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25.9.09
Work....
I hate work.
Today at work, while popping out pills from their individual packets, I broke a nail. Now, saying that I broke a nail is a little bit of an understatement... I have short nails anyway, so when my "nail" broke, what REALLY happened was... well.... I don't know, but it involved what little nail I had and LOTS of the tissue underneath my nail. Bleeding, pain that lasted all day.... not the best conditions to have when you work with your hands.
Also, problems with payroll have resulted in me not getting TWO paychecks. They apparently didn't have my apartment number, so when they mailed it to me, they only mailed it to the building. So... it was sent back to them. Hopefully the problem is resolved soon because I only have $1.80 in my account right now. But once I get those paychecks, I'll be getting over $700! *happy dance*
ok, time to go to sleep. I've got work tomorrow at 8, and will work for around 11 hours or so. Hurray for overtime! :D
XOXO
Today at work, while popping out pills from their individual packets, I broke a nail. Now, saying that I broke a nail is a little bit of an understatement... I have short nails anyway, so when my "nail" broke, what REALLY happened was... well.... I don't know, but it involved what little nail I had and LOTS of the tissue underneath my nail. Bleeding, pain that lasted all day.... not the best conditions to have when you work with your hands.
Also, problems with payroll have resulted in me not getting TWO paychecks. They apparently didn't have my apartment number, so when they mailed it to me, they only mailed it to the building. So... it was sent back to them. Hopefully the problem is resolved soon because I only have $1.80 in my account right now. But once I get those paychecks, I'll be getting over $700! *happy dance*
ok, time to go to sleep. I've got work tomorrow at 8, and will work for around 11 hours or so. Hurray for overtime! :D
XOXO
24.9.09
Been a while...
Hey ya'll! Yes, it has been a while since i've updated... sorry about that! Let me fill you in with everything that's going on with me.
Autumn is here, and I am SOO excited! Can't wait for the apple cider, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin seeds *^^*
Well, I'll be heading out now. I'm going to relax for a bit before Rachel gets home. The Mentalist is on tonight- yay! :)
XOXO
PS: Check out my youtube, I've updated it and made it all pretty~
http://www.youtube.com/user/MegLouise23
- I didn't get the art musuem job... I know, I think they are bastards too. *sigh* I'm technically still an intern, but hardly have any time to do work for them, so I think my position has become forfeit. I DID, however, get a job with a pharmaceutical company in town as a operations technician (*coughtempcough*). All I do all day is sort through meds and work with packaging and shipping of perscription orders. It sucks, but it pays the bills.
- Rachel and I are seriously considering the JET program, which will allow us to go to Japan to teach English. Our main priority isn't so much WHERE we're placed, but that no matter where we are, we are placed together in the same area so we can live together. They have placed couples together, even gay ones! :) So here is hoping! *crosses fingers*
- I turned 23! My family came to visit me, which was awesome. :) We all hung out and went to dinner, which was nice. Great birthday :)
Autumn is here, and I am SOO excited! Can't wait for the apple cider, pumpkin pie, and pumpkin seeds *^^*
Well, I'll be heading out now. I'm going to relax for a bit before Rachel gets home. The Mentalist is on tonight- yay! :)
XOXO
PS: Check out my youtube, I've updated it and made it all pretty~
http://www.youtube.com/user/MegLouise23
17.8.09
After-Interview Blues.
I had an interview today at the Toledo Museum of Art for a “Professional Services Coordinator,” which I was really nervous about. And let’s just say that I didn’t have the greatest start to the day. (Waking up at 4:00 AM to realize that your period has started, followed by not being able to sleep much after that because the cramps are the worst you’ve had in ages does not toss you off the right side of the bed.) So after a few Advil and a long hot shower, I put on my snazzy suit and marched out of my new apartment with a smile pasted on my face.
I had never before been so nervous for an interview. This one, in fact, was the biggest interview I had ever had- no pressure. Upon arriving at the Museum, I went to speak with my supervisor who had directed me towards the job opening. She, of course, was excited for me, wished me luck, and gave me a few tips (according to her, the woman interviewing me cared a lot about teamwork, and I was to boast about my teamwork experience and abilities). Then off I went to the HR department to meet my fate.
The woman interviewing me was nice-looking, smiled a lot, but had that slight coldness to her that made her seem like the kind of woman who could smile at you one moment but slit your throat the next if you made her angry. Entering into the interview conversation I felt like I was walking on the thinnest ice imaginable (picture, for me, a pathetic girl in a cute tan suit stepping out onto an icy Lake Erie with soccer cleats).
I had already read and understood the responsibilities of the job from the job posting and explained to her that I believed I was qualified for the job. I explained how I have experience in Excel, Access, and Word and could use them all to better support and help the Museum (*coughchalkingupcough*). I’m not a liar, I do know those programs, but I felt like a prostitute selling herself and making herself seem better than she actually is just to get a job. Not pleasant.
She nodded and asked me (in depth, mind you) about why I majored in Asian Studies, how that would help me in this position at all, and how anything I had ever done with that program would give me experience for this position in a doubtful tone. I could literally feel the thin ice cracking below me…. I explained that my experiences in the Asian Studies program (including being an officer for the Japanese Club and studying abroad) helped in learn more about teamwork (I slipped it in!), adapting quickly to new situations, learning new things quickly, and dealing with different kinds of people in different circumstances. I also explained how as an officer, I was the secretary and often organized and help manage event planning and volunteering (something that I would be doing at this new position). I also mentioned how I loved museums ever since I was a little girl in Europe visiting European museums. She cracked a genuine smile across her face as I explained all of this to her, which I am hoping I correctly interpreted as a good sign.
She asked me if I had any questions, so I inquired about when she would be making her final decision and how much the position paid. If I were to get this job, I would be getting $14/hr (I was hoping for a little more) with some healthcare benefits. She also stated that three people would be chosen out of everyone interviewed to take a skills test on the programs needed. Panic struck me. I can use these programs, but being tested on them with a job on the line? No pressure! Guess who will be studying up on Excel and Access for Dummies?? This gal! Also, I have no idea when they will make these decisions, so I am left waiting once again.
I closed up the interview by stating something along the lines of “I have come to love this museum, and I would love to be involved in any way that I can. I want to dedicate my time and work to helping this museum, and I believe I am qualified for this job and will not disappoint you. I hope that you will consider me as a candidate for this position. Now turn around so I can kiss your ass, kthnx.” Ok, sans the ass kissing. But still, I left her smiling and telling stories about her son and Japanese daughter-in-law who visit Japan once a year.
Even though she smiled a lot, I still feel a little uncertain about the whole thing. She mentioned how this was to be a permanent job, not for somebody who would be leaving next year for graduate school in the fall (*looks away and whistles*). I don’t know if she was hinting at me that I wasn’t right for the job even though I told her (maybe lied…) that I would be staying. (What? Don’t judge me!) Also, there may be others out there much more qualified than I am. Even though I may want this desperately, have connections within the museum, and have an expressed desire to work there to start out a life-long career in museum work, someone with a much more experience-based resume might be chosen over me.
So, I am left uncertain and uncomfortable. Her description of the job was a little intimidating, and I feel just as lost as I did before I got the call to come in for an interview. Granted, I have a chance now that I have an interview, but she opened the job out in the newspaper, so applications will be flooding in with people with a hell of a lot more experience than me. Not to mention Rachel and I currently have new-apartment stress (problems with certain aspects of the apartment itself that took us a little by surprise). But that update is to follow later.
When I return home at around 12:30, I am cracking open a beer. I don’t care about the few boxed I have left to unpack- they can wait. Right now, a beer is my priority.
-Peace-
I had never before been so nervous for an interview. This one, in fact, was the biggest interview I had ever had- no pressure. Upon arriving at the Museum, I went to speak with my supervisor who had directed me towards the job opening. She, of course, was excited for me, wished me luck, and gave me a few tips (according to her, the woman interviewing me cared a lot about teamwork, and I was to boast about my teamwork experience and abilities). Then off I went to the HR department to meet my fate.
The woman interviewing me was nice-looking, smiled a lot, but had that slight coldness to her that made her seem like the kind of woman who could smile at you one moment but slit your throat the next if you made her angry. Entering into the interview conversation I felt like I was walking on the thinnest ice imaginable (picture, for me, a pathetic girl in a cute tan suit stepping out onto an icy Lake Erie with soccer cleats).
I had already read and understood the responsibilities of the job from the job posting and explained to her that I believed I was qualified for the job. I explained how I have experience in Excel, Access, and Word and could use them all to better support and help the Museum (*coughchalkingupcough*). I’m not a liar, I do know those programs, but I felt like a prostitute selling herself and making herself seem better than she actually is just to get a job. Not pleasant.
She nodded and asked me (in depth, mind you) about why I majored in Asian Studies, how that would help me in this position at all, and how anything I had ever done with that program would give me experience for this position in a doubtful tone. I could literally feel the thin ice cracking below me…. I explained that my experiences in the Asian Studies program (including being an officer for the Japanese Club and studying abroad) helped in learn more about teamwork (I slipped it in!), adapting quickly to new situations, learning new things quickly, and dealing with different kinds of people in different circumstances. I also explained how as an officer, I was the secretary and often organized and help manage event planning and volunteering (something that I would be doing at this new position). I also mentioned how I loved museums ever since I was a little girl in Europe visiting European museums. She cracked a genuine smile across her face as I explained all of this to her, which I am hoping I correctly interpreted as a good sign.
She asked me if I had any questions, so I inquired about when she would be making her final decision and how much the position paid. If I were to get this job, I would be getting $14/hr (I was hoping for a little more) with some healthcare benefits. She also stated that three people would be chosen out of everyone interviewed to take a skills test on the programs needed. Panic struck me. I can use these programs, but being tested on them with a job on the line? No pressure! Guess who will be studying up on Excel and Access for Dummies?? This gal! Also, I have no idea when they will make these decisions, so I am left waiting once again.
