i love how he talks... "a lille bit of time and i'll be ack tah shape". yum. he seems like such a down to earth sexy man. he loves his wife and kids and thats all i needed to hear.. LOVE HIM!
hopefully you're not out for alawt of time beckham..
Friday, August 31, 2007
beckham's down..
Poor David...He may be out for the season. He sprained the medial collateral ligament in his knee on one leg and his ankle is hurt on the other. poor guy is a mess. but it's ok. Ryan had him on this morning and let's just say that his voice and accent...mmmm. deep breath.
i love how he talks... "a lille bit of time and i'll be ack tah shape". yum. he seems like such a down to earth sexy man. he loves his wife and kids and thats all i needed to hear.. LOVE HIM!
hopefully you're not out for alawt of time beckham..
i love how he talks... "a lille bit of time and i'll be ack tah shape". yum. he seems like such a down to earth sexy man. he loves his wife and kids and thats all i needed to hear.. LOVE HIM!
hopefully you're not out for alawt of time beckham..
10 years...
Princess Diana died 10 years ago. Doesnt that make you feel old??? I can't believe it's been that long. thoughts and prayers to her family and friends!
creeps.
OMG...this is so scary, disturbing, disgusting, and AWFUL.
"Entomologists are debating the origin and rarity of a sprawling spider web that blankets several trees, shrubs and the ground along a 200-yard stretch of trail in a North Texas park."
WHAT??!@#
200 yards? that's the most insane thing i have ever seen or heard. The article says that at first it looked like something from a fairytale (big and white) but now there are so many mosquito's in it that it turned brown. gagme. i will probably be itching all day...
GIANT SPIDER WEB
"Entomologists are debating the origin and rarity of a sprawling spider web that blankets several trees, shrubs and the ground along a 200-yard stretch of trail in a North Texas park."
WHAT??!@#
200 yards? that's the most insane thing i have ever seen or heard. The article says that at first it looked like something from a fairytale (big and white) but now there are so many mosquito's in it that it turned brown. gagme. i will probably be itching all day...
GIANT SPIDER WEB
Thursday, August 30, 2007
BEST EMAIL EVER!
UNDERSTANDING WOMEN
(A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE)
I know I'm not going to understand women.
I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax,
pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root,
and still be afraid of a spider
MARRIAGE SEMINAR
While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,
Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor,
"It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes."
He addressed the man,
"Can you name your wife's favorite flower?"
Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's Pillsbury, isn't it?
CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up & down the aisles.
The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife.
She directs him down the correct aisle.
A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife?
He answers, "You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store
to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco
and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper.
So, I figure if I have to roll my own .......... so does she.
(I figure this guy is the one on the milk carton!)
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word.
An earlier discussion had led to an argument and
neither of them wanted to concede their position.
As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs,
the husband asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?"
"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."
CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be
so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.
"The wife responded, "Allow me to explain.
God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me;
God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!
The Silent Treatment
A man and his wife were having some problems at home
and were giving each other the silent treatment.
Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him
at 5:0 0 AM for an early morning business flight.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,
"Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him,
when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."
Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.
(A MAN'S PERSPECTIVE)
I know I'm not going to understand women.
I'll never understand how you can take boiling hot wax,
pour it onto your upper thigh, rip the hair out by the root,
and still be afraid of a spider
MARRIAGE SEMINAR
While attending a Marriage Seminar dealing with communication,
Tom and his wife Grace listened to the instructor,
"It is essential that husbands and wives know each other's likes and dislikes."
He addressed the man,
"Can you name your wife's favorite flower?"
Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently and whispered, "It's Pillsbury, isn't it?
CIGARETTES AND TAMPONS
A man walks into a pharmacy and wanders up & down the aisles.
The sales girl notices him and asks him if she can help him.
He answers that he is looking for a box of tampons for his wife.
She directs him down the correct aisle.
A few minutes later, he deposits a huge bag of cotton balls and a ball of string on the counter.
She says, confused, "Sir, I thought you were looking for some tampons for your wife?
He answers, "You see, it's like this, yesterday, I sent my wife to the store
to get me a carton of cigarettes, and she came back with a tin of tobacco
and some rolling papers; cause it's sooo-ooo--oo-ooo much cheaper.
