Kari

Thursday night my friends and I met up at Regal Cinemas in Parkway Plaza for the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire midnight movie premiere. It kinda sucked that I had to work from 5-10pm beforehand, I was tired and looked like crap, but it turned out just fine. It was fun and so nice to see everybody again. I've never seen so many geeks all in one place before haha. Too bad, that includes all of us. Lol. All my people were there: Andrea, Kimmi, Kimmi's friend who was cool but whose name I have temporarily forgotten, Jon, Preston, Charlie, Geoff, Hillary, my new friend/Hillary's love interest Roy (lol), Ben, Aaron, Mark, Audree, and Audree's co-workers. I'm not forgetting anyone am I? Well, needless to say, we occupied many seats. The best part was when the movie stopped half way through and it took like 10 minutes to start it up again...in the wrong place. It was a good show and the PG-13 rating turned out to be quite correct, especially with all of the not-so-hidden innuendos. Then there was Andrea with all of her, "oooh he grew up nicely," and "wow hes hot" comments.

My grandma just called from the hospital with a great report. She had her post-op appointment today and her cancer is gone!!! We didn't know if they had gotten it all with the surgery, but it turns out that they did and she should be okay! I think this means that she doesn't have to go through chemo and I'm so relieved. Thank you God!

It's official. I've been promoted to a management position at my store. I am now a Part-time Key Holder. I came into work on Wednesday and Grisel (my Assistant Manager) said that she needed to talk to me. Naturally, being the smart aleck that I am, I said, "I'm sorry, I didn't do it." Even though I knew that I had done nothing wrong. So then she handed me a ring of like 10 keys. I now have all the keys to the store, bank drop deposit box, the works. :) I was so happy. After a year, my hard work has finally paid off. She told me that I am consistantly doing a great job and that they trust me with more responsibility. Grisel also said that if I do well, which she expects that I will, I will take over Kat's position considering that she doesn't do anything besides make a mess at the cash wrap. I am now able to process returns, open/close the store with other associates working under me, and all that good stuff. Along with the promotion came a raise. Granted it was only $.50/hour but hey, it's better than nothing. We also get reviews in February so that'll be another raise. Things are looking up and I'm finally happy about going into work. :)

I worked a crazy shift this morning. I worked from 5am to 10am. I had to get up at 3-3:30, how gross is that? Well, I was the one who offered to work the floor set, so its all good. Virginia (my manager) offered me a promotion today. She offered me the position of "Part time relief key holder". That means that I would be able to open and close the store, I'd get keys, I'd be able to do returns, have people working for me and other good stuff like that. She also wants to put me in charge of training new employees (teaching them the routines and fundamentals). I'm going to discuss it with her in detail tomorrow when we work together again and I plan on accepting the position. It'll look good on my resume and show growth. Plus, the pay raise will be great. :)

So I really don't like the concept of electric blankets... Andrea said:
"Yeah I don't know how I feel about being all wrapped up in electricity. What if my water were to spill?"


Another random quote that made my day from my conversation with Andrea last night:
"So do you wanna make jello this weekend?"
"What? Why?"
"Because I have have been wanting to make jello shapes forever!"
Good times.

So I was changing around my myspace yet again and I realized that I haven't been on lj for like...ever. So here I am. Lots has happened, as it usually does over a span of time.

The festival last weekend with Andrea was so fun. It was quaint and cute as all hell. We played some games and had some lumpia, it was good times. We ran a booth called "the lucky roll" and all of the little kids playing games made my heart happy! I spent the night at her house and all that fun stuff.

School has been going really well, I've been getting great grades on all of my assignments and tests. My 8 week long Communication class is over (I had my final on Wednesday), so now I only have 1 class on m/w from 11am-12:15pm. I'll probably end up going early anyways to meet and hang out with Bree because she is stuck there without anything to do until our Poli Sci class at 11am. I got my History of Jazz exam back on Thursday, which I thought I failed, but actually I got a B, one more point than Ben I might add. Haha, jk! I'm anxious to know what my final Comm grade is and I should get my Poli Sci test back tomorrow.

