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A million years gone... or so it seems

haunted_hottie — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 22:15:25 GMT

Talk about a case of life. HA!

I haven't been to the parks since May and I miss everything and everyone and all the Disney Happiness contained therein. The rough part is finding that same feeling throughout my life outside the walls so to speak. Disney provided that perfect suspension of disbelief, enough to make me forget the problems of the day. Sadly, I couldn't see that all the wonderful trips and sweet days were having a huge impact on my wallet. >< Gah... how I wish for a disposable income.

While I had to take a hard look at this, I did come to the realization that I could find that same feeling through life, experiences and family and friends who make me smile. I really did feel as though depression had sunk in and Disneyland was the only out.

Since then I have found my happy thought and I am now able to smile through the day, through the weeks and the months and enjoy every moment for it's beauty.

Feels good to come back MiceChat and enjoy the posts and the updates from parks and people around the world. While I miss Disneyland, I have so much to look forward to! Like my trip to Japan in 2010! And yes, Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea will be a large part of our trip (as well as the Ninja Restaurant and Baby the Stars Shine Bright). I get to work at the Northern California Renaissance Faire with some awesome friends (if you're in the area, check it out!). I get to bake and create chocolate confections at my leisure, though my family and friends are saying I'm making them fat. :)

I've found my happy thought, and while that sounds corny it's completely accurate. :D

Such a long time gone.

haunted_hottie — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:29:00 GMT

Life certainly has a way of taking waaay off course than planned. Well... I'm working to get everything back on track and so far all is well. Just need to either: a) get a job in the industry I want or b) go back to school for my bachelors. I'm really leaning toward the latter and I might have a great scholarship in the wings... just have to make up a plan and pick the school... it will have to be transfer credits from a local JC but at least I will have started!

Just got back from an awesome birthday trip to Disneyland. My friends are so awesome... I really am appreciative of them all! Busted up my knee and spent one day in a wheelchair. Never thought that I would be the person being pushed around the park, but I am so glad that I listened to my bff, otherwise I wouldn't have been walking yesterday or today. I now know that wearing a knee brace is needed when my knee starts to hurt... wonder if they make any in pink...

It's really weird being unemployed. I've been working for so long and focusing on work that I forgot about the other side of life. Being laid off was a real punch in the gut and certainly made for some down in the dumps depression, but now that I know what my options are I am feeing better about everything. Unemployment insurance to help with the bills and whatnot will certainly take off some stress. I am using this month to focus on resume refinement and cover letter creation. I'm also using this month to really finish my sewing projects.

I've sewn 3 dresses and can't wait to do more. might start making things to sell but I have to make sure I can do everything properly first. :)

I think I'm going to go look at some TR's as I'm already experiencing Disneyland withdrawls. I guess I could get all my pics together as well... ;)

Laid off today... totaly sucks

haunted_hottie — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 03:33:58 GMT

Have one last trip to Disneyland for my birthday next month and then no more trips until I get a job. I hope that it's not too long of a wait. I am taking a week off to prep for a game next weekend and then it's back to the drawing board. I think that I'll have a small job to help me out until something stable comes through.

Any money is better than no money.

Severance pay was good... but the lack of benefits is going to be my downfall. Just glad that there is Cobra... and really glad of the new Cobra initiative that Obama passed.

Just hope it applies to me....

*heavy sigh*

Oh Holy goodness this is HILARIOUS!

haunted_hottie — Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:38:42 GMT

This is, hands down, the funniest video ever! Watch it and enjoy!

[URL="http://vimeo.com/2809991"]Star Wars: Retold (by someone who hasn't seen it)[/URL]

I couldn't stop laughing... everyone in the office is cracking up right now. Can I just say that I love my place of work and all the awesome people in it?

Stinky stinky poo poo

haunted_hottie — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 17:54:12 GMT

I'm all sorts of sad because I can't make it to the MC anniversary this coming weekend! I had my hotel reservation all set too.

Gah.

Sometimes I really hate money and my lack of good money flow. Seems to flow to me then to rent/bills and then I don't have it any more.

I want to go but I need to be responsible.

If anyone hasn't been able to get a reservation at HoJo, let me know. We can change my reservation to you. At least someone will get some use out of it. (less than $90/night too).

I'm going to go and pout in the corner.

Hey MC Admins, can we have another Mega Meet in March? ;)

I'm ready for MC next weekend!

haunted_hottie — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:38:50 GMT

I have a reservation at the HoJo (thanks to the MC Gawds that arranged that discount... so awesome!) and I have some outfits in mind for the trip. I'm wondering if it will rain... guess weather.com will be another site I visit tonight. :) Heck, if it does rain I have a great black and white striped umbrella that I have been waiting to use. :)

I just hope that I can find someone to drive down with me. Such a long drive to make on my own.. and I just don't feel like doing it this time around. Maybe I can talk Pixie in to going with me.....

I'm looking forward to meeting more MC'ers and riding lots of rides! :)

Sitting and watching the Inauguration

haunted_hottie — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 17:16:54 GMT

I am moved to words as this is something we have never seen. It's amazing to me what can happen when enough people speak up and support who they want for their nations leader.

He's a great speaker and I can only hope that his resolve is as strong as his words. May our President have the strength and clarity to bring the conflicts within our nation into clearer understanding. With hope I look to the President for guidance through these rough times; I look to our President as an example of what can be, should be and what we all should aspire to be. Strength, Strong insight and Power uncorrupted.

This is what I hope, this is what [U]I[/U] dream of.

