synapticjava: (Default)
( Aug. 24th, 2006 01:48 am)
Okay, not really that many. Just seems like it.

Yeah, I'm feeling kind of crappy right now. I shouldn't because I have another interview tomorrow with Primerica.

It's just really hard to stay positive and upbeat when the "Sorry to inform you" emails keep pouring in from everywhere.
synapticjava: (chocgood84flower)
( Aug. 23rd, 2006 11:46 am)
He called, appologized.

We made up:)
synapticjava: (silent all these years xander)
( Aug. 22nd, 2006 08:07 am)
Well, interview #1 was a bust.


I'll just be here in the corner, trying not give into the urge to crawl into a hole and die.
synapticjava: (bad day dawn)
( Aug. 21st, 2006 09:53 pm)
Here's the icing on the incredibly crappy weekend cake, kiddies:

I blew it with Sam. We decided not to see each other anymore.

I'm certainly not suprised. And I definetely can't get that upset over it. This is what happens. Really. It's just something that I have to learn how to deal with - not Sam, per se, but potential future relationships.

But on the less rational, less grown-up, less mature side of things: this really just sucks. First my job, then my family, and now this. I understand that God tests us, that he or she doesn't give us anything we can't ultimately handle. It's supposed to make us stronger. Well, I'm strong enough. I don't want to be any stronger than I am right now.

Anyway, I should probably get some rest for my interview in the morning. Something to look forward to, I suppose.
synapticjava: (lost myself today)
( Aug. 21st, 2006 11:01 am)
Well, after a humiliating show of drunkenness last night, I pay for it dearly today. I can barely type this I'm in so much pain. The worst part is that I'm pretty sure I did some drunkdialing last night. And I know I snotted all over Phillips shoulder about my dad. I feel like the world's biggest TOOL today.

BUT.

I was woken up twice this morning from my drunken slumber, and granted two interviews for tomorrow. The first one, at 8am in O'Hare, doing sales with Career Builder, and the second one at 7pm in Oakbrook with Primerica Financial doing investment consulting. I'm pretty confidant I'll get one or both, and obviously pick the higher paying one.

See. I can land on my feet.


Now please let me go back to sleep until the elephants stop running through my brain. Because when I wake up, I have to start acting like a grown up.
synapticjava: (heartthrob)
( Aug. 20th, 2006 01:43 pm)
Sam just left.

Man, I'm crazy about that boy.
synapticjava: (shit)
( Aug. 18th, 2006 12:52 pm)
Well, Date #3 was a success. A big success:)

But then my manager, luther, just called. He wants me to come in at 3:00 "for a talk."

This doesn't bode well. Especially not since they've already hired someone to replace me. He's cute, twinky, 22, and a psych graduate from northeastern. No, I don't feel replaced at all.

So, I might not have a job as of 3:00 today. Fun!
synapticjava: (smile)
( Aug. 15th, 2006 03:36 am)
Sam - elaboration on last night's post. Saturday after Kate's party, I went to his place in Andersonville to hang out, and wound up staying all night. Nothing sexual, just more cuddling, touching, talking, sleeping. We woke up...together (yay!)...and talked some more. Realized we were both hungry, so we came down to Boystown for brunch. I picked up the check, and we came back to my place so I could get ready for work, shower, etc. We wound up taking a little nap, and then fooling around a little bit - nothing major, just some more frisky petting;) I drove him home, and went to work. We also figured out the timeline. We're trying to be responsible and not rush into it too much. I've been single 3 years, and him 2 months. He's just a really great guy, and I like him quite a bit. Our 3rd date is on Thursday; we're going for Mexican food and then going to see the Barenaked Lads perform "Seduction," a musical.

Work is still work, with its issues and such. Me and Fernando are kind of getting back to normal after a pretty lengthy discussion. Tony and are still seeming a bit skittish, but I'm pretty sure that'll work itself out - he's bartending tonight, and I'm on the floor. Me and Arben, though - I'm almost positive that'll never be worked out. Which is okay, I guess. Kinda sad, but as Dan kindly pointed out: if he was actually a friend, he would want to resolve it, rather than stretch it out and hold a grudge. Which is true.

No new interviews, no more people calling for recruitments. I'm more than a little bummed about it right now. But also as Cara pointed out: it just means there's something better waiting for me to find it.

Me and Genevieve are doing dinner next Sunday when she gets back in town, and I'm pretty excited about that.

It's nice. It's more than just Sam, but I'm finally starting to feel back on track instead of stuck. Things are working again, and I couldn't be gladder that they are. *knock on wood*
So, date #2 went well. Went very well. We're officially "seeing" each other. After #4, we'll be dating, and if it goes longer than a month...it's exclusive (well, one month ish).

So happy right now.

So deleriously fucking happy.
I. LOVE. this album. J.J. burned it for me last night, so yay! I've only wanted it since...oh, 1994.

So, I'm getting dressed now for Kate's party. On the one hand, yay, party! But on the other hand, ugh, North Shore party. There's a live band, a bar, and it's being catered. Maybe I should just enjoy being catered for once instead of the other way around?

But then after the party, I'm meeting up with Sam. *huge grin* He called me yesterday while he was driving into Boston and we talked for like an hour before I had to go to work. Stupid work. *kicks it*

So...I guess we'll see how it goes.

