Day 16 - Another picture of yourself.

Oh Hello Blogger. It's been a while. So I'm doubling your pleasure in this post with TWO pictures of yours truly. (and throwin' in some update blog worthy type things as an added bonus!)
So, I realized that in both of these pictures I'm wearing drinking shirts. :/ So I'm going to tell you my stories of how I came about owning them. The shirt in the top picture, says "One Tequila, Two Tequila, Three Tequila, Floor" and gets a little blurrier as it goes.. ha. This shirt actually belonged to my sweet Johnson boys' oldest brother. He passed away earlier this year so they took over most of his clothes. He was such an awesome guy, but was afflicted with some serious health issues and unfortunately it took him early. The boys were actually going to give this shirt to one of our other friends, but then Dustin one day decided I should have it to remember Brandon by. It's become one of my favorite shirts because of that. I get the other 3 boys every day, and now I have a little piece of Brandon too.
The bottom picture is a Pabst Blue Ribbon shirt. Not much of a story with this one, aside from Matt bought one, and every time he'd wear it I told him he needed to give my shirt back. (haha) And then we went to the mall one day and he bought me one. It's nice to have things bought for me for a change.

AAAAAAAANYWAYS....
I started my new job!! It's at a call center in Orem. Not so glamorous... but I'm making $1.50 more than I'm making at Pizza Hut (which is $.50-$1 more than I'd even be making as a Manager at Pizza hut), and I have potential for a raise after the 3 week probation period. It's really nice. I'm working nights there, part time for the first few weeks and after my performance review I'll be able to move to full time. I think I'll still keep my job at Pizza Hut for a while, it'll be nice to have the extra money. Especially with the Holidays coming up.
In the down time at work #2, I get to crochet(!!!) which is soooo nice, as I've been wanting to get caught up on my crochet projects but didn't seem to be able to find time to do so. I've also purchased a Dinosaur coloring book to keep myself occupied. I also have come up with a list of silly phone job quirks...

-Ring back tones are ridiculous. Unless you have awesome ones like the ones I use to. I mean, who DOESN'T enjoy hearing "Hey Good Lookin'" every time they want to get a hold of me. But f'real, some of the crazy R&B and "Praise Jesus" songs I've heard in the last few days just make me laugh.
-Peoples voicemail messages make me smile. I had one the other day for an older lady that had a wonderful (3 minute) inspirational message. Precious.
-Did you know there's a city in Pennsylvania called "Forty Fort"...? Really?.... Really?!

Everyone's been posting about decorating they're homes/apartments for Christmas. I usually am a bit of a Scrooge, I won't lie, until about a week before Christmas. But something about this year has me excited already for it. I only wish I had my own place to decorate and buy fun holiday smells for. But Hailey and I went shopping the other day and we went in to Tai Pan, and I got soooo excited to start Christmas shopping, and the smell of cinnamon, and snowflake decorations. (Also, Heidi, they have lots of cute owl jewelry there, it made me think of you.) And then this afternoon we went to Denny's and they have their new Holiday specials, and even THOSE got me excited! I'm excited to buy my family and friends presents. Driving around looking at Christmas lights. Snuggling and drinking hot chocolate (even if I know it'll really just be sitting on the couch watching video games... ha) Hanging out with family. And everyone's houses just feeling so cozy. My mom's Christmas Village. Especially when my dumb kitty climbs up in there and pretends she's Cat-Zilla. Going to my moms and watching Christmas movies and snuggling with my pup.

Ohhh. So many things to look forward to. I'm happy I wrote this post. I was feeling a little down this evening, and that happy list just lifted my spirits. :D

I hope every one had a good weekend!

Day 15 - Put your iPod on shuffle; first 10 songs that play.

1. Bust A Move- Glee
I, too, love Glee. I could listen to the soundtracks allll the time. But the boys would probably start beating me if I did that. heh.

2. Leicester Square- Rancid
Oh yes. Soft spot for some Tim Armstrong.

3. Giving Up Giving In- Streetlight Manifesto
Sometimes I forget that I still have some music on my ipod. haha

4. Turntable- Rancid

5. Send Her My Love- Journey
LOVE JOURNEY!! I'm going to start a cover band. I serenaded Matthew last night with some "Don't Stop Believin'" last night when it came on the jukebox at ABG's. :D


6. Nothin' To Lose- Kiss
<3

7. Beautiful, Dirty, Rich.- Lady Gaga
Probably my favorite Lady Gaga song. Just sayin..

8. Birthday Dethday- Dethklok

9. Hoboken- Operation Ivy

10. Face That Screams- Operation Ivy
I love Op Ivy... unfortunately all the songs I have on my ipod are the most horrible recordings. :( But I just can't get myself to delete them.

