Can I use Quadratic Equations to figure out how to boil an egg?

We spend so much of our lives in school, yet how much knowledge do we retain? There are things we learn that every functioning adult needs to know, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, basic algebra, reading, vocabulary, grammar, spelling, biology and history. There are also things we learn that I bet 95% of us do not use- such as trigonometry, calculus, really advanced long division and geometry (nope, no one ever asked me to prove a square was actually a square).

And then there is gym! Why are gym classes solely focused on sports? What about aerobics, running/jogging, weight training, ballet, hip hop, salsa or yoga? I don't think its wrong we are taught about sports but all the competition it causes is unnecessary. And instead of making everyone participate in team basketball games, why not first learn the rules of the game, watch some ACTUAL games where professionals play and then play a handful of games? Sure, some of us go on to be football legends and it all started when we first played in school. But you know what? Some of us might like to become professional dancers or yoga instructors too.

There are so many 20-somethings that finish college, have a law degree, get a job with a prestigious firm but can't boil an egg. Said 20-something gets own apartment and their life falls apart. Why not teach cooking classes? A real world finance class? A basic home repair class? Driving? But no, the Board of Ed. leaves these things up to the parents. To them, its right along with music lessons or swimming. Newsflash, not all parents know how to do these things, have the time to teach them or just don't want to. If we had more "life" classes a college grad would know how to find the right price for an apartment, how not to have bad credit, how to shop sensibly, how to balance their checkbook, how to budget, how to buy simple items to make meals that are healthier than takeout, how to drive in case they get a job where travel is required and how to replace broken knobs in their kitchens.

And whatever happened to vocational high schools? Why aren't ALL high schools career oriented? Why not offer computer certification classes or paralegal classes with required internships? This way, if the student decides to go on this same career path, they will already have a knowledge base. If they don't go to college right away, at least they can have a job that's better than being a cashier. Or, if they do start college they can get a decent job while training in a different field.

Cin-ful

Cinnamon is delicious, natural and claims to have some health benefits when taken in moderation. Instead of all these artificial chocolate syrups and milk drinks, why don't we just make cinnamilk? Plus, its a lot more versatile than Hershey's syrup.

Little Baby Rant

It is so annoying when parents start referring to any baby over a year old as 24 months, or 2.4 years old. If the kid is 24 months, they are two years old. If they are 2.4, they are umm basically TWO. Do you also have 1.5 children?

Office Space

I understand that I do not "own" my space in the office. But since I am here from eight-ten hours a day, it is, mine.

Here is some common courtesy to consider:

* Please do not come into my space and start hacking away as if you have tonsillitis.

* Please do not wear strong perfume/cologne, because five minutes later I can still smell it.

* Please do not fart in here. Seriously.

*Please do not eat trail mix and then drop raisins on the floor. I will get scared and think its a dead roach.

*Please do not talk to yourself - I can hear you.

* Please do not dispose of things in my trash can. There are about 100 of them in the office, thanks very much.

* Please do not come into MY space to talk to my neighbor. He/she has their own entrance. When they come into work they do not hop over my table and cabinets to get to their seat.

* Please do not F with my stuff when I've departed and blame the cleaning woman. I don't think the cleaning woman would put my flip flops on my desk or turn my keyboard vertically.

Adults in Disney World!

I really do not understand how some people like Six Flags Great Adventure, and NOT Disney World. People say, "but I don't have kids" or, "my kids are too young". My husband and I have more fun than our daughter does! Disney is divided up into different parks, Epcot, Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios. (I don't think Animal Kingdom is much different than The Bronx zoo though, save for a few coasters.) Disney even has wedding packages!

Six Flags is always crowded, and there are more teenagers than families. If you don't like coasters and are over the age of five, there's really not that much to do, and the traffic to get in and out is insane.

