Oy vey

Time for a few updates, shall we? I find that right now in my life, there are a few major things that are well deserving of progress reports...

The Internship
Just as Winter Vacation arrived, I thought I had landed my dream job. I have the job in theory (from what I've been told) but there are a few logistical things that need to be worked out, and I'm not sure they will work out in my favor. As of now, I don't have the job, and time is ticking away. That means, as much as I don't want to, I need to start applying to other internships. I should find out early next week if I have the job, but in the meantime (just in case) I need to have more resumés in circulation. It's quite stressful not knowing the certainty of my future. It would be the understatement of the year to I will be one disappointed girl if I don't get this internship. Time will tell...
Group projects
2 down, 2 in progress, 1 needs to be started. Eh. I will finish the 2 in-progress assignments today (if I stop my procrastination.. hence me blogging right now) and then I should be able to start the final project next week. Like I said... eh.
Studying
Right... So I had mapped out a studying schedule on my calendar so that way I could better manage my time. With 13 exams to study for, time management is of the essence. As of today, I should have read all 12 of my Economics text packets. I might be half-way through packet number 2. Ruh roh. Time to kick it into overdrive if you know what I'm saying.
Finding an apartment in Paris
That definitely hasn't happened yet, but I do know who my roommate is!!! I'm very excited. My amazingly ridiculous Australian friend Michael and I will be living together. We both hope to live in the Marais, which is the trendiest neighborhood in Paris (also the Jewish/Gay). The way I figure it, between the two of us, we'll have both demographics covered! Now, it's only a matter of finding a place that won't burn holes in my pockets.

Other noteworthy notables:

Being in a tight financial position, I took the liberty of attempting to give myself a haircut of sorts. It was really just cutting my bangs. With possibly the dullest scissors known to man, I managed to butcher them into something somewhat resembling bangs. You can't really tell, but I'm highly critical of my haircuts. Needless to say, it was not of professional quality.

I've decided to curb my newest addiction to coffee. Not really worrying about the possible side effects of growth stunting, I realize that coffee, despite all of its glorious amazingness, has a side effect that I absolutely will not stand for. I suddenly remembered this side effect yesterday in class, as my teacher was lecturing us. Naturally, my mind drifted elsewhere, and I ended up focusing on her mouth. Perhaps it was the bright pink lipstick that threw me off, but it seemed that her teeth had almost a brown tint to them. They were perfect straight and lovely, aside from the coloring. I then contemplated the cause of their discoloration, and EURIEKA! I am determined that she drinks too much coffee. I absolutely refuse to let my pearly white chompers to become brown. I'm switching over to tea. Not only that, I think my body went into caffeine overload (I think 5 cups yesterday was pushing it..) and my hands wouldn't stop shaking. That's never a good sign.

My public break-up to coffee:

Dearest Coffee,

Alas, I fear we must part. Do not blame yourself- I promise that it's not you, it's me. Our romance was intensely robust and aromatic, full of energy and sweetness.

I will always remember you fondly- the way tasted, the way you filled me with warmth each and every morning, and how you were always there for me when I needed you. You gave me the motivation I needed; you helped me succeed with my studies, you picked me up when I was down, you relaxed me when I was stressed. Coffee, you inspired me. You opened my eyes.

Fate has other plans for us- I have found someone new. I promise, Coffee, it's not you- it's me. I'm lost, and in this time of confusion I have rekindled my relationship with Tea. I'm so sorry to hurt you this way- it's just that Tea doesn't give me the shakes, it's not nearly as addicting, it helps my digestive system more, and it won't stain my teeth. I know you may never forgive me. There are plenty of other people that can better appreciate all that you have to offer, but I'm just not in a place in my life where I can. I will always cherish our brief affair. I hope that someday we can be friends, but I can no longer be your lover. Coffee- I'm sorry.

Yours truly,
Dena


Pheeewww! That was a relief. I feel awful, but I knew it was the right decision.

Well, that's about all the procrastinating I can afford to do today. I should have already paid my electric bill and gone grocery shopping by now- both of which have not happened.

How is everyone?! I haven't heard from many of you readers in a while (...not that I even know if people are even reading this bad boy). Feel free to send me some love. It's ALWAYS appreciated!

be well
xoxo Dena