tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90460320496079588012024-03-14T05:41:52.525-07:00Veronica.RoseVeronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-41866541601482323192012-03-23T13:28:00.000-07:002012-03-23T13:28:40.949-07:00The Last 10 Days <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>So basically this past week or so hasn't been anything too exciting. I've basically been super focusing on getting work. Have never felt more 'bum-ish' now than I ever have. A good way to explain it is that I kinda feel like I was running down a path and now I'm in a hamster wheel. Lol. I don't feel like I'm progressing but in reality, I am. Just not used to not working, not going to class, or not on a strict workout plan. I need a job and want to work as much as possible until August. I need to pay my bills and I want to go shopping for my own food so I can get back on my strict regimen. This house eats VERY well, lol. And I'm not saying I'm overloading myself, I'm still portion controlling. But instead of controlling white rice, I'd rather control brown rice and instead of dark meat, white meat.. etc. And I'm not about to put out my food needs, I'm just one out of five who wants the special needs. Lol. I was asked if I wanted anything in particular. So I said, non-fat plain greek yogurt, non-fat cottage cheese, and berries... it's what I like to snack on or have for a quick breakfast. Not that it's an issue, but the cottage cheese is 4% fat lol.. I'm rarely picky!! I just can't stand any dairy that's not non-fat. :/ I know.. but I don't like the tastes. "Then just drink water".. trust me, I haven't had a glass of milk since I've moved :P So I'm gonna try to eat the cottage cheese, I know Vic likes cottage cheese, so if I don't eat it, I'm sure I can get him to :)<br />
As for work, I was applying a lot this past week. Like by the dozens, which gets difficult to keep track of lol. But I have it all written down, and out of the handful of places I've applied to, three got back to me. Two being family-ran businesses and the other being a corporate-ran business. I've already had two interviews, those first two being the family owned businesses.. and I believe they were both successful. One reason due to the fact I did get hired by one and will start working for them on Monday. The company is a local floral arrangement shop... who would've guessed. Which I feel like will be good for the experience, but as for pay, I don't know. Basically she said my days would be set, Monday and Thursday and according to the job posting, I'll be working 9a-1p weekly... at $9/hour. Do the math real quick.. that's 8 hours a week.. ouch! Luckily I've planned on getting two part time jobs just until the Fall semester starts up, so that way, I can get rid of one. I want to keep the floral position because I believe I could excel in that industry, but I also feel like I'd be working just to pay for the gas to get there. She did mention that I would possibly need to work an occasional Friday or Saturday, due to proms or weddings.. etc. Either way, it takes over $70 to fill my tank in this city.. and after taxes are taken out, I'll be making less than that a week at that job. So yes, a second job is NEEDED no questions. But I'll take any opportunity I can get. So I accepted the job at the floral shop. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Yesterday, I had my second interview. At a local, family owned breakfast/lunch shop. They sell things like donuts, bagels, and coffee in the morning and sandwiches and such for lunch. I can't even express how badly I want this job. The owners have amazing personalities, and the hours of the shop are 6a-3p.. which gives me time for night time classes. She said that the requirements for the job are you have to be a morning person, happy personality, and hard working.... I WANT IT! Lol. My kind of job.. and since I'm so used to the corporate world of things, which is super less personal than these places, if given the opportunity to take this job, I could be working full time here and she'd work with my school schedule in the Fall. Which school is my biggest priority, that meant a lot to me.. and everyone there.. which I'm just assuming was her and her husband, baby, and possibly teenage daughter, were very welcoming and she was easy to talk to and relate to. I'd basically want that job to work under her! Lol. Nothing beats awesome management. Oh! And both places, the floral and donut shop are super cute! Lol. The floral shop is all done up with flowers (really?!?) and stone walls and the donut shop is painted pastel yellow and is really cozy. She said she'd be playing fun and upbeat music.. and possibly might have to lure customers in with 'sign shaking' on the side of the street. Again, GIVE me that job! Lol. I'll know if I got it by Monday, which I plan on calling and letting her know I'm still completely interested.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> And I'll just come straight out and say that my third interview this coming Tuesday, is at a Jamba Juice. Which of course I'd totally take, if I didn't have this donut shop opportunity. Luckily, I'm supposed to know Monday if I got it. And the Jamba deal is a first come, first serve 'interview fair'. Which I've done before for a Starbucks. And they really short and you've really got to make an impression. Group interviews are the toughest, especially when you don't have any experience in the field. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> But I really hope I get these smaller company jobs, they seem like an awesome experience. Not so cut-throat and I could have more fun than usual lol. Either way, a job is a job and I'm not picky when it comes to getting a pay check. The biggest thing will be having the sense of actually doing something productive with my life. It's really funny though, cause since yesterday, I've only been out of work for a month, which is a short time, but everyday seems so incredibly long and tough. Not gonna lie, it's been really messing with me mentally.. and physically actually. I keep pulling muscles and feeling blahhhh. Typically, the house doesn't pick up until after 5. I get waken up by Vic's alarm at 6 or 7.. depending on when he sets it.. and I try and force myself asleep for at least two additional hours, just to take up time lol. Then I make me some breakfast, drink coffee as I watch YouTube, occasionally blog about my currently not so exciting life, and do anything extra. Like go out to look for jobs, run errands for my procrastinating brother (lol), and go hiking in the mountainy hills here. Which is one of my highlights since the last entry.<br />
Highlights.. which are pictured below, Saturday, Vic decided to treat me to a special lunch, due to the fact he had some money left over from his pay check/refund and he just paid off a bill completely... he took me to a legit Italian restaurant. I believe it may have been the best meal I've had in a while.. everything was perfect. So much flavor that I've never experienced. After the meal we were planning on going bowling, but it was getting later and he was getting lazier, so he wanted to go visit grandma (which he never does). So we went there and talked for two hours, just about anything. She told us stories about how she had some of her children on the living room floor lol.. she had ten btw. She said she thought she just had a stomach ache on number five and before she knew it, she was having a baby and couldn't make it to the hospital. She added that even before any doctors got to her house to do a check up on the new born, she had already got dressed and went to the store and back because she was out of bottles lol! That was my favorite story. And she had 10 babies.. and which the maybe two last ones were in a hospital because she had to get sewn up. I find myself getting more freaked out by medical procedures as I get older. I don't even want to get my wisdom teeth pulled.. ahhh. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Sunday, I finally got to go bowling. I was way rusty.. and of course lost. Felt like a doofus cause I hadn't bowled in forever, so it was just weird. Before bowling, I ended up tearing apart their kitchen with his mom. We just really got into this mood and pulled it all out and threw stuff away and she wouldn't stop! Lol. Even after I stopped cause I needed to shower for bowling, she kept going. She even reorganized her drawers, after seeing how I organized Victor's drawers, she went on an organization spree. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Tuesday was another highlight.. finally some sunshine and hardly any wind during the hike. We went on a super steep hill, higher than the last. Going downhill is my LEAST favorite part. I excel in going up, but due to my shoes not being hiking shoes, I tend to slip around sometimes, so I'm super careful when going down. This time I got blisters on the tops of my middle toes. Such a weird spot. She asked me if I wanted to go again yesterday, I really wanted too, but my toes were somewhat 'raw' feeling still and to me, it was super cold outside. So, it was a no go this time. Haven't really used my shoes since I was really active in early November. So I'm having to break them in again, and besides the weird on top of toes blisters, I'm having the same feelings as before. Oh well. Really can't wait to get to a gym. I know I can work out here and jog around the block, but I want to get something for myself which requires me to leave the house daily. My own little hobby. Hopefully my jobs will get me enough money to contribute to my diet and exercise.<br />
But I'd better stop before I keep going.. feel like I've covered most of it all. Plans for this weekend, are to maybe see some friends who are coming through, now depends on money cause we/he just paid his bills and that left him broke, he just barely has enough for gas. Sunday we might go to San Bruno with his mom to see some 'great-aunt and uncle' figures. They haven't met me yet and we really should go see them.<br />
