I'm very upset about my muffin.

Thu, 15 May 2008 16:52:42 GMT

I demand an explanation for this bullshit.

100 degrees and it's only May. This does not bode well for the rest of summer.

Getting Married...?

Thu, 08 May 2008 16:13:55 GMT

No, not me. My mom called me up this morning and the conversation basically went like this...

Mom: Hey Kaarin! I called you yesterday!
Me: Yea, I was going to call you back this morning, but I've been working.
Mom: Well, I just wanted to let you know, I'm getting married today!
Me: ... ... ... well, that's new and different...

So yea, I guess that's where I get my tendency to be bad at keeping in touch. Apparently they aren't having a big thing, just a judge coming to my mom's office to do the ceremony in the conference room. Still, though, it's the kind of thing I'd like to have at least known about more than a day in advance.

Other than that, not much is going on - still working at the same job, still living in the Bay Area. They've been jerking me around a bit, for a while they were planning to send me to Alaska for a month or two, then they were talking about sending me back to B'ham for a month, now it sounds like I'm not actually going anywhere after all. Who knows. Too bad, I was actually looking forward to going home for a bit.

Ahead by a Century

Mon, 13 Aug 2007 18:01:00 GMT

Well, a quarter of one anyway. Today I'm twenty five. I always felt like twenty five was so far off, and that I'd have things figured out when I got there. Of course things never work out that way, and I still have pretty much nothing figured out. Mostly I feel good about the way things are going in my life, but it seems like every time I get ahead something happens to push me back.

Things with the boy are going well at least - we're learning how to co-exist peacefully in the same house. I think it helps that both of us are fairly quiet and understand the need for alone time. California has been interesting so far - surprisingly not as hot as I'd expected. Living by the bay helps with that though, it's hot where I work since it's a bit inland up in the hills.

Not really sure what else to say... As far as my job goes, I've been here almost 3 years now and I'm still not sure if I like it. Some days I do, but others I'm not so sure. It's been a big adjustment to move down to the CA office though - there are definitely far fewer people here looking over my shoulder. Not sure if that's a good thing - it's kind of hard for me to stay motivated some days.

I don't know that I'll ever get everything figured out to my satisfaction, but maybe someday I'll be okay with the fact that I don't know everything.

First we'd climb a tree and maybe then we'd talk
Or sit silently and listen to our thoughts
With illusions of someday casting a golden light
No dress rehearsal, this is our life

New Life, New Name

Thu, 14 Jun 2007 18:21:59 GMT

Lots of changes going on for me lately, and I've finally decided to rename my journal. Princesstrilian just wasn't working for me anymore, so I've renamed my journal to kaarin_e . It's simpler, and I think I'm done being a princess for now.

The movers are coming to pack up my stuff on the 26th, and my mom and I are driving to California on the 1st of July. I'm starting to get really excited and really nervous at the same time - I'm looking forward to being settled down there so I can feel more normal again. After living in WA for 25 years, it's odd to think I won't be here anymore. I'm ready for something different though, I'm starting to get tired of the same old stuff all the time. Plus it'll be nice to live with the boy, instead of two states away.

Hey look, I have an LJ...

Mon, 21 May 2007 14:38:55 GMT

So I haven't posted in a long time. Mostly because I haven't really had anything interesting to say. Well, I finally have something interesting - I'm moving to the Bay Area. If I can manage to get my shit together, I'll be leaving the last week of June and starting work on the 5th at my company's tiny California office.

Well, that's my big news. Wish me luck! :)

Mon, 16 Jan 2006 18:02:02 GMT

Ah man... there I go with the not updating for a month again. So let's see, what have I been up to? I got a letter on New Year's Eve informing me that I passed my EIT test, and I'm now certified to be an Engineer-in-Training. I know, doesn't sound that impressive, but it's the first step in getting certified to be a Professional Engineer. And if I get the PE certification... well, I'd get a neat stamp! Sort of like a notary in a way. ;)

Hmm, what else. Went to Heather & Katie's Holiday Party last weekend. I drank too much and woke up suitably embarassed on Sunday morning. Sorry guys. :/ Oh, and thanks to fenchurch1022 for helping me home and into bed. Seriously, bestest friend ever. Haha, I'm probably the only one that cares anyway, seems like there's always at least one person throwing up at every single party they have. At least I looked cute when I got there. :D

Work is going well, I got a raise last month. My job still bores me to tears at times, but it pays the bills. Besides that, there are some times when I get a really fun project and it doesn't suck nearly as much.

