So, I just came back from the Harry Potter Midnight Premiere. Aside from the fact that the guy in the seat next to me was smelly, creepy and a lot of another things, the movie was excellent, as usual. I admit, I've never read the books (i know, I know), so I can't attest to how close it stayed to the books... but it was enjoyable, nonetheless.

However, I did see the preview for Sherlock Holmes - with Robert Downy, Jr.  - coming out Christmas Day. LOVE. Love him, love those books.... much awesomeness to be had. I totally know what my Christmas, take a break from the family, Movie is going to be this year. :-D

And.... I think that's it. Sleep time, now.

Tags: movie
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: exanimate

Blaarrrgh.

So. Work is still.... status quo.  I don't even want to talk about that. GRR.


BUT.... tomorrow (well, I guess, technically, later today?), Justa and I are headed up to the midnight show of Harry Potter..... Yes. We plan to align ourselves with the crazies, for the sake of a movie premiere. Yes. haha.... Although, I suppose that makes us one of the crazies. ;-) It's handy though - I happen to have the next day off, so regardless of how late it goes, I'll be able to sleep it off. Woooot.

And... what else? I dunno. Life is... life? right now.

The Green Day concert is coming up in just under a couple of weeks.... I'm TOTALLY thrilled about that. It's going to be a loooong day, as I'll have to work the next morning.... but I think it will be WELL worth it. As it turns out, we're going to be going down in my Dad's friends' Escalade... SO, I'm guessing I'll have plenty of room to sleep in the backseat. haha I could really use a good concert, right about now.

Speaking of which, I'm on a quest for an awesome celtic-flavored (think like GBS, Carbon Leaf, Gaelic Storm, Enter the Haggis, etc.) concert to take a friend to... Somewhere in VT, NH, MA.  Ideally, it's on a Saturday (or a Tuesday) night. However, I haven't turned one up. Any of my celtic-peeps out there have any good recommendations?

Classes are ALMOST over for the semester. Thank GOD. Business Law is a huuuge pain in the ass. I'm getting an A in the class, but I've reached the point where I JUST don't CARE. Bleh. Sticking it out. Getting the damn degree.

And.... that's it. Cultivating some new friendships, as a lot of my old friends seem to have wandered off. :-( Very sad. Still love them all though.... It's hard to see people grow up, change and move on... especially if that involves leaving you behind. Ugh.

BUT, at the risk of jinxing it, I also do have a very promising new friendship on the horizon. But, that's all I will say about that now. haha

So... with that, I think it's sleep time now.... I get to sleep in tomorrow - WEEE!! Only have to go into stupid work for a brief meeting 6pm-730... It could beworse!

Tags: boy horde, ccv, concert, life in general, pd
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: sleepy
I'm rockin' out to:: Anywhere But Here - Cross Canadian Ragweed

So, I'm going to try and post more. Whenever I post more, I always feel better. Sort of a brain-dump every day, so I can start fresh.

Well, so... Today was a day off (yay!), but I didn't do a whole lot. I was up reaaally late last night... I probably went to bed about 3:30am or so... but then, for whatever twisted reason, my body decided it should be WIDE AWAKE at 7:30am. Seriously. What sort of cruel cosmic joke doesn't let me sleep in on my DAY OFF? *sigh*.... I got up for a little bit, then thankfully, got back to sleep.

I made some cookies today - Cowboy Cookies. I highly recommend them. They're like chocolate chip cookies, meet oatmeal cookies, with some nuts and a dash of coconut for awesomess. Also known as Ranger Cookies, sometimes, I hear.  AND, some of them got boxed up and mailed to Massachusetts to my cousin (... and her bf.). She's been having a tough time of late health-wise... A cookie-care-package was necessary. hahaha

Then, Holly came over after work and we zoomed up to B-town. We were supposed to meet some guy to sell our Jeff Dunham tickets to (so we can go to Labor Day in Maine, instead!), but he flaked out on us. *sigh*. HOWEVER, we made the best of it and had an okay dinner at Ground Round and some great coffee at Muddy Waters (even brought some to Justa, who was stuck working!).

Boy situation is........ hmmm..... interesting. Not sure about all this at the moment. So.... not going to discuss. It will just have to be a wait and see situation. (Don't worry, dear LJ, you'll be the first to know, if anything interesting happens!).

What else? Well, I think I'm getting sucked into yet ANOTHER show to watch on Hulu - "Warehouse 13"... It's via the SciFi (sorry, now it's "SyFy" ?!?!?! WTF?) channel. Slightly up on the cheese factor, but no more than Eureka or anything like that. Seems like it's going to be pretty entertaining.  Oh my ... My Hulu queue is really growing though... It's going to get interesting when all the shows start back up in the fall! Geesh.

So, what else? Work tomorrow. I'm not excited. Any novelty that there may have been, has definitely worn off. Like... hardcore. *sigh* However, it is what it is, and it's giving me a paycheck, so I'm sticking with it.

