Hi everyone,
I have been a terrible blogger as of late. I am working on it though. I think I'm going to have to go back to some sort of schedule for topics each day because if I don't have anything to write about, I usually don't write. That simply doesn't work for a blog, does it? I will have to modify my topics.
Today I'm painting a bathroom for my mom. I'm being given free reign to redecorate it as I wish. That lady is so trusting. I'm also still looking for another part time job to supplement my working at The 9:30 Club. I need to get health insurance and I also need to defer some student loans while I'm not making anything. Bleh bleh bleh. I knew all of this was bound to happen once I quit my full-time, well-paying gig, but peace of mind is, well, priceless.
Oh and I still am thinking about moving to NYC, but I don't know if now is the right time. I think I'm going to try to visit soon though. Maybe I need to be in the environment once more to motivate me again. I am seriously losing motivation.
Today I got to download the new Radiohead album "In Rainbows." I have yet to listen to it, but plan on doing so today. I only paid $1.00 for it! AMAZING!
Well, now it's off to do these things I say I need to do. Plan this blog, pain the bathroom, get a PT job, health insurance and defer student loans, move to NYC, listen to the new Radiohead album. My work is never done . . .
Have a great day and I'll see you tomorrow.
♥,
A
Showing posts with label Letter from the Editor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Letter from the Editor. Show all posts
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Letter from the Editor
Hi beautiful,
Things are going great with this blog. I'm starting to get more and more personal with it, which wasn't what I had set out to do originally. In fact, I wanted to have as little about myself as possible, but what's the point? This is slowly going away from what I had planned, but that's okay by me. Again, this is a fun little project for me. I'm excited to be writing fairly regularly. I seriously am worried that I keep getting stupider each day by not writing and stretching my mind as much as I used to. While this blog isn't Nobel Prize winning stuff, anything to keep my mind in shape makes me happy.
Oh, and thanks for reading this. I know it's hard to keep up with it everyday, nor do I expect you to, but it means a lot that you even take the time to read it AT ALL . . .whenever that is. I will be updating more often and more in-depth in the coming weeks once I'm finally finished with my full-time job.
Hope your weekend was great. Mine was pretty cool. I accomplished all that I wanted to accomplish. I had horrid cramps Friday and at various points this weekend. It was awful. I'm beginning to think I should see a doctor. My mood swings and severe, nauseating cramps can't be normal. I shouldn't have to suffer through this anymore.
You know what is an amazing album to listen to when you're feeling powerless, shitty, and heartbroken? "Tragic Kingdom" by No Doubt. Takes me back to the tender age of 12 and being in my room pretending I was Gwen Stefani on stage commanding the attention of thousands of people. It's amazing. It makes me think how strong I am without a boy and how I have so much more to offer the world. I'm not the only person to go through a severe heartbreak and to be angry as hell. This is still one of my favorite albums of all time, no matter how much my musical tastes change. I listened to it the other day at the gym when I was tired/depressed and not in the mood to work out. It rejuvenated me.
So, my part-time job at The 9:30 club is going pretty well. Odd hours, humbling, and tiring, but very fun. It's just cool to hang out with people my age (and a little older) and see live shows. It's work, but it's fun. I'm so glad I quit my lame-ass marketing job. This was like a dream and I'm doing it. I'm confident with my decisions.
That's about it for now. I'm going to go read "Atonement", which is a book my dear friend Kelly told me I'd love. (You were so right, Kel. I love it!) See you Tuesday!
♥,
A
Things are going great with this blog. I'm starting to get more and more personal with it, which wasn't what I had set out to do originally. In fact, I wanted to have as little about myself as possible, but what's the point? This is slowly going away from what I had planned, but that's okay by me. Again, this is a fun little project for me. I'm excited to be writing fairly regularly. I seriously am worried that I keep getting stupider each day by not writing and stretching my mind as much as I used to. While this blog isn't Nobel Prize winning stuff, anything to keep my mind in shape makes me happy.
Oh, and thanks for reading this. I know it's hard to keep up with it everyday, nor do I expect you to, but it means a lot that you even take the time to read it AT ALL . . .whenever that is. I will be updating more often and more in-depth in the coming weeks once I'm finally finished with my full-time job.
