date.
Friday, October 5, 2007 12:16 a.m.

Sheesh. Another crazy busy day of samples, follow-up emails, calls, new deals...things are going well. All planning at the moment...but 2008 will be insane if all goes well. But that's when the hard work begins.

Cute Asian girl stopped by to chat...are we going to hang out or what??? Work thing makes it difficult.

More stuff to take care of...and then it was time for date.

Met up with RH for drinks and it went well. Went to another place for food and more drinks. She was cute, very talkative, which was surprising since her emails were so short...and pretty funny. Only thing that bugged me was that she did most of the talking.

It wasn't amazing, wasn't awful...it was just ok. It was pleasant...and sane. I think this might be something new.

Hug and kiss on the cheek...which was sweet...and she did miss 30 mins of Grey's for me...which meant a lot more since she doesn't have cable or DVR.

Thing that won me over..."I tell people I am Danish...like the pasty...only sweeter." kinda cute, kinda dorky.

And I am such a sucker for eyes. Hers were blue green. Trouble.

So...dinner and a movie next time?

Packed and ready for Toronto tomorrow. My mom, dad, and grandma might stop in and check out the office...wow. Strange.

Pretty much it. Not too bad. Long weekend ahead. WOOOT.

work and Top Chef
Wednesday, October 3, 2007 11:19 p.m.

Not sure if I am sick or what...but my throat has been so sore these past few days. Doesn't help that I haven't really slept enough either. Ugh.

Work...lots of little things to take care of. Emails and pitches...and then went to lunch with my friend and her two colleagues. I thought the discussion went very well and it seems like it would be a great fit. If we can get some mock-ups done...and the content to fit...then next year we should be able to get a commitment for a project.

Yeah...one of my friend's colleagues was kinda cute too. hahahah!

Anyways, the day went by in a blur since I had such a bad headache after that. Went home, packed for Canada, and watched ANTM (I think Lisa might be my fave...and Victoria reminds me of my sis-in-law.)

Oh...been on a weird Nelly Furtado kick lately....damn.

And I forgot to mention that I saw Larry Mullen Jr. chillin' with a beer in the West Village last week. Pretty cool.

TOP CHEF SPOILERS!!!

The twist...having Rocco, Michelle Bernstein, and Todd English as sous chefs was a great twist. And gahhhh...Casey is soooo hot...but just couldn't pull it off.

I honestly didn't think Dale would do so well...but he really surprised me...and he was pretty dang funny.

But congrats to Hung...my Asian brother!!! WOOOO!

Yeah, I'm gonna see if our company wants to do a Top Chef cookbook...I think that would be awesome...hmmm...let me do some research.

Date tomorrow. I hope I don't get sicker tonight. You never know what might happen. I know next to nothing about this girl...which might be the best thing. We'll see.

Toronto on Friday...here we go.

3 months
Tuesday, October 2, 2007 11:46 p.m.

Had my three month evaluation today and I got all top marks...but the scary thing is. My goal is to make 1 million dollars in 2008. GOODNESS! SWEET JEEBUS!!! Anyways, it's been a good run so far. I hope things work out well enough that I get stuff rolling.

My friend SH got tickets for Friday for Moz. I am so thrilled. I cannot wait to go to the show with her!!!

Our CEO has a deal with MSG and he gets 2 tickets for pretty much everything. I called dibs on Van Halen...I hope I get them...I may have to bring a client...but that shouldn't be hard.

Best Buy run and got a ton of stuff.

Wondering if the cute Asian girl just needs a friend or if she might be interested. We keep talking about hanging out and trying to make plans...let's see if it happens. But she seems really cool..definitely really cute...and hopefully sane...but she works with me. Such a no-no. I hope she quits. :P

Home...hung out with the Tzo...ate lots, got dry cleaning and diet soda. Home...took some Theraflu for sore throat...and I am feeling it already...oh boy.

Lunch meeting and lots of other stuff to do. Sales meetings, sample boxes, packing for Toronto, getting all this crap ready...oh man. What a crazy month. I'm sooooo tired. But that could be the meds.

Wedding and video shoot...
Monday, October 1, 2007 08:37 p.m.

