This summer I am setting some goals for myself.
Money
$2000 - Savings
- $250 for a New Laptop
- $750 for a New Car
- $1000 just for Savings (E-Fund?)
$1000 - Trip
- $750 saved by the time of the trip aka end of July
- $250 to be paid off by the end of August
Fitness
Jogging 3 times a week - 10 minutes each (May)
Jogging 3 times a week - 15 minutes each (June)
Jogging 4 times a week - 15 minutes each (July)
Jogging 4 times a week - 20 minutes each (August)
50 crunches, 50 lunges - 3 times a week (May)
75 crunches, 75 lunges - 3 times a week (June)
75 crunches, 75 lunges - 4 times a week (July)
100 crunches, 100 lunges - 4 times a week (August)
Weight (Currently 125lbs)
120 by the end of June
115 by the end of August
I think that is it for now. If I think of anything else I'll write it down.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Another Day of Lounging Around
Just hanging out catching up on my shows todays. Watched Grey's Anatomy and currently downloading Desperate Housewives. Also want to watch the latest episode of Gossip Girl before the day is done! To-do list for the day includes what I mentioned yesterday about my room and also possibly dropping off my collegetown key at my ex-housemate's parents house. I lived in a house with four other girls last year, all of which were my friends from high school. I now realized how catty girls truly are when you stick them in a house for 8 months. So much drama, and stupid shit happened! I was literally counting down the days until I moved out. "Fortunately" for all of us since we were "so close" it all happened behind each others backs and not out in the open. Luckily for me I realized who my real friends were. Anyways I've also been reading up on blogs. I read so many blogs on a daily basis but when I come across one that I really like I tend to read it from the beginning. Anyways, I'm going to go visit instyle.com while I wait for DH to DL.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
My Budget
I am starting a monthly budget to commence May 1st! Now I know I don't start work until the 5th, but that's alright. Although I won't know the exact amount of my paycheck yet, I do know I am working 9-5 Mon-Fri and getting paid 14/hour. Now until I know the actual amount on my paycheck I am just going to estimate that after taxes I will get paid approximately 13/hour. With about 4.5 weeks in May, that comes up to $2340. Here is how I think I am going to break it down.
Savings - $500
Trip Savings - $300
Shopping - $200
Transportation - $200
Eating Out - $200
Going Out - $200
Books/Magazines - $50
Cell Phone - $50
ETC - $100
The other $540 will go towards paying off my credit card bill from this month!
Savings - $500
Trip Savings - $300
Shopping - $200
Transportation - $200
Eating Out - $200
Going Out - $200
Books/Magazines - $50
Cell Phone - $50
ETC - $100
The other $540 will go towards paying off my credit card bill from this month!
Bumming Around
Spent the day in bed, watching Friends online and taking sporadic naps. The boyfriend came over in the morning before leaving town to Kingston until Friday. His family owns student housing up there and since now is the time that old tenants move out and new tenants move in, he's going up with his uncle to supervise it. He wants to get into property management and is hoping that eventually he can take over the family business (around 15 houses up there) so hes trying to help out anyway he can right now. He's the baby of the family as well as sort of the black sheep (the only university drop-out in the history of a family that is made up of doctors, lawyers, politicians, engineers and one cousin who is a professor at MIT). Therefore he has a lot to prove and a long way to go. He's currently in college right now and finished last semester with four 90's and one 78 =) I'm so proud of him because he has come so far from the unmotivated scholar that he was when I met him.
So, I moved out of my house in collegetown last Friday and left for Chicago two days later. That means I came back to a room FILLED with suitcases, boxes, clothes on the ground, and lots of other random goodness. I planned to start cleaning my room yesterday but could not bring myself to do it. Today I tried and at first it was sort of like "where do I start?!!" It is such a disaster. What I did accomplish
So, I moved out of my house in collegetown last Friday and left for Chicago two days later. That means I came back to a room FILLED with suitcases, boxes, clothes on the ground, and lots of other random goodness. I planned to start cleaning my room yesterday but could not bring myself to do it. Today I tried and at first it was sort of like "where do I start?!!" It is such a disaster. What I did accomplish
- Sorted and separated 60% of my clothes and prepared them for hanging!
