Well, I feel like writing again. I reread my first post, it made me cringe in some spots and feel good in other spots. I think these next few posts are going to be more of the stream of consciousness type, try to force myself to write in the moment and without agenda.
Still with the recaps for my own memory though:
Yesterday I interviewed with Fox News Radio. Long delays on the subway from the Women's world cup ticker tape parade. Go USA! I met a nice HR girl named Jennifer, took a written test where I realized I'm still fairly ignorant about American government. I'm going to study more, regardless of whether I get the job (hopefully). I don't really mind working at Fox News, what I've found at interviewing at a few places and talking to people (read: WNYC and Fox News) is that most people are just there for a paycheck and work, they're not die hard passionate about their ideology. The head guy I spoke to at Fox News said as much, that he wanted headlines and news, that's it, no politicking or opinions. I liked that. If I have to work in news that's where I'd want to work, though I tried to add a Fox News edge to my written test. When in Rome, or in this case 1211 Avenue of the America's. I met with Jennifer, two nice media desk people, the head guy, and a nice radio woman. All in all a good experience!
After that I went to midtown comics, though not much good new stuff was out. Still waiting on the next Secret Wars, last days of Ms. Marvel, The Infinity Gauntlet, and Old Man Logan. The new Lando Calrissian comic was good though, nice writing and art style. Art style is usually my number one priority in a comic, and by art style I basically mean if I like how it looks. I also went to Guitar Center and actually made some cool sounding stuff on a synth, and less cool sounding stuff on drums. My piano paying is getting pretty good, I need to buy one soon. Craigslist probably.
I got home, turned around and went right back out to watch the USMNT against Haiti game at Amir's in Morninngside Heights. Had great chicken and fries, Dan came and we talked, then me Dan and Anna went to Eric's birthday party at his apartment, which was very fun. Had some good scotch and good conversation. Me and Anna got into an argument over Sweden's laws about free speech and public protest, which is a funny thing to get into an argument about but that's why I like being friends with her. Got home late, woke up late.
Today I'm going to the Met and it's rooftop bar with Anna, Dan, Zach, and lots of people hopefully. Should be fun! I'm making myself late by writing this, so quick recap of other things.
Thursday, went to the Botanical Gardens with Anna, they're beautiful, really nice. After that went on a date with Abby, got sushi and saw Punch Brothers play at a concert in the Prospect Park bandshell. Great concert, though a thunderstorm started and we had to huddle (read: cuddle) under an umbrella. I didn't mind, and lightning occasionally struck in the sky, once even at the climax of their song which was really cool. The crowd was awesome.
Don't know if I wrote about July 4th but it was great, if not I'll write more about it. I've been watching lots of soccer and enjoying summer weather, hopefully that continues. On to the Met!
Here's the Punch Brothers covering Reptilia for the A.V. Club, a website I enjoy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hy-bVutHC-s
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