What's everybody doing tonight? Spending $150+ on entry into a swanky club with open bar? Or having casual kickbacks at someone's house? Maybe dropping at TAO?
The better question is: what am I doing? I honestly don't know. All I know is that I need to determine my plans soon so I can plan accordingly. Spending another New Year's Eve alone is not an option!
As for this year's resolutions, I'm aiming for "do-ability":
1. Be healthy
2. Be happy, wiser, and stronger
3. Get a career plan in motion
4. Drink less
5. Smile more
Pop some bubbly and usher in the new year in style for me, ok?
Tattoo for Buu?
Um... yeah so I've been wanting a tattoo since I was 8 years old. The problem is I don't know of what and where I would put it. Sounds kind of moronic, right? Well, knowing myself pretty well.. I know that I'll change my mind many times before I settle on something. Once I do decide on what I want for a tattoo, someone will say something .... and *surprise* I'll be wishy-washy about getting it done. So, I'm actually really frustrated right now. All my friends are inked and I reaaaally want to get a tat before I get too old and chicken to do it. Now, I'm not getting one just because my friends are doing it... that'd be dumb.
I think what I want most from a tattoo isn't like a cool/hardcore image, or to have some symbol of me permanently inked onto my skin. What I really want is to feel that pain and say "yeap, been there, done that"... a bit masochistic? Nah, just adventurous.
Oh, and if you're wondering what I want for tattoos:
-roman numerals for "15"
-script for lyrics to a song
-and maybe when I get shitfaced... a nautical star. Generic? Yes. Cute? Fuck yeah.
I think what I want most from a tattoo isn't like a cool/hardcore image, or to have some symbol of me permanently inked onto my skin. What I really want is to feel that pain and say "yeap, been there, done that"... a bit masochistic? Nah, just adventurous.
Oh, and if you're wondering what I want for tattoos:
-roman numerals for "15"
-script for lyrics to a song
-and maybe when I get shitfaced... a nautical star. Generic? Yes. Cute? Fuck yeah.
Christmas 2008
Even though I'm always saying Xmas just ain't the same every year... I actually enjoyed this year's very much. I didn't actually get any gifts but what I liked most was just being in the presence of my family. I guess in the past I was always tired from school and whatnot when I would come home so I just slept through my whole holiday break when I'd go home. This year I spent a good chunk of it hanging out with my sister which was fun... and I think it might also be the fact that I'm single for once. Don't want to bring out the single card in every blog entry, but I think I used to get depressed in the past because the holidays make me feel like things are supposed to be magical especially if you have a significant other. This year I really had no expectations of what Xmas would be like.. thus it turned out better than expected.
I did go post-Xmas shopping and scored some good stuff on sale. I LOVE A GOOD BARGAIN hahah.
I did go post-Xmas shopping and scored some good stuff on sale. I LOVE A GOOD BARGAIN hahah.
Snowboarding
I went snowboarding a week and a half ago and it was fucking awesome. I went on Dec. 18 right when it stopped raining so the snow still felt soft and cushiony on my butt. Given I totally ate it many times and for the next 2 days following I was sore beyond the point of coherent thought... that was my favorite snowboarding trip ever. I finally started learning how to toe and I can't wait to get another chance to practice :)
P90X
Dude, this workout program is so extreme and I can tell the results are going to be there. If you don't know what this is... youtube it or google it. In 90 days you can go from flab to ab.. I know I sound like an infomercial.. but I'm really close to buying the program. I mean it will be like $140 but it looks so worth it! Gah.. has anyone else tried it and gotten results?
Haha.. I've been inspired lately to really improve my body. I mean, wouldn't you want the opposite sex to think you have a hot body?! I know that I can't be dating someone with a nice body while I have a "ugh" body... it would just make me feel so inferior. Does anyone have the videos so I can borrow haha?
