I really need another job. My job drastically cut my hours, and I need to make rent feb. 1. The way things are going right now, I'm going to need to borrow money from mom or dad. And I REALLY don't want to do that. But now that I work in somewhat of a photography studio (and i say "somewhat" because it's a MALL photo place, and that doesn't count as a *real* studio) I never want to work outside of the photography world again. I might not have a choice, though, and that's really sad. 
If anyone is actually reading this, and knows of any type of photography job available in the NYC area, can you PLEASE let me know? I check craigslist every damn day, but it's mostly filled with a bunch of shit and scams. The only listings that seem legit are the internships, but those are only for school credit and are unpaid. I need something that pays. I don't want to have to move back in with one of my parents now that I've been independent for nearly a year.
If anyone is actually reading this, and knows of any type of photography job available in the NYC area, can you PLEASE let me know? I check craigslist every damn day, but it's mostly filled with a bunch of shit and scams. The only listings that seem legit are the internships, but those are only for school credit and are unpaid. I need something that pays. I don't want to have to move back in with one of my parents now that I've been independent for nearly a year.
this is going to be a quick blog. quick and to the point. i need people to photograph. i'm in staten island, ny. comment or message me. if you want to check out my work, check it out on zee myspace... www.myspace.com/xxhalighxx
...AND... if you like my work (and trust me, it will only get better since i am still learning) CONTACT me and we will set something up.
oh. ps-- i will NOT pay you. you will NOT pay me. the pictures will be mine to use freely. and they will also be yours to use freely ON THE WEB (not for profit) as long as my copyright tag is on them. deal?
...AND... if you like my work (and trust me, it will only get better since i am still learning) CONTACT me and we will set something up.
oh. ps-- i will NOT pay you. you will NOT pay me. the pictures will be mine to use freely. and they will also be yours to use freely ON THE WEB (not for profit) as long as my copyright tag is on them. deal?
so. my best friend is moving to florida with her boyfriend. i'm devastated, but at the same time happy for her. she's excited, and seems to think there's something better for her out there in clearwater. don't ask me what, because she's moving from new york city to clearwater, florida. not to sound extremely conceited about where i live, but what could clearwater possibly have that nyc doesn't? i mean, other than nice beaches and sunny weather? she's moving there for career opportunities. that's what i don't get. although, i can understand. i, myself, am pretty fed up of looking for a damn job around here. but what's so much better about being over there? it's going to be the same problems, different environment. but i guess if it makes her happy, i'm happy for her. and hey, i have a place to stay and mooch at whenever i'm in the mood for vacation. so that's always a plus...
i might get a job at a hospital. one of my friends is a nurse and can get me in once there is an opening. he heard that there might be an opening for an OR tech soon. i'm not too sure i'd want to do that, because i'm squieemish around blood, but i'll learn to deal with it for $16/hr. i really hope that position opens up because i'm really tired of struggling to pay rent and bills, and having to borrow money from my parents.
i might get a job at a hospital. one of my friends is a nurse and can get me in once there is an opening. he heard that there might be an opening for an OR tech soon. i'm not too sure i'd want to do that, because i'm squieemish around blood, but i'll learn to deal with it for $16/hr. i really hope that position opens up because i'm really tired of struggling to pay rent and bills, and having to borrow money from my parents.
ok men. tell me why you're afraid of commitment. been with my boyfriend for a year and a half. i would like to move in together. i mentioned it casually, and he got scared. suggestions? why are men like this? damn, me and my younger guy fetish. i can see it... i'll be one of those 40 year old women chasing 20 year old guys at bars. i'll be known as THE cougar. but anyway...
i'm still stuck at blockbuster i really REALLY need to find a different job. i have my own place now, and blockbuster's wages just aren't paying the rent. well, ok. i just make my rent every month. with nothing left over. my mother had to buy me groceries last week because i had no money to eat. and i felt terrible, because here i am trying to prove that i can be on my own, and i have to ask her to buy me some food. it just made me realize that i REALLY need to look for a 2nd (or a new permanent) job.
