find me
1. a new job
2. a boy
and I'll never complain again. promise.
Friday, December 11, 2009
Monday, December 7, 2009
oh my god, it's been forever. not that much has changed, really.
I have one more week of class after I make it through this week. I have a ton of last-minute projects to finish, of course, and that's stressing me wayyy out.
Last week I joined a gym (thursday to be exact) and I've worked out thursday, sunday and tonight, and I'm going to go again thursday after class. my goal is to lose 15 pounds. my friend jackie has been going to 12th street, so I just signed a year-long membership so we can work out together, and I have motivation to go haha.
the "new" apartment is coming along well. I was in a mad rush to get things as together as possible before my parents came to visit for thanksgiving. I painted the living room/kitchen and hallway, and my bedroom. I didn't have time to do the bathroom yet :( I'm trying to convince my roommates to do it this week, but it probably won't get done.
I'm trying to cut back hours at work but it's not happening. I'm losing my mind- I work everyday friday through tuesday and have class all day wednesday and thursday, so I don't even get one day off a week. I have things to get done, and everything is falling behind.
I don't know what to get anyone for christmas, and I don't have a lot of money to spend, either, so that's one more thing to add to the list. ughhh.
I have one more week of class after I make it through this week. I have a ton of last-minute projects to finish, of course, and that's stressing me wayyy out.
Last week I joined a gym (thursday to be exact) and I've worked out thursday, sunday and tonight, and I'm going to go again thursday after class. my goal is to lose 15 pounds. my friend jackie has been going to 12th street, so I just signed a year-long membership so we can work out together, and I have motivation to go haha.
the "new" apartment is coming along well. I was in a mad rush to get things as together as possible before my parents came to visit for thanksgiving. I painted the living room/kitchen and hallway, and my bedroom. I didn't have time to do the bathroom yet :( I'm trying to convince my roommates to do it this week, but it probably won't get done.
I'm trying to cut back hours at work but it's not happening. I'm losing my mind- I work everyday friday through tuesday and have class all day wednesday and thursday, so I don't even get one day off a week. I have things to get done, and everything is falling behind.
I don't know what to get anyone for christmas, and I don't have a lot of money to spend, either, so that's one more thing to add to the list. ughhh.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
I've crawled home from worse than this
sooo we're finally settled... sort of. we found another apartment and have lived here a little over a week. it's still in shambles and in stages of unpacking, but it's getting there. we decided to paint the place (it's currently a light shade of blue... I know) so that's slowing things down. none of us have a common day off, so we're going to have to do it in stages.
this past week was insane. I went out thursday through sunday. I haven't been going out too much these days, so that really killed me. I ended up going to two bars on friday, three on saturday, and two on sunday. I basically had an ongoing hangover the entire weekend. sunday when jackie and I were leaving the bar, janice picked us up (she was at national with vanessa and we were at the el bar with justin and kyle). she was being really obnoxious in the car and pretending to be stupid drunk and so was vanessa. I tried to bite my tongue but I couldn't any longer, mostly because I CAN'T STAND vanessa. I lashed out at janice and then the whole car was pretty much silent the rest of the night home. it was funny that as soon as I called her out on it, she and vanessa all of a sudden were acting composed and not like drunk assholes like they had been. it's funny, when I'm not wasted, I can't stand being around drunk, or drunk acting, people.
other than that, I'm already in the fourth week of school and I have SO MUCH to do.
this past week was insane. I went out thursday through sunday. I haven't been going out too much these days, so that really killed me. I ended up going to two bars on friday, three on saturday, and two on sunday. I basically had an ongoing hangover the entire weekend. sunday when jackie and I were leaving the bar, janice picked us up (she was at national with vanessa and we were at the el bar with justin and kyle). she was being really obnoxious in the car and pretending to be stupid drunk and so was vanessa. I tried to bite my tongue but I couldn't any longer, mostly because I CAN'T STAND vanessa. I lashed out at janice and then the whole car was pretty much silent the rest of the night home. it was funny that as soon as I called her out on it, she and vanessa all of a sudden were acting composed and not like drunk assholes like they had been. it's funny, when I'm not wasted, I can't stand being around drunk, or drunk acting, people.
other than that, I'm already in the fourth week of school and I have SO MUCH to do.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg omg.
seriously, what did I do to diserve this miserable existence?!?! I like to think I'm a pretty reasonable human being, and that I don't deserve all of this insanity.
we're being kicked out of our apartment, effective oct. 1st. we haven't even fully moved in yet, due to the leaks/mold/everything falling apart. my bedroom doesn't even have a ceiling anymore!!!!!! and, to top it off, they only want to give us half of our money back despite the deplorable living conditions.
to top it off, my old roommate skipped town for 2 weeks and she owes me money from bills from our last apartment. I notified her multiple times and she kept saying she'd drop if off at work, but she didn't. now those bills are going to be late.
oscar is losing his hair due to the stress of the move. I took him to the vet and the bill came to roughly $145. I only made $190 last week after taxes, and I had to pay the vet bill up-front. I didn't even have any food!! I spent my last $30 today at trader joe's. I get paid tomorrow, but I have to pay all of the bills from my last apt. in full since Christina didn't give me her half, and there goes my paycheck.
we need to move by wednesday and if we don't get all of our money back, I can't afford another down payment. and even though oscar is on antibiotics due to his skin condition, he has an upper respiratory infection now (probably due to the mold in the basement) and I can't afford to take him to the vet. I broke down in tears today in front of my roommate because I'm so worried about him.
