I am taking tomorrow off. I am going to get my car bodywork estimated. I'm also going to get a car wash. My car is SO dirty.
No, I'm not only doing car things tomorrow. I have a job interview too! Yes!!! Finally.
We'll see how things go :) Wish me luck.
30 September 2008
29 September 2008
Not a good driver
I did something truly awful today. I scratched my car! It felt horrible. The scratch looked terrible. I was so upset. I am going to find a body and paint shop to repair the ugly scratch, along with the bumper and front dents. Ugh! Why wasn't I more careful?
I hope this is that No. 3 thing. I got that stupid ticket. Then my car got towed. And now the big scratch. It's all me though, so I take full responsibility. Sigh... I am not a good driver.
I hope this is that No. 3 thing. I got that stupid ticket. Then my car got towed. And now the big scratch. It's all me though, so I take full responsibility. Sigh... I am not a good driver.
28 September 2008
Easy
Yay! I slept in this morning! I didn't get up 'til 11 something. It was going to be an easy Sunday. I went to the gym, had a sandwich for lunch, and watched half of a DVD I rented. I then met up with Judy for some quick snack around 4:00. She will be on vacation for a while. I wish I could take a long break too. She said once I get a job offer, quit and take 2 weeks off. I will definitely do. That day will come soon.
I went to Dave's for dinner tonight. He made salad, ranch dressing, and vegetarian chilli. The salad was refreshing, and the chilli was spicy, but very tasty. We watched the Fox animation block too. It was a relaxing evening. I am blessed to have friends who help me and listen to me and understand who I am and what I want. When times are challenging, and emotions are low, I rely on them to keep me grounded and keep me sane.
I went to Dave's for dinner tonight. He made salad, ranch dressing, and vegetarian chilli. The salad was refreshing, and the chilli was spicy, but very tasty. We watched the Fox animation block too. It was a relaxing evening. I am blessed to have friends who help me and listen to me and understand who I am and what I want. When times are challenging, and emotions are low, I rely on them to keep me grounded and keep me sane.
Good Saturday
I saw Eagle Eye today with PK and Yu. It was a fun movie. The stunts were pretty good. I liked the chase in the junkyard and the chase through the luggage ducts. The music cues were quite annoying to me because they came early and sounded laughably generic. When it was going to be suspenseful, the music let you know that, way ahead. And kept at it while the scene was progressing. When the action was about to take off, the music came out again to remind us that the chase would start, or was happening. "OK! I get it, it's very suspenseful! It's very thrilling! Thanks for helping!" SO predictable and SO unnecessary.
We had lunch after the movie. I came home around 3 PM, and did a couple of job submissions. Later I met up with Dave Cam Dan for dinner. Yum. Then Megan came over, and we had shaved ice. PK was at the place we had ice too, and it was a nice evening to finish my Saturday. There was a lot of laughs and eats - a full, action-packed evening.
We had lunch after the movie. I came home around 3 PM, and did a couple of job submissions. Later I met up with Dave Cam Dan for dinner. Yum. Then Megan came over, and we had shaved ice. PK was at the place we had ice too, and it was a nice evening to finish my Saturday. There was a lot of laughs and eats - a full, action-packed evening.
26 September 2008
Oh is it Friday? Oh good!
Work today was slow and awful. At this point my supervisor and I have stopped talking to each other. We didn't get into a fight or anything. We just ignore each other in the office. I hate it.
This sinking, horrible feeling gets worse when I realize I receive no phone calls for interviews. I look at my phone, I check my email, I look at my phone again, and I check my email again. Nope. Nada. It's emotional, it's draining, it's very frustrating. I don't really know how long I can take it. I suppose I can stay on as long as it needs to. I wish the situation is less painful, but we all have lows in life. The best thing to do, is to keep pushing my limits, and try maintaining some sort of a balance.
Who knew life after getting my green card would be this stressful and depressing? I tell myself will get better. I will land myself a better job.
This sinking, horrible feeling gets worse when I realize I receive no phone calls for interviews. I look at my phone, I check my email, I look at my phone again, and I check my email again. Nope. Nada. It's emotional, it's draining, it's very frustrating. I don't really know how long I can take it. I suppose I can stay on as long as it needs to. I wish the situation is less painful, but we all have lows in life. The best thing to do, is to keep pushing my limits, and try maintaining some sort of a balance.
