Housesitting

Maybe partly because I'm house/dog sitting "alone," I feel compelled to write in a more public place. (that, and I get tired of writing vs typing)

So it baffles me that....

- People don't have multiple pens readily accessible in drawers in their home. I needed a pen yday after having arrived at this house and couldn't find one to save my life. I had to get 1 from my car. In my household, granted, my dad does go to extremes a bit, we have pens everywhere. The only time there is a shortage in one area is because recently we've been "giving" them to our cockatiel Joey, who regards them as his playmates- it's like his pacifier, lol.

- People don't value privacy. I'm sitting at their kitchen table, and because of the lack of curtains or blinds, the neighbors not too far away (I can't guess measurements) can surely see me. Like last night eating dinner, I thought, "They'll be able to see what I'm eating each meal!"

It was nice to be able to walk to a grocery store, and I was pleased with myself because I got some jumbo breaded scallops (one of my favorite foods) for half-price. AND they have my fave Vitamin water, which I discovered in DC in March, on sale for $1.19. I only got 2 last night but plan to stock up today, maybe on my way back.

Back from France

haven't written here in a while!
Just wanted to vent that my Accounting class did not have good time with events in my schedule-- like Test 2 before I left for France (therefore, I had little motivation to study and did poorly but I'm ok with the grade) and final test after my bday. Oh well.

Feb 1

I wish I could help my sister, who I could tell was unhappy (and shares it with the "world" on Fbook). She doesn't want to talk when she's like that. I wish I could share with her my advice from personal experience to not dwell on it and do something to keep busy and distracted from whatever's troubling you. She doesn't like to listen to her big sis. And I'm pretty vulnerable in my unemployment, I felt unhappy myself back home despite exercising and listening to music and having plans.

Monday

Why is communication such a difficult issue for me, in many aspects, right now?
Best friend called, partly to get some info, and feeling I could talk to her, I went on for a few min. I felt at 1 point she wasn't listening because something else was going on there then I'm told she needs to go. I don't like feeling people don't have time for me. I feel worse after she calls.

2011

I'm glad I started off the new year with zumba, which included some new catchy songs. I took a nice, long bath. Kinda bored now because I've been home all day, mainly on the computer except for meal with family and brief reading and nap. I think research for my trip to France is gonna be my prime procrastination culprit for the next 3 months.

Wish these pimples on my face would go away. My face broke out like whoah (1 more still coming on my chin), and I hoped they'd be more gone by the time bf got well. Oh well. I need to learn to manage stress better, c'est sur.

Last day of 2010

Looking back on this year, it was a difficult one but also a joyful one. Difficult because I struggled with unhappiness and stress due to working an unfulfilling call center job evening shift. Joyful because I was allowed to work normal business hours starting late April and in turn, had a better social life and in turn, met my boyfriend, who, right now at least, I feel could be the love of my life. And let's not forget a reason for joy was being laid off, yep, from the job I hated. Since then, it was been a bit difficult keeping busy without a regular schedule but I'm managing. It would be so much harder without the love and support of my boyfriend.

House to myself

Within an hour, I didn't like the quiet and felt lonely :(. Not sure why I thought it was a good idea, ha. It's ok. Must have noise, like international radio on iTunes. Now it's Craig Ferguson online, who I haven't watched since my work hours changed to 8am. I don't like to stay up that late and rarely watch tv.