Joyce and Adam's wedding: Oh man...took me forever to get out to Tarrytown...but it was beautiful and worth the trip to get out to Blue Hill. Anyways, strange "ethical" ceremony with Rilke and Darwin quotes...but the vows J and A wrote were very cute. Lots of rich white people, "camp friends", and some organic food. Very small wedding...glad I was invited and that J and A are a part of my life. Happy to see them so happy.

Trip back was long and drawn out since my cab was never called...and I had to get another one. Talked to some of J and A's friends on the way home...all very smart and usually wealthy...sigh. Not my kind of folks usually. :P

Anyways, home by 2...and exhausted.

Work: Got decked out and went in to answer a few emails then shot the YouTube promo video. Did a few things in the office and then went out to Brooklyn to shoot the rest. I think when it is all edited it will look pretty cool. Should be neat. Hung out with coworkers MF, SS, KH and the video guy Chris...even got a car to come pick me up and drive me home.

3 months at the new job...and things seem pretty cool. I know one day it will get crappy...but right now things are looking good. *fingers crossed.

Oh...JZ's setup doesn't look like a go...she found out that the girl was seeing someone and didn't tell her mom (the matchmaker)...but there might be other options.

Sigh...exhausted. Planning to be unconscious before midnight. oy...what a packed few weeks it's been.

Eunice...congrats on the new job, hon. Hope you like the change of pace. Fast commute for sure though. Good for you!

I think I threw up a little in my mouth...
Sunday, September 30, 2007 12:55 a.m.

...that's how I felt all day. Ugh. I think the traveling in the past few weeks has really gotten to me. I just felt so gross and out of it. Was up early though...watched tv, did some work, ate, did laundry...took a long nap...and felt pukey again.

Not sure if I am getting sick or just tired. Who knows what's going on with me any more.

Had to miss out on Shelb's bday drinkfest since I have to be well for Joyce's wedding tomorrow...and for video shoot on Monday.

At least comics are awesome...and the end of ROME was pretty satisfactory...other than that...not much going on.

Ugh...hope I don't feel this crappy tomorrow.

Cleveland rocks.
Friday, September 28, 2007 10:56 p.m.

Well, my meeting with the Cleveland folks went pretty darn well. I think we are really going to do this project and I am going to head up the most important part of it. Best thing is...the CEO and I have something in common. He used to run Marvel...and he knows my friend's husband.

Got a chance to look around and just take everything in...pretty cool. Even took a souvenir photo with my boss that I can expense.

Worst part...our flight back to NY...got diverted to Pittsburgh to refuel...because the weather was bad...strong winds and such that there would not be flights in. So we ended up staying the night in Pitts. Went to Kohl's got clothes, had dinner, and slept in the hotel for a few hours before early morning flight. Good time bonding with the boss...and I got some Led Zep boxers.

Flight back and the girl sitting next to me ends up being a part of a HUGE foundation that does nonprofit stuff for kids...best part is...they are looking for a big marketing push in the next few years... something we could totally do for them...so maybe there really is a reason we got delayed...hmmm.

Slept all day...didn't go to work...insanely busy week next week with meetings, video shoot (more on that later...I got drafted by PR to do a YouTube promo for one of our books)...going to Canada...and a date in there too. Whoah.

Shelb's bday thing tomorrow and Joyce's wedding Sunday? And working from home also...yipes. Lots to do.

long day...
Wednesday, September 26, 2007 09:28 p.m.

Another non-stop day. Meeting, intern stuff, getting stuff ready for Cleveland, follow-ups, calls, emails...

Glo wants me to meet her hot coworker...at a business lunch. AWKWARD...but hey...hot girls are always welcome...and if we can work together even better.

Got a TON of comics...how am I ever gonna get through it all?

JZ at work is really on the ball. She sent my pic to her mom who is matchmaking for her friend's daughter...and her coworker thought I was cute and wanted to go out with me too! HAHHAH...see...new friends already setting me up with people...sheesh.

And I'm meeting "blonde girl" next week. Man, one of them has to work out right?....or is there more? I dunno.

Early flight tomorrow. Gotta get to sleep like soon...haven't slept well all week. Ugh.

stress...
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 10:07 p.m.

Monday: Kind of got through the day. New intern and all the catch up. Lots of stuff I have to get cracking on. Caught up with work friends etc...new tv when I got home. I can't remember what else.

