That's all I feel like I do lately. I've been working for my boss in NC remotely, which is actually a lot more complicated than I ever expected. Luckily, she hired someone in the office so I won't be so overwhelmed with that. I also have been having my homework build up on me. I think the biggest problem is my online class. It's a history of film class and I figured out that I have no interest really in learning that because it isn't photography. The concepts and types of film are a foreign language to me. Luckily I have been able to B.S. my way through so far. It isn't hard, it's just incredibly time-consuming. I think next semester I'll take a break from online classes and just stick to on-campus classes.
I have applied to a couple places for a part-time job. Hopefully something will come of that. If I have a set time I have to be somewhere for work, I think it will help with my A.D.D. I haven't been officially diagnosed or anything, it's just that my brain feels like a 4 year old child. I'm not busy enough here and my mind is getting bored.
Ok... time for me to stop complaining, and stop distracting myself from homework. I have to enjoy tomorrow: free concert at Golden Gate Park (which I still haven't been to anyway) with people like Sarah Bareilles, Plain White T's, and Five for Fighting. Should be fun and the weather should be AWESOME!... like it has been the past few days (also has't helped with my homework/work A.D.D.). Talk more soon.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Let's Steal The Golden Gate Bridge!
Ok well it has been a very long time since I have posted anything (haha actually it's been like 2 days). Sorry, life got a bit busy and this is VERY long- sorry!! Let's see...
Monday: I went to San Rafael (north of SF) to help with a music video shoot. I basically was there to do the bitch work (pardon my French) with my friend, Jen. We were the "Production Assistants." A title that is way cooler than the work itself. Don't get me wrong, I had fun and got to meet a lot of really cool people. I also really liked seeing behind the scenes of these things. It's amazing to me how much work goes into something that will turn out to be like 3-4 minute video tops. I also ended up being an extra in a couple of scenes. It was pretty cool. Oh, and the singer for the music video is Megan Slankard. She really isn't my kind of music, but she was sweet and I had a lot of fun there. I'll have to let you know when the music video is all finished so you can see my face :) I also took a lot of photos (I only had my crappy camera, so the quality is very low) and will have to post them either here or on FB. Either way, here are a couple anyway:
When Jen and I were on our way back into SF, we had to cross the Golden Gate Bridge toll road. We though it was $5 and drove on up to the cash only line. Well, the toll was really $6. We were digging through her car, our purses, pockets, anywhere to find the last dollar in change. We were counting out pennies to get it. Well a car drove up in line behind us, and the very mean lady in the booth yelled, "You can't be holding up traffic like this!" She then threw the $5 bill inside the car and we drove off. What traffic? It was ONE car! And I don't get why she didn't keep the $5. Feel free to do this when trying to get through a toll road for free :)
Our water was shut off during the day. Luckily, they were nice enough to warn us the day before. Bad thing though, once the water was turned off, we had no hot water!
Tuesday: I woke up feeling like I was hit by a very large vehicle- probably a bus. Unfortunately, it wasn't due to any alcohol consumption, I was just beat. I had some work to get done and then had class that afternoon. I also forced myself to go on a run, but 2 seconds into it I was happy I went. Then I took a nap and felt MUCH better.
The water finally got hot around 11 that morning. Woo hoo!
Today: I had class again today, with the very loud/obnoxious man, but today he was very toned down and I couldn't figure out why. It was strange for him to be pretty much calm. I could actually bear having him there today. I did want to fall asleep in that class, though. I would love to see if I could just test out of that class. I'm so bored... very early high school level English which they claim is college Freshman level. Lies, all lies!
I went on a long walk today too. Trying to beef up ;)
Our water was turned off AGAIN today. I wish these people would quit this turning on and off the water. Luckily, it was hot when it came back on. I also got some ooVoo video chat in with my mom and grandma today. It was a surprise for my grandma. It was great to see her reaction to my face being on screen 3000 miles away. It was really cute: when the video got a little spotty, she said "I wonder if there is some bad weather between us." She's too funny.
I have been missing people VERY much. Can't wait to get some hugs in soon... That's all for tonight!
