Trust me, I'm well aware that I'm the only person reading this who gives a damn about college football, but...
Texas Tech will beat UT this weekend. Just you watch.
And for the rest of you...
(Don't watch, just listen.)
10.30.2008
10.29.2008
Coffee, Tom. Freaking coffee.
I decided today that my job can be summed up in a single phrase, "What do you want me to do about it?"
In researching this book, I found this fantastic review:
I vaguely remembered when this riot took place, hearing it on the national news. They never really went into great detail, as to why the riots took place. However, this excellent book goes deeply into the corruption, the physical blackmail, and the awful conditions taking place inside this prison. This book will make you angry! This prison was a trainwreck waiting to happen, and those in power knew it. This book discusses specific events leading up to the riot, the overcrowding, the lack of proper amnentities, the threat of violence not only from inmates but from guards as well, all of these and more contributed to the horrific conclusion of that three-day-weekend in hell.
Yes, it is graphic, and not for those who don't want to know the torture endured by some of the weaker inmates, but the truth being exposed may keep the Mexico prison riot from happening again, there or in the U.S.
Wait for it....
FAIL.
Dad got a wind turbine for his birthday today. Feliz compleanos, padre.
Mom's born on January 20th. She would like a black president and an inspirational speech. Go vote.
In researching this book, I found this fantastic review:
I vaguely remembered when this riot took place, hearing it on the national news. They never really went into great detail, as to why the riots took place. However, this excellent book goes deeply into the corruption, the physical blackmail, and the awful conditions taking place inside this prison. This book will make you angry! This prison was a trainwreck waiting to happen, and those in power knew it. This book discusses specific events leading up to the riot, the overcrowding, the lack of proper amnentities, the threat of violence not only from inmates but from guards as well, all of these and more contributed to the horrific conclusion of that three-day-weekend in hell.
Yes, it is graphic, and not for those who don't want to know the torture endured by some of the weaker inmates, but the truth being exposed may keep the Mexico prison riot from happening again, there or in the U.S.
Wait for it....
FAIL.
Dad got a wind turbine for his birthday today. Feliz compleanos, padre.
Mom's born on January 20th. She would like a black president and an inspirational speech. Go vote.
10.28.2008
Wrangle up some cattles.
Last year at Spirit, I sold Halloween costumes to Minus the Bear. They had a band/company credit card.
Yesterday, I sold Halloween costumes to this band:
Every Avenue
They played the Sunshine with All Time Low on Monday night. The only reason I know who they are was because I knew they had to be in a band and when I checked an ID, it was from Michigan. Internet stalkage and process of elimination allowed me to discover that I did, in fact, sell merchandise to a power pop band with 162,000 friends on myspace.
And today, I sold this wig:
To this man:
Keith Jardine
Which is apparently a big deal?
He was nicer than this.
Maria cannot stop laughing at Spencer's flesh beard.
Yesterday, I sold Halloween costumes to this band:
Every Avenue
They played the Sunshine with All Time Low on Monday night. The only reason I know who they are was because I knew they had to be in a band and when I checked an ID, it was from Michigan. Internet stalkage and process of elimination allowed me to discover that I did, in fact, sell merchandise to a power pop band with 162,000 friends on myspace.
To this man:
Keith Jardine
Which is apparently a big deal?
He was nicer than this.
Maria cannot stop laughing at Spencer's flesh beard.
10.27.2008
Chuck Norris doesn't grow up.
Ended up getting massively upset over working this weekend, after having to miss a haunted corn maize, the zoo, and a speech from the democratic nominee for President. Sad, SAD lady writing this blog.
Work on Friday was nice, I've coming to realize I enjoy a good bluegrass band every now and then. Spirit was ridiculous on Saturday, just wall-to-wall people. After five hours of retailing, I managed the El Rey for Django Fest, which actually proved to be problematic. European musicians don't understand the basic concept that actually they need to pay for alcohol and not steal inventory out of coolers. Also, the bar was upstairs. I probably staired it about 50 times. Cavs are still burning as I type. And finally, I couldn't get the day off from Spirit on Sunday. Despite my boyfriend's pleas that I just not go to work, I was there; groggy and disenchanted. As soon as I got off from there, I headed up to the East Mountains for Kyle's birthday celebration with his family. We had a camp fire outside, and while enchanting, it made for a late night and I am dearly paying for it this morning. But, you know, it's the least I can do; lose a little sleep over my boyfriend's birthday. (He got these for his birthday. I bought these.)
It's just been a while since I had some good old fashioned time off. It's really starting to wear on me. I'm sure most people I know will attest to the fact that I have not been pleasant these past few weeks. But, the end is near. I only have 3 more shifts at Spirit: today, tomorrow and Thursday. After that, only a week more of office work. It worked out that I'll be treating myself to a small scale vacation soon after, as the Anderbenmans and I are going to Tempe for B-Folds on Veteran's Day (no finer way than celebrating our soldiers than listening to "Army"). And after that... nothing. Absolutely nothing.
I can't decide whether or not I like the light at the end of the tunnel. It's there, I see it, but it's really scary; the thought of not having a job. Like I said, I'll still be getting paid until January and if I really must, I can file for unemployment. But I feel like there's too many question marks, too many what if's, and it makes me very anxious, especially given the status of the economy right now. I can't get a job. I've applied for probably 20 positions, most of which I'm qualified for, and I can't even get a call back. It's frustrating and it makes me feel helpless. I don't like being here, in limbo. I hate you, limbo.
