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So every since we found out that a Ikea would be built in NC. I was ecstatic. At first I thought it was juts a rumor and then a couple of months ago I found out that it was true! They had their grand opening last Wednesday and I so wish I could have went but alas I had to work. :( So Tiff and I decided to go on that following Saturday. I mean how could we not go. :D We got up at 6:30am and headed out by 7:30am. So the land to the west and made it there at 10:00am. The parking lot was already getting full. It was insane but we managed to get herded to a good parking space.

We first went to the restaurant to have some breakfast. Both Tiff and I breakfast which consisted of scrambled eggs, hash browns potatoes and two pieces of bacon and some OJ was 4.58 together. O.O They had other stuff like the Cinnamon rolls and french toast but damn that is cheap. :) After breakfast, we went to the showroom. It was huge and in a maze but if you just follow along then you will see everything. The showroom is awesome. It really gives you ideas on alot of their different products. I like the mock apartments they had setup. Like, if you had a place that was like 570sft. Then they had all the furniture in there that could work in a very small apartment. And it didn't feel small at all.

They had this kitchen that was to die for. Tiff and I loved it. It has these stainless steel kitchen island and the cabinets was beautiful. (I should have took a pic of it.) The bedrooms was nice and they had this room that look like a library. :D

I think we spent like 2 and half hours in the showroom. Then we went down to the merchandise room which was huge. This is where you get everything that you liked in the showroom. Our shopping cart was soo full. Then we went to the warehouse to get our big ticket items like the bookshelves. The only thing that I didn't like was although there were plenty of people working there.. Still they weren't that friendly or really went out of their way to ask if you needed help.

Tiff and I is planning on going back there in two weeks. Taking our Mom on her birthday. :) I can't wait!!!

So yes another update. I'm trying to post more often although I dunno if anybody reads these or not. I've continue with my new years resolution of getting fitter and working out at the gym. I really enjoy it which is something. I have more energy now even at home I get alittle restless and get up and do something around the house. I finally put up some mini blinds that we got like months ago. I cleaned up the kitchen and sorted through months worth of mail. I worked on a pc for a friend of mine and washed two loads of clothes.

I took a kickboxing class last Monday. It was awesome. I loved it and it was a very good workout. My co-worker noticed today how my biceps are getting some definition. I don't want to bulk up just mostly tone up. What I really want to work on is minmizing the badonkadonk that I have. LOL..

Work has been very very very busy. I think I get as much as a workout here than I do at the gym. I've been imaging loads of computers cause a Regional center is getting new computers. Basically did all those by myself and now I gotta image some laptops and get all the equipment together. Also last week I had to do surplus and a gigantic move as well. :( So last week was hella busy and the rest of this month will be busy too. I think I might take some time off in March. Maybe go some place like the mountains or go hiking. :)

I get my haircut today. I think I will keep the lenght but I really want some sort of bangs or shape to it. I will see what my stylist will recommend. Unfortunatley I will get the miss kickboxing today. Maybe I will got to Rep Rebook instead or just take a break today. I did workout yesterday.

Well I think that will be it for the day. I still got tons of stuff to do.

Ja ne! :)

Howdy all! I haven't posted in a very long time so today I decided to take some time out of my so-called busy day and make something happen here.

Not much going on here. Just working and getting ready for the holidays. I'm taking the whole week of christmas off. Luckily I already get 3 days off so I'm gonna take two extra days to have the whole week off. I'm hoping to get alot of stuff done and just relax and enjoy my time off. :)

Work has been pretty busy and right now with the recession and the way the economy is going. There is some major budget cuts. You think working for the govt. you have a stable job cause that is one of the main reason why I wanted to get a job here. I've been laid off 2 times and I definitely don't want to do it again. I really need the money so I hope we don't get laid off. We are suppose to have some meetings about it on how to cut from the budge and save money. I don't care how they do it but I don't want to lose my job.

This Christmas the gift giving is getting very sparse. I got alittle gifts but not any major expensive stuff. I'm just broke.

I got a bit of bad news recently. One of my family friends died on friday night. I believe his funeral will be sunday. I will miss him terribly. He is a good guy and sorta like a big brother. I basically grew up with him. I'm gonna miss him.

I dunno if I will post before Christmas but I want to wish everyone a happy holiday and a very merry christmas. I hope everyone stays safe and well and enjoy yourself.

ja ne!

