Diary of a Budget Socialite

15 June 2011 @ 01:22 pm

I'm at my new local library, soaking up some free wifi. I've been in my new apartment for almost two weeks now and I'm adjusting. I keep moving the furniture, which leaves me sore, so I really must stop that. The apartment is a bachelor, so it's one room, and it's awkwardly laid out. Some wall space is unusable because of a large radiator, or various other reasons. Ew, I was thinking what a nice view I had out this window at the library, when I just saw a builder pee up against the side of the house he's renovating! Um, hello, dude, you're right next to a massive wall of windows! We can all tell what you're doing. Sometimes, it's like men are from a different planet!

Been having my usual money troubles, and have been advised by several people to seek legal advice. It's so worrying and scary. Also, I'm not sure who to turn to. Its not like in the States, where you see all those TV ads for specialized (and inexpensive) legal advice. Catchy slogans like "Hurt in a car, call blah blah Mattar" or even just seeing ads on the subway for a Brooklyn Medical Malpractice Lawyer. Well, at least I've learned of a local clinic that might be able to give me some advice.

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20 May 2011 @ 03:31 pm

successful run, no breakouts!

A good friend of mine has switched her phone service over to VOIP, and until everything is settled, no one can call her, she and her husband can only make phone calls but not receive them. It's odd. Will be able to call them next week, apparently.

Luckily I didn't break out during my run in the play a few weeks ago. I was worried, because sometimes stress can trigger adult acne for me, but I was okay. I loved being in that show and I really wish more people had come out to see it. It was pretty heavy material, but I got so many complements from audience members that I bumped in to after the show. I performed most of the funny bits in a very serious play, which I just loved, loved, loved! None of my friends outside of the local theatre community came to see it, though, although a bunch of people confirmed they were coming. Of course, I don't perform so my friends can see me anyways, so it shouldn't matter whether or not I have support from anyone. It is what I love most, acting, being an actor. It is my lifelong love.

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20 May 2011 @ 03:23 pm

hair, long (okay short) beautiful hair

I've been at the library for the past couple of hours, just looking for work online (they have free wifi!) and applying for jobs. Man, my battery is awesome! Next time, I'll bring my power cord, since they have a special table with hidden outlets. Sweet!

Oh, and is it ever difficult to work when the librarian is practicing a Punch and Judy show in the "Quiet Study" area! No lie.

I'm currently growing out my former pixie hair cut into a short bob. It's still really short, but shaggy. I hope it's cute and that I still look feminine. No more pixie cuts for me, that's for sure. I love the look on Ginnifer Goodwin, but she's adorable to start with and she's got curly hair, where mine is straight. Oh, well. According to a few people, my best hair was the "pob" - you remember the hair style Posh Spice wore a few years ago? The Posh Bob, or "pob"? People actually stopped me on the street to complement me on my hair, and that just doesn't ever happen to me! So, I'm growing it out with occasional trims to keep a shape.

A few years back, I started noticing my hair was getting thinner. It might have been stress related, that's the best my doctor could figure. So I spent some time researching what would be the best hair loss product, since a lot of products are out there for this problem. I checked out the health food store, and looked into prescription meds. Didn't want to go the medication route - it wouldn't be covered under my drug plan, and anyway, once you stop using the special cream or whatever, the new hair would apparently fall out. Yikes!

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17 May 2011 @ 04:34 pm

barcode scanner

Back at my part-time job. It's hectic - I'm doing math quickly and writing out receipts by hand and making change while keeping an eye on dozens of kids all excited to be at the theatre and downing sugary cupcakes. The kids can be awfully cute, but it's pretty tiring. There's a surprising amount of heavy lifting. All the theatre jobs I've had, with the exception of acting, have included heavy lifting, or at least what I consider heavy lifting. I'm not exactly muscular, plus being short makes moving some things difficult.

Wondering if I have IBS. Tried looking it up online, but the symptoms listed were so vague. Will find out more.

What would be useful at work would be stuff like a cash register and a barcode scanner. But it's a small operation that we set up anew every Saturday and Sunday because the theatre space is used by other companies as well.

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17 May 2011 @ 04:25 pm

payday advance loans

Feeling exhausted. It's been a long few weeks. Not bad, just stressful. I'm hoping everything turns out well. I've got a lot of stuff to catch up with, and I'm hoping my paperwork, etc, goes through quickly. Had a bad experience with the bank - aaaarrrggghhhh! Luckily, I didn't lose the apartment I'm moving in to later this month, but I almost did, all because of my bank.

