Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Here I am again. I think the last time I updated was in the summer when I was going to all those concerts....which were awesome by the way.
Things are good, mostly. Hit a bit of a rough patch, but, whatever.
I'm moving at the end of March. Getting a place with Rae. Am I excited about it? Yes and no. I don't really want to live with someone else, but I know it's going to save me a TON of money, so, I'm trying to keep my head above water about it. It's a lot nicer place than where I am now, and it's in a lot better of a neighborhood so I can start walking places again, which will be AWESOME. Things are going to be crazy until then, though. I need to get a storage unit for my stuff and stay with my grandmother for a week since the new place won't be ready for about a week after I have to be out of my old one. Should make for an interesting time.
I managed to make it through the holidays un-scathed. I just really wish I was able to enjoy them like I used to. I hate having to run around and work on top of that. But, such is life, I suppose. I made the best of it, and it was good.
Work is going well for the most part. I do get really frustrated sometimes, but I know I'm in a great place with (mostly) great people. So, I just have to remember that. I got a raise already as well...more than I got in 4 years at "the company that shall not be named".
Since the summer, I've been in a bit of a concert dry-spell. It sucks. I think my dad and I are going to see Trans-siberian orchestra in April, which will be the first one in a LONG time. For Christmas, I also got my Dad and I tickets to see Jesus Christ Superstar. He really wanted to see it and it turned out to be the perfect gift :). Looking forward to that as well. I really wanted to go see Elton John but it's just way too expensive.
I don't understand why I can barely get out of bed in the morning to get to work, yet, I have no problem automatically waking up at 7:30 on my day off. It's insanity. But I guess that's good, though, since I don't want to waste my entire day off sleeping til noon. At least not all the time :)
Speaking of sleep, I don't know what the hell has been up with my dreams lately. They've just been so insane. Not bad, necessarily, but crazy! It kind of sucks because when I remember them I wake up exhausted. I do love my dream dictionary, though. It's kind of fun to look up symbols and see what my dreams (theoretically) mean.
So today was a big day...Borders announced that they officially filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy and are closing 200 stores....and yes, the Manchester store being one of them. I SERIOUSLY dodged a bullet there. I'm so grateful that I got out of there...not only because they treated me so badly, but because I would be out of a job. Not that I wouldn't have found a way to survive. Thankfully, I'm smart.
Anyways...that's it for now...until next time....
posted by Lauren 2/16/2011 08:25:00 AM
Monday, September 27, 2010
Well, here I am. Haven't updated in yet another long time. A lot of bullshit has been going on lately that I haven't really felt like talking about. But also, some good things have happened, too. Everything will work out again.
I've been trying to go out a little more. Even though I'm pretty tired after work, I've been trying to get together with my friends for dinner or just for coffee somewhere whenever I can.
I was finally able to get the new Goo Goo Dolls album.....AWESOME. I fell in love with them all over again. They're just so awesome. They haven't lost any steam since they started back in 1985 (I believe). Although, Their second album wasn't the greatest, (I haven't heard their first because it's out of print and not available anywhere) but every ablum since then has been awesome. They found their style and stuck with it and it works every time. I hope they come back to Connecticut again wicked soon. Preferably to one of the casinos.
I've gotten so spoiled from conerts at the casinos. It's so nice to go there, have a bite to eat, walk around, shop, see the show, and maybe throw in a few quarters. I'm not even interested in going anywhere else now.
The only concert coming up that I'm planning on going to is Blue Oyster cult at Mohegan Sun for free. I think that's October 9th. Hopefully I'll end up making it there. Other than that, there's nothing really coming up at all. Hopefully some other good stuff will come around. I've heard rumors of The Who touring again...hopefully they will. It would be nice to see them a second time. It does kind of suck liking bands/ singers from back in the day for the sheer fact that they're all old and probably won't be touring much longer.