I really just want to die right now.
seriously, what did I do to diserve this miserable existence?!?! I like to think I'm a pretty reasonable human being, and that I don't deserve all of this insanity.
we're being kicked out of our apartment, effective oct. 1st. we haven't even fully moved in yet, due to the leaks/mold/everything falling apart. my bedroom doesn't even have a ceiling anymore!!!!!! and, to top it off, they only want to give us half of our money back despite the deplorable living conditions.
to top it off, my old roommate skipped town for 2 weeks and she owes me money from bills from our last apartment. I notified her multiple times and she kept saying she'd drop if off at work, but she didn't. now those bills are going to be late.
oscar is losing his hair due to the stress of the move. I took him to the vet and the bill came to roughly $145. I only made $190 last week after taxes, and I had to pay the vet bill up-front. I didn't even have any food!! I spent my last $30 today at trader joe's. I get paid tomorrow, but I have to pay all of the bills from my last apt. in full since Christina didn't give me her half, and there goes my paycheck.
we need to move by wednesday and if we don't get all of our money back, I can't afford another down payment. and even though oscar is on antibiotics due to his skin condition, he has an upper respiratory infection now (probably due to the mold in the basement) and I can't afford to take him to the vet. I broke down in tears today in front of my roommate because I'm so worried about him.
I really just want to die right now.
Monday, September 14, 2009
ugh. I really don't know what to do these days.
this is my last week of school before my 2 week summer break. I have a lot of work left to do until then, and hopefully I pass all of my classes. this has been an extremely stressful quarter.
I moved into my apartment on the 1st and I'm still living by myself (well, oscar is here too obviously). my roommate's bedroom keeps flooding through the ceiling every time it rains, and so does our basement. they keep trying to fix it but nothing is working. it's annoying because we still have boxes everywhere because we can't unpack a lot of things. we were hoping to have had a house warming party by now, but it keeps getting pushed back farther. at least we haven't paid rent yet!
it's hard to believe that after living here for 2+ years, I still find myself miserable, and alone. I feel like giving up.
this is my last week of school before my 2 week summer break. I have a lot of work left to do until then, and hopefully I pass all of my classes. this has been an extremely stressful quarter.
I moved into my apartment on the 1st and I'm still living by myself (well, oscar is here too obviously). my roommate's bedroom keeps flooding through the ceiling every time it rains, and so does our basement. they keep trying to fix it but nothing is working. it's annoying because we still have boxes everywhere because we can't unpack a lot of things. we were hoping to have had a house warming party by now, but it keeps getting pushed back farther. at least we haven't paid rent yet!
it's hard to believe that after living here for 2+ years, I still find myself miserable, and alone. I feel like giving up.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
ahhh!!! I'm moving in 4 days. I'm so so so nervous!! things have been going not so great lately and I've been worrying a lot more than I should over things.
last night I went to raven with Meredith and Bridget and we actually had a really good time. Steve was there, and he invited me to bob and barbara's on friday and I'll probably end up going.
tomorrow morning I have a doctor's appointment then work. I've worked everyday in a row since friday, and I don't have a day off until sunday which is when I move (that makes 9 days in a row!!). the payroll department at my work screwed things up last week so I never got paid, and I'm stressing over that, too.
as you can see, I have no life. goodnight.
last night I went to raven with Meredith and Bridget and we actually had a really good time. Steve was there, and he invited me to bob and barbara's on friday and I'll probably end up going.
tomorrow morning I have a doctor's appointment then work. I've worked everyday in a row since friday, and I don't have a day off until sunday which is when I move (that makes 9 days in a row!!). the payroll department at my work screwed things up last week so I never got paid, and I'm stressing over that, too.
as you can see, I have no life. goodnight.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Sunday, August 16, 2009
heqwhfiowhefoi!
today was my first day off in FOREVER. I decided to break out of the oatmeal rut and make vegan chocolate chip pancakes. oscar agreed-- they were fabulous.
I also got my laundry done and a little grocery shopping, so I'm pretty set! I've been eating crap lately because I don't want to go and buy a ton of food when I'm moving in a couple of weeks.
speaking of moving, I'm so ridiculously excited!! I've already started packing things that I won't need in the next couple of weeks to get the ball rolling. my parents mighttt be coming up with my dad's pickup truck to help us move. if they can't, we have to rely on Craig.
my boss is on vacation for the next couple of weeks so I'm the acting manager while she's gone. I'm worried about tomorrow because I have to make sure I get all the monday paperwork done, like payroll and schedules and have everything sent to our DM on time. and at 4 o'clock I have to sit in on the weekly conference call. ughh.
today was my first day off in FOREVER. I decided to break out of the oatmeal rut and make vegan chocolate chip pancakes. oscar agreed-- they were fabulous.
I also got my laundry done and a little grocery shopping, so I'm pretty set! I've been eating crap lately because I don't want to go and buy a ton of food when I'm moving in a couple of weeks.
speaking of moving, I'm so ridiculously excited!! I've already started packing things that I won't need in the next couple of weeks to get the ball rolling. my parents mighttt be coming up with my dad's pickup truck to help us move. if they can't, we have to rely on Craig.
my boss is on vacation for the next couple of weeks so I'm the acting manager while she's gone. I'm worried about tomorrow because I have to make sure I get all the monday paperwork done, like payroll and schedules and have everything sent to our DM on time. and at 4 o'clock I have to sit in on the weekly conference call. ughh.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
today we went to look at yet another apartment, and it was pretty much a "no" as soon as I walked in. I slept in and was running late for the appointment, so janice and jackie had already had a peek. just no. the landlord was sort of sketch, too.
so far we're leaning toward the place on 15th and christian; it has everything I'm looking for, but I think it's a little small and overpriced for the location (1350 sq. ft. and it's $1600). it also doesn't have any outdoor space, like a deck or even a back patio.
we have one more on the list to look at, and from the photos it also looks promising. I'm hoping to know by the end of the week where my new apartment is!!!
other than that... I've been very conscious of what I've been eating and cut down drinking to 1-2 times a week, and have only lost 2 pounds. that, along with this ongoing apartment search AND working like crazy, is really stressing me out. I snapped on my boss yesterday for the first time...
in other news, I have an appointment tomorrow morning for a new/second job!! depending on how much this place will offer me, I may have to leave origins. we'll see!