So, I figure if I have to roll my own .......... so does she.
(I figure this guy is the one on the milk carton!)
WIFE VS. HUSBAND
A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word.
An earlier discussion had led to an argument and
neither of them wanted to concede their position.
As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats, and pigs,
the husband asked sarcastically, "Relatives of yours?"
"Yep," the wife replied, "in-laws."
CREATION
A man said to his wife one day, "I don't know how you can be
so stupid and so beautiful all at the same time.
"The wife responded, "Allow me to explain.
God made me beautiful so you would be attracted to me;
God made me stupid so I would be attracted to you!
The Silent Treatment
A man and his wife were having some problems at home
and were giving each other the silent treatment.
Suddenly, the man realized that the next day, he would need his wife to wake him
at 5:0 0 AM for an early morning business flight.
Not wanting to be the first to break the silence (and LOSE), he wrote on a piece of paper,
"Please wake me at 5:00 AM." He left it where he knew she would find it.
The next morning, the man woke up, only to discover it was 9:00 AM and he had missed his flight Furious, he was about to go and see why his wife hadn't wakened him,
when he noticed a piece of paper by the bed.
The paper said, "It is 5:00 AM. Wake up."
Men are not equipped for these kinds of contests.
ILOVELA!
Isn’t it funny how we Angelinos take what we see on a daily basis for granted? I mean people travel across the world to come see "Hollywood" and to visit the "beach". It's pretty amazing how on a simple Saturday night in Hollywood for me can be a dream come true for someone else....taking pictures of all the celebrity stars and seeing the Wax Museum is fascinating to travelers. But when my girlfriends and I are wasted strolling along Hollywood blvd it doesn’t even faze us that we are stepping on all the stars. Maybe we'll rattle off all the names and quite possibly take a picture (haha Marie) but really.. we take it for granted.
My cousins came to visit from Canada and they were freaking out over palm trees!! WHAT??!
How about CARS in LA??? I'm sure there are places where you can go and never see an "expensive" car. Seeing a BMW or Mercedes would be rare and unheard of....well..In LA it's almost rare to see a car under 50K. Sad, but true! Yesterday after Melrose, Crystal and I were on a SERIOUS mission to find Cold Stones. We thought it would be simple to find…no way. We drove all around the city and ended up in Studio City…So when we parked there was an SLR (Mercedes) and seriously it’s disturbing that someone has a million dollars to throw down on a car!! Or how about all the neon Lamborghini’s driving up and down sunset!?? Are you kidding??
Well, needless to say that we definitely take these things for granted. When I see a flashy car I might say cool but I would never take a picture like most out of towners do…
Sigh.
My cousins came to visit from Canada and they were freaking out over palm trees!! WHAT??!
How about CARS in LA??? I'm sure there are places where you can go and never see an "expensive" car. Seeing a BMW or Mercedes would be rare and unheard of....well..In LA it's almost rare to see a car under 50K. Sad, but true! Yesterday after Melrose, Crystal and I were on a SERIOUS mission to find Cold Stones. We thought it would be simple to find…no way. We drove all around the city and ended up in Studio City…So when we parked there was an SLR (Mercedes) and seriously it’s disturbing that someone has a million dollars to throw down on a car!! Or how about all the neon Lamborghini’s driving up and down sunset!?? Are you kidding??
Well, needless to say that we definitely take these things for granted. When I see a flashy car I might say cool but I would never take a picture like most out of towners do…
Sigh.
YAY!
If you’re a blogger do u ever go about your day and find yourself saying “Oooh I can’t wait to blog about that”? well I do and 99% of the time I’ll forget what I wanted to talk about…hmmph…
Soo, Can’t wait for the LOOONG weekend!!! Hopefully it’s dreamy! I hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor day weekend!
Soo, Can’t wait for the LOOONG weekend!!! Hopefully it’s dreamy! I hope everyone has a fun and safe Labor day weekend!
Monday, August 27, 2007
teen choice
As you may know the Teen Choice awards were on last night. takes me back to the day i met Josh......sigh....too bad i was a crying pathetic baby but anyway..
Of course none other that JA won for female HOTTIE!!!
