- So, today, I am wearing black eyeliner. You should know that I use Bare Escentuals make-up, so putting on eyeliner is A Monumental Task that involves carefully dipping a tiny brush into powder and carefully applying it, with hopes that I don’t completely wipe black powder all down my cheeks. I learned the hard way that NO, YOU CANNOT JUST WIPE IT OFF. Anyways, I am wearing it today, and everyone is all, “Oooohhh, you’re WEARING MAKEUP!” Um, bad news kids: I wear makeup everyday, just not eyeliner. Is it that NOT OBVIOUS? Do I normally look like utter crap? I am…saddened by this.
- In the same vein, I am wearing a dress today, sans tights or leggings, and someone else exclaimed, “Oooh, watch out! She shaved her legs!” I realize that there are many women who go all winter with nary a swipe of a razor. I hate all things body hair, so while I may get a little stubbly, I NEVER, EVER go for long periods of time without shaving. Also, REALLY, MY SHAVING NEEDS TO BE ANNOUNCED? Thanks for the awkward Monday Kick-Off. Why do people say such things? Also, do I give off the vibe that I might not shave regularly? I mean, sure, I’ve got a little Dirty Hippie in me, but REALLY? My shaving warrants fanfare?
- I share a bathroom at work with about 20 other adults. Sadly, I sometimes retreat to the student bathroom BECAUSE IT’S CLEANER. Seriously, I fear the houses of these people. Makes it easy to hold my appetite at potlucks!
- I just saw the Avett Brothers play at Coachella, but I just found out they’re playing here tomorrow night and I don’t have tickets and they’re sold out and I need to know: if you’re a hip, show-going type, HOW ON EARTH DO YOU KEEP UP WITH ALL THE CONCERT DATES? I feel like I’m forever disappointed that I just missed someone playing a super-small club in Sacramento and I want to be Hip, kids. I really do. How do you stay abreast of such details? I don’t have time to crawl every band’s site. I just don’t.
- Do you ever look at your calendar, and see it full of Good Things, but simultaneously want to crawl in a hole, because you just want to sleep and rest and not go anywhere, ever? Okay, yeah, ME NEITHER.
- I like my life so much better when I do things I did last night: make my lunch, lay out my outfit, put my keys and sunglasses in a location where I can find them, etc. I end up starting the morning fairly calmly instead of running around the apartment like a complete idiot. I KNOW THIS, AND YET…why do I not do it every night? Surely, I can skip the last five minutes of whatever ridiculousness I’m watching…AND YET.
- I (should) get my final credential today, after two years of being on an intern credential, and one year of a preliminary and I am so excited I could die because I’ll no longer have seminars or work or observations, though I will miss my mentor teacher desperately, but STILL I AM DONE AND I HAVE CONVINCED CALIFORNIA THAT I AM COMPETENT AT TEACHING. So much so that I may not have a job next year. That’s irony, kids. Still, my relief will be palpable this evening.
What are YOU thinking about today?
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Trust me, it is so much better to be on the “Ooh, you’re wearing makeup!” end than the “Oh *air suck in* you’re not wearing makeup today….” end.
Wow. I totally feel you on number five. Even when I have a ton of wonderful and exciting events lined up in front of me, my soft cozy sheets and a date with a slew of chick flicks can easily sound 100 times more appealing. Sigh.
Today? I’m thinking about…
The weather. Haha. It can’t make up it’s mind–from gloomy to perfect sunny back to gloomy again, sheesh. I’m ready for summer!
My life as a scale. I mean simply–finding balance. I’ve been pulling myself up by the boot straps daily and setting out to actually achieve things I always want to do. I’m succeeded at some things, and other things just completely bombing! So I want to find that motivation to excel at all things, and not just a few at a time. And also watch chick flicks all day.
I guess, if people don’t notice that you’re wearing make-up, you’re doing a really good job at looking completely flawless NATURALLY!
THAT is a huge compliment, don’t you think?
