CSET

I am taking the CSET this Saturday at 7:15am in Orange County. It was kind of a rush decision on my part to take it. And because of that, I only have a week to study. So, I am not entirely hopeful about what the outcome will be. I keep reading forums that have people saying that they took it five times, because they kept failing it. I can't believe they do that; it's not a cheap test. I have five hours to take three sub-tests. I really hope I pass; but I don't think that I will. If I could at least pass one, that would be good. I don't know when I will post again...My stress level be incredibly high, and the fact that I will be very distracted! So, wish me luck, pray for me, and all of that! I hope you are all well!

Birthday!

So, today was my birthday. My sister was away at school (actually she was on a trip from school) and my brother was gone. I also had work today. On my way to work the cast of "Wicked" was singing live on the radio. When I got to work I found balloons and a card waiting for me. It was a no stress day at work because we had gotten a week's worth of stuff done early because the boss, John, was going out of town. Then John took us all out to lunch at Macaroni Grill. It was really nice. The waitress sang happy birthday in Italian to Angela (my other boss--her b-day is on Sunday). Then we got this really good cake. Plus, I got paid! All together it was a very good day at work!

I got home to find that my mom had decorated and had bought a beautiful cake for me. When my dad got home we opened gifts. I got two books and some candy from my sister; a stress-relieving neck pillow; stress-reliving lotion, soap, and bath salts; a sign that says "FRIENDS;" "The Un-sinkable Molly Brown;" "Thoroughly Modern Milly;" and "Into The Woods." Then we went to dinner at P.F. Chang's. It was really good. The three of us shared the lemon chicken, the ginger chicken, and the kung-pao chicken. We also got these wonton things. When we got home we were very full and we crashed for a while. Then I decided that I needed to go out and deposit checks and things.

So, my mom and I went to the bank, and then we went to Target. Finally, we went to Barnes and Noble so I could get some things. I got "Kiss Me Kate" (a movie I've been wanting for a while), and I got a book that I used to read as a child called "All Of A Kind Family," I've been looking for it forever. So, although this day was great, I am beat now and really need to go to sleep. When I wake up I will have been 24 for a whole day. I'm old. I'm tired. I'm going to bed. Goodnight all!

Neglect

So, I have been majorly ignoring my blog as of late. So, I will put in a new post about my current situations. Let's see...I have been trying to find a full-time job, with benefits, ever since I got home from school. I really don't want to have to settle for a customer service, min. wage job that I won't want to stay with. So, the other day I had an interview with a real estate company. I would be a receptionist/bidder; I would go to auctions and bid on foreclosed homes for the company. They offered me the job today and I told them I would let them know by the end of the week. I have another interview for a dental company tomorrow that I want to follow up on. I think it is full time with benefits, while the real estate job has no benefits. That's about it for now. Nothing really exciting. I will post next week about my updated job situation. Take care all!


***UPDATE: I decided to take the real estate job; I start on Tuesday...Wish me luck!***

Wow!!

I went to see "wicked" at the Pantages theater last Thursday. I cannot describe how much I loved it...And how much I want to go again! I fully recommend this play to anyone looking for a wonderful Broadway experience! The costumes, lighting, and special effects were all amazing. I loved the music before, but after seeing the play I love it even more! I think I liked the L.A. cast even more than the cast that performs on the CD I have. The only negative thing I have to say is about the theater itself. There are very few bathrooms and a whole lot of people. Intermission needs to be longer if they want everyone to be able to do their "business" and get back to their seats on time. But, seriously, go see this play. You won't be disappointed!

As for the whole Hollywood thing...Not my favorite place in the world. Especially Hollywood Boulevard. It was always so crowded! And people don't bother with traffic laws and things like that. It was very stressful. Even walking down the street is stressful. There are so many people trying to hand you things. I just wanted to make one big announcement that said, "I don't have any interest in seeing the star's homes!" We went and checked out the El Capitan theater and saw the stars on the street. We also stopped by the Grauman's Chinese Theater, which was right across from our hotel, and saw the hand and footprints. I have the exact same hand size as Doris Day. Some of those celebrities have the tiniest feet!

Our hotel stay started out well, but then went downhill. We stayed at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. I had read really bad reviews about it right before we left. The staff was nice and the hotel was fancy, but a little dark and a little too modern. The room was okay. They didn't do the best job on the painting. The lines weren't straight and there were clear spots that they had messed up when painting. I'm not trying to be nit picky...I just notice it. The carpet was plain...As was the bathroom. The room was dark, but it was clean. The beds were really comfortable. Although, they didn't have any top sheets...Which I found odd. The hotel also had valet parking, so we had to tip people every time we drove somewhere.

Overall, I would say that the stay was nice...But I wouldn't stay there again. It was trying to be fancy then it really was. It was stressful because we spent the whole stay not really touching anything because we were worried that they would charge us for something outrageous. Which they are known to do. I guess I am not a fancy hotel type of girl. I would have been happier at a Best Western. After we got home we found out that the hotel had charged us for something stupid. They keep your credit card on file for incidentals. They haven't told us what they charged us for yet...But we are fighting it. It is so stupid, we didn't use anything! I bet their maids get drunk off the mini-bar and then charge it to guests tab! Whatever...We will figure it out.

Before we went to the play, we had dinner at the Old Spaghetti Factory. It was really nice and calm. It was a nice change from the busy Hollywood streets. But back to Wicked! I have a new goal to save up some money so I can go see it again very soon! I wish they would put it on DVD, like they have with some other Broadway plays, so I can watch it whenever I want. I'm not talking out a movie-versions...I mean, the actual play on video. I bet it will be a while though. So, that's my really long post! I'm going to go listen to my Wicked CD now! Take care everyone! Oh, and to Elizabeth...Sorry I didn't stop by to see you...I didn't get your post until after I got back. I hope you are doing great!

5 Days Until 'WICKED'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's right folks! For my graduation present my parents got my "Wicked" tickets! My Mom, sister, and I are going to see it this Thursday at the Pantages Theater in L.A. We are staying overnight at some hotel across from Grauman's Chinese Theater. It is going to be awesome!!! I can't wait!

In other news...I got a new Mp3 player today. My other one broke after one of the buttons got stuck. I hope this one will last a while. It was not cheap. It's got lots of cool features and I can't wait until my music is done loading and I can start using it.

There's not really anything else to post right now. Life is boring and slow and there is not enough money in it. Well, I guess that's it for now. I'm hungry, tired, and want to start using my new Mp3 player!