I should be sleeping or studying, but I'm watching Grammy performances... I think the only two people who can sing at the moment are Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Pink. Taylor Swift went totally flat =_= and Black Eyed Peas were out of sync and off beat. You know, it's only live performances nowadays that let you whether or not people can really sing or not. All the equipment people use nowadays can make even the worst singer sound like a seasoned stage performer =_= Sad. This goes to show why people who can actually hear pitch fluctuations enjoy Broadway better 'cause people there can actually sing, otherwise they'd get booted.
Pink's performance was interesting to see 'cause I couldn't tell whether she was actually singing or they had her lip-synching due to all the acrobatic things she did. If that really was her singing, then she really is talented. Lady Gaga's pretty talented too since she can dance while she sings. I'm not sure any other singers can really do that. Oh Beyonce prances around and sings so I guess that counts too.
Anyway, I just couldn't sleep, but I should sleep 'cause I've got a long day ahead tomorrow =_= ... Well, technically this morning =_=;
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Facebook Tarot Application
Last year, I developed an interest for tarot card reading 'cause I just find that sort of thing fascinating. Whether or not I truly believe in it is another thing, I just find it kind of interesting when things seem to be pretty similar to what I am going through in life.
For instance...
Tuesday, February 2
The Devil
Obsession. Compulsion. Overzealous behavior. Difficult relationships. Don't allow the darker side of things to control the situation. Negative emotions are trying to come into play. Time to reverse them before it's too late. Something is trying to chain you. An problem of some sort that is difficult to overcome at the present time. Seek outside help when forces may be greater than you. Possible opinions of others having too much influence in your life. The need to break free of something.
The day before, I was hell-bent on my killing my roommate and yesterday, I still want to mangle her, but I lost some steam as the day wore on and I never saw her. I asked around for people's opinions and ways of solving my problem, then I went to bed last night 'cause I couldn't wait for her anymore. I woke up this morning and let her know how I felt. Now I'm reading my tarot for the day and here is what it says:
The Hanged Man Reversed
Movement. Becoming unstuck and moving forward. Consideration of viewpoints and attitudes of others. Period of suffering ending. Ready to get on with things and back in the game. An opening of mind and heart. The end of a difficult time or cycle. Illumination. The way out has been discovered and is ready to be acted upon. Conformity. Allowing other's opinions to overrun your own. Things are turned upside down, but may appear right-side up. Look closely to discern how things really stand.
...Weird, huh?
Tomorrow is....
Thursday, February 4
Ace of Cups
The beginning of love and creativity. Possible marriage. Spiritual healing possible. New relationship on the horizon. Powerful creative energy able to be harnessed for new ventures. The creative arts. Emotional fulfillment in in all things. Divinity influenced art and music. Happiness and vitality for living. Support from community of new artistic ventures. Partnerships will soon be important.
Hmm.... I'll pass on the love part, but spiritual healing is great. Powerful creative energy is good too. Happiness and vitality is awesome ^__^ I hope tomorrow is a good day~
Oh, and here is the daily reading:
Recent Past:
Five of Swords
You've suffered a loss or defeat but can now regroup. New confidence and verve. Ideas have changed, so you must adjust the plan. Be a little more sure of yourself and others will join you. You don't need anyone's approval in the way you live your life. You have been a little too giving. New friendships can be formed. People are willing to trust you.
Current Situation:
Ten of Swords
Relief. The worst is over and you can put it behind you. Beginning of a new cycle soon. A gift from a distance. You are able to focus on yourself. Take what you have learned and bring about a new goal and plan. You got through something unscathed. A bit of luck has come your way, use it to your full advantage. You may receive news that you have won something.
Future Influences:
The Empress
Earth Mother. Creation. A woman constantly full of new ideas and thoughts. A woman who gives new life to herself. A trail blazer. A female presence that is caring and motherly. Fertility. Birth of an idea or new energy. Family issues. Hearth and home. The need to focus on family. Feminine healing. Need to cultivate your own creativity. A woman unto herself, not dependent on a partner for fulfillment. A ruler and leader of others. Motherly-type.
.... Trippy.
For instance...
