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jury duty

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Argh, the dreaded day is almost here. On Sunday I have to call in for… jury duty.

ACK. I am SO not looking to calling in. I hope, hope, hope that I don’t have to report to court. I’d actually rather be at work.

Speaking of work, this is a handy site if you’re trying to disguise your internet activities from your boss. Hehehe.

Watched Hitch tonight and really, really liked it. I’m *such* a romantic comedy kind of girl. 😀 Plus, Will Smith is awesome.

So I never blogged about my cousin’s wedding last weekend. Despite the heat (I can’t get over how HOT it is in SoCal — I don’t remember it being that hot in high school?!!), I had a great time. I was in the wedding party as a secondary sponsor. I got to walk down the aisle and everything! I think this might be a filipino tradition but there’s a part in the middle of the ceremony where there are 4 additional wedding rites — coin, cord, veil, and candle. I was asked to do the veil. I carried a huge veil down the aisle and after my cousin and his wife exchanged vows and rings, the priest called my partner and I up to the altar and we had to pin the veil on both the bride and groom as a symbol of their unity. It’s a really pretty part of the ceremony.

The reception was at the Marina Hotel in San Pedro. It’s right on the water so it was absolutely gorgeous. Some pics…


The last one is of Rob, me, my favoritest cousin ever Riz (it was her brother who got married — she was a bridesmaid) and her boyfriend Josh. 😀

tivo 2

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I turned down the job offer.

It was a great opportunity but I realized that I wouldn’t be as happy. It sounds a little silly but right now, I’m young and that’s really important to me. I was hesitant about the job from the very beginning so I’m positive that I made the right decision. (I really need to learn to listen to my instinct rather than waiting until the last minute). Thanks to all of you for your support! 🙂

While watching the Desperate Housewives season premiere, all I could think about was… Mehcad Brooks is HOT. But I don’t know about his storyline. It’s… um, weird? To say the least.

“I know she’s a bitch. But she’s family. That makes her our bitch.” — Best quote of the episode. From Andrew no less.

Also caught the Grey’s Anatomy premiere. I think I’ve flipped my loyalties. I used to love Cristina and feel indifferent to Meredith but now… I’m not sure. Meredith kicked ass by standing her ground with Dr. McDreamy (heh) and Cristina disappointed me with the way she treated Dr. Burke. Especially by not telling him that she’s pregnant. I still don’t like Alex. But I can see an Izzie/Alex relationship on the horizon. Damn it.

“You nasty. That’s why you got syphilis.” — Best quote of the NIGHT. Courtesy of Dr. Bailey. She’s so awesome.

Rob and I solved the problem of watching 10 billion shows on Thursday nights (damn networks). We bought another Tivo today. Hee! We are such TV geeks.

So… the CSI premiere.

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job offer

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Does anyone remember when I was stressing out over submitting my resume for a new job?

Well… I was formally offered the job this past Monday. I’m supposed to have an answer for the agency by tomorrow morning (!!!) and I haven’t made a decision yet. EEEK. So typical of me to PROCRASTINATE on something so important. What makes it hard is that they actually managed to match my current salary (something I didn’t think they would do). GAH. It’s a great opportunity but it would definitely mean long work days and a much longer commute. Plus, the agency is TINY. I’m talking a 5 person team here in the San Francisco office. I don’t know if I could adjust to that type of work environment. I really don’t know. I hate making decisions…

I need to do some online shopping or something. You know… to clear my head. Hee. 😀

oc promo + fandom meme

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I’m currently trying to update my resume. What a complete PAIN. UGH. It’s driving me crazy. I wasn’t actively looking for a job (I’m actually very content working on the sales side of advertising) but one of my contacts at an agency I work with approached me about possibly taking a job there as an Asst. Media Planner, which would be the planning and buying side of the industry. I was really flattered when I was asked and then I found myself seriously considering the offer… I’ve always toyed with the idea about moving over to the agency side but never gave it serious thought until now. The only problem is that I would have to take a severe pay cut (which I’m SO not happy about and I’m not even sure I can afford to — living in the Bay Area is expensive) but the opportunity may be worth it in the long run. I don’t really know what to do. I’ve only told a few people I trust at work (don’t want to raise any red flags if I don’t have to) and the advice I’ve been given has been mixed. Argh. I’ve decided to at least take an interview so we’ll see what happens…

Ok. Back to the regularly-scheduled fangirliness.

I just saw the promo for season 3 of The O.C.. AWWW. I’m such a sucker for pretty people playing on the beach. I’m so ready for the new TV season to start. I’m tired of reruns and reality shows!

