From when I left this morning, I knew something was just off. Not necessarily something about me, such as having my pants tucked into my flats or walking around with a limp, but more that everything I did was just a little off today.
When I got to work, I was trying to find things to do, as usual. When I approached Ryan, he suddenly asked me if I had done what he asked me to do yesterday. For the first time since working with Ryan, I had to say no. I suddenly thought about yesterday and how I had completely forgotten to do what he asked me. I didn't think too much of it because I was just cleaning out his inbox in his email. No big deal.
Wrong.
He got upset and began to walk away. I asked him if I could go and do it right then and he told me I had lost "my chance." He then walked away and refused to talk to me for the rest of the day. That is very uncharacteristic of Ryan. I have made so many mistakes that he has taken the blame for, from dealing with Compliance at the corporate headquarters, to a typo on an official document. In those situations, he shrugged it off and didn't care. But this?
It just didn't add up. Maybe that was his last straw. I really don't know. But I hope things are back to normal on Monday. Ryan is the only reason I stayed at my job when I considered leaving in April and every day since.
All morning, the staff were slowly trickling out of the office to begin their weekend plans. By one, I was deemed as "in charge" of the office until five. The youngest in the office, the college student, was in charge for four whole hours. Oh. My. Goodness.
During my reign as "Queen of the Office" I did absolutely nothing worthy of writing about. Not a single thing. I just wanted to express that I was in charge for four hours and took it for granted. Bummer.
After the day wrapped up and I came home, I got on my computer to check my email and such. However, I kept having fruit flies bother me and stick to my computer screen. (I threw half a watermelon on the sink and left it there all day at work. That was the culprit. Whoops.) Anyway, as I was swatting a fly away, I lightly tapped my cup full of iced tea and it conveniently flew off the table and dumped into Eryn's purse. It also poured out all over our cream colored chair cushion and all over the carpet.
Awesome.
I quickly grabbed paper towels to clean up the mess, paying special attention to Eryn's purse, knowing that would get me in the most trouble. (Funny how I was more scared of getting in trouble by Eryn than the condition of my carpet or my chair cushion.) I then used a remedy found online to get the stain out and waited for it to dry. In its current state, it is almost dry and most of the stain is gone. I'll make another cleaning attempt tomorrow and see what the cushion looks like after that.
I don't really have a great closing after that story, so I'll transition into something completely unrelated. I am obsessed with the new Parachute CD which is not surprising, considering I did the same with their first CD. This one, however, is much, much better, though I didn't think that was possible. I listened to it all day and I am currently listening to it now.
I listened to "Forever and Always" for probably 6 hours straight today at work. If you don't know it, here it is. Try not to cry. ;)
Friday, July 29, 2011
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
A Wedding and Photo
Goodness, I must be getting to that age. You know what I'm talking about; the age where everyone around you is moving on with their lives while you're still finishing college. My newsfeed on Facebook tonight has been filled with engagement photos, wedding receptions, and baby announcements. These are people are my age!
But, I guess girls just love to think about that time in their lives when they marry their best friends and begin their families. We can't help it, it's just something we're good at.
Going along with this theme, I have a board on Pinterest dedicated solely to wedding ideas. Granted, this step in my life is yet to begin, but, it's never too early to start planning. My favorite things to look at are engagement and wedding photos. In light of this, I will post a couple of my favorites, just for fun.
I like the creativity in this photo. The handprints are so fun and lighthearted, which is what a wedding should be about. Credit: From Portland to Peonies
This one is breathtaking. The colors are magical. The view is perfect. There's not a thing I don't like about this photo. Credit: Gia Canali
I love the colors in this photo and the perspective of the photographer. However, my favorite part is definitely the saying. This is the epitome of cute. Credit: unknown
Thinking of starting a new chapter in my life one day is exciting, but for now, I can live vicariously through these photos.
But, I guess girls just love to think about that time in their lives when they marry their best friends and begin their families. We can't help it, it's just something we're good at.
