I opened up the windows today...

FINALLY! I was so excited when I woke up today. It was in the low 70's this morning! It was a breath of fresh air! If you know south Texas you know how long it stays hot in the summer. I agree with Julie... I cant wait for long sleeves, boots, and scarves. And comfort food. My Mom makes this awesome pumpkin soup. As soon as I get the recipe from her I'm going to post it! It's amazing! This weather also makes me miss the Midwestern fall. The leaves changing, and there is this smell in the air that lets you know that autumn has arrived. I totally miss that! This time of year always makes me super homesick. *Sigh*

I'm not old but my body is telling me I am...

Things that should not be happening at 24 years of age, but are...

1. I seriously think I found a grey hair the other day
2. While sitting at my computer lately I have been getting a headache, I finally realized that it was from squinting... I think I may need reading glasses.
3. I banged my leg at my desk at work and the next day I have a bruise the size of Texas on my leg

I still haven't found a job yet. I went to the Spurs Career Fair yesterday with Julie's K. He just graduated from college in May also. The thing was kinda a joke. There were about 10 companies there, all sports related. Some of the big name sports entertainment companies from the surrounding areas were there. They weren't doing any on site interviewing, just taking resumes. All they told us were jobs that were available and to go online and apply for them. Ok I just did not wait almost an hour standing in line (with heels mind you) for you to tell me that! The only cool thing about it was afterward they had a post mixer with dollar beers. Nothing like trying to network with other jobless people while drinking your 1$ Coors Lite. I also for some reason found it necessary to try and flirt with the good looking boys in business suites. (Any chance I get right?) My goodness I'm becoming one of those... EKKK!

Oh well. But today Sarah calls me to tell me of this awesome position that she found online that would be perfect for me! And it's not sales! So I spent a couple of hours this afternoon working on my cover letter and perfecting my resume. Thanks Mom for the awesome advice. I love my Momma, she's SO smart! It was just posted on Friday so please everyone send good vibes my way. I hope to hear back from them soon.

As for the boys in my life... The guitar hero and I have become quite good friends. We talk almost everyday and he is super fun to hang out with. Although he is 4 years older than me we are pretty much in the same boat, except he doesn't have his degree. We are both pretty up in the air as to what we want to do with our lives. He really wants to move too but doesn't know exactly where he wants to go. All he knows is that he doesn't want to stay here. Me either.

As far as the bartender goes, I'm pretty sure he hates me. But I really don't blame him all that much. Last Thursday, some friends and I from work went to the bar where he works. When we got there he told me to put "whatever I wanted on his tab." Ok... so I did. But for some unknown reason, even at this point in time, I told my friends to do the same. Perhaps I was thinking he wouldn't mind. I dunno. I proceeded to get very drunk. And when I start drinking a lot I get pretty friendly. You know what they say... liquid courage. So, I start flirting with the lead singer of the band that was playing, you know while still putting drinks on the bartenders tab. WTF was I thinking? I don't think I was, that's the whole point. I woke up the next day feeling like s*#@, not just because I had a horrible hangover but for what I did. I usually don't do things like that. I'm always pretty nice and considerate of others feelings. So, I texted him many times telling him how sorry I was and offering to pay him back. Yup... no response. I figured as much. Well, last night we went to the bar and I saw him.

Me: Hey ----. How's it going?
Him: Good.
Gives me this sort of akward half hug.
Me: Did you get any of my texts?
Him: Yeah. Some of them.
Me: Well... I'm...
He turns and walks away. I'm standing there looking like a complete idiot.

I'm done with him. It was a pretty f---ed thing I did. But I apologized, offered to repay him. There is nothing else I can do now.

Anyway. That's the latest on my life.... always entertaing. It's almost time for The Simpsons.

Fianlly....

Ok so I did not fall off the face of the Earth. Although you might have thought that since I haven't written in a while.

Let see... what has happened these past couple of weeks.

The Job Front

Still no job to speak of. I'm still desperately looking. Lately I have just been feeling very underpaid and under appreciated. Did I seriously go to school for 6 years and pay God knows how much money to be writing signs that say "No Peanut Products are allowed at this childcare facility." I DO NOT think so! If I told you what I got paid I think most of you would faint. It is barely enough to get by. That reminds me that since I am now officially cut off from my Mom, I am getting an apartment with one of my friends. She is really cool and we get along great! I'm super excited, especially for the part where we get to split all the bills in half. I will be saving like $150 on rent alone. Praise Jebus! We move in the first week in October. Anyway back to the job hunt. For some unknown reason, I was talking to BB a couple of weeks ago on AIM and he asked me how the job hunt was going. Our conversation is as follows...

BB: How is the job hunt going?
Me: Terrible, haven't found anything yet.
BB: Well, have you thought about what you want to do?
Me: Oh no! I haven't at all! (sarcasam implied) Of course I have. It's not really a matter of that anymore. I just need a job at this point... almost anything that pays me more than I'm getting now.
BB: Well, where have you been looking?
Me: Everywhere!
BB: Have you tried monster.com or careerbuilder.com
(This is the part where I almost through my computer out of the window I was so pissed off)
Me: No "BB" I haven't tried that at all! What a good f-ing idea! It's not like I have been out of school for almost 4 months or anything and haven't tried that new fangled invention called the internet!

I was SO mad! That was the dumbest thing he has ever asked me. I know deep down inside he was trying to help, but it just really pissed me off to no end. Maybe it was just the boiling point. Because everyone and their mom has been asking me the same question all summer, "So Becky, What are you going to do now." I just want to scream at them I DONT KNOW! LEAVE ME ALONE! I have a career fair in a couple of weeks. I'm hoping that will be helpful.

