It's hard to believe that at one point, our house was only about ten miles away from the fires. I've been watching the news and reading the newspapers, and it's pretty bad. Starbucks is organizing volunteers among the partners, and I'm going to see if I can help out. The Red Cross is asking for a lot of things, one of which I really want to give but can't.
Since it's been less than a month since I last gave blood, I can't for another few weeks. But San Bernardino County is really short. So I'm asking you all to help:
Please donate blood.
I know some of you can't, but for those of you who can but won't, please consider this as a favor to me. Thanks.
Friday, October 31, 2003
Wednesday, October 29, 2003
New updated schedule (accurate this time!):
Wed -- school
Thu -- 2:45 to 6:45 pm
Fri -- 6:30 pm to 12:15 am (anybody have a good cheap costume idea?)
Sat -- 12:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Sun -- church, then 7 to 11:15 pm
So now that I'm finally working (somewhat) why am I still keeping vampire hours? It started with catching up on some taped shows from last week, and then I expected to sleep in on a Tuesday morning, for once, but then at 7:30 I get a call from work asking me to come in. So I work for 3.5 hours, and then I come home, crash, and wake up in darkness. I know I said that December is my favorite month and that I prefer winter over summer, but there's one thing about winter that I absolutely hate. You'll probably read me rant about it for weeks on end, which usually happens after the time change, but I don't like the early sunset. Maybe it's because I tend to suffer from mild SAD (seasonal affective disorder) around this time.
Nothin' much more to say, so I'll just rant:
The new Toys-R-Us commercials: There is no helium in a hot-air balloon!
Justin Timberlake: It's "with you" not "wit chu"!
Beyonce: No rant, I just really hate the song "Baby Boy," and what the heck was she doing at the RMAs?
The RMAs: That was a really really REALLY pointless awards show!
TV movies: I can't believe they've already greenlighted a movie about the Cubs fan who caught that ball!
'kay, that's it.
Wed -- school
Thu -- 2:45 to 6:45 pm
Fri -- 6:30 pm to 12:15 am (anybody have a good cheap costume idea?)
Sat -- 12:30 pm to 4:45 pm
Sun -- church, then 7 to 11:15 pm
So now that I'm finally working (somewhat) why am I still keeping vampire hours? It started with catching up on some taped shows from last week, and then I expected to sleep in on a Tuesday morning, for once, but then at 7:30 I get a call from work asking me to come in. So I work for 3.5 hours, and then I come home, crash, and wake up in darkness. I know I said that December is my favorite month and that I prefer winter over summer, but there's one thing about winter that I absolutely hate. You'll probably read me rant about it for weeks on end, which usually happens after the time change, but I don't like the early sunset. Maybe it's because I tend to suffer from mild SAD (seasonal affective disorder) around this time.
Nothin' much more to say, so I'll just rant:
The new Toys-R-Us commercials: There is no helium in a hot-air balloon!
Justin Timberlake: It's "with you" not "wit chu"!
Beyonce: No rant, I just really hate the song "Baby Boy," and what the heck was she doing at the RMAs?
The RMAs: That was a really really REALLY pointless awards show!
TV movies: I can't believe they've already greenlighted a movie about the Cubs fan who caught that ball!
'kay, that's it.
Monday, October 27, 2003
So the sky is falling in Southern California. Flames lick at our borders, a rain of ash falls steadily, and today's setting sun was an eery bright red. I think the Apocalypse has come. The first sign was when we elected an inexperienced action movie star as governor.
Recent spending has left my finances stretched to the limit. Perhaps I shouldn't have bought that Wacom tablet from Ebay. I don't necessarily need it, but drawing with the tablet versus the mouse is like the difference between a sable brush and a crayola poster paint brush. *sigh. If only being an artist could be cheaper. My biggest expense? Entertainment. I mean, I don't regret any of the spending on that, but boy, it does take its toll.
I saw Mystic River for a class assignment. It's pretty good. We had a long discussion about who was the hero, because from the beginning, Sean Penn's character is seen as the hero while Tim Robbins's character is the villain. But the story is complex, and we had a long discussion about whether or not the hero of a story has to be a good guy.
