Baby Beluga in the deep blue... Pool?

Sooo i went to Sea World today and it was the bomb diggity. I had an amazing time, and i cant wait to go back... fo' free. Cuz that's how i roll.

Tomorrow is my final day off of my 4 day weekend... lol... and i might drive down to cocoa beach to visit the newest floridian transplant I know. :)

Sorry this is short but I think I'm about to pass out.

Ahh, i was right.
*falls asleep*

Rawr-osaurus rex.

This week so far has blown big nasty hairy-- you get the picture.

I had the WORST headache of my life earlier in the week, and it even caused me to miss a day of work. (which i hate doing)Then today, Im at work doing my thing, trying to get shit done... when what my luck, I walk into the stockroom to overhear 4 people talking shit... about ME. WTF.

I'm that girl at work who is nice to EVERYBODY. Sure, I dislike some people but i dont tell anyone about it, let alone rag on them to other co-workers while that person is somewhere else. I hate people like this. The best part was when I walked in, the girl doing the talking had her back turned to me, so she went on for a good 30 seconds, before she noticed the look of horror on the faces of the other 3 culprits. It was classic. The whole "she's right behind me isn't she?" look on her face, but with no words.

Then, best timing ever... my manager walks in and says "hey guys, whats up?" and before anyone cold make a sounds, I chimed in with "Oh, I was just thanking ***** for agreeing to trade my weekend shifts for her wednesday and thursday next week... right?" And stunned terrified shit talker just looked at me wide-eyed and nodded agreeably. FOR THE FUCKING WIN.

So yeah, I have a 4 day weekend... whaaaattt. That means maybe we can set up a lunch Brad!

:)

Rockstar nails?

I had a customer tell me today that my nails looked like lava. Cool, I guess... I wonder what they're going to think of the silver glitter i just put on? I hope they dont say it looks like herpes, because we all know that glitter is the herpes of crafts and nail polish.

Today wasn't as bad as it could have been... huge props to Trevor Bayne for winning the Daytona 500... yesterday was his 20th birthday too. That's like "hey happy birthday kiddo, here's a couple million." I also got to leave work an hour and a half early, because my manager thought it would help me get out of the danger zone easier. It didnt really help, it still took me over an hour to go about 12 miles. (yikes!)

I'm going to hit the hay a little earlier than usual tonight... This week goes back to my work everyday schedule, unlike the past 2 or 3 where i worked every other day instead. In the long run it means better paycheck, and the closer i get to my goals. I already started with the yogurt thing, but I'm taking it slow. Instead of chowing down on Five Guys and Chipotle at work, I'm sticking to yogurt... then I'll ease it into dinner as well for a few days and see where that gets me.

Well, goodnight kiddies.

Daytona 500

Tomorrow (well technically today) is the Daytona 500, and that takes place directly across the street from my job. Oh joy. Oh rapture. You guys have NO IDEA.

Some of the things i will encounter tomorrow will be:

- beer cans all over the store.
- people trying to charge me $40 to park in my own parking lot.
- lots of drunk assholes who are bored as shit, so they decide to try on shoes.
- redneckery.
- Tony Stewart fans *shivers*
- a shit load of frustrated co-workers.

It's going to be a long day, and I'm probably going to put on my bitch face for most of it. I'm going to be a huge pain in the ass, and I am not going to tolerate drunk tourists.

On another note, I'm going to the bank on monday to get a loan so i can buy my car... I already emailed the dealership it's at, and told them I'd be coming by on wednesday and that I would be very upset if that car was gone. It's probably going to be, but hey... I can try.

Oh, oh! Diet plan... a few years ago I got really sick with the flu, and it made my whole mouth swell up, and I could only east yogurt and applesauce and water for 2 weeks and i lost like 20 pounds... I'm thinking of doing that for a week and seeing how it goes. Probably not the smartest diet, but at least I know it works.

I realize I'm jumping all over the place, but i dont care enough right now so deal with it. Dilligaf?

Ok folks, time to finish painting my nails and then pass the F out. Night :)

Shitty Idea Epidemic.

