In My Room.

How apt.

I don't feel like designing right now. Although... I didn't really do much work today. I had customer service training at work today. So I basically got paid to sit in a room for 3 hours and read a powerpoint on how to better serve our customers. Hoorah! Well, it wasn't bad. I got to see a lot of people at work today, which was cool. One of  them being my best friend. Tee hee. 

So I suppose I'll give you a quick update in the hopes that it'll somehow inspire me to fix up my design projects. This Thursday was the last day of my delayed fall semester. We didn't do much... it was more of a work period. I actually left half way through my second class and went to a flea market that my school was organizing. I bid on some cat figurines at the silent auction and guess what... I WON! They were worth $100 for a set of 10. So I basically paid for a quarter of its worth. I don't usually win stuff like that (IRL) so I'm pretty psyched. I think I'll pick it up on Tuesday... cause that's when I plan to drop off my design projects. Although... I have till March 6 to get them. 

Hmm what else? Oh, work has been kinda meh. Well, my co-workers are cool and really nice. Just some of the customers can be so difficult that I just wanna throw my scanning gun at them. Honestly. Yesterday, I worked 7 hours. It wasn't as busy... which was surprising for a Saturday. But, there was this couple that were nice... until I scanned their items. They were telling my that the prices on their shelves were actually $30 cheaper than what they were supposed to be. So I called that respective department but it was so busy upstairs that I had to call about... 5 or 6 times. At one point, the customer was shouting at the representative on the other line. Eventually, I just had to do a price over. Thing is, the same situation, with the same couple happened with a bed frame. This didn't end so easily. I had to call the beds department, then the bedding manager and finally a representative went downstairs to the cash area where they talked to the disgruntled customers. It took foreeeever. I have no idea how long it took to call all those people upstairs. All I know is, after a good 3 or 4 customers after the difficult ones, it was time for my 15 minute break. Also, when I got back from my break, those customers were still there, arguing with the beds department representative. At least they weren't mad at me. Thank God. 

Oh, so my sister knows about my piercing now. Well, I had to tell her at 4AM Thursday morning. It was really funny because she had no idea I got pierced although it was 4-5 days after and I had my hair up, clearly revealing my piercings. And I had a big bag of what looked like cocaine–but is actually sea salt–lying on my desk. She told me, "wow, I'm going to be such a bad mother. My kids are gonna get pierced and it's gonna take me forever to notice." Her friend agreed. haha. 

Wow, I'm all over the place today. On Friday, my close friend and I visited our yearbook teacher. He was having a really bad day although, he appreciated our visit. That yearbook is alot worse than our year. According to our teacher and one of the students, they have already missed a deadline, lost equipment and n00b out on layouts (despite the huge amount of resources that past yearbook staff weren't lucky enough to have). But yeah, I feel kinda bad... although I had a lot of hardships with that class and some people involved. I guess that's how I am. I always end up feeling really bad for people, despite what they did in the past. That can be both good and bad–I get taken advantage of a lot because of that. 

Anyway, we met up with our other friends the same day to go cosplay fabric shopping. We actually got fabric this time! I just need to get one more colour and I'm gonna get started. I'm sooo excited. Oh man, I need to get started on some art to sell and I need to get some coloured contacts once I find my prescription. So many things to buy! Good thing I have a job. *phew*

Alright... I think that's about it. I'm gonna try to do work. I'll try to resist the urge to watch some movies. That's gonna be pretty hard. 

The End.

GO! GO!

So I have a day off school. I was planning to be all productive and get a huge percentage of work done. I have so far folded laundry. Yes, I know. I fail at life.

Hm.. what else? I spent most of Valentine's day working. Which is totally fine since I didn't have any plans and I made $50. 

Yesterday, I got my ear pierced with one of my close friends.  We both got helix piercings, I got 2. The guy who pierced our ears was really funny. He said f*** like it was totally natural. But yeah, it was really quick. It only hurt a bit... more like that prickly feeling you get when you get a needle? Well, my second piercing hurt a lot more than the first. Probably because my ear was just getting used to the first one. Shall I show you? I think I shall.

I apologize for the crappy photo quality... I took it with my phone. My ears look odd, IMO. My earlobes are HUGE. I look like a buddha. Buddha can pull it off though, I can't. haha.

I think I spent close to $200 yesterday. I need to know where my money went. Well... how much money went to each place. 

