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Work sadness.
I've been at PetsMart for a few weeks now. I've gotten used to the full time hours, the people, the products, everything. I'm really beginning to feel comfortable there. Today wasn't so much of a good day. In fact, it was the first time that I got a taste of my boss's reputable temper/anal-ness.

He pulled me aside after work and told me that I need to monitor how much time I'm putting into chatting with the stock boys. Completely bewildered, I didn't offer much of a response. I barely even remembered talking to them.

"I know you're a nice girl and they're all going to want to talk to you, but you need to learn how to tell them that you're not available to talk and you have work to do".

I'd been working non-stop all day. My arms were both heavy with pain from scrubbing algae out of fish tanks all day - a job I'd volunteered for since I finished all 239 of my price changes by 9:00 am.

The way that he brought the whole thing up made me suspicious that he thinks I was flirting with them. (Keep in mind, most of them are 16 year old boys with bade acne).


As well, I'm beginning to carry an immense burden of guilt over not being available for Vali at The Investors Group as much as I had initially promised this year.

Mom suggested that I phone her and ask her if there's any way that she could teach me a few more tasks to do for her so that I could stretch my hours to full time there.

It seemed like a great idea when she said it and I felt really hopeful over that prospect.. but I know how I am when it comes to self-discipline. Making my own hours has never worked well for me. I just don't show up.

Besides that, I'd feel horrible quitting PetsMart this early on.

It's not just this one bad event tempting me to commit myself to "IG" though. The time I put into The Investor's Group DOES pay $3.00 more than PetsMart and I don't have a manager hunched over me the entire time there.. and that makes the idea of quitting PetsMart seem so appealing.

I'm going to keep Vali in mind and see how this upcoming weekend goes.
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Cute factor 10
[info]wmnoe couldn't resist posting this and neither could I...

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My new boss
I felt moody all day today for what seems to be absolutely no reason. I mentioned it to my boss while she was walking passed me. "Ever had one of those days where you're just spontaniously mopey?"

"Every day for the last 10 years", she confirmed.

"Well, that's uplifting".

"I'm on anti-depressants".

How are you supposed to make conversation with your (new) boss on her current mental conditions?! I was thrown a little bit off guard that she would even share that information with me.

"Oh. Um. What kind?"

She tells me the brand and I instantly realize that it was pointless to ask, because I've never been on anti-depressants myself.

Maybe my plan was to say something like, "Oh, Danielle's never mentioned that kind to me before".

(Then she would ask who Danielle is and I'd shrug and say, "Oh, just a friend" and change the subject. Then she might think that my blowing the question off was a cover-up for the fact that I have imaginary friends with mental conditions - Inquiring further into her depression was definitely not the way to go).

Anyway, I ended up saying, "Oh. And they work well?"

And she said, "No. I've still been depressed every day for the past 10 years", like she already said.

I nod and look at my shoes for a few seconds, probably making some comment like, "that sucks". Then, "So, do you still have the menu for Lemongrass?"

She did.



She was overly nice to me for the rest of the day.

Current Mood: blank

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Ho Hum...I'm Bard
And actually, this is my favorite play!
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Your Score: Much Ado About...


You scored 30% = Tragic, 73% = Comic, 31% = Romantic, 33% = Historic



You Scored Much Ado About Nothing! First published in 1600, Much Ado About Nothing is one of Shakespeare's most enduring comedies, and probably his most performed to this day. Much Ado About Nothing tells the story of two pairs of would-be lovers and the hysterical events that happen surrounding the wedding. As Claudio and Hero prepare to marry, Don Pedro and his friends, bored with the length of preparation time, take it upon themselves in the meantime to play matchmaker to Benedick and Beatrice, two sharp-tongued would-be lovers whose love for each other is masked by the "merry war of words" in which they are engaged that both of them are too stubborn to lose. Based on your results, we believe you to be a quick-witted, light-hearted romantic who is probably very charming and charismatic. While your stubbornness may sometimes get the better of you, we are confident that you always eventually come to your senses and do what's best. You probably have a lot of friends and we like you too!

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Funny email
My dad sent this to me and it made me laugh...

Why did the chicken cross the road? )
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So a few general questions..

* What aspect of theatre are you interested in? (i.e. Directing/Acting/Writing etc)
* How are you pursuing your interest?
* For actors, how much training do you have/do you hope to have in the near future?
* What is the most memorable production you've been in?
* What productions do you have coming up at the moment?

Okay and about me (seeing as this is my first post, I think!):
I'm 17, interested in acting and script writing. Hoping to study English or English & Drama at University (not sure where yet) and then apply to Drama schools after university if I still really really want to act and if I think I'm good enough. I don't have much training - I got an A* in my GCSE Drama (British qualification, for those of you who may not know) and I have a few basic certificates from LAMDA (London Academy of Musical and Dramatic Arts), that's it.

My most memorable production was definitely my most recent - our school play was "The Grimm Tales." I played the Witch in Hansel & Gretel and the Stepmother in Ashputtel (Cinderella) - both amazing roles.

Looking forward to hearing from you guys!
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I CAN HAS HELPZ, Y/Y?
Well, I hope you don't shoot me for this, cause there aren't exactly any rules posted in the profile, and there's no other community I can find to ask, soo...

I'm auditioning for a part in my school's play, and the auditions are this coming thursday. I've never heard of the play before, but I think it's a comedy. Called "Harvey," it is. I'm not auditioning for a specific part (No one can, actually, so it's all fair). First, though, before I make my monologue choice permanent, I want some advice. Would this be a good monologue to use? The more I think about it, the more I doubt it. But then, what can I do? Any advice? I seriously need help.

In addition, this will be my first audition. )

Current Location: On a couch
Current Mood: worried
Current Music: Death Note

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May 31 2008, one day festival, Pasadena, CA
http://www.spjuggle.org/fest.html

South Pasadena Juggling and Unicycle Mini-Festival (one day only)
When: Saturday, May 31 10am to 10pm, show at 7:30pm
Who: Jugglers and unicyclers of all ages Beginners welcome!
Where: South Pasadena Middle School Gym (Rollin St near Fair Oaks) see directions.
Where: (directions) Thomas Guide 595-H3

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What: Mostly just having fun juggling. BUT will also have games, workshops, food...
Cost: Free
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05/09/08 Homepage Spotlight
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Art and comics by Rebecca Clements
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