President Obama will not solve all of our problems... that is too much to ask of a single person. What I hope is that President Obama will begin the uphill climb of our nation and from there we will, hopefully, continue to move forward and ever up. Changing the views of so many and adding a depth and breadth of wisdom that feels to have been missing for some time.

With a willing heart and open mind I move forward this year. I can only hope that others with more power than I will do the same.

Just call me zombie

haunted_hottie — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 23:47:41 GMT

I've never had such bad insomnia that I couldn't sleep at all. I haven't slept since Sunday... Ugh. Talk about carpy. I'm a very mean and impatient person when I don't get enough rest and I have found that I'm even worse when I get no rest at all. I'm trying my best to smile through the haze that is my brain, but it's getting more difficult as the day wears on. The espresso machine is about to get some serious use out of me.

Just looked at the clock and it's 15 to 4... just 1 hour and 15 minutes to go and I can get home and hopefully in to bed. Maybe a nice long walk to the beach will help me out.

Things have been stressful lately and I haven't had the drive to do anything. Been playing lots of video games and not eating much.... ah the life of a budding video game addict. Sadly, I'm addicted to only one game and it's a great game and completely mindless. Just what I need.

Time to get back to work and look like I'm fully awake and working.

Grr!

haunted_hottie — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 05:38:19 GMT

I HATE NINETY-NINE NIGHTS! I WANT TO THROW MY CONTROLLER AT THE TELEVISION AND BREAK MY XBOX!

SMASH! BANG! Whoops!

*deep breath*

Ok, I feel better now. Anyone have some glue?

I need to smile a little more

haunted_hottie — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 21:10:01 GMT

Things in life are... in limbo. Waiting for a "verdict" of sorts and it's simply terrifying. Nothing too bad... just my heart is all. Still broken, but slowly getting put back together.

While I may not be smiling as much I have many reasons to be happy! My friends and I are heading back to Disneyland after a 3 (or so) month hiatus. Completely missed all of the Christmas excitement, but there is always later this year. I'm hoping for a little rain, a little sun and lots of good times.

So far this New Year is all right... and I'm going to make it better. :D

2009

haunted_hottie — Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:15:07 GMT

Wow... just wow. Again. I know that I have said this before, but holy poop batman!

Spent some time with friends this weekend. Birthday party last night and the first time I've had a Tom Collins and it's just a yummy drink. Enjoying another as I type this. :) Went to the theatre today and saw "The Spirit" TWICE. Yes I truly enjoyed that movie. The fact that they were able to take a comic strip for the 30's and 40's and seamlessly change it to reflect our current era? Very cool... and funny too.

I'm sitting at my friends house right now, POTC III is on the big screen and my friend is about to change the diaper of her newborn son. Ok, Poopie diapers are DISGUSTING but at least it doesn't smell. Haha.... I just can't look at it because poopie diapers are so friggin' gross. YUCK! Don't think I could ever have kids for this reason. Hahaaaaa....

I've decided that 2009 will hold more video games and comics (of course) and I will also have to get out of the house a little more. Some nights out on the town with friends, some movie nights on my own. Just as long as I get out of the house. I'm also hoping to move in to my own place in February... just waiting for the green light. I'm really crossing my fingers on this one.

One thing is for sure. 2009 is going to be interesting.

Happy New Year to us all!

Blah

haunted_hottie — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 23:19:10 GMT

Completely and totally bored at work... still have at least 3.5 hours to go. Ugh.

I wish this day would hurry up and get done with.

Until then, I'll be playing on MC. :)

"Move for me" by Kaskade

haunted_hottie — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 19:57:50 GMT

Here we go, another night out
Waited all week, just to get out
Where do we come from
Do I know your name
Doesn't really matter
In this life we're all the same

Move for me, I'll move for you

A DJ, a light show
Speakers puttin out
It's where we're going
This way and that way
Getting past the name
Doesn't really matter
In this life we're all the same

Move for me, I'll move for you

Another night out, another dance floor

**************

In love with this song. If you haven't heard it (and like dance music) check out the "Move for me (Extended Mix)" by Deadmau5 & Kaskade. Swaying to this song at my desk wishing I were on the dance floor right now. Always seem to be able to loose the stress when moving to a beat.

Here's hoping that this extended weekend brings some vicious beats and long nights.

Friday night good times in the works

haunted_hottie — Fri, 19 Dec 2008 19:20:31 GMT

Tonight is the company holidaze party.... sweet! We're having it at a local brewery, organized by yours truly. It was a simple solution and more fun than our sit down dinner last year (even though the restaurant rocked it wasn't "social" enough).

After the dinner I think that a few friends and I will be heading into San Francisco for the Hubba Hubba Revue at the DNA Lounge. ALWAYS a good time to be had... they even have an absinthe bar! While not the true absinthe of the past (so sad), it's not bad. I'm trying to bride my friend who doesn't drink to drive tonight so I may imbibe some green holidaze spirits. And yes, I will be lighting the absinthe on fire, drat it! It isn't any fun to drink without the sugar cube and fire.....

I just want to get out there and have some fun this weekend. I've been cooped up for so long in the house with nothing to do that this is a welcome change!

To anyone that reads this, have an awesome weekend!! Smile, hug and enjoy life... I know I will.

And it's about time too.

Sometimes things happen for a reason

haunted_hottie — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 23:04:00 GMT

I finally understand that talking with the person you need to talk to is so much better than sitting at home worrying about talking to them and letting it eat up your insides.

I get it now.

I was able to say what I need to say and it wound up being the best conversation I've had in a while. Stomach ache is gone. The only time I will ever deal with tummy pain again will be self-inflicted through copious amounts of chocolate and ice cream.

Today I am a happy woman.