Another year ends...

Well, today is the last day of the year. I celebrated it by going shopping for a new outfit. I hate shopping. I hate clothes. I don't like stores very much. Yeah. It wasn't the best idea, especially since I'm a sniffling little disease bag at the moment. Oh well, perhaps I shared my cold with other customers! MUAHAHAH!

-ahem- Anyway... Many things happened this year. Some good. Some bad. Some I just can't remember. But there was always one thing there: my friends! ^_^ I'm not trying to be all sappy and all that, but having my friends throughout this year was wonderful. When I went through a hard break-up, they were there as shoulders to cry on. (I still love that plant.) They were there to give me a nice party when I graduated. They've supported me through anything and everything that matters in life. I'm glad I have them and I'm glad to start a new year with them, even if we all are thousands of miles apart. We'll get together again soon and have lots to talk about.

I hope everyone has a great new year and I hope everyone can gain wonderful friends like I have! Be safe, play it smart, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Well, I just wanted to wish all my loyal readers a very merry Christmas! I know it's kinda late in the day (especially since I'm the farthest out in the time zone and last to have reached Christmas). I guess I can tell everyone how my Christmas went:

It was actually rather a great one for not being at home surrounded by family. I do miss my family at this time so I was worried about not having Christmas, but Paul made it wonderful! What he got me was an iPod and a digital picture frame! I'm so excited!!! I'm going to set it up as soon as I can and get pictures of my friends and family and not be so home sick. He also got me a 2GB memory card to put in there so it will have LOTS of pictures!

What I got Paul was a charging valet for his night stand, Kung Fu Panda, Dark Knight, and lots of stocking stuffers. Each came with a coupon saying what it was good for (like cuddles and cocoa and kisses etc). It was great. I also got myself some scrap booking things for my stocking (because I needed stuff to make Paul's coupons with!). Soon I'll be heading over to Paul's parent's house for Christmas dinner and more gift swapping.

Paul and his family have made me feel very welcome this Christmas. This morning we went over to a friend of the families and had breakfast. Don makes wonderful cinnamon rolls (he's quite the bake and Paul's dad for those that hadn't guessed). And while all the older adults talked I played Rockband 2 with Adam, Jim, and Paul (who wouldn't sing. The gooberhead!).

I hope everyone else had a great Christmas and that the New Year proves to be one of amazement and wonder! Tune in next time for another update of life in Washington!

Update of the Century!

Okay, so I figure a month of avoiding what's going on in my life is long enough. The biggest reason for lack of contact is because there has literally been nothing new or exciting going on. I still hate my current job and I am still applying like crazy to different positions. However, I'm doing this round with a little more enthusiasm and confidence. I realize that I can't sit and feel sorry for myself and the fact that I'm not getting a job because I'm not the only one. The way to make myself stand out is to work hard and not just give up. I need to show that even if the economy is down, I am not. I cannot let my excuses get me down. No matter what I am a competent and skilled editor. I have to do more than just try applying. I need to learn more about where I'm applying and learn why I want to apply there. Right now I'm going to have to take jobs I don't really want so I can spend my free time getting ready and qualified for the job that I really want.

My first step is in myself. My second step is in my outside appearance. I need to have my confidence emulated in what I wear and how I project who I am. Sometime I'm going to actually go shopping and actually buy some clothes like they show on "What not to Wear" that are sexy/mature yet professional. Which means I get to learn how to walk in pointy shoes with high thin heels...

In other news, I've been applying to places in Utah now as well. I figure if I'm not goign to get anything around here I should at least apply for out there and then I am covering more bases than just Washington. I don't want to leave here, but I might just have to until I can find a job here that is steady. That is life, I suppose. And this is it until something more happens, I suppose. ^_^