thoughtful tuesday- work edition

Work....it's something we all have to do, but most of us would rather be doing something else. I have had lots of experience working, as I have had more jobs than I can count on my fingers and toes. Some people say that I go through so many jobs because I have too high of expectations of what work should be. Others say I'm just lazy (no arguing there) and then there are the few people who know me well enough to know that I just get bored easily, and it's hard for me to stay with one thing for too long. I have had several jobs that I absolutely loved, and others that I absolutely hated. Right now, I'm only working enough to get by, and it's with kids, so naturally I'm happy with work at the moment. But soon, I'm going to have to get a second job to afford school, so I'm pretty sure I'm going to hate every minute that I have to be at work, instead of spending time with my loved ones or sleeping. 

There are a few key elements that I have learned about the working world from my experience, so hopefully I can use them to my advantage with my quest for finding more work. If nothing else, maybe I can help someone who is actually reading this, or at least entertain you for a moment...

When trying to get a job, you must have experience, a flexible schedule, be willing to kiss butt on command, and have an outstanding resume.

Also, it helps if you look important. Be sure to suit-up, and carry a briefcase around, even if it's just filled with crackers.

Another thing to remember is to never be late....because that's the only time your time actually matters.

And remember: Always work hard and do your best.

 I'm not quite sure where I was going with all this, other than to say: "Let the search for the second job begin!"

<3 LD

I am awesome

 It seems as if a lot of my time has been accounted for lately, leaving me practically frantic trying to throw together a blog last minute. I don't want to just post pictures all the time, because that would just be lazy.   :)
But whenever that happens (which I'm sure it will time and time again) just keep in mind that I have something better to do. Besides, I can get away with it, because....

I AM AWESOME!!!!

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i'm a quitter!

I know it's inspirational Sunday, and most of you won't be able to start your week without my words of encouragement....Unfortunately, I'm going to have to disappoint you all. But what can I say?

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a gypsy says what?

well, last night was awesome. Ash threw the best Halloween party that I've ever been to, and from the moment I arrived, there was nothing but surprises. From meeting Mary the Man Woman, finding a dead Fred in the bathroom, later feeling his intestines, telling fortunes, and the many, many other interesting things that happened over the course of the night, last night ranks a 10 on my awesome scale. Plus, I finally got to meet Snooki!!!

After the amazing night, I went to sleep and had a dream. In it, I said something that I will have to remember to say again, so that's why I'm blogging about it. In my dream, I was still a gypsy, and I was with all of my friends in a large group of people. I started to wander off, but told my friends, "Don't worry- if I get lost, just follow the trail of glitter!" 

I had copious amounts of glitter on last night, so this quote was very fitting. I left glitter everywhere I went. So much that Snooki was shaking my hair on her to get it, and I was also banned from the blue couch. 

The gypsy was very popular last night. So popular that someone else also blogged about her today. Check it out: http://enviousmidget.weebly.com/3/post/2010/10/fred-might-be-dead-but-at-least-i-got-my-palm-read-by-a-gypsy-thats-a-10.html

Now, I must prepare for yet another day of being a gypsy.

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who am i?!

Last night, I actually went to bed before midnight. And as if that wasn't bad enough, I was up before 8am! I then proceeded to eat breakfast (!) and decided that I was going to go the gym. What is going on here? I bet it has something to do with the frogs....hmm. 

It was thought by a friend via my facebook status that this might be a halloween costume- an older version of myself. It then occurred to me, that I must have somehow switched into the bizarro world. I think I might have stumbled into some sort of bizarro world vortex when I finally cleaned my room. (Because only the bizarro Laura would actually clean her room) This got me wondering, if the bizarro Laura is the clean, responsible one, does that mean she is the good one? This would leave normal Laura as the evil one....well, I guess that works. I am trouble, after all. 

Also, this comic was kind of fitting for my desire to go to the gym this morning. 

Happy Friday!

<3 LD

thankful thursday- fat girl style

As much as I miss living in California, there are some things about the south that I absolutely love. One of them being the food here. We will deep fry anything with a stick of butter, and if it's supposed to be sweet, it's going to be sweet, daggum it. Also, you can't find things like livermush, sweet tea, sundrop, cheerwine and  bojangle's anywhere other than the south.

Don't get me wrong, I like to eat healthy, but it gets pretty boring eating tofu and boca burgers all of the time. Plus, now that I've been back, I don't think I could ever go without good ol' southern cookin' again. Now, it definitely has its repercussions, as I weigh more now than I ever have, but it's acceptable to be a little pudgy here. "More cushion for the pushin" as some might say. So for thankful thursday, I'm going to be a fatty and say that I'm thankful for southern food. 

mmm, foam.

