Workin' For a Livin', Takin' What They Givin'

Back from my first day at Costco bbs! Other than wanting to saw my head off with a dull butter knife from the headache I got (probably from not eating, more on that later), it went rather well.

I began the day at 7:45, which meant I was up by 5. Sometimes I wish I wasn't a girl and/or I didn't care, then I could have slept in an hour and not straightened my hair. Obviously, that is not possible though. Daddy went with me on my first official drive, and we also brought Lola, our gps. I don't think I'll have any problem getting there by the end of the week. And I'm on my own the rest of the summer for the 27 minute commute there and back.

I arrived and got my temp badge and buzzed my way back. I then sat there for a little bit as I had arrived before my supervisor. I chatted with the men in my cubicle (cubicle!). Then when my supervisor arrived we tried to get my computer to work, to no avail. So I spent most of the morning (from 8-10) watching my supervisor do what he does, and taking notes.

Then we had a meeting within our department (our! department!) to discuss the budget, which happens every Monday. I got to sit in, and once we went over the numbers we compiled everything and had a meeting at 10 with the GMM (the head honcho) to discuss the budget, and I got to sit in on that too. Jack, the GMM, even addressed me by name =)

Afterwards I did some more watching, and then Rich, my supervisor gave me the grand tour of the three buildings. I got to see all the departments, the delis (read:cafeterias), and the gym.

Then it was time for my internship orientation. I basically watched instructional videos, filled out paperwork so that I can get paid, and got my Costco ID/badge. I had waited to eat lunch because my supervisor said they would probably give me lunch at orientation, which seemed plausible. Unfortch for me, they did not, so all I ate today, before dinner, was breakfast of a banana and crackers, a werther's sucking candy, and six chees-its. Needless to say, I was happy the day was almost over. Then it was time for me to go home.

I am exhausted, and now I understand why my mom goes to bed at 9. But I also am beginning to feel like a grown-up.

Next Thing You Know We're Brushing Our Teeth

On May 12th, 2009 I went to go see these two wonderful and witty men at the Paramount Theater in Seattle with my friend Courtney, my future roommate Maddy, and our mutual friend Lindsey.

If you've never heard of these guys, it's hard to describe, but it's sort of if you combined Dane Cook with a band. As they said, they do some talking bits, followed by a song, sometimes two songs or sometimes two talking bits. Which then turns into one long talking bit.

Honestly, they explain themselves a lot better. And they're super witty. And sarcastic. And from New Zealnd, so they have lovely accents. And you should just watch the youtube bit. It's hilarious.

Holler if You're Ready for Some Summer Nights

Today was my last day of my first year of college. And I am sitting in my basement, watching Pirates of the Caribbean with my brother, the fan blowing on me, and everything is pretty good. Except for the fact that I am up to my eyeballs in stuff that was in my dorm room for the last ten months. But we won't talk about that, because it overwhelms me. I've already had enough disappointment today. Like when I was denied returning a purse to Nordstrom despite their reputed excellent return policy. And then sitting in bumper to bumper rush hour traffic on the way back from said unsuccessful trip.

But Anyways! I officially have about four days of summer before I start my Costco Internship. For which I am very excited. And as if that were not enough, I will also reprise my role as Library page/employee for the summer, approximately three afternoons a week after my internship. I think I will be tired, but I think it will be more than worth it! I really need to make up for lost time and lost money, and it's not as if I have anything better to do this summer. It'll be really constructive and force me to time manage. Plus I love all my coworkers at the library, they are amazing. And I have a feeling that I will have a great time at Costco too.

Everyone wish me luck! I will try to blog as much as possible, as per usual, but with my upcoming schedule I can't make any promises.