And..... I think that may be it for now. Short and sweet tonight. :-D Off to watch some more Hulu... checking out another show called "The Listener"... not sure about this one, just yet. :-/

Tags: friends, life in general, pd
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: okay
I'm rockin' out to:: Long Time Comin' - Bruce Springsteen

Okay, LJ.

So.... Life is okay, at the moment. It is not 'good'... but it certainly better than it was. I've got a job, I'm receiving paychecks... that's a bonus. I don't hate the job (although I do not love it).
I've got some fun events coming up this summer (GREEN DAY! WOOT!)

and... yeah. All is okay. That feels kind of nice to say. haha

Certain things have gotten.... hmm.... complicated. Because I can't discuss them too thoroughly here, I will instead leave you with a poignant set of lyrics covered by a favorite band:

In other news, I just kicked ass at the Business Law midterm essay I wrote at 4am. haha... A+! WOOT. I will be glad when this class is over though.

I've also decided I'm digging the Black Eyed Peas new album. Very upbeat, fun and good driving music.

And... .that's all I've got the attention span for. I have to go find a diabetic-friendly recipe for cookies to send to my cousin. Anyone have any suggestions?

Tags: life in general
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: okay
I'm rockin' out to:: Life got in the way - Sister Hazel

Well. Let's see.

Today I worked all day.... which was... work. It was fine. I'm not excited, but I'm not horrified. Today was paycheck day, though. Good times! My first real paycheck in a while. :-D However, cruel world that it is, My new bank/atm card hasn't arrived in the mail (I lost the other one) and the bank closed at the time I got out of work. So..... yeah. No money for me. :-/ Unfortunately, I work tomorrow, 12-7 (which means I totally miss the parade in Montpelier. damn.)... so, note to self, make sure to go to bank before work and get gas. Don't you hate that when you get in your car in the morning, kinda in a hurry (late?) and realize you may not have enough gas to make it? Then you have the eternal dillema - Chance it and risk getting stuck? or stop, take up precious minutes and get gas? haha

This weekend should be... something. I have Saturday/Sunday off from work, but I'm housesitting at Becky's parents house for the herd of doggies.... but they're really no trouble. Saturday, I'm going to have to spend the day doing homework, as I did *nothing* that I intended tonight and it's all due on Sunday noon.  THEN, Sunday, apparently around 5pm, we're going to have a little BBQ at my Mom's house for my Birthday (because, who would come on a Monday?!). Small but fun, maybe. No particular invites, just whoever happens to show, I guess.

Tonight, instead of doing business law homework (ever had you brain just shut of and be like, 'uhm, no. Not gonna do it.'?) I chit-chatted with Holly and made banana-crumb muffins. Which are YUM, mind you. YUM.

In other news.... I don't really have any other news... one day at a time...

Tags: classes, housesitting, life in general, pd
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: blank

Struggled through work today. It is a bit grueling, under the circumstances. I think the stupid girl has caught on that I might be there to take her job. Thus (although, I understand this reaction), she is treating me like I'm 5. Ugh. Whatever. If she had done her job right, I wouldn't be hired to take it over. Ha.
But, I am bottom of the totem pole for the moment... and I'm getting saddled with the most crappy tasks - that have nothing to do with the job that I was/am ultimately hired for. Hopefully, soon, we will get to that part. I'm just trying to get through this trial period, work hard and make a good impression.

School is going fine... Business Law is not super interesting, but it's not horrible. This teacher does a pretty good job giving us actual scenarios, etc. to work through, rather than just reading boring textbook. Law is extremely hard to read, I've decided. It's just hard to force yourself to concentrate on what's being said, with all the jargon that is involved.

What else... well....  It looks like I'll be seeing the Montpelier fireworks alone, again this year. :-/  That makes me sad. I'm not sure why I'm surprised that I will be alone again, this year.... but I guess I'm eternally hopeful that maybe things will change.

(Speaking of change. So much has changed, between us, it seems. :-( I miss us. We were awesome. What happened? Why is there so much silence on the phone, now? Will it always be like this?)

Anyway. I have the day off tomorrow, except for a staff meeting 6-730. Not sure what to do with my day.... maybe it will be sunny and I can go outside. THAT would be nice. I feel like I haven't seen daylight in a long time.

I was reminded today that my birthday is coming up. *sigh* It is not turning out to be all that I had hoped for.

o/~ 21st century breakdown...I once was lost but never was found....I think I'm losing what's left of my mind...To the 20th century deadline. o/~

Tags: ccv, classes, emotion, life in general, lyrics, pd
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: disappointed
I'm rockin' out to:: 21st Century Breakdown - Green Day

Alright. So. Sunday off, gotta love that. What did I do? Well, I ran around trying to get the homework done that I forgot about, before noon. Success.
Then, I made it to Mom's for dinner at 2pm and hung out with the fam and the doggies.... and... then came home. lol.

