Let me take this opportunity to say that I love coffee - good coffee. And if I have an excellent brew in my hands, like Peet's coffee, I will cherish every single drop.
I am well aware liquids greater than 3 oz are not allowed passed the airport check point. So I did my best to get my 12 oz cup down to 3, with plans to savor the rest while at the gate.
My plan did not play out, security made me finish my drink in the spot and make snide remarks about holding up the people behind me. Uh, first of all, the woman in front of me took a hell of a lot longer unstrapping her sandals, untying her belt, and emptying her pockets, than me attempting to savor my final 3 oz! Second, there was ONE person behind me! Even he was taken back by the rude comment and was nice enough to reaasure me that he was in no hurry. What a Jerk! I realize it's for securuty purposes and that's fine. What gets to me is that he really could've approached the situation in a more polite manner, instead he chose to embarrass me. Learn some manners you arrogant jerk! Maybe I should've given him the rest of my coffee, then at least he would've been more pleasurable later in his shift.
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Friday, August 7, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Pet Peeve
We all have our pet peeves. But one haunts me every single month when a particular bill comes at work and I have just had it! Here it is, one of my biggest pet peeves is when I see this phrase alone on an entire sheet of paper: This Page Intentionally Left Blank.
Then why print it then? Save the paper and ink and don't bother printing an empty page!!!! GRRRRRR!!!!
Monday, July 20, 2009
Coordinated Mess
I admit, I have a messy room. But it's one of those kinds of messy where I know where everything is; it only looks messy to the outsider.
But then, it recently passed the coordinated mess point. After spending time in and out of the house almost everyday (having summer fun :D), I spent a few minutes feeling like an outsider to my own room. I stood there, racking my brain, trying to remember where I put my wallet and ipod. I searched under a pile of clean laundry I have yet to put away, under my bed, inside 3 purses, one backpack, my tennis bag, and then finally my gym bag - found it. After a little bit of panic, I realized my coordinated mess, was no longer coordinated; it was out of control.
There is one solution. Although I despise it, it must be done. Time to clean my room.
But then, it recently passed the coordinated mess point. After spending time in and out of the house almost everyday (having summer fun :D), I spent a few minutes feeling like an outsider to my own room. I stood there, racking my brain, trying to remember where I put my wallet and ipod. I searched under a pile of clean laundry I have yet to put away, under my bed, inside 3 purses, one backpack, my tennis bag, and then finally my gym bag - found it. After a little bit of panic, I realized my coordinated mess, was no longer coordinated; it was out of control.
There is one solution. Although I despise it, it must be done. Time to clean my room.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Crash and Burn
All the reviews I've heard for Transformers have been the same: a bit long, but I like it.
I think they were being nice. All I got was a headache and lost sleep. After giving the first installment rave reviews, I was very disappointed at what followed. I remember when a friend admitted that she was not a fan of the first Transformers; it was too loud, too cheesy, and too much special effects - that's EXACTLY what I thought of the second one.
What a waste of 3 hours.
I think they were being nice. All I got was a headache and lost sleep. After giving the first installment rave reviews, I was very disappointed at what followed. I remember when a friend admitted that she was not a fan of the first Transformers; it was too loud, too cheesy, and too much special effects - that's EXACTLY what I thought of the second one.
What a waste of 3 hours.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Some People Are Jerks
To think this could’ve all been avoided if I just woke up on time…
Instead, there I was in the school parking lot, exchanging phone numbers with the girl who backed into my car
But this post is not about her. She turned out to be an honest person (greatly added to my luck and benefit), who was running late and admittedly neglected to look behind her when she tried to back up to grab a parking spot. No, this post is about the person behind me. The first person to witness two people trying to get through a minor, yet, still a traumatic experience. He pulls to our side, inching forward. He manages to get my attention and the first words that came out of his mouth were: Can you guys close your doors [so I can get by]?
“I’m sorry. The first thing that should’ve popped in to my head after being jerked forward from a frontal impact should’ve been to search for a tool to pry her car off mine, and then push it aside, just so you can get by – my unbelievably inconsiderate schoolmate. Jackass.”
