nothing went my way today.
i spent $50 on product to make my hair shiny. it was dull as ever.
i was swamped at work and didn't get half the things done i needed to.
had a huge stomachache and headache all day.
i have a d in eng, d in math, and f in french.
i have never had below a b in english, and without even trying.
i am not smart.
i cried a lot, in class. and i never cry anymore.
just finished my french exam online, with some success after a 14 hr day and my laptop froze as i attempted to submit it for grading.
now, i am going to have to retake it, and i have zero free time until thursday afternoon.
i met a guy who seems nice and wants to take me on a date, but i don't even have time for a date or even sleep.
i have gained 10 lbs since aruba because i have been stress eating.
i am the biggest hot mess of 2009.
i have no clean scrubs for work tomorrow.
and i reaaaaaaaaaaally don't. like. my. job.
the job i do like i can't get anymore hours at, and i need it now because nothing could be better than spending time with a kid who is adorable and loves me and makes it all worth it....
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10/06/2009 01:26 #49941
serenity now!Category: jerktude
10/03/2009 14:15 #49916
the breadfruitCategory: food
I know my food, and I know what is good, great, and non-edible. This place has received a place in my top ten worst dining experiences thus far. Basically I would have been more content eating Taco Bell. Here is the review I posted on the Phoenix New Times site.
So tempted to call these people and complain more, it was just awful,awful, awful.
So tempted to call these people and complain more, it was just awful,awful, awful.
I was extremely disappointed with this dining experience. The food was lackluster at best, and I felt as if I was being given dishes with no spices or flavor. Pardon me if I'm wrong here, but isn't Jamaican food supposed to be bursting with flavor? The atmosphere was not warm or friendly and only one the staff member made my date and I feel welcome and comfortable.
I strolled over to the bathroom and a lady, who turns out to be the co-owner said something to me which I did not here as I was walking towards a door I perceived to be the restroom. When I knocked on the door, she immediately came up to me and yelled out, "There is a line, OK?." I told her I was sorry and did not hear her, and then to make her point even more clear when she came out, she said, "It's all yours!", in a total fake-nice bitch voice. When you are in the customer service industry, which I am as well, your customers should not be treated with such a snarky attitude.
As I went for the last bite of my avocado plantain crap roll, which tasted like mashed up baby food in a stale wonton, I noticed a curly blond hair. Neither me or my date has anything resembling this hair. When I brought this matter up with the owner, his explanation was that we all have hair, and it ends up on food, and what would I like him to do because if and when he is in my situation, he just eats the food and doesn't say anything. Are you kidding me !@#$%^&? This is not what you tell someone at your restaurant when a customer finds a hair in their food.
The only nice thing I have to say about this place is that the blond haired waitress was so nice and extremely attentive. She needs to work someplace else though because I'm sure the owners treat their employees like crap after seeing how they have interpreted decent service.
I am currently deciding whether or not to contact these people just to let them know how disappointed I am. Should have left without paying.
And, FYI I am a New Yorker know my food and have eaten at some of NYC's finest restaurants and this place would not last one week there.
One last thing. The mango "chutney", I know my chutneys, and this was no such thing. The mango was mushy and mixed in with it was a few brown beans here and there. It looked like someone's regurgitation. Usually a chutney has a variety of flavors, but all I tasted was mushy mango. It could have been much much better with chunks of mango, no beans, and a bit of kick from some fresh peppers, garlic, and Asian pepper sauce.
Review by Sarah
I strolled over to the bathroom and a lady, who turns out to be the co-owner said something to me which I did not here as I was walking towards a door I perceived to be the restroom. When I knocked on the door, she immediately came up to me and yelled out, "There is a line, OK?." I told her I was sorry and did not hear her, and then to make her point even more clear when she came out, she said, "It's all yours!", in a total fake-nice bitch voice. When you are in the customer service industry, which I am as well, your customers should not be treated with such a snarky attitude.
As I went for the last bite of my avocado plantain crap roll, which tasted like mashed up baby food in a stale wonton, I noticed a curly blond hair. Neither me or my date has anything resembling this hair. When I brought this matter up with the owner, his explanation was that we all have hair, and it ends up on food, and what would I like him to do because if and when he is in my situation, he just eats the food and doesn't say anything. Are you kidding me !@#$%^&? This is not what you tell someone at your restaurant when a customer finds a hair in their food.
The only nice thing I have to say about this place is that the blond haired waitress was so nice and extremely attentive. She needs to work someplace else though because I'm sure the owners treat their employees like crap after seeing how they have interpreted decent service.
I am currently deciding whether or not to contact these people just to let them know how disappointed I am. Should have left without paying.
And, FYI I am a New Yorker know my food and have eaten at some of NYC's finest restaurants and this place would not last one week there.
One last thing. The mango "chutney", I know my chutneys, and this was no such thing. The mango was mushy and mixed in with it was a few brown beans here and there. It looked like someone's regurgitation. Usually a chutney has a variety of flavors, but all I tasted was mushy mango. It could have been much much better with chunks of mango, no beans, and a bit of kick from some fresh peppers, garlic, and Asian pepper sauce.
