I'm usually the cheer-y type.. you know.. looking high on my days and being happy with all of the great things I have been given. I am still happy with the things I've been given, and can't wait to see my family starting in a week or two. I am just coming to more of a realization about different things in my life. Realistic points of view, maybe?
I am in the process of trying to figure out where I want to move once I graduate. I know I still have until the end of May, but it is something I have been thinking about for a while. I've always thought I would be better out of Orange County. I've visited San Diego (which is one of the places I initially figured I would move) and have decided I don't really see myself there as much as I use to. I am more interested in looking into Santa Barbara or the Bay Area. I feel like I would be wonderful in a city, but also a laid back area. I'm not really someone who enjoys the craziness of a face-paced city. Maybe for a night out or to visit.. but not forever. I'm also nervous about finding a job and not being ready for a career once I am out of school. All of these things come piling on me because I am scared to see past tomorrow.
I love planning things. Planning my life YEARS in advanced have always been my thing, but I really don't know what I'm looking for anymore. All of the time I had spent planning my life has gone down the dump (i.e. marrying my H.S. boyfriend
bc my parents' were H.S. sweethearts, Finishing college in 4 years, Moving to Spain with my ex, etc.)... I am just worried that if I plan anything else, I will screw it up. But sometimes I can't help myself. It's funny... seeing all of those "plans"
written out, make me see that all of those things were for other people.. and not myself. Which only makes me realize how important it is for me to NOW do things for myself.
Also, dating Bud is coming to more of a realistic point. He wants to teach overseas, or work in another country around the beginning of the year. It's wonderful, and such an exciting adventure lies ahead for him. I couldn't be more proud of his drive to succeed and help others in the process. I kind of envy the ability to just pick up and leave. I have always wanted to travel a little before I settle into an area for a career. Financially, I have a feeling it wont happen, I will need to work to pay off school, but in my dream to live a life full of adventures, I will continue to hope I will receive the opportunity. I just don't see where the rest of this fits... and maybe that's because I am looking too far ahead. I know eventually our time together, motivating and supporting one
another's goals, will get in the way of what we're looking for. And I can't decide if I'm living in a dreamland while I let real life make a fool of me.
Labels: Bud, Job, Moving, Plans, School
We recently got cable.. well about 2-3 weeks ago. If I haven't already explained how much I
love watching
tv, I LOVE TV! I mean I fall asleep to it every night. I understand how
ridiculous that sounds, but it's comforting. Before I had cable, I always listen to my
ipod before bed... preferably The Postal Service. There is something about Ben
Gibbard's voice that can put me into a deep sleep or turn into a sexy woman... (
TMI?) Anyways, I find myself lodged in my room for hours just enjoying my reality
tv friends, movies on HBO or anything on E!
Also.. drum roll...
I GOT A JOB. Officially I am a working woman, which is something I can't even explain. I've looked for a job since August, and the fact that I found my job on
craiglist the day before I went in for an interview is crazy enough for me. All of the time going from place to place wasn't even worth the effort. I can't believe what kind of lucky "roll" I've been on lately. I'm unaware of why I
deserve this, when there are clearly more people that should be able to share the wealth with me. I shouldn't complain... because I am definitely grateful.
I think a "good job" fro yo is in my near future :)
Labels: Job, Sleeping, TV
i officially have an interview at a restaurant near by my house! I am SUPER excited, because I've been looking forever. My horoscope even said I'd finally see some good change in my life. So far, my life has done more than enough to make me appreciate it in such a great way. But to even see myself having a job, sounds even better. I'm so lucky to have the things and people that
I've accumulated over my 22 years. There isn't a day that I don't appreciate it. And maybe that's just because I know better than to think that God didn't have something to do with all of this.
Also, I'm not really sure about my Halloween plans either. Aunt Lisa might not be going anymore, and all though I'd love to see my dad, I'm thinking that I'd rather save money/make money. (and also find some time to make bad decisions.. it is Halloween!)
Power Sculpting not only kicked my ass.. it enabled me to let out any pent up anger out on my body, in a good way.
Labels: Halloween, Job, Working Out
busy busy i have been. The funniest part, is I'm completely busy with things that I truly enjoy/love doing, which is kind of refreshing to my normal life. School today was suppose to be boring, with no clients in our books and just time to sit around and do NOTHING. Luckily we had our creative bubbles going, and gave each other "new
do's" or styles. For normal people this sounds stupid or at least something that couldn't occupy someone for 7 1/2 hours... but for crazy hairstylist... it was a dream.
I heard something funny the other day from one of our speakers. She said that she's always being told how "crazy" she is, and that all hairstylist are crazy. She explained that all hairstylist probably are crazy and live such a fulfilling life because we already have the stereotype of having fun all of the time. She said she uses it to her advantage and really grabs life by the horns and doesn't let go. It made me laugh a little because I am usually called crazy at least 2 times a day. So I completely understand the crazy aspect, and quite enjoy it.
