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[Jan. 21st, 2006|06:28 pm] |
eeeeeee!!! I'm happy. I mean, can't you tell? My blogs are more consistant, longer, and generally happier, filled with hope and joy and excitement!!! I'm more open now....and willing to make friends. and i'm ready to take on anything the world has to shove in my face!! Its a good feeling....and i know its only going to get better! although things are also going to get a lot busier, but i have confidence that i can keep it up as long as i learn to balance certain things in my life. Here are some aspects of my life that are making things sooo good, and that i am learning to balance properly.
things with mike are GREAT. we understand eachother, love eachother, know when to give eachother space and when we really need to pay attention to one another. we arent smothered, and we know how to work together, its so nice *grinz* he supports me in whatever i want to do even if its something that totally bores him, and i do the same for him (i try!).
Things with my parents....oh my goodness, best they have EVER been. I have come to a realization of everything they have done for me and that it has always been in my best interest and because they love me. I'm more open with them now, i talk to my mom almost everyday, so i know whats going on in their lives and with my whole family, so i'm involved without being there. and now its like they respect me, and they're proud of me. They see that i've started to make wise decisions with my life, education, and finances, and its making them more willing to help out. They've definately been lifesavers in times when the hours at work are low and i have massive bills piling in(like now), and they know that i am not trying to take advantage of them.
My personal life and passion for life and learning and creating!!!! ohhhh it's getting so good!!! i love my painting class, i'm learning so much, i'm stoked about my drawing class, and i'm doing a bookbinding workshop soon! i'm not overwhelming myself though, and trying to stick to the basics to make a foundation for later, but its letting me get my creative juices out and i feel like i'm actually doing something! yay!
My health....i've been feeling good lately, with a good amount of energy until around 10-10:30 pm (i generally get up at 8am). I walk on the treadmill 30min a day, tho sometimes i miss a day. I quit pop and i quit fast food. I had in an earlier blog talked about reading into veganism/vegetarianism but completely from a health persepective, and then i found Macrobiotics! I bought a book that really explains it well in a way i can understand. i wont really go into it too much on here, lets just say it has a lot to do with eating whole grains and wholefoods. i'll probably post more on it later as i get deeper into the book, and anyone can feel free to look up info about it online, its really interesting.
ok, so i think thats all for now, i dont want to overwhelm everyone with my new passion for life... and i've got things to do! *smiles* |
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[Jan. 20th, 2006|01:30 pm] |
whew.....life is slowly getting a little more fast paced.... i had my first "drink training" last night at the Copper Cup, and I was kind of nervous, but everyone got a long and it was really laid back and relaxed, we learned how to steam milk, make whipped cream, make shots, etc... and then we made a few drinks. It makes me want to drink coffee again, but i think i'll be ok considering they have like 30 different kinds of tea, and a variety of non-coffee beverages i can make for myself. I have drink training #2 tonight, and my first day of work is monday. I work a lot compared to everyone else but still under 20 hours, i'll have more hours the next week since we'll be open sunday, ugh and next saturday i open at 6:30am, GROSS!
I still havent decided about the other job, i think I may keep it, i have to go in probably sometime today for a drug screening, and after that i dont know when i'll start... I think i can do all three, i just really gotta make sure i get enough sleep and eat enough.
My second painting class went really well yesterday. I'm getting a lot more comfortable with the canvas and with mixing, my painting is slowly starting to resemble what its supposed to be. I decided that I AM going to take that drawing class, i already told the coffee shop that i wont be able to work those hours, so i better take it! Its only for 6 weeks anyway, and I'm also going to be doing a bookbinding workshop for a day in february at the local art store downtown, i'm pretty excited about that too!!
Well, i guess its off to work for a few hours... |
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[Jan. 17th, 2006|01:32 pm] |
GAH! Life is getting hectic already!!! I had yet another interview last night after my training at the Copper Cup. It for the "nighttime mailer" position at the local newspaper.... it really has nothing to do with mail, its more like running huge presses that print and sort advertisements to go in the newspaper. a shift there usually starts around 9pm and can go until 2, 3, 4 or even 5am. This brings up a bit of a dilemma....with the Copper Cup. as long as i pass the drug test and background check i will definately have the night mailer job, however, with that plus copper cup, plus zuchinni, plus my art classes, i will have NO LIFE, and I may get stressed out and burnt out. I dont want to do that....but if i could put up with it for just a little while it may be worthwhile financially, and then i can decide which job i prefer and want to keep, however i would hate to quit either one not long after starting it because i cant keep up with it all. *sigh* we'll see.
