Kyle XY

Okay, so I'm a totaly dork... I absolutely LOVE this show! I'm currently re-watching the first season with my boyfriend, but their third season is on now, AWESOME!!! It is an ABC Family production, so there is a lot of the 'life's lesson' morals throughout, but it is so good! Kyle is not only freaking cute as all hell, he's totally got the innocence part down... and makes me want to melt when he smiles. I've so far gotten about 10 other people into the series, as it really is interesting! There's a lot of interesting scientific theories that go into it, mixed with drama, innocence, learning, and many interesting happenings... :)

The Dawn of a New America

Everyone knows that this is a huge day for History in America. We are not only finally out of Bush's presidency, which is such a relief. I still don't understand how people could feel safe having a man for president who didn't even know how to speak properly. I mean, if you are addressing the nation about starting a war against other countries... shouldn't you be able to say the words correctly? I, for one, did not want to hear our nation's leader continuously say Nucular weapons... couldn't someone tell him that it's nuclear? *sigh*
It is a good day for the United States... Obama breaks many conventions, being a very relatable person, and being black... this opens our nation to many more possibilities for future presidents, which also gives us a more widespread availability for future candidates with various views and experience, which could very well be a saving point for the future... So far it had always been limited to old men, so thankfully this has broken that chain. Let's hope he lives up to the high standards that are being held up to Obama, and that our future will be better for it.

Interview

Well, I had an interview on Friday at Apple One in Orange. I felt really confident with the lady who would be representing me as a potential employee. I hope I can find some work out in the Orange County area because, if I can, then my step-mother would be able to get me free classes at the college she teaches at, which would be wonderful to finally be able to get back into school! And, since it's a university, I would be able to go further with my language studies... *crosses fingers*
But, I am not discounting work in the LA area, either... beggers can't be choosers. I got my first Unemployment check today... and sent in the mail for my second check. This one was just one week's worth, and if they don't send me my next check before the month is over, I might have to ask for help paying rent :(
I'm sure all will work out... I'm staying as positive as I can...

The feeling of being lost...

Have you ever felt like you were lost in your own life? Recently, I've been feeling that way. It feels like my life, while I've gotten some interesting things done, has gone nowhere near where I'd like it to go. Now I'm not talking taking-over-the-world style specifics, but more along the lines of that I thought I would have been able to at least get my A.A. degree by now. Instead, I'm stuck in this pitfall where I keep having to work so much that school isn't even an option, let alone the financial part of it all. So, I'm lost in my own life, going down the never-ending cycle of work, unable to really start my dream of an education.

Off with my joblessness!!!

Okay, so I'm on my little quest here to find a job. I actually turned my resume in to a college for an administrative support position, and my step-mother works there, so hopefully with her influence I will have a job there, which would be awesome, as I would finally be able to go back to school without the commute hassle! However, the college itself will be a commute, but worth it in better pay and the ability to return to school. So, here's to keeping my fingers crossed and hoping that I land this job!

Happy New Year!!!

So, 2009 is finally upon us, which translates to me writing the wrong year for all dates for at least a month before I can adjust to the new year, haha. I had a great time going out with my friends to a nice little local Irish pub where we just had a little to drink and enjoyed the coming of the new year. Earlier in the day we had Subway and went to this 50's vintage clothing store, which was absolutely adorable! We also watched the musical by Joss Whedon with Dr. Horrible, which was fricken funny! Had Chipotle for dinner and we watched the first two episodes of Firefly... which I would really like to watch more of, as I think it's just barely getting into it's plot (even though I know they only made the first season). (^_^) All-in-all, a great day!

Friends/Family

So, I have a group of best friends from high school that are my family. There are six (including me) that are considered our 'group.' While there were others who mingled within, they were never considered part of the group, yet were welcomed warmly with friendship. All of us had our own unique personalities, likes, and dislikes that spanned a broad spectrum. We all were in the same grade, and all became best friends (one even became my twin, being believed by some).
First is Julie: my twin. If I were straight, we could probably be soulmates the way we mesh so well, but to think of it that way now is... well... it would be incestuous for me to even think it... blah. We have a ton in common, similar reactions to various events and similar likes led to friendship, and our small differences compliment each other well (I had a job as a beauty adviser, she as a grease monkey [mechanic]). Even when on opposite sides of the state, and without having talked to one another in a while, we both do something weird like sign up for kickboxing classes at our college during the same semester.
Second is Marie: the army girl. Smart, funny, and motivated, she was also the one I tended to vacation with when I went to random places like Palm Springs, where my sister and her friend would proceed to give her a makeover. She is tough, having joined the army out of high school (2004), being a nurse in the service, and having completed a tour in Iraq, she is someone I look up to. She handles situations well, with a capable mind. She also seems to get a lot of second-hand electronics from me... though that's not bad, since they were all in working order (^_^).
Next we have Jenny: my entertainment capital of the world. Having graduated from LMU, and being awesome as she is, this is my girl for music, movies, musicals, and anything entertainment. She has introduced me to much music and interesting movies, along with showing some of the fun things she herself wrote and directed. Talented and motivated, I know she can go far as long as she can persevere.
Fourth is April: the animal-lover. April is my animal encyclopedia, knowing much about animals, and whatever she doesn't know, she would want to learn anyways for the knowledge's sake. She is also an artist with much potential, who is constantly growing and will, in my mind, be great as long as she continues. I already called dibs on one of her paintings when she decides to sell it. :)
Last, but not least, is Caitlin: the hermit. This damn girl is impossible to reach!!! While incredibly fun and rediculously inventive, she is shy around strangers yet kooky fun with the group. She's our pirate, Galcomb Threepwood!

