welcome to sunny florida

update: picture added

This, my dear Floridians is why I had to throw my cigarette on the ground and ruined your decor.
(Picture of overflowing ashtray with trash will be added once I get onto a proper computer and not the crackberry)

Luckily I am not on Disney property yet where they will burn me at the stake!

I don't think this newly transplanted angry New Yorker is ready for the magic. But bring it on, the Wicked Bitch of the East is back! Malificient aint got nothing on me (who btw is my all time favorite villian and I will pee my pants like a toddler if I get to meet while I'm here )

Have I mentioned I close to sweating? This is amazing. Its like summer. 4 months is definitely long enough to forget the effects of global warming and the south.

on the way to the airport

There's a Wicked billboard "Now leaving Oz". Couldn't be more acturrate in my opinion.

Good-bye,love.
Hello Disney!

And I seriouly believe I have developed a tragic case of motion sickness since moving here. If I don't get out this taxi soon I'm going to reupolster it.

After toting my weight in luggage on the subway this morning I think I earned my girl power card toom

"R" is for RANDOM

So this is something I used to do in my blog on myspace. It’s a random thought blog.


A. I saw Rent last night for the first time and I fell in love. And not only did I win the lottery (which I’ve never done before!) for front row tickets, we went to Virgin Records to waste time, and guess who was their promoting her new album? None other than Idina Menzel and her gorgeous husband, Taye Diggs. What an amazingly planed themed night.

B. Tomorrow. Tomorrow. I love you. Tomorrow. It’s only a day away. That’s what I’ve been singing all morning. I think co-workers either want to commit me or throw me out the window.

C. I can totally empathize with the babies that die when the have no physical contact. Try going a few months without a hug from someone you care about and the closest physical contact you’ve had on a crowded subway. I think that’s the thing I’m looking forward to most tomorrow. I get to hug my family.

D. I don’t drink enough water mainly because Im too lazy to get up.

E. When did stupid girls come back in style? I seriously thought that went out in the 90s along with acid wash jeans. If I watch one more male fall over himself for a girl that can hardly put a sentence together- I’m going to vomit.

F. And for that matter, I can’t stand stupid people. I had a sorority sister once that I would purposely avoid because I couldn’t have a conversation with her without defining every 3 syllable word (how she got a degree still amazes me). God has cursed me again and now I work at the flagship of stupidity. I guess that’s what you get when you go into fashion. I have officially become the person I used to make fun of.

G. I cannot wait to order my MacBook. . . Omg. Omg. Omg. I am the most impatient person in the world and I have decided to wait until I get back in town in order to have something to look forward to. But it’s killing me.

H. Im on Season 4 of One Tree Hill. I’m addicted. Lucas and Peyton- I don’t understand his love for Brooke. Peyton is his soulmate! I am such a sucker for dumb teenage sitcoms.

I. Don’t tell my crackberry, but Im kind of upset I didn’t hold out for an iphone.

J. My birthday is in 5 days. (Yes, Im celebrating it on the 4th this year) and I am not nearly as upset about it happening. 2-5, sucked and I’d rather not remember that horrible birthday (like getting left on Bourbon St., drunk and crying.) And Im noticing a trend with my birthday- I generally seem to be in Disney for it. . . Im sure it has a lot to do with the fact I was conceived there.

K. I hate dry skin and static electricity. This isn’t really a problem in the south, but here it sucks.

L. I do miss the South. I think I love the fact I was raised in the South for all the values I have, but at the same time I do like the insight to how the other side is. I just wish they taught a course up here on Southern Values, then I would be happy.

M. I really love crossword puzzles. They make me happy.

N. I totally need to do laundry tonight. YaY! Fun times.

O. Wanna talk about fun times? Getting on the subway tomorrow with my suitcase during rush hour is going to be fun times. Let me tell you. It sucks getting just my body in the train in the morning, much less basically two of my bodies.