Tuesday: Lots of phone calls and follow-ups for work. Work person sandbagged me and told me that there would be no way we could work together with our parent company. I think that's bogus...but we'll see what's what later.

Bad news: SL says she doesn't want to date. Took her profile down and is taking a break. Looks like I am the king of awesome starts...and no follow through. WTF. I can't do this much more.

Work friends are scrambling to set me up with people. Funny. I just want a date for new year's. Emailed this blonde girl who first contacted me to meet up for drinks. We'll see how that goes. Asian girl at work...asked me to hang out with her friends some time? Um...hmmm...she hung out with me when T called and she was all interested. I told T I was starting to date again...and she got all flustered when I said I had to go...we were supposed to have dinner...but she got called to go to her mom's for Chinese festival stuff...sigh...need to figure all this out.

I'm just throwing myself into work and I hope things work out in other aspects of my life.

Next show: October 11.

My friend CY told me that she got engaged. Oh, wow. I talked to her not that long ago and she wasn't even dating. Turns out she knew the guy for 6 weeks...dated for 2...and he proposed on Korean TV...and she is getting married December 15. Wow. Nuts.

Heroes: AWESOME...David Anders from Alias...with Greg Grunberg! Hot girl from Sopranos...and soon...KRISTEN BELL!!!! I love Parkman and Molly...too cute. And HRG and Claire...just awesome. Can't wait for more. Looks promising.

New TV season starting...yes. Finally. Life is back to normal?

Ugh...lots of stuff to do at work. Meeting tomorrow, intern stuff, prep for Cleveland, meeting with parent company? Lots of follow-ups...meeting with Glo and her coworker for business lunch on Friday...tons.

Oh...and I got a haircut. I think I'm cute?

Free DC comics from work...wow. And Chris started buying comics?!?? HAHHAHA...awesome.

Dang. Busy.

London...that was last week.
Monday, September 24, 2007 10:59 p.m.

Ok...so I haven't blogged in a while...and I have no idea how I am going to remember everything...but let's try for some highlights.

My flight got cancelled...and instead of going to a hotel like everyone else...I had to stay because I got the early flight and check-in was extra early. I met a bunch of girls and became friends with them. Even got a few emails and someone I can do business with. Hmm....actual flight wasn't bad...but I passed out and slept most of the way...but I did get to watch "28 Weeks Later"...which was pretty awesome.

Lugged all my crap through Heathrow and the tube...finally got to my hotel...which was awesome! But right above a tube station...but it was fine...and it even had a bidet! No idea how to use it...nor would I want to. Took a walk around and got some brit food...but most importantly a pint of Strongbow. Passed out and made it to work the next day.

Bunch of meetings...met UK staff which was awesome. Went to one of our publisher's houses for dinner and pool tournament...her house was AMAZING. Lots of food and drink, kids running around, lots of schmoozing with the big wigs...and ended up leaving at 11...went with our head of publishing and our adult publisher and had drinks at the Savoy...had a good talk...which ended in business...but it all worked out.

More meetings all day with the special sales force...people from Australia, New Zealand, India, US, and UK, and others...had a really good meeting where we discussed what we need to do for the future. Went out for dinner with the group after...and had a pint with a couple of the guys too.

Meeting continued the next day also...and then I was exhausted...but more meetings...and then gave the tail-end of our big presentation to my top bosses' boss (the top publishing CEO on our end) and made a few key points and even joked around...my boss was very happy with me...then went home to just sleep.

Last day of work and met with more coworkers and looked at the business as a whole...as US/UK/as global...lots of stuff to do. Had lunch at Wagamama like the old days...and meet with the design team and our UK publisher....then just crashed after taking a walk.

Saturday...lots of walking and visting old campus. Food, some shoppping...and pretty much it. Oh...I can't remember which day...but went to my fave fish and chips place...and it was as good as I remembered...Saturday...snuck into old dorm, walked down old streets, old places I used to hang out with my friends...etc. London Eye was pretty awesome sight and the weather was sunny then rainy...fun.

Sunday: A few hours to kill so I went to the Star Wars exhibit near the Eye...pretty cool...but was it worth 30 bucks US? I dunno. Flight back was decent...watched "Ocean's Thirteen" (too tired to concentrate) and "Sunshine" which was AWESOME...but I wonder if that one scene was pre/post what they did on BSG...anyways...HOME.

