Here We Go Again

So the first week of classes is over...thank goodness! It felt like the longest week of my life. And I'm pretty sure I'm going to hate the majority of my classes. Yay. Overall, though, it went pretty well. It's gonna be a hard semester, but hopefully I'll do alright.
My least favorite class is definitely Information Technology for Business. Basically, I dislike just about everything that has to do with computers and really don't want to take another class on them. My teacher is just kind of annoying. His motivation to get us to refrain from saving our Friday homework for Thursday night is that it's "Survivor night! So watch Survivor." Duly noted, Teach. I'll be sure to have Survivor on while I'm doing my IT homework.

In other news, I finally have some luck on the job front. Yesterday I got two responses, and set up two interviews for the beginning of next week. One is an office assistant job and the other is tutoring. I really hope I get one because my checking account is almost down to just double digits. Not good.

Back In The Hatt

For the maybe two people who read this, I'm finally taking the time to post on my new apartment.
I moved in last Friday, and let me tell you, it was no picnic. It took us quite a while to unload four ridiculously full cars up three flights of stairs. And did I mention it was about 95 degrees? Yeah. Not fun.

Sidenote: For anyone who is wondering, I did in fact fit pretty much everything I own in my car. However, I could not see out any of the back windows while driving. That was helpful.

After carrying everything upstairs, we super cleaned the kitchen because it was kinda gross and smelly, and took note of the various repairs needed. The whole apartment was a little jank at first. The doorknob for my bedroom was messed up and locked me inside one morning. What a treat that was. I just (hungrily) watched some TV for about an hour until my roomies woke up. Later that day, the maintenance dude came over to fix everything and gave me a new doorknob. Overall, though, it's a pretty nice place.
On Saturday, we explored the brand new Hy-Vee, which is really sweet. Our entire cart-full of food cost us only $87. I call that a win.
The last few days have been really lazy. There isn't really anything I need to do right now. I've been looking for a job, but haven't had much luck. I'm going to go out and apply to more places today. Hopefully I'll find something because I don't have a whole lot of money left...

Veggin Out

It's easy to get used to doing nothing...which is precisely what I've been doing for the past week. Since I'm no longer working and most of my friends have already headed on back to school, my days have been spent on the couch watching reruns of various sitcoms and snacking on chips & salsa. At times, I toy with the idea of packing for school, but then a good show comes on, and that idea quickly exits my brain. The last couple days, I did actually leave the house to do some last minute shopping for the apartment and such. But because I chose to be a complete vegetable this last week, tomorrow I am going to be SUPER busy getting ready to move on Friday. And I'm just gonna have to pray that everything fits in my little car.
Man, I'm ready to get back to Manhattan..


In other news, I bought some aviators today. I am officially awesome.

Adios Applebee's

Today was my very last day working at Applebee's...EVER. All I can say is Hallelujah! I've been waiting for this day for a long time...about two years, in fact. The Bee's was there when I needed it and it served me well, but now it's so long for good! Unless I can't find a job in Manhatty...then I'll probably have to settle for working at Applebee's there...but I'd rather not think about that. For now, I'm celebrating the end of an era.

And T-minus 4 days until I move. Woohoo!

The Talkies

I have seen A LOT of movies this summer. Way more than usual. And I've pretty much liked every one of them. Here is my ranking of the movies I've seen from best to worst (and my opinion of each).

1. The Hangover was effing HILARIOUS. I thought I was gonna need new underwear afterward. It was definitely the best movie of the summer.

2. Up was sooo cute and funny and bubbly and happy. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I wish I could have seen it in 3D!

3. The Proposal was a surprisingly good movie. It was a little cheezy, but just made you feel good. And who wouldn't want to stare at Ryan Reynolds for two hours??

4. The Ugly Truth was also a feel-good movie. It was very witty and enjoyable. I love everything Katherine Heigl does.

5. Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince was a little bit of a disappointment for me. Overall the movie was good, but if you've read the book, you understand how terrible the end was.

6. Angels and Demons. I thought this movie was better than The Da Vinci Code movie...but I haven't read the book yet. I should really get on that..

7. Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen was waayyy too long, but it was still pretty good, I guess. I'm all for action movies, but something about robots fighting each other is not that exciting to me. Can't we just stick to people killing other people?

8. Terminator. The only reason this is at the bottom is because I don't really remember that much about it. I'm pretty sure I liked it, though. I do know it was super loud.


Sometime before I leave (in the next week and a half) I want to see: Funny People, Public Enemies, G.I. Joe, Julie & Julia, and The Time Traveler's Wife.

Think I can do it!? Yeah...probably not.