Sarah's Joys

This is my apt! I got a great deal on candles at Ikea and finally got some Christmas lights up. And yes Dad, you're not seeing things... those are actually all of those Christmas Garfield houses you bought me yeeeeeeears ago! They finally made it out of the boxes. As usual this time of year, we're working overtime... yup. At least my friends will be working Christmas with me, and hopefully it will be slow and there will be food :) This week Ryan and I are going to see Phoenix on thursday at La Zona Rosa . This was his Bday present and we're both really excited. If you haven't heard them yet deffinitly check them out. Speaking of birthdays- Note to self do a birthday blog next chance! - Long story short... it was AMAZING. Then on Friday we have our annual company holiday party! I'm wearing this amazing dress much thanks to Melissa! I'll have tons of photos to post soon I'm sure. Anyways... just a quick update since it's been a while... more to come ...

Tee hee! Tonight was my friend Sandra's birthday! We went out to a bar and sang some Karaoke... in the midst of all the fun I was given a spin... or two... or like 20... on one of the chairs. GOOD TIMES! Quick update: Been working like crazy. We're on overtime and our schedules are going to be changing soon. I'll be working on Thanksgiving and Christmas... so fed-ex me some stuffing and tamales ok? The trip to CA was awesome! Ryan had a great time and he was glad to meet those of you we had a chance to see. Hopefully I'll be back in the spring to see those of you I missed. Not sure if I've mentioned this already, but Ryan and I share the same birthday! We're 2 years apart, both born on Nov. 28th. So we're working on having a superawesomebirthdayextravaganza!!!!!!!! Well I'm a bit chilly (it's currently 42 degrees here!) and I'm sleepy! Ta ta for now!

Hey everyone. So I know I haven't been updating much lately. Well, you know when you burn the candle at both ends? Ya, it finally caught up with me. So I'm bed ridden for the next 2 days. The doc said I have bronchitis with a "touch" of pnemonia... Sooo ya. I'm actually sending this via txt, while in bed. I hope to post more later or tomorrow about what else is going on. I miss you and love you! -Sarah

It's been a busy start to the fall season! Things are going GREAT! I moved into a new apartment with Lisa. It's in the same complex, but now we all have our own space. Lisa's cat Charlie and my Sofiya have become good friends. I received a promotion at work! So I'm finally making some decent bling. Things at work are great. I'm still one of the top performers. We are up for shift changes soon, which means I'll be working at least 1 weekend day. I'm hoping to get either Fri/Sat off or Sun/Mon. Cross your fingers! So, since I've been SO busy I've totally failed at sending cards or making calls for birthdays and I REALLY want to apologize for that. That's really more irresponsible than anything else, so again I'm sorry and I hope I didn't hurt anyone's feelings! I love you all so much! In other news, the divorce is actually final now. I've legally changed my name back to Salazar. It was a difficult day. Jason is doing well, he actual...

Hey everyone, (I apologize for those of you who get this message twice, just wanted to cover all the bases) So I've been so bombarded at work that this is probably the most un-organized trip to Cali to date. Here's the deal... I get into Los Angeles tomorrow at 12pm. My Dad's picking me up from there and at some point eventually... some how I will end up in Laguna Hills. At that point I will have a car to use. Ok so then Friday, I'll be at blizzcon: FOR THOSE OF YOU GOING WITH ME TO BLIZZCON!!! - Please text me to let me know what time you plan on being there, and if you're going both days. *Random thought - Melissa, if you and Scott are going friday, maybe I can spend the night with you on Thursday, then we can all go together? Let me know!* The opening ceremonies are at 11am... or 11:30? I just work for them... I know nothing! So anyways, Friday I'll be enjoying myself at the Blizzcon... Saturday, I will again be at Blizzcon, however I'll be working at ...

Well i was at work, and I was outside on break... I went to walk back in and tripped. Sooo my boss had to drive me to a hospital and here I am! Waiting to get an xray. It hurts pretty bad... Update to come.

So I'm trying something new an interesting. I'll be adding hyperlinks throughout my blog... so then you guys have a better idea about the places I'm going and things I'm doing! This last weekend started early. The 3 amigos headed off to a place called the Beauty Bar , downtown. We saw Martyn and Kode 9 spinning live and Spaceape on the mic! Photo #1 is Ryan and I at the show, Rob in the backgournd! Smiles all around. We actually got to meet Martyn that night. His only complaint about the states is that we don't have "Proper French Fries," (he's from Europe) Very fun! So, knowing I was going to this late night event on Thursday, I took Friday off! Ryan had also taken the day off so we ended up having his sister Rachel and her husband Patrick come over! Picture 2. - I bought a coconut to celebrate the day off. That's Rachel to the right behind me and Patrick over on the left. They brought a couple friends, and we spent the afternoon in the pool. La...

All done! What's cooler than cool? ICE COLD!!!

