Phew, this weekend was so long! I felt like I didn't have a moment to sit down and take a break, haha. These last few weeks have been a whirlwind of work, practicing for the band, taking laundry over to my parent's house (our dryer is tired), and trying to give Marty all the love and time he deserves!
Sometimes I wish I didn't work and that all I was responsible for was myself. Then I think about it for like 3 minutes and I what I really wish is that I had a few days off so I could reenergize myself. Working at WF has been tough, but rewarding. I've been getting a lot of overtime, which is money that Lam and I can really use, especially as we're preparing to move out next Spring. I am so close to paying off my tuition, too!! I'm hoping to get it paid off by the end of November, which I will be so proud of :)
Band practice is cancelled for tonight (YAY!), so Lam and I are going over to Mom and Dad's house tonight to help paint some ghosts for this event called Trunk or Treat. It's for kids in my church's neighborhood and they will go trick-or-treating from trunk to trunk. The trunks are also decorated with different Halloween scenes. We are doing a football theme, where the "Vikings are so bad, they're scary!!" Basically, we are painting a lot of ghosts with jerseys and placing them on a football field that Andrew and Dad are going to design and put together. We are also going to dress up like different players, but scary, of course! I think Dad is going to be a coach, though. Should be fun! It will be hard to avoid the candy... :D
Anyways, back to work for me! It's only 9:30, so I have a long way to go... Aaahah. Can't wait to sleep in this Saturday!!
Monday, October 24, 2011
Thursday, October 20, 2011
My blog has had a FACELIFT.
Well, it's about that time of year again. I spend too much time inside and not enough out! The word snow has come up in one too many of my conversations. It's only October, but there will probably be a blizzard of some sort next week. Ready to drive through this again, everyone?
not me.
Anyways, there have been a lot of changes in my life since I last updated this infernal thing! First, the big things...
1) Lam and I are engaged!! We don't have a date set, or any plans yet, really. Right now, we are trying our best to pay off alot of our debt and save up so we can move. Speaking of debt...
2) I also bought a car!! I've had it since April and I love being able to run around whenever I want/need to. I'm singing in the band again, too, so since I have some extra funds...
2) I am almost done with paying off my tuition!! I plan to be done by the end of this year. I should be able to do this as long as I continue my new job at...
3) Wells Fargo Home Mortgage!! I started this August and so far, I absolutely love it. The training period alone convinced me that I am going to do very well in this position. Right now, I am also top on my team in sales, of which I am very proud. Speaking of being proud...
4) Lam got hired on at Slumberland!! He is working full time in the warehouse. It took him awhile to find a new position after leaving Cub, but this one seems like a good position for him right now. Because we both had a little extra money and we're still living together at his house...
5) We have a new member of our family: Marty McFly!! He is a lovely puppy and he just turned 3 months old! Here is a photo from the first day we had him:
before we put our faces on. check out jesus in the background.
And here's a photo of Marty walking with Lam on one of his first walks:
aren't they CUTE? i love them both <3
Marty isn't feeling too well today, so Lam might have to take him to the vet. I hope he is okay!!
Anyhow, I think that's about it for now. I'm excited to see both Emma and Liz when I get off work in a few hours. I've been working alot of overtime, so I need a break, haha. Well, I should probably get back to work now.
I wish I had some TEA!!!!
bai :)
Monday, November 8, 2010
Randos
I figured it's time for another post full of RANDOS! This time, it will be...
THINGS I HATE.
1) Alright, this one is easy. I hate Best Buy. Here's the story behind this one. I bought a new computer less than 2 years ago, and just to be on the safe side, I also purchased the Black Tie Protection plan for 3 years. *Everything* is supposed to be covered if you bring it in to the Geek Squad, but just because I've brought it in (SEVEN TIMES), that doesn't mean they will fix the problem. I have been given a few new batteries, a new charger, and the issue still has not been resolved. Now, again, I'm stuck using my brother's computer when he's at school until I can pick it up - two to three weeks from now. Awesome. FRUSTRATION RANT ENDED.
2) Texting. Although, I only hate it sometimes. For short conversations such as: "When are we meeting at Starbucks?" or "Where did you buy that scarf I love?!" or "YOUR ASS IS FIIINE!!" it makes sense. But for long conversations that I actually care about? I want to talk to you, either on the phone or in person. Texting offers no clues as to what the person is really feeling.
3) Sour things, especially sour candy. EW.
