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Day 29 — The person that you want tell everything to, but too afraid to

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 10:00:00 -0400

This is an easy one - Once again, I already talked about him…

Dear D,

There’s so much I want to say, so little time. So I try not to say anything that’ll rock the boat. I am playing it safe. No need in causing a bunch of drama. I’d love to tell you about what I’m thinking and feeling, but it is not the time yet, I don’t think. I could be wrong. But, I’m unwilling to take that chance.

We’ll see.

Ellie

kevinnuut: Photography by Matthias Heiderich. Yet another...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:24:12 -0400

kevinnuut:

Photography by Matthias Heiderich.

Yet another example of a photographer who force me to have to choose just one photo to reblog when they are all amazing. With it’s intriguing imagery, bold colors, sharp lines, and nearly pristine feel, Matthias work is definitely worth perusing. Thanks CGUnit!

Day 28 — Someone that changed your life

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:19:18 -0400

Dear Dr. Harvey,

At the time, I never appreciated your words of encouragement and your pushing me to be a successful person. I thought you were off of your rocker a lot of the times, but sometime around sophomore year, I started taking your words seriously. I was encouraged by our talks that year and I have gone on to be successful - rather than flunking out of life!

I hope to visit with you soon and talk with you. I know you’re doing well, and I appreciate all you’ve done for me and other students. You are an angel.

Ellie

kidskidskids: pigtailsbowsxsandos: fuckyeahrandombeauty:fuckyea...

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 21:14:01 -0400

kidskidskids:

pigtailsbowsxsandos:

fuckyeahrandombeauty:fuckyeahhlove:

“Ways to Win my Heart♥ :)”

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Sun, 05 Sep 2010 22:13:09 -0400

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Day 27 — The friendliest person you knew for only one day

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 21:00:45 -0400

Dear John, the waiter at Outback,

You were totally rocking the day my friend and I sat at your table at Outback on 23rd. You were friendly and funny. It wasn’t an overbearing kind of “see me, I’m funny” type of funny, but the understated funny that stays with someone once they have left you.

I appreciated your suggestions on a drink - the Wallaby Darned is now my favorite drink of all time, and every time I have one, I think of you.

We went back a few times to see if we could catch you, but we never saw you again. Whereever you are, I hope you are doing well and enjoying life!

Ellie

Changes at work...

Sun, 05 Sep 2010 20:08:16 -0400

As I mentioned before, when it rains, it pours. I have been with the company for almost 8 years. I’ve mainly worked in the field in operations, but I did spend 2 years at our corporate office. Anyway, I was told by my bosses that we are currently overstaffed at my current office but that I can move into the same position at a different location. That sounded good, at first, but I know that this is just the beginning of the end. Banishing me to Siberia doesn’t really do anything about the overstaffing, especially when you offer someone else in my office more hours because I’m leaving. The new commute will entail a bus to a train, switch trains, then another bus and walking for 10-15 minutes. I need exercise, but not like that. Commutes should be uncomplicated, not printed directions worthy.

Then on the train today, I saw a guy I used to work with at the corporate office who might have a job for me. I’ll spiff up my resume and shoot it off to him on Monday night. This position would be way closer to home and only one train ride away.

I hope that I can move on from my current position. Since I am having no luck in my field (public administration/urban planning), I need to keep doing whatever I can do to make more money and build a more stable future for myself. I can’t count on getting married for financial stability like women of the past - I’ve got to do this all on my own.

Day 26 - The last person you made a pinky promise to

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 05:10:27 -0400

Once again, I already talked about him…

Dear D,

Your making me pinky swear to not say awesome more than 5 times a day has just made me focus my efforts on other words, like awestastic, fantastic, epic and wonderful. I’m expanding my vocabulary!

Ellie

When it rains, it pours

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:23:10 -0400

My life is one big jumbled mess most of the time. There are slivers of sunshine on occasion, but I always have something that knocks me on my ass.

Earlier this week, my job asked me to temporarily take a position about 30 minutes further away from home than my current position. The hours are marginally better, but the commute will be close to 2 hours. I have an unlimited Metrocard, so that’s not a problem, but 2 hours? Thank God for Netflix and Handbrake. I’d probably die of boredom. It is supposed to be for a month, but I think this will be permanent. I wish the economy was better or I had better mojo so I could get a regular job in my field. My current employer has been there for 8 years, but it obviously time to move on.

Today, my landlord (we sublet) texted to say that he’s moving to Greece (!) and we’d either have to take over the lease or move out by the end of the month. Problem is, I don’t have that type of money to take over a lease and I already owe my doctor all of my spending money through December because of an insurance misunderstanding. (We thought that my visits were covered from day 1, but they weren’t covered until August. So I owe $125 per visit going back to January.)