Almost done!

Ryan's getting his tattoo!

So I survived the week! Here's the update: work, was VERY stressful, next week will be a bit of the same, OT on Monday and Tuesday, but I'll survive. The self assessment went well... and I got my resume in for the Admin. Assistant job, now just have to wait to see if I get an interview. They decided that we were not responsible for the stove fire.... yay. I'm going into the office on Monday to sign the lease for the apartment that Lisa and I will be moving into. Another 2 bedroom, great view of the pool and volleyball court. She gets out here August 1st and then we'll move in there Sept 1st. So it'll be a full house for a month, but at least we'll save money. Also, all the OT and the saving on rent will help with the getting to Cali. I'm VERY excited because while I'm out there I'm taking part in a reunion of sorts with some of my best friends from college! Jody will be home from Japan, Kathy already is back, Alison is coming down from Oregon and Sa...

This is how much I love my team :)

got home and had these 2 amazing postcards... Golden gate bridge overload!!! Totally from 2 different people. Thanks for the love!!

I'm too tired to go into detail, but this week is going to take a toll Working 10 hour days until Friday I've been assigned to do a special task on my team... which is great... but stressful We have to "self evaluate" our skills tomorrow so we can get placed in the new tier system... speaking of placement... I'm going to apply for an Administrative Assistant position (same company, same place) which I'm excited about, but also stressed- Resume needs to be in by Thursday Oh and the stove that caught on fire... ya that happened in the middle of the night... like MANY people do, we left the light above the stove on... and it was for maybe 6 hours tops... well apparently they're wanting us to PAY for it............................... O.o So I'm going into the office tomorrow to straighten things out, hopefully there's just some kind of communication breakdown somewhere... OH and I'm trying to figure out how I'm getting to Cali in August... I wa...

So we woke up this morning and the fan in my room was off. I went to turn it back on... No power. Went out to see if there was any power... And noticed the burn marks above the stove! Apparently the top part of the stove caught on fire... Yup.

Another beautiful day

I don't get to see the sunset here very often. I'm usually at work when it happens. Let me tell you, on days like this... It's one of the most beautiful things i've ever seen!

I'm feelin a bit like Hannah Montana - pictured here is a Horchata smoothie with boba!!!

Death by DMV... We've been here for 3 hours... And are stll 30 numbers away.

Well have you all been wondering... what happened to that sleeping girl in the airport?? SHE'S HOME!!! We flew into Austin at night, and when the city came into view from my airplane window it sparkled like a treasure chest. I saw that, smiled and thought to myself "it's good to be home." Now don't get me wrong, I miss my family and my friends in CA, but for the first time in my adult life I have a town to call my own. I'm living life here, I'm surrounded by friends living life by my side, I'm having the time of my life here. There may be a pic overload incoming.... speaking of time of my life, I'm going to 2 amazing events tonight. My BFF Shonnon (Shonnon... did I just embarrass you? IDK my BFF Shonnon??) Anyways, Shonnon and I are going to Gadjo Disko... Recently I've been turned onto the musical genius of Gogol Bordello. Please, please go to you tube and look up his song "Start wearing purple," it will change your life! Ok, well ma...

Napping at the airport, waiting to go home.

Murky livin large in vegas!!

Finally had a moment to take a couple pictures :) Here's the new look!

Waiting to get my hair done! Here's the before shot.

So, i didn't have time to eat at lunch. When I got to work i decided to see what was being served... Well here it is!!! Good thing I'm not vegetarian anymore!

So I was playing guitar last night, and thinking to myself that the last time I tried doing this, I don't think I liked the sound of my own voice... Well today I decided to test it out, so I recorded a small bit of a song I'm learning... and I liked it... a lot. This excites me. :)

I was laying there, some where between the sacred silence and sleep... and for every moment of sadness I was feeling, something would happen in the apartment to make me smile. The sound of some one else laughing, hearing the wind chimes being rattled... Then Jimmy Eat World "Sweetness" came blaring through the apartment, and I couldn't help but be grateful. Thank you to all my friends out here. You guys have no idea what you all mean to me, you make life so beautiful... it's poetic really. Goodnight

Josh and I at Opal's trivia night!! :) Ok so this is a terrible pic of me... but ANYWAYS. I've made a habit of going out with friends from work to Opal Divines. Every weekend they do trivia! It's a lot of fun, especially when you're winning. Our team, who's amazing name was "Fist can be a verb," took second place! Here's a better pic: From left to right: Colin, Zack, Me, Josh, Thomas. Good times!

Angry Colin is angry!! This is (from left to right) Colin, Claire and Josh! Getting our noms on at Star Seeds cafe!

There she is! Sofiya says hi!!

Omg can i get moar turkey in this plz?

At my 1st DnB show :)

Letting the murlock take over the phones!

Coffee at Halcyon

Trivia at Opal Divines