Puzzles. And more puzzles. Mostly puzzles at work. That's when I love to do them. Ever since I started my new job, I have been obsessed with putting puzzles together. I think that I have done over 10 puzzles. For some reason, putting together puzzles entertains me to a certain extent. It passes the time as well as makes me think logically. Plus, puzzles is a fun word to say. Try it. Say puzzles. :D
Anyways, less about puzzles and more about something else. Although I really, honestly don't know what exactly I'm trying to talk about. It's my first night back to work this week and I work till Saturday. And then I get three days off and work four. Working four nights in a row is really tough, especially on very little sleep, because my body won't allow me to sleep past 5 hours. I want to sleep more, but our bodies have a different brain altogether.
It's also that time of my life when I miss my family back in Russia. I keep wondering why my uncle hasn't written back in a long time. I emailed him and told me to let me know when we can skype, but he hasn't replied :( I just hope that everything is ok. I worry all the time. I want to see my great- aunt. I want to hug her and kiss her. And tell her thank you for all the times that she took us away from the orphanage to her house on vacations. It's been too long since I have talked to her and I'm starting to feel a little depressed about that. I just hope that I can see her soon, and talk to her sooner. I miss her.
Friday, July 25, 2014
Sunday, July 20, 2014
11 Things You Don't Know About Me
RULES:
i. Post eleven facts about yourself.
ii. Answer the eleven questions provided by the person who nominated you and then create an eleven-question set for the next group of nominees.
iii. Choose eleven people to nominate and link them in the post.
iv. Let your nominees know they've been tagged - and no tag-backs!
Ok, so I was nominated by a blog reader, Rebecca Jane to do this. Sadly, I can't choose eleven people because I don't have those eleven people to choose from! So here go my facts
1. I'm Russian - but I'm positively sure that you know that from my blog. Yes, I do read, speak and write Russian. In case you were wondering.
2. I have lived in the United States for 9 years and before that in Russia for 11.
3. I want to have at least 10 cats, if not more. But I'm prettttyy sure my boyfriend would get crazy. lol
4. I hate elevators. Mostly because I'm afraid of heights. And mostly because I'm afraid of getting stuck on the elevator or the elevator falling.
5. I have never, ever gone to a public school until I started college.
6. I have worked as a caregiver for about 7 years. I want to be a lawyer. Huh... Wrong line of work I'm in.
7. Over the years I have wanted to write a book, and have always started one, got writer's block and never got back to it. It's happened with at least 5, maybe more different books that I started to and never finished writing
8. I hate the sight of blood and gruesome stuff in reality, but watching it on movies doesn't bother me. Weird? You tell me!
9. I have always and probably will always be super obsessed with spelling and grammar being right. Call me a perfectionist if you must, but it annoys me when people are oblivious to how they are spelling.
10. I'm a very fast typist. I can type 65-80 wpm. Depends on how my day is going :D
11. Fact: I am a chocoholic. But I hate peanut butter. Always have and always will.
1. Is there a specific way you eat Oreos? I love dipping my Oreos in milk and munching on them.
2. If you could live in any era (say Victorian times, 1930's, 1500's, etc.), what would it be? I would love to live in the Victorian times, but I would definitely rather live in the Narnian time.. sadly, it doesn't exist.
3. Why and when did you first start blogging? Honestly, the reason I started blogging is because I never could talk about my feelings in person, so I thought why not try it over the internet? The people that read my blog don't really know me so it's easier to say stuff. I started blogging in January, although I have had a previous blog that I let go.
4. If you had to eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? It might make me fat, but it would be chocolate and anything to do with chocolate. Hey, some chocolate is actually really good for you. Dark chocolate.
5. What is something you have too much of that is taking up too much space? My makeup. I really need to get rid of some of it... Don't judge me, everyone... well most everyone wears it!
