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this week in Dallas, TX

2007-10-06T23:07:13Z

Yesterday, I was sitting in the CEO of FedEx Kinko's office at his desk on floor 17, overlooking the city of Dallas, TX.

It's been a long week, but it's great to finally be home after one week of staying at a hotel. At least it was the Embassy Suites...

More Vacation

2007-09-11T22:39:09Z

It seems like the only time I even get to post to my LJ is when I am on vacation or something. Hopefully I can change that. I read LJ all the time, I just never post because there really isn't anything interesting going on... Well, I guess there is sometimes, I just never think about it.

Anyway, I am on my way to the store and to storage to pick up camping stuff for my weekend in the mountains. Ashley pulled her knee getting the keg out of her car after the party, so it seems that I may be spending some time helping her get ready for camping to.. this will include taking her shopping and packing her trailer while she is on crutches. Fun times.

At least I am getting a facial and a fun hair cut out of it. Oh, and I will be drunk all weekend once we get there, so I will be back to vacationing again.

VACATION!!

2007-09-10T21:45:33Z

Hi! I am on vacation. It is very strange because I haven't had a vacation since last year, when I went down to L.A. I was supposed to spend the entire week in Reno, but after the "event" filled weekend I had to spend some much needed time at home. I will be home for the next two days, chillin and looking for fun until I go back to Reno on Wednesday.

Wednesday will be filled with some salon time. I will be getting a complimentary facial from my friend, Desarae, and then getting my hair dyed and lopped off by my cousin Ashley. Then, we are packing her camper and truckin it up to a lake in the surrounding area to spend the weekend being lakey and drunk and playing cards. I am excited, but I am also excited to be spending some relaxing time at home.

I spent the weekend there, which is usually fun especially since it was her birthday and I helped her prepare for her party on Saturday at her house, in which tons of people were in attendance including a personal chef who made gourmet delicious teeny burgers, the size of a bottle cap. Afterwards, though my friend Mike was coming back to the B.A., so I decided to hitch a ride because some weird stuff went down with him and Ashley and I didn't want to hang out and deal with the aftermath. :) Yay! for last minute decisions that end up working out for the best.

I think after this weekend though I will need to take a break from the way too frequent trips to Reno and spend some time saving $$$ for my next vacation and my trip to Dallas in Oct. Hmmm.. now it pool time and possibly movie or something else relaxing and entertaining.

I don't have to be back at work until next Tuesday and I am living it up!

christicorpus @ 2007-02-14T21:51:00

2007-02-15T05:53:15Z

Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"

You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship.
You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love.

Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you

Your flirting style: friendly and sweet

What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance

Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

This valentine's day was spent with my valentine, having dinner at some crazy asian soup place that is similar to mongolian BBQ. All other restaurants had almost a 2 hour wait. The soup was delicious! :) I played hookie from school today because I am a hopeless romantic and wanted to celebrate this cheesy second christmas that has been established by the retail industry. My gift, however was PRICELESS, as my valentine spent the day making my apartment sparkely clean. Muy Bien!

HAIR!

2006-10-28T16:29:45Z

I am getting my hair done with my little sis today, which makes me excited because I haven't gotten my hair cut since before my Alaska trip last year. Yikes!!! It is probably is such bad shape.

I talked to another prospective roomie yesterday. She seems nice and her boyfriend is nice and a friend of a really good friend of mine. I just can't decide if I want to try to get my own place or share. In a share situation, I would save a little bit of money, but not that much because I would still be paying for one room for myself in Fremont versus a one bedroom apartment. This would equal a savings of maybe 100 bucks a month. I wonder if it would be better to just spend the extra money to really spend this time on my own. But, then, I think it might be lonely to not have anyone around when I come home or whatever. And, how long of a lease do I sign? How long with the situation still be the same that it is right now? I am not sure what the future holds, but I am sure that I won't continue to be in the same situation for a long time. But, if I sign a shorter lease, they are sure to raise my rent if I stay past the lease period. Too many decisions. It makes me just want to not have to make any decisions. Which, sucks because my life is about making decisions, with what I do at my job and all. That combined with this makes me just not want to think and just wait for something to happen to me. But, that's just not how I am. I know I will make something happen, I just don't know what yet.

ack!

2006-10-23T19:01:15Z

So, the girl that I have been shopping around for a new apartment with just called and said that she decided against looking in to a new place because she isn't ready to sign a year lease. Which, coincidentally is ok because I am glad to know now instead of later. The only thing is, yesterday I found a place that I really like and I can't afford it on my own. There is a new prospect of a roomie couple, but now I can't decide if I just want to wait and save up more to get my own place or if I want to go in with someone. I suppose that in the situation that I am in, where I really want to discover myself as a single, happy and confident person, it would be best to look for a place of my own. But.. It would be a bit cheaper for a nicer place to share with other people. Since I also want to travel a lot, saving money is great. In March, I will be going to an island in Nicaragua, so I need to make sure I can still save up for that.

