i have no idea who did this photo...if you know, message me and i'll post it.

lots of new photos in my flickr and i posted a new link to my del.icio.us....

ENJOY!

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i wish i could tell you where this piece came from...its been so damn long since ive been anywhere near my computer, and my desktop is covered with nameless images.

Its weird using my computer again. I mean, its WAY cuter, and more comfortable, but Justins computer is a lot nicer. His screen is probably twice as big as mine...(i actually had to go get my glasses, because my comp was hurting my eyes!)
Its really hot. Far hotter than it should be this close to October. The afternoon's are the worst time for cravings. I always want to smoke in the afternoons.

Anyway...Im going to Lowes for new succulent soil....a couple of my plants have want I believe to be mealy bugs, and in order to get rid of them I have to dig up the plant, wash it off, and replant it in a new pot with new soil. What a pain.

Now that I have my computer back there should be lots of good link/pic updates.

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Oh bother. I can't upload a photo....I won't have this problem when I get the internet TOMORROW!!!!
How stoked am I?
(answer: VERY)

I decided not to return back to my crappy job. One of my co-workers sent me a completely inappropriate/unprofessional text message, which acted as a blatant reminder that I was only working there as a favor to them. So why bother?

I swear I am like a catch-all for shitty people. I give way too many chances and make too many excuses for people... and then when they hurt my feelings I can only be mad at myself. These are not new behaviors. I just want to save everyone. heh.

Don't get the wrong impression here. I'm really not sad....just recognizing the fact that every couple of years you need to clean house a little bit.

I LOVE buying things on the internet. Well, not really, I am more of a validation shopper. When I spend money I want something new and shiny at that moment...I have no interest in waiting three to five business days for my presents to arrive.
However, I DO absolutely LOVE coming home and finding presents on my door step.

So far I have recieved....
"No one belongs here more than you" by Miranda July
"St Lucys Home for Girls Raised by Wolves" by Karen Russell
and...
An a book of John Currins work... AMAZING!

bye for now.

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today has definitely been my worst day as far as not smoking goes. I would've thought that the earlier days would have been worse, but apparently my withdrawals have kicked into overdrive. I haven't been sleeping. My sleep cycle is all messed up from being sick and sleeping all the time, so instead of falling asleep at eleven, I haven't been able to crash before 4am. It's been completely miserable. Top that with the stress of not smoking, and the anxiety I have about giving my notice a mere month after taking a job, and the results are one big frazzled mess. Time to start drinking?
My studio is finally 80% complete. At least I can work in there now. I have some ideas for projects and I've been attempting to get work done...to no avail. Oh, yeah, and I overdrew my bank account. Well, not technically, but I'm sure Wachovia will charge me anyway. They will charge you overdrafts for pending charges, even if there are pending deposits. Its lame. I really need to find a new bank. Any suggestions?

Also, in attempt to regain a little bit of a social life, I think I'm going to start having a movie night at my house....girls only maybe? Anyone interested?

....pray for me.... I'm really trying to stay strong through this whole not smoking ordeal.......it's insanely hard though, and any kind words/pats on the back would be greatly appreciated.

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reap the benefits of all my luck....a special little gift to keep you entertained....
TONS of links....

matte stephens matte does super cute Richard Scarey-esque paintings. He also loves good furniture....and I like that.

lena corwin has an amazing collection of vintage coffee mugs.

jeana sohn is sickly-cute, talented, and has great taste in furniture.

mark dean veca the stuff wet dreams are made of.

pretty girls...

i LOVE this place

im kind of scared to blog. my internet connection that i "share" with my surrounding neighbors has been completely non-existent as of late. At least my beloved blogger has an automatic save feature.

*note to self... add more links to posts! i feel guilty for not being a more responsible linker. my image file on my desktop is overflowing and my bookmarks are getting a little overwhelming. There are just SO many amazing blogs popping up all over the internet. Very exciting stuff.
Also, I'm going to try to be more conscious of my writing....make things a little more cohesive and fluid.

so yeah...

So many things happened this week, and all with out leaving the comfort of my bed. (Not so much comfort actually, my bed is too small, I've officially decided.)
It was my birthday on Wednesday... how lucky am I to share the same b-day week as so many amazing people...(Rosser, Tesser, and lots of others that I cant recall at the moment.) However, I became really sick on Monday afternoon and remained in bed until yesterday....bronchitis and laryngitis. nice. It was pretty crappy, but I did get to watch lots of episodes of The Office and 30 Rock.