Day 14 - A picture of you and your family.

My Mama. My Brotha. Me. And My Pop.


I love them.

Day 13 - A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

I'm bored waiting for Matt to get off work, so I continue now with more 30 days of blogging..
Figure it'll kind of catch me up for what I skipped while H.City was open. :D


Only thing is, I don't quite know what to write here. This is more a post fit for a journal. But perhaps I should write something just to get my feelings on a certain matter out there. Unfortunately, I still don't think that would help considering... Hmm... I'll give it a shot.


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Hmm.. okay. Had a great big long letter typed out. Read it over. Decided to go with my original instinct and not post it publicly. Thanks for trying though, blogger. You're a champ. ;)


So another picture of Shad and I on Halloween being total Bad A's

Day 12 - How you found out about Blogs and why you made one.

I originally found out about blogger through my mom. One day I was at my Mom's house and she was looking at my Aunt Megan's blog. And then showed me hers. And then somehow talked me in to starting my own. I made a few posts, and then got bored with it. Mostly just wanted to read my Aunts blog because she's got the cutest damn kids on the planet. And I started thinking about how blogging was more for grown ups and married people with kids. Ugh... But then one day I creeped about at Jodi's blog and laughed so hard I decided I wanted to start up again. Deleted all of my old posts about the old relationship and whiney baby crap and started over! :D

(This is my little buddy, as previously mentioned, cutest freakin kids ever!)





Today has been so odd. I had a great day at work. Everything seemed to be just grand. But then I got home and just felt off. I read something today on Facebook that kind of tied in to something that happened a few days ago that just left me feeling confused about current goings on. As I said in a previous post, I'm really enjoying this sudden change of events in my life right now. But the last few days have just left my mind racing and thinking about things (and a person) I probably shouldn't.
Oh well, It's just today that I've really felt this way.


UPDATED! Maaaaaan I'm proud of how often I'm updating! Honestly, if it wasn't for Heidi and Bonnie I wouldn't be. At least I know I have an audience. Haha. :D Thanks grrrrrls!

Day 11 - Another picture of you and your friends.

Due to the fact that I really don't hang out with many people, and I already posted a picture of all my good friends... This post is only going to have a few people in it. :D


Me and Matthew. Duh. He took me on a Dollar date Monday night(as you can see, we're wearing 3D glasses in that photo for Toy Story 3 in 3D). And he's a big dummy and makes me smile way more than he should.

Hailey Beth. Now, I don't hang out with many girls. But this one is deffo one of my faves.


ALESIAAAAAAAAAA!!!! Once again, I know I know.. she's my cousin. But f'real, she's my bestie. Love her silly little dancin' guts.(She's currently dancing around the room as I type this) We both had the day off today, so after my interview(!!!) we met up and spent the whole day together! I'm her maid of honor, so we originally were going to go put a deposit down on her wedding venue, but that plan didn't really go through. But we went to Salt Lake anyhow and went shopping at The Gateway. Which was surprisingly successful for me. I usually spend all day shopping and can never find anything I ACTUALLY want to buy. But I bought 2 shirts (Clearance baby, my best friend!) I know, two shirts doesn't sound like much for an entire day of shopping, but trust me, it's quite the accomplishment for this Shando. We went to Lunch at Z'Tejas. MMMMM. Love that place so good! Then went to Target and bought practical errand type things. I love spending time with that girl. She's my 95 but 6 year old buddy. We used to sit at her house in our PJ's crocheting like old ladies... but watching Hannah Montana and Wizards of Waverly Place at the same time. :D



While we were at Target, I found these little devils. White chocolate covered oreos! Holy crap... they're so good! But man, do I wish I had refrained from buying them for that very reason! Haha.


This is one of the sweet new shirts I bought! Team Eddie for sure!!! (not to mention, only $4 for the best shirt EVER!) I LOVE The Munsters! Have ever since I was a wee lass, and when Alesia pulled this out of the clearance to show me at Hot Topic I just HAD to get it!



Man... We're cool.

Day 10 - Songs you listen to when you are happy, sad, bored, hyper, mad.

Songs I listen to!