Monday: I went to San Rafael (north of SF) to help with a music video shoot. I basically was there to do the bitch work (pardon my French) with my friend, Jen. We were the "Production Assistants." A title that is way cooler than the work itself. Don't get me wrong, I had fun and got to meet a lot of really cool people. I also really liked seeing behind the scenes of these things. It's amazing to me how much work goes into something that will turn out to be like 3-4 minute video tops. I also ended up being an extra in a couple of scenes. It was pretty cool. Oh, and the singer for the music video is Megan Slankard. She really isn't my kind of music, but she was sweet and I had a lot of fun there. I'll have to let you know when the music video is all finished so you can see my face :) I also took a lot of photos (I only had my crappy camera, so the quality is very low) and will have to post them either here or on FB. Either way, here are a couple anyway:
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| The Golden Gate Bridge |
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| View of SF from across the Bay |
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| Megan Slankard singing her heart out |
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| Pizza Pile! |
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| The Band |
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| New set-up |
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| Behind the scenes |
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| Me & Jen |
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| Look! I'm an extra! Lol |
When Jen and I were on our way back into SF, we had to cross the Golden Gate Bridge toll road. We though it was $5 and drove on up to the cash only line. Well, the toll was really $6. We were digging through her car, our purses, pockets, anywhere to find the last dollar in change. We were counting out pennies to get it. Well a car drove up in line behind us, and the very mean lady in the booth yelled, "You can't be holding up traffic like this!" She then threw the $5 bill inside the car and we drove off. What traffic? It was ONE car! And I don't get why she didn't keep the $5. Feel free to do this when trying to get through a toll road for free :)
Our water was shut off during the day. Luckily, they were nice enough to warn us the day before. Bad thing though, once the water was turned off, we had no hot water!
Tuesday: I woke up feeling like I was hit by a very large vehicle- probably a bus. Unfortunately, it wasn't due to any alcohol consumption, I was just beat. I had some work to get done and then had class that afternoon. I also forced myself to go on a run, but 2 seconds into it I was happy I went. Then I took a nap and felt MUCH better.
The water finally got hot around 11 that morning. Woo hoo!
Today: I had class again today, with the very loud/obnoxious man, but today he was very toned down and I couldn't figure out why. It was strange for him to be pretty much calm. I could actually bear having him there today. I did want to fall asleep in that class, though. I would love to see if I could just test out of that class. I'm so bored... very early high school level English which they claim is college Freshman level. Lies, all lies!
I went on a long walk today too. Trying to beef up ;)
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| Pic I took on part of my walk |
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| City Livin' |
Our water was turned off AGAIN today. I wish these people would quit this turning on and off the water. Luckily, it was hot when it came back on. I also got some ooVoo video chat in with my mom and grandma today. It was a surprise for my grandma. It was great to see her reaction to my face being on screen 3000 miles away. It was really cute: when the video got a little spotty, she said "I wonder if there is some bad weather between us." She's too funny.
I have been missing people VERY much. Can't wait to get some hugs in soon... That's all for tonight!
Sunday, September 19, 2010
I'm gonna run this city!
Well literally, I did run this city. It was nice to finally get back to my running routine. It's been WAY too long. I hope this will kick-start my urges to do that more often :) I want to get back into doing it more like 3 or 4 times a week. I also am going to be looking into using the school's gym and taking some yoga and spin classes. I need muscles! That will help me for sure. Might as well take advantage of the resources I have here.
Tomorrow I will be helping with a music video. From what it sounds like to me, I will be an "extra" wrangler. Lol sounds like I'm a musical cowboy. :) Yee haw!
I got all of my homework done today. Now I'm a good kid. So glad to be caught up.
I'll leave you with one picture tonight. Dinner:
Tomorrow I will be helping with a music video. From what it sounds like to me, I will be an "extra" wrangler. Lol sounds like I'm a musical cowboy. :) Yee haw!
I got all of my homework done today. Now I'm a good kid. So glad to be caught up.
I'll leave you with one picture tonight. Dinner:
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| Chicken Tortellini soup |
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Video Chatting is my new favorite thing to do
I have discovered Skype and ooVoo. They are the best way for me to see everyone's smiling faces! I do have to be careful, though. My homework has taken the back burner the past couple of days (uhh oh). So today and tomorrow I will be working on getting caught up and a little ahead in some of my classes.
I did have a funny thing happen yesterday. My 'Photoshop for Photographers' class was going over some editing things in Photoshop and everyone has a photo with scratches and dust to clean up for homework. I had already done that image last semester, and another kid in my class had too. So our teacher had to give us both a completely different assignment from the rest of the class. I guess next week will be the same too. So I am advanced in my class so far lol. Don't worry though, I am still learning new things in it so it is worth my time and money. :)
Last night I booked my plane ticket to come home in December! My trip will be 41 days and 40 nights... just shy of being Noah. ;) I'm so excited to see everyone again. I am enjoying my time here, though. More and more everyday actually. My favorite thing to do here is walk around with my Pandora playing, headphones on, and people watch. It's the best city to do that in. There is such a crazy mix of people.
Yesterday the paint got scraped off our windows and I have my view again. It makes me happy and actually helps me study. I can't do seclusion when it comes to concentrating on something for hours at a time. I need movement and a change of scenery.
Well I have been doing homework since I got up this morning. Time to get out of the house!
I did have a funny thing happen yesterday. My 'Photoshop for Photographers' class was going over some editing things in Photoshop and everyone has a photo with scratches and dust to clean up for homework. I had already done that image last semester, and another kid in my class had too. So our teacher had to give us both a completely different assignment from the rest of the class. I guess next week will be the same too. So I am advanced in my class so far lol. Don't worry though, I am still learning new things in it so it is worth my time and money. :)
Last night I booked my plane ticket to come home in December! My trip will be 41 days and 40 nights... just shy of being Noah. ;) I'm so excited to see everyone again. I am enjoying my time here, though. More and more everyday actually. My favorite thing to do here is walk around with my Pandora playing, headphones on, and people watch. It's the best city to do that in. There is such a crazy mix of people.
Yesterday the paint got scraped off our windows and I have my view again. It makes me happy and actually helps me study. I can't do seclusion when it comes to concentrating on something for hours at a time. I need movement and a change of scenery.
Well I have been doing homework since I got up this morning. Time to get out of the house!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Gone are the Groans from the kitchen!!
I have been trying for the past couple weeks to get Housing to check out our refrigerator. It makes THE LOUDEST noises ever and sounds like it wants to eat small children. Well today I got a wonderful picture from my roomie. A NEW FRIDGE!! We didn't even have to prove that is was almost dying. :)
I have been a busy girl these past few days. Yesterday I finally got to go out with Jen and get some beer. It was a great time and I met her coworker, Kim. We all had a blast and met a few guys that were pretty cool and somehow had connections with Jen and Kim through work. It was interesting.
Today I went out with my roommate and some friends to a diner in downtown. The food was kind of over-priced, but what isn't overpriced in SF? It was a great time and afterward I got some Jamba Juice (sorry mom... well... kinda sorry). Here's some pics of the place.
Some other random shots of things I think are funny :)
Well goodnight all! Off to watch a movie!
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| Hooray!! |
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| Thumbs up for being legal (hence the star) and having a nice drink ;) |
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| Mel's Drive-in Diner |
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| Jeremiah peeking in on my photo op. |
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| Sidewalk view of the restaurant |
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| We look like we are all set for Christmas- fake snow and all :) Still painted in. |
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| BEST parking job EVER |
Monday, September 13, 2010
They're baaaaaccckkkk!
So the painter men came back today and woke me with loud, middle-eastern sounding dialogue. I have no idea what they were talking about of course, being that I don't speak their language. I could have sworn by the noises they were making that they were tap-dancing. I'm serious. You never know in this city... it could be how they make their living. Tap-dancing painters on scaffolding. Anywoo, I was talking on the phone with the old roomie, Sarah, and the men reappeared in my window. They actually painted my window and it made for some pretty cool shots. Might as well make art out of something so strange. Hope you like them!
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| Main room shot |
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| Vintage Kitchen |
Little Miss Emma Homemaker
Yesterday was a good day for me. I woke up late and got some work done. I made myself a sandwich and decided to get out and buy some warm clothes. I left all of my winter clothes in NC... smart, I know. Anyway, I got some shopping in at my favorite clothing store, Forever 21. This one is in a 3 story building!
After that, I went grocery shopping. When I got back home, I decided to make a box of brownies that I had picked up from the grocery store (I'm a terrible person, I already know). I also began cooking dinner. As I was cooking, all of my roommate's friends started showing up to help her do a rough-edited video for a class she has. It was a lot of fun with everyone here.
At one point I offered everyone a brownie and people flipped. It was hilarious! I finished cooking and ended up helping my roommate with controlling the camera. I had never used that kind of camera before, but I was somehow the expert. It didn't take much for me to figure it out though. I also helped with directing the actors... it was funny how it worked out. We had to walk back and forth from filming in my dorm, to one of the actresses/friend's dorm rooms (not too far from eachother). When we got back to the room from walking and climbing stairs, everyone needed water, and I got it. I also handed out some grapes. I feed people, what can I say? :) Overall it was a great time. They are all really cool people.
I did get a couple of shots on my cell of some buildings in Nob Hill when I was on my way to the grocery store.
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| Not my image. Got it from: www.yelp.com |
At one point I offered everyone a brownie and people flipped. It was hilarious! I finished cooking and ended up helping my roommate with controlling the camera. I had never used that kind of camera before, but I was somehow the expert. It didn't take much for me to figure it out though. I also helped with directing the actors... it was funny how it worked out. We had to walk back and forth from filming in my dorm, to one of the actresses/friend's dorm rooms (not too far from eachother). When we got back to the room from walking and climbing stairs, everyone needed water, and I got it. I also handed out some grapes. I feed people, what can I say? :) Overall it was a great time. They are all really cool people.
I did get a couple of shots on my cell of some buildings in Nob Hill when I was on my way to the grocery store.
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| I just thought this was funny :) |
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| Purple! |
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