Okay, so it’s been a crazy weekend. It all started when I decided to purchase a used TV on Craigslist. I first contacted a guy who was selling a Sony WEGA. We agreed that I would meet him at his place to see it at 9 pm on Saturday. The only problem is that he was in the middle of the West Village (party central). Anyhow, my future roomie and I were waiting at home around 7 pm on Friday and we decided to look at TVs on Craigslist again. A girl had just posted a Toshiba 24″ TV for $100. She was even in the Upper Eastside (my hood). So we e-mailed her and left our number. She called us and we ended up going to her walkup apartment. She was on the 5th floor! It was pretty insane. My friend was a superstar and carried the TV downstairs all by herself. I’m pretty weak and pathetic, so I guess I’d probably just make it more dangerous if I helped.

On Saturday, my current roomies moved out to their new apartment in the financial district. Once they cleared out the living room, I tried to hook up my TV with the cable. I then realized that there was no coaxial plug for me to put my coaxial cable into. I was so upset because I thought I had bought a broken TV. My friend Jeff told me to get some RCA plugs and a S-Video cable and hook up the system. I went to the local hardware store and bought them. I plugged everything together and still nothing. All I saw was grayness. I was then told to switch it to “Video 1″. I said that I did not have a remote. I didn’t want to go and buy another thing and find out that the TV was really busted. I then called the girl who I purchased it from and she did not pickup her cell. She had said that if it didn’t work, I could get my money back (it wasn’t a contract, but hey it was her word!) I began to get more and more upset.

I ended up watching “Match Point” on my laptop last night because I was so sad. I even did some packing. I’m trying to sell my armoire and a/c since my new apt will have closets and a/c! This morning I decided I’d swing by Circuit City or Best Buy after the gym to get a universal remote with a “video” button. I checked online and Best Buy only has RCA remotes. I decided I’d get a Sony remote because hey they’re a better brand right? Also, my friend told me that I could return the remote if it doesn’t work, even if I opened the packaging. I had no idea about this! I thought once you open something, you couldn’t return it. I ended up buying a low end Sony universal remote at Circuit City. I came home and attempted to program it. The first code worked! Amazing. I then pressed the “Video” button and the impossible happened. I SAW PICTURE! All is good now. Thanks for everyone who helped me!

My TV looks pretty much like that!

So do you want to know the reason why I bought a TV before I’m moving out to my new apartment? Why couldn’t I live without a TV for a week? Well, it’s because of Grey’s Anatomy double episode season finale! It’s tonight and I’ll be ready! I love it.

Life is good. Tomorrow I’ll be going to see the Yankees game with my family. It’s going to be fun even though my love, Matsui, won’t be in left field. Work’s been crazy lately. My co-worker went on vacation and left me to fend the fort. I think my boss finally realizes just how swamped I get. I actually had to e-mail everyone on Thursday saying that I could not setup anymore firms for Monday roll-out. I think the highlight of my day was when a client e-mailed my boss (I was cc’d on it) and informed him how helpful I’ve been on Friday and that I’m a great asset to our company. That made me feel so great. It’s funny how the littlest thing can make everything I do worth it.

Most importantly, I want to wish my mom a great Mother’s Day! Thanks for being such a great mom. It’s great to know that I can come home any day and my mom will be there for me. Thank you!