Hope your weekend was great. Mine was pretty cool. I accomplished all that I wanted to accomplish. I had horrid cramps Friday and at various points this weekend. It was awful. I'm beginning to think I should see a doctor. My mood swings and severe, nauseating cramps can't be normal. I shouldn't have to suffer through this anymore.
You know what is an amazing album to listen to when you're feeling powerless, shitty, and heartbroken? "Tragic Kingdom" by No Doubt. Takes me back to the tender age of 12 and being in my room pretending I was Gwen Stefani on stage commanding the attention of thousands of people. It's amazing. It makes me think how strong I am without a boy and how I have so much more to offer the world. I'm not the only person to go through a severe heartbreak and to be angry as hell. This is still one of my favorite albums of all time, no matter how much my musical tastes change. I listened to it the other day at the gym when I was tired/depressed and not in the mood to work out. It rejuvenated me.
So, my part-time job at The 9:30 club is going pretty well. Odd hours, humbling, and tiring, but very fun. It's just cool to hang out with people my age (and a little older) and see live shows. It's work, but it's fun. I'm so glad I quit my lame-ass marketing job. This was like a dream and I'm doing it. I'm confident with my decisions.
That's about it for now. I'm going to go read "Atonement", which is a book my dear friend Kelly told me I'd love. (You were so right, Kel. I love it!) See you Tuesday!
♥,
A
Sunday, September 16, 2007
Letter from the Editor
Hi everyone,
Sorry I've been really bad about updating. Life has been pretty insane for the past week or so. I promise I will get back on track soon. The next two weeks might be a little sporadic though. Quitting your job, starting a low-paying, physically demanding yet oddly fun job all while figuring life out is time-consuming. You should see how messy my room is.
Hope everyone is doing well!
Love,
A
Sorry I've been really bad about updating. Life has been pretty insane for the past week or so. I promise I will get back on track soon. The next two weeks might be a little sporadic though. Quitting your job, starting a low-paying, physically demanding yet oddly fun job all while figuring life out is time-consuming. You should see how messy my room is.
Hope everyone is doing well!
Love,
A
Sunday, September 9, 2007
Letter from the Editor
Hey guys,
Another week is done. WHOO HOO! Hope everyone enjoyed the posts this week. My personal favorite was the train-wreck post about Britney Spears. I never realized how passionate I was about her or how big of a role her image played in my life until I sat down and compiled my thoughts on the matter.
Speaking of- I can't wait to see her performance at the VMAs tonight. I'm hosting a get-together at my house to view the awards with some friends. Should be a fun time. I'm going to be taking notes in order to write my thoughts on my blog. I have so much stuff to do to prepare for my little VMA party! And I'm hung over. GRRRRRRRRRRREAT!
On Friday I resigned from my job. "Resigned" sounds so much better than "quit," right? I kind of like to say I quit though, because it's more empowering. The only thing is "quit" seems a little bit rash and ill-planned. But this was all VERY planned and not at all rash. I knew I needed to do it for my own personal happiness and piece of mind. It was miraculous, really. Afterwards, I felt SO much better. Like the stress and sadness from the past 7 months just vanished and I was like, "Wow, I can be me again."
So what's the plan now? I want to get two part time jobs while I figure shit out. I really want to get involved with music again. I realize I'm not the type of person who can just "have a job" for the money. I'm not the type of person who can NOT follow her heart and dreams. I cannot conform. Money does not equal happiness for me. I've always spoke about NYC being my ultimate destination (sidenote: I still plan on living there for at least one year) and where I wanted to be, but what the hell would I do there? I had no direction when I tried it last fall and sort of was just like, "I'll see what happens." I (barely) completed an awesome internship to build up my resume. I did what seemed smart to everyone else and kind of forgot who I was in the process. In the end, I was tired of being broke and everything was falling apart. I applied to jobs in NYC and MD to see what panned out and that's how I got my current job. I don't regret the last 8 months of my life because it has taught me many, many lessons about myself and others. My co-workers have been nothing but kind and I'm super appreciative of it all, but this isn't about them. It's about me. The old break-up adage "It's not you, it's me" is sooooo applicable to this whole situation. Now, I'm going into the unknown. And I can't fucking wait.
