Three months in the making... this better be good

Sometimes people are too smart for their own good. Let's say a certain someone took a certain entry-level position at a certain company to get their foot in the door. Now, they've done their time, even trained on the subject at hand, you think they're supposed to 'move ahead' right? Charles Barkley said it best "ha-ha-ha bless your soul, you think you're in control?" Hah. Fitting.

I'm being considered for a promotion... woohoo! Not so much. I've waited three whole months for it all to go down - and it hasn't yet. I'm tired of playing the waiting game, but this position is something that could get me into everywhere I want to be in my life. This company has a record of taking forever to make decisions though. I have had several meetings with the powers that be, and from every aspect have essentially been performing the job already... on top of my other responsibilities. I'm too smart for the position I currently hold. I'm too ambitious and motivated to do the mundane tasks I'm mostly responsible for. I want something new, something challenging... I want that job!

I have a meeting with this certain someone for lunch tomorrow and I'm quite nervous about it. He could tell me that the job's all mine and I start ASAP, or he could just tell me that they're "going down a different path, but hang on for the future!" I'd cry. I'm sure i'll be okay though. It always works itself out. I mean, if I can deal with a crooked toe, I can deal with rejection of a promotion... or can I?

one crooked toe. check!

In the 100 things about me, I mentioned that I would tell you about my crooked toe 'later'. Well, now is later and it's certainly better than never. (I wonder if i'm now making a good first impression?)

See, I've had this crooked toe all my life - just can't recollect noticing it until about a year or two ago. Odd, I know. It's just one of those things that can irritate you if you let it, but I choose to love it. I'm sure there will be plenty of men out there who will love it just the same. I think it's incredible that someone can notice and appreciate the smallest little details. Because then they'll notice that you need flowers on a certain horrible day. Or they'll notice that something's not quite right, when you don't even say anything. It also means they care enough to notice. Now, that's what i'm talking about. The caring part. If no one cared about my little toe, then it'd just be a nuisance.

It's crooked, and yes, the paint sometimes smudges on another toe when I paint them myself. Other than that it's perfect. So there you have it, I'm really not perfect after all!

100 things about me.

Just to start things off - I'm assuming this will be fun. It might become a bit tedious, but i'll try to think of just 100 things about me. I might not make it. We'll see.

