Tales of the Unemployed - Day 1

Well, today was my first day of being unemployed. It doesn't feel like I am unemployed, yet. Today just felt like a typical day off. Tomorrow's another day. We'll see how it pans out.

It probably won't hit me, the fact that I'm unemployed, until next week. Since this week, I will be busy packing and moving our things into the new place my mom and I will be moving to, in Fullerton. Can't wait.

OK, I should be sleeping. My eyes are drooping, I can barely see what I'm typing, and I probably will stop making sense in a few. So, good night.


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Just felt like doing a survey... randomness.

Name please?

Aura. Achau to most family and friends, Auntie Bubba to my nieces and nephews. :)

Explain why you last cried:

Hmmm... see previous post.

What kind of shoes did you wear today?

Brown boots.

What is today?

Friday, December 31, 2010 - New Year's eve. Last day of the decade.

Have you ever watched the sun rise?

Yes, I have. Quite a few times, actually. Very beautiful.

How's the weather today?

It's quite wonderful outside, despite it being cold. The sun is out and ready to play! :D

Is science your best academic subject in school?

One of my better subjects, definitely.

When's the last time you've been sledding?

Have never been sledding. Even after having lived in Canada for 5 years.

Would you rather sleep with someone else, or alone?

I can tolerate having someone sleep next to me. But I've been so used to sleeping alone, once I get married, it will take a while to get used to. Sorry, future-hubby, whoever you are. ;)

Do you consider yourself creative?

Yes, I do believe I can be.

Do you have a secret that no one knows but you?

Of course! Doesn't everyone? ;)

Have you ever been Ice Skating?

Sadly, no. :(

Do you ever wear a seat belt?

All the time. It's a must. I will not start driving unless all of my passengers are belted.

If you could sleep with one famous person, who would it be?

Hah! Next question... LOL

What were you doing this morning at 8?

Still sleeping, I believe.

What were you doing 15 minutes ago?

Helping out a customer.

How is your hair right now?

It could be better. Didn't get a chance to use the flat-iron on it, to make it smooth and sleek.

Do you draw your name in the sand when you go to the beach?

Nope.

What was the weather like on your birthday?

I don't really remember. Probably nice and cool.

What's the name of your significant other's ex?

In reality, I don't have a significant other. In my fantasy, Orlando Bloom is my significant other, and his ex's name is Kate Bosworth. HAHAHAHA!

Will you be in a relationship in the next couple months?

Let's hope so. I'm the last one standing among the older cousins in my family. LOL

Ever cried while you were on the phone with someone?

Yes

Are you excited for anything?

Excited at what the new year will bring. Praying for an amazing 2011!

What should you be doing right now?

Working. But hey, it's my last day at work. LOL

Do you have any drugs in your bedroom?

No. Well, Claritin. Damn, allergies!

What was the last thing you drank?

H2O

Do you want to see somebody right now?

Yes. Very much.

Do you have a reason to smile right now?

Yes, God's faithfulness, goodness and mercy. :)

When was the last time you had a real smile on your face?

Last night, when I was among my good friends.

Do you hate the person you fell hardest for?

I don't hate anyone, ESPECIALLY not the one I fell the hardest for.

How many piercings do you have?

2, each earlobe.

Will you regret your next kiss?

I hope not. LOL

Are you a forgiving person?

Yes. A little too forgiving, sometimes.

What is bothering you right now?

The fact that it's almost 2011, and I'm uncertain about what's going to happen. But, I'm trying not to be bothered by it, nor worry. God has a plan and a purpose for everything. I'm certain good things will happen in 2011! Bring it!

Has anyone seen you in your underwear in the last 3 days?

Nope.

Are you planning to hook up with anyone this summer?

Hah! I wanted to hook up with someone last summer. But not the kind of "hook up" most people think. LOL

Do you love the little things in life?

Yes, I do.

If someone had told you, you would be who you are today, five years ago.... Would you believe them?

Not at all. Thought I had my life figured out 5 years ago, but it hasn't quite worked out the way I had thought it would.

Do you look up to anyone in particular?

Yes. My mother, for one.

Do you smile because you have to, or is it just a natural instinct?

It's a natural instinct. I tend to show my emotions on my face. So, if I'm smiling, it's just a manifestation of what I'm feeling at the moment.

Has anyone ever complimented you on how sweet you can be?

Yes.

Are you anyone's first love?

I have no clue. Probably not. No one's ever said anything to me.

Has someone ever told you they want to spend the rest of their life with you?

No one has.. yet.

Can you love someone without trusting them?

I don't think you can ever truly love someone without the trust being part of that love. They have to go hand-in-hand. It isn't really love, if there is no trust.

Do you like the person you are becoming?

I'm starting to.

Do you miss anyone from your past?

Yes. Quite a few people, actually.

Do you find the opposite sex confusing?

