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[Jan. 6th, 2006|10:09 pm] |
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i think i'm over the whole LJ thing for a while... check out my facebook or email/IM me if you wanna hear about my life...
i might be back, might not, no official decisions have been made yet. |
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[Dec. 10th, 2005|06:52 pm] |
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Lil update time I suppose.
I love my life... Things are pretty damn great here.
I love Christopher more than anything, I love my job, I love my apartment... the only thing I don't like right now is my 1/2 hour commute in stupid busy traffic.
Okay, so Chris is amazing, like I've said a million times. We are getting along great :) Finished all of our Christmas shopping and managed to stay pretty close to our budget over all, so that is great. He is just really sweet and surprises me all the time with dinner and stuff like that.
Okay, my job. It is great! I'm finally catching on and able to answer people's questions. Plus I'm meeting my sales goal and making great money. My last check for two weeks was almost $1000... I had trouble making that in a whole month at the b-buster and I did it in one check.
Apartment is beautiful. We put up our Christmas tree and it really is starting to feel like home. The water pressure sucks, but hey everything can't be perfect, right?
Well this entry, as most lately, sucks. Oh, well though. Leave me comments if you wish.
Missing all my Michiganders, but not the snow even one little bit! |
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| lovely night at the shack |
[Nov. 29th, 2005|08:14 pm] |
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i'm at work and i'm really bored. will got sick and called in, therefore I am back here working 7-close even though i already worked 9-5ish... Greg is lucky I didn't want him to have to sleep on the couch. Greg is my super cool boss who puts in WAY too many hours in my opinion... therefore tonight i am taking the hit for him and working instead.
i really like my job. its not quite as cool as the bbv but whats a girl to do? okay, scratch that... the job is WAY cooler, the people just aren't. missing corey, jeff, julie and EVERYONE else like crazy :(
i've been here since 7 and we've only had 2 customers... this is no bueno.
okay... well this entry sucks and i should just delete it, but oh well.
type to ya again soon.
love,
jess |
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| first AZ update |
[Nov. 22nd, 2005|11:20 pm] |
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Well I've been in Tucson for a while and thought I should update for everyone.
I LOVE it here, the weather, the scenery, my Christopher... this place is amazing. I know my tune will probably change when its July and 115 degrees in the afternoon, but its all good. I'll adapt I'm sure. All I know is that for now I'm LOVIN not having to wear a winter coat and mittens and even think about shoveling off my car. :)
Work is good. I work 53 hrs this week and 51 hours next week. I like the people I work with though. My boss for now is amazing and I've met some pretty great and amusing people. They rock. I'm starting to learn the technical stuff too, so I can actually answer questions :) YAY for me.
Okay, time for the few bad things about Tucson. 5 days after I got here someone stole my identity. Signed up for two Verizon phones before I caught it. Luckily that is it and Verizon cleared me from all charges and will be having the inquiry removed from my credit history. I had to put alerts on my credit report and now can't get approved for instant credit. Oh well. At least I caught it early :)
Yesterday on my way to work I got rear-ended. $2200 in damage and once they get the parts its going to take 6 days to fix, that means I have to rent a car for a week! I was stopped at a stoplight and a stupid old woman was not paying attention and driving way too fast and crashed into me. As far as I can tell though, when you are at fault in an accident in Tucson (she admitted fault AND got a ticket) your insurance pays ALL damages (not just the deductable) and covers the rental car. Keeping my fingers crossed that it will all be taken care of. Wish me luck.
I love my new apartment and living with Chris is awesome. He does all the cooking/kitchen stuff and I do all the laundry. It is working out GREAT! He is an AMAZING cook. About a week after we got here he made me LOBSTER dinner. A whole lobster, garlic cheese biscuts, steamed asparagus, salad and he even bought a great bottle of wine (thanks Corey.) He dimmed the lights and lit candles and it was a COMPLETE surprise. By far the most romantic and extravagant thing a man has ever done for me. I'm really lucky to have him in my life.
Well thats all for now, feel free to leave comments/ask questions. I miss you all and hope to hear from you. |
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[Oct. 24th, 2005|10:46 pm] |
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I HAVE TOO MUCH SHIT!!! I thought this last little bit of packing would be easy, boy was I wrong! It sucks, big time. I have lots of stuff left and I don't want to deal with it. It is no bueno.
Chris is lucky I love him. I wouldn't do all this bullshit for just anyone you know ;) Can't believe its only like 3 days until I get to see him again.
Alan and I actually talked today. Had an actual friendly conversation, like we were just friends. It was wonderful. It's great to know that after everything we can still talk and laugh.
Well I'm lame and don't want to be deep or thoughtful right now, so thats it.
Don't forget, party Oct. 27th |
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[Oct. 23rd, 2005|11:15 pm] |
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| | Family Guy on TV | ] |
ahhh, had a SUPER weekend at home with my family. My mom and I went outlet mall shopping and did a bunch of talking and bonding. We had dinner with one of my favorite people in the WHOLE world (gonna miss you Megan.) Spent some time with both my brothers and my dad, too. It was just perfect and exactly what I needed before this big move. It sure is going to be hard to leave all of them, but they love me and want whats best for me. Plus, they aren't going anywhere :) They'll be there when I need them.
Only a few more days :) I'm moving out of the scared/petrified phase and into the I AM SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FREAKIN HAPPY phase. I get to see Chris again so soon! The party is going to be sooooo wonderful, too. I couldn't think of a better group of people to spend my last Kalamazoo night with. I love the BBV Crew and am going to miss them to death, too.
okay, i don't think this entry makes sense, but thats okay. i've decided to try and update this guy more since i won't have as much contact with people. thats all.
p.s. I LOVE CHRISTOPHER!!! |
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| love is perfect |
[Oct. 21st, 2005|11:02 pm] |
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Life sure is complicated and funny...
I am head-over-heels for a completely amazing man... He is completely different from anyone I've ever dated and we are perfect for each other. We are both strong, dominant personalities so no one gets trampled on or mishandled. We have a lot in common, but are capable of living separate lives and staying happy. We compliment and bring out the best in each other. Chris is funny, smart, motivated and gorgeous. Sure, our timing wasn't perfect, and we tried to fight the connection we obviously had for months, but now we are together and happier than ever. And we'll be physically back together in less than 6 days :) I am happy I found him and happy that we are a couple. I know I've said it before, but this one is the ONE, for real. My mom always said you'd feel it when you found love and I certainly have. I can't imagine a better feeling in the world, thats why I know this is the real deal.
Alan is also dating someone and says he is falling in love with her. I am honestly happy for him, sure I freaked out about at the way the truth finally came out, but I'm over the deciet, its fine. Hopefully she is better for him. I guess we'll just have to wait and see. Thinking we'll actually be friends again for real someday... things are just awkward and we are both being petty lately. What's meant to happen will.. that i know for sure.
Don't forget, party, Oct. 27th. I have an email with directions ready, so leave your address and I'll forward it along.
Well, thats all, life is bueno!! |
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| la la la, life is good |
[Oct. 17th, 2005|09:03 pm] |
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Only 9 more days until Mr. Chris is here :) I think I'm getting pretty close to being ready to go (logistically at least.) Probably about 90% of the way packed, so that is bueno.
I updated my pictures, check them out if you want. http://community.webshots.com/user/jesspenn01wmu
This entry is lame... I'll write more later. |
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| ONLY TWO WEEKS!!! |
[Oct. 13th, 2005|05:22 pm] |
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| | South Park Season 6 :) | ] |
YAY!!!!!!!! only two weeks from today until Chris is here. I am getting soooooooo incredibly excited about everything. It is completely amazing to know that I'm going to be truly happy. Finally. Happiness is mine (imagine the Stewie Griffin voice here, lol.)
I have a great job, an amazing apartment, and an awesome guy in my life. Its nice to be starting fresh and new in a beautiful place. Chris's family is awesome, too. So I'll have them. Plus, I have an aunt in Phoenix in case I ever get homesick. My parents are planning a trip to visit in February, and I'll be back home for Ryan's graduation in June.
Everything is working out perfectly and it couldn't be better (unless I was already there of course)
Again, another reminder, going away party Oct. 27th. I'm serious about wanting everyone there. I don't want to post the address and stuff on here but if you leave your email address I'll send you directions and info ASAP. You can IM me (JessPenn01) and I'll give out more info that way, too. Please come! I might never see some of you again, so there, come, thats all. |
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| going away party |
[Oct. 9th, 2005|09:58 pm] |
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my going away party is Thursday, October 27th in Kalamazoo. I would LOVE to see anyone and everyone that reads this. I'm moving, for good, and there is a good chance I won't be back to Michigan until June for my brother's graduation.
call me or email me for directions and info. If you read this I seriously want you to come!!!!
THANKS |
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| I'm moving |
[Sep. 26th, 2005|07:19 pm] |
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Okay... serious update time. I am moving to Tucson, AZ at the end of October. I got a great job with RadioShack that I will be starting Nov. 2nd. I'm moving into my new apartment on Nov. 1st. Chris is flying back on Oct. 27th and we are starting the 2020 mile drive on Oct. 29th...
This is the biggest thing I've ever done in my life and I couldn't be more excited. I love Tucson and this is going to be amazing. I already feel happier than I've ever been in my ENTIRE life.
Wish me luck! |
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| it's been a loooooooooong time |
[Sep. 8th, 2005|10:08 am] |
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haven't done an actual update in a while... not sure if anyone really reads this thing anymore anyway but i figured i'd write nonetheless.
life is different. the wedding is off and alan and i are going our separate ways... we've both grown SOOO much in the last year and it just seems to be in different directions. don't say awwwww, don't say i'm sorry, just say good luck. we will be fine and continue to be in each others lives, just in a very different capacity. the truth is we have always been great friends, and somehow that just isn't enough to make a relationship last a lifetime. again though, we are both fine. sure its tough, and sure there has been plenty of crying and yelling but overall this is best for now.
i'm trying to find a real job... i'm sick of living paycheck to paycheck and not having any money to save. I need to pay off my credit card DESPERATELY and I really need to start saving money. everything is up in the air right now and i don't want to be stuck in a bad situation financially speaking.
well thats all for now, leave me comments if you wish :) |
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[Aug. 8th, 2005|10:01 pm] |
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this is my pre-monday night drinking philosophical entry... we'll see how this turns out.
life is complicated. you think you have everything you could dream of, then it all changes and just isn't enough. people come and go from your life all the time. it always shocks me the way that people affect me, its always the ones i don't expect. i am different than i was 6 months ago. i can't be the girl i used to be and honestly don't want to. i deserve happiness, i deserve respect, i deserve more than i thought. sometimes you have to do things for you and ignore the rest of the world. eventually everything works out, right? i know that life is hard and love is hard and finding happiness in the midst of chaos can be the hardest thing of all. i think i know what i want and i think i know what i need... i don't know how to make it all happen.
okay, its aboout time to go out. that is all for now.
a real update will come once things are bueno again. |
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[Aug. 3rd, 2005|06:40 pm] |
"You check yourself in the mirror every day, but you've forgotten what you look like. Peer into those eyes until you can see your soul. Note how you've evolved over the last four months."
Wow, what a weirdly "on" horoscope... at least I have something to think about today. |
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[Jul. 20th, 2005|10:01 pm] |
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chris left today... i took him to the airport with his sister this morning (p.s. I love that girl!!) its really strange. i'm gonna miss him at work sooooooooo much. i don't want to talk about it anymore. thats all |
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[Jul. 14th, 2005|08:38 am] |
Part Expert Kisser |
You're a kissing pro, but it's all about quality and not quantity
You've perfected your kissing technique and can knock anyone's socks off
And you're adaptable, giving each partner what they crave
When it comes down to it, your kisses are truly unforgettable | Part Playful Kisser |
Kissing is a huge game for you, a way to flirt and play
You're the first one to suggest playing spin the bottle at a party
Or you'll go for the wild kiss during a game of truth or dare
And you're up for kissing any sexy stranger if the mood is right! |
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| it has been a while |
[May. 7th, 2005|08:06 pm] |
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| |  drunk soon I hope ;) | ] |
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| | Team America on TV | ] |
Wow... just realized I haven't done a real update in this thing in months... sorry folks (not that anyone really reads this anyway, but ya know)
Graduation is official... Managed to get my second lowest GPA ever (3.4) but hey at least its over. It really hasn't set in yet that I don't have to go back to school unless I want to. I'm sure it will eventually though.
Alan is back in Kalamazoo for good... Its hard being in this tiny apartment and his hours at work suck, but we're coping. Trying to find our first house so we can hurry up and move and have our own space... Its going okay I guess.
Work is okay. I'm sticking it out at the good ole BBV for a while. There may be a store manager job coming up soon. I really think I want to take it. Considering I already do my manager's job anyway, I might as well make twice as much as I do now, right? I'll keep ya posted.
Wedding planning is going well. Finally ordered my dress, decided on bridesmaid dresses, and think I found our invitations. Now that school is out you'd think I'd have more time to focus on that, it really isn't working out that way though. It's actually kind of hard to plan when I'm here and everything else is in Jackson, I can't even imagine how tough it'd be if I were in Indy.
Well that's it for now. It's Saturday night which means getting ready to go to Firehouse soon. Gotta love half off and knowing the bartenders, really makes for a great night usually.
Leave me comments!! |
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[Apr. 30th, 2005|09:13 pm] |
Your Birthdate: August 14 |
With a birthday on the 14th of the month (5 energy) you are inclined to work well with people and enjoy them.
You are talented and versatile, very good at presenting ideas, and you are also very good at organization and systematizing.
You may have a tendency to get itchy feet at times and need change and travel.
You tend to be very progressive, imaginative and adaptable.
Your mind is quick, clever and analytical.
A restlessness in your nature may make you a bit impatient and easily bored with routine, and rebel against it.
You have a tendency to shirk responsibility. |
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| I'm DONE!!! |
[Apr. 22nd, 2005|12:33 pm] |
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I am done with college!! Graduation is on Saturday and I will officially become an alumnus of Western Michigan University!
THIS ROCKS!!! |
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