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08/25/2002 entry: "So, you see..."

I've been pretty busy lately, what with work and all. When I get home, I'm just too tired to sit at the computer and write in here, or update any of my websites, so things are slow right now.

But, Friday I left at 3pm instead of 5pm, and today I didn't have to work. That's good. Because I worked a LOT this week. So, I get to rest and do normal things this weekend. I slept til like noon today, and all of a sudden I'm so grateful for that. Whereas, a couple weeks ago I might have though having to get up before noon was an inconvenience to my brilliantly unhealthy sleeping schedule.

But, my feet/legs get the weekend to mend. And I get to prepare for another week at the ol' bookstore. This could be my last week, I don't really know how much longer they'll need me. I guess I'll have to wait and see on Monday how many people are still coming in. If it's slowed down quite a bit, then they probably won't need me for a third week. That's alright I suppose. It's good because I won't have to work anymore: no more waking up early, no more aching feet, no more crabby customers, etc. But, then again, that means no more making money until school starts, no more getting out and talking to people, no more getting to see the few people at work I do talk to and like. So, neither way is really that much better than the other. Although at the moment, it sounds awfully good to not have to work anymore, I have to admit.

I think I'm going to look into some of those Dr. Scholl's insoles or something. Maybe they'll help my feet not ache so much.

But, for now, I have at least one more week to dread/look forward to. I suppose if I keep that in mind, it might help me get through the most boring/painful hours.

Damn, I should have told my supervisor I only wanted to work until like... 4pm instead of 5. He asked me on Friday if there were any changes to my availability for next week, and I said no, that I can work the same as this past week. Ugh. Well, I'm sure it'll seem worth it when I get that check.

Then, when I go back to school and work at the library, I'll totally appreciate it more. I've been really thinking about how much I miss working there, and how I miss the people I know there. I've been there for 2 years now, so obviously it feels like a third home to me. First being here, second being on campus in general. I can't wait to see my room this year, hopefully it'll be nice and big. I'll be right by the coffee house, maybe I'll make a couple trips a week there. It's a nice thought, at least.

10 hours a week will seem like nothing after I'm done with all this at the bookstore.

Also! I was thinking, that at the beginning/end of any terms, I can apply to work at my school's bookstore now and get some extra money. Because I'll have experience in the same basic environment. Except I've never done anything at the register, but that's okay. I now know about a bunch of other stuff that I can do. Like make popcorn. Hahaha.

Okay, I'm super tired, and I need to go to bed. My eyes are just closing on their own.