Yeah, that’s what I should’ve said. Instead, I gave him a dirty look and walked slowly to shut my door.
Sadly, he was not the only one. Impatient drivers with cars too wide to squeeze through became infatuated with their honking mechanisms, and made it nearly impossible for us to think and discuss.
What happened to courtesy?
Instead, there I was in the school parking lot, exchanging phone numbers with the girl who backed into my car
But this post is not about her. She turned out to be an honest person (greatly added to my luck and benefit), who was running late and admittedly neglected to look behind her when she tried to back up to grab a parking spot. No, this post is about the person behind me. The first person to witness two people trying to get through a minor, yet, still a traumatic experience. He pulls to our side, inching forward. He manages to get my attention and the first words that came out of his mouth were: Can you guys close your doors [so I can get by]?
“I’m sorry. The first thing that should’ve popped in to my head after being jerked forward from a frontal impact should’ve been to search for a tool to pry her car off mine, and then push it aside, just so you can get by – my unbelievably inconsiderate schoolmate. Jackass.”
Yeah, that’s what I should’ve said. Instead, I gave him a dirty look and walked slowly to shut my door.
Sadly, he was not the only one. Impatient drivers with cars too wide to squeeze through became infatuated with their honking mechanisms, and made it nearly impossible for us to think and discuss.
What happened to courtesy?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
So is it Dairy or Isn’t It?
Although I am not Catholic, I’ve always appreciated the practice of Lent. So, for this Lent season, I have decided to give up dairy.
I became very confused when it was time to put cream in my coffee. I have the Coffeemate creamer that claims to be non-dairy. Just to be sure, I glanced over the ingredients and it has in it, a milk-derivative. If something is derived from milk, how can it be not milk? Then a friend brought up Splenda and how they advertise: “made from sugar, but it’s not sugar.” Now are you confused?
For the sake of my coffee, if it says non-dairy, I will take it.
I became very confused when it was time to put cream in my coffee. I have the Coffeemate creamer that claims to be non-dairy. Just to be sure, I glanced over the ingredients and it has in it, a milk-derivative. If something is derived from milk, how can it be not milk? Then a friend brought up Splenda and how they advertise: “made from sugar, but it’s not sugar.” Now are you confused?
For the sake of my coffee, if it says non-dairy, I will take it.
Monday, January 26, 2009
Hole In My Pocketbook
I HAVE NEVER SPENT SO MUCH MONEY ON BOOKS IN MY YEARS OF COLLEGE!!!! Great timing on this economy too! Aren't you glad to know I stimulated the economy with these purchases?
Stat 2
Textbook: $90.00 - not even hard-bound.
Workbook: $15.00
Tax Acct
Textbook: $205.00 - I got an older edition for half the price but the professor insisted today that I get the newest edition.
Cost Acctng
Textbook: $115.00 - USED price! $185 for new.
Acctng Info Sys
Textbook 1: $95 - this is the older edition; I forgot to ask if it is acceptable. If not, I'd have to get the newer one for $130.
Textbook 2: $45 - can only get this from the publisher online. No competition; so, no cheaper price. This is a flimsy 60-page notebook wire-bound text.
Lab Manual: $15
Mngmt & Operations
Textbook: $80 - this is the USED price! Custom made crap.
$660 total. I am still in shock. Furious at the same time. But more in shock. Seriously?! $200 for ONE book!!! And another for $115?!!! And then several others nearing $100 each!!!! OMG! Speechless. I cannot believe I am paying this much for books. Mainly I am freaked because I have no idea how I am going to pay for these.
I do have money left over from my grant: $169. Oh but that went to pay for my semester parking permit. Yup, one semester of parking costs $160.
And people wonder why students are poor...
Stat 2
Textbook: $90.00 - not even hard-bound.
Workbook: $15.00
Tax Acct
Textbook: $205.00 - I got an older edition for half the price but the professor insisted today that I get the newest edition.
Cost Acctng
Textbook: $115.00 - USED price! $185 for new.