And lastly, for your musical enjoyment, the lyrics to my new fave summer song, Summer Nights by Rascal Flatts:
It's Summer nights, Baby!
Come on ladies, it's time to pop that top,
And fellas, I know you're ready to rock,
We went crazy, cooped up all winter long,
And school is out so let's get it on,
Flip flop tan and some white sand,
I know the perfect spot.
Well, the sunset better set soon,
So, we can get in the mood,
Things start getting all heated up,
When it starts getting cool -- Yeah!
Summer nights,
Everybody are you with me?
Let that igloo cooler,
Mark your piece of paradise,
Summer nights,
Everybody's feeling sexy,
Holler if you're ready,
For some summer nights
Come on - Oh yeah, yeah
Now fellas, you better watch your step,
Don't them teeny french bikinis,
Make you lose your breath?
Back to the ladies,
Ya'll keep going Ya'lls thing,
'Cause everything about you,
Makes me wanna scream.
The sun is getting low,
There it goes,Here we go, here comes the moon,
Things start getting all heated up,
When it starts getting cool - yeah!
Summer nights,
Everybody are you with me?
Let that igloo cooler,
Mark your piece of paradise,
Summer nights,
Everybody's feeling sexy,
Holler if you're ready,
For some summer nights
Oh, it's a part down in Padre,
Big bonfire on the beach,
It's coronas in Daytona, ya'll
Well, it's wild and it's free
Summer nights,
Everybody are you with me?
Let that igloo cooler,
Mark your piece of paradise,
Summer nights,
Everybody's feeling sexy,
Holler if you're ready,
For some summer nights
Summer nights,
Everybody are you with me?
Let that igloo cooler,
Mark your piece of paradise,
Summer nights,
Everybody's feeling sexy,
Holler if you're ready,
For some summer nights
Yeah, yeah are you ready,
For some summer nights?
Everybody's feeling sexy,
Summer nights

So I have this new thing....

It's called a tumblr.
It's another form of a blog.
But it's easier and faster to post to.
And the entries are shorter (shock of your life, I'm sure, me? Say something shorter?!)
And they'll have more quotes on them, which I love!

So I suggest you check it out.
I, of course, will still update this blog as regularly as I can.
Do you all want new tumblr update emails as well?
On the other hand, that might be a bit tedious.... Just because I might post a lot there, and too many redundant emails would come of it.

At any rate, visit www.allylovesyou.tumblr.com!

I Know at Least Two People Who Will Appreciate This

rosesarewhite:
For a limited time, hos in Britain will be able to lick Daniel Craig all over, because Del Monte has put out a popsicle in his honor after conducting a survey. Over 1,000 chicks voted that they wanted a topless Daniel on a stick. It will only be on sale until June 7th.
(via DListed) (via Living for the City)

This was an unplanned blog. But it was so good and weird I couldn't pass it up.

Describe Your Style In Three Words

Tribal Floral Top, Forever 21, $19.80

Once I was in Courtney's room and her roommate was describing her style to me, "Ya know it's got a bunch of solids, and grays, and browns, it's very ... french". And while I was impressed she could describe her style in virtually one word, I realized I could not. In flipping through my closet I realized my wardrobe, while I am trying to improve upon it (no more banded bottoms! No horizontal stripes! Has to have sleeves!), it's really all over the spectrum.

One section of my clothes could be described as tribal, and I rather like the look. I also rather like the above top, and if I am not mistaken one of my friends has it. But anyways, it's cute no?

Plaid Ruffle Tank, Gap, $19.99

Another way to describe my wardrobe (a different part of it of course), is western. i.e. a lot of plaid or gingham... I'm just really drawn to plaid. And I like the above tank because it has no sleeves and I am currently hotter than a mofo in this weather.

AE Summer Garden, American Eagle, $29.99

In try to make the rest of my wardrobe staples, you know, to easily pair with the western or tribal aspects, although some of my staples could be verging on cruise wear, I feel. Example number one is a cardigan that I got from Target that is regrettably not online. We were at Target for the first time in like months and Courtney was supposed to be helping me revamp my wardrobe. Which she did. After we spent like four hours at target. No joke, my parents called me twice, the second time because they thought we were lying dead in a ditch because we still weren't back, but really we were going on our second round in the dressing room. On that second go round she picked up this like multicolored (blue, green, gold, and white) cardigan that I would never pick for myself. I was so opposed to it I said, "Oh god no" then immediately my hand flew up to my mouth and I was like "Courtney! I took the Lord's name in vain I hate that cardigan so much!". But she still insisted I try it on, and lo and behold, it looks beautiful on. And I actually bought it. Case in point, cardigans are always great to have on hand, they go with any outfit, and sometimes they look god-awful ugly but even those might look good on a person =)

How would you describe your style?