Yeah.

So I just did some research and it seems that FLSA states that movie theatres are exempted from paying overtime. So it doesn't matter if I work over 40 hours, they have the choice to pay me or not. What the fucken bullshit. I'm really angry. I only know a few people who got overtime, and it's because they did over 80 hours of work. I'm really glad they got overtime. But I'm sure they don't plan on doing that ever again. But by law, I am supposed to get at least ONE FUCKEN BREAK. So if I don't see overtime on my paycheck, I will put that out there for them and argue if I have to.

Hysteria

So I hung out with Wayne for like an hour. But pretty much he talked.. about himself.

I went to Roberto's afterward and waited like 20 minutes for my fucken burrito. I've never waited so long before. This family right before me were so indecisive and fucken awkward. I've never seen such a dysfunctional family before. I don't even know how to explain it and I don't plan to.

Afterwards I went over to Jila's finally. Tried ketchup flavored Lays chips. I'm still disgusted with the idea but I started getting addicted to it. It's a Canadian thing I guess. They even have pickled and curry flavored Lays. Doritos too I believe. Haha.

Jila showed me this 1000+ dollar dress that her friend stole for her from Neimen Marcus. It was on sale for 800. It wasn't even nice looking but I guess the designer is amazing or some shit.

Crista finally came and tried to figure out what to do for 20 minutes. Crista and I didn't want to go to the Jr. Anti Sex League show at the Beauty Bar so we decided to go to GameWorks. Got some M&Ms. Tried the all around the world soda flavors. Never doing that again. Went to some gift shop and got some magnetic rock things. Trisha, Jila's friend, still wanted to go to the damned show so we headed over there. Got very lost because we didn't know where to park and after about 20 minutes of driving around, we finally decided to just drop the two of them off.

Crista and I are already at about Chinatown when I get a call from Jila on a payphone. Apprently it was 21 and older. So I went to go get them with my car. Haha. Wow.

Good news is, I found out two of my worst managers quit Rave Motion Pictures. I've never felt so much joy after tonight. My god. Maybe that's why Zach and Steve are going to be managers. Haha. Noice. At least they deserve it. Now if only the general manager would resign...

Gotta Hit That Bitch

It's kind of sad how much people influence my beliefs. Well, not entirely, but it does have a slight affect. Tonight I realized how much differently I view certain people and wonder why I even wasted my time getting to know them. More like putting such an effort to be accepted in a group. I'm so over it though. It just intrigues me of how annoyed I get now of people. I used to get annoyed by the littlest things but now it's starting to come back, and I think it might be because of the influence of some conversations. I feel awful about it but it's always easier to keep a distance.

I don't want to be bitter and put down anyong but man, don't you have anything better to do? Seriously. And don't ever give me looks about certain people who have a knack for things that you don't possess. It's very low of you and don't ever think I'm thinking the same thing as you. And don't ever touch me. It should be a rule.

Other than that, if I don't get my time in a half for Christmas shit, I'm going to demand for it. I also have decided that if I don't get a decent raise for the 90 day review, I'm going to quit. Actually, I probably won't, knowing me, but it's worth a shot writing this here to remind myself that I can do so much better. Everyone's quitting and it's a shame because I really do love my co-workers. But I should probably plan on it as well because they really don't pay us enough for the shit we do. They really don't.

And I'm going to make sure they never make me close then open the next day ever again.

And I will never do trash runs ever again. I've never held back so much vomit in my life.

I hope work at Hollister will be chill and not all bullshit since it's the night shift. Fuck, do I hope so.

I forgot today was pay day for Hollister as well. I need to get used to getting paid every week. I hope I can do direct deposit. I don't remember the last time I cashed in a paycheck.

I need to hang out with Jila. I'm so busy and I feel really bad. I mean shit, she only came down here from Canada.

I hope I can see Wayne at least one more time before he leaves. I don't get why he always gets sick the few days before he leaves Vegas. Every single time he comes here it's been like that. And he's going to China for the next 2 weeks.

