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So after long debate, I have decided to quit my job. I have a full time job waiting for me in January and well the way that they have been treating me at work, well it just isn't worth it any more. I am sick and tired of getting NO hours! I can't live like this! Its almost Christmas and I can't enjoy it because of this stupid retail job. I can't make my bills, I am relying on family to help me make it though until January, but this Christmas, all of my friends will be getting lots of home cooked goodies because I can't afford anything else.

This makes me want to cry, but what can I do? I have asked for more hours, I have worked my butt off, been as nice and compatible as any manager could dream...and what do I get?! FOUR hours EVERY OTHER WEEK!!! Its not fair! And to top it off, I can NOT work Sundays. Well low and behold, she has to make a meeting on Sunday morning at 8 AM!! I go to Church at that time and cannot make it. I have told her this countless times. I am just going to write my letter tomorrow when I wake up. I am just so sick of this foolishness.

January cannot come fast enough!

If anyone needs anything gift wrapped, blankets or pillows make for the Holidays coming up, please let me know. It will be my only source of income till January. I won't charge much, just enough for materials and a little extra. I just need something to do before my new job starts besides playing WoW all day. XP

I guess the good news is I won't have to work Black Friday. *sigh*

Life really sucks sometimes. But I guess I can't complain. A better job is there waiting for me come 2010. Hurray up, January!

I hope everyone has a lot fun tonight!

I am taking my little sister out and probably eat most of her candy, lol.

You know I didn't remember until now, but yesterday was Oct. 3rd.

FMA...what would I do without you?

Don't forget!

Hehe, it looks as though I did. Such a bad fan I am. Such a bad fan, lol. Oh wells, I still love it!

I found out yesterday that Wannia is no longer working at Bath & Body Works with me. O.O I can't believe it! She is going to be moving away, back to her father's home in Daytona. It upsets me that she won't be there anymore. She is an awesome manager! I will miss her bubbly personality and all of her crazy stories. She has inspired me to do so many things. She has taught me to go for a dream, no matter what stands in your way. All of her advice will be dear to my heart.

So with this shocking news, it has made my decision so much easier. I am going tomorrow and turning in my application with Disney Store! Nothing was this bad there, EVER! I miss everyone there and I miss the atmosphere! I miss having fun at work! I miss smiling, and seeing children laugh. I miss Disney, period!

So hopefully, I will be back there. It looks very promising!

Yarr! It be Pirate Day! Avast you scullywags, we be headed for Tortuga! Take what ya can, give nothin back!


Yo ho, yo ho! A Pirate's life for me!

Da da dada da dada da da...and really bad eggs.

Drink up me hearties, yoho!

Getting down to a few and then being eliminated because someone has more experience. You feel like no one is going to give you a chance. But if you stick with it long enough, you will find something. Someone will like you and hire you.

Finally, when I thought there was no way out. I went and talked with Vanessa about getting my job back at Disney Store. She seemed happy that I wanted to come back. So she gave me an application and told me to come back to set up an interview with Rachel who is the assistant manager there. She said if I could pass Rachel she would hire me. I also talked to her about getting my position as lead back and she told me that it was filled already, but they might have a temp lead position open for Christmas. That sounds promising!

Not to mention, that there was this one guy who was working there and he told me that he worked at RadioDisney. So, he gave me the promotional manager's number and to tell him that I was interested in a job working there. It would be sooo nice if I got that!! I miss working in that happy environment. Maybe I will get some hours, can save up for Erin's wedding, and pay my bills. Some great news has come my way. I don't care if I have to change my nails. I want to be happy at work again. So lets hope all goes well and maybe, just maybe I can get some job with Disney again.

World.....suck it! I am gonna be happy and do the things I want to do!

So I was working with Wannia this past weekend and she told me some rather intriguing news. That Disney Store is in need of a Lead again. Hmm, so I told her that it would be nice to go back. I miss going to work there. I miss the music and how fun it was to work there. Especially since Sabie isn't there anymore. So I was thinking that maybe, I could go up there tomorrow and talk with Vanessa about getting my old job back. I never had a problem with her. In fact, I liked working with Vanessa. She was nice. I had a problem with Sabie. She wouldn't have to train me because I used to be a Lead.