It's just such a confusing time for me and for the first time, I have to figure this kind of crap out on my own and I don't have to think about anyone else. It's wierd and foreign to me and I can't decide if I am ready to welcome it or not. Time will tell I guess.

Back in time

2006-10-11T08:54:15Z

So, I have been spending a lot more time with my family in the last few days because I have been staying with family. Today, I was taken to the Rodger Waters concert and they totally played the entire album of Darkside of the Moon and some of a few other albums, including some of my favorites from the WAll. I used to be a huge Pink Floyd fan when I was 15, and since I was chilling with my Dad and sister, it was almost like I was 15 again. It was much more than I expected and I am totally glad that I went. Now that I am back to living with my family also and I have only a room to myself and have to be super quiet coming home late, it's like I have reverted back to 8 years ago and I am younger again. I am not sure how I feel about this. It is a little weird and totally unexpected so I am not quite sure how to deal with it.

I miss my cats terribly. It's been hard to go back to my apartment and see them and know that I can't stay there with them. It's surprising how life can change so fast for someone without warning.

christicorpus @ 2006-10-06T00:56:00

2006-10-06T08:05:51Z

Hey so, I find myself suddenly single and with no place to live. Any ideas??

Egad!

2006-09-17T22:56:46Z

Gah! Homework sucks! I have no self discipline to study on my own when taking online classes. Especially those that require at least 10 hours of reading per week plus homework!! ;P

Rise and shine!!

2006-08-06T18:22:53Z

Last night, I skipped over to Turf with Annie and Melabellanie. Drinks and fun times were abound. Now I am trying to get ahold of Belinda to see a matinee of The Devil wears Prada cause we are SUCH fashionistas. hehe. I am also interested in stopping by the Arts and Wine festival at some time. Belinda and I were supposed to go see a movie at 11:10, but I still haven't been able to talk to her yet...

bored

2006-08-05T22:15:16Z

Now, I finally have weekends off, but nobody else does. what the f? Nothing to do on a Saturday? If anything is going on this weekend, someone let me know.

christicorpus @ 2005-07-17T14:36:00

2005-07-17T21:45:01Z

Today is the last sunday that I will have to work anytime in the near future. I now have weekends off! Sweet! Now, where's the party at on weekends?

I'm already bored and it's only 10:52 AM

2005-06-25T18:08:20Z

So, apparently no graveyard shift anymore. I went in the other day and my boss was like... UMMM yeah, so how do you feel about swing shift? Which, I guess I feel fine about it because it will allow me to actually go out at night again. However, I was really getting used to the whole not having to help customers thing. My days went by so damn fast. Also... It was interesting to actually be wide awake at 5-6am. It's amazing what kinds of people are out and about at that time trying to get their business done. You start to think... wow, i wonder what time you went to sleep in order to be awake at this god awful time....do you not have a life? or what kind of drugs are you on?

I went to Annie's bday party last night, which was awesome because all of the old school peeps were there. It was totally like the old days when we all actually used to hang out together except that now all of our lives are so much more interesting and we have all become much better people. It wasn't awkward at all either, which I find that some situations like that tend to be. Yippee!

Anyhow.. plans for today? I feel like washing my filty car, yoga, meeting up with the melanizzle, and possibly checking out a place to get my dance on for tonight. Suggestions as to how my day can improve??

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2005-06-17T10:51:30Z

It is so strange being at work all night long by myself. It's also crazy. Today is the first day that I have gotten to take a meal break since I started working grave. Maybe I will actually get to go home on time tomorrow. (and, by that, I mean after the end of my 9 hour day.) I was supposed to be working the long days so that I could get three days off a week, but I have had to work on my days off since then. I am stoked about the next two days though, because I finally get some time off! Any ideas as to what I can do in my time off? Hit me with 'em so I don't end up sleeping!

hmmm.

2005-06-13T11:51:48Z

I am a little sleepy, but I am making it through the night. I just started my new position here which is over night from 11pm to 8am. There is no music here because it died, so I brought my mp3 player, but apparently batteries only last like an hour in it. I came in with fresh new batteries and had to change them in the course of the evening.... then they died again. I might go crazy without some tunes because it is totally quiet in here. Aside from that, I find it odd driving to work at 10:30 in the evening. Most people are driving home to go to bed, but I am on my way here. It's strange, but I am sure that I will get used to it. So far, it's much better than being here in the waking hours. Way more low key.

christicorpus @ 2005-05-16T20:28:00

2005-05-17T03:34:12Z

Mariah had one so I had to get one of my own. :) Poke him!

christicorpus @ 2005-05-13T21:21:00

2005-05-14T04:28:01Z

tonight I am taking a leap and going out. I probably really shouldn't because I have an ear infection, but hell... these days I have had a new ear infection once a week. Hopefully I will at least be able to hear the music. I made plans to hang out with some people that I haven't gotten to chill with yet, so I am excited about that. I need more people to go out with! :) Now I am just waiting for Miss Melanie to come and pick me up for a night out on the town. doo be doo be dooo....