Tuesday, February 2
The Devil
Obsession. Compulsion. Overzealous behavior. Difficult relationships. Don't allow the darker side of things to control the situation. Negative emotions are trying to come into play. Time to reverse them before it's too late. Something is trying to chain you. An problem of some sort that is difficult to overcome at the present time. Seek outside help when forces may be greater than you. Possible opinions of others having too much influence in your life. The need to break free of something.
The day before, I was hell-bent on my killing my roommate and yesterday, I still want to mangle her, but I lost some steam as the day wore on and I never saw her. I asked around for people's opinions and ways of solving my problem, then I went to bed last night 'cause I couldn't wait for her anymore. I woke up this morning and let her know how I felt. Now I'm reading my tarot for the day and here is what it says:
The Hanged Man Reversed
Movement. Becoming unstuck and moving forward. Consideration of viewpoints and attitudes of others. Period of suffering ending. Ready to get on with things and back in the game. An opening of mind and heart. The end of a difficult time or cycle. Illumination. The way out has been discovered and is ready to be acted upon. Conformity. Allowing other's opinions to overrun your own. Things are turned upside down, but may appear right-side up. Look closely to discern how things really stand.
...Weird, huh?
Tomorrow is....
Thursday, February 4
Ace of Cups
The beginning of love and creativity. Possible marriage. Spiritual healing possible. New relationship on the horizon. Powerful creative energy able to be harnessed for new ventures. The creative arts. Emotional fulfillment in in all things. Divinity influenced art and music. Happiness and vitality for living. Support from community of new artistic ventures. Partnerships will soon be important.
Hmm.... I'll pass on the love part, but spiritual healing is great. Powerful creative energy is good too. Happiness and vitality is awesome ^__^ I hope tomorrow is a good day~
Oh, and here is the daily reading:
Recent Past:
Five of Swords
You've suffered a loss or defeat but can now regroup. New confidence and verve. Ideas have changed, so you must adjust the plan. Be a little more sure of yourself and others will join you. You don't need anyone's approval in the way you live your life. You have been a little too giving. New friendships can be formed. People are willing to trust you.
Current Situation:
Ten of Swords
Relief. The worst is over and you can put it behind you. Beginning of a new cycle soon. A gift from a distance. You are able to focus on yourself. Take what you have learned and bring about a new goal and plan. You got through something unscathed. A bit of luck has come your way, use it to your full advantage. You may receive news that you have won something.
Future Influences:
The Empress
Earth Mother. Creation. A woman constantly full of new ideas and thoughts. A woman who gives new life to herself. A trail blazer. A female presence that is caring and motherly. Fertility. Birth of an idea or new energy. Family issues. Hearth and home. The need to focus on family. Feminine healing. Need to cultivate your own creativity. A woman unto herself, not dependent on a partner for fulfillment. A ruler and leader of others. Motherly-type.
.... Trippy.
Let's Plan An Imaginary Wedding
So... for some reason... my friend started planning her wedding today even though she has no boyfriend and probably won't get married for some time. In the past, she had absolutely zero interest in this unproductive activity, but she started talking about it today. I may be at fault 'cause I was talking about my good friend up in Oregon, who is planning on getting married next year and I am one of her bridesmaids.
Anyway, my friend wanted a black & white themed wedding and it got really complex with the details so I told her to just keep it simple in order to save her some money and a headache later. We were talking about the line-up and how she wants her brother to be part of the wedding, so I suggested that she just ask him to be her "maid of honor" type of person, and she said that she wanted a maid of honor, but not her brother to be that person. She hopes that her future husband will let her brother be one of the groomsmen and he can have one of his girlfriends be part of her party. I say whatever works.
She then told me that she knew for a fact that she wanted me to be in her wedding. But, I've heard that line somewhere before and I don't bank much on it lol. Many years ago, my senior high best friend told me she wanted me to be her maid of honor, but when the time came, she asked another girl to be her maid of honor. I was never expecting anything, but I did feel slightly disappointed. I found out much later that her maid of honor was the one who set her and her husband up together, so I didn't say anything, because I thought it was great for the girl to be maid of honor. It is the part where people make promises that they can't keep that bothers me is all. I don't like making promises that I can't keep, and I especially don't like it when people can't keep their promises to me either.
