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Oct. 2nd, 2011 @ 08:57 pm i miss you LJ!
Everyone seems to have moved on from LiveJournal, but I do remember- I do.

Twitter this and facebook that.

I need a magic eight ball to make some decisions in my life.
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Feb. 8th, 2010 @ 06:53 pm Need direction
Current Music: "Negative Capability" from Bright Star soundtrack
Dear World,

I know that I may be just little old insignificant me- but a little direction in life would be nice, please?

My friend Erin says that I should start a blog, but what would I even blog about- trash romance novels?

Last year I tried the law school route. That obviously didn't work out 11 applications later.

I've been doing short sales for a major bank now for 3 years. While I've gotten raises and have good benefits, I just feel so stuck. I spent years in school for a degree in writing and now have no time to do what I love.

I went to a tea leaf reader on New Years Eve. She told me that my fortune was to be made in banking.

I don't expect any solutions right this second, but a hint of direction or hope would be nice.

Sincerely,
Emily
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Jul. 19th, 2009 @ 10:09 pm working out
Current Mood: bouncy
Current Music: Metric "Help I'm Alive"
So I'm on this huge working out kick.

I've been seeing a diet doctor every two weeks because of more thyroid issues (I was born without & have been hormone replacements my whole life). The doctor (an endocrinologist) took me off synthroid which I've been on since I was 3 days old and I've been taking other meds. I can't believe how much more energy I have. I haven't been having cold attacks with my hands. My hair hasn't been falling out nearly as much.

As a result I've lost about 40 pounds since April. I have been working with a personal trainer 3x a week (Mon, Wed & Thurs) and going on a hike every weekend. I decided that it wasn't enough so recently joined Lifetime Fitness for another 3 days a week. The mini goal is to be able to hike the Grand Canyon and not die. Hike down one day- stay over night at the Phantom Ranch and come down the next day. Perhaps even stay two nights at the bottom and do some exploring. I originally wanted to do the Grand Canyon in October, but think it's going to be pushed back to April just because of scheduling issues.

I've been missing my sister like crazy the last week or so. Just little moments where I look at my cell phone and go to even dial when it catches me. I know that it's been almost 8 years, but I just feel so...cheated, I guess.
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May. 10th, 2009 @ 10:20 pm Mother's Day
Current Location: Phoenix, AZ
Current Music: Eric Prydz "Call on Me"
Good evening Live Journal world. I'm not sure if anyone on my F-List even updates much anymore.

I still live in Phoenix, AZ. I had applied to law school for next fall, but the rejection letters keep pouring into my email box. What the fuck ever.

I started writing a historical romance. I know- cheesy, yes? I'm sorry- but I'm totally addicted to Regency England. I've spent entirely too much time lately reading historical stories and I just have this idea that won't go away. One of these days I have to get the courage to actually send my shit out, because I really do think that there is a market for my stuff.

Work is work. I do short sales for a major bank. The money is okay but it's not a career- just a job while I get debts paid off and figure things out. If you would have asked me six months ago, I would have said that I'm eager to move back to Chicago yesterday. Now I'm not really sure where I should be. I've had this crazy idea of just taking a week or so off work and taking a road trip to Colorado or Washington (state).

As always, I have the travel bug and hope to make it outside of the country this year besides Mexico.

I've been hardcore on this diet- I had started in the fall and had lost 45 pounds, but then broke my foot on my birthday in December which set me back. I had to get off the diet for 75 days, but have been back on about a month. I started hiking and have been going every weekend. The goal is to hike down into the Grand Canyon the 1st of October. Am going to stay a night or two at the bottom of the canyon and then hike back. The goal is to not die or have to be rescued.

I kind of want to do a half marathon in January, but am totally not a runner. I just think that if I set these crazy goals for myself that it might force me to get off my ass and go. We'll see, I suppose.

Hope all is well. Will post/update more if anyone is still around these parts.
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Sep. 4th, 2007 @ 10:12 pm Chicago!
Current Mood: excited
In less than 24 hours I'll be in Chicago for four nights! I have all these places I want to go, things to be done, people to see, and not nearly enough time it seems.

And omg, my dog will not calm the hell down. She just ate a water bottle and is pacing my room panting even though I just took her outside.

6am workouts make staying up late impossible
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Aug. 5th, 2007 @ 10:03 pm (no subject)
Current Location: leather chair, bedroom in Anthem, AZ
Current Music: Imogen Heap "Hide and Seek"
I've been on a big "take care of me" phase. Tomorrow I start working out three times a week with a personal trainer. On Friday I had LASIK surgery. I don't know what really started the whole thing and in some ways I think the money could have better been served by paying off more this month on my loan, but I've been feeling a little down the past few weeks and needed to do a little for myself.

The computer is making my eyes burn, but I'm seeing really well. In my post-op they said I'm doing better than 20/20 right now, but that it could adjust at 3 months out.

I feel like I haven't written anything substantial in weeks. It seems like every story is a girl that works in a cubical. I think I dream of cubicles. It makes me think of the movie Office Space.
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Jul. 21st, 2007 @ 01:18 pm (no subject)
I got home with Harry Potter at 12:09 and finished at 7:04 am. Just woke up after getting some sleep & oh boy.

Can't really write an entry now though, don't want to spoil anyone.

But I can't believe this was the last book. After resisting for the first four books, I totally got caught up in the Harry Potter world at the release of book 5. I don't want it to be over...
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Mar. 12th, 2007 @ 09:26 pm Silly Arizona
So I was "let go" from my job almost two weeks ago. I wasn't terribly surprised, but then they called me again last Thurdsay and asked me if I wanted to come back and work for the company in another position.

Then lots of crazy things going on. Grandpa died (my dad's dad) then I interviewed for a Publishing Coordinator position for a magazine. They asked me to come in for a second interview and then still haven't called to set the damn thing up.

I have to say, 90 degree weather in March= totally odd. And everyone is telling me it's just going to get worse which I can't even imagine.

I miss Chicago. Sigh.
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Dec. 25th, 2006 @ 12:13 am (no subject)
Current Mood: depressed
I've never done Christmas alone. I have to say it kind of sucks. What I wouldn't give for a snow storm like right now. Stupid desert.
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Nov. 6th, 2006 @ 01:15 am (no subject)
Current Location: bed
Current Music: Radiohead
Tomorrow morning I start a job as a Marketing Coordinator for a mortgage bank. Ever since the interview on Tuesday I've been this bundle of nerves and even though I went in on Friday for a bit of training I'm still scared shitless. What if I fuck up? I guess I feel like this is my first "real" job. I've worked, of course, but this is my first job with insurance, 401k, vacation time, etc. It's surprisingly scary.

The weather here is odd because it's like there is no weather. Every day is sunny and in the mid 80s. I've had to adjust my wardrobe and I swear I hardly see anyone wearing black. I'm a black girl. Can't get away with wearing all black when it's in the high 80s and the sun is on you all damn day.

The people from Scottsdale are like the rich bitches from Evanston. Everyone I've met casually here is from somewhere else though, which I find interesting.

I still miss Chicago terribly. When I get lonely I tell myself that the point of moving here was to get my loan paid off quickly. After that, who knows.

I wish I could sleep. I feel like I'm back in high school and I just wanted everyone to like me.
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