6. What is the longest time you have gone without sleep? Oh boy. That's a tough one. I would say more than 24 hrs at one point of my life when I don't remember? I vaguely remember having to stay up, but don't remember why,
7. Coffee or tea? Can't I pick both? Well, it isn't for you to decide :)
8. If your favorite celebrity sat next to you on a plane, what would you do? I would start a conversation about something other than their life, because I'm pretty sure most everyone asks them about it!
9. What is your favorite song? Least favorite? Favorite song? That's not fair! I have so many!! Least favorite song is Somebody that I used to know. Ughh I hate it!!
10. Describe the funniest thing that's happened to you in the past year. Funniest thing? Hmm. Let me think here for a minute. You know, I really can't recall any funny moments at this particular moment. Mostly because I have been up since 2:30 in the afternoon of July 19th. And I won't get to sleep till I go home at 6:30 am.
11. Do you prefer cooking or crafting? I prefer cooking, but if I'm in the mood for it, I will do crafting.
2. If you could live in any era (say Victorian times, 1930's, 1500's, etc.), what would it be? I would love to live in the Victorian times, but I would definitely rather live in the Narnian time.. sadly, it doesn't exist.
3. Why and when did you first start blogging? Honestly, the reason I started blogging is because I never could talk about my feelings in person, so I thought why not try it over the internet? The people that read my blog don't really know me so it's easier to say stuff. I started blogging in January, although I have had a previous blog that I let go.
4. If you had to eat only one thing for the rest of your life, what would it be? It might make me fat, but it would be chocolate and anything to do with chocolate. Hey, some chocolate is actually really good for you. Dark chocolate.
5. What is something you have too much of that is taking up too much space? My makeup. I really need to get rid of some of it... Don't judge me, everyone... well most everyone wears it!
6. What is the longest time you have gone without sleep? Oh boy. That's a tough one. I would say more than 24 hrs at one point of my life when I don't remember? I vaguely remember having to stay up, but don't remember why,
7. Coffee or tea? Can't I pick both? Well, it isn't for you to decide :)
8. If your favorite celebrity sat next to you on a plane, what would you do? I would start a conversation about something other than their life, because I'm pretty sure most everyone asks them about it!
9. What is your favorite song? Least favorite? Favorite song? That's not fair! I have so many!! Least favorite song is Somebody that I used to know. Ughh I hate it!!
10. Describe the funniest thing that's happened to you in the past year. Funniest thing? Hmm. Let me think here for a minute. You know, I really can't recall any funny moments at this particular moment. Mostly because I have been up since 2:30 in the afternoon of July 19th. And I won't get to sleep till I go home at 6:30 am.
11. Do you prefer cooking or crafting? I prefer cooking, but if I'm in the mood for it, I will do crafting.
Ok, any blog readers reading my blogs, I have 11 questions for you. If you are reading this post and would like to join in the fun of posting awesome and random stuff about yourself, feel free! I'm not here to judge you or look down on you. That's not my business and shouldn't be anyone else's how you live your life and what kinds of things you love to do. We are all different people, with different creative minds and beautiful souls.
1. If you could, would you adopt a pet monkey?
2. Would you rather watch a movie at home or at the theater? Why?
3. Girls: High heals or flats? Guys: slippers or boots? You don't have to answer the specific question. If you girls like boots, then be it so. I, myself like boots, high heals and flats.
4. IF you could travel anywhere in the the world, where would it be and why?
5. What language would you love to know?
6. Would you rather own a private jet or a super car?
7. If you had a billion dollars what would you do with the money?
8. Are you a night owl or a day hawk? Wait, does that even make sense with the day hawk? I'm too tired to care.
9. What is your dream job/career?
10. If you could be anyone famous from any era, who would you be and why? I know I would love to be Audrey Hepburn. Mostly because I look so much like her. At least that's what my mom and my boyfriend tell me.
11. Ocean or mountains?
Sorry, peeps, I'm not quite sure how to make my page look normal like it usually does and right now, I'm so tired, I'm not going to care about it! P.S. I can't wait to go home and cuddle up with my awesome boyfriend before he has to go to work. Ehh that's life.