I closed up the interview by stating something along the lines of “I have come to love this museum, and I would love to be involved in any way that I can. I want to dedicate my time and work to helping this museum, and I believe I am qualified for this job and will not disappoint you. I hope that you will consider me as a candidate for this position. Now turn around so I can kiss your ass, kthnx.” Ok, sans the ass kissing. But still, I left her smiling and telling stories about her son and Japanese daughter-in-law who visit Japan once a year.
Even though she smiled a lot, I still feel a little uncertain about the whole thing. She mentioned how this was to be a permanent job, not for somebody who would be leaving next year for graduate school in the fall (*looks away and whistles*). I don’t know if she was hinting at me that I wasn’t right for the job even though I told her (maybe lied…) that I would be staying. (What? Don’t judge me!) Also, there may be others out there much more qualified than I am. Even though I may want this desperately, have connections within the museum, and have an expressed desire to work there to start out a life-long career in museum work, someone with a much more experience-based resume might be chosen over me.
So, I am left uncertain and uncomfortable. Her description of the job was a little intimidating, and I feel just as lost as I did before I got the call to come in for an interview. Granted, I have a chance now that I have an interview, but she opened the job out in the newspaper, so applications will be flooding in with people with a hell of a lot more experience than me. Not to mention Rachel and I currently have new-apartment stress (problems with certain aspects of the apartment itself that took us a little by surprise). But that update is to follow later.
When I return home at around 12:30, I am cracking open a beer. I don’t care about the few boxed I have left to unpack- they can wait. Right now, a beer is my priority.
-Peace-
11.8.09
Packin' and Movin'
Yes, it's been a while since I've updated. Let me just list off major events that have occurred within the past few months:
Our current landlord is coming by on Friday to do an inspection, then on Saturday we're hauling everything we own to the new place (including furniture, which will BLOW).
This week is busy. But once Rach and I finish moving and I get word back from the Museum about the jobs I applied for, I will be super relieved! :)
Until next time
Meg
- For Rachel's birthday, we went to the Green Day concert in Detroit, MI. It was amazing, mind-blowing, and we had to be pulled out of the mosh pit because we were about to pass out from dehydration. Whoo we're hardcore!!
- Before the concert, Rachel proposed to me! :D We are now engaged, and wedding planning is just going to be fuuun... ^^;; The actual day though will be worth all the planning and money!
- I am graduated from college! That's right- for the first time in my life since I was 5 I am not a student. Honestly, I don't know what to do with myself and find myself anxious and apprehensive about starting this new chapter of my life... I will miss college life. Here's looking forward to grad school next year! :D
- My internship at the museum is going awesomely! I am still waiting to see if I got the paid position I applied for (basically, a glorified secretary). I called today and asked if the position had been filled, and they said no. So I still have a chance! I am keeping my fingers crossed... I need a job!!
Our current landlord is coming by on Friday to do an inspection, then on Saturday we're hauling everything we own to the new place (including furniture, which will BLOW).
This week is busy. But once Rach and I finish moving and I get word back from the Museum about the jobs I applied for, I will be super relieved! :)
Until next time
Meg
27.6.09
Michael and DisObamappointment
Yes, we've all heard: Michael Jackson has died. I am sad that he has died, because honestly, 50 years is still young and no one deserves to die. So for that, I am sad. HOWEVER, that does not mean that I am fine about being berated by Michael Jackson news 24/7! Every channel... all over the news.... they are all saying and talking about the same thing!
I turn on my TV this morning to watch the news, and from CNN to FoxNews it is the same damn thing: MICHAEL. Yes, we know he is dead. And if you are that buried underneath a rock to not know, I doubt you'd the kind of person who would like his music... I had "Bad" stuck in my head all day because they were playing his music in the Museum cafe yesterday. At the museum, for Christ's sake! They only ever play classical music... and to be honest, aside from the "thriller" album, I did not like his music. And everyone is going ape-shit crazy, talking about everything he has done, and these are the SAME people who just a year ago called him a child-molesting pervert. What the hell, people?
I will not speak ill of the dead. Who I WILL speak ill of, however, are the people who fail to move on with their lives and show REAL news. Has everyone forgotten about Iran?? Countless people are still being killed and beaten out there fighting for democracy while we're focusing on one man's death! Our priorities in this country are sickening...
Speaking of being sickened by people's priorities, lets talk about President Obama, shall we? I will preface this by saying that I voted for Obama for his stance on gay rights and his promises to overturn Don't Ask, Don't Tell (because I want to serve my country without sacrificing my dignity) and fight for civil unions and marriage. I took a chance and I believed in him, and now I am beginning to doubt my trust. (And I don't want ANYONE rubbing this in my face, and you know who you are....) I shall let Stephen Colbert so eloquently explain my frustration:
That is all.
-Peace-
I turn on my TV this morning to watch the news, and from CNN to FoxNews it is the same damn thing: MICHAEL. Yes, we know he is dead. And if you are that buried underneath a rock to not know, I doubt you'd the kind of person who would like his music... I had "Bad" stuck in my head all day because they were playing his music in the Museum cafe yesterday. At the museum, for Christ's sake! They only ever play classical music... and to be honest, aside from the "thriller" album, I did not like his music. And everyone is going ape-shit crazy, talking about everything he has done, and these are the SAME people who just a year ago called him a child-molesting pervert. What the hell, people?
I will not speak ill of the dead. Who I WILL speak ill of, however, are the people who fail to move on with their lives and show REAL news. Has everyone forgotten about Iran?? Countless people are still being killed and beaten out there fighting for democracy while we're focusing on one man's death! Our priorities in this country are sickening...
Speaking of being sickened by people's priorities, lets talk about President Obama, shall we? I will preface this by saying that I voted for Obama for his stance on gay rights and his promises to overturn Don't Ask, Don't Tell (because I want to serve my country without sacrificing my dignity) and fight for civil unions and marriage. I took a chance and I believed in him, and now I am beginning to doubt my trust. (And I don't want ANYONE rubbing this in my face, and you know who you are....) I shall let Stephen Colbert so eloquently explain my frustration:
| The Colbert Report | Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c | |||
| The Word - Stonewalling | ||||
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That is all.
-Peace-
23.6.09
Overstock.com, you fill my void of boredom.
I got bored and began surfing around overstock.com, and wow did I find some interesting stuff!
ITEM #1, the "Desktop Butt Station Assistant Organizer"
I began to think 'ya know, now that I have my own desk at the museum, I should start getting stuff to decorate it and personalize it to fit my own quirky style. What better way to personalize and organize my stuff than a man sitting on a toilet!'
I am not lying when I say that I actually really want this... just look at it! THAT IS SO COOL! Its ass is magnetic too, so it catches paper clips and stuff like that. I want this. I am a nerd who loves office supplies.
ITEM #2, "The Ex 5-piece Knige Set with Unique Holder"
What chef was so angry after a break-up that they created this little number? Never break a sous chef's heart- they will get back at you. But seriously, how sickeningly adorable is this? A lot, that's how much. I wouldn't mind putting this in my kitchen. Nice convenient, available for knives when I'm cooking, gives my kitchen a little bit of a quirky edge, and it warns any intruders that I may be slightly mental who knows how to handle her cutlery. Love it. I doubt my girlfriend shares the same opinion...
ITEM #3, the "Hug Me Pillow"
Let us have a quick moment of silence for all the sad, lonely people out there.
Alright, this is sad. Really really sad. I'm not judging or anything like that, because I can appreciate quality cuddles when I'm napping or sleeping at night just as much as the next person. But I'm not too sure if I would be really comforted by half a torso spooning me from behind.
Seriously... omg. If I woke up to this snuggling up to me I would freak out and chuck it across the room. But really, if you are lonely, or are missing your honey, and it helps you sleep better at night- then go ahead and chuck out the $23.97 plus tax, spray it with some perfume or cologne, and get your fake, creepy cuddle on.
That is all. Happy Shopping! :)
ITEM #1, the "Desktop Butt Station Assistant Organizer"
I began to think 'ya know, now that I have my own desk at the museum, I should start getting stuff to decorate it and personalize it to fit my own quirky style. What better way to personalize and organize my stuff than a man sitting on a toilet!'
I am not lying when I say that I actually really want this... just look at it! THAT IS SO COOL! Its ass is magnetic too, so it catches paper clips and stuff like that. I want this. I am a nerd who loves office supplies.ITEM #2, "The Ex 5-piece Knige Set with Unique Holder"
What chef was so angry after a break-up that they created this little number? Never break a sous chef's heart- they will get back at you. But seriously, how sickeningly adorable is this? A lot, that's how much. I wouldn't mind putting this in my kitchen. Nice convenient, available for knives when I'm cooking, gives my kitchen a little bit of a quirky edge, and it warns any intruders that I may be slightly mental who knows how to handle her cutlery. Love it. I doubt my girlfriend shares the same opinion...ITEM #3, the "Hug Me Pillow"
Let us have a quick moment of silence for all the sad, lonely people out there....
Alright, this is sad. Really really sad. I'm not judging or anything like that, because I can appreciate quality cuddles when I'm napping or sleeping at night just as much as the next person. But I'm not too sure if I would be really comforted by half a torso spooning me from behind.
Seriously... omg. If I woke up to this snuggling up to me I would freak out and chuck it across the room. But really, if you are lonely, or are missing your honey, and it helps you sleep better at night- then go ahead and chuck out the $23.97 plus tax, spray it with some perfume or cologne, and get your fake, creepy cuddle on.
That is all. Happy Shopping! :)
22.6.09
Monday, Lazy Monday
Today, I am not sure as to why, I am so incredibly lethargic and lazy. I went to work at 6:30 until 11:30, but failed to attend class when I ran into some road bumps with my student loan application (apparently if you are dyslectic and accidentally switch around 2 numbers of your social security number, everything on your application gets backed the fuck up). So I sat in my air-conditioned apartment and got pretty much nothing done...