I've embarked upon my attempt at winemaking, with the first readily available ingredient - Rhubarb. I think it's going to be a strawberry rhubarb wine. Just gotta find me some ripe, fresh strawberries tomorrow. Hmm. Nonetheless, the Rhubarb is now in the prep stages - cut up and in the freezer overnight so that the cells break down... then tomorrow - begin fermentation! Waha! Interesting project, this may be.

Annnd.... what else? That's about it. I've started reading a new book.... it's the Garrett, P.I. series by Glen Cook. It is my lunch-break escape.

Speaking of Lunch-Break Escapes... work is going alright. It is not my dream job, by any means, and certainly not what I had hoped for.... but things could be a LOT worse, I suppose. I could have *no* job at all. I know what that's like. As much as I am not crazy about this one... I will be grateful. The people I work with are pretty nice... there is a TON of product in the store though... and a lot of specialty knowledge that I'm going to have to pick up.... *sigh*.... But, pet food is at least mildly interesting, and I understand what I'm talking about (yeah, Animal Science major!). And, there are ferrets to laugh at, when it gets really rough. Admittedly, most of what I hate is feeling like the low man on the totem pole. I feel like I've slid back, in some ways... because I'm back in retail and not even in some sort of supervisory position. I'm waiting though, and hoping that will change come the end of my trial period.... I can do such a better job than the girl they've got in there.
But... until that such a time, I am just trying to hang in there and do my best. At least the pay isn't super shitty.

Other than that.... I work tomorrow, then I'm mostly off Tuesday (meeting 6-730), then off wednesday, then I work Thurs/Friday... then off Saturday (4th of July holiday!) and Sunday (store's always closed).... so, it'll be an okay well, I'm hoping.

THEN, amazingly enough, My birthday has rolled around again, almost. Monday after the 4th is my birthday.... I'm working, but I think that's really inconsequential. I'm pretty sure it nothing interesting will happen... and honestly, I'll be suprised if someone other than my Family and maybe Holly/Justa/Becky call me. But as of now... no plans. I'm making my peace with the fact that birthdays just aren't going to be what they used to be.
BUT, I am excited for the fact that my first (little) paycheck will come this thursday, so maybe for my birthday I can buy myself something. haaha

Tags: birthday, job, life in general, pd
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: okay

So. Couldn't sleep last night. At all. Insomnia kicked me in the face. HARD. Definitely saw 4am come and go. I guess that's what happens when you think too much.

Today was Day 1 of the new job, with its somewhat fuzzy definition. As in, I'm not quite sure what the job will turn out to be, and it could be pretty much whatever I can take on and handle, she said. And I would be paid accordingly, along the way. Interesting. Today however, not SO interesting. Not NOT interesting... just... typical first day. A lot of orientation type stuff... familiarizing me with procedures, locations for things, etc. The day went by pretty uneventfully. However, I would like to note that I played with a ferret. Might I also add that they are the CUTEST things ever. They are so alert, interactive and curious, they are impossible not to love. I love them. I wouldn't want to own one, as they seem to involve a large amount of cleaning to prevent the sort of ear-mark musky smell.... but, I will play with them at work and love them. :-D

Anyway. There's not a whole lot to report, it seems. I do think, though, after observing a day in progress that if I took over the job, from the girl they are hoping to fire, that I would be off the retail floor 90% of the day - something I was hoping for. It's not that I'm not good at retail... I would just like to close that chapter in my life and move onto something with a little more substance, and something different to add to my resume.
Regardless, I am sticking it out. In a sense, I feel a little trapped out of obligation now. Even if I were to get a job in Burlington, etc. that was good.... I got this job by sort of using a contact... and well, it would seem crappy to get hired then desert so soon after. SO. I have resigned myself to thinking of this in terms of at *least* 6 months. On January 1, I will reevaluate my position and decide what I'm going to do. Until then, I'll do the best I can with what I'm given.

Must try to stay positive.

Maybe this is going to be a good thing, for some reason that I haven't entirely worked out yet.

Moving on, My allergies are kicking my ass. *itches eye*... I've been sneezing like it's my job.

So... random question. Is it wrong to be in a Facebook Dialogue  (via message, not wall post) with your Cousin's Boyfriend? Is that out of line in some weird way? Just chit-chat about shared interests, visiting, etc. That's alright, right? (is it bad that I enjoy her boyfriend more than I do my cousin? I love her, but she's kind of a type-A, uptight personality... whereas he, is not.).

And... I think that's all for now. My eye itches, and I need to catch up on some sleep. Working noon-7pm tomorrow... and then maybe seeing Transformers with Justa. COOL.

