So, I am a little behind on my posting...oops.

Nothing big going on, I've just been working. I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Mine was good, I went to my roommate's grandma's house and spent the day with her family and her best friend. It was fun, played some Mexican Train (which I am getting better at), had some good eats and watched TV. Though, I am kinda sad because I brought a plate of left overs home, but my clumsy self wound up dropping it on the floor, so no left overs for me. So sad.

I saw 3 good movies the last few days. The first was Return to Me. It was a very sweet, cute and funny chick flick. Though, I about cried my eyes out during one part. And then last night I rented Madagascar and March of the Penguins. Both were VERY cute movies. Penguins are just too adorable for their own good.

So, I have some good friends going to see Paul McCartney on the 30th...and I can't get over how I feel about it. I mean, I am so GLAD that Ong and my roommate both get to experience him because it is truly amazing, but at the same time I am sad. I think part of it is because I would give my left arm to see him again (and I tried, no tickets...), but I think it also makes me sad because I went by myself and couldn't really share it w/anyone, and everyone who is going on the 30th will be sharing it with people they care about. I feel awful for having my selfish feelings. So, since Ong was nice enough to let me borrow Paul's Back in the U.S. DVD, I think I will watch it tomorrow night and have my own little celebration.....all before and/or after Lost of course.

It seems that Christmas is coming. I think working in retail has spoiled the "looking forward" of the holidays, especially since I was setting up Christmas crap the first week of November. I still want to get into the season, though. My roommate seems to be anti-Christmas this year. I am hoping she won't mind getting a small Christmas tree. I have also gotten some shopping done and I have ideas for most people, so that makes me happy. I want to get it done early this year, so I don't have to deal w/stupid crowds. I am sad though. It doesn't look like my parents will be able to make it down for Christmas like they and I had hoped. I would love to have them here and see my place now that it's all furnished. I would also love to go home, but work prevents me from doing that. Who knows what I will be doing that day. I'm sure my roommate will offer a place to go, but I dunno. I know a lot of her extended family will probably be around and it would just be awkward for me.

Anyhoo, that is about it. A-woo......hooooooooooo. :)

Music: Jewel - Angel Standing By

Sir Paul & Other Things

Last Friday the 11th, I went to see Paul McCartney.

It was absolutely AMAZING. I can't think of any other words to describe it. I was sitting there, watching and it was such a surreal moment. I couldn't believe that I was actually there watching a Beatle. I was in awe the whole time. The setlist was amazing as well. He played a lot of Beatles songs, some Wings songs, and 4 songs from his new album. He is just awesome...you'd never think he was 65 doing what he's doing. As a very good friend said, "I want to have his babies." All I can say to that is, I agree.

I was sitting on the side of the stage, way up in nosebleed seats. It was cool though, cause there was a screen right in front of where I was sitting, so I could watch that. I like screens and then I don't...I like them cause you can see, but I don't because it almost feels like you're just watching TV. I want to go back so bad...my roommate is going and Merc & Ong are going and it makes me sad...I dunno why, I got to see him too...I would just love to experience it again. I love 311, but this has been the highlight of my concert career and will probably continue to be that for the rest of my life.

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I am now officially in my new position at work. It is not bad, for the most part. At times I am fine and at others I feel like I was just thrown into this job and I have to figure things out. It's a good way to learn I suppose, but it can be annoying. I'm still getting used to having to get up early and most of next week I close, I can't wait for a consistent schedule. So far, so good...I just hope I can handle it as it gets busier.

I can't believe that Thanksgiving is a week away. I swear time has flown this whole year, I'm afraid that I will go to bed one night and then wake up in 2008 or something. I am excited though, I'm going to my roommate's house for Thanksgiving. I really like her family, so it should be fun times....and good eats.

This has been said many times, but I hate Southern CA weather. It is completely unpredictable, one day it is a nice, cool 70 and the next day it's 87 degrees, with warm winds. The newscasters are calling it, "Summer in November." Bah. I remember my first year in Fullerton, I was 90 degrees the week before Thanksgiving and I remember thinking, "what the hell?" And here it is again....though it does seem like it's gonna be a little cooler today.

Oh....my roommate and I are officially out of the stone age...we have DSL!! Let's here some woot woot's for that. ;) I am very excited...I can now pirate music at an ever faster speed. Go me.

Music: The Rolling Stones - She's So Cold

Yesterday I went to the NHRA Drag Races. It was SO much fun. There is an indescribable feeling that you get when cars, running on nitro, drive by you going 300 mph. The ground literally shakes. It is amazing, these cars can go from 0-300+ in like 4 seconds. There is something about burning tires, the rev of an engine and the smell of exhaust that is just awesome.

I find it interesting that work has be stressed out already and I haven't officially started in my new position. (I believe that is tomorrow). Last week wore me out. These week I only work 8am-4pm, so it shouldn't be too bad.

I am beginning to have serious doubts on how I will do in this new position. One day last week, my friend and I, who was also promoted, were working together w/some other people. She took charge, told people what to do, knew the best ways to get things done and I sat there and thought, "I can never be like this." I have never had a "take charge" personality. I think there are times that I would like to, but part of me is too worried about what others might think. Then there's part of me who doesn't want the responsibility of being in charge and would much rather have someone tell me what to do. I have no doubt that I can do the job that will be required of me, I doubt my ability to lead and direct people w/the best efficiency, I doubt my ability to be assertive and I worry about what people will think of me. At least all of the people I used to work with everyday still talk to me...I'm sure this sounds dramatic, but I have seen these people start to be rude or quit talking to someone for no good reason...I was worried about that, but so far they are talking to me...who knows what they are saying when I'm not around, but oh well. That's one reason why I'm glad to not be around them anymore, honestly. I feel a lot of pressure on my shoulders and I just want to do well.

Paul McCartney is this Friday...I am on pins and needles.

The musical Cats will be playing in December in the same venue I saw 311 in the last 2 times...I am VERY tempted to buy a ticket...the most expensive is $69, which is a lot less than I expected. I really love Cats, the only think that's stopping me is my work schedule...because we're really not supposed to ask for time off. I am a part of the venue's mailing list, which means I will have a few weeks to get tickets before they are on sale to the public and I get 10% off the price, so I will have to think about it.

Hope all is well w/everyone else. :)