Worried Sick

Posted on 2007-04-30

Wednesday is a big day.  Not THE big day, but A big day.


No, I'm not tying the knot (though when I do get married I want to wear of the princess wedding gowns [go to www.disneybridal.com]).  Wednesday is a trial for my father.  

The never-ending-story made into a few lines: My father and a partner opened up a business at the beginnging of the summer.  She turned out to be a con and screwed us.  A former employee is suing my dad because a paycheck bounced.  I find it funny that he's suing a company that is bankrupt.  Note to the ex-employee: you're last in line to get paid.

I'm stressed over this and I feel like I've alienated some of my friends over this.  I may be a drama queen, but the thought of this trial (one that I know we'll win) makes me sick to my stomach because this tiny part of me fears we'll lose.  I'll be at the trial, but I don't want to be.  I wish I could express just how worry-some this trial is for me.

Good news: Payday is Friday (yippeee!) and Prom is Saturday (YAY!!!!!)

So Much More to Look Forward to

Posted on 2007-04-29

Today my aunt booked my flight to D.C. for August 8th-15th.  Cost for the round-trip flight?  $239.  We both nearly died when we saw the price.  It was a sign: I was meant to go to D.C. during the above days.


I'm sooooo ready to leave for D.C.!  I finished with my four English essays and the lit. devices.  I studied for the lab test in Anatomry and I managed to complete my math homework the day before it's due.  Senioritis is in full force.  I'm ready to get out of here!

I'm getting a digital camera for my graduation so I'll be sure to take TONS of photos of D.C. (I know, I know, I'm talking like I'm leaving tomorrow.).  

Bringing myself back to the present: Work was OK today.  I wasn't on a register for the most part so I got to walk around a lot.  I love walking more than most do.  I walk around the house all the time and I take breaks during homework to just get up and walk.  Partly why I love working the fitting rooms is that I can walk all over the store..  RLS?  Nah... I fall asleep easily.  It's my mind, not my legs, that keeps me up.

Maybe during the summer I'll walk around during my days off.

The Blonde Moments That Define You

Posted on 2007-04-27

Gotta love those moments.


The ones you wish you could take back because you know that people now know you're not as smart as you pretend to be.

I had a couple of those today.

The first was in The Class of Doom (aka English).  I went up to the board to check when we were getting out of the class (different schedule today), turned around, took a couple steps, and walked right into the podium.  I have a bruise on my arm to prove it happened (though you could question the dozen classmates who witnessed the event).  Laughed it off and made some jokes about myself.

Then comes Calculus (aka The Class That Makes My Mind Bruise) and I begin to say something to my friend.  My mouth got ahead of my thought process and I stopped begining-mid-sentence and said, "Hang on, my thought is still forming."  My friend turned to another friend and whispered, "She did this yesterday too..."\

:D  It was a hilarious day.  I wonder how many new jokes my friends will have against me now.

I've been working on the railroad

Posted on 2007-04-23

Not literally, but it feels that way!


I finished up my Anatomy term paper last night.   I researched brain abnormalities in the frontal and temporal lobe and connected that research to serial killers.  My arguement was that serial killers have more than just a mental disease (quite often antisocial personality disorder) that made them killers.  Interesting research and topic, but I haven't decided whether I completely agree with the stance I took in the paper.

I'll be absent for a few more days.  I have a major English essay to write involving research at the university library and Hamlet (thank you, Mr. B!) along with having to observe court for a few more hours this week.  I have so much to do and I had so much time...and now I don't.  I NEVER learn.  NEVER.  One would think that an honors student would eventually learn to do things before the week before it's do... but nope.  Gahhh...

the good thing is, Calculus is clicking!  After a semester and a half, I'm finally getting it!  Just in time for the AP test too!

At work I bought some summery clothes: three tank-tops and three t-shirts.  All for $10.  I "heart" working at a thrift shop.

I'll see you guys in a few days, once I'm caught up in everything I've put off.

A Moment of Silence

Posted on 2007-04-20

Today is the eigth aniversary of the Columbine shooting and in leu of Monday's shooting I think we should all take a moment to send hugs, kisses, and good vibes to the victims of shootings, their families, and to the shooters themselves.


May God be with everyone involved.  Maybe someday we might be able to "cure" this epidemic.

The Importance of Having Thumbs

Posted on 2007-04-17

I have finally realized the vital importance of having thumbs.

Last night at work the bag got stuck inside the dropbox of the safe.  My supervisor asked me to try to jiggle it loose so I was playing with the handle and within a few minutes the bag became unstuck and the door flew shut-and onto my thumb.  

