2008 is the year that I will turn 25. I have put together a list of things to accomplish in the next nine and a half months. Let's see if I can do it!
1. Get a tattoo.
2. Finish paying off my credit card debt.
3. Start a savings plan.
4. Organize my life.
5. Start eating at least one new vegetable.
6. Go to the gym regularly.
7. Go to the doctor more often.
8. Volunteer.
9. Perform random acts of kindness.
10. Take up a new hobby.
11. Join a book club.
12. Start a bunco group.
13. Become a member of the local library and actually use it.
14. Host a ritzy cocktail party.
15. Take dance lessons.
16. Keep a plant alive for more than a month.
17. Use snail mail to communicate with family & friends.
18. Go to the symphony.
19. Go wine tasting.
20. Visit a state I have not been to.
21. Go on a cruise.
22. Sky dive!
23. Go on a vacation by myself.
24. Go on a date. I may need some help finding a good man, so let me know if you know any.
25. This one I have kept secret, but I will let you all know when I accomplish it!
Sunday, January 6, 2008
Monday, December 31, 2007
2008 is at hand
As 2007 comes to a close I take time to reflect on the year and all of the things I have accomplished. (And yes, I am blogging at work- it's a slow day)
Of course, each year there are things I wish I had done and set some resolutions for the next year. Here are my resolutions for 2008:
1. Make healthier decisions. This includes eating better, being more active, and drinking less. You know, a little of everything. I will be turning 25 in 2008 and I want to be healthy, so I'm going to work at it.
2. Become better organized. To be honest, this will be the most work. This includes picking up after myself, maintaining organization at work, and finally going through boxes that I have yet to unpack.
3. Take time for myself. I work too much. I understand that. When I come home I'm so dead that I don't want to do anything. If I actually do things that interest me and take time to do them, I will be happier. I have already signed up to take a cake decorating class starting next week. :)
4. Do something new in San Diego every month. My friend Megan and I came up with this one together and it's a joint resolution. We have big plans to eat at new restuarants, check out local museums, and general exploring. I'm pumped.
So, wish me luck as I work to better myself in 2008!
Of course, each year there are things I wish I had done and set some resolutions for the next year. Here are my resolutions for 2008:
1. Make healthier decisions. This includes eating better, being more active, and drinking less. You know, a little of everything. I will be turning 25 in 2008 and I want to be healthy, so I'm going to work at it.
2. Become better organized. To be honest, this will be the most work. This includes picking up after myself, maintaining organization at work, and finally going through boxes that I have yet to unpack.
3. Take time for myself. I work too much. I understand that. When I come home I'm so dead that I don't want to do anything. If I actually do things that interest me and take time to do them, I will be happier. I have already signed up to take a cake decorating class starting next week. :)
4. Do something new in San Diego every month. My friend Megan and I came up with this one together and it's a joint resolution. We have big plans to eat at new restuarants, check out local museums, and general exploring. I'm pumped.
So, wish me luck as I work to better myself in 2008!
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Random- Asian Grocery Store
Wow- I really need to post more often.
I now sit at my parents house on the couch in the living room, nearest the first available plug I found this morning. I have been here for almost three days and I have done absolutely nothing productive. And it feels amazing! I've slept in, watched a lot of TV, read a little, gone shopping, and wrapped gifts. Okay, maybe wrapping gifts was productive- but hey, no biggy right?
But, it has been grand!
Yesterday I went and had coffee with S and went into a new Asian supermarket. I was a little apprehensive about what an Asian supermarket would look like and I have to be honest, I am not sure I would go back. First, it replaced a Ralph's that has a special place in my life (at the OG) and they had a few things I was a little weirded out by.
First- they have stores inside the store. That's right, a jewelry store, a clothing store, a toy store, an organic food store- all within the grocery store. And there are four (count them- 4!) restaurants inside as well. To top it off (and this is what was actually gross) they had the LARGEST seafood selection I have ever seen. Including- get this- live fish that you can purchase...um...what?!?!? Catfish, some silvery shiny fish, 8 different kinds in all. They will kill 'em for ya and you can have really FRESH fish for dinner. Ew. This is the reason I don't eat seafood to begin with. I can't stand eating a piece of meat that looks like the animal it is, much less what it be killed before I consume it.
I think I would starve if I ever got stuck in the wild. You sure can't find a nice flank steak out there.
I now sit at my parents house on the couch in the living room, nearest the first available plug I found this morning. I have been here for almost three days and I have done absolutely nothing productive. And it feels amazing! I've slept in, watched a lot of TV, read a little, gone shopping, and wrapped gifts. Okay, maybe wrapping gifts was productive- but hey, no biggy right?