But over the years, I've learned to cope with this and just accept that no one is perfect and I just can't have too many expectations of others at all. Anyway, I was slightly flattered to hear about the wedding party thing, but at the same time, unsure of how to actually feel. I guess, I will know the proper emotions when the time comes.
As for me... I don't have much inclination towards chaining myself to an eternity of marital imprisonment at the moment. I am, after all, commitment-phobic and not a fan of men in general. There are no princes or white knights on white horses out there, so I've pretty much given up.
She asked me if I would want my brother to be in my wedding and honestly... I don't know. I think my brother is too lazy for that sort of thing. If my future husband likes my brother enough and they are friends, then I guess... but I don't want to impose anything on anyone. I don't mind if I am not in my brother's wedding if he should get married. I just want to be the girl at the open bar lol ^__^.
Anyway, I have no intentions of marrying a the moment so I guess planning a wedding in my head would be a waste of time.
Anyway, my friend wanted a black & white themed wedding and it got really complex with the details so I told her to just keep it simple in order to save her some money and a headache later. We were talking about the line-up and how she wants her brother to be part of the wedding, so I suggested that she just ask him to be her "maid of honor" type of person, and she said that she wanted a maid of honor, but not her brother to be that person. She hopes that her future husband will let her brother be one of the groomsmen and he can have one of his girlfriends be part of her party. I say whatever works.
She then told me that she knew for a fact that she wanted me to be in her wedding. But, I've heard that line somewhere before and I don't bank much on it lol. Many years ago, my senior high best friend told me she wanted me to be her maid of honor, but when the time came, she asked another girl to be her maid of honor. I was never expecting anything, but I did feel slightly disappointed. I found out much later that her maid of honor was the one who set her and her husband up together, so I didn't say anything, because I thought it was great for the girl to be maid of honor. It is the part where people make promises that they can't keep that bothers me is all. I don't like making promises that I can't keep, and I especially don't like it when people can't keep their promises to me either.
But over the years, I've learned to cope with this and just accept that no one is perfect and I just can't have too many expectations of others at all. Anyway, I was slightly flattered to hear about the wedding party thing, but at the same time, unsure of how to actually feel. I guess, I will know the proper emotions when the time comes.
As for me... I don't have much inclination towards chaining myself to an eternity of marital imprisonment at the moment. I am, after all, commitment-phobic and not a fan of men in general. There are no princes or white knights on white horses out there, so I've pretty much given up.
She asked me if I would want my brother to be in my wedding and honestly... I don't know. I think my brother is too lazy for that sort of thing. If my future husband likes my brother enough and they are friends, then I guess... but I don't want to impose anything on anyone. I don't mind if I am not in my brother's wedding if he should get married. I just want to be the girl at the open bar lol ^__^.
Anyway, I have no intentions of marrying a the moment so I guess planning a wedding in my head would be a waste of time.
My Computer is On Television!!!
Actually, a model of my computer was on Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge episode 3 and I couldn't resist blogging about it. That's all lol ^_^
Smile of Death
I love the fact that I worked in a restaurant right about now. My hands are still shaking at the moment, but I told her how I felt and didn't hand over that note. I was polite, I was smiling, and cordial and I communicated in a respectful, adult-like manner. I told her I didn't liked to be asked for the rent early, and I told her that I wasn't going to deposit the money for her anymore. I left it at that. When she tried to get me to talk longer, I told her that I am very overwhelmed with my own responsibilities at the moment let alone someone else's. She tried to make it seem like I'm not willing to do her any favors when I have never asked her of anything. I said I was willing to do things for her except for that. She pushed me into saying that I felt like I was being taken advantaged of at times, and I said that she had already asked me for rent early five times now, but this is the third time that I have gotten angry over it. She doesn't remember, but I do.
She asked me in June for July, then July 5 days early for August, she asked me twice before that, and this makes it the fifth time. I was smiling the entire time, but I really wanted to just kill her. I don't want to deal with this woman anymore.
She said, "Oh that's why I bought you that shot glass 'cause I didn't want you to think that I was taking advantage of you."
........................................... Seriously? Why do I feel like I have been bribed here? This is like that age-old "Here's some candy, kid. Don't be mad anymore" routine. I never wanted the f**king shot glass, I even said you don't need to get me anything. Some people are just so.... .... well, let's say impressive enough to render me speechless for an appropriate adjective.