I have a final exam on Thursday, and museum work on both Wednesday and Friday. The classes for my second half of the summer begin next Monday, and I am sort of excited. I am re-taking my Vietnam class, and will be taking an anti-Semitic/holocaust class. Basically, every time I come back from class I will need a hug from my girl. They will be a mood killer.
Rachel and I are looking for apartments in the Toledo area for after graduation. I hope the museum hires me on as more than a research intern so I can have a steady-paying job! Nothing like going to work at a job that you love (and surrounded by art), to then come home and cuddle with your girl in front of the TV drinking some tea. Happiness. :)
I have found a kitten that is willing to act out just how I feel today. Thank you, actor kitty, I applaud your superb acting skills; you've captured me perfectly:
Time to cuddle my girlfriend while watching a movie on the computer, followed by reading in bed until my eyelids grow too heavy to read.
I have a final exam on Thursday, and museum work on both Wednesday and Friday. The classes for my second half of the summer begin next Monday, and I am sort of excited. I am re-taking my Vietnam class, and will be taking an anti-Semitic/holocaust class. Basically, every time I come back from class I will need a hug from my girl. They will be a mood killer.
Rachel and I are looking for apartments in the Toledo area for after graduation. I hope the museum hires me on as more than a research intern so I can have a steady-paying job! Nothing like going to work at a job that you love (and surrounded by art), to then come home and cuddle with your girl in front of the TV drinking some tea. Happiness. :)
I have found a kitten that is willing to act out just how I feel today. Thank you, actor kitty, I applaud your superb acting skills; you've captured me perfectly:
Time to cuddle my girlfriend while watching a movie on the computer, followed by reading in bed until my eyelids grow too heavy to read.
Life is good.
21.6.09
Freedom for Iran!
I cannot pry myself away from this story. My cellphone is buzzing every hour on news updates from CNN and BBC, and I cannot peel my attention away from the news on either the internet or TV. I am hooked.
Seeing what these people are going through is heart wrenching. The violence, the home invasions, the brutality in reaction to peaceful protests... it makes your realize how horrible this world can be. But what is more heart wrenching is the bravery that these people are displaying despite the obvious dangers. It's inspiring, really... I feel sort of ashamed because when I see all the violence, I try and put myself in their shoes and begin to question if I could be as couragous as all of them. I doubt I'd be as brave as them.
What I find fascinating is how people are getting information out of Iran to spread their message. Through twitter, facebook, youtube.... all information gateways that were once associated with a lazy, unconcerned generation are now being used to fuel a revolution! It's amazing! I love my generation... Not only can they send us information through these outlets, but we can send our support and let them know that they are not alone- there is an entire world standing behind them. It's astounding. (my twitter now is now strictly for getting news updates from CNN and the BBC. I feel silly using it for superficial reasons)
It was so important that this change came to Iran from it's own people. (A reason, I believe, why Iraq is such a clusterfuck. We stuck our big fat noses in where they didn't belong and it completely backfired. Democracy cannot be born from a foreign gun.) The Iranian gov't was so stupid in their approach to this election... If you're going to steer an election, make an effort to make the election seem the slightest bit legit!
The Iranian gov't has successfully shot itself in the foot and they will pay the price. These people who are fighting so hard for their freedom will (I hope and pray...) win the democracy they so rightfully deserve.
I am praying for the Iranian people and their fight against their totalitarian theocratic gov't. Equal rights and freedom for all!
Seeing what these people are going through is heart wrenching. The violence, the home invasions, the brutality in reaction to peaceful protests... it makes your realize how horrible this world can be. But what is more heart wrenching is the bravery that these people are displaying despite the obvious dangers. It's inspiring, really... I feel sort of ashamed because when I see all the violence, I try and put myself in their shoes and begin to question if I could be as couragous as all of them. I doubt I'd be as brave as them.
What I find fascinating is how people are getting information out of Iran to spread their message. Through twitter, facebook, youtube.... all information gateways that were once associated with a lazy, unconcerned generation are now being used to fuel a revolution! It's amazing! I love my generation... Not only can they send us information through these outlets, but we can send our support and let them know that they are not alone- there is an entire world standing behind them. It's astounding. (my twitter now is now strictly for getting news updates from CNN and the BBC. I feel silly using it for superficial reasons)
It was so important that this change came to Iran from it's own people. (A reason, I believe, why Iraq is such a clusterfuck. We stuck our big fat noses in where they didn't belong and it completely backfired. Democracy cannot be born from a foreign gun.) The Iranian gov't was so stupid in their approach to this election... If you're going to steer an election, make an effort to make the election seem the slightest bit legit!
- 1) Don't make it a landslide, people will automatically be suspicious.
- 2) Don't come out with the election results hours after the election ends.
- 3) DON'T DON'T DON'T tell your people not to protest! That sets off huge fucking alarms.
The Iranian gov't has successfully shot itself in the foot and they will pay the price. These people who are fighting so hard for their freedom will (I hope and pray...) win the democracy they so rightfully deserve.
I am praying for the Iranian people and their fight against their totalitarian theocratic gov't. Equal rights and freedom for all!
9.4.09
April showers bring me wanting to pass out.
Because no it isn't showering in the forecast sense, but in the 'omg the sky is falling' sense at school. April has proved to be the most difficult month thus far this semester. I have things going on in every single one of my classes and I am performing the least graceful juggling act in history (and I suck at juggling!)
I'm going on a trip to New Orleans with my family this weekend until Wednesday afternoon. I'm looking forward to it, but I can't help but feel bogged down by all the things I gotta get done for the rest of my semester. I have to email 2 essays to my professors while I'm away, then we have a Japanese club festival that Friday, followed by three due projects and a presentation the following week. Add in the fact that I will probably be working the weekend I come back from New Orleans, I will pretty much want to pass out and die because after all of my projects and presentations: I HAVE FINALS.
Thank goodness I have my girlfriend and 'Left 4 Dead' to keep me sane! :) Some people read, some people drink wine, some people smoke... I kill zombies with a semi-automatic machine gun. That's how I roll!
I'm going on a trip to New Orleans with my family this weekend until Wednesday afternoon. I'm looking forward to it, but I can't help but feel bogged down by all the things I gotta get done for the rest of my semester. I have to email 2 essays to my professors while I'm away, then we have a Japanese club festival that Friday, followed by three due projects and a presentation the following week. Add in the fact that I will probably be working the weekend I come back from New Orleans, I will pretty much want to pass out and die because after all of my projects and presentations: I HAVE FINALS.
Thank goodness I have my girlfriend and 'Left 4 Dead' to keep me sane! :) Some people read, some people drink wine, some people smoke... I kill zombies with a semi-automatic machine gun. That's how I roll!
Off to do more classwork--
Until next time! :)
XOXO
3.4.09
I LOVE IOWA- -
Iowa gets it-- what is taking the rest of America so long?!
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_re_us/iowa_gay_marriage
But really-Iowa? IOWA? Iowa is in the middle of nowhere!
Thank you, Iowa. Thank you for acknowledging that legal (I'm excluding religious, here....) marriage between two consenting adults is not only constitutional, but should be encouraged if this country really wants to uphold the idea of family like it says it does.
And honestly, if you really wanna 'protect' marriage, outlaw divorce- don't prevent marriage to those who actually WANT it!
*applause* Way to go, Iowa! Hopefully other states will follow suit~
XOXO
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090403/ap_on_re_us/iowa_gay_marriage
But really-Iowa? IOWA? Iowa is in the middle of nowhere!
Thank you, Iowa. Thank you for acknowledging that legal (I'm excluding religious, here....) marriage between two consenting adults is not only constitutional, but should be encouraged if this country really wants to uphold the idea of family like it says it does.
And honestly, if you really wanna 'protect' marriage, outlaw divorce- don't prevent marriage to those who actually WANT it!
*applause* Way to go, Iowa! Hopefully other states will follow suit~
XOXO
2.4.09
The Midnight Terror - - it came with 1000000 legs!!!
I am awake at 12:15 AM and have taken up a temporary bed on the couch. Why? Let me tell you a story....
Our story begins with me, 11:45 at night in bed with a book, a glass of water, and a heating pad to help ease my woman pains (yes I'm talking about ragging on my blog. Its my damn blog-- wanna fight about it?). I'm finally getting sleepy so I set my book down and turn to twitch off my light when lo and behold-- a creature straight outta my nightmares is sitting around 1ft away from my face against the wall beside my bed. A 4in long, countless legs insect that I would expect to find in the wilderness under a rotten old log- NOT MY ROOM.
Needless to say, I flip the fuck out and leap from bed like a fucking olympian and make a dash outta there. I realized then that my tennis shoe would not do the trick... I would only make him angry. So I instead grabbed my combat boots and made my way back to my room and spent to next 10 minutes staring at the insect from the doorway, too scared to kill it myself. (I have a phobia with insects, and feeling/hearing that crunch and squish as I kill it? I can't....)
It wasn't until it was startled and began racing across my wall that I screeched loudly and attracted my roomate's attention. Lucky for us her boyfriend is staying over tonight and he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty by killing some bugs. So with Yuko and I standing aside, he goes on to attempt to kill it, lose it after it fell off the wall, and begin to hunt it under my bed on his hands and knees. After having to move my bed around a bit, we were finally able to find and kill the damn thing, but I am still to shaken to sleep in that bed...
I promised him cookies, and cookies he shall get. I gotta repay the guy somehow, he has killed more bugs for Yuko and I than I can count!
Anyway, off I go to sleep on the couch and wake up with a neck kink - -
Until next time-- don't let the bed bugs bite. Kill those mother fuckers before they even GET in your bed!
XOXO
Our story begins with me, 11:45 at night in bed with a book, a glass of water, and a heating pad to help ease my woman pains (yes I'm talking about ragging on my blog. Its my damn blog-- wanna fight about it?). I'm finally getting sleepy so I set my book down and turn to twitch off my light when lo and behold-- a creature straight outta my nightmares is sitting around 1ft away from my face against the wall beside my bed. A 4in long, countless legs insect that I would expect to find in the wilderness under a rotten old log- NOT MY ROOM.