P. I get to drive a car in a week! Too bad Im probably going to have to sell it, too. I love my Betta Chedda Jetta. May even drive it to Baton Rouge. . . .

Q. I miss painting. I miss drawing. And I can’t wait to learn how to knit. Anyone need a scarf? It probably wont be done until summer, but Im sure it will be a great fashion staple.

R. I cant wait to sleep in my bed. I miss it. Too bad I couldn’t get it shipped up to New York. Makes me sad.

S. Leggings are my new favorite fashion staple. They’re amazing. It allows me to continue to wear dresses in the dead of winter. A-mazing. And they look super cute with boots, which is also a winter fashion staple.

T. Ok. I totally need to stop singing my Annie song. I’m starting to annoy myself.

U. Is it 6pm yet????

V. I really need to write this book and get it out of my head. And I will. As soon as I have something cool to write it on. . . oh! I can totally eBay a cute pink cover for it!

W. Maybe I should do some work. You know, Im saving the world and all.

X. I can’t believe I am missing MOMs ball this year. I can’t believe I’m missing the Orpheus Ball this year, too, especially because it falls on my birthday. What crap.

Y. I can’t wait for some Blue Bell King Cake ice cream!

Z. And I really can’t wait to get properly drunk.

Adventures in moving.

So this weekend I spent moving to Washington Heights. Which if you don't know where that is, here is a really cool poster that shows all the neighborhoods. (I seriously want them to make one of New Orleans) I had a very nice conversation with the man with the van about Immigration laws, boyfriends and break-ups, America and language barriers during our two hour commute from the bottom of Brooklyn to the top of Manhattan. Quite interesting if I do say so myself.

Now I am 36 hours away from getting to see my family in Disneyworld. The closer it gets the longer the hours seem to go.

I also put my new Ikea bedroom set together (I wish I could say I did it all by myself, but my awesome roommates helped). Little did I know, when you buy Ikea you put the entire thing together from top to bottom. Needless to say, I was a little perturbed but we got it done. I only took a picture of the bed (which I did by myself) but here is what the rest of the set looks like from the Ikea website.




So that is it. My next challenge is going to be fitting all my clothes into my suitcase. YaY! I get to spend time with my family in Disney then I get to play with my friends at home. I will be in New Orleans on Mardi Gras day. I cannot wait. Bring on the fried food, the smoking in bars, the cars and the lack of an open container law!

These are a few of my favorite things. . .

Yet another stolen from Andie's Blog

50 THINGS I LOVE:
(in no particular order)

1. My bed. Duh!

2. One Tree Hill.

3. Taking naps with my nieces, playing hide and go seek, seeing them laugh. Yea, pretty much anything with my nieces.

4. my hobbit shoes and my uggs. Yea. Shoes in general.

