Organized Chaos

Also known as my life. I woke up late this morning (10:30) and for some reason I felt like texting my friend Jena, whom I haven't seen in months and she immediately called me. She was frantic and panicky and she was feeling like poo because she lost her license and also got in a little fender bender this weekend. Little did she remember, I actually had a spare of hers in my wallet! Coincidence you say? She also said she dreamt of me last night (obviously in a nonsexual way) and wanted to call me. We talked, drove, drank some coffee and smoked some cigarettes and it felt nice. She always made me feel good and she was there for me this summer and today I was there for her. We had a short time today but we both said goodbye in the cold morning and said I love yous. I guess true friends will always be friends no matter how long you haven't seen them.

 After being out in the cold with Jena, I came home and made myself a nice brunch because I was actually looking forward to it on my day off. I made a two egg omelette with broccoli, green bell pepper, tomatoes and parmesan cheese. I also made roasted yukon potatoes which I generously dipped in ketchup. Although this was on my kiddy Hello Kitty children's cafeteria plate, it was a lot of food.

Then I put together a To-Do list and I actually got 90% of it done! Such as cleaning my room (number one on my list for a long time).

This is where the organized chaos comes to play.

 This was all the makeup randomly found in different areas of my room. I perfectly aligned all of my makeup on my drafting table and realized I had way too much. This is the makeup not included in my bag or makeup stored in another bag.

 Same picture but with flash.

 Some of my unworn shoes perfectly aligned on the floor. Those would have to be 3 Steve Madden shoes that I got on sale! Half off baby! My silver Tory Burch flats (gold flats already worn and in the garage), TopShop ballet flats that I got for $30 and American Eagle flats that I got for $15! I hoard shoes like I hoard makeup.

 Then I smashed a couple of my shoe boxed to make room under my bed and realized I have a ton of dustbags that are too precious to use. I decided to use the Marc Jacobs dustbag as a makeup bag which was inspired by Natalie Portman in Black Swan. Well she didn't use Marc Jacobs dustbag but she did have a black pouch where she kept her makeup.

I also got my coffee table organized. As you see I have a ton of coffeetable books like Vogue, Manolo Blahnik, a book on Audrey Hepburn, France fashion books, cookbooks and The Little Prince. In the middle you got my sunglasses collection. My Burbery, Dior, Gucci, Tory Burch and Chanel (on the Vogue book because I can't find my case!) next to my candles with pebbles I found at the beach.

I now feel like my mind is less cluttered since my room is more organized.

I can now put on a face mask and relax the night away.

Goodnight.

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More Oomph

I have yet to discover what type of blog mine is. I know I'm into food, fitness, fashion and makeup but can all four really be combined into one blog?

I also know that my blog lacks depth. I'll read Sophia's blog and just be in awe. Why can't I have wonderful life changing experiments/stories that I can write confidently about. I always have this in mind and when I start writing in my blog, I get writer's block or I'm too tired to write anything that I was thinking about all day and then I have choppy posts. But, for now I will just write about my eats.

Like this, I had this on Saturday. I sauteed some asparagus in some olive oil, salt and pepper, chili flakes, garlic, soy sauce and water. I had this along with my sister's stroganoff. It was pretty good but I wouldn't have used spaghetti noodles. I gave all the meat in there to my little poopies.

Then I had another huge craving for Chipotle. We also got chips and salsa! Boo for Chipotle for not giving me two different salsas.

This time I had a burrito with the works. I got carne asada, black beans, rice, pico de gallo, tomatillo salsa, corn salsa, veggies, sour cream, cheese, guacamole and lettuce. I was amazed that the woman folding my burrito was able to fold it all together.

It was huge! Look at the comparison between my dog and my burrito! It was huge and I ate it all!

Anyways, it is my only day off besides Christmas so I need to be productive!

Muah!

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Date Night

Richard and I have been setting aside a day where we can rekindle our love and have date night! I miss just hanging out with him and being with him. It reminds me of the good ole days when we were both in high school and we didn't have such big adult problems. Anyways, we went and watched Black Swan.

I was expecting a beautiful film about girls in ballet and the pressures of it. Little did I know, it was a psychological thriller! It was one of the most disturbing movies I have seen in a long time. For those that smoke, please dont' smoke before watching this movie!

Before the movie we ate at California Pizza Kitchen.

We shared the field of greens salad. It had mixed greens, sliced pears, candied walnuts dressed in balsamic vinaigrette. It was really delish. I don't usually like fruit in my salad (I think it's really weird) but this all went so well together.

We also had pizza with the "works." It was alright. Nothing special but Richard did enjoy it. Anyways, I need to get back to getting ready to go to work. It is the week of Christmas after all =(. It will be like throwing a piece of meat to the raging hyenas.

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It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas

Now it's a countdown to Christmas. Although we got rid of the Christmas music at Bloomingdale's due to Mike Gould (CEO of Bloomingdale's) is rumored to have hated it when he came to visit and another rumor that because he is Jewish! That last rumor is hilarious by the way. Everything is being frosted in icing. The air just has that jingle to it. People are getting way into the Christmas spirit as well! Lots of people being nice (mostly guys, all the women have been bitches) and we're getting gifts of snacks and sweets. I am getting very excited for Christmas this year!

I've also got one of the coolest things I've bought all year round. Actually one of the collest things in my whole life. It is Essie's Matte about you. It's this awesome clear liquid that you paint over any of your nail polishes and it makes it matte.

 Had to try it on my black satin nailpolish. This is the shiny before pic.

