The Promised April-May Update
Summer's here, but I'm already bored out of my mind. Yeah I've found activities to occupy myself, but very little has been able to stimulate me. It's not easy. Actually, it's been leaving me a bit on the depressed side. I need both mental and physical activity. I enjoy sitting back at the end of the day thinking about and listing whatever I've accomplished after rolling out of bed. Maybe it's routine setting in and I need something to shake the status quo. If it were a building, I'd love to see it turn to rubble that way I can start anew. Just got make sure the cornerstone comes from the rubble.
Let's get the bad stuff out of the way right away.
1) Seabra. For those that have or are working there, I've no need to elaborate. So, feel free to skip this if you know what I'm about to say. For the past year or so, I've been trying to get the hell out of there. Been turning in applications whenever something intersting comes my way (the fast food industry is out of the question). I'm pissed off before walking through the doors, sometimes before I even leave the house, and that mood stays with me until the end of my shift. Not to mention, I've been reduces to measly 3 hour shifts 5 out of the seven days. What a waste of time. I know I shouldn't be complaining considering the state of the economy, but Seabra is becoming a waste of my time. The wonderful people (most of them) that I work with are no longer enough.
2) I'm constantly feeling trapped at home. The situation with mom and her 70 hour weeks leave me physically and mentally exhausted. I try to take care of the house as best I can and I acknowledge that the whole house can't be thoroughly cleaned in a single day--and the perfectionist in me seems to understand that--but what I do is never enough. God forbid I leave half a dozen dishes in the sink or leave the freshly washed laundry in the washing machine before turining in for the night. When mom comes home, she always finds something to complain about. I give up arguing with her. I can't keep up with her. I'm drained by the time she's home...then she just sucks away my mental energy.
3) My boredom. Plain and simple.
4) Most of my out of state college friends have returned home for the summer and I miss them dearly.
That's the jist of my summer vacation thus far. Now to dig into April and May's amazing events. This you'll love!
1) RIC's STORGY Awards :) Rainbow Alliance won three awards that night. Best Fundraiser Program (Gloria-Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation), Best Cooperative Program (can't remember this one), and Most Improved Organization for '07-08. Yeah, I should mention that next year's awards will be for the 08-09 academic year.
2) Finally had the chance to go to Reflections Cafe on the east side. Loved it there! Such a relaxing and comforting atmosphere. I think I've found my new hideaway during the school year when I need a study break. Sit down have a cup of tea (or a small meal) while working on classswork. The prices are reasonable and the service is amazing. 10 out of 10 in my book :) Against the back wall there's this wall length couch with decorated with the softest of pillows--seriously, you can sleep the day away on them! Definitely going back there in the next week or two.
3) Then there was RIC's annual Drag Show. Okay, I lied when I said I wouldn't be in it. Kinda. After picking up one of my friends and returning to campus, I was told to "get dressed." I was under the impression I'd be setting up the table and selling admission tickets while handing out random Rainbow Alliance paraphenalia. Not to mention, I expected to be there waiting for the friends of mine that were able to make it. I had people coming that I hadn't physically met yet and was intending to hand them their paid tickets in person. Instead, I had someone else give them their tickets while I was prepping.
Long story short, Eva and I managed to pull together a costume and a drag name. For two hours I was Selena Dijon and my performance song was Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero."
God knows what everyone thought of me--espeically those that never met me in person. The panel of Drag Queens believed I was a natural. Apparently, I have stage presence. The only complaint was the costume. Well, Eva and I had 30 minutes to throw it together. No makeup, since there wasn't enough time. And, I won third place :)
4) I'm officially the Secretary of Rainbow! We'll see how this goes, as I've never been in a position like this. I'm excited, but nervous.
5) I've found it in me to continue my latest story. It's maybe 4-5 pages long. Who knows, I may post a portion of it on LJ.
6) I'm back on my exercising routine for the summer. It's my goal to walk 10,000 steps a day. I figure that's a good 90 minute power walk. Once I have the extra cash, I'll be getting a gym membership.
7) I've found new, interesting music. Ever heard of OceanLab? The group falls under electronica/trance, but they're very mellow. Catchy beat that both relaxes the body and stimulates the mind. I've been listening to them for the past few days and they're amazing. Check out their CD "Sirens of the Sea" and be astonished. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ffZFP1lN2A&feature=related) Also, I've found myself attracted to the synthetic nature of Amethystium. It's an interesting combination of the New Age style combined with electronica. Soothing and dreamlike...incredibly provacative and mysterious. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeexU_cTXE4&feature=PlayList&p=B6060EBC39DACAF4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=8)
Let's get the bad stuff out of the way right away.