I'm alive too! Just to damn lazy to post stuff. Maybe I will get un-lazy later this week and post something.

So yea.. I was convinced to get a wii fit and then I had to convince Saki-chan to get one. Low and behold my cousin and mom managed to get one for us.

Unboxed and hooked up. I actually like it and man do you get a work out. It calculates your wii fit age and it said i'm 45. O.O Shit! I'm not that old. :p My bmi is normal although I want to lose alittle weight but more so I want to get fit and not feel like I'm gonna pass out. But it's fun and there are some cute games to play as well as some strenght training and aerobics and yoga.




anway.. if I continue this like everyday, I think I might do good. Plus all the walking i'm doing for work too. :p

stef

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I guess I should have posted alot sooner but of course I like to procrastinate. And I'm alittle evil. :p

Last Monday I went in for my second eye exam appointment with the Lasik Vision Center. Before, the doc wanted me to take some fish oil/flaxsee oil and put in some artificial tears in my eyes because they were extremely dry. I always thought it was my allergies but apparently I have dry eyes. *.* So after about 3 weeks of that I went in for another checkup and my eyes have drastically improved and almost cleared up. I was ready for Lasik eye surgery. I went up front to schedule a appointment and low and behold I could get in for the Wednesday. O.O I was shocked I thought I had to wait atleast a week or so. I went to work and informed everyone that I was getting my eyes lasered on. LOL.. Tiff managed to get the day off to go with me.

Wednesday came and I was a ball of nerves. I tried not to show up but I'm sure Tiff knew. They examed me again and decided what type of surgery I was getting. Fortunately, I got Lasik instead of PRK. They took me into another room and I took a valium. I've never had one of those before and felt the effects almost immediately. It was freaky awesome. So next, they took to the room that did all the laser stuff. There was two big machines and one of them I lay back on. The whole procedure did not take long at all and I only had one small discomfort. I choose the option for Translas which is a laser that cuts part of your cornea to make the flap. They can either do it manually or have a laser do it. The laser will cut a thinner flap and it will take less time to heal. It is a more precise cut. Looking up at the machine it looks like a spaceship. They put these drops in my eyes to numb them. then I felt some pressure on my eyeball. The right one was okay but the left one started to hurt alittle. I have alitttle brusing on this one but nothing to bad and it will go away in a couple of weeks. :). When the flap is cut, then my vision just kinda went away. I saw stuff in shades but couldn't actually see. Felt stuff happening and then you see these tiny little burst of red and green light. I guess this is the actual laser. It was pretty cool. Like being in Star Wars or something. Each eyeball takes about 5 minutes and then I was put in a room and told to keep my eyes closed for about 15 or 20 minutes. After that, I went back so the doctor can check my eyes. My left eye the flap had moved a bit. So I had to go under another machine so he can put in a temp contact lens. Then I sat in a room for additional 15 minutes and then the doctor checked me out again. All good. Everything was foggy though which is normal. I checked out and Tiff drove us to burger joint and got us some food. I first amazed that I could see even though everything was foggy. Got home and ate and took another valium. I needed to sleep for about 4 to 6 hours which was very hard to do. I just kinda laid in my bed with these goggles on to protect my eyes and took little naps. Started taking these prescription drops for my eyes and then tried to sleep again. I didn't sleep at all much during the night. The next day I had a followup appointment. The doc removed the temp contact and everything looks good. I had a clear eyesight and 20/25 vision. Near perfect. The doc said it may even get better. I'm just soo happy. It is awesome to wake up and see and not worry about glasses or contacts. All I got to do is be careful and not rub my eyes for a month and put in two drops for one week and then the tears for about 2 months to keep them moist. I love it! I recommend if you can afford it and they also have payment plans and stuff.

Friday, Tiff and I went to Winstion-Salem to watch Davis Cup tennis. It was awesome. I love it live and watching it on TV. Andy Roddick and James Blake played for the USA team against the French. Paul Henri-Mathieu and Michael Illorda. It was close matches. Both USA team members one. The double matches was Saturday. Tiff had to work both saturday and sunday so we couldn't go but some of her other co-workers went. I want to go US Open but it cost a shit load of money.

Well got some work to do so I will go for now but will try to post more later.

caio!

I think it has been while since I've posted. So today I decided to take some time out of reading some smut and actually post here. *grins*

Not much actually going on. Just been working as usual and working on some projects for other people. Just helping out because mostly I will be bored out of my mind sitting at my desk. Which is just what I'm doing now.