Writing has always been a HUGE part of my life and I will continue to write no matter what. Being paid to do it would be nice, but it's so my own personal pleasure and it's such a part of who I am that I'm not concerned with that. Besides, after being out of school for over a year and experiencing the "dumbing down" that accompanies adulthood, I'm not sure I'm as good as I used to be. This blog is a really nice exercise for me to get re-acquainted with my writing skills.
For now, I must go either go back to sleep or start planning for my party tonight. I'm going to try to cook something for my friends. Lord help us all!
Have a nice Sunday!
♥,
A
Another week is done. WHOO HOO! Hope everyone enjoyed the posts this week. My personal favorite was the train-wreck post about Britney Spears. I never realized how passionate I was about her or how big of a role her image played in my life until I sat down and compiled my thoughts on the matter.
Speaking of- I can't wait to see her performance at the VMAs tonight. I'm hosting a get-together at my house to view the awards with some friends. Should be a fun time. I'm going to be taking notes in order to write my thoughts on my blog. I have so much stuff to do to prepare for my little VMA party! And I'm hung over. GRRRRRRRRRRREAT!
On Friday I resigned from my job. "Resigned" sounds so much better than "quit," right? I kind of like to say I quit though, because it's more empowering. The only thing is "quit" seems a little bit rash and ill-planned. But this was all VERY planned and not at all rash. I knew I needed to do it for my own personal happiness and piece of mind. It was miraculous, really. Afterwards, I felt SO much better. Like the stress and sadness from the past 7 months just vanished and I was like, "Wow, I can be me again."
So what's the plan now? I want to get two part time jobs while I figure shit out. I really want to get involved with music again. I realize I'm not the type of person who can just "have a job" for the money. I'm not the type of person who can NOT follow her heart and dreams. I cannot conform. Money does not equal happiness for me. I've always spoke about NYC being my ultimate destination (sidenote: I still plan on living there for at least one year) and where I wanted to be, but what the hell would I do there? I had no direction when I tried it last fall and sort of was just like, "I'll see what happens." I (barely) completed an awesome internship to build up my resume. I did what seemed smart to everyone else and kind of forgot who I was in the process. In the end, I was tired of being broke and everything was falling apart. I applied to jobs in NYC and MD to see what panned out and that's how I got my current job. I don't regret the last 8 months of my life because it has taught me many, many lessons about myself and others. My co-workers have been nothing but kind and I'm super appreciative of it all, but this isn't about them. It's about me. The old break-up adage "It's not you, it's me" is sooooo applicable to this whole situation. Now, I'm going into the unknown. And I can't fucking wait.
Writing has always been a HUGE part of my life and I will continue to write no matter what. Being paid to do it would be nice, but it's so my own personal pleasure and it's such a part of who I am that I'm not concerned with that. Besides, after being out of school for over a year and experiencing the "dumbing down" that accompanies adulthood, I'm not sure I'm as good as I used to be. This blog is a really nice exercise for me to get re-acquainted with my writing skills.
For now, I must go either go back to sleep or start planning for my party tonight. I'm going to try to cook something for my friends. Lord help us all!
Have a nice Sunday!
♥,
A
Sunday, September 2, 2007
Letter from the Editor
Hi beautiful people!
Yes, that's my foot. No, it's not real.
So another week is done. For the most part, I feel as though I have this blog stuff down and I know the direction that I want this to go. That being said, I think I'm going to hold off on the fictional aspect of this blog. I'm not creatively writing as much I'd like to (or at all . . .), so I think I'll have to put that on the shelf for now. Don't go all suicidal on me because of this.
Again, thanks for the positive feedback from everyone. This is all just so random, but so necessary for me. I forgot how much fun writing random stuff can be. My old college roommate referred to my blog as "reassuring." I guess everyone can be reassured that I'm still as quirky and silly and completely nerdy as ever. And you all can also rest assured that I don't anticipate that changing . . .ever.