so far we're leaning toward the place on 15th and christian; it has everything I'm looking for, but I think it's a little small and overpriced for the location (1350 sq. ft. and it's $1600). it also doesn't have any outdoor space, like a deck or even a back patio.
we have one more on the list to look at, and from the photos it also looks promising. I'm hoping to know by the end of the week where my new apartment is!!!
other than that... I've been very conscious of what I've been eating and cut down drinking to 1-2 times a week, and have only lost 2 pounds. that, along with this ongoing apartment search AND working like crazy, is really stressing me out. I snapped on my boss yesterday for the first time...
in other news, I have an appointment tomorrow morning for a new/second job!! depending on how much this place will offer me, I may have to leave origins. we'll see!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
so we didn't get the apartment on 18th and catharine. it's a total bummer because that place was PERFECT. I was already planning our house-warming party in my head... ugh. I did some craigslist searching and I found 4 apartments I'm going to try to check out this week. I don't mind staying in south philly, as long as I'm close to public transportation, but janice wants to live walking distance from work so that limits the options. I found a great sounding place on broad and wolf but I know she won't want to live there. anyway, at 3 today I'm going to check out a place on 21st and catharine, so it's in the same vicinity as the other place! and it's $100 cheaper haha. ugh this is so frustrating.
other than that, today is my day off from work but I have to stay home until 2 because we have an exterminator coming over sometime between now and 2. we definitely have ants, possibly roaches, and most likely termites. christina and I DEEP CLEANED the other day... I mean we moved all of the furniture out into the hallway so we could clean the floors and everything and we still have these problems. I need to move!!
other than that, today is my day off from work but I have to stay home until 2 because we have an exterminator coming over sometime between now and 2. we definitely have ants, possibly roaches, and most likely termites. christina and I DEEP CLEANED the other day... I mean we moved all of the furniture out into the hallway so we could clean the floors and everything and we still have these problems. I need to move!!
Thursday, July 23, 2009
so now we're supposed to know on monday whether or not we got the apartment. this is really beginning to stress me out- I need to know so that I can tell my current landlord and so that my roommate can make arrangements. I've already paid for my last month's rent where I'm living now, so hopefully we'll know on monday and I won't have to pay rent in august, and I can move sept 1st!!
I've also been stressing because I think I've gained weight and it's driving me insane. I've been working 40+ hours a week and I'm taking 4 classes right now so I'm constantly on the go and I really haven't been eating all that much anyway, and what I have eaten has been relatively healthy. all this week at work I brought a salad for lunch (I stocked up on salad supplies at acme the other day) and I never eat salads! and I still haven't lost any weight. I've only been going out 2-3 nights a week as opposed to 5-6 nights a week, so I've cut down a lot on drinking so hopefully that will help.
besides that... trista just called me and asked if I'd like to go to a comedy show with her and mark at 7 in old city tonight. it's a little after 6 now so I think I should get ready, haha.
I've also been stressing because I think I've gained weight and it's driving me insane. I've been working 40+ hours a week and I'm taking 4 classes right now so I'm constantly on the go and I really haven't been eating all that much anyway, and what I have eaten has been relatively healthy. all this week at work I brought a salad for lunch (I stocked up on salad supplies at acme the other day) and I never eat salads! and I still haven't lost any weight. I've only been going out 2-3 nights a week as opposed to 5-6 nights a week, so I've cut down a lot on drinking so hopefully that will help.
besides that... trista just called me and asked if I'd like to go to a comedy show with her and mark at 7 in old city tonight. it's a little after 6 now so I think I should get ready, haha.
Sunday, July 19, 2009
today janice, jackie and I went to check out an apartment on 18th and catharine. I walked there from my house so I could check out the neighborhood and it's realllly nice. a million times better than where I live now!!! it's on the high-end of my price range but I think I could manage. it has 3 bedrooms, but jackie and janice usually share a bedroom. one of the rooms upstairs is really big, so if they share that one and we get a 4th roommate I could definitely afford it with ease. the landlord was super super nice and she said she'd let us know by tuesday at the latest whether or not it's ours. hopefully we all pass the credit check! haha.
Friday, July 10, 2009
last night was janice and jackie's 25th birthday. we (janice, jackie, blair, neshiya, bobby, nic, jen, and craig) all went out. we started at the raven lounge where evan made us birthday shots. then we went to the "sky deck" at vango. they had a lot of stupid rules there that I wasn't fond of. they did have hoegaarden, however, (albeit $7 hoegaarden) so that made it a little better. also from 10-11 on thursdays they apparently have free gin and tonic, and even though no one in the party liked gin, we all got them anyway. then we headed to that new "speakeasy" bar nextdoor. it's called Franklin Mortgage & Investment Co., and I fell in love. the 1920s is one of my obsessions, and I felt that whoever planned this bar got it right! from its hidden exterior, its name, the bartender's and server's outfits, to the drinks, it was amazing. the rest of the gang didn't find it too fun, and after having a beer (pacifico) and one of their cocktails (made from scotch, absinthe, and cognac) I was ready to go, too.
we ended the night at the raven lounge, where john found a cake in the fridge and brought it out for janice. we drank some more and I got home a little after 2.
work today was insane. penelope came in even though she's still sick, because if she didn't I would've had to work from 9:30-7:30 alone (meaning no breaks, not even to go to the bathroom!). she was supposed to stay until 6:30 but left around 3. I was there for 4.5 hours by myself and of course, we got SLAMMED. we haven't been that busy since I've started working there. I sold well over a thousand dollars while she was gone, but I worked for it!! by the time I locked the doors at 7 I wanted to die. and I had to pee like nobody's business since I couldn't take a break for 4.5 hours!!!
