Thank God For TV

It's been a while since I posted, so sue me... do you really want to read about my boring life anyway? Apparently so! I've been going to the gym, looking for a job, and making sure I don't miss ANY reality TV.

So here's what I've been watching lately since they put everything online now I don't have to miss anything...

Celebrity Apprentice- I'm SO glad they finally put it back on! I love the Donald and I love watching has been stars argue with each other about anything and everything!! I was actually really sad that Scott Hamilton got kicked off last week... he was so adorable!
Amazing Race- I love Margie and Luke! They are so nice but so competitive and I like that even though they are a mother/son team they get along so well (oh yeah, and if you don't watch, Luke's the first deaf competator). I know people were pissed that they used the blind Uturn, but it's a competition people, they don't put it there NOT to be used. I was getting nervous when Luke couldn't figure out that the letters spelled Checkhov, but he guessed it right finally and they weren't eliminated.
America's Next Top Model- Yeah, I know... but it's like a car accident, even if you don't want to look there's something oddly facinating about it. I don't know exactly who I'm pulling for yet, it's too early to tell but this week is the makeover episode so that should be fun (in the previews someone is throwing a fit!) It's a guilty pleasure, my bad.

Hells Kitchen- People screaming, crying and swearing... how does it get any better than that?? Add food! I love cooking and although this show does very little to increase your desire to cook ever again for fear of being yelled at, I do like the reward challenges because I think they really are meant to make them better, smarter cooks. The yelling? that's just to see them cry :) We are getting deeper into the season and I've yet to pick a real favorite. I'm rooting for LA until someone else proves their worth.

Survivor- It's an old classic. Not that I don't like the new stuff but Survivor has staying power and was the original. It's like, I love the new Disney movies but watching Alladin always gives you a warm nastalgic feeling inside. I love the secret cross tribe alliance they have going on but I have a feeling it's about to get discovered. I am rooting for Taj all the way becuase she is chill and I like her personality. The next to go? I hope it's Coach, he's a douche.

On top of all the reality shows I watch, I also watch Grey's Anatomy, LOST, Lie to Me, and House on a regular basis. There are some other reality shows I watch on a less regular basis like Super Nanny, Homeland Security USA and Extreme Home Makeover. I know it SOUNDS like a lot, but when you're unemployed... you don't have time to not have time.

I AM looking for a job you naysayers, but it's literally impossible to look for a job 8 hours a day 5 days a week. I applied for 8 jobs today and watched 3 TV shows... not to mention that I got up later than normal, went to the gym and also ate 2 meals. SEE... it's hard not to try and fill your time with something!!

Completely changing topics, my birthday was Sunday and we (me, Giggles, Mr. Giggles, Bear, and MattyK) all went to Sing Sing and had a great time getting drunk and celebrating. I will post pictures soon, promise, I just hate the process it takes to get the pictures on my computer.

I know I know... but I'm not doing it becuase I'm lazy, not becuase I don't have the time :) Until next time... peace!

It's like Blockbuster, with books... and it's free!!

Yeah, so I've been frequenting the good ole' library lately job searching and what not. Westminster has a pretty nice library all things considered. It's at a local college so parking is free, but sometimes it's rediculously croweded. Today their wireless isn't working so I had to wait 15 minutes just to get on the public computer. Lame. I must admit, there are some good qualities to being laid off...
~I don't have to work (obviously)
~I don't have to do what anyone tells me to do.
~I have time to run errands without there being a million other people out doing the same thing becuase it's the weekend or right after work.
~I have time to devote to myself like going to the gym and cooking yummy meals.
~I get stuff done! Today I went to the gym, went home, cooked breakfast/lunch, filled out some paper work, made some phone calls, drove to the parent company of OS to turn in some "hey you got fired" paperwork, and then came up here to the library. Before I go home I'm going to go to the post office and tonight I'm going to see Richard III with Giggles et all.
~I don't have to talk to the nazi or Wind Pants EVER AGAIN!!!

So as you can see, there are several perks to being unemployed. There are, however, some not so good things...
~I don't get paid for doing all the above things (bummer)
~I don't get insurance for doing the above things (bummer)
~I have to spend a good amount of my time looking for a new job, which will seriously cut down all all the good things I have going right now.

All in all I've found nothing on the job front. How can so many companies be hireing but so many people are still unemployed??? I don't get it.

Well, I only have a limited amount of time here on the public computer... 21 minutes remaining in my session... whatever will I do. Better look for a job.....

Oh God the Irony...

I don't even know where to start...

My first sign should have been that yesterday's definition on my Corporate Bullshit Definitions calendar was "Close the Door"... a phrase commonly preceding a reaming or firing.

Foreshadowing at it's finest.

You know that all staff meeting I mentioned at the beginning of my last blog? Well I didn't go to it because just after I sent in my blog I was called upstairs to the conference room. I walked into a room with my GM, the head of HR and our benefits manager.
"Please close the door"
This is what they gave me when I sat down.