But, it has been grand!
Yesterday I went and had coffee with S and went into a new Asian supermarket. I was a little apprehensive about what an Asian supermarket would look like and I have to be honest, I am not sure I would go back. First, it replaced a Ralph's that has a special place in my life (at the OG) and they had a few things I was a little weirded out by.
First- they have stores inside the store. That's right, a jewelry store, a clothing store, a toy store, an organic food store- all within the grocery store. And there are four (count them- 4!) restaurants inside as well. To top it off (and this is what was actually gross) they had the LARGEST seafood selection I have ever seen. Including- get this- live fish that you can purchase...um...what?!?!? Catfish, some silvery shiny fish, 8 different kinds in all. They will kill 'em for ya and you can have really FRESH fish for dinner. Ew. This is the reason I don't eat seafood to begin with. I can't stand eating a piece of meat that looks like the animal it is, much less what it be killed before I consume it.
I think I would starve if I ever got stuck in the wild. You sure can't find a nice flank steak out there.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
New York, New York!
I have been in New York for almost two full days!
A short summary of my trip:
-Arrived late because of a stupid airline delay
-Ate dunkin' donuts (boston cream was phenom)
-Met an obnoxious New Yorker names Paulie (haha)
-Bought a metrocard
-Went to Bed, Bath, & Beyond with Anna
-Helped Anna put up the curtain she bought at B,B,&B
-Opened cans with a knife and a hairbrush (photos to follow)
-Enjoyed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person! :)
-Stood around waiting for our food at Whole Foods
-Cooked pumpkin pie (finally after the third try- Anna's oven is messed up yo)
That's all for now! Photos to follow! :)
It smells like updog in here...
A short summary of my trip:
-Arrived late because of a stupid airline delay
-Ate dunkin' donuts (boston cream was phenom)
-Met an obnoxious New Yorker names Paulie (haha)
-Bought a metrocard
-Went to Bed, Bath, & Beyond with Anna
-Helped Anna put up the curtain she bought at B,B,&B
-Opened cans with a knife and a hairbrush (photos to follow)
-Enjoyed the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in person! :)
-Stood around waiting for our food at Whole Foods
-Cooked pumpkin pie (finally after the third try- Anna's oven is messed up yo)
That's all for now! Photos to follow! :)
It smells like updog in here...
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Speculating
Let me tell you about my newest addiction: scrabulous
It's an awesome application on facebook that allows you to play scrabble with friends. You can play a quick game if you are both online at the same time and willing to dedicate your time to playing, or you can enjoy a relaxing slower game that will last days. This game has helped me so much with my vocabulary! I have learned so many new words just by playing them!
Back to business-
I saw a repeat offender the other day. The girl with the bad hair that I described back a few entries ago was this time wearing a bad outfit. I saw her in starbucks on Friday wearing a seriously fugly outfit. Again, I am not opposed to any of the actual items I see people wear (most of the time) but rather the way they think things match. This girl was wearing a dress skirt, black tights, black ankle boots, and a ratty old tshirt. Well, I might actually be opposed to the ratty old tshirt. Seriously though? Who does she think she's kidding? The bottom half of her looked fine! Cute shoes, cute skirt...but the shirt? Honestly? You couldn't find something nicer to wear? I mean her shirt looked like it belonged to man in the 1980's!
Also, I had an interesting experience today.
I went shopping! I decided to head out to Kohl's (since I have not been in ages) and the closest one is in Santee. After purchasing two shirts, a belt, and headbands (which I paid for and somehow didn't get in my bag - angry) I went to lunch. And since I was starving I stopped at the Wendy's just across the street. I had plenty of time so I went inside rather than running through the drive through. While enjoying my meal I noticed something. During the full thirty five minutes I was in the restaurant not one single person who was not caucasian came into the restaurant. To be honest, I was a little creeped out. I don't normally notice those types of things, but I found it very interesting. And I realized that if I were not caucasian I would probably feel very uncomfortable being in the restaurant. No real major "a-ha" moment or anything, but I found it to be very weird and uncomfortable.
It's an awesome application on facebook that allows you to play scrabble with friends. You can play a quick game if you are both online at the same time and willing to dedicate your time to playing, or you can enjoy a relaxing slower game that will last days. This game has helped me so much with my vocabulary! I have learned so many new words just by playing them!