- Hung up all my good purses and threw my old/unusable purses into a shopping bag
- Organized magazines/cards/books
- Cleaned out my desk
- Tucked all my boxes away
- Finish sorting and separating the other 40% of my clothes
- Hang up all my clothes, one closet for work/winter and other for casual/summer
- Get rid of all the huge suitcases my parents stacked in both of my closest... they are taking up waay to much room!
- Identify all my old/unwearable clothes that I want to donate or throw away.
- Do laundry
Monday, April 28, 2008
My Last Week of Freedom
So I begin working full-time in exactly a week which means the end of my life as I know it! Last year I worked as a cashier for a grocery store in the summer and got around 15-20 hours a week. That meant a lot of free time for me to spend with my boyfriend and girlfriends. This year I am most likely going to be spending at least 3 hours a day commuting on top of the 9-5 grind Monday-Friday, so I doubt I will do doing anything fun during the week. But still I am really excited, not about the commute but about working in a field I love and not having the do menial grunt work anymore! My mom is buying a new car so shes handing down the old Corolla to me. I start driving school this Saturday and am finally getting my G2 license! I know, it took me long enough! I've been listening to my friends complain for too long now!
Princess asked me what I was doing tonite and of course I told her I didn't have any plans. She then told me that we should go over to Roommate's place and help her pack for her upcoming Vancouver trip. Not really sure how I am going to get out of this one since I already told her I wasn't doing anything but I really don't want to hang out with Roommate especially considering all the hell I went through this year with my housemates (minus Mountain Biker). It's gotten to a point that I just don't like her as a person and really don't want to be around her at all. Model keeps telling me that I should just give it time and soon enough we will all forget about it. To be honest I could care less, I just don't want to be around any of them anymore.
EDIT: What I neglected to mention is that while I was in Chicago, I found out I did not get the position on Bay Street. The HR person told me that although my interview was good, they need someone with a little more experience. After that I emailed the publishing company and told them I would like to accept their offer. They offered me a 12 month contract with the understanding that I may only stay for 4. Also I am going to be getting paid $14/hour! This is very exciting for me considering my part-time job during the school year only paid $10/hour.
Princess asked me what I was doing tonite and of course I told her I didn't have any plans. She then told me that we should go over to Roommate's place and help her pack for her upcoming Vancouver trip. Not really sure how I am going to get out of this one since I already told her I wasn't doing anything but I really don't want to hang out with Roommate especially considering all the hell I went through this year with my housemates (minus Mountain Biker). It's gotten to a point that I just don't like her as a person and really don't want to be around her at all. Model keeps telling me that I should just give it time and soon enough we will all forget about it. To be honest I could care less, I just don't want to be around any of them anymore.
EDIT: What I neglected to mention is that while I was in Chicago, I found out I did not get the position on Bay Street. The HR person told me that although my interview was good, they need someone with a little more experience. After that I emailed the publishing company and told them I would like to accept their offer. They offered me a 12 month contract with the understanding that I may only stay for 4. Also I am going to be getting paid $14/hour! This is very exciting for me considering my part-time job during the school year only paid $10/hour.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Update from Chicago!
Well it has been a crazy week and I can honestly say I am exhausted! I have demonstrated this by going to bed every night at around 930-10 and then falling asleep by 11-1130! Seriously, I am not cut out for the action-packed tourist vacation this turned out to be! We arrived Sunday night and originally planned to take it easy on Monday. However we ended up walking around a local mall (which is about the size of the largest mall in Toronto, Eaton's Centre) and then went out to eat. Tuesday, my cousin New Bride, the Boyfriend and I drove into the city and visited the Museum of Contemporary Art as well as Brookfield Zoo. On Wednesday, the Boyfriend and I went to Gurnee Mills, which is a hugeee indoor outlet mall. We spent 7 hours there and literally shopped till we dropped. We went over to my cousin's apartment and had Deep Dish Chicago Style Pizza which is DELICIOUS! On Thursday we took the Metra into the city and visited the Shedd Aquarium as well as ESPN Zone. Friday, the Boyfriend and I went to Woodfield Mall and shopped till we dropped. Finally, yesterday we went to a lunch cruise on Navy Pier and then came home and ate the Olive Garden with the whole family. Now it is Sunday morning and I am just waiting for him to wake up so we can get our drive on back to Canada!