"Dear Kitty
Unfortunately, a reduction in force is necessary and therefore, your position as Receptionist/Production Assistant and Counter Sales will end today, January 27, 2009.
OS appreciates your efforts and hard work since January 21, 2008."

It goes on to tell me about all the lovely things I need to take care of now that I'm gainfully unemployed. I, of course, am crying my eyes out as they are talking and all I can read in the letter is:


They went over everything with me and then escorted me downstairs and stood and watched me as I packed up all my possessions into boxes. No one was around because they were all in the all staff... how convenient. I packed up everything, left a note for giggles and got in my car. Not, of course, before they took all my credentials and parking pass away... I had my dad on the phone before I even left the parking lot.

Total blindside. Thanks OS, Thanks a lot.



Here are the last words I have to say:
Giggles- I can't imagine finding a better friend out of such a shitty job. I don't know what I'm going to do not seeing you every day.
Sir Cranky- You might have been cranky, but I loved working with you anyway, you were a great friend right from the start.
Cowbell- I will miss going to games with you. It's never the same when you aren't there yelling your head off :)
King of Pop- Thanks for never being offended by my remarks to you or around you... It was always out of love... for real real, not for play play.
Z- We didn't work together all that long, but I will miss you dearly
Handy Man- You are so sweet and helpful in everything you do. I will miss your cheerful smile.
Bulldog- I'm sorry I always screwed up the fucking tax shit. I'm not stupid, I swear!
Shortie- If you knew, I would have loved a heads up. In any case, I loved working with you and the Halloween party was a lot of fun!
Como Estas- Thanks for being the cheerful accountant when we needed help, I'll miss you.
Wind Pants- Enjoy your own fall out, I hope you crash and burn
and finally
Production boys- I will miss you all, both on staff and the overhires. I can't beleive this is it. Let me know if you need help for MHMF in the summer, I'll be there.

So that's my goodbye letter basically. If you work at OS and read this and don't know what your nickname is.... umm.... you probably shouldn't ask.

This is Kitty, signing off until next time... which will probably be soon... becuase I have nothing else to do....

Welcome to the Asylum

I write this entry assuming that you read my entry about what a crazy week was in store for me last week. Well, as I embark on a new week, I find it necessary to vent a bit, and in general, unwind. Bare with me as I ramble into oblivion. Not to worry, I only have about 30 minutes until my sleeping pill kicks in... then it's lights out.

I think we are all caught up through Thursday when I had my interview with a robot. Thursday night, however, I went to play trivia at Old C's and with the help of Carlito, I came in second... slash third. If you need and explaintion of how this happens, check out the trivia blog from that night. There's a wonderful (NOT!) picture of me with Carlito and how the night went down.

Friday was pretty standard wackiness at OS. Giggles and I routinely lose our minds on Friday and it's pretty much just a big game of who loses it first and who loses it worst. In the end we always end up pretty even by annoying our co-workers to the "nth" degree. We got a smattering of snow which caused everyone to forget the basics of driving 101 on the wonderful ride back to the subburbs which pretty much explains the life of a city commuter. Friday night I hung out at Old C's with my favorite bartenders again after I was dissed by some other friends.

Saturday was a workshop at the OS and so I had to get up early and work. Overtime is great and all, but it messed up the chi of the day!! After work I decided to go to the market and on the way stopped by to check out the 24Hour Fitness near me. After a tour and explanation of prices, I decided to join. I'm going in tomorrow after work to sign the paperwork and get my membership card. :) I've also found out that my parents are almost definitely coming out for Memorial day to see me and so that my dad and I can do the Bolder Boulder together!! YAY!! I eventually did get to the market and home where I made a wonderfully low fat dinner. I had just enough time to check my email and make a phone call before I had to head off to the church I design lights for for a meeting with the director of the service. I can't even tell you how great it was to finally have some one on one time with her without all the other committee members telling me their opinions. In short, I don't give a damn about what those other people want to see done!! It's between me and the director. Besides, you, my dear, have shitty taste!

Today was spent (and I do mean ALL of today) at Comcast Media Center in Centennial watching a taping of Food Network Challenge. This one was really different, and I would tell you all about it except I had to sign a non-disclosure waver saying that I wouldn't tell what went on during the taping and that if I did FNC had the right to come break my kneecaps.. I couldn't take pictures and there were only 50 people allowed to come. Last time I went there was no guest list, anyone could come and go as they please, you could take pictures, and there was no waver. I was pretty upset about the picture thing. I'll blog more about it after the show airs the third week of April. The other taping I went to is called Chocolate Masterpeices and is showing during chocolate week in February (around Valentine's day). I got to the studio at 7:45am and left at 7:30pm. Crazy!! About the show, all I can say is that Food Network may have taken this a little too seriously and I think that's a damn shame.

A full weekend but fun and I got some good stuff done. I'm getting a little heavy lidded... guess I've been typing for about 3o minutes, eh?