Anyway, here's pictures of the dinner and sunny hike.. (I will apologize now for spelling errors and not so glamorous photos)</i></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLSerWdj1OYTpSdvzUEfATxax-K53uypzFC7kmqcst-_gSy8WwUKATzl5kmxZZIGc3IVZfSU8-aLxw6K-CNKtWxZ9vzsKgtQrnfxQyhC6Ft-5vp7Q58m1gI_51GIHiM0OvIvHHNaC_Kvc/s1600/IMAG2551a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMLSerWdj1OYTpSdvzUEfATxax-K53uypzFC7kmqcst-_gSy8WwUKATzl5kmxZZIGc3IVZfSU8-aLxw6K-CNKtWxZ9vzsKgtQrnfxQyhC6Ft-5vp7Q58m1gI_51GIHiM0OvIvHHNaC_Kvc/s640/IMAG2551a.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Appetizer, Salmon Bruschetta, and Mozerella Caprese</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESaa7lMkTlFucfElwpPZR4FKS2rb7LwO7Nh7YtQPnrEt5TXdYH7PkKK_qIcBJRn7Tc4olk4bm2icChz8OnqPVwk5YLc3aWbYlbQ21M_1xcExrwYYatlV7Cilvvxxh4-gtj1KJ8ow-F89_/s1600/IMAG2552a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhESaa7lMkTlFucfElwpPZR4FKS2rb7LwO7Nh7YtQPnrEt5TXdYH7PkKK_qIcBJRn7Tc4olk4bm2icChz8OnqPVwk5YLc3aWbYlbQ21M_1xcExrwYYatlV7Cilvvxxh4-gtj1KJ8ow-F89_/s640/IMAG2552a.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Main course, he had a filet mignon in some wine sauce, which is why it looks burnt or black in the picture.. it was the best I've tasted. My dish was chicken tortelli, so amazing</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
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</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>This restaurant maybe possibly my new favorite!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisziWU2yzPnvSeEBkFsasMo6S_q6VEvMz6ItKi9RstsamlC8_YfCetxqVeVIfRa7LgoIfyYwAP2v5f0SGOFt2Pa71XwOqyri2wWsCWlDjA1PdWfE2qLbsV3cAhB4dbc86-sqHoV94L9k3/s1600/IMAG2559a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjisziWU2yzPnvSeEBkFsasMo6S_q6VEvMz6ItKi9RstsamlC8_YfCetxqVeVIfRa7LgoIfyYwAP2v5f0SGOFt2Pa71XwOqyri2wWsCWlDjA1PdWfE2qLbsV3cAhB4dbc86-sqHoV94L9k3/s640/IMAG2559a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Sunny and cloudy, pictures don't do much justice, but we were at a higher point then previous postings. Straight ahead is Mt Diablo</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjK6YDCD61po2D7IKOgTSLQGEjbHospTqSaGc5lyOhld71_W4L_xyPrHvSt00e4nA3JvlMAG31jGoWnzxcN5SWu6fjRKmGExEXsgKTJW1kkZThSU_X2VldcS5TUzehjOLVpb4ykO9ZyQi/s1600/IMAG2558a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJjK6YDCD61po2D7IKOgTSLQGEjbHospTqSaGc5lyOhld71_W4L_xyPrHvSt00e4nA3JvlMAG31jGoWnzxcN5SWu6fjRKmGExEXsgKTJW1kkZThSU_X2VldcS5TUzehjOLVpb4ykO9ZyQi/s640/IMAG2558a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Love looking at my surroundings during these hikes. They are definitely challenging, but completely worth it. Love how the hills kinda look soft. Again, it's difficult to express through camera phone, if only you could smell the fresh air and the warm sun as well.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWOtpxRzyTnmFv6uogWoWfXOHic50seHRCYxO9GTynPNl2SUy-pZfpselzk9MW1GvAdg9b7LjJgLwsCrFdXT_O_YlReGGky5FQy6fYQN9Mw73PiwvW5CABqqvR6s0CAugXhTuf4pL6N8-/s1600/IMAG2561a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivWOtpxRzyTnmFv6uogWoWfXOHic50seHRCYxO9GTynPNl2SUy-pZfpselzk9MW1GvAdg9b7LjJgLwsCrFdXT_O_YlReGGky5FQy6fYQN9Mw73PiwvW5CABqqvR6s0CAugXhTuf4pL6N8-/s640/IMAG2561a.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Easily amused by being able to see the spots where the clouds are covering land</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCfCd4WEVJ6ny2mL3tZXYLuluqBC7RQfH0dvCswrRnIDWGYrh8io_evoJOvf0JJiVXgZgD-4DGozdh7c4rWP_lZBssVcR7ezrfwOmZid9EXsofc7GIcGQl5ujzdm7NXi5-oo73EHcYbgG/s1600/IMAG2562a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihCfCd4WEVJ6ny2mL3tZXYLuluqBC7RQfH0dvCswrRnIDWGYrh8io_evoJOvf0JJiVXgZgD-4DGozdh7c4rWP_lZBssVcR7ezrfwOmZid9EXsofc7GIcGQl5ujzdm7NXi5-oo73EHcYbgG/s640/IMAG2562a.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Previously pictured before.. Part 3 of my horrible downhill hike</i></span> </div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLROyhN4b00aDRq2h1DhF0I9Z_KmDwehvBnJj6mHCfbXHrMfjAmanMfFPgHwlkAF-3WQ7rZtmRBehXFAcqFIuO1MOtcwZOFquh-A2_Sa7NMhIlXZlk8yJt_Cvo840K5JOLeCUhkguO0BJ/s1600/IMAG2564a.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpLROyhN4b00aDRq2h1DhF0I9Z_KmDwehvBnJj6mHCfbXHrMfjAmanMfFPgHwlkAF-3WQ7rZtmRBehXFAcqFIuO1MOtcwZOFquh-A2_Sa7NMhIlXZlk8yJt_Cvo840K5JOLeCUhkguO0BJ/s640/IMAG2564a.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>You can really tell here, but my MOST favorite part of this hike was the 'pack' of wild turkeys. Just about right in the middle of this picture, there is a male turkey with his feathers all fluffed out. These weren't even all of them! There were SO many of them. The noises of their 'gobbling' were such a crazy sound. And the males were HUGE.. the females were fairly large as well and definitely took up most of the group lol.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> I should probably type more often like I used to, but then I feel like there isn't much to talk about. So hope no one got too bored with this crazy long post..<br />
I wonder how many times I say/type that...<br />
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</div>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-77196222206202516512012-03-14T16:24:00.000-07:002012-03-14T16:24:52.501-07:00Focus, Focus<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> So I've been having a difficult time focusing lately.. not a surprise. I was very aware of that happening, but have been doing my best to avoid it. I constantly feel like I'm on the verge of defeat and I HATE making decisions that I feel will impact my life negatively. But I know, that's life, and there's so much more to worry about.<br />
So last Thursday marked the big one month anniversary lol. Which I had been reminded about all day that day. In the morning I told Victor to not doing anything, I didn't want him to think he had to take me out to dinner or spend any money on me. Then during the afternoon, I felt like something was up. Just had the weird vibe feeling. Then his mom (who had the day off), all the sudden told the dog to go in the other room, which never happens. Then I heard a van door slide... and the first thing that came to mind was a delivery of some sort.. possibly for me, but probably for someone else because there is always things coming to the house. And the dog hates mailmen, so I figured that she just wanted the dog to be out of the way. So she went to the door and then called my name and said someone is here to give me something. Then I got all excited cause maybe it was someone I knew or something lol.. but it was a bouquet of flowers and a box of chocolates that got delivered to me. Which is like my two favorite things. Never had flowers given to me until this relationship. There had been the occasional long stemmed rose or two, but never a bouquet and this is the second time! Lol. Yes, I notice those things...</i></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7htMvFl00GM/T2EagBV1NSI/AAAAAAAAARo/Vb6f3ipKkV8/s1600/IMAG2538.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="382" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7htMvFl00GM/T2EagBV1NSI/AAAAAAAAARo/Vb6f3ipKkV8/s640/IMAG2538.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>They are beautiful everyday.. I wish they'd stay the way there are now.. the picture directly above was taken today.. so all the flowers are perfectly opened :)</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Didn't do much of anything else that Thursday and Friday. Just school work and my blinker now blinks.. like the way it's supposed to. Don't know how long it's been since I've been able to do that. Definitely feels weird driving it now.. I still think that it's broken. Lol.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Saturday Me and Vic went to Tracy to go see my mom and we had a barbecue. I made my potato salad, peanut butter cake (new), and special punch lol. We ate tri tip. It was fun, I got to lay in the sun for a little bit while we were grilling. Figured I'd get it in before the weather got crappy. Sure enough, by the time we were leaving, the weather was already getting really crappy. Sunday wasn't much of anything.. felt sick, so I tried to take it easy. When I was feeling a little bit better, he suggested taking me out to sushi, and since I hadn't felt well enough to eat all day, and plus.. it was sushi, I went out with him. Then he bought me coffee. He knows coffee makes me super happy. And I appreciate all he does for me.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Monday I went out on a big job hunt. Applied at many places and gave my resume out. It was a fun experience, got lost on several occasions lol. After that, went out on another hike, and brought my phone this time so I could get some pictures. Saw the most deer I've seen in my life in one sitting.. and besides the wind beating me up, it was another nice hike.</i></span><br />
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</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> In addition to the hike, I got a tour of Livermore's water/waste plant. Doesn't sound too great, but for me, it was definitely a mini thrill for me. Got to go in the offices and got to go to the top of the main office/tower and got to see the massive pieces of equipment and stuff. Lol. Got to see the computers which were showing the stats on the machines and saw security cameras which showed the inside where the water was being moved to a different part of the plant. I don't typically think of the vastness of the whole water systems till now. One typically only concentrates on their own water system at home. Which on a regular basis, doesn't have any issues. But when you've got a whole city or two to control.. equals lots of different issues lol. Anyway, very very cool experience.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Of course yesterday consisted of laundry and I'm glad to say that the laundry is done! There is only ONE basket that will be done every time it fills up... as opposed to the four I originally started with. Reorganized a little.. which a lot needs to be done, there is no room in this room for any clutter or disorganization. The closet shelves are my next project. Which maybe I'll get to sooner than I thought I would. Due to the fact now I've talked it over with Victor and we/I have decided to skip this semester of school. Don't feel the need to list my reasons and thought process because I could write a novel by doing that. So we'll just call this Spring Vacation, instead of Summer Vacation, I'll be attending summer school. Hopefully, depending on my job situation at the time, I can really cram out all the easy general ed classes in the next two semesters. I'm not worried about it. What do I have to lose? As for work, I did just find a job posting as a "Floral Apprentice".. yes please! I know I've got very high experience for this job.. and it kinda makes me feel like if I were to get this job, I'd be a "Floral Master." Lmao.. In other news, I've watched 6.5/8 episodes of Star Wars.. yea, makes sense huh. And on that note, I was instructed to watch them in the order in which they came out in theater.. 4, 5, 6, 1, 2, 3... and I'm fully disappointed. I would've actually really enjoyed them watching them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.. Maybe because I'm no hardcore Star Wars fan, but I'm mad that I already know everything that's happened and is going to happen. Lamest thing ever.. sorry.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> So now, I'm just looking forward for this job now. I have to call tomorrow after 1pm to talk to the person who is doing the hiring. Kinda excited for this one because I actually want it lol.. and I can really sell myself on this one. Plus I've got loads of time now. I plan on doing lots of "Spring Cleaning" here. Vic's mom has been wanting to reorganize.. lol, just my thing.. makes me wanna call Staci over hahaha, We'd have the whole house redone in a week if given the time lol. Maybe I'll start the kitchen project tomorrow, just want to make sure I know what I'm allowed to do and such. Friday I get to tag along with Vic's mom and her shopping buddy and I get to go to my first Ikea.. which I know what I'm expecting, which is why I already have planned my outfit around my running shoes lol. I'm sure this will be an all day event and definitely something worth writing about. Last time I went out with them, I climbed a mini mountain and had Persian cuisine for the first time.</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: -webkit-auto;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