I feel like Christmas just barely came and went since I worked with such irritable customers. Plus I haven't received or given any presents whatsoever. It's kind of weird not celebrating Christmas at Ron or Alma's house and trying to rip open masking taped presents. I miss it.

I wish my computer would stop being a piece of fucking shit. I wish this break was longer. I wish people would stay just a little bit longer. And I wish there was more time to do things.

oops

No, not really oops. I just have no time to blog. I don't even want to right now. I have to wrap Ron and Alma's presents. I kind of don't want to bring it over yet though. I'm not sure if I'm done with Alma's present. Sooo maybe I'll put it off until we're alone or something.

I spent over $250 today. Shopping and food. I still can't believe it. But at the same time, I don't remember the last time I shopped. I didn't even go shopping for presents. I bought half of them online. So yay, I have clothes. And I got the Heroes Season 1 DVD for 19 fucken dollars at Target for myself and my sister... as well as The Office Season 3. I just need to get season 2 of The Office for myself and her and then we're all set.

I haven't had a day off yet with the .. OH YEAH. I started working at Hollister. I forgot to put that in here. My god. Anyways, it's gay. I hate it there. It's getting better though. I don't think it's because Jessica isn't there with me.. I'm sure it's because I've been doing morning shifts with barely any workers there. It's chill, good music (upstairs) and I just deal with clothes, no customers. It's nice for a change.

I haven't even used my 50% discount yet. It's probably over now. There's seriously nothing I would buy though. And if I did, it would be this nice sweater but only if I can somehow rip HCO off of it.

Wayne, Tiffany, Ron, Yan, Sabina, Rachel, Jila, Salome, Sarah, Vaniah, Joanna and many others are in town. It's kind of weird cause I don't have the urge to run up to anybody and say OMG HEY HOW'VE YOU BEEN. I forget that they've been out of town and think I just haven't seen them for a week or so.

I watched most of Being John Malkovich. Wow.

I have to go watch Juno ASAP. I'm so glad my theatre finally started showing it.

Oh yeah, so I haven't had a day off since the 13th. Only 1 day off between then and now. And I spent it by getting new tires I believe.

I don't remember my days anymore. Half the time I'm living out of my car/Hello Kitty bag with a change of work clothes in it. So I guess that makes Town Square my second home.

I just hope working this much pays off in the end and hopefully I get hefty paychecks. Or at least it'll accumulate to it. The best thing about have these jobs is the pay day doesn't fall on the same day. So I get paid weekly.

Oh and I hated working on Christmas. By far I had some of the rudest and pickiest customers alive. And do I get paid overtime for working on a holiday? No. Doesn't matter that we're the only place for entertainment open on a holiday. Shit, Wal-Mart wasn't even fucken open. So fuck that. And to top it off, I HAD to work overtime. 1hr. 30 min. of bullshit. So I better see "overtime" in bold on my next paycheck.

Yeah, I think that's all. Now I'll just save money for books and tuition. Bah.

Fallback

Good news, Julay responded. The exam should be fairly easy.

So English went well. The teacher was glad to know I was alive and well. Haha.

We had to read these essays for the contest thing we were doing. My god, I've never been so pissed off reading before. One of the essays I read was so poorly written. Not only did I find over 10 grammatical errors on the first page, they used the phrase "It's on like Donkey Kong". What the fuck. But seriously, they didn't know their THEIRS, THERES AND YOU'RES. I was so fucken angry. They even put a hyphen between un-successful. I really wonder why I'm in ENG101E sometimes. I think I'm more qualified than these idiots seriously. I've never had such easy essays in my life. That's what I get for slacking on the SATs.

I lost the number to the math department to find out about testing into a math class, so I just went home. I kept having a feeling that there was something I was supposed to be doing. The second I pulled in at home, I had an epiphany that I needed a haircut. So I had my mom call up her friend and I went straight over there. Yay new hairstyle for the first time ever. Don't you love it when people wash your hair? I love it. When they lather your scalp... haha.