Going along with this theme, I have a board on Pinterest dedicated solely to wedding ideas. Granted, this step in my life is yet to begin, but, it's never too early to start planning. My favorite things to look at are engagement and wedding photos. In light of this, I will post a couple of my favorites, just for fun.
I like the creativity in this photo. The handprints are so fun and lighthearted, which is what a wedding should be about. Credit: From Portland to Peonies
This one is breathtaking. The colors are magical. The view is perfect. There's not a thing I don't like about this photo. Credit: Gia Canali
I love the colors in this photo and the perspective of the photographer. However, my favorite part is definitely the saying. This is the epitome of cute. Credit: unknown
Thinking of starting a new chapter in my life one day is exciting, but for now, I can live vicariously through these photos.
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Worth the Wait
I enjoy working during the summer more than during the semester because I am not the only one still in college during the summer. I love having people my age to communicate with. Especially since the all the interns I work with except one are from Drake, so we can connect.
While waiting for Ryan to get out of a meeting, I scurried over to the "intern cubicles" to see if anyone was as bored as I was. These cubicles are not only super small, but they are away from everything else in their own corner. It's almost like a punishment.
Anyway, I found David and Brian, both who were also waiting to talk to Ryan. I guess he's a hot commodity some days. We talked about how we didn't want the summer to be over and how boring the office always is, just the same old stuff.
Out of nowhere, David asked me if I am engaged. I love getting that question. I can honestly say I haven't been asked that in probably two years.
"No, this is actually my purity ring," I responded, flashing a huge smile.
I don't enjoy getting asked this question to talk about myself or make others thing differently of me, I enjoy getting asked this because I always look forward to seeing how they respond to my answer.
Both David and Brian smiled. It wasn't just a cheesy smile or forced smile, but a genuine smile. Both of them. It was like they respected my answer. I like that.
David even said something along the lines of, "that's really cool."
Ha ha. I'm glad he thinks it's "cool."
This reminds me of Valentine's Day at Drake. The Knights of Columbus organization hands out real roses to all of the girls passing by on campus that day. There is a slip of paper attached to these roses that reads: You are worth the wait.
I remember getting the rose my freshman year and I couldn't help but smile and say "thank you." I just thought that was the classiest way of showing respect toward girls. I also think that is the most attractive thing about good guys, they respect girls. I appreciate guys who realize there is so much more to girls than what they can do in a bedroom.
While waiting for Ryan to get out of a meeting, I scurried over to the "intern cubicles" to see if anyone was as bored as I was. These cubicles are not only super small, but they are away from everything else in their own corner. It's almost like a punishment.
Anyway, I found David and Brian, both who were also waiting to talk to Ryan. I guess he's a hot commodity some days. We talked about how we didn't want the summer to be over and how boring the office always is, just the same old stuff.
Out of nowhere, David asked me if I am engaged. I love getting that question. I can honestly say I haven't been asked that in probably two years.
"No, this is actually my purity ring," I responded, flashing a huge smile.
I don't enjoy getting asked this question to talk about myself or make others thing differently of me, I enjoy getting asked this because I always look forward to seeing how they respond to my answer.
Both David and Brian smiled. It wasn't just a cheesy smile or forced smile, but a genuine smile. Both of them. It was like they respected my answer. I like that.
David even said something along the lines of, "that's really cool."
Ha ha. I'm glad he thinks it's "cool."
This reminds me of Valentine's Day at Drake. The Knights of Columbus organization hands out real roses to all of the girls passing by on campus that day. There is a slip of paper attached to these roses that reads: You are worth the wait.
I remember getting the rose my freshman year and I couldn't help but smile and say "thank you." I just thought that was the classiest way of showing respect toward girls. I also think that is the most attractive thing about good guys, they respect girls. I appreciate guys who realize there is so much more to girls than what they can do in a bedroom.
Monday, July 25, 2011
The Box
Earlier today, I was searching our stock room for dividers. You know, those paper dividers you use in binders to seperate "invertebrates" with "vertebrates" in your old Biology binder.
