This has been a strange couple of months.
I've gotten to do a lot and a lot of things have happened to me.
Things I've done: Gone to EDC, went to WA for 4th of July, went to E3, Went to Comic-Con for a week, tried hot yoga for the first time and loved it!
Things that have happened to me: Colan lost his job (and he's the main bread winner in this relationship, I only bring home half a loaf!), I got sick for a week so that put my finances back a bit, and I've had a couple serious fights with Colan (we're better now but it was some eye openers).
Not saying life is terrible right now but it certainly is interesting. I love living in LA for the fact that it is never boring here. There is always something to do and always someone to do it with. But its always better with the boyfriend
Monday, August 2, 2010
Monday, June 21, 2010
Blow to the stomach
Wow, just took a huge blow to the stomach today. My boyfriend called me up and told me he wont have a job in a couple weeks. So now we're both in the same boat. Completely sucks.
But in all honesty, he is a very bright man, well educated and has an amazing drive to get what he wants. I have complete confidence he will find something soon. The only thing scaring me now is I dont know where. He wants a job that can support both of us since I cant seem to hold a job for longer then 2 months. And the cost of living in CA is ridiculous, he is considering AZ and other places at this point...
I'm all for going with him since I dont want to loose him and with my creativeness I feel I can land something almost anywhere. I've just fallen in love with living near the beach. Having sunny days almost every day. Having grass and trees instead of rocks and cactus.
Ugh, we'll just have to see how things pan out...
But in all honesty, he is a very bright man, well educated and has an amazing drive to get what he wants. I have complete confidence he will find something soon. The only thing scaring me now is I dont know where. He wants a job that can support both of us since I cant seem to hold a job for longer then 2 months. And the cost of living in CA is ridiculous, he is considering AZ and other places at this point...
I'm all for going with him since I dont want to loose him and with my creativeness I feel I can land something almost anywhere. I've just fallen in love with living near the beach. Having sunny days almost every day. Having grass and trees instead of rocks and cactus.
Ugh, we'll just have to see how things pan out...
Thursday, May 6, 2010
ALMOST DONE!!!
The 2nd week on this diet hasnt exactly gone as smoothly as the first. But it didnt help that my birthday landed right in the middle of the 2 week cleanse.
It was probably pretty stupid to even start the detox while knowing my birthday was coming up, but my boyfriend was so persistent to start it right away. And since we cheated on it on Saturday and actually ate a meal and drank a lot, its gotten really hard to get back in the groove of just drinking the mixture and not eating at all.
I've already lost over 10lbs while on the detox, which makes me feel pretty good. I could have lost more, which I would have been extremely happy with but I'm also okay with going back to eating real food and giving this detox another shot later down the road when there isnt so many things coming up (my birthday, cinco de mayo, etc.)
All in all, I highly suggest trying this. It really test your will power and self control. Plus it is a great way to jump start a weight loss program if you are trying for that.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Dramatic Career Moves
To kind of go with my rant about employment, I've been looking into other career options and one that keeps standing out over and over again is going back to school.
My boyfriend has his MBA and so far has done extremely well for himself. He is working in a full time job, salary, benefits and to top it off his boss is AWESOME!
Makes me really want that stability in my life. I want a career, I want a salary, I WANT BENEFITS!
Most of the jobs I want are asking for an MBA or at least like 3 or 5 years experience, which I dont exactly have considering my jumping around from job to job. And the career I chose isnt exactly on the up right now in this economy. If I could make a stable career in the production field, I'd stick with it but since it seems every couple months or so I have to go back on the search for something, its stressful not knowing what I will be making next month or what I will be doing. Its freaking me out and effecting me in all kinds of ways, mostly my relationship with my boyfriend.
We talk about being together long term but I dont want to jump in that commitment until I am stable. I eventually want kids and a house but I can afford that with what I am doing right now. Heck, I am in need of a new car but cant take on a car payment when I can barley make rent each month. I also have had dreams of becoming a yoga instructor but how am I going to come up with $3,000 for tuition for the training program without a job?
The downfall to going back to school, is most MBA programs cost between $60,000-$75,000. I would be in some massive debt but if it leads me to a well paying career, I can pay that off in a couple of years.
So I dont know yet, I'm still looking at options, applying for jobs, etc. But the more and more I look, the more and more I consider going back to school.
My boyfriend has his MBA and so far has done extremely well for himself. He is working in a full time job, salary, benefits and to top it off his boss is AWESOME!