My head feels so much lighter and it's amazingly easy brushing my hair now. Love. I can actually do things with my hair. Haha.

Niki called me right when I was paying but I had more errands to do. Went to Target. DVDs. Bad addiction seriously. Ran into Nathan. Then realized what I had to do right when I turned on the radio. The Killers was on and I remembered I had to go pick up the damned CD from the radio station. Got lost but finally found it. It's so far. Desert Inn right after Eastern. Bleh. Got stuck in traffic then went to Sushi Mon to meet up with Niki. lol sorry for the wait. Got super full then went to Barnes and Noble to read. Hella passed out. Went home and took an hour nap. Got ready then went to Jessica's.

Went to go check out the trailer premiere of Jumper at Luxor. Couldn't figure out where it was and found out it was just this little screen in front of the Sphinx. Dumb. The way they made it sound, I thought it was like on the actual glass of the Luxor and shit. Samuel L. Jackson, Hayden Christensen and that chick were there as well. Pretty cool. We snuck in through a gate thing finally and I tried to take pictures. Maybe I'll post when I have time.

Went to Malachi's friend's party afterwards. I've never seen so many black gay guys. There were many gay guys there. It was quite fun. Watched Mike and Alex get super drunk. Took care of Mike. Then decided to take a shot of Patrone and Goldschlagger. Was pretty good for the night. But the double shot of Jack Daniels did it for me. I don't know what happened to my tolerance level but next thing I know, I'm in Jessica's car vomiting outside the window. I felt so awful. We dropped off Alex at her house then Jessica took me home and stayed the night. I went straight to my bathroom, vomited, then passed out. Woke up right at 8am. Took a nap and was hoping to wake by 8:30am. No. 9:10am. I had work at 9:30am. My car was at Jessica's still. Oh fuck.

Had to get ready as fast as possible without vomiting. Got to work a little late. Forgot nametag in the car. Vomited several times before really doing anything during my shift. While working, I had to leave and just run to the bathroom. It was possibly the worst hangover I've ever had in my life.

Though this guy was trying to tip my manager on my register and he kept pushing it back. Then when I came he gave me 3 dollars and my manager let me take it. I was confused. I told him it was my first tip ever and he believed me. Hah. Then Mr. Hubble comes by asking me if that was my register. I tell him yes and he shows me a report of all sales. It states that I got the least customers out of all my coworkers, though I made the most sales out of all of them. Pewpew. MVP.

After getting let out early, Jessica came back and picked me up. Gave her my tip money to help cover for her car wash. Went to her house, got Alex's phone then dropped it off at Alex's house.

Then knocked out from about 6pm-8am. Was supposed to take Jessica to a party that night and let her get drunk and I'd drive. Haha. I guess she passed out too. So it worked out.

Then today... I went for an interview at Hollister. The main manager, Jared, was not there on time as usual. So I went to look around at H&M then returned my sweater at Aero. Back to Hollister and the manager apparently was pissed off and didn't want to see me. I got really irritated because if it wasn't going to happen, then I quit trying to work there. But Jared pushed the interview onto the supervisor, Michael. And thank god. He was great and we conversed. And I told him I had work at 11:30 and we started at 11:11. So we rushed through the rules and didn't bother with some questions. I'm pretty sure I got it unless I got Ladine, the other manager in trouble and if Jared hates me now.

I worked in the box office for the first time. Was scared at first because I didn't know how to do anything but it worked out in the end. Loved it. Chantel helped out a lot. Nathan came and she was sent home. Got Alex, Alexa, Alma and Chris in for free. I think I got Mr. Anderson in trouble for that as well. Woops.

Courtland and Viola came so Nathan and I had to go home. Chipotle after work with the 4. Then to Alexa's for a baking competition. I tried to study but couldn't and got tired. The end.

Now I Think I'm Ready

Okay seriously, from the time I wrote my earlier entry until 9pm, I just watched The Office season 3. I finally decided to stop and start on that essay. And how long did it take me? 1 fucken hour. Why did I put it off for 3 weeks? I barely even used Elena's essay as a reference. I just wrote shit and used her facts. The end. I suck. I need to stop putting off shit.

Oh, and good news, Tyler, David's brother, is getting me a good discount at Discount Tires. 200 for all 4 brand new tires with warranty.

I wonder how much I'm getting on my paycheck. I really hope I get a lot for Thanksgiving.

I'm going to go back and watch The Office now.

Mission accomplished.

I forgot to mention. Yesterday I was listening to Creme Soda by The White Stripes and I was feeling all B.A. and shit. Then I tripped up the stairs. Someone asked me if I was okay and I tried to play it off and walk away fast... except I heard him calling for me again cause I guess I dropped my sunglasses. GG. Haha

For today, I was running late so I decided to park by the CBC building and pay the meter. I go to class seeing only 6 people in there and thinking wtf, where's the other 150 students? I figure it was a make-up exam day and I got sad. Mainly because this professor goes over what's going to be on the exam and I also didn't know when my final was going to be. I decided to go workout at the Wellness Center for the first time. I ended up just doing the tread for an hour and left because my car was still at the meter.

Saw a lot of people in the library. I guess it felt like I haven't seen anyone in such a long time mainly because I barely go to school. Got hot cocoa twice. I also got this free gift bag from them and the first thing I saw was the vitamin water. But when I turned the bag around, I saw a condom. I guess all these little pamphlets and etc. in the bag were ways to help relieve stress for finals week. Such as a condom. Ha.

Actually went to History of Rock. Bryce, Victor and Max seemed really surprised at me even being there. And I ended up not even sitting with them in the end. Haha.

The Japanese interview was way easy. I forgot to study and prepare and it ended up just flowing out naturally. I knew what she was saying and I ended up getting a 100% on it. So woo. I can speak Japanese.

Courtland answered the phone for customer service, so talking was just more comfortable. Found out I'm off tomorrow, which is amazing. Off on a Friday? What the. And I believe Golden Compass will be out tomorrow. But whatever. Though, I'm only working 3 days this week which is irritating me. A good 8 hour shift for Saturday. Sunday will be the first time I'll be working in the Box Office; super excited. I have to make sure I make time to go do my interview with Hollister as well. Then I'm off Monday through Wednesday. Which is good since I have finals. But I work from 6-9pm on Thursday. What's the point in working a 3 hour shift? Seriously. What's gay is, I saw on LasVegasInsiders that there's another special screening for Sweeny Todd at Palms and it just happened to be on Thursday. That stupid 3 hour shift.

I hope Julay responds and doesn't think I'm weird for asking for help. I haven't talked to her in.. I don't even know how long. But I need info about poli sci. badly.

Hopefully I'm going to start and finish this stupid Subway essay tonight.

I Used To Care I Was Being Cared For

When Wayne was here, we ended up talking about random things. He asked me if I felt any different after graduating. And it literally took me a few seconds to say that I feel no different at all. I haven't accomplished anything. College doesn't feel any different. Well in a sense, but at the same time, I'm slacking so much. And I don't even know why. I was doing such a great job. And it's not that ever since I started to hang out with Alma, Alex, Alexa, Dallas and Niki at the time, they influenced me. Maybe they did a little bit but that's all on me.

Niki and I talked about how we wished we were good at something. Whether it be photography, art, music, etc. Like I really do wish I could do photography. I wish I had the money to just buy a Nikon D40 and take a beginning Photo class. I totally forgot to sign up for it and it's full already. Plus I have no money to buy a new camera anyways. I'm not great at taking photos, but I can say I do a decent job for just have a digital camera. I really wish I understood grasping the subject in ways with just a picture. I find such beauty in so many photos and I wish I could do that. It is a goal I'll pursue eventually. But it's not something that I know I'm great at. At least Niki has poker. I really don't have anything to seriously say yeah, I'm fucken good at it. Maybe I don't know my potential, but I really don't know.

