http://www.galleryoftheabsurd.com/2008/12/for-the-brangel.html
MY GOD!
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Sunday, December 21, 2008
Sublime
L is for the way you look at me
O is for the only one I see
V is very very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
*************************************************************************************** <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 SMITTEN <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
O is for the only one I see
V is very very extraordinary
E is even more than anyone that you adore can
*************************************************************************************** <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 SMITTEN <3 <3 <3 <3 <3 <3
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Weekend Warrior
The strangest thing about being unemployed (full-time) is that my weekends are always the time when I am booked and have no time... I spend my weekdays sleeping till noon, taking the dogs on adventures, using up all my cell phone minutes, and goofing off. Then the weekend strikes! I run around like a chicken with my head cut off trying to fit all my plans into 2.5 days. It's too insane! I'm going to try to keep taking promotional jobs when my new job starts officially, but I can't imagine it will last long before it runs me absolutely ragged.
On another note, I want absolutely everything I sell at Restoration Hardware. Besides maybe the stocking stuffers... other than that- EVERYTHING! If I wasn't so broke, I could see my entire paycheck going back into the store!
I have some really big decisions coming up, so keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I decide on these things!!
On another note, I want absolutely everything I sell at Restoration Hardware. Besides maybe the stocking stuffers... other than that- EVERYTHING! If I wasn't so broke, I could see my entire paycheck going back into the store!
I have some really big decisions coming up, so keep me in your thoughts and prayers as I decide on these things!!
Friday, December 12, 2008
Blessed
1) Getting a job! Whoo hoo!! It's about flippin time... I start Jan 5 and will be working as an Administrative Assistant for the Regional Sales Team for Marriott. Working at Crabtree, so it won't be that bad of a commute. Decent money- not the best, but plenty of opportunity for advancement, not only in pay, but also position. And what a great company to work for if I want to transfer!
2) Getting a second job! Seasonal at Restoration Hardware. The manager is an old family friend of ours and was very prompt and generous in offering me a position for the next few weeks as I waited for the new job to kick in. The pay is extremely generous for a cashier's position, so I am happy to have this opportunity (and the discount :))
3) Unexpected checks! I did a promotional gig with a company a few months ago that hired me at a certain rate and then changed my rate of pay without informing me. I had talked to several different associates regarding the issue and had finally found someone that seemed to have a working 'give a damn.' Still, no follow-up, no word... I gave up. But yesterday, the check came for the extra pay! That's an extra $80, so 'mi aminals' can eat today!!
4) Showing up randomly at Janice's house and getting to spend a good hour or more catching up with her. I love good friends... and friendships that can be picked up in the same place-even when life has led you in different directions for quite some time.
5) Will. He fills me up with smiles. Every day I discover a new reason to be smitten and I couldn't be happier!!
6) Will- he deserves two mentions :)
7) My family! Who after a long seperation of space and communication this summer and fall have been extremely generous in assisting me, both financially but in support of my job search. It's nice to know that familial love and commitment knows no boundaries and they will always be a safety net for me.
8) Laura Wolfe taking a few minutes out of her busy, new mama schedule to chat with me while my heart was breaking. I am truly saddened by physical distance between us- and my empty wallet, which makes visiting almost impossible. But, I am very thankful to have her as a friend.
9) My bestest of all time extending the olive branch, reconciling a friendship of almost a decade. I love this girl more than anything and am very blessed to have her in my life.
10) Having enough money to go down to SC this weekend!! Can't wait to see Nickj, Nat, and Ash! It's been over a year- far too long! And I get to remove demon cat from my vicinity! Woooott!!
2) Getting a second job! Seasonal at Restoration Hardware. The manager is an old family friend of ours and was very prompt and generous in offering me a position for the next few weeks as I waited for the new job to kick in. The pay is extremely generous for a cashier's position, so I am happy to have this opportunity (and the discount :))
3) Unexpected checks! I did a promotional gig with a company a few months ago that hired me at a certain rate and then changed my rate of pay without informing me. I had talked to several different associates regarding the issue and had finally found someone that seemed to have a working 'give a damn.' Still, no follow-up, no word... I gave up. But yesterday, the check came for the extra pay! That's an extra $80, so 'mi aminals' can eat today!!