Thursday, July 10, 2014
New, news and more news!
Hello and a great night to you, my dear blog readers. It's been too long, and once again I apologise for not having written in a long time.
I bring great news! As of about a month ago, I have a job!!!!! Super exciting! I work as a caregiver at one of the retirement centers where I live. My shift? Graveyard. You're probably thinking, "oh that's a hard one." Wellll.... to tell you the truth, I love it. I like working nights better than working during the day time. Reason? I'll give you three! I like to do things during the day time. It's wayyy too hot to work during the day time, and... drum roll please..... I get to sleep during the day time!!! :D But seriously, I do like working during night time a whole lot more than day time.
Another great news is that I've been with my amazingly, handsome boyfriend for almost 6 1/2 months! And I am happier than I have ever been. I have conquered my stress and depression battles. I have a job and in the fall, I will be going back to school and hopefully will be taking psychology. I am looking forward to that. Maybe I can also take a Creative Writing class. My teacher from WRT 115 told me that I'm really good and should take his CW class. I told him that maybe I will :)
In yet other news, a few days ago, I got a nose piercing. I've always wanted one, and finally got it! :)
I bring great news! As of about a month ago, I have a job!!!!! Super exciting! I work as a caregiver at one of the retirement centers where I live. My shift? Graveyard. You're probably thinking, "oh that's a hard one." Wellll.... to tell you the truth, I love it. I like working nights better than working during the day time. Reason? I'll give you three! I like to do things during the day time. It's wayyy too hot to work during the day time, and... drum roll please..... I get to sleep during the day time!!! :D But seriously, I do like working during night time a whole lot more than day time.
Another great news is that I've been with my amazingly, handsome boyfriend for almost 6 1/2 months! And I am happier than I have ever been. I have conquered my stress and depression battles. I have a job and in the fall, I will be going back to school and hopefully will be taking psychology. I am looking forward to that. Maybe I can also take a Creative Writing class. My teacher from WRT 115 told me that I'm really good and should take his CW class. I told him that maybe I will :)
In yet other news, a few days ago, I got a nose piercing. I've always wanted one, and finally got it! :)
I am at work as I write to you. So, I will say goodnight to you all and hopefully I will write again very soon!
Thursday, May 22, 2014
Writing Class
Hey blog readers! Today, in class, I had to write a short narrative essay while looking at a picture. I would like to share my story with you and see what you guys think of it. Let me know your opinions!!
Standing on the dock, I smelled the salty water and felt the droplets of water on my face and bare arms. The dock was slippery and wobbly, but being an adventurous person, I stood very close to the edge of the dock. A sudden wave crashed against the dock, making the boats move in their place. If the boats hadn't been tied up, they would have been long gone by now. Through the wave, I tried to keep my eyes on the horizon, trying to make out the impressions in the clouds, wondering what they were trying to tell me. I knew I was here for a reason, a purpose. But what was it?
Seagulls cried in the air, flapping their wings, trying to be stronger than the wind. How was it that they kept on staying in the same place? Why not fly to a calmer place? I wondered what the birds felt, what was on their minds.
I tasted the air, the salty, cold air. I could feel a storm coming in. It will probably be here in a few hours.
The lighthouse! It was calling to me. Drawing me near to it. What if..? No. I couldn't swim out there. The water was too rough, the wind too strong. I would be swept away in an instant.
