shattering the white illusion

It's Fleet Week in New York. This means lots of sailors and marines have flooded the streets and bars of NYC. I've been looking forward to Fleet Week since September. I saw that episode of Sex and the City. The girls heading out and seeing groups of hot sailors pass them. They sat in the bar surrounded by hot sailors willing to buy them drinks. It all seemed so patriotic. After last night, I'm not so optimistic. I was meeting friends in midtown. As we exited the subway, I was excited to see men in white on every corner, crowded into bars. The whole scene ended up being more like a Monet. From far away, it looks great. But up close, it kind of looks messy and confusing.
Most of the sailors I saw weren't that hot at all. Yet women were pretty much throwing themselves on these men. I couldn't believe the way the women were acting. Simply because these guys were in uniform. I actually witnessed one woman let two sailors feel her up- right there on the street. It was all pretty disgusting. I'm now highly disillusioned by the whole Fleet Week thing. I thought the military was supposed to groom these guys to have honor and dignity. I certainly didn't see any of that last night.
Today I might head down to the piers to see more Fleet Week activities. It might be foolish on my part, but I'm hoping that maybe I can find a sailor or two who is actually normal. Sailors who actually respect women and aren't just looking for a favor or two.

days like today

The sun is shining. It is starting to get warmer. And I have great hair. It is so great that the wind doesn't mess it up, but actually makes my hair look better. It's a sexy, wind-blown look.
Yes, I like days like today.

just in case

This morning I ordered an Air Conditioner online. Considering it is currently 52 degrees outside, I'm not sure why I even need one. But I've been told it will get hot here in the City. I didn't believe people who told me it was going to get colder before it got warmer. It did. Of course, I didn't realize it would continue to be cold even in May.
In spite of all my complaining about being cold, I still love it here. I've already begun planning and preparing for my big move up here. The one that makes this experience less temporary and moves me a little closer to being a true New Yorker.

still under the weather

I'm still not well. I'm not really sick, just not well. I've still got a cough that sounds like I might lose a lung if I'm not careful, and my ear infection doesn't seem to be getting any better. It feels like the pressure you get in your ears when you ride on a plane or go scuba diving-- except it won't go away in my left ear. It is always there. It doesn't hurt. It just annoys me.
Also, I don't really trust these doctors I've been seeing. They are your typical college health center doctors. There is a good reason college health centers are often called 'quack shacks'. One doctor suggested the possiblity of mono. Then she followed by saying I am too old for mono. Excuse me? Too old for mono?
I researched mono. I had most of the symptoms. When I returned to the health center, the new doctor didn't even suggest a mono test. She instead gave me two prescriptions- one for my ear infection and one for my cough. The prescription was for medicine I could buy over-the- counter. This is why I don't trust these doctors.
Most of the mono symptoms have gone away. Except I'm still easily fatigued. I'm in relatively good shape. Yet, I get tired walking a few blocks these days. I was exhausted all day Thursday. I even fell asleep while babysitting. And last night, I was ready to go home by 9pm.
I may not be sick, but I'm certainly not well.
And it is cold and rainy here again. No wonder I'm not feeling well. I need sunshine and warmth.

feeling under the weather

I started feeling sick last Tuesday evening. The irony was that I had just been at the doctor an hour before, and he said my throat looked fine. Instead I got a headache, sore throat and a high fever. I've slept a lot since then. I'm feeling better. I've just got a lingering cough and a manish voice.
Spring semester is over. I've got a week long break before Summer session starts. Mostly I'll be working. I'd like to take advantage of the time off, but the weather makes me want to stay inside. It is supposed to be rainy and in the 60s. I keep thinking "It's May." I'm tired of being cold. I'm ready for warm, sunny days.