Who knew life after getting my green card would be this stressful and depressing? I tell myself will get better. I will land myself a better job.
25 September 2008
It really happened!
Washington Mutual went down! Wow. I didn't expect it to be... tonight! Fortunately it should be "a seamless transition." I wonder if I will need to change banks next week. I still have lots of checks from WaMu... I always read about the American economy is bad, but I never thought it was affecting me directly... Until tonight!
I don't know what to think.
I don't know what to think.
23 September 2008
Deflated
Today was busy. I had a lot to work on and there was not much down time. My office-mate did a couple of phone interviews. It made me feel left out. I still had no call back and my confidence was seriously deflated. Luckily, I had work to do.
After work I went to Target, and had dinner with Dave and Jose. No matter how low I feel, it's always good to hang out with friends and unwind. I felt more balanced when I came back, and I hit the gym around 10:30 - It's just another night. Hopefully tomorrow is a nicer day.
After work I went to Target, and had dinner with Dave and Jose. No matter how low I feel, it's always good to hang out with friends and unwind. I felt more balanced when I came back, and I hit the gym around 10:30 - It's just another night. Hopefully tomorrow is a nicer day.
22 September 2008
Whatever
I had an eventful weekend. I even had a date. Whatever. I still haven't heard any responses from jobs I applied. It's getting a little tiring.
Unfortunately I talked with mom and she didn't make the situation any better. Something about me refusing their help is making my life less blessed. I'm so annoyed now. Why did I pick up that phone? I'm going to watch some comedy and make myself laugh.
UGH.
Unfortunately I talked with mom and she didn't make the situation any better. Something about me refusing their help is making my life less blessed. I'm so annoyed now. Why did I pick up that phone? I'm going to watch some comedy and make myself laugh.
UGH.
19 September 2008
Celebrating
Friday's here! I didn't hear back from anyone this week. Well, there were a couple of recruiters, but I wasn't interested. They did seem to work for my office-mate. He even got an interview with a company next week. I don't know, different things work for different people.
One of the new employees, who started around the same time as me, was leaving today. There was a celebration in the dining room. I wished it was me. I wished I was the one leaving. Of course I wouldn't be giving a 2-week notice. I would most likely just take off, and have myself a vacation. I can sure dream.
More job hunting this weekend... I hope I get something great soon.
One of the new employees, who started around the same time as me, was leaving today. There was a celebration in the dining room. I wished it was me. I wished I was the one leaving. Of course I wouldn't be giving a 2-week notice. I would most likely just take off, and have myself a vacation. I can sure dream.
More job hunting this weekend... I hope I get something great soon.
18 September 2008
Some kind of a metaphor
Dave Jose and PK came over last night to do PR5. We went to Hunan Chilli King for dinner. This was not a place for timid or casual diners. The food was seriously spicy and totally delicious. Did I mention SPICY? My tongue was burning. It was painful, but oh so yummy.
When we came back to my place, Dave commented my internet speed was very slow. We tested the speed, and it was barely above dial-up. So we swapped and plugged the cable into the modem directly. The speed now was 9 - 10 times faster. When we hooked it back into the router, the speed went down again. Dave downloaded some firmware and we re-tested the speed to see if the upgrade would fix the issue. Nope, it didn't do anything. The router was dragging down the speed still. So we just decided to plug the cable directly into the modem.
All this time, like for the past 3 years, I never thought the cause for my slow internet speed was the router. I always thought it was because I had an old computer. Now we removed the router and connected the computer directly to the modem, it's banging! It was like the sky got clear all of sudden.
Before Dave left, he got to use my faucet in the vanity area. The water that came out was leaky and drippy. It was sad. He put tape around the faucet head, used pliers to unscrew it without scratching the surface, and put what he detached into a spoonful of vinegar to clear out the junk that clogged it. Well, the water that came out of that faucet became so powerful I was amazed. I always assumed it would be that leaky and sad, there was nothing could be done. Now Dave removed the head, it worked like it should.
I was telling Dave this was like the internet connection. He just removed something standing in the way, and the order was restored. It really felt like what happened was some kind of a metaphor. And yes, Dave's like, amazing.
Hmm, what can Dave remove for me now so my life will be nicer and much more wonderful, like the way it should be? LOL.