I feel like I'm failing and just wasting money going to college. I don't even know what I want to do anymore. As much as I want to do psychology, it's just hard to go through with it. Nursing involves like 10 biology classes. And I have to go to a different school to pursue EMT. It's a shame they don't get paid much. I don't know what to doooo.

I Used To Be A Burning Example

I don't really feel like listing what I did each day. Pretty much work and how my hours have been getting cut. To the point where I do 3 hour shifts and go home out of my 8 hour scheduled shift. Dumb I say. I almost had an interview at Hollister but they were super busy with training so I'm going in on Sunday. It's really great that the manager remembered about me and let Jessica know because I know how hectic it was over there. And willing to give me a one on one interview? Even better.

This tall white guy went up to Janice while we were working. Janice is shorter than me by the way, Chinese and 16 years old. He was pretty much is trying to hook her up with his friend who for some reason is really interested in Japanese chicks. And he wouldn't stop mentioning that he was buff. It was awkward and we told him she liked tall guys cause apparently this guy is like my height. Gross. What is wrong with people. I didn't think anything would go on at a movie theatre, seriously.

Jenna and I stole half a bag of the nacho chips we use to make the trays and cheese. She was about to watch Hitman with me but she left right before it started. There was this preview I really thought looked badass, called 21. It stars Jim Sturgess from Across The Universe. I got super excited when I saw him. I'm definitely watching it. I thought Hitman was alright. Olga was super hot. Timothy as well. It was a typical action movie with a lack of... the usual. But I liked it. Then I hopped over to Awake right after. The ending was a little rushed, but I did like the movie. Maybe I just like these movies because I don't have the burden of paying anymore. I guess I wouldn't go and pay to watch Awake, but it was a fairly decent movie overall.

I keep stealing things from work. Yes, food related. But whatever, I can use stuff at home now.

I found out I got a 70% on that psychology retake exam. I was pretty proud since I got a higher grade than Melyssa and Andrea. When they told me they got D's, I tripped out. Too bad though. I really did feel confident about the test and how well I did. But seriously, it's impossible to take a test in that hallway with all those people talking.

So I didn't go to school on Monday. I watched the entire season 2 of Scrubs. I've been addicted. It's disgusting. I have no life.

I will tell you what happened yesterday. Quite the day.

I ended up just going to Japanese yesterday. Mainly because I had to present my memorized speech. I got a 98% on it. So yay. Well since I was running late, I decided to park behind the hookah lounge by 7-11. I have before and left it there for like 5 hours and nothing happened. I figured 1 hour wouldn't hurt. Well after class, Jennie walked with me and I was going to give her a ride home. And low and behold, my car is gone. I called the stupid towing truck number immediately and they said my car just arrived. Told me that it's $174 to impound and I need to get there by 5pm or they charge extra fees. What the fuck. I panicked. I had work at 5pm. All my work clothes were in the car.

I call my sister and luckily she had me on speaker phone because I said it and David was there as well. They came to my rescue with money and we went to go get my forsaken car. I call in work and Mr. Anderson tells me that I have to still come in by 6pm. GG.

I like how the directions they gave me mentioned how they were under a billboard with a girl in a purple bathing suit. I found out it was an advertisement for Sheri's Cabaret. Nice.

After getting my car, I drive immediately to work. I listen to the radio for traffic reports the entire time and hope that I get there in one piece. I avoided 2 accidents because people don't fucking look when they're changing lanes. I wish my horn was louder, but it did do my justice. I find out I have like 30 minutes to kill before my 6pm shift so I get Jack In The Box and go to work. I'm in the middle of changing and eating when I see my coworker, David, walking around the building. It occured to me that he knew what my car looked like so I hurried and by the time I turned to my left, he was there already there. I open my window and he tells me he got fired. Found out Sarah got fired as well.