I love memes (mostly because I can blog without *really* blogging, hee)…

Five by Five TV Fandom Meme
A) List Five of your TV Fandom Favorites
[Doesn’t have to be your top 5, just five of your favorites.]
1. Which makes you cry the most?
2. Which makes you laugh the most?
3. Which makes you gasp outloud/talk to your TV the most?
4. Which do you do the most art for?
5. Which will/do you miss the most?
B) For each of your favorites, list the following:
1. Favorite Episode
2. Favorite Character
3. Favorite Premiere
4. Favorite Finale
5. Why is it one of your favorites?

A) List Five of your TV Fandom Favorites
Dawson’s Creek, Everwood, The OC, Veronica Mars, American Dreams
1. Which makes you cry the most? Everwood. Hands down. I don’t think I’ve ever cried so much for a TV show as I did for the season 2 premiere. Guh.
2. Which makes you laugh the most? The OC. Sometimes it’s the witty dialogue and sometimes it’s the completely unbelievable scenarios (most of the time involving Marissa).
3. Which makes you gasp outloud/talk to your TV the most? Veronica Mars
4. Which do you do the most art for? Dawson’s Creek. When I was making art (I’m kinda lazy now, heh), I just felt the most inspired by DC.
5. Which will/do you miss the most? American Dreams. It was cancelled WAY before its time.

Dawson’s Creek
1. Favorite Episode: Episode 615, Castaways. An entire episode devoted to Pacey and Joey. How could I not love it?
2. Favorite Character: Jen
3. Favorite Premiere: Tie between the Pilot (so many classic scenes) and the season 4 premiere, Coming Home (Pacey and Joey still in love after their whirlwind summer *sigh*).
4. Favorite Finale: Season 3, True Love. Joey running to the dock to tell Pacey she’s in love with him and then running away for the summer together remains one of my favorite scenes from the show ever.
5. Why is it one of your favorites? It was the first show I really LOVED. I feel very connected to it… maybe because in my mind I link it to my college years? All I know is that I continue to watch the show on DVD and in reruns and love it as much (or maybe even more) as I did when it was still on the air.

Everwood
1. Favorite Episode: Episode 107, We Hold These Truths. Colin’s first episode and I was immediately in love. Plus, the flashbacks of Amy, Colin and Bright are so adorable.
2. Favorite Character: Can’t choose between Colin and Amy. They’re the best.
3. Favorite Premiere: Season 2, The Last of Summer. I cried like there was no tomorrow.
4. Favorite Finale: Season 1, Home. Notice how I love everything that involves Colin?
5. Why is it one of your favorites? The show isn’t afraid to address controversial topics (ie. abortion episode in s1, Ephram losing his virginity to an older girlfriend in s2). Not to mention that the characters are played by an amazingly talented cast. I always wish the show would receive more recognition than it does.

The OC
1. Favorite Episode: Pilot episode. Nothing can beat Ryan’s introduction to the world of Orange County. Welcome to the OC, bitch!
2. Favorite Character: I’m torn. I love Ryan and Summer equally.
3. Favorite Premiere: Season 2, The Distance. I just love the cab scene in Portland when Ryan and Seth run back to each other. They are so in love.
4. Favorite Finale: Season 2, The Dearly Beloved. A tragic episode that injected some life into the show and created great momentum for season 3.
5. Why is it one of your favorites? Pretty people in beautiful southern CA creating drama for themselves. What more do you want?

Veronica Mars
1. Favorite Episode: Episode 110, An Echolls Family Christmas. Duncan/Weevil/Logan interaction. YAY.
2. Favorite Character: Veronica
3. Favorite Premiere: n/a. While I enjoyed the pilot, I don’t particularly think it’s a great or strong episode. It took about 4 or 5 episodes for the show to really grow on me.
4. Favorite Finale: Season 1, Leave it to Beaver. Ahhh, the culmination of the season’s biggest mystery. Sooo satisfying.
5. Why is it one of your favorites? Love the mix of teenage drama and mystery.

American Dreams
1. Favorite Episode: Pilot. The teaser is probably one of my most favorites of any show. Ever. All the characters are introduced in a short time and all I want is to get to know them. I especially loved the way the teaser ended on Meg’s smiling face as she danced along to American Bandstand. So great.
2. Favorite Character: Meg. Her hopes and dreams for “something more” is something I can definitely relate to.
3. Favorite Premiere: See above regarding the Pilot episode.
4. Favorite Finale: Season 1, City on Fire. Meg and Sam caught in the middle of race riots. *sniff*
5. Why is it one of your favorites? A great ensemble cast and superb storytelling. I miss it so.

top 6 on AI

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American Idol predictions — bottom 3 are Constantine, Scott and Carrie with Scott going home. *fingers crossed*

I’m STILL absolutely overwhelmed at work. It’s gotten to the point where I’m getting in early and staying late and no matter how hard I work, I’m still not caught up. It doesn’t help that 1) we’ve finally hired my replacement but now that I’m spending a good part of my day training her, I get severely backed up with my new responsibilities and 2) I’m taking Thursday and Friday off because Rob and I are flying to Michigan for his brother’s graduation. I’m totally excited to have a long weekend but I just know I’m going to be stressing about the work I left behind and the work that’ll be piling up.