Another sudden wave crashes against the dock, almost knocking me over. I was drenched. I glanced at the lighthouse, but it was drowned in the wave. I just had to get over to it. But how!? I glanced at the boats. Suddenly, I knew what I had to do. Running to the last boat, I jump in and untie the rope from the dock. It’s hard to control it, but I fight against the water any ways. As soon as I get to the lighthouse, I get out of the boat and make sure that I tie the rope securely. I go around, looking for the door. I turn the knob, hoping, praying that it’s not locked. To my joy, the door opens easily and I walk into the lighthouse. Outside, I can hear the howling wind and the water crashing against the wall of the lighthouse. The air inside is stuffy and moldy, but I get used to it right away. I find the stairs rather quickly and go up to a small room. It’s filled with light. A fuzzy light that warms up my insides. The light itself isn't warm, but it has a certain glow to it that makes everything much more cheerful. In a corner, I see a table with a book on it. I go over and look to see what kind of book it is. I don’t find a title, so upon opening it up, I see a familiar handwriting. I read the first page and go on to the second, realizing that this is a book full of poems. In an instant, a flashback takes me back to a few years ago. I can see my father, writing at his desk. In the image, I watch myself go over to him and climb up on his lap, asking in a quiet voice what he is writing. He explains to me that this is a poem book – a blank book that people write poems in.
With tears in my eyes, I realize that it’s my father’s poem book. No wonder the handwriting is familiar. It’s my father’s. Another realization hits me hard in the face. Now I know how he died. He was a lighthouse keeper. And now it is my destiny, my purpose to help people keep away from the rocks. It is my job to keep them alive.
With a smile on my face, I go back down and out into the freezing cold. It’s getting dark and it’s time for me to go home. Mother will be waiting for my safe return. She will be glad to hear of my decision to become a lighthouse keeper. It is after all, my destiny.
The Lighthouse
Standing on the dock, I smelled the salty water and felt the droplets of water on my face and bare arms. The dock was slippery and wobbly, but being an adventurous person, I stood very close to the edge of the dock. A sudden wave crashed against the dock, making the boats move in their place. If the boats hadn't been tied up, they would have been long gone by now. Through the wave, I tried to keep my eyes on the horizon, trying to make out the impressions in the clouds, wondering what they were trying to tell me. I knew I was here for a reason, a purpose. But what was it?
Seagulls cried in the air, flapping their wings, trying to be stronger than the wind. How was it that they kept on staying in the same place? Why not fly to a calmer place? I wondered what the birds felt, what was on their minds.
I tasted the air, the salty, cold air. I could feel a storm coming in. It will probably be here in a few hours.
The lighthouse! It was calling to me. Drawing me near to it. What if..? No. I couldn't swim out there. The water was too rough, the wind too strong. I would be swept away in an instant.
Another sudden wave crashes against the dock, almost knocking me over. I was drenched. I glanced at the lighthouse, but it was drowned in the wave. I just had to get over to it. But how!? I glanced at the boats. Suddenly, I knew what I had to do. Running to the last boat, I jump in and untie the rope from the dock. It’s hard to control it, but I fight against the water any ways. As soon as I get to the lighthouse, I get out of the boat and make sure that I tie the rope securely. I go around, looking for the door. I turn the knob, hoping, praying that it’s not locked. To my joy, the door opens easily and I walk into the lighthouse. Outside, I can hear the howling wind and the water crashing against the wall of the lighthouse. The air inside is stuffy and moldy, but I get used to it right away. I find the stairs rather quickly and go up to a small room. It’s filled with light. A fuzzy light that warms up my insides. The light itself isn't warm, but it has a certain glow to it that makes everything much more cheerful. In a corner, I see a table with a book on it. I go over and look to see what kind of book it is. I don’t find a title, so upon opening it up, I see a familiar handwriting. I read the first page and go on to the second, realizing that this is a book full of poems. In an instant, a flashback takes me back to a few years ago. I can see my father, writing at his desk. In the image, I watch myself go over to him and climb up on his lap, asking in a quiet voice what he is writing. He explains to me that this is a poem book – a blank book that people write poems in.
With tears in my eyes, I realize that it’s my father’s poem book. No wonder the handwriting is familiar. It’s my father’s. Another realization hits me hard in the face. Now I know how he died. He was a lighthouse keeper. And now it is my destiny, my purpose to help people keep away from the rocks. It is my job to keep them alive.
With a smile on my face, I go back down and out into the freezing cold. It’s getting dark and it’s time for me to go home. Mother will be waiting for my safe return. She will be glad to hear of my decision to become a lighthouse keeper. It is after all, my destiny.