4) The new iTunes layout. Why, oh why, did they even change the logo?
5) Having too many icons on my desktop. At the most, I can stand ten. Past that, I want to delete them all. I have cool backgrounds for a reason!!
6) Public bathroom smells. I'm not usually one to freak out about germs in public bathrooms. Alot of times, they're cleaned more than our own at home! But when they smell like rotting fish and/or a body of a homeless person? No, I don't want to be in your establishment any longer. Where is the nearest exit?
7) Waking up to anything that seems alarming (alarm clock, anyone?). I want to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start my day. Maybe one day I will have that luxury, but today is not that day!
8) Webcams that are attached to people's computers. These freak me out. If it's in the computer and I can't see it, that's fine. But when it sticks out like that?? It reminds me of all those people that magically hack in to every system imaginable. They could be watching. *shiver*
9) Overplayed songs on the radio. No explanation needed.
10) Thinking too hard to finish lists, but Rachael Ray deserves this spot instead.
THINGS I LOVE:
1) Babies. Last.fm. Food. Broccoli. Lam. These have all been mentioned before, so they all get a collective number.
2) Baking!! The other day, I made an apple toffee upside-down cake and yesterday morning, I made banana chocolate chip muffins! Yummy! I really want to make my own corn soup, but I need to search my cookbooks for a recipe.
3) F-ING CORN SOUP!
4) Hanging out with my little brother. I don't do it nearly as much as I should. I really want to chill with him today, but I'll probably be sleeping. Grr.
5) The feeling of accomplishment. I think that's one of the reasons why I love cooking/baking so much. You have a sense of achievement if you either follow the recipe correctly or you come up with something on your own.
6) Experiments. I love science. I love math. I love being nerdy. Can I come up with an experiment right now? I want to know how many people will eat my cake if I leave it outside with a little note that says "Enjoy! You're beautiful and you deserve a piece of this cake, damn it!"
7) Singing/dancing. I know I can't dance, but I sure as hell can sing :) Currently singing: Regina Spektor.
8) Headbands! They turn bad hair days into hair goddess days. How? Don't ask me, I just go along with the whole thing.
9) Going on walks. Let's all slow down and take a walk with someone today (or a dog, that's okay, too! Just don't bring your cat and put it on a leash. That's terrifying.).
10) friends friends friends friends fraaaaaaaaaaaaaaands.
THINGS I HATE TO LOVE:
1) Being curious. I get myself into trouble sometimes.
2) Facebook. It steals SO MUCH TIME.
3) Justin Bieber. I know he's like 4 years old and he probably has a mangina, but I WOULD STILL GO FOR HIM ANYDAY.
:) <----- Emoticons. I shouldn't love them, because they are gross. But when used at the right time, they can be cute.
5) The word "cute."
THINGS I LOVE TO HATE (I don't want to talk about these things any more than is necessary):
1) Politics.
2) Douchebags and tools (Yes, they ARE different).
3) No Doubt. The band.
4) Kim Jong-Il.
5) People who have the means to be hygienic, but chose not to be.
THE END.
THINGS I HATE.
1) Alright, this one is easy. I hate Best Buy. Here's the story behind this one. I bought a new computer less than 2 years ago, and just to be on the safe side, I also purchased the Black Tie Protection plan for 3 years. *Everything* is supposed to be covered if you bring it in to the Geek Squad, but just because I've brought it in (SEVEN TIMES), that doesn't mean they will fix the problem. I have been given a few new batteries, a new charger, and the issue still has not been resolved. Now, again, I'm stuck using my brother's computer when he's at school until I can pick it up - two to three weeks from now. Awesome. FRUSTRATION RANT ENDED.
2) Texting. Although, I only hate it sometimes. For short conversations such as: "When are we meeting at Starbucks?" or "Where did you buy that scarf I love?!" or "YOUR ASS IS FIIINE!!" it makes sense. But for long conversations that I actually care about? I want to talk to you, either on the phone or in person. Texting offers no clues as to what the person is really feeling.
3) Sour things, especially sour candy. EW.
4) The new iTunes layout. Why, oh why, did they even change the logo?
5) Having too many icons on my desktop. At the most, I can stand ten. Past that, I want to delete them all. I have cool backgrounds for a reason!!
6) Public bathroom smells. I'm not usually one to freak out about germs in public bathrooms. Alot of times, they're cleaned more than our own at home! But when they smell like rotting fish and/or a body of a homeless person? No, I don't want to be in your establishment any longer. Where is the nearest exit?