Choice Female Hottie
* Jessica Alba
Megan Fox
Hayden Panettiere
Jessica Biel
Rihanna
yum.
Why did JT have to be on tour? OHMYGAWWW he's amazing in every way. looks-check, body-check, voice-check, style-check, dancer-check, clothing line-check, hot girlfriends-check, just perfect-CHECK! ugh..
What happened to Kelly Clarkson's voice? didn't seem like she was in to the song at all...or being there for that matter.
why is Dane Cook so sexy?!! can't wait to see the new movie with him and Jessica Alba. grrr
Why was Nick Cannon wearing a leather shirt?!! hmmmm..
i loved how LC won for best dressed! you go girl! Heidi must hate her life.
Of course none other that JA won for female HOTTIE!!!
Choice Female Hottie
* Jessica Alba
Megan Fox
Hayden Panettiere
Jessica Biel
Rihanna
yum.
Why did JT have to be on tour? OHMYGAWWW he's amazing in every way. looks-check, body-check, voice-check, style-check, dancer-check, clothing line-check, hot girlfriends-check, just perfect-CHECK! ugh..
What happened to Kelly Clarkson's voice? didn't seem like she was in to the song at all...or being there for that matter.
why is Dane Cook so sexy?!! can't wait to see the new movie with him and Jessica Alba. grrr
Why was Nick Cannon wearing a leather shirt?!! hmmmm..
i loved how LC won for best dressed! you go girl! Heidi must hate her life.
Just another manic Monday!
Hope everyone had a fantabulous weekend. I did. Friday we went to Nil and David’s for some KINGS!! Love them thunder cunts. Saturday we went to a 30th bday party. The house was so nice. I didn’t even feel like I was in the Valley. There was tons of food and an open bar. Chaching! love open bars. Haha we drank and partied the night away. Sunday has turned in to Sunday Funday’s! dinner and Kings at our house! YAY! At least this time we had beer and not Franzia. Lol
Back to another week. Hopefully it goes by fast! Labor Day is coming! Eeeeeeee!
Back to another week. Hopefully it goes by fast! Labor Day is coming! Eeeeeeee!
never havin' babies
Gawd, I am so terrified of giving birth and this is exactly why....The rate of women dying in childbirth is increasing..The rate of your child dying is increasing as well. I could not imagine how something so "beautiful" can also be one of the most tragic things in a person's life. sure the statistics aren't very high (now) but why?? I am so freaked out about giving birth and being pregnant and this is one of the 50 reasons why.
SCARY STATS!
SCARY STATS!
Friday, August 24, 2007
Sienna
love her. she's Gorgeous. if you havent seen Factory Girl (Andy Warhol and Edie Sedgwick) PLEASE DO!!!
102.7-KiisFM
Do you listen to KIIS?? well I do. In fact I think I might be addicted. I LOVE Ryan and I love the morning show. Ryan's roses is my fav. I hate cheaters and i love when they get caught!! I feel so awful for the girls and guys that find out they are being cheated on but at the same time it's good for them to know. Some girls flip out and others play it off as if they didnt just hear their loved one choosing another girl. UGH! it's sad that they have to find out on the radio but it may be their very last resort. and it's SO entertaining for us listeners. i admit that i have cried and screamed when i find out that they are cheating. I always have to call Brandon and tell him how pissed I am that Joe is cheating on lovely Felicia...like he cares. haha..
Brandi-OUT!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
officer love
Would you give a cop naked pictures of yourself to get out of a ticket? I know most guys are obsessed with Vida but I just don't see what they see!? why? sure she has an ass but her face is fugly.
"According to Guerra the officer, identified as L. Salgado told a friend of the model's, "You got a naked picture of her, we make the price stay right."
Funny story here!
"According to Guerra the officer, identified as L. Salgado told a friend of the model's, "You got a naked picture of her, we make the price stay right."
Funny story here!
happy tooz.
Deep sigh.
What a long weekend.
Friday we went to dinner with my fam to say bye to my bro. He moved to chicago on sat and i'm sad. bye love. we then went to Velvet and Ritual for Josh’s big 30th!!! We had SOOOOOOO much fun.