Epcot is divided up into different "countries" so there is separate shopping, dining and culture for each land. I especially love Mexico and China. You can take a boat ride in Mexico, watch a movie in China, see a replica Eiffel Tower in France and have pasta in Italy. The other part of Epcot is future world, you can be a crash test dummy, go to the moon and ride in the big globe to learn about how technology has enhanced and will continue to enhance our lives.

Magic Kingdom has fireworks, shows, parades, shopping and rides to keep even the non-rider interested. Also a lot of history about Walt Disney himself. We are adults, and loved the Spectramagic parade and the Wishes fireworks show. The Haunted Mansion is a must! (they transform it into a Nightmare Before Christmas theme during Halloween) Pirates of the Caribbean and It's a Small World is another favorite of most guests. Plus, who wouldn't want a picture with Mickey and Minnie?

Hollywood Studios is great for movie buffs. The Indiana Jones stunt show is great, there is an American Idol stage where you can perform or vote, a special effects ride, and The Great Movie Ride, that literally transports you into famous scenes. Of course for thrills there are the Aerosmith Coaster and Tower of Terror - not for children at all! For dining there is a Brown Derby!

I can't neglect to mention Downtown Disney. There are bars, clubs, comedy shows and of course, shopping. There is also a Lego Land- seeing the Lego dragon sculpture is a must!

Near Disney World in Orlando there is more fun to be had: Universal Studios, the Kennedy Space Center, Old Towne, Wonderworks and countless dinner shows.

Disney and Six Flags are like Vegas and Atlantic City. Once you've been to Vegas baby, AC just doesn't compare!

Two Feet

No one likes other people's feet. Especially when said feet are on the back of MY chair in a movie theater. Gross- I don't want your sandaled foot on my hair/head! Nor do I want your flip flopped foot sticking out of the end seat from behind me right next to my arm. You also should NOT put your feet on the railing should you be sitting in the first row. People hold onto those railings! Oh and YES I can feel your kids feet on my chair and it does bother me and make me want to scream obscenities at them.

Gymed Out

Why are some people so obsessed with the need to talk about working out? You work out, I work out-whatever-its not my entire LIFE. I have a full time job, a husband, daughter and other interests. I am so tired of these Facebook posts: Can't wait for my workout after work! Have a day off, meeting my personal trainer! Just had the most amazing workout with Tom! He kicked my ass! Can't wait to try the gym facilities here in Maui! Is sore after a 5 hour intense boot camp class!

Do you read? Watch movies? Do anything besides working out? Newsflash for all you gym rats- working out is good for you, but it does NOT help with weight loss. Whats even more frustrating is the anorexic people who say they just lost 10 pounds by working out everyday. Holy F eat something- enjoy your life! Society plays a big role in this- any issue of US Weekly shows how some celebrity gained or lost 20 pounds- as if their entire existence and fame is based SOLELY on how much they weigh. Chances are when people see you, thats the first thing they notice. Not your new hair color, nice shirt or law degree-how much you weigh. You will usually be greeted by "have you lost weight" or "wow you look thin". Who cares? Whatever happened to judging people based on their values and successes in life?

Gyms make people mentally ill. You walk in and they tell you that you need special supplements, a personal trainer and a gym smoothie. They are designed to make you feel bad about yourself- which is why I HATE gyms and do not currently belong to one. Whatever happened to working out at your own leisure- for YOURSELF? Now its all about competition. When I go to a hotel gym to workout, no one bothers me. I use whichever machines I want, any way I want for as long as I want. There needs to be a gym like this for us folks who don't want to be brainwashed.

So when you ask me if I want to join your totally rad class, the answer is NO! So please, stop asking!

Delicious Healthy Fast Food?

What is all the hype over Chipotle? It is not delicious NOR healthy. Seriously, why do people LOVE this place? I would rather go to McDonald's any day- its cheaper, tastier and I can find healthier options.

