Feelix, the cat, and some very smelly shoes.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Proud VISTA
Just came back from the Pre-Service Orientation in Philly today. As of noon today, I am an official AmeriCorps VISTA member, and proud to say so!
The PSO included about 150 individuals serving across the nation at service organizations. Many were heading up to New York, Boston, and DC for their service afterwards. It was inspiring to meet so many people with similar drives and personalities--and we had our dose of fun. I met the group of new VISTAs that would be working with Up2Us/America SCORES, and it's a great group.
I'm really excited for this upcoming year--sure to be a great learning experience.
The PSO included about 150 individuals serving across the nation at service organizations. Many were heading up to New York, Boston, and DC for their service afterwards. It was inspiring to meet so many people with similar drives and personalities--and we had our dose of fun. I met the group of new VISTAs that would be working with Up2Us/America SCORES, and it's a great group.
I'm really excited for this upcoming year--sure to be a great learning experience.
Lit.
Dombey and Son has been completed! Celebration!
I have a new-found respect for Dickens since the Great Expectations days, but I can't do an 800 page Victorian novel for a while.
Taking a break with The Anglo Files, by Sarah Lyall.
I have a new-found respect for Dickens since the Great Expectations days, but I can't do an 800 page Victorian novel for a while.
Taking a break with The Anglo Files, by Sarah Lyall.
What Was Once a Crazy Idea...
So...moving that piano, eh?
There was a lot of debate as to how and who was going to do it. Piano moving costs in the city are just out of this world, so I spent a couple of weeks researching the right people to do the job. I ended up just using the guys with the cheapest quote.
The guys showed up at Tisch on time and loaded the piano in the back of the moving van; wrapped in blankets and properly doll-ied up. The real challenge became how to get the piano up the stairs of my building. There was no way to carry the thing delicately...or upright. The only way to do it was to cart-wheel it up 2 flights.
It was terrifying to watch.
Once it finally made it all the way up, the movers looked like walking zombies. I don't blame 'em. 450 pounds of pure torture for them = 450 pounds of pure happiness for me. We unwrapped it, pushed all the keys back in place (!!), and put it right up against the wall.
Fat boy is doing well now, with just a couple keys out of tune since the move. But I'm slowly healing him with large doses of Debussy and Chopin.
There was a lot of debate as to how and who was going to do it. Piano moving costs in the city are just out of this world, so I spent a couple of weeks researching the right people to do the job. I ended up just using the guys with the cheapest quote.
The guys showed up at Tisch on time and loaded the piano in the back of the moving van; wrapped in blankets and properly doll-ied up. The real challenge became how to get the piano up the stairs of my building. There was no way to carry the thing delicately...or upright. The only way to do it was to cart-wheel it up 2 flights.
It was terrifying to watch.
Once it finally made it all the way up, the movers looked like walking zombies. I don't blame 'em. 450 pounds of pure torture for them = 450 pounds of pure happiness for me. We unwrapped it, pushed all the keys back in place (!!), and put it right up against the wall.
Fat boy is doing well now, with just a couple keys out of tune since the move. But I'm slowly healing him with large doses of Debussy and Chopin.
Pictures...Finally!
Small-ish bedroom. Had that ballet pillow since about the 5th grade.
This was when we were still unpacking, but look at that beauty.
How I spent my Friday night. (But not so bad if you're watching Masterpiece Theater)
Fresh coat of paint.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
New Apartment!
Thanks to a number of amazing people, Maggie and I moved into our new apartment this past weekend. Moving within Manhattan is no easy task--but we did it. And I have to say it was the easiest move I've ever had.
My dad came in for the weekend after attending a leadership conference at David's church up in Boston. Saturday night, we found a great spot down in the financial district: Stone Street. If you are ever in New York, check it out! In the summer, the restaurants on this historic cobblestone street line up tables and serve delicious food. Dad and I ate at Ulysses--the sausage was excellent!
Pictures to come soon. I would have uploaded some already, but I need to find my camera's connector cord. It's in one of those boxes somewhere...
Monday, August 2, 2010
Connecticut for the Weekend
We graduated!!!
Maggie (left), Amelia (center), Lina (right)
This picture was taken at Maggie's graduation party in Connecticut a couple weekends ago. We are very silly people.
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