I came across this article on a forum at work.
I don't know if this is what they think 20 somethings for Arizona talk like or what. However, I have not ever used a single phrase off of the list. I believe if you want to understand what a 20 somthing is saying you need to brush up on your txting.
The most used phrases I hear include, but are not limited too:
I have been in Phoenix for a little over a week now. It still doesn't quite seem real. It seems a little too perfect..kinda Surreal. I have great job. I work with great people. The atmosphere is amazing. At night you can see the stars. There are mountains in every direction.
I guess what makes it not seem real is that I am bouncing around from place to place living. Don't get me wrong. I have greatly enjoyed staying with each family; I just want my own place to do what I want. (I'm not sure if that sound selfish, if it does, I am not trying to be.
It is just when I am staying with people, I don't want to be rude and go and do my own thing because it gives me a chance to get to know each one better. But at the same time it seems as if I should give them some space and let them have their own family time.
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Sorry that was my little Red Hat soap box for the day...on another note...I downloaded Stickys today for my computer. They are similar to Post-It notes, only they are electronic. They come on Macs, but you have to download them for PCs.
The first two days of my new job have been just that, my first two days. It has been the usual paper work and training. I am still learning a lot about the University itself and the dynamics of those I am working with.
I have spent time with each of the other liaisons and have learned a great deal from each of them. They each have their own take on what it is like, and they have their own pros and cons about the job.
The biggest challenge is being new to the area. It is only my second day, and I have already been late to work.
This morning there was a a really bad accident on I-10 that backed-up traffic on every road going North and West. Unfortunately for me the only two ways I know how to get to UAT are the I-10 and 48th Street. The accident was at the intersection of these two. I was suppose to be at work at 8am this morning. I left around 7:15am ish and got there at 9am. Yes, that is 1 hr and 45mins ish.
So Addie, in answer to your question, the first and second days have went well. I am very excited to have found such a great place to work.
As my friend Susan said today was my last day before adulthood starts. Tomorrow I start my job at the University of Advancing Technology.
But as my last day before I start my 8-5 job I went exploring. I drove all over town this morning. I went to Jamba Juice and got my Bright Eyed and Blueberry Smoothie. I then drove all over Tempe to find a park where I could sit and read a little on a few books. I found some time after that to go to Arizona Mills Mall. Didn't buy anything, except lunch.
So tomorrow is the big day and I am EXCITED!!! I haven't worked in 2 and 1/2 weeks, and I miss it. I find there are too many hours in the day not to be working.
Well I must be on my way. I hope all of you are rock starring it up in the STL, or Angie in Hawaii.
The Soon to be Adult Worker,
~Rock Star Lane
This morning around 10:00am, I dropped my dad off at the airport, gave him some hugs and said goodbye. Not goodbye for good, but goodbye.
Don't get me wrong I love my family, but I am now free. I no longer have a midnight curfew, nor do I have to tell them where I am at every waking moment. And I don't have to make sure I have on SPF 30 Sunscreen (thanks for sending it mom, but 15 will do).
All the little things that don't really matter when you are 10-15 even 16-18 years old, I don't have to do anymore. You know the things that when you come home from college you just want to be done with, but mom and dad don't want to cut the cord yet.
I spent the evening at a friend's family Bar-B-Q. It was pretty good. I am not really sure what I am going to do tomorrow. I think I am going to go exploring the area before I start my 8-5 job on Wednesday. I guess we will have to wait and see.
From PHX,
~Rock Star Lane
My dad and I made to Phoenix today around two this afternoon (that would be 4:00pm in STL).
