Ok, so my job search has officially begun. My graduation ceremony was on Monday and now my full-time job on top of my part-time job is to, you guessed it, FIND a job. The current economic state is definitely going to make this process an interesting one but, for as long as I can remember, I have always had a back-up plan in the case that I couldn't find a job right away and that is being ... a flight attendant.
Ok,ok,ok. I know it is not glamorous, fun, or would not even pay very well, BUT I am ALL about the ultimate perk: Free Travel! I would scoop dog poop for a living if it meant free trips around the world! Ok, well, I decided to go ahead and see if any airlines were hiring new flight attendants and well, they are... they are just not hiring ME!
I was reading about about flight attendant unions, uniforms, salaries, and job requirements when I came to the bulleted point:
"Must be a minimum of five feet two inches in height"
In case you didn't know, and you might not considering all of my shoes add an easy 3 to 4 inches, I stand at a staggering 5'1''. I am freakishly tiny and I always forget until I see a picture of myself with my friends or walk past a reflective window while walking with other people, but I am still in shock that my height is actually preventing me from a JOB! It's crazy! They also administer a test to see if you can reach a point on a wall that is six feet and ten inches above the ground. I tried. I can only reach six feet and EIGHT inches above the ground!
Well, I am terrified flying in planes anyways- haha! But it's nothing I can't endure if it means reaching some fantastic destination. In fact, the average person would have no idea that I am scared to death every time the plane hits the slightest bit of turbulence unless they notice how tight I am gripping the arm rests or hear me squeak as I try to constrict a small scream, but mostly I am just screaming inside... haha.
So, I guess there goes "Plan B". I guess I should get to work to find out what "Plan A" is.
But, I have to say, I am STILL beaming from graduation on Monday. I might not know what I am going to do, but I am still very happy with what I have DONE : )
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Filing Boards = Arch Nemesis
I have to admit that I have a rather long list of neuroses but not being able to stand nail filing is by far the most intense. I have no idea why I am this way, but nail filing actually triggers my gag reflex and sends chills down my entire body. I can't even stand for other people to file their nails around me and, actually, I feel tense even talking about nail filing. By the way, I am completely aware that I sound like a crazy person right now... Well, despite my issues, I went to get my nails done yesterday for the third time in my life (the first for my 15th birthday and the second for my junior prom) for graduation tomorrow.
When I sat down, the "nail lady" whipped out the nail file and I hung my head as if I was being punished. I told my mom about my issue and told her to just keep talking to me so I wouldn't have to think about it. We talked about everything in US magazine from Miley Cyrus' annoyingness to Hugh Jackman's abs, but NOTHING could distract me from the torturous nail filing! I looked away the entire time but still felt completely nauseous and had to whisper an occasional "oh my gosh...oh my gosh" and giggle nervously to get through the process. The experience was only about 3 minutes, but it felt like DAYS! The lady getting her nails done next to me was laughing at me but she already knew I didn't do this often after I was asked what color I wanted for my manicure and I just said, "regular" -hahah! Apparently, FRENCH manicures are different than just a manicure, wow, I am such a nail novice...
Anyways, my nails look awesome now, so I guess it was worth it, but it will be a loooooooong time before I let anyone touch my toes! I really have no idea what happened in my life/childhood that causes me freak out any time there is any pressure or scraping on my nails, but I wish I did so I might be able to just get over it! It was really was fun being girly yesterday and even as I am typing this now I am thinking, "Damn, girl! You're nails look fiiiinnneee". So maybe I will learn to tolerate nail filing in the future, but, for now, I will remain an often unmanicured freak : )
When I sat down, the "nail lady" whipped out the nail file and I hung my head as if I was being punished. I told my mom about my issue and told her to just keep talking to me so I wouldn't have to think about it. We talked about everything in US magazine from Miley Cyrus' annoyingness to Hugh Jackman's abs, but NOTHING could distract me from the torturous nail filing! I looked away the entire time but still felt completely nauseous and had to whisper an occasional "oh my gosh...oh my gosh" and giggle nervously to get through the process. The experience was only about 3 minutes, but it felt like DAYS! The lady getting her nails done next to me was laughing at me but she already knew I didn't do this often after I was asked what color I wanted for my manicure and I just said, "regular" -hahah! Apparently, FRENCH manicures are different than just a manicure, wow, I am such a nail novice...