Lindsey has 2 interviews tomorrow, at Borders and Hobby Lobby, NO FAIR! those are totally cool places to work, i'm jealous : ) but i'm totally stoked for her, i hope she gets them! |
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[Jan. 16th, 2006|01:33 pm] |
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I had my interview at Taylor today for the Office Assistant position.... It actually went really well.....how ever he was upfront with me in saying that they are looking for someone longterm(5+ years) for the position. He did also say however, that he would like to find me something else there, he was very interested in my design ability and my knowledge of the general screen printing process. He gave me a tour of the shop and GEEZ its not a whole lot like Zuchinni, its pretty hardcore, and they rake in the bucks. He said that if i worked there I would basically be guarenteed the hours I need and he wants to keep in touch if something does open up. I guess i'll just have to wait and see, and until then I just need to hang in there. I have training from 7-9pm tonight and tomorrow for the Copper Cup. I hope it goes well, wish me luck! |
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[Jan. 15th, 2006|05:33 pm] |
once again.... *sigh* the days are up and down... today has been odd, life seems to be at a bit of a crossroads... the next few months will probably determine a big chunk of my lifes path, and for some reason thats unsettling. So much is riding on the job i can get and how much financial aid i could get, if any at all.
In another area of my life, I've been seriously considering a different type of lifestyle as far as health and nutrition. I've been reading up on veganism/vegetarianism completely from a health perspective, especially in relation to Asian holistic health practices.. I would definately consider going that route however it takes a lot of self discipline, NO laziness, and a bit of money. As of right now I very rarely buy any of my own groceries, and to shift into this lifestyle would require that I buy a large variety of things, a lot of which we dont have in this house on a normal basis. It may be a little while before i can transition into this... if at all, I think I need to get a lot of other things in my life under control before i stress myself out about what i'm eating, plus this type of vegetarianism/veganism i'm considering going into isnt the type where i can just eat anything as long as theres no animal products, its all about eating the right things to make sure that everyday you have the right balance of protein, amino acids, and vitamins that you need, and flushing out toxins, eating nothing that is processed and making sure that just about everything is organic and natural. It even goes as far as not allowing certain spices such as onion, garlic, and chives. It's all quite interesting and leading this lifestyle could keep me from ever getting seriously ill plus it can prevent cancer and fight off disease as well as giving me more energy daily, but as I said, it may be awhile before I would be able to take this challenge on, right now there are just a few things more important... |
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[Jan. 13th, 2006|05:34 pm] |
*sigh*
i'm not in a bad mood..... i just feel anxious... I love art, and i want to learn more about it and become a skills artist in all different mediums... however, to do that costs both time and money, which i have little of. I could have more time if i only worked at Zuchinni, but that would never be enough money to live off of plus takes classes, plus save for the future and pay off debts. Zuchinni + The Copper Cup gives me a little more money but no time. I just dont know what to do, I guess the easiest and best thing would be to get a very consistent 9-5 job with good pay so that i know my nights are always free, and to just take night classes. Indianpolis has an AMAZING community arts center just like the Waldron but 100000000x bigger and better with tonsssssss more classes, but it is more expensive, however i can actually get school credit for the classes if i pay like an extra $10. Night classes there generally start at 6:30 which would give me just barely enough time to get there after work if i worked a 9-5. But then theres also the dilemma of getting that kind of job. If i nail this interview on monday than I might have what i'm hoping for, but i dont think my chances are that great. *sigh*
I know i'm headed in the right direction with my life, its just a slow road... If for some reason after i get my tax stuff taken care of and fill out the FAFSA...i am eligible for a good amount of financial aid, i may seriously consider going back to school full time if possible, but we'll see. I gotta talk things over with Mike, because this all may entail a change in our moving plans. Perhaps Indianapolis maybe a more realistic move than California for now... we'll see.. |
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[Jan. 11th, 2006|05:09 pm] |
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got the job at the Copper Cup!!! finally.....! they're hiring me at the new store....i'm totally stoked....the new store opens next week, so thats when i start. My interview for the office assistant job at the other place is monday, and if I do get that job i'll basically just tell the Copper Cup that either they can work around it and work me late and on weekends, or i'll have to quit. I dont want to have to do that, but the office assistant job is definately a job i would have to take if offered to me. but anyway, i'm totally pumped, and lindsey has an interview on friday at the Behavioral Center in Columbus, so she's totally stoked as well. Things are finally looking up! awesomeeeeeeeee!!!!!
P.S. GO BID ON MY AUCTIONS! I listed a ton of new stuff the other day! |
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[Jan. 10th, 2006|08:37 pm] |
DUDEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!! AWESOME DAY!!!!!
#1. My ebay sales are going quite well........my one pair of shoes is up to $30! and i have bids on 4 others things, plus i just listed 5 new things yesterday.