Sometimes. But for the most part, they're very transparent. ;) Women are harder to figure out.

Are you open about your feelings or closed off?

Closed off most of the time. I tend to bottle things up inside.

Did you ever lose a best friend?

Yes.

Are you going to kiss the last person you kissed again?

Nope. I don't even know where he is anymore.

Do you trust all of your friends?

Yes.

If someone likes you, what would be the best way to let you know?

In a straightforward manner. No games. I'm getting too old for that crap.

Has anyone upset you in the last week?

Yes.

Do you believe everyone deserves a second chance?

Yes.

Would you ever get back with an ex?

It depends on how the relationship ended. But in my situation, no. LOL

Is there anyone who won't leave you alone right now that you wish would?

Not at this moment.

What holiday is your birthday close to?

President's Day (US holiday). Is Valentine's Day considered a holiday? LOL That's the closest.

Are you easily distracted?

Not really.

Do your teeth chatter or do you get goosebumps when you're cold?

Both

What's the worst thing to happen to you today?

I don't want to even think about that. No more bad things, please.

Will you be in a relationship next month?

I'm hoping. But, I highly doubt it.

I've been frantically sending out my resume, hoping someone will take notice and hire me. Tomorrow will be our company's last day. I've enjoyed working here despite the fact that I've only been here for about 3 months. But, I don't have control over these things, and I'm just going with the flow. I'm praying that God has something even better in store for me.

This whole business with the "object of my affection" will be put in the back-burner. I have no time for that right now. Crying about or stressing over it doesn't help. He doesn't even know how I feel about him. And he probably never will. The possibility that he may have a girlfriend still hurts, but what can I do about it? If he has a girlfriend, then, he has one. I've no right to be jealous, nor be sad about it, since he doesn't know how I feel about him, and I have no plans on telling him at all. So, the best thing for me is to just move on... despite the fact that I really want to be with him. Sucks to be me, doesn't it? But, that's the least of my worries now.

Back to my unemployment situation. There are so many things going through my head. Plans, plans, plans... don't know where to start. Resting on the promises of God and putting my complete trust in Him. He has a purpose for everything that's happening (yes, including my situation regarding Mr. Object of My Affection). I just have to trust that things will work out.

In the meantime, I covet your prayers. Thank you.

Didn't realize how much the thought of you with someone else is going to hurt.

And it hurts, A LOT.

So, how's your day?

Let's see...

I've gotten confirmation from my supervisor that the company I work for is definitely closing down, effective December 31st, 2010. So, on January 1, 2011, I will officially be unemployed. I still haven't heard from any of the places I've sent my resume' to.

And as if my day isn't peachy enough, it looks like the object of my affection, actually has a significant other. I'm not quite sure, but there's a huge possibility that he might.

So, how's your day?

The Sing-Off Finale!

I'll keep this brief - COMMITTED WON! Needless to say, I was very excited when they were crowned the champions of this competition. Well-deserved! And they had quite the competition, too! So, congrats to the rest of the finalists as well - Street Corner Symphony, The Backbeats, Jerry Lawson and the Talk of the Town!

Each of the finalists performed with already established recording artists. Committed performed with, my boys, Boyz II Men, and they did "Motownphilly", which made me cry anime-like tears (if you watch Japanese anime, you'd understand what I meant by that). Therry (voice-like-buttah) Thomas and Shawn Stockman hugged at the end, and it felt like some kind of passing-of-the-torch, if you will. And Therry totally reminded me of Shawn, 20 years ago (Shawn was THAT skinny too)!

I loved The Backbeats' performance of "Firework" by Katy Perry. They did it so much better than the original. And Kenton can SANG! haha! Loved that falsetto. Go, Trojan! (He graduated from USC as a Jazz Composition major, I believe.)

I tweeted @thesingoff and gave my 2 cents about bringing in guests performers on the show who play instruments! I'm soooo glad Neil Diamond was respectful of the fact that it is an A CAPPELLA show, and did not play any instruments whatsoever, when he sang with SCS & Committed. THANK YOU. I can't say that same for Sheryl Crow, and she even brought another guitarist. 2 guitars in an a cappella competition?! Shame. They could have totally asked the following to perform on the finale: Take 6, Manhattan Transfer (if they're looking for big names). Then of course, there's Rockapella, Naturally Seven (who's touring with Buble' right now), m-pact. C'mon! Why don't they consult Deke Sharon, musical arranger/producer for the show, and ask him who to bring in next time? Heck! They could have had Deke's own group, The House Jacks, to perform!

Anyway, where was I? Yes, very happy with the results. Congratulations, COMMITTED!

Rain, rain, go away...

