Everybody Hates Chris

So, my roommate works for CBS-Paramount Pictures. She is on the television side aspect of it all. She's the assistant to one of the big wigs there. Obviously, she does a better job of explaining it, but that sounds good to me. Anyhoo, she was sending out an email the other day regarding the new show on CBS, "Everybody Hates Chris." In the subject line of the email it was suppose to say, "Everybody Hates Chris." Mind you, these emails were going to some pretty important people within the company. Anyhoo, after all the emails were sent Erin's boss calls her and tells her to look at the subject line of the email. Erin had typed, "Everybody Hates Christ" instead of "Everybody Hates Chris."....HAHAHA!!! I guess her boss ended up sending an email making light of her email and all was okay. But it's a flipping good story and Erin tells the best story anyway. I still am laughing about it.

And Yet Again!

Tomorrow I have to do inventory at the West L.A. store. I am sick of inventory but I actually don't mind so much because I live 5 minutes(15 L.A. time) from that store...Anyhoo, I waited on some customers who lived in New Orleans. They told me stories and how if it wasn't for their family in Cali they would be in a shelter. I ended up giving them a discount on their items because it seemed like the right thing to do. It wasn't much, but I believe any money they can save can help. It's very strange to hear the stories from someone who was actually there. It definitely left me feeling somber and thinking about a lot.

Fin

So, allow me to complain for a moment and to be a baby. Inventory is finally done and it was a very long week and I am still exhausted today. We moved all of our big stuff on Saturday and thank god we had the help of two guys. I am not sure what Erin and I would have done. Next time we might suck up the money and get movers. We finished moving two hours before I had to be at work at 9:00pm to finish scanning some stuff before the actual inventory company came in and scanned the sales floor. We got done at 12:00am and then I had to be back at work at 4:00am on Sunday. I am not sure if I have ever been so exhausted because I got no sleep and I had moved very large items the day before. However, it is only once a year and all of our hardwork paid off when all is said and done. I am so very happy it is over....Anyway, we are down two managers now and I am not sure how that will effect my schedule in the future. My store manager has reassured me that I will continue to have my monday-friday schedule but I know that will not always be the case. I guess that is just the way things go. Well, our new place is lovely and so very cozy. I absolutely love it. Feels like home!!!

P.S. We must stop these anonymous bloggers who continue to promote stupid shit.

One Year Later...........

On September 24, 2004 I arrived in Los Angeles, California. Here I am, a year later, and I am thanking my lucky stars that I am actually out here and in the words of Justin Timberlake, "I'm Lovin it..." This past month has been interesting as I have done a lot of thinking about the previous year and what I was doing this time last year. It has brought up a number of emotions and I have to say that it has actually been kind of good. In the past year I have lost some friends, made some new ones, and even become better friends with people. I was looking at my journal last night from last year and it made me laugh because I kept mentioning how I didn't think I would be staying in Los Angeles very long and how it wasn't for me. And now, I don't know when and even if I will ever leave this place. I feel good. And I will say this over and over because I can't remember a time when I have felt pretty much completely content with my life. Right now, I truly do for the most part. I will always and forever miss people because I think that is only natural. I will always wish those I love lived closer to me. But I also know how much my leaving has strengthened a lot of my relationships with people. I grew up this past year. I mean I grow up every year, but this past year was the hardest thus far in my life. I questioned so many things this past year that I felt completely exhausted half of the time. And I think there will still be those things that I continue to question. I truly adore life and I truly live for each day. It sounds cheesy but it is what I believe. Like all of us, I have no idea what my future holds, but I didn't know that last year and here I am enjoying every minute of it. California is where I belong right now and my job is where I should be working right now. It has been a hell of a ride this past year and I only hope the next year is as exciting. I understand there will continue to be challenges, heartache, etc, but I am willing to embrace these if it means in the end I will be content and happy with myself. Because ultimately it comes down to me being happy with myself. In the words of RENT, "How do you measure a year?............"

Burrito

I asked one of my friend's this the other day! How come you can never get the original tin foil back around a half eaten burrito? The tin foil was around the burrito when it was full. So, what is the deal? And I have come to the conclusion that a lot of issues in life I can somehow relate back to this whole burrito shananigans.

We're In The Clear

My roommate and I spent the entire weekend moving. I had been recovering from a cold but for some reason that didn't really mess with me too much. I am amazed at how much stuff my little toyota corolla can hold. And I have to say that my roommate and I are pretty tough for two girls...hahaha!!! We should be completely moved in no later than September 30. We have no choice because that is when our current lease ends. I love our new place. I really do. Everytime I go and look at it I fall more in love with it. And hopefully we will be in this new place for more than a year. I hate moving and my goal is to stop moving every year.
It is inventory week and I am at work at all hours. I get to face work at 4am on Sunday and I am not sure what to think about that. It shall be a long week, but in all honesty I do not mind. I have a job and actually like it for the most part.

September Sickness

Without fail I get sick every September 14th of each year. It's unbelievable and I am sure it is all mental now. On another note, one of the radio personalities said something today that cracked my s#$@ up!!!