Tags: allergies, emotion, family, life in general, new job, pd
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: tired

Well. Went to yet another interview today... but it looks like I got this job. She's bringing me on for a 30 day trial/see-where-best-to-fit-you-in time, part-time (30ish hours a week). It will help to pay the bills, and the job won't be horrible... and eventually it could really evolve into something with a lot of responsibility and pay, which is good.
But. (I know, I should just be thrilled, after all this time unemployed, right?)

... It's in Barre. Well, between Barre/Montpelier. And it's retail. Again. It will be more of the paperwork/bookkeeping/inventory/store management end of retail... but retail, nonetheless. 6 miles from my current house. *sigh*

I am relieved. I AM. I am even happy, in a lot of ways. I can't wait to be able to pay my bills and buy a new pair of sneakers and got out to dinner and pay for my own, and all that stuff..... but, i guess I was just hoping that the next stop for my life, right about my 27th birthday, wasn't going to be doing office work and retail duties for a tiny, independent pet store. IN BARRE.

I have applied to 5 million jobs in the greater Burlington area (where I'd like to move to).... and instead, I make a random connection and get a job right here. No moving for me, in the foreseeable future.

*sigh*. Don't get me wrong, Universe. I am grateful. I am feeling like things might be looking up. It just wasn't exactly what I had in mind. I'm not going to lie, I *wanted* a job where I would have to dress up to go to work.

BUT. I should shut up. At least it looks as though I will HAVE a job. That is more than a lot of people can say, at this time.

Anyway. The owner wanted me to attend their weekly staff gathering, tonight, if I could. So... 6-730, I guess I'll be 'starting'.

Oh. And I have to take out my face jewelry. No eyebrow ring, no nose ring, during work days. I am conflicted. I love them, but I am wondering if it is time to let them go, for good? What a pain to put them in and take them out all the time. I will have to think on this.

Tags: job, job interviews, pd, quote
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: pensive
I'm rockin' out to:: Take a Bow - Sister Hazel

Hmm. Okay, time for an update, LJ.

So, this week has been busy... it was Allan (step-dad)'s birthday on Tuesday, then my Mom's on Friday... and now it's going to be Father's Day, tomorrow. I am officially running out of gifty ideas on the cheap. haha.... However, I made some really interesting (I have big plans for this recipe, now that I've tried it), custard/creme filled cupcakes for the birthday people.... and they got some combined gifts - a new little fish for thier pond (that had some...erm... turnover...), and a gift card so they can have a night out and go to the movies.
However, this Father's Day thing is a little bit problematic. I have -no plan- . I guess maybe I will try and figure out something to make for dinner and just stay home and hang with the Dad? Maybe I can get Holly over here for a game - she calls him Pseudo-Dad... certainly that gives her obligation to come play?! haha Maybe I will bribe her with promise of a yummy dessert? yes. That's the plan.

Anyway. In other news, I had a random encounter the other day, while buying previously mentioned fish. I was at the local pet-store, where a former manager of mine is now the manager. I'd worked with her for like 3 years, so we have a pretty good relationship. Whilst buying my fish, we were chit-chatting and the subject of my unemployment came up. Then, she perked right up and informed me that they have a position they're looking to fill, and I'd be good at it, etc. She gives me the application and I (enthused!) go home to fill it out and get it back to her. TODAY (the next day), she CALLS me (it pays to keep in touch with your network) and informs me that they want me to come in for an interview. I haven't even formally submitted the application yet, but her description of me is clearly working for me. It sounds like I'm a shoe-in for the job. Now, mind you, the job is not glamorous, or in the area I want to move to...... BUT, I believe it will be FT, it's in my skillset, it's... 6? 7? miles away from my house AND... there will be some (if not a lot...but.) money to pay bills and stuff. So. I am enthused. I wish I could find something better in the B-town area (and I intend to keep looking), but beggars can't be choosers, and at least the situation won't be SO DIRE. I will keep my fingers crossed.

Today, I was kinda hoping that people would turn up for socialization, it being Saturday and all. I don't see a LOT of people during the week, because everyone's working. I really had my hopes up that this weekend would turn up something.... but. Alas. I am left alone with my Business Law homework.

... and the school website crashed. Right when I was in the middle of a rant about legalizing marijuana. haha... At least people attempt to debate in this class. They are also mildly more well-written than some of my other classes... It could be worse.

And, for now, I think that's about it. Just hanging, trying to keep my sanity together,  and in the words of the ever-eloqent John Mayer, I'm "waiting on the world to change... "

Tags: ccv, job interviews, life in general, socialization
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: bored

Wow. What a few days. It's been... busy? Chaotic?