I work again tomorrow and sunday, and I have monday off because my parents were supposed to come visit but my mom just called me and cancelled.
we ended the night at the raven lounge, where john found a cake in the fridge and brought it out for janice. we drank some more and I got home a little after 2.
work today was insane. penelope came in even though she's still sick, because if she didn't I would've had to work from 9:30-7:30 alone (meaning no breaks, not even to go to the bathroom!). she was supposed to stay until 6:30 but left around 3. I was there for 4.5 hours by myself and of course, we got SLAMMED. we haven't been that busy since I've started working there. I sold well over a thousand dollars while she was gone, but I worked for it!! by the time I locked the doors at 7 I wanted to die. and I had to pee like nobody's business since I couldn't take a break for 4.5 hours!!!
I work again tomorrow and sunday, and I have monday off because my parents were supposed to come visit but my mom just called me and cancelled.
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
Thursday, July 2, 2009
today was sort of productive. I love having a day off every once in a while, but more than a day drives me insane. I feel like I constantly have to be doing something productive.
I unexpectedly got a paycheck from Guess today; I thought I had already received my last one from them but apparently not! and it was pretty decent too. so, I immediately went grocery shopping. I was down to water, a couple avocados and a block of tofu in the fridge. and, I ran out of cat food last night so Oscar went breakfast-less this morning. I just about died lugging the food back, but I just got some essentials because I didn't want to spend more than $40.
also because of the unexpected check, I booked a hair appointment tomorrow. I used to go to Luna salon, which I absolutely love, but can no longer afford. alas, I booked an appointment at Bubbles. it's a sign of the times I guess! I'll be getting paid from Origins tomorrow, too, which means my rent check (which I mailed out this morning) won't bounce, and I'll even have money left over to pay my utilities!
as you can see, my life is not so interesting. Janice and Jackie are temporarily living in Craig's basement in the southwest while we decide if/when we're going to move in together, and where. there's still the possibility of the 5-bedroom in fishtown. right now I really don't care where I live, I just need to get out of here. I've been searching the internet like crazy, but I can't afford to live by myself and there seems to be a lack of people intersted in finding a place. UGH.
it's almost 9 and I just got back from the laundromat. after hauling too many heavy things today I think I'm going to make some dinner and curl up on the couch watching "The Great Gatsby", which I was supposed to return to the library today :(
I unexpectedly got a paycheck from Guess today; I thought I had already received my last one from them but apparently not! and it was pretty decent too. so, I immediately went grocery shopping. I was down to water, a couple avocados and a block of tofu in the fridge. and, I ran out of cat food last night so Oscar went breakfast-less this morning. I just about died lugging the food back, but I just got some essentials because I didn't want to spend more than $40.
also because of the unexpected check, I booked a hair appointment tomorrow. I used to go to Luna salon, which I absolutely love, but can no longer afford. alas, I booked an appointment at Bubbles. it's a sign of the times I guess! I'll be getting paid from Origins tomorrow, too, which means my rent check (which I mailed out this morning) won't bounce, and I'll even have money left over to pay my utilities!
as you can see, my life is not so interesting. Janice and Jackie are temporarily living in Craig's basement in the southwest while we decide if/when we're going to move in together, and where. there's still the possibility of the 5-bedroom in fishtown. right now I really don't care where I live, I just need to get out of here. I've been searching the internet like crazy, but I can't afford to live by myself and there seems to be a lack of people intersted in finding a place. UGH.
it's almost 9 and I just got back from the laundromat. after hauling too many heavy things today I think I'm going to make some dinner and curl up on the couch watching "The Great Gatsby", which I was supposed to return to the library today :(
Thursday, June 18, 2009
done with spring quarter!!!
I just had my last class of spring quarter. Now, I am going to be on "break" from school until summer quarter starts in july. the thing is, my boss has scheduled me 6 days a week for my entire break. next week, my only day off is thursday. I'm glad because I love my job and I'll be making a lot of money, but at the same time I was looking forward to having my sister come visit or even having a few days to relax.
anyway, I've been to the raven lounge the last 5 days straight, except for sunday. the plan for tonight is to go to raven when I get off work, and go tomorrow and national mechanics on sunday. I hope they don't charge us for drinks tonight; I only have $2 to my name right now.
other than that... I desperately need a new living situation.
anyway, I've been to the raven lounge the last 5 days straight, except for sunday. the plan for tonight is to go to raven when I get off work, and go tomorrow and national mechanics on sunday. I hope they don't charge us for drinks tonight; I only have $2 to my name right now.
other than that... I desperately need a new living situation.
Friday, June 12, 2009
another quarter comes to an end
I really, really wish I wasn't such a procrastinator.
Monday I have my final graphics class, and I still need to finish 12 graphics for my presentation. I also have my trends and concepts class, and I still need to re-do my project (a french concept store).
tuesday I have a portfolio on stella mccartney due for my fashion show production class, and thursday I have to present my project on the battle of new orleans for my theories of communication class.
steve invited me to the khyber (he was djing last night) but of course the one night I want to do something different no one is available. I asked bryan, janice, vanessa, and emmanuel and no one could go.
jackie mentioned a house in fishtown that her friend is renting- it's 5 bedrooms and I really, really need to move asap. I'm a little worried about moving in with friends (I'm always afraid we'll get sick of each other) but I work so much and I'm the only one still in school, so I doubt it'll become a problem.
