Running in the park

June 30, 2009 at 11:12 am | In Random | 1 Comment

So I started running at this park near my house about a month ago. It’s one mile around. I run/walk around it twice. Two weeks ago I could almost run around it without stopping twice. This is huge for someone like me who is a sprinter, not a long distance runner. It made me feel really good and I noticed my legs shaping up quite nicely. The last two weeks however have been rough. I went twice last week and about died the second day. This could be because I went two days in a row or because the weather was in the mid 70s. Today I went and again, I felt like I want to die. I’m not out of shape at all but it really wrecked me today. I managed to run as much as I could but when I stopped, I was breathing so heavily. I could again blame it on the weather–almost 80 even though it was only 10am. Or maybe it’s the poor air quality. I don’t know. Maybe I’ve just hit the wall and am forcing my body to do something it doesn’t want to do.

The upside is that I see quite a few familiar faces each time I’m there. One guy even nodded at me today. Yay for park buddies. Haha.

EEk!

June 29, 2009 at 10:40 pm | In boys | 2 Comments

I have a date on Thursday! This is the guy I met Saturday night. I’m excited! I’m not going to over-analyze this or freak out. Well, I’m going to try NOT to, but knowing me, I will.

Halfway to the big 30

June 28, 2009 at 11:29 am | In Random | 1 Comment

So it’s my half birthday today. That means I will turn the big 3-0 in 6 months!! Argh! I can’t believe it. I hope, I hope, I hope, I hope that I (a) have a job by then, (b) a boyfriend, or (c) both. We shall see I suppose.

Sunday morning recap in the midst of a heat wave

June 28, 2009 at 11:16 am | In Life, boys | Leave a Comment
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It is so hot outside already. Almost 90 and it’s only just 11am. Yikes.

This week went by fairly quickly. Last Sunday I became a tourist for the day and went to Chinatown and Olvera Street. They were both pretty fun. It was warm outside but not hot enough to make walking around uncomfortable. I had some authentic Mexican food, bought some kitchy little souvenirs, purchased some DVD’s (perhaps illegal ones…) and enjoyed being in a different part of the city.

I hung out with my friend L a couple times. She was  on a mission to find a purse so we hit every local Nordstrom and Macy store. She eventually found one at Macys and got it for a steal. We also went test-driving cars as she’s moving to Denver and wants a 4-wheel drive vehicle. Kinda fun to go test-driving when you’re not the one who’s buying!

I saw “My Sister’s Keeper” which was a tear-jerker. They changed it from the book in most important part so that kinda ticked me off. It was still very sad but the book was even more devastating.

I saw my friend L from Australia. It was so great to see her. We studied abroad together 3 years ago in London so it was fun to catch up. I love her accent. Her aunt and uncle that she was staying with were a riot and so nice. That was the same day MJ and FF died so traffic was unbearable and everyone was a bit down in the city.

Yesterday I laid out with my friend J which resulted in a slight sunburn. Then I went out with my friend M to a couple local bars. We saw a group of hot boys from church and although we didn’t talk to them much after saying hello, it was nice to see them out in the same place that I frequent. I did meet a nice guy who says he’s going to call me. We’ll see. I’ve heard that line before. He was a tad dorky, really nice, seemed VERY interested according to M, was cute and we had a good conversation. I would definitely go out with him if he asked.

Today I have no idea what I’m going to do. I got a contract job and I have to do some research and write a motion. I’m a little freaked out because I have never written this type of motion before and I don’t have access to the research tools that I need. So I may attempt to work on that today, but I hate working/studying on Sundays. Always have. Well, all weekend days actually.

And I’m a bit homesick. I wish I could go home for the 4th. Instead I’m housesitting for my cousin who has been a bit of a bitch lately.

Off to go make some tea!

Saturday’s coffee

June 20, 2009 at 1:51 pm | In boys | 1 Comment

My friend T. has insisted that I meet her brother who lives about 45 minutes away.  She told me she wants me to be her sister-in-law.  Coincidentally, he is in the city where I live today. Hmm. So I’m off to meet him for coffee in 5 minutes. Ugh. Not to be mean, but I saw a picture on her FB page and wow, so NOT attractive. At all. But to be nice, I’m going. Not that I’m Heidi Klum but I am reasonably good looking I think and so I’m told. Him, not so much. But maybe he’ll just be a friend. Always good to have those.

I have to be back here to deal with Sprint and my Blackberry (which is left over from yesterday’s hassle of 2+ hours on the phone) by 3:30 so that’s my excuse should it go that long…

*Update: I just got back. He was nice and there wasn’t much silence in the coversation but I’m not attracted to him one bit. He made some rude comments, ate a muffin much like a one year old destroys his first birthday cake, and the most awful laugh. I just hope he doesn’t want to “meet for coffee” again.