When we came back to my place, Dave commented my internet speed was very slow. We tested the speed, and it was barely above dial-up. So we swapped and plugged the cable into the modem directly. The speed now was 9 - 10 times faster. When we hooked it back into the router, the speed went down again. Dave downloaded some firmware and we re-tested the speed to see if the upgrade would fix the issue. Nope, it didn't do anything. The router was dragging down the speed still. So we just decided to plug the cable directly into the modem.
All this time, like for the past 3 years, I never thought the cause for my slow internet speed was the router. I always thought it was because I had an old computer. Now we removed the router and connected the computer directly to the modem, it's banging! It was like the sky got clear all of sudden.
Before Dave left, he got to use my faucet in the vanity area. The water that came out was leaky and drippy. It was sad. He put tape around the faucet head, used pliers to unscrew it without scratching the surface, and put what he detached into a spoonful of vinegar to clear out the junk that clogged it. Well, the water that came out of that faucet became so powerful I was amazed. I always assumed it would be that leaky and sad, there was nothing could be done. Now Dave removed the head, it worked like it should.
I was telling Dave this was like the internet connection. He just removed something standing in the way, and the order was restored. It really felt like what happened was some kind of a metaphor. And yes, Dave's like, amazing.
Hmm, what can Dave remove for me now so my life will be nicer and much more wonderful, like the way it should be? LOL.
16 September 2008
I need a break
It was a long day today. I didn't hear anything back from the job submissions. One recruiter did call me after 6 PM, and I was polite. I already went through one recruiter, and that was more than enough. I couldn't say no to her though. I was too nice. I just won't go meet her for her BS. All that paperwork, all that dumb tests, all that registration nonsense, all that talk about what makes me different, all that... just for her to look at me and see I know how to tie a tie. All this work adds up to nothing - No real interview in sight. Why bother? Dave's right, it's a waste of time.
It's a lot of stress everyday going into the office. I want to leave, but I can't. My office-mate wants to quit also, and unlike me, he's been getting calls. He's very vocal about it too. So that pressure just keeps on building, and building, 'til the end of the work day. Next morning, it starts all over again. And the roll-call, ugh I hate it. I HATE IT. My heart races every morning looking at the clock, trying to get into the building before they do that freaking on-time report. It's not healthy. Seriously, why am I still there? This emotional and physical torture must be some kind of journey is greater than the destination thing. It's like, going to make me a better person, or something super and wonderful. It has to be. I can't explain it any other way.
I complain too much again. I do. Sigh. I need a break. Give me a break please!
It's a lot of stress everyday going into the office. I want to leave, but I can't. My office-mate wants to quit also, and unlike me, he's been getting calls. He's very vocal about it too. So that pressure just keeps on building, and building, 'til the end of the work day. Next morning, it starts all over again. And the roll-call, ugh I hate it. I HATE IT. My heart races every morning looking at the clock, trying to get into the building before they do that freaking on-time report. It's not healthy. Seriously, why am I still there? This emotional and physical torture must be some kind of journey is greater than the destination thing. It's like, going to make me a better person, or something super and wonderful. It has to be. I can't explain it any other way.
I complain too much again. I do. Sigh. I need a break. Give me a break please!
15 September 2008
What is going on?
Seriously. What is going on? First my Mac, now this? Please don't tell me they always come in 3's. Let's count that ticket the 1st occurence then...
It was an eventful night. I went to the gym after work, and when I walked into the lot where I parked my car, it was nowhere to be found. I thought I was losing my mind. "It must have been stolen," I thought. I felt sick to my stomach. Both my wallet and cellphone were in the car. I didn't know where to go and what to do. I walked back into the gym and asked to borrow their phone. I was lucky enough to get a nice girl's cellphone to use.
I called the police station, and found out that it was towed. I supposed it was better than stolen. Yes it was a "good" news, just not that good - I had to pay $225 in cash to get it out. I should not have parked across the street in that shopping center. BUT I had parked there for the last 2 years, who knew someone would really call to tow my car? I kept calling Dave on this borrowed cellphone, because his number was the only one I remembered. Sadly he didn't answer. I was helpless. If I didn't pick it up tonight, the charge would likely double tomorrow. I was so stressed.