I am not Mexican but even I can make a better bean burrito and chicken fajita! These are like the two simplest dishes to make- and in real life-they are healthy! (unless of course you zealously stuff them with cheese or sour cream)

Sure, it is not "real" Mexican, but can't they even attempt to be similar? That white rice/cilantro concoction is disgusting! It ruined the whole taste of my meal. And the hot sauce? Not hot at ALL. Maybe it would be "hot" for a five year old. Taco Bell does a better job of fake Mexican food, you can have a taco that tastes good and won't be jam packed with 800 calories. Everything on Chipotle's menu somehow has 1,000 calories. The chicken is not even white meat! And they put beans in a fajita (thus turning it into a burrito). The only redeeming quality is their tortilla chips - I guess you can't really mess those up.

Please, people, get over your obsession with Chipotle. I can have a meal with "fresh veggies" at Subway. I have had Halal truck lunches better than this.

Rant over.

ABC YOU SUCK BALLS/Goodbye UB

Yes, ABC I am talking to you. How can you cancel Ugly Betty but keep other shows that are downright silly/boring? Ugly Betty is so innovative, and so many people can relate to the characters. For the first time in a long time, I looked forward to Wednesdays (then Thursdays, then Fridays, then Wednesdays again) because I knew Betty was on---which meant a dose of laughter, fashion, drama, romance and sexiness. How can you say viewership is down when so many people have DVRs? I DVR everything! And how many people in NY are you actually polling? My friends and I always have great conversations about the show the next day.

I am Betty. Right out of college, I got a job two blocks away from where Betty works. I come from the same neighborhood, Jackson Heights, where Betty lives with her family, I went to a CUNY school, as she did, I also have low self esteem and have to deal with being on an island of beautiful, judgemental people.

I love how they always showcase the latest fashions, I love the humor ("Up until a month ago he thought Cavalli was a pasta"...c'mon now- thats GOOD writing!) I love how they have hot women and men on and the diversity of the characters. Who hasn't had an evil tyrant of a boss and had to be someones b*tch and get coffee? The workplace interactions can also be realistic---who hasn't had a steamy office affair? fucked up a project? Lied to their boss? Wanted a promotion but watched as others less worthy got one? That they balance her home life and office life, and that the two sometimes intermingle makes the show have serious depth.

I will miss you, Ugly Betty and friends:

Betty- The girl who tries to do right by herself and everyone else, a hard worker, she is beautiful but doesn't know it, people have always tried to keep her down with their negative comments. Believes in love even though she has been hurt.

Hilda- The personification of a girl from Jackson Heights! Her hair is always done, and she always dresses just a little bit sultry, even if its to go see her son at school. There are many unwed moms who had a kid at an early age.

Ignacio- The rock, the caretaker and the one everyone can go to talk to about problems.

Justin- The kid who is trying to fit in, who loves fashion and gossip. Came to terms with his sexuality, which is a hard thing to do for a kid that age. I am sure his on screen kiss gave hope to confused gay teens watching the show.

Amanda- we all know her, the impossibly hot girl who can get any man she wants, is a bit conceited and catty because of it, and uses her looks and charm to get ahead. Deep down, she knows she won't have her looks forever and is starting to work on her inner self.

Mark- The flamboyant best friend to Amanda. He wants to hate Betty, but really likes her. Always gets stuck doing Wilhelmina's dirty work. Dresses right from the pages of GQ- takes risks (but they work!)

Daniel- The playboy/boss. Who hasn't known a guy like this? He can get any woman he wants, but deep down he needs someone to take care of him. Despite his good looks, has very low self esteem. A boss that will also be your cheerleader and your friend.

Wilhelmina- The boss who expects nothing but the best, will tell you when you've made a mistake, take you off projects and humiliate you no matter who is around. The one everyone is afraid of and few dare talk back to.