My Shopping Cart:
Forever 21 Long Cardigan: $14
Forever 21 Long Sleeve V Neck: $22
Forever 21 Checkered Shorts: $20
Black/Green/Silver Striped Purse: $60
White Aldo Barrel Purse: $40
Burlington Coat Factory Shirt: $3 (BF paid for this one hehe)
Jordan Melo M4s: $60
Anyways, I had a wonderful time and most likely gained a lot of weight. The BF looks like he will be waking up soon so I shall continue later.
My Shopping Cart:
Forever 21 Long Cardigan: $14
Forever 21 Long Sleeve V Neck: $22
Forever 21 Checkered Shorts: $20
Black/Green/Silver Striped Purse: $60
White Aldo Barrel Purse: $40
Burlington Coat Factory Shirt: $3 (BF paid for this one hehe)
Jordan Melo M4s: $60
Anyways, I had a wonderful time and most likely gained a lot of weight. The BF looks like he will be waking up soon so I shall continue later.
Saturday, April 19, 2008
My Girlfriends
My friendships over the last year have changed drastically. I have changed, hopefully for the better and unfortunately have lost a few friends along the way. To be honest, I am genuinely happy with the people I have in my life right now. I make an effort to keep only the positive influences close to me and hold the rest at arm's length. There is no need to dwell on the past. I'm only going to talk about the positive friendships I have right now.
First there's Model. We talk all the time about how hard it is to believe we only met this year (through a mutual friend who neither of us talk to or ever really liked.. lol). I call her Model because she models every year for a charity fashion show. What can I say, I love her to pieces! We spend everyday together and never get sick of each other (with perhaps a few exceptions? Can't remember right now, but I'm sure it's happened.) Anyways the ironic thing is she used to date the boyfriend's roommate. How great would it have been if they had stayed together and we could double date? Anyways she has really been there for me this year, and I value her friendship a lot. She lives at least 30 minutes away from me when we are both at home so I guess we are going to take the summer off from each other and next year things will go back to normal! Unless I do the 16 month internship...
Second there is Mountain Biker. MB and I have been friends since we were 5, since we lived across the street from one another. As we grew up we drifted apart, mainly because I was in a different grade than she was. During high school we were on and off in terms of closeness, but after she came to the same university we really began to grow close. This year we lived in a house with 3 of our other high school friends and there was a LOT of drama. What do you expect from a house full of girls right. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through this year without MB. I respect her a lot because she has her goals, priorities and values all in check. She is genuinely a good person and also we have the exact same sense of humor, so we have a lot of fun together.
Turtle was part of a group of five girls that I belonged to in high school. Our group always hung out together but I was closer to Neighbour and Princess. Recently Turtle and I have gotten a lot closer and I am so grateful for that. Turtle is the type to never gossip and also is very down to earth and understanding. I admire her kindness, patience and am glad she is in my life because I know she is a good influence.
Last but not least, Polish. Polish started off as my co-worker when I worked at a shoe store a few summers ago. That summer was amazing because there was 5 or 6 of us that began hanging out together all the time. It was so much fun and exactly what I needed considering I had just broken up with the asshole ex. Anyways somehow everyone began losing touch but me and Polish began hanging out together, just the two of us. Now she is one of my closest friends and someone I know I can trust with anything. Since 95% of my friends are Asian, and know each other (or know of), its nice to talk to someone who doesn't really known who or what situation I am talking about. That way she just judges the situation from the story and her previous judgements of people doesn't affect what she thinks. Polish and I are a lot alike in terms of personality and especially in our opinions on friends and guys. That's why I enjoy talking to her so much and although our friendship was unexpected, I consider her one of my closest friends.
