First update of 2006

Welcome back to the blog, everyone! I haven't updated in a while because of course, I've been busy. Work is going very well. My assignment with Late Night got extended an extra 3 weeks because we are pre-empted because of the Olympic games. That means I'll be doing this assignment for almost 4 months when it's all said and done. Not too bad!

No official news from mtvU just yet. I was starting to get discouraged about it, but I got an email from the casting director yesterday saying that they were finishing up the selection process this week. Hopefully I'll have some good news (or any news, really) to report soon. Wish me luck!

The parental units and brother were in town this weekend. It was my dad's first and brother's second trip to the city. The weather wasn't great, but we still had a good time! They got to see Late Night, Saturday Night Live, and a behind-the-scenes look at our other studios (it's good to have connections!) We also went to Chinatown, Little Italy and toured around Times Square. They also got to see my little apartment for the first time. Tres chic.

I GOT A NEW APARTMENT! I found a really nice place in a high-rise building right by where I live now. I'm moving in w/ my good friend, Carolyn Clark, on February 1st. I'll actually have room for visitors so come visit!


Quick shout out to the members of the Westminster Concert Choir! Thanks for visiting me at work while you were in town. It was great to see you!

Here's some random photos that I took with my new camera. They make great desktop backgrounds!

Quick update

I'm back in New York and back to work already. Doesn't even feel like I left (is that a good thing?) I had a really nice time at home seeing my family and some of my friends. I got a sweet digital camera (thanks, Mom and Dad!) As soon as I get my laptop back I'll put some photos up for you.

I'm apartment hunting again, but it's going much easier this time. No one is looking to move in January, so the market is really good. I'm looking at 3 different apartments tonight, and my future roommate, Carolyn, is lining up some others as I type this. I'll keep you updated on that whenever I have some information.

I don't want to jinx myself or give too many details until I know something, but last week I made a trip over to the Viacom building and handed my demo tape to a casting associate at MTV. The position is for an on-air news anchor: aka my dream job. The good thing is that they called and asked me to bring my tape over 30min after I sent in my resume. This could be really good. Wish me luck. I should know something by the end of next week.

Only in New York

Oh, Christmastime in New York, how I love and hate thee at the same time! Being in the city when all of the lights are up and the Rockefeller Tree is in place is really quite magical. The giant snow flakes on Saks light up to the music several times and hour. All of the trees look like they're made of ice with all of the lights and decorations. It's really beautiful. Unfortunately, while I'm trying to get from place to place there are approximately 64654654 tourists stopping RIGHT in the middle of the sidewalk to look up and take photos of said decorations. I swear that I have to be in the background of at least 500 people's photos making the most disgusted face you've ever seen. So many people say that New Yorkers are rude, but I think it must only be tourists who say that, because they're the only ones who walk 5 people across on the sidewalks while pointing and saying, "Well if we're at 5th avenue now... and we need to go to 42nd street..." Let's just say that I've elbowed a few dozen people in the back during the past 2 weeks!

There's always something crazy going on in NYC, and these past few weeks have been no exception! Work is going great, but I am ready for a break, that's for sure! I could have been spotted on Conan a few times this week. Most noticeably when Jim Carey came into the audience to sing a Christmas song. Check your local listings for a repeat. Things are going well though, but I'm starting to look forward to picking up another assignment after this. Something more on the creative end would be perfect at this point.

The MTA Transit Strike was in full swing this week. TWU members were only off the job for 2.5 days, but it felt like a lifetime. NBC provided some busses for transportation to and from work. It worked great on the first day, but when the bus didn't come the second day I had plenty of time to ponder the meaning of life on my 45-block walk to work... then home again, then to work again the next day, then home again last night. 3.4 miles each direction. If I'm really skinny when I come home to PA next weeek don't be surprised! Trains were running again this morning, so hopefully there will be no delays for my trip to the airport on Tuesday. Look out, Pittsburgh! I'm coming home!

No one is at work right now because for some reason people with "normal" jobs don't have to work the day before Christmas, or the Monday after. What a rip off. Until next time!

I'm still alive, I promise!

I know I haven't updated my blog in a while, but there hasn't been too much to update about. Had I made and update it would look something like this: worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked worked.
Thrilling, I know.

Although I'm doing it a lot, work it going well. My Conan assignment pretty much rocks. I get to see major celebs and bands 4 days a week and get paid while doing it... not bad. I'm going to the Conan holiday party on Thursday night. Very exciting! I'll let you know if anything exciting happens.

Other than that I don't have much to report. I've been getting some xmas cards in the mail which is really nice, especially because I don't get to go home for the holiday :( I will be in the 'burgh from Dec. 27-30th though, so pencil me in for those four days!

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I'm writing this post from work because 1) I had to work today and 2) my computer is dead. So if you haven't seen me online in a month, that's why. But I'm still alive!

I'm definitely on Conan tonight, so you should probably watch. During the opening bit Mark Pender comes into the audience and I am clearly visible in the back. I'm wearing a blue blazer and yellow t-shirt. Also, Al Franken will run into the audience during the credits and he comes up and high fives me!!! It was a fun show, even if I did have to work on Thanksgiving.

Now I'm off to watch some TV and then out to dinner w/ some of my Page friends who also didn't get to come home for the holiday. *cue sad music*

Happy Thanksgiving!