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We kinda look like we like each other :P</i></span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZu7MkJMBX6j6W3Tn1Ab2LIMr18HWCMEhYuRoXrNbTrOPbCAS8dEbh97XuAYRHz9179FwUghfDbFfDGn7mD-q_f2Nb8ZOsSmLT8YvrFtjhk8rlbfxETIkqkbqmRuJSNy6Epy6MdVEPVBv/s1600/IMAG2522.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYZu7MkJMBX6j6W3Tn1Ab2LIMr18HWCMEhYuRoXrNbTrOPbCAS8dEbh97XuAYRHz9179FwUghfDbFfDGn7mD-q_f2Nb8ZOsSmLT8YvrFtjhk8rlbfxETIkqkbqmRuJSNy6Epy6MdVEPVBv/s400/IMAG2522.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-80053993368586618832012-03-07T11:14:00.000-08:002012-03-07T11:14:58.312-08:00Almost 1 Month!<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>So since I have been recently notified that I haven't been updating as usual.... lol, I decided since I have some time right now, I will.<br />
It has been almost a month since I have been 'off the market' lol, and it has just been all busy times. I used to have issues sleeping in Turlock. I find that whenever I'm in Livermore, I want to sleep by 8pm. I guess it doesn't help that I'm up 7 days a week, anywhere between 4a & 6a. I don't know what time I was woken up this morning, but by 7a I was totally awake and ready to go lol. Today I'm doing laundry and homework. I have a stats quiz today. Yay for me! As for laundry, I thought just my laundry was a chore.. maybe two loads, once a week to stay on top of it. But here.. it's taken me a few days to catch up the laundry lol. Our room is stuffed with clothing. I feel I'm almost done with laundry for the week though, keeping my fingers crossed.<br />
As for more fun-ish time consuming activities. Last Thursday I got to go out on my first real walk here. The women were referring to the walk as a 'hike', which had me skeptical. I was expecting a hike! So there was 5 of us there and we were walking on a path and through a park-ish looking area. And then there was a hill... a big one! ;) Ran my way up the hill and then after, all I could see was nothing-ness. Nature, rolling hills, grass.. it was awesome! We kept going and got to another steep hill.. a muddy one! It became slippery and the mud stuck to our shoes, after a few times of trying to get it off, I decided to just leave it. Added weight lol. It was a hike, I knew I was going to feel it after. We got to the top of the one of the hills and I could see the whole city and the mountains behind it. It was so worth it. There were cows grazing and deer running around. I am totally going to take advantage of my surroundings. I was pretty sore the next day. My toes felt bruised from the down hill walking, but I would do it again. Next time, I will have to bring my phone so I can take pictures.<br />
Friday I got to go to the movies. I saw My week with Marilyn. Me and two other women went. We went to an older theater in town where they serve meals and alcohol, as well as popcorn and typical movie treats. It was a super small theater, but so nice. The movie was good and I had a glass of wine while watching it. After the movie we went to a Persian restaurant, something else I haven't experienced. I had hot tea and curry chicken. It was delicious, though I think I went a little too safe with the chicken. I've never had it from a restaurant though, so it was worth it. For dessert we had Persian bread pudding. Everything was really good. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Saturday I finally got to see Victor, lol. He was wanting to take me out for lunch and bowling, but I had other things I wanted to get him with. The day before I was having breakfast and listening to the news. The weather lady was saying how the weather during the weekend was supposed to be amazing. The newspaper was right in front of me with the local section which had things to do this weekend in it. An article featured a lady named Nicole Lee who owns a chocolate shop in Pleasanton, and she was going to be a chocolate expo in San Fran on Sunday. So instead of bowling and lunch, I convinced him to just take me to the chocolate on Sunday and I'd let him be lazy around the house and play video games all day. But for me not to complain about the video games, he would have to get his taxes done that day. So there was three H&R branches in the area and I got him to get an appointment for that day and I told him I'd go with him. Crazy to think that this was the first time this old man was filing all by himself :P So he bought the chocolate tickets and we went to do his taxes, which were just as easy as I was telling him it was. So the rest of my Saturday was running errands and doing as much homework as I could, which he was glued to the computer screen lol. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Sunday was great! We got up early-ish and planned on having breakfast in San Francisco and then going to the expo. We parked by Pier 39 and ended up walking all the way to Fort Mason where the event was. We had breakfast in a 50s diner in Ghirardelli Square. French toast and Mimosas for me. After we went to the Ghirardelli store for espressos and chocolate. Then walked to the chocolate expo. There was probably 50 different vendors from everywhere. I sampled some of the most interesting chocolates I have ever tasted. I tried a chocolate-basil mix, chocolate-hot pepper, chocolate-bacon, normal chocolates were there too! But I made my rounds and picked two places that I like that I bought a small treat for us. I found this salted caramel with hazelnut which was delicious and is located in San Fran.. lucky me! And the chocolate bacon was really good. Weird, but I love salty sweet, and the smoky bacon flavor was really good. Think about having bacon with your pancakes or french toast, same concept in my eyes. That way it doesn't seem as contradicting. Left afternoonish, went home and ran more errands. And Vic's dad took apart my truck's steering wheel, which is still in pieces today. He is replacing my blinker switch. Then later had lunch with some of MY friends. Lol.. the 'my' emphasized cause most of the friends I see coming around are his friends, which would make sense. But two of my buddies came up here with their girlfriends and we had dinner at The Cheesecake Factory. It was another good experience and it was nice to see familiar faces in this not so familiar area.<br />
Sleeping was a little difficult that night due to Victor having a sick stomach.. being all throw up-ish. He was up a number of times during the night and every time he'd wake up, I would also. He ended up staying home from work Monday. He felt gross all day, so I made sure he ate right and early enough because I didn't want him to have digestive issues again and I as well didn't want to deal with any of it. Lol.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Tuesday (yesterday) he had traffic court early in the morning, so again I was up and getting ready to leave before 7am to get to the court house. I decided to go with him, so he's have someone to keep him company. Plus, on the way home was the part store that had the part for my car that I was picking up. Court was alright, not too bad, there was a bunch of people there and we had to wait for almost two hours. The judge would crack jokes and such, so it was slightly entertaining. After that, we got my part and stopped by his friend's house which was around the corner to go have lunch together. Then, we headed back ran some errands and finally made it back to the house. I knew I had a quiz today, so while we watched J. Edgar, I was doing homework and studying. For dinner we went to taco tuesday at a mexican restaurant that I can't remember the name of. Had good tacos, but I'm used to taco trucks lol. Finally made it home and I was too tired to do much of anything else. I just wanted to sleep.<br />
And of course, I was up super early this morning. Should be studying, but this room is a mess, still trying to get the laundry situation under control and get our new sheets washed and put on the bed. Of course applying for jobs here and there. Haven't got down and crazy with it due to me not having the time to organize a job search. School comes first and I have applied for unemployment, just in case I am actually able to get it and in case of me not getting a job within the next month. Plus, I don't have a car to drive lol. If I get this quiz finished and vacuum today, I will officially feel accomplished today. My weekend is already booked and I'm seeing the weekend after next filling up as well. Don't know what's going to happen when I'm physically in school and physically working. I was already busy where I was last, here comes a much, much bigger challenge.<br />
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Some pictures from the SF Chocolate Salon.</i></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxJ-al8CUZXuEvlcInHb6pMYFHV47KY9wI_BfJOsc68_jCQQXYe2NkHEVh2rKZWM7V7Uzr7ADGynWmBEnqf0_K5tjVSW3TnktPl7deH6hQfVQIS_eaxdjBDJXqQoWTWo3u3tPrPKKWE4O/s1600/DSC01078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdxJ-al8CUZXuEvlcInHb6pMYFHV47KY9wI_BfJOsc68_jCQQXYe2NkHEVh2rKZWM7V7Uzr7ADGynWmBEnqf0_K5tjVSW3TnktPl7deH6hQfVQIS_eaxdjBDJXqQoWTWo3u3tPrPKKWE4O/s640/DSC01078.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Typical touristy pictures</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