It has been continuously raining for the past 5 days now. As much as I like the rain, I can only stand tiny dozes of it. Raining a day or 2 straight, for me, would be bearable, but 5 days?! Right now, the rain has actually stopped. But, then again, I'm indoors at work. I just pray that it lasts 'til much, much later tonight. I still need to finish up my last-minute Christmas shopping. I have 4 more people to buy gifts for. Thank God, the adults are doing White Elephant gift exchange this year, and the older cousins of the family, a.k.a. In Harmony and Co., are doing Secret Santa, thanks to Elfster.com. Budget's definitely very tight this year, so every little bit helps.

Still on the job-hunt. I'm getting a little apprehensive. No one, from all the places I've submitted my resume to, has responded to me yet. I feel like I'm running out of time. I need to keep reminding myself, "God's got yo' back." Again, Proverbs 3:5,6. I have to claim that. Again, stubborn human nature is trying to make me doubt. Grrr...!

So, this Christmas, I'm trying not to think about the fact that I'm single. I'm grateful to have family and friends around, and that I get to spend the holidays with them. I've been single for a very, VERY long time, and for the most part, my family and relatives have never really seen me with a significant other, especially ever since I moved to LA from Toronto in 1995. Yes, it has been that long since I have had a boyfriend. For the most part, I'm content to be single and fabulous. But there are definitely moments, ESPECIALLY during the holidays AND Valentine's day, that I feel VERY, VERY single. This holiday season, in particular, I am feeling just that. Most of my cousins, the older ones (I have 2 sets of cousins - the older, over 25 set; and the younger set which is 25 yrs and below), are either married, or have a significant other. I have always been "the single" one. Anyway, I'm just feeling it in particular this year for some reason. Confession: I do fancy someone. But he is a very close-guarded secret, well, until now, and I don't think he has a clue either that I fancy him. Or maybe he does. I don't know. I would love to talk about it and him, because it's not very easy keeping this kinda thing to yourself. But I think I will keep this one to myself. His identity will remain anonymous. The thought of him makes me smile, and some times, sad, because I really can't tell him how I feel. Perhaps, it's just an infatuation that I need to get over, and hopefully, quickly. Otherwise, I will be pathetically love-sick until there's someone else, who's more incredible, that I will meet. *sigh*

Ahhh.. don't mind me. I think it's the rain that's bringing out the "emo" in me. I'll get over it, after the holidays, I hope.

Christmas shopping, attempt # 1

Finally braved the mall today. Thank God, I found a sweet parking spot straightaway, so that made me a bit more at ease. Walked in, and found out that it wasn't as crowded as I had anticipated! Yay! I did come away with only one item on my list, though. Found exactly what my Secret Santa giftee wanted and the line at the cash register wasn't all that long either! I tried to look around some more for other items on my list, but didn't really find exactly what I wanted to get. All-in-all, I was only at the mall approximately 20 minutes! Go, ME!

Got home and my mother told me that she bought a couple of more gifts from the list we have, so that's 2 less items I have to worry about!

I shall attempt to go again tomorrow after our church's Christmas party in the afternoon, and I'm hoping to finish up by then.

Here's to a successful shopping marathon tomorrow!

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World's dumbest...

Forgot to post that our work got broken into early Friday morning. Two fumbling thieves tried to steal mobile phones, but weren't successful at all. We watched the surveillance video today - they smashed the glass doors with a hammer, then ran around like lunatics inside, trying to look for mobile phones, but COMPLETELY missed them. They even went to the storage area where all of them were stored, and STILL, they failed to take any of them! Not one mobile phone was taken at all! Can you believe that? They kicked in the door going to our back area, without realizing that it was already unlocked, and they managed to take 1 box of malfunctioning chargers. Wow... I told my boss to send in the video to that TV show "World's Dumbest Criminals".

I have not started Christmas shopping at all. And since I'm so late in the game, I'm really DREADING going to the mall and
shop. I've only a few things that I could get online. Most of the gifts I need to get for my family are such that I have to be able to see and/or touch them, before I decide to get them.

This Christmas is a little bit anti-climactic, as I just got the news that my work will be closing down, possibly by mid-January, which means that I will most likely be unemployed, unless one of the numerous places I've sent my resume' to will call me and hire me. I'm trying not to worry, and stand on the promises of the One who owns and is in control of everything. But, I can't help feeling uncertain, even though I know that the Lord is going to come through for me in His own perfect time. I really just have to put all my trust in Him, as I had done plenty of times before. Ahhh, stubborn human nature.

Yet again, the possibility of me going home to Toronto is back on the table. If things don't pan out for me here, I will most likely relocate, and my first choice would be my beloved hometown, which I have missed a great deal, Toronto.

I'm definitely doing a lot of praying, of being still and trying to discern God's will with regards to this. Regardless, God's will needs to ultimately come to pass. I need to claim Proverbs 3:5-6. To paraphrase, I need to trust the Lord with all my heart and not rely on my own understanding, or know-how. In everything I do, I need to acknowledge His sovereignty and who He is, and He will direct my path.


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