Slave to the Wage X 2

I got the job. Well, so I thought for three weeks. Environment New Hampshire told me they wanted me to be a manager. They took my paperwork, and told me to come in to train. I went in for training day... And they told me they hired too many people--and I had the farthest commute.

Do you know how much time you waste in job-world in three weeks? This completely screwed me over. If I had a chance in finding a job before, it's next to impossible now.

Here's why they made a mistake in letting me go:

     -I was passionate. I truly cared about the cause. I was willing to travel 45 minutes every day.
     -I had a lot of money raising experience. I was a girl scout in elementary school. A cheerleader in middle school. In highschool I was in marching band and Tri-M--the music honor society. All were in some way or another, in need of fund raising. Now in college, I am in a sorority. The whole point of the sorority is to raise money for Philanthropy. I've held SIX positions in my two years.
     -I am not shy. I've done stand up comedy at my school's open mic night. I spoke at Taking Back the Night my freshmen year. I continue to write this blog, even though it's not longer a school requirement. Not to mention anyone I know can tell you that I have no problem meeting new people.
     -They shouldn't have totally screwed over me-- and the other people-- they let go. You know how many people you can hire I feel. Don't over hire people next time. I could've found another job.

And been a little less heartbroken.

So now I find myself in a very bad position. I'm looking on craigslist and applying everywhere I can think of. It's not looking good.

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Home

It's summer and I cannot be more thrilled for a break. However, after a year of freedom it's important to remember to respect your parents when you go home. This can be very hard, because everyone's parents are different... And there will be times that you want to go on an adventure at 3 in the morning like you would at school-- but your parents might just not want that.

Just take a deep breath, and have a good summer!

Hook Up/Hooked On You

In a lot of ways I think high school relations are less complex than college relations. This is due to the fact that in college, we add one night stands, random make-outs, fuck buddies, and a whole range of people on different levels of experience. With these different levels, it's hard to know what to expect from the person you are interested in. Here are some markers to tell the difference:

-If you do not talk to that special person sober, it can't happen.
-Also, if it's only online... You have to be comfortable with the person you want to be with. If you aren't comfortable talking to said person... Can you date them?


If you want to try to make a relationship work, you should talk and hang out with friends first. Then try to hang out soberly alone. Then try to date. It's a marathon, not a sprint.

Getting Down With My Sickness

Well, it's finals week and that means one huge disadvantage: Feeling sick-- it never fails. Last year I felt so terrible I went to health services and they sent me home in fear that I had the swine. It's hugely annoying because it's probably caused by stress and lack of sleep... But feeling sick makes me more stressed... Therefor more sick. It's a downward spiral.

I guarantee you 24 hours after my last final I will have perfect health.

So, if you're like me and you need to cope through finals here are some tips:

   -Taking meds on a scheduled base. If the box says every six hours, take it every six hours.
   -Try and sleep, you can't do well if you're nodding off in the middle of a test.
   -Avoid greasy foods... They aren't good for much.
   -Vitamin C and a lot of water. I recommend sleeping with a cup next to bed.
   -Finals can be stressful, try to take a break and enjoy the beauty in the world. There's a lot to see.

So, good luck and try and relax-- I will attempt to do the same.

Slave to the Wage

Summer is approaching and I personally am having an extremely hard time finding a job. However, I have an interview on Thursday--so cross your fingers for me! If you want some advice for where to look or what to do, here are my tips if the local grocery stores just aren't hiring:

Think outside the box. Try the small stores like pet shops, florists, malls, or even the local beauty parlor. (These apply to you too men... What beauty parlor is complete without some man candy? Lalala lick you like a lollipop)

If that doesn't work, try an employment agency. My boyfriend has applied through one three times, and each time has been paid more then me. I'm a little bitter it's fine.

And if all else fails, try online. I personally went to summerjobs.com of all places and found a job that I am extremely excited about.

So, in these times when the economy is struggling, we must do something. When you're in college, not having a job isn't an option. Do everything you can to find a job!

Till next time,

Sampa

Spree Day

Spree day, a celebration of surviving another year of college. At FSC, this consists of everyone waking up earlier then they probably have all year, getting wasted--then going to their last classes of the semester. But drinkers beware: They are crackin' down this year... Which I don't fully understand where this is coming from.

Usually a crack down is caused by serious and tragic events prior to the occasion. Last time I checked, nothing horrific happened last year. We're a small campus I feel like if something like destruction or death occurred... I'd know about it. Also, the only reasons we have been in the news this year have been the following:

Many students being jumped by locals
The famous norovirus that plagued our students

None of these things truly relate to alcohol. Locals are going to jump whoever they want regardless if the victim is sober. I understand this is the safety of our students, but safety should always be an issue. Campus police shouldn't be so reluctant to give rides to students who worry about their safety. And I think I should see campus popo constantly, more then on Thursday nights--or in this case Spree Day.