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word of the week-glower

This week's word is brought to you by the letter "G"! 

Glower: To look or stare angrily or with a scowl

 

has this ever happened to you?

Now, I'm not a fan of this act, because as many of you know, "I just like to smile. Smiling's my favorite!" 

But it seems that there are some days when even I feel as if everyone is glowering at me. Yes, even AWESOME-O has these days, and even with my super-ability to be super-awesome and all that other junk, it still gets to me a little when I have days like that. So next time you encounter a day filled with glowering people, and it gets you down, remember AWESOME-O's motto: "When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome instead." And yes, I know I've used this quote before, and I'm sure I will use it again...that's just what happens with great quotes. 

Another tactic I like to use when people are giving me angry stares is to picture something funny that I've seen before to replace their faces. Here are a few pictures to help you get started:

satanic wet cat becomes....

fat, fluffy couch potato cat!

stern jack nicholson becomes....

a less-scary jack nicholson- the joker!

mean fat baby becomes....

super cute, talented baby who drinks beer. awww.

scary boxer becomes...

...whatever the heck this is!

Now that you know how to defeat a day of glowering, go out and use these powers to fight off negativity everywhere. And remember, the best way to get someone to stop giving you mean glares is to smile at them. If necessary, make it an insane smile (like Tracy) and even add some maniacal laughter in as well. If nothing else, they will think you are crazy and leave you alone!

<3 LD

lame song title survey.

I used to do these silly surveys all the time on myspace when I would procrastinate doing homework. aannnd, I'm a little bored and I don't feel like being creative and writing about anything else tonight, so I'm taking a trip down memory lane and adding new answers to this.

RULES:
1. Put Your mp3 player on Shuffle
2. For each question, press the next button to get your answer.
3. YOU MUST WRITE THAT SONG NAME DOWN NO MATTER HOW SILLY IT SOUNDS

IF SOMEONE SAYS "IS THIS OKAY?" YOU SAY: Holiday in the Sun (Sex Pistols)

WHAT WOULD BEST DESCRIBE YOUR PERSONALITY? Summertime (Mae)

WHAT DO YOU LIKE IN A GUY/GIRL? Whatever it is (Zac Brown Band)

HOW DO YOU FEEL TODAY? I'm Lost Without You (Blink-182)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE'S PURPOSE? I Love College (Asher Roth). hahaha

WHAT DO YOUR FRIENDS THINK OF YOU? The Best of Times (Styx)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR PARENTS? Old Time Rock and Roll (Bob Seger)

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT VERY OFTEN? Free Falling (Tom Petty)

WHAT IS 2+2? Headknocker (Foreigner)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR BEST FRIENDS? Rumble on Rose(Grateful Dead)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Disguising Mistakes with Goodbyes (Emery)

WHAT IS YOUR LIFE STORY? Everywhere and in Between (Anberlin)

WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE WHEN YOU GROW UP?  Another Brick in the Wall (Pink Floyd)

WHAT DO YOU THINK WHEN YOU SEE THE PERSON YOU LIKE? Sweetness (Jimmy Eats World)

DANCE TO AT YOUR WEDDING? You Belong to Me (Doobie Brothers)

WHAT WILL THEY PLAY AT YOUR FUNERAL? Up the Cuts (Against Me!)

WHAT WAS YOUR INTEREST AND HOBBIES? Beside the Yellow Line (Avett Brothers)

WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST SECRET? Good Times Bad Times (Led Zeppelin)

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF YOUR FRIENDS? Next in Line (Conway Twitty)

* this was actually kind of interesting to do. and it's just proving that I have awesome taste in music. peace and blessings!

<3 LD

inspirational sunday

Here's a little inspiration to start your week with:

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pretty girl at the airport

This is one of my favorite Avett Brothers songs, "Pretty Girl at the Airport" 

 

 

Wish me luck I know you think I'll need it

For all the hardest roads we have to walk alone
And you don't have to tell me that you love me
For all the words I've never understood
I know, I know

The wind that blows from here to California
Never stops to turn and wonder why it goes
And you don't have to tell me when you're leaving
For all the plans I've never understood
I know, I know

Leave now while you can
I'm not your man
I know, I know

To have your things and wait there for a plane ride
No one there to sit and hold your hand in flight
But everyone I know out here is lonely
Even those that have someone to lie beside at night

Leave me with the dawn
It's almost gone
I know, I know
Leave now while you can
I'm not your man
I know, I know

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MoCfC68WV8 

<3 LD