The Butt Cheeks

Random Fact 10. I really want a black eye. I have never had one before but I like the way it looks. I know, I know... That's why this is the random fact.

ICB is over! The August days class graduated and we're all doing our own thing. I miss everyone and I wish everyone well. I hope we all keep in touch. They are all (mostly) good people.
One school ends and the other begins. Tomorrow is orientation at Lewis. I'm really excited to get back to University and classes that I need to take notes in. I'm determined to make friends, too. No more anti-social me. I must put aside my awkwardness and try. Say a prayer.

I don't think I like working at Lowes anymore. I'm realizing now all the games everyone plays and all the behind the scenes backstabbing that happens. If I could secure another full time job somewhere I would be O. U. T. Maybe it's time to start looking into security like I had wanted to. Maybe even a 911 operator. I think I'd like that kind of a job.
Oh, and I want my vertical labret back. ASAP.

Check Out the Hyena Vomit

Random Fact 9. Hyenas can eat almost anything, including bones and steel, but not hair. And they vomit a lot. Cool.

What an eventful week. Well, for the most part.
Friday was pretty uneventful. School and work. Same old, same old.

But Saturday... whooooo buddy.
I worked a mid shift and had to deal with some real assholes. By the time 7 rolled around, I was more than ready to get home and get the house warming party started.
Lydia was the first one here. She got to my place before I did. We turned on some music and danced around for a bit. Whitney Houston has that effect on you.
Brandon and Lauren got there next. She's really nice! Stefanie, Tom, and Nicky got there not too long after, and THAT'S when the trouble started.
3 shots of UV Blue later, John and his new friend (hehe) arrived along with Mike, Travis, Moose, and a few of their friends.

Alright, to be honest, I don't remember who got there when. I was pretty far gone after about an hour and a half. I'm relying on friends like John (thanks buddy!) and Kol to remember things after, say, 10:30.
Big thanks to Angelica, Lydia, Stefanie, Nicky, Kol, Lori, Mike, Travis, Moose, Ryan, Joanna, Travis's Girlfriend (sorry!), John, Brandon, Lorena, Lauren, Regina, and everyone/anyone else that came! Goooooood night!

Since then I've come down with a chest cold. Shaun must have gotten it from work and passed it to me. Nothing too serious. Just a cough, small fever, and an upset tummy. I'll be happy when it's gone.

Tomorrow is graduation at ICB. I'd be lying if I said I was excited. It's going to be fun to get dressed up and see everyone one last time, but I'm a little sad. I made a lot of friends through this place, and it's going to suck not seeing them 3 times a week. I'm even more sad and worried that we're going to lose touch.
Would it be silly to say I might say a little prayer about that?

Random Fact 8. King Henry VIII had six wives. And he had an ulcer on his thigh that had to be drained every day. And, at at least one point in his life, we weighed more than 300 pounds. He was an interesting guy.

School is almost over! I won't miss sitting around doing nothing, but I'm really going to miss the friends I made there. I hope we all keep in touch. Maybe this House Warming Get Down will make things a bit more solid. Maybe it will mean we're all real friends and not just school friends.
Random Fact 9. I categorize weird things. Like types of friendships.
Oh. Speaking of party. I CAN'T WAIT! As long as everyone shows up and everyone has a good time, I'll be happy. The party will have been a success and the apartment will have officially been broken in. Friends, food, some family, and a whole lot of love.

Speaking of which, I am more in love with Shaun now than I ever was.

You'll Probably Buy a Mule

Random Fact 8. I'm sort of a scardy cat. I've got a list of things that makes me nervous and/or scared, and the majority of them are embarrassing. Tornadoes, spiders, walking around by myself at night, burglars. Lame.

It's raining cats and dogs outside. Thunder just shook my building so hard the storm windows raddled. Boy am I glad that I already walked Rex.
I'm stressing out a little bit. The demos and resumes are due on Friday and I'm not happy with either. Not that I should care too much, though. I'm not really on the job hunt for communications. I'm ready to go back to University and get a degree. Lowes is paying pretty well for now.
I just need to remember to slow down, take a dip breath, and relax. Stressing out won't help any.

I love Mystery Science Theater 3000. I recommend it for everyone with a decent sense of humor.

Secret Facility

Random Fact 7. I am good at a few things. I can play music well, I can read the news well, and I write well. I don't usually play up my strong suits, but I do have them. Random fact.