Yesterday, I attended Kasey and Aimee's wedding. Wow. The first of my Boys to tie the knot. Weird. However, I gotta say, it was the most awesome wedding I've been to. The ceremony wasn't overly long, but yet was poignant and beautiful and the reception was kick-ass. Much fun was had by all. I was telling my mom all about it, and she was asking me what the best moment was and I had a really hard time with that one... Was it the hip-hop rockstar entrance into the reception, by the bridal party? Was it the funky, non-tradition (but fitting) mother-son dance? Could it have been the camouflage shirt and cap - with a visor LED light - for when the groom went 'searching' for the bride's garter (haha.. okay, this one might be the winner...)? Or? I dunno... It was all just great. I have to say though, Seeing the bride - in full garb - take a moment for herself and swig out of a bud light in a bottle, was hawt. hehe.... On a serious note though, I thought it was just a wonderful day - I really felt as though the mood and style of the wedding and everything really reflected them as a couple. AND, as someone who's known Kasey, going on 10 years now I think, I have never seen him smile so much, or so genuinely. I'm sending lots of Love and Good Wishes through Cyberspace and out to them (they're honeymooning in Mexico - swine flu central!  - they're going to need it!). 

In other news... it's been a hard week, family wise. A really hard week. In that sense, it was really great to go to the wedding and get to hang and party with my (adopted, kinda) family. My Dad and I have... not been seeing eye to eye, to say the least. So much so that I've been staying at my Mom's, and he came over today to have a mediated conversation with my Mom and Allan present. *sigh*. I wish it didn't have to be this hard. But... everyone's under a lot of stress and pressure. :-/

In potentially good-news... while we were having that difficult discussion, I got a call about a job I submitted a resume for the other day. I won't say too much about it now, for fear of jinxing it.... but basically, it's working with technology and education and it looks like it could be pretty interesting - AND, it's based out of Winooski - which is right where I want ot be. SO. Cross your fingers, I'll be having a mini-phone interview of sorts with the lady tomorrow.

In other random news, I got an unusual pet-sitting request. I might be taking care (at my house) of someone's 2 year old Pug for 5-6 at the end of July and all of August. They can't afford to pay as much as the usual going rate for petsitters, and are thus having trouble finding someone willing. But hey, a pug isn't much trouble (I've had one for many years), and I'm home and around right now anyway. SO, it might be an easy way to make some $$ - assuming my Dad okay's it. We shall see. I've been wanting a dog at home ('my' dog lives at my Mom's and has huuuuge separation anxiety and can't be without our other dog), for a long time... and I'm not going to lie, that little extra motivation to get outside in the sunshine will be welcome, too. Anyway. We will see what dad says.

And.... thus far, I think that's the news. More tomorrow, I'm sure.

Tags: boy horde, dad, housesitting, job interviews, upset, wedding
You might find me at: East Barre, VT
I'm feeling...: tired

hmm.... So. It's bad times in Aja-land right now. I'm staying with my Mom for the next few (maybe more?) days... The Dad (coupled with some bad times at his work) is.... not happy. At me. In the midst of his crazy, tonight, he (seriously) tossed around throwing me out of the house.... because I'm lazy and useless apparently. *sigh*

Not a good time. He talked about selling my car... and a lot of other things that I care not to go into here. Needless to say, it was a bad night. Thankfully my Mother (who started out the evening screaming and yelling at me and siding with my dad, too), lives close and allowed me to come over and stay.

It was a hard, hard night. I suddenly felt so alone. I wanted to talk to someone - anyone - who might get it, or listen.... and there was no one. Everyone has their own lives right now (which is good)... but I feel so cut out of everything. *sigh* I dunno. I keep telling myself that this is all just a phase... and once I get a job and have money again, things will go back to normal. Or better, anyway. Only that seems a long time coming.

I'm tired. Of everything.

I'm taking my dog, and going to bed. Maybe the morning will feel brighter.

Tags: dad, money, unemployment, upset
You might find me at: East Barre, VT
I'm feeling...: depressed

Wow... so. This was a super busy end of the week/weekend. Talk about feeling like a social butterfly!

The amusement began on Thursday night when Holly and I gussied up and headed up to B-town to meet up with a bunch of peeps at Pub and Brewery. We got to meet Becky's BF's 2 best friends from down south, who were up for a visit, as well as her new (adorable) upstairs neighbor, Krista and her new beau (another adorable!)... and basically, good times were had by all! Can't go wrong with Pub and Brew's Snakebite - Hard cider and beer... YUM. It was a good crew - loud and rowdy, but sociable and fun. Can't go wrong.

Then, Friday I spent running around with the bank over my lost debit card. *sigh* I am almost positive I dropped it during my visit to Capitol Ground with RhJohn earlier this week.... but alas, no one turned it it. GRR. SO... My bank informed me it's $10 to get a new one. Bitches.

Saturday got crazy. First, I was up early to head to Holly's to go to The Farm to help paint the (giant) barn, with the rest of the family and friends - which is really a small army. Luckily, we ended up repainting their signs for the farms' stand ("Sweet Corn", "pumpkins!" and such, with pictures!), rather than being forced up the ladders to paint. Good times, I enjoy the more artsy projects anyway.  Then, many hours later, complete with sore muscles and a new tan, we ran home to get dressed up. Again.