7) Waking up to anything that seems alarming (alarm clock, anyone?). I want to wake up feeling refreshed and ready to start my day. Maybe one day I will have that luxury, but today is not that day!
8) Webcams that are attached to people's computers. These freak me out. If it's in the computer and I can't see it, that's fine. But when it sticks out like that?? It reminds me of all those people that magically hack in to every system imaginable. They could be watching. *shiver*
9) Overplayed songs on the radio. No explanation needed.
10) Thinking too hard to finish lists, but Rachael Ray deserves this spot instead.
THINGS I LOVE:
1) Babies. Last.fm. Food. Broccoli. Lam. These have all been mentioned before, so they all get a collective number.
2) Baking!! The other day, I made an apple toffee upside-down cake and yesterday morning, I made banana chocolate chip muffins! Yummy! I really want to make my own corn soup, but I need to search my cookbooks for a recipe.
3) F-ING CORN SOUP!
4) Hanging out with my little brother. I don't do it nearly as much as I should. I really want to chill with him today, but I'll probably be sleeping. Grr.
5) The feeling of accomplishment. I think that's one of the reasons why I love cooking/baking so much. You have a sense of achievement if you either follow the recipe correctly or you come up with something on your own.
6) Experiments. I love science. I love math. I love being nerdy. Can I come up with an experiment right now? I want to know how many people will eat my cake if I leave it outside with a little note that says "Enjoy! You're beautiful and you deserve a piece of this cake, damn it!"
7) Singing/dancing. I know I can't dance, but I sure as hell can sing :) Currently singing: Regina Spektor.
8) Headbands! They turn bad hair days into hair goddess days. How? Don't ask me, I just go along with the whole thing.
9) Going on walks. Let's all slow down and take a walk with someone today (or a dog, that's okay, too! Just don't bring your cat and put it on a leash. That's terrifying.).
10) friends friends friends friends fraaaaaaaaaaaaaaands.
THINGS I HATE TO LOVE:
1) Being curious. I get myself into trouble sometimes.
2) Facebook. It steals SO MUCH TIME.
3) Justin Bieber. I know he's like 4 years old and he probably has a mangina, but I WOULD STILL GO FOR HIM ANYDAY.
:) <----- Emoticons. I shouldn't love them, because they are gross. But when used at the right time, they can be cute.
5) The word "cute."
THINGS I LOVE TO HATE (I don't want to talk about these things any more than is necessary):
1) Politics.
2) Douchebags and tools (Yes, they ARE different).
3) No Doubt. The band.
4) Kim Jong-Il.
5) People who have the means to be hygienic, but chose not to be.
THE END.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Things that Entertain Me in the Middle of the Night
1) Figuring out how to fix my new hair. Here it is:
3) Wearing leg warmers. Cause they're balla.
4) Drinking coffee to keep me awake because it is delicious and contains caffeine.
5) Doing laundry (not interesting, so this gets no picture at all).
6) Writing lists.
7) Painting my nails.
8) "Cleaning."
9) Chatting with Elizabeth.
Liz:
holy balls, i'm supposed to write ONE line of a sonnet
i can't do this shit
i can only write haikus
sidenote.
haha
Kate:
fucking love haikus
Let's write them for each other
deal??
Liz:
right now?
Kate:
yep
Liz:
sometimes i think we're the same person
Kate:
really?
I THINK THAT TOO
but only sometimes
Liz:
"sometimes"
Kate:
I am "writing" one for you now
Liz:
i will "too" when i finish my one "fucking" line of my "sonnet"
Kate:
Go "FINISH"
Liz:
;)
"inappropriate"
Kate: "OH" yeah
No one understands this "at all."
10) Rushing to get everything ready to leave now that I only have 20 minutes left before I have to leave and I've been dawdling all night long doing nothing of real importance (except my laundry - that was VERY important).
Love you all.
2) Fixing picture frames that break for reasons I will not say. Caitlin, I know this isn't a picture of you and me. Yes, I DO plan to fix this also.
3) Wearing leg warmers. Cause they're balla.
4) Drinking coffee to keep me awake because it is delicious and contains caffeine.
5) Doing laundry (not interesting, so this gets no picture at all).
6) Writing lists.
7) Painting my nails.
8) "Cleaning."
9) Chatting with Elizabeth.
