Lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer...

Today was busy! Once I got in, they put me to work. We're starting everything for Summer '11, so we're really into concept now. At lunch, I ran to the FIT bookstore and got myself a portfolio finally. I don't love it, but it will serve it's purpose. Then I had a meeting with my group so we could get ready for our dress rehearsal tomorrow. oy. Thenn it was MADNESS in the workroom. We were trying to get together outfits for May, June, and July, and it was crazy. So fun though. Threw together the fit book, then ran and caught my trains home. Then I ate dinner, cleaned, and tried to get Alanna to help me with some portfolio stuff cause she loves me. Haha. I also love Kayla Evans FOREVER for all of the help she's given me. She's amazing, and I'm so sad she's leaving us all for Boston. But it also gives us an excuse to go up there. =P

Anywho, now I need to finish cleaning, cause Cameron's coming tomorrow! I'm so excited. We're going to have a lot of fun.

OY.

oy oy oy.

I spent this entire weekend in the pool. It was lovely. I also had a huge freak out over my portfolio. Not so lovely. I'm scrambling to get a portfolio together by Monday, because they told me at the last minute I needed one for my interview. Excellent. I'm only a junior...I haven't gone through the class yet. Not good. And nothing is coming together....I'm really praying it will. I'm also dealing with trying to get all of my stuff out of the Retreat, without actually being there. And I can't get a straight answer on when it needs to be out, which is not helping. I'm just ready to be rid of that part of my life. It's over indulgent college kids whose mommies and daddies pay for everything, so they trash the place. And now it's become the party spot, so they sponsor party busses and drunken pool parties. No thank you.

Yesterday, Diane wasn't there, so I helped Kristin and Kristen with a fabric project. We were busy aaaaall day. Today we had speakers all day. Oy. Then I trekked down to Utrecht, only to find they didn't have what I needed. After I called and they said they would! Angry Theresa. Caught the subway cause I was pissed and didn't want to walk back. haha. Caught my 7 train though, so that was nice.

Tomorrow I'm in the office all day, then I need to come home and clean because Cameron is coming to visit Thursday!!!! I'm soooo excited!! We're going to do all the touristy things, and then all the fun things I really want to do. haha.

I can't believe there are less than two weeks left. I really can't handle it. I'm going to miss NYC so much. I really love it.

And now, journal, I've become too distracted to write anything substantial. I'll see you tomorrow.

Pictures galore!

What I woke up to in the Poconos. Amazing.

Not the Brooklyn Bridge...the Manhattan Bridge, right? Someone correct me.

I loooove you, fabric.

Snoopy!!

Elmer, NJ. Peach picking. Yum.

We went to the museum to learn about eco fashion. It was awesome.

Coney Island! I rode my first roller coaster.

This was my summer growing up. I miss the lake. It was nice to go back.

Volunteering is always in fashion. We painted the Jericho House. It's an amazing organization.

TexWorld! I love you, fabric!!! I do I do I doooo.

Hahaha Liz and I got Korean. They had spoon covers.

All along Broadway, designers dressed mannequins, and they'll be up until September. Sidewalk Catwalk.

HUGE.

Big Bowl of Crazy.

Life has been moving so fast, I haven't had a chance to stop and think about everything I'm doing. I am in New York City, working for Macy's. I'm one of only 4 design interns, and I'm working with an amazing team. I am going to interview for another internship with them, and hopefully eventually a job.

The real world is heading for me like an express train.

My days have been filled with work, commuting, and sleep, and that's pretty much it. I was going to go to Long Island this weekend, but I'm so burnt out, I decided not to go. Instead, after work I went to a fabulous little fabric shop on 40th. I love working in the Garment District. It's magical. I'm trying to get things together for Rock the Runway, which is going to be far sooner than I'd like. But it will be good, because it's going to get everyone excited about the program. While in the store, I realized I had no idea what I wanted to do. I'm mentally and emotionally drained, and my personal creativity has been pulled in so many different directions, I have none left for RTR. But, as quickly as that notion came, it went. I was recharged by being surrounded by awesome fabric, and I decided what I want to do. I'm going to go back next week to get some yardage.

After that, I decided to finally go to Re-Dress, a plus size vintage boutique in Brooklyn. I hopped the F downtown to Bergen St, and it was only 2 blocks up. They had a really large selection, but not much of it was really my style. I tried on a few things, but didn't get anything. If there are any plus beauties in NY debating going, I definitely say go for it. They really do have something for just about everyone, and it's really reasonably priced. And they don't have just vintage...I'd really call it more of a thrift store, because their vintage selection is not as predominant as their modern pieces.

From there, I caught the F back uptown to Bryant Park. I wasn't really sure where I was going, but I decided to check out the new Forever 21 in Times Square. Holy good grief. Four floors of MADNESS. I made my way to the Faith 21 section, which had the largest selection of any F21 I've ever been to. But, with four floors, you might as well. I tried on a few things, but didn't really like anything. The more I dive into design, the less I want to buy crappily made clothing. Yes, F21 is on trend and cheap, but that five dollar top looks like it cost five dollars. Which is not good. I looked at the jewelry, but again, so cheap. From there, I walked down 6th to Macy's. Oh Macy's. I had yet to shop there at all! So I made my way there, then realized all I had eaten today was a granola bar, and it was almost 4 o'clock. So I went down to the Cellar and grabbed a sandwich and some tea. A really zealous baker man tried to sell me some blondies. He was really energetic, it was cute. So I sat and ate, then made my way to the handbags, realized I didn't need any more, so I moved on to the 7th floor, aka plus size central (not really, i made that up). I tried on a lot of stuff, and some of it was really bad. I sat in on a plus fit initiative, and it's really interesting to see what designers think the plus size woman wants. Some of them are plus size themselves, so I really question why it's such a laborious process. Everyone says we're hard to design for, but honestly, we're not. Yes, we all have different body types, but there has been so much research done on each one, you can pinpoint what looks good and what doesn't.