Thursday, May 15, 2014
Back To Writing
Hey guys! So sorry that I haven't written in a while... but here I am - with someone's request to update my blog.
I'e been doing great, am really happy with life. Like I've mentioned before, I have been taking a writing class and it's been going really well so far. Class is almost over - just a few more weeks left. I have already written two essays, the first one was not bad, but the second was really hard. I go extremely frustrated and overwhelmed while looking at all the topics. I had to call my high school tutor - and he was a GREAT help! So glad he is only a phone call away. My third essay is a narration essay and I am going to absolutely love writing it. I want to write my essay on when my younger sister and I were in Russia in the orphanage, our great-aunt would come and take us for mini vacations and summer vacations to her place. I love my great-aunt and miss her terribly.
My life with my boyfriend so far has been amazing. We've been together for 4 1/2 months. And everytime I look at him, I fall for him all over again, farts and all. Heheh ...He makes me laugh, he gives me massages, he absolutely loves my cat and my cat loves him. He takes me out to eat - like tonight and tomorrow night we are going out on a movie date night. Neighbours is on the watch list at our local theater.
Lately, I've been making a lot of jewelry. I'm trying to sell the things I've made. I'll actually post the links and a few pictures of my jewelry so you can see my work :)
A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and our friend and his two young daughters went on a trip to Crater Lake. Unfortunately, we didn't plan very well and some of us wore flip flops.... 6 feet of snow. . It was absolutely beautiful, but too cold and wet - so we left almost 30 minutes after we came there. However, I did take a couple gorgeous shots.
I'e been doing great, am really happy with life. Like I've mentioned before, I have been taking a writing class and it's been going really well so far. Class is almost over - just a few more weeks left. I have already written two essays, the first one was not bad, but the second was really hard. I go extremely frustrated and overwhelmed while looking at all the topics. I had to call my high school tutor - and he was a GREAT help! So glad he is only a phone call away. My third essay is a narration essay and I am going to absolutely love writing it. I want to write my essay on when my younger sister and I were in Russia in the orphanage, our great-aunt would come and take us for mini vacations and summer vacations to her place. I love my great-aunt and miss her terribly.
My life with my boyfriend so far has been amazing. We've been together for 4 1/2 months. And everytime I look at him, I fall for him all over again, farts and all. Heheh ...He makes me laugh, he gives me massages, he absolutely loves my cat and my cat loves him. He takes me out to eat - like tonight and tomorrow night we are going out on a movie date night. Neighbours is on the watch list at our local theater.
Lately, I've been making a lot of jewelry. I'm trying to sell the things I've made. I'll actually post the links and a few pictures of my jewelry so you can see my work :)
A few weeks ago, my boyfriend and our friend and his two young daughters went on a trip to Crater Lake. Unfortunately, we didn't plan very well and some of us wore flip flops.... 6 feet of snow. . It was absolutely beautiful, but too cold and wet - so we left almost 30 minutes after we came there. However, I did take a couple gorgeous shots.
Today, I saw my two adorable nephews. My 7 month old nephew is almost starting to crawl and he is getting so big! My 2 yr old nephew is as always super adorable and he calls his teddy bears "pea".
Here's a small collage of some of the jewelry that I've made... There are quite a few more necklaces, bracelets and earrings that I've made I will show another time.
As always, I need to post a picture of my super gorgeous cat; poor kitty, she's been miserable the last two days... because I put flea medicine on her. She was also mad at me, but it needs to be done. Today, I combed her and she feels much better and is not mad at me anymore. I tell her it's for the best, but she's a cat and doesn't understand...
Right now, my boyfriend is fast asleep. His work is so stressful at times - but he has two days off and I get to spend them with him. I hate having to wake him up, but a bed is a whole lot more comfortable than a couch.
I hope you all enjoyed reading this post :) I will try my very best to keep up with my blog, it's really not that hard...
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Hey!!
Hello, blog readers!
I'm getting a bit lazy about writing lately. I've gotta get better at it!! School is going well, I turned in my first essay yesterday.