In other news, I am breaking out all on my chin. WTF is up with that? I'm twenty-effing-three years old! I love popping pimples as much as the next guy and have lamented the fact that I don't get the opportunity as often as I did during my teenage years, but I forgot how embarrassing acne can be. Like, last night I was at a party and was all self-concscious and kept drinking just so I could cover my chin with a cup while conversing with strangers. There's nothing worse that realizing someone is concentrating on your imperfections rather than what you're saying, right? But it's hard! I often look at people's pimples when I'm talking to them and not because I'm some superficial bitch(?), but just because I do. It's rude and I know it, hence why I hate when people do it to me. That's why I cover them up with cups of alcohol at parties. ☺
Also, yesterday after yoga class, I was backing out of my parking space and my car collided with this other woman's car from class. I'm hesitant to even blog about it because my insurance company has to do this investigation or whatever, so who knows if they'll somehow come across this blog and use it against me. (Paranoid much?) Either way, my brand new car's rear bumper is f*cked. Totally ruined my zen. Isn't it always like that, though? You're feeling GREAT and excited about feeling great and then something happens to put a dent (pardon the pun) to such feelings of greatness? Oh well.
Have an awesome rest of this Labor Day weekend, everyone. Soak up the last bit of summer and sun. I know I will. Margaritas tonight for sure.
♥,
A
PS- I almost forgot about Britney's new single! I'll post about the beautiful disaster that is Britney Spears later this week. HOLLA!
Sunday, August 26, 2007
Letter from the Editor
Hi y'all!
So another week is finished. This week went a lot smoother for me because I had a better idea of what to expect with "Annabelle Blue." I hope all of you guys are enjoying reading! Don't forget to leave me a comment if you have any suggestions.
I'm definitely getting rid of the review section. Wednesday is now "Annabelle Blue's WTF?!" and I'm just going to bring you something totally random to laugh or cringe at for the day. I like that idea A LOT better.
On a personal note, I went to yoga yesterday after not going for nearly two months. I didn't know how much I missed it until I did it again. I'm no yogi BY FAR, but I just love how my body and mind feel afterwards. I'm tooooooootally zen. So, my yoga instructor (who has the cutest Persian accent ever) comes in and she has this huge belly! She's pregnant! How cute is that? I did notice she was a little chubbier in yoga class back in June, but I didn't think much of it. Women's bodies change so fast during pregnancy! After class she told me her baby is due in December and it's her first. I congratulated her and she said, "Hopefully you will be too one day!" Ah. I lovelovelove children, but I don't want any for at least five years. But I was very, very happy for her. Yay! That just made me happy for some reason.
My supervisor at work's grandmother just passed away. It's always a tough situation to deal with someone's loss. It's usually the ones left behind here who have the real problem, so I just told her if she needed anything to let me know. I'm not good at dealing with loss. It's still, at age 23, a very bizarre concept for me.
The past few days have been about life and death, it seems. It's made me start thinking about mine. Particularly, about how lame I think my life is right now and that I'm not happy, don't know what I"m doing and how I'm in dire need of direction. I've also been having whacked out dreams that are kind of disturbing . . .hair falling out, end of the world, things getting stolen . . .what gives?
Well, I'm off to finish making my new workout mix on iTunes featuring some M.I.A. stuff I just downloaded. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! See you Tuesday!
♥,
A
So another week is finished. This week went a lot smoother for me because I had a better idea of what to expect with "Annabelle Blue." I hope all of you guys are enjoying reading! Don't forget to leave me a comment if you have any suggestions.
I'm definitely getting rid of the review section. Wednesday is now "Annabelle Blue's WTF?!" and I'm just going to bring you something totally random to laugh or cringe at for the day. I like that idea A LOT better.