Back in 2008 I had this *amazing* idea about finding a job somewhere else and starting over. Only problem was, I tried it with zero dollars in my pocket. It lead to failure to the 10th degree... it was inevitable. I have this same idea again, and now since I have some money in my back account I'm thinking it might actually work.

I'm going to give it some time... build up a little more dough, maybe start a "Help Lauren start over" fund... buy a car, and do what I need to do. Let's face it... staying in Daytona and working retail is not going to get me anywhere. I'm sure my parents didn't really think about how moving down here would effect my brother and i in the long run, but honestly... i credit all my wrong-doings to living in FL.

I'm going to compile a list of things that need to be done before I can continue on with this decision... the hardest step will probably be getting the BF to agree to come with me. This will be too tough to do alone, but he has always said he will not live anywhere that doesnt have waves. If he loves me as much as i hope he does, he will come on board to help make me happier, and more successful.


Now in no particular order, here's my to-do list:

-Buy a car
-Find a second job, or sell shit online to make some extra $$
-Send out 100's of job applications/resumes to places all across the company.
-hopefully a few will be willing to do phone interviews...
-land a job that is at least 6x's better than my current job, and move there.



sounds easy enough right? I think i've finally found a theme for this blog. Getting from A to B.

Shoot me some money making ideas!

Captain Insane-o.

Work today was insane. Yes, it went by quickly because I was working so hard, but that wasn't enough. There was so much damn freight from the truck today that I swear... if my arms and legs arent sore from lifting tomorrow then I'll be upset.

We also had some funny moments in the back room that helped the day fly by...

If you have ever shopped at Dick's, you know we have a rewards program, you get points for spending blah blah, and we track the percentage of customers who sign up, or use one throughout the day... so if the percentage gets below a certain amount, the managers get ticked and make everyone work a little harder to get people to sign up. Well, the percentages started off pretty low today, so my manager asked over the radio headsets, why the cashiers weren't pulling their weight. Best response EVER: "I'm doing my best to bang 'em all out at the register, and "K" is banging them as they come in the door!"

... The whole stock room busted out with laughter, one because it was hilarious and we're all 14, and 2 because "K" is the last girl you would want to bang you anywhere lol.

Then probably an hour or so later, the Ops. Lead, Ron, was talking about how he thinks Livestrong merch. is going to stop being sold since Lance Armstrong retired... So I said: "I don't think that's the case, Livestrong is a foundation, not just a brand name."
Ron: "Yeah but you know foundations, they always appear and the disappear."
Me: "I don't know, I'm pretty sure cancer is going to be around for a while."


Now I'm off, sitting at the bf's house, I just went for a run with one of his dogs... probably a bad idea, since i'm so friggin' tired already.

Oh, and by the way, these past few days with the bf have actually been good. He still has his moments where I want to shove dirty socks in his mouth, but for the most part, I'm loving him. Give it up for my mixed emotions! Woo!

I'm really craving the purple frost gatorade... what was it called? Riptide rush? Mmmm... electrolytes.

HERE WE GOOOOO000oooo.....

Yeah...

So here's my new video:

Click me!!!


And, because I love you all (and by all i mean, all 6 of you...) I give you my new favorite video/song ever... I have a strange love for pole dancing, and harry potter, and this is both of those beauties combined. Your welcome.

Harry Potter Pole Dance

kthxbye!

Epic Epic-ness!!

Aside from a hellish work day, today was just mediocre. Nothing exciting, nothing to complain about, nothing wonderful... just blah.

However, while watching The Shawshank Redemption this evening, I was suddenly inspired to re-make one of my favorite youtube videos of mine... It's called Fast Motion Mac & Cheese.

I cut out my favorite parts, glued them together backwards, forwards, and even upside down. I slowed them up, switched them around, and put in some music from my favorite ballet... and now it is complete.

BUT, friggin' youtube is in "read-only" mode, aka under maintenance, so it's going to be a while before it's processed and I can post it on here... so it will be in a separate post.

For some reason, my most successful videos are me dancing around like a fool. What is it with people and public humiliation? Eh, whatever rock's your socks I guess.