This last weekend, my bf and I went to Bandon again for a few days. It was so awesome! We stayed at his sister's place and went crabbing, which failed because it was way too windy and the crabs were too small. Rented movies, ate great food. Slept in late.
Sadly, I didn't take many pictures, just a few and I still haven't looked at them. I'll do that tonight.
One of these days, we are going to drive through the whole west coast and stop in towns and browse. I know for sure that it's going to be awesome. I will for sure take lots of pictures and make a collage out of them.
In the meantime, I just gotta write more, go to my class and constantly look for a job. Tomorrow, I'm going to go in to the local Employment Department and require about a certain job that I am interested in.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
I'm getting a bit lazy about writing lately. I've gotta get better at it!! School is going well, I turned in my first essay yesterday.
This last weekend, my bf and I went to Bandon again for a few days. It was so awesome! We stayed at his sister's place and went crabbing, which failed because it was way too windy and the crabs were too small. Rented movies, ate great food. Slept in late.
Sadly, I didn't take many pictures, just a few and I still haven't looked at them. I'll do that tonight.
One of these days, we are going to drive through the whole west coast and stop in towns and browse. I know for sure that it's going to be awesome. I will for sure take lots of pictures and make a collage out of them.
In the meantime, I just gotta write more, go to my class and constantly look for a job. Tomorrow, I'm going to go in to the local Employment Department and require about a certain job that I am interested in.
Enjoy the rest of your day!
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| From left to right: Me, one of my cousins and my little sister I found this very recently and so glad I did because there aren't many pictures of us when we were younger |
Sunday, April 6, 2014
Busy, Lazy, Awesome, Warm Days
Hello, blog readers. It's been a while since I've written - I have no excuses. Just haven't been up to it to write anything. Even though I have had nice days.
I have started college - taking a writing class. It will be my second week of classes on Tuesday. I have already received my first essay assignment which is due on the 15th. It's a compare/contrast essay and I will be writing about both sets of my parents - my biological and adoptive parents. I will be comparing and contrasting the life styles, their ways of discipline and beliefs.
Friday, my bf and our two friends went shooting. I made potato salad and delicious barbecue chicken wings. It was an awesome day - shot an AR15, a glock 40, a .44 magnum - which was an awesome gun and I handled it really well.
That same day, we went over to someone else's place and I met a few more of my bf's friends and we had a great time.
I have started a professional page of my photography - I want to sell some of my work and get more of a variation of photography such as senior pictures, family photos, and newborn.
Here's a link to my page: Disney Photography
I'm so glad that it's getting warmer and nicer outside. I can't wait till summertime - because it's going to be absolutely awesome. So many activities are already planned for the summer, I'm super excited.
Well, that's it for today, I will try to write more often than I have been.
Oh! by the way, I got a gun - it's a revolver. And an awesome one at that! And it didn't cost me a single cent :D
I have started college - taking a writing class. It will be my second week of classes on Tuesday. I have already received my first essay assignment which is due on the 15th. It's a compare/contrast essay and I will be writing about both sets of my parents - my biological and adoptive parents. I will be comparing and contrasting the life styles, their ways of discipline and beliefs.
Friday, my bf and our two friends went shooting. I made potato salad and delicious barbecue chicken wings. It was an awesome day - shot an AR15, a glock 40, a .44 magnum - which was an awesome gun and I handled it really well.
That same day, we went over to someone else's place and I met a few more of my bf's friends and we had a great time.
I have started a professional page of my photography - I want to sell some of my work and get more of a variation of photography such as senior pictures, family photos, and newborn.
Here's a link to my page: Disney Photography
I'm so glad that it's getting warmer and nicer outside. I can't wait till summertime - because it's going to be absolutely awesome. So many activities are already planned for the summer, I'm super excited.
Well, that's it for today, I will try to write more often than I have been.
Oh! by the way, I got a gun - it's a revolver. And an awesome one at that! And it didn't cost me a single cent :D
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