I know not many people will say this, but, I wish I was older. I wish I grew up in a much simpler time when there weren't Iphones, Ipods, internet or any of this modern technology. The phones and MP3 players and application bullshit is all contributing to the rudeness of our society. People walk around on another planet with their blue-tooth device plastered to their head. It's so pathetic. Nobody needs "apps" on their phone. Nobody needs to watch movies, videos, or take pictures with their phone. I sometimes wish that everyone would just throw their cellphone in a lake and be done with it. I also find it incredibly sad that we have ways of making all this new crap that nobody needs, but yet, there's millions and billions of people dying every day from diseases that there's no cure for. But, that brings up a whole other debate entirely.
Work has been going really well. I'm definitely loving it so far. It's so busy all the time that I'm done with my shift before I know it. My managers/ supervisors are really nice for the most part and I don't have to hear any bullshit durring the day which is the best part. You know you work for an awesome company when your bosses offers you 15 dollars to chug a jar of pickel juice. Lol :-D
PEACE OUT HOME-FRIES!!!!
posted by Lauren 9/27/2010 10:07:00 AM
Wednesday, August 04, 2010
What have been up to lately, you ask?!?!?!?! Concerts. Up, that's right. Concerts. At least that's what I've been up to this past week. I swear, I wish I could devote my life to going to concerts. I really should look into seeing If I can somehow get into being a roadie or something. It sounds silly, I know, but hey, ya never know. Anyways, here's my story.
I was desperately awaiting the release of the schedule for the week of July 26th. I hadn't gotten my Goo Goo Dolls ticket yet since I wasn't sure if I was going to be able to go. It was too late to ask for the night off since the calendar was already filled up. But, with my great discovery, I got out at 5:30 which gave me plenty of time to get to Mohegan Sun and see the show. I posted a note on facebook to see if anyone could come with me, but nobody could. I almost decided not to go...not wanting to be pathetic and go to a concert by myself...not to mention the 45 minute drive home in the dark by myself. But, I said "What the hell?" and got myself a ticket. I really didn't want to miss that show. And, turns out, Going to a concert by yourself is not at all pathetic. If I had missed that show, I would be kicking myself for many years to come. This is the first time they've toured since 2005, when I saw them last. I had an awesome time. I got there a little later than I wanted to since I hit a bit of traffic, but that's alright. I got there, got my ticket from the will-call and headed on in. Although, had I known there were two opening bands, I would have waited to go in...especially since I was starving. But, never-the-less, I went in and sat through the first opening band...I think they were called "Spill the Canvas" or something. They weren't so great at all. Next was "Switchfoot". Now, that band had better feel proud of themselves because they actually caught my attention a little bit. The Goo's didn't get on stage until about 9:30. And yes, I was starving. Lol. They were absolutely AMAZING. They literally left my speechless. I took a couple of videos on my shitty camera phone...I'll post them as soon as I get my USB cable in the mail. They're not too bad. But anywhoo, the show was AMAZING. John Rzeznik looks as AMAZING as ever...and sounds AMAZING as ever. Like I said, I was left speechless. I knew there was a reason why they're my favorite band. After the show I made a break for Johnny Rockets which I knew was a futile attempt to get something to eat. However, everything was packed. I think everyone had the same idea I did. So I made a break for the coffee shop (AWESOME coffee, by the way.... I can't find anywhere else that sells it, though.) and got a coffee and a danish. Not ideal, but at least it held me over until I got home. Had a pleasant drive back home. AWESOME night. The only thing that sucked was, I wish I could have gotten to walk around the casino a bit more. But, I was so tired that I just wanted to go home.
Besides, I knew that I was going to be back there in a few days on August 2nd for the Creed concert........
Originally, I had asked my boss to let me get out by 4 that day, but when the schedule came out, she had me on til 5:30. That was alright, I just didn't want to make a big stink out of it. It was still plenty of time. However, Sunday night I get a call from her asking if I could work 8-4 instead of 9:30-5:30. Of course that couldn't have worked out better. So I get out at 4 and shoot on up to my Dad's. We get to the casino, and fortunately enough I got to eat this time before the show. Got in and all that, Opening band comes on...a band called "Skillet". They were very good. A little too death metal for me, but never the less, I did enjoy them. Their drummer was a girl, and she was awesome to say the least. Creed knocked my socks off. They were SOOOOOOOOOO Un-real. Once again, I was left speechless. They were just as good as the first time I saw them. The pyro was awesome and....just....WOW. Words can't describe it.
