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Monday, October 24th, 2005
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So as made painfully obvious by my previous entries, every now and again I find it necessary to write a random entry on affairs which have bound together my existance since my last series of tidings.
Approximately five months ago my way of life changed (much for the better)when I was presented with the opportunity to lease my own rent-stabilized studio apartment in Chelsea. It was in need of major renovations but after a lot of physical labor and $$$ it became a fantastic place to call home. Gorgeous wood floors, pre-war architecture, lots of space, and a view the empire state building which springs from a beautifully landscaped garden. Being the first time I have lived out on my own, I am having a great time here in Manhattan, and actually - I just had my first successful cocktail party a few weeks ago.
As exciting as this might seem, I have a certain melancoly about the situation because I have not yet been transfered to my new position in New York City. Thats right! I have been commuting an hour and a half a day back to the bowels of Long Island to manage the Clinique counter in Massapequa. I'm proud to say that I was promoted to aid in managing the team in our biggest account; Macys Herald Square, only since my replacement decided not to step up to the position I've been held there since August 28th :( Now not by any stretch of the imagination would I want anyone to consider that I don't love and value my team in Massapequa. If it wasn't for there hard work I most certainly would not have made the fantastic achievements and advancement which has been delivered up until this point. But, I must point out, that I began as a consultant I started at clinique almost three and a half years ago in the Massapequa Store. I was promoted within eight months (unheard of) and to the same account to which I was born to (also unheard of). Despite the great enjoyment I have had taking the business, consultants, and self to a higher level, the fact remains that I have been a fixture of this location for a huge length of time. I'm bored; not so much motivated as agitated, when dealing with the duties and relationships which are attached to my position.
Nevertheless! I have been reassured by my executives that independant of situation where a replacement is needed, they will release me soon. I am excited to be charged with new tasks and goals that promise a bright future with the company.
Mom and dad have been extremely supportive; allowing me to campout during late shifts in my brothers old bedroom while he is away at college(he's doing great I might add). The house is looking beautiful as we're building a wrap around porch and relandscaping. My mother and I aren't ones for transition so the early periods of construction were somewhat bothersome, but it seems to be coming along quite well. Yesterday I returned home to find hot polish laborers seated at my dining room table eating pea soup. Ohhh, those polish laborers.
Grandmother was in the hospital for a short stay, where she offended most of the nurses with lude comments on their skills in the medical profession as well as ethnicity. She's luney ;)
I suppose thats all for now.
I've been journaling privately in an attempt to be less robotic.
Take care everyone.
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Saturday, October 23rd, 2004
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Who would have though Karaoke would be my next passion =)
I had such a great time with caroline and the 30somethings at Schraeders tonight.. sunday and monday I'll be in philly with patrick (yay)
okay, I'm out :)
updates soon to come. promise!
terrytom
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Tuesday, September 21st, 2004
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'Cause I want it now
I want it now
Give me your heart and your soul
And I'm breaking out
I'm breaking out
don't let yourself down
and don't let yourself go
your last chance has arrived
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Saturday, September 11th, 2004
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a portrait of memories deliquesce to a sky of transformation
and vibrant hues fade from colors of potential divinity to gray
a new citadel outlines upon the horizon, whilst a new day resurrects itself from a bastion of once requited feelings
a palace rebuilt, a being reborn
blushing with intensity just as wonderful and real and magical as was former.
so wonderful
-me
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Thursday, April 29th, 2004
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| Time: | 11:05 pm. |
| Mood: | entertained. | | Music: | no doubt - don't speak. |
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1. Go into your LJ's archives.
2. Find your 23rd post (or closest to).
3. Find the fifth sentence (or closest to).
4. Post the text of the sentence in your blog along with these instructions.
"where the FUCK is everyone? I know, not giving a FUCK about me, thats for sure."
damn, was I needy.
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Wednesday, April 21st, 2004
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You should be dating a Scorpio.
23 October - 21 November
Your mate is passionately caring, dynamic and
sensual. Though he or she can be self-
destructive, ruthless or overbearing, the
scorpion's sex life involves releasing his/her
most pent-up passions.
What Zodiac Sign Are You Attracted To?
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must I always look drunk in pictures?
oh wait, I was drunk.
According to some, my online presence has exceedingly diminished. Gift with purchase is over, and I shall return!