Then, onto Kasey and Aimee's Jack and Jill party at the Steakhouse. (YUM.). Food was great, company was amusing, and it was a great sort of send-off into the evening. Plus, the coffee was awesome (hey, we totally needed it after painting the barn all morning/afternoon!).
Following our yummy dinner, we ran up to B-town and made an appearance at the BBQ that Becky was having at her house. A little cranberry wine, some southern BBQ and raucous conversation... woo! 
A couple hours later, Aimee's bachelorette was decending upon downtown B-town, so we ran over to meet up with them.... and the crazy ensued. hehehe.... Checklists for the bride, free shots, random pictures... really, how can you go wrong? hehe.... I was a little frightened when we headed up to the Second Floor briefly... but, when you went to school with the bouncer (and have a shared laugh about that) and get in for free, it's not so bad. Random that the same (awesome) bartender still works there - crazy shirts and everything!
We made appearances at a bunch of the hotspots, did a little booty-shakin', lots of laughing.... and all was well. :-D You know it's a good night when you're still in the bar when the lights come on. :-D (although, the bride-to-be was still mostly functional at this point, despite being ragingly intoxicated... I wonder if the bachelor party had any more success rendering their guest of honor useless? lol) Holly and I went home after that (right after ushering the rest of the girlies into a cab! hehe), and I crawled into bed somewhere around 3:30am.

This morning came waayyy tooo early, and I dragged myself out of bed just in time to get to my haircut (which I feel SO much happier about than the straggly mess it was!). It's always nice to see Ashley - who happens to be almost on maternity leave (everyone and their babies! geesh!), so I caught a haircut just in time! Plus, it's fun to catch up on the gossip about people we used to work with, etc. Much Amusement.

Then.... this afternoon/evening lead to me catching up on 2 weeks worth of Business Law, because I transferred into a different section of the class. Although, this professor, while less anal retentive than the other, seems unwilling to ever answer my emails, despite the fact that I've mailed him at the school address AND the alternative one that he provided. *sigh*.... AH WELL.  Tomorrow I still have to do some more reading for the class... but work-wise, I'm caught up (got to love the 'skim to find the answer' technique ones learns in college. lol).

AND.... .phew. Made it through the weekend. It was mad-fun though. I love a good social-full, slightly chaotic weekend. Plus, no doubt, I slept awesome everytime I actually made it to bed. haha

This week promises to be a little slower paced, anyway. I'm looking forward to a little more good weather, to get out and enjoy... and hopefully pop over to my mom's to say Hello and pick up the rest of my wine-making supplies. Oh, have I mentioned that here, that I'm picking up wine making? Why? Because I can. And the concept amuses me. And it's pretty cheap. So, I found a book, managed to get a bunch of free supplies... and.... we shall see!

So. There is the much-belated update.... more to come, later. For now, I think sleep is in order!

Tags: ccv, classes, socialization, wedding
You might find me at: Montpelier
I'm feeling...: tired

.... so, I didn't get the job. Apparently they decided to hire someone that had 'direct experience' with their database. I guess I can't compete with that. Although, then it was 'strongly recommended' that I apply for some of the other postings that are coming out today. I guess that's a good thing.

Seriously though? When do I get a break?

Tags: unemployment, uvm
You might find me at: East Barre, VT
I'm feeling...: disappointed

What a boring day today was. Seriously.

Like, just nothing came together. Happy Friday night for me. :-P Bleh.

Spent the evening catching up on Fringe, SouthLand and Lie to Me on Hulu.  Also checked out the pilot of  Mental - which I think might actually be really interesting.
Yes, it was a TV evening. It is also these evenings that I SO wish I had bigger monitors. Dual monitors are most awesome.... but BIGGER monitors would be better for the TV watching. Ah well.

Sims 3 comes out June second. I'm pretty excited about that.... although, I'm not sure why. I'm pretty sure my comp isn't going to run it very happily, if at all ... not to mention the fact that I can't afford to buy the game. *sigh*

AND, the UVM lady did not respond to the email that I sent at like 3pm today. *more sigh*..... SO... yeah. Who knows what's up with that. WANT THAT JOB.

.... and... I think that's about it. Holly and I are going to try to get out and about tomorrow, during the daylight.... woo!

Tags: job hunting, life in general
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: bored

So... I haven't posted much... mostly because I don't have much to say.

STILL waiting on the verdict from UVM. Their website still says 'in progress' and I have heard nothing further via email/phone or regular mail..... wtf. Seriously? I'm done with the waiting game. I received an email from the woman last Wednesday saying they'd be hoping to finalize their decision by "Friday".... so I waited. And over the weekend... and... now tomorrow will be Friday again. WTF. For REAL? I know the decision is being made by a committee and what not.... but. *sigh*.
Apparently, 'no news is good news' according to the woman I spoke to.