I could be back with all of my old peeps, minus Ellie. I would work whenever. I would have money again. But most of all, I would be happy to go to work again. I miss singing those Disney songs and selling those Disney movies. I hope that Vanessa will give me a chance. XD

So, I am about to have another interview tomorrow. This time to be a teller at a local bank. Oh please let me get this job! I need the money sooo bad. I have bills to pay, Christmas is coming up, and I would really like to take care of my Grandma. She has been taking care of me for such a long time. Its my turn to take care of her. Pay some of her bills and help her out. Maybe this job will work out. I have already done a phone interview and they are having me come in tomorrow at 10:00 AM. I really need to so well so I can get this job! Send all of your luck my way for just a little while.

Perhaps, I will be able to start sewing again. I miss it a lot. But I had a very interesting call tonight and hopefully I will be getting some commissions in the near future. Halloween is around the corner. I need have to take in my Sakura costume. I have lost more weight! At this rate, I will have to make a new one. XP

But anyways, I need to get some sleep. I have a big day tomorrow. Interview in the morning and work at night. I wish had more hours. I wish Wannia was still store manager. ^_^

I have been looking for a normal job now for almost three months! I thought I had a job, but then a girl came back from Maternity leave. It made me sad, but what can you do? I have been on the war path, choosing not to give up. I went on vacation came back to find that my hours at the job I have are not enough to pay one of my bills. Upon asking for more hours, the new manager decides to tell me that when my work ethic approves then she will give me more hours. This same new manager also told me that I need to change my work availability for Christmas. Now, I can't do that because I live so far away and those times are the only times that I can make it.

Its just sad. I am a smart 23 year old, who has a degree. Well, an A.A. but still, its something. Why can't I get a decent job? I guess its the economy, but it still makes me feel as though I am worthless, ya know?

I put my resume in for another receptionist job. Hopefully, I will get a call back. I need a job desperately. So I should hold my head high and still have faith that I will get a better job soon.

So I am back from Otakon and wish that it hadn't ended so soon. But for those interested, here is a tale of my adventures through Baltimore.

Wednesday: We landed a day earlier this year. We met up with our friend Hieu and headed to the hotel. We didn't really do much this day because nothing from the con was open.

Thursday: I was gonna cosplay today but I only have room in my suitcase for one costume. So I just went in regular clothes. We waited in line for about an hour! We got our badges and then went back to the hotel to figure out what to do at the con.

Friday: My one and only costume this year was Sakura from Card Captors. I did the third opening. I finally finished it! Stupid work schedule. Anyways, I had a few pictures but a lot of people didn't know who I was. I didn't realize how old this show really was. I bought some things in the dealers room and in artist alley. We went to the Whose Line Is It Anime and that panel was really really good. I laughed so hard. That was pretty much all we did for that day.

Saturday: The big day! There were so many people! I took my picture with another Sakura. After that, we went to the game room and watched people play all sorts of video games. We walked around the dealers room again, looking at things that we couldn't afford. Then we went to a DnD panel which was pretty good. They had all kinds of new RP games that sound really fun. I wanna try some. We went home from the con early to pack.

Sunday: We said our goodbyes and hopped back on a plane. I will be back next year, as always.

The dates for next Otakon are July 30-Aug 1!! I hope to see ya there!

In just a few short hours, I will be in Baltimore with a whole bunch of anime fans! See ya on the other side! Ahh!!! Otakon, here I come!

With much reluctance to give up my money to buy plane tickets, I booked my flight last night! Me and Drew are going to Otakon in 2 weeks! They were more then I wanted to spend, but it doesn't matter, I booked them! We are going and I can leave this horrible city for a few days. My friend Hieu is going as well. It will be just like the old days!! Although I have no money to spend in the dealers room, I will be at the awesome con!

Now to finish Sakura, and some last minute things. Only two weeks to go! Tell ya all about it when I come back!

We went to see Transformers yesterday. Man it was amazing! But the previews before it showed some pretty awesome things. Like Avatar!! They are making a movie! A Live-Action movie! Its gonna be AWESOME! I can't wait until next July!!! I will so be there!

After geeking out over Autobots, me and Drew have decided that a Gundam movie can be done. We were talking about they should have a Gundam Wing movie. It would so freakin cool!

Alright, I am totally geeking out. I must go back to sewing and finishing up detail for Otakon! It's sooo close, I can just taste it!

