We got a new sign at my workplace yesterday. You know, the kind with the big letters that goes out by the road? First, I was sent on a run to get folders to hold each of the letters/numbers. So off I go in my uniform with a big sign on my car (cuz' I'm a delivery driver). Staples was too expensive so I ended up at the dollar store. They didn't have enough of what we needed, of course. I called my manager and she said to try Walmart. I HATE Walmart but I'm not going to defy my manager so in I go. They don't have what we need either. I call my manager and she says to go back to Staples and just buy enough folders so that we're under $20. Alright, mission accomplished and I head back to the restaurant.
I told my manager that I wanted to help hang the letters/numbers up on the sign. I thought it would be fun! Nope. Maybe if we had a decent pole to get them up there but this one suctions and doesn't let go. Pain in the arse. So I proceed to spend the next half hour or so out in the sun getting the sign done. Our uniforms consist of pants, a short sleeve shirt and a hat. My poor pale arms and cheeks were quite pink when I got home that night. In fact, if I poke my arm right now, you can still see a white mark from my finger. Crap. Now I'm gonna' be tan and that just won't work for my goth look, ya' know? : )
On a lighter note...hee hee. I have been working my butt off this week to get things done in time for my craft show. I finished the bookmarks today and will be posting pics tomorrow. I also finished all of my cards. Yay! Now I'd just like to do this for awhile...
I don't normally do two posts in one day but I had to separate out the topics a bit so here ya' go.
The restaurant business is dirty. Not only physically but mentally as well. For those of you who have been following my blog for a bit, you know that I now work part-time at a pizza place. I worked for the same chain about eight years ago so I knew what I was getting into and was kinda' looking forward to it. Gone are my corporate days of dressing up, minding my P's and Q's and behaving like a proper minion. Now I have a uniform to wear and I only have to watch my behavior around the customers.
I don't smoke myself but almost everyone else that I work with smokes something, if ya' know what I mean. Most people have a foul mouth, including myself. I don't drop the F-Bomb for the most part but a resounding Son-of-a-Bizotch and the occasional Damn-it has rolled off my tongue more than once while cleaning up. We have a sprayer in the back to clean off pans and whatnot and it's so pressurized that you're bound to get pizza sauce or something sprayed up in your face at some point.
Everything sounds dirty too. For example:
-Just one pump of oil and then swirl it around. -Careful not to squirt it at me. -Hot pans coming through. -I got sauce everywhere. -Who spilled the oil? -I need more sausage. -Just poke it and see if it's done. -How many sticks would you like? -That one gets extra sauce. -Make that a meat lovers.
Okay, you get the picture. Some of those may not sound dirty at first but when you're in the gutter already, it's all dirty. Even the subject line of this post sounds a bit dirty to me.
It doesn't help that I'm working with flirty boys either. Apparently it's the uniform because I went to Taco Bell after work one night and the drive through guy commented on my uniform and asked which store I worked at. I told him and then when he brought my order, he said, "I gave you an extra guacamole just to say peace." and then he threw up the peace sign. Hilarious yet bizarre! Peace?
I saw a commercial on TV the other night for Johnsonville. Guess what their new slogan is?
Sausage is all we do.
I so need to get a t-shirt that says that! I actually emailed the company to see if they sell t-shirts like that. : )
A few weeks ago, I did a post about Alice in Wonderland dolls. The company that makes them, Pipos, has come out with a second round of dolls with this theme. My buddy, Eve, can correct me if I'm wrong but I thought the Cheshire cat was male? (She's a big fan of Alice related things.) It appears that the Cheshire cat design that I really liked now comes with a girly outfit. Hmm. I understand that some guys like to wear girl clothes but I'm just not a fan of the color pink.
I am a fan of tea though and these little mice are so cute!
Also, not sure if I mentioned it on here yet or not but I am planning on doing a giveaway soon! Right now I'm just debating on what to give away. Look for details soon!
I'm going to go with the highest one...my mortgage. Ugh!
2. Where was the last place you had a romantic dinner?
Florentine's (an Italian place)
3. How many colleges did you attend?
Does a technical school count? If so, one.
4. Why did you choose the shirt that you have on right now?
I'm in my PJ's so there really was no thought process.
5. First thought when the alarm went off this morning?
I didn't set an alarm. I don't have to work until 6ish tonight. My first thought waking up was trying to remember what I had to do today.
6. Last thought before going to sleep last night?
I was thinking about how that was the first night in a long time that I went to bed before 2 am. :)
7. What do you miss about being a child?
I miss what I'm sure a lot of people miss...not having the worries/responsibilities that I do now.