Last week's Smallville was a letdown, after all those commercials about Clark and Lana skinny-dipping. I mean, it was classic Smallville, but I was expecting something big. Waiting for sweeps, I guess. Angel was pretty good, too. The writing was classic Whedon, with such gems as Fred pretending to be scared by Spike to spare his feelings, and Spike crying out, "Hey, I invented what-goes-bump-in-the-night." I still have a few more hours of TV to catch up on. Sad, yes, I know. This is why I shouldn't start watching new shows. X-Men: Evolution is coming along interestingly in terms of storyline. I liked it better when it was more "mutants in high school" cuz otherwise it's going to be too much like the early 90's X-Men cartoon. (I really hated the voices on there, esp Xavier and Wolverine cuz they sounded all squeaky.) But they had a preview of Rogue's new powers (it'll be interesting how she develops them, since in the comics she's supposed to have got them before she came to the Institute), as well as Jean's turn as Phoenix. I just hope they won't go all soap-opera-melodramatic-exploded-universe like the earlier cartoon. Ach, too much TV.
My schedule for this week (it's not exact as I don't have it written in front of me):
Mon -- school
Tue -- no work!
Wed -- school
Thu -- 4:15 to 8:45 am (I'm not sure about this one)
Fri -- 8:15 pm to 12:15 am (It may start earlier)
Sat -- 11:30 to 4 pm
Sun -- church, then 7 to 11:15 pm
Recent spending has left my finances stretched to the limit. Perhaps I shouldn't have bought that Wacom tablet from Ebay. I don't necessarily need it, but drawing with the tablet versus the mouse is like the difference between a sable brush and a crayola poster paint brush. *sigh. If only being an artist could be cheaper. My biggest expense? Entertainment. I mean, I don't regret any of the spending on that, but boy, it does take its toll.
I saw Mystic River for a class assignment. It's pretty good. We had a long discussion about who was the hero, because from the beginning, Sean Penn's character is seen as the hero while Tim Robbins's character is the villain. But the story is complex, and we had a long discussion about whether or not the hero of a story has to be a good guy.
Last week's Smallville was a letdown, after all those commercials about Clark and Lana skinny-dipping. I mean, it was classic Smallville, but I was expecting something big. Waiting for sweeps, I guess. Angel was pretty good, too. The writing was classic Whedon, with such gems as Fred pretending to be scared by Spike to spare his feelings, and Spike crying out, "Hey, I invented what-goes-bump-in-the-night." I still have a few more hours of TV to catch up on. Sad, yes, I know. This is why I shouldn't start watching new shows. X-Men: Evolution is coming along interestingly in terms of storyline. I liked it better when it was more "mutants in high school" cuz otherwise it's going to be too much like the early 90's X-Men cartoon. (I really hated the voices on there, esp Xavier and Wolverine cuz they sounded all squeaky.) But they had a preview of Rogue's new powers (it'll be interesting how she develops them, since in the comics she's supposed to have got them before she came to the Institute), as well as Jean's turn as Phoenix. I just hope they won't go all soap-opera-melodramatic-exploded-universe like the earlier cartoon. Ach, too much TV.
My schedule for this week (it's not exact as I don't have it written in front of me):
Mon -- school
Tue -- no work!
Wed -- school
Thu -- 4:15 to 8:45 am (I'm not sure about this one)
Fri -- 8:15 pm to 12:15 am (It may start earlier)
Sat -- 11:30 to 4 pm
Sun -- church, then 7 to 11:15 pm
Thursday, October 23, 2003
I learned an interesting thing last week that I haven't posted yet:
I am the oldest person at my store. Well, there might be one other girl who is also 24, but otherwise, I am the oldest. Yes, I am older than my married-with-a-4-year-old-daughter store manager. Apparently, she' only 23. Everybody else is 19 to 22, except one guy who is only 17. At the Chino Hills store, I think the ages of the baristas are a bit higher on average (there are a lot more married women) but it's still pretty young. When I had that temp job in Ontario, I met one 24-yr-old who was married with a baby, and one who seemed younger than me who already had two kids (she had her first at 15). It's really weird for me and I can't relate cuz when I was 19, I was barely growing up but these girls were having babies. But I realize that that's the norm more than the exception. But we don't see that on TV cuz, with the exception of Roseanne, working class people just ain't funny.
The Albertson's strike is causing the Holiday rush to start early. The morning rush started early today, and it was absolutely crazy. But at least that means I'm getting more hours. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift on Halloween. Fun. They're encouraging us to dress up, but I'm not sure what to wear. I was thinking of just drawing a lightning scar on my forehead and putting tape on my glasses. Anyway, from past experiences, they say that it'll be quiet early on while the parents are out trick-or-treating with their kids, but afterwards... mad rush to wash the evening away with coffee. Yikes.
