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So I finally did it. I cut my hair short for the summer. I have been going through a heated debate in my head and I decided to finally chop it all off. I don’t think it’s that short, but it definitely was at least 4 inches off of my hair, which is a lot shorter than it sounds. My hairstylist was fabulous. He was new and I never really go there that often anyway, but my regular hairstylist was busy with another person. But Rick and I clicked right away and we chatted a lot and he was taking his time on my hair to make sure that it was perfect. We liked the same music and he loved the Beastie Boys, which is always a plus. He even blow-dried and styled my hair for me at no additional charge and the whole process took over 2 hours. He was sweet and I am definitely going to get him again next time. I just have to get used to my short hair now.

Everyone’s been talking about jobs lately. Friends have been quitting their jobs, starting new jobs, looking for jobs, interviewing for jobs, getting offered new jobs, getting fired from their jobs, hating their jobs, loving their jobs, and so on and so forth. I realized that most of my core group of friends opted not to go to graduate or professional school after college, but instead chose to work full time. This explains why we don’t hang out very much anymore because we are all burnt out from our jobs. It’s sad because we know that we will be in the same state in 10, 20, and 30 years. Those in school are just prolonging the inevitable. I cannot see myself working at the same place in 5 years, so I know that I will have to do something to get out. I am trying and in the works with a few things, but nothing concrete. I wish that change will come swift and the monetary compensation be good enough for me to live off of. I need to save up money for a house. I am constantly reminded of this weekly because a few of my friends are looking or already own their own condo/townhouse. It’s crazy and rad all at the same time. I wish that I was that financially set and not have to be a renter for most of my life. But I am slowly working on it and I know that it shouldn’t be a problem after I get married and have two incomes, yada yada. It’s still stressing to think about and also very frustrating sometimes because I know that my friends will own a place in the upcoming months.

I hate that Josh didn’t really want to see the new Star Wars movie and he ends up getting tickets to watch it at 7:30 tonight, hours before the movie officially opens. Lucky bummer. But M and I decided that we were going to watch it on Friday night in Modesto. I hope the crowds aren’t too big. I am thinking that it won’t be as bad because it’s already been released there for over a week. I ran into Jamie today at Starbuck’s (go figure) and she said that she saw it last weekend when she was in Modesto at a Gallo charity drive. Neat. She is done with her first year of film school and I am eager to see how her first film turned out. She was going to screen it at her next party, whenever it is. We have a very interesting friendship, but it works out well.

M and I hung out tonight again. We just can’t get enough of each other. She had good news to tell me and good news about Tina, one of her best friends. I am so happy for them and it looks like things are all falling into place. We ate at Café 50’s and ran into Aussie there with her friend, Ameet, the guy who wanted to kill me all of the time when we played Mafia. It was great to randomly see her. Small world. Well, M and I discussed our upcoming trip home and what we are planning to do. There are a few people that I do want to see and I hope that things pan out for us. But I am only going to be there for the weekend, so I am not expecting too much. I think that it will be nice to see all of my old friends from junior high and high school. It’s going to be surreal, but nice.

S&TC quote of the day:
“I could die, Carrie. With really bad hair.” – Samantha (Season 6 – Out of the Frying Pan)