However, I do feel you… it’s irritating, if someone needs to point out that you’re wearing eye-liner. Why??
congratulations on finishing all your teaching certification stuff! that would be a huge relief.
i am the same in the morning – my brain doesn’t catch up until about 10am, so i have to organize the night before. and i still can’t remember the last time i locked the front door and DIDN’T have to go back in for something.
today i am thinking about…a mix of things. fun stuff like hotel reservations time booked off for summer plans, as well as finishing my fiance’s taxes. they’re due FRIDAY and he is so last minute, it’s stressing me out!
For the eyeliner, try taking it off with a strip of masking tape. Works for me.
And #5, that’s me. Weekends booked until July. I’m not kidding. I should be super excited, but I’m already exhausted (weekends have been booked since March 15) and so cash poor.
It must be something in the air! Last night I also prepped for today: I prepared my breakfast (only had to warm it up), packed my lunch and located all my things and stacked them neatly by the door (planner, bag, keys). It’s like we were sharing a brain! A very nerdy and organized brain!
#4…. I am DYING to see the Avett Brothers!! I’ve been listening to them since their first EP and am such a big fan. SO JEALOUS you got to see them!!!
As for staying on top of bands…honestly? I just troll the local venues each week. Hit up the venue’s Web sites on the regular or sign up for their weekly calendar updates and e-mails. Almost all venues have something like this. Also, Ticketmaster does a weekly e-mail highlighting events/shows/musicians coming to your area—again, just need to sign up.
Um, yeah, clearly I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to this stuff…
HAHA! This reminds me of when people say “ohh..you look tired!”
…thanks, jerk!
A huge HECK YES to #5. This is week is full of good things but I’m soooo exhausted and want to be all anti-social. Pathetic? Maybe. But true.
Also? I don’t like it when I wear a different outfit to work (read: one no one has seen me in before) and suddenly they are asking if I have a date or if it’s a special occasion because I’m “dressed up.” I dress up everyday, so I don’t really get it… (all this to say I can relate to the eyeliner/dress wearing comments. Some people! *hangs head*)
I personally think all bands should put their schedule onto jambase.com, it would make my life so much easier. As it is, it can be a nice little tool for the bands that actually do update to it. Check it out. The Avett Brothers are on it, other bands you would like to see might be also. Otherwise, keep checking the calendars of the venues you like.
I can totally relate to the shared bathroom issue. They actually had to put up signs in the women’s restroom at my office that said “please remember to flush.” It’s like really??? And congrats on finishing your credential program!! I know how intense the credential programs can be and it’s a huge accomplishment!
I think eyeliner just throws people off because I had that same experience when I started wearing it regularly…people all, “ooh, you look so different” and I thought to myself — it’s one little line on my eyes, really??? But apparently. I mind that phenomenon much less than when you lose 20 lbs after totally busting ass at the gym and keeping your eating and check and people say “hmm…something’s different…are you wearing new lipstick?”
Yeah, your first point pretty much describes my morning. I’m wearing blush today. Blush. Everyone in my office has commented on how good I look. So do I look bad when I don’t wear blush? I never wear blush! Jesus.
Yeah…as for #1, I had an interview right after school so I put on interview clothes and eye liner. I always wear makeup. You can’t believe (well, actually you probably can) the number of students that commented on it. Even the adults. Wow your hair looks nice down. I wear it down almost every day. Thanks guys. Thanks.
I recently switched back to liquid liner after a few years of just using a pencil, and people kept asking me why I looked different – I didn’t understand it!
Today I am thinking about how I have less than a week until I go on holiday to Zante! Yay!
I could totally benefit for laying everything out before – I might actually remember breakfast for a change. But I always forget, therefore always run around like a chicken with its head cut off in the mornings. And am usually barely on time. Oh to be early!
I think #1 is a compliment! It’s when people know for a fact you’re wearing make-up that you’re doing it wrong.
And yeah, awkward comments are the worst. I never know what to say to them but…just chuckle weirdly. Where’s the filter?
I am a huge fan of going to concerts. Especially at local clubs. I typically sign up for my favorite places email updates. That way I’m not wasting a bunch of time trolling around on their site.
