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My Rangers swept the Atlanta Thrashers in the first round of the NHL playoffs. Wahooooo!

I was talking to Julie today and we were discussing how long it’s been since we’ve blogged. Almost 9 months for me, sheesh! I need to be more like that other chick. You’d think all this time I would have lots to say especially since I’m known for talking a lot and telling very detailed, long stories. Maybe I’m just a lazy bum. So hello again, bloggy!  Let’s see if anyone even knows you’re still alive.

I turned on the TV this afternoon to check out the World Cup finals and got completely sucked into it! Why have I not watched it all these years? Of course I only found out recently that it only happens once every four years. Duh. What made today’s match (it’s match, not game, like tennis - no?) even more exciting was that it was decided by penalty kicks. I’ve heard that soccer is the most passionate of sports and is probably the world’s most famous sport and how crazy the fans get, that blood is often shed and many times resulting in death. That’s intense, man. After watching, I can honestly believe it. And I think I’ve been made a fan also.

P.S. It can’t hurt to mention that the Italian team are total babes. Uh-huh.

This weekend was probably the most boring weekend EVER. Actually, it will probably sound boring to the rest of you, but I myself really wasn’t bored. So I hope I don’t bore you when I tell you all the boring details. I spent Friday night and all day Saturday writing ad copy for an 8 page insert running in one of our magazines. I’m giving eyecare professionals a lesson on branding and marketing their business. I felt like I was writing a college paper. Ick. Last night I cleaned up a little cuz the landlord was having an open house today. Then I watched my U2 Rattle and Hum dvd that my sister recently bought for me. I had it on VHS way back when it first came out but who knows where it is and if it even still works. Watching it just confirmed once again, how I much I love U2. Then all afternoon, I was on the computer (while potential homebuyers streamed in and out for the open house) just browsing, myspacing and looking for apartments for a friend who is looking to move also. In an hour or two, I’m gonna make myself some dinner. I’m thinking baked ziti. Or baked penne cuz I don’t think I have ziti. So yes, I stayed home ALL weekend long. Didn’t venture into the city, didn’t go out. It’s just as well cuz the weather was so crappy and I can’t spend money anyway cuz everything is going towards this whole apartment shopping thing. Speaking of which, I hopefully will have an update on that later this week. Peace, I’m out.

Today I got pre-qualified for a mortgage. It’s a piece of paper that tells me how much house I can afford. So it pretty much told me I can be the owner of a really sweet apartment. But because co-op rules are strict when it comes to financials, I would probably end up owning a sweet but tiny apartment. If you’ve gone co-op shopping in Queens, you’ll understand.

I feel blue.

The End.

So it’s been what, 9 years since the Rangers have made the playoffs and they can’t win a freakin’ game once they’re in it! Tonight one of our own guys (was so pissed that I didn’t even wait to find out who) put the puck in OUR OWN NET, scoring one for the Devils. Not that it mattered because even if we had scored one more goal, we still would have lost. Poopsters.

Two things I learned this weekend, which are lessons I should have learned a long time ago:

1) Don’t hook up with someone who hangs out in the same circle as you.

2) Don’t keep going back to an ex, even if the sex is really good.

Better late than never…

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULIE!!!

I love you mucho and can’t wait to get ::craaaaaaaaaazy:: again!

My landlord came by to pick up the rent check yesterday and when she asked if she can come in, I knew something was up. I thought she was going to tell me that they were raising the rent (which they have not done in my 3 years of living here) or that I couldn’t use the driveway anymore. Instead she tells me that they have decided to sell the house. Yup. Sell the house. Which means, I need to find a new place to live.

