Investigation Case Closed - M.I.A

Case: Open

After blog post for Day #8 in Boston - Tiffany has become M.I.A 

After investigation went under way, reports tell us that she enjoyed her last few days in Boston - away from the computer and job search boards. She flew back to Florida and moved all of her things from storage into an apartment, so she has a home! She then traveled to West Palm Beach, so she could ride with some of her friends to Miami to attend the FSU vs. UM game, were UM got worked...

After a week-ish of enjoying herself and the company of her friends, phone interviews and getting settled in, she got another call for an interview in BOSTON! 

Flight was booked - and off to Boston she goes ... again!

Saturday, October 16 - 7 am flight!

Case: Closed!

Basically, after my job search in Boston, I wanted to take a little break from the internet and enjoy the little things in life. I spent a lot of time with friends and by myself. I have decided to adapt to a new life style , where I have slowly become a minimalist. Getting rid of the old and simply just living ... minimally!

But, I am back on the blogs! 

Workin' on my fitness: Day 8

Happy Tuesday!

After my last post about food I decided it was time for me to get the next one-way ticket for the fitness train. I started my day with a Core-Strengthen class, followed by Spinning! I forgot how great it felt to just 'sweat it out'. Lately, I have started to feel the anxiety and fear of not knowing what is next ... stressing and getting worried about not being able to find a job was slowly caving in again. 

Since it was still wet and rainy out, I decided to stay in and work on some more job applications. After a couple hours, I started feeling suffocated, so I decided to venture off into the city. I put on my sneakers, packed a backpack (iPod, zip-up hoodie, wallet, keys, etc) and grabbed an umbrella. I didn't care that it was raining, I was going to walk around. I walked from South End, through Tufts Medical Center, through China Town and into Downtown Crossing. I went to GNC and bought some vitamins and I also ventured off into H&M. I got 2 pairs of earrings and a card of plain studs. I fell in love with a pair of 'Boyfriend' jeans - but I couldn't bring myself to spend the $40. I figured if I walked away and a couple days later I still really wanted them, then I'd go back and get them. While I was in H&M, the Cupid Shuffle came on (that made me smile). 

I got onto the T (Boston's subway system) at Downtown Crossing and traveled over to Central Station (MIT area). The T was packed! I forgot there was a subway rush hour also!

 

I met up with an old friend, Eric Cruz - to take his hip-hop class. Meeting up with an old friend, resulted in making a new friend! Fiona and I walked together after dance class. I felt like I was talking to my twin. It was nice to not have to travel alone in the city. After I got home, I watched Glee! I have to admit, I am not an avid TV series fan, but I am slightly obsessed with Glee! I am looking forward to tomorrow, the weather is suppose to be nice!

What I love about Sunday/What I don't love about Monday: Day 6 & 7

Sunday was a beautiful cool, crisp day in Boston. After a night on the town, I woke up refreshed (surprisingly) and we were off to Taiwanese Brunch! For those of you who are not familiar with what this is, it is very similar to Dim Sum. You order a bunch of small dishes and enjoy a little bit of everything. Oh, and of course, it is family style (there were 9 of us)! I also learned a new way of making a paper chopstick holder!

It was a wet, rainy Sunday afternoon. A nap sounded like the best thing to do ... except, my 'nap' turned into 4 hours of sleep. Thanks a lot MSG! After waking from a long slumber, Wenni and I watched some shows that were DVR-ed early in the week (Dexter, Glee, Vampire Diaries) until we were tired and ready for sleep again!

Monday was also a rainy day! I spent the whole day, once again, applying for jobs. Later in the evening I was feeling spontaneous, so I went and got my Tarot cards read. I went to the Tremont Tearoom - located across from a cemetery near the Boston Commons. It was interesting and fun! I feel like that is more of an entertainment thing rather than something to live your life by. But I must say, it was kind of scary that she knew some things about me and all I told her was my name! 

On my way back from my Tarot card reading, I ventured into China Town to find 'The Original Dumpling House' (Wenni wanted take-out from there). That place was bumpin'! There was a line out the door! I ordered: Scallion Pancakes, a Pork, Veggies and Rice dish and a Pork, Bamboo Shoots and Rice dish. 


I need to leave Boston before I become morbidly obese from all this amazing food.

Everyday is the weekend for me, well at least right now: Day 5

After still feeling the results of Tuesday's Zumba class, I decided I needed to work my soreness off. I started my Saturday at the gym! After my work out, I came back to the apartment and ate a delicious granola bar and showered for my busy day!

We spent the whole day car shopping! Yay - not so much! After 5 long hours, 4 car dealerships and no lunch ... I was getting irritable. On the way back we stopped at Yi Soon Bakery (Chinese bakery goods). We also got Honey Green Tea with Boba!

After indulging in our food, as if we haven't eaten in years. I took a power nap. I went to see a comedy stand up performance by Julie Goldman. It was hilarious. Julie was on the Big Gay Sketch - she is a Lesbian and she is Jewish. One can only imagine what kind of jokes she cracked during her show! It was great and well worth the $22 dollars!

After the show, I went out in Back Bay to some spots off of Boylston. I sat at a bar by myself while waiting for a couple of my friends. It was the first time I had ever sat at a bar completely alone. It was kind of awkward at first, but after a few minutes... I felt comfortable! It was one of my first nights out in the city besides the Fenway area and I enjoyed it. 

The consuming of some ice cold brews definitely helped get me some good Zzzz's!