other interesting things... well. ok. i really have nothing else interesting to say. i adopted a dog a few months ago. her name is misty and i will post pictures another time. she was rescued by these people that found her tied to a fence, malnourished, and beaten up. when i heard that story, i was heartbroken and had to take her home with me. she's 7 years old, and no one had shown any interest in adopting her for 6 months. everyone wants puppies. but she is the sweetest dog in the world. she has some problems with her front legs (whoever had her before was abusing her, and they never healed properly), but other than that she is in very healthy condition. i love her
i'm still stuck at blockbuster
i really REALLY need to find a different job. i have my own place now, and blockbuster's wages just aren't paying the rent. well, ok. i just make my rent every month. with nothing left over. my mother had to buy me groceries last week because i had no money to eat. and i felt terrible, because here i am trying to prove that i can be on my own, and i have to ask her to buy me some food. it just made me realize that i REALLY need to look for a 2nd (or a new permanent) job.other interesting things... well. ok. i really have nothing else interesting to say. i adopted a dog a few months ago. her name is misty and i will post pictures another time. she was rescued by these people that found her tied to a fence, malnourished, and beaten up. when i heard that story, i was heartbroken and had to take her home with me. she's 7 years old, and no one had shown any interest in adopting her for 6 months. everyone wants puppies. but she is the sweetest dog in the world. she has some problems with her front legs (whoever had her before was abusing her, and they never healed properly), but other than that she is in very healthy condition. i love her
ok. so i have more funds now and i'm back on the site. if any of you remember me... hi! i'll update more later.
ok. i can no longer afford this site. i'll see you in a couple months... i have debts to pay off and every little bit counts... what a sad day
i got the glasses!!!!! check it out...
i got called 'gina fey' in work the first day i wore them. and then at the bar that same night, i was called tina fey 3 or 4 more times, and lisa loeb a few times. i don't think i look like either, but i guess it's just the glasses. i don't mind being compared to tina fey, but lisa loeb???? i can't stand her. she bothers me. but i love my glasses.
one thing i'm happy about... i might (and the word MIGHT is very stressed because i doubt it will happen) get a photo pass to one of the straylight run shows in nyc. if this happens, i will be so happy i won't be able to contain myself. someone directed me to their publicist and i hope it works out.
anyone know how else i can go about getting photo passes for shows? and don't give me the obvious "get a job at a magazine" answer or something like that. don't you think i'd be working for a magazine already if i could?? ::sigh::
i got called 'gina fey' in work the first day i wore them. and then at the bar that same night, i was called tina fey 3 or 4 more times, and lisa loeb a few times. i don't think i look like either, but i guess it's just the glasses. i don't mind being compared to tina fey, but lisa loeb???? i can't stand her. she bothers me. but i love my glasses.
one thing i'm happy about... i might (and the word MIGHT is very stressed because i doubt it will happen) get a photo pass to one of the straylight run shows in nyc. if this happens, i will be so happy i won't be able to contain myself. someone directed me to their publicist and i hope it works out.
anyone know how else i can go about getting photo passes for shows? and don't give me the obvious "get a job at a magazine" answer or something like that. don't you think i'd be working for a magazine already if i could?? ::sigh::
so. the lady from the eye glasses place calls me at 1pm. she tells me my glasses are ready and i can come pick them up whenever i'm ready. i ask her what time they close. she tells me 4:30. i head over there at 3:30. there is a big ass sign on the door that says "we will be close sunday, monday, and tuesday due to yom kippur. sorry for the inconvenience." WHAT THE FUCK?! if they were closed all day, how did that lady call me from the place, AND why did she tell me they were open until 4:30?? i think they need to hire some new peoples. and if they pay well, i think one of those new peoples should be me. lol
anyway... wednesday i'll have my new glasses. which are very pretty and i can't wait! i'm going to look like such a librarian//geek//sex fiend. if that makes any sense.
let me leave you with some pictures... because i do that often.
the sexy boyfriend
the sexy alcoholic beverages
the sexy me (hahaha yeah...)
anyway... wednesday i'll have my new glasses. which are very pretty and i can't wait! i'm going to look like such a librarian//geek//sex fiend. if that makes any sense.
let me leave you with some pictures... because i do that often.
the sexy boyfriend
the sexy alcoholic beverages
the sexy me (hahaha yeah...)
