Okay , I mentioned before that I read this book series this past summer, well I loved it and the only reason I found the books was because of the movie. Now, at first I thought the trailer looked stupid but after reading the books and whose going to be on the soundtrack and seeing like 5 different trailers, I'm completely excited about it. In fact I'm so excited that every time I see a new trailer or commercial I get even more excited.
I only know two people who have actually read the book (twilight) and a ton of others who want to read it...so I have a question. Who wants to go see the movie.
With less than a month away (22 days to be exact) til opening weekend, we are running out of time to make good plans to see this movie. Honestly I would love to see it on opening weekend but I'm not trying to beat up anyone. I enjoy my movie experiences way too much for me to see it with a 100 screaming teenage girls and their screaming middle-aged moms (check out the twilight moms website, they're out there). So I might wait and go the week after opening, but I'm excited and if anyone wants to go see it with me. Let me know I'll be there!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
My New Job
Hey, i thought i'd come by and let everyone know how my new job was going. i've been at this new place for three days (my first day was friday). i'm now working in downtown la in a law firm (which i won't name here). it's great, closer to home and i can car pool with my mom so that i don't have to pay for parking.
i'm now working in a field called "office services". currently i'm the person in charge of hospitality services. basically, i'm in charge of making sure the 3 kitchens are fully stocked at all times and setting up and breaking down conference rooms before and after meetings. it sounds easy and honestly once you know what you are doing it is, but it's been difficult at times, especially yesterday, when i had to run around trying to find things that weren't where they should be. then restocking everyone cause, as it turned out, no one had done that in a while.
today was a much better, i was on top of stuff and i figure that tomorrow will be even better so that by this time next week i will be able to fly through the day without any worries and will maybe be able to start training and learning other office service duties.
i'm enjoying the job! i work in a law firm so people are professional and they mind their own business, i'm not worried about other people i can just do what i need to do. best part, i'm not standing in the sun talking to rude and uncurtieous people anymore and i can take a break when i really need to, and not worry about the fact that the work's not getting done. the job can be demanding, i see that, but it'll only get bad if i'm not doing what i'm supposed to do. if i stay on top of my work, then i'll be fine....honestly i'm not worried about it at all.
working in an air conditioned building is fantastic....let me tell you!
so basically so far so good...if there's anything else, i'll let you know. And to answer your question, i'm not sad that i left Disney, i was ready to go, just sad that i left good people in that same sad situation. Disney was the means to an end so i can take it for that, it was a special time cause i met great people but as a job it kinda sucked
i'm now working in a field called "office services". currently i'm the person in charge of hospitality services. basically, i'm in charge of making sure the 3 kitchens are fully stocked at all times and setting up and breaking down conference rooms before and after meetings. it sounds easy and honestly once you know what you are doing it is, but it's been difficult at times, especially yesterday, when i had to run around trying to find things that weren't where they should be. then restocking everyone cause, as it turned out, no one had done that in a while.
today was a much better, i was on top of stuff and i figure that tomorrow will be even better so that by this time next week i will be able to fly through the day without any worries and will maybe be able to start training and learning other office service duties.
i'm enjoying the job! i work in a law firm so people are professional and they mind their own business, i'm not worried about other people i can just do what i need to do. best part, i'm not standing in the sun talking to rude and uncurtieous people anymore and i can take a break when i really need to, and not worry about the fact that the work's not getting done. the job can be demanding, i see that, but it'll only get bad if i'm not doing what i'm supposed to do. if i stay on top of my work, then i'll be fine....honestly i'm not worried about it at all.
working in an air conditioned building is fantastic....let me tell you!
so basically so far so good...if there's anything else, i'll let you know. And to answer your question, i'm not sad that i left Disney, i was ready to go, just sad that i left good people in that same sad situation. Disney was the means to an end so i can take it for that, it was a special time cause i met great people but as a job it kinda sucked
Sunday, October 19, 2008
the picture below...
is of the two brothers from a band called Tokio Hotel. They are a German Band, that I first saw on the MTV Music Video Awards...I thought he was a she but then he started talking.
I put this picture up simply to get a response from people. Thanks for playing along.
Kristi don't worry, I'd never heard of them before September. You're not out of the loop
I put this picture up simply to get a response from people. Thanks for playing along.
Kristi don't worry, I'd never heard of them before September. You're not out of the loop
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
Dont Buy Cheap Stuff
A couple of months ago my dad came into my bathroom and saw that our toilet seat was broken. So he went out and bought us a new one (from like the liquor store down the hill). Well it sucks, and low and behold, when you buy cheap things they brake. That's what happened to the "new" cheap toilet seat! After about two months it's now broken. The first seat lasted for over two years...this one only lasted two months.
I told my mom when he got it, that it was cheap....didn't fit and terrible to put on the actual toilet. And, in fact, the seat actually broke after about a week and a half! Now I have to go buy a new one, when I wasn't complaining about the original to begin with. (Neither one of us, my bro or I, were complaining about it). Anyway, all this to say, don't buy cheap stuff, it sucks!