Well, I put my foot down. She said that she will get her guy friend to come pick up the check from now on, but if she asks me for the rent early anymore, I will just say no, smile, and then walk away. Her going away is her own problem, not mine. So there.
She asked me in June for July, then July 5 days early for August, she asked me twice before that, and this makes it the fifth time. I was smiling the entire time, but I really wanted to just kill her. I don't want to deal with this woman anymore.
She said, "Oh that's why I bought you that shot glass 'cause I didn't want you to think that I was taking advantage of you."
........................................... Seriously? Why do I feel like I have been bribed here? This is like that age-old "Here's some candy, kid. Don't be mad anymore" routine. I never wanted the f**king shot glass, I even said you don't need to get me anything. Some people are just so.... .... well, let's say impressive enough to render me speechless for an appropriate adjective.
Well, I put my foot down. She said that she will get her guy friend to come pick up the check from now on, but if she asks me for the rent early anymore, I will just say no, smile, and then walk away. Her going away is her own problem, not mine. So there.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Death Sentence Postponement
I'm very sleepy and feeling kind of ill so I think I'm just going to go to bed early tonight. My roommate isn't home yet so this gives me an extra day to sleep on the proper way of handling her, and also, one more day for her to live. When I see her tomorrow, I swear I will have to kill her. Anyway, before I make myself more ill, I'd best get some sleep. I'm not feeling so great =_=
On the bright side, I managed to make this really hard return balance today *__* I did it all on my own, though with a little guidance, and my reviewer didn't kill me. I was so stoked when it finally worked. It was literally almost a brand new return. This sole proprietorship rental used to be on someone else's personal Schedule E, but then some other guy came in and bought part of the company so it became a partnership for tax purposes. For state, it was not an initial return, but in terms of federal purposes, it is so that was one of the things I wasn't sure about. The biggest thing that really killed me was the input part. I made a lot of stupid mistakes doing this return at first, but thank god I caught most of them.
For instance... when inputting accumulated depreciation, I only put in A/D up to 2008 and didn't put A/D up to 2009 so that was not good lol. I went back in and fixed it after doing a couple workpapers. The company for some reason does all their books in accrual basis when it has been filing as cash, so every year we have to undo the accruals from prior year and then record the accruals this year. I did a workpaper for this as one of the very first things I did, but I missed prepaid expenses so I added that in this time. I was so happy with myself when I caught my own stupid mistakes. Then, I did an AJE, which really should have been done first lol 'cause I was trying to input the book retained earnings into one partner's capital, but it was wrong 'cause I hadn't adjusted it yet lol ^_^;;; I'm really glad that my boss gave me this project though 'cause I got to basically learn how to do a lot of it on my own, and then I'm glad I asked the tax manager how to use all these different functions in the tax program so that I could show what I needed to show. I took it slowly, but I didn't give up and then I made the return balance and net income on the return matched what was on the books. I did my M-1 adjustments, showed the pro-rata of partnership interest allocation, made the accrual to cash workpapers, AJE's, depreciation workpapers, etc. I tried to make it as simple as possible and when I turned it in, I was so proud of myself. I have never been able to make a hard return balance without crying to someone about it lol. I almost just ran to my reviewer and begged her to help me balance it, but no, I stuck to it and got it done before my boss came in this afternoon. I felt good ^__^
I had this project for a week on my shelf now, but had only been able to work on it for three days. I did part of the summary memo first since my boss' instructions were still fresh in my head, and then worked with what I knew. I screwed up on just about everything though lol when I first inputted them, but slowly, all these epiphanies hit and I just made it work *___* I was so proud of myself. Now if I can do the same with some of these other returns I have, the better.
I'd better check on the depreciation for this one other client I was working on. I also need to keep an update on the trusts that I worked on. I have so much stuff to do @_@. Oh which reminds me... I need to look up a security tomorrow. That or ask my boss to send the question to the client 'cause I can't input this security to Schedule D until I have a cost basis and acquisition date for it. I need to input the amount on the Form 2439 as well =_= *sigh*
Right now, I'm making a perm file for another client, which was put together quite haphazardly by the former office manager and so I have to reorganize some things so that it makes sense =_= Anyway, sleep. Must sleep. I'm putting lemon in my water, drinking that and sleeping. Yes, sleep is good.