The manager in the gym saw me looking distressed and offered to give me a ride to the tow yard. I didn't know how to take it at first. He didn't even know me. Shortly after 8 PM, Dave still didn't pick up or call back, so I hopped into the manager's car and off we went. My car was actually towed to a different city, Lincoln Heights, and since the manager wasn't from the area, we got a little lost. Luck for me, we found it just in time. There were two other ladies who also came to pick up their car. It was also towed in the same lot. We were all annoyed, but what could we do?
I went to see my car, it was fine, and I got my wallet. The kind manager took me to a CVS in the area and I took out lots of cash. I paid the amount and finally took my car out. This was some shady and seedy operation. The lot was tiny, and only needed two people to operate. They were located in a residential area in Lincoln Heights, and if no one pointed it out, I would have never noticed it was a tow yard. All cash too?! Evil! Again I thanked the manager some more and took off. What an evening... and ugh, expensive too!
Dave actually thought some recruiter was bothering him so he didn't pick up, and when he finally checked the messages I left, he took off running looking for me. He called just when I was about to call him. We were just a block away from each other. I started to tell him what happened, but stopped in the middle because I was so hungry and tired. He took me to a small Mexican restaurant and we split a burrito and 5 potato tacos. That was a good meal and a half.
I couldn't believe how much it cost me, just in 45 minutes I was $225 poorer. So stupid too. I should remember PK's number. He would actually be the next right person to call, but I didn't have my phone with me and I never tried to memorize his or anyone else's number. Sigh. A costly lesson learned!
It was an eventful night. I went to the gym after work, and when I walked into the lot where I parked my car, it was nowhere to be found. I thought I was losing my mind. "It must have been stolen," I thought. I felt sick to my stomach. Both my wallet and cellphone were in the car. I didn't know where to go and what to do. I walked back into the gym and asked to borrow their phone. I was lucky enough to get a nice girl's cellphone to use.
I called the police station, and found out that it was towed. I supposed it was better than stolen. Yes it was a "good" news, just not that good - I had to pay $225 in cash to get it out. I should not have parked across the street in that shopping center. BUT I had parked there for the last 2 years, who knew someone would really call to tow my car? I kept calling Dave on this borrowed cellphone, because his number was the only one I remembered. Sadly he didn't answer. I was helpless. If I didn't pick it up tonight, the charge would likely double tomorrow. I was so stressed.
The manager in the gym saw me looking distressed and offered to give me a ride to the tow yard. I didn't know how to take it at first. He didn't even know me. Shortly after 8 PM, Dave still didn't pick up or call back, so I hopped into the manager's car and off we went. My car was actually towed to a different city, Lincoln Heights, and since the manager wasn't from the area, we got a little lost. Luck for me, we found it just in time. There were two other ladies who also came to pick up their car. It was also towed in the same lot. We were all annoyed, but what could we do?
I went to see my car, it was fine, and I got my wallet. The kind manager took me to a CVS in the area and I took out lots of cash. I paid the amount and finally took my car out. This was some shady and seedy operation. The lot was tiny, and only needed two people to operate. They were located in a residential area in Lincoln Heights, and if no one pointed it out, I would have never noticed it was a tow yard. All cash too?! Evil! Again I thanked the manager some more and took off. What an evening... and ugh, expensive too!
Dave actually thought some recruiter was bothering him so he didn't pick up, and when he finally checked the messages I left, he took off running looking for me. He called just when I was about to call him. We were just a block away from each other. I started to tell him what happened, but stopped in the middle because I was so hungry and tired. He took me to a small Mexican restaurant and we split a burrito and 5 potato tacos. That was a good meal and a half.
I couldn't believe how much it cost me, just in 45 minutes I was $225 poorer. So stupid too. I should remember PK's number. He would actually be the next right person to call, but I didn't have my phone with me and I never tried to memorize his or anyone else's number. Sigh. A costly lesson learned!
14 September 2008
Goodbye my first Mac
Today I was lazy. The only thing productive I did was gym. I saw PK there too. I came back and had the other banh mi for lunch. The grocery shopping was unsuccessful. So many people and cars, but what I went to get was sold out. Oh well, so I left TJ's empty handed.
PK gave me a real good advice on the interview I had last week. At first I resisted the idea because I already decided she picked another applicant. PK said even if she did, it's always a good idea to show that I am interested and will be open to future openings in her company. It's important to keep that channel open. Sometimes PK is so mature. Of course I didn't know how to write a good follow-up letter. So PK helped me write one and I sent it to her. Yay!
