A New Twist On An Old Favorite...

Keeks and I are debating throwing on our halloween costumes (she's a dirty pirate hooker and I am Kelly Osbourne) and going trick or treating down main street tonight with our shot glasses.

Whatcha think we should do?

Happy Haunting...

Happy Halloween everybody! He's a picture of me and my beeches out for a night of Halloween themed shenanigans on Saturday night.

Ick Ick...

Yesterday sucked basically.

The bank is being bitches about me going back to school but I expected that.

The store denied a request off that I talked to management about and was told it would be no problem. Now, I have to crack some heads. I have Badger football tickets for 2 weeks from now and I am to work that day. I was pissed about that.

My muffler went out on my car yesterday. It's kinda my fault for saying last week that I was about due for car trouble.

I had one customer all night at the store last night and they waited 4 hours into my shift to let me go.

So yea, if I don't repeat tomorrow...that'd be ok.

Something You Didn't Know...

I am a closet fruit snack junkie.

Gummie worms, scooby snacks, fruit by the foot, hello kitty fruit snacks....I love them all.

Chronicles Of The College Bound...

Guess who just regisitered for classes?

Whatever Happened To ...

Do you remember the Mars Bar candy bars? Whatever happened to those? I want one!

A Vacation In More Pictures...

Bills works at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach. We had the oppourtunity to spend several hours there. It's likely the best aquarium I have ever been to.

Tonight...

I attempt to reclaim my apartment from the depths of filth it has slipped into.

If, I finish all of that, I can tell you about my weekend.

You Know You Want Too...

Create your own friendquiz here

That Seems About Right...

"Fuck you, fuck you, fuck you, you're cool, and fuck you, I'm out!"

A Vacation In Pictures...

Over the next few days, I will post some pictures from my trip....so without delay...

Disneyland!

Break Me Down, You Got A Lovely Face...

*But she doesn't have a pretty face...*

Bat shit crazy neighbor left by ambulance at 4 this morning.

It's the 3rd time in 4 weeks and and the 2nd time in less then a week. I talked to my landlord today, who happens to be my much talked about boss, Godzilla. I hope that maybe there will be a gentle push to get to woman out of here. She clearly can't handle living on her own.

A Slow Painful Death...

This state is trying to kill me. I have not been able to breathe since my return. My eyes have actually become 2 dried up little rocks in my eye sockets that are in fact, no good for seeing anything. My nose is, well, gross stuff is going on there. And what doesn't make it to a rock hard dried up mess in my nose and eyes, drips down my throat causing me to cough uncontrollably.

Fun.

Closing Recap...

My last night in Cali was fun. I had a blast. It ended on an emotional note. Goodbye is a big word. Hard word to spit out, too. I am not going to re-hash it. Let's just leave it at tears were cried.

Getting home in itself was a process. The company I booked the flight with neglected to mention to me that my flight was cancelled and I was rescheduled on another flight. Well, as a result I missed that flight. After ALOT of waiting, they got me on standby flights home. Let's just say I am getting a free flight out of this deal.

I didn't get home until 11 p.m., what a way to spend your birthday. Despite Melly's very good attempts, my birthday was complete crap. I wish I could have skipped the day all together. I feel like in cases like this, I put alot into everyone else's birthday, and with the exception of Melly and Ray-ray (and of course, the Cali crew), my birthday was an inconvience to them. And that seems about right. I am not having birthdays anymore.

Upon my arrival home, there were steaming piles of drama everywhere being flung at me at high speeds. Mom drama, Wal-mart drama, daddy family drama, friend drama. Just drama. It was emotionally draining. It was hard enough coming home in the first place...this didn't help.

Last night, I had dinner at The Fish and Bunny's and that was nice. The Fish got me "World War Z". It's a book telling the fictional story of them Zombie wars. Written by the guy who wrote the Zombie Survival Guide. I can't wait to read it. It's funny because Xan and I had the book in our hands at Barnes and Noble the other day. Kiki found me last night and gave me this bitching Nightmare Before Christmas lunchbox. The girls at work got me the new Evanescence and a gift card to the scrapbook store so that was cool. So, I guess birthdays aren't so bad.