On the bright side, I managed to make this really hard return balance today *__* I did it all on my own, though with a little guidance, and my reviewer didn't kill me. I was so stoked when it finally worked. It was literally almost a brand new return. This sole proprietorship rental used to be on someone else's personal Schedule E, but then some other guy came in and bought part of the company so it became a partnership for tax purposes. For state, it was not an initial return, but in terms of federal purposes, it is so that was one of the things I wasn't sure about. The biggest thing that really killed me was the input part. I made a lot of stupid mistakes doing this return at first, but thank god I caught most of them.
For instance... when inputting accumulated depreciation, I only put in A/D up to 2008 and didn't put A/D up to 2009 so that was not good lol. I went back in and fixed it after doing a couple workpapers. The company for some reason does all their books in accrual basis when it has been filing as cash, so every year we have to undo the accruals from prior year and then record the accruals this year. I did a workpaper for this as one of the very first things I did, but I missed prepaid expenses so I added that in this time. I was so happy with myself when I caught my own stupid mistakes. Then, I did an AJE, which really should have been done first lol 'cause I was trying to input the book retained earnings into one partner's capital, but it was wrong 'cause I hadn't adjusted it yet lol ^_^;;; I'm really glad that my boss gave me this project though 'cause I got to basically learn how to do a lot of it on my own, and then I'm glad I asked the tax manager how to use all these different functions in the tax program so that I could show what I needed to show. I took it slowly, but I didn't give up and then I made the return balance and net income on the return matched what was on the books. I did my M-1 adjustments, showed the pro-rata of partnership interest allocation, made the accrual to cash workpapers, AJE's, depreciation workpapers, etc. I tried to make it as simple as possible and when I turned it in, I was so proud of myself. I have never been able to make a hard return balance without crying to someone about it lol. I almost just ran to my reviewer and begged her to help me balance it, but no, I stuck to it and got it done before my boss came in this afternoon. I felt good ^__^
I had this project for a week on my shelf now, but had only been able to work on it for three days. I did part of the summary memo first since my boss' instructions were still fresh in my head, and then worked with what I knew. I screwed up on just about everything though lol when I first inputted them, but slowly, all these epiphanies hit and I just made it work *___* I was so proud of myself. Now if I can do the same with some of these other returns I have, the better.
I'd better check on the depreciation for this one other client I was working on. I also need to keep an update on the trusts that I worked on. I have so much stuff to do @_@. Oh which reminds me... I need to look up a security tomorrow. That or ask my boss to send the question to the client 'cause I can't input this security to Schedule D until I have a cost basis and acquisition date for it. I need to input the amount on the Form 2439 as well =_= *sigh*
Right now, I'm making a perm file for another client, which was put together quite haphazardly by the former office manager and so I have to reorganize some things so that it makes sense =_= Anyway, sleep. Must sleep. I'm putting lemon in my water, drinking that and sleeping. Yes, sleep is good.
"Not To Do" List
So I think I'm going to make my roommate a "Not To Do" list as she gave me a "To Do" List. I'll be listing things such as:
1. Asking for rent early - I will honor the agreement we both signed and hand over a check on the 1st of every month, unless certain circumstances cause me to defer payment until the next business day or two.
2. Asking the tenant to run to the bank to deposit their rent - As per agreement, the extent of my responsibilities as a tenant is only to hand over a check on the proposed date. Anything extra is out the scope of my responsibilities, and I will not be performing another person's responsibilities for them anymore regardless of circumstances.
3. Feeling too badly about not seeing me for the next few months - I am officially in busy season right now as well as exam mode. More likely than not, I will be quite antisocial and focused on just my responsibilities during these next few months.
4. Worry about the mail that comes in for me - The most I would get in the mailbox is a CPA magazine, and maybe a key to get a package. Unless CalCPA sends me a huge white envelope, I am in no hurry to get the magazine that comes in now and then. So don't worry too much about my mail. Unless it is a huge brown box, I am not too concerned about it. But if you would like me to go get the mail for you, I don't mind. I am, however, only able to do it Saturday though as I have more time those days unless I am in the city for the weekend due to exams and family gatherings. In that case, I'll go grab the mail on Sunday or whenever I get home.