Monday I have my final graphics class, and I still need to finish 12 graphics for my presentation. I also have my trends and concepts class, and I still need to re-do my project (a french concept store).
tuesday I have a portfolio on stella mccartney due for my fashion show production class, and thursday I have to present my project on the battle of new orleans for my theories of communication class.
steve invited me to the khyber (he was djing last night) but of course the one night I want to do something different no one is available. I asked bryan, janice, vanessa, and emmanuel and no one could go.
jackie mentioned a house in fishtown that her friend is renting- it's 5 bedrooms and I really, really need to move asap. I'm a little worried about moving in with friends (I'm always afraid we'll get sick of each other) but I work so much and I'm the only one still in school, so I doubt it'll become a problem.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
still recovering
oh man. this past week was intense.
we all went out to the raven lounge monday night (in the last post). we went again tuesday night for $10 tuesdays. wednesday I worked all day, and we went out again thursday night.
friday night we (janice, jackie, vanessa, and I) went to the raven lounge. I met them there after I got off work and changed. after having a few too many drinks janice and I walked to city hall to take the el to 2nd street. we were going to the khyber to see the ataris. it was a last-minute thing and I was afraid it would be sold out, but it wasn't. at the bar we met up with jackie and her ex, craig. craig bought us a round of drinks, and after that I was gone. I accidentally knocked over craig's drink and I felt bad and bought him a new one. after that janice would only let me drink water. we were right up front for when the ataris played. I seriously felt like I was 15 again.
after the show craig dropped jackie and janice off and then took me home. it was going on 3 and he asked me if I wanted to go to the diner with him, but I had to be at work in just under 5 hours so I passed.
saturday I worked from 8am-1:30 at guess, then from 2-7:30 at origins. after work I walked over to janice's to change. we were both starving so we went to genji for sushi, and then we walked next door to the raven lounge. I had one drink then we had a round of shots, then me, evan, jackie, janice, and jen took a cab to the barbary (yes, us 4 girls sat in the back seat). we paid and went in and it was pretty dead (I think it was a little after 10) so we walked over to johnny brenda's for drinks. after a couple drinks we walked back over to the barbary and ordered more drinks and danced for a few hours. we also met craig there. janice was pissed because evan was being a jerk, jen was off somewhere and jackie's feet hurt, so craig and I ended up dancing together most of the night.
we ended up leaving around 2, and craig took me home. he asked if he could come over and I said no, haha. idk what's up with that kid.
oh, while we were at the khyber friday NATE texted me. yes, the boy I haven't heard from in weeks. he asked me if I'd like to go out for drinks but I told him was busy. i told him we could get together sunday, since I knew I was going to the barbary saturday night, but I ended up going to a show with john sunday night instead. john texted me the other day and said he could get us on the guest list for a sold out we the kings/the cab/hey mercedes/forever the sickest kids show at the tla, so we went! we both only really like the cab and we the kings, so we sort of suffered through the other bands.
I asked nate if we could reschedule but he's out of town all this week, so maybe this weekend.
tonight I have to work, and I don't have to work tomorrow until 2pm so I'm hoping I can go out!
we all went out to the raven lounge monday night (in the last post). we went again tuesday night for $10 tuesdays. wednesday I worked all day, and we went out again thursday night.
friday night we (janice, jackie, vanessa, and I) went to the raven lounge. I met them there after I got off work and changed. after having a few too many drinks janice and I walked to city hall to take the el to 2nd street. we were going to the khyber to see the ataris. it was a last-minute thing and I was afraid it would be sold out, but it wasn't. at the bar we met up with jackie and her ex, craig. craig bought us a round of drinks, and after that I was gone. I accidentally knocked over craig's drink and I felt bad and bought him a new one. after that janice would only let me drink water. we were right up front for when the ataris played. I seriously felt like I was 15 again.
after the show craig dropped jackie and janice off and then took me home. it was going on 3 and he asked me if I wanted to go to the diner with him, but I had to be at work in just under 5 hours so I passed.
saturday I worked from 8am-1:30 at guess, then from 2-7:30 at origins. after work I walked over to janice's to change. we were both starving so we went to genji for sushi, and then we walked next door to the raven lounge. I had one drink then we had a round of shots, then me, evan, jackie, janice, and jen took a cab to the barbary (yes, us 4 girls sat in the back seat). we paid and went in and it was pretty dead (I think it was a little after 10) so we walked over to johnny brenda's for drinks. after a couple drinks we walked back over to the barbary and ordered more drinks and danced for a few hours. we also met craig there. janice was pissed because evan was being a jerk, jen was off somewhere and jackie's feet hurt, so craig and I ended up dancing together most of the night.
we ended up leaving around 2, and craig took me home. he asked if he could come over and I said no, haha. idk what's up with that kid.
oh, while we were at the khyber friday NATE texted me. yes, the boy I haven't heard from in weeks. he asked me if I'd like to go out for drinks but I told him was busy. i told him we could get together sunday, since I knew I was going to the barbary saturday night, but I ended up going to a show with john sunday night instead. john texted me the other day and said he could get us on the guest list for a sold out we the kings/the cab/hey mercedes/forever the sickest kids show at the tla, so we went! we both only really like the cab and we the kings, so we sort of suffered through the other bands.
I asked nate if we could reschedule but he's out of town all this week, so maybe this weekend.
tonight I have to work, and I don't have to work tomorrow until 2pm so I'm hoping I can go out!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
the last couple days have been ridiculous.
last week I worked every day but thursday, so I did absolutely nothing throughout the weekend.
monday janice asked me if I'd like to go to the raven lounge. we met up with jen, jackie, and vanessa. the bar was packed because they were having a rock paper scissors contest. I'm serious. janice thought one of the bartenders was cute and I thought the other one was cute. the one I liked ended up inviting us back for $10 tuesdays because he would be bartending on the second floor. the bar closed at 2 but we left around 3, and I had two classes then work tuesday. I definitely went to class/work in the same clothes from the night before. when I got off work tuesday vanessa called me and asked me if I wanted to go out again, so I met up with her on south st. and we walked to janice's. I borrowed a top from janice, since I knew my bartender would be there and I didn't want him to see me in the same clothes haha. we went to the bar around 9:30 and left after 2. I had 5 martinis and was a little tipsy. vanessa and I walked janice home, and then I walked vanessa home and I caught a cab on broad.
when I got home I was sober enough to realize that christina forgot to take the trash out, and we forgot last week so it really needed to go out. so, I grabbed the trash from the alley, took it out front (and I left the door open behind me). I put the trash on the curb and when I turned around to go back inside, the wind blew the door shut!! so I was locked outside. I started to panic because I had left my purse (with my keys and phone) inside on the table because I was just taking the trash out. I was pretty drunk by then and I couldn't figure out what to do. I then realized that we had a doorbell, so I started ringing it over and over hoping someone was home. no one answered for 15 minutes so I rang the neighbor's doorbell, and no one answered. finally, I tried ours again and brandon (christina's boyfriend) answered the door and let me in. it was around 3:30am by then.