One constant: HUGE full English Breakfast at the hotel everyday...sausage, bacon, hash, mushrooms, eggs, beans, fruit, yoghurt, etc...dang. So good...I didn't really need to eat the rest of the day. And DRINKING...man, when I was with Brits or work people...that's all we did.

Anyways, tired. Cutting this short...look at the FLCKR page for pics once I get them up there...might be a while before descripts...but the pics should be up now.

too much drama...
Sunday, September 16, 2007 12:30 a.m.

Ok...let's back track...scary stuff. Justin is in the hospital. He had his bday party with a bunch of his friends...hung out all night and went home and ate some leftover stuff from the party with a dipping sauce that had pesto in it. He went to the hospital this morning...and should be released tomorrow. He's fine...but the doctor says that everytime this happens it will get worse and worse. Which is really scary since the Epi-pen and other drugs won't be able to do much...he must go to the hospital ASAP...if this happens again.

No Italian, no weird sauces, no nuts. We are going to take him to an allergy specialist and see what else he could be allergic to.

Anyways, went to the hospital with my folks, grandma, and three of Justin's friends. My aunt and Nina came over later.

What a weird day. Last night after work...met up with AW (found out her last name)...and 5 minutes after meeting up she told me how her sis was now...a man. And her job is soooo heavy and just filled with drama. It's hard to deal with...I just want some light fun and what not. Anyways, I don't think we have chemistry. She did most of the talking and I barely got a word in edgewise. And she may have a bit of an Asian fetish. Her boss (someone she loves and calls "sensei" even though it's wrong) is Taiwanese, she asked me to a pick a place to eat...but she wanted sake...so duh, had to be Japanese...eh...who knows.

But the main thing was...I kept thinking about how much fun I had with SL...and wanted so badly to see her instead. And now...I may not get a chance to. This sucks.

I don't know what is going to happen...and how I should act. But I really like this girl and want to get to know her better. I'm not sure what she is thinking...I don't know if she wants to keep me at arms length and not dive into anything...or if she just wants to forget the whole thing.

How could she "have so much fun" and not regret the physical stuff...and think we didn't have enough chemistry? Isn't that something you try to figure out on a second date if the first one definitely had some kick...had at least a spark? Ugh...not gonna obsess over this...but I'm really hoping to see her again.

If not, I'll just have to move on and just keep at this. So much to do in the next few weeks. Lots of fun stuff...lots of work stuff. But all in all...busy is better.

I just wish I could sleep...I wish I could finally find that "plus one" already. Ugh.

Anyhooo...in the grand scheme of things...it's all good. I am so thankful that my baby is ok...I am thankful that I get to go to London on the company dime. I hope I make a good impression on the higher-ups...and that I can meet the team I will be managing and become friends with them.

Leaving tomorrow night. Pray for a safe flight and successful time there.

Ok...trying to sleep in...I don't want to sleep on the flight...too many movies!

And oh...found pics of the hotel I am staying at...WOW...sweet (and Executive Suite)!!!

http://travel.yahoo.com/p-hotel-373726-thistle_charing_cross-i?action=pictures

WHAT?!?!?
Friday, September 14, 2007 07:30 p.m.

Ok...so SL emailed me today...and boiled down...she said she wasn't sure about our chemistry? WTF? I thought we were starting out on something? Not sure if "had a great time...keep in touch" ...means "see ya later"...or what. At this point, I'm still hoping we get a second date. I have no idea what she is thinking...my friends at work think that maybe she wanted to play it off as if she didn't care so much...since I told her I have a date tonight...or it could be she just thought too much and decided against it...or she talked to her friends...or...who knows. I'll see if she replies...I said we'd talk when I get back from my trip...I'm hoping we get more time. Uggggh. I really like her. I'd be so sad to see this just disappear. But what can I do? Can't force these things...they either happen or they don't.

Why does this happen to me so often? Starts out great and promising...and then...zip?

Anyways, got some work done. Said goodbye to my friend here. Went to comic store and got a present for her...(and comics)..and now just waiting to meet up with A...