Other than that, things are kind of in limbo in my life. I'm looking for a new place to live - I'm feeling more and more that that was the right decision for me. I'm too independent to live with someone at this point in my life. Maybe a couple years down the road I'll change my mind... but for right now I just want to take care of me.

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 20:56:23 GMT

So, I had an awesome Thanksgiving. I went to visit fenchurch1022, who made awesome food. And it's always a good time hanging out with the Ari. Except I probably played too much WoW....but what else is new?

Anyway, she dragged me out on Saturday, I got my hair cut and bought some new clothes, and it was basically an all around good time. I think I should visit her more often, she cooks for me. :D

And when I started writing this, I really thought I had more to say. Work still sucks, I still play WoW, and I almost have 2 level 60 characters. That means nothing to most of you, and I don't care.

Kaarin is a sad panda.

Mon, 07 Nov 2005 14:57:49 GMT

Malcolm left for Hawaii this morning. I'd forgotten how hard the leaving is. Eventually I'll get into a routine, and this won't feel so bad, but right now I just want to cry a lot. My cat threw up on the floor this morning, which is sort of how I feel. I haven't been motivated to clean it up yet, so I guess I'll have a pile of cat puke to clean up when I get home. Along with a kitchen that is somehow covered in dirty dishes even after Malcolm cleaned it yesterday. It's been so long that I've forgotten how to be by myself. I think this is going to be a hard week.

In less sad news, I took my EIT last weekend, and the farther away it gets the fuzzier all the questions get in my head and the more I feel like I might have passed. Approximately 9 more weeks and I'll know for sure. I also got to see fenchurch1022, which is always fun. I've decided to go down to her place for Thanksgiving, since I'm spending it by myself this year.

Malcolm & I drove up to Baker yesterday to see the snow. It was so pretty up there. I just hate that he's going to be gone for the entire winter. Winter is snuggle time. And now I'm getting maudlin again, so I suppose I ought to cut myself off while I'm ahead. I did take some phone-cam pictures of the snow, which I might post if I get motivated.

Thu, 29 Sep 2005 13:07:50 GMT

Happy birthday, electric_potato! You're really getting old! ;)

Tue, 06 Sep 2005 16:06:26 GMT

At the refinery today - things have been surprisingly quiet so far. I miss my old desk. I used to have a desk in the corner that made surfing the internet v. easy. Anyway, didn't go to Michelle's reception this weekend after all. fenchurch1022 was sick, and I hadn't really wanted to go anyway, so Malcolm & I stayed home.

My mom dragged me out for a bike ride on Monday, and I realized just how out of shape I've become. This is most definitely not a good thing. I guess I need to start walking/riding more and laying off the Warcrack. :D I did get to level 52 this weekend though, so it wasn't *all* bad. Yes, I'm obsessed, and no I don't care. :P

I suppose I had better get back to work, I've got far too much to do and not nearly enough time to do it in. I suppose this is what happens when I put everything off until the last minute.

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:39:07 GMT

OMGZORZ, 2 posts in one day! In one month, even! Ok, actually just felt like ressurecting one of my classic posts.

Make a little birdhouse in your soul, people. Seriously.

THE RETURN OF 13 THINGS!! (dun dun dun!)

Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:18:00 GMT

1. Holy crap, I suck at updating.
2. Still playing WoW ALL THE TIME.
3. Still working at same boring job.
4. Went to the beach for my birthday, got older, came back.
5. Have had too much coffee today and am slightly jittery.
6. Too lazy for complete sentences.
7. Malcolm is probably going to Hawaii for work in a couple months.
8. I'm having a terrible time thinking of 13 things.
9. My laptop died, and Malcolm and I are sharing his while it's being fixed. This is very difficult for me. :(
10. I'm ready to go home, and it's not even lunchtime yet. Fortunately I have lunch plans with Malcolm.
11. Oh crap, Michelle's stupid wedding reception is this weekend.
12. Are you still planning on going, fenchurch1022? I had forgotten all about it until just this minute.
13. Phew, I'm done!

