I'm Alive!!

After investigating a few different options, I've decided the easiest way to continue blogging is to keep this blog and just change the name. So life should be easy for you guys. Now I just have to come up with something that isn't cheesy or too long...

I've also decided to make this blog public again since the whole reason I made it private is over now. So hello world. I've missed you.

There really isn't much to update you all on honestly. It's been so relaxing and wonderful being home. Florida is fantastic; I love the storms every night (lighting!!), I love the heat and I LOVE being with my family. So in a nut shell: I am happy.

In other news, I am redecorating my room. As soon as it's done I'm going to post before and after photos. My oldest friend Ann (I've known her since pre-school and both her grandmother and mother taught me in elementary school) came over and helped me re-paint the walls a greyish white. That's all I'm saying right now. The suspense!! I know!!

I also am VERY sun burnt from going to the beach yesterday. Ouch. Next time I'll be better about sun screen, it's really crazy how fast you get burnt here.

On another (and less interesting) front, I'm working out EVERY day (but Sunday...I do Wii fit that day). It's amazing how much better you feel after an hour or so of moving. God really created us to be active! So my schedule goes like this: Monday--Run four miles with mom and Auntie Berts (who is an AWESOME person. She's not really my aunt but a really close friend of moms. She's the one who is into macrobiotics...but more on that later.) Or Spin class. Tuesday: Yoga class and 45 minutes on the elliptical. Wednesday: Spin class. The instructor at 5AM is INSANE. I seriously haven't sweat that much EVER. But if I go to the 8:45AM class instead it's a little more low key. Thursdays: Yoga and elliptical again. Friday: Spin class. Saturday: Long distance run!! The first week I did it I was SO sore, but now I really just feel great. I'm working toward running a half-marathon in October.

I'm also getting into macrobiotics and I think that's helping me with energy too. Pretty much right now I'm only eating whole grains (Barley, quinoa, oats, etc.), lean proteins (tofu, fish, chicken) and tons of fruits and veggies. I've already almost lost 10 pounds! Auntie Berts is showing me the macrobiotic ropes (it's a little complicated sometimes, you have to use things like shoyu and umeboshi, which I had NO clue about).

So that is my update! I know it's not that exciting but I decided when I came home I was in body boot camp, and my parents are being awesome and letting me not have a job while I fix myself. It's going to take a while, but I'm on my way!!

Love you all!

***EDIT***

I've decided on a name! Angelina on Stage was my FAVORITE book growing up (I hope you all got to read it) and Angelina is also my great-grandmother's name and my middle name. So there you go! Sorry about the offensive bright pink in the background. I had to do it.

Out of the Big Apple

So...I guess this is the end of this blog since I am no longer taking any bites out of the big apple. It's a bitter sweet feeling...but, to be honest, mostly sweet.

I'll be sure to let you all know where my new blog will be.

Until then here is an update on my new life:

1) I have a second interview for my editing position at Three Stars Media tomorrow. The first one was an online assessment test which was both really easy and very time consuming.

2) I am re-doing my room. I'll be sure to post photos.

3) It's SO nice to be home. SO NICE.

Love!!

And that's the end of that...

THE BOXES ARE SENT!! I'm going home in THREE DAYS!!!

Hi, my name is Heather. And I'm a cumpulsive repeater. All Together Now: Hello, Heather.

Countdown Until Jess Comes to Visit: 4 Days
Countdown Until I Leave NYC: 13 Days
Countdown Until Erin Comes to Visit: 13 Days
Countdown Until My Interview That Could Potentially Be Awesome: 18 Days

It’s amazing how tired I am.

And there really is no reason for it. I slept a normal amount this weekend, didn’t overly exert myself: no crazy orgies or drunken stupors. To be honest, I’m a little pissed off at my body…suck it up. Seriously.

On another note—thanks to Megs “I-have-secret-blogs-and-don’t-tell-anyone“ Martin—I am now obsessed with The Weepies. I keep listening to “Gotta Have You” on repeat. Sigh. I’m sure Juanita (the awesome black lady that sits next to me) will be SO happy when I leave. I’m a compulsive repeater. Last week it was Peter Bjorn And John’s “Young Folks.” The week before that was The Orion Experience’s “I’m Obsessed With You” (again).

This weekend I packed three boxes and pretty much all my stuff fit in them. It’s very sobering when all your possessions can fit into three cardboard boxes. It’s also very sobering to actually SEE all your possessions in three cardboard boxes. I was talking with my dad and apparently they're starting to clear out the “guest room” for me and making my dad’s old office the new guest room. This is going to be an adventure.

One other piece of news—I got an interview. It’s with a marketing firm, Three Stars Media, and they want to see me for a Copy Writer/Editor position. So that is June 3rd, and I would appreciate prayers! It would be great to get a job right away, especially a job I won’t want to kill myself doing.

Freedom!! Sort of...

I just let my boss know that I’m leaving New York at the end of the month. And it was significantly less stressful than I thought it would be! She said “bummer” a lot, but she was largely understanding--which was such a relief! She was seriously an amazing boss and I’ll really miss her (but not her expense reports so much).

So now that my boss knows, everyone is informed. My roommate was going to kick me out this month anyway, so that worked out. So I guess this makes my exodus a reality! It’s actually going to happen and I’m actually going to be home at the end of the month. Hallelujah.

In other, more unfortunate news--I’m not sure if I can go to Mexico. I (and my parents…mostly my parents) feel like it’s too dangerous. And as much as I want adventure, I don’t know if this is the right time with all the flu stuff and the drug cartel stuff going on. And honestly, I need some “me” time. I just need to find some mindless job that doesn’t involve a computer and hang on the beach and focus on my spiritual and physical health. And I’m really excited about being around my parents. My mom and dad are two of my best friends and I really miss them. I also miss Sarah and her antics…

So…that’s the Heather update for now. I’ll keep you posted on how things turn out!

Love!

Still in the Wild West

I'm sitting in a Greek Orthodox coffee shop with Megan trying to write a letter to my boss telling her I'm leaving New York. I'm also sipping on a chai tea latte that is divine. And I can see a mountain out of the window.

It's a happy day.

Earlier we went to Megan's cake decorating class and while they learned about the "shell" technique and made scary looking clowns, I stole some of the icing and made a bird's nest. The instructor laughed and said it was "good" in a very condenscending voice. After that we had AMAZING Indian food and went on a beautiful drive through the mountains. We made a pitstop in Manitou Springs and drank from some of the natural springs and one of them was naturally carbonated and I thought that was pretty amazing. And that leaves us where we sit now...laptops out in a manor oddly reminiscent of our time at The Gathering in Hillsdale.

Tonight we're getting sushi and going to a "club." This should be interesting.

Love to all!

In the Wild West

I am sitting in Arianna's living room and taking a moment from our busy day of sun-bathing (it's AMAZING outside today!) and taking the kids to the park to post! It's so beautiful here and the exact opposite of New York. It took me a while to adjust to the altitude, but I'm starting the feel great and the time away from my desk is just what I needed. It's great to remember there is life outside the office. And Brooklyn. And Zach and Gabey are adorable. I'll post pictures soon. We're going to go and get some ice cream and watch a chick flick now...so adios!!

Love to all!