Celebrities and their sex life

A strange topic, I’m sure you’re thinking huh? But my aim isn’t to talk about sex in general with celebrities. But I think more so, the idea of sex with celebrities. In the recent news of Angelina Jolie pregnant with Brad Pitt’s child, I often wonder just what they’re thinking after having sex. Do they think “wow, I’m having sex with the hottest person in Hollywood?” Or are they just like any other person…in the idea of “just having sex?” Do they think of how others perceive them, or what kind of sex life they have? I understand the need for people to have sex, it seems like a very human necessity. But I just get to thinking about how celebrities think about sex. For those who are not in relationships, having sex is just that..having sex. Do they think about who they’re having sex with? Do their partners think about who THEY’RE having sex with??

Another celebrity that comes to mind, is Britany Spears and her husband Kevin Federline (I hope that’s it…I’m not a big fan of either, but I can’t help but notice the magazines when they’re headlining them). Kevin isn’t a big name, at least he wasn’t till he met Britany. But now that they’re married, and he has a baby with her, does he ever think “I’ve nailed one of the most popular teen popstars.” Or does he just think “yeh what ever?” You never really heard of him before he got involved with Britany. Now he’s in the headlines, they have a dvd out, and he’s in the limelight. There are so many guys, I’m sure that would be so jealous of the position Kevin is in.

I think when celebrities date other celebrities, it doesn’t seem to make as much of a difference. Celebrities all know what it’s like to be in the eye of the media and the public. But when an unknown becomes involved with a known, or even when an unknown becomes a celebrity, the situation may be different. But do people reckon famous people think about this sort of stuff? Or am I just overthinking?? ::smirks::

-current mood-HOT, it's bloody out outside.

Public transportation

I’ve used public transportation before, but never Melbourne’s public transportation. Back when I was going to school in the states, because parking was impossible, I rode the bus to and from school. Because I was a student, I got to ride the buses for free. I know it probably really wasn’t for free, but it seemed like it was. The bus system was pretty easy to navigate. And of course, it was always an exciting time, with all those who rode the bus. I even was on a commercial, for LTD bus services. My claim to fame I say ::snickers::

I was a bit apprehensive of using Melbourne’s public transportation. I’ve never riden on a train (aside from the overnight one I took while in Europe) and having to figure out where to stop, when I need to leave home, and how much time it’ll take me to get from point A to point B, it gave me a headache trying to figure it out. But everyone I’ve talked to (over the phone, and while around the train stations) have been really informative and really helpful. There are the security people, who make sure you have a valid ticket, that are somewhat intimidating, but overall..I had a successful and positive experience. I was told that Australia has one of the world’s easiest transportation systems, and I have to say, my trip to the city was pretty easy. It’s a straight run from where I leave, to where I have to go…and the same, as on my way home.

I just hope that I get this job, that way my public transportation adventure will be worth it. I got a call today from the place, and they asked for a list of references. I gave them 3, 2 from the states, and 1 from Australia. V from the place I just finished working at, told me I could use her as a reference..so I took her up on her offer. Probably this time next week, I’ll know whether I got the job or not. I know, I’m sounding a bit annoying aren’t I? Well, just think..this time next week I’ll either be incredibly happy, or incredibly sad. Let’s hope it’s incredibly happy!!

-current mood-ANNOYED that I have to wait till next week to find out whether I got the job or not. But is crossing her fingers and praying every night that she gets the job.

References

So I went in for my “observations” at this new job. I talked to a woman for about an hour. She gave me a rundown on sort of what the job entails. Afterward, D, asked me what was next, and I told her, her guess was as good as mine. I wasn’t told what was going to happen next, with the process. My friend N, and I were talking, and she’s so surprised at how different the process is. She asked me if I had heard anything and I said “nope…” So she did some fishing around for me, after I’d left, and told me that…the final “stage” was having my references checked. The references I have, they’ll have to ring the states..and hopefully it won’t delay the process, if they can’t get a hold of them, with the time change and all. I know I have good references, well I’m hoping I do. But one of the references, is also a friend..he was my supervisor for a few months before I left. But he’d worked with me for 2 years, he just was my supervisor for like2 months. I just hope he can give me a worthy reference. The other reference, is from the place I volunteered…at the sexual assault center. It’s been a number of years since I worked there, but hopefully the combination of them, will get me the job. I’d so hate to lose on the job, because my references were not good enough. I’m hoping, that after I get this job ::crossing fingers::, that there will be a reference there too.

People tell me, that if I don’t get this job, there will be others out there. Sure there will be, but will I be able to get even an interview?? Would I even be able to know where to look for a job? I have a pretty good idea of where to look, but I don’t know if I’d want to keep on doing social work. This one job was a great way for me to move down a different path…and I just hope it pans out, after all of the stuff I’ve had to do, not to mention prepare for (i.e. car, learning how to use public transportation..that will be saved for tomorrow’s post). I know I could be worrying about nothing, but this job is so close..within my grasp, and I’d hate for it to NOT happen because of a reference. So keep those fingers crossed for me, and send good vibes my way.

-current mood-HOPEFUL, that I get the job. But will most likely have to wait till next week to find out.