First there's Model. We talk all the time about how hard it is to believe we only met this year (through a mutual friend who neither of us talk to or ever really liked.. lol). I call her Model because she models every year for a charity fashion show. What can I say, I love her to pieces! We spend everyday together and never get sick of each other (with perhaps a few exceptions? Can't remember right now, but I'm sure it's happened.) Anyways the ironic thing is she used to date the boyfriend's roommate. How great would it have been if they had stayed together and we could double date? Anyways she has really been there for me this year, and I value her friendship a lot. She lives at least 30 minutes away from me when we are both at home so I guess we are going to take the summer off from each other and next year things will go back to normal! Unless I do the 16 month internship...
Second there is Mountain Biker. MB and I have been friends since we were 5, since we lived across the street from one another. As we grew up we drifted apart, mainly because I was in a different grade than she was. During high school we were on and off in terms of closeness, but after she came to the same university we really began to grow close. This year we lived in a house with 3 of our other high school friends and there was a LOT of drama. What do you expect from a house full of girls right. I honestly don't know how I would have gotten through this year without MB. I respect her a lot because she has her goals, priorities and values all in check. She is genuinely a good person and also we have the exact same sense of humor, so we have a lot of fun together.
Turtle was part of a group of five girls that I belonged to in high school. Our group always hung out together but I was closer to Neighbour and Princess. Recently Turtle and I have gotten a lot closer and I am so grateful for that. Turtle is the type to never gossip and also is very down to earth and understanding. I admire her kindness, patience and am glad she is in my life because I know she is a good influence.
Last but not least, Polish. Polish started off as my co-worker when I worked at a shoe store a few summers ago. That summer was amazing because there was 5 or 6 of us that began hanging out together all the time. It was so much fun and exactly what I needed considering I had just broken up with the asshole ex. Anyways somehow everyone began losing touch but me and Polish began hanging out together, just the two of us. Now she is one of my closest friends and someone I know I can trust with anything. Since 95% of my friends are Asian, and know each other (or know of), its nice to talk to someone who doesn't really known who or what situation I am talking about. That way she just judges the situation from the story and her previous judgements of people doesn't affect what she thinks. Polish and I are a lot alike in terms of personality and especially in our opinions on friends and guys. That's why I enjoy talking to her so much and although our friendship was unexpected, I consider her one of my closest friends.
After the Madness
Well, its Saturday morning and I am finally free! I had my final exam yesterday at 9am and my last two interviews on Wednesday and Thursday.
On Wednesday it wasn't so much of an interview as an orientation. I had an appointment to meet with my boss at the publishing company that is offering me a summer internship in Online Marketing and Web Development. My boss walked me around the office, showed me the department I would be working in and introduced me to her boss. Then she gave me a more detailed breakdown of exactly what I would be doing. The kicker is that she wants me to stay for 16 months, not just 4. I really do have to think about this. When I had a mini farewell lunch with my best friend at school, we'll call her Model (because she is one, sort of?), she freaked out! Model and I spend literally every single day together, having lunch, studying at a cafe, or just hanging out at someone's house. When I thought she was transferring next year to a university closer to her home I freaked out as well. It's hard to imagine going to school without her just because we've become inseparable.
Anyways back to the interviews. On Thursday I had an interview for a Corporate Communications Assistant position with this company on Bay Street. Let me tell you I felt so professional. The office is located off the underground concourse and my interview was at 9am, so I was walking alongside all the business people on their BlackBerry's on their way to work. When I got into the building I needed to get a security card that I had to swipe everytime I walked through a set of doors. During the interview itself, they only asked me a few questions before the Director began to explain in great detail what the position was actually about. Let me tell you, it sounds great! I want this position so badly and I know it would be such a great opportunity. I have to send them some samples of my writing so I guess I have to scrounge up some stuff and send it off on Monday. My prospects look good, because they told me they are only interviewing three people for the position and one is only available to interview on May 2nd (the position is scheduled to start on May 5th). So obviously, that wouldn't give them much time to deliberate at all. I will send them my writing and hope for the best.
After my interview on Thursday, since I was already downtown, I met up with my friend Turtle. Turtle went to my high school and was one of my closest girlfriends. She moved away to North York so we lost touch for the first two years of university but recently we have reconnected very strongly. In the past year I feel I have gone through emotional growth and also matured a lot. I feel this has a lot to do with the boyfriend but that is a different story. Turtle and I shopped at Eartons Centre and she treated me to lunch. We had some great talks and I was really happy I got to see her since I rarely do, especially when we are both in school.