Although by the time I get home from school, I'm exhausted. And this has been only happening as of lately. Either I am lost on sleep or seriously work too hard (and I don't think it could be the second). I'm bored without a job, and need something to fill my time, and I can only go to the gym for so many times! I am seriously going insane without a job, and although I would be complaining if I actually had one.. at least I would be hoping on the money train. Please God, if I don't find a job soon, I might actually go crazy.
Labels: Hair Stylist, Job, School
The week is slowly coming to a close. I have been keeping myself busy with school and job hunting and making new friends. I had an interview Wednesday night at Beachfront and it seems like I should be getting a call back from them on Monday! Although I would rather not work and make millions off a money tree, realistically the money tree doesn't exist :( I also made a game plan for school to basically whoop my ass into shape. I get so nervous with taking clients and I am always being hard on myself. I get to have a mentor in order to keep myself on track and really utilize my time at school. I think with a bit more self-confidence I will really make beautiful work at school!
My roommate introduced me to her close friends in HB. I am so used to have guy friends since I was young because I've normally been a tomboy. Once I grew up, I dolled up, but kept the same sex friends throwing a few girls into the bunch. To meet a few guys that are actually cool, in a non threatening way, was one of the best things that occurred recently. It's always comforting to have a guy around, almost like a protective base to lean on. I look forward to the trouble we will all be getting into after last nights shenanigans with "Gentleman's Jack".
This weekend will be rad with my friend Scott coming into town. I actually cleaned my room (which is a huge thing anyways, and it definitely needed to get done!) I haven't seen him since the 4th, and I would say that was one of my craziest weekends since I moved here. Scott was with me when I
drunkenly got my last tattoo. Hopefully I wont talk myself into getting my next one while he's here, or be tipsy enough to do it on my own!
I am in the process of being inpatient for Bud to come back into town. Colorado needs to be closer to CA for many reasons, just minus the very cold temperatures.
Labels: CO, Gentleman's Jack, Job, New Friends, Weekends
I have officially made my mark as a So Cal girl by moving into a beach house :) My friend Kendra from school invited me to stay (for a small price) in her house with her & her two friends until I need to move. A 10 minute walk to Huntington is one of the many great perks, although I've experienced an all over body burn just from the past two days. I guess I'm not as Mexican as I claim...
I also decided since I was making less money than I was spending at my job, that I would put in my two weeks, which in return made my boss mad, so he "fired" me. Typically what I've noticed about Orange County boys/men is that they enjoy having the last laugh. Case and point, and now back to the drawing board, time to find a new job.
Anyways, My house is awesome. We have two
pit bull mixes; Ollie (9 months) and Lucy (8 months), and a cat. Not only am I known for bruising like a peach, it doesn't help that the dogs are in "we jump on anyone that's new" phase. I think people would believe I was mulled by a dog, or at least that's what someone told me at the beach yesterday. Not only is having my own/shared place bomb, I can also come and go as I please, which is different from how my grandparents place was. We had our "last supper" last night, and I could tell they were still upset that I moved. Honestly I feel so much less stressed, and I can actually use my computer because it
OFFICIALLY hooks up to the
Internet here.
THANK GOD. Now we just need to get cable and I'm all set :)
This week is the beginning of our time "on the floor" at school, which all in all means "watch out, I might screw up your hair, but you signed a release form, so not my fault". I will die the first time I have to take a client, but it will only make me better... I hope.
Labels: Beaches, California Lovin, Dogs, Job, New Home, Paul Mitchell
Today was another day at school... less exciting than normal because we had to learn theory of color. It's cool to find out things about color and mixing but sitting for hours upon hours taking notes off a whiteboard! And we write with markers because supposedly we learn 20% more than if you just write notes in pen. I already feel smarter than I did in college, and definitely know I made a better decision going to beauty school. It's a good fit. Also, I'm pretty sure during this week I will have my first experiments with color, and since I won a facial (woo
hoo) for our skin academy, I will definitely be using that as well.
Tomorrow, instead of going to school, we are having a scavenger hunt and going to take pictures of all the things we have to find. We get hours for hanging out and probably going to happy hour after it's all said and done! I'm sure it will be fun, and I've already met some really cool people so it will be nice to hangout outside of school.
My schedule for work is all screwed up this week, so I'm pretty sure that I'll be working 1 night at least. I was hoping to help replenish my bank account this week, but no such luck yet. Now time for movies into the wee hours of the night (or True Blood, I can't decide!) even though I'll be getting ready for school at 6:40am.
P.S.
Laker's are the CHAMPIONS! Has a nice "RING" to it :)
Labels: Drinks, Job, Lakers, Movies, Paul Mitchell
First day of work today... except it's not even at my job. I'm helping my cousin launch his new company and in return I get paid & free appitizers :) the food actually sounds better right about now. Tonight is the actual start of my training at BJ's. Super pumped for sure because everyday my money gets smaller & smaller and I'm bored doing nothing all day.
School starts on Tuesday, so everything will hopefully fall into place before then. The loan company accidently sent me the check for my tuition, and I had plenty of ideas of what I could do with that money. Me and my aunt decided we could double it in Vegas and it would be well worth it! It's weird that everything is just starting, and I think I've really realized that I live here now. Haven't had a sad day yet though, so this was definitely the right move. It's almost like a starting over, and so far it's been great.