A case of the “I wants”

June 17, 2009 at 4:08 pm | In Random | 2 Comments

Today I went to the mall with my cousin and her son. We shopped for kids stuff and had lunch. After they left, I did some shopping of my own. I found this beautiful perfect red Marc by Marc Jacobs handbag that I really, really, really, really want. It’s reduced by 30% and if  I open a Macy’s credit card, I get another 15% off. What to do? It’s a steal really. You can never find this type of bag for the price–around $230. And on top of that, I really, really want Ray Ban aviator sunglasses that I could also get 15% off of the price  ($129). But I don’t have a job and I shouldn’t be shopping for just fun stuff like that when I can’t afford it. BUT, I haven’t bought anything for myself that is nice, good quality like these items in about 2 years. Argh. Why am I a girl??

Monday muses

June 15, 2009 at 4:09 pm | In Life, Random | 4 Comments
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So another Monday is here and it’s already mid June. Jeez, where has the time gone? I’ve almost lived here for one year and I’m still unemployed and single. But I do have some great friends, an active social life and better weather (most of the time) to live in.

I’m not feeling 100% today. Some type of permanent headache has taken up residence in my head and made me a bit grumpy and tired and kinda icky feeling. I’m hoping that resting the rest of the day will expunge it.

I saw the Hangover this weekend. Run, don’t walk, to see it. SOOOO hilarious!

I met a sorta cute Englishman the other night at a local pub/tavern. He was nice to talk to and we discussed our cravings for British foods (yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, bakewell tarts and other assorted treats). When my friend and I went to leave, he told me I had such a sweet voice and he’d love to call me. If he does, I’ll go out with him. Not really my type physically and he’s a wannabe actor, but he was nice enough and it could be fun.

My roommate is driving me a bit bonkers. But thankfully she is gone for the rest of the night so I can rest in peace on the new couch she bought that is pretty comfortable and nice.

I had a weird job interview the other day that turned into an offer last night at 7pm. After careful thought and prayer, I’ve decided not to take it. I just had a really bad gut instinct about it and it’s doing criminal defense felony work. Also, I’d be a paralegal and there was a lot of hemming and hahing about the compensation I’d be receiving. I don’t feel like going into all the details, just that I feel like it was right to turn it down. Here’s to hoping something better turns up this week.

Not much else is going on. I’m a bit homesick and can’t afford to go home so that sucks. But again, living here on my own is superior to living at home with my parents and crappy friends that seem to inhibit the wonderful PacNW. I really feel like a California Girl. We’ll see. London seems to be calling my name too…

Too old, too fast

June 11, 2009 at 12:20 pm | In Random | Leave a Comment

The other day my cousin caught her seven year old son googling “hot girls in bekenees”–he meant bikinis of course. What the hell right? Here is a normal, innocent seven year old and he’s googling that? It probably had something to do with his dad’s work website which has pictures of scantily clad women advertising MMA stuff, but still. How scary is that? Kids are growing up too fast these days.

In other disturbing youth news, my almost nine and therefore needs to stop growing nephew is experiencing hormonal changes. Crazy! And this is a kid who only eats good quality foods because of his health conscious mother and his food allergies.

I wish I was a kid again, but not in these times.

I wonder why

June 11, 2009 at 12:11 pm | In Random | Leave a Comment

I’ve noticed that my post titled “New Theme for a Fresh Perspective” gets soooo many stat hits. I wonder why? Maybe it has something to do with Obama? I don’t know.

Where does time go?

June 8, 2009 at 10:40 pm | In Life | Leave a Comment

I’m really tired but just wanted to post really quick because it’s been ages.

My roommate has been gone for 10 days. Amazing. I really want to live alone. I’m dreading her return and the talk I’m going to have about her boyfriend being here all the time when she’s not here. Not cool.

I’m still unemployed and it really sucks.

Weather has been weird. Very muggy and humid.

HN has avoided me twice. Jerk. Glad I’m over him.

I am a tad homesick.

I watched Twilight for the third time (twice in theatres with screaming teenage girls) and it made me long for my Edward even more.

Slightly obsessed with Harper’s Island. Who is the killer?

Been hanging out with my little 3 year old cousin L lots. He is soooooo adorable. Seriously, he should be a model. But that’s kinda weird. Kid models. But he is so cute. And smart. I adore him.

I’m allergic to my contacts. Which means I’ve been wearing my glasses alot. Ugh.

And that’s all folks!

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