Needless to say, I flip the fuck out and leap from bed like a fucking olympian and make a dash outta there. I realized then that my tennis shoe would not do the trick... I would only make him angry. So I instead grabbed my combat boots and made my way back to my room and spent to next 10 minutes staring at the insect from the doorway, too scared to kill it myself. (I have a phobia with insects, and feeling/hearing that crunch and squish as I kill it? I can't....)
It wasn't until it was startled and began racing across my wall that I screeched loudly and attracted my roomate's attention. Lucky for us her boyfriend is staying over tonight and he isn't afraid to get his hands dirty by killing some bugs. So with Yuko and I standing aside, he goes on to attempt to kill it, lose it after it fell off the wall, and begin to hunt it under my bed on his hands and knees. After having to move my bed around a bit, we were finally able to find and kill the damn thing, but I am still to shaken to sleep in that bed...
I promised him cookies, and cookies he shall get. I gotta repay the guy somehow, he has killed more bugs for Yuko and I than I can count!
Anyway, off I go to sleep on the couch and wake up with a neck kink - -
Until next time-- don't let the bed bugs bite. Kill those mother fuckers before they even GET in your bed!
XOXO
31.3.09
Possible job? What?
I had an interesting experience today that I am now only calming down from. Gosh... where should I start??
I recently signed up for Monster.com and created a resume (which is pretty lame, btw... with the lack of ANY good experience), because I will be graduating in August. I figured the earlier I start looking for a job, the better. Well, I've been applying mostly to clerical and secretarial jobs because of my lack of good office or business experience, I sorta thought I was screwed. Started getting a little pessimistic....
And then it happened. I got a call at around noon today from a guy based in Chicago (he rattled off the business name too fast and I didn't catch it), and said he found my resume on Monster.com and wanted to do a mini-interview over the phone and ask me some questions. I was little weary, but agreed and started answering questions about when I would be graduating, what kinds of jobs I want, etc. And then, to my surprise, he began asking my questions regarding my experience in Japan.... he asked about my proficiency, about my tutoring experience, etc. After speaking with him for around 10 minutes, he transfers me to a Japanese woman whose job it was to test my japanese!!! Needless to say, I was close to shitting myself. (I mean, I haven't studied japanese in HOW long?? Granted, I spent a year there last year but I hardly use it anymore, so I was a little unsure of my ability).
But the Japanese interview was a little easier than I thought it would be. She asked why I wanted to go to Seattle and why I wanted to move out from Ohio, what I do now, how long I studied Japanese, what got me started, etc. And I answered them all in Japanese, even reverting back to when I was in Japan and nodded and bowed my head a bit as I spoke. It was surreal.
After my Japanese interview was over, he gave me a website to go to and register with, then submit my resume. Here is the company's website: http://www.top-us.com/en/index.html . They work with Japanese companies located within the USA and are legit, which makes me happy!
So if they want to hire me, which I hope they do because THEY called ME and they seemed interested, then I will be getting a call. When I will be getting a call, though, I am unsure of. But I am keeping my fingers crossed.... how amazing would it be if I got this?? OH I'd be so happy!! This also means I have to re-start my japanese independent study... *goes to get books*
Here is to optimism and having it being rewarded- -!!
I leave you with pictures of my girlfriend and I petting baby tigers! Aren't they amazingly cute?? I think so :)
- -XOXO - -
20.3.09
It's official--!
As of right now, I will be able to graduate at the end of the summer semester! :) I'm so excited! I'll be taking four classes over the summer (which really, I could probably just take three and be fine but I don't want to take any chances) and summer commencement is on August 8th. Time is fucking flying
So I'm starting to plan on what to do AFTER I graduate... I'll be talking with the woman from the Education Abroad Center on Tuesday and ask her for some advice and maybe some contacts to talk to about getting hired somewhere. I want to apply for some university jobs on the west coast, Seattle to be more specific. I've always wanted to go back to the west coast... while I was in Japan, I was considering going to Vancouver for grad school, but decided against it. That region is just appealing to me- mountains, nature, the ocean, but still a thriving city-life. Seeing the mountains in Japan made me realize how much I love seeing them. So... yeah, that's going to be interesting getting out there!
Last night there was a warning around the Toledo area that there was a gang initiation going on that night that involved them having to kill three women at either a Walmart, Target, or Meijer. So needless to say, we stayed indoors... whether or not it really happened I'm not sure but its sad that stuff like this DOES happen :( It was pretty scary...
My favorite Japanese music group apparently now loves drag queens and gay bars, so I love them even more now haha
Until next time- -
XOXO
So I'm starting to plan on what to do AFTER I graduate... I'll be talking with the woman from the Education Abroad Center on Tuesday and ask her for some advice and maybe some contacts to talk to about getting hired somewhere. I want to apply for some university jobs on the west coast, Seattle to be more specific. I've always wanted to go back to the west coast... while I was in Japan, I was considering going to Vancouver for grad school, but decided against it. That region is just appealing to me- mountains, nature, the ocean, but still a thriving city-life. Seeing the mountains in Japan made me realize how much I love seeing them. So... yeah, that's going to be interesting getting out there!
Last night there was a warning around the Toledo area that there was a gang initiation going on that night that involved them having to kill three women at either a Walmart, Target, or Meijer. So needless to say, we stayed indoors... whether or not it really happened I'm not sure but its sad that stuff like this DOES happen :( It was pretty scary...
My favorite Japanese music group apparently now loves drag queens and gay bars, so I love them even more now haha
Until next time- -
XOXO
19.3.09
So close... yet so far!
Yeah, it's been a while since I've updated. I had my spring break, which was amazing. :) I spent the first half with my girlfriend, Rachel and we visited Ann Arbor and just hung out a lot. Then we both went back to Cleveland and hung out with my family. Fun all around :)
I've learned yesterday that I am much closer to graduation than I thought... After this semester I need only take 2 history courses and 1 course that is only offered in the fall. So I will get those two history courses knocked out this summer, but that ONE class for the fall?! That isn't fair... So I am going to talk with my adviser today and see what we can do. Perhaps I can sub it for another class over the summer....
But there is also the issue of failing two history courses this past fall (cause it was a horrible time for me and everything was wrecked around me), but I am making one of those up this summer and wanna see if I can also make the other one up too.
I want to graduate in the worst way! It's driving me crazy! How do I feel? Only an inchworm can visually represent my emotions at this point...
I'm sure I will go to graduate school at some point, but right now what do I want? I want to settle down, get a job, and EARN money instead of BEG for money from my family. I am going to go into the Education Abroad center on my campus soon and talk with the coordinator there and get some advise on working in a university's Education Abroad office. She really likes me so I'm going to see if she can maybe hook me up with some contacts or opportunities :)
Alright, i'm going to get some homework done. Until next time- -
I've learned yesterday that I am much closer to graduation than I thought... After this semester I need only take 2 history courses and 1 course that is only offered in the fall. So I will get those two history courses knocked out this summer, but that ONE class for the fall?! That isn't fair... So I am going to talk with my adviser today and see what we can do. Perhaps I can sub it for another class over the summer....
But there is also the issue of failing two history courses this past fall (cause it was a horrible time for me and everything was wrecked around me), but I am making one of those up this summer and wanna see if I can also make the other one up too.
I want to graduate in the worst way! It's driving me crazy! How do I feel? Only an inchworm can visually represent my emotions at this point...
Ok- lets go!
"ehn-!"
"*pants* okay, how far did I get?? *looks back* FUCK!"
"ehn-!"
"*pants* okay, how far did I get?? *looks back* FUCK!"
I'm sure I will go to graduate school at some point, but right now what do I want? I want to settle down, get a job, and EARN money instead of BEG for money from my family. I am going to go into the Education Abroad center on my campus soon and talk with the coordinator there and get some advise on working in a university's Education Abroad office. She really likes me so I'm going to see if she can maybe hook me up with some contacts or opportunities :)
Alright, i'm going to get some homework done. Until next time- -
XOXO
7.3.09
"Dameeeet!"
Can't... stop.... laughing.....! Abs.... hurting!
Feel free to watch it multiple times. Over. and Over...
XOXO
Feel free to watch it multiple times. Over. and Over...
XOXO
Meg's Movie Review: WATCHMEN
I went and saw it last night with a few people after enjoying some delicious Chinese food. The movie began at 10:30 PM, but didn't end until after 1AM!! Almost 3 hours of twists and turns that left me going "seriously...? SERIOUSLY?"It's what every super-hero movie should be. Lots of fighting, ass-kicking, and ran
dom acts of gore that make you cringe and do that loud inhaling through the teeth at the thought of experiencing such pain. BUT, not only is the action good, the story is good, amazing in fact. What seems to be a run-of-the-mill super-hero movie ends up being a beautifully filmed metaphor of human nature, humanity, and how they are both fragile and cruel but necessary. Breathtaking :)Good Points:
- Beautiful cinematography
- Great Character Development
- Musical score is great
- Costumes were total latex win
Not-so-good Points:
- 3 hours... really really long.
- Randomly placed music that at some points don't seem to fit (especially during explicit sex scenes)
- Penis. BIG BLUE penis. I am not lying. Please, Dr. Manhattan, wear some underpants.
That's it for me - - I give this movie a thumbs up! :)
Until next time --
XOXO
6.3.09
Good Friday - - I love me my busts
Okay, not THE good Friday, but it's A good Friday. Why? My last mid-term exam, Caesar and Christ is today... I've been studying my ass off for it and have about 16-17 pages worth of notes about Roman emperors and all that jazz. Through my research, I've seen so many roman busts its crazy (*I will NOT make a boob joke... I will NOT make a boob joke...*)
The award for the creepiest bust goes to Galerius. Congrats guy, your vacant, rape-you-with-my-eyes gaze gives children everywhere nightmares:
"AH he's looking right at me!"
