The Adventures of Work

Hmmm, I don't think I have really mentioned my new job except in passing. I haven't written a post about how much I appreciate having a new job in this terrible economic time.

Thanks to a great friend, I got a full time job with benefits. It was exactly what I needed at the right time. I needed something with a decent amount of money so that I could help out my parents, but at the same time I need a flexible job that would work around my schedule. Now I can go to school, and go to work. They are really great about letting me take time off for my Aunt's death.

I've never had my own desk before, and it has been really nice to have my own personal space. I know people can hear me when I am on the phone, but it's nice to be able to blog if I wanted to at work for a few minutes without anyone knowing. ;)

I really can't complain about my job because I can work at my own pace without being micromanaged, and I really do like all my coworkers. I don't like a lot of people in general, but everyone at work is really funny/sweet/interesting, and I can't help but like them all.

I'm extremely grateful for a job. Thanks Julie Bean for always having my back. :)

Minnesota!

It looks like I will be going to Minnesota to visit one of my favorite person (Frances and Anh! I love you two!) in over a month! I'm extremely excited, and I can barely contain my excitement. A vacation? For me?

I was already told that we would be camping in Superior Lake. Oh, I just love camping. The smell of the fresh outdoor, the peacefulness of nature, and it's always nice to just get away from home. I also get to visit the Mall of America! Isn't it the biggest mall in America? Sign me up for that! It literally would be shopping til I drop. Haha.

This is going to be a really nice treat for me because I have been itching for a vacation for some time now, and I'm very happy to be given the chance. I'm going to hang out with awesome friends, and get to cross off a new state off my list. (I want to visit all 50 states) I'm happy as a clam!

Is it May already?

Puppy Fever

I am one of those people who like to go to pet stores, and pretend to be interested in purchasing, so that I can play with the puppies. I'm obsessed, I tell you. I go at least once every month to a pet store, and admire all the adorable little puppy faces in the window. I'm just so desperate for an adorable dog.

I have a thing for shiba inus. They are so freaking cute, I could cuddle with them all day. I just love their big personality, and how beautiful they are. When I saw a shiba at a local pet store on Friday, I fell instantly in love. I had to pet him, but the store was closing. I waited until Sunday to finally see him again.

I am now a firm believe in love at first sight. When I looked into those brown eyes, I was in love. The shiba inu was the sweetest dog I had ever played with. He would play when I placed him on the floor, but lay calmly when I held him in my arms. He was perfect, and I wanted so badly to buy him. I definitely couldn't pay the $1300 the pet store was asking for, so I had to let him go.

When I came back later to find that he was sold. A part of me is sad to see that I can no longer admire him, but I hope he has a nice home. Is it weird that I am so obsessed with that dog? I don't even know if another dog will ever do. I'm sure I'll feel that way about another again, but it was the first time I felt like I had to have it. Oh dear, I am the crazy dog lady.

The Hunger Games

I have been anticipating this movie since I read the book so long ago. I love to read, and I hate to admit it, but a lot of the books I enjoy are young adult books. I loved reading Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games was no different.

I waited months to watch the movie, and when I finally did see it, I was in love. How can anyone not love this series? It has everything from love, life, violence, poverty, and so much suspense.

It's hard not to compare a movie to the book. Especially when you loved the book so much, but the movie is pretty faithful to the book, and I was so in love. I don't want to spoil it for you and tell you who I am so madly in love with, but just know that you may feel a pitter patter deep in your chest. :)

I even dressed up as Katniss last Halloween! That shows you how much I loved the series. :)

The movie is not geared toward 12 year old girls, and I think almost everyone would enjoy the movie. I think people should watch it. If not when it's in the theater then when it comes out on DVD.

Where Have I been?!

It's been awhile since I posted anything. For awhile, I told myself it because I started a new job, had nothing to talk about, or that I was feeling a little blue. I gave excuses for not blogging, and found most things that I used to enjoy doing were not so enjoyable anymore.

I don't know what it was. I was in some sort of funk. Maybe I was adjusting to starting a full time job, and found it hard to balance my time. Maybe I was a little stressed out about turning 26. My motivation for blogging took an even bigger hit when my aunt passed away a few weeks ago. I started to become distant and a little down. All I wanted to do was sleep or stay at home and do nothing.

I feel like I let myself get this way. Instead of being positive and doing things that would make me happy... I let myself be moody.

There will be a change though... I'm going to start doing more things for myself and take care of my well being. Not just physically, but emotionally too. I don't want to be that depressing girl or the girl who can't appreciate what she has. :)

Happy Valentine's Day

It's the Hallmark holiday that you either love or hate. For me, it's just a day that reminds you to show extra attention to the people you love... not that you shouldn't always show the important people in your life a lot of love.

What I don't understand is the people who spend hundreds or dollars or go out on fancy dinners during Valentine's day(when everything is overpriced!). I think it's the best time to get crafty and make sweet gifts. At least for me, it's about how you show someone you care... you spend the time to do something only you can do. :)

I love a lot of people in my life, and I hope those people know how I feel. I hope you all have a nice Valentine's day whether it's with someone you are dating or with your friends/family. <3

Girl Scout Cookies

Oh my goodness... why does it have to be girl scout cookie season?! They always have so many different delicious flavors that I want them all... I mean come on!!! Those girls really do know how to raise money!

I was really good this year, and only bought one box. What's the harm right? One box isn't a big deal.

It was almost impossible to decide what I wanted. I wanted one of each. How could I ever decide? I really wish they made a variety box. With a lot of thought, I finally chose to try something new... Lemonade cookies.

Oh my gosh it was good! I have a weakness for lemon bars and cookies. Why did I only buy one box? Why didn't I buy 20 to hoard all year long?!

Now I am only left with crumbs, a few memories... and sadness...