fml shifts

good morning one and all. It's 4:41 in the morning of December 19, 2008. I would like to take this moment to wish my cousin a happy 21st birthday, but I'm pretty sure she's off doing what she does best: partying and clubbing. She would not even think about reading this on her birthday, but I would just like to say that the big two-one is a big deal. That's why she's spending the weekend in LOST VEGAS (my soon-to-be-tee). Good luck babe, and just party everything away.

As for me, I just spend my entire night putting shit away. I started work at 6 at night and ended at 245 this morning. WHOO HOO. You can imagine my excitement. I suppose that late night Starbucks field trip with the co-workers before we headed to "work" actually did work; which, to be honest, shouldn't even be surprising. But holy macrole, that was a lot of work.

BUT BUT BUT...

...to make things a little less stressful, it was pay day. =) A nice hefty paycheck is in my possession, just waiting to be deposited. Yay. That gets me super ecstatic.

AND AND AND...

...because I get out so damn late, it's so cold and dark outside. And I finally get to put my new Uggs to good use. =)

Hooray for money in this crumbling economy.

AND GOSH DARN IT! Gas prices are going back up again! Get 'em while it's still somewhat cheap!

the alcocer anecdotes 09

comfortable in this rainy weather? Need something to read? Get all snuggly wuggly in your jammies? Sure, why not.

Episode 9: Romanticism

m: so you're talking about the real kind of thing
d: yeah i guess
m: so. am i a romantic
d: i guess that was my original question
m: yes
m: i believe i am
d: no ur not
d: i can tell
m: oh, do tell
m: then what was the use of asking
d: it's hard to explain =[
m: -__-
d: i wanted to c wat u would say
m: -____-
d: and more importantly, how u said it
d: "i believe i am"
d: very lack luster
m: -________-
d: how do u view relationships
m: idk how to answer that question lol
m: there's so much to it
d: try, just start typing
m: no, you're gonna judge me lol
d: ???
d: judge u??
m: and say YES or NO you aren't a romantic
m: LOL
d: y does it matter if ur romantic or not
d: who said one was absolutely better than the other?
m: idk, now i feel self-conscious LOL
d: sigh vanilla
m: kekeke
d: i had a realization just now that you remind me of myself
d: like ur the girl version of me
m: you said that before lol
d: really???
m: yes lol
d: then it must be true
d: ur my sister
d: i knew it
m: AAAHAHAHA
d: one of us got switched
m: probably
d: in the hospital
m: like sister sister? lol
d: -.-
d: yes marissa
d: like sister sister
m: HAHA
d: ur crazy
m: that's what they say.
d: if i ever got stuck on AIM island and i had to pick an AIM buddy, it would be u
m: AIM island would be weird.
m: idk how that would exist
m: like the matrix?
m: if so, then AWESOME.
d: lol

~*~

And a quote worthy quotable:
d: I just want a mini marissa to put in my pocket so i could give her a little laugh every once in a while

HAH.

the tenth letter

i have to tell you the truth, I can't believe it's been so long since I've read one of those heartfelt letters. I didn't really know what to expect. But after shedding a few years and laughing a few hearty cachinnation or guffaws (WHOA), I have to say, that was probably the best birthday present. THE best. I can't even begin to explain how it made me feel. Thank you so much.

Thank you to those who came out to my birthday dinner and those who wished me a happy birthday, whether it be from the many facebook comments I got or the quick texts at midnight. I appreciate it. I'm pretty darn lucky to have the lot of you in my life. I spent most of my night responding back individually to your facebook comments. I am a damn lucky girl.

A few specific shout-outs to:
Bailey and her new husband: I was ecstatic to hear you guys were coming. I wanted to hear all about the wedding. I'm happy that I got to sit next to you and catch up because we honestly haven't really done that. Well, maybe when we ate pizza in Karl's car that one night we went to see TMTMP play at the teen center. But you're so grown up now, and I'm glad that you're happy. Thank you for the ... surprising ... present. LOL. I honestly will put it to good use. It will be my guide. Maybe for my 21st, you could get me the actual thing so I could practice and play. LOL.

Bowie: Ooh la la, thank you for all those Victoria's Secret necessities. Karl likes them...a latte.

Karl: I think everything about yesterday was pretty special. Everything between us. I'm so glad to have you as a boyfriend. I think we can withstand anything together. =) Your present was simple and non-materialistic, and I think that why it meant so much more to me. I love you more than words could say...

Jasmine: Thank you for the present! I told Karl I was going to use it to buy Britney Spears' new album and he gave me the "-___-" look. LOL. Yeah, I'll put it to better use. =)

My birthday dinner attendees: I appreciate every single one of your presences. You made my birthday that much more memorable.

Next year will be the big one...or should I say, the big TWO-one...

Until then, thank you everyone. Awesome birthday overall.

it's ugg season

and I am in dire need of a pair. My old pair has been eroded to the point where when it does rain, I actually slip around (and at times, slip to my ultimate demise, where I fall straight on my bottom). It truly is a compelling sight to see for yourself. I've never worn them since. I'd like a legit pair that won't wear out on me; one that will "stick" with me through the toughest seasons of rain or snow...or just for show. Yeah, a Classic Tall in chocolate or sand would be preferable. I wouldn't mind a Classic Short either. So if Santa is reading this right now, I've been a good girl. Thanks Santa baby.

So the Christmas season is upon us and I have one thing to say: Praise the heavens for awesome gas prices! I think that's probably one of the best, not to mention early, Christmas presents a college student could possibly wish for. Keep going down! Let's go down to the double digits! I will yearn for the days that they will be a quarter (could you imagine gas being a nickel a gallon like the old days?!) or so at most.

As for Christmas shopping, the economy certainly has made us a tad bit on the loco side. Man trampled to death on Black Friday?! That's amazing and just darn right stupid. What have we to show if we trample people to death or go on mad shootings at Wal-Marts? It's as if you'd rather get arrested and spend a good chunk of your life in prison than spend time with your family on Christmas with some dinky, yet heartfelt gifts. Isn't it the time to just relax and spend time with those you love? Isn't it the season of laughter, love, and caring? Isn't it?! I mean, we just had Thanksgiving. And I won't even begin to elaborate that day of thanks to you. C'mon people, get your act together. If you want gifts at a low price that bad at that store, get a freaking job there so you could get things with a discount and get them before the big Christmas rush. Damn procrastinators.

With the upcoming Christmas season is the upcoming Finals Week. Hooray. Busting out the books that we haven't touched since we first bought them at the beginning of the quarter; doing online homework that could have been done on those weekends you were vegging out; cramming all information the past few weeks have put upon you when you weren't exactly listening because you were staring at the person in front of you playing a game on his laptop; going crazy due to the fact that you realize something was actually due a few days ago...ah, Finals Week, how we all not covet your presence.

Now my favorite part, ladies and gentlemen. Christmas season, Finals Week, and an additional bonus of a gift: my birth. =) In a few days, I will have conquered my teenage years and move on to bigger and better (and older) things. Sha right. I'm still going to be here...sigh. Just a year older. I need to make some drastic change to my life. Like dye my hair pink or get a tattoo. I am going to get a haircut over break, so that'll be something. Maybe I'll get another piercing, I've always wanted one. Yeah, that will be the ticket. But farewell teenage years, hello twenties...and then the big two-one. But then again, what's the fun in that?! Doing things legally and what not...=)