I started at the new store and I'm actually enjoying it. For those of you that know, my job is really stressful. It's still stressful, but I'm enjoying the people that I'm working with. My boss is fantastic. She's like a drill sargeant and I'm getting such a kick out of her. She tried yelling at me too and it just didn't work so well, because I responded very rationally with a smile. She says that I calm her down. I think she's great because she genuinely wants her employees to advance and I've already seen it happen.
My classes have been fantastic. I'm still making progress and still have a long ways to go. We listen to a lot of mucic in my incredible movement class. I'll have to figure out a way to link some of the beautiful music. Some of the artists I've been listening to are Sigur Ros, Robert Glasper, Goldie and Gretchen Parlato. I've been writing a lot for a parady project with some students from my acting class. The exercises in class require a lot of creative prep work. I love the creativity. I'm still working on being more open. I'm a very open person, but I don't lose my shit a lot. I want to work on losing my shit. So, watch out! There will be a Rosanne Shit Storm!:)
I moved to Jersey City last month!! It's only a 5 minute train ride on the Path to the World Trade Center. I'm actually saving time when I'm going to work and class. It's just a little tougher getting home when I'm out really late. The train stop is only a few minutes away. The area is really cute and reminds me of a beach town. It has a lot of similarities to Portland and was really quiet when I moved in. However, it's a little louder and much busier now because my new neighbor down the block is Snooki! She moved in a few weeks ago and is one block away. There is a much larger police presence here now, so that's a plus.
My roommate is a stand up comedian and that's great for me! She's always tyring to get me to go to shows, perform and network. I can't wait to have more time to be consisent with that. The building I live in is really old and it's a walkup. So, carrying heavy things up the stairs is rough. Oh, and we have mice!! I haven't seen any lately. My Mom is so sweet and sent me a device that sends out annoying sounds that only pests can hear. My fingers are crossed that it works. I was in bed and heard something in the floor heater one night and looked down. I saw a mouse arm reaching for a piece of wrapped dark chocolate from Valentines Day that I accidently dropped on the ground. I only saw it's arm and it freaked me out. I only had to laugh at the ridiculousness of it and that the mouse was just tyring to be healthy and get it's antioxidants. I should have drank some wine with my guest.
It's late and I'm being silly. I need to get ready for tomorrow. I work early and then have a rehearsal. Here are some pics:
Near my new place.
My apartment is above the black canopy. The laundromat is next door.
NYC traffic signals can't make up their minds.
Near the World Trade Center and 5 minutes from my apartment.
The escalators exiting the Path Train Station near the World Train Center.
Down the street from my apartment. This cafe has unlimited Mimosas and Bloody Mary Sundays!
The Path Train is in the dome on the right side. This is a few minutes from my apartment.
My roommate's dog Yoshi.
On 7th Avenue. NYC: You're not Vegas, stop trying!
This Target made me feel so at home!! It's a 5 minute walk and one train stop away from my place.
First real grocery store I've been to since moving! It's near the Target.
Cafe Lalo from the movie "You Got Mail." I had delicious pumpkin soup and coffee there. It's near my PO Box.
Cafe Lalo
What a cute way to promote happy hour!! I might apply there!