My car

Yesterday my partner and I went to pick up my car that we’d bought on Friday. My partner wasn’t very happy, because the car was supposed to be ready on Monday. Well, in truth, the salesguy said that he’d try to get the roadworthy ready by Saturday. Didn’t happen, because the mechanics had to get some parts. We stayed the night at T’s mum’s house because it’s closer to the city (I had to do my testing in the city). We rang up Monday, and they still didn’t have it ready. So we stayed the night again, Monday night because it was closer to where we had to pick up the car. Yesterday, I rang in the morning, and was told that they were still doing some stuff, and that they’d ring back. When I told T this, she flew off the handle. They rang back in like 2 minutes, and then said that the car would be ready at around 1:00. We get there at around 1, and they’re still doing the detailing (cleaning and polishing the car). We didn’t end up getting out there, till close to 2:00. I had to be at work at 2:00, so I was just a little late.
But the car seems to run okay. The brakes are really sensitive, and it always takes a little while getting used to the feel of the car. It’s sort of sluggish at times, but it also may seem that way because 1) I’m not used to driving, and 2) this car is way different than what I’m used to riding in. But there are just a few scratches, and dings…but nothing real serious. I do know I’ll have to get a new ariel, and some new speakers. There is a nice cd player that came with it (Pioneer), plus I brought one over with me when I moved.

It’s a 1990 Nissan pintara, the same type of car that my partner had, before we sold it. I didn’t want to drive it though, because it was a manual, the one I have now, is an automatic. But they’re pretty much identical, only the colors have changed. And it’s got 181,000 kilometers, instead of 240,00 in the other car. It’s not a flashy car, but it’s something that will take me from A to B..pretty much to the train station for work. It’s a temporary car, until I can establish some work history, some money, and then eventually get a loan. My partner and I plan on buying a Mazda 3, and knowing my luck, she’ll be driving it the whole time..lol.

-current mood-HAPPY, the company rang me to come in tomorrow, to do some observations. Things are looking up.

Quick post before midnight

I have about 5 minutes till midnight, but I thought I’d get my entry in for Jan. 17th. I just got home about 5 minutes ago, from work. I worked 2-9, but stayed back 2 hours because there was so much to do. I was supposed to work 12-7, but my car wasn’t ready till about 1:45. I actually didn’t start work till 2:15. But the car was picked up, and I was able to drive it to work. I’ll post a picture of it tomorrow, or within the next week. ::smiles::

Anyway, going to close this post. I’m really tired, and still have to wash my clothes for tomorrow.

-current mood-LEGS ARE ACHING..need a bath.

Math, I guess the stuff we learned in HS does matter

Today, I went to the place where I’ve been preparing to get a job, to do some testing. When I heard about testing, I thought “okay, how hard can this be?” I didn’t think it was anything I could prepare for, not like taking a test for university. These tests, I am hoping, were to assess what sort of skills I had, what sort of logical thinking skills I had, and hopefully for them to figure out whether I’d be a good fit into the company or not. When I took this sort of test at the current place of employment, it wasn’t very hard.

After finishing these tests, I felt like I was back in high school studying for my SATs. I didn’t do very well with my SATs back then and I didn’t do very well today. There were 3 sections that were timed. The first section, had to do with “find the one that doesn’t fit,” or “blank is to blank, as blank is to blank….” I did OK with it, but I don’t reckon I got all the answers correct. The second part of the test was all math questions. And math is my worst subject, I never could get the full grasp of math. There were 25 questions, and I don’t think I even answered ½ of them. The third section was visual stuff, like…”what comes next,” or “what doesn’t belong” in terms of looking at objects and shapes. That one was okay.

But the math, it really got to me, and I’m hoping to God it doesn’t cause me to not get the job. I thought the interview was the worst part, but I think taking these tests were far worse. I have been out of the loop with math, using math skills (other than basics), and it’s been like 7 years since I took a math course. I told T that, the HR woman that was administering my test. After I’d finished, we talked a little bit about it, and I explained to her that math wasn’t my strong subject. I told her that if I took a “refresher” course, I’d probably be okay, and that at my last job I didn’t do a lot of math..aside from inputing stats into the computer. I hope I haven’t killed my chance of getting this job. I will just have to wait and see. They’re supposed to ring me sometime this week. If all goes well, I will go in again, and do some “observing” of just exactly the job entails.

::keeping fingers crossed and saying a prayer::

-current mood-NOT CONFIDENT after taking these tests..but hopes it'll be ok.

Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday

Even though I’m not in the states to celebrate this holiday, I thought I’d take the time to say “happy birthday” anyway to a man whose ideas and thoughts changed the way we as a society think today. Martin Luther King’s death was an unfortunate one. Not to say other people’s deaths were not as meaningful but I really feel like Martin Luther King Jr. was one of the “good guys.” As the saying goes, “all the good ones die…” I often wonder just how influential this man may have been, had he not been shot. I think of his famous speech, and know just how much those words meant to many people.

Martin Luther King Jr. was a wise man, and one that I’m sure all of us will not forget. Growing up, I always knew about Martin Luther King Jr. and how we’d always get his birthday off. I thought it was something that had been going on since his death. But I was doing some research one time, and came to find out, that this day of observation was not passed till the 80’s when Ronald Reagan was in office. It took the states THAT long to make a national holiday to observe this man and in truth, recognize him for all he tried to do. I guess one shouldn’t be complaining, because there are still a lot of people in this world, that has influenced history, and/or made history, and there is no special day to recognize and remember them.

Happy birthday Martin Luther King Jr., where ever you may be looking down on us all. Hopefully you’re smiling where ever you are and are at peace.

-current mood-LETHARGIC, for some reason.