Anyways, my nails look awesome now, so I guess it was worth it, but it will be a loooooooong time before I let anyone touch my toes! I really have no idea what happened in my life/childhood that causes me freak out any time there is any pressure or scraping on my nails, but I wish I did so I might be able to just get over it! It was really was fun being girly yesterday and even as I am typing this now I am thinking, "Damn, girl! You're nails look fiiiinnneee". So maybe I will learn to tolerate nail filing in the future, but, for now, I will remain an often unmanicured freak : )
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Blankets are SO 2004!
Have you guys seen the informercial for "The Snuggie"? This shit cracks me up! They talk about blankets like they are useless pieces of crap! All a "Snuggie" is, is a freaking robe worn backwards! WOW! HOW AMAZING! Here is an actual quote from the informercial:
"Blankets are OK, but they can slip and slide! And when you try to reach for something, your hands are trapped inside!"
HAHAHA! Wow.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Milk
I saw Milk last night and it was FANTASTIC. It was so inspiring. It annoys me that Sean Penn is SUCH a great actor. He is such a know-it-all in real life... well, maybe he does know it all, who knows? James Franco is adorable despite his short curly afro and the story is just amazing.
We live is such an amazing time. Within the past hundred years or so this country has experienced the Civil Rights Movement, women gained the right to vote and went from being forced to stay at home as maids slash baby making machines to CEO's. It wasn't long ago that young men were drafted into unjust wars without a choice. And it still very recent that gay people can "come out" and still have the same opportunities in their personal and professional lives as straight people (sometimes). But no matter how much progress has been made or will be made, we will still never eliminate bigotry or hate. That is why I love seeing movies like this. It reminds us to keep fighting for what so many incredible people worked so hard for. Because my friends and I live in our social bubble where all are accepted and discrimination is something we hear about in the news, it's easy to forget that if we step outside our relationships or even our neighborhoods, discrimination is everywhere and we should not get too comfortable with the state of acceptance in this country.
That is my PSA for the day, but I would also like to mention that about 3 million amazing movies are about to come out and I cannot WAIT! I am excited to see: Slumdog Millionaire, Doubt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and, most of all, Revolutionary Road. After all of the crappy action and scary movies that always come out in the summer and fall, I am excited to finally see good acting again! And, PS. my inner 13 year old is longing to see "Jack" and "Rose" together again in a movie : )
We live is such an amazing time. Within the past hundred years or so this country has experienced the Civil Rights Movement, women gained the right to vote and went from being forced to stay at home as maids slash baby making machines to CEO's. It wasn't long ago that young men were drafted into unjust wars without a choice. And it still very recent that gay people can "come out" and still have the same opportunities in their personal and professional lives as straight people (sometimes). But no matter how much progress has been made or will be made, we will still never eliminate bigotry or hate. That is why I love seeing movies like this. It reminds us to keep fighting for what so many incredible people worked so hard for. Because my friends and I live in our social bubble where all are accepted and discrimination is something we hear about in the news, it's easy to forget that if we step outside our relationships or even our neighborhoods, discrimination is everywhere and we should not get too comfortable with the state of acceptance in this country.
That is my PSA for the day, but I would also like to mention that about 3 million amazing movies are about to come out and I cannot WAIT! I am excited to see: Slumdog Millionaire, Doubt, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, and, most of all, Revolutionary Road. After all of the crappy action and scary movies that always come out in the summer and fall, I am excited to finally see good acting again! And, PS. my inner 13 year old is longing to see "Jack" and "Rose" together again in a movie : )
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