Thinking that I would be driving in a reverse commute I set out to do a few errands. *DOH* I need to drive back home. Normally my route would take about 12 minutes without traffic. It took me an hour and 25 minutes! Surprisingly I did not want to shoot myself. The weather was beautiful. A nice 66°. Perfect temperature in my taste. Slight overcast and a hint of rain in the air....PERFECT.
I guess I can not win all the battles I have with Los Angeles.
Thanksgiving is coming up and I am working for about 9 days straight. I want to put up a coupon code in my etsy shop. But I won't be able to ship things out until a week later....what to dooooooo.....
Well, I will offer it here. If you are willing to wait for your parcel to ship out on December 5th and want to have huge savings. Use coupon code PRETHANKS (expires thanksgiving day). This will be the best deal, I ever offer...40%!!!!! Enjoy!
manikgrl.etsy.com
Social Media
It is everywhere you go. I go into a store and they say "Follow Us! Great deals and exclusive sales for our FaceBook followers" What about us?! The very handful that is not active on FaceBook. I do have an account, only because I love the social ride share program LYFT. I use them frequently in California.
But do I care for FaceBook? Not much. I once did. It was a place where I can catch up with old friends or see pictures of their expanding family! It was great. Until the drama started to unfold. I see bitter break ups, divorce or just plain old catty fights.
I also used FaceBook as an extension to view topics placed by my union. Yes, I am part of an union. I get a lot of useful information there until, the merger of two companies. Tearing the work groups apart. It became nasty. Yes on a page meant for friendly conversation and news. I keep my account "live" but rarely participate.
However, I am an addict on Instagram. I frequently post pics. I actually have THREE accounts. One personal. Second is my "promotional" account. Last is for my kitty. Yep, an addict. I seem to have found less drama there. I guess you are pretty limited to airing out dirty laundry, since you have to post pics.
erisa415 - personal
manikgrl - shop
kissamiumiueasterbunny - my kitty
Twitter was, my OF (original favorite). Tweeting nonsense was a novel idea to me. Then I read back my tweets and think to myself..."what the???"
manikgrl tweets
Last and final...my FaceBook "fan" page...only because I seem to be active on that site more than my regular account...
manikgrl facebook page
Life is strange...
The different paths you choose, may lead you anywhere! The good, the bad, some you just think to yourself, "what the fuck?". But every life path I choose, I am in for an adventure. That is how I see it.
I never thought of choosing this path...but I chose to have a life partner. I was in a very long term relationship. After that relationship, I knew...I WANTED a life partner that wanted to be with me as much I wanted to be with them. I found that person...
Once we took this road...our lives changed, dramatically.
We moved. I never thought I would leave the bay area. The bay area has changed so much. Admittedly, I did not like the changes. My neighborhood changed so much. Who would have thought, the richmond district would be affected. It did. We paid $1600 for our little one bedroom. I inquired what the rent price will change to, (I knew a few people moving to SF) $2400, at LEAST! WTF?!?! Seriously? It does not come with parking, nor laundry. You need to walk a few blocks to get your clothes washed.
The last time I will look out these windows...
All packed and ready to go...
Umm Charles, seems to have hidden all her "toys" under the stove
My final goodbye with my remaining posessions.
SoCal is where I now call home. I used to "hate" L.A. Everything about it. But you know what? People change. Places change. I am enjoying my new adventure here. Though it is warm, I do miss the fog. It is a-ok. People are so much nicer here. Chivalry is still alive in this town. I say "thank you" more than I ever did living in San Francisco.
One other perk of living in Southern California?!
Miu seems to enjoy her new life here? "wassup!"
Here is a sneak peak of what's to come...
the view from up above
simple yet whimsical
I recently saw a documentary TERMS AND CONDITIONS MAY APPLY. I officially deactivated my FaceBook account. Sometimes I get so sick of it all. Social media is revealing. People tend to share their personal information it makes me wonder if they are aware that others can see what they are posting. I sometimes tend to share too much information. I too, then wonder. Who can see this? Who and where is all my information being sent to? This documentary basically sealed the deal for me. I am currently deactivated. Knowing my moods, when the sun is aligned with the planet Uranus and the old woman across the street actually changes her pants, etc., I will reactivate my account. I go through this phase back and forth, for months at a time. When I deactivate it gives me the chance to live my real life. Instead of being glued to my phone/laptop, playing games or watching my friends lives unfold before my eyes. I am now, cleaning my apartment. Reflecting on what I did, did not do, or what I have yet to do. (though at times I don't know if that is very healthy for me) Interacting with my cats. Reading blogs or even a book! As of now, I am enjoying post FaceBook. This is NOT my final decision.
Here is my kitty, enjoying the life post FB...
I often wonder how people do it. They manage a career yet have the time to sew. I am currently unemployed. Yet I do not find the time to sew. I am constantly cleaning and organizing. Keeping up the household. I do not have any kids, but two kitties that make motherhood feel real to me.
When I do find the time to sew, my cats are in constant need of attention, I become distracted and find other "projects" to work on. I have 2 dresses and 4 skirts waiting to be done. I wanted to build up my shop with more clothing. But it seems like eons, waiting for it to be done. Keeping my fingers crossed that these unfinished projects become finished projects.
i am trying some new looks on the blog front. changing the color theme...
i think i am outgrowing my typical black "look"
going for an "easy" on the eye look. less eye strain when reading, kinda look...
i shall see how long this will last. hehe