I still am the proud owner of two thumbs, however one is "currenly under construction" and spending the days and nights in a finger splint.  It will be taken out of it's temporary home in a few days but until then I have to make do with one thumb.  I am ambidexterous however I write mostly with my right hand and do everything else with my left (that includes eating).  I didn't realize until my left thumb was injured just how much I depend on it.  Getting dressed was an annoyance: it took me forever to hook my bra and tying shoelaces was also a pain.  Counting money was hard and I pretty much had to stop holding everything in my left hand and switch it over to my right.

And so to all of you I give you this wonderful piece of advice: if anyone asks you to play with the dropbox handle of a safe, just say no.

[Bonus points to anyone who can name the play my post title is a play on! (Hint: You don't get one.  It's too easy.)]

Controlling Temptation

Posted on 2007-04-14

Today I droped off an application for a gas credit card.  While gas credit cards can be used for places besides gas stations (at least the one I'm getting can) I'm doing the best I can to convice myself otherwise.  Just the thought of being able to charge things has made me rethink things I know I can't afford.


And at the same time, I worry about being able to make payments even though my monthly bill won't be more than $50.  I plan on paying off during the grace period so I won't be incurring any interest.

It'll be weird carrying plastic in my wallet and knowing that with the little card I can buy almost anything I want.  It'll be tempting to use it at the grocery but I know if I do that it's just a small hop to using it at the mall and on the internet...

I'm worried that I will use it at stores and buy too much stuff.  But maybe that worry will prevent me from using it inappropiately.

Getting to Know You

Posted on 2007-04-13

As a myspace user I get tons of bulletins from friends filling out quizzes.  For one reason or the other I hate posting bulletins so I'm posting a few questions here:


18. Do you know the muffin man?
Yes, but we had a falling out.  He told all my secrets to Snow White.

23. Do you consider yourself successful?
Yes, successful in a sense that I've survived life this far and that I want to continue living it.

25. Have you ever asked for a horse?
I believe that was one of the terms of my moving here.   Never got the horse though.

26. Plans for tomorrow?
Two of my friends and I will be giggling while sitting in the back of Barnes & Noble.  History in the making.

41. Any cool scars?
When I figure skated I would do a Christmas show every year.  One year during warm-up I fell while doing a basic spin and my toe pick somehow managed to scrape my chin.  I had a 2-inch scar under my jaw and it's slowly healed to about a cm. now.

46. Do you believe in love?
I try to.

53. What was the last thing you ate?
A vanilla Italian soda.

57. What do you want?
Success, peace, justice.


If it doesn't cover the pockets...

Posted on 2007-04-12

It's too short!


Warm weather is starting to roll in (though it did snow last night) and I've already seen girls wearing shorts and skirts so short that the pocket lining sticks out.

This greatly bothers me.  Fashion is personal and I certainly find some trends odd but there's never really been anything that bothers me.  This does.  Whenever I see this I'm tempted to grab a pair of scissors and run up to the girl to cut the pocket lining shorter.  If it weren't for the fact that I would most likely be charged with something (attempted assault comes to mind), I would probably do so.

So for every girl out there who likes short-shorts and mini-skirts: cut the darn pocket lining yourself!  Or buy shorts/skirts that are longer.  I know it's hard to take that first step but I'm right here, cheering you on, and when you do, you'll feel so good knowning that you don't look ridiculous.

"We" cupcake?

Posted on 2007-04-11

My mom and I were browsing a local antique mall today and I came across this gorgeous dinnerware set for practically nothing; a mere $30.  It was a complete set-saucers, teacups, plates, bowls, b&b plates-all in pristine condition.  My mom commented that I should get the set for when I  move out on my own.  I checked the price and announced that it was $30.


After a moment's thought, I turned to my mom and said, "We should definetly get it."

My mom so lovingly replied, "We cupcake?  It's for you, you get it."

Thanks mom!

I'm picking it up tomorrow morning before school (delayed start!).  The set is from the china company Knowles, Taylor, and Knowles, and I believe the pattern is called "Victory".  This pattern is from the late 1920s, early 1930s.

Earlier today I bought my prom dress.  It's from the '50s, white chiffon with an embroidered empire waist.  It's a couple inches too long so we took it to a seamstress for hemming.  I also got my shoes, which cost twice the amount of my dress (dress cost $40, shoes $80).

I'll post pictures as soon as I can!

A Lesson in How to Interact with the Cashier

Posted on 2007-04-06

I've come to the realization that people treat cashiers as punching bags.  Attempting to fix this growing problem, I'm going to write a mini-series in how you (the customer) should and should not treat your friendly cashier.