Here is my take on what should happen as we near the end of this fabulous show: Daniel will realize Amanda is nothing more than a fling, there is no substance there. What they have is purely physical. Once Betty's braces are off, he will realize that he has been in love with her all along, she always stood by him, professionally and personally. They will have a long, passionate kiss/sex scene. Amanda will want to be more like Betty, in more ways than one, and will quit to do work that is more meaningful, Mark will get a promotion and be on Betty's level, Claire will retire and the company will be run by both Daniel and Wilhelmina, Hilda will get married, Justin will meet a boy at the wedding. Ignacio will sell the house, and since Hilda and Betty have their own places, he will get a small apartment in Brooklyn so he can be near both Betty and Hilda.

The Un-Dictionary

Its 2010. There are certain words that really need to be removed from the dictionary because they don't exist anymore.

Respect: When is the last time you have seen anyone showing this? We interrupt people when they eat, steal seats from old ladies on the subway, insult people regularly, talk back to our parents/spouses/bosses, never take another persons feeling into consideration. The children born today won't know what this word is or how to apply it to their parents or teachers.

Chivalry: Yes folks, it really is dead. When is the last time a "gentleman" (this word has also gone by the wayside) opened the door for you, pulled out your chair, bought you dinner, let you go first in line, listened to you, offered to carry a heavy bag, made dinner for you, rubbed your feet after a hard days work or carried you over a puddle so your boots wouldn't get wet? When was the last time a man stood up for your honor? * please note that this word shall be replaced with the term fake chivalry, the men who pretend to be chivalrous when you first start dating, pay for every meal, give you their jacket when you are cold.

Manners: How often do you go to the movies and hear teenagers yapping away on their phones or babies crying because their mom couldn't be bothered to find a babysitter? The standard response is not an apology to the other patrons, but a cocky " I PAID for this movie so I'm gonna do what I want". There are no manners. I especially hate it when people get irrational and use the BCC feature on email. You know what, if you have something snarky to say at least have the decency to say it to just ME.

Privacy: This only exists in the bathroom of your house (if you are lucky). How often have you been in a dressing room and heard a knock, and then "This is Molly, is everything OK"? Seriously leave me alone unless I've been in there for 20 minutes with one pair of jeans! There are cameras watching us at our workplace, when we drive, when we shop. Gym locker rooms are overcrowded and everyone is on top of one another. Left a message for your boss? We all know you called out fake sick, cause he just played it back on speakerphone. The T-mobile guy can tell you that you spent more time talking to your boss than your mom last month, and a TD Bank employee can tell you that you spend at least $400 on groceries a month, and that you have a drinking problem based on your daily charges to NY Beer Bar.

Ghosts in the Library

The library really needs an update as to how various books are categorized. I know a lot of people have seen ghosts and truly believe they exist. I for one, have never seen one, except on Halloween when I also saw the devil. Most books about ghosts/spirits are in the non-fiction section. I realized this when my father in law and daughter were having an argument about whether or not they exist. My daughters argument? "They're real, because the books on ghosts/haunted houses are in the non-fiction section"!! She also found a book about rooms in the White House being haunted.

There are various kooks with ghost detecting machines that claim ghosts are part of our world. Ghosts are real in many religions as well. So if you are a devout catholic, you probably would see no issue with ghosts being classified as such. For the rest of us, please create a new genre called phenomena and stick them there. Let kids decide on their own if they believe in them or not.

* On another note, the History Channel has also been delving into fiction. There are countless shows on the network about Nostradamus, UFOS, aliens, and, yes, ghosts. Don't get me wrong, there are a myriad of educational shows here too, but they are confusing the younger generation. Please, less sci-fi, leave that to the Syfy channel.

Goldilocks Would Have Never Been Able to Select a Bed Online...

With millions of people on the web from all over the world, why does it still suck? There are so many things that need to be improved, but I will go into one example here.

Have you ever tried shopping for sunglasses, watches, jewelry or belts online? There is almost NEVER a picture of these items on a human model. I can't tell from the pics if the sunglasses i like will cover my whole face, that the belt I want will be too thick for my pants loops or if the new watch my husband wants is hipster sized. I especially can't stand looking at earrings online. They look gorgeous, full of detail, and when they arrive at your door they look so miniscule, they could be earrings for Barbie. Seeing these items on HUMANS would cause a LOT less confusion/returns/
exchanges.