4) Showing up randomly at Janice's house and getting to spend a good hour or more catching up with her. I love good friends... and friendships that can be picked up in the same place-even when life has led you in different directions for quite some time.
5) Will. He fills me up with smiles. Every day I discover a new reason to be smitten and I couldn't be happier!!
6) Will- he deserves two mentions :)
7) My family! Who after a long seperation of space and communication this summer and fall have been extremely generous in assisting me, both financially but in support of my job search. It's nice to know that familial love and commitment knows no boundaries and they will always be a safety net for me.
8) Laura Wolfe taking a few minutes out of her busy, new mama schedule to chat with me while my heart was breaking. I am truly saddened by physical distance between us- and my empty wallet, which makes visiting almost impossible. But, I am very thankful to have her as a friend.
9) My bestest of all time extending the olive branch, reconciling a friendship of almost a decade. I love this girl more than anything and am very blessed to have her in my life.
10) Having enough money to go down to SC this weekend!! Can't wait to see Nickj, Nat, and Ash! It's been over a year- far too long! And I get to remove demon cat from my vicinity! Woooott!!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
I am the Birdman... I am J.R (uhh)
Been listening to 'Feed the Animals,' the new Girl Talk album preeeeeetttyy much nonstop for the last month. It is amazing and makes me want to shake it like a polaroid picture...
Thanksgiving was LOVELY! I know most people enjoyed it for the 4 days off work and their families... I, however, have been unemployed since July and would have worked on Thanksgiving if given the opportunity. In lieu of a job that actually creates money for my bills, I spent the day with Will and his family, met his mom for the first time, and gorged myself on typical southern Thanksgiving fare. I LOVE COLLARDS! Literally could eat them every day! The food and relaxation must have done me in though, since I was in bed drinking hot tea by candlelight by 10:30.... laaame! Follow that up with 2 days worth of cooking soups to freeze, playing Battleship, and doing puzzles.... geriatric!
I was tentatively offered a job this week- pending references and a passed drug test. I did a jig in my kitchen over the news! Seriously, like a improv Riverdance.... Anyways, it would be an Admin Support system for the Regional Sales Team for Marriott. I think it will be a fast-paced job. And, while the pay is not amazing, I will have health insurance for the first time since I was 18, a steady paycheck, $20 rooms at any Marriott in the world, the ability to transfer within the company when I move out west, and plenty of opportunity for overtime. I think that combining this with other promotional opportunities will allow me to get back in a good financial place! So, fingers crossed!!!
I'm getting sick and have two parties this weekend that can't be missed. Must go back to sleep... but seriously needed to update!
Thanksgiving was LOVELY! I know most people enjoyed it for the 4 days off work and their families... I, however, have been unemployed since July and would have worked on Thanksgiving if given the opportunity. In lieu of a job that actually creates money for my bills, I spent the day with Will and his family, met his mom for the first time, and gorged myself on typical southern Thanksgiving fare. I LOVE COLLARDS! Literally could eat them every day! The food and relaxation must have done me in though, since I was in bed drinking hot tea by candlelight by 10:30.... laaame! Follow that up with 2 days worth of cooking soups to freeze, playing Battleship, and doing puzzles.... geriatric!
I was tentatively offered a job this week- pending references and a passed drug test. I did a jig in my kitchen over the news! Seriously, like a improv Riverdance.... Anyways, it would be an Admin Support system for the Regional Sales Team for Marriott. I think it will be a fast-paced job. And, while the pay is not amazing, I will have health insurance for the first time since I was 18, a steady paycheck, $20 rooms at any Marriott in the world, the ability to transfer within the company when I move out west, and plenty of opportunity for overtime. I think that combining this with other promotional opportunities will allow me to get back in a good financial place! So, fingers crossed!!!
I'm getting sick and have two parties this weekend that can't be missed. Must go back to sleep... but seriously needed to update!
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