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</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5h_2rIt36MfQ9PBbqEC08MusVOIUwkXj14PKkoaasV4dJ1fEtSJ3_kjgYOfQmSOyp-56QE7K416-WbCZCqlwJr5FtVXblXtNEKcg983UAtu9ThScQ6tQqQYnkb2G0dF_ndto44OGOFQ8/s1600/DSC01088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh5h_2rIt36MfQ9PBbqEC08MusVOIUwkXj14PKkoaasV4dJ1fEtSJ3_kjgYOfQmSOyp-56QE7K416-WbCZCqlwJr5FtVXblXtNEKcg983UAtu9ThScQ6tQqQYnkb2G0dF_ndto44OGOFQ8/s640/DSC01088.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Ghirardelli</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
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</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>and a couple of dorks</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLupzQI23lDqErttvN4yh_fHHaFMFPN7SKedUk3jj2w1hNLGfP8I27khVnjCQdtJedAEdFu8-klZ0NrBAz6D7F4XMvSlaEP58HPJUxssw-QjRci35PaX-tJ43oxAdFHyxYEBL-5tkKK8l/s1600/IMAG2507.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaLupzQI23lDqErttvN4yh_fHHaFMFPN7SKedUk3jj2w1hNLGfP8I27khVnjCQdtJedAEdFu8-klZ0NrBAz6D7F4XMvSlaEP58HPJUxssw-QjRci35PaX-tJ43oxAdFHyxYEBL-5tkKK8l/s640/IMAG2507.jpg" width="384" /></a></div>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-88651079429691220072012-02-20T12:36:00.000-08:002012-02-20T12:36:13.628-08:00New Countdown<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> So I've been busy this passed week. Work, school, and appointments. I didn't even feel like I had a weekend. I'm starting to think that I'm not cut out for "weekends" lol. My week just keeps going lol. Last week I got all my government stuff sorted out. Its so weird. Took extra hours at work, got a 90% on a statistics test, and tried to make time for my better half this weekend. Got so tired this weekend... felt like all I did was work and sleep. Moving will be interesting. I'm super tired thinking about it.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Tomorrow will be my last day at the store. Today I'm possibly going to Tracy to get my mom. Might take advantage of this trip and drop off some stuff over the hill. The whole gas thing is bugging me. Hopefully if I decide to go that far, I won't need to charge too much. I don't have much to say. Nothing worth writing about has happened this passed week.<br />
I'll be all this week. If anything, I'm going to attempt moving Sunday or so. I just want to get out there to start really looking for jobs. I currently have an application for a restaurant that I'm really going to shoot for. I don't want to work in a restaurant, like at all.. but I need a job and if I don't like it, at least it will allow me to get my bills paid while I look for something that I'd want more. I'm not going to be picky :/</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-11798975171644512872012-02-13T13:17:00.000-08:002012-02-13T13:17:15.728-08:00I know, updates been a little off<i style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finally just got home yesterday afternoon since leaving Wednesday..</i><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Well, whatever you consider my home actually is. I feel like I'm kinda floating and don't belong anywhere right now. Except Vic tells me wherever the other ring is at, that's where I belong lol. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Today I woke up and wanted to start my day off with a venti black coffee. Went to Starbucks, waited in like for maybe 10+ minutes for a $2.25 cup of coffee and when I got up to the window, they said, 'Sorry for the wait, this one is on us'. I know it's not the big of a deal, but every little bit helps, and that stuff is crack to me, so they thrilled the heck out of me. Felt like I won the lottery for the day! Lol. I didn't even feel like I waited that long. I get my coffee free a couple of times. They give black coffee out a lot, assuming cause it's cheap and they have enough of it. Either way, it made a paragraph in my blog lol. Then I went and returned my Chegg book from a class I dropped, so hopefully I get the full refund. I basically walked in and out. They scanned it and printed me a receipt and I was off the the Social Security office in Modesto. Crossed my fingers that it would be like my last two tasks.. quick. Buuuut.. I walked in 10 minutes after they opened, and there was people evverrrywhere lol. Printed myself a ticket, sat in a crowed government office. Sat for an hour and a half, and my 'social security issue' took maybe 2 minutes, if that. She typed my application in her computer, printed me a receipt and I was done. My identity is officially changed.. I'm like a new me.. lmao. After that, went to the Vitamin Shoppe, since I've never been there before. They had lots of stuff! I've been feeling icky, so I was on a hunt for a body cleanse. The manager was really helpful. When I was done, I saw I had an email from a place I applied to, and my resume wouldn't open for her, so I drove home and sent her a new one. Now I'm here, waiting for my shift.. I close tonight :/ Dunno how fun that'll be since I got 3 hours of sleep last night.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Yesterday I had to work. Also put my two weeks resignation notice in. My last day there is February 21. My news spread through the store really fast. As soon as I walked in people where saying things to me and commenting on how pretty I was in my pictures lol. It's all good. I always knew I'd never stay there, but now it's here and it's all weird. I don't want to leave, but in all honesty I do. I think it's just a comfort blanket and I know there's more out there for me. What really sucks is that I don't want to tell anyone.. I hate 'goodbyes'. Though most of the good people I work with are co-workers, there is a very small handful of people I really care about and are awesome. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> I have applications out in several places around my new place of residence. As a gift, his mom got cute house keys made for me. So it's even weird when I look down at my keys, I've got two houses?!? I'm just gonna go with it all and keep my focus on myself. I don't want to get lost. But yea, I have no real future plans right now. Kind of just working day to day. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Tomorrow, Valentine's Day, I don't get to spend with my valentine. I really would've liked to surprise him at his work for lunch, but I can't make it over there. So we'll have our own V-Day later. I got him something too. But I'm not telling him that I got him anything lol. It's something small, but hopefully he'll like it and use it. I'll post pictures of it when it comes in. He'll be here this weekend, hopefully it'll come while he is here so he can have it :) Also tomorrow I'm starting a 7 day body cleanse. Not going to fast like they suggest.. I would have to lock myself in my room and have gallons and gallons of water stored in my room! I am though not going to eat any meat, milk, or alcohol. Gonna keep it super simple. Raw stuff, maybe salads and veggie soups. Lots of water and tea. Considering quitting coffee with it too, but I know it sounds like a good idea today, but tomorrow I'll head straight for the coffee pot. Oh well, doesn't hurt to try. I believe in nutrition and fasting shouldn't last 7 days.. I loves food! </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Wednesday I may possibly take some hours, I haven't heard anything yet, so I doubt it. But other than that, I have two statistic assignments due and a test on thursday. Which will be interesting to see if I can complete due to the fact they are really getting into using the stats calculator.. which of course I don't have. There's no such thing as a cheap stats calc. Vic says he has one, but hasn't really researched it thoroughly if he still has it. So I've been doing all the work by hand. Just takes forever.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Friday is DMV day.. least I've got an appointment lined up for that. Gonna go get me a new identification card lol. Then he said he'd come to me this weekend.. we'll see!</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-71674727590325753882012-02-10T11:39:00.000-08:002012-02-10T11:39:31.866-08:00Mini Update<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Wednesday went very well!</i></span><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Woke up early in the morning to start getting ready. I remember it seeming like it was taking forever, but now looking back, it all seemed so quick. We all got ready and started to leave.. I always know I forget stuff and about 5 minutes up the freeway, I had realized I forgot the bouquet! So I went back and got it and we left again. We met at the house in Livermore where we rearranged the car rides and then we were off to Oakland! </i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Got the the Alameda County Courthouse and it totally reminded me of a fancier DMV. Lol. It was very stressless and easy. We filled out our paper work and paid the fees. After that, we waited for our commissioner to take us to the ceremony room. Including me, I believe there was 13 of us. It was very nice and small.</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> The ceremony was short and sweet. And I didn't cry!! Though, I almost did lol. I ignored everyone else in the room and tried my best to keep it together. I think I succeeded! I can't remember all details, but I can still hear his voice repeating his vows and the look in his eyes. That's what gets me. :) </i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> After we got our marriage certificate, we all went to the restaurant. The restaurant had our names posted on their billboards and in front of their wedding banquet area :) That was really cool. Dinner went really well and everyone got along. Which was one of my favorite parts. We also did a cake cutting. The cake was delicious! Red velvet with a cream cheese frosting.</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> When lunch was over Vic and I left together to go to our honeymoon getaway. We spent one night in Half Moon Bay in a hotel on the beach. It was so nice and peaceful. When we got there we popped open some champagne and sat on the terrace and watched the sun set over the horizon. We left the door from our terrace cracked open at all times so we could here the ocean crashing the whole time. The room also had a fireplace, everything was so cozy. For dinner that night, we walked to a little restaurant down like 2 minutes from our hotel. The next morning we had breakfast served to our room. After we checked out, we went for a walk and just enjoyed the weather. It was amazing.. sunny and very warm. Couldn't have been better! </i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> We wanted to beat traffic, so we headed back to Livermore early afternoon and just spend the rest of the day at the house just relaxing. Which is where I end up now lol. Woke up this morning around 9.. still in bed. Been doing homework and paying bills. Now back to the less fun reality :/ ...my least favorite part of this week lol. </i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> I do have some pictures as of right now. But they are ones from my phone and other phones that people have sent me. I will have more once my dad puts them on a disc for me. I want to get them printed also and put in an album. We got a gift in a large pretty box, and I want to keep that box for our wedding keepsakes. Which I will put our cards, pictures, wine, and stuff in so we can reopen it Feb 8, 2013.. and every year after :) </i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Anyway, here are just a VERY few pictures that I have. Of course I will put more on here when I get them..</i></span></div><div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><br />
