I almost got taken.....

Today I was getting gas and noticed the place also had a fixer-up shop so I inquired about how much a brake check would cost....  You see they moan a little bit and I think it's my brakes telling me they are in pain.  So I am talking to Carlos who seems very nice and helpful..  One of the things I miss about Salt Lake are all of my relationships - mechanic, doctors, hairdresser...  I am not one for commitment but to these people I have been faithful and now I feel lost without them and don't know who to trust.....

Back to Carlos - Insert conversation..

Me - "How much would it cost to check my brakes, make sure they aren't just going to disappear on me?"

Carlos - "AAAAAhhhh (head bobble) $49.00" 

Me - "Oh, thats not bad.."  

Then he said something about 28 if I only get the front ones checked - then we discussed pricing of replacements and of oil changes ($39.00 - which I think is outrageous ps).

Sweet Carlos gives me his card and I take it thinking "this could be the start of a great relationship!"

Then as I watch Carlos walk back into his store I read the sign out front that says "FREE Brake Inspection!"

Job Hunting is for the Birds

So I've been at it for quite some time, one month plus half a month. That is a long time. I have had exactly one call back, exactly one interview and two "trial" work days. It is with a gal named Kari Whitman, interior designer to the stars. You can google her - go ahead. She even had her own Television show - which she makes fun of because no one watches that network apparentely.. When I first read about her, i thought we were a match made in heaven. Both young single females who love interior design and both self-proclaimed "tree huggers". I have never actually done so but I would hug a tree in order to get the official title. She is very successful and driven. In the two days I have trialed I am impressed. She not only runs an interior design firm (kariwhitmaninteriors.com) but also an eco-friendly dog business (greenerpup.com) and a non-profit dog rescue (aceofheartsdogs.com). But this gal is lethal. Not nice, everyone works in fear - no smiles or fun times. She is nicer to her dogs than her employees. She referred to me as "whats her face..." I kinda wanted to remind her I have the same name as her, but I let it slide.. This time.... I just don't know if it is the right fit for me. My positivity in part comes from those around me - If there is no fun to be had I don't think I can do it. I want to have a good day every day or at least a better day than most. But in these tough economic times do I have a say in my day........ Yes, yes I do. I love it here, I love this state and I will not let Kari Whitman ruin my day.
I will remain positive .
I will get a job.
I will.
I will.

This might just be my Year.... I can feel it!

Feelin Fine in 2009!!!! The gang all went out for Sushi and then to the Pier to ring in the new year. I was on top of the world at the stroke of midnight - a little boost from Jon might have helped!!

Our New Years day was just as eventful. Kortney, Reier, Jon and I headed to Pasedena for the Rose Parade. Holy moly - the one below even blew smoke. They don't mess around.

It was then off to the Standard.. A roof top bar in downtown. I finally felt like I lived in city of LA. The beach towns make this place seem so small - It isn't..

It was a beautiful day - Great view, perfect weather and fantastic company!

Happy New Year to all!!!!!! Every year brings something to me - a life lesson, a friend made or lost, or maybe just a song and a dance. I am excited to see whats next and where oh where I get to go from here. I can hardly even wait!