Anyway they are cracking down, this means they will be stopping you if you carry a backpack, which I will be because I have class all day and live off campus. I recommend staying calm, they are only doing their job after all. If you are found with alcohol, or they believe you to be drunk you WILL be taking a ride in a Paddy Wagon and they WILL be taking your fingerprints.

Also, stay with someone at all times, watch out for each other, and watch your drink if you choose to participate. And remember that you don't have to-- you CAN celebrate in another way.


(picture taken from www.stillweridethemovie.com)

Either way enjoy your day and be safe.. And aware.

Red Cheeks

Living in close quarters with people your age is bound to bring embarrassing moments if you're not careful, and I must admit... I'm not careful. Some examples of this include the following:

Once I was dancing in the shower-- yes, dancing. I bring my Ipod in the bathroom and jam out. Anyway, because I was jammin' out I wasn't listening to the going ons in the hallway. After I was all clean, I turned off the music and opened the door to find my guy friend sitting in the room across from the bathroom. I could've just said hi and walked along like it was no big deal, but I freaked out! I wasn't sure if I was fully covered so I made a noise and shut the door. After ensuring I was covered, I reopened the door and walked, blushing, to my room.

Another time, I had a contusion in my toe. When I got the prescription, I thought the doctor wrote 'Morphine' on the paper. So, for the next few days I walked around thinking I was on the drug. One day in class, I was extremely tired from what I thought was the drugs and next thing I knew the professor told me to stay awake. Without thinking I raised my hand and said, 'I'm on morphine' in front of my whole class. I immediately realized the mistake I made. I tried talking to the professor after class... to explain that I'm not a drug addict but for some reason he seemed uncomfortable. So I left the room red in the face. Later that very night I actually looked at the bottle and realized that it didn't say Morphine, but Ibuprofen. The doctor wrote 'motrin' on the paper-- I just read it wrong. My friends still make references to my 'almost' morphine experience.

And today, I placed my bag down and opened my computer. A few seconds later the boy sitting next to me calls my name... I turn my head to look only to realize he is holding one of my sexual items that had rolled out of my bag. My eyes bugged out of my head and I didn't know what to say. He was curious to why I was so embarrassed and quickly found out why. I took the item from him and didn't know what to do for the rest of class.

And who could forget the time I crushed a can in front of all of greek life with my boobs?

All could've been avoided, but hey they make good stories. That's the bright side, don't worry too much about embarrassing moments--this isn't High school. Friends will laugh with you instead of at you. We're all in the same boat and we all have our moments. Take it with a grain of salt. Laughing at yourself is way better then dwelling on how things could be different.

By the way, balls are supposed to go forward. 

Sampa

Liar Liar

The past few days I have clearly found flaws in my 'open atmosphere'. It's true that college is open and free--but that doesn't mean everyone's open. In fact, if you lie a lot you stick out like a sore thumb in my opinion. There's a reason for this that liars don't realize:

Everyone talks about everything. If you change your story, people will put the pieces together.

Another thing... people don't forget. You don't get your slate wiped clean every night. Everyone's allowed a fuck up or two--we're human after all. But if you're consistently a douche every other day, you can't expect a warm welcome.

Starting over at college means no allies, or people who have a reason to stay by you no matter what. You create allies by building trust. If people notice you're inconsistent, their opinions of you will change.



And you know, there's a difference between forgetting a few details or trying to be nice and being mean.

Just a few thoughts. Honesty is the best policy.

Sampa'

(Picture taken from Bushspeaks.com)

When a heart breaks, it 'don't break even.

My last blog I spoke of being honest and open. But sometimes, honesty is just too much to handle. It's the end of the semester, and some push away the people they care about for some stupid reason. I guess I just don't think distance is a good enough reason to hurt people you claim to care about. To each his own, I suppose. In this entry I am going to cover the consequences of the way you may choose to end a relationship.

The best way is to be clear and honest. Believe it or not it's the least painful solution in the long run. You're  also less likely to be considered an ass. If you just don't feel the same way about a person, tell them. It'll suck no matter what, so why not spare their feelings as much as possible?

Some try the fight approach which usually consists of making the other person want to dump you. This is stupid because you're wasting time and tears. And most people want to make relationships work once their in it. This tactic could take years and it causes a lot of pain and hardship with everyone involved and makes the person you once cared about look crazy because they just don't get what happened. It's a dick move.

Others try to let their ex down gently, and get mad when the person doesn't understand. If you don't say how you're truly feeling, you can't expect the person to guess. This person probably really cares about you and wants to believe you. This usually leads to a traumatic experience for the ex, who probably didn't get that it was over because you lead to believe this person it was okay. This makes you look like a terrible person and you get mad at everyone for what you caused. Half honesty gets you nowhere.