Liz:
holy balls, i'm supposed to write ONE line of a sonnet
i can't do this shit
i can only write haikus
sidenote.
haha
Kate:
fucking love haikus
Let's write them for each other
deal??
Liz:
right now?
Kate:
yep
Liz:
sometimes i think we're the same person
Kate:
really?
I THINK THAT TOO
but only sometimes
Liz:
"sometimes"
Kate:
I am "writing" one for you now
Liz:
i will "too" when i finish my one "fucking" line of my "sonnet"
Kate:
Go "FINISH"
Liz:
;)
"inappropriate"
Kate: "OH" yeah
No one understands this "at all."
10) Rushing to get everything ready to leave now that I only have 20 minutes left before I have to leave and I've been dawdling all night long doing nothing of real importance (except my laundry - that was VERY important).
Love you all.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Isn't this a wonderful life? = THIS IS A WONDERFUL LIFE!
Here I go again. I neglect this blog way too much.
Over the years, I have learned to [attempt to] focus on the things I have gained, instead of the things I have lost. The last few weeks have been challenging, invigorating, exciting, thrilling, and, most of all, scary. I am trying to love every second.
I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I love very much. I can't believe I'm saying this, admitting it to everyone who might click on this out of interest, or probably more accurately, boredom. Everything about us feels different. I can't explain why or how any of this happened, but I believe that I took the job at Cub for a reason (and, for risk of being "warned" by my employer: I never thought anything good would come of that!). If I didn't apply there at three in the morning on that day, I might not have gotten the job and might not have met Lam. I'm glad I did (even though the job itself sucks, hah).
Enough with the sappy. I feel myself moving forward in a way I haven't in a long time. Objects seem like they are in technicolor and I can't stop looking. A child's laugh is the most beautiful thing in the world. A simple taste, a touch. I don't want to miss anything. I can't remember a time when I was this happy and, maybe, this carefree. Sure, I have my days (and, yes, Lam has seen them, hahah) and I have my worries, but I'm doing my best to trust that they will dissolve in time.
I'm surprised to say this: I deserve better than I have always believed. I used to settle for what was given to me. Sometimes I even fought for something mediocre, not thinking I could ever make it to something better. I have been so afraid to fail and to fall. Maybe it's okay to do those things, because you learn from them. If I embrace every experience I have, how I could I ever go wrong?
Random things:
1) I hung out with Liz today! I have been missing her alot. We went to Tea Garden and we both purchased chai lattes - hers, almond; mine, vanilla. Delicious, in a word. We also grabbed some sandwiches and chowed at my house. I haven't been here in awhile, and it's been weird being home for the last day, but hanging out with Liz helped chill me out (and the tea). Liz - if you're reading this, please notice how I have "incorporated" quotes and the letters "ing." I'm "thinking" about you, girl!
2) It's less than a month until my 20th birthday. I know this isn't normally a big birthday, but I'm excited to finally leave my teenage years behind. For awhile now, I've been feeling pretty adult-ish anyway, so it'll be nice not to be a "teenager" anymore.
3) Halloween! I need ideas for my costume. I want to be sexy, but NOT slutty. I have a few ideas, but none are really sticking out. Anna? HELP. PLEASE.
4) I'm considering going back to being a vegetarian, but I'm not sure yet.
5) I need to put deodorant on.
6) I'm secretly wishing that I'm going to get a knock on my window soon. That's not even a secret now. Secret secrets are no fun, you know.
7) I love last.fm. Sometimes it screws up, though. I know for a fact that some of my play counts are pretty off, and that makes me a little mad. I LOVE LOVE LOVE accurate play counts. Link to my profile? Yes, please: http://www.last.fm/user/bmanatee.
8) Everyone knows I can't end a list without rounding off the number nicely. I'm hoping to get a job as a CNA. I'll also be looking at receptionist, data entry, phone representative, and such. Officially starting [again] today.
9) I love the movie District 9.
10) Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. That is my feeling right now. Cooler than marbles.
And that's some real conversation for your ass.
Over the years, I have learned to [attempt to] focus on the things I have gained, instead of the things I have lost. The last few weeks have been challenging, invigorating, exciting, thrilling, and, most of all, scary. I am trying to love every second.