Me & Sarah met a Kelly Slater look-a-like at one of the bars we were at Thursday afternoon. And he even said he'd teach us (aka just me because Sarah can rock the board) to surf if we ever wanted. That day was insane with the amount of Margarita's that were sipped on, and we even played Wii Bowling at the bar too... with 2 high school graduate girls from AZ. Oh to be in high school again.
I'm considering getting a new phone today too, the new Palm Pre came out and I've been waiting months for it. Palms are definitely > lame iPhones. It will be weird though if they make me change my area code to OC because I don't know if I'm ready to give up all that's left of my old life. Maybe today will be the day i cry.
Labels: Job, Kelly Slater :), Video Games
Today has probably been the best day ever since I moved (by far)...
1. I have found another TV series to become addicted to and of course it is on my favorite channel of all time, HBO.
True Blood is so amazing, maybe because HBO honestly doesn't give two nickels about what can be considered "inappropriate behavior". It could also be because I have a mild addiction to anything that has to do with vampires! I also bought the first book at Costco (the best store ever) because it's a book series too. I'll have to see if it's any good. I plan on watching every episode I can find though to keep me from anxiously waiting for
New Moon to come out.
2. I went for my final interview at a local restaurant/brewery this afternoon. Finding a job is always so stressful, considering I've been a spending maniac for the past two weeks. The interview took FOREVER and I honestly didn't think I would have time to go look at other restaurants today. Well it didn't matter anyways because
I GOT THE JOB! I know that sometimes people get offered jobs because of what you look like, etc. etc. but I honestly think I got hired because of my experience. Either way, it's amazing that I got a job within two weeks of living here, and it's at a brewery! Good beer all the time is something I can definitely get used to.
3. Went to look at a few more condos today too and found two more places I'm going to put offers on. That will basically be the icing on the cake when I finally get a place of my own, but so far we're going in the right direction. One of the places has at least reviewed my offer (which is supposedly a great thing) so I'll hopefully hear back in a few weeks!
4. Tonight was also my first rehearsal with my new church's music group. I am not one who reads music, I basically listen and repeat what I hear. This is where the day turned ugly because regardless of what I consider a talent, turned into a joke almost. Luckily the people there are super nice and didn't even notice (yeah right) that I sounded terrible, or I mouthed the words just so I didn't have to hear myself suck. Worse even, all of the new people had to meet with our music director one-on-one so he can see what each voice can do for the group. I'm not one to step right up and sing, I become a nervous wreck and sweat out like 7 lbs easily when I have to sing/speak in front of anyone. To my surprise, the music director loved me so much that he "can't wait to hear me do solos". Completely a surprise but a good one, I can't wait :)
Tomorrow has a lot to live up to considering today rocked the socks off any day.
Labels: Church, Condos, Job, TV Series
Well at least the search for jobs have begun. Only one final interview though, which isn't bad considering I'm competing with about 700 other kids my age for serving jobs. Crossing my fingers that this one will work though, totally cool brewery place less than a minute from my
gma's. All the great beer I can't even dream of, they even have a great cider for my more
girlie days!
Last night I went with my cousin Jamie and our new friend Sarah to get our drink on, but also enjoy the Dodgers beat the
Cubbies. Such a sweet victory! Things for sure got out of hand when we
received shot after shot from some "secret admirer's" (funniest thing we find out it was actually Sarah all along, just trying to get us drunk I assume). After good beer & good food, we were off to
Karaoke. Sarah didn't make it pass the happy hour, so me & my cousin rocked the bar. I of course
karaokes. It's my favorite thing to do ever, hands down. After a little bit of bring back No Doubt (which would be actually awesome if they made some new stuff!) we made our walk home in the what I can only describe as "the worst weather I've seen in California yet". Sprinkling, Cold weather, Yuck. I'll look forward to a nice day in the near future.
Now off to watch the
Lakers hopefully take tonight, and bring us to the finals :)
Labels: Drinks, Job, Karaoke, Lakers
Now is the time for me to stop enjoying this so called "free" time, and start looking for a job. I'm sadly seeing my money deplete (very fastly I might add) from my bank account. Since I've waitressed so much, I usually enjoy having too much cash on me. Today, I have 10 dollars in my wallet, and it's looking very lonely by it's self. I know the job market is slow everywhere, but I'm going to use what God & my parents' gave me, even if it just gets me in the door :) Then my amazing talent (haha) as a waitress or my references can do the rest.
Today, I'll apply at 8 different places close to school & my current residence. Hopefully they will just hire me on the spot, but more realistically, I'll be out again tomorrow applying at 5 more places a little farther away. It seems so rediculous, but I've never really gone to an interview. Either I knew the owner/manager well enough that they didn't even bother asking me questions, or one of my friends slip their name to get me a job. So (1) being in a new place and (2) having to have a REAL interview, scares the crap out of me. I'm sweating bullets even now just thinking about it. Hopefully the normal rejection wont get my spirits down, because I
will have a job by next week, no matter what. Wish me luck!
Labels: Job
