I just realized today, January 1st 2010, that I haven't written anything in a while. Apart from emails, Facebook posts, Facebook comments, online ad copy, I have seriously not taken the time to write a single sentence that relates to me and my life. Since my last post, many things have happened that have shifted the gears of my life. Here's a small recap for all the months I spent away from the Blerina-D blogspot:
1) Graduated with an MBA from Golden Gate University. Chose the worst time to concentrate in Finance, but who knows, it may come in handy when I turn in that business plan to the VCs (wishful thinking of course, but my husband believes in me and my future as a company-owner). The fact that there's a "With Honors" after the concentration field may serve to distract people from the fact that I was a Finance major. Disclaimer: Had to throw that in, you know my mom reads this blog and it makes her happy to hear her Blerina performs well in school ;)

2) For the ones who are confused to hear me referring to my boyfriend as my husband, I might have forgotten to mention this: I am now married. How do you feel you ask? Strange. Nothing has changed between Ken and I except for the fact that I check his ring finger every two hours to make sure the ring my mom bought for us is still on his finger. I proceed to request from him to assure me of the fact that he will never, ever, ever lose it. Don't know why I am this paranoid. Might have something to do with the fact that he keeps playing with it on a constant basis.

So back to me feeling strange. After 4 years of dating, it feels interesting calling someone your husband. I keep referring to him as my "hubby" every morning in hopes of getting used to it.

3) Working in Online Advertising in Manhattan. Learning about the industry, the jargon, the tricks and what not. In the midst of all this, Excel is my BFF. Never knew I would ever say this, but I am learning SHORTCUTS! Gosh they are important.

4) I turned 25. Can't help but ask myself: "Am I doing everything a 25-year-old should be doing?" Still not sure about the answer

5) Moved to the cutest little apartment in Brooklyn Heights. Have now become an expert in finding space where no space exists & Ikea is my foreign company of choice. Them Scandinavians know their furniture ;)

6) Have purchased a new laptop, which is currently aiding me in writing this blog. After 4 years of a serious relationship with Toshiba, we had to finally part ways.

7) Have found new ways of entertaining myself and Ken. Going clubbing in NY is too expensive, instead, we spend our times Netflixing, Karaokeing, and throwing impromptu parties at our small but stylish BK apartment.

8) I have become the rightful owner of a Kindle! My adorable sister, who loves me like no other does in the world ( pause for dramatic effect) bought me a Kindle for my 25th birthday. It has now become more important to me than my iPhone, and much more important than always being surrounded by tropical weather ( I had to give the last one up after I moved to NY)

9) I had to put away my stilettos, and instead, replace them with medium-sized, subway-friendly heels. The HORROR!! How can a 5'1'' girl like myself ever survive with those heels (they are a disgrace to the world of shoes). However, I had to put aside my shame, and for the sake of arriving at work on time and in one piece, wear medium-size heels instead. I feel like a midget of course, but New York requires sacrifices, so reluctantly I made one.

10) I parted ways with the cutest car I will ever in the world of evers own in my life. Honda Civic (Del Sol). Ken must know how much I really love him now that I sold my car to a lawyer's wife. She is now probably basking in the sunny California weather with the love of my life, my Del Sol. She does send me weekly updates though, and my car does not seem to miss me as much as I miss her! Such if life, it's better to have loved and lost than to have never loved at all....

11) Tobler and I are now in a long-distance relationship. My sister's dog, who for all intents and purposes acknowledges me as his rightful owner, lives in California, while I live in New York. We G-chat each night of course, but long-distance relationships are hard. I will be visiting him in March soon which makes the distance bearable.

12) Persuading Ken to get me a puppy or kitten has proven fruitless. He thinks our apartment in BK is too small, and he doesn't think I will take proper care of them. He is completely wrong of course, but he may be jealous of the fact that I find kittens and puppies more adorable than human beings (can't blame him for not wanting to share my love)

13) Finished all the unseen episodes of Scrubs and I find the new season completely a waste of time, energy and TV-space. I could go on and on about this forever but I have made a new resolution for 2010: Only 1 1/2 hours of TV per day. Hopefully I can take it down to 1 hour....small baby steps are the safest though

14) Making plans for my Summer Wedding in August. Hopefully I will not turn into a bridezilla although I have all the traits of one. Fingers crossed and pray for me ;)

15) Over and out on my end. Have a fantastic 2010 everyone, and may God Bless You!