The Guitar Hero and Others

So, nothing really major with the guitar hero lately. We talk almost everyday either on AIM or text (he's not really of a phone convo type of guy) But he keeps calling me his friend. At first I was a little upset but then realized that it was ok. I kinda think of him like that anyway. Besides I don't think I could be in a real relationship with him right now. Plus, he told me a while back that he wasn't looking to get into a relationship right now anyway. And another thing. He doesn't have a car. Which is totally cool. But, I'm kinda tired of picking him up and driving him everywhere we go, espcially since my car has been acting funny. The other day when I was taking him home he goes to me, "can you swing by Little Cesar's real quick? I wanna get some food." I was all like ok. I didn't really mind but it kinda bugged me a little bit. And he didn't even offer to give me money for gas. So, fine we'll just be friends.

I have also been out witht this other guy a couple times, his nickname will be The Bartender. He's actually friends with another friend of mine. He gave me his number a couple weeks ago when I went to the bar where he works. I thought he was kinda cute so I agreed to go have dinner with him last weekend. We had a nice meal and a nice conversation. Until he throws out a couple big bombs on me

1. He smokes (Yuck! I H.A.T.E. cigarettes)
2. He really enjoys bartending and doesn't mind doing for a life long career
and finally...
3. He doesn't have a car! (WTF is with these guys not having cars! I'm so tired of driving my POS around picking up these guys for our dates. I'm not super traditional but seriosuly give me break!)

We went out again on Monday night. Went to dinner, a movie, and had a couple of drinks. Again, it was nice, but I'm really not attracted to him. The thing is... I know that he likes me. He told my friends that he did and I can tell when we hang out that he does. I feel bad that I don't feel the same about him, but I we have absolutely nothing in common. This always seems to happen. The ones I have no interest in are really into me and the ones that I'm really interest in have zero interest in me. Murphy's law I guess.

The Car

I hate my car! The belts keep squeaking, the transmission is f**ked, and my window won't roll down unless you push on it. My plan is to get a new used car after I move. I have done my budget a million times and I'm pretty sure I can afford a small car payment. Everyone pray for me that I will find a job soon so I won't have to worry about the car anymore! Thanks. I appreciate it!

All I did this weekend...

So my Dad got me the first season of Smallville for my birthday which was two months ago, and I decided to watch like 10 episodes of it this weekend. There wasn't much going on so that's how I decided to spend it.

First of all, this is one of the best shows ever! I watched like the first three seasons when they were on live but, stopped watching for one reason or another.

It's about superman before he became superman. When he was in high school. I'm a big dork I've always really like the Superman movies, tv shows (Lois and Clark... remember that?!) and comic books.

Second of all, my perfect man plays Clark Kent (Tom Welling). Just look...


Anyway, if you've never seen it... now is the time! They have 8 seasons right now. And they are all on Netflix. Go Now!

More mens

Seriously?

Come to Becky... come to Becky....

Go team USA!

An Ode to the Summer Olympics

I have been glued to my seat this entire weekend watching them. Although, I'm still in the prehistoric age with my rabbit eared antenna on my TV, NBC comes in kinda fuzzy, I still can't stop watching them.

These people have committed their life to their sport. Dedication, perseverance, extreme talent, and athleticism. Seeing their dreams become a reality is an amazing feeling.

I watched the medal ceremony in which Michael Phelps won the gold medal for swimming last night. You could see how proud of himself he was standing on the highest platform, with the national anthem playing. It was pure emotion. It was awesome!
So... here is to the Summer Olympics in Beijing! Go team USA!

Sidenote: These athletic men of our own swim team really makes the games more pleasurable to watch.


Ummm yeah....
Need I say more?

I'm so tired!

What a crazy weekend! It was fun... but very tiring. Yesterday I was so lethargic that I felt like I had been drugged or something.

Friday I got off work at noon because I felt really sick. So, I went home and slept for like 4 hours. It was great. In the evening The Guitar Hero and I went shopping for wedding clothes. He was actually really fun to shop with. He didn't mope around or drag his feet from place to place. He tried stuff on and was feeling material. I was quite impressed. At one point I think I called him a girl. He just kinda laughed it off. Then we got Pei Wei watched part of "Superbad," played some Guitar Hero (of course) and then went home. *Sidenote* I think I have some sort of addiction to that game. I'm always the one that suggests playing it. I guess I have always wanted to be a rock star or something.

Saturday was really crazy. I didn't sleep well for some reason so I was really tired. I went and weighed in at Weight Watchers and lost 0.8 lbs! Woohoo! I was really excited. A total of 4.4 lbs. Then I went to get my hair done. I showed the lady exactly what I wanted and an hour and whole can of hairspray later it was done! And gorgeous!

Not the best picture... but you get the idea.



Then I was off to the mall to get my free makeover. They lady did a number on me. She spent about 15 minutes alone on my eyes. But it turned out really cool!

The wedding was REALLY fun! They had gambling tables and a really good DJ. It was on a terrace that overlooked the downtown area. And to my great surprise the Guitar Hero could dance. Ok, not just slow dance mind you, but fast dance, swing, AND two step! I could have danced the whole night if I was given the chance. I also was the lucky one to catch the bouquet but unfortunately my forgetful self left it at the hotel. Oh well! All in all, it was a fabulous evening. Also, the whole event was taped for the reality show "Whose Wedding is it Anyway." So, look for me on tv around October. I'll keep you updated on when it will air.






Congratulations Molly and Phillip! Love you guys :-)