The award for the most bad-ass bust goes to Caracalla, who even killed his own brother in their mother's arms to get sole reign on the throne after their father made them coemperors - now THAT is bad-ass!
"I will fucking kill you"
OK, I need to finish studying now. Enough bullshitting for me! Maybe if I'm feeling ambitious I'll write again later on today after my exam is over.
Later - -!
XOXO
The award for the creepiest bust goes to Galerius. Congrats guy, your vacant, rape-you-with-my-eyes gaze gives children everywhere nightmares:
"AH he's looking right at me!"
The award for the most bad-ass bust goes to Caracalla, who even killed his own brother in their mother's arms to get sole reign on the throne after their father made them coemperors - now THAT is bad-ass!
"I will fucking kill you"
OK, I need to finish studying now. Enough bullshitting for me! Maybe if I'm feeling ambitious I'll write again later on today after my exam is over.
Later - -!
XOXO
5.3.09
UGH - - Day 4 madness
That's right -- madness. Well, perhaps I'm just exaggerating, but whatevs :)
I have two mid-term exams today. After I'm finished with those, I have to complete my computer class training online, then complete finishing my notes for my Caesar and Christ mid-term tomorrow (which is going to be my back breaker). For my other exams, I can pretty much bullshit my way out of any question. But with Caesar and Christ, you really can't bullshit your way out of a paper bag.
Example:
Did Augustus restore the Roman Republic like he claimed? Why or why not? And what did Augustus learn from Julius Caesar that helped him succeed politically to the point where he held more power in Rome than any other politician? And why is Augustus' actions of passing on his political position of power so vital in the progression of Roman history?
You can't bullshit your way outta that! (I pulled that question out of my ass, btw... I feel quite proud of myself haha).
I'm really looking forward to spring break! I'll write more later, but until then I leave you with good ol' useless cuteness:
OK! Shower, then exam time!
XOXO
I have two mid-term exams today. After I'm finished with those, I have to complete my computer class training online, then complete finishing my notes for my Caesar and Christ mid-term tomorrow (which is going to be my back breaker). For my other exams, I can pretty much bullshit my way out of any question. But with Caesar and Christ, you really can't bullshit your way out of a paper bag.
Example:
Did Augustus restore the Roman Republic like he claimed? Why or why not? And what did Augustus learn from Julius Caesar that helped him succeed politically to the point where he held more power in Rome than any other politician? And why is Augustus' actions of passing on his political position of power so vital in the progression of Roman history?
You can't bullshit your way outta that! (I pulled that question out of my ass, btw... I feel quite proud of myself haha).
I'm really looking forward to spring break! I'll write more later, but until then I leave you with good ol' useless cuteness:
OK! Shower, then exam time! XOXO
4.3.09
Day 3 of Mid-Terms Week - -
Day 1 and 2 are over... now Day 3! But really, today isn't bad. Day 4 and 5 will be the worst...
Today I have my Women in American History exam. Its my last class and I already have the essay questions, so it shouldn't be too bad. Just gotta prepare for it. Tomorrow though I have two exams, then one on Friday. The Friday one is going to be hard... lots and lots of studying to do from today. But starting Friday night - - spring break! Might go to see Watchmen on Friday night, which I'm pretty excited about. :) I also don't have any work during spring break cause Wendy's is apparently closed.
What else is going on... not a whole lot. Life is pretty much just going along with classes - - oh, look! New Layout for my blog! Although navigating is a little tricky and I can't remove the next on the header... it's pretty so I'm keeping it.
Go me for writing a tedious and boring blog entry! I think I'll spice up this entry by adding a slightly offensive comic that I adore:
Today I have my Women in American History exam. Its my last class and I already have the essay questions, so it shouldn't be too bad. Just gotta prepare for it. Tomorrow though I have two exams, then one on Friday. The Friday one is going to be hard... lots and lots of studying to do from today. But starting Friday night - - spring break! Might go to see Watchmen on Friday night, which I'm pretty excited about. :) I also don't have any work during spring break cause Wendy's is apparently closed.
What else is going on... not a whole lot. Life is pretty much just going along with classes - - oh, look! New Layout for my blog! Although navigating is a little tricky and I can't remove the next on the header... it's pretty so I'm keeping it.
Go me for writing a tedious and boring blog entry! I think I'll spice up this entry by adding a slightly offensive comic that I adore:
...ok, going now. Until next time - -
XOXO
EDIT: NEW NEW LAYOUT! yay :)
XOXO
EDIT: NEW NEW LAYOUT! yay :)
3.3.09
Day 2!
Day 1 of this week is over - -
Now commencing Day 2!
Last night I stayed up pretty late (for me) finishing my Media Watch Journals for my Women's Studies class. About... six pages in total. I get really anxious when it comes to writing papers because I lack confidence. But after talking to my sister (who writes papers like a fiend), she said its best just to force myself to start and at least write a few sentences down cause the rest will just come. And it helped :) I just sat down and forced myself to write the intros for both and the rest was a lot easier. I guess just getting started is the hardest part...
I went out for a run this morning but after running for around 1 minute, my nose felt like it was going to fall off... It was so cold! So I went back to my apartment and checked the weather -- it was 9F outside! Should've checked the weather before going out... I am sick of this cold weather. I want to be able to go outside and job without feeling like my extremedies will fall off. Is that too much to ask?? Yes.
I have my Women in American History mid-term tomorrow, which shouldn't be too bad. I already have the four essay questions, so all I have to do is organize myself and study those before going in. Busy Busy Busy!
One of the Media Watch journals I wrote was concerning this particular episode of Wife Swap, where I learned to cringe at the name Stephen Fowler. I watched this episode unable to believe that such people actually existed, and was sickened by how much of a classist, sexist tool he was/is. I watched the whole episode wanting to punch him in the face in the worst, worst way. UGH!
Until next time - -
XOXO
Now commencing Day 2!
Last night I stayed up pretty late (for me) finishing my Media Watch Journals for my Women's Studies class. About... six pages in total. I get really anxious when it comes to writing papers because I lack confidence. But after talking to my sister (who writes papers like a fiend), she said its best just to force myself to start and at least write a few sentences down cause the rest will just come. And it helped :) I just sat down and forced myself to write the intros for both and the rest was a lot easier. I guess just getting started is the hardest part...
I went out for a run this morning but after running for around 1 minute, my nose felt like it was going to fall off... It was so cold! So I went back to my apartment and checked the weather -- it was 9F outside! Should've checked the weather before going out... I am sick of this cold weather. I want to be able to go outside and job without feeling like my extremedies will fall off. Is that too much to ask?? Yes.
I have my Women in American History mid-term tomorrow, which shouldn't be too bad. I already have the four essay questions, so all I have to do is organize myself and study those before going in. Busy Busy Busy!
One of the Media Watch journals I wrote was concerning this particular episode of Wife Swap, where I learned to cringe at the name Stephen Fowler. I watched this episode unable to believe that such people actually existed, and was sickened by how much of a classist, sexist tool he was/is. I watched the whole episode wanting to punch him in the face in the worst, worst way. UGH!
Until next time - -
XOXO
1.3.09
Sunday Morning
Last night I had work from 4-9, and it was surprisingly not too bad! I didn't make any mistakes (or if I did, it was easily fixable), and my friend Garret was working with me so time went by pretty quickly. Even when it got really busy, I was able to handle being runner (being the person who puts the order in the bag. It is much harder than it sounds...). I think the reason why I did pretty well was because there was only one sandwich maker, so I didn't get buried in wrapped sandwiches not knowing what they were. Go me :)
Today should be pretty fun. I woke up before 8 today, so I know I'll be tired again by around noon. But I'm going to do some yoga and then go to the rec center. Then maybe walk over to blockbuster to pick up a movie or something. Then Rachel is coming over later on today~ yay! :)
This coming week is my mid-term exam week... so i'm going to enjoy the amazing laziness of today while I can haha.
Until next time - -
XOXO
Today should be pretty fun. I woke up before 8 today, so I know I'll be tired again by around noon. But I'm going to do some yoga and then go to the rec center. Then maybe walk over to blockbuster to pick up a movie or something. Then Rachel is coming over later on today~ yay! :)
This coming week is my mid-term exam week... so i'm going to enjoy the amazing laziness of today while I can haha.
Until next time - -
XOXO
28.2.09
I am stuck. I want to go outside and run, but it is super-cold and snowing. So instead I wanted to go to the gym to work out but on saturdays it doesn't open until after noon (and I have things to do after noon so I can't go). THEN tonight I would go after work but they have this big playground thing and I can't exercise because of it. UGH. If I didn't live on the second floor I would do jumping jacks or something...
Need... aerobic.... exercise!!
Need... aerobic.... exercise!!
27.2.09
What to do, what to do...
So I'm at a point again when I'm not sure what to do for graduate school. I've started looking at a variety of graduate schools but have just made myself more confused in the process. I was thinking at one point doing women's and gender studies, but also want to direct studies towards Asia in terms of Women's studies... So, like, I'm confused as to what to do. Here is what I DO know:
I had a job interview yesterday to be a custodian at the rec center. I hope I got it... I would be working weekends, and would really prefer to clean bathrooms and locker rooms than working at Wendy's. I hate working with food... I should be getting notification today as to whether or not I got the position. *cross fingers*
- I want to be a professor one day
- I want to study women/gender studies; queer studies; Asian (Japanese) cultural studies and how they relate to women, gender, and sexuality.
I had a job interview yesterday to be a custodian at the rec center. I hope I got it... I would be working weekends, and would really prefer to clean bathrooms and locker rooms than working at Wendy's. I hate working with food... I should be getting notification today as to whether or not I got the position. *cross fingers*
Until next time - -
XOXO
XOXO
EDIT:
I didn't get the job... surprise surprise.
I didn't get the job... surprise surprise.
