Peace Out, Arsenio Hall

Yesterday, Arsenio Hall sent a basket of cookies to our store. I guess my manager and a cashier helped him out with something. So, to thank them he sent a ginormous basket of cookies. He signed it, "Peace Out, Arsenio Hall." What an extremely descent thing to do. It's nice to know people like that actually exist. I flipping love this place!!!

Typical Conversation

Here's a typical conversation between my friend and I...

Corn Dogg: Bling Dong?

Blair: Corn Dogg, what is the deal?

Corn Dogg: Nothing(muffled)

Blair: Corn Dogg I can't hear you. You sound like you are in the future.

Corn Dogg: Hahaa...really?

Blair: Yeah, I don't know what the future sounds like but I think it would sound like you do right now.

Corn Dogg: Hold on...Okay, can you hear me now?

Blair: Oh yeah, you definitely sound like you are back in the present.

...HAHAHAHA!!!....I'm such a nerd

Do Not Flip Out

I'm stressed! My stress today is caused by the fact that finding a new place to live is incredibly stressful. I am doing my best not to get worked up and I understand that everything will work out, but I guess it has never been this difficult. Places do not keep up with what they rent and do not rent and it's frustrating. My roommate and I must have called a total of 20 places yesterday. Now, it was a Sunday so we had to leave messages with a lot of places, but the ones we did talk to were either already rented or they were asking too much. And I mean I am already prepared to pay a hell of a lot more than I pay now. It will suck but somehow I will make it work. Anyhoo, I'm on edge and I guess that is to be expected. Other than that, all is well.

Everlong

Everlong Lyrics
by Foo Fighters

hello
I've waited here for you
everlong
tonight I throw myself into
and out of the red
out of her head she sang

come down
and waste away with me
down with me
slow how
you wanted it to be
I'm over my head
out of her head she sang

and I wonder
when I sing along with you
if everything could ever feel this real forever
if anything could ever be this good again
the only thing I'll ever ask of you
you've got to promise not to stop whn I say when

breathe out so I can breathe you in
hold you in
and now I know you've always been
out of your head
out of my head I sang

...I think the acoustic version of this song is unbelievable. And the lyrics are amazing!

The Da Vinci Code

Holy Holy!!! I finished the da vinci code the other day and it is fan-frickin-tastic!!! I couldn't put it down. Loved it!!

Shocking

For the first time ever folks I have run out of minutes on my cell phone. This is shocking to me because I pretty much only believe in text messaging and hate talking on the phone. But this month something happened and I talked more and caught up with old friends more I guess, which is pretty fantastic. So, until the weekend I have no minutes and will not be calling anyone. However, I do have my text messages and that is really what I truly believe in when all is said and done....hahaha!!!

Goosinator

So, awhile back my bro made this huge goose that sits on top of Left Hand Brewery in Longmont, Colorado. There were many different geese that people designed but his kind of had to do with the industrial part of Longmont. It was called the goosinator(spelling). Anyhoo, my father just informed me that Lefthand Brewery is having a beer around the holidays that will have a picture of the goosinator on it and my bro's name under it. Holy God!! I am so impressed right now and so proud of him. Not to mention it is on one of my favorite things in the entire world!! HAHAHA!!

What is wrong with Canoga Park?

Ever since I started working in Canoga Park I have wondered what is wrong with the people there. And by people I mean the people that we attempt to hire for a job. No one understands responsibility these days. People come in for one day of work and never show up after that first day of work. I don't get it. It's the easiest job in the world. It is unbelievable. Maybe I get more worked up because I spend a day training them and giving them orientation and then they just don't show up. What is wrong with people? How were these people brought up? They are all a bunch of assholes!!

My Doorbell

"I'm thinkin about my doorbell
when you gonna ring it, when you gonna ring it...."
-The White Stripes

I love these lyrics. Do not ask me why! They make me smile! Pick up their new CD!