When I got home, I didn't tell my mom right away that I got my ears pierced. My sister's home and she would've blown things way out of proportion if she found out. She still doesn't know. (Don't tell her please? Meaning, no congratulatory messages on public forums. Facebook especially. Thanks). I was waiting for the right time to tell my mom... but my sister was clinging to her for hours. When my sister finally went to her room, I told my mom in the kitchen. When I told her and showed her my piercings, she didn't freak out. I was surprised. She just warned me about infections... although I already told her that the place I went to was clean and used sterile equipment. So yeah. I didn't die last night. 

So I'm gonna try my best to pry myself off my computer and do some work after which I shall have a mini movie marathon. I make no promises about the first part. 

The End.

Ole Black 'N' Blue Eyes.

So I'm in the mood to blog on this wonderful valentine's day. Okay... more like a rant on  yesterday's events. I had a crappy day at work yesterday. I made a huge, noob mistake. In an attempt to make myself feel better, I told my mom. Thing is, I just got lectured and she made it a point to tell my dad who, right when I woke up, mentions and inquires this mistake to me before I have my cup of coffee. So now, I'm kinda pissed. Possibly the caffeine deprivation talking. But still, I hate how people love to gossip and how others can be so nosy. My family especially. Basically a family event isn't complete without some gossip, and I mean a few hours. It's pretty infuriating, especially when you're the subject of it. More specific to my mother, she over exaggerates. To the point to where she makes up things that people say. You know how people paraphrase? She makes shit up.  No joke. It's like, "I was there, they did not say that at all". But yeah... I should probably stick to blogging. That way, I won't get annoying parents lecturing and interrogating me every fucking day. 

On a more positive note, I'm getting my ears pierced tomorrow! I think I'm gonna stick with the double helixes and if I'm in the mood, getting 1 or 2 lobe piercings. Good thing I'm getting another paycheck on Thursday. But yeah, I wanted to get my mom's approval although... I could totally get it without her permission since I'm 18. But yeah, I'll tell you about how that went. So I was talking to my mom and asked if it would be okay if I got my ears pierced. Then she asked me, "why? you already have your ears pierced. where?" so I show her the top cartilage part of my ear. Then she made a face as if she saw the most disgusting thing in her life. Then she asked, "why? what kind of person gets that kind of thing pierced?" and I responded that that's one of the most common out of most cartilage piercings. Since my mom's a nurse, she told me I would get infected from those types of piercings. But I mentioned that I researched the piercing place and how they have their our sterilization area in their store as well as a disposal area for all their used needles. Plus, each piercing tool is individually packaged to further prevent infection. Then she said, "you won't get hired from a professional business with those piercings." But I told her that usually facial piercings are prohibited and I'm only going to get parts of my ears pierced. In addition, I have a professor–who is also a successful graphic designer–who has basically half a sleeve of tattoos on his arm. After that, she really couldn't say anything else. She then told me, "[your friend] doesn't have one. None of your friends have those. Why do you want to get it?" But I told her that it was my decision and I'm not getting it because anyone else is. I just wanted it for myself. She finally responded with, "it's up to you." I don't think she knows that I'm getting pierced so soon after our conversation, she probably thinks it's a phase which it definitely isn't. I've wanted to get pierced for a while. Maybe if I somehow move out in the long run, I'll get my lip pierced. But that might be a little harder to convince my mom. 

So I'm getting swamped with homework next week. I'm so glad we have a holiday on Monday. I think I can get some work done because I don't have to go to work till 4:30 (I basically have like, 4-ish hours until I have to leave for work!). Or... I could watch a certain movie that I haven't watched for the fifth time, although I was planning it. I think I'll do the latter. Because I don't want my brain to explode. Plus, I need some violence just to calm me down. I know, that's kinda twisted. I get relaxed from watching people kick other people's asses. Yeah, I think I'll watch it. Definitely. 

Alright, need food. And coffee. 

The End.

Catch Me if You Can.

So I'm gonna post something before I officially get some work done. Yes, I'm a procrastinator. How do you do? 

I have a bunch of rough copies due for 2 classes with the same professor tomorrow. You'd think you wouldn't have to put as much effort into rough copies, right? Wrong. Droves of people in my classes put TONS of effort into their roughs. I guess it benefits them in the end... since they'll only have to tweak their designs just a teeny bit. Stupid me acted normal and made pencil sketches. 