Eye liner just makes a big difference for some reason. I guess it’s because it’s so defining. I don’t wear it everyday either. Mostly because it takes more effort than I want to put forth most mornings.
Also I feel the same way about taking a little time each night to prepare for the morning. I really do enjoy how much smoother my mornings go when I take the time the night before. And yet…I too am rushing around in the morning trying to get things together. Sheesh…
Your #6 is SO TRUE. It’s amazing how much better I feel in the morning when my lunch is packed and my outfit is laid out, even if it makes me feel a little dorky.
I didn’t see above if anyone recommended this, but the iPhone app Local Concerts. I downloaded that last week and was just in awe of all the concerts around that I was oblivious to!
i love bare escentuals! i have a bunch of their stuff because i once did an infomercial for them, and they paid in eye makeup.
i also feel a LOT better when i plan my day out the night before… so why do i never do it!?
I wish I were more comfortable NOT wearing eyeliner. I don’t want it to cause fanfare when I have my regular face on!
Don’t worry Amy, the other day I wore lip stain to work and one of my coworkers was all “WOAH! You’re dressed up! Where are you going?” And I just….had to wonder about both of us lol
Um I’m thinking about our email chat earlier and how much fun we’re going to have in June at Eclipse. FACT!
Try using iConcertCal as a way to keep up with concerts. It’s an iTunes plugin that monitors your music library and makes calendar of upcoming events in your city! Also, I believe that if you go to the Ticket Master website, you can keep track of bands you like by submitting your email address and having them email you when that band is playing in your city!
Yeah, I learned that the hard way about bare Escentuals eyeliner, too. I learn that the hard way EVERY SINGLE DAY. Also, it’s best to get just the right ratio of power to water to get a good, solid, not going anywhere line. Eyeliner is so difficult! But that’s the best kind. And it looks best. When you get it off all the other parts of your face.
Yep, like a couple others said, I usually just put myself on the e-mail lists of all my favorite venues so I don’t miss out on anything good! And funny you should mention it, because this morning I’m actually thinking of how in the hell I’m going to afford all the summer concerts/festivals I want to go to on my measly teacher’s salary. Summer concert season is going to bankrupt me, and I’m kind of ok with that.
I have blonde eyelashes, so I have to wear makeup every day or I look like a 14 year old boy. Trust me, it’s nice for them to notice than to not. Whenever I don’t wear make up people ask me if I’m sick or say, “You look tired”. Boo.
5. made me laugh a lot. I don’t tell you enough, but you make me laugh. A lot.
Oh I loved this post, especially #1 & #1 because they truly made me laugh
It’s funny when people note something about your appearance and you’re all like “Ummmm, OK!”
Kids are silly, gosh. I don’t recall ever noticing things like that in middle school.
Adult bathrooms really are rank–I wonder why people can’t take care of their stupid messes.
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This cracked a bitch up. Number 5 is me, basically every day.
Who is this Jessica creature that is going to see Eclipse with you in June? How freaking FUN. I demand a large gathering of California bloggers all go see it together. I have a few from Fresno who are already geared up for the big event, hahaha.
Anyway, back to the post. What I’m thinking… I just ate teppanyaki and am stuck here like a blob on my couch until I regain the strength to move. I can keep typing random, useless information in this box until that happens, or I can stop now. lol
To #4 – ohmygoodness I can’t believe that fancy Amy in Sacramento listens to the Avett Brothers! Wait that sounded like an attack on your taste – but my point is that they are probably the only people from my high school who will ever actually be famous. It just weirds me out to think that I went to school with them and now they are playing sold out shows in Sacramento. And that other people besides me and people from teeny tiny Mt. Pleasant, North Carolina listen to (and love!) them.
Also, Bare Minerals is love, but their darn eyeliner is a menace to society. I actually got my eyeliner tattooed on a few weeks ago, and I love it, love it, love it. It sounds weird and horrifying but it actually doesn’t hurt at all and it just looks how my Bare Minerals looks on the days when I don’t smear it down my face!