Rainy Day

Sorry it's been a few days since my last entry. I've been trying to be consistent, but I've really been in my own world lately.

Today has been very tiring, and somewhat depressing, but overall not bad...

I woke up at about 7 AM on accident because there was this weird scraping-tapping-type noise right outside my window. I really can't figure out what it was. I was going to go look in see, but I was scared it was some weirdo outside. I know that's irrational to think, but that really was my first thought: 'Maybe somebody's trying to scare me... by tapping on the wall... repeatedly in a rhythmic pattern..." It makes no sense, I know. Anyway, I couldn't go back to sleep because the noise just wouldn't stop. It kept going and going. I knew I had to get up in a couple hours to call in to work to see if they needed me, so I went ahead and took a shower, hoping that by the time I was finished, the noise would have stopped. I was pleased when it did.

So, I went right back to sleep after my shower and slept for another hour or so. I was on-call this morning, which means I have to call in an hour before it's time for me to be at work to see if they actually need me. I started calling in at 9, but they would not pick up the phone. I was worried I had somehow had the wrong number, even though I call it all the time. I called back over and over and over again for an hour before someone finally answered and told me I would not have to be there.

I tried going back to sleep, but I couldn't. You know when you're tired, but it's impossible to sleep? There was just too much on my mind, I guess. Then, it started pouring. It actually poured all day, which in turn, made me feel all depressed. My boyfriend and I were bickering with each other all day because we were both in bad moods... I hope tomorrow is better. It's my official day-off, even though I had a day-off today too. I hope it's sunny, but it probably won't be. I also hope I can make some progress in finding myself a better job.

I'm just blabbering now.

Goodnight! I'll make more sense tomorrow.

Libby Turner

Great day, but my feet are killing me!

Today was full of ups and downs... So here's the good and the bad:

The good:

1. I got to work today! More work means more money for me, and more experience, so I can move up in the ranks!

2. I got to meet with the BSM director about being a conversation partner for an international student. Teaching English as a second language is one of my passions, and I would like to make it into a career one day. Hopefully I make some connections and this will help me get a better job!

3. I got to so shopping, which included using my 40% off discount at Wet Seal. I also got some new shoes at the mall. They're comfy moccasins I can wear to work. Hopefully they'll keep my feet from hurting so much!

4. I got to see the movie Inception with my boyfriend. It was pretty good, but kind of confusing and weird. Oh Leo...

The bad:

1. My feet hurt like hell from working. Walking back and forth throughout the store really wears out my feet...

2. I spent waaayyy too much money.

3. I looked at my bank account today and realized it's split itself in half during the past couple months.

4. I feel completely fat from all the movie candy I ate.

So that pretty much sums up my day. I guess the good can cancel out the bad this time, but I really need to A) get some comfy shoe inserts, B) Start budgeting myself, and C) Get back on my diet.

I highly doubt I'll meet my goals anytime in the next few days, but I'm going to try!

Peace

Libby Turner

My day of rest

This has been my first relaxing day in a while. I was on call today at work, but they said they didn't need me, so I mainly spent time playing Sims 3, and Mahjong on my XBox. It was really nice, but I feel a little bit restless. I did get to work out, so that was good. I think I made my boyfriend kind of aggravated today. We never really fight, but I think sometimes we get on each other's nerves and it's all awkward. Like, he doesn't want to be mean, so he just doesn't say anything, and then I can't always figure out what I did wrong. Basically, I think he's getting tired of driving me to work and driving me to the gym and driving me home all the time. It's not that he doesn't want to do it, it's just different than what he's been used to. I just got my license, and I don't have a car. He'd let me borrow his, but I'm just not that good of a driver yet. We've been practicing though! Anyway, I think I'm going to give him a break tomorrow and let him just sleep in, and play video games all day if that's what he wants to do... Ugh boys...They are strange creatures. I'm the kind of person who needs to go out and do things, and he would much rather sit on his butt all day in front of some sort of screen. LOL I know there are worse things to worry about!

Thanks for letting me vent a little bit tonight, dearest blog... ;)

Libby Turner

Hilary Duff... I love her!

So I was thinking today, when I look through pictures of celebrities on blogs and in magazines, I always stop on Hilary Duff. I know some people think she's cheesy, but I think she's great. I really liked her on Lizzie McGuire when she was younger, but I think some of her best stuff has been recently. I saw her in According to Greta, and I enjoyed it thoroughly. You can really see how she's grown as an actor (and as a woman). She's beautiful. Although she's had her ups and downs, she has always seemed very healthy with her weight. Even though she's been in the spotlight for over ten years, she's never gone overboard to try to please the media. You can tell she cares about what she looks like, and that she does try to stay in shape and have a good figure, but she's not crazy thin. I can't wait to see her in the upcoming film, Bonnie and Clyde!

Shopping at Gucci July 15

Leaving pilates July 6

After a workout June 22

At an event April 12

2nd Day at work

I LOVE MY NEW JOB! It's really fun. My boss is really nice, and I get to work with clothing and such. I feel like I'm way over-qualified for this position, BUT my boss already told me (on my second day), that she's going to train me to become assistant manager in a few months. I feel kind of lame for wanting to be "assistant manager" so bad, but I really need a full time job at something I enjoy. I'm trying to save up for a car, and part-time just isn't going to cut it.

So I have to make a confession. I've totally said "screw it" about my whole losing weight thing. I'm not going CRAZY about food or anything, but for now, I just want to worry about my job and that's it. I've been working out almost everyday, so hopefully I will remain at a below-average weight, but I think it might be a few weeks before I start trying to lose weight again.