When I'm Happy:
Atmosphere- Always Comin' Back Home to You, Sunshine (just gotta not think about why it was written..)
The Cramps- Cornfed Dames
Eagles of Death Metal- Solid Gold
Fabienne Delsol- Chills and Fever
LMFAO- I'm in Miami Bitch
MC Chris- Fett's Vette
... and a lot more

When I'm Sad:
Bright Eyes- Bowl of Oranges
Atmosphere- Wild Wild Horses
Cursive- The Ugly Organ album
Kiss- Shandi
Motorcycle- As the Rush Comes
She & Him- Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want
RZA- Drama
LMFAO- I'm in Miami Bitch
... again, there are a lot more

When I'm Bored:
Atmosphere- They Keys to Life VS 15 Minuts of Fame, National Disgrace
Beyonce- Diva
The Black Lips- Bad Kids
The Cramps- Human Fly
Journey (and Glee Cast)- Don't Stop Believin'
Gorillaz- All Alone, White Light
LMFAO-I'm in Miami Bitch
... and more. ha!

When I'm Hyper:
LMFAO- I'm in Miami Bitch, Don't Wanna Be
Andrew W.K.- Party Hard
The Doors- Touch Me
IMA Robot- Here Come the Bombs
Oingo Boingo- Little Girls
Save Ferris- Come on Eileen
... etc.

When I'm Mad:
Atmosphere- Bird Sings Why the Caged I know, Cats Van Bangs
Dethklok- The Dethalbum
The Distillers- Dismantle Me
No-Cash- Run Your Pockets
Leftover Crack- Gang Control, Gay Rude Boys Unite
RZA- Drama


BlahBlah... No Pictures. Suckas! ;)

Day 9- CONTINUES!!!!

Haha... So, thanks to my computer crappin' out on me last night, and my being on a Zumba high not being able to go to sleep and coming up with more and more things I was proud of, I am back to continue with Day 9


And here we go!
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I finally cut and painted my toenails! I haven't done anything with them aside from a little trim-down last month. I had a little tiny patch of red polish left on both of my big toes, and that's it. And now they're cute and shaped and bright blue. Go me! ;) (I'd post a picture... but I don't like my feet. Ew.) Now I just need to get my fingernails under control so I can stop stabbing Matthew to death when we wrestle.

Crap. There was so many other things I thought of last night, and now I can't think of ANY of them. :/ oh well.. On to Day 10 I suppose...

Day 9 - Something you're proud of in the past few days.

Haven't really done much in the last few days...

I went to work for my last few days of Halloween City this year. It was sad. It's so stressful during the season, but when it's all said and done, it's definitely a bummer. Luckily I made a ton of new friends there this year, and got to reunite with my favorite lady. I'll miss it though. for sure.


Oh!! And I went to Zumba tonight! As I said before, this is the MAIN reason I'm so happy the Halloween store is only temporary. Working both jobs and NEVER being home made it so I was eating fast food waaaaaaaaaayyyyy more than I would have liked. And no Zumba + too much fast food is a TERRIBLE combination! All of my feeling fit, and toned, and awesome went dowwwwwn the drain! :/ ugh. I mean... I suppose I still feel good, but I can't wait to be back on a healthier eating routine and regular Zumba-ing. (And always looking for new Zumba virgins to get hooked with me! *cough*Heidi&Jodi*cough*) ;)


hmm.. I think my computer is messing up, so I'ma go ahead and publish this and hope it works. :/

Day 8- Store term goals for this month and why.

Short term goals.. hmm.


Figuring out my finances and best solutions for current things going on financially.
November is tough, I get so used to having a TON of money when the Halloween store is open, and then November it's back to my measley Pizza Hut wages. :/ I really am very torn about Pizza Hut right now. I've been told for SOOOOO long that I was going to be made manager. And was even presented with the option to eventually run my own store. But after a while of being told that with no actual results showing as such, I was getting a little bummed out about the situation. I was so excited for the Halloween store this year, because I needed a break from Pizza Hut, bad. I was starting to get waaaayyy too frustrated with the entire situation. And then I started getting scheduled to run my own shifts. This is where it gets hard for me. I LOVE my managers there. Absolutely. I think of them more as friends than superiors, and if it wasn't for them, there's no way I would have stayed at Pizza Hut. And they have done so much for me, and have been so good to work around MY schedule. But after so long of doing WAY more than someone under "cook" status would normally be doing, but still being paid as "cook" and then actually running my own shifts under said status... I kind of lost it. A few other options have presented themselves to me, and I'm thinking it might be time to move on. Especially since certain changes have been made and living situations are looking... ugh.. nevermind. I won't go into THAT. I just need to figure all this out now that I'm not working every second.


hmm.. other than that, my only goals are to keep things the way they are. I love the way my life is going right now. It took a very very suprising turn. And I'm enjoying it a lot more than I thought I would. I've made INCREDIBLE new friends, who make me laugh and are so positive. Which is exactly what I was looking for.

Oh, and get back to Zumba!

Since blogs are boring unless there's a picture involved... I leave you with this: