new home

so after a loooooong 6 months or so of pretty much living out of a suitcase, my boyfriend and I found a place to live!! I cannot wait to finally have a place to call home. I mean, of course I haven't been homeless, per say... I just haven't really had a place of my own.

oooo I can't wait to decorate it for Christmas. lol :)

i'm baaaaaaack

O.M.G. why did I ever stop blogging? I have sooo much to tell!! It's crazy because sitting here and thinking about all the stuff that has happened in the last year and a half is making my head spin! I really wish I never stopped writing because it forces me to reflect but at the same time it also helps me to live in the present moment. And it helps me to look back and reevaluate the way I felt about something with the wisdom of hindsight. Anyway, I am promising myself right now that I will not stop writing! Although, not all of my written musing will make it to my blog... hey, I have to keep some stuff for myself ;)

Just for fun

Random sites to fend off boredom, especially during bouts of insomnia.

BeFunky.com
Edit your pics with cool effects like cartoon, starburst, and warholizer.

AddictingGames.com
Try the impossible quiz... zomg.

Twitter.com
Let everyone know your status with 140 or less characters. You know, the thing that Ashton and Demi is doing... Where have you been...under a rock??

Yelp.com
Review your fav restaurants, stores, parks, ect, and find stuff to do in your area. User reviews.

StumbleUpon.com
Random stuff to occupy your time--pics, videos, games, articles etc. A random page will pop up when you click "stumble" in the top left corner.

UrbanDictionary.com
Look up words and phrases you never even knew existed... or make your own.

PandoraRadio.com
Type in your fav songs and artists, and pandora will find songs and artist that are similar. It's like a radio station you can control. Create and save playlists.

CollegeHumor.com
Tons of funny sh*t that you don't have to be in college to appreciate.

NoiseBot.com
Let your clothes do the talking.

Hulu.com
Never be a slave to T.V. programing again!! Check it out.

CuteOverload.com
So cute you might barf. Seriously...

Habitat for Humanity Build-A-Thon

On April 18th-21st I am participating in a build-a-thon for underprivileged families in Oakland, CA. My goal is a humble $500. I know times are tough for many these days but every little bit helps. Think of these families that need a safe home for their young children. Feel free to visit the link below for more info or if you too want to get involved. Thank you for your time!

xOxO
-Liv

"be the change that you want to see in the world." --Ghandi

http://www.firstgiving.com/uhluvya

dirty little secrets

okay.... I realize that I rant on this thing probably far too much but oh well. Click "next blog" if you just can't deal..lol. So my latest pet peeve is liars. Well, actually, I've never liked people who lie... I mean beyond the little white lies here or there (come on, we're ALL human). But more specifically, I resent people that get others wrapped up in there web of lies!!

So here's the back story--a friend of mine has been dating this guy now for a little over a year and a half. He's a pretty nice guy from what I gather. But here's the kicker... he hasnt said the "L" word yet!! 18 months buddy... shit or get off the pot!!! I mean, jesus, really?? I may be a commitment-phob but.... 18 months??? Whatev... Despite this bizarre um, shall we say "character flaw" I still don't think the guy deserves to be lied to. And I especially don't see why I should be sucked into the vortex that is my friends lousey relationship built on lies!! He didn't do anything to me, so why am I being forced to lie for my friend to her boyfriend of two years??

Anyway, so here's how I was hooked into this scenario, I called my friend today to see what she was up to (Friday night must make plans :)) She tells me that she picked up a shift and would be off by nine-ish. Cool. Then she says that her boyfriend thought it would be cool if he and I stopped into her work to get something to eat and wait for her to get off so we could make plans for the night. K, getting weird... Then she tells me that she has been hanging out with this other guy, and she has been cheating on her boyfriend with him, and when she is with her new boytoy she has been telling her boyfriend that she has had plans with me!!!!! UNBELIEVABLE... Don't get me wrong, I am by all means a loyal friend. I would ever throw any of my friends under the bus. But, why on earth did she have to drag me into her stories?? It doesn't sit well that one of my close friends is jeopardizing her moral integrity by lying AND cheating, but did she have to sacrifice mine at the same time? She couldn't just say she was staying late at class or something? Get creative geez!

In my opinion, I think that life is waaayyy too short to be unhappy so if you're in a situation that makes you unhappy, GET OUT! Isn't it much easier to just tell the person how you feel then try and keep up with the lies and have to deal with the stress that comes with it? I just don't believe in cheating in relationships. It's funny because your lying to yourself as well if you think you're sparing the other person's feelings by lying to them. You're just delaying the inevitable.

And what irks me the most is that she ended up flaking on me because she got nervous that she might slip (or maybe, that I might slip) and let the cat out of the bag. So now she has inadvertently alienated a friend as well as her boyfriend. She's lucky I'm a good friend... or maybe just a stupid one for putting up with this crap... Well, at least I won't have to worry about being flaked on because I have a good excuse to avoid my friend and the situation. Good thing I'm honest and I simply told her that I'm not going to lie for her. No weight on my shoulders...

LESSON: If you're aiming to lose your friends and your boyfriend, make them lie to him about your dirty little secrets.

youtubing boredom...

so its like 4:30am on a tues morning and what am i doing... youtubing lol... eesh. but anyway, i find some of the most amusing crap. i found this hysterically adorable video so i thought i would share. guaranteed to brighten anyone's day. "he'll getcha!" LoL

long time no blog

my my my... it has been quite a while since i've posted a new blog!!

there is definitely some updates! so i'm living back in the bay. i'm not sure how to feel about it yet but i do know that it's for the best. give me a few weeks and i'll let you know if i'm pulling my hair out yet! speaking off hair... what am i gonna do now that i don't work at the spa!!!! aaahh! i had to leave my job at the spa, which makes me sad, but it was time to go. i'm kinda going crazy because i feel like i have too much free time right now! i've been reading, and painting, and job hunting, and catching up with old friends in the bay, visiting family. anything to keep busy. i hate not having a job.... feels sooo lame!!! so i guess you can be expecting my blogging to increase until i find something to distract me otherwise! LoL good news is that i'll be starting a few credits at the jc down here so i'm getting back on track as far as school goes!

p.s. i miss my spa girlies! :( hope all is well!