I was really pissed but I fucking guess. I closed on Friday with them and I noticed they were getting close. At one point she was sitting on his lap because he pulled her to him, but she didn't look uncomfortable or anything. I could care less. Found out Latoya has a crush on David, told the managers and got them fired. Funny thing is, this happened in the break room. But I guess on the confession sheet, it was in the auditorium. It's a shame really. They just happen to be over 18 years old. I'm sure they're going to make me close more often now. Fuck.

Work was alright. I finally had a walkie talkie and took advantage of it. To be honest, it makes me feel more responsible and I hope they give it to me more often. Meaning a good raise. I wish.

I don't know why they're hiring more people if they can't even afford to have us work a decent amount of shifts now.

The Golden Compass was such a bitch to clean up. Fuck that shit. Fuck 468 seater auditoriums for movie premieres.

I got super jealous that people saw Sweeny Todd that night too. Godddd.

That's been the highlight of week mainly.

Elena sent over her Subway essay so I can figure out what to write. Haha.

The other day, I don't remember when, but Kevin and I finally discussed our feelings that we had back around prom. It was actually pretty sad when it got laid out. I don't know why. I guess it was just because it lasted so long without anyone saying a word about it. I don't even know why I brought it up. I guess I was jealous he likes someone now and they actually returned the feelings. Except we both agree, she's a big promiscuous and I'm not approving. But we decided we're gong to be really good friends again. I'm glad. Yay for more off topic stuff.

Oh, and on Friday, the day that it rained all day, Kevin got hit by a drunk driver. I really am grateful that he made it out okay. Fortunately, the person in front of him happened to be a FBI agent. So gg.

I still can't believe finals are just next week. I can't believe I want another job. I totally forgot it's going to cut into my winter break with spending time with people who're coming in town. But I need money so.. :/

Marcio told me he went on a date but the girl ended up not wanting to go any further. I told him I've never been on one and I think that made him think I opened a door. Why do I keep doing that. I need to keep my mouth shut seriously.

I had breakfast with Niki the other day. I can't remember which day. It was cool. Talked a lot. I still owe him back for food. I went to Alex's after to crash. Woke up and everyone was there. I left for a long night at work.

I think I'm going backwards with this entry.

I told Niki about the Wayne situation. I haven't told anyone except Tiffany, Michelle and Kevin. It's not hard to talk about but it's kind of awkward at the same time. I wish I knew what to do but it really is a difficult decision. I guess I just have to wait until he comes back for winter break to figure shit out.

Today after class, I went to the library to catch up on Japanese homework and tutor Jennie. Tomorrow we each have a time slot and when we go in, the teacher is going to ask us questions in Japanese and we have to answer them. I'm sure I'll do well. Putting sentences together is so difficult though.

I had dinner with Alma at Tofu Hut. To be honest, I was wondering if anyone else was coming or if it was just the two of us. I figured it was just us but then when she said she was at Dallas', yeah. But they didn't. Not that I appreciated it or anything, but it was nice. Like for once, I was able to spend time with Alma with the other 3 tagging along. I love the talks we have. It's so random. And we judge each other half the time. Haha. Ever since she's been with everyone else, it really does feel like I haven't seen her in ages. I enjoyed tonight a lot.

I wish there was a way where everyone would just get along. I figure there won't be any drama when everyone comes home to Vegas just because it's not necessary. But I do wish everyone can put their differences aside and just cherish the time we'll have with the reunion of friends. It's difficult going back and forth. And I really don't want to pick sides. Nor have I even made such a choice. I believe I've made good ties with everyone and don't think there's any need to have a fuss over petty things. And it's not that shit should never be resolved, but I hate to be in the middle of things and I'd really hate for things to get blown out of proportion.

Sometimes I wish I didn't know what was going on and just be oblivious. Too much information is really pushing my limits because I just feel bad for everyone.

Honestly, it's a little difficult in what to write in this blog. I guess it's because I know it's being read but mainly because I don't want to hurt anyone. Mainly myself.

On a lighter note,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tsf-ugfCyc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2cYWfq--Nw

The most badass fucken videos I've ever seen.

Sorry for the most random entry ever. My god.