Goodnight!

Libby Turner

Apparently I'm not the only one reconsidering her dieting ways. Kourtney Kardashian was quoted as saying the extreme diet regimen she's been following was "just not worth it." As much as being thin feels, sometimes it's just too stressful starving yourself!

Audrina Patridge is the new face of Bongo Jeans! I almost forgot about that brand... but now I want some... I loved her on The Hills!

Sarah Jessica Parker is looking SO thin these days! Look at her bony arms! Although a part of me is a little jealous, I have to say...

Quick Post!

I'm so tired, so this post will be short...

Today I've been so lazy! All I did was play Uno on XBox Live, went to the gym and watched 17 Again with my boyfriend. That is such an awesome movie. I loved it! At first, I thought it would be dumb, but it was actually pretty good. I like seeing Zac Efron play some more mature roles. He's so cute! I know he's not going away anytime soon!

It felt amazing getting back in the gym today. I haven't worked out since before vacation. I love working out! It feels so good to burn off calories. I even love the sore feeling afterward! :)

Well here's some new pictures I've found! Goodnight!

Libby Turner

How does Kyra Sedgwick keep her arms so toned? I must learn her secret!

I love Olivia Palermo! She's so chic!

First Day of Work!

So today was my first day at Wet Seal. I have to say, I really loved it! My boss, Heather, is really cool. She's very nice and approachable. I feel like this is the beginning of something great. All I did today was stylize swimwear (put stuff in order on the racks) and did my paperwork. My next day to work is on Wednesday. I'm so excited! :)

So, I think one of the first things I'm going to buy when I start getting paid is a new pair of glasses. I've thought about getting contacts, but I just can't take the leap yet. I really like wearing glasses, but they can get in way sometimes which gets on my nerves. Ah ambivalence. Well, here are some pictures of the styles of glasses I like.

Libby Turner

New job at Wet Seal

I'm so excited! I'm about to start a new job at Wet Seal. Although I did apply for a better job as a manager at Hollister, I'm happy that I have this one. I start tomorrow! I still haven't decided what I'm going to wear for my first day of work, but I'm going to try and look super cute!

So lately I've become completely obsessed with fashion. Like, I can't stoop checking up on what's popular and what's new. I don't have enough money to dress like a cutting-edge fashionista, but I do enjoy window shopping! I can't wait to get my first pay check so I can buy some new clothes. I'm going to try and be reasonable about it, though. I'm trying to save up for a car, so I won't blow all my cash!

A little depressed...

So, here's something you probably don't know about me. Sometimes, I get depressed for no apparent reason. I hate it! Right now, I'm feeling kind of down. It could be because I'm on my period, but I don't usually get overly emotional because of that. OK, TMI, I know. Well, I have come to the conclusion that it comes down to about 3 things. First, I found out today that the car accident we passed yesterday on the way home had 4 fatalities. They were probably only fifteen minutes ahead of us on the road, when an eighteen-wheeler just smashed right into them. It was a head-on collision. I can't stop thinking about it today. The next thing is, I made the terrible decision to watch Storm Stories today. I don't know why. I used to watch those shows when I was little and they scared me to death. Somewhere along the road I stopped watching them, but today I was just drawn to it somehow. It was about a tornado that hit a small town in Alabama in 2007 that killed 8 high school kids. I know most people look at that and say, "Oh, how sad. I hope that never happens to me." But I'm one of those people who just obsesses over sadness and loss. I sit there and think about it. I think about how those kids' parents must have felt. I think about how they must have felt when the tornado was coming through and the walls caved in on them. I can't help but imagine that, and it makes me extremely depressed. The third reason why I think I'm depressed tonight is just the whole change of being back at home. It rained today, so I spent most of the day indoors (which makes me depressed). When we were in Tennessee the past 10 days, I spent most of my days in the sun. Being outside in the sun naturally makes you happy, and I think the drastic change also brought down my mood.

Anyway, I guess it's good to talk things through with yourself sometimes. That's one thing I can't stand about myself. I just get in these downer moods, and it takes me forever to get out of them. I went to the store a little while ago and got me a Diet peach tea. It tastes great! I think I'm feeling better from writing this all out and drinking my favorite tea!

Libby Turner

Back in Texas!

So, I just got back home, and it feels great! Although I did enjoy my vacation, I am incredibly happy to be back here in Texas. I feel so tired, so this post might be a short one. I haven't even started unpacking yet. I'll probably wait until tomorrow, because I don't care! I'm just so excited about getting back into the normal swing of things. My family and I live in a suburb of Houston. I like it here, because it's close to all the big city shopping and such, but it also has a calm, small-town feel to it.

Vacation was awesome. I did overeat a tiny bit, but not to an excess. I'm not going to weigh myself until tomorrow (I'm nervous), but I'm pretty confident that I don't weigh too much over what I did before I left. I highly doubt I lost any weight, but hey! It's vacation. I kind of let loose, and I don't care. We'll see tomorrow if I'm still all that optimistic...

Anyway, here are some more pictures! Please let me know if anyone's reading this! I'm writing this more for myself, but it would be nice if I had at least 1 or 2 readers... ;)

Libby Turner

How do you think Paris Hilton stays so thin and gorgeous? She can be wearing what looks like a clown outfit and she's still hot!

Kelly Brook has amazing thighs and a flat tummy!

Heidi Klum on July 4th--She's so beautiful. It's crazy that she's 37, and the mother of four children. Talk about a hot mama!

Sophie Monk

Victoria Beckham

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