I had work today at 2 so I got to sleep in. I have a class tomorrow morning then work. ughhhh.
last week I worked every day but thursday, so I did absolutely nothing throughout the weekend.
monday janice asked me if I'd like to go to the raven lounge. we met up with jen, jackie, and vanessa. the bar was packed because they were having a rock paper scissors contest. I'm serious. janice thought one of the bartenders was cute and I thought the other one was cute. the one I liked ended up inviting us back for $10 tuesdays because he would be bartending on the second floor. the bar closed at 2 but we left around 3, and I had two classes then work tuesday. I definitely went to class/work in the same clothes from the night before. when I got off work tuesday vanessa called me and asked me if I wanted to go out again, so I met up with her on south st. and we walked to janice's. I borrowed a top from janice, since I knew my bartender would be there and I didn't want him to see me in the same clothes haha. we went to the bar around 9:30 and left after 2. I had 5 martinis and was a little tipsy. vanessa and I walked janice home, and then I walked vanessa home and I caught a cab on broad.
when I got home I was sober enough to realize that christina forgot to take the trash out, and we forgot last week so it really needed to go out. so, I grabbed the trash from the alley, took it out front (and I left the door open behind me). I put the trash on the curb and when I turned around to go back inside, the wind blew the door shut!! so I was locked outside. I started to panic because I had left my purse (with my keys and phone) inside on the table because I was just taking the trash out. I was pretty drunk by then and I couldn't figure out what to do. I then realized that we had a doorbell, so I started ringing it over and over hoping someone was home. no one answered for 15 minutes so I rang the neighbor's doorbell, and no one answered. finally, I tried ours again and brandon (christina's boyfriend) answered the door and let me in. it was around 3:30am by then.
I had work today at 2 so I got to sleep in. I have a class tomorrow morning then work. ughhhh.
Friday, April 17, 2009
so far classes are going fine.
a production group met with my fashion show production class on tuesday, and apparently we (my class) is designing all of the promo materials (including logo, invitations, tickets, posters, etccc) for the FIRST EVER philadelphia fashion week (yes, like bryant park) which is taking place in october. we only have until june 1st to get everything done. also, the production company is a sustainable company so they urged the class to think "green". I was the only one in the class who knew what LEED certified was. srsly.
other than that... I had a date the other day. I thought it went well, but I haven't heard back from the guy. I'm not heartbroken, but a little annoyed. everyday people (not just biased friends) tell me how pretty/funny/smart/fashionable/etc I am, yet I can't find a decent boy. I'm very self-conscious so I think maybe I come off as so, but I'm trying to work on it.
I just got home from origins. my boss gave me a facial today. it was a little scary having someone analyzing my face with no makeup on, but she gave me a regimen and hopefully soon I'll be beautiful :)
I really have no life.
a production group met with my fashion show production class on tuesday, and apparently we (my class) is designing all of the promo materials (including logo, invitations, tickets, posters, etccc) for the FIRST EVER philadelphia fashion week (yes, like bryant park) which is taking place in october. we only have until june 1st to get everything done. also, the production company is a sustainable company so they urged the class to think "green". I was the only one in the class who knew what LEED certified was. srsly.
other than that... I had a date the other day. I thought it went well, but I haven't heard back from the guy. I'm not heartbroken, but a little annoyed. everyday people (not just biased friends) tell me how pretty/funny/smart/fashionable/etc I am, yet I can't find a decent boy. I'm very self-conscious so I think maybe I come off as so, but I'm trying to work on it.
I just got home from origins. my boss gave me a facial today. it was a little scary having someone analyzing my face with no makeup on, but she gave me a regimen and hopefully soon I'll be beautiful :)
I really have no life.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
vacation!
so this week is my spring break from school (only one week... ugh) and I start classes again on monday. but, I'm leaving tomorrow (well, actually today) at noon to head to dc for a few days. I'll be back in philly around 1am monday, and I have two classes and then work that day so I'm nottt going to be a happy camper.
today I dropped oscar off at jazmine's because she's watching him while I'm gone. I don't know when I'm going to pick him up, because monday is going to be so ridiculous for me! oh, and our (mine and jazmine's) section of south philly is terrifying at night, just so you know. I walked oscar and all of his things over to her house around 9:30 and on my way back, I saw a couple of police at someone's front door putting handcuffs on somebody and walking them back to the sqaud car. they walked the person down the driveway and I literally had to walk right through them to cross the street, haha.
oh, and today I hung out with john! I hadn't seen him since the night of the thursday show (march 6th) so that was nice. unfortunately he's going to his parent's house for a couple of weeks so I won't get to see him for a while... but what's new?
and for your viewing pleasure:
this is how I pack. i put like items in ziploc bags (like makeup, medicine, jewelry, etc). if the weather is permitting, I pack 3 different pairs of shoes (in the photo are boots, sandals, and then I'll be wearing flats on the bus). 3 pairs of jeans, and multiple tops. I don't like to plan out outfits, so I grab a few shirts, a couple vests, and a couple cardigans because I always layer. I also need a few bags. in the picture is a large brown bag and a silver clutch, and I'll be carrying a black bag down. ta da!
that's really how bored I was.
today I dropped oscar off at jazmine's because she's watching him while I'm gone. I don't know when I'm going to pick him up, because monday is going to be so ridiculous for me! oh, and our (mine and jazmine's) section of south philly is terrifying at night, just so you know. I walked oscar and all of his things over to her house around 9:30 and on my way back, I saw a couple of police at someone's front door putting handcuffs on somebody and walking them back to the sqaud car. they walked the person down the driveway and I literally had to walk right through them to cross the street, haha.