Acctng Info Sys
Textbook 1: $95 - this is the older edition; I forgot to ask if it is acceptable. If not, I'd have to get the newer one for $130.
Textbook 2: $45 - can only get this from the publisher online. No competition; so, no cheaper price. This is a flimsy 60-page notebook wire-bound text.
Lab Manual: $15
Mngmt & Operations
Textbook: $80 - this is the USED price! Custom made crap.
$660 total. I am still in shock. Furious at the same time. But more in shock. Seriously?! $200 for ONE book!!! And another for $115?!!! And then several others nearing $100 each!!!! OMG! Speechless. I cannot believe I am paying this much for books. Mainly I am freaked because I have no idea how I am going to pay for these.
I do have money left over from my grant: $169. Oh but that went to pay for my semester parking permit. Yup, one semester of parking costs $160.
And people wonder why students are poor...
Saturday, November 22, 2008
Rent-A-Pet
I was browsing through a magazine this morning and was horrified at what I saw. Pets are now available to rent. One customer was quoted, " I love the idea that I can indulge my Labrador fix and be the person with a cute dog on the street, without the ongoing responsibility. I can have a dog for a week when I am home, and it's convenient when I travel, I don't have any pet to worry about!"
Okay, take a step back. Don't you see that this is INSANE? What is wrong with you people? Some of you may argue that this is a great way to have pets when your hectic traveling schedule would normally not allow. C'mon. Grow up and get over yourself!
First of all, pets are not like chocolate that you can indulge in from time to time. They are living creatures that cannot just be passed around from one person to another. Can't you understand how traumatic this is to an animal. To come from a caged facility and then taken home to bond for a couple of weeks and then wonder what they did wrong when they are returned? Not to mention different sets of rules these dogs have to learn every time they go into a different house. Pets are a real commitment. You can't just have a pet whenever you can or feel like it. If you were a true pet-lover, you'd see how cruel this is and won't even consider this option.
If you don't have the time or space to take care of a pet, then you should not have one. Think. Wait until you can finally have a pet that you won't have to share with anyone else. A pet that you would form a priceless bond with and become your cherished companion.
Pets are living animals with true feelings. Pets are real. Pets are precious. Pets are worth the wait.
Okay, take a step back. Don't you see that this is INSANE? What is wrong with you people? Some of you may argue that this is a great way to have pets when your hectic traveling schedule would normally not allow. C'mon. Grow up and get over yourself!
First of all, pets are not like chocolate that you can indulge in from time to time. They are living creatures that cannot just be passed around from one person to another. Can't you understand how traumatic this is to an animal. To come from a caged facility and then taken home to bond for a couple of weeks and then wonder what they did wrong when they are returned? Not to mention different sets of rules these dogs have to learn every time they go into a different house. Pets are a real commitment. You can't just have a pet whenever you can or feel like it. If you were a true pet-lover, you'd see how cruel this is and won't even consider this option.
If you don't have the time or space to take care of a pet, then you should not have one. Think. Wait until you can finally have a pet that you won't have to share with anyone else. A pet that you would form a priceless bond with and become your cherished companion.
Pets are living animals with true feelings. Pets are real. Pets are precious. Pets are worth the wait.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
More Fires
I have not seen it rain here for nearly a year! I have seen fire. Lots of fire! Huge fires just this summer, mainly in Lake Arrowhead but one close to where I work. Now fires are back and one is close to school. They are certainly making their way closer to home.
Breathing in ash. Have to take my mask out again...*SIGH* We need rain.
Breathing in ash. Have to take my mask out again...*SIGH* We need rain.
Friday, November 14, 2008
Sauvignon Blanc
It's been a hell of a month! I have been studying like crazy for round 2 of my exams, the last of which I finished two days ago. It's now Friday night, and you know what I really want to do? Crack open that bottle of wine I purchased while taking a break from my books a week ago - total perk when my coffee shop/study place sits next to a wine store, hehe. Alas, I cannot. Because aside from those books I've been hitting, I've also taken a few whacks at tennis balls. My USTA league team has finally reached the #1 spot, and to stay there, we have to win our final three matches in straight sets. That is a very tall order. The first of those three matches is this Sunday. No alcohol for me just yet.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Heaven In A Cup
It's that time of year when my absolute favorite drink is being served - Peppermint White Mocha.