Sat we went out for Vanessa’s bday at Cinespace. It was cool because we had a table but the vibe was pretty lame with the concerts going on. Haha
Sunday we were in the pool all day! love. We went back to our house and this is where the night goes down hill. (literally) Angelique and I were sitting on the couch when out of no where it sounded like a train came down the stairs and Brandon ended up on the floor in front of us. Long story short my poor love broke his foot. Tear. I feel so bad for him and I couldn’t imagine breaking my foot. Sorry hun..After the fall we didn’t think that he broke it so we started playing drinking games. Can I just say that we played Kings with a box of Franzia??!! Haha yah AND we drank the whole box/bag. Good times! Haha
Monday was a relaxing day...Brandon and i were sitting in Urgent Care all morning and then we had dinner at our house for Josh and Vanessa. Oh, and we also watched Dane Cook's Vicious Circle about 5 times. haha love him!
So now I’m back at work and I must say that I am going to stab my boss in the eye with my heel. UGH! long story but wow….bad day so far….
I want to just go home and sleep.
What a long weekend.
Friday we went to dinner with my fam to say bye to my bro. He moved to chicago on sat and i'm sad. bye love. we then went to Velvet and Ritual for Josh’s big 30th!!! We had SOOOOOOO much fun.
Sat we went out for Vanessa’s bday at Cinespace. It was cool because we had a table but the vibe was pretty lame with the concerts going on. Haha
Sunday we were in the pool all day! love. We went back to our house and this is where the night goes down hill. (literally) Angelique and I were sitting on the couch when out of no where it sounded like a train came down the stairs and Brandon ended up on the floor in front of us. Long story short my poor love broke his foot. Tear. I feel so bad for him and I couldn’t imagine breaking my foot. Sorry hun..After the fall we didn’t think that he broke it so we started playing drinking games. Can I just say that we played Kings with a box of Franzia??!! Haha yah AND we drank the whole box/bag. Good times! Haha
Monday was a relaxing day...Brandon and i were sitting in Urgent Care all morning and then we had dinner at our house for Josh and Vanessa. Oh, and we also watched Dane Cook's Vicious Circle about 5 times. haha love him!
So now I’m back at work and I must say that I am going to stab my boss in the eye with my heel. UGH! long story but wow….bad day so far….
I want to just go home and sleep.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
lowest low
The Nation's number 1 writer of mortgage loans has had to borrow money (11.5 billion)from the banks. Our economy is hurting and needs to be picked up fast. this is the worst it has been in over a decade. Companies are going bankrupt and employees in the biz are making no money. the odds that banks will finance people are very low. The number of foreclosures are skyrocketing and banks are cutting down on the loans they give out.
What is going on with our world?? It needs to pick up FAST!
Mortgage Meltdown
Countrywide needs help!
entertain yourself at Economy.com
What is going on with our world?? It needs to pick up FAST!
Mortgage Meltdown
Countrywide needs help!
entertain yourself at Economy.com
.The Hills.
Have you seen the new season of The Hills yet?? nothing too exciting...I admit that i am totally in to it though. not sure why but when i find out, i will let you know. I am SO on Team LC. Heidi is dumb. and i know they edit all the episodes but you can tell that Heidi regrets being a biatch to her best friend. Why would you bash a friend who has been there for you every second and then write a letter and pretend like it's just a fight.yah well. Lauren is awesome for putting her foot down and getting rid of the negative schmucks in her life. love her!
Heidi is totally changing for her ugly ass BF. ugh...why doesnt his mouth move when he talks. gag me. he must be the worst kisser ever! bleh. Heidi looks ridiculous with her boob job and you can tell she feels like a dumb shit for bashing her "befri". oh the drama...
and not to mention that I love TMZ for their Heidi/Spencer ring story.
pfftt. it's not even a pink diamond. pahlease...first off a man should not be buying an engagement ring where they also sell handbags and wallets. second...call me a sap, but i think the man should put some time and thought in to buying an engagement ring. not just pointing at the first FAKE thing you see and saying ok! WHAT>!RUW)(*QP ugh...Spencer's gay.
ok enough about going off on people i dont even know...they should really do a show for the Valley peeps. sure i dont work at Vogue as an intern and can't afford to work for free but i think people would enjoy watching REAL every day life BS. it can be the new IT thing like the new flats at Niemans...CUTE!
