This morning I walked into the kitchen, and there was an enormous, hairy spider in the sink. It was like a baby tarantula. I gasped, sighed, stirred sugar into my coffee, and said, "It's too early for spiders," because it was, and then I walked back into my room and closed the door.
So yeah. Now there's a baby tarantula lurking in my apartment because I lacked the courage and fortitude to kill it this morning. As long as it doesn't crawl across my face, I think I'll be okay.
No one has said I look cute all day.
It's hurting my vanity of which I'm well aware.
I have had some major capital outlays recently:
Capital Outlay #1:
I had to buy a new bookbag last week because my old (not so trusty) one started ripping at the seams. I have my governmental book to thank for that. Plus, it was moldy and smelled like a nursing home and really old peanut butter, so I needed an upgrade. Now I have spiffy built-in back support and -get this- water bottle holders!!!
Capital Outlay #2:
I had to buy a watch because apparently you can't use cell phones to tell time during exams. Why have I not needed a watch until my senior year? Because the tests have never been this long and terrible.
So I got a nice, leather dark brown one with chrome detail, and it has been ever so helpful. I just hope it doesn't get out of sync over time and start lagging behind.
I hate when clocks do that.
I'm like- you have ONE job to do, and you can't even do that one thing.
So now you're just a bracelet.
That nobody wants to wear.
Capital Outlay #3:
I have to apply for graduate school this weekend! I've been approved for senior privilege, so now they need proof that I can fill out a form online and pay $50. It's pretty crazy, though. Not even three years ago, I was sitting in Bozeman's economics class and playing Crows and Cranes with NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO JERSEY!!!!!!!! in high school personal fitness. And now I'm applying to grad school.
Wow.
I need to make a flow chart or something.
Flow charts help me organize my problems into colorful circles and arrows.
But I need your input.
It's almost October and I have no idea what I should do for a job next semester. I'll have Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays completely free, and though I really want to spend that time sewing and pwning upper division accounting, I should probably earn some money instead.
Option 1: Stay with student accounts.
Pros:
Super convenient and flexible.
Costs virtually nothing to get here.
Nothing new to learn.
Cons:
Answering the same stupid questions and having to smile about it.
No opportunities for growth.
Minimum wage sux.
Option 2: Try to get a job at that little CPA office in Savannah.
Pros:
REAL experience during TAX season OMG!
Could maybe lead into a full time opportunity
Carpool with boyfriend!
Not minimum wage! I would seriously switch for $7.26.
Getting to dress professionally!
Cons:
Having to dress professionally! (it's a love/hate thing)
1 hour commute, 3 times a week
Whole bunch of stuff to learn
Having to balance time with school- which means I really can't do any extracurriculars, which is great for me, but bad for my resume.
Plus, I'm not even sure if I can even get the job. I just need to know if I should try. So this is where I need some input from you guys because I think about this like every day and still haven't been able to make up my mind.
Audience: "And why should we trust you?"
Ben Wyatt: "Because I'm trusty...trustworthy."
♥ Parks and Rec.
So:
Option 1: Stay where it's nice and comfy, but with annoyingly low morale and wages.
Option 2: Be awesome and follow my dreams, but with certain uncertainty.
Sophie's Choice,
TWS
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance; Never settle for the path of least resistance; Living might mean taking chances,
ReplyDeletebut they're worth taking, so if you get the choice to sit it out or dance...I hope you dance.
ummmm no no no... No way option 2 would have any negative affect on your resume... Working a REAL accounting job will look a ton better than a being an office member of some accounting club.
ReplyDeleteYou guys make so much SENSE!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU!!!
True dat, Mike!
ReplyDeleteMake the most of every opportunity and don't be afraid of the unknown. Some words of wisdom:
Don't be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul. Fear only God, who can destroy both soul and body in hell. - Matthew 10:28
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. -2 Timothy 1:7
And enjoy your time off. I never got a month to myself and I still regret it. Money is important, but it isn't everything.