Summer start, New Job

Hello All,

I know I disappeared (as always) but I have still been faithful on most of your blogs (to the best of my ability) I bet lots of you are wondering where I been!! Well, I started a new job...!!

I know you're probably thinking "what another job! good grief girl" But I was able to quit all my other jobs and just work this one, like a normal person (haha) It's full time (booo...but I guess its time I finally became an adult..and i likes monies) and it's GRAPHIC DESIGN, I got promoted from being a tour guide to a graphic designer. I know it seems lot an odd correlation, but I showed my boss my portfolio and he was like "go ahead a move into that department" The other job I had working in my school's graphic design lab ended because it was a semester scholarship, working there paid for half my tuition but it's not like a salary based job. I now have money to shop online from Japan and travel!! And I get to wear cute outfits everyday (versus a uniform) which I'll try to remember to post. The place is really relaxed, mostly hipsters, so you know I'm at home (haha)

In fact here are a few of my coordinates. I know the pictures are lame, they were taken in the bathroom....

Wednesday

(im not normally this yellow, but i'm too lazy to color correct)

Denim Shirt: Thrifted

Skirt: An obvious Anna Sui knock off

boots: Charlotte Russe

Today

Top: H&M

High Waisted Pants: Charlotte Russe

Nail color check!

I was inspired by the Cher Spring/Summer Catalog with just the pure yellow

I'm right next to some really cute neighborhoods because my office is on the other side of town, plus I'm only a stones through from wicker park.

So far this is my first week, it's very fun. So far I've been in designing T-shirts and notebook covers. I'm now doing some web design. Here's an example of one of my shirt designs. I know this one will not get chosen by the president because it's probably too cute, but you never know, sometimes you have to sneak stuff in!! XD

This was a good week, tiring but good! And even today since Panda and his dad were next door they brought me lunch from Penny's one of my favorite city haunts (thai food :) ) It's in wicker park, if you are ever in the area and only have like 6 bucks and want a full belly, go to penny's!!

(thanks yelp)

Also, yesterday I was able to get some new make up after work. It was mineral blush and only *drum roll please* $2.79!!! WHHAAAA--YEAAAAH! I got it at this small beauty supply, its made in LA, so I'm happy it's local. (I try to be green..i suppose shipping clothes from asia is not very green..oh well..)

I was debating to get either canmake or NARS, canmake is cheap and NARS is expensive, neither are mineral make up and I have major sensitive skin. Plus I'm not sure if canmake is made for people of my skin tone (lets be honest, yo) but this looks just as great! easy application, blends wonderfully, looks like Nars "organism" and it shows up on camera.

Here's my before...

and after..

I'm no beauty guru nor care to be, but I do love this stuff. I might have to go back and buy the rest. I know sometimes beauty supply stores get overstock items and their products change. I want to try all the colors!!! I agree with Hana too about spending good money on foundation, but for play why spend so much if you end up not liking it or it breaks you out.

Anyway, it's finally the weekend! Do you have any plans? I have none yet, but we'll see...

snapshot and new job

Hey Guys, I thought I'd start sharing my clothes with you all, and of course I couldn't just stand there XD! Just in case you are curious I'm wearing tights from wetseal that are soooo betsey johnson, steve madden combat boots, target thigh high socks, uniqlo calavara T, amy byer sweater, and $2 shorts and winter wear...

Anyway, I have been hiding news from you all, I wanted to wait until it's gone all the way through, and the big news is...

I got a new job!

And not just any old job, I work in "the lab" of the department of Graphic Design through my school.

(the view)

I Looooooooove the Job, it is actually a tuition waiver! You work in the lab doing graphic design type duties for 10-12 hrs a week and they pay your tutition! So not only can I use this for my career and learn both new and old techniques, I don't have to have a hole in my pocket once I graduate!!!!

YAY I'm so happy...I started yesterday and boy am I beat! It's a very exhausting job, but I love it. And it sure beats starbucks. >:)

However today's duties were quite frightening!!! Me and another girl had to do some organizing and go to the classrooms and clean out the drafting desks. THERE WAS FOOD IN THEM FROM 2004-2006. How do I know? Because there were dates on them and they were piled on newspapers from the time. Not only was there a crap load of crap, but (and this is the best part) THERE WERE RAT FECES EVERYWHERE!!!!!!!! BARF! (luckily their owners never showed ><) I tried not to throw up, (and I was successful) but the girl I was working with was stone cold! It was like she was looking at raisins. (she's so brave) I thought I could handle ( i barely did ) because I grew up with 7 boys...oh well, hopefully the dirtier side of graphic design doesn't always have to be sooo poopy.


A more interesting and fun side was deco kei-ing the printer. NO SRSLY! My boss wanted us to color coordinate the printers so that students would know what to do. It was kind of like wrapping presents. It also kinda reminded me of ya kno, deco phones and stuff...hee, but honestly it is really cute and colorful!

PANDA KEI..jk
(from the japanese mag scans community on LJ)

Anyway, I know my blog today is earlier than usual, I'm waiting for Panda, I know once he gets here I won't even look at the computer! We're doing our date nite on the cheapies! Money's tight now that he's graduated, and he's saving that he can move to San Fran...(hopefully I might go with him....weeeee'llll seeeeeeeeeeeeeeee tee hee) Therefore, we are making an old family recipe of Chipotle Chicken and watching hurt locker!! I cannot wait.


Anyways I really gotta pee...and Panda has arrived sooo toots!