It's all good, though. One week tomorrow, I'll officially be done my fall semester. Then I'll have a glorious 12 day break from school because it's the exam period. I don't get exams for my design practicum classes... only my non-design, full-year classes give exams. Which will be in March. Thank you so much for taking pity on us! 

So my job is pretty good so far. I'm getting the hang of things. I'm starting to memorize codes and all that great stuff. I kinda feel like a robot at work though. It's kinda strange. Apparently, one of my co-workers said that she doesn't even have to fully think anymore because everything is so automatic. I just have to deal with the difficult customers. Honestly, you'd be surprised at how many people CANNOT read a huge yellow sign with large black type. People come into my lane and give me cash in a CREDIT AND DEBIT CARD ONLY lane. Then they shout at me for not accepting cash. I'll tell you a nice story. So this guys comes into my lane and buys all this stuff. I tell him his total and he takes out a bunch of twenties. I tell him that I can't accept cash because it's a debit and credit lane. Then he gets all pissed and says, "what? why aren't you accepting cash?!?! you should put a sign up to let people know this stuff!" and I got, "uh... sir, there's a sign right over there." *points*. Then he obliges into paying with his debit card and later on asks for a plastic bag. I tell him that bags are now 5 cents each. Then he goes, "WHAT?! WHAT KIND OF SCREW-UP (yes, screw-up, not screwed up, screw-up) STORE IS THIS?!?!" I'm sorry, there's only a huge white sign next to the plastic bags telling you that they cost 5 cents in LARGE BLUE TYPE. And you know... Ikea has only been doing this since... a year and a half ago? People can be so stupid. Honestly. I also love how they never blame this stupidity on themselves. They have to take it on the person that has no control over this. Me. It's like, "ARGH! I CAN'T READ AND I'M SO EMBARRASSED THAT I'M GONNA EMBARRASS MYSELF FURTHER BY SPAZZING OUT ON THIS ASIAN CHICK!" Gah. Idiots.

Wow, that was a long rant. haha.

So I reallllyyyy need to get my license. I have been having very bad experiences with public transit lately. Yesterday, I was a good 5-10 minutes late for class because my bus was 15 minutes late. Then when it arrived, it was so packed that the people at my stop couldn't get into the bus. Then, I had to wait another 15 minutes. Gah. Today, it was raining like crazy and I had to get to a kinko's from work. The bus went into the Kinko's area... but for some reason, it wasn't going the opposite way. So I had to call my dad to pick me up, wait in traffic while I sat in a burger king for half an hour. 

I'm guessing God is giving me a sign. Since I have 12 days off of school, that's plenty of time to practice driving and get my license before March 30, which is the day I started my driving classes last year. If I don't get it before that date, I would've spent $300 for nothing. 

Alright, this is getting soooo ranty and long. I'm sorry. I guess I need to get some work done. *sigh*

Can't wait till Sunday! Getting my ears pierced with one of my close friends. I don't know what to get though... Helix? Double Helixes? Conch? Tragus? Ahhh so many choices! *w* 

Hmm... Sunday will probably seem extremely far away before there's so many obstacles before that day. 1) Classes for 8 hours tomorrow. 2) Collectively 11.5 hours of part-time job goodness Friday and Saturday. Oh Joy! 

The End.

Mad as Rabbits.

I forgot to mention in my previous entry about the super awesome thing that happened to me during the week. When I got home from work on Wednesday, I received something in the mail. My mom tells me, "hm.. you have a package from Korea... I think it's [your friend]'s. She might have used your address". When I looked at this, I saw the address info. I saw it was from Korea and I saw my address. Then I looked at the name, I found out that it was a package for me from my korean penpal. 

The Box! It's quite big. @_@

Details!

I was soooo surprised when I opened the box. I was expecting to find Styrofoam or bubble wrap... but I found a bunch of Korean candy and snacks. Woot!

Close-up of the fooood!

Close-up of the other things my penpal sent me. <3

A pouch filled with lipgloss, tea and candy. *w*

Postcards with little notes attached. 

Stickers and a coin purse!

SHINee and Big bang stickers. She even got some for my sister! haha.

Close-up of the stickers. 