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</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vquQP9uM28ZRxiR3uTQMC8ogwee8e8W5gb9tIp7dAUWPeG88XaiOucN9TvToVjbc3yF_07uo3gZTpatYqeKd1n8GWR-4djKIlh1MjFpc76tR1CPPj9HGnFA6NRZlwHgaydNcWcewEtkV/s1600/IMAG2416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8vquQP9uM28ZRxiR3uTQMC8ogwee8e8W5gb9tIp7dAUWPeG88XaiOucN9TvToVjbc3yF_07uo3gZTpatYqeKd1n8GWR-4djKIlh1MjFpc76tR1CPPj9HGnFA6NRZlwHgaydNcWcewEtkV/s640/IMAG2416.jpg" width="382" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><3 Feb 8, 2012 <3</i></span></div>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-28156210251815318142012-02-07T16:59:00.000-08:002012-02-07T16:59:15.148-08:00Something old, new, borrowed, and blue... jeans<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGxjsZErRcnWIs1vDU7nHDn2_fT-VOOLPxM6k-p1lrQLhS6K9p2XPnrrI1Z-58MG8JMeAVqer0JEIlCnz5FjVKe4FYC5IznnMvOeyul2ZkFSwLsX4kpPiOV68fzC4g_BMf8IjfT8tPNfC/s1600/IMAG2387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRGxjsZErRcnWIs1vDU7nHDn2_fT-VOOLPxM6k-p1lrQLhS6K9p2XPnrrI1Z-58MG8JMeAVqer0JEIlCnz5FjVKe4FYC5IznnMvOeyul2ZkFSwLsX4kpPiOV68fzC4g_BMf8IjfT8tPNfC/s320/IMAG2387.jpg" width="174" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Today for my errands, I decided to wear my new, old and borrowed, and blue lol. The picture on the right, is probably my last Miss Veronica self portrait. Wearing my new earrings and necklace from mother-in-law and old and borrowed ring from my own mama. My jeans are blue, even though they kinda look black lol. Got my shirt with the wifey on Friday from H&M.. I saw it awhile back and wanted it, and this time, I made sure it was mine. It was only $10. There's just something about the shirt I really liked. Oh well, retail therapy. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Anyway, today started off a little late. I wanted to be at the florist by 830 and I was there 930ish. Didn't have a specific appointment anyway. When I walked in, I was all excited. The last time I was in there, there hadn't been so many flowers. But this time there was buckets and racks full. It was really hard to keep my focus on what I needed.. because I wanted them all. They were holding my flowers for me in the back and I got all the ones I really wanted. I picked out some fillers, just on inspiration. Was slightly skeptical on how it'd come out, but I figured that I could work with it either way. Everything cost roughly $50.. which is supppper cheap. Bouquets in Turlock were starting at $90 and apparently in Livermore, they were $100+. When I got home and realized (yes I'm dumb) I had bought 2 dozen roses, and for some reason I was thinking that I was only getting a dozen for $35. But noooo.. to my excitement, when I opened the wrappers I got to see this</i></span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_q_o5Sw8owFm6DlpD7RcmYHuxGiXr4s5U61J95J75-nugJowK1k2PHjPJ3xMNHzaUdLIcL1xomQhl4J3_E3zlp6QRA-dWJ0wSwUdenjj5c_-1o_I2nkR3p6SKixV1i7SOWizPonnJaqP/s1600/IMAG2389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix_q_o5Sw8owFm6DlpD7RcmYHuxGiXr4s5U61J95J75-nugJowK1k2PHjPJ3xMNHzaUdLIcL1xomQhl4J3_E3zlp6QRA-dWJ0wSwUdenjj5c_-1o_I2nkR3p6SKixV1i7SOWizPonnJaqP/s400/IMAG2389.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Instant glee lol! It was so pretty and I got to work right away. I clipped off all the leaves and clipped the bottoms and put them in vases of water for the time being. I have never legitally put together a bouquet before. And who would've figured it would be my own. Very fun and you get what you want.<br />
</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTSpLfvARtlCVAPm5Cd_UXqeGtfoROjAadmSXpXyPSdIrYDWJbRQN0RGq-2x8Ufd5ra3aHasjdmcsN2Rtyoa8rd4WRq0F1Ke-sgMXn7sKUIn6jz-vBmWgtCkymta-Qt-jfommxa91q6Nj/s1600/IMAG2399-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqTSpLfvARtlCVAPm5Cd_UXqeGtfoROjAadmSXpXyPSdIrYDWJbRQN0RGq-2x8Ufd5ra3aHasjdmcsN2Rtyoa8rd4WRq0F1Ke-sgMXn7sKUIn6jz-vBmWgtCkymta-Qt-jfommxa91q6Nj/s320/IMAG2399-1.jpg" width="277" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRjESDapUWXGP7r-45bPiqYdD-a5UnOavM4Bzcc4alYGzUDoGhL7aKn4XfuUKpcgdlPizw7ysDlKKHV_m7KayGEwUiyJg2JiA6u50fBy5My0S-aG7M_JXfKcgHhQHQgBj3UIx5hCXEh_X/s1600/IMAG2409.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqRjESDapUWXGP7r-45bPiqYdD-a5UnOavM4Bzcc4alYGzUDoGhL7aKn4XfuUKpcgdlPizw7ysDlKKHV_m7KayGEwUiyJg2JiA6u50fBy5My0S-aG7M_JXfKcgHhQHQgBj3UIx5hCXEh_X/s320/IMAG2409.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>The picture on the left was my first finished product. I always wanted curls of grass (if that makes any sense) in my bouquet. So after leaving them out and thinking about it for awhile, I decided to tuck them in. Whether or not they stay, I don't know. But its not a hard fix. I figure after it sits like that long enough, the grass my just stay that way. The pictures above don't do much justice to the flowers. My phone doesn't pick up the brightness and happiness the flowers give off. The colors even look a little weird in the pictures, but you get the main idea. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8eMWuEY5oph9kuHe0ZApJ5HwgFWmsUasw2ewb580BA3TQMIhdW_mqXV4D7NJ6dx6Y5olXszTCzm7lyedk06SZ6HAueoq2XWTvBgS656yYostdtCLo7qWeYSlgx6Gg1gCYFZy1pIRUJxU/s1600/IMAG2407.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU8eMWuEY5oph9kuHe0ZApJ5HwgFWmsUasw2ewb580BA3TQMIhdW_mqXV4D7NJ6dx6Y5olXszTCzm7lyedk06SZ6HAueoq2XWTvBgS656yYostdtCLo7qWeYSlgx6Gg1gCYFZy1pIRUJxU/s320/IMAG2407.jpg" width="191" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> After doing that I had a nail appointment. On my way to the salon, the cleaners called and said my dress was ready to be picked up :) Made me nervous when they called, I was hoping they were telling me it was ready, but they might have been calling me to tell me something had gone wrong. I worry about lots! The mani/pedi went well. I was the only one in the salon. The foot massage was awesome and my toes look like little pearls. And my hands match my shoes and my old/borrowed ring. They match my shoes, nearly perfectly. So glad I have a great manicurist. She was very helpful and patient with me. I told her that this would be the only time that I would be picky with choosing my nail colors lol. It all took about 2 hours and it felt like it went by too quickly. I think getting my feet and hands done was probably the most thing I was looking forward to. Lol. Easily amused I guess. ..W</i></span><i style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">hile I was there, Vic had called me just to say hi and let me know that he made a reservation at a hotel in Half Moon Bay for us to go to after the ceremony and lunch. I don't want to even think about that bill. All I know is that I'm not going to want to leave this place. Yes, that is an actually picture of the room I'll be getting to stay in. And he asked me if I would like that. Umm, the ocean is right there outside the terrace... I don't think I'd ever like such a thing! LOL, yea right. I would've been fine with a $100 room in Santa Cruz (that's upscale for this chick) I'm used to looking for the cheapest spots lol. Most of the time I get rooms to sleep in and go off to do what I came there for. But, you will not find me complaining about this place. The only thing I will complain about is having to leave :( Already dreading that part. </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTeX4geQUSkhcxLJW6fxqWM8pBI0McX6R-MgdqTEHFcMwjmQINgcqOmQ6YSOG_dG0nZrU_uPKLy48hBmiBF3QIPo91chsKA-fcDTyqSol7p4MMjmtCg1EEvNUvLG-doWj60r6Giga85Xy/s1600/29_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTTeX4geQUSkhcxLJW6fxqWM8pBI0McX6R-MgdqTEHFcMwjmQINgcqOmQ6YSOG_dG0nZrU_uPKLy48hBmiBF3QIPo91chsKA-fcDTyqSol7p4MMjmtCg1EEvNUvLG-doWj60r6Giga85Xy/s400/29_01.jpg" width="400" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Well for the rest of the day, I'm going to do laundry and pack. Going to finish my homework assignments that are due on Thursday so I don't have anything to worry about all week. I'm actually tired, which mostly means I've reached the end and I'm not as stressed. Have my mom to thank for that one. My stress level has been redlining all day. I have a slight headache and a nap sounds wonderful. But homework first!</i></span></div>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-13498754567032891832012-02-06T17:24:00.000-08:002012-02-06T17:24:06.961-08:002 more days..<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Today's post is going to be short and not too special.<br />
I didn't post earlier because I had a headache that made me stay in bed a little longer than usual. When I finally got up, stopped at Starbucks first and headed to Michaels. Got my bouquet making supplies. After that I went to Target and Kohls for some last minute stuff that I'm gonna need, like shampoo and face powder lol. Again, nothing too exciting at all. For the rest of the night, I plan on doing some homework and laundry. Crossing my fingers for a bath later on too.<br />
