I just like me better with short hair. It feels so light and healthy. And yeah, it is hella short in the back. I told Gilbert first thing, "I want it short in the back but I don't want to look like Kate +8!" Hahaha

I don't know why it's so hard for me to part with things. I've had these red boots for well over a year now. They were cheaply made and cheaply purchased, but they were so damn comfortable and went with half my wardrobe (as I tend to wear red and black all the fucking time). They had holes in the bottoms though and months ago I vowed to throw them away. What good are boots that you can't wear in the rain? This morning, I put them on and wore them to work, and I've been pissed at myself all day for it. At lunch I went to Payless. I can't really afford to buy new shoes, so I figure I could pick up a cheap pair that would last two months or so until I can afford to buy nice shoes. The selection was atrocious. So I popped over to DSW. Be still my heart. I just bought a pair of Kenneth Cole boots for $50. Yesssss! I have a pair of black boots I need to get repaired, but these are different (ankle v. knee high) so totally justifiable.

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I have been trying to make this my FB profile pic, but since that didn't work, I thought I'd post it here. Happy New Year's everyone. Here's to 2010!

I had fun in Vegas, even though this is the least lucky I have ever been while gambling. So, I don't know if that trip is going to happen. At least I got to see the Vegas version of New York, Paris, and Venice? LOL

Various things of note:
1) The wedding was surprisingly not the most ghetto thing that happened this weekend. My cousin and his friend brought a bottle of whiskey into the restaurant and were pouring themselves shots in wine glasses. And the waiter totally caught them. He was cool about it, but wow, how trashy.

2) I was not even drunk yet, and the heel of my boot was broken, causing me to fall sliding-into-home-style at the casino. I took a slot machine's stool down with me. The forceful way the security guard picked me up let me know he has had experience with this and did not believe my excuse about the shoe.

3) Ka was amazing. It was my first time seeing Cirque du Soleil and I was very impressed.

4) Calderon and I met up to drink on both Friday and Saturday. Thank God or I woulda probably lost more money. hahaha. Kidding, it was good seeing you, dude.

5) I continued my tradition of missing my airport shuttle. Last time I overslept. This time, I lost track of time while gambling. *headdesk*

6) I got hit on a couple of times this weekend. It wasn't by anyone I'd be interested in, but it's still flattering. Sometimes I think there are too many people who look like me in SF (both the Irish heritage thing and the style of dress) that I'd probably have more luck elsewhere. Or maybe I just knew I looked good and gave that vibe off.

7) Even if I lost 40lbs, I would not wear a mini dress with no underwear and 5 inch heels in public. Oh Vegas, you take all kinds.

The party was a success. Actually, we had less people show up this year than last, but we had a really great group. Not all people who came made it into the photos, of course. I still have booze left and Heidi still has some beer in the keg. I guess we're all civilized now that we can end a party because it's late and not because we've run out of libations. I feel rough today, even now and it's 6p.m. I have mostly already cleaned up. Now I just need to start doing my Xmas cards. I wonder how easily I can write them while laying on the couch? Ha.

Yesterday my parents, cousin, and I went down to Half Moon Bay to chop down my tree; it's a family tradition. I live in a Victorian with 14 foot ceilings so I take advantage and get a huuuuge tree. I never feel more at home than I do when my house smells like pine. Then, I picked up some alcohol and snacks and had a decorating party with friends. Last year, my mom gave me the Xmas village we had collected over the years. It was always my favorite part of decorating and now I have a big enough place to do it. This year, Rory, John, Carli, and more helped put it together. The skating pond is new- a gift last year- and finally we rigged the extension cord and power strip to add light and motion to this bad boy. They used red Christmas lights and the village featured my Eiffel Tower wine rack. Behold the red light district xmas village. Now if I could just get motivated enough to clean up form last night's party, then I'd reward myself with a walk down the street to buy Christmas cards. I've already received 3 so I guess I better get on this! This really is my favorite time of year.

I watched Bruno last night and it was absolutely awful. Like, there isn't enough weed in the world to make it funny. Okay, there were some parts where I was laughing, but, in general, it was god awful. And I like crap movies! I'm not easily shocked, but I am surprised they showed some of those scenes.

Two years ago, my parents went to Australia for my cousin's wedding and I asked them to buy me some Uggs. Well, they did, but, I couldn't even get the damn things on my foot so they have been sitting around my house unworn. Now that I have once again been a total idiot with money, I decided I'd try to sell them on ebay. Even without the box, people are auctioning never been worn uggs for $100 and I'd be happy getting half that. But, I couldn't tell what size they were so I started looking at their website. I measured the bottom and according to their size chart, these are totally my size and should fit. I just tried them on and they DO fit. So, they've been sitting around my place for 2 years for no reason? LOL, I'm an idiot. Years ago, I sprained my ankle and so one of my feet (well ankles) is harder to fit than the other. I must have originally tried it on that foot when I decided they didn't fit. Left foot fits like a dream and the right foot fits with a little more effort in pulling them on. Hmmmm... maybe I won't sell them. Although, I think it's generally decided that people don't wear them in public anymore. I could get a cheap pair of slippers. Maybe I should just sell them.