Who knows how tonight goes...but I have SL on the brain...and it's bugging me. But I have to be fair to A...and just be present.

*sigh. More on that later. Hope tonight goes well...but man, I just have the worst luck at this.

Stinks.

tired...but good.
Thursday, September 13, 2007 10:25 p.m.

I don't know why I always end up getting up earlier when I am tired...sigh. But the high of last night is kind of wearing off...but I still want to see SL (so no confusion with the old "S"...you know the evil one) as soon as we can schedule.

I told a bunch of my friends at work what happened...and they were universally approving...but most of the girls were overthinking the fact that I told SL that I had a date with A...I thought I was being up front and honest...and I thought she appreciated it. Anyways...

Got a ton of work done...got some major stuff squared away...in terms of annoying paperwork and other stuff like that.

Came home...ate...and was just too tired to do much more than pack and clean up.

So, meeting with A tomorrow. She seems very cool...but very open and a touch of the bad streak in her. Oh man, I have no idea what to expect...and I'm still kind of in SL land at the moment. Well, options open.

See what tomorrow brings...then it's pretty much on to London things.

Man, what a week. And things just get crazier.

TGIF, kids.

date
Thursday, September 13, 2007 01:57 a.m.

Work went by in a blur. Meeting, boxes, internet fiasco that is still not fixed, samples, copies, etc...

Friends at work know waaaay too much about me...and all gave conflicting advice...pretty much none of which I followed. In any case....

Went to meet S at local bar...and I ran into a coworker friend AGAIN...ran into her in the morning...and then again after work...anyways...S was running late and I was getting paranoid...because I thought..."oh...could that be her"...every brunette I saw...

Finally she arrived like 10 mins. later...and wow...she is just super cute. She's not thin...she's definitely short and curvy...but she is sooooo cute. Gorgeous eyes and smile, and she has this toss-the-head back laugh.

Incredibly smart...went to a "New Haven school" and also a "Southern school" for law. She has...two mommies...WOW...so her parents don't mind if she dates an Asian boy.

She's a little indecisive (like me), even though she is type A and a planner (like me)...shared a bottle of wine and I was gone. Bad idea. I was totally too fresh and flirty with her...and she kept her cards very close to her chest...but things went well and we went to get dessert...but the place was waaay too hot so we finished quick and took a walk to another bar.

Dark, spacious, a place I used to go to...and they were playing like 80s new wave. We talked and I was waaay too emo and said too much. But she was totally into it. I put my arm around her and joked around...and soon she was pretty much lying down and cozy.

I was playing the fool and was like "I'm just waiting for the right song so I can make a pass at you..." DM's "I Feel You"...well, that was good enough. I think the anticipation got to both of us and...well..

we totally made out.

HAHHAHA! It was very fun and a little embarassing...she got shy because it was in public...but we tried it like 3-4 more times...before she had to go. She has to go to NJ to see her parents for Rosh Hashanah...even though they are SUPER liberal.

I told her about my other date...and she was fine with it. She's not really seeing anyone else...so it was cool. She likes me...I like her. We agreed that we were "starting out" and we'd see each other when I got back from London.

What I like about her: she is witty, kinda dorky (but knows it), open when she wants to be, but analytical like a lawyer (she said that silence is the best way to get the truth...I just nodded...and she kept talking and cracked up), she's competitive (we thumb wrestled and she went all out...and we held hands that way)...and she knows random obscure things like 80s movies, music, "intermezzo" = sorbet, and other things that I think are adorable.

And again...those eyes. Sparkly, huge. Beautiful smile...and the fact that she isn't thin...makes me feel better and not so insecure.

I'm excited to see where this goes.

Date 2...we'll see what happens.

Yes, yes...I know...chill out. I've been through this before...but it's exciting! Lemme alone. hmmph.

Gotta sleep! So much work! ARRRGH!!!

life as usual...
Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:45 p.m.

...but still thought about what happened 6 years ago. I'll never forget.

Work...got in early...sat through all day meeting. Ran around and got other work done in between. Lots of London planning and getting stuff done before I leave. I still can't believe I'm only a few days away from hopping across the pond.

Met with Anice after work at PEEP...pretty cool place. We caught up and talked about potential business. Might be a real possibility...but we'll see what happens in the future. Good to see her growning up and becoming a young lady. She really is such a good kid...and family.