See, I can’t even relax when I’m at home. EEEK. I need to think about something else…

OH CRAP. I was supposed to do laundry tonight. %$#@! I’m losing my mind.

work overload

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Work is seriously killing me right now. I started my new job a few weeks ago but since my company decided to take their time in hiring my replacement in my old position, I’ve been stuck with the responsibilities of both jobs. The workload is overwhelming and I just can’t keep up. It would probably be impossible, unless I worked overtime and came in on weekends (yeah, right). I have hundreds of emails each day that I don’t have time for and an inbox full of projects that I haven’t started. I’m just not getting paid enough for this kind of grief. *tears hair out* I think we’re finally about to hire someone, though, so hopefully this won’t last too much longer.

Totally forgot about the new episodes of American Idol, Smallville, Alias and Jack and Bobby this week. Very unlike me (must be all the stress). But at least Tivo remembered. *pets Tivo* TV comments this weekend once my brain has recovered.

I also need to start watching Veronica Mars. I guess there was a monumental episode recently and EVERYONE seems to be talking about it. I feel so out of the loop. 😛 I don’t have patience to download all the episodes so I’m hoping it comes out on DVD soon.

grey’s anatomy

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I just got a promotion! Complete with a nice little salary bump. SCORE. This and the fact that Rob just accepted a great new job offer of his own makes me a very happy camper. Too bad I now have to start work at 7:30am. *dies* I thought 8:00 was bad enough. I don’t know how the heck I’m going to drag myself out of bed an extra half hour earlier.

Anyway, I checked out that new ABC show, Grey’s Anatomy, tonight. It was a little predictable for a medical drama but I liked that it came from the point of view of female interns. I love the sarcastic Christina (Sandra Oh) and insecure Isobel (Katherine Heigl) already. (Hee, I totally laughed when KH introduced herself as Isobel or “Izzy” — Roswell shout-out or coincidence?) How long the show will last is anyone’s guess but it was at least entertaining. I’ll take it over Boston Legal, that’s for sure.

ABC has really been kicking butt with the new shows this season.

election

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I don’t like talking about politics here at my blog — it’s reserved for fangirly squeeing and the occasional rant for the most part — but I just have to say that I’m really shocked at the reactions I’ve been reading on blogs/LJs regarding the presidential election results. It makes me sad and even a little bit upset to see bashing and name-calling from both sides. It’s not going to change anything about the election so what’s the point? Everyone is entitled to their own opinion, and we have to respect that. No matter what we believe.

That’s probably the first and last time I’ll ever bring up anything related to politics. I try to keep my blog light and free from any serious topics as much as possible. Hence all the fangirliness.

🙂

So I’d like to take this opportunity to rant about work just one more time. My new desk, while bigger with more cabinet space, is right in front of a senior account person, which means she can see my monitor and everything that I do. %$#@! Man. At our old office, my desk was against the wall so I used to check my personal email constantly, log onto LJ, read my dailies during work, etc. Can’t do that anymore. I actually have to work ALL DAY. The horror! Heh.

Must think of happy thoughts like… The OC premiere tomorrow!!! Finally. It’s been like 6 months since the finale. Luckily I have my DVDs to keep me from going through withdrawals, hehe. Can’t wait.

Speaking of TV, I have some serious TV posting to do. *adds to ridiculously long To Do list*

pity party

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I feel like screaming and throwing things right now. Last week was a bust (all that damn work crap) and I don’t know that this week will get any better.

UGH. What’s wrong with me? I can’t seem to find the bright side in anything right now. < /dramatic>

this week sucks

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This week is crummy.

So my office is moving (out of gorgeous downtown San Francisco! *sob*) this week so I’ve had to pack my desk/computer/files while at the same time, trying to keep up with regular work. NOT. FUN. Especially today when I realized that I needed a file that I had already packed. And there was no way that I was going to wade through 25 boxes of files just to find it.

Then I find out from my boss that I’m going to be taking over another job after the move because my company is too cheap to hire a replacement. (She didn’t say that but I know that’s the reason). So essentially they want me to do 2 jobs. I don’t even think there’s enough time in the day… my current workload keeps me busy as it is so to add even more responsibilities? UGH. If I’m going to be expected to work late, there better be some kind of increase to my salary.

AND it turns out that we’re going to have new “dress guidelines” for work. I used to be able to wear whatever I wanted — jeans, tees, sneakers. But now they want us to wear business attire every day. !!! So now I need to buy a few more black pants and some button-up shirts. Fantastic. I don’t even like shopping for work clothes. They’re so boring. Blah.

Work sucks. I wish I could somehow get paid for staying at home and watching TV. That would be an awesome job. Heh.