Saturday, December 20, 2008

Shopping Horror

I've made a big mistake this holiday season. Or so I think. I procrastinated to the very last possible minute on my christmas shopping. I could have done it a month ago, but I wanted to wait for the big deals. Instead of saving I spent it mostly on myself this holiday season. I applied for my first credit card last month and have managed to rack up a hefty bill come next month. I know it was stupid, and now I'll have to pay the price, literally.
Now that its crunch time I will have no money to spend on anyone. I wasn't really going to out do myself this year anyhow, nevertheless I wanted to get certain people something nice. My back up plan was to get everyone photographs in a frame. I think that will have to do for this time around. Its a simple gift, yet thoughtful. Hope everyone likes it.
I went to a meeting this morning for my job at Mimi's Cafe. I ate french toast, eggs, bacon and coffee. It hit the spot alright. Those fluffy cakes were so delicious. I couldn't even pay attention to what our boss was saying because the smell of all the food was intoxicating. Mmmmmmmm.
After work, I went to meet up at Sam's Club with my mom. I bought some chapstick. My lips have been getting so dry in this cold weather they look like an old mans crinkly ass. After Sam's we headed over to Kohls where I purchased a cool flannel shirt. I think it fits in perfectly with my wardrobe and sort of makes me look hippy (in a good way) or a lumberjack. I dunno what exactly it makes me look like, but its sort of cooky. I like it, and thats all that matters. I will post a picture of me in it so you guys can judge.
Later on tonight I'll have to go into work (ugh) and maybe after I'll go tot the gym. A full day for sure.

Monday, December 15, 2008

Blago...


Just sitting here listening to "Two Step" by Dave Matthews Band.
Bored off my arse because its raining outside and even though I love the cold I hate going outside in it. So i'm forced to stay inside because i'm chicken shit and refuse to embrace mother nature and her ghastly winds.

So this past week has been rather tumultuous for Washington according to the news. Some guy Blagoyevich or something like that was arrested for trying to sell Obama's vacant senate seat. Tsk tsk. When will these people learn that if you do something illegal eventually you will get caught. There is always a paper trail. I think he should be forced out or resign but apparently he won't give up his seat. He sure is one stubborn sonofabitch. I admire that in him I suppose (just kidding). Anyway on to happier news, according to CNN Caroline Kennedy will be running for senator of New York now that Hilary Clinton will be our new Secretary of State next year. That should be interesting, another Kennedy in office. Hope she survives!


So that was my news wrap up.

This coming week should be pretty interesting.
Monday (today): blob around the house and write on my blog; then work; then gym.
Tuesday: Gym; Red Robin XMAS party or beach party hmmm?
Wednesday: Holiday Posada
Thursday: Hang with good friend T.
Friday: I dunno yet
Saturday: Work
Sunday: Work

Joy!

Sunday, December 7, 2008

Come on down!


This is a series of blogs I will be posting about the people in my life. It will be a sort of analysis on personality, character and behavior. I will respect their privacy by changing a few names. But thats about it.

I will start of this entry by posting about Art, I met art in high school about four years ago. We never really hung out much during highschool untill probably our senior year. But even then it was sporatic. Only until later did we really become good friends. At first my impression of him was that he was just a nice guy. Nothing to spectacular about the guy. But the more we talked the more we realized how much in common we had. And a good sense of humor didn't hurt either. He can really vocalize what he is feeling and make it funny too. Nevertheless, at first meeting I didn't think we would be hanging out nearly everyday 4 years later. Weird how things turn out. He has his quirks of course. I suppose thats what I would describe him as, a quirk. He can be funny, he can be serious, never mean, never loud. Just sort of calm and chill. His personality is very relaxed and soothing I suppose. He listens very well and responds appropriately at times while at others very unappropriately. What I mean by that is that he knows how to be very forward about the things to do with the horizontal mambo (if you catch my drift).
He comes from a big family I suppose. I mean any family bigger than mine (3 people) I would call big. His brothers and sisters all share a house except for the older one who lives out of state. I think this had to do a lot with the seperation of the family is my guess. Ever since her departure the family has sort of drifted. They all in a matter of speaking, live like room mates. The mom is like one of the room mates aswell. She goes out just as much as the kids do and enjoys her self accordingly. This has made Art grow up drastically over the years. He had to learn how to fend for himself from an early age. Which isn't a bad thing. Not at all.
Hes a very independent person, yet he needs his other half at all times. I don't know if because he grew up this way he has had to rely on others more, emotionally that is. But I feel like he doesn't like to be alone.
Art is a very grown up person for just being in his early twenties. He likes the feeling of security and safety. Who doesn't? Yet all this I feel has made him miss out of some of the joys of being young and stupid. I know he will disagree with me on this point. But I believe that our twenties are those years to make our big mistakes and learn from them so our thrities won't be so bad. But yet again, we all have our own paths to follow and this is his. No judgement. Just analysis.
In more ways than one do I respect him. He is a very wise person. Knows how to give advice. His frugality though bothersome at times does come in handy. He is in a better financial state than I am because of it. So for that I give him his due respect. His passion for his career is what drives him. That is very admirable. I envy that because I still haven't found what I want from life. As all friends can be, he can be a pain in the butt too. A bit condescending at times. And to put it bluntly, a bitch. Yet I still like the guy. He is a good guy to have around and shoot the breeze with. Like right now. As I type this he is only steps away from me studying for finals while I write this very long diatribe on the guy. What a pal!
Art is art. You don't always have to get it. Just accept it for what it is. Art.

Thursday, December 4, 2008

A Picture

Taken by yours truly:
Look Up

A day of celebrations!


A day of celebration, just like the title says.
I started the day enjoying breakfast with my mother for her birthday at Panera Bread. After breakfast we enjoyed some good mother-son shopping, most of it on my behalf and my credit card, of course. Nevertheless it was a good quality time with my mom something of which I have very little of.
After that I darted to school to finish our newspaper and magazine. I don't have enough words to explain how proud I am of this staff of committed individuals who without them this magazine would not be possible. This is the best Substance magazine to date.
Anyway, I'm here in the newsroom finishing the day off with everyone around me in a mad rush to copy edit the final draft of the magazine so it could be sent to the printers. Hoo-ra!

I think thats it for tonite, I am terribly exhausted and developing a massive headache with a fever. Ugh! All this incubation is gonna kill me.

Good times!

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

I love...


I love...

I love .....

I love.........


Many things.

Work today was actually fun. I can hardly believe it myself. It was very slow, so we all got together and tried to solve the crossword puzzle. Even our manager got in on the word action. After that I started a rumor that my friend couldn't read and asked for donations so we could sponsor her tutelage at Sylvan Learning Center. I know I know, it sounds a bit cruel on my part. But honestly it was only meant as a joke....I'm still waiting for the laughs. (ha....ha).

I've been okay for these last few months. Bad things happen, good things happen. It all seems like a blur. In fact this whole year felt that way. I did more than I thought I would of course. Yet I still have this feeling like should have done more. I think a lot of people feel that way though. I just need to occupy myself next year with my studies and my career goals. It will be my hardest year yet I think. But I look forward to the challenge. I need to grow in more than one way I think. I feel a bit young brain wise. I know i'm only 21 and still have many things to learn, and most things come with age, still I wish I knew more. About anything really. I'm open.

So thats my goal for next year I suppose. Learn as much I can.

Yes.

Oh p.s. My thanksgiving was awesome. Had mucho fun with the family.

freedom

freedom
YOU HAVE REACHED THE END OF THE ROAD

Nevertheless

and Henceforth I shall remain truly yours...