so that's what I've been up to. Looking for more concerts to go to to continue my saga..........
posted by Lauren 8/04/2010 10:43:00 PM
Thursday, July 01, 2010
For those of you who didn't know already, I'm a HUGE music snob. At least for music from the late 90's and beyond. I don't have much tolerance for it. If you're a band past the late 90's, you had better prove yourself to me for me to listen to you. I also REALLY hate when newer bands think they're cool and decide to cover older classics. It IRRITATES me to no end. (I'm not necessarily okay with classic bands covering older songs either) Although what I'm about to rant about doesn't really involve older bands, but I felt the need to say that that annoys me. Because, this is my Blog...and I can do that on my blog.
About six months ago I was in the parking lot of Target after a great shopping spree and I was in a fantastic mood. Love shopping at Target. :-P anywhoo, when I was in my car I turned on the radio, because that's what I do. I heard what appeared to be the beginnings of a very popular song by Janis Joplin....an amazing artist. She had covered a few songs in her day. So, naturally, I turned it up...because again, that's what I do. However, upon listening to the song further, I realized that it was not Janis Joplin singing, but a singer I despise. Someone by the name of Melissa Ethridge. I nearly lost my lunch. I can't think of anyone with a worse voice. Although I do have to give her a little bit of credit because her lyrics are fairly decent. But that's not the point. Recognize that certain songs are CLASSICS and leave them alone. I'm honestly not even sure how I feel about Santana covering "Photograph" by Def Leppard. Even though they are two artists from the same generation, and I love them both, it is a little weird. But getting on to my point, A few days ago, I was once again in the car and heard a familiar tune. This time, a YES song called "I've seen all good people" an amazing song, amazing lyrics (mostly about the game of chess) and amazing instrumentals. I know prog rock is really old news now, but YES definitely has their fans. But, it was not Jon Anderson singing. It was some flighty dude whom I did not recognize. At first I didn't want to know who did it. But curiosity kept biting at me so I went online and looked it up. It was someone by the name of "Matthew Sweet". I had heard of him back when I was about 10. A serious crime had been committed against music. To me, Matthew Sweet covering that song was way worse than the crime Melissa Ethridge committed. Again, I almost lost my lunch. I can not BELIEVE that someone as lame as Matthew Sweet had the balls to cover a classic YES song when he can't carry a tune with the biggest bucket in the world. IRRITATING. IRRITATING to say the least.
I feel bad for kids today. They have no idea what they're missing. All they have is Miley Sirus and the Jonas Brothers and that Justin kid and Lady Gaga bullshit. They will never know true, classic music. Some will, and that's good. But, I feel so bad for them. They've been brainwashed by the idea of crap music and they can't escape. I'm sick of little whimpey high-pitched singers....because that's all any new band can come up with now a-days who put on eye-liner and "skinny jean" and call it self expression. Really, the only thing that you're expressing is that you're an ass-hole. Thanks to the singer of "Greenday", everyone seems to be following in his footsteps. I really wish there was a real School of Rock. It would benefit the younger, brainwashed generations.
LONG LIVE CLASSIC ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
posted by Lauren 7/01/2010 08:38:00 PM
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
I'm titling this entry "Good things". Because it's going to be all about good things :-P. Go figure!!!!
So, I filled up my gas tank in New Jersey on the way back from Philadelphia. When I got home I had just under a half of a tank. That was almost one week ago and I still have a quarter of a tank left. Oh. My. Gosh. I am LOVING all the money I am saving on gas. I never thought this was possible. Haha!. I am so freaking happy. Gone are the days of long travels to work over crazy roads!!!!!!! It actually wasn't THAT bad....but...eh, I'd still rather not!!! Heh, it was funny, the other day I drove over a bridge that goes over the highway and I could see the traffic, and I actually said out loud "HA! No more of that!!!!" Seriously, it's awesome. I am high on the extra money in my pocket!!!!