Today I plan to just lounge around and slowly unpack. I moved everything from my room at school back home, with the exception of the desk, drawers and bed that is staying there this summer and the chair and TV that is coming home next weekend. Might see the boyfriend for a bit but he is coming over at night to sleep over anyways because we are leaving for Chicago bright and early on Sunday morning! I'm so excited!!
EDIT: When I went shopping I bought an $8 white dress shirt with 3/4 sleeves and $6 black shorts for lounging around. That's 4 purchases in 4 days, and I never buy anything from H&M because it usually doesn't fit. Loving this!
On Wednesday it wasn't so much of an interview as an orientation. I had an appointment to meet with my boss at the publishing company that is offering me a summer internship in Online Marketing and Web Development. My boss walked me around the office, showed me the department I would be working in and introduced me to her boss. Then she gave me a more detailed breakdown of exactly what I would be doing. The kicker is that she wants me to stay for 16 months, not just 4. I really do have to think about this. When I had a mini farewell lunch with my best friend at school, we'll call her Model (because she is one, sort of?), she freaked out! Model and I spend literally every single day together, having lunch, studying at a cafe, or just hanging out at someone's house. When I thought she was transferring next year to a university closer to her home I freaked out as well. It's hard to imagine going to school without her just because we've become inseparable.
Anyways back to the interviews. On Thursday I had an interview for a Corporate Communications Assistant position with this company on Bay Street. Let me tell you I felt so professional. The office is located off the underground concourse and my interview was at 9am, so I was walking alongside all the business people on their BlackBerry's on their way to work. When I got into the building I needed to get a security card that I had to swipe everytime I walked through a set of doors. During the interview itself, they only asked me a few questions before the Director began to explain in great detail what the position was actually about. Let me tell you, it sounds great! I want this position so badly and I know it would be such a great opportunity. I have to send them some samples of my writing so I guess I have to scrounge up some stuff and send it off on Monday. My prospects look good, because they told me they are only interviewing three people for the position and one is only available to interview on May 2nd (the position is scheduled to start on May 5th). So obviously, that wouldn't give them much time to deliberate at all. I will send them my writing and hope for the best.
After my interview on Thursday, since I was already downtown, I met up with my friend Turtle. Turtle went to my high school and was one of my closest girlfriends. She moved away to North York so we lost touch for the first two years of university but recently we have reconnected very strongly. In the past year I feel I have gone through emotional growth and also matured a lot. I feel this has a lot to do with the boyfriend but that is a different story. Turtle and I shopped at Eartons Centre and she treated me to lunch. We had some great talks and I was really happy I got to see her since I rarely do, especially when we are both in school.
Today I plan to just lounge around and slowly unpack. I moved everything from my room at school back home, with the exception of the desk, drawers and bed that is staying there this summer and the chair and TV that is coming home next weekend. Might see the boyfriend for a bit but he is coming over at night to sleep over anyways because we are leaving for Chicago bright and early on Sunday morning! I'm so excited!!
EDIT: When I went shopping I bought an $8 white dress shirt with 3/4 sleeves and $6 black shorts for lounging around. That's 4 purchases in 4 days, and I never buy anything from H&M because it usually doesn't fit. Loving this!
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
My Boyfriend (Part One)
My Boyfriend and I definitely have not had the smoothest relationship. Yet, we have a much better relationship than most, if that makes sense. 13 months and one and a half break-ups later, we are still going strong and happier than ever.
Where to begin. I first met my boyfriend in October (or September?) 2005 when I was in my first year of university and he was in his third. We were at the campus night club and danced together. As I was about to leave with my friends, he chased me down and asked for my number. Since I was dating the asshole ex I simply took his number down and never called.
Fast forward to winter 2006, the most random online creeping happened. His best friend (who we will call Jimmy) came across my Friendster profile. Of course me being the curious little Friendster user, went to check out his profile as well. I didn't see much that interested me, but I did notice in his friends list a picture of a guy that looked very very familiar. When I inevitably clicked on his profile I realized it was the guy from my first year, who although I never spoke to again, I always remembered. By this time, the asshole ex and I had broken up and I was ready to move on. However I of course was not going to message him out of the blue over a year after we had met, especially when I had clearly blown him off.