I actually stopped typing this blog to meet Melly for a quick drink at the NWL and Rsome out of town friends happened to pop in, so that was a wonderful surprise.

But now I am going to make a vain attempt at cleaning this hell hole that is my place. And try to get to bed early, I have a long ass day ahead. 7:15-6 and then dinner by the parents. Oy. Oh yes, and Melly and I decided to go see Justin Timberlake in January!

To Me...

End Days...

I am coming home tomorrow. :( I am not looking forward to saying goodbye again. I am not looking forward to leaving all this behind...it's very beautiful here.

However, I do miss some people back home. So seeing them will be nice.

But still.

So Not The Drama...

In case you haven't gotten the drift, sometimes my friends are not the best people. Joefish pointed it out once. I brought it to light another time. Well, now we can add today to the list.
As mentioned in the below post, today is Xan's birthday. Well, when Bills and I left to go to the store to pick up some stuff to whip up a tasty breakfast, I reminded Melly to call him today.

Well, she eluded by text messge that she may have left him on a sour note. Wonderful. So, I kinda braced myself as we headed back to the house for a short rant.

Well, when I get home I am going to beat her ass. The girl has no brain at all. She is just a retarded ass munch.

I walked in the door, and you could see that he was very upset. He told me that Melly called and basically unloaded a lot of hurtful crap on him, that he didn't need to hear, let alone on his birthday.

She told him that people are talking all kinds of crap about him back home (which is sometimes true, but not to the extent she makes it out to be). She also made it out to sound like Bartender hates him (which isn't true, Bartender isn't capable of hate). The back story to Bartender and Xan is that they used to be roommates. Then while Bartender was in London, Xan moved in with me. They used to be really close, their parents almost married...twice. They were always just really good friends. Well, neither one of them has been very good about keeping in touch with the other one. To be honest, I am the only one that has kept in good contact with him. Therest of them are just kind of flakes like that.

So, Melly dumped all this crap on him (which shouldn't have been said anyway) today. On his birthday. She is a monster bitch somedays. I just don't get her. Why would she say something so hurtful intentionally. And on his birthday.

Iswear to you, I can't avoid drama anywhere. I think I am going to live in a cave. Yup. cave dwelling for me from now on. Either that or I should just assasinate the stupid from my life.

Birthday Wishes...

Happy Birthday today to my good friend, Xan.

I am glad I can be here to share the day with him, although....it's not getting off to a great start. But we can talk about that later.

Nothing much exciting to talk about for the last two days. Just kinda chilling. Have checked out of the hotel and am now at Xan and Bills place. I can't believe the trip is almost over. However, getting back to real life always has it's advantages. It's just flown by, and I am going to hate to leave.

Tomorrow night, we are going out to dinner to celebrate mine and Xan's birthdays together. I get to spend mine in airports and on layovers on Monday so I am not really looking forward to it.

I think I am being a bad guest, especially since Xan is not having a good day. So, off I go.

*I should find my suitcases and think about taking a shower and putting on clean clothes*

Stuff and Stuff...

Last night, I ate sushi for the first time. I am not going to lie, I was scared. It was a pleasant surprise. Tasty shit.

Saw Employee of the Month. Funny stuff. I think anyone who has ever worked in any kind of department store setting will be really entertained.

I think we are finally go eat. I haven't left the room yet today. It's 2 in the afternoon. But happy starts at the place next store soon...so off we go.

The Difference Of Distance...

It's snowing in Wisconsin.

It's 75 on the shores of Laguna Beach.

These people are really fake. I love mocking them. ;-)

Two Words...

Laguna Beach.

That's today's plans.

(That was 5.)

The Happiest Place On Earth...

Ok. Gonna be quick.

Yesterday. Pasadena. Fun stuff. Shopping, Tiffany's, Crate and Barrel. Lunch. Good-ish. Nan made a very good tour guide.