Makes me really want that stability in my life. I want a career, I want a salary, I WANT BENEFITS!
Most of the jobs I want are asking for an MBA or at least like 3 or 5 years experience, which I dont exactly have considering my jumping around from job to job. And the career I chose isnt exactly on the up right now in this economy. If I could make a stable career in the production field, I'd stick with it but since it seems every couple months or so I have to go back on the search for something, its stressful not knowing what I will be making next month or what I will be doing. Its freaking me out and effecting me in all kinds of ways, mostly my relationship with my boyfriend.
We talk about being together long term but I dont want to jump in that commitment until I am stable. I eventually want kids and a house but I can afford that with what I am doing right now. Heck, I am in need of a new car but cant take on a car payment when I can barley make rent each month. I also have had dreams of becoming a yoga instructor but how am I going to come up with $3,000 for tuition for the training program without a job?
The downfall to going back to school, is most MBA programs cost between $60,000-$75,000. I would be in some massive debt but if it leads me to a well paying career, I can pay that off in a couple of years.
So I dont know yet, I'm still looking at options, applying for jobs, etc. But the more and more I look, the more and more I consider going back to school.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Master Cleanse.. Day 6.
ALMOST HALF WAY THERE!!!!
Colan and I have been on the master cleanse detox for 6 days now (well almost 6) and so far its going okay. We have kind of taken a more modern approach to it and dont completely starve ourselves. I had read awhile back that if you are absolutely starving, then to eat some raw veggies or a plain, boneless, skinless chicken breast. So that's what we have been doing at night (Colan more so then me), grill up a chicken breast and eat it slowly to savor the taste. Plus, one little 6oz breast fills you up pretty quickly when all that's in your stomach is liquid.
And to prove that this thing is actually working, I caved in and bought a scale today. I despise scales (they make women cry) but thought it would be nice to actually see if I was dropping weight on this detox. And surprise! I've almost dropped 10lbs in 6 days!
I know its not too healthy but I'm sure I will gain some back once I start eating again but it is nice to actually have this boost to kick start my weight loss. I would go for more rapid weight loss and exercise while on this diet but honestly, you get light headed pretty quickly, so your pretty couch ridden for a few days haha
All in all I'm enjoying this diet but dont want to be on it for too long. My sense of smell has heightened and every time I smell something delicious, my stomach starts yelling at me to eat something that taste that delicious!
Colan and I have been on the master cleanse detox for 6 days now (well almost 6) and so far its going okay. We have kind of taken a more modern approach to it and dont completely starve ourselves. I had read awhile back that if you are absolutely starving, then to eat some raw veggies or a plain, boneless, skinless chicken breast. So that's what we have been doing at night (Colan more so then me), grill up a chicken breast and eat it slowly to savor the taste. Plus, one little 6oz breast fills you up pretty quickly when all that's in your stomach is liquid.
And to prove that this thing is actually working, I caved in and bought a scale today. I despise scales (they make women cry) but thought it would be nice to actually see if I was dropping weight on this detox. And surprise! I've almost dropped 10lbs in 6 days!
I know its not too healthy but I'm sure I will gain some back once I start eating again but it is nice to actually have this boost to kick start my weight loss. I would go for more rapid weight loss and exercise while on this diet but honestly, you get light headed pretty quickly, so your pretty couch ridden for a few days haha
All in all I'm enjoying this diet but dont want to be on it for too long. My sense of smell has heightened and every time I smell something delicious, my stomach starts yelling at me to eat something that taste that delicious!
Friday, March 5, 2010
Employment
I'm really starting to hate that work. "Employment" It seems like everything in this world revolves around money, and how do you get that money? By being employed. Which I am not really at the moment. I have a weekend job of doing photography work but that only pays the bills, not the rent. I'm living in LA, the entertainment capital of the world and yet I still cant land a gig. Now dont get confused, I'm not an actress or singer. I work on behind the cameras. Mainly in set dressing but at this point I'm willing to be the water bitch for the director as long as I can land a freaking gig!
I moved out to LA a year ago for 2 things: To be with my boyfriend and to make a career in production design. Well I got one thing down, we have been living together for over a year and are still madly in love. Awwww
The other part is still in the works. I haven't given up hope for my dream even with doors shutting on me left and right. I still have hope that things will turn around. They always seem to do for me.