Luckily for me, he did not have any qualms about messaging me after I showed up on his "Who's Viewed Me' list. Yes I know, we are both huge losers who use social networking sites way too much lol. Anyways it turned out one of my friends from high school actually went to church with him for a number of years (and had a big crush on him, natch). So he and I begin chatting online, talking about anything and everything every single day. We often made plans to hang out but something always came up.
This went on for about a month, with both of us not really taking it too seriously. One day out of the blue in the middle of January he asks me if I want to go for coffee and of course I said yes. From then on we began hanging out on a regular basis, going to the movies, eating out, all the usual dates with one exception. He didn't make a move! I waited for so long, he even bought me a bouquet of roses one time but still, not even an awkward hug was attempted! Finally around the beginning of March I became fed up and told him that it was time to man up and tell me how he felt.
The next day, we both ended up at the same night club and I ended up going home with him. LOL, no nothing happened, at least not what is the first assumption. I did spend the night but we did not sleep together although we finally got our first kiss! Actually we stayed up all night making out, with the both of us getting around 2 hours of sleep. The next day we stayed in bed all day, eating pizza and watching March Madness. From then on we were inseparable, hanging out everyday he was in town (he no longer went to my school and had moved back home).
To be continued...
Where to begin. I first met my boyfriend in October (or September?) 2005 when I was in my first year of university and he was in his third. We were at the campus night club and danced together. As I was about to leave with my friends, he chased me down and asked for my number. Since I was dating the asshole ex I simply took his number down and never called.
Fast forward to winter 2006, the most random online creeping happened. His best friend (who we will call Jimmy) came across my Friendster profile. Of course me being the curious little Friendster user, went to check out his profile as well. I didn't see much that interested me, but I did notice in his friends list a picture of a guy that looked very very familiar. When I inevitably clicked on his profile I realized it was the guy from my first year, who although I never spoke to again, I always remembered. By this time, the asshole ex and I had broken up and I was ready to move on. However I of course was not going to message him out of the blue over a year after we had met, especially when I had clearly blown him off.
Luckily for me, he did not have any qualms about messaging me after I showed up on his "Who's Viewed Me' list. Yes I know, we are both huge losers who use social networking sites way too much lol. Anyways it turned out one of my friends from high school actually went to church with him for a number of years (and had a big crush on him, natch). So he and I begin chatting online, talking about anything and everything every single day. We often made plans to hang out but something always came up.
This went on for about a month, with both of us not really taking it too seriously. One day out of the blue in the middle of January he asks me if I want to go for coffee and of course I said yes. From then on we began hanging out on a regular basis, going to the movies, eating out, all the usual dates with one exception. He didn't make a move! I waited for so long, he even bought me a bouquet of roses one time but still, not even an awkward hug was attempted! Finally around the beginning of March I became fed up and told him that it was time to man up and tell me how he felt.
The next day, we both ended up at the same night club and I ended up going home with him. LOL, no nothing happened, at least not what is the first assumption. I did spend the night but we did not sleep together although we finally got our first kiss! Actually we stayed up all night making out, with the both of us getting around 2 hours of sleep. The next day we stayed in bed all day, eating pizza and watching March Madness. From then on we were inseparable, hanging out everyday he was in town (he no longer went to my school and had moved back home).
To be continued...
The Second Interview
Today I had my second interview with a staffing agency. It went basically the same way the first one did except I got no immediate job offers and did not complete any testing so the whole application/interview process only took 45 minutes. Unfortunately for me and my current cellphone-less situation (left the charger at school) I had to then wait another 40 minutes for the BF to pick me up since I told him to come back in 90 minutes and for some reason he decided not to pick up his phone all 10 times I called him. Argh.
Anyways, went shopping and picked out two cute belts for a total of $29 from H&M. I got the same belt in two different colors, one in white and one in black. I've been lusting over them for so long but Size Small was sold out everywhere! Thankfully I had my useful boyfriend with me who discovered a way to shorten the belt from the inside They are the stretchy-elastic material, average width with a gold clasp at the front. I'm so happy! I have not bought any new clothes for a long time, mainly because I don't have much money and also because I want to save it for Chicago.