I've been suckered into the NCAA bracket challenge at work. I've never done this before so it was kinda stressful but fun. I haven't watched so much basketball in my life since this bracket. Currently I'm number 2 in our group since Memphis is now in the finals. Unfortunately, UNC lost. Boooo.. I'm a huge Carolina fan. I was very disappointed that they lost but hey.. Kanasa defenses was awesome. Carolina just couldn't pull it off. Oh well! There also been some tennis action over the week. The Sony Erricson Open in Miami. Very happy that Serena Williams won. It was kinda touch and go but she finally pulled it off. Also very happy that Daveydenko won the men's side. He is such a underrated player.

This friday, big sis and I are going to winston salem to watch Davis Cup action. This will be the first time that I have seen a live tennis event so it will be interesting to see what's up. Pretty cool that it is USA and France. So get to see James Blake and Andy Roddick, plus Jo Winfrey-Tsonga and Gasquet play. Kick ASS! : )

Today is the second of my lasik eye exam. I will find out if I'm ready for it which I am. I just hope it happens soon. I'm very tired of wearing glasses and just want to see better. :) Next week have another doctor's appointment and the week after that. O.O

Looking forward to Animazement. I don't have a costume yet which I do have a closet full of them. But kinda wanted something alittle different. I'm still thinking and yet don't know what I want to do. I need to decide very soon or I will just say.. "FrACK IT" and just go and have a good ole time anyway.

So something kinda funny happened the other day. My co-workers and I were talking and probably goofy off like usual. This lady stopped by and asked for "Stephanie". Of course I said it was me and she said, that someone thought I was the most beautiful person they have seen. I went beet red with embarrassment. I have a couple of stalkers at this job. Guys from other floors that like to stop by my cubicle and try to talk to me. *big sigh* Then she asked if I wanted to go hang out with some of her friends and that one of them that has the crush on me would be there. So my wonderful co-workers (/sarcasm) decided they wanted to go so the can check out this person that like me. *eye rolls* and then suckered me into going too. We all headed out to "The Raleigh Times" and found a table and started ordering drinks. Then they showed up. At first I kinda had a idea of who it was because they person that had a crush on me I saw him earlier that day. He is pretty okay guy although I dunno if I have anything in common with him. Later on more and more drinks was poured and people was getting really comfortable and loose. We headed over to Fayetteville Street Tavern to catch the basketball game and order more drinks. We got split up but still had a good time. My sis and I left after the game but later I heard the other people got really plastered. So far I haven't heard from the guy but I'm sure I will run into him soon.

well.. i've been at this for too long now. Hopefully I will post again soon.

: )

So yes this morning I had a dentist appointment. I just went last week for a cleaning and then they are like.."We need to do those last 3 fillings.." Oh crap.. So I decided to go in today and get the last 3 done. the whole top of my mouth felt soo numb and I just felt stupid. I seemed like I couldn't stop smiling and if I tried.. it was frowning really hard.. it was funny. But now I won't have to come back for a long time. I guess in a about 6 months. Yay for me.

This week, my job is working with the PSC (Public Saftey Center or the jail) in moving their pc so they can get new carpet. It's starting to be a pain in the ass. I have to start getting up really really really early in the morning to go to jail and install pc's or break them down. *big frown*

Other than that I haven't been doing much. Just working and chilling at home.. I really need a life. :p

Ciao

So today is Valentine's Day, which for me is any other day. But I want to wish for those that love this very special day for some odd reason, a very Happy Valentine's Day.

I did get my haircut the other day and I was going to post a pic but the pic I took wasn't that great and I got frustrated trying to take a decent pic. Anyway.. it's basically like I had it before but with more bangs. I like it. Although I kinda want something more funky. Though I dunno if my job would like that.

I watched a advance screening of Jumper last night. It was a pretty cool movie. I like all the special effects and the locations they went too. I would recommend going to a matinee to see it.

Ciao!

So this morning I had to go to the dentist office for my regular cleaning and apparently I had to get new xrays too. :( I really don't like when they stick that stupid plastic thing in my mouth. Anyway,they cleaned my teeth and I have to go back next week to get some fillings. T.T

Also today I will be getting my hair done. I'm still not exactly sure how I want it done but I guess I will ask Lauren what she thinks. I'm definitely getting it glazed. But I think I want more of bangs to help cover up my gigantic forehead. So I will be posting picks with my new do!

tomorrow I get a chance to see a advance screen of Jumper. Can't wait to see that. It looks pretty interesting.