Disney. Very cool. I had a fricking blast. I am not a person who digs rides and Billy drug my ass on so many rides! I had a freaking blast. Indiana Jones, Jungle Cruises, Pirates of the Carribean, Alice in Wonderland, Splash Mountain, Mr. Toad's Wild Ride. big points to mention, The Haunted Manison at halloween. So cool!!! And the Teacups. Oh, the teacups. I love the teacups.

Ok, today. Aquarium of the Pacific. Very cool. You can tell that Bills really loves what he does there. I had a really nice time.

And at some point in time, I was left alone today. I seem to have wandered my way to IKEA. I swear, I behaved. I spent less then $15. Be proud.

And as soon as I get off this damn thing...we are going to watch Silent Hill.

It Doesn't Look Longer Then The Other Beaches...

Yesterday was spent entirely in Long Beach. Bills had to study for a test he's taking right now, and he handed me the keys to his car and turned us loose in Long Beach.

After driving aimlessly down the Pacific Coast Hignway, we choose a destination. Borders. Hehe, go figure, world at my fingertips, I pick bookstore. Finally bought something though. Hung out at the harbor for a long time, and just watched the ships go by. Wandered a little.

Relaxing and fun and Xan and I got some alone time that I think we both badly needed.

Today, the lovely Nan is escorting us to Hollywood Forever, I think. Hollywood cemetary!!! I am pumped. It's either that or Pasadena. I am pulling for creepy, but either way will be content. There is also talk of Disney this afternoon. I hope, I hope.

The new hotel in Covina rocks the sucks right off the other hotel. Down comforters! It's really nice. I think it might actually be my heaven. You can look out one of the windows and see IKEA!!!!!! I love IKEA!

Well, I am off.

Love you all.

About Last Night...

Just when you thought you were going to be rid of me for a few weeks, I go and find myself some internet access.

Last night was my big Hollywood adventure.

Grauman's Chinese theatre, where I failed to find Audrey Hepburn's foot prints. But thanks to Bills, I had my picture taken with what I can only imagine was to be Dumbledore, or maybe Hagrid, Elvis and Marilyn Monroe. The oppourtunites exsisted for Spiderman, Jack Sparrow (or Captain Morgan depending on how you look at it), and a pimp too.

The Kodak Theatre, now that was cool. Being as much into movies as I am, being at the place the Oscar's are held every year, was basically a huge geek out moment for me. And let's not forget the American Idol finals. Walking where the red carpet goes, yea...I can't even tell you how much I dug that. The awards walk was cool, they have plaques on the wall of every film that has won best picture since the inception of the Oscars. If I have the chance to come for another visit, I think perhaps I would like to take the tour. I know, it probably didn't seem like I was enjoying myself, but I was one tired girl. I did take in far more then I let on though. Like a sponge I am, even when I am to tired to open my mouth. (I know you are having trouble believing that)

I could have freaked out in there too...I mean hello!?!?! They have a Sanrio store, a Sephora, and a Virgin megastore. That means broke for me. Can you believe I have been here almost 24 hours and the only thing I have bought is, lunch and dinner yesterday, a Mocha Coconut Frap (oh dear god) and parking? How have I not bought stuff? I am showing amazing restraint, because good lord, could I shop.

I booked a new hotel for tonight here in West Covina. I will be paying less and staying in a much nicer hotel. Someplace clean even. The thing is, the lobby of the hotel is quite misleading. I was upsettingly disappointed. But, I just kind of laughed it off, because...that's my luck. It wouldn't have been so bad if the place looked clean.

Speaking of luck, I had another lost ID scare. Dude at the front desk, who was a complete ass, kept my ID. That's a horrible feeling, not knowing where your ID is, when your are like 2100 miles from home. After having 2 scares with it in 24 hours, Xan now has custody of it. That's probably a good thing.

I feel tired and I should probably take a nap, but I really don't think I could. I just need a cup of coffee and I am good to go. I don't think we have really hashed out the day's major events. To be honest, I am being far more passive then I normally am. I am mostly in a 'take me, show me' mode.

