New Places and Old Places, Family, and Some Pretty Great News

New Places: I had to go to the Bronx today because that's where our local UPS pick-up location is. It involved two subways (one that spits you out with a lovely view of Yankee Stadium, so that was kinda cool), and a creepy walk down a deserted shipping area. This was the most scared I was to go anywhere, but it turns out da Bronx is just like any other borough - can be sketchy at times, but at the end of the day, people still give up their seat for the pregnant and/or old women and generally leave you alone.

Although I still maintain that I should just plan on getting mugged and if/when it does happen, I just hope I'm not carrying a fav purse. And that they don't steal my shoes à la Carrie Bradshaw.

Old Places: This week, I went to Chicago to audition for the Santa Fe Opera Young Artist Program. I was happy to receive an audition from them, and even happier to stay with my friends Justin, Paige, and Nick. Their apartment is a freaking PENTHOUSE compared to mine, and is gorgeous. I think the things I'm most jealous of are their in-unit washer/dryer and beautiful sunlight that comes into their apartment.

BUT... at the end of the day, I'll take what I've got. Alley cat view and all.

Anyway, back to Chicago. I had such an incredible time on Tuesday catching up with them as well as Nathan, Steven, and Isabel. I have such a wonderful support system and also they're all extremely hilarious and attractive. It was fun to be reminded of that.

Family: Deborah got engaged! We were FINALLY able to catch up and celebrate Wednesday night at  my new favorite restaurant called Westville. Yummy, yummy, yummy!

On Sunday, Kristen and Katie drove through town and we saw Romeo and Juliet. Sorry... we saw Orlando Bloom. From the front row. He is every bit as scrumptious in person as you might imagine. Fun night walking around the city with them!

And now... some PRETTY GREAT NEWS
I GOT A JOB!!!!!!  A DOLLA MAKE ME HOLLA HONEY BOO BOO. Honestly though, I couldn't have a better job if I had invented it myself. My official position is Assistant Box Office Manager... or possibly Assistant TO THE Box Office Manager (The Office, anyone?)
 I'll be working 30 hours a week (with a flexible schedule!!!) for Union Square Theaters. They run several different shows, one of which is STOMP. I'm told that's the theater I'll most likely be working at. I loved selling tickets with UMS, and I am excited to take that further here in NYC! Also, the fact that the hours are flexible is crucial to my audition schedule, which is thankfully filling up!

This week I also put together the LAST pieces of Ikea furniture. Except for wall stuff, our apartment is COMPLETE!!! Feels great.

Also, my birthday is coming up. First one away from home, and my GOLDEN BIRTHDAY. 26 on the 26th. Still no clue what exciting, fabulous thing I'm going to do. Maybe order a pizza. Seems like a fitting way to welcome your late-twenties. Suggestions welcome!