Rogue, Rogue, Rogue your boat…. actually it’s my boat. It’s work, work, work all the time, but it’s keeping me sane in that I haven’t gotten a full-time job yet. (still waiting for that phone call and I know there are 2 pending….timing is key) ARGH. But good news is we’ve found The Muse and the Artist is stoked to have her piece used for the project. We’ll unveil soon, promise! Applications are just around the corner and the days are quickly filling up with meetings or things to do to prep for the Festival. Yippee!

I’ve been hanging out and working as much as I can at the Grill and Starline. I’ll be there tonight for the Indie bands and such. It should be fun. Last night Pecha Kucha ROCKED my face. I loved serving that crowd. They were SO courteous to one another and when I was slammed, they weren’t annoyed with me, they waited their turn and even told me who was at the bar first. It was SO refreshing!!! Good job Pecha Kucha crowd!

Lots on my mind lately. Trying to find balance and working out mind, body and spirit more. I’ve felt lately that my spirit is broken and that sucks big time. So it’s through contemplation and meditation that I find balance and growth. It’s all about growing and trying to find a better path in life that enriches you and those around you.

Two weekends ago we were in Sacramento and saw the Capitol Air Show… pretty cool. Last weekend had a girlie day which was much needed. Saw Love Happens and had a fantastic cry. Weird how females can get together and really bond over silly things like crying at a sappy movie, and then spending way too much time in REI and in Barnes & Nobles. There’s still lots to do and more to write about, but I’m gross from my pilates workout and need a shower!

Love you all and I’ll be commenting on your blogs soon, promise.

It’s that holiday weekend and we’ve been working hard. Rogue is fast coming and the Grill is great! I hope you all are having a safe and wonderful holiday weekend.

Well it’s that time again and we’re searching for a Muse for the Rogue Festival. Applications are up and coming (October 1st, eesh!). But I actually think we’ve found one, all I need is confirmation from Dr. O and Wonder Twin 2 and then it’s courting the artist. JOY!

Sleepy…. I want bed time. Work is up and coming though so it’s off to the shower to de-stink and then to perdify…

Oh and it’s official… bringing words back from my youth is on the circut. Dude, totally radical!

As much as I’d like to be I am not computer savvy.

I need help! I’m looking for an online application that is on wordpress and that will feed into a database. I want to decide what goes into the database. Can I create an application form? For the Rogue Festival, we are trying to revamp some stuff and I simply do not have the knowledge or wherewith all to be able to master this task. Grrr! Does someone out there have any suggestions. Whenever I search it, I get those silly apps…. thank you iPhone, you bitch.

Still on the job hunt. I’m looking for a full time job that will sustain me. I’m also needing to make sure I can get benefits somewheres. ::sigh:: I am extremely thankful to those of you that have sent warm wishes and positive thoughts. I’m hoping something will turn around here in the near future!

In the meantime, working the Grill and hiking and taking yoga and trying not to fall into the deepest darkest depression I’ve known in a while. It’s on the brink, but I don’t want to fall into the void. Thus the reason I’m babbling on like this. Forcing myself to get up and do something rather than the nothing I’ve allowed myself to do. I’ll be applying for the new Macy’s store that’s opening soon… we’ll see if maybe I’ll get a call back.

I had a really good interview a week or so ago, but my credit score is so shoddy that I wasn’t an eligible candidate for the job….SUCKS!

So…. onward and upward. Positive thoughts are much appreciated!

This morning I was in front of the Brass Unicorn at 9:45 am. There’s an hour long yoga class in the back room and it was absolutely amazing. I’ve never done yoga before but this class was perfect for those newbies (like myself) and those more experienced yoga-ists. It was a little intimidating because I know none of the poses, downward facing dog and such… but the instructor was really descriptive in her instructions so it was easy to follow. She lead the small class (one of the best things is that it was a small class, more intimate) through the different poses and stretches. My core was found and I was able to sluff off the stress of money woes and jobless worries and just focus on my inner health. It was really nice and I feel more balanced because of it. I highly recommend the class. The instructors are from Sister Yoga, so if you aren’t in the Tower, you can catch one of their classes.