oh, and today I hung out with john! I hadn't seen him since the night of the thursday show (march 6th) so that was nice. unfortunately he's going to his parent's house for a couple of weeks so I won't get to see him for a while... but what's new?
and for your viewing pleasure:
this is how I pack. i put like items in ziploc bags (like makeup, medicine, jewelry, etc). if the weather is permitting, I pack 3 different pairs of shoes (in the photo are boots, sandals, and then I'll be wearing flats on the bus). 3 pairs of jeans, and multiple tops. I don't like to plan out outfits, so I grab a few shirts, a couple vests, and a couple cardigans because I always layer. I also need a few bags. in the picture is a large brown bag and a silver clutch, and I'll be carrying a black bag down. ta da!
that's really how bored I was.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I'm not going to be able to pay my rent this month. what sucksss is that my credit card bill is due the 29th, my gas bill is due the 31st and my rent is obviously due the 1st. ughhhhhhhh.
I'm working at origins this friday and saturday, so I'm super excited for that. actually, I might be working at origins AND guess on friday since I'm working 11-5 at origins then I'm on call at guess from 5-close (meaning I'd get off at around 9:30).
saturday I'm seeing the gaslight anthem at the troc with ryan. I'm prettyyy excited to see them, since this will be my first time.
I sold pretty much my whole wardrobe at buffalo exchange and only got $80, which I had to turn around and spend on a new mcaffee subscription since mine expired and consequently my computer went on the fritz. if I had that $80 I wouldn't be in the hole this month.
ummm... next thursday I'm leaving for dc. this is a much needed break. I'm going to try to meet up with nic and caleb for our 2009 reunion (I cannot believe we haven't seen each other since summer 07!!!). it sucks that I won't have any money but at least I'll get to relax a bit.
a few pictures for your viewing pleasure (the first is how I dry my clothes in the hood, and the last few are oscar, obviously):
I'm working at origins this friday and saturday, so I'm super excited for that. actually, I might be working at origins AND guess on friday since I'm working 11-5 at origins then I'm on call at guess from 5-close (meaning I'd get off at around 9:30).
saturday I'm seeing the gaslight anthem at the troc with ryan. I'm prettyyy excited to see them, since this will be my first time.
I sold pretty much my whole wardrobe at buffalo exchange and only got $80, which I had to turn around and spend on a new mcaffee subscription since mine expired and consequently my computer went on the fritz. if I had that $80 I wouldn't be in the hole this month.
ummm... next thursday I'm leaving for dc. this is a much needed break. I'm going to try to meet up with nic and caleb for our 2009 reunion (I cannot believe we haven't seen each other since summer 07!!!). it sucks that I won't have any money but at least I'll get to relax a bit.
a few pictures for your viewing pleasure (the first is how I dry my clothes in the hood, and the last few are oscar, obviously):
Sunday, March 22, 2009
last couple of days
let's see...
thursday night bryan slept over so I could help him with his store planning final. I stayed up until about 4am working on my presentations for history and current designers. I woke up at 7 (I usually get up at 6:30) and got to class a little late, but didn't really care. after sleeping for just under 3 hours I had the hardest time staying up through all the presentations, and in current designers I didn't even get to do mine because we ran out of time!!!! so I have to go this week. ughhh.
after class I was srsly hallucinating from being so tired, and I was really dizzy. I rocked my history presentation; my teacher loved it. I'm so at ease when I'm doing a presentation on something I'm passionate about.
after class I immediately met up with bryan to take him to lowes and target in south philly (he didn't know how to get there). it took a couple hours because you have to take the subway then the bus, then walk a bit then do the whole thing in reverse. I was soooo dead.
when I finally got home I dozed off for about 15 seconds, enough time for oscar to knock a candle over and get wax all over his paw. ugh.
that night I met up with janice, monica, vanessa, na, na's friend whose name escapes me, tracy, danielle, and jack for tracy's farewell at the dark horse bar on 2nd and lombard. I got there around 9:30. I ended up taking the subway up to broad and south and then was waiting for the bus when I learned that that bus doesn't run on south on fridays? so I took a $6 cab from there. I drank beer for old times sake, and because it's cheaper. janice, vanessa, and I left the bar around 1:30 and we walked around south st. to look for something to eat. we passed by maoz and they were still open... apparently on fridays they're open until 3am. I died. so I got a huge falafel. we ate and walked and they they went to vanessa's and I walked from 11th to broad to catch a cab. I kept thinking about how this girl was murdered right around there last summer, and I walked sooo fast! it took a while to get a cab and these creeps in a van kept trying to pick me up. I got home around 2:30.
then I had to work at guess at 1 yesterday, and I worked today from 1-6:30. I work tomorrow 1-close, then I have class tuesday and 2 final presentations to do.
ahhhhh.
thursday night bryan slept over so I could help him with his store planning final. I stayed up until about 4am working on my presentations for history and current designers. I woke up at 7 (I usually get up at 6:30) and got to class a little late, but didn't really care. after sleeping for just under 3 hours I had the hardest time staying up through all the presentations, and in current designers I didn't even get to do mine because we ran out of time!!!! so I have to go this week. ughhh.
after class I was srsly hallucinating from being so tired, and I was really dizzy. I rocked my history presentation; my teacher loved it. I'm so at ease when I'm doing a presentation on something I'm passionate about.
after class I immediately met up with bryan to take him to lowes and target in south philly (he didn't know how to get there). it took a couple hours because you have to take the subway then the bus, then walk a bit then do the whole thing in reverse. I was soooo dead.
when I finally got home I dozed off for about 15 seconds, enough time for oscar to knock a candle over and get wax all over his paw. ugh.
that night I met up with janice, monica, vanessa, na, na's friend whose name escapes me, tracy, danielle, and jack for tracy's farewell at the dark horse bar on 2nd and lombard. I got there around 9:30. I ended up taking the subway up to broad and south and then was waiting for the bus when I learned that that bus doesn't run on south on fridays? so I took a $6 cab from there. I drank beer for old times sake, and because it's cheaper. janice, vanessa, and I left the bar around 1:30 and we walked around south st. to look for something to eat. we passed by maoz and they were still open... apparently on fridays they're open until 3am. I died. so I got a huge falafel. we ate and walked and they they went to vanessa's and I walked from 11th to broad to catch a cab. I kept thinking about how this girl was murdered right around there last summer, and I walked sooo fast! it took a while to get a cab and these creeps in a van kept trying to pick me up. I got home around 2:30.
then I had to work at guess at 1 yesterday, and I worked today from 1-6:30. I work tomorrow 1-close, then I have class tuesday and 2 final presentations to do.
ahhhhh.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
lifeeeee.