So, where am I going with this? Julie is down from Northern California and Marie is here from Texas, so of course a reunion is commencing. Julie is staying with me, which is always fun... Wonder Twin power, activate! The other day we hung out with Marie, who also spent the night, and today we all met at Jenny's apartment in LA and just chilled. It is great to see them again. It has been so long, and I don't have them to be with in my times of need, so I get all that I can when they're here. However, we have to resort to sneakery to lure the elusive hermit out of her habitat, so we're having one of our friends, Jiin, pull her out (by her hair, if necessary) of her place to see us. Jiin has known her practically since Caitlin was born, and so has much stronger ties to her. What a sneaky group we are! This is our master plan for the New Years, and here's to hoping that yours could be such an adventure as our lovely 'kidnapping.'

Seven Pounds

So I just watched Seven Pounds, and it was amazing! I can't tell too much without giving it away, but it starts with a scene that is a major plot point, then goes through the lead-up story to it. Snippits of information are given to you as you watch, and before it is half-way through you can pretty much guess what he is doing and why, but are so drawn to it. It is very emotional, and even I was wanting to cry at different points in the movie, be it of sadness, joy, or empathy... it was a tear-jerker. While I generally tell people that I don't suggest seeing movies in the theater unless it is for the graphics, this would be a drama well worth paying to watch! It was very moving.

Now comes the New Year

Well, the New Year is quickly approaching, and this year (for me) has gone by quick. Everyone makes their New Years resolutions, which they all break. So I'm making my New Year's resolution to not break my New Year's resolution. Oh, look, I already passed! (^_^) I just have to bide my time until the New Year is here before I can really go on interviews and find a job... :\

Who is the Bailout bailing out?

Okay, so everyone by now knows how the banks got tons of bailout money... and that they refuse to account for it! I'm sorry, if we're giving them a shitload of money they should have had anyways, the banks should definitely be held accountable. They even quoted that they weren't going to give information on how they were using the money! That immediately makes me think that the higher ups got a very nice Christmas bonus for their family, and then a measly amount went back into the bank funds to help the average American... in which we should all go there and give a hardy slap on the face... one slap for each American who can't get the funds from their bank because they claim financial hardship in this economic crisis and the risk is too high... let's all just line up and see how much skin they have left on their cheeks when we're through...

WTF?!

Okay... so... I just got laid off yesterday. No warning but the hour-and-a-half left of the job day. I understand the economy is bad, our market is suffering, and our parent company is having problems, but couldn't they have the decency to wait until AFTER Christmas?! There is no way I'll get an interview next week or the week after unless I have inside contacts. Everyone will be preparing their work load to get ahead for the holiday days off. Granted, they gave me two weeks severance pay, that still only lasts me until I can start getting interviews. I filed for unemployment, and I will start looking for work again right away. -_-
This is the way my life goes. I decide to go back to school, even register for a class, then something like this happens. ugh! Well, off I go on the job hunt.

Ally McBeal

Okay, so I always watched this show when I was younger with my mom, but I didn't really remember much about it, except I liked it and it was funny as all hell. So, I started watching it, from season 1 episode 1, and am almost complete. :) I didn't realize how BIG the show was! I mean, there's huge artists, such as Josh Groban, Mariah Carey, Sting, Barry Manilow, Barry White, Elton John, and Tine Turner! And big stars, like Lucy Liu, Robert Downey Jr., Porche de Rossi, James Marsden, etc.

So, once again, I am in love with Ally McBeal! (^_^) No reason for saying this, except to let people know. :)

The Day the Earth Stood Still

So, I'm going to be seeing The Day the Earth Stood Still tomorrow in theaters. We've already a small group built up to go watch it together. Therefore, I must do my proper research, so I am watching the original The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951. Of course the spaceship and the alien are completely tacky compared to today's standards, but I am liking it so far. Instead of a vicious alien invasion, it is about an alien who comes in concern for the other planets, who think that if humans gain space travel, they will bring their wars and destruction to the rest of the planets and endanger them, so he comes to warn the world that they must keep their destructive ways to themselves, or else the planet will be destroyed. I so like older movies, because they actually had to rely on a good story and well-developed plot line to hold the movie up without special graphics being inserted every 5 seconds. While I'm not finished with the movie yet, I am really enjoying it and would recommend it as a must-see to film lovers. :)