Had ice cream and we talked about how hard it is to date in NYC. And how work is good/bad. Wow...when we both switch into work mode...you know it is "on"...hahaha!

Home...getting stuff ready for date and sales meeting tomorrow. And soooo much crap! How am I gonna get it all done?!?? GAAAAH. Will stay late to work on stuff before date.

Ok...S....she is just witty and makes me laugh. She definitely seems so sharp and just holds her cards right. Doesn't say too much...and not too little. I'm excited...and I know I shouldn't be. Her pictures are awfully cute...but the whole chemistry thing and attraction thing...you can only tell in person...and besides...who knows if she even thinks I'm cute. And she told me she googled me! Ugh...there are fat pics of me all over. But I think I look much better now...so maybe that's a plus? As long as she doesn't run screaming (and I don't either)...I think we will at least have a good time and be friends...anything else would be gravy.

As for A...she knows I had a prior committment and seems cool about it. We like a lot of the same things and she seems very open. Which is a plus. Again...all that was said applies.

Scenarios: things with S go great and I cancel on A...or things go great and I STILL go out with A. OR...things with S aren't great...and I go out with A...

OR...none of the above...and it gets more complicated.

I am so stupid. Why am I not a better dude. I'm a woman. I admit it. (oh, as if you didn't think that already.)

Calling Laura back...and then sleep. oy.

what have I gotten myself into.
Monday, September 10, 2007 10:35 p.m.

Wow...today went by in a blur. Lots of last minute stuff I had to take care of, paperwork, phone calls, emails, boxes packed, talking to coworkers...nuts.

And then...I have two dates this week. One on Wednesday and on Friday. oh man.

S...wow...she is just superwitty and fun...but I can't tell much else about her since she is keeping it all light. She works at a hedge fund...but was an English major...and she seems very smart. We wrote like three email exchanges at work today...not counting the ones before...and they were pretty fun. So...trying not to get my hopes too high.

A is more "heart on her sleeve"...we like a lot of the same things...but the email exchanges haven't been as fun and witty...but still not bad. She might be a little more "into it"...than S...and I told her I had plans prior...so she was fine. We'll see how that goes.

Keeping an open mind and getting out there again...and the best part was that they approached me first...so...time will tell.

Talked to Joyce and Doris, worked, out, ate, need to go to sleep early because meeting is bright and early and I have business dinner afterwards too. Yeesh...what a crazy week.

Lunch with Doris on Friday...and I need to call Gloria too...and everyone else I've been neglecting. Sorry!

So...London, Cleveland, Joyce's wedding, then Canada for my cousin's wedding, then Morrissey...the big events coming up. Wow. I'm sure there will be more too.

And yeah...take a moment tomorrow to remember. I'm glad I'm alive. God bless America...God bless us all.

weekend
Sunday, September 9, 2007 11:00 p.m.

Wow...this weekend went by so fast. Friday was just a ton of work as usual and some crazy news about a licensed property...just think about how you'd play rough when you were young and you'll have an idea.

Ordered Indian with a bunch of co-workers...and then JZ told me about the girl her mom wants to hook me up with...hmmm.

TOok train with IB and MT...then got home and just vegged out and ordered crappy food. Cleaned and watched tv...and that was really it. "Fay Grim" was really bizarre...some parts were good...but I did not like it as much as I hoped..."Henry Fool" was just a different film...and I loved that. "ROME" has been awesome though...and I'm already on Season 2...dang.

Saturday: Up early and YES I got the five concert pass for Moz! I am so thrilled....it is really insane. We will have to see if anyone I know is going...hmmm.

More of the same and then I passed out around 1...and was up at 6! Yeesh...must have been more tired than I thought. Got some more crappy food...laundry, cleaned up some major stuff, started packing and watched tv. Went home to see Justin and my folks just for a second...and then came back pretty late. My grandparents and my aunts went to Lincoln Center for a concert...too cute.

Sunday: Up early and went to get the kids...went to Sushi Park again...man, this weekend was just eat and eat and eat...nuts! Best Buy before that and got Niu a bday present. Got some dvds at Blockbuster because of awesome sale...and finally got to hang out with Nina (she was so excited to get Office Season 3 too...hahahah!) ...she might actually come to London with me for a bit...we'll see how that works out.

