not so personal day, haha

Friday, November 30th, 2007
Daily Grind, Photos, Work-a-Holic
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I decided that I deserved a personal day today, so I didn’t go to class. It’s just 9-10, and that hour really would have killed me. I was up all night with horrible stomach cramps/and the like. Keith’s job had an open house and I overindulged in some Artichoke Dip and I think all of the cheese bothered my stomach since I don’t eat it that often to begin with. No good. I kept waking up every hour and I got barely any sleep.

Christmas shopping is underway! I only have to buy for Keith, his parents, his brother/sister in law, and my aunts, uncles, and Grandma. My parents and friends are all finished because I spent the day shopping for gifts with Kristal. I also managed to dust the house for my Mom and cleaned my bathroom. Now at 6:30 at night, I’m beat. I probably should have just enjoyed my day relaxing, but I wanted to get some things done.

Tomorrow I’m working my first 7 hour shift since I’ve been back to work. 9am-4pm. Only working 9am-2pm killed me last Saturday so if I feel tired, I’m just going to say so, since we don’t really get breaks unless we beg. Saturdays everyone comes in to engorge themselves with nasty Panera food. I honestly could care less about this job. I’m so sick of being the person who has worked there the longest and is getting paid less than almost everybody. I’ve discussed this professionally with my boss more times than I care to mention. Eventually I need to get out of there. One day a week is becoming too much.

Now onto fun things.

Randi tagged me! So now I can post my awesome and seasonal desktop. =]

Anyone who wants to can do this. :)

she works hard for the money!

Sunday, August 26th, 2007
Daily Grind, Work-a-Holic
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So, I got a phonecall back from Thyme and Season which is a natural food/health store I applied to. On Saturday I called her back (called out of Panera to do so, haha), hoping that she would tell me just to come in, but she didn’t. She told me Wednesday at 2:00 and I said I’ll see you there. I go and tell my Mom because I was so excited and she says to me, “Chris!! Tuesday you go for jury duty!! What if they keep you?!”

OH SHIT!!!

I freak out.  My Mom tells me to calm down and call her back ASAP to let her know, and that she’d appreciate me being honest and not letting her know at the last minute. I call back and I get disconnected, wtf! I call back again and I get through and I told her about jury duty. I must have been talking a mile a minute. She was so calm and laid back sounding though. So she says to call her Wednesday morning after 11 and let her know what the deal is, if I can be there for the interview or if I ended up getting picked.

I felt like such an ass. Keith and my parents both told me if they didn’t want me to come in because of something like that they wouldn’t have told me to call and let them know. I feel better now but at the time I wanted to cry. I was so embarassed.

Now it’s off for some Italian lunch, and my Dad to show me where I park as a potential juror. Jury duty is ruining my week, lol.

my downfall

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2007
Family & Friends, Keith, School, Work-a-Holic
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Today was one of our last tests in my class (the final exam is Friday), and it was an absolute train wreck. I had half a clue as to what was being asked of me, but I tried like hell and showed all my work so hopefully he can find some partial credit somewhere in there when he’s grading me.

Keith is working every day until 5:30 until Saturday, which is making me sad because I miss seeing him every day after class. We’re working pretty well on adjusting to our new schedules which is a good thing. I have a lot of people to see within the next week or so before people go back to school and before I get bogged down with work.

I’m hoping to have lunch with my friend Jess on Friday afternoon, and Saturday Keith and I got invited to my friend Nicole’s cookout which should be nice. We’ll get to see their new house and everything. She was one of the few cool people I worked with and since she got a new job, I rarely get to see her.

Speaking of good ole’ Panera Bread, I’m on the search for a new job. The only thing that sucks is I need two days off, which have already been put in at Panera. I need the 22nd of September off for Keith’s art show, as well as the 22nd of December since we’re going to New York with my family. I don’t want to start a new job and already need 2 days off. I hate doing stuff like that. Either way, I think I might spend tomorrow collecting applications so I don’t have to worry about it over my weekend.

*SIGH*

school daze

Thursday, August 9th, 2007
School, Work-a-Holic
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I started my summer Math class on Monday and so far it hasn’t been going as well as I hoped walking into class. I’m not very good at Math, and I’ve never enjoyed it to begin with, so this subject is always a challenge for me, usually ending up in a headache. We have quizzes everyday since it’s an accelerated class, and so far I’ve failed the two quizzes we’ve had. The only plus so far is we have a notebook grade which is an easy 15 points. Those points are going to be crucial to me, since they can really improve my grade at the end of the class. My best friend Kristal is a genius when it comes to Math and Science since she’s studying to be a Mechanical Engineer, so she sat with me for over 3 hours last night before we went out. She got me through last summer’s class, and I think she’ll be doing the same this summer too.

The past two quizzes I found out that I had a panic attack before each one. I have never had a panic attack before, but the symptoms, to Keith, seem to fit. I was sitting there taking the quiz and a wave of heat came over me, and my heart started pounding and all of a sudden tears were about to pour out of my eyes. I kept telling myself to calm down and blink back the tears, to not make an ass out of myself in front of the class. I closed my eyes and counted to 5 and took a deep breath and worked some more. I’m thinking about asking him if I can take the quizzes after class or out in the hallway because with all of the people around me it makes me so nervous. I think that might solve the problem. We can only hope, right? Wish me luck today on quiz #3.

So I could finish my homework and understand, I called out of work. I never do that. I was supposed to work 5-close but I knew I wouldn’t have any understanding of the assignment, and no time to do my homework, so I said I was puking and sick. Now, the morning after, I feel extremely nauseous.  I guess that’s what I get?

Either way, tonight I’m going to see HP5 with my Dad since we’re HP freaks. I’m gonna give him part of his birthday present early (which is matching HP shirts) so we can wear them tonight, haha. I’m totally aware that I’m a dork. But you have to admit that’s a cute idea.

Off to class, and to eat something. I think if I get something in my tummy I’ll feel less sick.

yay for keith!

Wednesday, July 18th, 2007
Daily Grind, Keith, Work-a-Holic
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Keith is working fulltime this semester and today I went with him on a job search. We went to a place that does framing and is also an art gallery, and I waited in the car. He was in there for a good half hour and it went so well. Turns out they were looking for another framer and they told him he should hear from them in a few days. I’m so happy for him. He’ll be working 9:30-5 everyday Monday through Saturday I believe. But that’s basically my school schedule so I’ll be doing the same thing. I won’t be able to see him on Mon/Wed nights because I’ll be working but that’s alright. I’ll miss him but we’ll make it all work out. Right now I just want this job to come through for him so he can get out of Joann’s because they suck and treat him like crap. Ever notice how hard workers get dumped on all the time. That pisses me off to no end. Keep your fingers crossed for him!

Everyone! Thanks so much for the music suggestions. I’ve been downloading them and they’re all awesome. I especially love the reggae songs. Also, I’m looking for some new link exchanges and people to comment on so if you’re interested in exchanging links with me, please let me know. I love having new dailies to check out and comment on.

Off to eat some lasagna before I go to work. Down with Panera Bread, haha.
Oh and PS - did anyone tune into the new season of ‘Scarred’ or the season premiere of ‘Room 401′? The premieres were awesome. When ‘Scarred’ comes out on DVD I’m gonna need to buy it. I love that freaking show. And if you haven’t seen 401 check it out. It’s pretty cool too!

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