We had to have our bags outside our doors at 7:30 AM, which I did and headed down to breakfast. When I returned at 8:15, my bag was still outside my door. I just grabbed it and brought it downstairs with me assuming they’d missed it due to my room change. I’m certainly glad I … Read more
Though our wake-up call was set for 6:30 this morning, I was up at 5:30 after a full night’s sleep. I went ahead and SSSed, and got down to breakfast at about 6:10. The restaurant didn’t open until 6:30, so I sat outside the entrance until then. This totally Type A man came down at 6:20, … Read more
I didn’t sleep at all last night. I got out of the bed at about 2:30, as that’s what “they” say you should do if you’re not sleeping. I went over my presentation again a couple of times, and then tried lights out again. To no avail. I think the fact that I can’t get … Read more
I woke up at 2:00 after 4.5 hours of sleep. I got up for about a half hour as I wasn’t falling right back to sleep. Once I lay back down, I slept until about 6:30. I had the most vivid dreams at some point during the night—not exactly sure if they were during the … Read more
Today was my antepenultimate work day at IBM. I worked from home, and I completed Eric’s edit. I canceled my “One-on-One Meeting” scheduled with my manager for 4:00. What would be the point really? I got to the gym at about 4:45, and I did an upper body workout, after which I enjoyed a slice … Read more
I met with Nathan, my financial advisor, from 11:00–12:00, spending most of that time discussing options on how to proceed with financial advice to my aunt and uncle when I visit them next month. In addition to talking about the option of investing in the exchange traded fund, GLD, that I’m in, Nathan also showed … Read more
I was up and at ’em early this morning, as I had (too much) running around to do before graduation at 1:30 today. I ran by the church in which we were graduating to make sure I knew where it was for later today, to scope out the parking situation around it, and to be … Read more
I uploaded the final few pictures that were still in my camera from my trip. The address of the Sydney Westin, at which we stayed, was 1 Martin Place. Here’s a few pictures of me in the square about the hotel, and a picture of Robert that I love, love, love. And here I am … Read more
We took advantage of the complimentary hotel breakfast this morning, which was pretty decent. My dad read the headlines about Senator Craig resigning, and said, “The only reason he’s resigning is because he’s a Republican. If a democratic had done the same thing, he wouldn’t be forced to resign.” I bit my tongue and thought, … Read more
We had a lazy morning this morning, not getting up until about noon. This may be the city that doesn’t sleep, but we sure did! After grabbing breakfast at what’s become our favorite deli, just around the corner, we took the train down to South Street Seaport, which is where the “lower Manhattan” TKTS booth … Read more