I have to write a 3 page paper on the Sioux Uprising, due tomorrow afternoon.
I have to finish my ppt presentation on the Sioux Uprising, to be presented tomorrow afternoon.
I have to finish two ppt presentations for current designers; one that I was supposed to present last week and I didn't because I was unprepared, and the other is my final (I have to market Stella McCartney's fall 09 line).
I have to finish my aesthetics presentation due next week.
I need to go to the bank to deposit a couple of checks, so hopefully I will be able to pay my rent.
I got the job at origins, now I need to figure out how to balance two jobs and five classes.
I'm still trying to lose 10 pounds, with no luck.
I need to work on new jewelry for ljb, and begin contacting other boutiques for consignment. I really want to put a lot of time into this, but I don't have the time.
I really hate when people don't keep promises.
I have to finish my ppt presentation on the Sioux Uprising, to be presented tomorrow afternoon.
I have to finish two ppt presentations for current designers; one that I was supposed to present last week and I didn't because I was unprepared, and the other is my final (I have to market Stella McCartney's fall 09 line).
I have to finish my aesthetics presentation due next week.
I need to go to the bank to deposit a couple of checks, so hopefully I will be able to pay my rent.
I got the job at origins, now I need to figure out how to balance two jobs and five classes.
I'm still trying to lose 10 pounds, with no luck.
I need to work on new jewelry for ljb, and begin contacting other boutiques for consignment. I really want to put a lot of time into this, but I don't have the time.
I really hate when people don't keep promises.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
first post!
I've decided to move my personal journal to blogger. I'm not sure why... but I have, and this is where I will post things about my life from now on.
let's see... this week is going to be intense. my life has come to the point where I have to schedule EVERYTHING. I have to schedule class and work, obviously, but also shopping time and hang out seshs with friends. this week looks a little like this:
today: drop paperwork off at origins, work at guess from 1-6:30
monday: clean apartment, work from 1-7
tuesday: aesthetics class from 8-12, business ownership class from 12:30-4:30, work at guess from 5-8:30
wednesday: intern in old city from 11-8
thursday: run errands, work from 5-close
friday: current designers class from 8-12, history class from 12:30-4:30, then I'm on-call at work from 5-close. if I don't have to work, I'm going to lowes and ikea with bryan.
saturday: work 1-6
also, this week is "week 10" of my classes, so I have a final presentation due in aesthetics, two presentations to do in current designers (since I didn't present last week), and a presentation and a paper due in history.
also, this tuesday I applied for a job at Origins. Thursday I received a call from the manager, asking me if I could come in for an interview that day at 4. I had to be at work at 5, but origins and guess are one block away from each other so I figured I could still make it to work on time. she seemed very optimistic at the interview and pretty much told me I had the job. Friday she called me, and said I got the job!! they're paying me a dollar more per hour than guess. Ideally I wanted a new job so that I could quit guess, but to start out origins can only give me 20 hours a week so I'm going to work at guess and origins for the time being. I haven't told my store manager at guess yet because she was off all weekend. I have to face her tomorrow, though, and I'm pretty scared. I'm already on the schedule at guess through the first week of april, and I'm going to DC that weekend so I'm not sure when exactly I can start at origins. The manager there told me to take my time and if I can't start until april, she's ok with that.
anddd I guess that's it for now... I'm going to try to update this semi-frequently for those of you who care about my life!
let's see... this week is going to be intense. my life has come to the point where I have to schedule EVERYTHING. I have to schedule class and work, obviously, but also shopping time and hang out seshs with friends. this week looks a little like this:
today: drop paperwork off at origins, work at guess from 1-6:30
monday: clean apartment, work from 1-7
tuesday: aesthetics class from 8-12, business ownership class from 12:30-4:30, work at guess from 5-8:30
wednesday: intern in old city from 11-8
thursday: run errands, work from 5-close
friday: current designers class from 8-12, history class from 12:30-4:30, then I'm on-call at work from 5-close. if I don't have to work, I'm going to lowes and ikea with bryan.
saturday: work 1-6
also, this week is "week 10" of my classes, so I have a final presentation due in aesthetics, two presentations to do in current designers (since I didn't present last week), and a presentation and a paper due in history.
also, this tuesday I applied for a job at Origins. Thursday I received a call from the manager, asking me if I could come in for an interview that day at 4. I had to be at work at 5, but origins and guess are one block away from each other so I figured I could still make it to work on time. she seemed very optimistic at the interview and pretty much told me I had the job. Friday she called me, and said I got the job!! they're paying me a dollar more per hour than guess. Ideally I wanted a new job so that I could quit guess, but to start out origins can only give me 20 hours a week so I'm going to work at guess and origins for the time being. I haven't told my store manager at guess yet because she was off all weekend. I have to face her tomorrow, though, and I'm pretty scared. I'm already on the schedule at guess through the first week of april, and I'm going to DC that weekend so I'm not sure when exactly I can start at origins. The manager there told me to take my time and if I can't start until april, she's ok with that.
anddd I guess that's it for now... I'm going to try to update this semi-frequently for those of you who care about my life!
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