The Rat Race

Let’s end this on a happier note. I was just chatting with a friend via AIM last night, and she informed me she’s engaged. Yup, I’m in that age bracket. They’re all starting to get hitched. I’m very happy for her. But soon, there is going to be the married friends and the single friends. And guess where I’ll be. Me the spinster. Don’t laugh. It’s so true. Don’t be suprised if I’m still single when I turn 30. I know it’s only a few years away. Those years creep up pretty fast.

So what’s the issue. I don’t know. But it seems when people get married they go into their own little world. They only hang out with couples. I know it’s not intentional, but sometimes you can’t help feeling that they frown upon single people. Soon they’ll be thinking about having kids and starting a family. And the vicious cycle continues. I know I know. I can turn the most happy thing in someone life totally dark. I can’t help it. I’m a cynic by nature.

November 28, 2001 at 6:37 pm · Friends & Family· Permalink ·

Self - Reliance

Pride. I’m talking about pride like in Jane’s Austen’s book Pride and Prejudice. It’s something that can be considered good but can also be very detrimental. Is it just plain stubborness. Perhaps. So why am I obsessing. With the downturn of the economy, I think my morale is totally shot. Not only is the job market slow, but the temp market is just as bad. We are definitely in a recession. According to people in Washington, we’re 8 months into a recession. And most recessions last about 10 months. It doesn’t seem like this economy is getting better. The umemployment rate is up to 5.4%. Though the subway trains are stilled packed with commuters heading into the city for work. There is no such thing as job stability right now. So am I feeling a bit down. Hell, yeah!

But let’s get back to the topic of pride. So why am I bringing this up. As I’m starting to run low on the funds, I’m still struggling to figure out how I’m going to pay my bills for this month. I’m becoming very reluctant to hang out with my friends. I really don’t want them to cover for me, when I we go out. I’m so use to relying on myself. I know it’s important to rely on my friends. But I feel a sense of guilt. It’s this self-reliance issue that I have. I want to be able to pay my part. It’s unfair. And I really don’t want to do that to my friends. Must be this independent nature, my parents have instilled in me.

This is like a question about luxury vs. debt. I can hang out my friends, but I don’t want to end up leaving a trail of debt for me later. It’s a luxury to go out and spend money with my friends, or I can just isolate myself and save some money. I know it’s depressing

November 28, 2001 at 6:31 pm · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

Clockwatcher

So I got up at 7 am this morning. I know. I haven’t been up that early for well over a year. Anyway, I was up waiting for a phone call from one of my temp agency. And I got a call from another for a temp assignment this morning. More or less, I’m a receptionist for a day. Can’t complain. I need to work, and I get paid for just answering the phone and surfing the net. I guess that’s what I’ll probably be doing if I was at home. Hmm… Maybe I should go to the gym after work. Doh! I brought everything but my sneakers. Crap! It feel so strange to be back in the real world, but in a strange way it’s kind of refreshing. Right now, it’s extremely slow and very quiet out in the reception area. The good thing is no one is here to bother me. So I better get back to my clockwatching. Tick tock.. tick tock… Tick tock. When is this day going to be over? Hmm.. maybe I’ll go to the gym afterwards. Doh! Forgot my sneakers at home. Crap!

November 26, 2001 at 6:39 pm · Daily Grind· Permalink ·

The Mad Rush

Get ready! It’s that time of the year again. The day after Thanksgiving, when we’re all wondering why we stuffed ourselves with so much food. And of course, the first day of holiday shopping. Argh! I don’t think I really want to go out in the mad rush. Do you know how hostile people get around this time of year. It’s like woman at a sample sale for shoes. They’ll hit you just to get the last item on the shelf. And let me tell you, I refuse to go into Toys R Us until mid January. I can imagine how crazy it is in there.

