Stand up and be counted!

It's been a while since I posted a REAL post so here's a little update on my life... as if you care...

I started working for the US Census Bureau as an Enumerator on March 19th. This is actually a temporary job consisting of 10 weeks but I could be offered more work after that if I'm needed/wanted. I have a hand held computer which contains lists of addresses and maps. My job is to verify every address on the list and make a spot via GPS on the map as to where the house is. This includes a LOT of walking... to the tune of about 7-8 hours a day of it. Every address in the country will be done like this (even yours!) so be nice to them and don't give them looks like they are a stalker or something. Also- don't call the police on them, that's just down right mean!

Thoughts on this job so far:
~I like to pretend I'm really house shopping for my dream house. I see a lot of houses for sale but so far I'm sure I can't afford any of them.
~I have a an even worse hatred for Windows based operating systems now and I didn't think that was possible. Our hand held computers have awesome capabilities but because they are Windows based they CONSTANTLY crash, freeze or both.
~I judge people by the contents of their recycling bins. I don't have much to keep me amused so yeah, if you have an empty container of Muscle Milk and a million bottles of Vitamin Water cluttering up your bin... I WILL judge you, your life, and your family.
~I love talking to people but I HATE knocking on doors. Part of our job is to make a "courtesy knock" in order for people to know who we are and why we are standing on their steps. It's like a FedEx knock; real quick and then we bolt. However, if you answer the door I have to turn around, go back, give you my spiel, hand you a little form and then answer all your dumb questions. Please, just let me do my thing and know that I am not going to rob you... besides, no one is trying to rob you during daylight hours... that would just be stupid.
~I NEED to get some new music on my iPod. I have over 2300 songs on my iPod which would last me 6.1 days but it's a lot of shit I don't want to listen to any more so I'm bored with listening to the same thing over and over during my 8 hour shift.
~The cats brighten my day, even more so if they let me pet them! I carry my camera with me and whenever a kitty comes up to me I take a picture of it. I will eventually put the Census happenings as it has to do with cats up on here soon. It will be super adorable. DON'T YOU JUDGE ME!!
~Lastly, (for now) if you don't know what the census is... please educate yourself!! I know that we all can't be smart, but honestly, this happens EVERY 10 years... without fail... It blows my mind that people don't know what I'm talking about.

Right... that was more than I thought I was going to write.

That should hold you for a few days at least... BACK BLOGGER!! BACK!

From my friend Jason...

In 1972, Joe Miller was on holiday in Kenya after graduating from Tulsa Junior College .

On a hike through the bush, he came across a young bull elephant standing with one leg raised in the air. The elephant seemed distressed, so Joe approached it very carefully. He got down on one knee, inspected the elephants foot, and found a large piece of wood deeply embedded in it. As carefully and as gently as he could, Joe worked the wood out with his knife, after which the elephant gingerly put down its foot.

The elephant turned to Joe, and with a rather curious look on its face, stared at him for several tense moments. Joe stood frozen, thinking of nothing else but being trampled. Eventually the elephant trumpeted loudly, turned, and walked away. Joe never forgot that elephant or the events of that day.

Thirty-five years later, Joe was walking through the Tulsa Zoo with his family. As they approached the elephant enclosure, one of the creatures turned and walked over to near where Joe and his family were standing. The large bull elephant stared at Joe, lifted its front foot off the ground, then put it down. The elephant did that several times then trumpeted loudly, all the while staring at the man.

Remembering the encounter in 1972, Joe could not help wondering if this was the same elephant. Joe summoned up his courage, climbed over the railing, and made his way into the enclosure. He walked right up to the elephant and stared back in wonder. The elephant trumpeted again, wrapped its trunk around one of Joe's legs and slammed him against the railing, killing him instantly.

Probably wasn't the same elephant.

Snow Day!

So this is how it looks as of 4:15pm mountain time. It started around 6:30 am and snowed really hard until about 2pm. We are currently up to about 14 inches and it hasn't stopped completely. It's let up some but they say that there is more coming so don't get our hopes up anytime soon. I'm bummed, no trivia tonight for me!! :( We had a ridiculously mild winter and beginning of spring so I guess we had it coming. I'll take another picture and post tomorrow if we get more.

Just let it all out

It's that time again, the time when I get to tell you about my pet peeves for this week... whether you want to hear it or not!! Check out Mama-Loco, it's her baby that she let's us play with too! Let's begin!

~I am so sick of people asking me if I found a job yet as the first thing out of their mouths when they see me. I know I'm unemployed and my life is boring, HOWEVER, the first thing that I want to think about is most certainly NOT that I STILL don't have a job. Thanks.
~Commercials for lawyers who will "get you the money you deserve!" They are so obnoxious and are the reason that my car insurance keeps going up. If you keep suing them for way more money than you deserve you fuck everyone over in the end.
~My roommates! A pet peeve list wouldn't be complete without them. Last night I told them I was sick and heading to bed (it WAS almost 11pm anyway) and asked if they could turn down the music. While that was met with some static, they agreed. I went and laid down but the music didn't go down at all. After a while I got back up and asked again. Here's where Douchebag really pissed me off, he told me he would turn it down but they were planning on getting a little rowdy tonight. I told him that it's a Monday night, I'm sick and if they wake me up I'll be pissed. He told me, "that's fucked up girl". Well, that's how it's gonna be. For the next half hour or so I heard a lot of banging around (in an involuntary way) and door slamming and I think one of the ass holes fell down the stairs. My door was already locked when they banged on my door thank god. I was about 2 minutes from calling the cops on them. Why can't I get some normal people to live here??
~People who don't tip well. I went to see my friend who's a bartender last night and as I was sitting at the bar a guy came in and had 2 beers and left. The "tip" he left was 36 cents. I think that's so tacky. I know that bartending isn't rocket science, but she did pour you a beer and bring it to you so that you didn't have to do it yourself in the comfort of your own home. It's your choice to come into the bar, unfortunatly she doesn't have a choice to serve you or not.

There you have it! I was a bit long winded this week... I think becuase I haven't blogged since last time I had to let it all out. I'll be back with more tales from unemployment soon! hahaha!

Cuz that's how we roll

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Hello to you too!

What can I say? I'm a bandwagon jumper oner... but I have good reason this time. Amy started doing the Pet Peeves post and just was I was reading Mama Loco's blog my roommate started to BLARE his music so I thought that it was fate telling me to do this post.

Here are a few (I have to save some for next week) in no particular order:
~When my roommate listens to his music so loud that I can hold a dance party 2 levels downstairs.
~People who come to almost a complete stop to look at someone who is on the side of the road with a flat tire. I mean really people, if it was you would you want everyone gawking at you?
~The guys at the gym that not only have their phone with them on the treadmill but also ANSWER it when it rings! There isn't any public place I want to hear your conversation, but that sentiment doubles... nay TRIPLES when it is at the gym.
~People who don't know the difference between it's and its, there and their, threw and through, and hear and here.
~Did I mention my roommate...??

That's all for today or else I'm afraid everyone will go into shock that after 2 weeks of no posts I did 2 in one day. That might be too much for any sane person to handle! ;-)

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!