"I don't know if I really believe in learning from your mistakes. I just believe that if you get rid of the evil people in your life you will be alot happier."
-Jaime White

Inventory

So, it is that time of the year again! It's inventory time! Last year I left right before Gart's inventory and didn't start until after Sportmart's inventory. I was very lucky. There's no way around it this year though. And my store manager has me working on everything having to do with it and I guess that is okay. Inventory isn't actually until September 25th at 5am in the morning, but there is a ton of inventory prep that goes into it. Next week I get to be at work at the butt ass crack of dawn and when I get to leave is still unknown. And, I get to work six days next week. I guess I am not really complaining because I need the money, but I am also moving things throughout the next couple weeks so it will be very tiring. Oh, and I am waiting for an audit to hit us soon. I'm going to bed....hahaha!!

Blair's Top Ten Songs To Download As Of Right Now

1. Brothers On A Hotel Bed-Death Cab For Cutie
2. Everlong(acoustic)-Foo Fighters
3. Heard Em Say-Kanye West feat. Adam Levine
4. These Words-Natasha Bedingfield
5. Golddigger-Kanye West
6. Hear Me Out-Frou Frou
7. Say Goodnight And Go-Imogen Heap
8. High And Dry-Jamie Cullum Version
9. Time Is Running Out-Muse
10. Black And White Town-Doves

I can breathe

So, we signed our lease last night. I can't begin to tell you all how much stress has been lifted off my shoulder. And I know you all have been here and some of you have even had to purchase a condo(Nicci) so my stress compared to that is nothing...hahaha! But still I feel a bit relieved. I am not sure when we are getting internet access and even when we do I do not have a computer. I haven't had one all year but used Jaimee's all of the time. My days of blogging may be cut down but do not fret. I will make it work!! I hope everyone has a fabulous weekend!!

Death Cab For Cutie

"Love of mine some day you will die
But I'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark

No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of a spark
If heaven and hell decide
That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the no's on their vacancy signs

If there's no one beside you
When your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark"

~Death Cab For Cutie

For The Love.....

I believe we found a place to live people. We are supposedly signing the papers tomorrow and forking over a ginormous check. It's too expensive. I mean it really is, but I also feel like in the long run it is going to be worth it. It is big for a two bedroom and we have a lot of huge stuff. It has underground parking for both of us. It has two bathrooms. It is one of the few places that actually came with a refrigerator. For some reason in Los Angeles most place don't come with a refrigerator. It's still in a great neighborhood and not too far from where we live right now. It should be good!!!

P.S. Dad, you can still stay at the Wilshire Inn. I just have to come pick you up. It's 5 minutes away!!

Really Flippin Cool

I have a story of another irate customer that grace my presence at Sportmart today! Allow me to give you a synopsis of the story followed by the dialogue....The printer jammed at the cash register and I was called to the front to fix it. I explained to the customer that I needed to void the transaction and rering what he wanted to purchase. He was already pissed off because supposedly nobody had helped him(he bought under armour underwear mind you) and he was in a hurry like everybody else in the free world is. This is how the story goes.......

Blair: I'm sorry sir I have to void this transaction and re-ring what you want to purchase since the receipt from the original transaction did not print out the first time.

Customer: Can't you reprint the receipt or something?

Blair: No sir, unfortunately our system is ancient and is not capable of doing it!

Customer: Whatever, just give me the damn void!

Blair: I can't give you the void because we need it for our records.

Customer: Well make me a f@#$%^& copy or something!

Blair: Sir, please don't use that language in the store. If you would just hold on and listen that was what I was going to tell you I would do for you next.

Customer: I am in a goddamn hurry. This is f@#$%^& ridiculous.

Blair: Not only are you offending me with that language but you are offending other customers in the store.

Customer: You are a f#$%^%& idiot!!

Blair(red as all hell): Sir, I am going to have to ask you to leave. Get out of my store!

Customer: What? What are you talking about?

Blair: Get out of my store!!!

Customer: What's the corporate number? What is your name?

Blair(pointing): The number is over there and my name is Blair Brown. Would you like me to spell it for you? B L A........

Customer: Whatever!! This is absurd!!!

By this point I walked off and if it hadn't been for my friend behind me digging her nails into my shoulder and giving me the sign not to flip out I probably would have gone off on the asshole, which would have been wrong and awful. I deal with customers like this daily but I have never had one cuss at me like this before....hahaha!! Only me!!!!

The Space

We went to a place called "The Space" on Friday night. They have an 80's cover band every Friday. I LOVE THE 80's!!! The band members are dressed like Prince, Spicoli, and Robert Smith(The Cure). It was so much fun and it actually didn't get too crowded. Because I have realized the older I get the more I hate crowds at bars. If you come out and visit I promise to take you there...hehehe

Hurricane

The images I have seen on TV having to do with the Hurricane leave me speechless and shaking my head. I can't even count the number of times these images have brought tears to my eyes and I am astonished of what has happened. I am wondering what can be done to help the situation. I feel our government is not doing their part and that strikes me as odd. Time and money is spent in other parts of the world and yet we can't pull it together for our own nation. I'm at a loss for words and I can only pray for those who have been victims of this horrible natural disaster.

Gasolina

Oh my gosh!! Gas prices are unbelievable! Thank God Toyotas get good gas mileage!!!! I wait till the very last possible drop before I actually get gas. It's just getting ridiculous....