christicorpus @ 2005-05-01T12:37:00

2005-05-01T19:44:02Z

Take the quiz: "What kind of eyes do you have? (with pictures)"

Turquoise
You have turquoise eyes. Turquoise is the color of communication. Your eyes symbolize your intuitive nature. You can be over-analytical sometimes, possibly fussy and egocentric. You have the tendency to push your heart out of the way and let logic make your decisions. You are not shy, but you can be secretive, closed, confused about what you want, and maybe a bit sneaky and paranoid at times. Some words to describe you: cool, refreshing, imaginative, motivated, dynamitic, calm, peaceful, joyful, relaxed, truthful, healing, meditation, tranquility, forgiving, patient, sleepy, and day-dreamer.

hmmm.. I am unemployed until thursday and I am taking crazy quizzes with a recurring ear infection. This one was fun though. I wish my eyes actually were that color.

christicorpus @ 2005-03-27T02:04:00

2005-03-27T10:09:57Z

Sooo.. I just realized that tomorrow is easter amd the only thing that I have planned is not to work because the mall is closed. How did this sneak up on me? I don't even have fun little eggy candies that I should be endulging in tomorrow AM. Maybe I should check to see if Wal mart is still open so that I can hook up some cadberry-ness.

hmmm....

christicorpus @ 2005-02-07T22:05:00

2005-02-08T06:08:47Z

Which Sex and the City Vixen Best Matches Your Sex Style?

Yes! ;)

Just a thought.....

2005-01-13T03:34:11Z

So, I am going to need to start the mad search that is recruiting again... Ugh! The worst part of it is... I haven't had to recruit for the past 2 and a half years because I have been able to promote from within. Well, if anyone knows anyone that might be interested in working for Hot Topic, (and yours truely of course...) This is the qualifications that I am seeking.....
-It's a part time position....about 25-35 hours a week.
-at least one year of retail experience
-at least 6 months of management experience
-pretty much open availability (has to be completely open availability on weekends)
-has to have an interest in growing in the company. (no temporary...."I could work for a few months until I find this other job" folks.
-music/fashion knowledge is a plus!
-Oh, and it can't be anyone that I hang out with, because I don't hire friends. We have a really stict fraternization policy.

If you know anyone who's interested, or is just looking for other job opportunities, pass along my email address..... christicorpus@hotmail.com.

xmas just got a little bit better

2004-12-28T08:06:56Z

Today was a weird day. The last few weeks, I have been totally hating my job. A whole bunch of different reasons that would take me forever to review, but lets just say that I mostly just had the christmas blues. Today one of my assistants left me a present accompanied by a note that said....
"dear Joy,
I know that you are having a less than perfect christmas. I hope this will make you feel better.
merry xmas,
the real santa"

It made me want to cry. It was "joy" tea and a leapord print, plush heart. It was so thoughtful and made me realize why I do like my job when I am having good days. I still don't know which one of them it was.. but I think I have an idea....

bah humbug!

2004-12-22T12:54:39Z

I got off work at 4 am today. That means that I worked a 12 and a half hour shift. Tis the season...for working myself into the ground.

Fuck Christmas

2004-12-21T08:14:22Z

The thing that I hate most about my job is the fact that I don't enjoy christmas anymore. It used to be one of my favorite holidays and now I hardly celebrate it. This has been by far the worst that I have ever had so far. Each day leaves me feeling so exhausted and defeated, I feel like I can't do anything but go home and be lazy. I just had to fire my full time assistant. I have had 7 no call no shows this week and counting... I have fired 3 people in the past week. Our company is down. My store is a mess. We don't have enough payroll to get what we need to get done done and as a result I have had to consistantly work off the clock. I can't even explain how frustrating it is when I work for 8 hours and then 3 hours off the clock and someone doesn't show up so I have to spend another 45 minutes trying to cover their shift because nobody else will come in. I have been getting excuses like... I have to do laundry or I have to hang out with my sister. As a result, I am going to end up firing almost 3/4 of my seasonal hires, which means I am going to have to hire again after christmas. Blarg!

This won't be too much of a big deal considering that someone on my staff is stealing money. Headquarters had convinced me that we are rid of the person, but we shall see...

I signed up for classes today. I am going to be going to school part time, working full time at the good ol HT and I have been talking to someone about taking on another part time job working at a bar. So, it sounds like I am going to be a busy lady, but that's what I need right now. Momentum... and a clean apartment. I have gotten a good start on both today.

christicorpus @ 2004-11-18T22:56:00

2004-11-19T06:59:41Z

So... I have taken on the new hobby of learning languages. I have started learning german and I will be taking a class to begin to learn mandarin in the next semester. I don't know why. I feel like it will sort of help me grow as a person to understand different cultures and be able to communicate with them. I would love to do a whole bunch of those intensive learning courses where you go to said country and live in a dorm with other people who went to said country to learn said language. Maybe I can become one of those really highly paid translater people that meet with rich executive businesses and their clients. Cha-ching!