I told my mom when he got it, that it was cheap....didn't fit and terrible to put on the actual toilet. And, in fact, the seat actually broke after about a week and a half! Now I have to go buy a new one, when I wasn't complaining about the original to begin with. (Neither one of us, my bro or I, were complaining about it). Anyway, all this to say, don't buy cheap stuff, it sucks!
Saturday, October 11, 2008
the possibilities
READ THE PREVIOUS POST BEFORE READING THIS ONE!
Okay, so I said I was really excited about the new job I have...there are tons of reasons I'm excited. I get to wear normal clothes for one (i do have to wear a company shirt 4 days a week, but other than that I get to dress myself). I can wear jewelry and actually act like a normal person instead of a perfect person (as expected sometimes). I'm just excited of the new possibilities in front of me. And not having to stifle myself creatively anymore. I'm also very excited about being able to use my hands for more than punching a computer screen. That will be exciting.
I might sound crazy but that's okay. I'm starting to feel free!
Okay, so I said I was really excited about the new job I have...there are tons of reasons I'm excited. I get to wear normal clothes for one (i do have to wear a company shirt 4 days a week, but other than that I get to dress myself). I can wear jewelry and actually act like a normal person instead of a perfect person (as expected sometimes). I'm just excited of the new possibilities in front of me. And not having to stifle myself creatively anymore. I'm also very excited about being able to use my hands for more than punching a computer screen. That will be exciting.
I might sound crazy but that's okay. I'm starting to feel free!
Goodbyes and Hellos
This post may surprise everyone (well at least those who don't already know). I have always painted the picture of my job at Disney as being "rosey", and it has been. I really like being there overall, but over time things have become extremely tedious, the biggest of these being the amount of money I make, the second being the constant abuse I take from inconsiderate guests. Other than those two things I really enjoy the job.
This week, I was called and pretty much offered a new job at a Law firm downtown, more hours, more money, closer to home and I think a better fit and opportunity for me at this stage in my life. So, I took it and in two weeks I will no longer be an employee of the Disney Company. When things first started happening on Tuesday evening, I was very hesitant about it all, but when I woke up on Wednesday morning I was relieved and calm. I knew/know God is in control of this situation. And, without going into detail, I know that this whole thing is an answer to a silent prayer.
So, I wanted to share my Good news with you all, because that's what I do. I will now be able to live comfortably and not have to stay at home and not enjoy my life simply because I can only afford to put gas in my car. I believe that God placed me at Disney in order to learn somethings about myself that I can use in my future and I have learned alot. I'm so excited about my new place, that I can't forget to be "here" in the current place. I'm ready to move on and that's exciting.
I probably won't post more about this until I start the new job. By then you might not be able to shut me up!
This week, I was called and pretty much offered a new job at a Law firm downtown, more hours, more money, closer to home and I think a better fit and opportunity for me at this stage in my life. So, I took it and in two weeks I will no longer be an employee of the Disney Company. When things first started happening on Tuesday evening, I was very hesitant about it all, but when I woke up on Wednesday morning I was relieved and calm. I knew/know God is in control of this situation. And, without going into detail, I know that this whole thing is an answer to a silent prayer.
So, I wanted to share my Good news with you all, because that's what I do. I will now be able to live comfortably and not have to stay at home and not enjoy my life simply because I can only afford to put gas in my car. I believe that God placed me at Disney in order to learn somethings about myself that I can use in my future and I have learned alot. I'm so excited about my new place, that I can't forget to be "here" in the current place. I'm ready to move on and that's exciting.
I probably won't post more about this until I start the new job. By then you might not be able to shut me up!
Saturday, October 04, 2008
Pearl Jam, My Neighborhood and Memories
This has been a bittersweet week for me. My friend Annisa's father passed away and I went to the memorial service (Rosary) on Thursday night. I hadn't seen her father in a couple of years and hadn't seen her mother or brothers for even longer.
I saw them Thursday and it was an eye opener. Her brother Gabby, who's taking their father's death very hard, had some really nice things to say. Memories, that I remember, but with his perspective. I realized how much apart of the family I was for a time, and how much I missed them all since I've haven't been around.
Annisa's other brother Juanito (Juana, as I used to call him), is a different story. You know that person that will always give you butterflies...he's it for me. I realized on Thursday that, he was the first person that I ever really fell in love with and even after all this time, he still has a place in my heart. Don't get me wrong, there was never a relationship and there were many of us infatuated with him at the time and he's a bug ho. But it didn't matter, there was a time that I remember only having eyes for him.
The memorial service was sad (but I'm going to write about that in another post) until Annisa's uncle got up to say somethings...that's when a tear came to my eye. I remember some of the things he talked about, we all had a special time with Juan (who i called dad or pop). I didn't know many people there, but I could relate to what was said cause I had the same experiences with him as others did. He was a wonderful man, but I do believe he was heartbroken, he never showed it though. I will always remember going to Magic Mountain with him and the way he wanted to ride everything....he face was lit up like a kids and we had a great time. That was a fun day that I won't forget.
