IRON MAN

This has been an extremely eventful week for me. In anticipation of my sisters’ arrival tomorrow, I've spent the week cleaning and preparing my apartment. Simultaneously, it seems I've inadvertently taken part in some serious self-observation. As many of you have pointed out, I am not at my best here in New York. This has definitely impacted me, increasing my personal home-sickness and anxieties. But this week has been different. While I started the week at one of my lowest points since my move, I feel that I am now successfully returning to my pre-move self. As my good friend Elayne pointed out after her visit, "I could tell that you aren't happy because your apartment isn't funky." So my goal this week; funkify my apartment. I've got some pretty sweet ideas to finish it too. I'll be creating some extremely cheap yet awesome artwork for the walls, and hope to find some creative lighting while I'm at it. So there's that. I'll feel more 'at home' in my apartment. The thought is that I'll be more optimistic and outgoing in general once this is done. Either way, it'll give me something to do other than concentrate on work all of the time.
I have also ordered myself a DVR box from my local cable company. They tell me it should be delivered within the next 2 days, which is fantastic considering that next week is a very big week for T.V. premieres. Heroes, Bionic Woman, Bones, House, Law and Order: SVU, and Journeyman are just a few of the season premiers this week. Meanwhile, my sister will be visiting from Detroit, so I would likely have missed all of them otherwise.
Speaking of Jenn's visit, I can't wait for her arrival tomorrow. This is truly the highlight of my month. I've had so much fun with the company I've had so far that I can only imagine what Jenn and I will find to do. We are already planning on seeing the play Pygmalion starring Claire Danes live on Broadway! Awesome. I know we'll have a great time.
Finally, I saw the 'Teaser Preview' for the new Marvel Comics flick Iron Man. Check it out below. If this is just the Teaser, I can't wait for the real thing. This movie is gonna ROCK! For those who don't remember, or never bothered to read the comic, the story is about Tony Stark. Tony is a billionaire alcoholic weapons designer. A series of events (cooler than the average comic strip story) lead Tony to give up alcohol and use his knowledge to create the ultimate weapon and fight evil doers. Throughout the years fans watched as the Iron Man suit evolved and developed as Tony added gadgets and technology. Judging by this preview, I don't think this film will let us down in that area. I can't wait for May.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhgzIM-9lfA