=)
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http://wbli.com/contests/islandidol04contestants.html
Hey guys, the above link takes you to a web page where you can vote for Long Island Idol (Similar to American Idol). My friend Joseph, who is an EXTREMELY talented performing artist, has qualified for the top ten. Please do me a favor guys and register and vote for him, he is definitly one of the best!
Thanks :)
PS - Pass the link around!
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Thursday, March 4th, 2004
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Just what you said was cool advice
I discovered sticks could be knives
I discovered I could die in your chains
Still I feel so won't you stay
Lyrics by Mandalay
The last twenty-four hours have been agonizing.
We were completely terrorized by my account executive over the phone this morning. The business just isn't on track for GWP Season, WTF get over it. I really love my job but during high-pressure times like this I wonder whats keeping me from going back to school and becoming all these goddamn people's boss. Fuck. Whatever.
My aunt Lucille's husband (my uncle Frank) passed away this morning, and so did Marisa's grandmother, Peggy, and Sue from work, her daughter passed away. That is three, its how it comes.
I have a visit on Friday that I'm completely stressed out over, and three wakes this week...not to mention the fact there will be no shortage of tension with my grandmother around this weekend (Because of the death in the family).
MAN, I'm looking foward to my week's vacation in April...
I'm listening to Mandalay, home by myself.. I got pissed matthew didn't hangout with me tonight and threw the phone.. I'm such a child sometimes.
Going to bed right now..nite
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Wednesday, March 3rd, 2004
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Monday, February 23rd, 2004
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Running down like you said
All that I fought
When you know that I should be
One solitary flame you remain
Been so long
Shouldn't be the last to hear
And a young love shouldn't be like this
And you won't look the same to me
And I don't know how long you'll remain
One solitary flame my solitary flame
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Sunday, February 22nd, 2004
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| Time: | 2:34 pm. |
| Mood: |  amused. |
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step 1. open your MP3 player
step 2. put all your music on random
step 3. write down the first 15 songs... no matter how embarassing
1. Three Days Grace - I Hate Everything About You
2. Yeah Yeah Yeah - Maps
3. Hot Hot Heat - Bandages
4. Thursday - Standing on the Edge of Summer
5. Kanye West - Electric Relaxation 2003 (featuring Consequence)
6. Wilco - War on War
7. Saves the Day - Freakish
8. System of a Down - Toxcity
9. Ben Lee - No Room to Bleed
10. True Company - Downfall
11. Anastacia - Black Roses
12. Radiohead - Fitter Happier
13. 30 Seconds to Mars - Capricorn
14. Emiliana Torrini - Sea People
15. Tori Amos - Black Dove
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Saturday, February 21st, 2004
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Let me just start by saying, you never know how useless vanity is until the day arrives in which you contract a flesh-eating disease like scarlet fever. I will tell you that this new found disease, coupled with strep throat, has been the plight of my existance for several days now. Not only do I feel as if half the medical dictionary had its way with me last night while I was sleeping, but I can't find the strength to walk long distances without the aid of friendly walls; primarily making themselves known in the dimly-lit hours, and at great speeds no less!. The doctor says I may not return to work until Tuesday (sucks for me).
click here for the pictures <-ha, like I'd ever.
The highlight of this evening was when my parents brought me home jello, which gave me the strength to stand in the shower. Picture painted enough? So aside from fanatically playing video games the last few days, I've been talking to this guy named Steven. We met about two weeks ago at opaline and have seen each other quite a few times since. He's expressed that he wants to see a lot more of me, and I couldn't be happier =) While I've been sick, Mr Gonzalez has even called me a few times at home* (By the way, surprise - he is cuban). Anyhow. I've also been thinking of Jae quite a bit. I can't control my stream of consciousness during sleep so if he pops into a dream or two (or ten)..it completely throws my head out of whack. I hope he's happy with Sean.
Yes, I still think about Jae.
anyhow
After I'm recovered my brother is taking me to the gym..yay - I'm really looking foward to getting my body in shape for summer. Matt's hopefully going to join us - he has also been checking up on me <3 Bubbles
le sigh, looks like the apartment thing just ain't happening this spring..
this is the part where my fingertips hurt from the pealing; its somewhat uncomfortable to type right now and I'm starting to get some stomach pains.