Oh but the web pages give you specs of the items! Sure, I want to get out my ruler so I can measure the width and diameter of earrings, and compare them to the width/diameter of my current ones. NOT helpful.

The only solution to this is to go into stores, view the item in person and then order online. But some things are ONLY available online. Please, retailers/manufacturers, take note. How hard would it be to take 2 pictures? One of the item, with detail, and another on a living being.

Money over Health

The government seems to be getting involved in all aspects of our lives lately. Trans fats are banned, we will be taxed on sugary sodas...yet all they keep doing about the smoking epidemic is raising prices and state taxes. People will continue to smoke. Cigarettes could go up to $30 a pack and there would still be people buying (I suspect many of us would switch to 100's). Weed is illegal, though its not as bad as cigarettes are. Why not ban cigarettes? At least only make them available overseas, and not online. If there weren't any cigarettes to buy, I wouldn't smoke. I couldn't smoke - I am sure cigarettes kill a lot more people per year than soda and Big Macs combined. If you really want to get involved in our lives...give us easier access to preventive health care and NO access to cigarettes. It IS a drug, why not treat it like one?

Ugly Betty Filming!!!!

Today there was an Ugly Betty filming on 30th and Madison! They changed the acting school to a medical center, the scene consisted of a Doctor walking out of the "medical center" and briefly speaking to Amanda and Mark. Amanda is pretty short in person, definitely looks older, was very tan and had a TON of foundation makeup on. SHe had her blond hair braided around her head and was wearing a black coat holding onto a document/briefcase. Mark looks pretty much the same in person and on TV- he has a great smile. We couldn't get too close, this shot is Amanda (she is walking in front of him, you can see the side of her coat and her leg in front of him) and Mark being ushered into a car after the scene wrapped. I did not recognize the actor playing the doctor, he is a middle aged black man. I wonder who is in the hospital? Betty? Daniel? Wilhelmina? I can't wait to see this episode to find out!!!

Depressed/Crazy - Happy/Sane

According to TV, newspapers, the internet and just about anyone you ask, depression is a serious mental issue that should be treated with therapy, drugs or a combination of the two. Depression is a normal reaction to life's problems (losing a job and having no money, being dumped by the person you shared your life with and are still madly in love with, finding out a relative has a terminal illness).

The drug companies are trying to turn us all into robots - its working. I knew a girl in high school whose sweetheart passed away from cancer. In a month, she was dating someone else. Because thats what normal is supposed to be- you give yourself a time frame to grieve (2 weeks, going by most employers) and then you move on. Personally, I thought she must have had some sort of mental disease.

"Normal" people say you can't prevent sad things from happening but you can control how you react to them. . Sure if you wake up late for work, have a shitty day and catch a cold, you didn't have the best day but its also not cause to go home and eat a whole pint of Ben and Jerry's. But, if your fiance left you at the altar, thats an excuse to stay in bed for 2 weeks and cry.

Depressed people are not crazy, as the media portrays. They are simply more realistic. People that are happy ALL the time are lying to themselves, at least a little bit. Depressed people see life for what it is: you are born, you go through heartaches, death of friends and loved ones, financial woes, illness, aging, discrimination, abuse, suffering and ultimately, death. Death of which we know nothing of, there could just be nothingness. Happy people see life as wonderful, it is filled with loving relatives, relationships, great friendships, vacations, children, success, money, support and many happy moments up until you can die. And then you go to Heaven where you will of course reunite with all the loved ones you lost.

In conclusion, life has some great, wonderful moments. We all can bring up a time in our lives that makes us smile and feel elated. But life isn't wonderful. Some people have shitty luck and can never catch a break. Wouldn't they be sadder than someone who always gets what they want? If someone gets depressed after they get a huge promotion, salary increase, wonderful sex, great times with friends....then YES they need help. There are a lot of things in life you can't change, no matter how many different approaches you take. I am currently struggling with something thats making me very sad - and I don't know what- if anything I can do about it. I am just trying to focus on the good things in my life to keep me afloat. So far, I haven't drowned.

