Book Exchange

First, I want to write that at Trader Joe supermarket yesterday my total came to $8.88. The cashier remarked on this, that it's a lucky # in China. I said, "Yes, I lived there 2 years ago." He said his mom was born there, his grandma in Hong Kong, and his great grandmother in Macau. If he hadn't said, I wouldn't have thought him to look half-Chinese but then I could see it. While there, the song "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" played :). Reminded me of my very brief sejour in San Fran last fall. Thought it fitting, playing in a Cali-based supermarket.

After lunch, I decided to read another French short story and take a nap. I was falling asleep with the light on, so figured a nap wouldn't hurt. Woke up an hour later feeling yuck. Like, not well rested, dehydrated, kinda sick. Don't you hate when you feel you deserve a nap then it makes you feel worse? I held the ladder while my dad cleaned out our gutters. Then I left for a meetup book exhange (my first time). It was a group of introverted ladies but conversation flowed more after we described our books. I felt slightly like a cop-out b/c in my mad dash to bring a novel there, I chose a book I hadn't read, at least I don't think so. It's Frances Mayes' (R-MWC grad!) "A year in the world." It's about her travels in Portugal, Spain, Morocco, Greece, Turkey. I was relieved someone "took" it to read b/c it wasn't a great sell, ha. I was somewhat glad to hear the woman next to me is also living at home (she's older) and also experienced a downsizing at a job she hated. She knows now what field to pursue. I was going to pick a book about a fantasy world accessed thru a London tube portal (quite similar to the British movie I watched this morning where the main character leaves Jane Austen's time to arrive back in London via a porta-potty!).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neverwhere Another woman beat me to it but that' ok. I picked Barbara Santana' "Between the Stars" about a young biracial woman in San Fran in the 60's (going back to beg. of post!). I really think parallels in life happen for a reason.

Refreshing countryside visit

Regarding last entry, I cancelled on him, which is just as well. I felt a little flakey doing that but it's better than going thru with something I didn't want to do after all.

I had a nice visit with my friend at her parents' house in the country yesterday. We slept in a tent outside.

My sis is playing her annoying loud music.

How weird is this? I wrote a bunch of class secretaries from R-M (looking thru Bulletin), and the one who has replied so far wrote in the first sentences, "I wish I could be of more help but I was diagnosed with a benign brain tumor that has disabled my left eye!" How sad.

Want a nap. The weather can't make up its mind. It looks like it will storm then becomes sunny.

Wasn't expecting to also get motivational speech from zumba class today but I rather liked it. She said on the count of 3, we were to say, "I'm awesome!" Uno, dos, tres.. "I'm awesome!" We're also fabulous :).

Well well well, who's that calling?

(Peter, Paul, and Mary song)

hehehe, I just rcvd confirmation that that guy is too immature for me. I wrote him I may go to Myrtle Beach, and he re: 'U suck!" I don't need a 25 yr-old guy I'm attracted to to tell me that! It's quite funny, really. I had suggested we go to a park tomorrow since I was busy when he asked. Unless he really surprises me, that may be the only time we meet up. Now a friend wants to go to salsa but I want to stop going to avoid him for a little!

Hot Thursday, day off

A few weeks ago, I wrote down in a dept store an old man saying about "She Drives Me Crazy" song playing, "There's that dumb song again." I thought this was funny b/c it was my favorite when I was 5.

Cockatiel and French present

After getting back from my dentist apt (no cavities -YAY!- but close), I saw Annie's package to me from Paris. Inside was a paperback book of short stories (I love short stories!), delicate gold crystal earrings, and.. a Winnie the Pooh and Piglet French bday card! It's kinda funny getting such card for a belated 25th but at the same time, I think we shouldn't forget the kid in us :). For example, I bought Teddy Grahams last week. I still like the little Juicy Juice juice boxes. Food in small sizes is fun (and can be less calorific).

The last 2 days, I wasn't sure when my mom would come home with the cockatiel. I wanted to be home when Kelly saw it for the first time. This happened last night after 11pm when she was home from work. She walked in and didn't see the green blanket covering a cage on a table at first. I caught it on video :). Joey will take a while to warm up to us. It's weird having a bird with feathers on its head that stick up. Mom put him on my shoulder last night, and it's also strange having a taller bird closer to eye level.

Today I'm going to shadow a company, something I haven't done in months. The transition started yesterday.. the first coworker had her last day in our dept because she's switching to another. That should signal to me to get out of there soon! I don't want to be there at the end when we're really short-staffed, especially since I've wanted out of there for so long. But at the same time, I'm looking for a better job not within the company; it's easier for my coworkers who don't have as high standards and are fine staying with that company.

pool

hahaha, I just logged onto the dating site b/c someone wrote me and it was suggested I may like my best friend's brother! I recognized his photo. And if he checks it, he'll see me as having viewed!

Happy 4th

I'm unpatriotic without realizing it: I bought some Molson Canadian beer to bring to a July 4th party today! I thought I'd bring it to the party hosted by English but they have everything covered. I can go to 3 parties if I want. A few days ago, I didn't know what my plans were for the holiday, kind-of hoping it wouldn't just be with the fam.

After I got back from my interview the other day, my mom told me (from the news) that the job market is still rough, somewhat plateau'd. Ay.