Heidi is totally changing for her ugly ass BF. ugh...why doesnt his mouth move when he talks. gag me. he must be the worst kisser ever! bleh. Heidi looks ridiculous with her boob job and you can tell she feels like a dumb shit for bashing her "befri". oh the drama...
and not to mention that I love TMZ for their Heidi/Spencer ring story.
pfftt. it's not even a pink diamond. pahlease...first off a man should not be buying an engagement ring where they also sell handbags and wallets. second...call me a sap, but i think the man should put some time and thought in to buying an engagement ring. not just pointing at the first FAKE thing you see and saying ok! WHAT>!RUW)(*QP ugh...Spencer's gay.
ok enough about going off on people i dont even know...they should really do a show for the Valley peeps. sure i dont work at Vogue as an intern and can't afford to work for free but i think people would enjoy watching REAL every day life BS. it can be the new IT thing like the new flats at Niemans...CUTE!
Wednesday, August 15, 2007
i love LA!!!
Look at this service the male Angelinos can use...i seriously almost peed my pants when i saw this on the way to the Dodger game. gotta love LA.
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
made me laugh!
Why, Why, Why
do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?
Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough money?
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?
If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?
How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"
Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?
In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?
And my FAVORITE......
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. I've done my job and sent this email to you , now it's up to you to send it on
do we press harder on a remote control when we know the batteries are getting dead?
Why do banks charge a fee on "insufficient funds" when they know there is not enough money?
Why does someone believe you when you say there are four billion stars, but check when you say the paint is wet?
Why do they use sterilized needles for death by lethal injection?
Why doesn't Tarzan have a beard?
Why does Superman stop bullets with his chest, but ducks when you throw a revolver at him?
Why do Kamikaze pilots wear helmets?
Whose idea was it to put an "S" in the word "lisp"?
If people evolved from apes, why are there still apes?
Why is it that no matter what color bubble bath you use the bubbles are always white?
Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
Why do people constantly return to the refrigerator with hopes that something new to eat will have materialized?
Why do people keep running over a string a dozen times with their vacuum cleaner, then reach down, pick it up, examine it, then put it down to give the vacuum one more chance?
Why is it that no plastic bag will open from the end on your first try?
How do those dead bugs get into those enclosed light fixtures?
When we are in the supermarket and someone rams our ankle with a shopping cart then apologizes for doing so, why do we say, "It's all right?" Well, it isn't all right, so why don't we say, "That hurt, you stupid idiot?"
Why is it that whenever you attempt to catch something that's falling off the table you always manage to knock something else over?
In winter why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
How come you never hear father-in-law jokes?
And my FAVORITE......
The statistics on sanity are that one out of every four persons is suffering from some sort of mental illness. Think of your three best friends -- if they're okay, then it's you. I've done my job and sent this email to you , now it's up to you to send it on
The lowest in 12 years!
Thank Gawd we bought when we did. It's a good time to buy!!
"Would-be home buyers continued to sit on the sidelines last month, driving down Southern California home sales to their lowest pace in 12 years and pressing down prices in the region's less-expensive neighborhoods, data released today showed.
Yet even as home sales fell 27% regionwide, the median price of all homes sold in the Southland's six counties rose 3.7%, to $505,000, in July compared to a year ago, thanks to more robust sales at the high-end of the market, according to real estate research firm DataQuick Information Systems"
CLICK ME
Monday, August 13, 2007
love yahoo news.
'I Hate My Job -- Now What?!'
Dawn Papandrea, ClassesUSAPrint Email
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Digg Whether it's a nightmare boss, a stagnant position in a dead-end company, or an unfulfilled career dream, it may be time for you to stop complaining and do something. Follow these steps, courtesy of Tony Lee, editor-in-chief of CareerJournal.com, and find a job you love.
Step 1: Assess your situation, review your strengths, and dig in your heels.
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"To even think you won't have roadblocks is unrealistic, so number one -- accept them," says Andrea Kay, career consultant, speaker, and author of several books including "Greener Pastures: How to Find a Job in Another Place."
