"Things Are Finally Looking Up for Old Lara Luksis"

First off, I FINALLY got offered a job! I will be working part-time at Pier 1 while taking two classes and it is such a relief to have finally gotten all that figured out. My new boss, Sonya, is really nice and chill and I'm excited to work at a store that has such cool stuff. AND 40% discount, so expect Christmas to be courtesy of Pier 1 Imports. Next week I'll start one of my classes and work so no more sitting at home for Lara!! I went back out to the school today and got registered for an online English class, British Literature, yay! It should be interesting to take an English class again, I didn't need to take one at A&M because I brought in enough AP hours from High School, but I always enjoyed English in High School.

I also have cleaned enough junk off my computer that I could load some new pictures so first off we have Mollie's birthday. I got her a super cute bone from the dog bakery and we let her open up her presents. She loves ripping up the paper :) And don't worry, I didn't let her eat the whole thing; she's been getting pieces every few nights. She hasn't completely destroyed any of her new toys yet so that's good. I cannot believe that she is one year-old now. It seems like just yesterday that I saw her online and made up my mind that I was getting a dog. She started off a little 2lb squirt with cute little ears flopped over and now she's almost 19lbs with the ears of a jack rabbit. We still have some behavior issues to work on, but overall I am so glad that I have this sweet little girl in my life.


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And finally here's a snapshot of some of the cookies I made for Caitlin's Bachelorette Party in Austin. They were a huge hit and despite all the work involved in making them and decorating them and transporting them I'm really glad that I made them because Caitlin loved them. Also if you're ever in Austin, I highly recommend seeing the comedy show, Esther's Follies. It's on 6th Street and it's absolutely hilarious. I can't wait to go back and see what they come up with.

Can't Get Enough Can We?

RULES - Copy, paste, & fill out

What was the last thing you put in your mouth?
Floss and water when I brushed my teeth

Last person you rode in a car with under the age of 20?
Hmm...I would guess one of my cousins, a long time ago.

How do you feel about Dr. Pepper?
I like it every once in awhile

Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
Why yes I have, how random.

Where was your facebook/myspace profile picture taken?
At an Astros game

Can you play guitar hero?
I only have played once, but thought I did alright

Name someone that made you laugh today?
The aforementioned Matthew

How late did you stay up last night and why?
1:30AM because I was reading the seventh Harry Potter and had to force myself to put it down and go to bed.

If you could move somewhere else, would you?
Well, I dream of the cooler climates of Colorado, but if that happens it won't be for awhile

Ever been kissed under fireworks?
Yeppers :)

Which of your friends lives closest to you?
That would be miss Rachael who lives in the Woodlands

Do you believe ex's can be friends?
I think it depends on the people.

Calling or texting?
Calling, texting takes too long and is dangerous while driving.

When was the last time you cried really hard?
Two nights ago, watched the saddest episode of Intervention I have ever seen

Where are you right now?
Sprawled on the living room floor of my apartment. My wireless router hasn't worked in months.

What bed did you sleep in last night?
My bed, the most comfiest bed in the world.

What was the last thing someone bought for you?
Matthew bought me lunch this afternoon :) Thanks Matt!

Who took your profile picture?
Matt has mastered the art of taking pictures of the two of us. Must be those long arms.

Was yesterday better than today?
Eh, they were about the same actually. I guess today was better because I did some shopping.

Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Well as someone in a very happy loving relationship, uh yeah duh.

Are you a bad influence?
Well jeez I hope not.

Night out or night in?
Nights in with the occasional night out.

What items could you not go without during the day?
My phone, if I forget it at home I feel naked.

What does the last text message in your inbox say?
Jeans are on sale at Old Navy for $19. It's not September yet :)
Text to my mom telling her about the awesome bargain I found and the reminder that she can't spend money in September or October per orders from my Dad.

How do you feel about your life right now?
Optimistic

Do you hate anyone?
no

If we were to look in your facebook inbox, what would we find?
messages... duh

Can you easily tell if someone’s fake?
I'd like to think I can read people fairly accurately.

Has anyone ever called you perfect before?
Yes and it's rather irritating.

Has anyone ever called you a perfectionist?
Yes, though that one I don't mind as much

Can you whistle?
Yes

Do you sleep on your side, stomach, or back?
My side

When is the next time you will see the person you like?
"Like" huh? I suspect in about 8 hours when he gets off of work

What song is stuck in your head?
I got a feelin' - The Black Eyed Peas <3 it!

Someone knocks on your window at 2am, who do you want it to be?
Good lord, no one, that would be terrifying.

Who was the last person to tell you that they love you.
Aunt Vicky

Wanna have grandkids before you’re 50?
Nope.

Name something you have to do tomorrow.
Feed the dog.

Do you think too much or too little?
Way too much

Do you smile a lot?
Yes, its contagious :)

Who was your last missed call on your Cellphone?
My health insurance agent. Need to call him back.

