- My Graduation in May
- Grandpa's Death in February
- Grandma's Death in December
- Heart Surgery after my 22nd birthday
- First family vacation in over a decade
- Obama became the first black president
- Gay marriage was banned
- Got my first car in March
- Started my career in August
- The Swine Flu N1H1 Influenza started, killed and threatened thousands
Saturday, December 26, 2009
10 Most Memorable Events from 2009
Revised
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Remodeling My Room Pt 2
On Thursday night my parents and I went on a little field trip to Nader's La Popular just to look at bed frames and I ended up buying one! It caught my eye right when we walked in. It is a simple dark wood queen headboard. My dad built and fixed the bed frame Friday night and I got to sleep on my new bed when I got home from work that night.
Things left to do:
Paint the room
Sand the night stand and stain it to match bed frame
Buy big frames
Buy alternative down comforter
Buy duvet
We'll see how money flows and how quickly I can get this done.
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Jonathan the FSO
Yesterday night Jon came over to spend the night and as he was kissing my neck I began to cry. Tuesday was Jon's last training session and today is his graduation. As proud as I am of him for getting placed as a Financial Services Officer and everyone fighting to have him at their branch, I am also very sad.
Because he had training every week or every other week in LA, I was able to at least see him then. But now that he is placed and the training is over, I don't know that I am going to get to see him that often. Especially with my crazy schedule and his branches wanting him to work on Saturdays. Arrrrggg
What can I do? I don't know how many weekends I'll have off and if he'll be off those same weekends as well. I'm just really bummed at the way 2009 is ending. Things are not happening the way I wanted them to end, but I guess everything happens for a reason - I just have to wait and see what that reason is. As for now, today is my only day off this week and I won't be off again until next Thursday. I can't wait for the holidays to be over.
P.S. At least we'll be able to spend part of Christmas together.
Because he had training every week or every other week in LA, I was able to at least see him then. But now that he is placed and the training is over, I don't know that I am going to get to see him that often. Especially with my crazy schedule and his branches wanting him to work on Saturdays. Arrrrggg
What can I do? I don't know how many weekends I'll have off and if he'll be off those same weekends as well. I'm just really bummed at the way 2009 is ending. Things are not happening the way I wanted them to end, but I guess everything happens for a reason - I just have to wait and see what that reason is. As for now, today is my only day off this week and I won't be off again until next Thursday. I can't wait for the holidays to be over.
P.S. At least we'll be able to spend part of Christmas together.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Remodeling My Room
Since Jonathan and I decided to live at home with our parents for another year, we decided to go ahead and buy what we wanted/needed to be comfortable in our "room". I want to paint my room and buy a queen size bed, Jon wants a new 42"+ TV.
On Saturday my mom found a mattress factory in the pennysaver and my parents went to go look at it. Their prices and quality were amazing. I ended up ordering a custom made queen, double sided, firm, orthopedic mattress with 25 years of warranty for only $330. The place looks like a hole in a wall place in L.A. but it is 100% legit. I think they may even be a distributor to furniture stores and department stores. For anyone looking for a mattress, the place is called: Dream and Rest Mattress, it's at 5901 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles Ca. 90044.
Now I'm in the process of looking for a headboard. My dad says there are a lot of places in L.A. where they make furniture and we might even be able to custom order one if we don't find something I like. Hopefully we're able to find something soon, I really want a bigger bed soon. My dad is going to build the bed since we want to keep the rolling bed underneath my bed.
I want a headboard similar to this one, I already have my big pillows, I need to buy an alt down comforter, a duvet, bed skirts, sheets, pillow cases, etc... I pretty much still need everything, except the mattress!
On Saturday my mom found a mattress factory in the pennysaver and my parents went to go look at it. Their prices and quality were amazing. I ended up ordering a custom made queen, double sided, firm, orthopedic mattress with 25 years of warranty for only $330. The place looks like a hole in a wall place in L.A. but it is 100% legit. I think they may even be a distributor to furniture stores and department stores. For anyone looking for a mattress, the place is called: Dream and Rest Mattress, it's at 5901 S. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles Ca. 90044.
Now I'm in the process of looking for a headboard. My dad says there are a lot of places in L.A. where they make furniture and we might even be able to custom order one if we don't find something I like. Hopefully we're able to find something soon, I really want a bigger bed soon. My dad is going to build the bed since we want to keep the rolling bed underneath my bed.
I want a headboard similar to this one, I already have my big pillows, I need to buy an alt down comforter, a duvet, bed skirts, sheets, pillow cases, etc... I pretty much still need everything, except the mattress!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Good and Bad news
I feel like I'm slowly making progress at work. I have been there three weeks and I feel like I have been there forever. Every day I tackle something new, something physical, so many things unexpected, it's like everyday is a new a week.. or even a new month. At least I don't feel as overwhelmed as I did toward the beginning of last week. I have gotten organized, I am beginning to meet some goals, I've been making headway with staffing, attendance, and communication with my team.
When good things happen, there is always that little something that makes you still worry. Well this week it wasn't something little, it was something big. My dad found out his company is moving to Arizona and he, and all my uncles and cousins who work there are losing their jobs of 15, 20, even 30 years, within months. My parents are beginning to plan, cut back, and hold off on things. It was a little depressing because it's the holidays and they just spent so much money on Angel's and Evey's Christmas presents on Black Friday, and my dad finds this out last Monday (The Monday after Thanksgiving). I am so thankful to God that it is "just" that. When my mom started the conversation on Monday night, she scared me, needless to say that I am very thankful that both of my parents are healthy, that my brother and sister are healthy and that my boyfriend and his family are healthy. There are just so many new cancer and N1H1 cases everyday that it is becoming scary.
The economy is wearing a lot of industries out, the housing market is still low, and even though it is a good time for us to buy a home, we're going to have to wait. The economy needs to improve, please improve. I hope my dad finds a job soon. They were really worried about health insurance and Angel. I was shocked that I didn't panic or worry as much as I would have when my mom told me, I guess in part I was a little relieved to hear my parents were healthy and I was relieved because it's something I can definitely help with.
I love you papi. I'm sorry your job is ending but we are all here for you and we will all support you and take care of you!
When good things happen, there is always that little something that makes you still worry. Well this week it wasn't something little, it was something big. My dad found out his company is moving to Arizona and he, and all my uncles and cousins who work there are losing their jobs of 15, 20, even 30 years, within months. My parents are beginning to plan, cut back, and hold off on things. It was a little depressing because it's the holidays and they just spent so much money on Angel's and Evey's Christmas presents on Black Friday, and my dad finds this out last Monday (The Monday after Thanksgiving). I am so thankful to God that it is "just" that. When my mom started the conversation on Monday night, she scared me, needless to say that I am very thankful that both of my parents are healthy, that my brother and sister are healthy and that my boyfriend and his family are healthy. There are just so many new cancer and N1H1 cases everyday that it is becoming scary.
The economy is wearing a lot of industries out, the housing market is still low, and even though it is a good time for us to buy a home, we're going to have to wait. The economy needs to improve, please improve. I hope my dad finds a job soon. They were really worried about health insurance and Angel. I was shocked that I didn't panic or worry as much as I would have when my mom told me, I guess in part I was a little relieved to hear my parents were healthy and I was relieved because it's something I can definitely help with.
I love you papi. I'm sorry your job is ending but we are all here for you and we will all support you and take care of you!
Friday, December 4, 2009
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