Everything seems to be going smoothly and on time. Just hope tomorrow I can keep myself together. I don't want to be in any rush at all tomorrow. Can NOT wait to get my nails repainted, they have been driving me crazy. His mom and aunt ordered us a small cake. Red velvet with yellow and orange roses :)<br />
Basically it for today!</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-58714854617375673902012-02-04T11:44:00.000-08:002012-02-04T11:44:28.833-08:00Tiredness<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4N0Hs-b2rmfZdC4GRU73CX-1EPjtUEJy2vVSp4NLHK6A0OY9qrhKRuEHSw0zMFaXuwx3rYrHZUNmt7Djc5P2pMK637uCX9nA_QgiwFhR2wWfEmhkUwZTgdxmJY8rRZvSMAdRgoj_KwBi0/s1600/IMAG2366.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><br />
<img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4N0Hs-b2rmfZdC4GRU73CX-1EPjtUEJy2vVSp4NLHK6A0OY9qrhKRuEHSw0zMFaXuwx3rYrHZUNmt7Djc5P2pMK637uCX9nA_QgiwFhR2wWfEmhkUwZTgdxmJY8rRZvSMAdRgoj_KwBi0/s200/IMAG2366.jpg" width="119" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>So sleepy! Can't sleep at night but I feel like I could all day!<br />
Yesterday was good. I finished my stats homework on time. So then decided to get somethings crossed off my list for next week. So headed to Modesto with the wifey. We looked at sparkly things lol. Also ended up in Livermore for a few hours with her. Vic's mom did the whole "Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue." The pearly stuff to the right is the new things she got me. I wasn't planning on wearing a necklace but I really do like this one, so I might have to change my mind about wearing one. The diamondy things are the things me and Rosie were looking at. And instead of a bracelet, I got those stackable rings to go with the earrings. My mom had offered me a ring of hers also this morning. Similar to those three silver ones in the picture, except hers is gold and smaller. Which I might just wear that. It is gold, but the majority of the gold is under the ring.. if that makes any sense. But again, I'll see once I put everything on. </i></span><br />
<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHeODEQITE4/Ty2EzsnfF5I/AAAAAAAAALE/RV2IFMPJnME/s1600/vitamin-e-body-butter_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WHeODEQITE4/Ty2EzsnfF5I/AAAAAAAAALE/RV2IFMPJnME/s1600/vitamin-e-body-butter_m.jpg" /></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sP_E-6_N5Ow/Ty2EzRkjE5I/AAAAAAAAAK8/H-XPU0VHUcA/s1600/shea-body-butter_m.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sP_E-6_N5Ow/Ty2EzRkjE5I/AAAAAAAAAK8/H-XPU0VHUcA/s1600/shea-body-butter_m.jpg" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> I woke up this morning feeling busy and slightly stressed again. Today I have to go bring my dress to get pressed, go to Michael's for bouquet supplies, tan, and go to work. Hopefully when I get home, I'll be willing to touch up my hair. I don't want my hair freshly colored the day or days before. Was kinda hoping to see Vic again, but doesn't seem like he'll come to me this weekend :/ Too much 'fun' things he has to do this weekend. I'm not going to even try tomorrow. I do have to work anyway I guess..<br />
Other things I had purchased yesterday include, These two body butters from the Body Shop. And the red bottle below, Ed Hardy's Body Shots. I had tested Body Shots before and basically if you like the feeling of any or all:</i></span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UH_OiXW-ItI/Ty2Eya0ESeI/AAAAAAAAAK0/ShP0kTBfcrw/s1600/318DhJYcFyL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UH_OiXW-ItI/Ty2Eya0ESeI/AAAAAAAAAK0/ShP0kTBfcrw/s200/318DhJYcFyL._SL500_AA300_.jpg" width="200" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>> "Indian Burn"<br />
> Hot sauce in your mouth, </i></span><i style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">but on your body</i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>> Sunburn</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>> Laying in the sun </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>TOO long</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>> Swollen tingly skin</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>> Smelling dark as f***</i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Then body shots the best product for you! Lol... "Then why'd you buy it?" Cause I like all those feelings lol. It's a hot lotion, basically creates a blood flow on my that makes my skin swollen for quite some while. But also has some sort of dye, or sunless tanning affect too. It's a good product if you like or can take a hot lotion. Not something I'd recommend if you don't love the sun, or are heat sensitive. Smells good inside the bottle, like gummy bears or life savers, but then smells like hot, spicy, burned off dead skin. Lol! So which leads me to why I also got some body butter. The shots leaves my skin dryer than usual.. go figure. And tanning doesn't help restore any moisture. I had just been using a generic moisturizing lotion, but wasn't really doing what I needed. So I know body butter at Body Shop is really good. I've had their stuff before and I got some of their lemon scented butter that I currently use for hands. But like I stated in last postings, I'm thinking that I may be slightly allergic to scented stuff. I've been careful.. like when spraying body spray, I put it on over the clothes. Which I heard is more effective anyway cause the skin causes it to evaporate faster or some weird thing like that. Whatever helps! Lol. So I bought the shea butter, which is slightly scented, not bad. And the vitamin e one is nearly scentless. They both have too different consistencies. The shea being more thick. The salesperson said it holds moisture for over 20 hours. I picked the vitamin e cause they were having a buy one, get one half off. I figure the e could really help out with stretch marks. Keeping my fingers crossed! Anyway, took a bath last night, and buttered myself up before bed, and this morning my skin feels really nice. Hoping for no bad reactions! </i></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> So it's nearly 12.. started off late this morning, was having coffee with my mom and talking to her about stuff. Gotta get moving :/ I know I'm not going to like this weekend.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWQCbPjsgN0gA_msvatmF9BlMTDb2c01p912nFmY4xdctgtQ0lcxwbjWZ8dcZqWK4B-Dg13je9je7jWpXWkLRaWx03xX2Tw1ybUHkuPlZmUuPu6Oe5UpkEVSf6XFe5I4D-CgVg8Ko3kUQ/s1600/IMAG2355.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWQCbPjsgN0gA_msvatmF9BlMTDb2c01p912nFmY4xdctgtQ0lcxwbjWZ8dcZqWK4B-Dg13je9je7jWpXWkLRaWx03xX2Tw1ybUHkuPlZmUuPu6Oe5UpkEVSf6XFe5I4D-CgVg8Ko3kUQ/s320/IMAG2355.jpg" width="320" /></a><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i> </i></i></span></div>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-53070959179794551742012-02-03T10:11:00.000-08:002012-02-03T10:11:04.710-08:00Money Can't Buy Hapiness<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> But it can take a whole lot of stress off me! Yes, finally got the refund and waiting for a payment to go through and I'm closing 1 out of 2 of my credit cards! It's not going to make me richer, but it's one step closer. Lol. I heard somewhere that if you have no debt at all and you have $10 in your pocket, you're considered "rich". Which is funny to think about but it's probably all true for the most part. Just don't like the idea of having debt and moving. But I'm slowly starting to feel more confident about it.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Yesterday was a busy day. Work was consistent... on a Thursday! Lots of older individuals. Then again, I haven't worked before 3pm in quite some while. Then right after, I hit up the tanning salon and picked up a black coffee and rushed home. I ate and drank coffee.. got fully hyped to get that homework done. I got it done about 20 before the deadline. So I signed onto this dumb browser they make you download for the course. And the thing froze on me TWICE! Ended up just getting back on Chrome to see if it would work there and it did! Was hella freaking out. Except the first one I got turned in was at 8:59pm and the other was at 9:00, which is considered too late. Wonder if I'd be able to send an email. But I know it's my fault anyway, I could've had that done and turned in on Tuesday. Ohhhh wellll.. lesson learned. My statistic assignments are due tonight before 11:59pm. Lol, not gonna let that happen again. Luckily the system they use for that course is basically like mathxl and its really easy and nice to figure out unlike the Respondus Browser. Ugh.</i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Hah! Just realized my "sound system" is a set of computer speakers. And I can plug it in to Vic's laptop! :D Now listening to iHeart on loud! Sweeeet.. little things like that just make me so excited. I enjoy this more than paying my bills lol.. only cause I shouldn't have any bills. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> CAN'T wait to get my nails repainted.. this crap is driving me nuts. Trying so hard to keep them long so that when they get redone, they can all be cut to the same length. Slept in until 9am this morning by accident. But all I have to accomplish is my statistic homework today. I couldn't sleep last night. Probably because of all the caffeine. I kept waking up too. Sick of the crappy sleeping habits. And if I get my stats done on time, I'm gonna touch up my hair. Wondering on how I should do my hair. I want it curly, and I'm going to be waking up at or before 7am. Thinking maybe if I do my hair the night before (curlers) then it would save me some time. But kinda nervous because what if it doesn't come out right. Hmm.. I'll have to consult my personal hair dresser <3 I reeeeeeally hope that stats doesn't take me more than 3 hours to complete :/<br />
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Just checked my refund status. For the longest time it was telling me that I'd have it BY February 7th. My tax preparer said I'd have it BY January 27th. And now the IRS is finally telling me it's scheduled for direct deposit on February 3rd (tomorrow) and that if I don't get it on February 3rd, to wait until February 8th to contact them or my bank. Wow! Keep your fingerrrs crrrrosssed for tomorrow! That would be slightly helpful.<br />
I'm weighing out what choices that I'll be making in the very near future "depending" on each days current situations. Money being the top "depending on" aspect. If I can insure my bills being paid, it's all open field for me lol. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Anyway, not much to update on. Today will be boring then super busy. Work and then 3 hour window to do one assignment. It'll get done.</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-44795168059705990952012-02-01T09:33:00.000-08:002012-02-01T09:33:53.776-08:007 days.. One little week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Think of how many weeks have came and passed and how short those are.. yeaaaa</i></div><br />