Back to business-
I saw a repeat offender the other day. The girl with the bad hair that I described back a few entries ago was this time wearing a bad outfit. I saw her in starbucks on Friday wearing a seriously fugly outfit. Again, I am not opposed to any of the actual items I see people wear (most of the time) but rather the way they think things match. This girl was wearing a dress skirt, black tights, black ankle boots, and a ratty old tshirt. Well, I might actually be opposed to the ratty old tshirt. Seriously though? Who does she think she's kidding? The bottom half of her looked fine! Cute shoes, cute skirt...but the shirt? Honestly? You couldn't find something nicer to wear? I mean her shirt looked like it belonged to man in the 1980's!
Also, I had an interesting experience today.
I went shopping! I decided to head out to Kohl's (since I have not been in ages) and the closest one is in Santee. After purchasing two shirts, a belt, and headbands (which I paid for and somehow didn't get in my bag - angry) I went to lunch. And since I was starving I stopped at the Wendy's just across the street. I had plenty of time so I went inside rather than running through the drive through. While enjoying my meal I noticed something. During the full thirty five minutes I was in the restaurant not one single person who was not caucasian came into the restaurant. To be honest, I was a little creeped out. I don't normally notice those types of things, but I found it very interesting. And I realized that if I were not caucasian I would probably feel very uncomfortable being in the restaurant. No real major "a-ha" moment or anything, but I found it to be very weird and uncomfortable.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Disgust
I can't even express in words my hatred for cleaning. Don't get be wrong, I don't really want to live in filth and I absolutely adore the end product of cleaning (aka a clean apartment) but the actual activity is revolting. I feel like every time I clean I feel dirtier after being done. It truly is a workout.
That is all for now.
In conclusion- I hate quarter run laundry machines.
That is all for now.
In conclusion- I hate quarter run laundry machines.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Seriously Excited
I am so ridiculously excited for my vacation!
I will be in New York in 11 days! :) Cambria and Anna better get ready for me, because I will want to go out! I also want to see a bunch of shows. I've been seriously saving for this trip so I will be living by the phrase "Go Big or Go Home!"
I had a dream last night that I got to NY and forgot to pack dress clothes for AFA. Ooops. I better make sure that doesn't happen. Boo packing two weeks worth of clothing into one suitcase. It's going to be interesting.
On a side note- I am finally having my housewarming on Monday and I still have so much work to do to finish up my apartment. Boo. I will be working all weekend. And I'm going up to Jennifer's on Saturday.
I will be in New York in 11 days! :) Cambria and Anna better get ready for me, because I will want to go out! I also want to see a bunch of shows. I've been seriously saving for this trip so I will be living by the phrase "Go Big or Go Home!"
I had a dream last night that I got to NY and forgot to pack dress clothes for AFA. Ooops. I better make sure that doesn't happen. Boo packing two weeks worth of clothing into one suitcase. It's going to be interesting.
On a side note- I am finally having my housewarming on Monday and I still have so much work to do to finish up my apartment. Boo. I will be working all weekend. And I'm going up to Jennifer's on Saturday.
Wednesday, November 7, 2007
I'm a terrible person...here's why
So I have decided to use my blog as a place where I can vent about the seriously ugly and inappropraite things I see people wearing/sporting all the time. Today I have two examples.
One:
On Monday I had lunch with some friends in the campus food court. We saw a girl wearing the most ridiculous and ugly outfit...um...ever. It has been cold lately and even I have been breaking out my coats, but this outfit was ridiculous. Imagine- she was wearing a purple "waffle style" thermal with a puffy cream vest with a hood that was fur lined. This would be cute except she paired it with white shorts, black knee highs (lace on the top and all) and brown ankle boots. I'm actually not adamently opposed to any individual pieces of her clothing, but rather the combination of them. Really though knee highs are not appropriate to wear with shorts. I'm being serious. Knee highs are only appropriate with a skirt and if you want to look like you stepped right out of Clueless. Hello 1995! And if you think it is cold enough to wear a parka...wear some DAMN PANTS! It drives me crazy. I give her an F for being ensembly challenged.
Two:
This offender was much much worse. Her outfit was acceptable: black tshirt, jeans, and black shoes- actually quite classy, but her hair did her in for me. First I would like to say that if you have naturally dark brown or black hair that if you insist on getting highlights, please DO NOT get blonde- it just makes you look like a skunk- or skank- you choose. But this girl went way beyond skunk hair. She had the top layer of her hair cut into a pixie style haircut (which would have actually been quite cute with her face shape) and the bottom half of her hair reached her shoulders. It was almost like a mullet (except it would be business on top- party on the bottom). Ew. And to top it off, the longer layer was bleached blonde while the top layer remained her natural shade of dark brown. You have to be on some serious drugs to think that this is cute. I give her an F flat out!