For example, I land the most random jobs. Seriously, completely random. Right now I'm getting paid to sit in an audience and clap for the Newlywed game. I've gotten paid for watching a movie. I've worked for the Super Bowl. I've worked as a photographer taking school portraits. I've been a green blogger. I even worked as a receptionist for a sign shop (which lasted about 2 weeks). I've done all sorts of interesting jobs in my life so far and I'm only 25! My boyfriend on the other hand, has a stable job, which I am eternally grateful for because at least when our cats are starving for their food, he can at least afford to pick them up some!
I suppose someday I would like some normalcy in my life when it comes to a career but right now I'm taking it as it comes and seeing where this all leads to.
I moved out to LA a year ago for 2 things: To be with my boyfriend and to make a career in production design. Well I got one thing down, we have been living together for over a year and are still madly in love. Awwww
The other part is still in the works. I haven't given up hope for my dream even with doors shutting on me left and right. I still have hope that things will turn around. They always seem to do for me.
For example, I land the most random jobs. Seriously, completely random. Right now I'm getting paid to sit in an audience and clap for the Newlywed game. I've gotten paid for watching a movie. I've worked for the Super Bowl. I've worked as a photographer taking school portraits. I've been a green blogger. I even worked as a receptionist for a sign shop (which lasted about 2 weeks). I've done all sorts of interesting jobs in my life so far and I'm only 25! My boyfriend on the other hand, has a stable job, which I am eternally grateful for because at least when our cats are starving for their food, he can at least afford to pick them up some!
I suppose someday I would like some normalcy in my life when it comes to a career but right now I'm taking it as it comes and seeing where this all leads to.
Roommate madness
Okay, so in my previous post I told you that I live with two guys. One is my boyfriend and the other is his best friend. At first I didnt mind it, thinking it wouldnt be so bad having another roommate to split the bills and chores with. But as it turns out, this guy is still stuck in his frat/bachelor days! I know he's single, but seriously? What girl is going to want to come back to a room that you cant even see the floor its so covered in boxes still to be unpacked, laundry, and old news papers? And dont even get me started on his bathroom which happens to be the main one for guest. Let's just say we moved in around Nov/Dec time and he hasn't cleaned it once....
Okay, now swallow that upchuck and I'll tell you about some of the good things about having him around. He pretty much stays to himself. Which is great because my boyfriend and I can almost still live like its just the two of us, minus the walking around naked part. He pays his portion of everything, just have to get on his ass about dropping off the rent check. He likes to go out and most of the time he is the DD, so we can get as tanked as we want. And overall he's a pretty decent guy. Just not a clean one.
Baby, I'm glad you have gotten used to my OCD about being clean and actually help me in this aspect. Dont change.
Okay, now swallow that upchuck and I'll tell you about some of the good things about having him around. He pretty much stays to himself. Which is great because my boyfriend and I can almost still live like its just the two of us, minus the walking around naked part. He pays his portion of everything, just have to get on his ass about dropping off the rent check. He likes to go out and most of the time he is the DD, so we can get as tanked as we want. And overall he's a pretty decent guy. Just not a clean one.
Baby, I'm glad you have gotten used to my OCD about being clean and actually help me in this aspect. Dont change.
More random adventures in LaLaLand
Wow, its been quite a long time since I've written in this blog. I'm sorry to those that are actually following this thing. I promise I'll make more of an effort to blog haha
I say that all the time and it never turns out. BUT yesterday my boyfriend told me that I should start blogging about my adventures in LA and my annoyances about living with two men. And oh man, do I have alot of complaints on that subject. My poor boyfriend has to hear most of them and he actually had the nerve the other day to suggest that we live with another one of his friends. All I had to say about that was if we do, I'm out. A girl can only take so much men messiness!
So, with all that said, I will now be blogging about the daily randomness that is my life. And seriously, my life has no repetition. I absolutely love it. I feel it makes life exciting and worth living!
I say that all the time and it never turns out. BUT yesterday my boyfriend told me that I should start blogging about my adventures in LA and my annoyances about living with two men. And oh man, do I have alot of complaints on that subject. My poor boyfriend has to hear most of them and he actually had the nerve the other day to suggest that we live with another one of his friends. All I had to say about that was if we do, I'm out. A girl can only take so much men messiness!
So, with all that said, I will now be blogging about the daily randomness that is my life. And seriously, my life has no repetition. I absolutely love it. I feel it makes life exciting and worth living!
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