boredom once again. when else do i ever write in this thing? well... i just watched the notorious betty page. i enjoyed it. funny how those really soft bondage pics were SUCH a big deal.
anyway. quitting smoking. again. i wonder if it's ever going to work? i went to six flags yesterday, and took some cigarettes from mike's cousin. it's hard to just up and quit. but hey, i only had 3 cigs all day yesterday. also, i'm really pissed that i forgot to bring my camera with me yesterday. six flags is the shit! the new rollercoaster, el torro, has to be the best rollercoaster i've been on in a looooooong time. also, the most aggressive rollercoaster i've ever been on. i can't wait to get on that again.
the guy at the "guess your age and weight" booth guessed my age right and my weight wrong. which is just odd because usually it goes the other way around. he said i was 23 and weight 120. i'm 22 and weight 103. so i won a purple fuzzy pimp hat, which i wore around the park all day looking like an idiot.
on the scream machine, the force of the ride pushed my tank top down and my tits were popping out. i must say, that was the funniest rollercoaster picture. i didn't buy it though. too expensive. i did buy the one from el torro though. i'll scan it later and post it, it's pretty funny.
ok goodbye losers.
anyway. quitting smoking. again. i wonder if it's ever going to work? i went to six flags yesterday, and took some cigarettes from mike's cousin. it's hard to just up and quit. but hey, i only had 3 cigs all day yesterday. also, i'm really pissed that i forgot to bring my camera with me yesterday. six flags is the shit! the new rollercoaster, el torro, has to be the best rollercoaster i've been on in a looooooong time. also, the most aggressive rollercoaster i've ever been on. i can't wait to get on that again.
the guy at the "guess your age and weight" booth guessed my age right and my weight wrong. which is just odd because usually it goes the other way around. he said i was 23 and weight 120. i'm 22 and weight 103. so i won a purple fuzzy pimp hat, which i wore around the park all day looking like an idiot.
on the scream machine, the force of the ride pushed my tank top down and my tits were popping out. i must say, that was the funniest rollercoaster picture. i didn't buy it though. too expensive. i did buy the one from el torro though. i'll scan it later and post it, it's pretty funny.
ok goodbye losers.
i'm procrastinating right now. i'm supposed to be leaving for work. i have to be in at 9. i should really be going to the bus now. i'm really tired and i don't feel like working. why can't they just give me mid-day and closing shifts? i hate opening especially on sundays when it's DEAD in there. today is going to go so slow...
i saw lucky number slevin the other night. it was very good. i enjoyed it a lot. i don't care if there were plot holes in it. it was very entertaining. the plot hole i discovered wasn't bad enough to kill the movie for me. so whatever. and josh hartnett was pretty good in that movie. and attractive with that broken nose.
anyway, moving on... i might or might not be taking some photos for a local brooklyn band. they asked me how much i charge. i have no idea how much i charge. obviously, i didn't tell them that. i know professionals charge lots, but i'm not a professional, and i've never put a price on my pictures. anyone have any ideas as to how much i should charge them?? some of my friends are saying $150. my boyfriend is saying $200. i think that's a little steep since i am just beginning and i mean... lithium picnic charges $300 minimum for a standard photo shoot and he's what i would call a photographic genious. i would put myself NOWHERE anywhere NEAR his abilities. so i don't know. ideas?
especially on sundays when it's DEAD in there. today is going to go so slow...i saw lucky number slevin the other night. it was very good. i enjoyed it a lot. i don't care if there were plot holes in it. it was very entertaining. the plot hole i discovered wasn't bad enough to kill the movie for me. so whatever. and josh hartnett was pretty good in that movie. and attractive with that broken nose.
anyway, moving on... i might or might not be taking some photos for a local brooklyn band. they asked me how much i charge. i have no idea how much i charge. obviously, i didn't tell them that. i know professionals charge lots, but i'm not a professional, and i've never put a price on my pictures. anyone have any ideas as to how much i should charge them?? some of my friends are saying $150. my boyfriend is saying $200. i think that's a little steep since i am just beginning and i mean... lithium picnic charges $300 minimum for a standard photo shoot and he's what i would call a photographic genious. i would put myself NOWHERE anywhere NEAR his abilities. so i don't know. ideas?