Oh yeah.... I QUIT SMOKING! Its only been 5 days, so don't get too amped, but I'm trying really hard. I even went out and dropped $50 bucks on the damn patch. I don't really like it though. Its itchy and makes me a little nauseous. It also freaks me out a little. It comes with a damn bible on how to use it, and has really specific rules on how discard the used product and such. Its like anthrax or something. It makes me paranoid.

So back to whats important....presents. This year I was so sickly spoiled, I got way more than I ever deserved. Some of the highlights...

gift cards to amazon, target, and west elm

terry cloth short shorts from american apparel

and...

a million things from urban outfitters...lamp,owl bank, etc...(oh, and by the way...I'm not giving them anymore of my money. They are stealers and biters and haters....but thats a rant for another blog

OH YEAH! most importantly I got a new awesome job....without even looking! I sent out a million resumes and went on about a half a million interviews before I moved up here, but unfortunately the summer is the worst time to try to get a print job. Its the slow season as far as all that goes...I have yet to discover why.
So, I finally sucked it up and took a job working for the company I had been employed at before I left. I took a better position with more pay, so it all worked out. Well, since I accepted the position, I have received interview requests nearly every week, which I politely declined. However, I had interviewed at one place that I really wanted to work at and I never heard back....until this week!!! Its a HUGE promotion. I will be doing ALL the art/design/pre-press for a company that specializes in screen printing and product marking. I'll have my own office. A decent raise in pay and a lot better benefits.

Now i just need to tell my old job..... I'm really not stoked about this...but I'm hoping to make the situation a little better by helping them find my replacement.

So yeah...things are really amazing right now. I never would've thought that they could've gotten any better. Now I just need to finish my damn apartment....(yes, it is still not complete!)

you have no idea how excited i am to see this movie.

*edit.... im hearing that this is actually a fake movie poster.... too bad. its freaking adorable.

ugh. why cant i add an image??? things have been good. work has been insanely stressful, but i started yoga on wed. and that was lovely. i never realized how completely atrocious my spelling is. its kind of embarrassing. (blogger now highlights misspelled words)
i also rode my bike for the first time in over a year. it was pretty nerve-wracking. im so weak. i rode all the way to justins work, and then made him give me a ride home...hilarious. i was going to do it again today, but its raining out. sad. maybe tomorrow. im hoping to work around the house (as usual) tomorrow. i'd really like to get it done so we could have a little "welcome to richmond" housewarming....but im starting to get the distinct impression that the house is going to be quiet lived in by the time i get around to it.

speaking of. i think im going to try to get some cleaning done tonight, so i can focus on organizing tomorrow....versus, laundry, dishes, etc...that seem to take up a good part of the free time i have for getting settled.

its my birthday next wed. but the presents have already started coming. justin bought me a limited edition pink CHI.... (ceramic hairstyling iron) even the damn box is pink.... and hilariously foreign/generic looking, which is kind of shocking considering the price.

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first off...Lee Bul is AMAZING!

second....why the ef is it so hot? its freaking september! i just ate the most ridculous brownie for dinner, and washed it down with sierra mist. there is something seriously wrong with me. it was a brownie topped with peanut butter, chocolate sauce, whipped cream, and a little peanut butter cup! kroger has seriously stepped up the dessert case. i bought justin a piece of cheesecake topped with strawberries....he's going to be a very happy boy when he gets home.

today was crazy at work. then i had to drive around in my unair-conditioned car, carry groceries upstairs, and walk the dogs. im beat.

hopefully tomorrow will be slow at work. its pay day...its friday....and hopefully it will cool off.

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creepy dolls by ayaka tsuji

im not feeling well today. something i ate is making me sick and im not happy about it. today is absolutely amazing outside, and im stuck in here....trying to piece together my studio. we have too much stuff and nowhere near enough storage. there is only one decent closet in the apt. and justin has all the shelves junked up with crap he doesnt even use....boxes of comics he refuses to part with, baseball cards from the 80's, instruments he never plays....i swear that guy wont get rid of anything!

i tried to get a hair cut and was DENIED. lame. i had to set up an appt. for a week from now. that sucks.

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