24.2.09
I'm going to be an ugly old woman
That's right, I am. Why? Because apparently your ears and nose do not stop growing. My ears are not too bad, but have you seen my nose? I have a nice, polish ski-slope nose that will only get bigger as I get older. I'm going to look like one of those stereotypical old witches with the big noses, or like a crow or something. I'll be perfect for those wine-smelling jobs...
Not a whole lot is going on. Next week is mid-term and report week.... aka: I will have NO life. I gotta catch up with my classes, too. So each day I will dedicate for doing the past readings that i've missed for various classes. Tomorrow it will be Caesar and Christ, thursday it will be Women in American History, friday it will be Women's studies... yay for playing catch-up!
Alright, I'm going to bed now. Wakin' up at 6AM to go to the gym and do some pilates~
Until next time - -
XOXO
Not a whole lot is going on. Next week is mid-term and report week.... aka: I will have NO life. I gotta catch up with my classes, too. So each day I will dedicate for doing the past readings that i've missed for various classes. Tomorrow it will be Caesar and Christ, thursday it will be Women in American History, friday it will be Women's studies... yay for playing catch-up!
Alright, I'm going to bed now. Wakin' up at 6AM to go to the gym and do some pilates~
Until next time - -
XOXO
22.2.09
I am one classy lady
What do real classy ladies do? Eat Chef Boyardee while watching King of the Hill, that's what! Oh yeah, I'm awesome :)
Today Rachel and I went to a Catholic church nearby. Last week I went to church with her, so she went to my church this week. It was... interesting. haha I never realized how ritualistic mass is until I took a step back. Sit, stand, sit, stand, recite prayer, kneel, stand, recite prayer....
Then when we got back we had our cockroach experience while making breakfast. I had to kill it, but couldn't clean it up cause I am terrified of dead bugs more than live ones! Then after she left, another cockroach came out! God, it was horrible...
Then I took a 4 hour nap. aka- glorious way to spend a Sunday afternoon (I mean, I could think of other great ways, like spending it with my gf... but alas, part-time jobs get in the way!).
Today was pretty much a lazy day. I should have worked on some readings and whatnot, but... I I work better in the mornings anyway.
Alright, going to hit the hay. Night!
Until next time - -
XOXO
Today Rachel and I went to a Catholic church nearby. Last week I went to church with her, so she went to my church this week. It was... interesting. haha I never realized how ritualistic mass is until I took a step back. Sit, stand, sit, stand, recite prayer, kneel, stand, recite prayer....
Then when we got back we had our cockroach experience while making breakfast. I had to kill it, but couldn't clean it up cause I am terrified of dead bugs more than live ones! Then after she left, another cockroach came out! God, it was horrible...
Then I took a 4 hour nap. aka- glorious way to spend a Sunday afternoon (I mean, I could think of other great ways, like spending it with my gf... but alas, part-time jobs get in the way!).
Today was pretty much a lazy day. I should have worked on some readings and whatnot, but... I I work better in the mornings anyway.
Alright, going to hit the hay. Night!
Until next time - -
XOXO
Cockroaches...
IN MY KITCHEN!!
Fucking ew... ewewewewewewewewewew!!!
Properly written entry to follow later on tonight~
Fucking ew... ewewewewewewewewewew!!!
Properly written entry to follow later on tonight~
21.2.09
Saturday Morning
Happy Weekend, Everybody - - Yes, it is finally Saturday and I am oh-so happy about that. I ended up falling asleep pretty early last night, which meant that I woke up too early for my own good this morning. But I guess that gave me enough time to do my yoga and start my day out right.
Yesterday I got to the point where I was just sick and tired of my shaggy, shaggy hair. So I went to a salon near here and got it all chopped off! (Much shorter than I expected, actually...) But I noticed afterward that all of the sun-bleached hair that I had was cut off, making my hair look almost brown (which makes me a sad Megan). I want my bright blonde hair back from when I was little! So after going to Toledo to visit (*coughsurprisecough*) Rachel at work, I got some hair dye and made myself a blonde again. It wasn't as bright as I thought it would be, but... its better than brown. Not that having brown hair is bad, but... for me it is.
I am sick and tired of winter and snow. Seriously, winter, just stop it. You're like a guest that doesn't know when to leave- you were fun and interesting at first, but now you've overstayed your welcome and have become just plain annoying. Get the fuck out and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
People are coming over tonight for 'movie night'. Perhaps around 16 or 17 to be packed into my apartment like sardines... should be fun. Good thing I still have beer from last weekend to help me get through! (I don't do well when thrown into the middle of a lot of people... social claustrophobia)
Until next time - - XOXO
Yesterday I got to the point where I was just sick and tired of my shaggy, shaggy hair. So I went to a salon near here and got it all chopped off! (Much shorter than I expected, actually...) But I noticed afterward that all of the sun-bleached hair that I had was cut off, making my hair look almost brown (which makes me a sad Megan). I want my bright blonde hair back from when I was little! So after going to Toledo to visit (*coughsurprisecough*) Rachel at work, I got some hair dye and made myself a blonde again. It wasn't as bright as I thought it would be, but... its better than brown. Not that having brown hair is bad, but... for me it is.
I am sick and tired of winter and snow. Seriously, winter, just stop it. You're like a guest that doesn't know when to leave- you were fun and interesting at first, but now you've overstayed your welcome and have become just plain annoying. Get the fuck out and don't let the door hit your ass on the way out.
People are coming over tonight for 'movie night'. Perhaps around 16 or 17 to be packed into my apartment like sardines... should be fun. Good thing I still have beer from last weekend to help me get through! (I don't do well when thrown into the middle of a lot of people... social claustrophobia)
Until next time - - XOXO
20.2.09
"Nothing Sweet About Me"
Well, everything that happened yesterday has happened. Nothing I can do to change it. Moving on - -
Another week with no hours from Wendy's. So I've applied as a student janitor at the school's recreation center. I don't mind cleaning bathrooms and locker rooms too much. I personally prefer it to working with food and/or customers. I'm not exactly the best person for customer service (unless its with coffee). I should know within the next week or so if I get hired or not. I hope I do, cause I hate Wendy's...
Other than that, not a whole lot is going on. Other than hanging out with Rachel, I've been feeling pretty anti-social recently. I've just
been hanging out at home a lot and just... being. I feel sorta bad for my friends cause I haven't spoken to a good number of them for around a week or so. I dunno... I'm just, bleh. I sometimes tend to deal with stress by just shutting myself out from everything and everyone except for 1 or 2 people and just stay that way for a while. I had the urge to smoke again yesterday, but was able to suppress it... Hopefully I can continue to suppress it.
I really want a punching bag... I have all this tension and anger that I want to get out but can't get out by just exercising. And I have a feeling that if I just let loose on a punching bag for 30 minutes or so, I will just be A-OK.
Starting to look at graduate schools on the west coast. Maybe Portland or Seattle... Part of me is even thinking Vancouver, but I really don't want to have to pay international fees. So maybe I'll just move out to the Seattle area, work for a year, get state citizenship, and then apply to grad school (much cheaper). La...
Another week with no hours from Wendy's. So I've applied as a student janitor at the school's recreation center. I don't mind cleaning bathrooms and locker rooms too much. I personally prefer it to working with food and/or customers. I'm not exactly the best person for customer service (unless its with coffee). I should know within the next week or so if I get hired or not. I hope I do, cause I hate Wendy's...
Other than that, not a whole lot is going on. Other than hanging out with Rachel, I've been feeling pretty anti-social recently. I've just
been hanging out at home a lot and just... being. I feel sorta bad for my friends cause I haven't spoken to a good number of them for around a week or so. I dunno... I'm just, bleh. I sometimes tend to deal with stress by just shutting myself out from everything and everyone except for 1 or 2 people and just stay that way for a while. I had the urge to smoke again yesterday, but was able to suppress it... Hopefully I can continue to suppress it. I really want a punching bag... I have all this tension and anger that I want to get out but can't get out by just exercising. And I have a feeling that if I just let loose on a punching bag for 30 minutes or so, I will just be A-OK.
Starting to look at graduate schools on the west coast. Maybe Portland or Seattle... Part of me is even thinking Vancouver, but I really don't want to have to pay international fees. So maybe I'll just move out to the Seattle area, work for a year, get state citizenship, and then apply to grad school (much cheaper). La...
19.2.09
...Warning: LONG....
Today has just been completely emotionally trying, and it is still the morning. And I've been thinking- like I tend to do too much. (This post may be just a rant of sorts...)
I think I am becoming a person which my parents, or just family in general, really won't like. I am absolutely loving my women's studies classes, and it has opened my eyes to a lot of shit around me that I knew upset me but I had no ways of defining them. Also my Asian-American class has opened my eyes to issues that I would never have seen before. This whole idea of 'otherness'... and other than being a lesbian, I have taken being socially invisible for granted. But now that I can stand back and look at world through different eyes, it is amazing. I've begun to question preconcieved notions and norms and think i'm growing as a person. It's too bad that it is a person that I think my parents won't really like... I'm on the path of femme-nazi-ism, apparently.
I watch TV now and see commercials and get irritated by the blatant sexism and stereotypes used to sell products. I watch the news and am skeptical of almost everything, and become frustrated when I never see newscasters who are women wearing pants, only short shirts that expose their legs. I am a feminist. Unfortunantly, society likes to deal those who call themselves 'feminists' as 'radical' or 'militant'. Well fine, if that is the case then go right ahead and call me a radical or militant feminist. While you're at it, go ahead and bring up the jokes and stereotypes of a lesbian feminists.
I am also embracing my gayness more because it's a part of who I am. Yes, I like my short hair. Yes, I like looking cute and girly every once and a while, but I really like wearing (form-fitting) guy's clothes. No, I will not hide my tomboyish tendencies (ex: the way I walk, sit, stand, hold myself). Yes, I do demand the same rights as every other american in this country... I'm sorry if that disappoints you, but it's who I am.