Anyway. Waiting impatiently on that... Oh, and my summer class - Business Law - has started. It's already painful. The woman teaching it seems attentive and organized to a fault... like, where it could become extremely tedious. BUT, doing my best, aiming for the A, as always.

The Fam - Mom, Allan, Dad, 2 dogs and Me - went down to Massachusetts to check in on my grandmother the other day. It was one of those marathon trips - start at 8am, get home at 11pm. That was LONG and BRUTAL. But it was good to see my grandma. She's 89 this year...... and who knows, right?

Probably the highlight of the week has been tonight.... I entered a contest through the Seven Days on a whim, on their website, and I actually WON 2 tickets to a special, advance screening of the Bloom Brothers (Here's a really good review of it...)... a really awesome new movie starring Adrian Brody and Mark Ruffalo. I must admit, I was a little skeptical about the movie at first, but I'd say it's probably one of the best I've seen this year. It is officially 'released' this weekend, so keep your eye out for it and definitely go see it.  The free tickets were awesome - they included free popcorn and a drink and everything. :-D

And so.... I think that's about it. Another week of nothingness to report. I am *really* over the kind of life that I am living, lately. So over it.  And yet.... I'm trapped in this perpetual state of limbo until something gives (like someone GIVES me a job!!!). Until then, I can't hit anymore bottom, I'm pretty sure... and I can't move forward and/or up because I hav no resources with which to do so. ... so.... now what? We wait and continue banging head against wall, it seems.

Anyway. That's all... I'm tired tonight, it appears.

Oh, and incidentally, I finished watching this season of House (thank you Hulu)... and OMG! WTF! Awesome season. Totally wasn't expected.

Tags: family, job hunting, life in general, movie
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: tired

Okay. So. American Idol Season Finale was the best show yet - appearances by the Black Eyed Peas, Santana, Rod Stewart, Queen and KISS to name a few... Just badass.

However.

WHAT THE HELL DID YOU DO, AMERICA?!!?!!? 

Kris Allen is the American Idol?! Seriously? Has anyone been WATCHING this season? Adam sang circles around him. I can't help but think that middle-America voted for the universally acceptable home-grown boy next door,  rather than the controversial, over the top, risky, gay rockstar. WTF.

Ah well. *sigh*


Okay. Rant over.

Tags: music
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: disappointed

Oh My. So, I'm totally behind on the updating, it would seem. I admit, I've found a new online game that is consuming a considerable amount of my usual 'online time' (reserved for things like Hulu'ing and updating!).... and thus, the LJ has been neglected!

Anyway.... So, I heard from THE job, today. No *news* per se, other than to tell me that they will be making the decision by Friday and apologizing for the delay. Which... is alright. Glad I at least have a concrete date to be expecting news by!! I will now begin crossing my fingers. Want. This. Job.

What else? Well, Friday night was a nice, low-key get together at Dom's. Gotta love the old friends, they're good for the soul. :-D

OH, my Dad got me tix to see Green Day in Hartford, CT at the end of July. WOOT! Very awesome. I was listening to the new CD today - and I highly approve. AND, I'm wicked excited to go see them again. If anyone gets tickets and wants to go, I'd be happy to carpool!!

So.... let's see.

AND, my cousin, Leah, was here most of the weekend with her (ADORABLE) boy-toy Chris. I have to say, I was dreading her visit a bit... mostly because I didn't want to deal with the "so, what are you doing these days....?" etc. questions. However, despite some inital weirdness (we're family, but we don't see each other often... ), we ended up having a really good time. Played lots of board games, in true Varney fashion.... introduced them to the wonders of the Setters of Catan. ... and Good times were had by all.

... and now, it's Monday... and... that's about all I've got.

Tags: family, friends, job hunting, settlers of catan
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: okay

So, dear LJ... it's been a little bit. My bad. It's kinda been a crazy end of the semester, for no good reason.

It's just been busy, or something. The usual... all the teachers wait until the last week to have all the major projects due... which means you're running around like an idiot trying to get it all together... *sigh*. BUT, I am almost done. I am ALL done for my Business class... finished everything, with a final project that put my classmates to shame. As a result, I think they're all miffed and no one has seen fit to give me any feedback on it (like they're supposed to.). Sooo.... yeah. Finished up the last thing for that class tonight and turned it in and officially declared it a success - Looks like I will be finishing with a 104% average in that class... not sure what that translates to.... haha.... A++?
As for MicroEco... I am *almost* done. I have to make a discussion board post tomorrow (the server was crashing tonight. grr.), and then I have to do a nice, long, multiple choice final exam. It's on the second 11 chapters in the book.... apparently, it's just like the midterm (which I did great on)... just the other half. So, I'm not worried, just annoyed that I have to take it. haha...