<div style="text-align: right;"><i style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> </i></div><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Yesterday was a 'fun' rollercoaster of feelings. (Brace yourself for a plant nerd reference).. It's like when you replant a plant, there's a 'shock' stage it goes through where after you move it from it's comfy spot where it's been forever. Except you probably should move it because it's become root bound and it can't grow sufficiently. Well, it doesn't die but the 'shock' tends to make it droppy and sad for a short period of time. Haha.. I'm a root bound plant that needs to be repotted. lmao! (yea, I must be feeling better, back to ridiculous goofy self) I'm in a 'shock' stage, and just give me a big new pot, sufficient sun light, water, (get rid of weeds! reminds me of a conversation I had on the way to LA once.. "why do weeds feel the need to reproduce?" LOL) and a little extra tlc and I'll flourish in my new spot and become comfy again until I become root bound again and have to get a bigger pot to live in. Hah. Best way I can explain my life right now.. how nerdy is that? ..don't answer that!<br />
Yesterday I went shoe shopping with my momma :) My shoes are fergalicious lol. We went to the Turlock Famous Footwear, where I knew they had the shoe and brand. But when I got there, they only had mocha-nude.. ohhh hecks no, bridezilla wants nude-nude. THERES A DIFFERENCE! Lolz. Anyway, the cashier said there might be some on the clearance rack, and there was.. cept not my size, of course. So we bought the mocha-nudes and I went outside and called the Atwater store (where I originally saw them) and the guy on the phone was super nice and helpful and over the phone he picked the shoes off the rack and held them for me at the register. It closes at 9 and we got there 830ish. But again, this guys customer service skills were perfect lol. He returned the mocha-nudes and sold me the nude-nudes and we saved 10 CENTS! haha.. tax is apparently lower there. So I got my nude-nudes. </i></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5jTLUoG5GLVuxhmuctwIcuX8QBc1Sgw_SjrosPGQOYcw-2UD40Csr2Uy1kr98TZjqCEg1Sa9O4iu9PWBekNrZSfM5LC7atkJXbI4-PtMSfbB1RL8TOGpri6K-cl-yf7kX1XSBBTvBf0x/s1600/IMAG2261-1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUU3pzFXd_zpaPeGItEpqC3A8-yp26XT8X0oRFSD0iMqdf5OsagpDz3cbnxLq41YP0V_BhKQ5JrJN7MnMMcwce__H1MLHtNKvqws8ml0-b3iWRnqETukogolyzDMeAQ1hGsMwZASZLa8wp/s1600/IMAG2342.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="188" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUU3pzFXd_zpaPeGItEpqC3A8-yp26XT8X0oRFSD0iMqdf5OsagpDz3cbnxLq41YP0V_BhKQ5JrJN7MnMMcwce__H1MLHtNKvqws8ml0-b3iWRnqETukogolyzDMeAQ1hGsMwZASZLa8wp/s320/IMAG2342.jpg" width="320" /></a><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ5jTLUoG5GLVuxhmuctwIcuX8QBc1Sgw_SjrosPGQOYcw-2UD40Csr2Uy1kr98TZjqCEg1Sa9O4iu9PWBekNrZSfM5LC7atkJXbI4-PtMSfbB1RL8TOGpri6K-cl-yf7kX1XSBBTvBf0x/s320/IMAG2261-1-1.jpg" width="166" /><br />
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Getting the (basically) full outfit and raspberry sorbet last night made me feel a lot better. Like weight was lifted. Shitty day?<br />
Have sorbet.. it's delicious!<br />
Other things on my list are Statistics class. It's so yucky! And bittersweet, feel like dropping it, but I'll have to take it again anyway and suffer the same then also. But if I finish it now, I won't have to worry about another math class again... unless of course I want to. Stats is a lot of common sense, and like what Vic says "if it's common sense, then everyone would have it" and the guy at the beginning of the video was saying how people who have never taken a math class can pass it, but then you've got math scholars who can't do it because they take the course for granted and over analyze because there is no arithmetic. YUCK! Give me back my formulas!!! </i></span><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lSq15lPx2UQ/Tylv5FRcFNI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/bG3rf2gc2LY/s1600/IMAG2347.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lSq15lPx2UQ/Tylv5FRcFNI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/bG3rf2gc2LY/s400/IMAG2347.jpg" width="238" /></a><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> This is a picture of my little humidifier. Thought I'd share it because it's little and cute lol. Also brings back childhood memories, well the smell. I love the smell it makes.. so weird, I know :) </i></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>And a picture of Saturday's ceviche... just cause..</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Quiero mas!</i></span></div><br />
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Change is right up in my face. I have to keep in mind my role in life.<br />
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Yesterday was good. Went to class and after, went and looked at flowers with the wifey. We are planning on going again sometime this week. And that was basically it for the day.<br />
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Having to reorganize all my thoughts right now.. It's going to be difficult for me to think at all for a while. Everything is so bittersweet right now. I need to learn to not worry as much.<br />
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Today I need to do my statistics homework and study. That stuff is ridiculous. I definitely don't like it. But if I pass it, no more math!<br />
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Today's update is going to be short and not so informational..<br />
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</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-66203374360974155042012-01-30T07:44:00.000-08:002012-01-30T07:44:50.593-08:00Good Weekend<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>This weekend was very laid back :) Thankful for that.<br />
Friday was as busy as I thought it to be. Went to school and got out early.. so I headed over to the tanning salon ;), then went straight to the store to get some detergent. Went home and put a load in and headed off to work. Work was slow and fairly boring, but I found things to do for the most part. Vic showed up sometime after 11 and we went to bed.<br />
Saturday morning, woke up and made us breakfast and left for work. After work, he was hungry and I was craving ceviche so we went to Mi Casa. There I had ceviche for appetizer and two tacos for my meal. It was really good. He had a chicken burrito, it was delicious. I also had a few not so virgin margaritas and being the lightweight that I am, I was bumping into anything that was "in my way" lol. We headed home and the fun continued and we watched the first episode of the new season of Spartacus. Can't wait for the second one! After that I had to go to sleep cause I had work the next morning and it was the hardest thing to do. My head hurt too much to fall asleep lol.<br />
Sunday I woke up super early for work, I really didn't want to go. Did what I had to and came home. He had gone out to get something to eat but I was getting hungry. A co-worker had suggested this Mariscos truck down the street from my house. He kept telling me how good their ceviche was.. So I had ceviche two days in a row lol. The ceviche from this truck was the taste I was looking for. I got a big cup of it with extra avacado and three tostadas for only $4.50. My broke ass could live off that for a week lol. After that he said he was wanting to leave, but bribed me and said he'd stay if I watched episodes IV and V of Star Wars..... guess what movies I watched yesterday :/ lol! </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> So besides my weekend feeling short and busy due to work and sleep, it wasn't bad. My house was super peaceful and a good change from the usual hype. My refund still hasn't came in yet :/ I still need to get a pair of shoes ;) Speaking of that, last night I had my first nightmare. I can't remember what exactly happened, I did when I woke up from it. But I remember everything was going wrong and everyone was mad/sad. Made me more nervous about it and made me wish he was still here with me so I could have talked to him about it.. give me some reassurance or something. I think I'm undercover stressing about everything. I'm ignoring it all to try and keep my focus. Been also going through what I had last spring semester. I feel very disconnected from a lot of people that are closest to me. And I can't rely always on them being there for me when I come back. There is a select few that I know will be there and I would do the same for them. And that's got to be one of my biggest fears of moving.. will I just be by myself all the time? I see myself doing the same thing I'm doing here, working and going to school, coming home to go to sleep and doing it again, everyday. Expect I won't be in the same place.. idk what exactly is worrying me. I've just never been out of the nest.. this year is going to contain a lot of "never beens" lol. </i></span><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Oh well, that's the fun part though. Got mind blown this weekend too, with a bunch of things I don't realize on a daily basis... Like time and the calendar.. doesn't really exist and neither does the future cause the future is now.. now.. and now.. never really happens. The moral of me being told that, was that I shouldn't worry so much about the future cause it doesn't exist as much as I think it does. Present time is where my head should be and it is. Can't blame me for being worried that all the hard work I've put in could be worth nothing. </i></span><i style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of course to an extent, what you do now sets the foundation for tomorrow. But still, I've never seen time as a man made invention. BLAHH</i><br />
<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>So weird.<br />