5. My Crackberry because it’s the best drug I’ve ever been addicted to.

6. Dark nail polish especially BLACK.

7. Sitting in [insert park name here](on warm days) and reading under a tree.

8. Bookstores.

9. Hugs.

10. Halloween

11. Car dancing with my sorority sisters

12. Road trips (which I don’t do anymore. . it’s more like Bus Trips which I get motion sick from)

13. My son, Louis Armani Vuitton (he’s a yorkie)

14. Makeup, even though I don’t wear it often.

15. Flirting with the opposite unsuspecting sex.

16. Writing. I love love love writing. I need to get back to it. I need to crank out my first best seller before I’m 30.

17. Bug eyed sunglasses. So classy and mysterious.

18. Music. I die without it.

19. Mediterranean food. Especially my grandmother’s

20. CHEESE!! Extra Sharp Cracker Barrel, please.

21. Johnny Depp

22. Rock concerts in small venues that aren’t obnoxiously crowded

23. A shot of jager followed by a Stella Beer or a really strong Captain and Diet

24. Volkswagens

25. Rooftops

26. Coffee in the morning

27. Breakfast food any time of the day- especially at iHop.

28. Swings

29. Tall smart and funny guys interested in me.

30. Art museums

31. Lip gloss!

32. Romance novels

33. Emo boys in eyeliner. I know right? There is just something about self expression that gets me

34. Annoying the sheet out of my seester

35. Drawing

36. Holding hands

37. Big sweatshirts stolen from boyfriends

38. Smoking. Duh

39. Google. Best invention ever.

40. Candy of all kinds

41. Wicked the musical.

42. Fountain Diet Cokes from Gas stations!

43. Falling asleep on comfy sofas

44. Wine and cheese parties

45. Sunday brunch with friends after a rockin Saturday night

46. Themed Parties

47. CARBOHYDRATES!

48. St. Patrick’s Day Crawfish at my Uncle’s house

49. Nachos and Cheese or French Fries from the Bowling Alley.

50. Laughing until my sides hurt

What can I say? It blew my skirt up.

So, I got this via myspace because a friend of mine would not shuttup about it on the phone last night and I thought I would pass it along. I agree with her completely. Plus I'm tired of seeing the damn [insert Hispanic country]'s flag anyway and I'm tired of hearing fucking Spanish.

From: "David LaBonte"
My wife, Rosemary, wrote a wonderful letter to the editor of the OC Register which, of course, was not printed. So, I decided to "print" it myself by sending it out on the Internet. Pass it along if you feel so inclined.
Dave LaBonte (signed)
Written in response to a series of letters to the editor in the Orange County Register:

Dear Editor:

So many letter writers have based their arguments on how this land is made up of immigrants. Ernie Lujan for one, suggests we should tear down the Statue of Liberty because the people now in question aren't being treated the same as those who passed through Ellis Island and other ports of entry.

Maybe we should turn to our history books and point out to people like Mr. Lujan why today's American is not willing to accept this new kind of immigrant any longer. Back in 1900 when there was a rush from all areas of Europe to come to the United States, people had to get off a ship and stand in a long line in New York and be documented. Some would even get down on their hands and knees and kiss the ground. They made a pledge to uphold the laws and support their new country in good and bad times. They made learning English a primary rule in their new American households and some even changed their names to blend in with their new home.

They had waved good bye to their birth place to give their children a new life and did everything in their power to help their children assimilate into one culture.

Nothing was handed to them. No free lunches, no welfare, no labor laws to protect them. All they had were the skills and craftsmanship they had brought with them to trade for a future of prosperity. Most of their children came of age when World War II broke out. My father fought along side men whose parents had come straight over from Germany, Italy,France and Japan .. None of these 1st generation Americans ever gave any thought about what country their parents had come from. They were Americans fighting Hitler, Mussolini and the Emperor of Japan. They were defending the United States of America as one people. When we liberated France, no one in those villages were looking for the French-American or the German American or the Irish American. The people of France saw only Americans. And we carried one flag that represented one country. Not one of those immigrant sons would have thought about picking up another country's flag and waving it to represent who they were. It would have been a disgrace to their parents who had sacrificed so much to be here. These immigrants truly knew what it meant to be an American. They stirred the melting pot into one red , white and blue bowl.

And here we are in 2007 with a new kind of immigrant who wants the same rights and privileges. Only they want to achieve it by playing with a different set of rules, one that includes the entitlement card and a guarantee of being faithful to their mother country. I'm sorry, that's not what being an American is all about. I believe that the immigrants who landed on Ellis Island in the early 1900's deserve better than that for all the toil, hard work and sacrifice in raising future generations to create a land that has become a beacon for those legally searching for a better life . I think they would be appalled that they are being used as an example by those waving foreign country flags.

And for that suggestion about taking down the Statue of Liberty, it happens to mean a lot to the citizens who are voting on the immigration bill. I wouldn't start talking about dismantling the United States just yet.

(signed) Rosemary LaBonte

procrastination at it's finest.

