chipper Music: I Remember Nothing - Joy Division Reading: World War ZHope all is well in your world.
On Black Friday, we did a bit of shopping at Urban Outfitters, but none of the stuff we got was on sale. They didn’t have any Black Friday sales there, oddly enough. Which was just as well because I had 2 gift cards that I won so it wasn’t like I was spending my own money, haha. I almost bought my Christmas dress there but it was the strappy, short summer kind. Definitely not dead of winter friendly. Hopefully I can save up some money and splurge. I want a new dress for Christmas this year. 
Then we walked from Mandalay Bay to the Bellagio Conservatory and to see the fountain show. We walked past CityCenter, and it looks effin’ amazing. And I’m not saying that because I work for the same company. It truly is a beautiful sight. I hope it’s just what Vegas needs to get back to number one. The company nearly went bankrupt, just to build it all.
We saw “Planet 51″ afterwards but I think both of the girls were tired after all we did, so neither of them enjoyed it. C opened her big mouth via text and the next thing I know, her friends S and G show up! C didn’t even want to see the movie to begin with. We both wanted to see “The Fourth Kind” but we got there too late and the next showing was at 10pm. Their mom told us not to stay out too late. And the day after, N – who was pushing us to see “Planet 51″ ’cause scary movies scare her – admitted she didn’t enjoy “Planet 51″ either. *headdesk*
If you haven’t heard by now, I got my rejection letter for grad school. Needless to say, I was in shock. I kinda thought I would get rejected but I was hoping that I wouldn’t. I remember watching kids in the movies when they got letters from their schools. And that excitement was staring right back at me as I unfolded the letter. I was pretty sure their requirements said they needed to see proof of a completed bachelor’s degree to even think of accepting you. If that was the case, I would never have sent my transcripts as is. I would’ve waited until I got my GPA up before submitting them. Boo. It’s more cutthroat than I thought.
I was tempted to throw the letter away but I decided that it’s part of my material history now. I am going to keep it as a keepsake to remind me that I applied even if I was rejected. I can go to my grave knowing that I tried. Everyone is urging me to go forward with my education but right now, there’s quite a bit on my plate to worry about that now.
For one, I still need to finish my degree! lol. I’m not worried about that. I think I will do OK.
Another big thing is I interviewed for a job promotion at work with my immediate supervisors this morning. They kinda sprung it on me. “You!” he says, pointing at me. “We need to interview you today!” Reading that it sounds mean but he didn’t say it like that. They’re desperate to fill these lead positions so the faster they interview the people on their docket (both within and outside of the department), the faster we can get back to a good place. It’s been kinda weird not having a lead.
Anyways, my heart fell into my stomach. They’ve been priming me for the interview, and I think I did well. I mean, even if I don’t get the job, I still have a position. Now I need to do well in the second interview with their boss. I also have to hope and pray they don’t hire outside of the department. *crosses fingers* I probably won’t get confirmation about it for awhile. I also have to hope that I get hired first, so I get first crack at the shift I have my eye on. *crosses toes and prays to God*
And on top of all this, the Christmas shutdown! It’s three weeks again this year. Have to wait until they release the schedule before I can make plans.
One of the questions I was asked in the interview was if I had an outside issues that might interfere with my job, and I knew they were thinking of school. If I get this promotion, I will need to shuffle my spring class schedule around. 1 class meets Mon/Wed, the other 2 meet once a week on Tuesdays. If I get the job, I will need to work school around my job. That’s a first but I can handle it. Logically, I’d have to drop the Mon/Wed class. But then I’d be down 1 required class.
I was looking at CSN. If need be, I can take a replacement 3rd class there. The section I’m looking at meets for online for 2 months. It’s a lower division class though, so I hope it’ll count for my degree. I emailed my advisor to confirm all of this, I hope she replies soon so I can plan accordingly. Or I’ll have to push out graduating again. *le sigh* I mean, I’m still planning on walking across the stage in May. I just won’t be able to hold the actual degree in my hands until I take that last class. Well, hopefully I can take that CSN class and be done with it next year.
Ugh, see how complicated my life is right now? lol. But if I don’t get the position, I have nothing to worry about. I still have a job, and I can take all 3 classes. So I guess it’s a win-win for me.
On the upside: SUPER MARIO BROS WII. I love this game. I will never stop saying that. I’ve almost beaten it too. World 5 out of 8. Plus I got my “Dustland Fairytale” vinyl in the mail today, mint condition from a seller in the UK. It’s a limited edition numbered one. It’s hella sweet. I’m afraid to open it, haha. I love collecting Killers merch.
?: “Do you think your life is complicated?“
The less that can be said about me, the better.
