less than tropical storm force winds.

So, yes, I'm boldly climbing aboard a bus tomorrow heading toward home and toward the storm. Panic has taken hold and I'm curious as to whether or not I'm making the right decision. The problem with the whole thing, there is still a chance that the bus gets canceled. It's the big freak out before the potential let down of the storm. Do I freak or stay cool and collected? I'm not sure.

NYC public transportation is closing. DC metro may end up closing. So I'm going to be super screwed. I'm not super excited about this whole thing.

A Place to Lay My Head

Ok, so here's the thing, logistically I've screwed myself, maybe. Over the weekend I went on a I-Need-A-Job-Panicked job hunt. I applied to everything and anything I am either interested in or qualified for. And someone bit. Before you WooHoo! too loudly, it's an unpaid internship (still good) in NYC (not so good).

I've considering all my options here:

1. Commute. It's impossible, next!
2. Couch surf. It's possible but it would take a kind, generous soul to give up their couch for any length of time, couches are important you know. So, please, kind, generous souled people I'll be tidy just for you!
3. Set up a hammock in a park. Seriously, all I'd need is two trees close enough together to sling my hammock and perhaps a tarp for coverage. It won't be too cold until say October? (Please note this scenario also works for porches and balconies)
4. Sigh and move on. This is a last resort option. I don't want to do this unless there is no other way. It's heartbreaking to even consider this. Don't break my heart people. Just don't do it.

If you think of something else, or know of a spot in a park, let me know.

Here's to taking advantage of every opportunity that comes my way!

NYC in the Winter

I always promised myself that I'd get back to New York on a regular basis, it is so close and all. But until last weekend I hadn't been up there since the end of my freshman year of college. Somehow every time I visit the city it rains and it's cold.

And when it's cold it doesn't even have to be bitter to be biting. Saturday night after waiting, fruitlessly, by the stage door for two hours and then a eight or so block walk my feet were grey from the cold. Grey. As in the socks and boots I had on were no longer sufficient for keeping my feet warm.

This time I have to pat myself on the back for wearing a longer coat. So what if it was a little off style wise, it looked good, and kept my bum warm for the majority of the time.

I did do NYC wrong this time though. Nothing was planned. Nothing, more or less. But next time it'll be much better. I shall have ideas and there won't be rain, or cold, I hate the cold.