We Like To Party

I do not party like I once use to. I know, that is shocking for all of you believe. I mean, I still go out and have a good time but not like when I would incorporate shots and other alcohol into my evening. However, every now and then I do like to go out and get a little rowdy. But there are two reasons why I do not do this anymore. One, is because I don't have the money to go out. Two, I hate the way I feel the next morning. Anyhoo, it was a friend's birthday and so we all decided to go out for him. It was fun but I tend to get generous when I drink and spend too much money on everyone else. And of course I felt like absolute crap the next day. I just can't do it like I once use to. And I don't want to do it like that anymore. It just doesn't appeal to me like it once did. Needless to say, it was totally worth it and I think I will be okay if I do it once every three months...hahahah!!

It was about this time last year when I gave my noticed to my old store manager that I would be leaving and movie to California with in the next month. It was a whirlwind of emotions because i was giving the okay to start closing a chapter in my life and also my mom was leaving and moving to Kentucky in the next 5 days. It was at this time with everything started becoming "the last time..." It was the last time I would stay at my mom's house in Longmont. It was the last time we would eat at that restaurant in Longmont. It was the last Sniagrab I would ever work at in Boulder....and so on. I have been here for almost 11 months. I can't believe how fast time truly does fly. In one more month it will obviously be a year and it will be interesting to reflect and post on my blog at that time.

GO BIG OR GO HOME

My friend Reggie bought me the most amazing thing today. You know how I wear the bracelets that say, "livestrong" on them or they are for breast cancer awareness? Well, Reggie had one made for me that says my all time trademark line, "Go Big Or Go Home." It's the little things in life that make me smile!

Any Relation?

I was in Border's today purchasing a birthday card for a friend. The guy looked at my card and ID and started talking to me about the actress named Blair Brown. He asked me all seriousness if there was any relation between she and I. I responded with no of course but then it got me thinking. You know in the movie OFFICE SPACE when everyone is giving Michael Bolton crap because he has the same name as the singer. He keeps getting asked if he is related to "The Michael Bolton." And his friends tell him he should change his name and he responds with, "Why should I have to change my name? He's the one that sucks." Anyway, if I was indeed related to Blair Brown, why would my name be Blair as well? There doesn't need to be five Blair's running around in the family. And maybe he was just saying that because I have the same last name as her. But, hello!!! I have one of the most common last names ever. I thought for a minute he was just joking but then the look on his face made me realize he wasn't. Hmmm....

Dinero

So, I had a breakdown today when I was talking to my mother. And it wasn't the normal breakdown I would usually have. I didn't cry about missing my family and friends. I didn't cry about what I am going to do with my life. And I didn't cry because somebody hurt me. I cried over money...hahaha! I, surprisingly do not usually get worked up over money. But today I just cracked for whatever reason. I never have enough money. And nobody does I guess. I realize that I am a hell of a lot better financial situation than most people. And for this I am grateful, but it is still frustrating to me. Just when I think I am okay I have to pay for my car or a plane ticket or the dentist. It's a never ending battle. I was getting things squared away before I moved out here and then of course that all went to hell. I make more money here than I did in Colorado but the cost of living is so much higher and rent alone is crazy. I put in overtime at work, which does help me out a bit. But it never is enough. I understand what my debt is and why it is what it is. But it's not even that bad and yet I am still always at square one. So, today let me be a baby and think only of myself and how I have no money......hahaha! Tomorrow, knowing me, I'll be over it! hahahaha!!

Just like a dream you are not what you seem

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MADONNA!!!! Put on a few of her tunes to celebrate folks!!! Like a prayer usually always works for me!

Hey Sorority Chicks

Hey Ladies, do you remember how much we love The Buffoons and In The Buff? And how we use to go to everyone of their concerts and get so excited when they would come to our sorority house for some event. Especially, when we first saw them our freshman year. At the time, it was like the most unbelievable thing we had ever seen....hahaha!! My IPOD played one of the Buffoons songs today at the end of my workout. I couldn't help but start laughing and my mind went rushing back to college of course. And remember the ultimate song by IN THE BUFF? WINDMILLS!!!!! Such good time ya'll!!

Don't you think it's funny?