On a personal note, I went to yoga yesterday after not going for nearly two months. I didn't know how much I missed it until I did it again. I'm no yogi BY FAR, but I just love how my body and mind feel afterwards. I'm tooooooootally zen. So, my yoga instructor (who has the cutest Persian accent ever) comes in and she has this huge belly! She's pregnant! How cute is that? I did notice she was a little chubbier in yoga class back in June, but I didn't think much of it. Women's bodies change so fast during pregnancy! After class she told me her baby is due in December and it's her first. I congratulated her and she said, "Hopefully you will be too one day!" Ah. I lovelovelove children, but I don't want any for at least five years. But I was very, very happy for her. Yay! That just made me happy for some reason.
My supervisor at work's grandmother just passed away. It's always a tough situation to deal with someone's loss. It's usually the ones left behind here who have the real problem, so I just told her if she needed anything to let me know. I'm not good at dealing with loss. It's still, at age 23, a very bizarre concept for me.
The past few days have been about life and death, it seems. It's made me start thinking about mine. Particularly, about how lame I think my life is right now and that I'm not happy, don't know what I"m doing and how I'm in dire need of direction. I've also been having whacked out dreams that are kind of disturbing . . .hair falling out, end of the world, things getting stolen . . .what gives?
Well, I'm off to finish making my new workout mix on iTunes featuring some M.I.A. stuff I just downloaded. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! See you Tuesday!
♥,
A
Sunday, August 19, 2007
Letter from the Editor
Hey you,
Hope you're enjoying reading Annabelle Blue! My first week writing this blog has been a great release, but it isn't as easy as anticipated. It's quite difficult finding time for blogging, writing, working for the man, and living. That being said, I'm still trying to figure out how this is going to work.
I know I have a long way to go. This is like a trial run for me to find out what works and what doesn't. This isn't New York Times quality editorial. Go read the New York Times for that. My goal is to write this just like I'd talk to a friend. My reviews are anything but scientific and if you're hoping for nothing less, again, please feel free to stop checking out my blog.
Here are some things I'm going to work on for next week:
- I'm going to work on the wordiness of my blog entries. I'm a talker and I usually have a lot to say, but I will definitely work on making it short and sweet.
- The fictional stuff is really going to take more work than I anticipated. I'm going to hold off on that for awhile.
- Write one post per day, no matter how tired I am or horrible I think the writing is. But I still will need to . . .
- Proofread, edit, etc. If I can't read it, what makes me think you will be able to?
Below is the new schedule:
Monday: The Adventures of Annabelle Blue (Coming soon!)
Tuesday: Faves
Wednesday: - Annabelle Blue's Reviews
Thursday: - Trés Belle
Friday: - Annabelle Blue's FYI (Editorial stuff)
Weekend: - Letter from the Editor
That's it for now. I'd like to give a special thanks to all the positive feedback I've been getting from my friends. I was definitely not expecting it, but it's greatly appreciated. MUWAH!
Peace and Love,
A
Hope you're enjoying reading Annabelle Blue! My first week writing this blog has been a great release, but it isn't as easy as anticipated. It's quite difficult finding time for blogging, writing, working for the man, and living. That being said, I'm still trying to figure out how this is going to work.
I know I have a long way to go. This is like a trial run for me to find out what works and what doesn't. This isn't New York Times quality editorial. Go read the New York Times for that. My goal is to write this just like I'd talk to a friend. My reviews are anything but scientific and if you're hoping for nothing less, again, please feel free to stop checking out my blog.
Here are some things I'm going to work on for next week:
- I'm going to work on the wordiness of my blog entries. I'm a talker and I usually have a lot to say, but I will definitely work on making it short and sweet.
- The fictional stuff is really going to take more work than I anticipated. I'm going to hold off on that for awhile.
- Write one post per day, no matter how tired I am or horrible I think the writing is. But I still will need to . . .
- Proofread, edit, etc. If I can't read it, what makes me think you will be able to?
Below is the new schedule:
Monday: The Adventures of Annabelle Blue (Coming soon!)
Tuesday: Faves
Wednesday: - Annabelle Blue's Reviews
Thursday: - Trés Belle
Friday: - Annabelle Blue's FYI (Editorial stuff)
Weekend: - Letter from the Editor
That's it for now. I'd like to give a special thanks to all the positive feedback I've been getting from my friends. I was definitely not expecting it, but it's greatly appreciated. MUWAH!
Peace and Love,
A
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