Later Megan came over and picked me up. We went to a local boba place to chat and catch up. I always have a good time with her and laugh lots.
I went to Dave's for dinner around 6 o'clock tonight. He and Jose researched and looked at my dead iMac for a bit, and decided it was best to let it go. Sigh. Dave got me this iMac when I graduated and moved down to LA. It's my first Mac. One of the many great surprises Dave gave me over the years. And it had been with me through ups and downs, several upgrades, and it had always kept on going. I couldn't believe it was time to part ways. Dave took out the hard drive and the ram and put it aside. We will bring the remaining parts to a the e-waste site this coming weekend.
Goodbye my sweet iMac.
PK gave me a real good advice on the interview I had last week. At first I resisted the idea because I already decided she picked another applicant. PK said even if she did, it's always a good idea to show that I am interested and will be open to future openings in her company. It's important to keep that channel open. Sometimes PK is so mature. Of course I didn't know how to write a good follow-up letter. So PK helped me write one and I sent it to her. Yay!
Later Megan came over and picked me up. We went to a local boba place to chat and catch up. I always have a good time with her and laugh lots.
I went to Dave's for dinner around 6 o'clock tonight. He and Jose researched and looked at my dead iMac for a bit, and decided it was best to let it go. Sigh. Dave got me this iMac when I graduated and moved down to LA. It's my first Mac. One of the many great surprises Dave gave me over the years. And it had been with me through ups and downs, several upgrades, and it had always kept on going. I couldn't believe it was time to part ways. Dave took out the hard drive and the ram and put it aside. We will bring the remaining parts to a the e-waste site this coming weekend.
Goodbye my sweet iMac.
13 September 2008
Productive
I had a pretty productive day today. I slept in 'til almost 9 and I did some gift-shopping for a friend online. Went out to buy vitamins for CH, then found out the place was closed down for renovation. I came back home to find another location in LA, called them, and went out again. Little Tokyo was surprisingly calm on a Saturday. I found the store, bought the vitamins, and walked around the plaza. I then went to the Post Office after my trip, and shipped the stuff out around noon. I ate Subway for lunch, and took a nice 3-hour nap. It was pretty awesome.
I started applying for jobs tonight. I was watching PR5 reruns AND writing cover letters. I was distracted. Still, I sent out 4 applications. Sigh. I am getting tired of this process. Of course I need to keep at it - Hopefully one day the right job will come my way.
I started applying for jobs tonight. I was watching PR5 reruns AND writing cover letters. I was distracted. Still, I sent out 4 applications. Sigh. I am getting tired of this process. Of course I need to keep at it - Hopefully one day the right job will come my way.
12 September 2008
Friday!
Today I don't feel so lucky. I didn't get the call back from my interview on Monday. This will be another resume filled weekend.
I met up with Sylvia and her brother and his girlfriend tonight for dinner. We went to this Taiwanese restaurant called Indian - It was a full house. We waited in line for almost an hour to get our table. The food was surprisingly tasty, and very Taiwanese. The waitresses all wore short shorts and very tight outfits. We were also happy the food came out super fast. It was a great evening with friends, I almost forgot about my job situation. Almost :)
I met up with Sylvia and her brother and his girlfriend tonight for dinner. We went to this Taiwanese restaurant called Indian - It was a full house. We waited in line for almost an hour to get our table. The food was surprisingly tasty, and very Taiwanese. The waitresses all wore short shorts and very tight outfits. We were also happy the food came out super fast. It was a great evening with friends, I almost forgot about my job situation. Almost :)
11 September 2008
Lucky day
Something shocking happened today at work... The company reimbursed everyone the parking fee!!! I couldn't freaking believe it. For a minute there I was completely speechless. I thought I was never going to get my money back, and I intended to leave immediately after I found my next job.
The good news did make me feel like... Now what? It was my favorite motivator, but I don't have it anymore. Anyway, I will still hunt for jobs. Getting back what they owed me today was just a huge surprise. Unfortunately I have been paying parking daily this week, I probably should have continued to pay for the monthly permit. Whatever. I have to focus. New job. Next stop. Go go go.
I seriously have the nicest neighbors. My next door neighbor gave me hearty soup again for dinner. It tasted great. Later this evening my other neighbor lady, for no reason, asked me if I liked sushi. I of course answered yes. She then proceeded to give me a box of California roll, fresh from the restaurant she worked at. Oh Yeah! I am feeling lucky, and very very blessed.
