so don't bother asking. As i apply to Whole foods, various daycares, and a temp agency, i wonder How Long Will This Possibly Last? This out-of-jobness is comical/unbelievable in its length. woe. woe is me.
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i don't regret my decision to come back to the US. creature comforts are very, well, comfortable. I love my cute new ("") car, and being able to see my family - however annoying they are. My parents (whom I'm staying with for like, 12 more days) are strangely selfish when it comes to food items.
they do not like to share (and have yelled at me over):
fried chicken
coca cola
beer
salad
half a muffin
salsa
EVERYTHING THAT IS FOOD I AM NOT ALLOWED TO EAT
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it's been hard being separated from Michael. We're moving into our temporary home on July 1st, and I'm So looking forward to it! We'll be together, we'll be ten minutes from the beach...oh, it'll be good. Michael and I have done a lot of talking about marriage (and babies, we all know I'm obsessed!) and it just feels like now that we're back in our hometown, we can start moving down that road. Today he said the sweetest thing, when we were talking about a friend's engagement photos, he said, "a wedding, marriage, babies....all those things i used to think i didn't want, i can't wait for now"
and i'm like, awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
update on the everything situation
When I was still in Slovakia, I was aware that there was a recession...but now i know there is. And i don't like it one bit.
CHECKLIST ON GETTING A LIFE
Car............Check.
Cell Phone.....Check.
Apartment......Half-Check
Job............DOUBLE PLUS UNCHECK.
Fricken' A. I've been working since I was fifteen (in order: ice cream scooper, sandwich maker, hostess, server, bartender, admin, english teacher) and i have never had trouble finding a job. (this is probably because I'm so damn attractive) (hah).
But now? hell, i've probably sent out 30-40 resumes and applied at 10 different restaurants (two of which i have worked at before)and still, i am without luck. On monday, i'm sucking it up and applying at target.
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I'm obsessed with baby shows on cable right now. There are the classics, such as "A Baby Story" and all the delivery shows (which usually end with me covering my eyes and screaming "why are they SHOWING THAT! eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
But now there are a few really special ones.
1."I didn't know I was Pregnant" oh. my. gawwwwwwd. After an episode of this show, i have a strong desire to pee on a stick.
(bastardized) quote: "I blamed my weight gain on the freshman fifteen (nevermind that it was FORTY pounds), my nausea on the drinking, and my labor pains as period cramps. whoopsie!"
2. "16 and pregnant" Now, this just premiered on MTV last night. I think that this show will singlehandedly end teen pregnancy. shaBAM.
(bastardized) synopsis: sixteen year old overachieving cheerleading gets knocked up, then moves in with her 21 year old boyfriend/fiance. Girl manages to graduate HS early, begin community college, participate in a dance team and struggle to raise her son. Her BF/fiance manages to work, go out with friends every night, and ignore girlfriend & child.
Wow, trainwreck alert. This show makes ME afraid to have children....and I'm ten years older than her.
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So I'm currently staying with my parents, which is synonymous for being driven insane. Michael and I will be housesitting for a friend for the month of July, and then moving into our own apartment in August.
Adjusting back to the US is going slower than i thought it would, but i do think that's because of the job situation. Since I'm trying not to spend more than is necessary, my entertainment allowance is slim to none. Luckily, here i have the beach, the library, and the magic redbox (rent movies for 1 dollar!). I also have 3 of my favorite people in the world here, plus a heck of a lot of good family members.
As for slovakia, I miss cooking, and i miss walking a lot.
my other complaint is that it's so hard to find decent, "whole" food here. Everything is chemical to the MAX. I am thrilled, of course, to have my poptarts back (nom nom nom), but as for everything else....i read the labels and feel that I am doing myself a disservice by eating it. I'll have more control over the food in my kitchen when i HAVE my own kitchen again. mleph.
CHECKLIST ON GETTING A LIFE
Car............Check.
Cell Phone.....Check.
Apartment......Half-Check
Job............DOUBLE PLUS UNCHECK.
Fricken' A. I've been working since I was fifteen (in order: ice cream scooper, sandwich maker, hostess, server, bartender, admin, english teacher) and i have never had trouble finding a job. (this is probably because I'm so damn attractive) (hah).
But now? hell, i've probably sent out 30-40 resumes and applied at 10 different restaurants (two of which i have worked at before)and still, i am without luck. On monday, i'm sucking it up and applying at target.
------------------------------------------------------
I'm obsessed with baby shows on cable right now. There are the classics, such as "A Baby Story" and all the delivery shows (which usually end with me covering my eyes and screaming "why are they SHOWING THAT! eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!"
But now there are a few really special ones.
1."I didn't know I was Pregnant" oh. my. gawwwwwwd. After an episode of this show, i have a strong desire to pee on a stick.
(bastardized) quote: "I blamed my weight gain on the freshman fifteen (nevermind that it was FORTY pounds), my nausea on the drinking, and my labor pains as period cramps. whoopsie!"
2. "16 and pregnant" Now, this just premiered on MTV last night. I think that this show will singlehandedly end teen pregnancy. shaBAM.
(bastardized) synopsis: sixteen year old overachieving cheerleading gets knocked up, then moves in with her 21 year old boyfriend/fiance. Girl manages to graduate HS early, begin community college, participate in a dance team and struggle to raise her son. Her BF/fiance manages to work, go out with friends every night, and ignore girlfriend & child.
Wow, trainwreck alert. This show makes ME afraid to have children....and I'm ten years older than her.
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So I'm currently staying with my parents, which is synonymous for being driven insane. Michael and I will be housesitting for a friend for the month of July, and then moving into our own apartment in August.
Adjusting back to the US is going slower than i thought it would, but i do think that's because of the job situation. Since I'm trying not to spend more than is necessary, my entertainment allowance is slim to none. Luckily, here i have the beach, the library, and the magic redbox (rent movies for 1 dollar!). I also have 3 of my favorite people in the world here, plus a heck of a lot of good family members.
As for slovakia, I miss cooking, and i miss walking a lot.
my other complaint is that it's so hard to find decent, "whole" food here. Everything is chemical to the MAX. I am thrilled, of course, to have my poptarts back (nom nom nom), but as for everything else....i read the labels and feel that I am doing myself a disservice by eating it. I'll have more control over the food in my kitchen when i HAVE my own kitchen again. mleph.
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