I really am loving my new job. I would say about 95% of the people I've met so far (as far as co-workers go) have been really nice. I haven't had many bad customers yet, and I'm always busy so the time flies by. Not to mention the fact that I'm getting paid a lot more, combined with the extra savings on gas.
New Lewis Black DVD came out today...really really want it. Perhaps I'll hit up Best Buy in the morning and pick it up. It's definitely a must-have for me!!!
Going to start scrap booking my pictures from Philadelphia pretty soon...maybe I'll do that on my day off next week :-P
My leaky faucet is fixed! yay!!! so now I don't have to keep the bathroom door closed to avoid hearing the dripping of it anymore. They're still coming back to fix the tiles on my shower wall.
Here is my list of things to buy (hopefully by the end of this year:
- New office chair
- New lamp (one the isn't a halogen and a major fire hazard...lol)
- New bed!!!!
- Some sort of video game system
I really need to start shopping for a new bed. I mean, I'm almost 24 and I still have a twin...that's a little pathetic. Plus, I have the room now since I have a way bigger bedroom than I did when I was living at the condo with my Dad. Hopefully by the end of the year I can get my finances together and do that :). Perhaps I'll wait and do that around Christmas so I can ask for sheet sets for Christmas gifts! :-D haha.
Anywhoo.....I guess that's it for now....Ciao Bella!
posted by Lauren 6/15/2010 10:05:00 PM
Saturday, June 12, 2010
So many things have happened since I last wrote in here, I don't even know where to begin....
First and foremost, after many months of searching and searching, (although not all at once) I finally got a new job. I am finally free from the hell that was Borders. I could not stand that place anymore. I am never spending another penny in that store ever again. And I encourage everyone to refrain from shopping there as well. They are nothing but slimy, un-forgiving morons and I won't have anything to do with it anymore. Anyways, I am now an employee of Whole Foods Market. A Fortune 500 company with fantastic benefits, fantastic people, and fantastic products. So far it's going really well. It's always busy so the time goes by really quickly. It's a lot of information to learn, but It's interesting so it's fine with me! I'm making way more money, getting treated way better, and it's way closer to where I live so I'm saving soooo much money on gas and wear and tear on my car. It's awesome. Not that it's not a little stressful, but nowhere near close to the amount of stress that I was dealing with before. I feel like I had a giant weight lift off my shoulders. And it feels good! The best part about it was, my closest buddies there, all left within a few weeks of each other. Although, I do miss seeing all of them on a regular basis. But, I'm so glad that all of us escaped!!!! :-D
For a little get-away, Sam and I spent this past Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday in Philadelphia. She told me a while back that she had gone there for something and really enjoyed herself so we decided to take a trip there together. We had the best time ever. Only thing was, I really wish we could have spent more time there. We'll have to go back again soon!!! I loved it. I could totally live there. It really isn't that bad for a city. I didn't feel at all un-comfortable walking around there at night or anything. There's a TON of stuff to do and see. We went to a few museums, shopped, and went sight-seeing. We also had some GREAT food. It was so much fun. Our hotel was really nice and had a roof-top pool! It was in a really great location too. Just outside of anything too busy. Although driving from the highway to the hotel, and from the hotel to the highway was no picnic...it was a little nuts, but I did it with the help of my trusty TomTom!!! There is no way in hell I could have done it without that thing...no way in hell....Can't wait til our next trip back!! I also learned on that trip that an EZPass is probably a good investment. The only other bad thing that happened was I got sunburned.....oops.
As I write this, Belle has decided to make herself comfortable on my bed. she's so cute ^_^
I really need to get on the horn and figure out what to do for my Dad for Father's Day....I have a couple ideas, which is good..considering he is the hardest person in the world to buy for. I'll probably just subscribe to that magazine that he likes.I've already exhausted all the other stand-by's!
On another note...I really need a paycheck. My last check from Borders wasn't much, and my first one from Whole Foods wasn't much either since I only worked about 3 days....ah!! oh well, Next one should be fine. :-P
Anywhoo. that is all. Until next time....
posted by Lauren 6/12/2010 09:56:00 PM
Wednesday, May 05, 2010
I have been in a really odd mood lately. All of these random thoughts keep popping into my head that really have nothing to do with anything. I feel like Andy Rooney.