I was driving through my neighborhood the other day with the window down. There's something about a familiar smell that brings memories flooding back into your mind. That's what happened. I have issues with my neighborhood. I'd like to move away, but for now this is where I am and i can except that but I felt a longing for my neighborhood that I hadn't felt in a long time. Now, when I say my neighborhood I don't mean where my house is, I mean my old stomping grounds of Boyle Heights, where I went to school where I walked to the park and my grandma's house. Walking for High School to my house in the summer's slowly but surely losing friend's as we came to their houses and finally ended up by myself. Waiting for the bus by the Jack in the Box or going to Maria's house on the bus (and letting myself in with my key). Going from Light and Life to Evergreen Park and back. Walking to the market from my grandma's house and back.
It was nice to remember those things and to look at this place that I've started to feel so uncomfortable with with fond eyes. I do miss my neighborhood, the way it used to be when I lived in it. Before life took me to other places. Boyle Heights will always have a special fond place in my heart.
Pearl Jam....my favorite band! The first album I ever bought with my own money was Pearl Jam's debut album Ten...it was awesome and I listened to it all the time. I remember my dad wanting to hear it...I think he was surprised that bought a tape (it was a tape) but a "rock" band. Cause my previous taste in music was New Kids on the Block! (don't hate). Anywho, I loved them and their music and when the grunge argument of who's better Nirvana or Pearl Jam, I was firmly on the PJ side of it.
I bought their CD's after ten, most disappeared, my brother ruined my ten CD and never replaced it, but because of sites like you tube I can listen to them whenever I want! I love youtube! And I love Pearl Jam. If you don't know who they are...listen to the song Black off the album Ten....it's my favorite song of all time. ALL TIME. It's lovely and it's what made me fell in love with Eddie Vedders voice.
Enjoy!
I saw them Thursday and it was an eye opener. Her brother Gabby, who's taking their father's death very hard, had some really nice things to say. Memories, that I remember, but with his perspective. I realized how much apart of the family I was for a time, and how much I missed them all since I've haven't been around.
Annisa's other brother Juanito (Juana, as I used to call him), is a different story. You know that person that will always give you butterflies...he's it for me. I realized on Thursday that, he was the first person that I ever really fell in love with and even after all this time, he still has a place in my heart. Don't get me wrong, there was never a relationship and there were many of us infatuated with him at the time and he's a bug ho. But it didn't matter, there was a time that I remember only having eyes for him.
The memorial service was sad (but I'm going to write about that in another post) until Annisa's uncle got up to say somethings...that's when a tear came to my eye. I remember some of the things he talked about, we all had a special time with Juan (who i called dad or pop). I didn't know many people there, but I could relate to what was said cause I had the same experiences with him as others did. He was a wonderful man, but I do believe he was heartbroken, he never showed it though. I will always remember going to Magic Mountain with him and the way he wanted to ride everything....he face was lit up like a kids and we had a great time. That was a fun day that I won't forget.
I was driving through my neighborhood the other day with the window down. There's something about a familiar smell that brings memories flooding back into your mind. That's what happened. I have issues with my neighborhood. I'd like to move away, but for now this is where I am and i can except that but I felt a longing for my neighborhood that I hadn't felt in a long time. Now, when I say my neighborhood I don't mean where my house is, I mean my old stomping grounds of Boyle Heights, where I went to school where I walked to the park and my grandma's house. Walking for High School to my house in the summer's slowly but surely losing friend's as we came to their houses and finally ended up by myself. Waiting for the bus by the Jack in the Box or going to Maria's house on the bus (and letting myself in with my key). Going from Light and Life to Evergreen Park and back. Walking to the market from my grandma's house and back.
It was nice to remember those things and to look at this place that I've started to feel so uncomfortable with with fond eyes. I do miss my neighborhood, the way it used to be when I lived in it. Before life took me to other places. Boyle Heights will always have a special fond place in my heart.
Pearl Jam....my favorite band! The first album I ever bought with my own money was Pearl Jam's debut album Ten...it was awesome and I listened to it all the time. I remember my dad wanting to hear it...I think he was surprised that bought a tape (it was a tape) but a "rock" band. Cause my previous taste in music was New Kids on the Block! (don't hate). Anywho, I loved them and their music and when the grunge argument of who's better Nirvana or Pearl Jam, I was firmly on the PJ side of it.
I bought their CD's after ten, most disappeared, my brother ruined my ten CD and never replaced it, but because of sites like you tube I can listen to them whenever I want! I love youtube! And I love Pearl Jam. If you don't know who they are...listen to the song Black off the album Ten....it's my favorite song of all time. ALL TIME. It's lovely and it's what made me fell in love with Eddie Vedders voice.
Enjoy!
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