You Need an Upgrade

Technology has enhanced our lives in so many ways. My cell phone, for instance, in addition to being a phone, is a camera, video recorder, social networker, e-book reader, birthday reminder, newspaper(s), barcode scanner, instant emailer, video game player, cheap gas finder, gps with voice turn by turn driving directions, map, compass, MTA subway map, mp3 player/music downloader, movie reviewer/player, translator, instant messenger (on all the platforms), shopper, art gallery, sports score displayer, parking assistant, store locator, bathroom finder, tip calculator and more.

I can post something on Facebook and all my friends and family know what I am up to. The problem is we all became virtual in the process. We don't meet in person to go shopping anymore, we email each other the latest store coupons and sales. And then we update our FaceBook status "Just got a great deal on sweaters at Ann Taylor.com!!!!!".

We don't meet up for drinks, we send each other e-drinks. We ring bells on FB to let people know we were thinking of them rather than stopping by their house. We send ecards for peoples birthdays and evites to invite people to our kids parties. We email our coworkers rather than calling or stepping into their cubes/offices. I don't even have to step foot in a supermarket anymore, a few clicks and food will arrive at my door.

When we are in the airport, on a bus or train, we are listening to our iPods, reading our Kindles and playing games on our DS, PSP or iPhone. Have we so little to say to each other that every second must be filled with entertainment?

We don't use the phone anymore! When I am going to actually meet a friend in person, everything is set up through email, if one of us is late there is an obligatory text. As a teenager, you couldn't get me OFF the phone. I would talk on the phone for hours to a friend I saw everyday; it was a lot of fun, sharing and laughing together. Once I started IMming, I never went back. Now I can log onto Meebo and talk to 10 people at once, and eat or work on a spreadsheet all at the same time. I think I became an expert multitasker, but really, what did we do before computers? Were we really that much less productive?

I don't mind communicating this way, but I worry about the future. Soon we will all be more concerned with what our avatars look like. We won't get family pets we will just take care of our animals in Farmville. We won't cook actual meals when we can make em in Cafe World. We will stop looking for new friends and instead look for new sisters in Sorority Life, where- we can also go shopping and have virtual relationships.

I can't wait for 3D tvs, cars that drive themselves with some simple input commands, the capacity to order take out from our cable boxes, and the day we will all be able to work at home attending conference calls with our avatars on the screen. But i dread technology overtaking our privacy and individuality more than it already has.

Love, Mii

Give a Little- But Who Gives a Lot?

The quake that hit Haiti was awful, they are in dire need of food, medical supplies, body bags, doctors and much more. Some people here still haven't gotten word on their relatives, others received very bad news. Of course we are helping, we are Americans - but I am so tired of the FaceBook/MySpace/Twitter posts and countless emails and ads asking people to text and donate $5, 10 or $20. How much money is AIG donating to Haiti? After our government gave them millions for their own mistakes?? Plus, you are asking people who make minimum wage to basically donate an hour of their time in wages, can't Oprah, Brangelina or Bill Gates spare a few million? The sad thing is, even kids are getting involved because Wyclef Jean started a fund. Great for him- how much money does he have in comparison to your average 19 year old?

Who is helping people in the United States that are homeless, jobless or hungry? We treat our illegal immigrants better than our own citizens. Guess who the majority recipients of welfare, section 8 and WIC are? If you are an American with no passport/green card it is nearly impossible to get a drivers permit. Oh wait...you have a green card? Step right up!

Housing prices are ridiculously high, so high that a married couple who both work full time with a decent HHI cannot afford a decent home! Who is helping us?

But, sadly- a lot of us are treating the Haitian people, who we don't know, better than our own friends. So many people will look at a friend in desperate need of money or a place to stay, and give a generic response such as "thats too bad" or "I wish I could help". Why are we more willing to help strangers than neighbors?