If you choose to comment on my next paragraph, I will not respond. Just so you know. I don't care what you think so don't argue with me.
From what I've read about this new Immigration law in Arizona, I am all for it. I know everyone is freaking out for who knows what reason because they think it's racist or what-not. If you are living in the United States of America without going through the proper procedures, you are here ILLEGALLY. Last time I checked, when you do something illegal, there is consequences. Why should coming to this country illegally be any different?! If the police suspect that someone is here when they're not supposed to be, they should have every right in the world to question them and take appropriate action. Just like if the police suspect someone of committing another crime, they have the right to question the person and take action. Because that's what these illegal aliens are doing....they're committing a crime. I have no idea why everyone is getting their undies in a twist for the fact that people are being arrested for doing something illegal. These people are hopping the fence and getting hired by companies who are looking to cut costs since you can pay them less and taking our jobs when they shouldn't even be here in the first place. All you have to do is follow procedure if you want to come to this country. If you do it, then welcome! I'll welcome you with open arms. But, if you're hopping over the fence when you shouldn't be....sorry Manuel, it's back over for you.
Okay, maybe that last line was not appropriate. Blame my anger for it. Also keep in mind that I'm forming my opinion based on what I've read, if there's other tid-bits I'm missing then I'm sorry....but again, I don't care to argue.
I am still waiting for a release date for the new Goo Goo Dolls album......I'm getting impatient....
Mark Knopfler concert was actually very good. I highly enjoyed it. I would definitely go see him again. Only bummer was he had to sit the whole time because he pinched a nerve in his leg and was sort of limping from it.
It really makes me mad (still) that people who are ass holes get everything handed to them and good hearted, decent, caring people have to constantly struggle through life. I see it every day and it's incredibly annoying. All I wish is that the assholes will eventually get what's coming to them and turn their lives around for the better.
I think I need to make some big changes. I have to start surrounding myself with more people who actually care about me instead of bothering with some of these mindless androids who couldn't care less. I'm tired of being the one who's always holding things together. Friendships work both ways. I don't care how busy you are, always make time for your friends.
God may have finally set me free from a situation that happened about four years ago that really messed me up big time. I used to think about it and get really hostile and angry with my blood boiling. Now I think about it and feel calmer...even laugh sometimes.
I am really glad that I have the spirit that I do. I'm not trying to toot my own horn, but I think I'm just the right balance of good and reason. (sounds like a character from the Phantom Tollbooth, really...) I have been seriously blessed with common sense. I know some of the things I say may sound hostile, but really, just think about it for five minutes....not everything can be all hummingbirds and butterflies. No matter how much you want it to be. There's ugly things out there....deal with it.
I think Topper may be my new favorite character from Dilbert. I wish he was in more of them.
This coming Tuesday will be the third week in a row that I am going to attempt to go to Elizabeth Park. Hopefully I'll make it this week. The weather has been sketchy on Tuesdays (Of course, it's my day off. But, I had a really great day with my Mom this past Tuesday so I'm not too angry...but, hopefully I'll get there this week. I'm dying to take pictures and sit out in the sun on a blanket reading or doing whatever.
I just over heard someone outside saying that they work at a bottle return.
I also over heard this the other day:
4 year old boy: Mommy, is it raining?
Mother: No, it's not raining, it's a bright sunny day.
4 year old boy: But Mommy, I think it's raining!
Mother: Well, then someone must have spit on you because it's not raining!!!
I was super psyched to find MythBusters on Netflix instant streaming. TOTALLY rockin' on that. The Discovery channel is one thing I do miss about not having cable. Honestly, I don't think I've watched anything on TV in probably two months...or more. And I really don't miss it all that much. I have my antenna, but....meh. I'd rather watch DVDs and stuff on Netflix.
Next concert that I have tickets for is CREED!!!! August 2nd. SOOO psyched. Hoping to make it to YES and Peter Frampton, and Tom Petty in between that...as long as the finances hold out.
Alrighty. I guess that is all.
Peace.
posted by Lauren 5/05/2010 09:56:00 PM
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