I've always wanted to post a blog. I hate keeping hand-written journals. But typing is so much easier and convenient for me.
There are moments when such ludicrous things happen to me, and I feel like telling everyone about it. Or there are times when something spectacular happens and I need to share. I don't necessarily know who exactly is going to bother reading my blog, but it's fun to put it out there regardless. So I guess on with the fun?
So we're having a book drive at work. It's not that complicated really, just have a customer buy a book and it will be sent to a needy child in our local community. Book range from 2-5 dollars and it surprises me the excuses people come up with to not donate. I can understand with the economy, it can be difficult to put even 2 dollars for a good cause, but I wouldn't mind so much if people didn't give me such bullshit answers. No offense to teachers, but yours are the worst. Don't get me wrong-teachers deserve way more than they receive financially and otherwise but just put yourself in my position. A salesperson, trying to keep her job, and this book drive is somewhat important and a benefit to keeping my job. You come over to the registers, I give you 20% off of books I know you're not even going to use for your school and the children, and you won't give a dollar because you're "a teacher and that's charity enough." Seriously, that's the excuse I get from the majority. And to other non-teacher folk, it's "oh, not today." Yes...because you're going to be coming in in about 2 or 3 days JUST to purchase a book for a child. No, do it NOW if you really want to donate. Don't lie to me saying "some other day." Jeez.
Now, school is coming up and I am already growing gray hairs. Really, I love school. It really is a blessing to be there, but it is the reason why during the year I am sleep-deprived, starving or overeating, on the verge of crying, nervous, full of anxiety, etc. etc. But regardless, I'm excited for the year ahead. Though I'm not so sure about Three Penny Opera, Shakespeare and Way of the World I know will be quite the experience. If only I could finish registering for my classes for UF, all would be well.
I'm doing 'Embraceable You" for my audition. No pressure; you know, it's just been sung by the greatest singers and artist ever known. To name a few: Judy Garland, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Lena Horne. No pressure at all.
One thing I will miss about the summer is reading. I've read so many wonderful books this summer and my list will most likely be on hiatus within the next week until next summer.
Another thing I'll miss is spending quality time with these two:
Well, until next time. See ya real soon! :)