Anyway, during this searching process, I opened all the boxes we have in our stock room, to see if I could find anything. I found a white box on the top shelf that I could hardly reach. I tried to pull it off the shelf, but it was heavier than I expected it to be. Instead, I just opened the lid to feel what was inside.
As I pulled off the lid a loud siren went off, freaking me out. I dropped the box lid and looked around, hoping no one had heard the sound. It appeared no one was phased by the incident whatsoever.
Good.
I quickly finished looking around and left the stock room. I couldn't imagine what would be in that box to make a siren go off like that. Why do I always find odd things at my work?
Instead of leaving it alone, I decided to tell Daniela and Tiffany about the incident, hoping either of them knew what it could be. Daniela, being the curious type, grabbed the keys and made her way in the room as I stayed behind. She came back out of the room laughing at me.
"What was it?" I asked her.
She continued to laugh. "Oh, you'll have to find out for yourself."
I stood there. Well, okay. I had the option to stand there always wondering what could be in that mysterious box or I could grad the keys and go look for myself. I mean, there could be a treasure map to buried gold or something. I couldn't stand not knowing.
So I grabbed the keys and with Tiffany in tow, went back to find out what was in that box. I pulled it off the shelf, with much effort I might add, and sat it on a lower shelf. Fortunately, there was a glass window on top of the box, so I didn't have to open it to find out what was inside.
It was a defibrilator. Why on Earth do we have one of those? Actually, what is a defibrilator anyway? And why on Earth would a siren go off when I open the box? More questions were created than answered after finding out what was inside.
I smiled at Tiffany and realized how much of a ditz I felt like after the whole incident. Both Tiffany and Daniela continued to laugh at the situation. Well, they probably were laughing at me actually. At least it entertained the three of us for awhile.
Anyway, during this searching process, I opened all the boxes we have in our stock room, to see if I could find anything. I found a white box on the top shelf that I could hardly reach. I tried to pull it off the shelf, but it was heavier than I expected it to be. Instead, I just opened the lid to feel what was inside.
As I pulled off the lid a loud siren went off, freaking me out. I dropped the box lid and looked around, hoping no one had heard the sound. It appeared no one was phased by the incident whatsoever.
Good.
I quickly finished looking around and left the stock room. I couldn't imagine what would be in that box to make a siren go off like that. Why do I always find odd things at my work?
Instead of leaving it alone, I decided to tell Daniela and Tiffany about the incident, hoping either of them knew what it could be. Daniela, being the curious type, grabbed the keys and made her way in the room as I stayed behind. She came back out of the room laughing at me.
"What was it?" I asked her.
She continued to laugh. "Oh, you'll have to find out for yourself."
I stood there. Well, okay. I had the option to stand there always wondering what could be in that mysterious box or I could grad the keys and go look for myself. I mean, there could be a treasure map to buried gold or something. I couldn't stand not knowing.
So I grabbed the keys and with Tiffany in tow, went back to find out what was in that box. I pulled it off the shelf, with much effort I might add, and sat it on a lower shelf. Fortunately, there was a glass window on top of the box, so I didn't have to open it to find out what was inside.
It was a defibrilator. Why on Earth do we have one of those? Actually, what is a defibrilator anyway? And why on Earth would a siren go off when I open the box? More questions were created than answered after finding out what was inside.
I smiled at Tiffany and realized how much of a ditz I felt like after the whole incident. Both Tiffany and Daniela continued to laugh at the situation. Well, they probably were laughing at me actually. At least it entertained the three of us for awhile.
Friday, July 22, 2011
Wouldn't Have it Any Other Way
Awhile ago, Eryn purchased a book called "Before Getting Engaged" at a Christian bookstore. The main premise of the book is to explain twelve signs you know you are ready to be married and how to make yourself spiritually, emotionally and financially ready for marriage.
I decided to pull it out at the doctor's office to pass the time, especially because the wait was abnormally long this morning. Anyway, as I was reading, something in chapter two stuck out me.