Well anyway, I’m sitting here at my cousin’s house waiting for a Fedex package from Sony. He’s getting his Sony Vaio fixed and he plans to sell it. So if you know anyone that might want to buy a labtop send me a note. I’m so bored. None of my friends are online. And the net is so boring. But I’m going to shoot pool and watch Spy Game later today. I can’t wait. Hehehe =)

November 23, 2001 at 6:50 pm · Rant & Rave· Permalink ·

Gobble Gobble

Happy gobble gobble day! So I more or less spending the day with my mum. It should be fun. We’re going to attempt to make Chinese BBQ pork otherwise known as char siu. I guess you can say this isn’t going to be really a big family thing. Most of friends are going to be hanging with their family today.

Till next time. I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving.

November 22, 2001 at 6:52 pm · Friends & Family· Permalink ·

Womyn vs. Machine

I think I’ve always have a love/hate relationship with my computer. Truthfully, I think it just has a mind of it’s own and it’s very tempermental. Unfortunately, It is almost impossible for me to live without my computer. A friend of mine, actually try to ween me off computer for 6 months. And let me tell you that was such an interesting experience. I spent more time reading and sleeping. Well a lot more reading then I do now.

So what is my new computer up to right now. It’s being extremely tempermental. The fan isn’t functioning properly and it overheats in a hour. So I guess you can say I’m not a very happy camper.

November 22, 2001 at 6:52 pm · Mishaps & MisAdventures· Permalink ·

I’m Back

So by popular demand, I’m back to blogging. I’ve gotten some inquiries from my friends why I haven’t been blogging lately. I guess it’s because my computer is on the fritz. And I’ve only recently gotten it back. But that’s another story. Aside from that my life has been pretty uninteresting. Last week, I was too busy celebrating my birthday with my friends. And this week, I’ve been trying to get my act together. It’s time to get a job to pay the bills. In a way, I really don’t want to return to the real world. I’ve been enjoying unemployment. In the sense, I was able to spend time with my friends, family, and see the world. I think this is the perfect time to do it. And I really do regret that I never went to study abroad when I was in college. I was too busy trying to accomplish something my classmates thought was impossible. By taking some time off, I think I am able to see the world in a different light.

November 22, 2001 at 6:51 pm · Just Me· Permalink ·

The Soiree

I decided to throw a last minute bash for myself. Just some friends that I was able to gather up for some drinks on such short notice. It was just a very interesting night. A Chinese lady had swung by the bar selling illegal cds and porno DVDs. On top of it, one of my friends thought that two people within my party was gay. And last but not least, my other friend was busy reminiscing his ex gf who happen to be a lesbian. It was a hoot of a night. And this all took place before midnight.

After my soiree, a bunch of headed to get some food. The food wasn’t greasy enough. They didn’t have A1. You have to have A1 with your burger. But the plot thickens. I was quite inebriated and I had the option of crashing at my cousin’s place or heading home. And guess what? I chose the latter. My mom was really annoyed that I rolled in sloshed. But then again, I will always be a child in her eyes. It’s not like I really go out that often. It was my birthday. All in all, it was an interesting night.

November 14, 2001 at 6:59 pm · Friends & Family, Just Me· Permalink ·

The Big Day

Ha Ha! I’m a year older today. I got my traditional call around midnight by one of my chums. It’s a nice thing to look forward to every year. At least she didn’t sing “Happy Birthday to you, you smell like a cow.” That happened on my 21st birthday, but it’s all good. It was quite funny. So what am I doing on my big day. I don’t know. Probably going to chill with some friends. I don’t know why, but as you get older, people really don’t remember your birthday. It’s weird. *Yawn* Well got to run to pick up my replacement contacts.

November 14, 2001 at 6:59 pm · Just Me· Permalink ·

Pottermania

Calling all muggles! Harry Pottermania is here. I can’t wait. I know some of you are probably snickering at this. But I think it’s going to be a pretty cool movie. I got my tickets to see it this Saturday with some of my friends. hehehe =) It’s crazy. I put some of Harry Potter stuff I got when I was in the UK on Ebay. And they were selling like hot cakes. I can’t believe this woman that is willing to pay 40 dollars for the special UK edition 2 cd of the soundtrack. It’s crazy. I know I just said that. But I’m still in shock. I knew it was going to big but seriously. I wonder who is more fanatical, a Harry Potter fan or a Star Wars fan? I think both.

November 13, 2001 at 7:13 pm · Arts & Entertainment· Permalink ·