Fri, 13 May 2005 18:29:56 GMT

1. I have been informed that 13 things is bigger than any of us had realized. *spooky music*
2. Okay, maybe #1 was just me.
3. I only work half a day on Fridays.
4. OMG YAY WEEKEND.
5. I am becoming an Access database guru. Because I rule.
6. 13 things takes a lot of the pressure off of updating. I don't even have to be interesting.
7. Yay for bandwagons!
8. I may get a new phone today - unfortunately I'd be copying fenchurch1022.
9. That also means I'd be switching to Verizon, and I'd finally be "IN." :D
10. I have metric assloads of work that needs to be done, but it's Friday and I'm going home in half an hour anyway.
11. I will get to level 40 in WoW this weekend.
12. My car needs an oil change.
13. I <3 my car.

Thu, 12 May 2005 18:06:40 GMT

1. Everyone is doing this 1-13 thing - Apparently ph3s1968 has started a fad.
2. Moved into the new place, it is awesome.
3. I love World of Warcraft.
4. Moving sucks and it is expensive.
5. New BBQ's rule, but are also expensive.
6. I need to plan a housewarming so people can come experience my new BBQ.
7. Work is very boring, and I can't find anything worth reading on the internet.
8. 13 items is a lot, I am running out of ideas already.
9. I really should be doing actual work right now.
10. All my furniture looks like crap in the new house, and I need nicer stuff.
11. New furniture is expensive as well.
12. I miss fenchurch1022
13. But I get to see her on Saturday!

Parties and Weddings and Moving and STUFF.

Wed, 13 Apr 2005 16:35:54 GMT

So fenchurch1022's bachelorette party was a hit. At least I think it was. :P The massage/spa treatments the next day were fabulous, and I think I may have to go back. One of those spa day packages would be so much fun. :) Dancing at Rumors was less bad than I thought it would be, until about 11:30 at which point it became packed with slutty college girls. Probably not something I'll do again any time soon.

So the wedding is this weekend, the bridesmaid dresses are mostly done, and I'm not stressing nearly as much as I'm sure Ari is. :) There's still lots to do before I leave tomorrow, but I don't foresee any problems getting it done. My mom is apparently bringing an old friend to the wedding, as Craig has moved out and it doesn't look like he will be coming home any time soon. It's really too bad, I had finally gotten used to Craig being around. My mom has been pretty down the last few weeks as well, so I'm just trying to support her as much as I can.

We still haven't gotten clearance for moving on the 23rd, so I'm hoping they call soon. It would be nice to have at least one weekend to get stuff moved. Especially since I need to spend the 25th in Seattle for a workshop. I'm very excited to move though. I've really started to hate my apartment. Like a lot.

Well, that's about it for the parties & weddings & moving, I'm not sure if I actually had any STUFF to talk about other than that. :P I think I'm going to need to get Katie to help me plan the housewarming party, as I am bad at stuff like that and tend to slack off and never get it done. :) Well, I suppose I should get back to work - calculating greenhouse gas emissions, yay! (Or not.)

Woah. A post.

Tue, 11 Jan 2005 17:52:31 GMT

So. Hi everyone. It's been quite a while since I last updated, hasn't it? Well, I have news. Good news even.

I have a real job! I am now an environmental engineer for Anvil in Bellingham. It still feels a little strange to me, but I'm writing this from my lovely little cubicle while I avoid my latest task of calculating VOC emissions from storage tanks. It's so exciting to actually *do* stuff. :D :D Oh, and I get paid tons of money. Life is good for the Kaarin right now.

In fact, things are going so well that I finally got a new car. The old Geo Storm had just outlived its usefulness. I now have a Mazda 3. It is quite possibly the cutest freaking car ever. And it has four doors! I can have more than one passenger now and they won't be horribly cramped. Fabulous.

