i don't give a s**t about football

I do not like football. I do not care to try to like football. I like baseball. A lot. Why is it not enough that I get really excited about baseball?

Stupid football-loving South...

That's right... I'm back...again

So when did I stop liking people? I think I used to like people, at least I like to think I used to like people, but maybe that's not actually the case. For that matter, when did I stop liking kids? I used to love kids so much that I spent several summers voluntarily helping out with first grade summer school classes. Now, though, kids are loud and unpredictable and out of control. And people are generally selfish and unreliable and inconsiderate and most lack basic common sense. Actually, the same applies to kids so I guess I don't even need to make that distinction. I like people (both adults and kids) on a case-by-case basis. This was kind of a pointless post.

Maybe it's too early to pass judgement, but...

I really really think I love my job. For the first time, well, ever really. I'm both good at it and I truly enjoy it. And the people I work with are genuine, even if they don't know what to make of me and my single status.

F**K

A#1: Why are the holidays here already?
B#2: Why are they so much harder than I thought they would be?

Need some inspiration...

So I was looking at my (tiny) bare new cubicle today and it obviously needs some help. I need decorating ideas!

Love it!

I am completely hooked on Smashbox's O-Glow. If you don't know about it, it's basically a gel blush that comes out of the tube clear, but ends up giving you your natural blush color. I don't know the science behind it, although the description on Smashbox's website seems to be pretty technical. I just don't care. What matters is that you will never again have to shop for blush since it will always be the perfect color for you! I'm sort of a make-up clutz, when it comes to both buying and applying so this really is perfect for me. It's $26 at Sephora. It is a pretty small tube, but you barely use a dab each time. I'm still on my first tube so I can't say for sure, but it seems like it will last for quite a while.

Ahhhhh!

I am sooo impatient! Not that this will come as to a shock to anyone. But seriously, I am about to jump out of my skin waiting on something to happen. I'm so frustrated I can't even put it into words right now.

So I'll just (type) scream. AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hey Boston-Metro, please share the wealth!

So here I am suffering in Pensacola for the past two months missing some of my favorite stores, Sephora, H&M, etc. (hell I'll even happily take a Forever 21 at this point) when I learn that the greater Boston area has not one, not two, not three, but (at least) FOUR H&M stores (Downtown Crossing, Newbury, Cambridgeside, some Route 1 mall). And two of them are within about a 5-minute T ride of one another. Can I steal one to bring town here to the land-of-no-good-shopping? Seriously. The biggest news is that Cordova Mall will have a Chico's before Christmas time. I'm supposed to be excited about this?

Pet Peeve #534

I get that it is basically winter and winter = various cold/flu-type sicknesses that are simply unavoidable. I get that traveling while sick is torturous. But for the love of Nyquil can you people stop with the intense, disgusting, snot-filled (not to mention unsuccessful) attempts at clearing your nasal passages by constantly "sniffling" (this word seems not to be strong enough to accurately describe the array of horrifying sounds I had to endure)? Ever heard of BLOWING your nose? Seriously, people, don't subject the rest of us to your near-vomit-inducing sounds. Remind me to bring those little packs of tissues next time I travel so that i can pelt the snifflers with the packages until they get the point and finally use a few.

Hoo-ray for income!

Yes, that's right! I am once again an employed member of society! As of Monday, I will be working for the major local staffing agency/HR placement firm as a staffing coordinator. Is is sad that I am so excited to be starting work again? Trust me, staying home all the time is not all that much fun.

Possibly more exciting than the fact that I will be guaranteed human interaction (sorry Mic and Trot, I can only be entertained by your kitty-fun-playtime for so long) on a daily basis, I will have some income again! Regularly hitting up your dad for money when you are 25 is not what one might call a self esteem booster.

Plus, if I want, my daily commute can look like this for 3/4 of the drive: