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| Thursday, June 2nd, 2005 | | 8:44 am |
Drum Roll Please...
So the decision is in...Alisa will be attending grad school in Boston next fall! At the moment all I can think about is how exciting it's going to be living in such a culture rich area with so much to do and see...in about a month I assume I'll be thinking about where I'm going to live and after that I'll be thinking...oh my gosh I'm going 3000 miles away- what am I going to do?! =) I know it's going to be hard to leave family, friends and of course (stop reading if you are worried you might yak hearing something mushy)my wonderful boyfriend Justin Charles Dunlap...but I know that it's not a move that is forever...and plus who knows I might be able to convince some of you to move with me (wink wink ) or at least to come and visit me =)! You'll definitely be getting lots of emails and I'll be re-instating my HATTI membership (goodness I don't think any of you know what that is...back in my DC days all of us in the UCDC builiding instated the Hopelessly Addicited To The Internet club since it was a main way to communicate with friends and family)- I think my roommates can already be considered gold members (love you guys)! Anyway, it's going to be a big transsition but one that I am looking forward to. Start looking into plane tickets people I expect lots of visitors =). Current Mood:  happy | | Wednesday, May 25th, 2005 | | 4:19 pm |
Living the expensive life...
Since I have to make a decision about grad school in the next few weeks I thought I should look into housing in Boston. Let me just say...WHOA! All of the apartments I've looked into look fabulous some even with views of the skyline and/or the Charles River but man are they pricey. The possibilty of moving to Boston is still a very exciting one, even though the apartment searching was slightly disheartening. I'm sure once I make a final decision and go check out the apartment scene I can probably find a reasonably priced, centrally located, cute apartment that fits me =)..that is if I decide I want to move. Oh the agony of having to make this decision =)... Current Mood:  sort of | | Tuesday, May 24th, 2005 | | 3:41 pm |
Being thankful
So I was thinking today about how good we have it...we, as in, Americans. Kristin, my co-worker, and I were discussing a case we have that involves Islamic Marriage Laws and that in turn, sparked a discussion about the way other countries work. Neither of us could imagine growing up in a country where it is expected of women to obey the men and not to form their own opinions. Not only that but we were thinking what it would be like not to have the modern conveinances we are used like say Supermarket's. I know this is going to sound superficial but I don't know if I could go without flushing toilets or showers. I know there are people in this country who are without these luxiouries but I just can't imagine entire cities where these things don't exist. I think I'll be a little less irritated next time I flip channels on my TV and check my TiVo and find nothing is on...at least I have a TV and channels to flip through. Current Mood:  contemplative | | Sunday, May 22nd, 2005 | | 6:13 pm |
Your Seduction Style: Ideal Lover |
You seduce people by tapping into their dreams and desires.
And because of this sensitivity, you can be the ideal lover for anyone you seek.
You are a shapeshifter - bringing romance, adventure, spirituality to relationships.
It all depends on who your with, and what their vision of a perfect relationship is. | | | 6:05 pm |
Yay for quizzes...
Boo...that they say I have no personality.
Robot
You are 85% Rational, 28% Extroverted, 28% Brutal, and 28% Arrogant. |
You are the Robot! You are characterized by your rationality. In fact, this is really ALL you are characterized by. Like a cold, heartless machine, you are so logical and unemotional that you scarcely seem human. For instance, you are very humble and don't bother thinking of your own interests, you are very gentle and lack emotion, and you are also very introverted and introspective. You may have noticed that these traits are just as applicable to your laptop as they are to a human being. In short, your personality defect is that you don't really HAVE a personality. You are one of those annoying, super-logical people that never gets upset or flustered. Unless, of course, you short circuit.
To put it less negatively:
1. You are more RATIONAL than intuitive.
2. You are more INTROVERTED than extroverted.
3. You are more GENTLE than brutal.
4. You are more HUMBLE than arrogant.
Compatibility:
Your exact opposite is the Class Clown.
Other personalities you would probably get along with are the Hand-Raiser, the Emo Kid, and the Haughty Intellectual.
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If you scored near fifty percent for a certain trait (42%-58%), you could very well go either way. For example, someone with 42% Extroversion is slightly leaning towards being an introvert, but is close enough to being an extrovert to be classified that way as well. Below is a list of the other personality types so that you can determine which other possible categories you may fill if you scored near fifty percent for certain traits.
The other personality types:
The Emo Kid: Intuitive, Introverted, Gentle, Humble.
The Starving Artist: Intuitive, Introverted, Gentle, Arrogant.
The Bitch-Slap: Intuitive, Introverted, Brutal, Humble.
The Brute: Intuitive, Introverted, Brutal, Arrogant.
The Hippie: Intuitive, Extroverted, Gentle, Humble.
The Televangelist: Intuitive, Extroverted, Gentle, Arrogant.
The Schoolyard Bully: Intuitive, Extroverted, Brutal, Humble.
The Class Clown: Intuitive, Extroverted, Brutal, Arrogant.
The Robot: Rational, Introverted, Gentle, Humble.
The Haughty Intellectual: Rational, Introverted, Gentle, Arrogant.
The Spiteful Loner: Rational, Introverted, Brutal, Humble.
The Sociopath: Rational, Introverted, Brutal, Arrogant.
The Hand-Raiser: Rational, Extroverted, Gentle, Humble.
The Braggart: Rational, Extroverted, Gentle, Arrogant.
The Capitalist Pig: Rational, Extroverted, Brutal, Humble.
The Smartass: Rational, Extroverted, Brutal, Arrogant. |
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My test tracked 4 variables How you compared to other people your age and gender:
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You scored higher than 74% on Rationality |
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You scored higher than 29% on Extroversion |
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You scored higher than 25% on Brutality |
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You scored higher than 20% on Arrogance |
| | | 3:16 pm |
Wishing everday was a vacation...
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to make a career out of traveling? You'd get to see so many different places and meet so many different people. Though when I do go on vacation I'm always ready to come home...if I was always traveling I wouldn't be able to come home. How about this...vacation a week of every month...there would still time to be at home but there would always be a relaxing, stress free week away from it all every month. I'm in who's with me? I was reading in Cosmo the other day that 80% of Americans would give up one days pay for one day off a week. Speaking of work...I am at my wits end with my job. I kept thinking it would get better but clearly I've given it enough time and it hasn't gotten better. I don't understand how they (i.e. my bosses) got to be such horrible employers. I can't believe that I've stuck with it so long...I should get a medal. I know a lot of people complain about their jobs but really I would challenge anyone that thinks they have a crappy job to come and spend a week at mine and see what they think. I'm counting down the days until I am outta there! In other news, still no decision on grad school yet...I have a few weeks to decide. It's going to be tough but I think after researching and internalizing I'll come up with the best decision for me. Current Mood:  relaxed | | Wednesday, May 11th, 2005 | | 4:50 pm |
Vacation-YAY!
Much needed vacation is headed my way...I leave tomorrow for NYC! To show Justin the sites and to enjoy them myself...then as a special treat we are going upstate for my grandmothers building dedication. I can't wait...get out of my hell-hole I call a job for a few days! Hopefully I'll have some time away from my thoughts as well, so I can fully relax and enjoy the vacation. Current Mood:  excited | | Tuesday, May 10th, 2005 | | 11:32 am |
DECISIONS, DECISIONS
It seems that I always write in here when I'm going through big changes or having to make big decisions =)...but I guess that's how it goes, right? Needless to say I am going through another big change and here are my thoughts.... I have heard back from all the graduate schools I applied to and now have a pretty big decision to make...do I A) Stay in Chico and go to CSUC or B) Move to Boston and attend Northeastern University. I have started a pro's and con's list for each school and so far they are neck and neck. So far the list contains only pro's and con's for the school program and city in which they are located. Northeastern is ranked a bit higher; neither school emphasizes a thesis, which I think stinks; Northeastern offers more areas of connection but also limits you to choose the thesis track or the internship/career track and I would want to do both; Northeastern is considerably more expensive and I have limited fund with which to use; Chico, however, is not that exciting of city and most of you know it's not my favorite place in the world but I do like it and it has grown on me; Northeastern's program outline states that the program will take approx. 2 years possibly longer if the thesis route is choosen; Chico on the other hand I could finish in a year, year and a semester at the longest;...I think I really need to answer two main questions: 1. What career path do I want to pursue? If I want to pursue a career in the Political Science field then I think it makes the most sense to move back east where there are more opportunities to intern with different organizations and more chances to make connections. However, if I want to pursue a career in education and go onto a PhD program and teach then it makes sense to conserve the money now, get the MA out of the way and decide if I want to teach in CA or elsewhere, then decide on a PhD program. 2. Do I still have that major desire to live on the East coast? And if so, do I want to go now when I know I have a program to go to or do I want to stay around for a little bit longer to think about it and try again in a year or two? It doesn't really matter what the answers to these questions are it's going to be a tough decision. I think for the next month or so I am going to have to do a lot of thinking. =) Current Mood: contemplative | | Tuesday, January 25th, 2005 | | 10:00 pm |
It's been a long time but...
You Are 31 Years Old |
31
I know I know it's been awhile but that's merely b/c well...I'm a thirtysomething now...I work all day I'm tired at night, and though I don't have roommates to pick up after my apartment always seems in need of cleaning =).
Under 12: You are a kid at heart. You still have an optimistic life view - and you look at the world with awe.
13-19: You are a teenager at heart. You question authority and are still trying to find your place in this world.
20-29: You are a twentysomething at heart. You feel excited about what's to come... love, work, and new experiences.
30-39: You are a thirtysomething at heart. You've had a taste of success and true love, but you want more!
40+: You are a mature adult. You've been through most of the ups and downs of life already. Now you get to sit back and relax.
| | | Friday, October 1st, 2004 | | 9:44 pm |
Living the good life
It's been one week...(just kidding but that Barenaked Ladies song is going through my head right now)...it's been a few weeks since I've relocated to Chico. Things are going well...I'm starting to really settled into my job. I'm learning a lot, one major thing I've learned in my two short weeks at the office is that if I do end up being a lawyer I DO NOT want to practice family law. The second most major thing I've learned from being in the office is that I DO NOT want to get divorced (not that I think anyone really does). Anyway, the job is a job and it's going to pay my bills...speaking of bills I will start getting bills next Friday when I move into my apt. It's going to be really nice to have a place all to myself to decorate how I want, I can throw my clothes all over if I want (not that I will but I could)...though I will say that living here with Justin, Jeremy and Scott has been nothing but a treat. It's so nice to be around roommates who respect each other and actually want to hang out with one another. It's like a little family here. I don't think there is really much else to add other than things are good, scratch that...things are GREAT! Current Mood: thankful | | Tuesday, September 21st, 2004 | | 7:02 pm |
| | Thursday, September 16th, 2004 | | 10:19 pm |
working girl
Finished my first and second days of work. Looks like it's going to be an okay job...not the greatest but it's a job and it's in Chico so yay for seeing Justin everyday. Don't really feel like explaining everything right now but I know I'll get yelled at for not keeping this current =) JK. Current Mood: tired | | Tuesday, September 14th, 2004 | | 9:20 pm |
new...
As the previous comment mentioned I have had a few exciting things happen in the last week. I got a job! I will be a legal secretary/paralegal for a great little office in Chico, CA...so yes, I will be moving to Chico. I signed a lease on an apt today, it's a really nice complex with lots of amenities, I get to move in on the 8th. I can't believe that I'm actually going to be supporting myself...it's crazy to think about it, scary and exciting. Living alone is also going to be scary and exciting. I think it will be good for me all around, I'll get the experience of supporting myself while still being close enough to home to go there on the weekends if need be, I'll be closer to Justin (yay for no more long drives to see one another, I'll have a brand new apt all to myself to decorate and keep exactly how I see fit and I'm going to see what's it's like to have a full time job. The next few weeks will be a bit crazy with the job and moving but I really feel confident that I made the right decision. Current Mood:  anxious | | Thursday, September 9th, 2004 | | 10:10 pm |
more moving
My parents finally deceided to sell our house! They have been wavering for a few years now, ever since they bought the grass valley house, but I really didn't think my mom could ever part with this house. The house I was brought home from the hospital to...the house that has all my height markings...the house that holds the memories of my first lost tooth, my first high school dance, my first slumber party, my first kiss...so many memories that are so hard to leave. I know that I've been basically saying that I wanted to move out of Sacramento and move on with my life (well we all know how well that is going) but I really thought that I would always have this home to come home to...that maybe someday I could show my kids the place on the wall of my room that I used to write all the boys names that I had crushes on the place on the carpet that I spilled coffee and never told anyone =). It is a lot harder to pack up 22 years worth of memories than I expected it to be. I thought I was ready to move on but really I'm still that little girl who hit her head on the brick fireplace and had to have 3 stitches...the little girl who used to chase the cat around the house and pester her parents on Christmas morning to see the note Santa had left by the chimney. The more I think about it the more I realize I am more that little girl now than I have been the past four years. I was talking with someone the other day and they mentioned the irony of college graduation and how many graduates are moving back in with their parents and how many of them are less independant after graduation than they were while in school. As I pack up all my old memories I can reflect back on what a great house this has been for all my wonderful memories to take place within. I can also think about the next step of my life...hopefully it doesn't end up being the live-out-of-my-car phase =). Current Mood: sad | | Wednesday, September 1st, 2004 | | 7:35 pm |
Moving on...
Moving...scary or exciting? I say BOTH! So as some of you have been reading I've been whinning for the past few months about moving and jobs and where the heck my life is going. Well I think I finally found an answer that suits me...apply to jobs in two cities and go whereever the best offer is. I've decided that living at home with the parents may be cheaper but for me it's not worth risking the relationship I have with my parents...we finally get along pretty well most of the time and I'm afraid if I stay here too long we will kill each other =). Plus, I have been pretty babyed my entire life...I'm an only child...I didn't have to pay for school or books...I worked b/c I wanted to...and now I'm 22 years old and should be moving on and moving out. Since the school thing didn't work out for this year it's about time I got a job and stopped taking vacations to escape =) (though my summer I think was a much needed break from my 4 years of heckticness). On the job hunt and on the apartment hunt. Not looking for anything too fancy since it's just me, just somewhere to call home for the next year, until school or re-evaluation. The debate has been on where to move, Sacramento or Chico. The question shall be answered in the next few weeks by the God's of the job world. Whichever city gives me the best job prospects is where I will be going. Expect an address change in the next month or so...until then I have a plan and I'm back on track and slowly getting out of my funk. Thank you to those who have listened and lent me a shoulder to cry on...I appreciate you all very much. Current Mood: restless | | Thursday, August 26th, 2004 | | 6:07 pm |
seriously disillusioned
SO I think I have a partial answer to why I've been so BLAH about my life lately...I was seriously disillusioned into thinking that once I graduated employers would be lined up at my door to hire me and that by 23 I would be successful and well on my way to a great life-long career path. There you have it...guess this is what happens when you're a dreamer =). Not that I plan to give up my dreams altogether b/c well that would just be sad I do plan on trying to disillusion myself less. What this means I'm not quite sure...though I think I need to be a bit more realistic and think of successfulness in different terms. By this I mean that I'm successful right now...I've accomplished a lot, I don't need a career to tell me that. I picked up an application for Starbucks today and if I have to stick around here for a little bit I might as well be emersed in one of my favorite places...though I think I might have to find another place to study for the GREs, don't want to Starbucks myself out =). Though I'm giving myself until the end of september and if I haven't found a career-starting job by then, then it's starbucks time. In the mean time I've been researching grad schools and I've even drafted a couple of letters to professors asking for recommendations. Most schools allow for part-time coursework so if I apply and get accepted and am working then I can just go part time. Either that or defer for a year and continue working. Who knows...I have the world at my fingertips...and many years ahead to have a successful career...and if that never happens I know that I have a successful life already. Current Mood: thoughtful | | Tuesday, August 24th, 2004 | | 2:52 pm |
back and bored
Well after a somewhat eventful return trip from the east coast I am back in Cali. I was supposed to return home on Sunday but due to weather delays from the Thursday my flight was reschuled to Monday morning so I got one more night with Justin, yay! After my 11 days in the Boston area I definitely feel like I could move there. Though as I was discussing the other day I haven't really fallen in love with any city that I've visited for an extended period of time. I really enjoyed my time in Washington DC when I was there but I didn't absolutely LOVE it...same goes for NYC and Boston for that matter. I know that I DON'T want to live in Philly but that's about it. I enjoyed my time in Paris and in Sydney. I think right now I just want a change. But blah blah blah that's all I've been blogging about recently anyway is my lack of employment and not knowing what I want =). So back to talking about my trip...I had a great time. I got to spend a considerable amount of time exploring the city and I feel like I have a pretty good feel for the different areas in the city. I also got to spend quite a lot of time with my honey bunny baby cakes =)...(wow I'm a dork sometimes)...we got to explore together and road trip a bit around the area. It was wonderful to come home every night knowing that I would get to spend the rest of the night with him. I really can't wait til I get to spend every night with him...(I love you sweetie AAF...1,20dys GOF)! Now that I'm back at home I miss him, duh, but luckily he's coming home on saturday yay. My days well today so far has been spent tackling the long list of chores I now have (my mom thinks b/c I'm at home I should be her maid), going to the gym, doing laundry, unpacking, job hhunting and rewatching more sex and the city (I really am obessesed). Needless to say I've been keeping myself busy but I'm bored in comparison to being able to explore the sights and sounds of Boston =). Current Mood: calm | | Wednesday, August 18th, 2004 | | 2:03 pm |
My feet still hurt but they hurt less...
Yesterday I toured most of Boston. I saw all sorts of sights...the USS constitution, Bunker Hill, Newbury street, Boston Commons, a couple of famous cemeteries and Fenway Park (that's right GO RED SOX...well at least until I'm at home and then it's all about the Giants!). I think the best description of the city is wow...it has a lot of the perks of new york (like shopping, great food, good entertainment) but less people and more history. The weather was beautiful yesterday too...sunny and not too hot. The more I explore the eastern seaboard the more I want to try it out for awhile...though the Sacramento Valley will always be home I feel like I'm ready to explore the world and see what it has to offer. Anyway back to yesterday...not only did I have a great day exploring the city sights but I had a wonderful night at a Red Sox game with my silly goose prince. Fenway was quite breathtaking actually, more so than I thought it would be. I've always thought that good ol Pac Bell/SBC Park was pretty great but this park was full of history and charm (and not an empty seat in the house I might add). It was great I'm really thankful for the experience. My time in Boston is half over which is sad but Justin and I still have a few fun things left on the agenda... =) Current Mood: chipper | | Monday, August 16th, 2004 | | 6:42 pm |
my feet hurt
Well I made it Boston and have already done a little (well big) east coast road trip. Justin and I went to Philly (my favorite city...I still can't figure out why both of my long east coast road trips have been to philly, esp since I didn't like the city to begin with...anyway) we went to philly for the Phillies and Giants game on saturday and to meet up with Justin's friend. It was a lot of fun despite getting back at 130 in the morning. The Giants won and I got to cross another state off my list of states, Rhode Island. Let me tell you from what I saw not much there. Ok onto my feet hurting. So I went into Boston this morning with Justin, as he worked I went exploring. I just started aimlessly walking since i had no map and really no clue where I was...after walking in a complete circle I decided that I needed a map so I walked out to the wharf where I knew there would be hotels walked straight into the Long Wharf Marriot up to the Conceirge and asked for a map. Got a map and was on my way again. Five minutes later I was asked to lunch by some exec (maybe I should move to Boston, hehe JK sweetie I love you!) and about five minutes later my shoe broke! That's right in the middle of a crowded slightly drizzly Boston street my shoe decided to up and die. (They were one of my favorite pairs too) So being the trusty, adventurous gal that I am...I trekked to the nearest CVS (Kristen and Rosalie should remember our friend the CVS chain) to accquire some supplies to fix my poor shoe. Well I got some tape and then headed to a coffee shop to sit and repair my shoe...I ended up at Au Bon Pan (too bad there wasn't a Cosi's)! I fixed my shoe and stumbled happily upon the shopping district, thank god for shopping! I waited until the stores opened...I tried Filene's Basement first but no luck...went to my standby, Macy's. I went straight to the shoe department and the nice saleman asked me if I needed assistance and I told him that i had just had a shoe emergency. I asked what I could get for under 20 bucks, no parents around to pay for the more expensive shoes, but I got a decent pair and left determined not to let the city beat me. I went to the Boston Public gardens and Boston Commons, very nice, and then to Beacon hill and back to where I had started the day. My feet were killing me by this time so I got in the car with Justin and left the city. I will be back to explore tomorrow and see another baseball game. So with that I leave to go rest my feet some more. | | Friday, August 13th, 2004 | | 11:21 am |
YAY
Well I'm off to Boston in about 2 hours...yay! I'm excited to not only take yet another vacation but also to see my silly goose prince! Maybe I'll even find a job...=) Well next time I talk to you all I'll be livin' it up east coast style...Better finish up the last minute packing =) Current Mood: excited |
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