My coffee pallate has extensively changed this past year to be more of a connoiseurs. With that said, Starbucks Coffee, with their burnt beans and pitiful, or should I say, non-existent frothing skills, is never on my list of stores to stop by anymore. What has replaced Starbucks on that list is their former trainer: Peet's Coffee - the best coffee distributor/service out there. I was more than ecstatic to find that they too have a Peppermint White Mocha on their menu, so of course, I did not hesitate to indulge myself. The result? Absolute heaven! Seriously. Instead of burnt coffee covered with peppermint syrup, Peets' version is great tasting coffee, with only a hint of peppermint. You get your espresso with a nice minty aftertaste - oh so wonderful. I don't even know how I survived without the heavenly cup; but, I do know I cannot survive any future winter seasons without it.
Peet's is the best!
My coffee pallate has extensively changed this past year to be more of a connoiseurs. With that said, Starbucks Coffee, with their burnt beans and pitiful, or should I say, non-existent frothing skills, is never on my list of stores to stop by anymore. What has replaced Starbucks on that list is their former trainer: Peet's Coffee - the best coffee distributor/service out there. I was more than ecstatic to find that they too have a Peppermint White Mocha on their menu, so of course, I did not hesitate to indulge myself. The result? Absolute heaven! Seriously. Instead of burnt coffee covered with peppermint syrup, Peets' version is great tasting coffee, with only a hint of peppermint. You get your espresso with a nice minty aftertaste - oh so wonderful. I don't even know how I survived without the heavenly cup; but, I do know I cannot survive any future winter seasons without it.
Peet's is the best!
Monday, September 22, 2008
They Called Us Traitors
Here we are at Coffee Bean with our Peets Coffee mugs. Can we help it that Peets has better travel mugs? C'mon, both get our businesses after all. No need to be bitter; unless you're Starbucks.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Contamination by Infiltration
The N*Sync fan's worst nightmare: the discovery of a Backstreet Boys song in her iTunes library.
That brought me back to 8 years ago-high school, when the most important agenda was to win the debate over who was the better band: N*Sync or Backstreet Boys (BSB). Then there were others who faced every teenage girls' wrath when they claimed that neither were "real bands" - that's a whole other story, do not get me started.
Back to my iTunes. I remember my sister asked if she could download some songs to burn into a CD. "Sure," I said. That began the BSB contamination into my music library. OM Gosh! The horror! Imagine this die-hard N*Syncer's reaction when her shuffle mode turned up All I Have to Give from BSB. "WHAT THE @#$@! Where...? Is that...? NO WAY! Seriously! That's coming from MY computer!
What have I become? Am I a traitor to my fellow N*Syncers? Have I let time mellow out the feud that so consumed my teen years? No. I will not let all that time spent on covering my walls with N*Sync posters go to waste. I will not ignore all my efforts made toward constructing N*Sync scrapbooks. That stage in my life will not be pushed aside. To the memory of my N*Sync years, know that this painful example of vocal harmony and charlatan of a band, will be extinguished from my library.
That brought me back to 8 years ago-high school, when the most important agenda was to win the debate over who was the better band: N*Sync or Backstreet Boys (BSB). Then there were others who faced every teenage girls' wrath when they claimed that neither were "real bands" - that's a whole other story, do not get me started.
Back to my iTunes. I remember my sister asked if she could download some songs to burn into a CD. "Sure," I said. That began the BSB contamination into my music library. OM Gosh! The horror! Imagine this die-hard N*Syncer's reaction when her shuffle mode turned up All I Have to Give from BSB. "WHAT THE @#$@! Where...? Is that...? NO WAY! Seriously! That's coming from MY computer!
What have I become? Am I a traitor to my fellow N*Syncers? Have I let time mellow out the feud that so consumed my teen years? No. I will not let all that time spent on covering my walls with N*Sync posters go to waste. I will not ignore all my efforts made toward constructing N*Sync scrapbooks. That stage in my life will not be pushed aside. To the memory of my N*Sync years, know that this painful example of vocal harmony and charlatan of a band, will be extinguished from my library.