Okay, end soapbox. That's the market segment I plan to take over.

So I picked up a few things from INC and Calvin Klein, then I spotted the new American Rag Junior Plus section, which took over Michael Kors' coveted spot right across from the dressing rooms. Oooooooh American Rag. We learned the history of it today, which I think gave me an even greater respect for it. So I picked through there, and there were SO many pieces I loved. I tried on a few, and ended up getting a top and a dress from there, and a top from CK. Then I got indecisive on floors, ended up going up and down, then landed on the fourth floor in front of the straight size American Rag. Found a necklace I LOVE. Then I found a present for my mom, then I checked out. I have to say, Herald Square cashiers are cranky, cranky people. Except the lady I did a TON of returns with this afternoon. She was amazing. Anywho. Bought those, then caught my usual trains back to Passaic. Since I got home, I've watched tv, freaked out trying to find my Adobe dvds, pulled out all of my suitcases to try to start packing, and talked to my mom while she listened to me have a complete meltdown.

It's been fun.

NOW FOR SOME PICTURES.

actually, just kidding. This post is long enough. I'll make it a separate post.

My computer has returned!

Joy!!

Okay, so today I went to TexWorld. AWESOME! So many amazing fabrics, and super nice vendors. Working for Macy's gets you a lot of recognition. I like that. After TexWorld, I met with the group, and we went over some details of the project. Then we met with Dara, who seemed to like it. After work, I met up with Liz. We went to Shilla in K-Town for some Korean food. My advice....don't. I love Korean BBQ, and I enjoy other asian food, but I really did not enjoy this. Too many mystery ingredients, and not enough flavor. Oh well. From there, we walked back to the Webster, and brainstormed stuff for Fashion, Inc. I'm so excited for everything we have planned, it will be fabulous. I left there around 9:40, and walked back to Penn. Caught trains out of there and Secaucus just barely. Perfect. Got home, and my computer was here! Yay! Let's see how long it lasts this time.

Now, I need to pack. I'm going to work til 1 tomorrow, then I'm off to Long Island for the weekend! Helloooo outlet mall and beach! =D

3 weeks left!

I REALLY can't wait to get my computer back.

Friday after work, Candice, Gabrijel, and I went to Chelsea to a really yummy pad thai place. There was a cute mangirl (man dressed like a teenage girl) who served us. It was like 6 bucks and delicious. After that, Gabrijel went to swim, and Candice and I went to Banana Republic to look around and wait for Prescella. Once she got there, we walked to the F train and got on our way to Coney Island. =D We switched to the D train to get there faster, and it only took about 45 minutes. We had an AWESOME time at Coney Island. We got crappy funnel cake, decent hot dogs, and saw a lot of interesting people. I also rode my first real rollercoaster, The Cyclone. It was kind of terrifying, but totally worth it. I wish I had my computer so I could post pictures. I bought my picture because my face was hilarious. Goodness. Then we rode a Surf's Up ride, which was pretty fun, then we did the super high swings that spin fast and go high. I'd never done that either. It was amazing. Then we walked the boardwalk, watched the Coney Island Dancers for a while, then stuck our feet in the water. The water was really gross. We left around 8 or so, and I got back to Passaic around midnight. It was so much fun. I'm so glad we finally got to hang out outside of work.

Saturday Autumn came to NJ at 730 in the morning so we could go to Belmar, only to find the weather wasn't going to be good. Oy. I felt so bad. So we went in the pool, then went to see Eclipse. It was good. Then to Target,then to Romeo's for lunch. Then we decided hey why not, let's go to the Secaucus outlets. They were terrible. A bunch of random buildings all spread out. Oy. I found something at Juicy of all places, but it was $40 and I couldn't do it, for a tiny charm. So then we went back to Passaic and watched The Man. It was good, but we didn't know what was going on. She left around 6, and I think I just crashed.

Sunday morning, Nagymama decided we should go to the lake. Uhhh ok. So after she got home from church, we loaded up and went. We stopped at BK for lunch (she LOVES it. it's hilarious.), then went. Her driving scares me a lot, but we made it. They had a huge storm there Saturday, so the water was up. It looked good. I was so afraid it would be awful. The weird thing though is a ton of leaves keep washing down, so the entire lake is full of them. I went out so far as I was knee deep in leaves, then I said I can't do it anymore. We talked to Rena for a bit, then headed back. I talked to mom and Erin for a long time last night, so I didn't sleep too much. haha oh well.

Today, I've been working on cataloging samples, researching trims, and buying more samples. I'm on lunch right now, so I figured I'd update everyone. My midpoint review went well, and I'm going to interview for another internship here next summer. I hope that goes well.

Tomorrow, I'm volunteering painting a homeless shelter in the Bronx. That should be an adventure.

I can't believe there are only 3 weeks left!

You said forever and always

Oh journal, I'm so sorry. I've been very busy. Let's see...I had an update for last week, but I lost it. Highlights: Thursday we went to the Macy's Parade Studio. Awesome!! One night I went to dinner with Nagymama, then I spent the weekend at George and Diane's. It was so fun. We went peach picking, shopping, to the lake, and we shot fireworks. Loooved it! The train rides to/from were ridiculous. I had to go through Trenton and Camden, aka.....sketchville. River Line is public transit for the really seedy areas. There was almost a fight on the way home. Oy. This week is only 4 days, which is nice. Friday I'm going to Coney Island, and Saturday I'm going to the Shore. I can't wait!

My computer still isn't back, but hopefully it will be soon, then I'll go back to daily. AND then I can post pictures!