It's been snowy here for about 5 days now. Maybe 6. I'm starting to lose track. I'm surprised the snow has stuck around this long, and I kind of wish it would go away again. As much as I like snow, I really hate driving on icy roads and the temperature hasn't risen above freezing in about a week. In fact, I'm tempted to put my fuzzy gloves back on right now, it's so cold in here. Well, I guess I'll enjoy it while it lasts, I'd rather have snow than summer weather. :)

I'd like to write more, but the tank emissions aren't going to calculate themselves. Unfortunately.

Wed, 20 Oct 2004 17:44:03 GMT

Hey fenchurch1022! What do you want for your birthday? Or are you going to force me to wander the mall for hours getting progressively more annoyed with the people in search of the perfect present?

THE STUPID IT BURNS

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 01:12:10 GMT

Yes, I know, I haven't posted in forever. I totally meant to make more regular updates when I posted last, but I suck at that. Anyway, I'm watching the last presidential debate on tv, and HOLY CRAP. Our current president is an idiot. I think one of the requirements for being president should be good public speaking skills. Arrgh. I don't know if I'll be able to watch this whole thing.

Anyway, on to better things. I have a job interview next week! With Anvil!! :D (For those of you who don't know, Anvil is a local engineering consulting company.) So I may get an opportunity to use my degree after all. Rock rock on.

Sun, 26 Sep 2004 04:43:43 GMT

It has been brought to my attention that I never update my journal. So here I am everyone. Updating. Just to make you all happy. :P

I went to a party tonight at laurajerry's, which was quite good fun. I think we shall all miss her very much when she goes to Germany. Or maybe I won't quite so much, because it has also been brought to my attention that I never go out. I just can't help it, I'm so fond of my apartment and my lapotop and my PS2. And also my kitty (Loki).

I suppose it's time that the status of myself and nottagoth is made public. We are no longer together, and I'll understand if some of you want to defriend me. I've noticed that a lot of my LJ friends are Joe's friends. I don't really feel like elaborating on the subject at this time, and apparently neither does he, but hopefully we will remain friends.

Speaking of LJ friends, man, is everyone in B'ham on LJ? I met criada, cheesetarget and mermaid_radio tonight (I hope those were right and that I didn't leave anyone out!) and I also found out that Crystal has an LJ. So hello to junipergrrl if you're reading this.

So yeah, I've pretty much been up to a lot of nothing. I've been knitting quite a bit, and am just about to finish my second sweater. Okay, they're both sleeveless sweaters, but still! I have a job interview on Monday, and I'm really hoping I get it because I'm sick of sitting at home doing nothing. SO BORING.

Wow, I actually had a surprising amount to say. Maybe I should check in more often. . . Also, I kind of dig the new update format. But it's ever so much easier to make the little LJ links in Semagic. Hmm, what to do? :P

Guess what day it is. . .

Fri, 13 Aug 2004 15:49:55 GMT

Today seemed like an appropriate day for a triumphant return to my journal. I'll direct you here if you're not sure why. Actually, even if you are sure, you should check out the link, cuz that's good stuff right there. :D

I'm still unemployed, but I'm not living alone anymore. I have a kitty friend! He's my present to myself. I haven't figured out what to name him, but I'll probably post some pictures later. He's awfully cute. All black. Somehow that seemed appropriate, being as he was a present for my b-day, which just happens to be on Friday the 13th this year. For those who don't know, I was born on Friday the 13th. So I see no unlucky connotations about today.

For some reason I can't think of anything else to post. I haven't been around in a month, and I still don't have anything to say. I guess I'm just not that interesting right now. :P I can't seem to care too much about that tho, cuz I have a purry kitty on my tummy.

Thu, 08 Jul 2004 15:37:20 GMT

Wow, I seriously love this webcomic. That's totally me right there.

So, it's been a while. For some reason I update *less* when I have nothing to do all day. I need to start looking for jobs, as I am not going to be making very much money on unemployment. For some reason, they seem to think that $143 a week is enough to live on. Good thing I stashed some cash before the end of my job. I guess I should start calling temp agencies. . .

I still need to take that trip to Bremerton and visit fenchurch1022. I've been real lazy lately, and I think I need to get out of the house. Or at least that's what a little birdie told me yesterday. nottagoth is going to be here in about a week, and I'm definitely looking forward to it.

