The life and times of a Sparky...

So, recent happenings have happened. Nothing horribly new or exciting, just life in my world.

1) Work makes me angry. I got no hours next week, so I'll get a paycheque on Friday which will be enough to fill the car for the voyage home this weekend, but the next one will be crap. And, I'm not sure if I'll get the next one before I go home. In any case, it won't be enough to cover Christmas shopping (not that I can really start, because I don't have lists from anyone yet...).

I had another wonderful shift closing the resteraunt last night. I stayed 2 hours over, knowing that I won't get paid for it. Why? Because we aren't supposed to leave until all of our chores are done. And because I was called in to replace someone who left (it was a real emergency, so I don't mind), I walked into a mess. And the girl who was supposed to be helping me didn't.

I've calmed down about it since last night (which is why I'm posting about it now, and not then, because there was ranting last night, and it wasn't that pleasent), but I'm still feeling a little peeved. I mean, I understand why they can't pay me for the overtime, sort of, but I'd appreciate either a thank you, or some re-training. I still don't see how it's possibly to close the resteraunt in 15 minutes.

Ducky's said, a few times now, and I agree with her, that people have a tendancy (especially recently), of bitching and chewing about things, when they could be expending that energy to change it, so they don't have to bitch anymore. I guess my problem is that, right now, I really don't know how to fix this. Blarg.

2)The race to the finishline is on. That's right, children, there are about 3 weeks left until exams begin. So papers and assignments a go-go for me. Which won't be so bad, if I can just sit down and get them done...

3)I'm going home Friday! Wheee! I'm really looking forward to it, just to have a break from the ordinary.

4) I saw Harry Potter on Friday night, and a bit of it again last night (BitTorent is fun!). It was Fan-friggin-tastic! I will note, though, that it was a bit on the scary side. And there was a point where I almost cried... infact, I would have, if I wasn't scared at the same time.

5) My Name is Sparky, and I have a Sugar Addiction. I'm admitting it, as part of a 2 step program. Step 1 is admitting, Step 2 is... well, cold turky. I want to, but... well, we'll see how it goes. Mom's already told me that she's banned all sugar (except chocolate) from the house from now until Christmas Eve, and that she's going to drag my flabby butt back to Curves while I'm at home. Yes, folks, it's nothing but fun when your mother weighs less than 100 lbs and works in a women's gym...

6) I'm throwing a Holiday Kitchen Party. I'm thinking about doing it on the 9th of December, pretty much all day. Details will be going out to everyone as soon as my PSL papers are done tomorrow night. All are invited, donations of alcohol are welcome, and greatly appreciated (for once, I'd like to see Mike's bar grow instead of thin out after a gathering...) After doing catering in the resteraunt, I know now how to do veggie platters in less than an hour, and there will likely be finger sandwiches and christmas cookies for all. Good Times.

7) Nathan and I have a busy week ahead, as it's his birthday week, and there are things to be done before we head for London. Nathan will be going to Chisolm tomorrow for the night, to hang out with his dad, and *cough* HOPEFULLY REMEMBER TO BRING HIS TOOLS HOME SO HE CAN START WORKING ON THAT HOBBY THING WE TALKED ABOUT... ;) And I will be working feverishly on what's left of my PSL paper, as well as reading Ivanhoe for my Romance paper. Tuesday, I'll be in class from 10.30-3.30, while he's at work from 1-5. After he's done work, we're going to his mother's for dinner, after which I'll be heading to rehersal. Hopefully, we'll reherse this time... Wednesday is another day of me doing that stupid paper, while he's at work. Thursday, aside from packing, I'll be (hopefully) finishing the paper, visiting with Angela from 2.30-3.30, then playing Risk with Ryan, Ash and Nathan after class and rehersal. Friday, we'll head out around 9am, assuming the weather is good. I'll check the 5-day in a bit.

That's pretty much it for now. My Drama Notebook got moved from being due November 23 to December 7, which ROCKS MY SOCKS OFF!! Whole load of pressure went off my chest that night. Whooo!

Anyways, just thought I'd update y'all on the doin's happenin'.

Back to Work!