That Time of Every Four Years

Hi, there! It's that time of the year! Time for 24 hours of slanderous ads, annoying phone calls, and divisive posts!

My Obama magnet! Rather excited it's finally here.

Well, this one won't be AS frustrating as the rest of what I just listed. But, I do have to say, I'm very excite to sport my new Obama 2012 sticker. You're welcome to disagree, but sharing in the joy would still be nice. I've been waiting for weeks, people! It's exciting. 

In other news, next week I start my shift supervisor training. I'm looking forward to it, but am also a little nervous. I can already tell people at work are getting a little harder on me, but it's always followed by a "Don't worry, you're ready." So I suppose I cannot complain too much. It's an amazing job, a lot of fun, and keeps me busy. To me, the added responsibility will be a welcome addition to an already great gig. 

I can't say that since my last post I've written more, but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't thinking about it all the time. I haven't quite figured out the plot yet, but half the fun is winging it the first time around. Planning is for the rewrites! 

Well, I hope you've all been well, and are enjoying the little things (like getting a bumper sticker in the mail). Life's short, I plan to soak it up. 

Until next time!

Oh! I didn't see you there...

Hey everyone! Remember me? It's been a while since I've blogged. Truth be told, I have had a lot of other things on my mind, and so blogging has been one of the last things I wanted to do. 

I have started writing again. (Well, started thinking about writing. I wrote one page. That doesn't really count). And have been continuing my second job search.

A lot of people are in the same boat, though, I am slowly finding out. Believe it or not, a bunch of us don't have our act together, and are trying to find our ways. I think that as things move on, it'll get a lot easier. There's just so much uncertainty now. There was always school, then, when there wasn't school, there was the trip. I had to work really hard to make it happen, and plan quite a bit. It was like being in school, I had something to concretely plan for. And working sixty hours a week really helps you not have time to stress! I actually miss working constantly. It fills your mind, and your wallet! If only Starbucks would allow me to work sixty hours... It's a rather amazing job, actually, and I am very happy when I am working there. 

Writing, or, rather, thinking about writing has been so glorious. I am actively thinking about my new story all the time, and enjoy fleshing out my characters like I did long ago! It's been years since I've become obsessed with a story, I was starting to think Wonderland was under attack (please read The Looking Glass Wars, if you have not already done so, to understand that reference and read some awesome writing). So, I am glad to know that I can once again classify myself as "a writer". I feel I am me again, in some little way that was lost, and I have Brian to thank for that! (Turns out, having a writing prompt and writing support buddy works wonders!)

But, other than that, not much happening in this world. 

It isn't a great post, but I thought you guys might want to know what I'm up to now that Facebook is gone. 

I plan to post more regularly, so don't worry! I haven't gone off the grid just yet. 

Until next time, I hope you have all been well. Send your address, I'll write you a letter. 

Facebook, Again

Hi everyone! 

Well, I haven't noticed not having Facebook anymore. I still think in statuses, and I expect it will take a bit longer than I thought to shake that mindset. Otherwise, it's great not having a tab always open on my computer, or checking on my breaks at work. 

Once again, I have been texting people and meeting up more than I usually do, and that's a direct effect of the no-Facebook policy. Despite my crippling shyness, I am a highly social person and enjoy being connected to loved ones. Contrary to what most might think, I believe that I have been more social as a result. 

The job second hunt continues, but working at Starbucks has been really wonderful so far. It has its stress just like anything else, and there is a lot more to the job than I would have thought. But, I love my coworkers and really enjoy talking to be people every day. I have gained a lot of confidence in myself, and am actually really satisfied (if only I had more hours!) 

That's about my life right now. I hope you've all been well!