What was the last book you read?
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

What book are you currently reading?
The Girls from Aimes

Is there something you always wear?
My fighting Texas Aggie Ring

What were you doing 30 minutes ago?
Looking through old pictures on facebook

Did you have an exciting weekend last weekend?
Yep, is there such a thing as a not exciting Bachelorette Party? And in Austin.

Have you ever crawled through a window?
Um only on construction sites.

Have you ever dyed your hair?
No, my mother would kill me.

Are you wearing a necklace?
No

Are you an emotional person?
Yes, very much

Can you handle the truth?
I'd like to think so.

What's something that can always make you feel better?
A hug

Will this weekend be a good one?
Well, its already almost half over, but yes it has been good.

What do you want right now?
To go to bed.

Are you mad about anything?
No

When was the last time you were disappointed and why?
Not hearing back from jobs fast enough.

Would you share a drink with a stranger?
You mean like take a drink and give it to someone and then take it back, no.

Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Grandma Dorothy, years ago

How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
Pulled over twice, one ticket.

Have you ever worn the opposite sex's clothing?
Um, a tie for tie day in high school

Have you ever worked in a food place?
Yes, a cafe one summer in high school, not fun.

Where is your biological father right now?
Probably working the night shift up in Pittsburgh, PA

Look behind you, what do you see?
Whoa, that's kind of scary, like someone is going to be there. Nope, just the coffee table covered in puzzle pieces.

Can you live a day without TV?
Yes

Does anyone know your facebook password?
Yeah, but I don't consider it a breach of national security standards

Would you like some cake?
Had a tiny slice of cheesecake for dessert so I'm set. Thanks though.

Hope you had fun... now it's your turn...

Do you sell containers for puzzles?

I had another interview on Thursday at the Container Store and this was the first "group interview" I've ever been to. Now while I would love to work at the Container Store I have to say that this "interview" seemed like the biggest waste of time. The only information that the store gleaned from the six applicants was whether we wanted part-time or full-time positions and what hours we were available. Other than that it was two hours!! of listening to why the Container Store is a great place to work (which I wholeheartedly believe) and watching an informational movie about the history of the Container Store and their philosophies. I was definitely the youngest applicant, the entire group was female and most of the women had full time jobs and are looking to supplement their incomes. Now without sounding petty how can I put this, can I PLEASE be hired over these women so I can quit mooching off of my parents. I mean, I know everyone is struggling financially in this economy, but as someone who is unemployed why can't I get priority over these older women who just want a job to make a little extra spending money?? Okay, rant over, so I'm supposed to hear back from them in a week, which apparently means two to three weeks in the world of hiring people. So again, we'll see.

Matt and I went and got a puzzle a few nights ago, it's 2000 pieces and so far Mollie has only gotten ahold of four of them. This is only because we are using the coffee table which is the only surface the monstrosity will fit on. Unfortunately Mollie has a propensity for getting anything and everything off of the coffee table. We are making progress, but it will probably take us a week to finish the thing. I guess I've been harboring under the impression that I am better at puzzles than I actually am.

I'm still waiting on some pictures from this past weekend, the bachelorette party in Austin and Mollie turning one. I also need to clear up some space on my C drive apparently, so that's fun.

Todays Achievements

1. Paint accent wall cinnabark brown in living room. check
2. Bake and decorate three dozen sugar cookies for bachelorette party. check
3. Wash miscellaneous clothes without knowing what to wear this weekend. check
4. Walk for 35 minutes with dog while talking to mom, aunt and friend. not all at once. check
5. Dinner with Matthew. check

Okay so that's all so far and it's 1am, but I still need to pack for myself and mollie and figure out how to dress up this cake box. and maybe find/make some cake boards to display aforementioned cookies. and make a cute little card. This might spill into tomorrow.

New Prospects on the Horizon

Well after weeks of not hearing from any of the places I filled out applications with I have suddenly received a deluge of interest in me, okay maybe not a deluge, but more than I was expecting. I've had three interviews already and have another one scheduled for next week and all of them have seemed to go very well. Apparently these things just take longer than I think they should. I haven't gotten any official offers yet which is kind of a good thing because I have a busy weekend coming up, but am excited at the prospect of finally getting back to work.

I also got some exciting news that I have been officially accepted into the Teacher Certification Program at Lone Star College. Yay! The only subject area I was short hours in was English so I'll need to take one more English class or maybe even test out of those hours like I did in college. I'm so ready to start off on this new adventure and I know there will be good days and bad, but hey that's life for you.

This weekend I'm headed to Austin for my dear friend, Caitlin's bachelorette party and I have three dozen cookies to bake and decorate, so that will be my project for the week. I've gotten some ideas off of cakecentral.com and am aiming to make: corsets, martini glasses, lips and of course, some male members. I actually found a design that makes them look downright cute so we'll see how they turn out. Okay, that's all for now!