Haha.. I've been inspired lately to really improve my body. I mean, wouldn't you want the opposite sex to think you have a hot body?! I know that I can't be dating someone with a nice body while I have a "ugh" body... it would just make me feel so inferior. Does anyone have the videos so I can borrow haha?
Rainy Monday
I hate that I'm unemployed and I especially hate staying at home for too long doing nothing. However, I am sooo HAPPY to stay at home today!! LOL I mean while everyone else is getting paid..they're also stuck getting around in this horrible cold, wet, and windy weather. Whereas I get to stay at home all warm and dry in my bed. Suckas hahaha jk.
HOliday Plans 2008?
A lot of the college kids have already gone home for the winter break, but what's everyone else doing this break?
I have strong tentative plans to go back to LA next Wed/Thurs to go snowboarding with my sister. Friday go hang out with my girls Stella & Esther in LA and maybe spend the weekend with them or just go home-home.
As for Xmas I might go home the day before Xmas Eve or earlier depending on my job status and mood. It doesn't really feel like Xmas does it? I guess I say that every year, but things don't feel quiet as merry .. maybe it's the recession lol
New Year's Eve plans are still vague since I have a 50/50 chance of being in LA or SD unless someone plans to do something outside of those two cities. I hope this year will be the first time I actually get to do something for NYE since in the past I've always just stayed at home with my family and watched the ball drop on tv. Anyone else got exciting plans or suggestions?
I have strong tentative plans to go back to LA next Wed/Thurs to go snowboarding with my sister. Friday go hang out with my girls Stella & Esther in LA and maybe spend the weekend with them or just go home-home.
As for Xmas I might go home the day before Xmas Eve or earlier depending on my job status and mood. It doesn't really feel like Xmas does it? I guess I say that every year, but things don't feel quiet as merry .. maybe it's the recession lol
New Year's Eve plans are still vague since I have a 50/50 chance of being in LA or SD unless someone plans to do something outside of those two cities. I hope this year will be the first time I actually get to do something for NYE since in the past I've always just stayed at home with my family and watched the ball drop on tv. Anyone else got exciting plans or suggestions?
Good Sunday Morning!
I'm not quite sure why I'm up so early today given the fact that I had a hard time falling asleep last night. At 7:27 AM I gave up trying to sleep and turned on my laptop to browse the usual sites. I have this really awesome window view because there's this tree outside and its leaves have all turned red and they're slowly falling off the tree. So.. maybe early Sunday mornings aren't so bad since you know you don't have to come into work but it's nice to witness the beginning of a new day.
It's mid-December and reflecting back I can say a lot has happened since November, and whether the changes have been good or bad, I'm happy they happened. The changes let me know that I've at least done something instead of letting the same shit just get static in my life. For one thing, I'm a lot more comfortable being single, and I'm really enjoying it too. When you're with someone, it's no longer about caring for yourself and I think at this age it's important to only think of yourself. However, as hypocritical as this may seem.. I recently started going out on dates with different guys. This is something totally new to me since I've never done casual dates, but I'm having fun just meeting different people and I really am learning to be be more outgoing. I like not having to be attached to one person, and I also like that I'm pushing the boundaries of my comfort zone. No serious boyfriend yet guys!
Being fired from my job was such a great release because I honestly hated it. Now, I'm consumed with finding a new job, but in the back of my mind I'm also noting that if I don't get a job by the 2nd week of January then I'm REALLY going to find a person to take over my lease.
What an intense and fun week this last week was. I know that everyone was busy with finals or working, and since I have neither I just pretty much went out every night. Starbucks meetups, hitting up PB twice, restaurant outings, and everything in between. I hope all my weeks are as exciting ahah
It's mid-December and reflecting back I can say a lot has happened since November, and whether the changes have been good or bad, I'm happy they happened. The changes let me know that I've at least done something instead of letting the same shit just get static in my life. For one thing, I'm a lot more comfortable being single, and I'm really enjoying it too. When you're with someone, it's no longer about caring for yourself and I think at this age it's important to only think of yourself. However, as hypocritical as this may seem.. I recently started going out on dates with different guys. This is something totally new to me since I've never done casual dates, but I'm having fun just meeting different people and I really am learning to be be more outgoing. I like not having to be attached to one person, and I also like that I'm pushing the boundaries of my comfort zone. No serious boyfriend yet guys!
