It all started when I woke up to the sound of a herd of elephants (or guys repairing the roof, whatever) on the roof making as much noise as possible. They were yelling such witty comments as "hey, pass the shingles!" and dropping large heavy things and keeping me from my sleep. This did not make me happy. Especially since I didn't get into bed until about 4am. Also, they made my cat scared. He hid under my roommate's bed all day and wouldn't even come out when I offered him treats. This is all kinds of wrong.
On Tuesday I had heard that there was a job opening at a local radio station to sell advertising time. I've been really seriously thinking about going into sales. And this job is at a station where I did some job shadowing in the sales department earlier this year. I really wanted the job, and thought I had a really good chance. I phoned the GM and talked to him today. That's when I found out that they've created this job. No one is leaving, they're just bringing someone new in. Which means that person will have no clients to start out with. They will have to bring in entirely new business. Obviously this is really hard to do, so they want someone with experience. And I don't have any. I think they would take a chance on me if there was an established client list. But there isn't, so I'm stuck at my current job.
And there is much more about that, and so I'm going to move over to LJ with it's handy dandy friends lock feature.
Listening to: The Von Bondies - C'mon C'mon
"Now we grieve cause now it's gone..."
It's been a week and a half? How did that happen? I was going to do some yoga before I had to get ready for work, but instead I will update. So here is what I've been up to this past week.
First off, I saw Team America World Police, and I think my sides still hurt from laughing. It was so freaking funny. If you're a South Park fan you have to go see this. It's so insulting and hilarious. I loved it. Plus, I still have all the songs in my head. Trey Parker and Matt Stone kick so much ass.
A friend of mine who teaches a grade 10 class asked me to come in and talk to her class about my illustrious career in television. That was nerve wracking. Nothing like trying to talk to a bunch of student who could really care less that you're there. But I did it, and I got a box of Turtles for my trouble, so that was good. Really, I'll do just about anything for chocolate.
I've downloaded the Peacekeeper Wars, but I haven't watched it yet. This is sacrilegious, I know. I can't really believe it either. I started to watch the first part, and got about half way through it when I was called away. I just haven't had the time to watch. I'm hoping to watch it this weekend.
Damn, I still have to watch last night's WaT too. Last week's ep had Steve from SATC, Theresa from The OC and the original Ray from Due South. It was like a "Where are they Now?" episode. Speaking of The OC, is it November 4th yet? I NEED that show.
On Wednesday night I came home from work, and had dinner with two glasses of wine. Only two glasses, consumed with food. It knocked me totally off my ass. I ended up passing out on the couch during America's Next Top Model, and when I woke up the credits were running. I missed who was kicked off! Thank god I was taping. I love that show. I still can't believe I fell asleep during it. At 8pm no less!
My parents get home today. They've been in Spain, those lucky bastards. They travel way too much. Well, it wouldn't be too much if they would take me with them. But they don't. I should get a present though, so that will be fun.
I found out this week that neither one of my roommates has seen Center Stage. That is just so wrong. The next night that I'm not working I am making them watch it.
Two of the guys that I work with quit this week. They both got really cool jobs at other places, and I'm really happy for them. But at the same time it just reminds me that I'm not happy with where I am right now. I've been out of school for 2 years and I'm still working the same part time job. I keep watching younger people move on and get these amazing jobs but I'm not even completely sure what I want to do. I'm a bit afraid that I'll just stay at my job waiting to be hired on full time and getting more and more bitter as time passes. Yay mid 20's crisis!
And last but never ever least, the new Depeche Mode remix album comes out on Tuesday. You know I'll be there to get it. Three discs of DM remixed by people like Goldfrapp, Portishead and William Orbit. I am all over it.
Listening to: Depeche Mode - I Feel Loved
"...temptation's taking hold..."
Well my week has sucked ass. I'm still coughing, the latest round of medications hasn't helped much. I've had some crappy shifts at work. The sunroof on my car wouldn't close, and today I found out that it's going to cost $700 to fix it. And I got a speeding ticket on my way home from the Killers concert. So yeah, I've been fairly pissy and whiney and just generally in a bad mood lately which is the main reason I haven't been around much. I've been doing a lot of laying in bed like a suck and listening to sad bastard music.
The Killers show was really good. It was a really high energy show, and everyone was having a good time. I didn't want to kill too many people in the audience, so that was good. Ambulance LTD were also great, but I'm still slightly bitter that they didn't play Ophelia since it is my favourite song by them. But I got a cute t-shirt for only $20 so that was good. But Ophelia would've made it better. Just saying.