8. What errand/chore do you despise?
Vacuuming. My cat and I shed a lot of hair and after I'm done vacuuming, I always have to cut the hair out of the bristles. Pain in my arse.
9. Have you found real love yet?
I'm gonna' say no on this one. I've been in love and had others say they love me but I've never had the "head over heels, I would die for you" type of love.
10. What do you get every time you go into Wal-Mart?
I only go through the living hell that is Walmart for one thing...contact lenses.
11. Do you think marriage is an outdated ritual?
I have so many thoughts when it comes to the topic of marriage but the short answer is no.
12. What famous person would you like to have dinner with?
Gotta' go with Tim Burton on this one. Although it would be him eating and me just watching and babbling away.
13. Ever had to use a fire extinguisher for its intended purpose?
No, thank goodness.
14. Somewhere in California you've never been and would like to go?
It's a tie between San Diego and San Luis Obispo.
15. At this point in your life would you rather start a new career or a new relationship?
career
16. Do you have a “go to” person?
Nope...I'm pretty self-reliant.
17. Are you where you want to be in life?
Location wise, not so much. Other than that, I'm okay.
18. Over the years, what about you do you think has changed the most?
I don't trust people nearly as much. Sometimes that's a good thing though.
19. Looking back at high school were they the best years of your life?
It was the best of times. It was the worst of times.
20. Are there times you still feel like a kid?
Every day!
21. Where was the hang out spot when you were a teenager?
As a younger teenager, it was the rollerskating hall. Later on it was different people's houses.
22. Who do you think impacted your life the most?
I like to call him Jackass.
23. Was there a teacher or authority figure that stood out for you?
Not really.
24. Do you tell stories that start with “when I was your age”?
No way. I ain't that old!
25. What is the scariest thing that has happened to you as an adult?
Probably the time that I was working at a gas station and had a situation where I needed the cops and our panic button was broken.
26. What advice would you give to someone about to get married?
Don't do it! ha ha In all honesty, I probably wouldn't say anything. Just because marriage doesn't appeal to me, doesn't mean that it isn't right for someone else. As I said in question #11, I have many thoughts about this topic.
27. What advice would you give someone starting their first job?
Keep to yourself, while staying friendly, and do your best.
28. If you could go back and change one thing you did, what would it be?
Nothing. There are times that I wonder what would have happened if I had done things differently but the past is the past and whatever you did, gave the outcome you have today and there are always lessons to be learned.
29. If you could go back and change one thing someone else did, what would it be?
Nothing. See answer for above. Even though there are a lot of things that people have done that hurt me, I've learned things from that.
I went into work at 2:00 pm today to go through orientation. There was another girl going through the same thing but she's going to be a server (I'm going to be a delivery driver/cook). After an hour of filling out paperwork and going over even more paperwork, we were given our uniforms (a shirt and a hat for me). We decided to go try our shirts on to see if they fit and she led the way to the bathroom. We walk in and she starts taking off her shirt. I didn't know there weren't any stalls and once you're in the bathroom, that's it. Awkward! Apparently she isn't shy about stripping in front of strangers so I decided to pretend I wasn't either and changed as well. Very bizarre.
By the time we got out of the bathroom and finished filling out papers, it was 4:00 pm. The employee who was going over everything with us told us that the new server would start tomorrow night but that I was starting tonight. No biggie. I knew that I was probably going to work for a bit tonight. A couple hours went by and then I found out I was working through close. Okay...that's a bit longer than I planned. I got home at midnight!
I haven't been on my feet for that many hours straight in EIGHT YEARS! I've been in cushy corporate jobs. Tonight, I had on brand new shoes and they were too tight on the back of my heels. By the end of the night, I was waddling everywhere just trying not to put too much pressure on my heels. I got home tonight and sure enough my shoes had bit into my heels so bad that they were bleeding! I have no idea when I'm supposed to work next so I have to call over there tomorrow. I did have a ton of fun tonight but I'm kinda' hoping that they don't want me to come in tomorrow cuz' I can't walk!
In summary, today was a very interesting day. I had a ton of fun! I even got a chunk of tips even though I wasn't driving. I had forgotten how different the restaurant business is compared to the corporate world. You can say naughty words! ha ha Couple downfalls: I'll be getting a ton of second-hand smoke cuz' pretty much everyone lights up quite frequently. There are no "breaks". You don't sit down for a break ever. I had a sandwich for brunch before I went in and had brought a banana for later just in case I was working longer. I never even got to eat my banana. I was starving when I left work. This could work to my advantage though. I don't get to eat and I'm moving around all the time and lifting heavy stuff. hee hee
As promised, here's another doll artist I found. The pics below are from Dollmore. I love the intricate details on these. Makes them so lifelike!