Once you've done that, take time out to reflect, she adds. "Don't rush to develop a new resume. That's the mistake almost everyone makes. Instead, reflect on what isn't working, what's not right about where you are, what your greatest strengths are, and what you love to do," says Kay.
Step 2: Explore your options, set goals, and make plans to develop yourself to fit your new career path.
Kay emphasizes the power of communication during this stage. "The best way to find a new job is to hold meaningful conversations with people," she advises. "Talk about your career with people who can guide you and refer you."
Networking with some old friends is how Cameron Herald eventually became the vice president of operations for 1800GotJunk, a junk removal company in Vancouver that serves North America. Prior to that, he literally broke down from job-induced stress. His health literally depended on a change in his work lifestyle.
His advice? "Take a look and find the companies that are well-respected in the industry. See which ones are ranked as good employers." Of course, he says, there may be some bumps in the road. "Maybe you'll have to get a part time job on weekends at Starbucks to pay the rent. Or maybe you'll have to use an executive recruiter to help me find a new position." Nonetheless, he adds, "every single obstacle can be beaten."
Step 3: Acquire new skills by returning to school and/or volunteering.
For freelance writer Stephanie Jo Klein, it was volunteer work with the Newswomen's Club of New York -- she was the club's membership vice president in 2003 -- that sparked an entrepreneurial endeavor. When gift bags she created for the club's annual Front Page Awards gala were so well received by the journalists in attendance, she decided to start Klein Creative Communications, a promotional gift bag creation business based in New York City. "If you're trying to figure out where you want to go, volunteering is a good thing to do," she affirms.
Stephanie further developed her skills via New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, in its meeting, conference, and event management certificate program. "I got the course guide and I couldn't decide what I wanted to take next," she says. "Just meeting the people and the speakers was a great networking experience."
Step 4: Do something you enjoy.
Ultimately, it's up to you to find a job in which you can be happy. "When you notice yourself not feeling challenges, not feeling energized, and watching the clock, start taking note," says Kay. Once your motivation to move on outweighs your fear, she says, you're ready to make the leap.
Fifty-nine percent of college-educated professionals in New York City say they expect to have three or more different careers over their lifetimes, according to New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Dawn Papandrea, ClassesUSAPrint Email
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Digg Whether it's a nightmare boss, a stagnant position in a dead-end company, or an unfulfilled career dream, it may be time for you to stop complaining and do something. Follow these steps, courtesy of Tony Lee, editor-in-chief of CareerJournal.com, and find a job you love.
Step 1: Assess your situation, review your strengths, and dig in your heels.
ADVERTISEMENT
"To even think you won't have roadblocks is unrealistic, so number one -- accept them," says Andrea Kay, career consultant, speaker, and author of several books including "Greener Pastures: How to Find a Job in Another Place."
Once you've done that, take time out to reflect, she adds. "Don't rush to develop a new resume. That's the mistake almost everyone makes. Instead, reflect on what isn't working, what's not right about where you are, what your greatest strengths are, and what you love to do," says Kay.
Step 2: Explore your options, set goals, and make plans to develop yourself to fit your new career path.
Kay emphasizes the power of communication during this stage. "The best way to find a new job is to hold meaningful conversations with people," she advises. "Talk about your career with people who can guide you and refer you."
Networking with some old friends is how Cameron Herald eventually became the vice president of operations for 1800GotJunk, a junk removal company in Vancouver that serves North America. Prior to that, he literally broke down from job-induced stress. His health literally depended on a change in his work lifestyle.
His advice? "Take a look and find the companies that are well-respected in the industry. See which ones are ranked as good employers." Of course, he says, there may be some bumps in the road. "Maybe you'll have to get a part time job on weekends at Starbucks to pay the rent. Or maybe you'll have to use an executive recruiter to help me find a new position." Nonetheless, he adds, "every single obstacle can be beaten."
Step 3: Acquire new skills by returning to school and/or volunteering.
For freelance writer Stephanie Jo Klein, it was volunteer work with the Newswomen's Club of New York -- she was the club's membership vice president in 2003 -- that sparked an entrepreneurial endeavor. When gift bags she created for the club's annual Front Page Awards gala were so well received by the journalists in attendance, she decided to start Klein Creative Communications, a promotional gift bag creation business based in New York City. "If you're trying to figure out where you want to go, volunteering is a good thing to do," she affirms.