I was born in the year of the Rabbit! Lucky me.

So far this week has been pretty good. Work is kinda slow but I try to manage to keep doing something rather than being on the internet all day. Some people would think that I am crazy thinking that but I like to keep busy. It makes the time go by faster and makes me feel like I've accomplished something.

I had my 6 month review with my supervisor and he mention about maybe doing more of the remote sites. I'm very interested in that cause I want to learn more and get more experience since I'm a newbie. The floors that I support is very quiet so I'm bored most of the time. I try to help out the other techs if they are very busy.

So I've done my taxes and getting a nice little chunk of change. Plus if the stimulus package goes through, that's an additional money that the govt is giving us. But that probably won't happen till like April or something. Still, it's always good to get some extra money. I'm trying to determine if I should use all my refund to pay off bills or to maybe pay alittle and go out shopping for myself. It's a hard decision or a easy decision and just say "fuck it" I'm going shopping. *big grin*

Okay.. so I tried registering for Animazement but I can't remember my paypal account information. >.< damn it. I guess I could sign up for that google stuff but I hate signing up for some other website so that they can hold my information. So I will try later tonight and see if I can remember my paypal info or get them to email it to me. :(

I'm actually looking forward to this con. I need to figure out what I want to cosplay as and get started! I want to do a punk rock lolita outfit. Something alittle j-rockish! I could do a character design but I haven't watched anime in a long time. Plus the manga I read is 95% yaoi so no cosplaying there. Booo!

It's about time that I schedule a appointment with my greatest stylist Lauren. I need to glaze my hair again to get rid of the stubborn grey. I also was thinking of maybe a chunk of blonde in my hair. I'm thinking of it. Or I could just buy those extensions. Those are awesome. I have a red hair extension and I just clip in it and I can take it out whenever I want. :) I think I'm gonna order some more! I think it's called "easi hair". I want to get my haircut but I like the length but I want something alittle different. Maybe some bangs.

I'm still thinking about the lasik surgery. I need to do more research on it and if I can afford it. I don't want to get in more debt and have more bills to pay. Grrrr.. I dunno.

Well gotta get back to work.

Ciao!

So yea I started this yesterday but somehow didn't get the chance to finish and actual post for a change. I had to go back to see when was the last time I posted on this damn thing. Wow it was before christmas. o.O So yea some stuff has come and gone by then but it's been all good. Not so bad.

Christmas was good! Nice break from work and spent as much time as I could with the family. So it was pretty nice.

Work has been okay. We had a new regional center to open so I spent alot of time up there working. Installing pc's, setting them up, and helping people get settled into their new offices. It was alot of work but it was nice to be in a different place for a change.

Robin and Brad came up one weekend. I had a lovely time. I wish they would come more often. It's great to hang out with my only two best friends. :p I do need to go see them more often too. We went shopping and to the Toy Fare show at the fair grounds. We went to the Ulta store and of course I bought more makeup and stuff. I luv that store and can do some serious damage to my wallet. It's almost worse than the bookstore for me which I haven't been to in awhile.

I've been using the bare minerals makeup. I love it although it does take alittle bit more time in the mornings but my face has never looked better. I have also been on this regiment for about 5 months or so. I have been battling acne since I hit puberty. It never goes away, you just have to manage it. I remember when I was younger and I stressed out about it. I didn't know what I knew now and had to suffer. But I've managed and got over my insecurities. I've been using the Clean and Clear Black head scrub and the Clean and Clear Acne cleanser. I also this overnight acne treatment with sayilac and also the "rev-ver upper" from the bare minerals. They are helping and I have noticed a difference from before. Although I still kinda break out. So it kind of discourages me but I have to keep going and hope that it gets better.