Home for a little bit and then we took Oph out for his bday...Lazon and his gfriend and mom came out...his mom was on the phone trying to set me up with some girl...hilarious!

Kids were cute...and came home to work out a bit and just wind down...

Biggest news is the whole online thing right now...this one girl who I think is super witty and cute wrote me twice and apparently wants to meet up soon...another girl who is pretty cute...but seemingly might have some baggage wants to meet up at the end of the week...and then there is ANOTHER girl...who might have gotten lost in the shuffle because of an email snafu...we were supposed to have met up last week. Oh man...what the heck am I doing? Casting out waaaay too many lines at once...all I need is one to hit.

Anyways...my London trip is set...and I'm packing and repacking...and I have sales meetings tues and weds...and a business dinner on tues. supposedly...whew...lots of stuff to get through...we'll see what works.

I'm predicting a crazy good month. Let's hope I am right...and all this pans out.

Monday...here I come.

dogs, turtles...oh my.
Thursday, September 6, 2007 11:56 p.m.

I went to Starbucks to get coffee thing for meeting...transaction went through...and they did not have the container...so I went to Dunkin Donuts...and the guys we were meeting with were there. hmm.

Meeting went well and we've got lots cooking....including an old 80s property that apparently might be hot again...I think you know what I mean.

Friend at work asked her mom to play matchmaker...so she thinks her mom's friend's daughter might be good for me...interesting.

AAAAAND...some cute girl online wrote me about hairmetal. Her profile was very witty and fun...wait for her to write back and see.

Ran into old church friend before meeting old coworkers for drinks. Then met with SS and JSM...and SS friend that she wanted me to meet...was not cute, kinda butch, kinda geeky...meh. AND she worked at my old hated job...well, before the last one...anyways...drinks, snacks...I never realized how adorable and funny SS was...

Sad thing is SS hung out with CCW Tuesday...arrgh...and JSM still works at the company...another coworker left and I guess I will have to miss out on another goodbye drinks thing.

This is so stupid. I am so done with this crap. I don't deserve this.

Anyways...lots of changes...my friend at work in licensing is leaving the company in two weeks. Ugh! NO!!!

Planning London trip...Sunday to Sunday...hotel rooms cost almost $500 A NIGHT!!!! WTF ?!?!? Well, I'm not paying for it.

And yes, checking work email at midnight and my boss is too. Did some actual work before...omg..I am going to turn into "THAT GUY"... so GlenGary GlenRoss. ABC...that's me.

Wow...TGIF already. I am going to sleep my ass off this weekend. Damn. (Oh...Glo...I am so sorry we didn't get drinks this week. Let's try for next week maybe?)

goodness.
Wednesday, September 5, 2007 11:24 p.m.

My gosh...work was bonkers today. Just paper flying around, meetings, phone calls, boxes, keeping the peace...and just...nutrageous.

Went to the fancy choco place with some coworkers...got a gift card for someone...and saw the cute girl with the wonky tooth...talked to her a little...found out her name is "Kristine." Oh man...I am such an idiot.

Came home and set up my new DVD Recorder...pretty awesome. I watched and taped some of the PCD...and Melissa R reminds me of CCW...maybe because she is Filipina, and a dancer...and I was watching the show when things were good with CCW...so sad.

Top Chef...Padma...why are you so hot but you give off this air of "not so smartness"?

Meeting up for drinks tomorrow with SS and JSM...SS is bringing her friend to meet me...she says no pressure...but thought we would get along...and apparently she is pretty, half-asian, and my kind of geek. I'll believe it when I sees it.

Oh...took train home with Bulgarian girl...she is so weird. And I know she has no idea what she is talking about half the time. Eh...but she's amusing and cute.

Anyways...meeting tomorrow...lots more phone calls and follow ups..hoping something comes through soon. Come on! I need some of these to hit already!

Gotta book my flight and get hotel too...and get my corporate card bill paid...yeesh. I am so flippin' tired.

Wow...it's Thursday? This week went fast...yay.

back to work with normal hours...
Tuesday, September 4, 2007 10:52 p.m.

Goodness...just off and running and I feel like I am lagging behind already. So much stuff to take care of...and my boss agrees that we need to get some help soon.