I've been posting a lot of doll/toy pics recently. It might surprise you to know that I don't own anything like this. These are all works of art that I find beautiful and someday, I might have the money to put into a few designer toys but for now, they're just wonderful to look at. Enjoy!
Diane over at Good Mourning, Glory! tagged me for a meme. Thanks, Diane! I'm starting to get hooked on these meme things. : )
What is your current obsession?
I had this same question on my Stealing Sunday meme so I'd say the same thing...reading, tea, and the occult. But I'm going to add crafting and Diablo to that.
I went to three different craft stores today looking for my Mother's Day project and settled on a cross-stitch pattern. I always make my mom something for Mother's Day. I better get started on it tomorrow if I want it done by then! I might even post a pic of the finished product. Mind you, it won't be gothy or anything cuz' it's for my mom. We are complete opposites!
I'm sure you've heard of Diablo before but I'm referring to the game. It's the best game EVER. They're going to come out with Diablo 3 and I cannot wait. Yes, I'm a gamer nerd. This is the version I've been playing a lot of since I no longer have the 9-5. : )
I guess the question was "obsession" singular but I just can't limit that to one thing!
What is your weirdest obsession?
Gosh I have a lot that could be considered weird. I guess all the occult/paranormal stuff that I'm interested in would be "weirdest", although it's not to me, obviously.
What are you wearing today?
Well now that it's almost midnight, I'm in my jammies, which consist of purple pj bottoms with stars on them and a blue t-shirt. Doesn't exactly match. : )
When I was out and about today, I wore a black sweatshirt hoodie and dark blue jeans with black shoes. It was a bit chilly around here.
Why is today special?
Thinking of things that happened today that don't normally happen, I would say that today was special because my brother and his girlfriend had their first ultrasound of their first kid together. OMG I'm going to be an aunt. I'm really not a fan of children but I'm happy for them. : ) I was told that if it's a girl, they're naming it after me. What can I say? I took care of my brother A LOT when we were growing up.
What would you like to learn to do?
I would love to learn how to play the piano and how to sew. I can cross-stitch and do embroidery like a mother f***er (AKA I'm really good) but I've never "sewn".
What is the last thing you bought?
I had a craving for nachos so I bought sour cream, shredded cheese, an avocado, and organic chips. I already had the salsa so when I got home, I just had to whip up the homemade guac and lunch was served. Delish!
What are you listening to right now?
What's your favorite weather?
I'd have to go with a storm on a day/night when the weather is in the 70's.
What's your most challenging goal right now?
It's the goal I always have...to constantly better myself.
What do you think about the person who tagged you?
I think she's awesome! I sense that she has a beautiful soul and that's hard to come by.
What's your favorite guilty pleasure?
Again I'm going to have to go with my Sunday Stealing answer. Naughty food...which basically means anything creamy, cheesy or buttery.
Favorite vacation spot?
I don't have a favorite go-to spot but if there is a body of water, I'm so there.
What would you like to have in your hands right now?
A buyer's agreement saying that they want to buy my condo!
What would you like to get rid of?
Family issues! Some days I just want to get in the witness protection program and run away.
If you could go anywhere in the in the world for the next hour, where would you go?
This one was tough cuz' it's only an hour. I'd have to say Dracula's castle.
Which language would you like to learn?
latin
What super power would you like to possess?
I would choose immortality because I think it would be so neat to see how the world changes over time, to see what we create.
What's your favorite thing about the city you live in?
My favorite thing is being so close to Lake Michigan. Tulip Time starts this weekend and it's going to be a mad house! People come from all over. People that don't know how to drive on our Michigan turn arounds. That part I'm not such a fan of. If you're going to be in town, let me know...I'll show ya' around!
What's your favorite piece of clothing in your own closet?
My soft fuzzy black zip-up sweater.
What's your dream job?
To work on a police force.
If you had $150 now what would you do with it?
Probably nothing because I have to watch my pennies due to the "no job" situation. If I was working, then I'd use the money to buy things off of my wish list.
Do you admire anyone's style?
No one in particular but I admire goth/industrial fashions.
Describe your personal style?
Basically anything black or blue. I'm one giant bruise. I wear a lot of comfy slip-on shirts. Not really a fan of buttons.
Who's fashion show would you want tickets to?
I can't think of anyone in particular. If Gothic Beauty magazine put on a fashion show, I'd be interested in seeing that.
Who's closet would you want to raid?
Geesh there are a lot of clothing questions. I'd raid anyone's closet that had goth/rivethead clothes.
What are you most proud of?
My ability to overcome emotional pain.
If you could choose one person who has passed to have lunch with, who would it be and why?
My great-grandpa because I think he had a secret life.
Picture courtesy of Cute Overload.
