"Hey, how's it going? Do you have your Shaw's Card today?"
I think I said that over 400 times today. Lauren and I went in for 1 one o'clock, and it was supposed to be a six hour shift, till seven. But, the 3-9 CSR (Customer Service Representative, or the guy who runs around and gives overrides and fixes problems) wasn't there. He was at a track meet or something. So, I decide that Lauren will leave early with my brother, who was scheduled 11-5. They left, and I was to stay. Around that time, we still didn't know if the closing CSR would be there, because he was in New York the previous day. Well, at that point, that left me being the sole CSR from six until closing at eleven. I really didn't want to do it, but there weren't many other options. I didn't want another CSR called in, because the girl they were going to call is a douchey bitch. So, my boss gave me these $1 cards that I bring to the service desk and redeem there for cash, as a "thank you." Also, she threw in a $15 gift card, albeit to Shaw's.
So you may be wondering why I decided to work a ten hour shift at a job I hate, with only ONE 15-minute break today? Well, a few days ago, I talked to the store manager, and told him that I really thought I deserved a raise. I only make 25 cents above minimum wage, and I've been there four years. FOUR YEARS. (It really makes me embarrassed and want to die.) But he said that he totally agrees, and that I definitely deserve a raise. Now, I really hope he meant a significant raise, and not one from $8.25 to $8.50. I. Will. Be. Pissed. I'm talking a significant raise, to at least nine-something. That would be great. I wouldn't feel like shit going to work anymore. I'd certinaly feel more appreciated.
OK, so almost time for school to start again. I can't wait to get back there. Oh! And I get to move back early (Saturday!), despite my mom saying I could never move back early. I'd like to move in earlier, but I'll take what I can get. I'm also really excited about classes this semester, because I'm finally taking a bunch of business classes. However, the lack of Japanese after a year and a half of taking it will probably make the semester seem a little... empty. Also, while I've taken 6 classes worth of credits before, this is the first semester where I'm actually taking six real classes. A little nervous about that, but for now, I'm convinced my sweet schedule will take care of it.
Listening to my iTunes on shuffle, I realize I need to make some better playlists...
Oh, another thing for the semester: I'm relly excited to get back into the campaign. Unfortunately, I don't think we left on a very good spot... It was kind of right in the middle of... nothing. I doubt many people will remember what they were doing, so we might just rewind a little, instead of a verbal recap. This way, we can jump back in without waiting for people to shop. That reminds me, I need to think of a way for the characters to shop. Realistically, the town won't have every magic item in the books, or exactly the thing that the character is looking for. Maybe it'll be a percentage, based on the item's value and the size of the town... I dunno. We'll see.
Also, I realize that I haven't posted what happened in the last... many... gaming sessions. I blame them. Lauren did a half-assed one one week, and then the next week I had to miss the night because of a project, and then the next few weeks were very slow, and then finally, Mike said he was going to recap those weeks in a really great way. I don't think he ever got motivated again after that great start... He has so much potential.
In other words, I have a great future planned for the campaign. It's one o'clock now, I'm listening to the same pillows songs for the millionth time, and I have work again tomorrow at noon. As a final note, tomorrow after I get out of work, I am definitely going to the Auburn mall, because the Waldenbooks there is going out of business, and it's 40% off everything. Despite me being tired, I think I'm going to try to finish the 5th Narnia book tonight, work on the campaign tomorrow, and then get a start on the 6th Narnia book Tuesday, maybe. I dunno. See everyone soon! (To those of you I won't be seeing at UMass, I really look forward to seeing you guys at Anime Boston!)
So you may be wondering why I decided to work a ten hour shift at a job I hate, with only ONE 15-minute break today? Well, a few days ago, I talked to the store manager, and told him that I really thought I deserved a raise. I only make 25 cents above minimum wage, and I've been there four years. FOUR YEARS. (It really makes me embarrassed and want to die.) But he said that he totally agrees, and that I definitely deserve a raise. Now, I really hope he meant a significant raise, and not one from $8.25 to $8.50. I. Will. Be. Pissed. I'm talking a significant raise, to at least nine-something. That would be great. I wouldn't feel like shit going to work anymore. I'd certinaly feel more appreciated.
OK, so almost time for school to start again. I can't wait to get back there. Oh! And I get to move back early (Saturday!), despite my mom saying I could never move back early. I'd like to move in earlier, but I'll take what I can get. I'm also really excited about classes this semester, because I'm finally taking a bunch of business classes. However, the lack of Japanese after a year and a half of taking it will probably make the semester seem a little... empty. Also, while I've taken 6 classes worth of credits before, this is the first semester where I'm actually taking six real classes. A little nervous about that, but for now, I'm convinced my sweet schedule will take care of it.
Listening to my iTunes on shuffle, I realize I need to make some better playlists...
Oh, another thing for the semester: I'm relly excited to get back into the campaign. Unfortunately, I don't think we left on a very good spot... It was kind of right in the middle of... nothing. I doubt many people will remember what they were doing, so we might just rewind a little, instead of a verbal recap. This way, we can jump back in without waiting for people to shop. That reminds me, I need to think of a way for the characters to shop. Realistically, the town won't have every magic item in the books, or exactly the thing that the character is looking for. Maybe it'll be a percentage, based on the item's value and the size of the town... I dunno. We'll see.
Also, I realize that I haven't posted what happened in the last... many... gaming sessions. I blame them. Lauren did a half-assed one one week, and then the next week I had to miss the night because of a project, and then the next few weeks were very slow, and then finally, Mike said he was going to recap those weeks in a really great way. I don't think he ever got motivated again after that great start... He has so much potential.
In other words, I have a great future planned for the campaign. It's one o'clock now, I'm listening to the same pillows songs for the millionth time, and I have work again tomorrow at noon. As a final note, tomorrow after I get out of work, I am definitely going to the Auburn mall, because the Waldenbooks there is going out of business, and it's 40% off everything. Despite me being tired, I think I'm going to try to finish the 5th Narnia book tonight, work on the campaign tomorrow, and then get a start on the 6th Narnia book Tuesday, maybe. I dunno. See everyone soon! (To those of you I won't be seeing at UMass, I really look forward to seeing you guys at Anime Boston!)