Friday Andrea and I went to the San Diego Museum of Art in Balboa Park. It was so pretty, I love museums. They make my heart happy. We were going to go to the Haunted Trail but decided to go minature golfing instead and do the trail next weekend. Then instead of minature golfing, we went to Lakeside. Long story but we got lost ahahahahahahhaaha and met a boy. Good times, I can't believe we did that. I LMAO everytime I think about it. She came over to my house and hung out for a while afterwards.

Yesterday I didn't have to work because we were short on hours for the week. Virginia called and asked me to take the day off. Granted I need the money, but I didn't mind too much. I went with my Grandma and my Aunt Susan to the mall in UTC to meet my spoiled brat of a cousin because she came down off her pedistool...I mean school, to visit for the weekend. It was alright, I get jealous of her way too easily. So, she pulls out her digital camera out of her DB holder from her Prada purse while saying, "yeah all of the kids at my school (private Christian college) are so rich its ridiculous". Hypocrite much? I'd say so. Later, I bought frozen yogurt for the family and we came home. I got bored so I decided to suprise/visit Andrea at work. After work we hung out at her house. Her mom gave me lots of good bath supplies, yay! We had fun, as we always do.

So I've decided that I want to cut my hair. Eventually I want to drastically cut it all off up to my shoulders but for now I just want a trim and get it re-layered. I gotta make an appointment soon.

Let me know that I've done wrong
When I've known this all along
I go around a time or two
Just to waste my time with you

Tell me all that you've thrown away
Find out games you don't wanna play
You are the only one that needs to know

I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret

Who has to know
When we live such fragile lives
It's the best way we survive
I go around a time or two
Just to waste my time with you

Tell me all that you've thrown away
Find out games you don't wanna play
You are the only one that needs to know

I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret

Who has to know
The way she feels inside (inside)
Those thoughts I can't deny (deny)
These sleeping dogs won't lie (won't lie)
And all I've tried to hide
It’s eating me apart
Trace this line back

I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret)

I'll keep you my dirty little secret
(Dirty little secret)
Don't tell anyone or you'll be just another regret
(Just another regret, hope that you can keep it)
My dirty little secret
Dirty little secret
Dirty little secret

Who has to know
Who has to know

So I am sitting here in the tech mall. I usually don't have time to come here anymore because I never have free time before or between classes because I'm always meeting someone. Well, my Philosophy class was cancelled this morning so I signed in and came here to get away from Kyle. Lana picked a great day not to come. I seriously considered going home and getting some well deserved rest, but I have History of Jazz today and I don't wanna miss it if he got our exams graded. Plus, I can't bail on Bree and Ben! Last night was fun. Bree and I went to the jazz concert in Balboa park. We saw Roseanna Vitro. She had a nice voice but her dress was something funky. I like jazz and all, but after her first set we had to leave. I mean, all of her fast songs kinda started sounding the same. Bree agreed with me so I dunno. We were seriously the youngest people there, except like a 4 year old boy. I've never seen so many funky dressed old people in one place, except for church maybe. ;) Wow, $14 for tickets later...geze. After that we went to Submarina and got dinner. Then I went with her to her softball game. It was fun to watch and it made me realize how much I really miss playing softball. *Sigh*. After her game, she took me home and I went to bed shortly after. Bree is awesome and I love her to pieces. We always have lots of laughs. Saturday I work an opening shift and then I'm going to hang out with Andrea at work and then spend the night at her house. The next morning, on Sunday, we're going to be working a booth for her church's fall festival. It'll be lots of fun.

Dude, being a woman freaking sucks sometimes. My uterus is trying to kill me! 'Nuff said.

Did I seriously just write about that? Yes, yes I believe I did. Owell, random outbursts, thats why you love me right?