Being fired from my job was such a great release because I honestly hated it. Now, I'm consumed with finding a new job, but in the back of my mind I'm also noting that if I don't get a job by the 2nd week of January then I'm REALLY going to find a person to take over my lease.
What an intense and fun week this last week was. I know that everyone was busy with finals or working, and since I have neither I just pretty much went out every night. Starbucks meetups, hitting up PB twice, restaurant outings, and everything in between. I hope all my weeks are as exciting ahah
New Music.. at least for me
Yay, so through the recommendation of others.. I have discovered 3 new bands that I really like.
Airborne Toxic Event
Their music is pretty chill, and the lead singer's voice is just so rich and thoughtful. If I had to compare their music to someone else... it'd probably be a cross between OneRepublic and Kings of Leon with a dash of Death Cab for Cutie.. and a teensy smidge of Bob Dylan. Some songs to youtube are "Sometime After Midnight" and "Innocence."
The Morning Of
They're pretty much music that anyone can really enjoy. They remind me of Anberlin or HelloGoodbye but with female vocals added along. I like "The World As We Know It" because it was the first song I heard from them and it was "dope".
Danger Radio
It's kind of pop rock.. it falls into a similar category with The Morning Of. Recommended songs "Kiss and Tell" and "Think About It"
Airborne Toxic EventTheir music is pretty chill, and the lead singer's voice is just so rich and thoughtful. If I had to compare their music to someone else... it'd probably be a cross between OneRepublic and Kings of Leon with a dash of Death Cab for Cutie.. and a teensy smidge of Bob Dylan. Some songs to youtube are "Sometime After Midnight" and "Innocence."
The Morning Of
They're pretty much music that anyone can really enjoy. They remind me of Anberlin or HelloGoodbye but with female vocals added along. I like "The World As We Know It" because it was the first song I heard from them and it was "dope".
Danger RadioIt's kind of pop rock.. it falls into a similar category with The Morning Of. Recommended songs "Kiss and Tell" and "Think About It"
Men in Uniform
They are so hot. I've always thought that men who dressed up professionally for their occupation always looked their best. Whether it be a savvy business suit or a firefighting suit. Besides the occasional carnal fantasy associated with guys in uniform, I think what really attracts me to these guys who wear their work clothes, is the idea that they're established and are successful in what they want to do with their life. There's an aura of confidence, sense of wisdom, and downright manliness that comes with a uniform... and it's freaking sexy. *drool*
So cheers to the men who wake up everyday and put on that swoon-inducing suit!
*image from sodahead.com
Unemployed and Celebrating!
Yes, yes it's true. I got "fired", "let go", "laid off"... I'm basically without job since this last Monday. I won't get into the details of how or why this happened except that I am kind of relieved it did. Not to say that I couldn't ever work there again or for Oakley in the future. It's just the work was no longer interesting to me and it honestly had no relation to what I want in a career. I am hoping to get a sidejob going soon, and if not then I am 90% sure I am packing my bags and moving up to LA by the end of January. I've made my peace with the idea of moving back into my parents' home and I'm not going to whine about free rent or food haha.
Anyways... I have been celebrating my unemployment for two days now. And by celebrating I just really mean keeping myself busy and not staying indoors the WHOLE day or night. I actually started the celebration last week.. I guess I knew termination of employment was looming or something. I've discovered that my partying pattern occurs on average every other night. Friday: Drank and smoked. Saturday: Drank waaaay too much. Sunday: OFF DAY! Monday: Drank. Tuesday: Drank. Hmm.. I guess it's not every other day but every two days.. LOL