Okay, so tired... and Erica where are you???
I am the oldest person at my store. Well, there might be one other girl who is also 24, but otherwise, I am the oldest. Yes, I am older than my married-with-a-4-year-old-daughter store manager. Apparently, she' only 23. Everybody else is 19 to 22, except one guy who is only 17. At the Chino Hills store, I think the ages of the baristas are a bit higher on average (there are a lot more married women) but it's still pretty young. When I had that temp job in Ontario, I met one 24-yr-old who was married with a baby, and one who seemed younger than me who already had two kids (she had her first at 15). It's really weird for me and I can't relate cuz when I was 19, I was barely growing up but these girls were having babies. But I realize that that's the norm more than the exception. But we don't see that on TV cuz, with the exception of Roseanne, working class people just ain't funny.
The Albertson's strike is causing the Holiday rush to start early. The morning rush started early today, and it was absolutely crazy. But at least that means I'm getting more hours. I'm scheduled to work the closing shift on Halloween. Fun. They're encouraging us to dress up, but I'm not sure what to wear. I was thinking of just drawing a lightning scar on my forehead and putting tape on my glasses. Anyway, from past experiences, they say that it'll be quiet early on while the parents are out trick-or-treating with their kids, but afterwards... mad rush to wash the evening away with coffee. Yikes.
Okay, so tired... and Erica where are you???
Christine, I know you like to lurk around blogs w/o leaving comments, but this is for you:
1. WHAT IS YOUR Middle name?
Officially, it's Jin, which is what I went by 'til college.
2. WHAT kind of PANTS ARE YOU WEARING and what color?
Lounge around shorts, though earlier I had milk-splattered black corduroy pants.
3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
I am one of the millions who bought Clay Aiken's CD last week. That's right, I ain't ashamed. I like it, 'kay? If you's got a problem wid dat, well, now, we's jus' migh' hafta do sumptin' about dat.
4. WHAT ARE THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF YOUR PHONE NUMBER?
Uh... why? Oh, for those of you that don't know, I got a new cell phone and number. E-mail me if you don't know and wanna know.
5. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE:
Venti Iced Soy White Mocha. Oh... ate? Turkey jerky last night.
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Hot pink, cuz I'm neither.
7. HOW IS THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW?
Why the heck is it so hot???
8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Two of my bestest friends. And no, it ain't you. (J/K!!!)
9. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Height... and build....
10. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THIS?
Technically, I wasn't sent this.
11. HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
Tired.
12. FAVORITE DRINK?
Iced Soy Chai Latte, Tazoberry Creme Frappuccino, and Bailey's Fizz.
14. FAVORITE SPORTS?
To do: leisure bicycling, hankido; To watch: Figure skating
15. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown with blond highlights with black roots with strands of gray hair
16. EYE COLOR?
Brown
17. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Sometimes, though if I can save up for LASIK soon enough, then never!
18. SIBLINGS AND THEIR AGES?
Sister -- 27
Brother-in-law -- 28
Brother -- 25
19. FAVORITE MONTH?
December, cuz there's holiday music on the radio, holiday decorations everywhere, and the weather is nice and crisp.
20. FAVORITE FOOD?
Galbi, sul-lung-tang, hwe-dup-bap, sushi, in-n-out burgers, steak, cheesecake, black cherry ice cream, the aforementioned drinks, clam chowda, chocolate... shall I go on?
21. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Holes -- watch it!
22. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Christmas
23. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
Yep, though from what I hear, I can appear too intimidating for other people to ask out. Which only strengthens my theory that I will be single forever. And surprisingly, I'm not unhappy at that thought.
24. DO YOU LIKE SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING.
Happy ending, definitely. Scary movies, cheesy as they are, just ain't entertaining. I am not one of those people that have fun getting scared.
25. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter all the way. Has anybody else experienced an Inland Empire summer? I didn't think so.
26. HUGS OR KISSES?
Sure, just not in public... unless it's me. (Hypocrite alert!)
28. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?
Yes, please.
29. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO WRITE BACK?
Y'know, it'd be a lot easier just posting it to your blog. And if you don't have a blog... then get one!
30. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
The regulars will comment (please)?
31. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
The strangers that lurk this site.
32. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
The Writer's Journey, Understanding Comics, and Becoming a Titus 2 Woman, for school and church, though I hope to go through the Artemis Fowl books during break.
33. WHAT'S ON YOUR SCREEN SAVER?
Nothing.
34. FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
Monopoly and its various incarnations.
35. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT?
Came back from school, snacked, talked on the phone, watched TV. The usual.
36. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Vanilla, coffee, fresh laundry.
37. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?
I'm so tired... I can't believe I have to wake up.
1. WHAT IS YOUR Middle name?
Officially, it's Jin, which is what I went by 'til college.
2. WHAT kind of PANTS ARE YOU WEARING and what color?
Lounge around shorts, though earlier I had milk-splattered black corduroy pants.
3. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
I am one of the millions who bought Clay Aiken's CD last week. That's right, I ain't ashamed. I like it, 'kay? If you's got a problem wid dat, well, now, we's jus' migh' hafta do sumptin' about dat.
4. WHAT ARE THE LAST 4 DIGITS OF YOUR PHONE NUMBER?
Uh... why? Oh, for those of you that don't know, I got a new cell phone and number. E-mail me if you don't know and wanna know.
5. WHAT WAS THE LAST THING YOU ATE:
Venti Iced Soy White Mocha. Oh... ate? Turkey jerky last night.
6. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Hot pink, cuz I'm neither.
7. HOW IS THE WEATHER RIGHT NOW?
Why the heck is it so hot???
8. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
Two of my bestest friends. And no, it ain't you. (J/K!!!)
9. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX?
Height... and build....
10. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT YOU THIS?
Technically, I wasn't sent this.
11. HOW ARE YOU TODAY?
Tired.
12. FAVORITE DRINK?
Iced Soy Chai Latte, Tazoberry Creme Frappuccino, and Bailey's Fizz.
14. FAVORITE SPORTS?
To do: leisure bicycling, hankido; To watch: Figure skating
15. HAIR COLOR?
Dark brown with blond highlights with black roots with strands of gray hair
16. EYE COLOR?
Brown
17. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Sometimes, though if I can save up for LASIK soon enough, then never!
18. SIBLINGS AND THEIR AGES?
Sister -- 27
Brother-in-law -- 28
Brother -- 25
19. FAVORITE MONTH?
December, cuz there's holiday music on the radio, holiday decorations everywhere, and the weather is nice and crisp.
20. FAVORITE FOOD?
Galbi, sul-lung-tang, hwe-dup-bap, sushi, in-n-out burgers, steak, cheesecake, black cherry ice cream, the aforementioned drinks, clam chowda, chocolate... shall I go on?
21. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Holes -- watch it!
22. FAVORITE DAY OF THE YEAR?
Christmas
23. ARE YOU TOO SHY TO ASK SOMEONE OUT?
Yep, though from what I hear, I can appear too intimidating for other people to ask out. Which only strengthens my theory that I will be single forever. And surprisingly, I'm not unhappy at that thought.
24. DO YOU LIKE SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDING.
Happy ending, definitely. Scary movies, cheesy as they are, just ain't entertaining. I am not one of those people that have fun getting scared.
25. SUMMER OR WINTER?
Winter all the way. Has anybody else experienced an Inland Empire summer? I didn't think so.
26. HUGS OR KISSES?
Sure, just not in public... unless it's me. (Hypocrite alert!)
28. CHOCOLATE OR VANILLA?
Yes, please.
29. DO YOU WANT YOUR FRIENDS TO WRITE BACK?
Y'know, it'd be a lot easier just posting it to your blog. And if you don't have a blog... then get one!
30. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
The regulars will comment (please)?
31. WHO IS LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
The strangers that lurk this site.
32. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING?
The Writer's Journey, Understanding Comics, and Becoming a Titus 2 Woman, for school and church, though I hope to go through the Artemis Fowl books during break.
33. WHAT'S ON YOUR SCREEN SAVER?
Nothing.
34. FAVORITE BOARD GAME?
Monopoly and its various incarnations.
35. WHAT DID YOU DO LAST NIGHT?
Came back from school, snacked, talked on the phone, watched TV. The usual.
36. FAVORITE SMELLS?
Vanilla, coffee, fresh laundry.
37. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU WAKE UP IN THE MORNING?
I'm so tired... I can't believe I have to wake up.
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