UGH I need to stop ranting. I'm making myself angry...
I'm sorry if I'm disappointing you, but this is who I am. Part of me is starting to think that I should just move somewhere far away to get out of my family's hair so I won't be such an embarrassment or disappointment...
I think I am becoming a person which my parents, or just family in general, really won't like. I am absolutely loving my women's studies classes, and it has opened my eyes to a lot of shit around me that I knew upset me but I had no ways of defining them. Also my Asian-American class has opened my eyes to issues that I would never have seen before. This whole idea of 'otherness'... and other than being a lesbian, I have taken being socially invisible for granted. But now that I can stand back and look at world through different eyes, it is amazing. I've begun to question preconcieved notions and norms and think i'm growing as a person. It's too bad that it is a person that I think my parents won't really like... I'm on the path of femme-nazi-ism, apparently.
I watch TV now and see commercials and get irritated by the blatant sexism and stereotypes used to sell products. I watch the news and am skeptical of almost everything, and become frustrated when I never see newscasters who are women wearing pants, only short shirts that expose their legs. I am a feminist. Unfortunantly, society likes to deal those who call themselves 'feminists' as 'radical' or 'militant'. Well fine, if that is the case then go right ahead and call me a radical or militant feminist. While you're at it, go ahead and bring up the jokes and stereotypes of a lesbian feminists.
I am also embracing my gayness more because it's a part of who I am. Yes, I like my short hair. Yes, I like looking cute and girly every once and a while, but I really like wearing (form-fitting) guy's clothes. No, I will not hide my tomboyish tendencies (ex: the way I walk, sit, stand, hold myself). Yes, I do demand the same rights as every other american in this country... I'm sorry if that disappoints you, but it's who I am.
UGH I need to stop ranting. I'm making myself angry...
I'm sorry if I'm disappointing you, but this is who I am. Part of me is starting to think that I should just move somewhere far away to get out of my family's hair so I won't be such an embarrassment or disappointment...
This past Sunday night I decided to do some meditating because I hadn't done so in a little while. So I lit some candles, turned the lights off, lit some incense, and just drifted off... it was great. Something occurred to me, though, when I was meditating. I think I know why the reason why things tend to spin out of control for me and I have some problems. I lack self-discipline.
The reason why I have my weight issues? I lack enough self-discipline to control portions and go out to exercise... My financial problems? I sometimes lack the self-discipline to stop myself from buying unneeded stuff (although I've been really good about that recently). Academic problems? I lack the self-discipline to get things done when I need to... or sometimes to even go to class.
But I want to change- I want to be better. This semester I really have been trying, but not really consciously trying. I knew I wanted to be better, but I didn't know what exactly I was changing about myself to BE better. But now that I've located that part of me I want to change, I'm going to be more forceful about it.
It may take a little while though... especially that financial part. Another week has gone by without getting any hours from Wendy's, so I am applying to two more jobs (one that I am hoping I get...).
I'll write again later~ but for now, I have to jump in the shower and get some things done.
The reason why I have my weight issues? I lack enough self-discipline to control portions and go out to exercise... My financial problems? I sometimes lack the self-discipline to stop myself from buying unneeded stuff (although I've been really good about that recently). Academic problems? I lack the self-discipline to get things done when I need to... or sometimes to even go to class.
But I want to change- I want to be better. This semester I really have been trying, but not really consciously trying. I knew I wanted to be better, but I didn't know what exactly I was changing about myself to BE better. But now that I've located that part of me I want to change, I'm going to be more forceful about it.
It may take a little while though... especially that financial part. Another week has gone by without getting any hours from Wendy's, so I am applying to two more jobs (one that I am hoping I get...).
I'll write again later~ but for now, I have to jump in the shower and get some things done.
15.2.09
Amazing Weekend!
That's right - - My weekend was amazing! Oh gosh... where should I start?
I took them to an awesome Mexican restaurant, "Cinco de Mayo", for dinner. Then afterwards we stopped by a liquor store to get some drinkies and went back to my apartment to watch Madagascar 2. Plus my mom brought chocolate covered strawberries with canoli cream... omg fantastic!
Then after Rachel was done with work she was able to come over and meet my family, which made me really happy cause they seemed to have liked her and vice versa! :) It was great~
Afterwards we went to this great Italian restaraunt (and the name escapes me, currently...), but it was SO good! And we have great timing, because we were seated immediatly, but 20 min later there was a huge f-ing line to be seated. Ha ;)
After eating and being so full I felt like I was going to explode, we went to Krogers to get some wine and goodies to go back to my apartment to watch Labrynth (YEAH David Bowie greatness! haha).
Amazing day *^^*
I was planning on driving home for the family birthday parties, if only to see the amazing tank cake my mom made. But I had to do laundry and lots of homework that I know I wouldn't be able to finish if I went home... so instead I stayed here and got a lot of stuff accomplished that I hoped I would.
Well, I should start doing some more readings for this week's classes. Until next time! :)
XOXO
Friday - -
After all my classes were over, my family came to see me in BG, which was awesome. My car was finally all fixed up so they went and picked it up in Toledo (so now I also have a working car! sweetness~ she is purrin' like a kitten!).I took them to an awesome Mexican restaurant, "Cinco de Mayo", for dinner. Then afterwards we stopped by a liquor store to get some drinkies and went back to my apartment to watch Madagascar 2. Plus my mom brought chocolate covered strawberries with canoli cream... omg fantastic!
Then after Rachel was done with work she was able to come over and meet my family, which made me really happy cause they seemed to have liked her and vice versa! :) It was great~
Saturday - -
Valentine's Day~! One word: fantastic. I made breakfast for Rachel and I and then we went out to see the new Friday the 13th movie (which scared the shit outta me, but that's ok... i'm trying to build up my tolerance of scary movies!). I gotta say, watching scary movies with her makes them tolerable ^^;;Afterwards we went to this great Italian restaraunt (and the name escapes me, currently...), but it was SO good! And we have great timing, because we were seated immediatly, but 20 min later there was a huge f-ing line to be seated. Ha ;)
After eating and being so full I felt like I was going to explode, we went to Krogers to get some wine and goodies to go back to my apartment to watch Labrynth (YEAH David Bowie greatness! haha).
Amazing day *^^*
Sunday - -
Today started out really nice :) I made blueberry pancakes for breakfast for Rachel and I before we headed out to her church. It was my first time going, and it was a really nice experience. I was raised Roman Catholic so the whole thing seemed really alien to me (like being able to drink free coffee/drinks during the service, no kneelers, rock music, high tech stuff, etc), but I really liked it :) I also went to meet her parents there, but they weren't able to make it. I really nervous to meet them, but maybe meeting them at a later date would be better anyway. I was planning on driving home for the family birthday parties, if only to see the amazing tank cake my mom made. But I had to do laundry and lots of homework that I know I wouldn't be able to finish if I went home... so instead I stayed here and got a lot of stuff accomplished that I hoped I would.
Well, I should start doing some more readings for this week's classes. Until next time! :)
XOXO
EDIT:
My stomach is rebelling against me... I'm having horrible stomach aches and get sick every time I eat... its not even like I'm eating bad things! Like, getting sick after eating tomato soup. Really, stomach? wtf? Or a turkey sandwich with yogurt? Really? I thought it was because I may not be drinking enough water, but I've drank, like 6 cups of water today... Thanks, mom, for giving me a spectacular digestive system! *thumbs up* I'm going to lie down and hopefully I feel better... ugh....9.2.09
Ok. Lets talk, shall we?
(This is generally directed at one person, but I think it can be a pretty general sweeping statement.)
OKAY. See this picture? It's a visual representation of how I currently feel. Because I feel like I
am sometimes speaking to a brick wall and it makes me want to bang my head into one.
I understand that we have different political views and views on society... we have for a while now. But you know me, and I have always been the kind of person who listens to both sides of an argument and doesn't judge or jump to conclusions. This is coming from the girl who, at a campus demonstration where Obama and McCain supporters were yelling at each other after the Palin speech, walked over to a McCain supporter and shook her hand thanking her for having another opinion. Because this country would be absolutely nothing without another person's different viewpoint or belief.
With that said, I wish you would please respect the fact that I DO have my own political and social views, and yes they sometimes and often do differ from yours. But that does not mean that I often antagonize and criticize your beliefs. When Bush was in office for 8 years, I would often keep my mouth shut when everyone ELSE was making snide comments and statements. Why? Because I know how you feel and don't want to cause any friction in our relationship because I love you.
So what do you do? You, knowing how I feel, time after time send me constant little things that degrade my political views and how I feel. Could you please give me the same respect that I've given you in the past? Just because we don't agree doesn't mean that I am not properly informed and need you to spoon-feed me information. I feel very passionate about issues like gay marriage, but know that I should not discuss it with you because you feel the way you do and nothing I say can change it, and I don't want to enter into that sort of conversation. So I put aside my own feelings and beliefs to help our relationship run smoother...
Please, respect the way I feel. You are allowed to disagree and have your own opinion, you always have. Let me have mine. If you continue to send me degrading articles, I will begin deleting them on sight. I don't need you to spoon feed me, and I can find my own ways of acquiring information. And also, please don't jump to conclusions about my political views either... I DO have my own skepticisms and some doubts (because it IS the government, and they can never be trusted. You know how I am, I always ask questions and am skeptic), but I am trying to be hopeful for a better future. Maybe you should do the same.
OKAY. See this picture? It's a visual representation of how I currently feel. Because I feel like I
am sometimes speaking to a brick wall and it makes me want to bang my head into one. I understand that we have different political views and views on society... we have for a while now. But you know me, and I have always been the kind of person who listens to both sides of an argument and doesn't judge or jump to conclusions. This is coming from the girl who, at a campus demonstration where Obama and McCain supporters were yelling at each other after the Palin speech, walked over to a McCain supporter and shook her hand thanking her for having another opinion. Because this country would be absolutely nothing without another person's different viewpoint or belief.