Review by Sarah
10/02/2009 12:56 #49906
jerktudeCategory: jerks
"jerktude", it's a fabulous new word that (e:hodown) coined. she lives in the land of jerks, nyc, thus the reason for her inventing the word. and even if someone else has said it before, she made it cool.
now, i have come across my fair share of people with jertudes in my time. i even have one myself sometimes, and (e:hodown) has admitted to embracing hers.
now, I actually have(most) of this weekend off, so I am going to try to limit my personal jerktude because I have some fun things going on, however I welcome you all to use this word as much as you would like.
Unleash your jerktude!
now, i have come across my fair share of people with jertudes in my time. i even have one myself sometimes, and (e:hodown) has admitted to embracing hers.
now, I actually have(most) of this weekend off, so I am going to try to limit my personal jerktude because I have some fun things going on, however I welcome you all to use this word as much as you would like.
Unleash your jerktude!
hodown - 10/02/09 12:59
I have a jerktude today. At least until happy hour beings.
I have a jerktude today. At least until happy hour beings.
09/15/2009 16:40 #49779
schoolioapparently i can finish the rest of my degree online, in the next year. this will be the record for world's longest bachelor's degree at about 7 years.
i subtracted the two years of cosmetology, which was a huge waste of time, even though i did just do an amazing job on another bride.
anyway, this excitement of this possible opportunity excites me.
i would be able to go anywhere, in a year.
also, i can take my vacas and finish my work beforehand and not worry about stupid lectures when i get back. and, the online program requires less math, and this would mean i am currently taking my last math class!!!!!!!
i suppose i will know in the next few weeks, hooray!
i subtracted the two years of cosmetology, which was a huge waste of time, even though i did just do an amazing job on another bride.
anyway, this excitement of this possible opportunity excites me.
i would be able to go anywhere, in a year.
also, i can take my vacas and finish my work beforehand and not worry about stupid lectures when i get back. and, the online program requires less math, and this would mean i am currently taking my last math class!!!!!!!
i suppose i will know in the next few weeks, hooray!
tinypliny - 09/30/09 10:26
I need a makeover. Apparently, I need to dress up and I have no idea how. All my dressing-up is very non-Western and all my "dresses" are at home.
I need a makeover. Apparently, I need to dress up and I have no idea how. All my dressing-up is very non-Western and all my "dresses" are at home.
lilho - 09/30/09 02:01
i really do rock at makeovers, and helping people with style and hair and makeup. i can make anyone look a better version of themselves, but it's hard to get people to change. some people think their bad look is good. in the end, what is fun for me, ends up being a job to do to someone else and i would rather hang with kids all day.
i really do rock at makeovers, and helping people with style and hair and makeup. i can make anyone look a better version of themselves, but it's hard to get people to change. some people think their bad look is good. in the end, what is fun for me, ends up being a job to do to someone else and i would rather hang with kids all day.
tinypliny - 09/15/09 16:51
Just curious, why didn't you follow up on the cosmetology degree? Seems like you rock at makeovers etc.
Just curious, why didn't you follow up on the cosmetology degree? Seems like you rock at makeovers etc.
09/30/2009 01:51 #49888
ready to goi miss aruba so much. i suppose its not realistic to feel i belong there, but i guess being out of the u.s. makes me think i would be happier elsewhere.
i am glad i came to phoenix and no doubt i will be here a while longer, but i am ready to go.
as soon as i get my degree i would love the opportunity to teach someplace tropical by the ocean. this is basically what i dream about everyday.
i was so happy on vacation, and not just that vacationy feeling, but i just love the water. it made me feel as happy as i did as a little girl when i would go on beach vacations with my family. i remember how content i was to just walk up and down the beach, and i felt the same way is aruba.
i can't wait to go back in may. and i can't wait to finish school so i can go out and see the world!!!
for now, i need to find a way to get by here because although i would never move back to buffalo, it gets very lonely here. no one ever just hangs out here. the people are fake and have awful fashion. i am also so sick of mexican food and tacos.
i want to live somewhere where i can walk to my destination instead of driving 40 minutes to get there.
mostly, i want to be the new girl again, life is more fun that way.
i am glad i came to phoenix and no doubt i will be here a while longer, but i am ready to go.
as soon as i get my degree i would love the opportunity to teach someplace tropical by the ocean. this is basically what i dream about everyday.
i was so happy on vacation, and not just that vacationy feeling, but i just love the water. it made me feel as happy as i did as a little girl when i would go on beach vacations with my family. i remember how content i was to just walk up and down the beach, and i felt the same way is aruba.
i can't wait to go back in may. and i can't wait to finish school so i can go out and see the world!!!
for now, i need to find a way to get by here because although i would never move back to buffalo, it gets very lonely here. no one ever just hangs out here. the people are fake and have awful fashion. i am also so sick of mexican food and tacos.
i want to live somewhere where i can walk to my destination instead of driving 40 minutes to get there.
mostly, i want to be the new girl again, life is more fun that way.
:(
shitty day.
Sending hugs.
Hope tomorrow's better.
(and seriously... make time for the date! Because you're right- there's nothing better than spending time with a kid who's adorable and loves you and makes it all worthwhile.)