I have a wonderful boyfriend whom I love very much. I can't believe I'm saying this, admitting it to everyone who might click on this out of interest, or probably more accurately, boredom. Everything about us feels different. I can't explain why or how any of this happened, but I believe that I took the job at Cub for a reason (and, for risk of being "warned" by my employer: I never thought anything good would come of that!). If I didn't apply there at three in the morning on that day, I might not have gotten the job and might not have met Lam. I'm glad I did (even though the job itself sucks, hah).
Enough with the sappy. I feel myself moving forward in a way I haven't in a long time. Objects seem like they are in technicolor and I can't stop looking. A child's laugh is the most beautiful thing in the world. A simple taste, a touch. I don't want to miss anything. I can't remember a time when I was this happy and, maybe, this carefree. Sure, I have my days (and, yes, Lam has seen them, hahah) and I have my worries, but I'm doing my best to trust that they will dissolve in time.
I'm surprised to say this: I deserve better than I have always believed. I used to settle for what was given to me. Sometimes I even fought for something mediocre, not thinking I could ever make it to something better. I have been so afraid to fail and to fall. Maybe it's okay to do those things, because you learn from them. If I embrace every experience I have, how I could I ever go wrong?
Random things:
1) I hung out with Liz today! I have been missing her alot. We went to Tea Garden and we both purchased chai lattes - hers, almond; mine, vanilla. Delicious, in a word. We also grabbed some sandwiches and chowed at my house. I haven't been here in awhile, and it's been weird being home for the last day, but hanging out with Liz helped chill me out (and the tea). Liz - if you're reading this, please notice how I have "incorporated" quotes and the letters "ing." I'm "thinking" about you, girl!
2) It's less than a month until my 20th birthday. I know this isn't normally a big birthday, but I'm excited to finally leave my teenage years behind. For awhile now, I've been feeling pretty adult-ish anyway, so it'll be nice not to be a "teenager" anymore.
3) Halloween! I need ideas for my costume. I want to be sexy, but NOT slutty. I have a few ideas, but none are really sticking out. Anna? HELP. PLEASE.
4) I'm considering going back to being a vegetarian, but I'm not sure yet.
5) I need to put deodorant on.
6) I'm secretly wishing that I'm going to get a knock on my window soon. That's not even a secret now. Secret secrets are no fun, you know.
7) I love last.fm. Sometimes it screws up, though. I know for a fact that some of my play counts are pretty off, and that makes me a little mad. I LOVE LOVE LOVE accurate play counts. Link to my profile? Yes, please: http://www.last.fm/user/bmanatee.
8) Everyone knows I can't end a list without rounding off the number nicely. I'm hoping to get a job as a CNA. I'll also be looking at receptionist, data entry, phone representative, and such. Officially starting [again] today.
9) I love the movie District 9.
10) Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee. That is my feeling right now. Cooler than marbles.
And that's some real conversation for your ass.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
You can call me unperfect, but who's perfect?
Finally an update! Emma and Josh's wedding was yesterday and everything was beautiful. I've been so excited for them to become husband and wife and now it's official. I think I've mentioned this before, but I was a bridesmaid in the wedding. Since this was the first wedding I've attended since my aunt and uncle's wedding when I was five, I didn't really know what to expect. I was determined not to cry, but... it definitely happened. I couldn't help it! Now I'm REALLY pumped for my own wedding, which isn't going to happen anytime soon, but whatever.
My writing is horrible today.
Anyhow, I'm over at Lam's and we're going to watch the Vikings game (I hope they lose) and then go to MOA and meet Mike. I don't really have anything to shop for, but apparently they have to buy weird tight spandex things to show off their gayness... I mean, do MMA. Bahahahah. AND I really want to go to Ikea. Love it.
I really like him. :)
My writing is horrible today.
Anyhow, I'm over at Lam's and we're going to watch the Vikings game (I hope they lose) and then go to MOA and meet Mike. I don't really have anything to shop for, but apparently they have to buy weird tight spandex things to show off their gayness... I mean, do MMA. Bahahahah. AND I really want to go to Ikea. Love it.
I really like him. :)
Friday, September 17, 2010
SO pumped for 2011
BECAUSE OF THIS!!!!!!!!
WEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!
Other things that have happened, since I don't really feel like writing a lot:
1) TAKEN. More news to come later.
2) Wedding is this weekend.
3) I know I'm losing a very close friend right now and I don't know what to do, since it is my fault. I can't go back and change what I did, all I can do is apologize and hope for the best.
I'm going out to lunch with KP soon! Hooray!
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