1. I drive a 99 Honda Accord Coupe. It's red. Nothing special.
2. I just recently discovered that there are more people out there with the same last name as me.
3. I won the spelling bee all the way up to the State level in 8th grade. I even beat out the high schoolers.
4. I read girly books. No mystery, suspense, philanthropical, or otherwise in this category. Strictly girly.
5. I have a love for Paris like no other. I haven't been, but one day plan on going. Maybe to visit. Maybe to live. But for right now, i'm obsessed with all things French.
6. My mom means a lot to me. She raised my brother and I single-handedly. For that, I thank her deeply and want to be a lot like her when I 'grow up'.
7. Every long-term boyfriend i've had in the past 4 years has cheated on me.
8. I have a crooked toe. Just one. To the guy who a. notices it and b. appreciates it, I will marry. (not really, but that's just to emphasize my point. Don't worry, i'll explain later)
9. I wear my dry-cleaned pants twice before cleaning them again. I don't get dirty at work, so it's not a big deal.
10. I like dirty jokes.
11. At Starbucks, I get one of two things: Grande vanilla cappuccino or a Grande mocha frappuccino.
12. I remember every detail about someone that's important to me. The things we do, the places we eat, the words he says. Everything.
13. For some reason, people feel they can open up to me. Sometimes too much.
14. My cat loves me. And I love her.
15. I'm an aries.
16. I have chicken pox scars in several odd places. One on the roof of my mouth, and another in the middle of my eyelashes.
17. My favorite flowers are pink roses. (although any flowers will do)
18. I'm waiting on mr. right - but mr. right now will do, for now.
19. I would like to own a painting by Chagall one day. (I just looked up his picture and he was a very unattractive man)
20. My ex used to call me "bella". It was nice.
21. My step-dad hasn't spoken words to me since 2002. I wonder if he'll ever get over it.
22. I have 5 eiffel tower figurines. 3 on my desk at work and 2 in my bedroom.
23. Lots of things secretly get on my nerves.
24. I've never broken a bone, but i've sprained my ankle a few times. No stitches either. Impressive.
25. When I was little, I wanted to be a veteranarian. Then, when I got into High School, I thought I should be an Elementary School Teacher. Now, I think I want to do Marketing. Who knows where i'll end up?
26. My ultimate goal in life is to become a wife and mother.
27. Sometimes I procrastinate. That's a lie. I always procrastinate.
28. I'm naturally skinny. If I didn't have good metabolism and good eating habits, i'd probably be fat.
29. When I was young, we didn't have very much money. My mom bought this book series for 200 dollars. I can't remember now, why, or who wanted it (me or my brother). When I got a little older, I gave them to the girl next door, because she was younger and I thought she needed them. My mom was really upset - and my conscience still bothers me. The little girl's parents had more than enough money and spoiled her rotten.
30. I used to be a lifeguard. It's a good pick-up line. (but I really was a lifeguard)
31. I listen to mostly vocal trance. You've probably never heard of it - but I love it. It takes me to 'that place' to let me think or just zone out. Very nice.
32. I want to live by myself but can't afford it right now.
33. I used to have an Acura RSX. It was beautiful and the car of my dreams. Then it was wrecked. Twice. Hence, the reason I have a red Accord coupe.
34. I dispise South Carolina for vacationing purposes. I went with an old roommate one weekend. They have a law against open-pouring bottles so I couldn't get drunk. The guys that were trying to hit on me asked if my friend was a lesbian. They were really hot and I wanted to stay. She made me leave. My favorite pizza place there (I had tried once before and loved it) wasn't open until 2. It was 12 and I was hungry. Our shower didn't work in our hotel room. And we got rear-ended on the way home.
35. I have a fear of rubberbands. I know, it's crazy.
36. I didn't get drunk ever until the summer after I graduated. 4 skyy malt beverages.
37. No one ever pronounces my last name right. When they do, I usually clap for them.
38. I have had pneumonia. It happened when I was 19 and I really don't know how I got it.
39. I used to have a fan-tabulous cousin that I was very close to. He died in a motorcycle accident - also when I was 19.
40. I dispise motorcycles for that reason.
41. The only movie I can continuously watch again and again is Empire Records. I can quote it, too.
42. I'm addicted to myspace.
43. Usually, I know what's going on the the celeb-world. Who's dating who, that sort of thing.
44. I don't like being called 'woman'. It's offensive to me for some reason.
45. Pet names are almost the same. Ever been called schnookums? exactly.
46. I used to own a bike that had a radio strapped to the handlebars. It was pink and yellow. I think it said Radio Rocker or something across the front.
47. When my Madonna tape was eaten by the tape player when I was 6, I cried. I believe it was playing "Like a Prayer" at the time. I loved that song.
48. I have one single vice: Eclairs