thefridayfive
1) Which one is more irritating- being too hot or being too cold?
Being too hot! Humidity is the worst thing that has EVER happened.
2) Were you born in the winter or the summer?
I was born in the summer. I wonder if the person who wrote these questions thought there might be a correlation between the way people answered the top two questions. If so, mine doesn’t seem to match. For what it’s worth, as a Californian, I am almost never exposed to extreme hot or cold, but that doesn’t stop me from complaining about slight variations in weather. =P
3) What are your favourite foods to eat when you need to warm up and cool down?
Well, soup or chilli are kind of the classic foods to help you warm up, along with coffee or tea. Cool down foods include raw veggies and dip, pickles, ice cream, and salads.
4) Which one are you more likely to suffer from- hayfever or flu- and does it run in your family?
I had to look up what hayfever meant and now that I have looked it up, I definitely have that! I’m blowing my nose like every freaking morning, all year. I can’t remember the last time I had the flu but it’s been a long time- it was at least 2 years ago. (knock on wood). The allergy thing is definitely hereditary.
5) You are granted a day of perfect weather whenever you like. What day do you place it on and why?
My perfect weather, which is basically the climate I live in, is being comfortable in long pants, a light sweater, and sandals. I guess I’m spoiled by mild climate, but it’s even nicer on the weekends when I can actually go outside.

Yesterday I got a text from my mom saying that her car was stolen. I called her back immediately and she did not answer. A few minutes later, she texted me “found it”. I texted her back asking if it had been towed or, if it was stolen, had it been damaged. Based on her response, I gather that she forgot where she parked and in her frustration assumed that someone had stolen the car rather than that she was lost in a parking garage. This cracks me up so bad, mainly because the exact same conversation could have easily happened with the roles reversed. You see, it’s really not my fault that I am so irrational- it’s hereditary!

Halloween was fun. We were at one of our favorite watering holes (Lucky 13) and everyone seemed to generally be having fun/in the spirit of things. One of the trick or treaters I passed candy out to before I left said, “nice house”. She couldn’t have been more than 10-11 years old. I wonder if she remembers how the house looked last year. I never did post before and after pictures, did I? I guess I will do that now, even though it’s kind of old news. I am so happy not to be the eyesore house on the block anymore. I don’t know if it’s my imagination (paranoia) or what, but I think my neighbors are nicer to me ever since it got the much needed paint job and [especially since] the “cement lawn” was removed. I am indeed a lucky person to be living where I’m living.
Before and after pix behind cut
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I watched the new Girls Next Door and I cannot believe how vapid the new girlfriends are. Okay, it's not like the old ones were all that intelligent (um, Kendra!?) but the new ones are really bad. Not only does it seem even more like a casting/job than a bona fide relationship, but those twins actually said they have the same personality and think of themselves as one person. What?! I was actually cringing.

Would you suck 80 year old dick in exchange for any material things your heart desires?

I am assuming that they mean "...to help them conceive a child". Actually, I've worried about this hypothetical situation before. I really hope no one ever asks me to be a surrogate mother for them because I do not think I could carry a child and then give it to someone, and that goes double for someone whose child would be in my life. I don't think I would have a problem donating eggs, on the other hand, but I'm not such a good candidate for any of this as my gyno told me I have PCOS which usually leads to having trouble conceiving. I wouldn't make any decisions for my [non existent hypothetical] partner. It'd be fine with me if they wanted to be a sperm donor. I already talked with my sister about this and told her it would break my heart if she asked me to carry her child for her, but the answer would probably be no, so I hope she never asks. She said if she can't conceive, she is fine with adopting. I think I would be fine with adopting too, so I don't really understand why anyone would put themselves [and their friends/family members] through this physical and emotional agony.



I really need to clean my make up brushes, to the point where I've been using liquid eye liner instead of my normal coal colored shadow. It's been a while since I've worn liquid eye liner. I forgot how annoying it is when your eyes water after applying it. However, I still have the technique down enough to apply it while sitting on the train and I like the dramatic look. Maybe I should switch back.

I can't believe I'm saying this because it's not even Halloween yet, but I'm really excited about Christmas this year. I think it's the weather and the fact that I have already started using my heater, which it is crazy early for [by California standards]. But, I just cannot wait for my house to smell like a pine tree.

Friday was fun, but also a long night. I ended up sleeping on Tara's couch. I had my car with me, which I was originally planning on leaving and going back for the next day, but it was so late, I decided I might as well just stay there and save myself the trip back. There was a good tun out and the beer pong was fun. Tara's bf Keith was being pretty serious about it and trying to keep everything by the rules and running smoothly. He made us all come up with silly team names. I'm not very good but luckily my team was against two of Tara's siblings who I've known my whole life and aren't that good either. Anyway, good times.

thefridayfive

1. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to get their driver's license?
I think 16 is fine. I was 17 and it afforded me a lot more freedom than I otherwise would have had.

2. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to first drink alcohol?
I like how they do it in France- water down wine for the kids on special occasions. I tried it before they served me, but I started getting served wine on holidays at around 15. I think I was 16 the first time I got drunk. Kids will be kids, whether or not you allow it.

3. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to become sexually active?
It depends on the person, but I'm going to say 16 as long as it's consensual and the other person is about the same age. I was kind of a late bloomer in that department, but I've since made up for that. =P

4. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to vote in elections affecting national and/or local government?
Well, it's 18 now here and probably most 18 year olds are not that informed, but neither are most 40 year olds so I'll go with 18 I guess.

5. At what age do you think it's appropriate for someone to be conscripted for military service?
Never. It should be voluntary only.

thefridayfive

1. If there was one thing about your body you could change, what would it be?
Well, I wouldn't actually have plastic surgery or anything like that, but if we're talking about completely hypothetically being able to change anything, I'd change my skin color. The pale/freckle/heat and light sensitive thing is annoying. I would rather be tan.

2. Would you rather lose 10lbs or 10 points off your IQ?
Would anyone prefer to be dumber? Why stop at 10 take 20!

3. When you look in the mirror, are you happy with what you see?
Yes, unless I am swimsuit shopping.

4. Have you ever dyed your hair?
Yes I have done varying shades of red and probably will again when my natural hair color becomes more dull. It's too much upkeep and blonde roots make you look balding in flash photos.

5. How often do you weigh yourself?
Every time I go to the gym. So twice this week and twice last week but not at all the week before that.

I'm broke and I was planning on going to the free concert in the park today. It's raining and last night we had thunder and lightning! Well, fuck it, I've got rain boots, I'm still going.

Good party last night, good weekend in general. I am just working up the nerve to do some cleaning up from the party. It won't be that bad, but I am procrastinating. I wish every weekend was three days long. Friday feels like a million years ago.

Something crazy happened last night in my kitchen. Carli, Heidi, & I were making dinner for Devin who's visiting from Portland and Eric who Dev is staying with. We decided to do stuffed peppers because we have a good tried and true recipe and Carli made homemade foccaccia as an accompaniment. We had the peppers standing upright in a glass Pyrex casserole dish next to a baking try of bread and then the bottom rack had an additional baking tray of bread. The smoke alarm started going off and we soon discovered my Pyrex had fucking exploded in the oven! Like, broken glass all over the oven. The dish had been on top of my pizza stone which gets quite hot, but we've done this exact same thing countless times and that has never happened. Because the peppers were stuffed and standing upright on the top shelf, we still ate them, but we ended up throwing most of the foccacia away. Really, I wasn't sure I should serve any of it. We warned everyone about what happened so it wasn't like we were tricking people, but still, that would be very very bad if someone ate a chard of glass. Not only was this a big bummer and freaked me out, but it was pretty embarrassing too. I can't believe that happened. I told my friend Tara about it and she sent me this link showing a lot of recent exploding pyrex complaints. Honestly, I think putting it on top of the pizza stone (which I never really remove from the oven) wasn't smart, but like I said, we've done that so many times before and never had that happen. Anyway, it was really freaky.

In crazy cat lady news, Timmay had outdoor access all weekend and it went okay. Today I left the cat door open so he could have in/out access all day while I'm at work. *Sniff* My baby's all grownz up- almost a year now. It's like the hottest day of the year. I think he will appreciate the option to go out.

Oh God, I've got the shopping bug. Window shopping online will have to do, because I can't be spending extra money this pay period. Forever, there has been this clothing store come up on my Facebook ads and I've never clicked on it until today. Now I want everything they have! How silly. Maybe it's because I have been watching What Not to Wear. What I really need to do is PURGE. I have sooooo many clothes I never wear because they either don't fit me or my tastes anymore.

Speaking of purging, I need to clean my place like woah, like a real clean, with scrubbing and everything. I can't tel you how much I don't want to do this, but it's gotten to the point where it's bothering ME so it must be bad. I need to think about it some more, but I really should get a cleaning service to come in, even if I can only afford once a month.

thefridayfive

1. What is your morning routine?
I snooze for 30-60 minutes depending on what time I have to be at work. Then, I feed the cats, brush my teeth, take a shit, shower or straighten my hair if I showered before bed, and run out the door about 10 minutes later than I should have.

2. What is your nightly routine?
Fill two pint glasses full of water for my bedside table becasue I drink water in my sleep, open the cat door so Bandit can come in during the night, brush my teeth, maybe smoke.

3. Do you like to listen to the radio when you sleep or have it quiet?
I don’t need quiet, but I don’t use a radio or tv anymore. I used to fall asleep with the tv on every night, but I no longer have a tv in my room and I think I sleep better because of it.

4. What do you like to sleep in?
Usually a tank top and pj pants.

5. What is the first thing you think about when you wake up in the morning?
What day is it? Do I have to go to work? Damn.