T.G.I.F - Day 4

It's Friday! Wait, everyday for me feels like Friday right now. My big girl job search in Boston continues! I spent a lot of time on search engines today, but instead of for a job ... I am helping my sister find a car! (I know, I know, I am such a wonderful sister). After spending half the morning doing that and then I took Morgan to the dog park. Since the fall is coming there are lots of acorns falling off the tree - while the puppies frolicked around, I was dodging flying acorns!

 After the dog park, I went to the Allston/Brighton area and got a Honey Green Tea with Boba and a roasted pork bun with scallion snack (one of my favorite things to eat since I was a kid)!  

Later in the afternoon, Wenni and I rented a ZipCar. It is a rental car services that allows you to rent a car by the hour! You register for the service, they give you a little swipe card and when you need the car you just reserve it online. They have multiple pick up sites for the cars and you don't even have to pay for gas (there is a gas credit card inside the car). Nifty and handy little thing to have, especially if you live in the city and don't do much driving. We got a little Hybrid Honda - about $21 for 3 hours. Cool, eh?

After coming home from the Mazda dealership, we freshened up and headed down to Red Fezz (right down the street from Wenni's apartment) for a birthday get together. I was able to network with lots of Boston professionals and enjoy some good eats! We had a Lamb Burger (which was better than I had anticipated), Calamari (with a spicy jalepeno sauce) and Avacado Salad. 

Saturday we are hitting up the car dealerships again ... sigh! 

Holla!

...and the search begins: Day 3

I was suprisingly sore this morning from Zumba. Does that mean I am getting old? Or, (dun, dun, dun) I am out of shape! Note to self: starting tomorrow I am going to the gym everyday (even if its just an hour of cardio)! Moving on ...

Today was a somewhat productively unproductive day. Sorry friends, I do not have a bunch of cool photos to share today. I spent my whole day slaving away on Google and numerous job search engines (between the couch, bed and dining room stools). Tailoring your cover letter and resume to make yourself a fit for a job that you are truly interested in is a lot more difficult than the average person thinks. I ask myself: How many other people are reading over this job description? How many other people are applying for this job? How many people are on the other end reading the applications? ... to answer myself, thousands are probably looking, hundreds are probably applying and a team of a 'few' people are probably reading them. It is convenient to apply for jobs online because you can sit on the couch in your pajamas or you could be sitting at Panera Bread enjoying some brocolli and cheese soup while applying for a job - it's convenient! But, I am finding it difficult to sound like an exciting person on paper.

Finally, after rubbing my tired eyes (from looking at the computer screen so much)... I walked to the kitchen to start prepping for dinner. I turned to my handy, dandy, trusted Pandora Radio and put it on the Citizen Cope channel. As I began to cut the squash and zuchini (while humming to some stellar tunes, might I add)... I looked out the window and the sky looked beautiful ... just as my dinner tasted (Lemon Pepper Salmon, Oven Roasted Spice Potatoes and Sauteed Squash and Zuchini - BON APPETIT!)

Although I am in Boston, I did NOT forget that my Canes were playing tonight. I turned on the game during the second quarter - need I not say more, I turned it off because Jacory threw an interception (what else is new)! The rest of my evening consisted of some Strawberry Banana Chobani Greek yogurt (so delicious)... and Grey's Anatomy! I cannot wait for next week's episode. Tomorrow I have a full day planned, so I must get some shut eye!

Buenas Noches!

Getting settled in while on a journey... is that possible?!: Day 2

Day 2 began with me waking up after a refreshing night of sleep. My plan for the day was to get settled in ... unpack my stuff, get some groceries, make myself feel at home... I didn't know it was possible to get yourself 'situated' while on an unpredictable journey. Needless to say, I was going to try my best! I took Morgan down to meet up with Wenni (my sister, for those of you who do not know). I leashed her up, walked her downstairs and we walked across the street. She obviously did not want me to walk her because she plopped down on the brick sidewalk and just laid down.

After taking her to the dog park I ventured up to the Prudential area and had some Indian cuisine for lunch. I had Basmahti rice, Chicken Tikka Masala and Squash Chana Masala, it was served with nan bread. If you are into trying new cuisines, I highly recommend this! It was very tangy at first with a little kick of an after taste - so good, but so filling. Snaps to India for some amazing food!

After my Bollywood lunch experience, I ventured over to Shaw's (grocery store; note to friends in Florida: they do NOT have Publix here in Boston). Shaw's had a really big organic food section, much bigger than the selection at Public (what up Greenwise, still giving you a shout out). I bought enough groceries to make Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice, Veggie Stir Fry, Buffalo Chicken Dip and Salmon. I also got some snacks (greek yogurt, blueberries, vitamin water, cereal ... etc). I decided to cook early so dinner would be ready when my sister got off of work (I know I am such a great little sister, right?)... let's say that the Pineapple Shrimp Fried Rice was a hit! (because it was all gone). GREAT SUCCESS!

This evening, I signed up at the BSC (Boston Sports Club) of the Southend so I could work on my fitness. Only $1 a day for 30 days... it was the best deal since they didn't sell weekly memberships. I took Zumba tonight (by far the BEST one I have ever taken). I was drenched at the end (and I am already sore). While I was walking out of the group fitness room, I met one of the personal trainers ... his name is Chris ... he was from Daytona Beach! What a small world. The rest of the night was just about relaxing ... tomorrow I am beginning my proactive search for a big girl job!

Ta-ta!