*Before I begin to explain, here's a disclaimer. I realize I have only been in my current relationship for 3 weeks, so I am nowhere close to any engagement decisions at the moment. However, some of the signs that I am ready to be engaged are there already, while others still need work.*
The book said you realize you are with the one you want to spend the rest of your life with when two things happen:
The second point is the biggest revelation for me. In my past relationships, including the one where I "knew" I was going to marry him, attractive guys were attracted me. I still had the thought of "what if I were with him instead?" Goodness, don't we all want what we can't have?
Strangely enough, I don't have those feelings like I have in the past. In fact, as I've said before, all of the guys I had feelings for before meeting Matt are nothing to me now. I forget they exist. If you were to line up 100 guys and ask me who I thought was "cute" or not, I couldn't tell you, because I simply don't care. It doesn't matter anymore.
I am very excited to get further in this book and learn more about myself in the process.
I decided to pull it out at the doctor's office to pass the time, especially because the wait was abnormally long this morning. Anyway, as I was reading, something in chapter two stuck out me.
*Before I begin to explain, here's a disclaimer. I realize I have only been in my current relationship for 3 weeks, so I am nowhere close to any engagement decisions at the moment. However, some of the signs that I am ready to be engaged are there already, while others still need work.*
The book said you realize you are with the one you want to spend the rest of your life with when two things happen:
- You no longer have the urge to date anyone else besides the person you are with. You never think back to your exes and think about "what if." You no longer think about that guy you had a major crush on last year. You only think about your main squeeze.
- You no longer look at the opposite sex in the same as you used to. For me, other guys would just be other guys, but wouldn't compare to who I'm with now. For instance, I go to eat at a restaurant alone and realize an attractive guy keeps taking glances at me. If I was ready to be engaged, I would not think twice about this occurrence and look the other way.
The second point is the biggest revelation for me. In my past relationships, including the one where I "knew" I was going to marry him, attractive guys were attracted me. I still had the thought of "what if I were with him instead?" Goodness, don't we all want what we can't have?
Strangely enough, I don't have those feelings like I have in the past. In fact, as I've said before, all of the guys I had feelings for before meeting Matt are nothing to me now. I forget they exist. If you were to line up 100 guys and ask me who I thought was "cute" or not, I couldn't tell you, because I simply don't care. It doesn't matter anymore.
I am very excited to get further in this book and learn more about myself in the process.
Thursday, July 21, 2011
Hematology, Iowa City and Veggies
I had quite a busy day today which makes me even more glad that Friday is almost here. I went to the Hematologist today to finally learn and understand what my blood disorder is and what this means for the rest of my life. Fortunately, I received mostly good news. I realized today that it isn't anything close to a death sentence, just a speedbump. I can handle speedbumps.
When I got back to work around noon, my boss had order Jimmy John's for the office, so I didn't have to worry about lunch. He got my favorite, the vegetarian, no mayo. Though I shouldn't have leafy greens, I just can't help it.
I left work around 1:30 to leave for Iowa City around 2:00. For the online course Eryn and I are taking through OTC, we have to take a proctored final. Unfortunately, the closest place we could find a "licensed proctor"(I think that is made up) was in Iowa City, 2 hours away. So we drove there, took our final, then came back.
When we got there, we parked near the old Capitol and decided we would stop by to take pics after the test (see amateur pic to the right). It was cool to see part of Io
wa's history. It is located downtown near a couple of different textbook shops and mexican bars. However, it has to be the cutest downtown I have seen. It honestly reminded me of when I walked the streets of Hollywood, which is probably a weird reference. Needless to say, I would love to live in Iowa City.
The test was not terrible, but it could have gone better. I am confident I got the 50 something percent I needed to pass the class. I am cool with that.
Eryn and I were both quite hungry after the test, so we tried to find a place to eat. It just so happens there was a Which Wich right outside our testing facility, so the decision was made for us. Nothing beats a toasted hummus and avocado veggie sandwich on wheat bread. Yum, yum.