The good news did make me feel like... Now what? It was my favorite motivator, but I don't have it anymore. Anyway, I will still hunt for jobs. Getting back what they owed me today was just a huge surprise. Unfortunately I have been paying parking daily this week, I probably should have continued to pay for the monthly permit. Whatever. I have to focus. New job. Next stop. Go go go.
I seriously have the nicest neighbors. My next door neighbor gave me hearty soup again for dinner. It tasted great. Later this evening my other neighbor lady, for no reason, asked me if I liked sushi. I of course answered yes. She then proceeded to give me a box of California roll, fresh from the restaurant she worked at. Oh Yeah! I am feeling lucky, and very very blessed.
10 September 2008
Wednesday is fun and delicious
I was late to work again this morning. Today there was only 2 people who made it before 8:30 - I got the email from the supervisor saying that she will have a meeting with everybody next week about this. Arrgh. Someone please tell her to stop this nonsense.
Wednesday's always fun and yummy. I went to Dave's after work. He made macaroni tonight. It was so good! There was vege pork and coleslaw to go between the hamburger buns too. Dave also made mustard green. It was super good. We finished this meal off with a warm chocolate cake and 1 scoop of vanilla and banana ice cream each. So happy!
The PR episode tonight was good. The best part wasn't the actual challenge, but the critique in the end. I loved when Nina called Kenley out for being super defensive. And I luuuved when MK said Suede was self-delusional. That was beyond awesome!
Wednesday's always fun and yummy. I went to Dave's after work. He made macaroni tonight. It was so good! There was vege pork and coleslaw to go between the hamburger buns too. Dave also made mustard green. It was super good. We finished this meal off with a warm chocolate cake and 1 scoop of vanilla and banana ice cream each. So happy!
The PR episode tonight was good. The best part wasn't the actual challenge, but the critique in the end. I loved when Nina called Kenley out for being super defensive. And I luuuved when MK said Suede was self-delusional. That was beyond awesome!
09 September 2008
Another day
Today I was 10 min late and got on the "on-time" report. I couldn't stand this place. There wasn't much to do in the morning, and later I found out there was an error on an ad I worked on a while ago. Basically, we discussed what to put in the ad over and over for a couple of weeks. We finally all agreed, then at last minute I was asked to change the url in the ad, so we could track the traffic. Today I learned that last minute change did not get implemented. That link did not exist then, and still does not exist today. Sigh. I can't wait to see what happens tomorrow. Let the blame game begin. Ugh, did I mention I can't stand this place?!
I watched the new show Fringe tonight. I wasn't that interested in the hype and didn't expect to like the show. Of course I got sucked in 5 min into it and didn't stop 'til it was over. Fringe was Lost-ish, Bone-like and X-Files-esq all rolled up into one. It was an entertaining pilot, had well-written characters and an engaging storyline, and enough intrigue to keep me hooked and probably coming back for more.
I watched the new show Fringe tonight. I wasn't that interested in the hype and didn't expect to like the show. Of course I got sucked in 5 min into it and didn't stop 'til it was over. Fringe was Lost-ish, Bone-like and X-Files-esq all rolled up into one. It was an entertaining pilot, had well-written characters and an engaging storyline, and enough intrigue to keep me hooked and probably coming back for more.
08 September 2008
Eventful
What a day... I took today off because I had a job interview. It was not with any recruiter but with an actual employer. I was excited and even got there almost an hour early. The interview went well, I will have to wait 'til Friday to find out the result.
I didn't blog this weekend. I was productive. My ex-manager dropped by to give me the computer from the company, so I could help him out with some stuff. The pay was going to be low, but I was doing it more like a favor to him. I saw Hamlet 2 with Dave and Jose. The movie was funny at times, but I felt it was very disconnected overall. Scenes kept moving and I didn't get a very good full picture of different characters. We all thought it was OK.
I also went to see a concert with Megan. It was The Million Star Alumni showcase. I was disappointed. The performance was just a series of karaoke sing-along, no band, no background vocal. It was embarrassing. The tickets weren't cheap either. I didn't understand why people would pay to see these singers sing to pre-recorded tracks. I was underwhelmed.