So its 3 weeks until Otakon and I have yet to buy my plane tickets for me and Drew. There isn't an evening flight home in our price range. My job isn't giving me enough hours and no one else wants to hire me. I have posted me resume and still nothing. I won't be attending UF in the fall because I missed the deadline. So no pell grant money to help me after the summer. I don't know how in the world I am going to make it. My bills are already more then my income and I am only 23.

I feel like screaming! I am so frustrated! Why can't I just have a little more money so I can go to one con? Its bad enough we aren't going to be able to eat. But I will not panic. Its no good freaking out. Things always work out. In three weeks time I will be at the con. I will hyper. I will be alright.

I will not panic. I will have a good time! I AM going to to Otakon! Its the best convention ever. Well besides Anime-Expo. I will keep a positive attitude and everything will be alright. *nods*

Yup, my and Drew just pre-reged for Otakon!! Here we go again! I can't believe that I will be there! This is will be my 4th time attending and I can't get enough! Its what I live for every year! Oh yeah! And this yeah, I shall be Card Captor Sakura! It was my favorite anime growing up, so I thought I would go back to my roots. I will be cosplaying her third opening dress. All the frills of white and pink! It will be amazing! And....all the materials cost me less then 40 bux, wig included! I can't believe it! This one con is gonna be amazing.

I will be attending AFO as well! I just need to get a few more people in my room. I don't think me and Drew can do two cons by ourselves this year. We might not be able to pay the bills.

Bills! Speaking of those, I am currently on a job hunt. My grandpa lost his job recently and now I have to help out around the house more then ever! I feel horrible so I am taking on another job. I am thinking about Jo-Ann's. Because, well, I can get a discount on fabric and two it would be more money coming in. XD

Anyhoo, this is my post for now. I have got to get to bed soon because I have a busy day tomorrow. Hmm, I just might get some sewing done this week since they won't give me more hours. Oh the tings I do for cons, lol. Alright wish me luck!

Today, I graduated with my A.A. I am ready to take on the world now! Well, not really...

I still have two more years to go with my Japanese degree. But soon, soon I will be out of retail forever! I am gonna try to get out of working in the mall and move up to a 9-5 job now. I need something more regular. Alright, well I need to get back to hanging out with friends. I just wanted to let all my internet peeps know some awesome news!

I graduated! Go me!

I would like to announce that I am going as Sakura from Card Captors for Otakon this year! Granted I haven't pre-reged yet, but still...I am going as her!! I bought the wig and its already styled! All I have to do is put the pink bows in. ^_^ I have my shoes, all I have to do is put the stars on and I will have them done! Spring break is coming up in 2 weeks and that is when I will have the costume done! Ohh Otakon, here I come!

I can't help but love life right now. I love this song. The new one by Beyonce, single ladies ( put a ring on it ). It sums up my life, lol. Great boyfriend and everything! *sighs* But its so perky, I can't help but dance to it and feel great! I think I need that right about now. A pick me up. This year is gonna be a good one, I can just feel it. I am getting 200 bux more from my pell grant then I did last year. My classes are going great! Life is awesome right about now. I love my job!! I am losing weight!! I am gonna have to buy more pants soon. I can almost fit into my old pants. Size 6 here I come again. I can't help but smile about that!!

By Otakon, I should be all skinny again! Well I wasn't fat before, I was just a little overweight. But now, no one can say that I am fat or anything like that. I love me! I am an awesome girl who is going to a wonderful con!! That's right world...Sara is in a great mood. Bring it on! That's what I feel like! Man this song makes me feel so good. I feel I could take on the world with song.

Alright, I need to get to bed. I played a little WoW and now I feel like sleep time. I gotta get some shut eye for math tomorrow. Gotta pass it so I can graduate! I can do it! I can do anything!

See ya later! *dances*

Alright, its January and I need to start saving up for all of the conventions for this year. I am currently awaiting Mr. Pell to deliver his grant money to me so I can know if I can go to all the ones that I want to go. Here's hoping.

First and foremost...Otakon! I go to it every year and its one that is not negotiable. I will be going to that one.

AFO, its small but oh so much fun.

And the big one, if I can swing it, I want to go to AnimeExpo. If all things go according to plan this year, I will be at the largest anime convention in the US! Whoot!

Now, all I have to do is wait for the pell grant. XD