1) Seabra. For those that have or are working there, I've no need to elaborate. So, feel free to skip this if you know what I'm about to say. For the past year or so, I've been trying to get the hell out of there. Been turning in applications whenever something intersting comes my way (the fast food industry is out of the question). I'm pissed off before walking through the doors, sometimes before I even leave the house, and that mood stays with me until the end of my shift. Not to mention, I've been reduces to measly 3 hour shifts 5 out of the seven days. What a waste of time. I know I shouldn't be complaining considering the state of the economy, but Seabra is becoming a waste of my time. The wonderful people (most of them) that I work with are no longer enough.
2) I'm constantly feeling trapped at home. The situation with mom and her 70 hour weeks leave me physically and mentally exhausted. I try to take care of the house as best I can and I acknowledge that the whole house can't be thoroughly cleaned in a single day--and the perfectionist in me seems to understand that--but what I do is never enough. God forbid I leave half a dozen dishes in the sink or leave the freshly washed laundry in the washing machine before turining in for the night. When mom comes home, she always finds something to complain about. I give up arguing with her. I can't keep up with her. I'm drained by the time she's home...then she just sucks away my mental energy.
3) My boredom. Plain and simple.
4) Most of my out of state college friends have returned home for the summer and I miss them dearly.
That's the jist of my summer vacation thus far. Now to dig into April and May's amazing events. This you'll love!
1) RIC's STORGY Awards :) Rainbow Alliance won three awards that night. Best Fundraiser Program (Gloria-Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation), Best Cooperative Program (can't remember this one), and Most Improved Organization for '07-08. Yeah, I should mention that next year's awards will be for the 08-09 academic year.
2) Finally had the chance to go to Reflections Cafe on the east side. Loved it there! Such a relaxing and comforting atmosphere. I think I've found my new hideaway during the school year when I need a study break. Sit down have a cup of tea (or a small meal) while working on classswork. The prices are reasonable and the service is amazing. 10 out of 10 in my book :) Against the back wall there's this wall length couch with decorated with the softest of pillows--seriously, you can sleep the day away on them! Definitely going back there in the next week or two.
3) Then there was RIC's annual Drag Show. Okay, I lied when I said I wouldn't be in it. Kinda. After picking up one of my friends and returning to campus, I was told to "get dressed." I was under the impression I'd be setting up the table and selling admission tickets while handing out random Rainbow Alliance paraphenalia. Not to mention, I expected to be there waiting for the friends of mine that were able to make it. I had people coming that I hadn't physically met yet and was intending to hand them their paid tickets in person. Instead, I had someone else give them their tickets while I was prepping.
Long story short, Eva and I managed to pull together a costume and a drag name. For two hours I was Selena Dijon and my performance song was Bonnie Tyler's "Holding Out For A Hero."
God knows what everyone thought of me--espeically those that never met me in person. The panel of Drag Queens believed I was a natural. Apparently, I have stage presence. The only complaint was the costume. Well, Eva and I had 30 minutes to throw it together. No makeup, since there wasn't enough time. And, I won third place :)
4) I'm officially the Secretary of Rainbow! We'll see how this goes, as I've never been in a position like this. I'm excited, but nervous.
5) I've found it in me to continue my latest story. It's maybe 4-5 pages long. Who knows, I may post a portion of it on LJ.
6) I'm back on my exercising routine for the summer. It's my goal to walk 10,000 steps a day. I figure that's a good 90 minute power walk. Once I have the extra cash, I'll be getting a gym membership.
7) I've found new, interesting music. Ever heard of OceanLab? The group falls under electronica/trance, but they're very mellow. Catchy beat that both relaxes the body and stimulates the mind. I've been listening to them for the past few days and they're amazing. Check out their CD "Sirens of the Sea" and be astonished. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ffZFP1lN2A&feature=related) Also, I've found myself attracted to the synthetic nature of Amethystium. It's an interesting combination of the New Age style combined with electronica. Soothing and dreamlike...incredibly provacative and mysterious. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeexU_cTXE4&feature=PlayList&p=B6060EBC39DACAF4&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=8)