Show

Last night I went to a show. It was actually the first one in a long time for me, at least since Summerfest. I was pretty amped because I love, love, love the headlining band. Roster McCabe. If you're into a sort of funky, instrumental/jazzy regge with great vocals sound, check them out. They're on iTunes and this is their website.

The first opening band, Waterstreet, was actually pretty good. They were giving away free demo CD's and I'm excited to give them even more of a listen.

The second "band", however, really took the cake. He could have headlined for himself. Heatbox. One man beatboxing band. Really really talented. Everything he did made you want to get up and dance. He sampled the Fresh Prince theme, Tetris, and Digital Underground's Humpty Dance. I was really really impressed. Actually, I'm listening to videos on YouTube currently.

Finally, Roster McCabe played. Some drunk girl was like "YOU'RE TOO SHORT" and pushed me all the way up to the front of the crowd, which was really, really amazing. I had a really good time, even though I thought I was going to pass out from the heat.

Nothing else exciting has been going on lately. I can't wait to quit my job at Subway. I might just suck it up and quit ASAP. I hate that job so much. Worst thing I've ever done with my life. Also, can't wait to finally schedule my classes and make that commitment. Still looking for better employment, but with the way things are, I'm not holding my breath.

Also, I have a flat tire. Very sad, but hopefully just some air will do the trick, since I'm pretty sure its the temperature change that did it. Lame.

Okay, I have to get off my bottom and clean, then go to work. Maybe I'll just quit tonight. Isn't that a nice fantasy? Later.

Still

Well, I'm still not feeling well. I haven't had a chance to get to a doctor or anything, but I'm guessing its either a cold/flu/extreme allergies. I have no idea when I'll actually go to a doctor, so hopefully this will just go away.

I also have a dentist appointment coming up. The universe loves me.

In career news, I've also begun to send out resume's and feelers. I need to replace my AM job at AE, quit Subway, and hang on to the once-a-week hostess position. Hopefully I find something good that isn't retail and pays more than minimum wage. I know, I'm asking a lot.

I don't really have any other news. Stay tuned for pictures of my new bedroom setup though! I know you're excited about that one. It's all from Ikea :)

Planner

I think I might have found a planner that I actually like. It's not the one I was eyeing up, but it was also half the price. So, I'm gonna go with it, and if all else fails and I prefer a different one once xmas rolls around and I have the money for the big one, I've only "wasted" $7.

I'm feeling really good about being up to date with all of my bills. It's like the weight of the world is temporarily off my shoulders.

And to top it all off, I'm headed to IKEA with a couple friends of mine on Sunday :)

I'm getting an actual bed with a headboard and footboard and everything. And new bedding. And a dresser that isn't made of plastic. And cookie cutters that are shaped like wildlife. And this clock that I've been obsessing about. Maybe a mirror and some frames to make the "postcard art" look classy. Next paycheck I'm ordering a black and white of the Eiffel Tower from posters.com for only $10. I've got this parisian theme going on in my mind. Pink and grey. Can't wait!!

Lets see, anything else? Super excited for classes in the spring, even though I have no idea what I'm taking because I can't register until November 6th. November 7 and 8 I'm going on a mini-vacation to House on the Rock with The Boy to celebrate our three year (omg) anniversary. October 22 I'm going to see a really awesome jam band with my cousin and my uncle, I'm SO excited about that. We discovered them at Summerfest, and since they're from Minneapolis, they mostly tour the western part of the state. But they're coming to the Mirimar and I just can't wait. I'm glad that it falls on the day after I get paid so I can splurge on a t-shirt :)

That's pretty much my life right now. I need to get to bed so that I can wake up and be at work by 11. Ten bucks says I'm awake at least 2 more hours. That extra shot of espresso was probably not wise. Maybe I'll clean? More likely read my book. Cheers!

Organized

Right now I'm taking a quick blog break from doing the following (pretty much all at once):

Uploading and organizing photos from my mom's camera
Adding CDs to my iTunes library
Organizing my planner/binder of bills
Getting my room ready for my new things from IKEA
Flipping through a magazine

I feel very productive.

I need to make a doctor's appointment tomorrow, however. I've been sick for a solid 2 weeks now, and I could probably use a flu shot.

Tube

So, I'm having a hard time sleeping. I was dozing earlier, but had some stuff to do, so now I'm wide awake (second wind?). And in sitting in the dark, I got to thinking. And in getting to thinking, I got myself into a bad mood.

And then I started watching stupid things on youtube.

And now I'm unable to stop smiling and/or laughing. See? Modern technology is good for SOMETHING.

:)

Stress

I've just been stressing lately.

Today, I paid a ton in parking tickets. I thought I had fewer and was expecting to pay less. But no, surprise, extras you forgot about. Fun.

I'm sick. Again. I've been steadily sick for at least 2 weeks now. Probably time to see a doctor.

My parent's house is driving me nuts. Not my parent's themselves, the house. It's falling apart. The landlord doesn't do repairs because its "too expensive". Well guess what, maybe you shouldn't have purchased a 100 year old house that is in a state of disrepair, and expect your tenants to just deal with it. Honestly, if it were up for rent, I wouldn't move here. Even if it were really cheap rent. Okay, maybe if the rent was REALLLLLLY cheap, like $200 a month cheap. Because I'm not paying almost $600 for three tiny bedrooms (almost too small for beds!), nasty carpet, nasty flooring, needs to be painted DESPERATELY, oh and the drywall behind the shower surround is actually falling into the shower now. Mind you, this could have been replaced when he purchased the house...3 or 4 years ago. No, he lets things get so bad... Ugh.

Long story short, I cannot keep living like this. I need to be out of here ASAP.

Because I miss my space. I miss having a livable apartment (even though it had ants), I miss knowing that The Boy would be home, in my bed, every night, and that if I had a nightmare (prone to them) he'd be there to cuddle me. I miss my cat, even though he was a little devil at times, I miss that he'd sit next to me while I read and would knead my leg looking for attention. I just miss everything.

I also wish that the barter system were still in place. I would not have the problems that I'm having now.

On the plus side, I baked up the cake for The Boy's Planet Express Birthday Cake! It's a white cake from scratch using one of my mom's old recipes from the stone age (okay, more like 1980). I'm going to frost it tomorrow, and Wednesday is his birthday.

Also, the count down to IKEA is now 5 days!! I can't wait. I'm finally going to be able to put my clothes away in a dresser and sleep on a bed that isn't just a mattress and boxspring on the floor!

I'm also getting on top of my debt, slowly but surely. After all, that's how the tortise wins the race right? Although I wouldn't mind paying things off at the hare's pace.

Okay, good night everyone. I hope we all feel better in the morning.