Normally, Jimmy John's would be the best meal I ate that day, but the only exception to that statement is Which Wich. I had my two favorite meals in one day. Life is good. :)
When I got back to work around noon, my boss had order Jimmy John's for the office, so I didn't have to worry about lunch. He got my favorite, the vegetarian, no mayo. Though I shouldn't have leafy greens, I just can't help it.
I left work around 1:30 to leave for Iowa City around 2:00. For the online course Eryn and I are taking through OTC, we have to take a proctored final. Unfortunately, the closest place we could find a "licensed proctor"(I think that is made up) was in Iowa City, 2 hours away. So we drove there, took our final, then came back.
When we got there, we parked near the old Capitol and decided we would stop by to take pics after the test (see amateur pic to the right). It was cool to see part of Io
wa's history. It is located downtown near a couple of different textbook shops and mexican bars. However, it has to be the cutest downtown I have seen. It honestly reminded me of when I walked the streets of Hollywood, which is probably a weird reference. Needless to say, I would love to live in Iowa City.The test was not terrible, but it could have gone better. I am confident I got the 50 something percent I needed to pass the class. I am cool with that.
Eryn and I were both quite hungry after the test, so we tried to find a place to eat. It just so happens there was a Which Wich right outside our testing facility, so the decision was made for us. Nothing beats a toasted hummus and avocado veggie sandwich on wheat bread. Yum, yum.
Normally, Jimmy John's would be the best meal I ate that day, but the only exception to that statement is Which Wich. I had my two favorite meals in one day. Life is good. :)
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Miss Math Team?
While goofing around on my computer yesterday, I found a website with 25 free practice GRE tests. I thought, why not, let's see what kind of questions it asks. I'll need to take it in less than a year anyway, so I may as well get acclimated with the types of questions that will be asked.
There is an option to jump from subject-to-subject, so I decided to jump right to the math problem solving section. That is the easiest for me, so I thought I would try that one first.
Well, I know there is a formula to solve this one, but I can't remember the formula. Let's skip this one and move to the next. That was just an unlucky start. Let's jump to question two.
Uh........Is Sunita a girl?
I cannot remember how to go about this. This is not good. My six years of math team, enrolling in the most advanced courses my high school offered, and my business calculations class in college really show, don't they? Ha.
Needless to say, I will actually have to study math for the first time in my life. That will be interesting. I may just pull out all the old formulas for questions like these so I don't have to spend several minutes on each question.
With how well this math section went, I don't even want to think about the reading comprehension section. Oh boy, this will be like taking the ACT all over again, with a dash of psychology mixed in. What am I getting myself in to?
There is an option to jump from subject-to-subject, so I decided to jump right to the math problem solving section. That is the easiest for me, so I thought I would try that one first.
First question: If you join all the vertices of a heptagon how many quadrilaterals will you create?
A. 72
B. 36
C. 25
D. 35
E. 120
Well, I know there is a formula to solve this one, but I can't remember the formula. Let's skip this one and move to the next. That was just an unlucky start. Let's jump to question two.
Four girls have to be chosen, 2 girls as the captain and vice-captain and 2 boys as captain and vice-captain of the school. There are 15 eligible girls and 12 eligible boys. In how many ways can they be chosen if Sunita is sure to be captain?
A. 114
B. 1020
C. 360
D. 1848
E. 1500
Uh........Is Sunita a girl?
I cannot remember how to go about this. This is not good. My six years of math team, enrolling in the most advanced courses my high school offered, and my business calculations class in college really show, don't they? Ha.
Needless to say, I will actually have to study math for the first time in my life. That will be interesting. I may just pull out all the old formulas for questions like these so I don't have to spend several minutes on each question.
With how well this math section went, I don't even want to think about the reading comprehension section. Oh boy, this will be like taking the ACT all over again, with a dash of psychology mixed in. What am I getting myself in to?
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