I started receiving these emails from this company called Martin+Osa. I was trying to figure out who they were, but then I realized that I had been on the mailing list for a related retailer, American Eagle Outfitters, and that somehow, they must have figured out I have now "aged out" of their targeted market of 18- to 25-year-olds and now they ( Read more... )

School, school, work, school, school, extra work because my coworker FC is out of town and I have to pick up the slack by sticking around longer than I need to, school, school, work, sometimes a boy (but not really), school, work, work, school, school, school.

Today, the CFO decided that FC and I didn't deserve air conditioning. Granted, it's not hot outside because it's now California Autumn (haha), but we sit by giant plate glass windows facing west, and the blinds don't help. We were melting ( Read more... )

First, I need to re-read some parts of that book I so loved that I bought copies for many of my girlfriends. If not to give me a kick in the ass, then to ensure that I come out on top -- and not to "win"...but so I know that I will be able to stand, full-well, on my own two feet and that my value is immeasurable ( Read more... )

There's been dramatic goings ons at the spa I work at. I keep out of it, especially since I'm only there part-time to maintain my experience as an aesthetician, but this time it's leaked over enough so that it affects me, but not in a horrible way -- it's just that I'm slightly busier, etc ( Read more... )

I honestly believe I am becoming this bitter old lady. Or maybe I just need some time away from my friends, whom I love dearly...but feel are crowding me and I'm unable to grow, through no fault of their own. Everybody...is always at the center of his or her own drama, and while I am perfectly okay with this idea...I feel like I am always being ( Read more... )

It's late, and I really should be heading to bed, but I had to make a list of the weddings that I will be in or will be attending within the next year. It's crazy. I've listed the ones I'm participating in as a bridesmaid or makeup artist in BOLD, but I'm also attending the wedding as a guest (I'm not listing the weddings I work, because those ( Read more... )

I have to admit that with Fobby Cherie out of town, I am bored to tears at work ( Read more... )

The weekend has been largely uneventful. I work most of the time now (I spend a lot of time at the spa on Fridays and Saturdays, and when I am not at the day spa, I try to be at the office ( Read more... )