I talked to my cousin today to make some final plans for the Chicago trip. I'm super excited and I know the boyfriend is too. He's sleeping over Saturday night so we can leave bright and early on Sunday morning.
Anyways, went shopping and picked out two cute belts for a total of $29 from H&M. I got the same belt in two different colors, one in white and one in black. I've been lusting over them for so long but Size Small was sold out everywhere! Thankfully I had my useful boyfriend with me who discovered a way to shorten the belt from the inside They are the stretchy-elastic material, average width with a gold clasp at the front. I'm so happy! I have not bought any new clothes for a long time, mainly because I don't have much money and also because I want to save it for Chicago.
I talked to my cousin today to make some final plans for the Chicago trip. I'm super excited and I know the boyfriend is too. He's sleeping over Saturday night so we can leave bright and early on Sunday morning.
Monday, April 14, 2008
My Love Life
Well I am currently in a relationship with the BF for the past 13 months and counting. We broke up for a period of 3 or 4 weeks (so essentially, a month) around the end of February. The reason for that? The BFF.
Details for everything I suppose will follow if I keep this blog up. For now, all that is relevant is that I realized the BFF crush was only a phase. I don't regret breaking up with the BF, because I am now more certain than ever I want to be with him. The BFF never knew of the crush and our relationship is the same as ever. No harm, no foul. I simply took some time to myself to re-evaluate my relationship with both the BF and BFF and in the end decided that the BF was the one for me.
Other guys in my past have included the asshole ex, the summer fling and my puppy love. Oh yes, and that one guy I dated in grade 9 for a month that still pops up from time to time.
I have only dated two guys seriously and slept with three guys in total. Some may consider me inexperienced and have so much to learn. Trust me, with those three guys it was enough drama to last a lifetime. It's hard to believe I am only 20. It only gets better right?
For now, I am extremely happy with the BF. We are planning to go down to Chicago next week and I am so excited for that. I just stayed over at his place for the weekend since his mom is on vacation (yes we both live at home. We're university students, what do you expect? =P). It'll be nice to get away before I start working full time and to be honest after this last year, we really do need a vacation.
Details for everything I suppose will follow if I keep this blog up. For now, all that is relevant is that I realized the BFF crush was only a phase. I don't regret breaking up with the BF, because I am now more certain than ever I want to be with him. The BFF never knew of the crush and our relationship is the same as ever. No harm, no foul. I simply took some time to myself to re-evaluate my relationship with both the BF and BFF and in the end decided that the BF was the one for me.
Other guys in my past have included the asshole ex, the summer fling and my puppy love. Oh yes, and that one guy I dated in grade 9 for a month that still pops up from time to time.
I have only dated two guys seriously and slept with three guys in total. Some may consider me inexperienced and have so much to learn. Trust me, with those three guys it was enough drama to last a lifetime. It's hard to believe I am only 20. It only gets better right?
For now, I am extremely happy with the BF. We are planning to go down to Chicago next week and I am so excited for that. I just stayed over at his place for the weekend since his mom is on vacation (yes we both live at home. We're university students, what do you expect? =P). It'll be nice to get away before I start working full time and to be honest after this last year, we really do need a vacation.
The First Interview of the Week
Had my first interview (of 5) this week. Well, I don't know if it counts because it was with a staffing agency. I left feeling pretty good about my administrative skills, the lady said she hadn't seen scores like mine in awhile =D (not to brag or anything). It was funny, because originally the BF was just going to go to the restaurant next door and wait for me, but since they had me complete so much testing he got bored and came in and filled out an application as well! Unfortunately, even though he indicated he wanted to do administrative or general labour, they only gave him general labour related testing... so I guess we know where he is going to get placed. The staffing agency actually offered me a position right away with Panasonic as an administrative assistant. Since I already have that other job lined up, I didnt want to take it, luckily for me it was a permanent position and since I am going back to school in the fall, I had "no choice" but to decline.
The first Corporate Communications interview which was supposed to happen on Wednesday got cancelled. As in, the whole position got cancelled. Oh well, I still have the job offer as well as another interview on Thursday, so we'll see how everything pans out.