It was a bit of a shock, although on some levels I knew it was inevitable. And over the past eight months, I have been thinking about how long I wanted to stay here anyway. While I have a great deal here ($800 rent includes all utilities, laundry and use of the driveway) for the neighborhood that I live in, I’ve always felt like it wasn’t a “real” apartment. Mainly because it’s a basement, a very nice basement, but I’ve had problems with flooding in the past, it’s freezing down here in the winter time and very humid in the summer and my upstairs neighbors are really loud. So I had thought about leaving and either renting a “real” apartment or ideally, buying my own apartment. But I never thought that it would come so soon. All day yesterday I was in front of my computer, doing research and calculating my finances. The more I think about it, the more I am leaning towards buying. If I continue renting, I know I’m not going to find a decent place for under $1,000 that includes utilities. I’m ultimately going to be spending a lot more than I am now, will have less money to save and will gain nothing back. So...I think it’s time for me to invest in my own apartment. I’m looking to stay in Queens, but of course Queens are all co-ops and most co-ops here require 20% down payment. So I may only be able to afford a studio. But that’s okay, it’s a start for a first-time buyer right? I’m a little scared. I mean, I’m in my 30’s now but there’s something about buying property that makes you really feel like an adult. Wish me luck?

Forget my previous post as you read this. As my 31st birthday approaches in just two days, I have made a new resolution. Usually when asked how old I am, especially by guys, I tend to answer with something like, “I’m a lot older than I look.” And then the person asking will say, “No really, how old are you? 22?” And then I say “No, I’m actually 30.” Then the look of shock ensues, followed by “Wow, but don’t worry, you still look young, blah blah blah.” What is the point of all this, really? Why have I felt the need to compensate for the fact that I’m no longer in my 20’s by saying I’m a lot older than I look? So I have decided that I am no longer going to say this. I’m just gonna come out and say, “I’m 31.” I will still get looks of shock no doubt, but I don’t need some random 23 year old boy assuring me that I still look young, when in fact, it’s my own self-assurance that matters. Hey, I guess you do grow wiser as you get older. Watch out 31, here I come.

My birthday is in less than one month. I wanna stay at 20-Ten. What am I supposed to say now, “Oh, yeah. I’m 20-Eleven now.”? That sounds soo lame-o.

The New York Rangers retired Mark Messier’s number 11 tonight at the Garden. I watched and of course got a little emotional, especially since they brought back a bunch of the guys who played with him on the ‘93-’94 team that won the Stanley Cup (the title of this post was stolen from a newspaper headline from that season). Mike Richter was there, Adam Graves also and Brian Leetch sent a video message which was so sweet and cute. I probably sound so silly when I talk about these hockey moments. But it just brings back old memories and I get nostalgic. Sigh, I miss those good old days. Congrats to you Mess, our Captain.

Just wanted to quickly wish everyone a Happy New Year. Whatever you might be doing tonight, have fun and be safe. I know I’ve been out of touch for the last part of 2005 but will try to be better in 2006. Love and cheers to all!

I don’t know if I’m gonna make much sense in this post, cuz I’m not a happy person right now. I’m so annoyed that the strike actually happened. I’m tired of this, every few years the Transit Workers Union threaten to strike because they’re unhappy with their contracts. I’m all for the working man and everyone getting their fair share of salary and benefits, but this is a little ridiculous. Maybe I don’t know all the facts and I realize the TWU is trying to make a statement, but I think it’s unfair to punish the entire city for it, not to mention breaking the law on top of that. They’re asking the people of the city to be on their side and to understand...but I have mixed feelings about all this. Part of me is trying to sympathize with them but the other part is angry. In a city with the largest mass transit system in the world, where 8 million people depend on it to get around, how can it get to this point? I’m lucky I was given the option to work from home today but there are so many other people who don’t have that option, people who might not get paid if they can’t get to their jobs. Not everybody has cars and not everyone has enough money to pay for a cab. And not everyone is in good physical condition to walk across the bridge or walk 40 city blocks, especially in the dead of winter. And even if you are able to get a ride in, is it even worth it? I’m seeing reports of crazy traffic and gridlock. This can’t be good, especially if some big emergency happened. And now, I’m angry at the city lawmakers. What are they gonna do about this? Can’t they step in for the good and safety of the city??