SO I stole this from Andie at Sweet.Southern.Spirited. because I am procrastinating getting ready to go out. I don't really want to, but I need to be more social. These good looks are going to waste

Mention the person who tagged you and create a link back to them.
2. Copy-paste the traits for all the twelve months (see below).
3. Pick your month of birth (see below).
4. Highlight the traits that apply to you.
5. Tag 12 people and let them know by visiting their blogs and leaving a comment for them.
6. Let the person who tagged you know when you’ve done it!

FEBRUARY

FEBRUARY:

Abstract thoughts. always

Loves reality and abstract. very true.

Intelligent and clever. Don't I know it ;-) It should say "full of myself"
Changing personality. sooooo true.

Attractive. Duh!

Sexy. Sometimes.

Temperamental. Like a 5 year old.

Quiet, shy and humble. not many people know this.

Honest and loyal. iffy on the loyal but definitely honest.

Determined to reach goals. Good to know considering I have none since I scrapped my last set.
Loves freedom. oh yes. but sometimes that freedom is lonely.

Romantic on the inside not outside. :-)
Superstitious and ludicrous. LoL!

Rebellious when restricted.

Loves aggressiveness. This is getting recockulous! did someone I know write this?

Too sensitive and easily hurt. I wish I wasn't sometimes. .
Gets angry really easily but does not show it. ummm. . . NO. you definitely know when I'm pissed.
Dislikes unnecessary things. material-wise? because that's a load of crap if you've ever seen my room
Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Only when I don't feel like being a hermit

Daring and stubborn. double duh!
Ambitious. used to be.

Tries to learn to show emotions. I definitely need to work on that.

Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Spendthrift.


All Months:

JANUARY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Ambitious and serious. Loves to teach and be taught. Always looking at people’s flaws and weaknesses. Likes to criticize. Hardworking and productive. Smart, neat and organized. Sensitive and has deep thoughts. Knows how to make others happy. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Rather reserved. Highly attentive. Resistant to illnesses but prone to colds. Romantic but has difficulties expressing love. Loves children. Loyal. Has great social abilities yet easily jealous. Very stubborn and money cautious.

FEBRUARY: Abstract thoughts. Loves reality and abstract. Intelligent and clever. Changing personality. Attractive. Sexy. Temperamental. Quiet, shy and humble. Honest and loyal. Determined to reach goals. Loves freedom. Rebellious when restricted. Loves aggressiveness. Too sensitive and easily hurt. Gets angry really easily but does not show it. Dislikes unnecessary things. Loves making friends but rarely shows it. Daring and stubborn. Ambitious. Realizes dreams and hopes. Sharp. Loves entertainment and leisure. Romantic on the inside not outside. Superstitious and ludicrous. Spendthrift. Tries to learn to show emotions.

MARCH: Attractive personality. Sexy. Affectionate. Shy and reserved. Secretive. Naturally honest, generous and sympathetic. Loves peace and serenity. Sensitive to others. Loves to serve others. Easily angered. Trustworthy. Appreciative and returns kindness. Observant and assesses others. Revengeful. Loves to dream and fantasize. Loves traveling. Loves attention. Hasty decisions in choosing partners. Loves home decors. Musically talented. Loves special things. Moody.

APRIL: Active and dynamic. Decisive and hasty but tends to regret. Attractive and affectionate to oneself. Strong mentality. Loves attention. Diplomatic. Consoling, friendly and solves people’s problems. Brave and fearless. Adventurous. Loving and caring. Suave and generous. Emotional. Aggressive. Hasty. Good memory. Moving. Motivates oneself and others. Sickness usually of the head and chest. Sexy in a way that only their lover can see.