Sunday afternoon I visited and hung out with Jen. Her new apartment was homelier than her previous pad. We had Mexican food at Casita Del Campo in Silverlake. The atmosphere there was great, the service was superb, the booth we sat in was nice and cozy. The food, however, was only alright. My chicken burrito didn't have any rice or guacamole or extra something in it, just chicken meat and beans. It was a little dry too. I wondered what Dave would say about this place.
Tomorrow I will go back to this awful organization. I am not looking forward to waking up to that. I will get out of it soon enough. I know I will.
I didn't blog this weekend. I was productive. My ex-manager dropped by to give me the computer from the company, so I could help him out with some stuff. The pay was going to be low, but I was doing it more like a favor to him. I saw Hamlet 2 with Dave and Jose. The movie was funny at times, but I felt it was very disconnected overall. Scenes kept moving and I didn't get a very good full picture of different characters. We all thought it was OK.
I also went to see a concert with Megan. It was The Million Star Alumni showcase. I was disappointed. The performance was just a series of karaoke sing-along, no band, no background vocal. It was embarrassing. The tickets weren't cheap either. I didn't understand why people would pay to see these singers sing to pre-recorded tracks. I was underwhelmed.
Sunday afternoon I visited and hung out with Jen. Her new apartment was homelier than her previous pad. We had Mexican food at Casita Del Campo in Silverlake. The atmosphere there was great, the service was superb, the booth we sat in was nice and cozy. The food, however, was only alright. My chicken burrito didn't have any rice or guacamole or extra something in it, just chicken meat and beans. It was a little dry too. I wondered what Dave would say about this place.
Tomorrow I will go back to this awful organization. I am not looking forward to waking up to that. I will get out of it soon enough. I know I will.
05 September 2008
Going to stay... for 2 weeks
Boy. This was a difficult Friday. This morning there was another "on-time report" and also verbal roll-calling. Yep. It was that awful. Nope - no parking reimbursement still.
Yes I should leave. Even one of the directors agreed. I can't yet. I have bills to pay. And I want to have a job lined up first. I will leave when 1. They piss me off again. 2. I find a job.
Of course, this commitment is going to be in 2-week increment. I mean, the time-sheet and pay-period at this so-called corporation calculate bi-weekly. So, my plan is work there, and every time I send in my completed and signed time-sheet, it's decision time.
I will pay daily parking fee, instead of a monthly permit. I am going to work hard to find my next job. Wish. Me. Luck.
Yes I should leave. Even one of the directors agreed. I can't yet. I have bills to pay. And I want to have a job lined up first. I will leave when 1. They piss me off again. 2. I find a job.
Of course, this commitment is going to be in 2-week increment. I mean, the time-sheet and pay-period at this so-called corporation calculate bi-weekly. So, my plan is work there, and every time I send in my completed and signed time-sheet, it's decision time.
I will pay daily parking fee, instead of a monthly permit. I am going to work hard to find my next job. Wish. Me. Luck.
04 September 2008
Should I?
I know I said I should stop going after tomorrow. Sigh. I just don't know if that's the wisest decision. What if I don't find a job within 2 to 3 weeks? Is this the right move? Then again, I think of the people at work that I can't stand to see. It will feel so great to turn around and never look back. I have some serious thinking to do this weekend.
That didn't take long
I have decided. I do not want to work there anymore. No I don't have a job lined up, yet. Tuesday I found out I didn't like my supervisor, Wednesday I made up my mind.
This morning I found a Post-it on my monitor when I walked in that said "You Are Late," with her initials. Yes I was late. So was she usually. Of course, she's the supervisor, so she's allowed. She could also bring her baby into the office. But who's complaining? Look - Everybody got the post-it, if you came in later than her, you were late. No, I am still not over her questioning over my work on the videos, and now this. She then followed up with an email, wanting everyone to "remedy the situation." Nice.
Later today I got an email from another VP who asked me to forward some doc to the big head. I was surprised, since I sent him the stuff 2 weeks ago. Well, this big head had been emailing every VP and telling everyone that he had NOT seen anything new from me. Um, if he had checked his inbox he would've seen all the files he asked for, on that same day! I became so mad reading that email thread. It's one thing that I didn't do what he asked, it's another that he missed or forgot about it. And to tell everyone in the office, excluding me, that I didn't do what he wanted was just ridiculous. I hit the reply-all button and copied the email I sent him 2 weeks ago. I was so angry.