Peace, love, and sexy time... for now.
<3

Son... I am Dissapoint.

Sooo... all that wonderful blabber about a true role model, best friend, awesome guy... yeah for now, scratch all of that.

As it turns out, no matter how loyal of a friend you are... how supportive you are... it can all come crashing down in an instant. My idol, my best friend and who i used to see as my big brother just totally fucked my world. No one has ever been more of an asshole than he was to me tonight.

so here's a message directly to him:


Hey, so now i finally believe you... you really are an asshole. Congratulations. I dont know if you had a bet that you could make the one person who looked up to you the most, wish she had never wasted her time... but if you did have a bet, you won. You asked for my honest opinion, and i gave it to you. That's what friends do... they're honest. Who the fuck do you think you are to tell me that my opinion is wrong? What did i ever do for you to tell me that I am out of line for being happy that you're still alive, even if you can't even walk up a flight of stairs anymore? I said i would gladly take your place and I meant it. Not because i dont value my working joints that aren't made of metal, but because i care enough about you, that i would do anything to e able to see you running around like you used to. I hope you're happy... you can even completely apologize, but it won't do you any good. I'm done putting myself out there to be a good friend only for you to shit in my fucking face.


Sorry you all had to witness that... but hey, it is what it is.

I want a big fucking sandwich and french fries.
someone get on that...

DIY Therapy session.

I think the reason that I blog so late at night is that I'm tending to shut my brain off during the day. My job is mindless. My relationship doesn't involve a lot of intellectual conversation. I dont go out and do things that require me to exert any energy or intelligence. That's probably why I only paint my nails during the day... it's mindless, repetitive... relaxing.

At night... more or less when the sun starts going down, my brain starts rising. A bajillion (yes, that's a real number...) thoughts pop into my head, my eyes start twitching, i get antsy, AGH! It's mainly a lot of "what if's" that I just can't get rid of.

I'm arguing with myself over whether I'm being selfish with my boyfriend. I know he really loves me, and I know he THINKS he's in love with me... but honestly i feel like he is in love with the idea of me. I'm his first long term relationship, first one who hasnt cheated or done drugs, or partied non-stop. I take care of him, as he does me, but I feel like we no longer have anything in common. BUT, I really dont want to hurt him. I want him to be happy, and that's my only reasoning for not ending it. Is that me taking advantage, and being selfish? I dont feel like it is, because I know that isnt my intentions... but will it hurt him more in the long run if i finally can't handle it anymore?

Fucking feelings... rawr. OK, now that i wrote it down maybe now i can fall asleep.




**just a little rant... my nails have never been long before, and now that they are, they get caught between the fucking keys on my damn laptop and its REALLY FUCKING ANNOYING LRKJEHVN SEI5HY TY3WVP9VCYTW 3VYNOSE GHLNVCAJWL.RV!!!!!!!!.

OK.
sorry...

gnight :)

Ahh Regret, how I loathe thee.

I'm sitting on the Bf's couch, watching House Hunters, and downing my 6th bottle of water, and he's out cold next to me. I can't help but notice how calm and peaceful he looks... he looks like he feels safe, and comfortable. I envy him for that. I haven't felt comfortable since i have lived in FL.

I had more eye-opening experiences up in NY, both good and bad. I really regret leaving. I miss so many people, and i feel like i have missed out on so many rights of passage. For example; going away to college. I would KILL to be able to go away to school... have roommates... go to classes, get wasted all the time. That would be fucking amazing.

Instead im sitting on a couch, wondering about what could've been, watching a cute boy sleep beside me, probably dreaming about me... and yet i'm not happy.

I really regret moving down here... so once again, thanks parents.

Guy Meets Gal-veston

Soo i just painted my nails with this new color I bought last night (mmm yeah we'll get into that addiction later...) called "Guy Meets Gal-veston".

It's a collection devoted to Texas by OPI... lots of fun colors but i really badly wanted this one. It's so pretty and shiny and squishy, i want to eat it.

Ok, now that that is out of the way...

