Hello There

Oh my goodness. I always say that I'll get back to blogging and that I miss it. I miss being able to just write all of my thoughts no matter how small or big it was, but I just never sat down to actually do it. It's partly because I'm lazy and partly because I'm busy.

My puppy has taken over my life. I adore him. He's the love of my life, but he's really mischievous. My dog requires constant supervision. The moment you take your eyes off him is the moment where he'll either eat 20 napkins or a soap bar, steals your shoes or bites your leg. He's a terror, and I sometimes wonder why I love him. I guess it's because there are moments when he is pure delight. The moments where he comes running to me when I come home from work or when he sleeps by my side. I can't resist a cute face.

The holidays are coming and I really do have so much to be thankful for. I have my family, friends, and a puppy that I adore. The older I become, the more I appreciate these things. I can't complain about how things are going in my life because I am blessed with so many wonderful people and things.

In the last few months I haven't really done anything big. I haven't gone on any major trips or discovered anything new, but I am content. I think I can finally accept how things are going in my life. Some things aren't fair and some things are great, but that's life and I'm ok with that. I've learned what's truly important. In a lot of ways, I am really happy.

While I don't have many things to update, I hope that I'll find the time to write more. :)

Lazy Day

I used to have lazy days when I didn't work full time, and I remember waking up at noon on the weekends, and sleeping late at night. I loved being able to nothing all day, and getting to relax all the time. I would say I was lazy back then. 

Ever since I got a full time job and a dog, I wake up at the same time everyday even during the weekend. I no longer sleep in, and must make sure all the chores are done over the weekend because I have no time during the weekdays. I also have to go to work on the weekends. If I have any free time then it is dedicated to my puppy. 

But on Sunday, everything worked out that I didn't have to work, and that all my chores were done. I spent my day watching movies and doing nothing. My puppy even behaved and napped all day because it was so hot. It was blissful to have a day where I could do whatever I pleased, and we all just ate sandwiches for dinner (very little effort involved. Hey don't judge me! It was too hot to eat anything else.).

Because these days do not happen often, it was an extra nice day for me. The only thing that was terrible about my day was the fact that is was extremely hot, but even the heat couldn't ruin my day. Lazy days really are great. :)

Where Have I Been?!

It has been a long time since I last wrote a blog entry. A lot has happened since I last wrote, but at the same time very little has changed. I am still doing the same thing, but I have a precious new puppy in my life.

 Often times I have an urge to write or blog about random thoughts or feelings, but it really has been hard for me to actually sit down to do it or even come up with the words I want to use to express how I feel. I feel like I have been overwhelmed lately. Overwhelmed with all the little things.

 I have adjusted to sleeping very little to make sure I can work full time, do all the house chores, and take care of my puppy. Those things are fine. That's part of growing up, you get a lot of responsibilities. But what is very hard is having to deal emotionally with realizing your parents are older, dealing with a pile of debt, and having to make sure you do everything that needs to be done.

 Sometimes I wonder why I got a puppy because it just added to my daily load. My puppy is a very hyper and mischievous dog, but knows exactly what to do to make me laugh. He's not a lap dog and would rather bite my hand then let me cuddle him, but he knows when I need the most comfort and will lie on my lap for short (5 minutes max) periods of time even though he hates to be still. Sometimes I feel like he is more trouble than I can handle, but I know I love him.

 My grandfather is dying, and it is something that is very hard for my mother. It pains me to watch her cry all the time, and there is nothing I can do to console her. She is 62 and her parents are still alive. I hope when I am 62 she will be alive, but I know that the chances of that is very slim. Even the thought of losing my parents makes me tear up.

 I did have a lot of fun in the last few months. I got to visit my oldest and dearest friend in Minnesota. I honestly don't know what I was expecting, but Minnesota is very beautiful. I had so much fun going on hikes, looking for lighthouses, and going to Wisconsin for pants (haha). Traveling to new places really does make my heart happy, and it's something I wish I could do more often. I have lots of dreams and most of them involves traveling throughout the world. I want to see the world, and someday I know I will go somewhere amazing.

 I can't believe it took this long for me to finally post on my blog, but it is something that I really missed. I used to spend so much time writing about my feelings, and it was so great to be able to vent (even if no one ever reads it). Now that I remember how nice it is to blog, I will TRY to do it more often. :)

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...

Thrift Shopping

I think I'm a person that has be forced into doing things that I am not familiar with. I am not saying that I am not adventurous, but with some things I need a little push. Just a slight nudge in the right direction.

I think I have been broke most of my life, so I usually don't shop. If you know me, you know that I wear the same things, cannot apply makeup for the life of me, and am pretty unfashionable. It's not that I don't care about clothing or makeup. I would love to be able to have them all, but it's just that I don't have a budget for it. There's always more important things to spend my money on.

With a lot of nudging I was convinced to go to a thrift shop to maybe find a few things to fill my wardrobe. I would love to shop at nice places, but I was finally desperate for a few pieces of clothing that would not break my bank.

I was a little doubtful that I would find anything, but after finally buckling down, I was quite surprised. I found an Ann Taylor cardigan for a few dollars! It still had the tags! I was in love. I love that feeling I get when I find something really cheap. It's almost like I have to buy it. Have you ever been in the store and bought something you really didn't need just because it was really cheap? Well, that is me after Christmas... I have so many wrapping paper, bags, Christmas cards that were 90%. Do I need those things? Probably not.

Having found that cardigan won over my heart, and now I want to visit every thrift shop in Southern California. I want a whole new wardrobe! I am so madly in love. I love a bargain, and my heart cannot resist thrift shops. :)

Happy Year of the Dragon

The Chinese New Year has arrived, and I am definitely hoping for a wonderful new year. If nothing terrible happens to me this year, I will consider it a definite good year. My standards have become somewhat low, and I don't need any spectacular to occur, but I do need nothing horrible to occur.

I had an unhealthy amount of sticky sweet rice when I was over at my grandma's house. I have never been a real fan of it, but for some reason, I had to have a large portion. It tasted good at the time, and I am now paying for it with a tummy ache. Not that tummy aches are uncommon for me these days.

There is something exciting about getting one of these red envelope full of money from your relatives. It has such promise inside, and I sometime just admire the red envelopes. They are beautiful.

This year my aunt, uncles, and grandparents gave me money in a goldish yellow envelope which confused me. I sat staring at it for awhile, and wondered why a color of an envelope would be throw me off so much, but I moved past it, so that I could focus on the more important thing at hand... money! I did receive a total of $20, and that is $20 more than I had, so I was excited. :)

Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

Show Taping

Continuing on with the I watch too much television posts... I have just came back from a live taping of 2 Broke Girls. I have gone to a few The Big Bang Theory taping, and many talk shows/ late night shows, so I was expecting it to be pretty much the same.

2 Broke Girls made me laugh until there were tears in my eyes, and although the taping took a long time, I had so much fun. Not that the other shows I went to were not funny, but I think I had the most laughs while I was watching the actors on 2 Broke Girls (Conan is a CLOSE second... or maybe The Big Bang Theory... or maybe Ellen... Never mind... I can't decide).

Is it bad that I find crude humor hilarious? Am I going to pay for laughing the hardest when I saw children using dirty pick up lines to pick up the characters on the show? I am going to pay for my sins, aren't I?

There really is nothing I love more than free entertainment. I like being able to do really interesting things without it costing me an arm and a leg. I wish there were more things like this for me to do. Television takes up a good portion of my day, so it's nice to be able to see the show in person. Is there anything funnier than bloopers?

My butt and back couldn't take the sitting in a cramp place for hours, but my heart was definitely happy. :)

I watch WAY too much television.

I have been watching a lot of shows on the Home and Garden channel, and I am so obsessed with the homes they feature on the show. I love Victorian homes, tree gardens, and luxurious bathrooms.

Every year they create a beautiful home, and give it away. I usually admire the homes they give away, but this year... the house is calling my name!

This year they are giving a home worth over $2 million house that is located in Park City, Utah. It's a seriously large house that is sitting next to a river. IT'S AMAZING! Who needs am outdoor BBQ area with a large flat screen tv? Who needs a changing room that is used to change before you go skiing or fishing? Who needs a large house? I DO!!!

Often time the homes are usually kind of ugly and over the top, but I think they have created the best house yet. Maybe it's because it reminds me of a certain house that I used to vacation in. Maybe I'm fond of Utah.

Either way, I NEED to win the house. Hahaha. It's love! :)

When I Sleep...

I have been remembering most of my dreams lately which is a bit odd since I usually never remember my dreams. For years I was convinced that I barely ever dreamed, but in the last year I have been remembering a lot of my dreams. Most of them are random, some really scary, and some of them are extremely happy.

What is odd is that I have been having a lot of dreams where I was a police officer or undercover cop. I find that I like to hide in bushes and spy on alleged criminals in my dreams. Apparently I have amazing abilities to climb walls, run for miles, and can speak multiple languages. Maybe it's a sign that this is what I should be doing. Hahahahaha.

Then there are those bad dreams where I am running from someone. Do people usually hide in bathrooms when there is a killer on the loose?

My favorite kinds of dreams are of those of me traveling and eating. I watch a lot of things on the travel channel, so I think those scenes stay with me, and I dream about them. There are other dreams when I am petting my dog or hiking a mountain.

Some people say dreams have meanings, and if mine do... I don't know what most of my dreams means. :)

Happy 2012!

It's 2012 already?! Did I just sleep through 2011 because it seriously went by too quickly. Am I really this old already?

I watched the ball drop on television on my bed in my pajamas. I have never been a party person or did anything special for the countdown to the new year. I'm happy just sitting on my bed watching television. What a homebody! Why yes I am.

2012 has to be good because I just need to catch a break! Please just let me have a year where nothing awful happens, and I will be happy. :) Also, winning the lottery wouldn't hurt. Haha.

Happy new year to all. I wish you a happy, healthy, and successful new year.