#2. I called the Copper Cup and told them that I saw the new ad and that I'm still interested in a job. They called back and told me that they're opening a new store downtown and were wondering if i could come in for another interview tomorrow with the new manager from that store. AWESOME! So i have an interview tomorrow at 12:20. score.
#3. TAYLOR CALLED!!!!!!! DUDE!!!! The #1 job on my list of jobs to get, the office assistant position at the other screen printing company, and they called me for an interview. I AM STOKED! I have to call them back tomorrow to schedule an interview. However if i do get this job, i dont know whats gonna happen at Zuchinni, and i may not be able to take my painting class, and i dont know if i will also be able to work at the Copper Cup. but we'll see! If i am offered the job it may be an opportunity that i dont want to pass up!
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOooooo!!!!! |
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[Jan. 9th, 2006|09:04 am] |
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I'm beginning to get a tad bit depressed about this whole job / financial outlook...... I am going into work today, but all we have is one 50piece order, i doubt it will take long, and quite honestly, its gotten to the point where now i dont even want to go in, i feel like i'm just wasting my time. *sigh* my paycheck today is probably going to be under $45..... luckily i have been getting a few bids on my ebay stuff, which may just happen to save me, for this month anyway.... |
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[Jan. 6th, 2006|10:13 pm] |
EBAY FRENZZZZZZZZZZY!!!! So besides going downtown with mike to check tattoo prices and then goes to Nuestro Mexico (OF COURSE!), i've been photography and listing ebay stuff all day. I've got about 10 or so things so far....and one is already sold!!! and it was the most expensive thing, a pair of pretty much never worn Grinders steel toe shoes, sold them for $90!! man, i need the money so bad, selling this stuff is going to pay my bills for the month, and if i dont get another job soon, i'll have to keep listing stuff in order to pay for next months bills as well : ( however hopefully i can make a habit of the ebay thing again so that i'm constistently bringing in a little bit of extra cash, which i hope will be "extra" soon, as in, i hope soon i get another job. *sigh*
tomorrow i go with mike to get his "ship" tattoo. He's so excited : ) and i'm excited for him! the rest of the weekend will probably be filled with more ebay frenzy and altering clothes to eventually be able to put on ebay as well. fun fun fun!!!!!!!!
oh and heres the link to my auctions |
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[Jan. 6th, 2006|08:55 am] |
well yesterday actually worked out the way i had planned.....i think i filled out maybe 9 applications, running around nonstop until right before i had to take Eve to the vet. If something doesnt come out of this than theres something wrong with me. All the places i went to were restaurants except one....which is the one i really want. One of the bigger screen printing companies in town, which is part of TIS (they also have a textbook book store, and print textbook, and do a ton of other things at different locations), is hiring for an office assistant. I had applied there when i first moved for a print job, but they never called, i'm hoping its different this time because i am totally qualified and obviously know the business of screen printing. I dont know if it'll piss my boss off or not because we already do contract printing for this company, so it wouldnt exactly be like i'm working for the competition. but ahh, a desk job at a screen printing company, that would be great, and probably something i can financially rely on.
Lindsey is home, yay!!!!!!!!!! i'm so glad she is here again. today we are both probably going to devote our time to putting stuff on ebay because we are both extremely poor. I will probably also do some more Microsoft Access studying, which i started yesterday. I just wish i had the money to start taking the workshops because i learn so much better that way. oh well, everything will come in due time.
time to call my boss to see if i have to come in to work today... |
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[Jan. 5th, 2006|08:52 am] |
I promise myself that today will be completely productice and fruitful. NO BEING LAZY!!!
I called work a minute ago and surprise surprise, theres no work to be done, which i expected.... so last night i spent who knows how long looking up every decent restaurant in town so that i can go all out job hunting today.. Theres 16 restaurants and then there were a bunch of job ads that i might check out, one of which would be amazing, as an office assistant at the big screen printing shop in town (who we do contract printing for). I dont know if my boss would have a problem with that....we'll see, i doubt i'll even get it.
In addition to job hunting i have to take Eve to the vet (which totally clashes with the times i'm supposed to hand in some applications, ugh), i have to return a book to Barnes and Nobles (why would i ever buy a book when the library has everything i need?), and then i need to get down to studying some of those books i got yesterday from the library, wish me luck with that one, i dont have the a very long attention span.
First thing of the day.... i have 2 applications to fill out, so i better get to it! |
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[Jan. 4th, 2006|07:47 pm] |
2006 is started in the right direction.....besides finances, ugh.