I will try my best to let you know when I am expecting a huge package. In the next 2-3 weeks ahead, I should be receiving a mattress topper and a bookshelf. These are the only known things I know, which are going to be sent to me, but have not given me a confirmation about their status.
I greatly appreciate your understanding on these things and your silence during my studying is absolutely golden. Thanks so much!
.... is how I would like to write it, but I'll be sure to make it more diplomatic and I'll probably just get rid of the mail one... *sigh* I feel much calmer today 'cause my mother and I talked and she told me to keep a level head. I am dealing with an unruly customer, I need my cool, level head, so I'm not going to let these volatile emotions take control over me. I am going to channel coolness, become a Tetsu Onna~! j/k ^_^ If only ^_^ Anyways, I may just write this all up and hand it to her as a joke later tonight when I see her. I also need to give her the one page of the agreement I copied for her ^_^ and highlighted in yellow.
I don't think I have ever been so happy to know that my roommate is coming home. Usually, I just want her to disappear forever, but this is the first time I am actually feeling kind of happy to know that she is coming home. Maybe because I am prepared to kick her ass today? Hehe ^_^ I feel so evil, but hey, she pushed me to this limit so be prepared for the consequences of messing with me. Just because I was accommodating and a pushover last year doesn't mean it will be the same this year. And don't think that phrase "people can't change overnight" is going to stop me. Yeah, I can't change overnight and my roommate can't change overnight, but I consider myself making progress towards being someone who is less fearful of life and taking things in larger strides now. I am not going back to who I was last year. I absolutely refuse, so there.
1. Asking for rent early - I will honor the agreement we both signed and hand over a check on the 1st of every month, unless certain circumstances cause me to defer payment until the next business day or two.
2. Asking the tenant to run to the bank to deposit their rent - As per agreement, the extent of my responsibilities as a tenant is only to hand over a check on the proposed date. Anything extra is out the scope of my responsibilities, and I will not be performing another person's responsibilities for them anymore regardless of circumstances.
3. Feeling too badly about not seeing me for the next few months - I am officially in busy season right now as well as exam mode. More likely than not, I will be quite antisocial and focused on just my responsibilities during these next few months.
4. Worry about the mail that comes in for me - The most I would get in the mailbox is a CPA magazine, and maybe a key to get a package. Unless CalCPA sends me a huge white envelope, I am in no hurry to get the magazine that comes in now and then. So don't worry too much about my mail. Unless it is a huge brown box, I am not too concerned about it. But if you would like me to go get the mail for you, I don't mind. I am, however, only able to do it Saturday though as I have more time those days unless I am in the city for the weekend due to exams and family gatherings. In that case, I'll go grab the mail on Sunday or whenever I get home.
I will try my best to let you know when I am expecting a huge package. In the next 2-3 weeks ahead, I should be receiving a mattress topper and a bookshelf. These are the only known things I know, which are going to be sent to me, but have not given me a confirmation about their status.
I greatly appreciate your understanding on these things and your silence during my studying is absolutely golden. Thanks so much!
.... is how I would like to write it, but I'll be sure to make it more diplomatic and I'll probably just get rid of the mail one... *sigh* I feel much calmer today 'cause my mother and I talked and she told me to keep a level head. I am dealing with an unruly customer, I need my cool, level head, so I'm not going to let these volatile emotions take control over me. I am going to channel coolness, become a Tetsu Onna~! j/k ^_^ If only ^_^ Anyways, I may just write this all up and hand it to her as a joke later tonight when I see her. I also need to give her the one page of the agreement I copied for her ^_^ and highlighted in yellow.
I don't think I have ever been so happy to know that my roommate is coming home. Usually, I just want her to disappear forever, but this is the first time I am actually feeling kind of happy to know that she is coming home. Maybe because I am prepared to kick her ass today? Hehe ^_^ I feel so evil, but hey, she pushed me to this limit so be prepared for the consequences of messing with me. Just because I was accommodating and a pushover last year doesn't mean it will be the same this year. And don't think that phrase "people can't change overnight" is going to stop me. Yeah, I can't change overnight and my roommate can't change overnight, but I consider myself making progress towards being someone who is less fearful of life and taking things in larger strides now. I am not going back to who I was last year. I absolutely refuse, so there.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)