Update (little by little)

Here is another photo from the Late Show. Me and the sis in the "green" room! Obviously, it's light blue. It's also known as the snack room, i.e. where all all the employees (including Paul , the orchestra, etc.) go to get drinks and cookies.

As you know from the youtube clip, I got a new job! I actually did the Late Show (see how I say "did the Late Show"? I can also say things like "The Late Show booked me") right after I accepted, and took advantage of the free ticket that The Late Show got me to look for apartments. This is my first surly experience with the "real NY."

The owner of the apartment building is a big pain in the neck. First of all, they are so over-the-top meticulous (you must make at least 40x your rent, your guarantor must make 80x your rent), and I spent over $100 just APPLYING for the apartment. They also don't care that you make enough now to pay for rent, you have to have made that much in the past to not need a guarantor. What is the difference really? And they really don't care how much you have in the bank, they want you to have made 40x rent last year and this upcoming year. THEN, you can only move in on a weekday, 9 am-12 pm, or 1-5 pm. Come ON! Also, when I got into my apt, the refrigerator wasn't working, and it took them 1 week to get me a new one. So THEY aren't held to the same standards as their tenants are? One more thing: 70% of the floor must be covered with carpet or rug. You must also move in within 15 days after your start date. Seriously.

Anywaaaaay...

At the beginning of March, I also spent a lot of time with my cousin and his family. Here we are skiing at Heavenly. We were also lucky enough to have his family around, 3 generations!, to celebrate my dad's birthday.