With that said, I wish you would please respect the fact that I DO have my own political and social views, and yes they sometimes and often do differ from yours. But that does not mean that I often antagonize and criticize your beliefs. When Bush was in office for 8 years, I would often keep my mouth shut when everyone ELSE was making snide comments and statements. Why? Because I know how you feel and don't want to cause any friction in our relationship because I love you.
So what do you do? You, knowing how I feel, time after time send me constant little things that degrade my political views and how I feel. Could you please give me the same respect that I've given you in the past? Just because we don't agree doesn't mean that I am not properly informed and need you to spoon-feed me information. I feel very passionate about issues like gay marriage, but know that I should not discuss it with you because you feel the way you do and nothing I say can change it, and I don't want to enter into that sort of conversation. So I put aside my own feelings and beliefs to help our relationship run smoother...
Please, respect the way I feel. You are allowed to disagree and have your own opinion, you always have. Let me have mine. If you continue to send me degrading articles, I will begin deleting them on sight. I don't need you to spoon feed me, and I can find my own ways of acquiring information. And also, please don't jump to conclusions about my political views either... I DO have my own skepticisms and some doubts (because it IS the government, and they can never be trusted. You know how I am, I always ask questions and am skeptic), but I am trying to be hopeful for a better future. Maybe you should do the same.
And remember, I love you even though we have different views...
Another Feb. Day
Oddly enough, it's fairly warm recently! Perfect jogging weather :)
Not a whole lot is going on for me. Just spending my time working, taking classes, spending time with my girlfriend... now that it's getting warmer, I'm trying to go running in the morni
ng before I go to classes. I'm trying my damndest to lose weight! I eat well (like, natural food, lots of fruits/veggies, low fat...), I walk everywhere, do sit-ups and pushups... why is it so hard for me to lose weight?? :( I want to at least lose another 10 lbs before the summer. See those puny arms? I need to tone up!
Work pretty much sucks. But I'm dealing with it. They finally trained me to do work other than runner- FRIE
S! How fucking lucky am I? Well, the work is much better than runner. I can just focus on having fries and chicken nuggets set up, cooking, and put out on time. So I can finally pace myself pretty well. Only downside is that that fry area is hot as hell! My whole right arm is this nice shade of sun-burn pink after around 30 minutes. I also burned myself on the metal chicken nugget fryer cage (the one you dunk in hot oil). I picked it up to dump it into the container, but moved to avoid hitting someone and scalded my right elbow. Now there is this big V-shaped brand on my arm that I hope goes away soon. Hurts like a bitch... and I didn't have time to run cold water under it after I burned myself so I had to stay at the fry area (and have that arm under the heating lamps.. yeah, that made it hurt more). The picture to the left is my 'I hate my job' face... but hey, I get my first paycheck this friday! Maybe I will get that haircut I so desperately need.
My family is coming to see me this Friday! I'm so excited :) I wanna take them to this amazing Mexican restaurant that my girlfriend took me to a little while ago called "Cinco de Mayo's". (Planning on getting that quesidilla again... SO good!). Then on V-day Rachel and I will be going out to the Zoo and maybe go to see "Friday the 13th" (I know, perfect date movie, right? haha).
Alright, time to hit the hay. Got another full day of classes tomorrow~ maybe I'll go for a jog in the morning, too :) ("Forever Begins" by Common is an amazing feel good song...)
Until next time~
XOXO
PS: These guys near my apartment building took the snow in their front yard and decided to waste their time in the most splendid way possible and create a giant snow dinosaur! Earlier this month they also constructed a gorilla, a dragon, and people watching Mtv... pretty bad ass :)
Not a whole lot is going on for me. Just spending my time working, taking classes, spending time with my girlfriend... now that it's getting warmer, I'm trying to go running in the morni
ng before I go to classes. I'm trying my damndest to lose weight! I eat well (like, natural food, lots of fruits/veggies, low fat...), I walk everywhere, do sit-ups and pushups... why is it so hard for me to lose weight?? :( I want to at least lose another 10 lbs before the summer. See those puny arms? I need to tone up!Work pretty much sucks. But I'm dealing with it. They finally trained me to do work other than runner- FRIE
S! How fucking lucky am I? Well, the work is much better than runner. I can just focus on having fries and chicken nuggets set up, cooking, and put out on time. So I can finally pace myself pretty well. Only downside is that that fry area is hot as hell! My whole right arm is this nice shade of sun-burn pink after around 30 minutes. I also burned myself on the metal chicken nugget fryer cage (the one you dunk in hot oil). I picked it up to dump it into the container, but moved to avoid hitting someone and scalded my right elbow. Now there is this big V-shaped brand on my arm that I hope goes away soon. Hurts like a bitch... and I didn't have time to run cold water under it after I burned myself so I had to stay at the fry area (and have that arm under the heating lamps.. yeah, that made it hurt more). The picture to the left is my 'I hate my job' face... but hey, I get my first paycheck this friday! Maybe I will get that haircut I so desperately need.My family is coming to see me this Friday! I'm so excited :) I wanna take them to this amazing Mexican restaurant that my girlfriend took me to a little while ago called "Cinco de Mayo's". (Planning on getting that quesidilla again... SO good!). Then on V-day Rachel and I will be going out to the Zoo and maybe go to see "Friday the 13th" (I know, perfect date movie, right? haha).
Alright, time to hit the hay. Got another full day of classes tomorrow~ maybe I'll go for a jog in the morning, too :) ("Forever Begins" by Common is an amazing feel good song...)
Until next time~
XOXO
PS: These guys near my apartment building took the snow in their front yard and decided to waste their time in the most splendid way possible and create a giant snow dinosaur! Earlier this month they also constructed a gorilla, a dragon, and people watching Mtv... pretty bad ass :)
1.2.09
Being Wendy's Bitch
It's been so long since I've had a part-time job (on top of taking classes) that I am pretty tired already- and I just started! How lame am I?
My first day of work at Wendy's was complete chaos and exhausting. (I should have known it would be a bad night after there was a fire in the union before I got there and they had to evacuate everyone...)They gave me the job of being the "runner". That means that I am the person who looks up at the tiny screen 10 ft away, reads the orders, places the proper food in the bags, calls out the number to the people waiting in front, and gives them their food. Sounds simple, right? Well, for the most part it wasn't too bad. I was able to keep up for the most part. But the runner is a really important (and one of the most difficult) job because if you fuck up, it messes EVERYONE up. Well, about 2 hours into my shift, it got SUPER busy... and the manager had left me alone and I got so confused, was messing orders up, was getting snapped at by the customers and the sandwich makers... I just wanted to cry. He told me later "I did that on purpose because its a trial by fire thing and you have to learn". I wanted to ring his fucking neck... its my first fucking day, asshole, and you just taught me this shit 1 hour ago and didn't tell me what the abbreviations for sandwiches are and I'm confused! I wanted to shove my wendy's nametag down this throat and call it quits right then and there.
So after that shift was over, I went home, aching all over, and stumbled into my apartment completely exhausted physically and emotionally. First thing I did was take a shot of sake then took a hot shower to get the smell of fried disgusting food off of me.
I hate my job... I just started, but I am sick of working with food. Every single job i've ever had, it's been with food. I'm sick of it! I have a 6 hour shift today from 2-8, and I am dreading it... you shouldn't dread work :( I miss my old cafe job... at least I have a passion for coffee even if it IS food, but I don't even fucking eat fast food! I hate the stuff!!
now I've gone and made myself upset and mad.... damnit.. :( I will keep this job, but I won't stop looking for other work. 7.30/hr isn't worth it...
My first day of work at Wendy's was complete chaos and exhausting. (I should have known it would be a bad night after there was a fire in the union before I got there and they had to evacuate everyone...)They gave me the job of being the "runner". That means that I am the person who looks up at the tiny screen 10 ft away, reads the orders, places the proper food in the bags, calls out the number to the people waiting in front, and gives them their food. Sounds simple, right? Well, for the most part it wasn't too bad. I was able to keep up for the most part. But the runner is a really important (and one of the most difficult) job because if you fuck up, it messes EVERYONE up. Well, about 2 hours into my shift, it got SUPER busy... and the manager had left me alone and I got so confused, was messing orders up, was getting snapped at by the customers and the sandwich makers... I just wanted to cry. He told me later "I did that on purpose because its a trial by fire thing and you have to learn". I wanted to ring his fucking neck... its my first fucking day, asshole, and you just taught me this shit 1 hour ago and didn't tell me what the abbreviations for sandwiches are and I'm confused! I wanted to shove my wendy's nametag down this throat and call it quits right then and there.
So after that shift was over, I went home, aching all over, and stumbled into my apartment completely exhausted physically and emotionally. First thing I did was take a shot of sake then took a hot shower to get the smell of fried disgusting food off of me.
I hate my job... I just started, but I am sick of working with food. Every single job i've ever had, it's been with food. I'm sick of it! I have a 6 hour shift today from 2-8, and I am dreading it... you shouldn't dread work :( I miss my old cafe job... at least I have a passion for coffee even if it IS food, but I don't even fucking eat fast food! I hate the stuff!!
now I've gone and made myself upset and mad.... damnit.. :( I will keep this job, but I won't stop looking for other work. 7.30/hr isn't worth it...
EDIT:
Yeah, alright, I'm going to stick it through... I came to the realization that no one really likes their job and it is a sucky part of life that everyone has to deal with. Beggars can't be choosers, and I should be happy that I even HAVE a job after the horrible luck i've had. I should also be happy that I only have to work weekends and not during the week. So I will bite my tongue, grit my teeth, and bear with the shitiness that is Wendy's for the few hours that I have to work. It's only 6 hours... and even though it will suck, this too shall pass, and I will be home tonight in bed after a hot shower with hot tea and maybe talking to my wonderful girlfriend on the phone (aka- happiness ^^). And then, no work again until Friday night. Life goes on~
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