I can't wait for it to be tomorrow. I'm going to get to sleep in, see my mom and gram, AND enjoy the company of my Shaun. No work. No school. Nothing pressing.
I cannot wait.
Anywho. I love the Mythbusters. It's a shame I'm no good at science because I would love to be a part of that show. Especially the James Bond and secret spy myths. Not only are they the most fun to watch but they are interesting! Oh! Maybe since Kari Byron is sooooo pregnant there will be an opening and I can weasel myself in. Bingo.

Saturday is my house warming party and I'm excited/nervous. It's going to be cool to get both sets of friends together, but I'm nervous a bunch of people won't show up and it will be boring. I'm always worried I'm boring, but this is a really nervousness. Liquor can only do so much.
My fingers are crossed.

Victoria, it will work.

Random Fact 6. I get lonely pretty easily. I feel lonely when Shaun goes to work and Rex is my only company. I know he'll be home in the morning, but it can be a long night when you're by yourself. I'm pretty awkward socially but I like being around people. Certain people more than others, but I guess company is company.

Today was another uneventful day. I slept in for a while and then ended my dry spell. Thank goodness.
After a quick shower and some noodles for breakfast, I went to work and played Head Cashier. I still haven't heard about the position from higher up. Word on the floor is I got it, but you can't go by them. Gossip spreads very quickly around my job.
I got home and started watching the on-stage production of Victor Victoria. I LOVE this play/movie. Julie Andrews is a musical goddess, even now.

Keep your fingers crossed.

Bronze Star and a Bullet

I've decided to come up with a list of 5 random things people may not know about me. When I think about more, I think I'll add them.

1. I'm secretly an old lady. I really don't do anything of interest unless I around fun people. I enjoy relaxing on my couch with a good episode of Mythbusters and a number book on a Friday night. Even when the fun folks invite me out, there's a good chance I'll say no... but 9 times out of 10, I have no legitimate reason. I am just a premature old woman.
2. I love my family. I would do anything and everything for them. When I'm not around them, I miss them. And sometimes I cry. When we all get together and do things as a whole, I feel all warm inside. Sounds cliche, yes, but it's true. I love them. A lot.
3. I would not be a very good mother. I can feel it. I have a lot of selfish tendencies and I don't much like being around anyone younger than my sister. I'm worried that if I ever did become a mom, I would be terrible at it and my kids would hate me. I don't want to ruin anyone's life. I also don't want to put my body through having a child. See. Selfish.
4. I am the last person I would ever pick to win a beauty contest. I know a lot of girls say this, but I mean it. I'm not looking for compliments or fishing for sympathy. I'm simply stating the facts. I find myself very unattractive. I'm not sure how any boy was ever interested in me in the beginning.
5. I want, almost more than anything, to be a successful person. I want to be able to provide for my parents when they're old. I want to feel comfortable money wise and only worry about trivial things. I want to live well and want for nothing. And I only want to rely on myself. No man, woman, or family member will ever have to take care of me financially. At least that's the goal.

This Green Tide Won't Change Me

So this is a blog...

Hurray for new apartments!
Shaun and I are slowly turning this old apartment into a fresh start for us. It's pretty exciting to get to decided all of those little things for yourself. Like what kind of lamp you want in your living room. Or what color the kitchen should be.
Nothing like this was important to me before we moved. Now it feels like an invigorating experience. Lame and exciting.

My little sister's prom is tonight. I know she's going to look beautiful. And I'm very proud of her for deciding to go without a date. She knows how to have fun without some dude on her arm. And she knows she can do anything she wants to do regaurdless of the stupid social norms that are attached.
Some days, I wish I was more like my sister. Her opinion is a solid one, and if you get in the way of what she has planned, you're in trouble. I feel like I let myself get walked on sometimes.
Like at work. This is the second time I've applied for the Head Cashier position, and this is the second time they've dicked everyone around and delayed the answer. I'm worried that if I don't get it, managment will continue to look over me for promotions and they will eventually just assume I'm going to do all the work without the pay. I'm worried I won't argue with them about it.
On the other hand, I'm pretty worried that if I do get the position I won't be able to handle all the responisibilities that come with it. Or I'll try to be too nice and I'll get walked on anyway.
I need to stop being afraid I guess.

Here's to a better day ahead.