I don't want this post to sound as if I don't give back to those in need - I do. I just think its unfair that taxpayers end up paying for everything.

The Death Cure

We spend so much time, money and resources searching for cures for horrible diseases like cancer and AIDS. What about a cure for death - the biggest killer of them all? ;)

Seriously, why do we just ACCEPT that cells are born and then die. What if we need to redefine what death actually means? What if there is a way to rejuvenate cells like when they first developed, make a heart beat again and a brain functional? How do we know that death is not temporary if we embalm people, and soon after either bury them or cremate them?

I am sure we could figure out how to make people live longer, if not forever. We are just allowed to die so the population can keep procreating and have room for all the new offspring - and if no one died we would get so overcrowded we would have no air to breathe.

But, they would lose so much drug money and hospital money that our government would never allow it. Sorry Walt Disney- I think you are gonna have to remain a deadhead.

Fabulous Apartment---won't last!

Since searching for a nice apartment is a daunting task, you would think building managers and real estate agents who list the properties would take care in posting apartments for rent/sale. Here are some tips for you owners, property managers, real estate agents and roommates posting properties for rent/sale:

If I click on your ad to see pictures of the place, but instead find one of a balding real estate agent, i immediately close it without reading.

Why are you posting pictures of the toilet? With the seat up I may add...

Don't say "railroad apartment" like its a good thing.

Ground floor? Yeah...most people don't want to live on the ground floor because there is less heat, more noise, easier break ins.

A seperate entrance is nice..except when its in your garage. Umm..how am I supposed to get pizza deliveries??

I read a posting for some idiot looking for a share, 1,000 p/month..but it was a clothing free house. So I am supposed to dish out 1,000 for a share and also shed my clothes at the door?

A shared apartment is different than renting a room. Don't advertise a shared apartment but say there is no kitchen/living room access.

A balcony is someplace you can put a small table and chairs and hang out. A balcony is NOT a tiny space out the window where you can stand and not be able to move.

A great apartment over an Indian restaurant is NOT a great apartment. Unless you'd like to pay for the privledge of your clothes smelling like curry and rats running around while you sleep.

Oh an apartment that includes heat-FREE!! Duh--we normally do not pay for heat in NYC buddy.

A pre-war building translates to OLD and in need of repair. Shit will break down at least once a year.

If you say section 8 welcome, what about the rest of us?>why are you even advertising to the rest of us?

No smoking in the apartment is bullshit. As are no dogs---a pit bull, sure I get it. But what harm will a 5 lb. chihuahua do?

No cats allowed? Do you have mice in this building?

Border of Rego Park??!!! Only not near to anything at all!! In the ghetto!!!

If you list a place as totally renovated..renovated does NOT mean a fresh coat of paint and leaky faucets. It means a stainless steel kitchen , new tiles, granite counter tops and everything in new working condition.

Everyone wants to live in Manhattan and you can charge exorbitant prices. But an apartment rental for Saturday and Sundays only? where am i living Monday-Friday?

Close to transportation is good. Close to a local bus or 2-fare zone is NOT good.

2 Bedrooms for 1,000 a month? Oh you have studio, one, two and three bedrooms starting from 1,000. Not cool.

It is really frustrating when I see an apartment I actually like and then see a disclaimer below *photos may not be actual representation of apartment for rent. why not???????

A great apartment with pool access would have an actual pool on the rooftop, not be a Russian bath house on the ground floor. *shudders*

Quaint should not be used to describe anything livable.

I don't call it an ocean view when I've got to lean my neck 10 feet out the widow to see a flash of blue on the right from the corner of my eye.

No parking space but easy street parking? Yeah, in NYC there is no such thing as easy street parking. Except if by easy you mean driving around in circles for half an hour and then finally parking 10 blocks away.

And this place won't last long? Then why has it been on craigslist and trulia for more than 2 years?