I do not understand what it is about me that deems me unworthy of another’s love. Did I do something wrong? I think that everyone deserves happiness, so why don’t I qualify? What is so unattractive about me? I know what you are going to say, and I’m working on it…correction…I have been working on it. I don’t ask for much, just a little companionship. I’m not looking for a hook-up. Nope, I’m just looking for someone with whom I can cuddle, talk to about anything, have fun with, and a guy who makes me feel like I am the only woman in the room. I feel like crying just writing this but no, I'm suppose to be strong. I've gotten pretty good at putting up fronts, why stop now? I am so sick of being lonely; it is just so damn depressing.

^ :) Geze I look asian.


^Random pic of me being weird


^I love you girls! :)


^Ben, you're such a dork, I love it. :P


^Hahhahahaha


^ :)


^Ahhahhaha, she wishes she could fill it out like I can. LOL.


^My people!


^Driving.


^Yeah...my backseat isn't as spacious as Ben's. LOL.


^Another weird me pic. Pouty face! Puppy dog eyes!


^Arn't they cute? ;)


^Yay Beach/Water!

Today Bree is comming over after work. I asked her what she wanted to do and her reply was: "Just hang out and talk about boys!" Haha, dork :P.

Tomorrow I'm meeting Audree and Danny to work on our Communication project. Hmmm which reminds me that I have to do the rest of my homework soon.

Sunday is going to be awesome! I have a study date with my surfer guy from music class. He gave us his number when we asked him and his friend after class yesterday. His name is Jarred (as we suspected) and we're all going to go to Grindz (including his friend) to study for a test we're having on Tuesday. Bree is going to be there to back me up. Technically, so will Andrea...thats why we're meeting at Grindz. Free coffee is an extra insentive too. Doesn't hurt, lol. Before we meet to study I am going to go to Bree's softball game. Yay! After the game she'll come back to my place to get cleaned up and we'll be off. Ben, I just got your message and I'm sorry that you have to work. We have to do it around 1:30 or 2 cuz of Bree's game. If you want, I can give you the answers to the study guide after we figure them out on Sunday. Just lemme know.

So this is going to serve, somewhat as a warning. I just posted a private entry where I actually spoke my mind. It was quite a relief. Andrea read it and knows whats up. If I get this pissed off again, I'm posting it.

Today in Communications we discussed the six stages and development of friendship. Emerging friendships are those unique friendships where there is more self disclosure and meaning. That would totally pertain to Bree, Michelle, and Ben. Stabilized friendships are those rare people who are an established part of your life and they're in it for the long-haul. These friends are definately Andrea, Kimmi, Audree, and Annie. They're the kind of people who don't let miniscule things get in the way of something great, they love you for you and most importantly I don't have to pretend to be someone I'm not around them. Then there are Waning friendships. I shouldn't even have to explain myself here. These are the people who you lose touch with because their lives lead in different directions or they're just immature or too good to call you. These I need less of and am in the process of eliminating. I don't need the drama and I'm done wasting my time with people who arn't worth a second thought. I love my true friends, and I am so happy right now. They're awesome and most recently it has become apparent who they really are. I've known for a long time that certain people have been using and backstabbing me. Well, now I am glad to know for sure because it makes it that much easier to weed out the bad people who I use to consider my "friends".

Thats all.