That is all for now, but I promise to post all of my evil thoughts about people for your enjoyment. :)
One:
On Monday I had lunch with some friends in the campus food court. We saw a girl wearing the most ridiculous and ugly outfit...um...ever. It has been cold lately and even I have been breaking out my coats, but this outfit was ridiculous. Imagine- she was wearing a purple "waffle style" thermal with a puffy cream vest with a hood that was fur lined. This would be cute except she paired it with white shorts, black knee highs (lace on the top and all) and brown ankle boots. I'm actually not adamently opposed to any individual pieces of her clothing, but rather the combination of them. Really though knee highs are not appropriate to wear with shorts. I'm being serious. Knee highs are only appropriate with a skirt and if you want to look like you stepped right out of Clueless. Hello 1995! And if you think it is cold enough to wear a parka...wear some DAMN PANTS! It drives me crazy. I give her an F for being ensembly challenged.
Two:
This offender was much much worse. Her outfit was acceptable: black tshirt, jeans, and black shoes- actually quite classy, but her hair did her in for me. First I would like to say that if you have naturally dark brown or black hair that if you insist on getting highlights, please DO NOT get blonde- it just makes you look like a skunk- or skank- you choose. But this girl went way beyond skunk hair. She had the top layer of her hair cut into a pixie style haircut (which would have actually been quite cute with her face shape) and the bottom half of her hair reached her shoulders. It was almost like a mullet (except it would be business on top- party on the bottom). Ew. And to top it off, the longer layer was bleached blonde while the top layer remained her natural shade of dark brown. You have to be on some serious drugs to think that this is cute. I give her an F flat out!
That is all for now, but I promise to post all of my evil thoughts about people for your enjoyment. :)
Saturday, August 11, 2007
Pack, Pack, Pack All Day Long
Pack, Pack, Pack While I Sing This Song!
I'm taking a break from packing. I'm still working on the living room and I'm already sick of it. That is not a good sign. I think I'll tackle the kitchen next. I really only need a few dishes in the next week.
I got the apartment described in my last post. I'm very excited!! I have quite a few things I do not want to take with me and I am hoping that I can get them cleaned up, get pics taken, and get them on craigslist this weekend. Anyone know someone who wants to buy a desk or two black barstools?
I have a huge box of books to take to a used book store, in hopes they will take them. I decided while packing that I no longer need all of my books from undergrad and everything in that box is related somehow to history, philosophy, or politics. I kept almost half of the books from undergrad though as well as all of my fiction! It's five full boxes of just books. And they are HEAVY! I have yet another box of books to take to work that are from grad school. They will look nice on my bookcase in my office and make me look smart! Ha!
I spent a while today finding all of my games and movies that have migrated into different places in my apartment in the last two years. I know when I start going through boxes in my closet I'll find more as well. ::sigh:: Why do I have so much CRAP!?!?
I went out with Jenny and some of her coworkers last night. I just love the Lamplighter, but it just isn't the same without the 4S. I miss everyone greatly.
Okay- back to work. Wish me luck. I only have 7 days to pack up everything. ARG.
I'm taking a break from packing. I'm still working on the living room and I'm already sick of it. That is not a good sign. I think I'll tackle the kitchen next. I really only need a few dishes in the next week.
I got the apartment described in my last post. I'm very excited!! I have quite a few things I do not want to take with me and I am hoping that I can get them cleaned up, get pics taken, and get them on craigslist this weekend. Anyone know someone who wants to buy a desk or two black barstools?
I have a huge box of books to take to a used book store, in hopes they will take them. I decided while packing that I no longer need all of my books from undergrad and everything in that box is related somehow to history, philosophy, or politics. I kept almost half of the books from undergrad though as well as all of my fiction! It's five full boxes of just books. And they are HEAVY! I have yet another box of books to take to work that are from grad school. They will look nice on my bookcase in my office and make me look smart! Ha!
I spent a while today finding all of my games and movies that have migrated into different places in my apartment in the last two years. I know when I start going through boxes in my closet I'll find more as well. ::sigh:: Why do I have so much CRAP!?!?
I went out with Jenny and some of her coworkers last night. I just love the Lamplighter, but it just isn't the same without the 4S. I miss everyone greatly.
Okay- back to work. Wish me luck. I only have 7 days to pack up everything. ARG.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
More
This weekend I went apartment hunting. I really hope it was successful. I found one place that was good, it was fairly large- similar size to the apartment I have now, on the ground floor, and right next to the laundry room! It's in a small courtyard style apartment building, just 9 apartments. I get a parking space as well. And I'll be saving over $200/month! The guy called me today and asked me for more information and got me to have my mother fax in a form to co-sign with me. I really hope things work out.
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