My employers got a new vision plan. So I finally utilized it yesterday and went and had a eye exam. It turns out that my vision has decrease alittle bit. But the doctor said that could be normal with my age. He said I am a good candiate for the lasik surgery which is something I am very interested in. I did still got glasses just in case. Got some J-Lo glasses that have a black rim and square shape. The lady at the place said they looked the best on me. I can't wait to get them and show everyone. :)

I wanted to plan for a trip this year but I just don't know. The prices for plane tickets and just over cost is insane right now. Plus I'm trying to catch up on alot of bills and try to get out of debt. So maybe this year I won't plan to go anyplace. Maybe I can take a trip somewhere here in the states but it is just more exciting to go out of the country. With gas prices going up everyday it's just discouraging to go anyplace. Especially with how our economy is right now. I want to go back to japan and maybe go south to Kyoto and Nara. I also want to go to England, Ireland and Italy. I wish I could win the lotto so I won't have to worry about money so much but just enjoy life. maybe I need to start buying some tickets. *rolls eyes*

I heard last night that my uncle is going into surgery for his colon. Apparently he has been sick for a while now. I just don't understand why my family likes to keep things to themselves until the last minute and then bam.. "Oh BTW I have to have surgery tomorrow". I mean is it so hard to let someone know you are sick. I will pray for him and I hope he gets better.

Wow this is a long post. LOL..

I guess I will end it here. I hope that everyone is doing fine and happy. I'm doing okay, actually pretty good. I've been eating better and trying to motivate myself to do more activities. I've lost I think about 3 pounds. I want to lose about 10 more. I know I'm not big but I just want to get back to the weight I used to have.

Anyway.. I will end it here. Ciao everyone! : )

Yo folks!

I can't even remember the last time I posted so it must have been a while for me. So far everything is cool. Looking forward to the holiday break. Our job is giving us 3 days off. Monday-Wednesday plus the weekend is a nice little vacation. So I'm gonna chill and relax and enjoy Christmas the best way I can by doing nothing! LOL.. My sis have to work everyday next week which sucks. So I'm not sure what I'm gonna do. Probbably nothing but chill at home and watch TV.

Work has been pretty good lately, still trying to get comfortable in my new position. I still feel like I don't know much or lacking in some serious skill but I know it's gonna take some time for me to learn everything and get comfortable. I'm just glad that I don't have to be stuck on the phone although I have people that call me directly. Which annoys the hell out of me. :( but I guess I left a good impression on folks and they just remember my name and number and call me all the time when there is a problem.

I still have some Christmas shopping to do. Just pick up some gift cards. Best gift ever!

I hope everyone is doing well. If I don't post before Christmas, I wish everyone a Happy Holiday and a Happy Christmas! Be safe, enjoy your family and friends.

So I left work early today and used up some comp time. I found my girl Lauren new hair salon. Call Atmosphere salon. She is AWESOME!!! This is my forth time that she has cut and styled my hair. I fell in love with her the first time. *blushes*

This time, she put in a dark glaze which even out my hair and look more natural. I think it is a dark brown. I love it. Before, I used some dark brown store bought stuff and it just looked horrible with all my grey hair and then my dark roots. So she used this glaze that made me hair looking healthy and shiner. Then she cut and style and it looks super awesome. Although I never manage to get it just like she styles when I go home and try to style it the next day.

Here's me.

So yes again, it's been a hiatus for me on posting. But just been a little busy lately. So the last time I posted, I think I said something about interviewing for a new position. Well. I got it! I'm now a desktop technician. Got a little pay increase which is always good. Get some more freedom but have more responsibilities now. I'm still working on the help-desk until they get someone to take my place.

Not much going on beside working. I really need a life and start getting out more.

This weekend going to DC to Anime USA. I think we are heading up on Thursday. My mom is joining us on this one and we will probably tour DC alittle bit. Go to the Vietnam memorial and some other places.

Well got a lot of work to do. See ya soon and I hope that everyone is doing well and living life happy.

So yes it has been awhile since I've posted. I've just haven't been in a posting mood. But anyway, so not much has been going on with me. Just been working as usual and doing stuff around the house.

I've applied for another position at my job. It is a desktop support technician, so I would be doing stuff more hands-on and going to people's offices to fix stuff rather than over the phone or remoted to them. It just seem like better opportunities arise for a desktop tech rather than a helpdesk person. My object is to make more money so that I can live more comfortable. :) Money is a good motivator. So I want to put goals for myself and try to aim high and increase my salary.

Let's see.. other than work. not much going on. I went to the State Fair on Sunday. It was pretty good. Just walked around and looked at the exhibits and animals. Did alot of walking so I hope this helps me start my exercise regiment. I want to start walking and doing something. I want to loose atleast 15 pounds.

The holidays are coming up and I know in November we are suppose to go to Anime USA in DC. Then thanksgiving is coming up afterwards. Looking foward to having some days off.

I guess I will end it here and I hope that everyone is doing well.

caio!