two weeks - abridged version.

My goodness. It's been almost two weeks since I've posted, and honestly, I don't even have a minute to post now, but otherwise it might be another two weeks without me posting, so here goes.

Since my last post, Chris, Kevin, and Scott came over for dinner, and we had a potluck, so everyone brought a couple things, and we had a delicious dinner! it was a lot of fun catching up too, and talking about whatever happened to old friends. That weekend Julie Gutman was celebrating her birthday, so we went to a Tapas bar called Eclipse de Luna. Every time I tell someone I went to a Tapas bar, they think I say I went to a topless bar. It's funnier when your retired project manager thinks you say that. Anyway, I spent all last week in FL, driving a total of 1300 miles. First I went to Gainesville on Monday to be in the Career fair tuesday and interview wednesday for candidates for work. Then Thursday and Friday I worked in Daytona with my project manager. Then I drove from Daytona to Pensicola (Pepsicola as some call it), to visit with Josh and Leah. It was Josh's last weekend there since he is getting transferred to Corpus Christi Texas, and Leah and her other roomate Jen were moving from the apartment to a new house (which might I add, is fabulous). Sunday night, I got back in town, and Betsy had moved in, so I now officially have a roomate (and a dog)

That's the latest and greatest, minus any ellaboration since I am short for time right now.

Comcast has not made a good impression thus far.

I have comcast cable and internet. They came and installed it two weeks ago, and it has barely worked since I got it. I had a technician come out this past weekend, and supposedly, he fixed the problem, but it was still not fixed. Anyway, yesterday I called Comcast to see if they could tell me the problem, or do something about it. I spent 10 minutes on the phone, and just as we were almost done setting up a solution, my fabulous cell phone cut out. So, I called back and got someone else. After explaining my problem again, he told me he had to transfer me to the internet help division. SO he put me on hold, and after waiting by some nice elevator music for a few minutes, I was connected. But to my surprise, it wasn't who I expected on the other end of the phone. It seems they'd connected me to some phone-sex line. It was really weird. They were telling me how much everything costs, and I could choose what I wanted, I just had to type in my credit card. I was flabbergasted! So, I hung up and emailed comcast. They emailed me back saying I needed to talk to a representative online. Eventually, after telling my story 5 times in an hour, I have been set up to have a technician come to the house again.

update: I left work for a while on friday to be home when the technician came, and after waiting until 2:00 to no avail, I went back to work. errr... they said he was running late, but hey, work doesn't wait. I rescheduled for Tuesday, but as it turns out now,I'll be out of town for a week.

recent aquisitions

Well, I got couches. Some friends of friends are moving away, and I got these couches for $200. One of them is even a sleeper sofa! They are in perfect condition, so I am very excited, and happy that I didn't have to spend an arm and a leg on furniture.

Last night, Ethan came over and we hung out and he connected my house wirelessly. He is a genius at this stuff. At least, he knows way more than me. then today, something didn't work, and he knew what it was. Thanks Ethan!! you rock my socks off! =)

I discovered the other day that I can see the statistics on my webpage since I have a counter on it. Here is the daily number of views to my page (not including my own). The peak is the day I sent out the link from the party. Amazing how many people read and click on links sent to them in email. Wow.

::yawn::

this was originally part of an email to Josh, sent by me this morning, and then I realized it was so whiney, it deserved to go on my blog.
Last night, my uncle Aaron passed away. he was my mom's little sister's husband, and my cousins Miriam and Rebecca's father. I have known him my entire life, and just saw him last month on the cruise. Aaron, you will be missed =(

I came home last night to stay with my mom since she was pretty torn up about it, and booked her some tickets to FL to spend shiva (the mourning period) with her sister.

On a lighter note today was quite the ordeal. After getting up early, leaving the house and getting my mom to the airport by 6:30 (with the dog in tow), the dog puked in my car. So, I sat in Atl traffic going back to my house with a car smelling of dog puke. I get to my house, let him into the house, bring his bed, toys, food, etc. upstairs, and let him into the patio incase he wanted to pee. I forgot that I'd left my gate open though, so he took that as a cue to run as fast as possible out of my patio and into the free world.