Same stuff...emails, paperwork, boxes, etc...lots and lots.

Picked up the "Office Season 3" and it came with a Dwight mini-bobblehead and a heavyish Dundie Award...awesome.

Went to Forest Hills to meet with KY...got some awesome DVD deals at Blockbuster...3 for 20! Then met up with KY for pizza...caught up. Made me think of CCW since she still hangs out with her...sucks. I am just hurt and angry about it...but I am letting go. Had a couple of drinks...and I just love KY and I love Big R too...can't wait to hang out with both of them soon. She even thinks she might have a friend for me...hey, I'm not picky at all anymore. I just need to get out there and meet lots of girls and hopefully one will work out. Who knows when and where I am going to meet someone?

Doesn't look like T is going to be able to go to London...so I think before I leave I am going to have to talk to her or email her about all this crap I am thinking about...or maybe there is no point and I just fade away and get wrapped up in work.

Anyways...seems like a lot of people are watching "Weeds"...I stayed up last night until 2 to finish Season 2 and it was awesome...Mary Louise Parker is just so hot! Billy Crudup is an idiot.

Feeling kinda crappy...not sure why...maybe just talking about CCW...and thinking about how things with T are just a fleeting fantasy because she was just there...and just being unsure of what's going to happen.

I wish I had a fast forward button where I could just get to the good parts and pause there for a while. Good stuff is coming, right?

Labor(ful) Day
Monday, September 3, 2007 10:07 p.m.

Got up around 11 and it was non-stop cleaning, laundry, working out until the sunset. Then I just watched ROME season 1...which was freaking awesome and much funnier and wittier than I thought it would be...the 2 minorkindamajor characters seem to be a "poor man's" version of Vinnie Jones and Daniel Craig in a buddy movie...if anyone has seen it and can agree with me...then that would be great.

Yeah...I'm a total pop-culture dork.

Anyways...lots of stuff to do this week. Work is just going to be nuts with paperwork and follow-ups, catching up with my boss who is back from vacation...and other things. Having dinner with KY tomorrow, drinks with SS and JSM on Thursday...possible...ahem...date on Weds. or Fri...(yeah, I went back online and this girl wanted to meet up this week...eh...we'll see.) and drinks with Gloria sometime soon too...and lunch with Nancy on Weds?

Good to be busy...but I got to plan my upcoming trips and such...blarrgh. Gonna get busier and busier...but it's all good stuff...I think.

Yay. September...bring me good stuff.

weekend
Sunday, September 2, 2007 11:31 p.m.

Got up early and went to the folks...Eric and Char came and we all went to buffet. Ate a good amount and then came home to nap...then we went to Jeremy and Sowon's new apt. Ricky and Michelle, Andy W and Hyunjin, Jeana, and Betty were there. It was goog to catch up with them and check out the new digs.

Turns out Andy W knows someone at Unil...and I went to HS with her! Christina E....I wonder if it is the same girl I am thinking of...and if so...if she remembers me...could be good connection for work.

And apparently Betty wants to hook me up with some girl she just met...interesting. Gonna get drinks with J and S soon too.

Went to meet Jack, Angela, Shelb and had late dinner at diner and talked wedding stuff...came home and watched WEEDS until like 4...then passed out.

Sunday: Up at like 11...went home and watched Rock of Love with Char...got some coffee and pizza...then Eric and Char had to go to NJ to visit her family...so my family with all the kids and grandparents went to family friends' place in Westchester for BBQ...ate a lot and passed out on the patio in a chair..kids running around and stuff. I didn't realize how big Niu got until I saw her next to Stefanie...oh man...all my babies are growing up.

Found out that my aunt's friend's brother is the CFO of AX...dang...we could work that. Will see what happens later.

Home...shaved Justin's head...and he shaved my back...hahah...not that hairy...but yes, hairy for Asian.

Clean up and sleep and get ready for insanely busy month...wow...my schedule is going to be nuts...but it will be fun and productive...I hope.

Good weekend...went by too fast...but I still got a day left.

And Chris told me hilarious story of Jen puking on him...will have to call her Spewy McBarferson next time I see her...hilarious!

So, yeah...I'm expecting my luck to turn around like crazy. Good stuff coming my way...I just know it.