Interpol tonight and I think that is the only thing that is keeping me sane today. I can not wait for this show.
I saw Lindsay Lohan's video today. My first thought was "Lindsay Lohan has a video?" The song is called Rumours and it's all "everybody's talking all this stuff about me why don't they just let me live?" Oh wait. That's Bobby/Britney. Anyway, it's practically the same song as My prerogative complete with skanked up video, only not as good, because duh LL is no Britney. Even if she does have outrageously frightening boobs. Put those things away, they are scaring those of us who are less endowed.
I also saw the movie Saved, which I'd wanted to see for months but keep missing it when it would hit the independent theater in town. I loved it, it was really funny and well acted. Mandy Moore continues to surprise me. She did such a good job in that film. Go and see it if you haven't already.
Listening to: Interpol - Specialtist
"I love the way you put me in the big house..."
The concert was amazing. Franz Ferdinand put on such a great show, they have so much energy and it's just infectious. The crowd was packed in like sardines, it was hotter than hell and hard to move without hitting people but still amazing. I jumped and danced and sung my heart out. They are just awesome, and it was so much fun.
I was talking to my best friend who is just as tv obsessed as I am yesterday. We were asking each other about shows back and forth. She mentioned that she'd watched Boston Legal and that it was Hoyayrific. Well, actually she said that she'd watched it and that there was a vibe between Spader and Valley because she's not an internet fangirl so she doesn't know the word hoyay. Since everyone else in the free world loves this show I've downloaded the first ep. I'm also in the process of downloading Lost and Smallville. Polar Bears aside, everyone seems to love Lost so I figured I should give it a chance. And with Jensen being on Smallville I have to watch, even if it is on at the same time as my beloved NCIS. Which you all should be watching.
I was listening to this radio show the other night and it was all about music snobs. I'm not sure how it came up, since I just clicked into the show, but the host was talking about how Coldplay have this ultra rare first single that is impossible to find in North America. I guess it's an import only, and it's been out of print for a few years. He's going on and on about it, and I'm thinking "What song is it? Is it Brothers and Sisters?" Because he's going on about it like it is some unearthed treasure and we'll never have heard it before. And sure enough he's all "from the Fierce Panda label, here's Brothers and Sisters." So who has the Fierce Panda single of Brothers and Sisters? You betcha, that'd be me, loving Coldplay long before the rest of North America became obsessed with Yellow and Clocks. I so love being a music snob.
Last night some friends and I watched 13 Going on 30 and Mean Girls while eating too much junk food. It was much fun. Except for having to look at Jen and her man shoulders. That almost put me off my chocolate chip cookies. Almost.
I'm going Oktoberfesting on Friday. I'm not sure why, since I hate it, but friends were all annoying with the whining "oh you HAVE to come." Since I'm easily led I'm going. I'm hoping it won't suck too much. Worst case I just make fun of everyone I see. That's always fun. Or just drink a lot. That might work too.
Listening to: Depeche Mode - Nothing
"Learn to expect nothing..."
Franz Ferdinand in a few hours, wheeeeeeeeeeee! *dances about* To say I'm excited about this would be an understatement. I want a t-shirt, I hope they have cute ones.
Yesterday I went shopping with my mom and bought way to much stuff. That was fun. I got a gorgeous pair of black hooker boots. I've wanted some forever, so I'm glad I finally got some that I can do up over my non-chicken legs. I also got a really nice brown sweater, because a girl can never have too many sweaters. Especially brown ones. I also got my latest round of prescriptions filled, and made my mom pay for them. That was awesome. Drugs shouldn't be that much money, especially if they're not the kind that get you high.
My doctor's office phoned today to say that they got me an appointment with an allergy specialist. In May. So that'll be helpful. In May.
It's Roomie J's birthday tomorrow, so a bunch of us are going out to dinner to celebrate. I think we might go someplace nice so we can get kinda dressed up and spend far too much money. Sunday I have to work (boo!) but then I'm going to my parents for early Thanksgiving dinner (yay!). Canadian Thanksgiving is next weekend, but my parents will be in Spain because they are lucky bastards so they are feeding us this weekend instead. So I will be fat and happy by the end of the weekend.
Listening to: The Pixies - Where is My Mind?
"Where is my mind? Where is my mind??"
Watching: Veronica Mars, SG1
Reading: Hot Six
Listening: Coldplay
Lusting: All the TV Boyfriends
Wanting: JOB! Seriously.
Loving: New TV Obsessions
Quoting: "How was your date?" "You know, the conversation was lame, but the sex was great." Veronica to her Dad.
Next Concert: Death From Above 1979