Yay, today I am FINALLY 19 years old! Well, yesterday was my birthday dinner/get together at Fugu's. Andrea came over early so I could straighten her hair, then Bree got here and we left shortly after. I wanted to leave a little early so we'd be the first ones there. Driving over the bumps on the 52 is an interesting experience. We all enjoyed it throughly, especially Bree in my backseat. Ahaha. So we got there and parked easily, I was relieved because there was no traffic. Then we waited. Michelle and Ben showed up about 5 minutes after 6pm. Then Aubri and Nicole showed up an hour late. We waited for everyone to arrive to order. Allie and Preston didn't end up showing up at all. :( The food was good and the hot green tea made me happy. I got great presents, especially from Andrea. OMG, she is going to pay for my entrance ticket to DISNEYLAND when we go this December. Thats $50 some odd dollars...talk about generous. How awesome is that? I might be going to Vegas with her and her family too. Yay, I'm excited. Sue Ann (the waitress) gave me GREEN TEA ICE CREAM. I let everyone try it (except Aubri because she didn't even want a taste shesh ;)) and it was definately an aquired taste. :) So after dinner we didn't really want to go anywhere but at the last minute I decided to drive by the beach. I figured we were already there, why not? We took lots of pictures! :) We got some coffee at Starbucks and headed home. We said goodbye to Bree and Andrea spent the night. We stayed up late just talking and taking pictures. Good times. Apparently I'm a breathe deeply when I get tired and fall asleep. Hey, at least I don't moan like some people, shesh. Ahaha. Ummm, I made Andrea french toast and egg whites for breakfast this morning. We played some Uno and then Drea went home to get ready for work. Later today, my dad took me to the mountains. We took Max and had Subway for lunch. Good day, good times. Thanks everyone for all the birthday wishes, texts, and voicemails and in general, making my day memorable! :)

I finally saw my mom yesterday. It has been a long time. We saw "Flightplan" w/ Jodie Foster. It was really good. It had an unexpected twist and that made it really good. My mom bought a $4.00 water. Wow, since when is just plain H2O really worth almost $5? Like never. I don't get it. It just made me have to pee anyway. Hah. So after the movie, we went to Grindz to visit Andrea and get coffee. Mom got an italian soda and I got an "Almond Joy". Yumo. We hung out and talked with Drea and the other girl there for a while. Then we headed off to Old Navy where my mom bought me the black version of my white zipper angora hoodie cuz I didn't have any kind of black jacket that fits me anymore. Mom let me drive her brand new car. It is so freaking nice. It still has that new car scent. Mmmmm. We went to Chili's for dinner. The wait was 35 minutes so we put our name on the list and walked over to the Verizon store. I checked out the new phone I will be getting, some deals, and so fourth. I have to wait until October 15th. But, it is only like 3 weeks away. I think that I really deserve a new phone. I've had this piece of crap for 2 freaking years. I've waited long enough. I'll be paying for it, not my parents. It's not like I had them pay a cancelation fee or anything, nope I waited it out. It's gonna be good. :) Finally. So dinner was good, I had another amazing salad and my mom's salad was good too. They gave me a free shake for my birthday and I splurged and drank some of it. Yummy! Then I had my mom drop me off at home and that was that. I'm off to go straighten my hair before Andrea and Bree gets here because tonight is my birthday extravaganza/dinner par tay. Hope to see y'all there! :)

^Especially for you Nicole! :)


^Totally my grandfater! LOL.


^Hahaha Hillary!


^Andrea! Ahaha.


^Totally Andrea and I playing Scrabble.

Here I am in the tech mall. I got out early because I just finished my midterm for communications. It went really well I think, I was certain on the answer for just about every question. Yay! Studying payed off, hopefully. So, I'm not even exaggerating when I say that just about every single person in here, in front of me is on myspace. Wow. There is this one guy who is searching all of the local girls and just starring at their pictures. Okay...weirdo. So I have to work again today, just a 5 hour shift. But, geze I'm tired. I went to bed at a reasonable time last night...midnight...psh, cuz of all the studying and the computer distracting me. Damn technology! I'm still tired. Omg, the guy checking out the girl's pics on myspace, has gone back to look at the same girl and same pictures again. Stalker much? Anywho...sorry about going off on random tangents. I got a pedicure the other day with Andrea...my toes look cute. Makes me happy. :) Well, as cute as feet can get I suppose. Lol. So my birthday and my birthday extravaganza is less than a week away! Yay! Have YOU RSVPed with me yet? I know that Charlie and Geoff can't make it, so that leaves 12 people. I'm going to make the reservations soon so please let me know people. Do we want to head home right after dinner? What else could we do? Hmmm, we could check out the beach, or go for a walk. Hey, we could crash somebody's bon fire. Haha. I wouldn't do that to some random people. I know I'd be like, "Wtf? Who are these people?" Oh and girls, don't forget a change of shoes if you wear your heels. I know that I'm bringing some sandals in case we decide to do anything else afterwards. I'm excited, its gonna be fun.