The first Corporate Communications interview which was supposed to happen on Wednesday got cancelled. As in, the whole position got cancelled. Oh well, I still have the job offer as well as another interview on Thursday, so we'll see how everything pans out.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
My Academic and Professional Life
I am a Communications major who is concurrently pursuing a Certificate in Technical and Professional Writing. Up until recently I was a Psych major as well, but when I discovered the TPW Certificate program I had to weigh my options since there was no way I could complete that as well as a double major in four years. On the one hand, I only have one more year in the double major to go. On the other hand, Psych has absolutely no relation to what I want to pursue in terms of my career goals, and the Certificate would not only look good on a resume and provide additional credentials, the courses I will take are definitely beneficial. I can't count the number of times I have sat through Psych exams and written essays and wanted to shoot myself in the face. It's so boring and I could care less about it since I know I will never need it. For the first time in a long time, I'm actually looking forward to school next year and am motivated to do well. We'll see what really happens next year I guess haha.
In my Professional life, I have been working part-time as a Communications Assistant for the past 6 months. Since I have to move back to my hometown/Toronto for the summer I had to quit that job but they said they definitely want me back for next year! I already have a job offer for a position in Online Marketing and Web Development, but I also have 2 other interviews this week for internships in Corporate Communications, which is what I really want to get into. I guess we'll see how they go and find out from there. All 3 positions are downtown, so I am most likely moving there for the summer. I'll offer to pay my own rent (for the first time, ever!) which I am not excited about, but I am excited to live on my own (no roommates like during school!) and also to get away from my hometown (not because of family, but other stuff that will be discussed later).
Anyways, thats all for now. More to come!
In my Professional life, I have been working part-time as a Communications Assistant for the past 6 months. Since I have to move back to my hometown/Toronto for the summer I had to quit that job but they said they definitely want me back for next year! I already have a job offer for a position in Online Marketing and Web Development, but I also have 2 other interviews this week for internships in Corporate Communications, which is what I really want to get into. I guess we'll see how they go and find out from there. All 3 positions are downtown, so I am most likely moving there for the summer. I'll offer to pay my own rent (for the first time, ever!) which I am not excited about, but I am excited to live on my own (no roommates like during school!) and also to get away from my hometown (not because of family, but other stuff that will be discussed later).
Anyways, thats all for now. More to come!
Introduction
Hello, my name is Delilah and this is my blog. I am a twenty year old university student who will be completing her final year of undergrad next year.
In reality, I should be studying for my last exam which is on the 18th, but I came out with an 88% in the midterm in that class after one day of studying, so I think I should be ok.
I am excited for many things. First of all, my boyfriend and I (just passed 13 months!) are planning a trip to Chicago to visit my favorite cousin in the whole world and her husband. I am working in downtown Toronto this summer and most likely going to be living on my own since the commute is too far for me to make on a daily basis. My friends and I have planned various girls nights, camping trips, weekends at the beach and best of all, an end-of-summer vacation to Cuba! Come to think of it, this is the last summer before the rest of my life really begins. This time next year I will have graduated from university and be starting a full-time job!
I'm starting a blog to chronicle my life, keep track of my finances and just be able to vent about anything and everything. Lots of drama this year, but what can you expect after rooming with 4 other girls in university. Details to follow...
In reality, I should be studying for my last exam which is on the 18th, but I came out with an 88% in the midterm in that class after one day of studying, so I think I should be ok.
I am excited for many things. First of all, my boyfriend and I (just passed 13 months!) are planning a trip to Chicago to visit my favorite cousin in the whole world and her husband. I am working in downtown Toronto this summer and most likely going to be living on my own since the commute is too far for me to make on a daily basis. My friends and I have planned various girls nights, camping trips, weekends at the beach and best of all, an end-of-summer vacation to Cuba! Come to think of it, this is the last summer before the rest of my life really begins. This time next year I will have graduated from university and be starting a full-time job!
I'm starting a blog to chronicle my life, keep track of my finances and just be able to vent about anything and everything. Lots of drama this year, but what can you expect after rooming with 4 other girls in university. Details to follow...
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