Boredom

I recently finished a drama series called "Moteki" which is about a guy who suddenly becomes popular with girls he's known years ago. It was a good drama, had its ups and downs, and ended really awkwardly, but it somehow satisfied me. Now with that finished, I don't know what I should do to entertain myself. I could watch another drama, but I think I've been sitting in front of the computer for long today. I'm surprised I haven't gotten eyestrain from it.

I think I'll pick up some reading material soon. I don't think I have an up-to-date library card for the public library at the moment, which is too bad since I'd love to read some e-books on my free time.

I really don't know what this post is getting at... I just needed to do something before bed at least. Something that actually requires thinking and participating, rather than sitting, watching, and eating.

Later today I'll be hanging out with a friend. I'm looking forward to that. Window shopping is fun!

A call, and birthday dinner

Today as I was getting ready to go out for a friend's birthday dinner, I received a call. Unfortunately I was eating just before the call and happened to drop my chopstick on the floor... so I tried to get to the kitchen but heard my phone ring.. tried to pick it up, but missed the call. Glad I have caller ID! Checked the number and the number was from an employer (but I didn't know who). So I looked it up and realized it was such a random company to call me... but then when I called them, they said they had a resume on file. Just then, I remembered, that I had applied for this company MONTHS ago... and I thought they already found someone since the ad said the position would be filed once they found the right candidate. At that moment of the call, I thought, "Why would they call me months after?" They asked me if I was still interested, but I informed them that I had accepted another offer. I thanked them for giving me the opportunity and we hung up.

The reason why I declined was because I was pretty sure this was a position that was only during Mon - Fri, and I probably have to do at least 2 or 3 shifts. I wouldn't be able to do that while I'm in school, so I had to decline. The job I have right now is more flexible and has weekend shifts that I can do.

After writing this... I realized one possible reason for them calling me was probably because the person they hired (at the time that ad was posted), probably is going to quit, or has already quit. Or perhaps they only needed people for the upcoming school year... I have no idea, but why would they put up an ad months in advanced for that? o.o

Anyway, shortly before that call I got a call from work asking me to come in for a closing shift instead. Yay, I'll learn how to close! XD

After the calls, I got ready and headed out to my friend's birthday dinner. We went to Olive Garden and the food was delicious! I love their breadsticks as well, and love how each entree comes with a big serving of salad too! Our friend opened up his gifts and we had the waiter bring out the cake I bought for him. He was really happy that he got a cake this year, since he had wanted one for 10 years! I'm glad I was able to make one of his dreams/goals come true. :)

My tummy was so full after our meal so we ended up just walking it off. The boys went to go venture some at the mall, and the girls decided to go home. We were tired, full, but satisfied.

Now I need to pay bills. Too much was spent this entire week. ><

Employed!

The interviewer got back to me and I was given a job offer. I accepted. Signed the papers already and got my uniform. Training is next week. I'm excited. However I am still job hunting haha... and now I'm finding some jobs already that I want to apply for, but I'm not too sure since I probably won't be able to do two jobs during school. I could only do two jobs before school starts... but I don't think it would be very favourable if I ended up quitting one over the other. :S

I think I'll go with this position for a year and then we'll see if I need to job hunt for another job. I will be graduating soon so hopefully I'll have a job that corresponds to my certifications.

The downside to this job is that it's kind of far for me to get to. I'm worried about punctuality, but if I treat it like an everyday activity, then it shouldn't be too challenging. If it does become a problem though I may just apply for another job nearby.

Employer wants the shirt back D:

The employer I worked for a week ago just texted me a while ago asking for the shirt to be delivered back to them. Say what? I've already washed the shirt about 5 times and I've cut the tag off and everything already and threw those parts out... but they want it back? This is so weird but I guess maybe they don't have shirts to give to their employees or something. I'm going to send it to them via COD (collect on delivery) so that I can be reimbursed. Shipping is like 10 bucks or more I think and bleh I would rather not send back the shirt but they never scheduled me for a shift on the last day so I wasn't able to return it in person. I wonder if the shirt I have was worn by someone else... maybe they just retag them. o_O

On another note, I had my interview yesterday. It went well and I feel like I can probably get the job. I just hope it won't be too intense or anything like that. I was happy with the wage that they told me, it was higher than expected. I'm more excited to be working though for a place that I really enjoy. :D The interviewer said she will call me within a week or so, since she is still interviewing a number of people for the position. There are probably multiple vacancies. In the meantime, I'll keep job hunting. Job hunting is somewhat fun.. it passes the time!