MAY: Stubborn and hard-hearted. Strong-willed and highly motivated. Sharp thoughts. Easily angered. Attracts others and loves attention. Deep feelings. Beautiful physically and mentally. Firm Standpoint. Needs no motivation. Easily consoled. Systematic (left brain). Loves to dream. Strong clairvoyance. Understanding. Sickness usually in the ear and neck. Good imagination. Good physical. Weak breathing. Loves literature and the arts. Loves traveling. Dislike being at home. Restless. Not having many children. Hardworking. High spirited. Spendthrift.

JUNE: Thinks far with vision. Easily influenced by kindness. Polite and soft-spoken. Having ideas. Sensitive. Active mind. Hesitating, tends to delay. Choosy and always wants the best. Temperamental. Funny and humorous. Loves to joke. Good debating skills. Talkative. Daydreamer. Friendly. Knows how to make friends. Able to show character. Easily hurt. Prone to getting colds. Loves to dress up. Easily bored. Fussy. Seldom shows emotions. Takes time to recover when hurt. Brand conscious. Executive. Stubborn.

JULY: Fun to be with. Secretive. Difficult to fathom and to be understood. Quiet unless excited or tensed. Takes pride in oneself. Has reputation. Easily consoled. Honest. Concerned about people’s feelings. Tactful. Friendly. Approachable. Emotional temperamental and unpredictable. Moody and easily hurt. Witty and sparkly. Not revengeful. Forgiving but never forgets. Dislikes nonsensical and unnecessary things. Guides others physically and mentally. Sensitive and forms impressions carefully. Caring and loving. Treats others equally. Strong sense of sympathy. Wary and sharp. Judges people through observations. Hardworking. No difficulties in studying. Loves to be alone. Always broods about the past and the old friends. Likes to be quiet. Homely person. Waits for friends. Never looks for friends. Not aggressive unless provoked. Prone to having stomach and dieting problems. Loves to be loved. Easily hurt but takes long to recover.

AUGUST: Loves to joke. Attractive. Suave and caring. Brave and fearless. Firm and has leadership qualities. Knows how to console others. Too generous and egoistic. Takes high pride in oneself. Thirsty for praises. Extraordinary spirit. Easily angered. Angry when provoked. Easily jealous. Observant. Careful and cautious. Thinks quickly. Independent thoughts. Loves to lead and to be led. Loves to dream. Talented in the arts, music and defense. Sensitive but not petty. Poor resistance against illnesses. Learns to relax. Hasty and trusty. Romantic. Loving and caring. Loves to make friends.

SEPTEMBER: Suave and compromising. Careful, cautious and organized. Likes to point out people’s mistakes. Likes to criticize. Stubborn. Quiet but able to talk well. Calm and cool. Kind and sympathetic. Concerned and detailed. Loyal but not always honest. Does work well. Very confident. Sensitive. Good memory. Clever and knowledgeable. Loves to look for information. Must control oneself when criticizing. Able to motivate oneself. Understanding. Fun to be around. Secretive. Loves leisure and traveling. Hardly shows emotions. Tends to bottle up feelings. Very choosy, especially in relationships. Systematic.

OCTOBER: Loves to chat. Loves those who loves them. Loves to take things at the center. Inner and physical beauty. Lies but doesn’t pretend. Gets angry often. Treats friends importantly. Always making friends. Easily hurt but recovers easily. Daydreamer. Opinionated. Does not care of what others think. Emotional. Decisive. Strong clairvoyance. Loves to travel, the arts and literature. Touchy and easily jealous. Concerned. Loves outdoors. Just and fair. Spendthrift. Easily influenced. Easily loses confidence. Loves children.

NOVEMBER: Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High-spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions. Unpredictable.

DECEMBER: Loyal and generous. Sexy. Patriotic. Active in games and interactions. Impatient and hasty. Ambitious. Influential in organizations. Fun to be with. Loves to socialize. Loves praises. Loves attention. Loves to be loved. Honest and trustworthy. Not pretending. Short tempered. Changing personality. Not egotistic. Take high pride in oneself. Hates restrictions. Loves to joke. Good sense of humor. Logical.

I tag everyone who wants to try !