THEN, I have to sign up for classes for the summer. Business Law, looks to be the next one *groan*. Unfortunately, it's just got to be done. However, I tried to sign up for classes tonight, but for some reason, it thinks my account is under 'academic notice'. UHM? yeah. I'm pretty sure 2 A+'s don't put you on academic notice. However, last year they had me they had me in the system wrong (by my first name as my last name)... so, I'm hoping it's just something stupid like that that hasn't gotten fixed. Must investigate tomorrow. ugh.

Anyway. In other news, I seem to have contracted some evil version of the plague... I have no idea how, since I see pretty much no one these days... but, nonetheless, I seem to have gotten this nasty head cold... I haven't been sleeping to save my life and I'm pretty sure I've blown my nose like 56 gajabillion times today ( I know, you wanted to know, didn't you?). So, everyone's avoiding me and I've been in quarentine in my house for the last few days... thankfully, it seems that the worst of it is over... no more fever or sore throat... just an endless supply of stuffy head/nose/sinus. UGH. I'm hoping that another good night's sleep will put me in good shape for this weekend - the opening weekend of STAR TREK.

Yes, I am flying my geek flag and totally heading out to Star Trek this weekend.... sick or not. Ha.

And.... I think that's about it. Oh, I got Kasey and Aimees wedding invite in the mail the other day. How weird to think of one of the boys getting married. I have pictures of Kasey when he was 15 (and on crutches, incidentally. random.)... and now married?!. I'm excited to go to the wedding though... It should be a good time - lots of cool people and for a great couple. :-)

Soo... as far as jobs go... still in limbo. Still haven't heard from the one I really want... but maybe tomorrow? They said 'no news is good news' and probably 'the first week or so in May'.... SO..... that's now, isnt' it? I checked their website for my application status, and it's still 'in review' which means they haven't decided against me, yet... so I'm still hopeful. *crosses fingers*

AND, if I got that job, I could move up to B-town, sooner than later.... which, I'd like to do for a lot of reasons - there's more going on there, and my favorite coffee shop.... AND now miss Becky has moved up that way, too. She seems far now. :-( We're definitely not on the daily coffee-chats anymore. :-/  

Alright. WELL. I suppose that's it. Must go to bed and get up tomorrow, make some calls and do that final exam. And get better. Begone, Ye sickness!!!

Tags: ccv, classes, job hunting, life in general, movie, sick, uvm, wedding
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: sick

Okay, well folks. I was moved to post, because of THIS . It moved me to giggles. And it is further proof why I am actually optimistic about this President - he seems NORMAL and Human. Which makes me think that he might actually be concerned with things that concern the masses. Ha. ANYway, the vid is like 25 seconds and good for a good laugh, check it. :-D

In other news... Holy end of the semester, batman. As per usual, all the papers are due, exams, etc... it ought to be a crazy last couple of weeks, but we're in the homestretch!!..... right until I start Business Law (4cr.) for the summer semester. UGH. ... and UGH.
Anyway, it'll be fine, looks like I'm cruising to a 4.0GPA this semester (woot!), despite the gauntlet that was MicroEconomics. BLEH.
It's funny, school seems much easier this time around - maybe because I'm older, have more real-life applicable experience and I can see why it matters? Funny how at 18 you don't always get that.

And... what else? Well, tomorrow I have an meeting with a prospective pet-sitting job. Then Thursday I have an interview with a local temp agency. Oh, the glamour. haha... I know. BUT, aside from the fact I could temp (it took me forever to get an interview with this place) until I found a Real Job.... I'm also really hoping that I will GET the job at UVM - which doesn't start until Aug 1. and maybe I can temp through the summer and get the bills handled, so I can maybe home to move by September. Maybe? PLEASE universe, PLEASE?!?!?! Although, I've got at least another week before I'll hear from UVM.

I also have an inquiry from a lady that wants me to drive to Bakersfield (60 mi), to give her lessons. Apparently, she's an adult with 3 horses and 2 ponies, who is self taught. However, she has some confidence/fear issues that make her think that lessons might be a good idea. I agree. However, It was difficult for me to figure out what to charge her, because she's a little over an hour away from me. By usual standards, that's like $25 in mileage ALONE. But, she's some sort of banker, so maybe it won't be an issue? Anyway, I tossed her out a price, for the 2 hour block (her want)... and we'll see what she says. If not, I understand... but if she does, hey, cool. Maybe I can earn some extra money on the weekends, playing with horsies again! Yay! Adult beginners are actually my forte... so. woot!

And.... that's about it. I've gotta get down to work tonight, doing homework and stuff.... and waiting for the Thunderstorm to roll in! YAY!

Tags: college, job interviews, obama, riding lesson, unemployment, uvm
You might find me at: Montpelier, VT
I'm feeling...: calm
I'm rockin' out to:: Move Along - AAR