The job hunt continues

Had my job interview for the restaurant this morning. I did not get the job since training is on a day that I have my vacation planned. However, they said I could contact them after if I'm still interested. They are keeping my resume on file. So that's a relief :)

I'll just have to see how the interview next week goes. If the other job starts earlier than the restaurant position, then I will consider it. I hope that they will be able to accept me as I have a vacation soon.

I just want to be able to work before the school year starts again. I'm currently waiting for my fall schedule for classes, so until I get that, I'm not entirely sure if I'll be working lots, less, or not at all during the school year. I also may have to take some more classes so that I can graduate soon. Decisions, decisions.

Blah. Work in the morning so I probably should get to sleep now. I want to watch "At Home Dad" more but... maybe sleep is better.

Busy busy summer

So I've kick-started my summer already by being busy almost everyday. I managed to sneak my way out of some shifts to make room for volunteering and hanging out. I start soon. :)

Volunteering was really fun the other day. But I forgot so much of my Japanese that it wasn't even funny. However, I managed to catch up.. and I accidentally confused myself while trying to assist a student with counting. Sigh. Means I have to brush up in the next week, since I'll be volunteering again next week. Oh, and my other volunteering with the videos went well too. I just need to submit them and I'll be good until the fall semester starts. :)

Yesterday I decided to go to the restaurant that I have an interview scheduled. The food was good. However after going there I questioned myself if I wanted to still do the interview. I wasn't sure if I wanted to work there any more. o.o I'll go to the interview anyway and maybe they'll tell me some stuff that will convince me to work for the company. I also handed in a resume (it's been 6 months since I've last done that) in person to a store. Also got a call for an interview at a coffee place, that interview will be much later though. Same with the response from the other store.

Eating oatmeal right now to get ready for a long day. Oh and I got a great grade for my Spring course. I can relax now! Haha.

Summer is here!

My summer has finally arrived after three semesters of non-stop schooling. I am SO relieved! A lot of stuff happened in the past 6 weeks.

I managed to get a temporary job selling t-shirts at a booth for a convention. I only worked for two days and it was really great working in a high-volume/fast-paced environment for the first time. Every hour was spent on my feet but I enjoyed it because I felt like I was actually doing work. The only part I didn't like was how I had to refold shirts so many times and those periods where there were barely any customers. Next great thing was my feet weren't sore at all! Well, they did get a little sore when I was waiting for my pay cheque on the last day. haha. I managed to use that money for the next two weeks to hangout with my friends and do some retail therapy. :)

My spring course finished. I am just awaiting my final grade now to be entered into the system. My professor said he already entered them, but they have yet to show up. :( I just hope I have a good grade. That course was really important and costly so I am hoping for the best!

I managed to get an interview for a hostess position. The interview will be later, but I hope I can get it. I went out earlier this week to go dress shirt shopping for the occasion. Now I have a dress shirt that fits me well. :)

For the next month I will be working a temporary job for a few days, and at the same time I will also be volunteering as a teaching assistant once again. I also have another volunteering activity I have to do this week and that one is what is making my head spin right now. It involves trying to get people to be interviewed but people are shy. >< Hopefully I can get it done soon.

To be honest, I never really had a plan for this summer. I only planned to do job hunting/work, but after submitting tons of resumes and going to a few interviews, i realized that during the waiting period I will have to do something else. Volunteering is there for that purpose and also to give me a little more experience. :)

I am also planning to re-study Japanese since I'm starting to lose it. There's no one to talk to in Japanese where I go, and I think it's kind of awkward to talk in a conversation in Japanese when we're not actually in the class... this also means I should skype my Japanese friends and start talking to them more. I have, however, started watching more Japanese dramas so at least my listening skills are still there. :P

Anyway, I should sleep soon... don't feel so well.