Tu fui, ego eris.

maccas again

2007-12-17T06:34:33Z

Just to clarify, cos I've had a few people ask about this now...

Over January, Maccas Torquay gets REALLY REALLY REALLY REALLY busy.
Owner seems to think that we need to borrow staff for that month from other stores. However they haven't given the staff from other stores much information on why they're there.
They are coming in with attitudes such as "They need help with the new system", and "They need help because they're slow" or we apparently generally need help.

It's offensive and intrusive. And we would be fine if the current staff of our Maccas received the hours we used to. So far according to the rosters, we'll be struggling for another 2 weeks financially at least. Which doesn't seem right this time of year.

We're losing hours to the staff from other stores that are supposed to be helping us.

I'm just pissed off, I guess.

sucks to be female

2007-12-17T02:27:23Z

wtf is with these cervical immunisation thing-o's?? had the second of three needles today (spread over 6 months), and i felt giddy and had to sit there talking to the immunisation nurse for 10 minutes til i felt ok to go.

now both arms feel like they have been jabbed multiple times, when the left was the one that got the needle.

ghey.

rah!

2007-12-11T23:45:06Z

Maccas is frustrating. I like all the people, we're busy as all f***, but because we have lots of new people starting, we're not getting enough hours. Right before Christmas. Who hires someone 2 weeks before our most busy period??? And who gets to pick up the slack and run half the store when the manager has to go help in the kitchen? Me, and other senior staff. And we've just lost a heap of our best staff to the supermarket, and other places, because we're treated so badly.

We get yelled at for everything. Most of the time, it's the owner coming in and yelling at the managers for something, then they get cranky and take it out on us. It's over things like the floor is messy. We just had a massive rush of customers. We're making money for you while you sit on your arse at home. Go to hell.

Don't get me wrong, I like my job. They're very good about being flexible for family stuff, and giving me shifts only during times that Ab has childcare. But FFS, it's just so exhausting.

Of course, it doesn't help when you apply for heaps of jobs, get many an interview out of that effort, get told you're in the short list for a majority of those interviews, then none of you actually hire you. What a slap to the face. Kick up the butt. What am I, diseased or something? Am I too fat and ugly?

I know I'm not, and no, this isn't an ego thing - I don't want everyone to tell me I'm beautiful and blah blah blah. This is a situation where I just want someone to hire me. It has occurred to me on many occasions that the only reason I have this job at Maccas is because Shaun got it for me. And the only reason I got the temp work at Deakin was because it was work that Mum didn't want to do for herself - it was to repetitive and boring - so they paid me to do it.

I just wish I could get hired for a job based on my own merit and efforts.

i tag:whoever will do it.

2007-07-01T07:05:06Z

1. Story behind your MySpace song?
Er I don't have one. And I wouldn't have one because I find it really annoying when a page loads and there's music blaring at you. If I want music, Winamp will be open.

2. What's bothering you right now?
Deakin. DSO licks balls. This job would be a hell of a lot easier if it was a permanent job that I could do on campus. Instead I have to find time at home on my own ADSL connection. That and my feet/nose/fingers are about to drop off from the cold.

3. Do you close the door when you pee?
Only if I'm not home alone.

DESCRIBE YOUR:
4.Wallet? Grey with little studs down one side. And falling apart.

5. Background of your computer: Abby (of course).

6. Background on your cell phone? White?

7. Jewellery worn daily? Rarely do. Usually watch (with orange face, it rocks)

9. Eyes? blue

10. Life? Boring.

11. House? 3 bedroom house with renovated kitchen. Will have extension soon with second bathroom (both soon renovated), second living area, 4th bedroom, and outdoor decking. Will rock

WHAT ARE YOU:
12. Doing this weekend? Working, Abbys swimming lesson, taking Abby to a bday party, being cold and miserable.

13. Wearing? trakkies, my Deakin polar fleece (graduate pressie from mum), moccasins (gay but warm)

14. Wanting? heat. food.

15. Where are you? home

16. Listening to? shaun's playing dawn of war. "yes lord? i live to serve you" "taking damage!" "praise the emperor" ""

17. Have you ever kissed anyone named John? uh yes. bf of bout 3 months back in early high school...

18. What do you smell like? probably terrible. havent showered since work yesterday, badly need to wash hair

19. Eating? nothing. want chocolate though

20. Besides your bed, what is your favorite thing? PC/playstation2

21. Do you believe in a soul mate? kinda. i believe theres only a certain number of personality trait combos that could match mine that results in a peaceful and loving relationship. kinda a gamble.