Wish me luck.
synapticjava: (m'not drunk)
( Aug. 11th, 2006 11:26 am)
No worries.

*rolls eyes*

Bacardi, she is a bitch.
synapticjava: (lolly)
( Aug. 10th, 2006 03:22 am)
Hey look, I can still do it.

For safety, just assume they're all adult-rated.

The First – Xander’s POV )

Pet )

Inside – Xander’s POV )
Yeah, I did it. I watched it again.

Don't ask me why I do this. Titanic is my Steel Magnolias. Never fails; always get all sniffly and teary and blubbery.

It's just such a good movie. no comments from the penut gallery

*sigh*

Now to work off my coffee high before passing out around dawn.

*tear*
1. Hand tossed salad with a garlic vinegrette and grated parmasean cheese.
2. Pepper steak marinated in a peppery raspberry glaze
3. Garlic potatoes whipped with a special cinnimon butter
4. A large slice of homemade raisin bread.

All homemade, by me.

And for my next trick, I'm going to turn this giant raddish into a cute edible lamp.
Transcript of phone message from Sam left on my phone while I was working last night:

Hey you. I got your message earlier...::laugh::...cute, so cute. Anyway, was just getting ready for bed and started thinking about you. Wondering how things are there. Don't let work get to you! I should go to bed. Can't wait till Saturday to see you again. But if I'm lucky, I'll see you tonight while I sleep. 'to sleep per chance to dream.' Anyway, talk to you soon. Bye.

*squee*
synapticjava: (cherished)
( Aug. 7th, 2006 09:24 pm)
It's no secret - when I fall, I fall hard and I fall fast. It usually bites me in the ass in the end because I always get hurt. So I kinda learned to turn it off and tune it out, for the most part. I still get excited when there's a potential...person in the midst. But I always know in the back of my mind that it probably won't work. (Which so isn't healthy). Plus, I'm young, and I know better ;)

But...

Psychic )

Sam )

So there's that. It's been a crazy couple of days, and my head is kind of spinning. I think I might sit down and write for a little while, or try to. Maybe do some laundry. I really want to call Sam, but I think twice in one day is enough. Ugh, and it's only Monday.
Okay, so I'm a wee bit stressed right now (believe me, barely a blip on the radar), so there's probably good reason for strange dreams. I've been apartment hunting - I'm hoping to move before winter. Also, been looking for a job (and believe me when I say - There is NOTHING).

The dream that woke me up this morning was that I found an apartment and a job in the same day. Only, it turned out my boss was a snake. Like, an actual snake via the Mayer a la BtVS S3. And anytime he needed something while I was out of the office, he slithered out of the drain in my shower at my new place. Then I woke up.

This weekend is Market Days. It's the weekend here in Boystown. Still not making any money, but the sights are nice.

We're closed tomorrow to recover from the weekend, but Luther's throwing a staff barbeque at his apartment. We're all invited, but I decided not to go. I don't think it's fair to make Arben feel uncomfortable in his own house. But because I'm not going, everyone is mad at me because they think I'm acting "better than" them again. So I feel like I have to go, and I almost want to go, but fuck that. Arben's been a grade A asshole at work the past couple weeks, why should I want to see him outside of work?

There was more to this post, only now I don't remember what it was. I think I'm gonna go down and walk around, grab something to eat and have fun before work.
Title: Learn to be Lonely Chapter 20/?
Author: [livejournal.com profile] chocgood84
Rating: NC-17 for brief violence and sexual content
Pairing: BtVS Spike/Xander
Author’s Note: Yes, I am aware that the timeline is a little screwed up and that Giles didn’t own the Magic Box until after Adam and after Dawn arrived. But in my reality, who’s Dawn? Adam what? Also, a huge spanking thanks to [livejournal.com profile] kitty_poker1 for being my official L2BL beta.
Disclaimer: These character’s aren’t mine, never were; I don’t get any profit for this hobby, so don’t sue – Thanks.
Warning: Brief violence, nudity, and hetero and homo sexual content and situations. And some h0t man-luvin.
This can also be found in my LJ Memories, as well as on my website.


Also, I'm having problems with my 'net right now, so those still waiting on comment replies, I'm not ignoring you! I just can't get online for long enough to do anything productive.


Learn to be Lonely


Chapter 20! )
synapticjava: (Default)
( Aug. 2nd, 2006 02:52 pm)
If there is a hell, it's probably cooler right now than Chicago.

==Sidebar: Even though the midwest was hit just as hard by the heatwave as the East Coast, how come there was no New York Times or Yahoo! News article about how bad we have it here? All the articles about weather are always about the East Coast or California. Even though, IMO, it seems like we get it at least as bad, if not worst a lot of times, than the E.C. Something to puzzle and stew over - it's always annoyed me.

Also, my 'net is still on the fritz. Now it connects but IE won't load and none of my IM will connect to servers. Thank god for internet cafes. So those of you still waiting for comment replies, I'm not ignoring you! I'm just suffering tech difficulties. As soon as I can get online for longer than 2 minutes in my apartment I'll respond to everyone, I swear!

And now back into the heat.

Also, my air conditioner went BOOM and died last night.

*dies*
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