I know its only the 4th, but i have reframed from drinking any pop, just water for me! and i've been eating pretty healthy too. I've been adding more veggies, and fruit to my diet. For lunch i had a peanut butter and banana sandwich, and for dinner i had grilled mexican flavored chicken with rice and green beans, mmmmmm!!! oooooooooo, and today, i finally got a library card and came home witha huge stack of books, including 2 vegan cookbooks. now....i dont plan on going vegan but i do want to eat healthy, and i LOVE tofu, and i'm not a big milk fan except for in some cases, and since Lindsey is vegan i'm totally up to making food with her that not just i can eat! and it will of course be quite healthy for the both of us. In addition to the cookbooks i got 2 music business books (that i have actually been wanting to buy for FOREVER), and a Step by Step book for both Microsoft Access and Microsoft Office, so i can start studying to get my certifications. oh, and i also got a knitting book : )
my only worry is that i wont keep up with things... i have such an awful habit of wanting to do so much but then i start 10 things and finish MAYBE 1, ugh, i hate it. I hate not finishing what i complete, and i hate how i always have good ideas that i dont follow through with. I'm hoping that this year will be life changing tho. I dont want to be that person anymore. I want to be a person who sets out to do something and does it 100% of the time with 100% or more effort! Lindsey and i are definately gonna be helping to push each other in the right direction with the things we need help in, which means she might have to kick my butt if i'm being lazy.
Another step in the right direction...i'm going in tomorrow to see about a waitressing job. I got an application at the place today and they said to come in Tues, Wed, or Thurs between 2 and 4 and they'd talk with me, which sounds promising. The job situtation is just getting soooooooo bad. I have only worked 5 1/2 hours this week, and i probably wont be working tmw, and who knows about friday. My paycheck on monday was only $62. ugh. This may be the first month that i cant pay all my bills, and i hate that feeling. I need to get in gear finishing some stuff to sell on ebay so i can get some quick cash. I'll be really upset if i dont have enough money when its time to register for the drawing class i was planning on taking.
sorry for the long post.....i'm just trying to fill my life up more this year, so i guess that means there are more things to talk about.... : ) |
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[Jan. 2nd, 2006|11:12 am] |
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2005 recap? nahhh, i dont think so. I'll just say that it was full of some really really good times, and some really really not so good times, but everything happened the way it did for a reason : )
So now, for 2006...... no resolutions! but a long long list of goals and things i would like to accomplish in 4 areas of my life:
Physical
- start going to HPER (its the HUGE fitness center at IU)
- join a yoga class
- run on the treadmill (at home) daily
- no pop! or caffeine products (NOOOO COFFEEEEE)
- attempt to drink 1gallon of water daily
- 100% juice only when drinking juice
- eat fruit daily (bananas, peaches, organges)
- lean meat only, organic and natural if possible (so that the meat isnt filled with animal growth hormones)
- take a daily multi-vitamin + vitamin C daily (i already do the VC and i have a multi that i just forget to take)
- target weight.... 118-125lbs (I am currently 133lbs)
Educational
- take a drawing class (I start one Jan 31! for 6 wks)
- take a painting class ( I start one Jan 12 for 9 wks!)
- take a swing dancing class (they have a club at IU open to the public weekly)
- take workshops and self study for Illustrator, Photoshop, Access(+certification), Webdesign, etc.
- Self-study + certifications for Word, Excell, Powerpoint, etc.
- fill out FAFSA for 2006
- possibly community college classes (?)
- possible online courses
- learn Japanese! (i have always wanted to do this, but i know its hard)
Financial
- pay off my car May '06
- Pay off my last credit card asap
- put at least $50 a month into savings (to start)
- try to get a 2nd just for additional income
- organize finances make a budget
Personal
- find a progressive/relevant church or bible study to attend weekly (I may have found one...)
- always be reading a new book
- one night a week have a "date night" with mike if schedules get busy
- consistently sell on ebay (use money to fund personal activities)
- sew!!!
- find and cook healthy recipes
- find a new job that will challenge me as well as give me more experience and help me for the future
- always be drawing or painting, or taking pictures
- go thrifting/pawhsops every other week (for ebay selling!)
- get on track to be able to move in the next 1-2yrs
- play guitar daily
- make a printing & art portfolio
- finish my simpsons puzzle!! (man is it hard!)
Ok, so i know thats a pretty long list, and it may be hard to achieve all the goals i've set, but i've really thought about each thing, and i'm pretty set on it, so hopefully i can do it! Basically the main mission of the year is just to better myself in every way possible, i dont want to sell my self short, or be lazy, i'm thru with that! |
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[Jul. 17th, 2005|06:01 pm] |
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I had a livejournal at one time, but I've been a dedicated xanga user for years, so I went back to that.... but I figured I'd try this again for a little while seeing as how it has expanded with more uses since I was last part of it.... we'll see how it goes. |
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