Have you noticed how many businesses have popped up lately offering payday advance loans? It's been a big thing these past few years. Never been to one myself, but there are several in my neighbourhood, one in the premises of an old bank. That's something else, so many banks in this city - or at least the buildings in which they stood - have been turned in to coffee shops, among other things. It's not because the banks are disappearing, they're quite powerful and strong in this country. But so many of those corner lots with the imposing edifices that used to house banks now boast designer coffee.

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17 May 2011 @ 04:04 pm

personalized Easter gift

I was watching a tv show that featured a behind-the-scenes episode on a calendar shoot, and one of the months had a photo to represent Easter festivities. It had tons of bunnies! Is there anything cuter than a bunny? It would be awesome to some day have a home where I could have some house rabbits. The local Humane Society used to litter box train their bunnies before adopting them out. How amazing is that? I wonder how much success they have, and if they still do it. Of course, I'm probably allergic to rabbits, just like I am to every adorable critter out there.

I have a few friends who love Easter best out of every holiday. A few are religious, but mostly they love the family atmosphere, spending time with loved ones and feasting, playing with children. Other religions have holidays around the same time of year, and they also celebrate renewal, rebirth. What do people give as a personalized Easter gift?

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10 May 2011 @ 03:12 pm

Successful Theatre Run!

Had a successful run this weekend performing in a play! I love being an actor. It is what I would do with my whole life if I had the chance. I'm trying to make sure I get that chance. Of course, no one I know showed up, although a bunch of people confirmed they were coming and sounded really enthusiastic. Oh well. That always happens, I'm always the only cast member who is left standing alone while everyone else is surrounded by friends and family. It also proves to me that I'm no good at PR and marketing. I mean, if people I care about won't turn out for something that is really important to me, how much use would I be working in PR? It's really not my field, but I thought I should at least give it a try this past year. It seemed like something that I might be good at, and goodness knows I need to start earning a proper, grown-up wage.

Was just visiting my new apartment a few hours ago. It's not perfect but I hope it will be good and will be the place I learn to be more successful and happy in life. Luckily, the two (tiny) windows already have blinds, so I don't have to worry about that. Nothing fancy, not like a plantation shutter, that will be in the future.

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06 May 2011 @ 10:15 pm

Moving day coming up

Still having technical problems, and I'm not sure what's up. Let's see how this journal entry goes.

Spoke with my new building manager, and he said to phone him Monday to arrange to sign the lease Tuesday or Thursday. I'll probably feel relieved after I do so, since i'll know that for sure i'm moving. Still so much to do. A friend dropped off a bunch of boxes today, which will be a big help.

Trying to decide what I'll do about my phone and internet at my new place. I could go for high-speed internet and then get V.O.I.P. for cheaper phone service, but there's a lot of little details to work out. A cell phone would be very useful - for at least the past year, I've had problems because I don't have a cell phone, and I can't check my email when I'm out. One company promises cheap rates and no contracts, but I need to do more research, since my experience tells me that there will be tons of extra, added-on charges.

Was watching a special about interventions and oxycodone percocet addiction detox . Really tough.

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06 May 2011 @ 01:02 pm

technical difficulties

This is insane! I've tried three times to update my page, and each time something happens. Is it down to the gremlins that clearly live in my apartment and love my electrical appliances? Love to destroy them, that is. Everything that can be plugged in goes wonky in this place. Well, I'm moving soon.

there's so much do to when you move, and I'm worried that I'm not up to it. I know I've moved before, but damned if I can remember all the details of everything I did, or need to do. Hate details. And it's really difficult trying to plan something expensive like a move when you're flat broke. At least I'm back to work the weekend after this one. It's not enough money or hours, but it's better than not earning. Must find a new job. If I had more money, would I look in to franchise opportunities? Feeling swamped - will turn to my latest list to see what needs to be done next.

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06 May 2011 @ 01:01 am

bleh, worry

I'm charging my little notebook computer while I write. I am still learning to use this new, smaller-scaled keyboard. I keep hitting a key which bumps the cursor to the beginning of the page! I'm learning.

A friend recommended I look into getting high speed internet access when I move, possibly in a bundle with cable or phone or something. High speed would be amazing, but I'm so incredibly broke. It's hard when you're as broke as I always am, since it seems like these deals are only available for people with a little financial room to move.

Have been feeling kind of down lately, sort of anxious. Makes sense, I guess, since I'm moving soon and change is threatening. Hope it is a good change.

A few years ago, I started worrying about my hair and looked in to hair loss products . But I digress. Back to my move.

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