Trying hard to be optimistic. I know this'll all work out and everything will fall into place soon. I'm exploring lots of options about possible certifications I could get, mostly in counseling/social work. But, being an adult doesn't feel all that rewarding right now.
Maybe Natalie Portman and Rashida Jones are right. Puppies.
Work on Friday was nice, I've coming to realize I enjoy a good bluegrass band every now and then. Spirit was ridiculous on Saturday, just wall-to-wall people. After five hours of retailing, I managed the El Rey for Django Fest, which actually proved to be problematic. European musicians don't understand the basic concept that actually they need to pay for alcohol and not steal inventory out of coolers. Also, the bar was upstairs. I probably staired it about 50 times. Cavs are still burning as I type. And finally, I couldn't get the day off from Spirit on Sunday. Despite my boyfriend's pleas that I just not go to work, I was there; groggy and disenchanted. As soon as I got off from there, I headed up to the East Mountains for Kyle's birthday celebration with his family. We had a camp fire outside, and while enchanting, it made for a late night and I am dearly paying for it this morning. But, you know, it's the least I can do; lose a little sleep over my boyfriend's birthday. (He got these for his birthday. I bought these.)
It's just been a while since I had some good old fashioned time off. It's really starting to wear on me. I'm sure most people I know will attest to the fact that I have not been pleasant these past few weeks. But, the end is near. I only have 3 more shifts at Spirit: today, tomorrow and Thursday. After that, only a week more of office work. It worked out that I'll be treating myself to a small scale vacation soon after, as the Anderbenmans and I are going to Tempe for B-Folds on Veteran's Day (no finer way than celebrating our soldiers than listening to "Army"). And after that... nothing. Absolutely nothing.
I can't decide whether or not I like the light at the end of the tunnel. It's there, I see it, but it's really scary; the thought of not having a job. Like I said, I'll still be getting paid until January and if I really must, I can file for unemployment. But I feel like there's too many question marks, too many what if's, and it makes me very anxious, especially given the status of the economy right now. I can't get a job. I've applied for probably 20 positions, most of which I'm qualified for, and I can't even get a call back. It's frustrating and it makes me feel helpless. I don't like being here, in limbo. I hate you, limbo.
Trying hard to be optimistic. I know this'll all work out and everything will fall into place soon. I'm exploring lots of options about possible certifications I could get, mostly in counseling/social work. But, being an adult doesn't feel all that rewarding right now.
Maybe Natalie Portman and Rashida Jones are right. Puppies.
10.24.2008
Function Check Required.
I got to go up on the roof of Spirit last night. Pretty awesome.
Not even upset about working this weekend. While it's going to prove to be brutal, I'm at the El Rey both tonight and tomorrow night, at office today, and at Spirit tomorrow morning. Both El Rey events are going to rule. Tonight is bartending for Cadillac Sky and one of my new favorite local bands and tomorrow is managing for the almighty Django Fest. I'm a little bummed that I'm not bartending the second one, since I made a retarded amount of money last Django Fest, but it'll also be nice to be able to roam around and have some fun. Spirit will be okay on Saturday. It'll be really busy, which makes the time go by quickly. And I'm going to try my hardest to take off Sunday from Spirit, so I can attend the full day of boyfriend Birthday activities, which include zoo that I'm really excited about, and dinner at his parents, which I'm not nearly as excited about.
But, Bruce-Dog will be there.
This is not cool, by the way.
YAH. UR SOOOO FUNNY. IT RHYTHMS.
Not even upset about working this weekend. While it's going to prove to be brutal, I'm at the El Rey both tonight and tomorrow night, at office today, and at Spirit tomorrow morning. Both El Rey events are going to rule. Tonight is bartending for Cadillac Sky and one of my new favorite local bands and tomorrow is managing for the almighty Django Fest. I'm a little bummed that I'm not bartending the second one, since I made a retarded amount of money last Django Fest, but it'll also be nice to be able to roam around and have some fun. Spirit will be okay on Saturday. It'll be really busy, which makes the time go by quickly. And I'm going to try my hardest to take off Sunday from Spirit, so I can attend the full day of boyfriend Birthday activities, which include zoo that I'm really excited about, and dinner at his parents, which I'm not nearly as excited about.
This is not cool, by the way.
YAH. UR SOOOO FUNNY. IT RHYTHMS.
10.23.2008
10.20.2008
Change what exactly?
It's funny to me to listen to conservatives talk right about now. "If Obama wins and this country becomes a socialist state, I'm moving." Where ya goin? Canada? I doubt that one will work out the way it did 8 years ago. Maybe try Iraq since everything's good and democratic over there now. Hey, you'd probably have a better chance at getting a job.
Political nerdity: Early voting's here. Get a sample ballot for your precinct here. There's some really important local races and bonds you should internet it up on. I'm in no position to tell you how to vote, but it probably won't take long for you to make up your mind.
Political nerdity: Early voting's here. Get a sample ballot for your precinct here. There's some really important local races and bonds you should internet it up on. I'm in no position to tell you how to vote, but it probably won't take long for you to make up your mind.
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