Stephanie further developed her skills via New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies, in its meeting, conference, and event management certificate program. "I got the course guide and I couldn't decide what I wanted to take next," she says. "Just meeting the people and the speakers was a great networking experience."
Step 4: Do something you enjoy.
Ultimately, it's up to you to find a job in which you can be happy. "When you notice yourself not feeling challenges, not feeling energized, and watching the clock, start taking note," says Kay. Once your motivation to move on outweighs your fear, she says, you're ready to make the leap.
Fifty-nine percent of college-educated professionals in New York City say they expect to have three or more different careers over their lifetimes, according to New York University's School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
gag.
She should seriously spend time in jail for dressing like this. she is disgusting!
what is that thing that she's wearing? the hat? the purse? oiy.
what is that thing that she's wearing? the hat? the purse? oiy.
JA
I love this girl!
wow, From USMAGAZINE!
Jessica Alba hasn't looked back since splitting from beau of two years, Cash Warren.
The duo met up for lunch July 27, but it was to "say those final things that needed to be said," a source tells Us. "She's definitely enjoying being single right now," another pal confirms.
Indeed, Alba, 26, is already hitting the Hollywood club scene. The former homebody popped up at L.A. hotspot Les Deux on Monday and Hyde on Sunday (where Warren, 28, partied three days later).
The actress has said in the past that she embraces no-strings attached encounters when she’s single.
“I don't really have a problem with just wanting sex. Never have,” she told Cosmopolitan in 2005.
"I could have a one-night stand, and I'm the kind of girl who looks over in the morning and is like, 'Do you really have to be here?' I don't need to cuddle and do all that stuff because I know what it is and I don't try to make it more.”
The actress said that she enjoyed playing the field before she began dating Warren in 2005. "I just wanted to see what it was like to be with different people,” she told Cosmo. “I don't think a girl's a slut if she enjoys sex.”
Have you?
Have you ever hated where you are at in your life where you just want to move and start over? Have you ever wished you didn’t need your job so you can just get up and leave? Have you ever hated your boss to the point where every time you look at her you want to throw up and kick her? Have you ever thought that you deserve so much more out of life than you are getting right now? Have you ever cried over something so dumb but know that it’s from all the bottled up shit? Have you ever wondered if this is really the path you are supposed to be taking? Is there a right path? Have you ever stopped to look at everyone in your life and wonder if they really deserve to be there? Have you ever felt so low and completely lost? Have you ever wanted to scream so loud and hope that someone has answers for you?
boo.
And another week… Bleh.
My weekend was fun and chill. Friday we had dinner and movie night at our house. Saturday we went to a house party and drank all day long. We had so much fun!! There was a crazy game of flip cup. 20 guys vs. 17 girls. FUN! Sunday we went to Josh and Chad’s baseball game and then went back to my mom’s house for a BBQ. It was so hot out and it was nice to be in the pool all day sat and sun. Last night I watched two movies. Factory Girl which I highly recommend and The Holiday. I didn’t know much about Factory Girl at all but I got hooked. It was a good intense movie. Go see it. The Holiday was cute if you are in a cheese mood.
Happy Monday!
My weekend was fun and chill. Friday we had dinner and movie night at our house. Saturday we went to a house party and drank all day long. We had so much fun!! There was a crazy game of flip cup. 20 guys vs. 17 girls. FUN! Sunday we went to Josh and Chad’s baseball game and then went back to my mom’s house for a BBQ. It was so hot out and it was nice to be in the pool all day sat and sun. Last night I watched two movies. Factory Girl which I highly recommend and The Holiday. I didn’t know much about Factory Girl at all but I got hooked. It was a good intense movie. Go see it. The Holiday was cute if you are in a cheese mood.
Happy Monday!
Friday, August 10, 2007
woot.
i'm sure most of you looked at these pics and thought OMG old school!! that was the friday routine and now it's the "i can't wait to be out of work" feeling and start drinking to forget about my awful week. lol. kidding. kind of.
i am so happy that it's friday.
Thursday, August 9, 2007
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