Oh, Hi Creepy Man

So...

I got the job. And it's PERFECT for me. Baking bread and decorating cakes. Yep, perfect.

Oh, except I'm retarded and didn't get my license when I was 16 and have to walk to work. I actually like walking, means I won't have to workout.

On my brisk walk back to our place a man in a red truck stalled out next to me. No big deal. I was talking to Mom on the phone, didn't think anything of it. Until later in the walk a woman pulled up next to me and asked if I needed a ride "uh, no thanks.." And she's all "um, that guy that stalled out just passed 2 more times."  And then I was creeped out. I have this lady telling me some dude is creeping me and my Mom yelling at me over the phone not to get in the car. I gave my phone to the lady to figure something out, and they agreed she would follow me. It was kinda weird, I did my Bostonian walk...until I saw the truck AGAIN. Now I'm freaaaaaked out. I ask the lady if that was the same truck and she's all "YES!" So, I get in her nice minivan (God, readers..don't ever do that..on any normal day I WOULDN'T!) and I have her drop me off at the lobby to our apartment (I also got her name and number. Why? I'm not sure. It seemed like something your supposed to do when a nice lady helps you out.) I'm 95% certain the guy didn't see where I was going, because while I was inside I saw him creep by AGAIN. Twenty minutes later my very nice landlord drove me to my apartment. She also said she would tell maintenance about the creepster. About an hour later....I saw the sheriff drive by.

So, needless to say. I'm getting my license before I get a job. And yes, I'm still freaked out.

Job Interview!

About two weeks ago I applied for a bunch of jobs online. I was beginning to wonder if these businesses even checked their e-mail, because I haven't heard anything, except for a rejection from Dominos. I was going to take today off from the job hunt, but one of the places finally called me back.

A grocery store.

Now, I have a college degree. In history. I feel a little weird getting a job at a grocery store, I purposely skipped right over this phase when I was 16.

I had limited places I could apply. I don't drive, so it had to be within walking distance. And there are (oddly enough) no restaurants close by.

So, wish me luck. I begin my walk in the 90 degree weather in one hour!

Jacksonville Lovin'

I have been in Jacksonville all week, my first time since either November or December. I came down because I wanted to meet Vogt's fiance, Samantha. We have been hanging out in the hotel all week, mostly doing nothing. The first day we were SO bored, we WALKED two miles to Walmart...because there was nothing better to do. Other than that, not a damn thing.

I do love seeing Danny everyday though. We, of course, went to our favorite diner one night. I love it because its so friggin' cheap. And then we went to a Mexican place, which was delish. And last night we went to Ihop. My question is...how many pancakes can one person eat on the unlimited deal? Keep in mind, it also comes with 2 eggs and hashbrowns. I had two pancakes. I don't think I could handle more than that! HOWEVER! It's like Chinese food, I was hungry two hours later, wishing for more pancakes.

We drove by the apartments that we applied to. They look really nice. However, there isn't really much within walking distance for me to work at. There is a CVS, Food Lion and a pizza place. Honestly, anything will do for the time being, until I get my license. We just need money and I really don't care where it comes from!

Speaking of money. Last night we walked around Target and I got a little depressed. All the spring/vacation clothes are out and this is the first year I don't have a vacation planned. Three years ago it was St. Thomas, then Aruba and last year was Jamaica (and many other awesome vacations before I moved.) But as of right now I have no vacations planned this year. Hopefully that changes. Hmm...maybe I can come up with something good for my tax money!

Right now Samantha is on the phone with Vogt. He failed room inspection last night and can't leave this weekend. Which means she doesnt' have a ride back home to Delaware. UGH. I would not be happy if I were in her shoes!

No real plans for this weekend. Buying our car this weekend and probably just hanging out attempting to save money...which needs to happen!

The Job Search

When I first decided to move to North Carolina I decided I was going to take the whole summer off. I was able to save enough money and my rent money won't run out until December. However, all the other money will come to a end with the start of October. So obviously I NEED a job NOW in order to start saving up money again. (Don't miserunderstand, thats just the money I'm willing to spend, I have money saved in banks, but I don't touch that.)

I have been all over Craigslist postings and have applied to ATLEAST thirty places. I have heard back from a few. I'm thinking I'll need to pick up two jobs in order to make enough money for rent and fun..and to continue saving.

I haven't started a new job in SIX years, I'm a little nervous. And schedules scare me, back home I basically picked my own schedule..and now I'm going to be the low man on the totem-pole. And that SCARES me. How am I supposed to work restaurant jobs and still have weekends free to see Danny!? I'm being totally honest on applications, my availability is Monday-Thursday..all day, Friday AM, Sunday PM. Thats not bad, right?!

Ah, lets just hope I get a job!!!