It's been awhile since I last post about something meaningful to my life.  Have seen and heard a few ppl who have been returning to LJ daily for reads and itching to post (myself included). 

I hope I can keept this up because I'll be busy for the immediate year. 

Very happy today, after an exhaustive week of interview/accepting offer/waiting/negotiation and all that in between...I've finally decided to leave my current employment for a competitor.  It means higher pay, better title ( not much of a title but I see it as a great stepping stone), over time and fresh environment.  It also means a longer commute ( I live 7 mins away from my job right now), one wk less in vaca time ( sob), minus the bonus that i've been receiving every quarter, minus the stock i was given at the current job and o yeah... less freedom.  BUT, I am EXCITED. 

I handed in my resignation this morning, my last day will be this thursday.  Lasek has been scheduled for this Friday morning, I'll be laid up for a week recovering and starting my new job (career?) on the 23rd.  I will be seeing clearly for the first time in years, figuratively speaking and otherwise. 

I have been MIA in the past few years, I chose that route because it was time for me to grow up.  For most, it's a slight change of lifestyle...but for me, it was drastic measure.  Went from unreliable, irresponsible, stubborn, immature which from the those who spoiled me sums up as being free spirited to FINALLY being an adult.  Though, I'm still struggling from time to time. 

When I met Vic two and a half years ago in November, I was still smoking but was quitting slowly.  After a month of being with him I had quit cold turkey.  Soon after, I had quit smoking up as well.  He had helped me through my anxieties and my many flaws.  I am sure my friends could have helped if I had asked but I needed an excuse to curb my bad habits and I found it in Vic.  Many saw that I was unresponsive when it came to parties, get togethers and such but I had to stick to my regiment/schedule until I was comfortable with my "limit".  It was excessiveness in everything I had and wanted and now I can say I'm a WHOLE lot better at holding back and understanding what's good for me. 

I am happier with who I am and the decisions I am making.  It feels good to be finally on track!  Reminicing about the old days and how much FUN and carefree I was (though, Vic likes to point out that "carefree" was just being stubborn and refusing to care) sometimes but it really feels good to limit the amount of ridiculously good fun and increasing my productivity and money making.  * wow, a totaly run on if ever there was one! * 

Feels like I've lost touch with a lot of friends, aquaintences but I feel like this is the path I am going down for the next few years.  In order for me to reach my goal, there is a limit to what I can enjoy and concern myself with... I am easily side tracked, hence the self restraint.

A friend had asked me about "the latest transformation" , I've been utilizing Groupons and daily deals.  Lasek is this wk, looking into implants for next year.  Why?  Have been wearing glasses since 4th grade, contacts since 7th...i can't wait to be done with em!  Why not?!  I can afford all these now and I will feel better.  I'm not going to double cup, just to a low C possibly and it doesn't mean I'll be dressing any differently than I do now. 

Going to start P90X a few weeks after my Lasek surgery, can't wait.  I'll be crying out in pain I'm sure but it'll help with my self esteem and energy.  Can't wait to have my six pack again and Vic to see me in a whole new light. 

how's that for a first entry in a long time?  :)  Have a great night guys, i'll see you tm!

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I'm looking at the Panasonic Lumix TS2 for $400.00,are there any better digicams out there? I read that the waterproofing is great but not for long. YIKES, then what's the point?!?!

I am looking for a digital camera that can take beautiful HD vids at either 720p -1080p. Of course higher resolution is better..but I don't want to sacrafice the rez on the pics either.

Am looking to spend $400-$500. heh, the EOS 5D Mark II would be nice..but I am not rolling in dough. >_< Will save for a pair of boobs before I spend it on a camera.

Think you can help?

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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

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today is going by waaaaaaaay too slowly. it's only 3:52?! *tear*

ahhhh this cough is KILLING ME. argh.

they tell me it's a cold induced asthma. GREAT.

gonna take a nyer out tonight for dinner, I hope it stays warm. Warm being 30s.

I'm gonna hopefully sneak out a little early to rest a bit, or...run errands.

Carribean and Puerto Rico here we come!!!

5 days to our cruise. yipppppeeeeeeeee.

Need to start packing.

Go to yoga tonight and get a pre tan tm so I won't burn on the cruise.

argh, everything else have slimmed down, just have to lose my belly. >_

The past wknd was great!

Had a most productive and relaxed on saturday. oil change, laundry, washed the tub and sink, took down the christmas tree, we played trivial pursuit on the Wii.

it's awesome to hear from Vic that he thinks I'm a very selfless person and I always try to be a good person and I mean well. :D

passive aggressive douche bags that make me feel like i have to react in a passive aggressive way SUCK. i can't wait for this wk to be over, i want to just curl up in bed and mop.

Busy and tired.

before vic left for another four days of business trip we got a humidifier. It's not just any humidifier, it's in the shape of a very vibrant green frog. :) Man, I have so totally taken over his room in the past two years.

Am putting together a holiday party at his house for his friends and some of mine. Have decided on the appetizers and desserts, def the alcohol will be taken care of. Can't think of one or two main courses to really fill ppl up though. There are roughly 15 ppl, I've ordered Hummus, falafel and such from Falafel King, 40 pan seared dumplings from King Fung Garden, a whole sheet of Tiramisu from Maria Di Napoli. Was going to make a huge pot of Guiness beef stew but there are two vegetarians in the crowd, though, we've never really catered to them before. Should I just dish out another $50 and have a tray of pasta ordered? Was gonna make a tray of steak tips, with 13 carnivores...that can run steep!

Our two year anniversary will be this Friday, I have nothing planned. Since he had all these loose plans and the business trip looming, we didn't bother to make any solid plans for our anniversary. I also told him that we should take turns planning, he got last year so I'll plan and execute this year. Um, failed. Been so busy that I haven't had the time (it's really just lack of energy) to look into anything meaningful. Of course, we can always go to a nice restaurant but that's really lame. He's not big into food anyway, yeah i know, bummer. I'll have the energy next year or two years later to plan a dinner at home.

feeling a bit blah.