If anyone is bored, hit me up! I could use the social-interaction.
terrytom*
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Thursday, February 19th, 2004
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I have scarlet fever and strep ;(
and I'm worried about me and bubbles.
I'm going to pout now
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Friday, February 13th, 2004
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| Time: | 1:22 am. |
| Mood: |  bitchy. |
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Hey, I suppose its time to update again.
Things are going fantastic at work - I'm developing one of the consultants for a manager's position (hopefully mine), and the numbers are up and relations are good with RM's and stuff.
I'm in a gray area with my personal life right now - family and friends - great! in fact today was fabulous: my father went wayyyy too far this year and bought my mom a mini-cooper for Valentine's Day. She picked out RED with WHITE RACING STRIPES..I love my mom ;) she's been whizzing around massapequa passing cars while screaming "whew!"
sidebar: I am so lucky to have Matt
love life, eh..well.. I'm not discontent. I've been on countless dates, my sex life; active (but safe), but I remain emotionally detached to most people I'm dating. - Oh well, its not really a focus for me right now. Rod told me to just call jae this week..so I did and left a message (silly of me). I can't fucking stand when people ask me how he's doing when I'm out..it drives me up a fucking wall. Yes, we can live separately. sorry, that was random.
okay, well - I'm outta here, I have to be up early tomorrow morning because my account coordinator needs me somewhere to mediate some conversation with a consultant.. the world is lucky I'm such an affective artist of bullshit...that is all
nite
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Monday, February 2nd, 2004
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| Time: | 4:55 pm. |
| Mood: |  bouncy. | | Music: | Maroon 5 - This Love. |
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My event on friday and saturday went very smoothly.
Last night: Avalon. I decided to goto the city with Ryan, Peter, Ben, and Kelly. I wound up getting trashed and having a great time with a lot of old friends[and new ones]. I spent the night at Joey Tuccio's house - I love that kid! We didn't get out of "avalon" till about 6:30am but it was totally worth it. He makes a grrreeeat cuddle buddy.
[get your mind out of the gutter, I only slept there]
I hope we can hangout again soon though ;)
Hope all is well out in LJ Land
This weekend Matt and I begin the apartment hunt; I'm nervous.
Speaking of my Matthew, I miss him :(( I haven't seen him in a whole week!
this entry is missing plenty of info..I'll post again when I have time.
peace!
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Monday, January 26th, 2004
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Swinging and smooth. You know what's in style and
you're tastes are just perfect. You know what
is worth spending and you like to live the high
life. You're classy and smooth talking. You're
the Stylish Jazz type of Gay Guy.
What type of gay guy are You?
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Sunday, January 25th, 2004
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You are a PHOENIX in your soul and your
wings make a statement. Huge and born of flame,
they burn with light and power and rebirth.
Ashes fall from your wingtips. You are an
amazingly strong person. You survive, even
flourish in adversity and hardship. A firm
believer in the phrase, 'Whatever doesn't kill
you only makes you stronger,' you rarely fear
failure. You know that any mistake you make
will teach you more about yourself and allow
you to 'rise from the ashes' as a still greater
being. Because of this, you rarely make the
same mistake twice, and are not among the most
forgiving people. You're extremely powerful and
wise, and are capable of fierce pride, passion,
and anger. Perhaps you're this way because you
were forced to survive a rough childhood. Or
maybe you just have a strong grasp on reality
and know that life is tough and the world is
cruel, and it takes strength and independence
to survive it. And independence is your
strongest point - you may care for others, and
even depend on them...but when it comes right
down to it, the only one you need is yourself.
Thus you trust your own intuition, and rely on
a mind almost as brilliant as the fire of your
wings to guide you.You are eternal and because
you have a strong sense of who and what you
are, no one can control your heart or mind, or
even really influence your thinking. A symbol
of rebirth and renewal, you tend to be a very
spiritual person with a serious mind - never
acting immature and harboring a superior
disgust of those who do. Likewise, humanity's
stupidity and tendency to want others to solve
their problems for them frustrates you
endlessly. Though you can be stubborn,
outspoken, and haughty, I admire you greatly.
*~*~*Claim Your Wings - Pics and Long Answers*~*~*
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Sunday, October 19th, 2003
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sick.