Another Halloween (Slutoween) has come and gone... it's hard to believe that this year is almost over. I cannot believe how fast it has flown by and once again, how little I have failed to accomplish in terms of all of the goals I set for myself 11 months ago. I have been in over-drive mode searching for a new job to ring in the New Year- I've been further motivated by my boyfriend getting a new job as well as the fact that all of my friends have succeeded in getting the f*ck out of retail. My boyfriend has left Highline- I never thought the day would come. Highline has been an integral part of our relationship for the past two and a half years now... I mean, it's where we met, so it will always have a very special place in my cold, blackened heart (*cue Rhianna's song "We Found Love In A Hopeless Place"). Highline is where I met my first NYC friends, where I met my boyfriend, the place I go when I feel like raising hell, the place I went to meet my boyfriend and say 'hi' to everyone even after I had quit there.... I know he will certainly be happier, and hopefully I will too, but it's hard to let go of such a huge part of one's life. I honestly thought I would have a new job before he did... lord knows I search way harder and invest way more hours applying and actively interviewing. His new job is much better though, and hopefully will be better for our relationship- he will have a better schedule and weekends off at his new place. I'm also praying there are less sluts and naked dancers, but I went to check his new place out Friday night and saw two hos wearing leotards and masquarade masks so I'm not getting my hopes up ;) You know sluts and nightlife just go hand-in-hand.
It almost scares me that he is going to have weekends off since I have to ask in advance for a weekend and usually end up having to use a personal day or vacation day to get a Saturday off. I guess I better get the f*ck on board, or I'll never see him again, because lord knows there is no such thing as a "weekend" at my current job. I haven't had a proper holiday break in three years, nor have I had a Thanksgiving home with my family in three years. I truly hope something pans out soon. I've sacrificed to many important dates that I should have been with my family and friends these past years I've been sucked into the black hole that is retail. I've had a couple of great interviews in the past week and have been applying non-stop. Something has to give soon... I can feel it. When the day comes that I get a new job, and believe me, it will come soon, I'm going to celebrate within an inch of my life. Like, champagne, drugs, a three day bender in Woodstock.... I want to go all out.
Halloween was pretty awesome this year... I didn't even get too wild, which is always a win for me. I dressed as The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo ( I know, I'm boring... I dressed as the same thing two years ago; but I like to think I did it MUCH better this time around). I went to Highline after work with two of my close friends, my boyfriend was able to get out early and then we went back to BK and went to Verboten where I must have blacked out because I barely remember it. When I awoke November 1st, I had a broken wine glass in the bathroom, my friends asleep on the couch, and half eaten tacos and tostadas scattered throughout the apartment. I'd say it was a very successful night ;)
The partying did not end there though- My bf just celebrated a birthday which basically entailed three straight nights of partying... good thing we were both off of work. I had almost forgotten what it was like to go out on a Friday night for dinner and drinks when the rest of the world is off. It was a nice change.
My Lisbeth Salander (aka "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo") look for Halloween. Note the awesome bleached brows, fake piercings, chopped black wig, and fake tattoo.... I really outdid myself this year.
Black on Black- mostly just an everyday look for me ;) I like my clothes to match my soul.
Naturally, unlike Lisbeth who dresses like a conservative goth-type, I needed to slut it up with painted on leggings, a crop top, and 7 inch platform Jeffrey Campbell Booties... you know how I do.
Other than spending hours every day searching for better jobs, I have been doing a ton of cooking and went to the last two concerts I had planned this year. I went to see Garbage with a girlfriend a few weeks ago. Shirley Manson effing rocks! Not to mention the fact that she is 50 and hot as ever. The venue where we saw her was also amazing. I went to see Chris Cornell (of Soundgarden) play a solo, acoustic show, about a week after that. I saw him play at the Beacon Theater, which is located on the upper West Side. That theater was also beautiful- super old, gorgeous architecture and interior.
Chris Cornell is by far the best concert I have been too this year. His voice and talent are just amazing- he rivals Jeff Buckley for me in terms of best male voice. He also had a very powerful stage presence. Too bad his wifey was watching in the wings... jk ;) lol. He is fucking hot though....
The ceiling of the Beacon Theater... so pretty.
I think my ultimate goal for the future is to have my own restaurant. My brother and I have been discussing the idea a lot recently. We both love cooking, I think I like more labor intensive meals with rich sauces, and touches that take more time to put together. However, he has been foraging a lot for wild mushrooms etc. lately, so we are thinking eventually we can have a restaurant where we combine organic or foraged food and incorporate that into cooking. This is what's for din din tonight:
I just can't quit that red meat....