I love Yoga!

With a severe case of computer-phobia. It’s stifling and maybe losing my job has made it that much harder…. so I’ve vowing to conquer and get my butt in gear. Blogging, comenting and maintaining my comittments. So you’ll see me working a lot on the Rogue Fesitval…. as such we’re getting back into full swing. Also check out Fright Night, I’m not a major player this year, but will pop my head in there sometimes.

I have pics from the last 2 hikes I”ll upload too…. oy! So much work and such a lack of motivation. Solitaire not happy. Solitaire is kicking her own ass now and will take names.

a job hunt that is.  After losing my full time job I’ve been scrambling to find something comparable to what I had.  I am confident that I will be able to find something and will keep people posted.  In these economic hard times it’s hard to stay away from the poor me mentality, but it’s a must. Onward and upward. Thank you to you that have already expressed positive thoughts and distant hung, they are much appreciated.

(1) When the bar is busy, don’t yell your drink out at the bartender, they are not listening to you, they are busy keeping multiple drink orders in their memory and tabulating cost.

(2) When the bartender gets to your order, DO NOT one up them as soon as your drinks are served, order everything you want in that round at once, or be prepared to wait your turn again.

(3) If the bartender is busy and you feel neglected, do not stand on the first rung of the bar stool and intently stare down the bartender while leaning over the bar. This is creepy and will only delay your drink order.

(4) If you are not old enough to consume alcohol, do not scoff at the bartender when you have to pay for water. This is a bar. Nothing is free.

(5) If the bartender is busy DO NOT shrilly whistle at the bartender. This will result in you being the absolute LAST person served just because you’ve annoyed and disrespected the bartender. We are not dogs. We are humans working to make sure you have a good time, please respect that.

(6) If it is hot in the club and you use napkins to wipe away sweat, please be health conscious and DO NOT leave your sweaty napkin on the bar! There is a trashcan not 5 feet away from you, that is the appropriate place to put it.

(7) If the bartender is covering for your favorite/friend/regular bartender, please do not instruct the unknown bartender on how to do their job. If they are behind the bar, usually they are competent enough to serve you.

Side Note: If the new bartender does not know how to make your particular drink, it is completely acceptable to tell the bartender how your prefer it, instead of requesting a new drink after a drink has been mis-poured.

(8) Do not ask the bartender “What’s good?” Or say “I want something sweet with a lot of alcohol that I cannot taste.” This is highly annoying. When the bartender actually makes you something sweet, do not complain about it. That is rude.

(9) All bars cater to the neighborhood you are in. If your normal haunt is in another part of town, do not expect your behavior to be cute or funny.

(10) Yes, Bartenders are there to serve you, but we are also responsible for what we serve you. In a bar the saying: “The customer is always right” DOES NOT apply. The bartender is liable for you if you get hurt or get in an accident. The bartender DOES NOT want to pay a fine for your irresponsibility, we probably couldn’t afford it anyway. So please remember that the bartender is human and please respect the rules.

The All Star game is upon us and final voting is going on RIGHT HERE. Send Pablo “Kung-Fu Panda” Sandoval to the All Star Game!!!!

Oh and ESPN likes me

[just click on the link for Kung Fu Panda and look at the address]

According to Dictionary.com Grace is:

 1. elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion, or action.

 2. a pleasing or attractive quality or endowment.

 3. favor or good will.

 4. a manifestation of favor, esp. by a superior: It was only through the dean’s grace that I wasn’t expelled from school.

 5. mercy; clemency; pardon: an act of grace.

 6. favor shown in granting a delay or temporary immunity.

It was through a conversation with Da Mommy that Grace came up. It is not easy to be gracious or graceful all the time, but sometimes it is important to maintain Grace, especially when met with a situation that makes one want to throw Grace out the window.

We’re going camping this weekend so I’ll be MIA for a bit, but expect good times and great pics to follow!!!