Blah, time to start job searching.

Mon, 21 Jun 2004 14:22:26 GMT

Hi all. It's finally my last week at work. I'm excited and a little nervous at the same time. I can't wait to be done here, since I hate it so much, but I don't know what's next. I had a phone interview with Veco on Friday, so I've got my fingers crossed that it will work out for me. Other than that, I guess I just might end up with another shitty temp job. Just so long as I can pay the bills.

I had a real lazy weekend, but I'm still super tired today anyway. Sometimes the lazy weekends are the worst for that. Also, Monday morning is never a good thing.

I've been housesitting for my mom since Wednesday, which basically means I go over there once every day or two and feed the kitties and water the plants. I haven't really felt like staying there, cause it's kind of weird. It's definitely not my house anymore.

Anywho, I'm obviously slacking so I guess I should get to work. Lots to do, not enough time.

Tue, 08 Jun 2004 16:36:37 GMT

So. I'm still employed. I may even be employed through the end of June, which would be good for my bank account. However, I'm not going to be working any more overtime, which means three day weekends. So I'm thinking I need to take a trip to Bremerton. I miss my fenchurch1022. When should I come down? Is this weekend good? Or next weekend? I'm flexible. Hmm, I suppose I could call her up and have this conversation. But this is so much easier for me, 'cuz I'm lazy. :P

Anyway, things are going okay in Kaarin-land. Not great, but not awful either. I'm sort of in limbo right now I guess. I'm trying not to make a depressing post, but everything I think of to write sucks.

Ooh, nottagoth got me a present! I'm excited. It should be here in a couple days. I loveses him so much. :D

Man, I can't wait to go home.

Thu, 03 Jun 2004 14:49:18 GMT

So I'm in the mood to update my journal. However, I have nothing I want to say at the moment. Thrilling, I know. Good news is I'm no longer broke. Bad news is I had to put all the money I just got paid into savings so I won't spend it. I think I'm going to have to pretend I'm broke for the rest of this month, just in case I don't get another job right away. It is nice to have some $$ stashed away though.

It seems that every day I hate my job more. But it's a paycheck, and It should be over soon. I really wish I could get a job I don't hate. Maybe someday.

I've decided I'm going to have a good day today, because I look cute. I'm feeling ready for a day at the beach, with my pink capri pants (Yes, I have that pair in pink. For some reason they aren't listed on the website.) and my cute Aruba tank top, that isn't on the Old Navy website for some reason. Old Navy is my new favorite store. I have way too many pairs of capri pants now. But seeing as I hate shorts, I think it's quite a good solution.

Lately I've been playing FFX-2 a lot. I'm trying to finish it, so I can go back and play the New Game Plus. I didn't get the one dressphere that I really wanted, so now I'm going to have to play again. Really, is it too much to ask just to want Yuna dressed up like a moogle?

Hmm, I guess that's all. I suppose I should get back to work. I've been slacking a lot lately. I think part of me is wishing they would just lay me off already. But then there's the responsible part that really enjoys getting a paycheck every week. Well, it'll come soon enough I'm sure.

Wow, is it June already?

Tue, 01 Jun 2004 17:48:13 GMT

I couldn't resist making one of those cartoon icons. Anyway, I'm going to be out of a job soon. I'm hoping the temp agency can find me something. I'm actually looking forward to being out of this job though. I'm really starting to hate it.

I miss nottagoth. I need someone around to clean up the kitchen.

I've been feeling really whiny and depressed lately. I think it's partly because I stopped taking my vitamin B6. Also partly because I'm broke. All kinds of broke. Fortunately I get paid on Thursday, but I have to save as much of that as possible, in case I don't get a job right away.

You know, I'm always thinking of things to post, and then I put it off and forget about it. My journal has gotten rather boring of late. Just a reflection of my life, I suppose. I don't really get out all that much.

Hey fenchurch1022, how are you with foil highlights? Do you think you could do it? My roots are starting to show like crazy. Are you still coming up to see Harry Potter with me?

Um, yeah. That's about it. I suppose I should start job searching.