First the definition of a cashier, according to dictionary.com:  an employee, as in a market or department store, who collects payments for customer purchases.  This means that cashiers are not in charge of prices of the store.  If you don't like the prices, tell me nicely and I'll be more than happy to pass it along to those who are in charge of prices.  If you're pissy about it and speak to me like a slave I'm going to get defensive and I'm not going to care one bit about your complaint.  Think about it: if someone was treating you the way you're treating me, you wouldn't stand for it.  Why should I?

Secondly, everyone has bad days.  That includes me (the cashier) and you (the customer).  If you've just come from a bad day at work, trust me, I understand.  I'm pretty good at reading people and I can usually tell when someone's having a bad day and when people are just being jerks.  I'll be sympathetic and more tolerant of poor behavior, within reason.  I would also like you to note that I often get terrible customers and I'm put off by this.  If I'm reserved and weary of chit-chatting, nine times out of ten it's because I recently had a terrible customer.  The other one time it's because I'm having a bad day and honestly, the last place I want to be is at work.

When the store is having a special or we're busy, I am more likely to make a mistake.  Yes, I said mistake.  I did not intentionally ring up the same item twice, forget to give you a discount, or a free item.  I have nothing  against you; I don't even know you.  If I make a mistake, point it out kindly to me and I will doublecheck it.  Yes, I'm going to need to check it to make sure you're telling the truth.  People lie to get ahead, to get more money, and I'm going to need verification.  Nothing personal.  If I really did make the mistake, I will apologize and fix it.  But above all else: be kind.  The nicer you are, the more I will do to help you.  The more hostile you get, the less I will do for you, and the less likely my supervisors will take your side.

Take this advice to heart and you'll notice your cashiers treating you better.  Just remember that cashiers receive a lot of flack from customers and that makes us weary of others.


On a totally different note, I went to my advising for college.  So many adults have told me how beneficial AP classes are and I've just realized exactly what they mean.  Because of the AP classes I've taken and passed, I'm going to be one year ahead in my college classes and after my first semester I'll have enough credits for sophomore standing.  If I pass the three AP tests I'm taking in a month (oh my lord... one month away!), I'll be even farther ahead.  Very rarely am I motivated to really sit down and study-but now I am.  I can be so ahead if I do well on these tests. 

College is only for the rich.

Posted on 2007-04-03

I used to scoff at the above statement. 


However, I was once far more naive than I am now (though I am still very naive...).

While scholarships and grants and loans and workstudy make it possible for those who are very poor to attend, one thing that's missing is cost of applying to college.  Where are the scholarships for that?  And let me tell you, applying is getting pretty darn expensive.

Let's look at what you need for college:
SAT: $24/test.  The ACT is probably around that amount.
SAT II (Subject Tests): $9/test
Cost of sending your scores: $10/school/test

Let's say I took the SAT 3 times and took 1 SAT II.  I sent each score to 5 different colleges:
SAT: $72
SAT II: $9
Scores: $200
Total: $281

The actuall application...
Most colleges cost between $40-60 to apply to.  A few are free, but only a few.  Applying online saves you about $20, but some colleges don't give a discount for applying online.

Let's say I applied to 5 colleges, each costing me $60 to apply to.  That's another $300.  Add in the cost of postage, large envelopes, copies to be made and that's probably another $25 (guessing here).

Overall, you just spent $606 on applying to college.  That doesn't include any visits to the college, gas to go to the postoffice, interviews, etc.  That's also for only one person.

I'm lucky.  I applied to two colleges and only sent my best SAT score once.  No SAT IIs. I spent $212 on applying to college.  That was $212 that took me awhile to get and $212 I could have spent on...car insurrance (for example).

For all I know, there may already be a company that offers to help pay for the cost of applying to college.  But if there's not...there should be.

[I finished applying to college a few months ago.  However, I'm in the process of organizing all my finance info and thought this was a ridiculous amount that I spent on two colleges.]

What They are REALLY Saying

Posted on 2007-04-01

Ever listen to a song and think it's saying one thing when it's really saying something completely different?  It's amazing how one word can be interpretted differently by our brains.


I'm was listening to "Phantom of the Opera" from Phantom of the Opera (musical) and after that song ended "Music of the Night" started.  I just realized that the Phantom is saying ..."heigthens each sensation..."

For some reason that phrase always sounded like "aklhjgabjenie" to me.  And it always had a certain German sound to it.

On a similar note, I've developed selective hearing when I'm working.  Kids run amok everywhere, often very loud or crying, and now I only faintly hear them.  I'm not losing my hearing, just learning how to tune annoyounces out.

The brain is a fascinating organ.

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