Are these small issues? Probably. That doesn't mean this place has no huge problems. Management issues, poor communications come to mind. No structure, or support system when you need it. Can't reimburse the freaking parking for 2 months is pretty ludicrous. I'm over it. DONE.
This morning I found a Post-it on my monitor when I walked in that said "You Are Late," with her initials. Yes I was late. So was she usually. Of course, she's the supervisor, so she's allowed. She could also bring her baby into the office. But who's complaining? Look - Everybody got the post-it, if you came in later than her, you were late. No, I am still not over her questioning over my work on the videos, and now this. She then followed up with an email, wanting everyone to "remedy the situation." Nice.
Later today I got an email from another VP who asked me to forward some doc to the big head. I was surprised, since I sent him the stuff 2 weeks ago. Well, this big head had been emailing every VP and telling everyone that he had NOT seen anything new from me. Um, if he had checked his inbox he would've seen all the files he asked for, on that same day! I became so mad reading that email thread. It's one thing that I didn't do what he asked, it's another that he missed or forgot about it. And to tell everyone in the office, excluding me, that I didn't do what he wanted was just ridiculous. I hit the reply-all button and copied the email I sent him 2 weeks ago. I was so angry.
Are these small issues? Probably. That doesn't mean this place has no huge problems. Management issues, poor communications come to mind. No structure, or support system when you need it. Can't reimburse the freaking parking for 2 months is pretty ludicrous. I'm over it. DONE.
02 September 2008
I don't like her
Work today was frustrating. My supervisor questioned why I only edited 3 video clips since she gave me the assignment. She didn't know to import these videos took a long time and viewing them took a long time too. I also had other stuff to do. I felt like quitting the company right there and then. I didn't like how she wasn't in the office most of the time and if she was in, she was not supportive or positive. I don't like her.
I met up with PK and we had dinner together. We talked about our frustrations. Sigh. It felt good to share our experiences and thoughts. After we finished our sandwiches there was this weird guy asking if he could sit with us. We said OK, and he just sat down. For some unknown reason he began to stare at my sandwich wrapping paper intensely. He asked us something and I just gave him the cookie coupon PK won. The weird guy was ecstatic. PK and I took off right after that. What a strange person.
I met up with PK and we had dinner together. We talked about our frustrations. Sigh. It felt good to share our experiences and thoughts. After we finished our sandwiches there was this weird guy asking if he could sit with us. We said OK, and he just sat down. For some unknown reason he began to stare at my sandwich wrapping paper intensely. He asked us something and I just gave him the cookie coupon PK won. The weird guy was ecstatic. PK and I took off right after that. What a strange person.
01 September 2008
Plumbing and party
I slept in late today. I woke up briefly in the morning to call Dad, then went back to bed. When I got up again it was 10:30. I was happy. I cleaned up quickly and headed to the gym. Afterwards I got banh mi for lunch, came back home for a bit, then went to a local bakery and bought some pastries for Dave's BBQ party.
The girl at Perfectly Sweet was very, how should I say this, inpolite. She had no smiles, she never said thanks, and she barely looked at me. I guess if I had to work on Labor Day I'd be pissed off too. Still, of all the times I had been there, today was the first time I regretted visiting this bakery. I probably won't go back again.
Dave's party did not start 'til later. He was having a serious plumbing problem and trying hard to fix it. Eventually he had to call a plumber - It might end up costing a lot, since it was a holiday and after 6 PM. Still, Dave wanted it done today. Luckily the plumber was able to take care of parts of the problem, but would have to come back to finish the rest. He worked very hard while everyone was eating, I felt bad for him and Dave. This plumbing thing made the whole BBQ thing extra special and memorable.
The girl at Perfectly Sweet was very, how should I say this, inpolite. She had no smiles, she never said thanks, and she barely looked at me. I guess if I had to work on Labor Day I'd be pissed off too. Still, of all the times I had been there, today was the first time I regretted visiting this bakery. I probably won't go back again.
Dave's party did not start 'til later. He was having a serious plumbing problem and trying hard to fix it. Eventually he had to call a plumber - It might end up costing a lot, since it was a holiday and after 6 PM. Still, Dave wanted it done today. Luckily the plumber was able to take care of parts of the problem, but would have to come back to finish the rest. He worked very hard while everyone was eating, I felt bad for him and Dave. This plumbing thing made the whole BBQ thing extra special and memorable.
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