Ah. Home.

Today was another big day. I had the house to myself for the first time last night. And had nothing original to do. Vegged in front of the TV- would have done that if Katie and Derrik were home! But I searched for jobs online, sent in a few more resumes, and played around online. Oh, and I ordered enough PizzaHut to feed an army because I couldn't decide what I wanted for dinner and had no food at the house. :) Classic Caitlin.

During the day yesterday I went to the casino to fill out all my paperwork. I left feeling rather down as the woman told me I wouldn't get my meeting with the Gaming Commission to get my liscense (and start working) until the end of the month (so know KNOWS when I'd be able to start working...). And the letter of hire they gave me only had my base rate-and I needed it to have my anticipated tips for the car guys. The HR ppl told me I couldn't get THAT kind of a letter until after I'd worked a bit, then could talk to payroll. Ugh. Well, in the end, they got my fingerprints back quickly and squeezed me into next week for an appointment. And the car guys said the paperwork I had was fine. Still just have to get them something from the college, but told me I could go ahead and take delievery of my car!

...My friends have convenienced me to join a few different sites to help me meet people out here. OkCupid (dating) and MeetUp.com (social networking). I found an art therapy group on MeetUp, and am supposed to go to a workshop tomorrow, but have to cancel (more on that later). As far as OK... the jury is still out, but I have friends who have had sucess- lots of sucess at meeting friends or dates. So I'm giving it a shot. :) It is a bit strange at times... and you meet some real creeps. :) But might be a fun way to meet ppl!

So, last night was a late night playing online; then of course overslept a bit. Got up and made a lunch for the road. And headed out to a day of interviews for a second job, and some general errands. Aparently all the DMVs in CA are closed on Fridays now due to the CA budget crisis. So, a MI resident for another weekend!

I headed to an open interview for a banquet server position first. And got the job in about 5 minutes! I'm working on Monday at a fundraiser/private concert with Jewel. Then a huge Gala on the 8th. I can't go to my art thing tomorrow though because training is tomorrow.Some links about these parties below. The real, big city, kinda stuff. The Silk and Spice thing looks huge- there are banners ALLLLL over town for it. Must be big time black tie! But check out the silent auction list for the first concert- there is a vacation with Tom, Kate, and Suri in Turk and Caicos. So, anyway, exactly one week after I get here, I get to meet my first celebrity! Oh, and my roommate and her friend are going to the first dinner, so that'll be fun to see them there! AND, the woman who owns the company is super sweet and says she'll be able to use me more (told her that I'm new and looking for work). (Links to check out these events)

http://www.laspatronas.org/jewelball_current.html - the second, bigger one

http://www.promises2kids.com/userfiles/file/AuctionSneakPreview.pdf -the first, private concert.

But then I have my resume in at a few other places, and have an interview in a week for ANOTHER banquet server position. That means I'll be working for at least 3 different banquet companies. For a while at least.... And I'll be at all the High Society parties in SD in no time! Only, as the help. LOL. But working banquets will be nice when school starts, gives me flexibility during exam week and such. Although, I think I'll only have classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays- for 12-14 hours! We'll see how that turn out... while trying to work full-time or more. :)

Also, at this interview, I chatted with some other women who seem lots of fun. I was planning on getting a haircut today, and one was a stylist! So I met her after our interviews and got a great deal on a haircut- and made a friend. YEAH.

And finally, the really fun part of the day! I went and GOT MY NEW CAR! WHOO HOO. I own a car. And she's a cutie. Katie and I havent' had a naming ceremony yet. I need name ideas. But definatly a girl. And I'm not sure what car naming ceremonies entail. I think breaking a champagne glass on the front would dent the car (the boat tradition...) So, send on the ideas.

When I got home, Katie and her friend Pat had brought over their patio furniture from another house. So we spent the early evening setting up our patio. It's going to be WONDERFUL. She's getting outdoor speakers, we're going to plant gardens, get lights and some torches. Her pool lights change colors too! and the spa water-falls into the pool, and there is a spout fountain... it's insane. I'm so freakin spoiled. Photos of that later after we get this more set up.

So, life is grand. I'm one happy camper today. I've been rather lonely lately, and desiring my own bed. My old bed. And my own friends to chat with.... but thank goodness for the internet and plane tickets! But nothing like hugs from loved ones. (Leslee, the hairstylist, did give me a hug today!)

So, that's day 4 (and a recap of 3). :)

Boring stuff for the most part. I'll work on making this Blog more entertaining!