Don't you think it's funny that when you get older you find yourself doing stuff that your parents did while you were growing up? And I guess they still do those things to this day. For instance, I never leave my shopping cart in a parking space in the parking lot. I always put it back where I got it from because that is what my mom did and still does. I check the cans when I am buying food to see if they are dented because my mom does that. If there are four of the same item I never take the one in front because that is the one everyone has touched and possibly opened. Again, because my mom does it. And I tip well because my dad has always tipped well and my grandma(his mother) was a waitress pretty much her entire life. My parents didn't tell me I needed to do these things. I just watched them do it and it carried over to me now that I am an adult. These are some of the things that I do like my parents. The list could go on but I will give my readers a break!

Check out some pictures of me from my new phone!! PRETTY WICKED!!!

A Date With Drew

I saw the movie "A Date With Drew" last night. I have to say that it was actually pretty good. It's more of a documentary and though Drew Barrymore is only in for like 15 minutes she seems like such a good and fun person. A really down-to-earth kind of girl. If you want to check out a movie this weekend with a friend or date you should check this one out. And I am sure it will be a hell of a lot cheaper than it is in LOS ANGELES!!!

They Never Stop Amazing Me

It's so funny how my friends continue to amaze me everyday!! In the past couple weeks I have made contact with some friends that I haven't talked to in months and some even in years. It just goes to show you that there is always someone out there thinking of you. And when you least expect it one of your friends is going to come out of the peanut gallery and get in contact with you. It's a great feeling. It's a good feeling that even after all this time, the distance, the changes, and etc. that we still have a connection in one way or another. I feel very blessed and it's extremely comforting.

What Does It All Mean?

I had this customer call the other day about a complaint with our customer service. Something that had to do with the price of a pair of shoes and all that jazz. Naturally, I tell him to come in and we will take care of him because the customer is always right even though they never are in real life. So, he comes in and ask for me. I walk up to the front and it's an older guy with a hawaiian shirt on and these god awful sunglasses from 1970, but not the cool hip glasses from the 70's. Oh and I don't like when people where their sunglasses inside and especially when they are talking to someone. It's a sign of insecurity to me. Anyway, I introduce myself to him and shake his hand. After I shake his hand he says, "Wow! That's a very good handshake for a girl! I mean for a lady! I mean for a woman! Oh whatever!!"....Hmmmm, I think in my head, "What does it all mean?"

Nelson Mandela

"There is nothing like returning to a place that remains unchanged to find the ways in which you yourself have altered."
-Nelson Mandela

Interesting

It was a year ago this past weekend that I ran into one of my roommate's, Erin, and she had told me that she was planning on moving to Cali and maybe we should room together with my other roommate Jaime. I remember the night so clearly and I guess at the time I didn't know how it would all pan out. We were just sitting at the Walrus what seemed like casual conversation turned into a reality. I guess it's just weird to think about that and the conversations I had a year ago with people.

What?

As I got into my car today I looked to the left of me and there was a dog peeing on a tree. I looked to the right of me and there were 5 black cats sitting on top of a BMW. What?

Ding Dong The Dick Is Dead

Holy Bubble Pop Electric folk!! Most of you know that I hate my old store manager in Boulder. He is the only person I have ever truly hated. He is satan in human form! He really is just a bad person and very shady! He is one of the reasons why I wanted to get out of Colorado. Anyway, it has just been confirmed that he has been fired. Someone caught onto his cheating tactics and fired his ass. I cannot believe this! The funniest thing is that me and my original crew all do not work there anymore because of him. We will all have a beer tonight!!

Download This

I have discovered an amazing song. It's High and Dry but the Jamie Cullum version. Now, I am not saying it is better than Radiohead's because obviously they are Gods, but this one is pretty wicked. It's different and a lot more chill. I think you all might like it.

Finding A Friend

One of the greatest feelings in the world is finding a long lost friend. And what's even better than that is knowing that you just made their day and they made yours.

Back In The Saddle Again

I started back at work today. It actually wasn't that bad and I guess I didn't realize how much people would miss me. It was good to see everyone. Xibit came into our store today and again I just laughed. There's that immediate temptation to ask him to pimp my ride and then you realize what a fool you would be if you actually did that.