I live in LA

I'm always amazed at peoples reactions when I tell them I live in Los Angeles. It doesn't matter who it is. A lot of the reactions are the same everytime. I don't want to say I get looked at negatively, but I get the common question usually, "Why would you want to live in LA?" I think LA in general tends to carry a negative stereotype about it, which to some degree I can understand with how it is defined in the media. But, I mean give me a flipping break. Not everyone in LA is how the media portrays them. And what ends up happening is I feel like I end up defending myself to people I don't even know. People I may never see again. It's just stupid that I feel I have to do that. I mean there are stereotypes everywhere. I stereotype people and places as well. But I guess when you get the same negative reaction over and over it can get kind of irritating. I admit, you have to be a certain type of person to live in LA. I've never been able to truly define what type of person that is. But the thing I know is that I am that type of person. LA is my kind of place. It's totally different from where I grew up and even where I went to college. To me, that is why I love this place. It seems to be the perfect place for me and the age I'm at right now. So, one time I am just hoping that when I tell somebody that I live in LA that for once they will respond with, "Wow, LA!! That's pretty cool!" YEAH RIGHT! :)

NetFlix

I finally got with the times and signed up for Netflix. I mean my roommate had it in the past and I didn't have a tv and so on and so it was never worth it I guess. But this week I got cable set up and I signed up for Netflix. It has been a good week in the hold entertainment world..haha. I, finally have everything put away for the most part in my apartment. I need to put up some posters in my room and most importantly I need to get some furniture. I have a kitchen table and chairs and that's it for the most part. I'm sitting in a camping chair right now..LOL. But furniture is expensive and it's also something that I want to take time to look for. Anyway, this week I'll go shopping for a couch at least and hopefully find myself a good deal.

Not That Bad Actually

So, my first week or I should say few days back at work actually weren't that bad. Fortunately, nothing too catastrophic happened while I was gone and the managers(one in particular) were able to hold down the fort while I was gone. It's always nice to come back to things being in not that bad of shape. I had had this fear that I was going to come back to a complete mess and end up flipping out the rest of the week. However, I was pleasantly surprised. :) My apartment is coming along very nicely. I just have a few little things to put away and some posters or what have you to put up. I do need furniture though and so my apartment looks pretty bare right now. I think I'll go shopping for at least a sofa next weekend. Things sure do add up when you live on your own. Everybody and their mom probably knows that the final Harry Potter book came out this weekend. I've kept myself occupied with that most of the day today. I always forget how much I love reading. I read two books while in Alaska and now I'm reading Harry Potter, which I'll be done with in the next couple days I'm sure. I've decided that book stores have become my new favorite place. I keep finding books there that have been recommended to me and then I see books on my own that I want. I could spend hours in a book store. Not to mention a ton of money as well. It's peaceful in and outside my place. It's a nice feeling of calmness. One that I haven't felt in awhile. Anyhoo, not much more to report here. Take care.

5 Interviews and NOTHING..But at least I got to go to Alaska! :)

Let me first say that I did not get the job I had been interviewing for since like the beginning of May. She called me on Tuesday morning to break the bad news to me. I immediately knew by the tone of her voice that I did not get it. When I hung up the phone I cried for a good while. I mean I just couldn't believe it I guess. But, I looked over and had my best friend there hugging me and letting me cry. And then I looked out the window and saw the shoreline and a bald eagle 10 yards from our hotel porch and thought, "Jesus, I'm in flipping Alaska. It doesn't get much better than this. I'll put this aside for now." So, that's what I did. I put all the worry and sadness with the job away for the rest of my trip. I had a few minor moments where I'd get down about something but then I'd see a whale or a moose or a bear in the tree outside the window of the restroom and I'd be okay. :) But now I am back and feeling sad and extremely disappointed about the whole thing. It's going to take a little bit of time for me to get over it. Going back to work and having to explain that I didn't get the job I had hoped for for so long doesn't sound too appealing right now. But it is what it is. I know my bitterness will fade after awhile but for now it is very much in the front of my mind. :)
Anyhoo, SO ALASKA!!! YES..>FLIPPING ALASKA!! It was ABSOLUTELY PERFECT. It was nothing short of an adventure. My friend's family took such good care of me and did so much for me on this trip that I don't even know how to begin to thank them. We saw everything we could possibly see in a week long trip. We saw glaciers, bald eagles, whales, puffins, seals, and my favorite BEARS!!!! We saw bears people! Bears that were literally 5 or 10 yards away from us at a time. And I am not talking about bears in a zoo or anything. I mean these are bears walking around Katmai National Forest. It was unbelievable. We drove from Anchorage to Homer to Seward and back up to Anchorage. We then took a charter plane to King Salmon and a mini plane to Brooks Lodge. It was absolutely breathtaking. We tooks two boat tours in which one day we specifically when whale watching and then another day we saw everything from glaciers to murrs, which are birds that resemble penguins. I had some of the best fish I'd ever had, which I usually do not even have fish. The hotel accomodations were astounding and I just can't say enough about the whole trip. I could go on and on about the details of the trip, but that would take up a lot of my blog. :) And most importantly, I was able to spend it with my best friend who is so very near and dear to me....I go back to work on Wednesday, which might be the worst day ever..haha, but it is what it is. Everything will pass and I will get back into my routine again. Man...ALASKA!! What an amazing adventure and dream vacation! Oh, and once I get some pictures together I will post a few on here.

Almost Here....

I leave for Alaska on Saturday morning. I cannot wait! It's finally starting to hit me. We or well my best friend and her family have been planning this trip for over a year. ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!! Of course I can't seem to relax right now. My apartment is still a mess and I'm stressing out about whether I'm going to get this promotion or not. I doubt they will tell me in the next two days what the verdict is and that means I might have to hear about it on my vacation, which could be good and possibly bad. Urg...I just want it so bad and I know I could do such a fabulous job. I have the support of so many people and I just don't know how far that carries me. I've had five interviews and I'm just keeping my fingers crossed. OH BOTHER! Anyway, I won't be writing obviously because I'll be in Alaska. Miss you all! Oh, and I got to see my girl Mande yesterday. WOO!

I love my niece

This past weekend I saw my niece for the first time. She is absolutely precious. She's a total ham and her personality is adorable. I had seen so many pictures of her, but to see her in person was a whole different world. I get nervous around kids. I don't feel I'm very good with them, but as the weekend went on I got a little more comfortable with her and I couldn't keep my hands off of her..haha. I hope I get to see her and my bro very soon. It was a quick weekend up in the old San Francisco area, but it was well worth it. And, when I was in the security check out line I looked up and Seal was standing right by me. And then two minutes later the security people took my gel and my perfume because they were liquid..OOPSS..haha! I had totally forgotten about that. I always check my bag, but not this time since it was such a short trip....Today, I had my fifth interview for the job I am trying to get. I have no idea and no hunches if I will get it. Everyone please just be thinking about me and sending good thoughts my way. It is something I truly want and have worked extremely hard for. On Saturday I'll be heading to Alaska for a week long excursion with my best friend. I cannot wait!