Tuesday, June 10, 2008
The Fit Flop
I cannot stop raving about these shoes! Flip flops actually. They are the most comfortable shoes ever! They are called fit flops because they stimulate leg muscles more than regular flip flops, therefore, giving you a workout.
I wore them to two all-day Disneyland trips; my legs needed stretching afterward, but I was so happy to find that my feet did not hurt at all! After an entire day of walking!
Plus, when I sprained my ankles, they were the only shoes I could wear! Something about spreading my weight evenly, having less pressure on the ankles. And less pressure on my knees! I can feel SUCH a difference!
Seriously everyone! I LOVE THESE SHOES! Comfortable, easy on the joints, and a workout!
Enough. Go check them out for yourself.
http://thefitflop.com/
I wore them to two all-day Disneyland trips; my legs needed stretching afterward, but I was so happy to find that my feet did not hurt at all! After an entire day of walking!
Plus, when I sprained my ankles, they were the only shoes I could wear! Something about spreading my weight evenly, having less pressure on the ankles. And less pressure on my knees! I can feel SUCH a difference!
Seriously everyone! I LOVE THESE SHOES! Comfortable, easy on the joints, and a workout!
Enough. Go check them out for yourself.
http://thefitflop.com/
Monday, March 10, 2008
Nay to Spring Forward
I was late to work today :(, the first Monday after the time change. I forgot to set my alarm and my body's time clock just woke up the way it's used to, except now it's one hour late. Aside from losing an hour, most people like the spring forward time change. They love driving home and there's still light out. But what about the rest of us that get up at 6 AM? I got used to getting up with the sun; now, I am up before it. It doesn't feel right to be awake and it's still dark out, feels like I am getting ripped off or something.
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Skinny Latte
I swear I said 2%; but, for some reason, my afternoon latte was mistakenly made with skim milk! Ewww! Who in their right mind would knowingly order a latte with skim milk?! It's disgusting!
I am so disappointed. By the time I took a sip of it and realized its non-fat contents, I was already in class and unable to fix it :(
That left a nasty taste in my mouth.
Gross.
I am so disappointed. By the time I took a sip of it and realized its non-fat contents, I was already in class and unable to fix it :(
That left a nasty taste in my mouth.
Gross.
Friday, February 15, 2008
Coffee Blunder
I just can't win. I've been having coffee everday and am still trying to break free from it. I made it the entire day without coffee yesterday :) can you believe it!? But then I somehow ended up drinking two coffees today :(
I think it's time I wave my white flag.
I think it's time I wave my white flag.
Thursday, February 14, 2008
Sunny California?
What is up with this weather!? Monday was cold, so I anticipated the same for Tuesday. I wore a longsleeve shirt to school and I was burning up! Due from Tuesday's warm weather, I did not bring a jacket to work on Wednesday and it was really cold; then it became hot in the afternoon. So I thought I was being smart when I dressed in two layers today - shirt and crew neck jacket. It's raining! Argh! I looked up the weather for tonight and they claim it would clear up - what is going on here?
This is the reason why people have internet on their phones - to receive hour-by-hour weather updates.
Seriously!
This is the reason why people have internet on their phones - to receive hour-by-hour weather updates.
Seriously!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Two Birds, One Stone
Have you ever really thought about this phrase? It's awful! Knocking birds down with rocks! How primitive! And cruel!
I propose eliminating this phrase from your vocabulary. It's just an outdated, unapplicable, and mean thing to say.
I propose eliminating this phrase from your vocabulary. It's just an outdated, unapplicable, and mean thing to say.
Monday, January 28, 2008
Drugs Lose
I just woke up from an unplanned 5 hour nap! Well, 30 min of it was planned; but, now it's actually bed time and I have mounds of homework! I'm not even medicated! Have I mentioned that I am sick of being sick?! I even tried to drink caffeine to keep me up today.
I guess sick trumps drugs any day.
I guess sick trumps drugs any day.
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