Friday, December 16th.

Woke up at 10:30 a.m. - a first in a while! And didn't take a nap later on!

Dropped off a modcloth return at my local post office. Picked up a vanilla latte as a reward for getting out of bed while the sun was still up.

Popped some frozen chocolate chip waffles in the toaster.

Checked emails. Did a job boards scan.

Applied to 3 jobs - had to register and fill out the big ole profile for each one, aka big time suck.

Called Boost Mobile again to set up my voicemail. This time, got through the automated bullshit and talked to a real LIVE PERSON who DIDN'T HAVE A THICK, OUTSOURCED HINDI ACCENT. Miraculous.

Had a turkey on kaiser. Was delish.

Went to the mall with the mother to do some returns/exchanges/store credit honoring dropped prices/shopping. Emerged victoriously with a '70s style printed shirtdress with a modern twist.

Got super annoyed with mom multiple times. These things are becoming more commonplace now. Frustrating to hear negative criticism when you're almost 30 years old and on a never-ending record. Drives me nuts. Today she has the balls to bring up something a third grade teacher said TWENTY YEARS AGO about my personality, to use as argument in how her criticism being drawn upon at hand is justified, in an 'I-Told-You-So' way.

Thought crossed my mind that I seriously can't wait to get a job and get out of the house. I miss my independence. Having my own place. My own kitchen. You know, my own LIFE.

For some reason breaking out like a fucking teenager the past few weeks. Probably hormones and stress. Just want it to go away already - I'm not drinking or smoking, I don't eat fast food or other unhealthy options, I've been hitting the gym 5 times a week, I'm unemployed, and I don't have a boyfriend so there is no action of love happening in my life. Can't I at least have decent looking skin?

Came home, noshed on some crackers but the mother insisted on having dinner. Went to the gym and almost puked with all that food sitting in my stomach. Never again.

Took a hot shower. Checked the job boards again. Made plans for tomorrow.

Brainstormed ways of promoting the family business. Getting web marketing ideas. Why did these not occur to me before???

Hosting a friend from out of town. Her neediness is getting a bit irritating. Never knew her to be that needy. She's known for being aggressively independent and selfish at times, and never lacking in assertiveness. But, then again, these are unusual times for both of us. She's been coming off pretty needy and unmotivated the past few weeks. God help us if we're both depressed at the same time while she's visiting.

Started thinking last night about more hot spots for food in LA. Food dreams getting stronger.

Applied to 3 more jobs on Mediabistro. Called it after that.

Was starved around midnight so had an orange and a pb&j on wheat English muffin.

Received 1 job rejection email.

Total jobs applied to: 6.

Total job rejections: 1.

Total purchases while currently unemployed: 1 coffee, 1 dress.