 Delicious right? I love it. Excuse the Burberry handbag, it's not mine it's my mama's.

 It's been so cold lately that I've been wanting hot things like soup. I've also been drinking copius amount of tea and coffee.

 Tell me why I decided to get this croissantwich at Bristol's to eat with my soup? That soup filled me up that I only had a few bites here and there and ended up giving all the meat to my dogs later that day.

 Then I went to Costco! I love Costco! My sister, my two cousins and I decided to eat before we went shopping so I had a hot dog with lots of ketchup and onions. Yummy. My cousin still claims to this day that she eats way more onions than all of us but she's never seen me eat onions!

 I also had to take a picture of this creepy girl that one of the people in Visual drew. He's such a great artist and does comic books but this is from the Hamilton House charities we're helping and it's just a horrible picture of a girl. She is C R E E P Y.

I don't usually venture out to the mall but I've been wanting to get some cute notebooks and art supplies and I knew there was a Japanese stationary store under the dome. Look how pretty it is! They also had Santa there but didn't want to take a picture in case parents thought I was some creeper.

Well I am going to go on a Trader Joe's run! Another fave next to Costco!

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Pooped

It has been a long week. I worked 8 days straight and I finally have the next two days off. Unfortunately, I still have a lot to do.

1. Drop off my tuition at San Jose.
2. Make it to work at 12 to get to our holiday party.
3. Trader Joe run.
4. Walk the dogs (if not raining)
5. Dinner, movie date with Richard =)
6. Internship stuff.
7. Clean room and get organized.

It's weird because I kind of like being busy. I am tired when I come home but it's a good tired. It's a satisfying, I worked hard today kind of tired and you know what? I am getting better mentally!

 Obviously, I can't get my day started without this cup of crack. I've been having my coffee black lately and I am starting to really enjoy it.

 My daily makeup routine. A lot for me to not look tired but, just enough to not make me look like a drag queen.

 Plenty of tea (hot and cold) consumed with lots of clementines. Definitely can't stop at one.

 Trying to get all my veggies in for my health. This was a splurge at Bristol Farms (a fancier, more gourmet (they don't skimp on the butter!) expensive version of Whole Foods conveniently located right next to the food court). I had noticed they got more dressing options and decided to get white balsamic vinaigrette. It's fruity, it's kind of tangy and I sure got sick of towards the end. I'm just sticking with my good ole balsamic vinaigrette.

I've also been watching True Life: I want the Perfect Body 2 every single day. Today is the last day too =(. It just made me realize how much I miss being an athlete. I miss the discipline, the soreness, the pigging out and always being hungry, the competitiveness.... just everything! I am definitely getting back into my training that I had going before I had that whole episode.

I'm still struggling with everything and hoping to really commit to therapy with Richard. We may also start training together, something that will help us.

Well, I am going to eat some eggs (watching True Life made me crave hard-boiled eggs!) and then hitting the hay.

Goodnight.

Can't catch a break

Ever since getting pooped on by a crow, I've been getting pooped on by everyone else. I think when a pigeon poops on you, it's good luck but when a crow poops on you? It's bad. Very bad.

1. I got hives the night that I got pooped on.
2. I didn't get out of work until an hour after closing.
3. I couldn't take lunch because my coworker left me alone with a seasonal and a huge line.
4. I am getting sick.
5. My dad was giving me crap when I came home and therefore didn't eat dinner because of him

I hope tomorrow is a better day =(

Grande hot coffee at Starbucks is a must every morning. I've also becoming one of the "regulars" and been asked if I wanted my usual. I have to try the gingerbread latte soon since having gingerbread cookies with my hot coffee is pretty awesome.

 I had Cafe Venue on Sunday and got the usual. I am such a creature of habit. I got the half green salad and half a California club. I would have to say clubs are my most favorite sandwich.

 Of course they were quite generous with their food. Look at my tiny hand in comparison. I had finished the sandwich (the bread was fluffy and delicious) and 3/4 of the salad. It really made me feel better. I miss my veggies. Please come back into my life.

I also had some retail therapy after all my crap. I got this reasonably-priced coat from Zara. I think Zara has got to be my favorite store now. It screams ANNIE and it's around my price range.

Anyways, I want to nip this cold in the butt so I shall take nyquil and pass out.

Goodnight

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Good Omens

Holiday is getting me stressed at work! Sheesh! So many shoppers! I've also successfully bought my children two books and a barbie each. When did barbies start getting so expensive? Anywho with the kindness of Borders I was able to afford nice hardcover books.

I hung out with my cousin before my last English class and we decided to get some TACOS. 

 Delicious tacos with plenty of onions, cilantro and salsa. We each got 5 tacos because it came with a free coke.

We also went to ULTA since it was right next to the taco truck and I just have to say that I love NYX. It is the best drugstore makeup known to man!

 I also had breakfast with Richard early Saturday morning. We had loads of coffee. I only take mine with non-fat milk but since it was a special date I just added half and half. I indulged =P

 My breakfast was greasy but it was worth it. It was linguisa with two eggs over medium and loads of home fries. Does anyone know how to make great homefries? What spices are used for them? I'm thinking paprika?

 Then I had superfood to cleanse my body. Superfood is super good.

Then we went to have a stroll at the park and THIS happened:

A crow pooped on me! It was funny because we were standing under a tree when a crow landed on a branch on top of Richard and I told him that if it pooped, he would have been hit. Less than a minute later a crow pooped on me. Totally jinxed myself.

Hopefully good luck will come to me soon.

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