49. I have never smoked a single solitary cigarette in my life. And i'm very proud of it.
50. Never even tried any type of drug, either. (it's true.)
51. One time, when my wisdom teeth were hurting, the dentist prescribed hydracodone for me. I don't remember that week. I do know that we had a cookout though. I bet it was fun.
52. I own several diamonds.
53. I also own two necklaces and a bracelet from Tiffany's.
54. I regret buying my class ring. I wish I could go back and pick something different. Something I might actually still wear (one that doesn't 'look' like a class ring).
55. Hair dye has never touched my hair.
56. Blowdrying is an option for me in the morning. People hate me for it. Straight as a board.
57. I love my birthday and think that birthdays are very important.
58. My birthday celebration lasts a week, usually.
59. 2 weeks ago, I bought my first bottle of wine. Ever.
60. In April, I stopped drinking sodas. I switched to water and couldn't be happier. I've tasted a coke since then and I almost got sick.
61. Every morning I eat waffles. Cinnamon toast waffles without syrup.
62. My middle name comes from 1964's playboy centerfold.
63. I acquired a nickname in 8th grade from my best friend. I still 'use' it but am never called by it.
64. I like sex. a lot.
65. I have had an office relationship. It worked.
66. Sometimes I am very random. It cracks my friends up. Especially when they can read it in a sequence on IM.
67. My brother and I are close. Not really super close, but close enough that I can call him broham and he can call me sisterham.
68. I have 2 little sisters. They are the most precious things on earth. They're going to have a hard time finding anyone to date between my brother and I. Hopefully, by then, I'll have a husband who will own a shotgun specifically for that purpose.
69. One of my sisters is blonde. The rest of us are brunette. Very dark brunette.
70. I own 80 something pairs of shoes.
71. I have an Express credit card. And I use it. Frequently
72. My roommates drive me crazy sometimes. But I love them anyway.
73. My childhood dog is still alive. He's very old, but still alive.
74. My family had a knack for taking in stray cats. Smokey Joe was the first - and there have been 5 more since then. There's only 3 left - the other 3 passed away.
75. I've never had a "boss from hell". And don't plan to either. All of my bosses have loved me.
76. I don't like girls very much. They bother me. They're sketchy.
77. I wish I exercised more but can never muster up the energy at the right time to make it to the gym to run. It's always midnight before I 'feel like it' and by then it's too late to do anything about it.
78. I have clothes in my closet that have the tags still on them.
79. I would like to wear more dresses in the summer but can never find any that fit 'just right'.
80. I have the reverse problem of most girls. I can't find shirts that fit because my boobs are too BIG, not too small. I wear a medium (oh lord, here we go) usually but sometimes my boobs won't fit. They aren't overly huge, but I do get compliments on them. Then, the only option left is to buy a large shirt - but the stomach is too big. It's a big dilemma of mine. People hate me for this one, too.
81. While we're on the subject, I will not. WILL NOT. buy a D cup bra. Will not.
82. I'm almost blind. Only a few points away from it.
83. I drive really fast and people that will be honest with me tell me that they don't like my driving skills. I love it. :)
84. I haven't watched any of the season 3 episodes of the OC because i'm waiting for it to come out on DVD. It doesn't fit with my ever-changing schedule.
85. I don't watch scary movies.
86. I have developed a likeness for Sarah Jessica Parker. I think she's really cool.
87. Julia Stiles used to be my favorite actress. I'd have to say it's either Reese Witherspoon or Cameron Diaz now.
88. I've never thought that Justin Timberlake was hot. And Brad Pitt was only hot a. when he was clean-shaven with a shaved head, too and b. when he was with Jennifer Anniston. For him, I have lost all respect.
89. There are certain people you can't trick yourself into liking. (you shouldn't have to, either)
90. There are two pages from a magazine carefully folded and placed in my jewelry box. If the man I marry is smart, he'll look there before he proposes.
91. I'm super-romantic.
92. It bothers me when people spell my name with a c.
93. The urge to learn more french has gotten deeper in the past month.
94. I secretly hate some people I work with.
95. I consider myself very grown up at my age.
96. When I was 4 or so, I learned to swim. Since then, I've been a really good swimmer. I love the pool but have a fear of dark water (some oceans and lakes)... like something is going to get me.
97. I've been told that I snore (occasionally). I've been told that I kick (sometimes). I've been told that I make my way to the side of the bed that wasn't mine to begin with. I've also been told that I sleepwalk.
98. My favorite color is Pink. I used to hate it.
99. I can remember parts of my life by the way the air smells. I can smell the seasons changing. It's a beautiful thing.
100. ma vie? il est délicieux. pour aujourd'hui. ;)