There are many ways that break ups could happen.. infidelity, getting sick of each other, or having an okay break up. At any rate break ups are difficult. There is no reason to intentionally hurt the other person more then you need to, though. Honesty truly is the best policy.

And if you've been broken up with, it'll be alright. Get back on the horse and you will find someone who is good for you. Break ups suck hardcore, but they need to happen if the relationship just isn't right. My only advice for you is spend time with friends and family if you're having a hard time. For those who care for you, you mean the world.

Because when a heart breaks, it never breaks even. But it will heal, and you learn from your scars. I'm sorry this has to happen, and I'm sorry this entry has a drastically different feel then my last blog.

Till next time, know your decisions drastically affects others.

Sampa

It's hard to say it, time to say it.

The end of the year is approaching... fast.

I'm not ready.

Sure, we could all use a break from classes. But summer means jobs, missing friends, and graduation. I only have two weeks to finish my work. To create memories--to say what I need to say especially to those I may never see again. I find myself sad. Time's moving way too fast and I can't believe I'm almost a junior.

So, I encourage my readers to live your life openly. College is such a short time and the people you meet will affect you forever. Take these two weeks and tell each person how you feel about them. There's no point leaving things unsaid, it's not good for anyone. College is such an honest atmosphere. So go for it, don't regret a missed opportunity for human interactions. I learned this the hard way. So please, let's make the most of the time we have. Don't let time be a hinderance, but a reminder.

To my friends not returning next year, I love you and I wish you did not have to go. But it's what's best for you, and I know that. There won't be a day I forget to smile about a memory with you. I hope we keep in touch. You have affected me for the better.

It's been a great semester.

Samantha

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The Hangover

For my readers who are old enough to party, you are familiar with the term. And those of you who aren't, you've seen the movie. After speaking to my older and wiser friends (and searching on the internet) I found some interesting results:

A common prevention tactic is to eat foods that contain carbs a few hours before alcohol consumption. Stay away from greasy foods. You're more likely to vomit. Another is to drink a cup of water for each beverage consumed. Both of these things will slow the affects, but it's better then vomiting. There's no need to get to that point.

An interesting theory is that Prickly Pear juice extract can lessen the effects of hangover symptoms.

But what if it's too late?

(From the movie, The Hangover... AWESOME MOVIE)

Carbs, sleep, water and advil seems to be the universal acceptance. However someone on Yahoo Answers suggests a banana milkshake. They claim it will calm your stomach, rehydrate, and supply sugar into your system. What a smart cookie!

Some other quick tips:

Prepare for whatever remedy you use so it's in an easy to find and unforgettable place. Though you probably shouldn't PLAN to be hung over. Either way a banana milkshake is always good.

Learn your limit, it's terrible for your bod to repeatedly vomit alcohol and whatever food you decided was a good idea to eat at the time.

Well, I learned a lot!

There Will be Blood?

Greek week has officially ended. I can tell you I had a fabulous time, despite my sorority finishing in last place. We own it and do it with style. We were awarded most spirited, and many girls were given superlatives. We had support of the other chapters, and we gave it right back. It's a good feeling to be liked. It was honestly one of the best weeks I've had all semester--with the exception of one thing:

The lack of spirit of particular people. More specifically, the outright rudeness and bully-like behavior of one to three individuals. There's a difference between competitive and ass-like behavior.

I would like to point out that it's Greek Week.  That no one is going to care what order everyone placed in a couple years, that the real importance is that it's supposed to bring us together. And by saying this I don't mean to take away any glory from the chapter who took first, you did great and are good sports. However, my chapter is perfectly fine losing, we strive for five. I'd also like to point out that no one cheers for the poor sport, and that became increasingly clear throughout the week.

These individuals embarrassed a lot of their chapter. The members openly admit it.

What good does it do to put others down? To tell your fellow members to kick another chapter's members in the face? To laugh and talk about another chapter loud enough for them to hear? Even sometimes bringing race into it? I don't appreciated anyone calling my sisters bad names when we're supposed to be fighting stereotypes. You're feeding into it... All of it.

Someone once said, 'Whoever has the most fun wins!'

How can you win if all you do is put others down? Unless that IS your version of fun. That's a good fulfilling life.

I apologize to anyone who knows who I am speaking of that is in this organization. I know it is not the view of the chapter and I really like most of you. In fact some of my best friends reside in the group. However I believe it unfair for these individuals to make others feel so bad without repercussions.

Greek Week is supposed to be fun and they almost ruined it for a lot of people. Luckily everyone affected pulled together and had a great time. 'Aint gonna tie me down tie me down!

Sister Struggles... face-planting in the relay race.

Something to think about,

Sister Sampa.