Anyway, one of my roommates said he’d take over the lease but I’d still need to help come up with the security deposit. I think I can handle that, but it will take some creative accounting and delaying some things, including possibly not going home for Christmas or Thanksgiving.

When it rains, it pours.

Day 25 — The person you know that is going through the worst of times

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:17:06 -0400

Dear self,

Don’t give up. Just keep pressing on.

Love,

Ellie

Day 24 — The person that gave you your favorite memory

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 10:00:00 -0400

I have a lot of favorite memories. Usually they involve some gluttonous activity. For the sake of finishing this task, here goes.

Dear Crumbs Bake Shop owner,

You totally rule. Your cupcakes have me exploring all over New York City for cupcakes, cupcakes, cupcakes. First it started with a Friday afternoon affair but now has spread into midweek. I really can’t afford to eat your cupcakes with the diet I’m on, but I just can’t stop! Thank you for inventing such a light, sugary treat. You are blessed!

Ellie

One Half Aristocrat. One half Gentleman.: The 100th Tumblr Post

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:41:36 -0400

One Half Aristocrat. One half Gentleman.: The 100th Tumblr Post:

For my 100th post on Tumblr, I have decided to make a list of 100 things that I like. I thought it might be interesting to brainstorm as much as I could. They are not in order of importance but in alphabetical order, rather.

100 Things I Like

Accord, Honda

Alpha Kappa Psi

Alpha Phi…

Day 23 — The last person you kissed

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:34:08 -0400

I already talked about him… Personally, I am hit or miss with kissing. But we kissed. LOL

Reblog if you want 5 random questions in your ask box.

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 18:28:31 -0400

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One Half Aristocrat. One half Gentleman.: Day Eight: Letter to Your Internet Friend

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:01:52 -0400

One Half Aristocrat. One half Gentleman.: Day Eight: Letter to Your Internet Friend:

Ellie (@thepinkc),

I’m uncertain of how we first connected via Twitter but I am happy that we were given this opportunity to get to know each other (the power of social networking; shame on those who try to degrade it). You are really encouraging and I find that we have many of the same…

Day 22 — Someone you want to give a second chance to

Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:23 -0400

Can’t think of anyone. Honest. If you burned your bridges, oh, the, well. If I burned them, nothing I can do to change your mind. So let bygones be bygones.

yeah

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:25:50 -0400

so he is trying to win my heart. him being the guy I’ve been dating the last 3 or 4 months. he is fun, funny, interesting and best of all he thinks I’m awesome. I don’t usually go for anyone taller than 5’9 so the fact I gave him time of day is testament to his personality. he likes that I read and listen to NPR. I like that he taught me the finer points of NBA basketball. we both like the Steelers, so football season should be fun. he’s a great guy.,moving at a snail’s pace because I don’t want yo be hurt. i wonder if that’s the right approach. uh well.

swotlife: SWOT Analysis: Tater Tots (by @djfrancis)

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 13:27:33 -0400

swotlife:

SWOT Analysis: Tater Tots (by @djfrancis)

Disabled People are Funny

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 10:30:43 -0400

robdelaney:

Hi there. I had an interesting comedy experience last night that I wanted to share with America and other people who can speak/read English. First I will say that I do a lot of comedy all over the place and have performed in a variety of locations and under a variety of circumstances, both wonderful and shitty. That is normal if you do comedy and are not very famous. You do a show in a horrible bar where people hate you and tell you to shut up one night and then you perform at a nice, shiny Improv in a suburb where polite people clap and laugh and thank you for being delightful the next. That variety and juxtaposition is not part of the deal; it is the deal.

Two days ago, my friend Will called me and asked if I would do a show for the camp that he runs for people with disabilities. A very nice restaurant in Beverly Hills, called the Roxbury Café had agreed to let the camp take over for the night and have a comedy show.

I have volunteered with Will’s camp, The Cheshire Project on and off for about five years and it has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life, so I said “Yes, Will, it is with much pleasure that I will come do this show.”

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Day 21 - Someone you judged by their first impression

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 09:50:12 -0400

Dear X,

Ha! I definitely judged you based on my first impression - and boy, was I wrong. I thought you were smart, funny and articulate. And you’re clearly none of the above the more I’ve gotten to know you. You have your moments, but for the most part, you are a snobbish jerk. It’s hard to talk with you or even think about doing things with you because you makes it so frigging hard to have a normal conversation. I really don’t care about how you’re searching for a husband, what your pastor said at church or complaints about every single thing in the universe. When you start going on and on about yourself, I tune you out and think about beaches and pina coladas. I don’t know why I keep trying to be friends with you - maybe a sense of obligation, maybe because I feel sorry for you - I really don’t know. I wish you’d change and realize that life is much more than what makeup you’ll buy next, how you have 15 Coach bags or hate New York. Frankly, nobody cares.

Ellie