Who's excited about Valentines Day?!?!?!?! NOT THIS GIRL! I probably get to stay home and watch something on Hulu. Yeah, I have a boyfriend, but he's got a job and has to work. It'd be fun to hang out with some girls, see a movie or eat cookies or something... but that would require being friends with girls. Not me.

I want to know, what would be your fantasy Valentines Day?

Mine would start out somewhere snowy. For some reason that's the first thing that comes to mind... huge fluffy snowflakes falling in the light shining from street lanterns. I picture poofy scarves, earmuffs, and mittens. I wouldn't want a fancy dinner, or flowers and chocolates... just a hot make-out session out in the snow. (I like the idea of steam flowing from between us too... haha)

The only detail missing is the boy. I can picture only 2 people in the position of smooch-ee.

agh... *Head to desk*

Lazy... Wednesday?

Today was one of my favorite kinds of days. I was off from work, so i sat around and watched youtube and hulu alllll day. Awesome, right?

One thing i didnt do was play my "games" on facebook. I was never one for farmville... but now im obsessed with ESPNU college town. Every time i upgrade one of venues, i feel re-born. --- ok, not THAT obsessed. It's a pretty fun game though, in a sim city but not as complicated kind of way.

Random observations of the day:

- no matter what else you've eaten all day, if you eat ONE orange airhead, all your burps will taste like them for a week.

- boys can play video games for dayyyyysssss. grr.

Double Post, Bitch!

I still felt like writing after my last post, however I want to be off topic, so i didn't want to fuck up said previous post. (not that it didnt suck anyway)

I have a list I would like to share, and i shall name it "Fucking Seriously Dude?"

1) Bitches at work talk. As i was leaving work today, i mentioned that i had to go pick up my bf from work, and my co-worker says "Oh he works at ___ right?" -- what the fuck. Who the hell told you? Because i certainly never told anyone, nor did he... fucking seriously, dude?

2) Recently, aforementioned boyfriend tells me that he was reading about couples fighting over social networking sites, and he suggested we change our passwords to the same thing. Um, so what little privacy i have left gets tossed? I dont need anyone going through my shit, especially if it's me talking about how much i hate you sometimes. Fucking seriously, dude?

3) I post a simple status on facebook about how i'd gotten a haircut, and an acquaintance of mine, who ive never hung out with, but i know him through mutual friends, sends me a message saying how if i cut my hair i'd be joining the masses, and giving in. That my long hair was different and special. WTF, it's my hair and you've never even seen it, so go suck a big one buddy. Fucking seriously, dude?


Now, I'd like some more FSD moments to add to the list... :)

I cut my soul off.

...well not really but close.

I took the plunge, and decided that today was the day for a haircut. I kind of went overboard... I had really super long wavy hair... almost down to my butt. Guy's liked it :)

So, what do you do when you find out that guys like your hair? You chop it off of course! BAM! 6 inches down the drain. It was magical. I probably did it because subconsciously i wanted a lifestyle change, but consciously i was tired of untangling a giant dread lock of rasta proportions every morning. I'm not exaggerating either... it was bad.

Anyways, time for some good stuff to read...

Oh wait, this is me we're talking about! Ha... funny.

I want to BE someone.

I have been told time and time again that I need to change some things about my life. People won't say it flat out... they just kind of hint around, but i'm not stupid... I get it. The problem is, am I the one that needs to change? Is it what i'm doing? Is it who I'm around? Is it my environment? Agh.

My best buddy back home called me the other day. He was saying things like, "oh when are you moving back up here?" and "you have to come work for me!" We bullshitted for a few more minutes, and then the call ended, and i went back to my lunch break. Not 5 minutes later he called me back and said, "well hey you know maybe you shouldn't come back up here, because if you do we both know we will inevitably end up going it, and i really dont want a relationship. Ever." (He also hit on the subject of me working for him would be more like him taking advantage of my work ethic, blah blah...)

Ouch.

I didn't want to sound like a bitch, but that wasn't what I had in mind anyway. Yeah, i was obsessively in love with him in high school... i mean come on he was the hunky senior, and i was the awkward freshman. I'm not going to deny that i love him, he's remained my closest friend since i moved 1100 miles away from my hometown... whether he thinks he's a good friend or not, he really has been there as someone to talk to and i totally appreciate that. The problem is i really do want to come up there and maybe even work for him a little bit. I want to because I think i need to be around someone like him to motivate myself.