I was thinking on the way back to Covina this morning that LA is really just a giant concrete jungle. I forget how much I enjoy metro areas until I am back in one. It's beautiful. One of the coolest things is how fast a city appears. You can just be driving along and then see a skylive just appear around a curve. That's cool. Some people can live there whole lives in a 10 block radius and never have to go any further, that to me is cool. i don't know if that's the life I could lead, but that is cool that the option exsists. Cities are beautiful. The old buildings laced with modern upgrades, the feeling of the whole world rushing around you...that's amazing. You can almost feel the heartbeat of a city walking the sidewalks. It's a very cool feeling. You are so disconnected with the people around you, but connected to the very soul of the city. Does that make any sense at all? It's not just LA. Minneapolis, Chicago...the feeling is there. You just have to let yourself find it.

It's not really sure what all the day holds in store for us yet, but I can't wait.

*wonder what the status of our leftovers from lunch is*

Day One...

Hey kids.

So, California. I am having fun. Let's talk about today. Flights were good. Very smooth. The stop in Milwaukee brought me a scare where in, I actually for a short time, lost my ID. That would have effectively ended my trip right there. With not being able to board planes and all. Fear not, I found the elusive ID on the floor at Starbucks. Mmmm. Pumpkin Spice latte.

A short layover (that I didn't know about) in Kansas City later, I was on my way to California. I tried to sleep without any luck. But I blame the crying baby for that.

After landing, I learned that nation-wide cellphone service....apparently does not include LA and the surrounding areas. Bummer. How am I to call you now?

We headed downtown to find my hotel. Fucking gross is all I have to say. I will be staying there tonight out of convience, but I WILL NOT stay there another night. It looks like a bad horror film could have been filmed there. Gross. I might get a hep shot when I get back.

Headed off for a tasty thai lunch. Yummy good stuff. Vermicelli with coconut milk. Happy tummy.

We are back at Xan and Bills place right now waiting for a friend and then are going to Hollywood!!! We are watching Dancer in the Dark right now, I don't know how I feel about it either.

Monday, we are all going to Disney. I am pumped about that happy surprise. I love Disney,


Well, off I go. Love you!

Silly Mommy...

I know I said I wasn't blogging, but I don't leave until the morning...so you knew there was a good chance that I'd slip one or two in here yet.

The youngest brother just text me to see how it was going. I was a little confused. Turns out Mom was all upset because she thought I left this morning and I didn't take the time to call her. And me not calling from California must mean, I am DEAD! So, I called her and the conversation went something like this.

Me: Hey Mom.

Mom: Oh you are ok. *instantly starts to choke up*

Me: So what, it's like quarter the 3 there?

Mom: Yes.

Me: Funny, it's that time in my living room too.

Dumb ass. She was sure I left today and the fact that I didn't call meant something horrible was happening to me. Good grief. She actually started crying on the phone. I think my eyes rolled right out of my head. And then I when I told her that I was staying at The Ritz...she didn't believe me and thought I was telling her the wrong hotel, so she couldn't call me.

It's not like this is the first time I am traveling without her. I moved out quite sometime ago and take trips all the time. She doesn't even know about some of them.

I might not miss her drama while I am gone. Or Melly's.

Ain't You Glad We Ain't All California Girls*...

Well, as of tomorrow...I will be. Sorta.

In about 25 hours, I will be departed for the local airport escorted by Bartender, to start my great California adventure.

I am looking forward to the time away and the chance to visit Xan. And of course, it's Los FREAKING ANGLES!

I hope that I am lucky enough to cross paths with an internet station here or there to blog about my adventures, but I make no promises.

In case I don't say it enough. Love ya!

I should be returning to the posting world on the 17th (the day after my birthday, I might add. Buy me something).

*And for the record...I hate that song.

Musical Musings...

I am trying really hard to warm up to Panic! At The Disco's release, A Fever You Can't Sweat Out.

Yea, I can't. It's complete crap. A big steaming pile of poo.

I'm Calling It Right Now...

Superbowl this year will be Colts vs Bears.