I did fail to mention that on Wednesday night I traveled down south to Courtney and Matt's who so graciously invited me to come watch the LOST season premier. Though it's a bit of a drive for me, it was a lot of fun!! Until Joe came in through the balcony door (she's on the 2nd floor by the way) and scared the ever loving Jesus out of me...

Until next time....

Baking Rewind

For my Christmas treat for work I decided to make these awesome treats I saw on one of my favorite blogs, Bakerella. (basic recipie)(advanced) I, of course, skipped the whole basic thing and went strait to the advanced shit... yeah, that's how I roll!

Here's how they turned out...

Shortie said that they were "heaven on a stick"
King of Pop refused to tell me how good they were because he was addicted to them
Giggle's husband said he wants to marry me because I let her take some home for him
Sir Cranky really liked them!
And even Wind Pants liked them!
Some people thought they were professionally done!



Here are the pictures of the final results! A lot of work, but totally worth it!

I stuck them in a piece of Styrofoam covered in foil... not very classy, but functional

It even looked kinda pretty

I love this shot. I covered them in chocolate bark and let them chill overnight. Then I drizzled the white chocolate bark on top and immediately shook either red or green sprinkles in it. It gave it a bit of color without being over the top.

If you want to hire me to make some I do weddings, birthdays and bar mitzvahs!

HELLO!... LO...Lo...Lo...lo...lo........

Yes!! I am here!! I know it's been a while since I blogged but with the holidays and new years... give a girl a break! Let's break it down and get dirty!

Work update:
My direct boss quit, like 3 months ago. However, they threw some money (i assume) at him and he agreed to stay through the holidays until an indefinite time. Yesterday he came in and said that it was his last day... well, in his defense, the holidays ARE over... They named Sir Cranky as the new Production manager leaving Giggles to fend for herself in the Rental department... wow. I'm sure firing me is next in line. I hope to make it to my one year mark there which will occur in just less than 3 week's time. For those of you who know me, I'm a bit of a job jumper. I've had more jobs than I can remember but you know, I'm always trying to do better!! (Look where that's put me now...)

Friends:
Well, I still have some so that's a start. McMean and I have been been keeping up on things as uaual and I got to talk to one of my dear dear ship friends, Wendy last night for over an hour... that made my day. I went over to Steph's last night to hang out since my SHITTY ROOMMATES had ANOTHER kegger. Thanks for letting me know at 10am boys... way to plan ahead. What ass holes. I've been here 6 months, 3 more to go. If I could break my lease you can bet your sweet ass I would be outta here so fast it would make their druggy brains spin... what's left of them. I walked in this morning at 10:30ish and there was apparently a drunk people obstacle course set up. Couch pillows, shoes, clothing, cups, bags, plates, a table(?!?!) stewn around the room such that it would be fun to watch drunk people try to get to a seat. Not so fun when I come in the front door sober. Oh and a note to the 4 people passed out in the living room... I am SO not sorry I woke your drunk asses up as I came in... Who's house?? Kitty's house!

wow... that section wasn't really all about friends was it...? Oh well!

New Year's:
So I know that this is the one you guys want to hear about... Well went down to Susan and Keith's to pregame. It was a lot of fun and Jasmine was there so it was nice to see her again too. Another one of Susan's friends came with her boyfriend who, swear to god, looks just like Montel Williams. After drinking pretty much everything in their house we jumped on the light rail and headed down town. Ben and I went to meet up with Sarah and her brother at Scruffy Murphy's and rang in the new year there. Might I say, I am fully convinced now that Dick Clark will never die... why you may ask. Not becuase he hasn't died yet, and not becuase it looks like he hasn't aged since the stone age, NO... did anyone else notice that Dick Clark TOTALLY looked like a vampire on TV this year??? Fangs and all! I even tried to photograph the tv and it didn't come out!! Total Vampire move there Dick Clark...
After that we went over to regroup with Susan et all. After waiting in the potty line for about 20 minutes (which included watching Susan almost get into a fight with some hos who were also in line) we continued to drink our fair share of alchohol. Last call comes and we decide to hit up Lure for a last minute drink since Ben knows all the bartenders there. This is where the night gets a liiiiiitttttle fuzzy. That last drink knocked us both on our asses. I remember peeing in the small tree grove on SPEER(!!!) and that's the last thing I remember. At some point we got a cab got home and went to bed. Odd thing though... obviously I took my dress off... but in the morning it was still zippered, the bow around it was still tied, and it was right side out... how did I get it off?? No clue. Ahhh, the mysteries of the world.

Rose Bowl:
Don't even get me fucking started.

I hope everyone had a great new year's, I know I did. I didn't fall, puke, or die. All in all... that's a good score by me.

Until next time everyone... here's a video of a deaf retarded cat...




Yes, she really is deaf and really is retarded... she belongs to my parents and her name is Tink. My dad named her, don't you judge me!