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Chris' Last Day at Google

I guess it's the end of an era. Haha. A very short era. I know I left Google about 6 months ago, but Chris was still there. That meant that I still benefited from the perks from time to time. Now, as Chris ventures out to the real world, it's seriously over. No more fond Google meals. No more trips to the immense Googleplex. No more oooh-ing and aaah-ing about cool Google events or meeting famous people. So long good life!

I LOVE NORDSTROM

I am practically obsessed with Nordstrom. I love love love it! Anyways, the Women's Half Yearly Sale started today and of course, I got up at 6am to be at the store by 7am. WOOT! Unfortunately, I wasn't that impressed with the selection, but who can blame them? Bad economy = ugly clothes. It's a fact. My mom told me and I'm pretty sure she's lived through a few bad economic times. Anyways, I got a pair of Enzo Angiolini gladiator sandals for $59.90! Suuuper cute! I was a little skeptical of the trend, but I'm starting to embrace it... just in time for summer! This means that I need to get timely pedicures too. Yikes. But, that's all I got in the morning and I went to work a bit disappointed.

So, at lunch, my coworker and I decided to skip eating (who needs that when you can SHOP) and walk to Union Square's Nordstrom. She wasn't too happy with the clothing and shoe selection. Neither was I. But, then we stumbled upon the Designer Handbags department and overheard the salesperson telling a lady that some of the bags were going to be on sale! Well, lucky for us because we both found precious Marc Jacobs bags. They were 40% off!!! We hit the shopping jackpot!!! ANYways, I'll take a picture of the bag as soon as it arrives. We couldn't take it home since it was just a "presale". But, when I get it, I'll definitely put up some adorable pics! Haha... it's like a pet or a baby... precious and adorable. Ok, I found it online, but I got it in ivory and it looks much cuter than shown here.


Well, that made my day. Now I can work happy. With something to look forward to!

TV is My Comfort Food

I've been having a really hard time keeping up with all my favorite TV shows!!! But, so far, I've been following Grey's Anatomy and The Office pretty regularly. Other than that... I'm completely out of the loop. I watched the season finale of House last night. I had no idea what the storyline was, but it was definitely the saddest episode of any show I've ever seen on TV. Did you watch? And if so, don't you agree? Amber wasn't so horrible after all! Waaahhhhh. I want to start watching the old seasons of House now. I'm also caught up on Lipstick Jungle (from nbc.com, of course) and I hate to admit that I actually like it. I want to know what happens next!!!

Sigh... so little time for TV. I'm attempting to tackle Gossip Girl now!

Beach Bum

OMG IT'S SO FREAKIN' HOT!

I am consuming specialty green tea drinks like a maniac. Dehydrated is not a good state to be in... especially in a heatwave. I'm working from home today to "spare the air". My commute is ridiculous and I am allowed one traffic/public transportation/hour commute day each week or so. I usually like to be in the office because it lets me actually TALK to the people I need information from. But, once in a while, working from home lets me re-focus my priorities. However, I'm not sure if today was the best day to stay home. I don't have A/C!!! I can also hear the shrieks of happiness and joy from all the kids and/or bums at the pool. I'm so jealous. Too bad my wireless internet doesn't reach that far or else I'd also be lounging like a beach bum.

Hopefully, this awesome summer weather will stay for the weekend. That'd be nice. Please?

Tuna or Turkey

I about eat a sandwich from Toaster Oven every day. Ok, it's really about 3 times a week, but it's a lot. My coworker, Annemarie, and I are kind of obsessed with the sandwiches there. So, today, our boss decided to buy the entire team lunch. We ordered a total of 6 sandwiches and of course, I got my usual, turkey with avocado. Yum! If you don't know what Toaster Oven is, it's like a better, toastier, fresher version of Quizno's!

All of us were sitting at the table, chatting and eating. I took one bite out of my sandwich and didn't notice anything strange. My neighbor was eating a tuna sandwich, so I assumed the fishy smell was coming from his sandwich. Then, I looked down and saw that MY SANDWICH WASN'T TURKEY, BUT TUNA!!! Ewww... tuna with avocado is gross times 10.

The sad part is that I didn't really notice from my first bite. I guess I can't really tell the difference between the two. My taste buds are WACK.

Desperate Times

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Green Monday

Mondays suck because I never feel fully rested after waking up in the morning. It must be because I got too much sleep over the weekend and my body wasn't tired Sunday night. Anyways, the end result is a grumpy person, angry at the world. Be scared.

Well, I'm trying to eat vegetarian once a week. I chose Mondays. My diet has been really poor lately. I'm definitely not getting enough greens. So, hopefully, at least once a week, I'll eat more leafy yummy greens. Yay. For example, at lunch today, I got a nice little salad from Mixt Greens. No chicken or steak or salmon. Just mixed greens, cucumbers, carrots, avocados, tomatoes, and a low-fat honey mustard vinaigrette. I didn't really like the dressing. Wrong choice. For dinner, I made myself a nice spinach and mushroom scramble! I even ate a whole wheat english muffin!!! Yum. I had BRINNER. I think I'll have a piece of fruit for dessert. Yay! I hope I can keep this up.

Hello week.

Winter in May

Why is it freeeeezing outside? I actually wore a turtleneck sweater today. :( I guess working in the city means winter clothes all year round. Sadness.

I saw a lady in tall white go-go boots during lunch hour foot traffic. She was also wearing a badge, so I take it she worked nearby. I applaud her for her courage to wear a costume from Austin Powers to work.

I'm so judgmental. I'll stop now.

Mommy!

Mother's Day is next Sunday. What should I get my mom??? I called my brother and he's predictably going to piggy-back on my gift. I bet my dad will do the same. Boys...