Don't know where I could find a part-time job. Well, I only tried Cheesecake Factory since I saw their C-list ad 2 weeks ago. Most places probably don't need someone (leaving) before 4pm. I would get less sleep but would perhaps meet people and be happier staying busy.
So I'm learning Arabic as of last week. What does it show about our society that I have to meet people via internet? It's not like I'm in a remote place; I'm 1.5 miles away from a new shopping mall. We met at a library this time (Iast time just English conversation at Starbuck's). We worked in the library cafe but he prefers Sbuck. Have dentist apt tomor (teeth were hurting a few weeks ago and had to wait for dental insurance card to arrive). So no drink at Sbuck this time. I got the peppermint mocha yday at Target in Cville (I remembered to say 1/2 shot); it was good but felt so full after b/c we had had Panera an hour before. My friend ('05) and I shopped, bought sleep-over food, and watched the Thanksgiving special on food network (not my first choice, but since I don' t have cable, fun to watch). Slept on her couch but since I'm used to going to bed around 3am, couldn't sleep til after 1. Fell asleep after 7:30 this evening to wake up 2.5 hrs later. Am glad I work 2 days then off 2. I actually get to go to the French meet-up downtown! Probably not as many people because T-giving is next day.
Yday I bought 5 French books for $1 each!! My friend gets used books at the SPCA place (like Goodwill). I will give 3 to my dad for Christmas. I now have a copy of "The Awakening," and started reading "Beloved" last night. Will have to see the movie after. I tried to watch SNL clips and Kath and Kim episodes tonight but the connection sucked :(.
11/23/08
11/11/08
Veterans Day (and Jill's b-day)
The highlight of my day was speaking Russian to the Ukrainian man at the Russian grocery. I saw a Russian newspaper, and on the cover, a dollar bill with Chairman Mao's face! I could read it, but asked for better translation from him, however his English isn't great. After I said I spoke a little and made many pauses b/c Mandarin vocabulary has taken over, he would translate whatever I said in English; I know how to say it but am out of practice.
This morning I watched "You are what you eat," a BBC show about unhealty, obese Brits who are given a detox regimen for 8 weeks and come out looking so much better. It inspired me to go to the health food store. My sister had a half day b/c of the holiday. Mom took pics of us under the orange maple tree in the backyard. I saw Kelly's former best friend, who I hadn't seen in over a year or w/o braces. She's 17 now and can drive herself.
It was nice last night to come home and watch hbo briefly. I woke up this morning to the stuffed blue marlin painted electric blue hanging on the wall of my cousin's bedroom; her husband caught it on their honeymoon in Hawaii a few years ago. I thought, "She's had to wake up to that many mornings!"
This morning I watched "You are what you eat," a BBC show about unhealty, obese Brits who are given a detox regimen for 8 weeks and come out looking so much better. It inspired me to go to the health food store. My sister had a half day b/c of the holiday. Mom took pics of us under the orange maple tree in the backyard. I saw Kelly's former best friend, who I hadn't seen in over a year or w/o braces. She's 17 now and can drive herself.
It was nice last night to come home and watch hbo briefly. I woke up this morning to the stuffed blue marlin painted electric blue hanging on the wall of my cousin's bedroom; her husband caught it on their honeymoon in Hawaii a few years ago. I thought, "She's had to wake up to that many mornings!"
11/5/08
Obama!
Like I wrote on my Fbook status, I'm so happy my county and state went blue and that I witnessed last night's historical event. I was at work, and my fellow associates were also rooting for him. One woman started to cry, a woman from Cameroon wanted to dance :).
On another note, another thing to make me annoyed at my sister. I have dvd rentals to return today. I asked her yday on her day off if she was going to watch them or should I return them; of course, she didn't know. Now I have my doc apt in that shopping center before work, and the dvd's who knows where! Urgh. frustrating, inconsiderate little sister
On another note, another thing to make me annoyed at my sister. I have dvd rentals to return today. I asked her yday on her day off if she was going to watch them or should I return them; of course, she didn't know. Now I have my doc apt in that shopping center before work, and the dvd's who knows where! Urgh. frustrating, inconsiderate little sister
11/4/08
Election Day
I voted without any wait this morning before 8am (Dad's idea). I am pleased that my mom ending up voting blue. The voting machine was a little alarming: when I made my choice, it made a red "X." I thought, "I'm choosing him, not eliminating him." I think a green check would be better.