I finally got him, and now I am at work. Friday the 13th has certainly taken it's toll on me so far, and it isn't even 9 am!

Filling the house

Lately, I have been spending all my spare moments finding things to unpack, and buying things to fill my house. I haven't bought anything big yet, because thankfully, I took my bedroom set and a table from my parent's house, and the house I bought had all the appliances already installed. My mom came out this weekend and came with me to target, wal-mart, and Macy's, and I bought all sorts of necessities like cleaning supplies, towels, etc. At Macy's, I found bedding I really liked on the clearance rack, so I got it and am very excited about it. I filled both bathrooms with bathroom mats, shower curtains, trash cans, etc.

During the week, Jeff loaded his futon into the van, and gave it to me for my new place!!! we had a heck of a time trying to get it up the stairs in my house (don't ask), but eventually got it into the office, and now I officially have a "guest" bedroom"

During the week, I caught up with a few friends (Lisa, Amanda, Will, Ross), and that was nice, especially since it included a few yummy meals and going to the GT basketball game. And I am slowly getting to show off my house to everyone.

A friend of mine from college, John, who is dating a girl I've grown up with, Rebecca, came and saw my house, and decided he liked the neighborhood so much, he put an offer on a house practically across the street from me. He will be closing in a bit over a month, so that is neat, getting to live near someone I know!

Bagel Bash

(I am posting this late)

On Christmas eve was the Bagel Bash. Apperently, it is a party that happens every year on Christmas eve, and all the Jews go. It was $30 to get in if you bought your ticket in advance, or $40 at the door. There was no way I was spending $30 of my hard earned money to get into a party and then have to pay more for drinks! Conveniently, I was asked to work the door for an hour. So, in exchange for working at the door for one hour, I got into the party for free. Though there wasn't anything in particular that made the party spectacular, there were a LOT of people there. There were probabbly 600-800 young Jews from atlanta. I ran into people I knew from elementary school, High School, College, and from just being Jewish in Atlanta.

Before the party, I went with Greer, Jonathan, and a few others to eat - in Jewish Tradition- Korean food (sorry, it was closer than Chinese).

On Christmas, I went to spend the day with Leah W., and we saw Memoirs of a Geisha, and then ate latkes for dinner (which were really yummy). I don't know how other people's Christmases are each year, but mine was a pretty typical and fun Jewish Christmas ;-)

Speakeasy, New House...

Oh my goodness! it's been like, two weeks since I last posted! this might be long.

Last tuesday, the 27th, I finally closed on my house. Now that I have officially spent all my life savings, I am a bit nervous! but happy that I followed through with it and now own my very own townhouse. In answer to everyone's questions, yes, eventually I'll have a house warming party, but not until I am all set up.

New Year's eve, I had a party at my parent's new back room, and it was a blast! about 45 people were there. I think everyone had fun too. pictures are posted at www.belanaomi.com/photo. The theme was "speakeasy", and people really got dressed up into the theme. People came dressed up, we had poker, there was dancing, and really turned out well. The only downside was that the new hardwood floor was pretty scratched up after the party. I may have to pay to refinish it if my mom is too upset. but back to the party. Friends were in from out of town, which was cool, Leah was in town, and Miles and Jen, KT, Monique, EBeth, and a few others came from out of town, and that was really cool. Josh also came in town this weekend, which was really fun. It was nice to have a date for new years ;-)

My parents were out of town for the past couple weeks visiting my brother in Spain, and my sister took it upon herself to cook on many evenings. I must say, she cooked well! I was happy to come home to food on the table ;-)

On Monday, I moved into the new house. Thanks goes out to Greer, Ross, Nick, Josh, John, Jeff, and Rebecca for all coming out to help with my move!! you guys rock big time, I couldn't have done it without you!! (and I'm not just saying that). The new house is still in boxes, and I will get it unpacked slowly but surely. I still need to make a trip to the grocery and wal-mart for some necessities. I still don't have anything to sit on, but I may be picking up a futon this week, and couches next week.

I am sure a million other things happened over the last two weeks, but I think I've written enough for a while.