He's an amazingly passionate person, who is now a young business owner... and might i add a successful one at that! He owns his own apiary (bee farm...eek!) and he also owns his own plowing business. He has come so far, from the class clown in high school, in the navy for a few years, in a crazy motorcycle accident that should have killed him, and now he's 26 years old, owns 2 businesses, which are already expanding, and he still has time for an old friend who's over 1000 miles away working in retail.

Anyway, I didnt mean for this post to be me oogling over my friend, but more as to get off my chest how I feel like I finally know who I really look up to.

Sure, I have a boyfriend who loves me, and a wonderful family who i wish i could spend some alone time with, but as of lately i dont really feel like either of those 2 really have any faith that I can accomplish anything more than assistant manager in a retail store.

(but that's a story for another post...)


Links:
My buddy's farm: White Oak Apiary
My Old Blog from high school: Random Acts of Insanity

I am a dick's babysitter... rofl.

Soo cute story from today. (eh, kind of annoying too...)

This dad comes in with his 3 little kids. The 2 older kids, a boy and a girl are trying on cleats for little league. The dad nonchalantly looks over at me, points at his barely-toddler son and goes "hey watch him while i handle these 2?" It's obvious this dad isn't out and about with the kids alone very often, so I gave him a break, and followed the little tot around my department. I figured out after the first 15 minutes that the little boy's name was Johnny. He couldnt talk yet, and he could barely walk either. I found myself rushing to make sure I didnt have any blood stains on my floor, or or on his face a few times. Finally the 2 older kids found what they needed, and the father packed up their cart to get ready to check out... BUT, little Johnny disappeared after i had my back turned for 20 seconds. So all 4 of us are wandering around calling for Johnny, when I suddenly turned the corner and headed towards the womens apparel section. Who did i see? Ah yes, it was little Johnny trying as hard as he could to scale the women's under Armour mannequin! It was wayyyy too cute/ funny for words to do it justice. I scooped up the poor kid and helped him teeter over to his dad, where after many thanks on the father behalf, they finally were on their way.

Not every day is a horrible day at work... today wasn't too bad. I was busy so the time went by quick enough.

NOW, it's time to watch a movie in bed. I'm off tomorrow, which is amazing. I get to watch the superbowl in my yoga pants, wo0t!

Hope everyone had a good Saturday!



p.s. The Victoria's Secret Pink yoga pants are SOOO comfy!!! They dont cost an arm and a leg like the sweats do, they're only $32! (not affiliated or anything, i just bought these today and im instantly in love)

TGINFA!

(thank god its not friday anymore)
I really dislike fridays... usually because I have nothing to do. I never go out, get smashed, and do fun shit with my buddies like i used to. 90% of my buddies moved, or just plain old disappeared.

I really want to go to a superbowl party and get shit faced. Like mega-drunk. Only because i never do, and because my Jets arent playing, so i could really care less about the game. (though i hate the steelers, so Go Pack!) Maybe I'll have to hit up a tavern or something, and get my game face on. I'm also off work the day after, so if i do get silly, it's all good in the hood. Care to join?


Anyways, work early tomorrow... night!

Lady from Hell!

Ugh i swear today was hell day. At work anyway... every single customer, except one, was getting on each and every one of my last nerves.

It pisses me off even thinking about it enough to jot it all down here, so that's where that story ends lol. Come to think of it this whole week has been hell-ish. Is it summer yet?

Another pseudo-dilemma... i really want to cut/ change my hair up. It's a curly icky fluffy mess right now, and i swear after one day, the whole underneath part is a giant dread. The bottom of my head wants to be a rasta.


Bah, i will leave everyone with 2 things...

1) If you ever shop at Dick's Sporting Goods in Daytona Beach, be nice to the girls in footwear... "don't shoot the messenger."

Annnd number 2, when in doubt, watch me make mac & cheese in fast motion.