I was sooo surprised/shocked to find this at my house. I mean this is in a really good way. I was really touched that she took the time, effort and money to give this to me. In the letter she included with the package, she told me that she considered me her sister. I really want to get her something. Well, a bunch of somethings. I just have no idea what to get her. What do you get someone who constantly has access to such awesome and cute stuff? I shall find something! 

I also need to get something for my other penpal from Japan. There will be much spending of money.

I was gonna make another entry about other awesome events... but I'm tired and that will have to wait till later on. I shall watch Crows ZERO for the fifth time and go to sleep. Yakuza husband dreams! <3

The End.

Beat Your Heart Out

So this week has been quite eventful. I had my first week back to school among other things. It wasn't bad. It kinda felt like we never really had 3 months off of school. Everything seemed to pick up right where it left off. Man, I'm so glad to be at school. I'll probably be thinking the opposite of that come next week. I can see it now: sleep deprivation, stress upped coffee consumption... or wait, didn't that happen Wednesday night? 

What else have I been doing? I've been working. I actually just got home about a hour ago. My best friend was awesome enough to actually pick me up from the gas station near my house. I think I'm getting the hang of being a cashier. It's really automatic. Which is awesome. I don't have to lie about camera features and steal the money of unsuspecting customers. I just have to suck up, scan, type etc. Very routine. 

Today was a really long day. I had to wake up at 9 to meet up with some people for a group project. Surprisingly, we did ALOT in 1.5 hours. We got our topic decided, how we're gonna express that topic and what each person needs to get done. After that, I had a good 2 hours of nothing to do. So I hung out in the computer lab until I had to go to work. I had to close today... so I was there till about... 10:15PM from 3:00. *sigh*

I'm soooo excited for tomorrow. I'm going cosplay fabric shopping with my cosplay group. It'll be sooo awesomely fun. Well, actually, I have to go to work for 4 hours to do... "environmental training" in the morning. Yeah... I have no idea what that is. But after that, home free! Gonna go fabric shopping and then downtown-ing! 

I actually have to get as much work done as possible this weekend/next week. I have a feeling my work is gonna pile up and my hours at work are increasing too. I'll need to do some uber prioritizing. 

I really, really want to watch some movies. I have a good 5 movies that I downloaded but haven't watched yet. I also want to re-watch some movies. Like... my Crows ZERO for the fifth time. I'm obsessed with Takashi Miike. Holy crap. So awesomely awesome. 

Okay, I'm tired. Need sleep. Now. 

 

Take me Far away.

This is just a quick post. I suppose a temporary means to calm me down as I attempt to get 3 projects done in one night. I know, I know. I had 3 months to get this done. But you should know how I am by now. I'm a procrastinator. I can't do anything unless there's some sort of pressure. Some of the stuff I'm doing is looking pretty cool. Maybe I'll post some stuff up once everything's handed in.

Today was so cold. I wasn't expecting many customers to be at work but low and behold, for a good 3 hours, the line up didn't seem to end. Oh well. A majority of them were nice. So apparently I have a "work voice". I'm starting to notice it. My voice has a slightly higher pitch than usual and I'm extremely polite. For example,"hello! how are you today sir/ma'am?"... "may I have your postal code please?"... "Will that be all, sir/ma'am?"... "Thank you! Have a good day/night!" 

Yeah. I'm such a suck up. But I think, if I do that, the customers think, "oh my! what a nice girl!" and they're subconsciously nicer to me. 

I think it's too late for coffee so I'm having tea. I need to be awake for another... 5-6 hours. Yeah. I'm planning to sleep at 4 or 5... maybe even 6. And get this. I have to go to Kinko's tomorrow at 8-9AM to get things printed before my 12:30 class. Oh joy! I'll be chugging gallons of coffee tomorrow. Oh sweet mercy!

I should be saying I regret watching movies for the past week. But I don't. Takashi Miike FTW! 

Plus, I found out I got alot in common with someone. And now we're talking almost everyday through everyone's favorite social network: facebook.  Speaking of that, someone from Orange County added me because we both like Asian Dramas. He's pretty cool. And if his DP is an actual picture of him, he's really cute. More on that later. Break's over. 

The End. 

P.S. My Korean penpal sent me something! I swear, it's like... a care package. So much stuff. I thought she was just gonna give me stickers. Gonna go shopping for her and my other penpal this weekend! Well... I suppose after/during fabric shopping? ^^;