Yesterday was the most fun I’ve had in a long time, except for my time with you Drea. :) Preston’s step-dad works at the civic theater and got him 4 free tickets to see The King and I. Preston invited me and Kim. We were having trouble finding a 4th person who was free to go so Kim’s step-mom Linda came. Kimmi got dropped off at my house around 3pm and we got ready. I straightened my hair and it actually came out really well. :) I had some wardrobe malfunctions. I swear, I work at a clothing store yet I had nothing to wear. Everything I own is now too damn big, geze. But, I did get to break in my new stilettos and get to wear my pretty dangly earrings. Yay. So Kimmi and I went back to her place after we got ready to get her CD, then we stopped at Barnes and Noble, got coffee, and then heading over to Mr. Preston’s house. Preston drove Kim and I to pick up Linda and then we headed off to the civic theater. You know those cars that are really tiny on the outside but kinda spacious on the inside…yeah that’s Preston’s car. Oh and stick shifts are awesome. Just had to say that. At the theater, the seats were really good. It was front row on the left side of the mezzanine. Linda was on the left next to the isle, then Kimmi, then me, and then Preston. The King and I was really good. Some famous lady, whose name escapes me at the moment, played Anna and I didn’t particularly enjoy her voice. But, the King was awesome lol. Funny man etc…etc…etc…Lol. After the show I almost got ran over crossing the street. Yeah, some guy honked at us and threatened to run me over by revving his engine. I was just like, “hey I’m walking here!” Geze, people are so impatient. So, driving with Preston is an interesting experience. I can testify that shotgun is a very fun-filled seat. After we dropped off Linda, Preston quote on quote ‘woke us up’ and blasted Greenday all the way back to his house. Windows down, music blaring, and hands in my face...good times.

So on a birthday note…I’ve gotten all of my invitations out. I mailed ones to Aubri, Allie, and Nicole. I gave Andrea, Bree, Ben, Michelle, Audree, and Danny theirs. I gave ones to Preston and Kimmi yesterday. Oh and I know that Charlie and Geoff won’t be able to make it. Apparently 2 weeks notice is not enough. So I think 12 people, including myself will be attending. Thank you Ben for officially RSVPing and please see my comment concerning your sweat pants. :)

Work went well today. Especially since I met NICK CANNON!!! I was recovering the front half of the store and I saw him randomly walk by. Needless to say, I stepped out for a minute. These girls came up and took a picture with him (damn this is why I'm getting a camera phone hehe). He was really sweet and gave me a hug. That was cool.
I'm trying to figure out what I'm going to do for my birthday. Any suggestions? I have a faint idea of what I'll do. Hmmm. I need to get invitations.
So I'm talking to Andrea and Nicole and now I'm off to do homework.

Yes, you’ve read my subject correctly. I am a whore. How do you know me so well?!?! Because I dress so scandalously, don’t have a boyfriend...I’m a desperate virgin whore! Wow, I meet the very definition of the word now don’t I?
So to all of my real friends: you don’t have to bother reading this. I am directing this to the asshole who thinks it is funny to leave me crude anonymous messages:
You obviously don’t know me at all. Because if you did you would know that I am nothing like you describe. I can’t believe you would say such a thing. You’re one of those people who gets off making people feel bad, aren’t you? Well, sorry to burst your bubble but I am quite happy with myself, my friends, and my life in general and thank god that doesn’t include you! Why do you care anyway? Why don’t you stop being a pussy and tell me who you are? I have an inkling...Well, I’m not going to read any more of your stupid comments. Automatically deleting them sounds good to me. You’re pitiful, so good riddance!