</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-69773885955218690222012-01-27T08:12:00.000-08:002012-01-27T08:12:25.159-08:00Good Morning!<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Early morning blogging! Already drank 2-3 mugs of coffee. Made my mom and I a balanced breakfast too. Bugs me that her usual breakfast is one slice of bread with some peanut butter on it. Made 2.5 egg whites with a cup of frozen mixed veggies, microwaved us each 2 pieces of bacon and each had a half of whole wheat English muffin. I'm really hoping that with starting with that meal, my day will start off with a jump. I slept maybe 5 hours, not too bad. But I feel like today I'm just going to be feeling rushed.<br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> Today I have to get to school before my class because I still need books for one of my online classes and by the time I'm out of English, the bookstore will be closed. Besides, right after class today, I've got to make sure I get back to Turlock on time and go buy some detergent so I can start laundry. Then get something to eat before work at 4. It's a while away, but that time between school and work is gonna be busy. So I close, was able to steal some hours from a coworker who doesn't want to close and then open the next day. Which slightly sucks for me, cause I may not have to open open.. but I only have 12 between my shifts from Friday to Saturday. By the time I get home tonight, my better half should be there soon after me. Feel kinda bad cause today is his grandma's birthday and they are going to go visit her in her care facility and I would've liked to bake her something and bring it to her. Can't afford the time or gas right now. The two books that I'm able to afford are coming to $63.. the other important one is $90something. Luckily that one is available for library use. Would rather go to the library lol. Except that trips to the library are going to be hard on some days. Like today. Works definitely cutting into some study time.</i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i> So goals for today look like </i></span><br />
<ul><li><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i>Buy parking pass</i></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i>Buy books</i></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i>Class</i></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>Store (detergent)</i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i>Laundry</i></i></span></li>
<li><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i><i>Work</i></i></span></li>
</ul><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>I can see $100 disappearing with no problem today :/<br />
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P.S. New season of Spartacus today.. lol, thanks Vic. I now enjoy watching over dramatic, half naked, well built men who talk funny, kill each other. :D</i></span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-5743425463636292072012-01-26T12:18:00.000-08:002012-01-26T12:18:28.582-08:00Stress Better Managed<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="color: #4c1130; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><i>So yesterday was a little busy/messy. But after a good nights sleep, I'm feeling a lot better.<br />
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Today's agenda..<br />
Nutrition Test due before 9pm<br />
Computer class at 630<br />
Read 3 chapters of my English book<br />
Finish hw for comp class before 630 lol<br />
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I need to do laundry but I need to go buy some new detergent. Thinking I may be possibly allergic to the kind I have now. So that'll have to wait until tomorrow when I get paid and I can go shopping.<br />
My refund's estimated arrival date was yesterday.. can't wait to pay off some bills and get closer to being in the plus again. GTL doesn't come cheap! lol.<br />
I also found out that Modesto has a wholesale flower market. I had no idea about it and when I was driving home, I saw a billboard that posted the phone number and such. So when I got home, I decided to give it a call. What I found out was that this market has been there for nearly 14 years! (never knew about it) And that it is open to the public. I asked the person who answered the phone about that and she told me that a lot of people didn't figure that it is open to the public, which is why they put out a billboard. Well, their advertising worked! I am so anxious to go see it. Saw reviews and one stated that she needed 12 floral arrangements for her wedding and she was getting offers for $2000+/- everywhere else and got all her flowers for $800 here. You can custom order or of course choose from the ones they have available. I'm such a nerd to be excited over this. Makes me want to change my career choice and go into the floral business.<br />
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So basically that's it. After I post this blog, it'll be all boring work for the rest of the day. Again not really that exciting at all...<br />
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What is exciting is a sneak peak of what Vic and I did/purchased last night..</i></span><br />
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Feel like I'm more concentrating on what every one else wants more than myself lately. Nothing too big to worry about.. like I said, slightly stressed. Always feeling like there's never enough hours in the day.<br />
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My statistics orientation went boringly well. People say I'm crazy for taking this class online, and I am.. but I believe I'd be more crazy if I had to sit in a class 2-3 a week with all those students and that professor. She didn't seem very enthusiastic or personable. That really doesn't help when I'm trying to concentrate.. especially on math. Is statistics even math?? lol.. cause it doesn't look like it. I just want to pass it and be finished with it. Glad I did my math requirements before I got too caught up in my English classes.<br />
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Also another thing that's always bothered me, is when plans are made and changed and changed and changed again. I hate bracing my self for nothing basically and I'm sure no one really does like it. But my time and money are important to me and I don't intend on using more than I need of either anywhere. If I had a set schedule, I wouldn't have to worry about synchronizing my work around my school.. or vice versa. And everything else falls after those. If I don't work, I don't get to go to school. If I go to school, I get less work.. less money and time for all other aspects of me. So when things "pop up", it reeeeeally throws me off. I keep telling myself "I won't call in for work for the next month" and that's when I need it the most lol. This year I feel is going to be the hardest for me to concentrate in. I'm going to say now, "After 14 days from now (more like 15), I'm going to regain my precise focus".. I'll agree to that now.. but when that happens, I'll be more worried about school because I actually have midterms this year and then where will I find the time to study due to the fact that work will start picking up again by the end of February.<br />
And that's why I can't sleep at night lol.<br />
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Anyway, I apologize for the mini rant. It really doesn't matter or pertain to anyone but myself, but that's what I've been kinda sorta up to today. Not much of an update, but I do have a lot on my plate</span>Veronicahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15904061541748880197noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9046032049607958801.post-67763282237603262202012-01-24T09:17:00.000-08:002012-01-24T09:17:57.522-08:0015 Days..<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Always counting down to something :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I figured I'd try blogger as another form of social networking. Figured it would take up less time and still give my friends some updates.<br />
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Today's agenda includes, my statistics orientation. I already have an F in that class lol. So I'm assuming the professor works up from the F. I also notice that I don't have many assignments. Which slightly worries me because if I do poorly on one, that could really break my grade. </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Also I have my computer applications class. We will have two hours of instruction on "what is a computer".. ugh. I registered for that class as a bumper to keep my full time status. But in the end, kept it because I figured it would be good to update my knowledge of Microsoft Office and that's good to put on resumes. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I've been consistently waking up at 7, but not getting out of bed until 8. Which is not the way I plan to keep doing. I want my mornings to be treadmill time. Need to get back into some shape. I gained 3lbs over the holidays. No biggie to me. Even if I gained 5lbs, I can still undo that. Money has also (of course) been an issue. I feel as if I need to stay in one place and only use my gas for getting to school. I'm already out of financial aid, and I still need to get one book for a class that has something due in 2 days. Which I figured I'd go to the library today and get what I need to get done. Don't get paid for another 4 days.. so there's a problem there lol. All this comes down to is that I prioritize school to be my number one priority lol. And being healthy can cost a little extra money. I just try to watch what I currently eat. Though I'm considering when I get my income tax refund, after I pay some bills, maybe looking into Nutrisystem or Jenny Craig type of deal. $300ish may sound like a lot to put down for a month, but break that down into how much you spend on food a week and a day. For that price and not having to buy food for a month, is worth it to me. Exercise is easy for me, it's food that I hate parting with lol. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Enough of that, I could ramble all day. As for work, I'm currently scheduled on weekends. January and February are "Let's cut part-time hours" month. I'll prolly regret saying this, but I kinda can't wait until busy season starts up again.. it sucks, but the $$$ is nice! I'd like to be able to take FoodMaxx runs again lol.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well there's 122 days left until the last day of the semester. And a TON of changes will be happening then. I'm excited and nervous! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47; font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Some pictures of my point of view.. my home in approx 122 days.</span><br />
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