10/31/08
tofu, chocolate and red wine
Subjet simply refers to what I just ate after coming home.
I got a call from a quebecois lady today..oh my gosh, I barely understood her. Luckily she had already talked to another guy (who was about to go home), was able to pass her off to him.
At this rate I'm going to have to find quebecois people on Skype to practice with (who are willing, of course); don't think there are many in Richmond area who check Craigslist.
I'm going to work tomor morn for a movie promotion for a few hours (overtime pay :) ).
I got a call from a quebecois lady today..oh my gosh, I barely understood her. Luckily she had already talked to another guy (who was about to go home), was able to pass her off to him.
At this rate I'm going to have to find quebecois people on Skype to practice with (who are willing, of course); don't think there are many in Richmond area who check Craigslist.
I'm going to work tomor morn for a movie promotion for a few hours (overtime pay :) ).
10/29/08
Thoughts on my new car
I think of things to write in here, but when it comes down to it, I'm lazy.
So the last two days it was nice to drive my new car to and from work, but because it's small and 4 cylinder, I feel like I'm in a toy. I also got a little paranoid, thinking "Is this car going to be the death of me?"
Monday night I really freaked myself out thinking I had tons of research to do to email the client by 10pm, but it was for the next day; talk about lack of attention to detail (one of the needed qualities mentioned in my interview!). Last night I researched steakhouses near Times Square and had to send email explaining that David Letterman show tickets can not be purchased thru us. I didn't know how detailed to write it since it's spelled out on the site, so the senior associate wrote it for me. The last 2.5 hrs I was looking at French sites. I got my first French-speaking caller! I understood he said he called the wrong number, he switched to English :(, but to be sure, I asked if he wanted to reserve something . I was embarrassed. Then I said "bonne nuit" at the end, but you only say that to people you're familiar with, when they're about to go to bed! I was translating literally. Hopefully I'll get better.
So the last two days it was nice to drive my new car to and from work, but because it's small and 4 cylinder, I feel like I'm in a toy. I also got a little paranoid, thinking "Is this car going to be the death of me?"
Monday night I really freaked myself out thinking I had tons of research to do to email the client by 10pm, but it was for the next day; talk about lack of attention to detail (one of the needed qualities mentioned in my interview!). Last night I researched steakhouses near Times Square and had to send email explaining that David Letterman show tickets can not be purchased thru us. I didn't know how detailed to write it since it's spelled out on the site, so the senior associate wrote it for me. The last 2.5 hrs I was looking at French sites. I got my first French-speaking caller! I understood he said he called the wrong number, he switched to English :(, but to be sure, I asked if he wanted to reserve something . I was embarrassed. Then I said "bonne nuit" at the end, but you only say that to people you're familiar with, when they're about to go to bed! I was translating literally. Hopefully I'll get better.
10/26/08
Uncle's retirement party
Today we went to the military base of Fort Monroe, near Hampton, VA to celebrate my uncle's retirement. This is a man who doesn't like surprises, but I can understand my aunt wanting to do something special for him.
I love incense. Now I'm burning "Asian spice;" I bought that, ember, and patchouli from Pier 1.
The big news is: I have a car! We didn't put too much thought into it since my dad and I were both tired yesterday and sick of looking for cars; it looked nice, drove well, was a good price. Will take to be inspected and back to dealer Tues to finalize the deal. (If the mechanic finds major problems, we have the option to back out on the car).
I love incense. Now I'm burning "Asian spice;" I bought that, ember, and patchouli from Pier 1.
The big news is: I have a car! We didn't put too much thought into it since my dad and I were both tired yesterday and sick of looking for cars; it looked nice, drove well, was a good price. Will take to be inspected and back to dealer Tues to finalize the deal. (If the mechanic finds major problems, we have the option to back out on the car).
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