22. Do you sleep naked? in summer sometimes

24. Do you believe dreams come true? i believe in aspirations

25. Do you believe in miracles? i believe in good luck

26. Do you burn easily in the sun? not too badly. my nose and shoulders suffer in summer though

27. Do you speak another language other than English? i know rare words in german, french, etc, but nothing that counts as able to speak whole language

28. What's something you wish you could understand better? people in general. especially maccas customers. it's not the end of the world, just because we dont have mcchicken/quarter pounder/mcoz at our store.

29. What did you do last weekend? worked both days i think. close/maintenance late shifts too.

30. What do you miss? i agree with saf - just beung able to hang out

31. Have you ever been in a beauty pagent? Oh hell no

32. Orange or apple juice? orange

34. What was the last text message you received? saf - "come out and play when mz ann thropik hit victoria next weekend"

35. Last text message you sent? nfi

36. Last time you ate a home grown tomato? mums cherry tomatoes

37. What is the closest thing to you that is blue? mouse pad - wwe

40. Whose house did you go to last night? erm.. noones? mine? hello, person with child and no life here

41. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital? shauns mum (gall stones)

42. Do you like someone right now? partner and child count, right?

43. What do you wear more? jeans

44. What is the last movie you watched? harry potter 1 last night. at cinema, shrek 3

45. Have you ever heard of the band Our Lady Peace? nope

46. Where did you get the shirt you're wearing? Target. my favourite

47. Coach Purse or MLB game tickets? uh..

48. Why did you kiss the last person you kissed? shaun probably

49. Do you believe that you can change someone? hell no. they can comprimise though

50. Do you want someone you can't have? nope. appreciate what you've got.

I am not: satisfied with my life
I love: sleep and food (not necessarily in that order)
I hate: maccas
I fear: i wont get a decent job out of this business admin course
I hope: deakin decides the work im doing casually IS actually worthy of a permanent part time position
I hear: abby yawning, shaun playing dawn of war
I crave: chocolate
I regret: nothing. deal with it, move on
I cry: at soppy movies. ugh
I care: about my family
I always: laugh when abby does, it has a cute nemo quality
I believe: shit happens
I feel alone: when i want to socialise and realise i have no friends to socialise with
I listen: to music
I hide: behind a smile
I drive: a toyota corolla station wagon.
I sing: in the car
I dance: when im cold
I write: on my blog
I play: games on the computer
I miss: having friends
I search: i google
I learn: as much as i can (see Sims knowledge aspiration)
I feel: bored
I know: not enough
I say: stupid things
I succeed: at uni, maccas and deakin, yet it leads to nothing
I dream: about having stability
I wonder: whats going to go wrong next
I want: a permanent and fitting job
I have: an awesome partner and perfect kid
I give: abby too much slack
I fell: ....over a log in a dark alley?
I fight: with myself every day
I need: someone to give me a chance. "entry level" positions are supposed to be for those with little or no experience. yet those with heaps of experience apply and get the job. how do i get experience if noone hires me??????

Birthday

2007-04-28T05:38:30Z

people should have heard from me by now, i'd appreciate some kind of rsvp, or at least invite acknowledgement~!

msg/email/sms for further details

Happy new year.

2006-12-31T21:17:20Z

Shove it.

Work sucks. I wanna be a bum. No break, my butt.

At least we get double pay today.

weeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

2006-12-29T23:03:22Z

Ionephebe? We ain't got no ionephebe! We don't need no ionephebe! I don't have to show you any stinking ionephebe!

Which movie was this quote from?

I rule.

2006-12-01T12:39:56Z

I passed my two units -
Accounting - 62 (Credit)
Business Intelligence - 68 (Credit)

which leaves me at my exactly 65 (Credit) average. And graduating.
I so totally rock!

Mother figure, anyone?

2006-11-25T23:32:14Z

You are The Hierophant

Divine Wisdom. Manifestation. Explanation. Teaching.

All things relating to education, patience, help from superiors.The Hierophant is often considered to be a Guardian Angel.

The Hierophant's purpose is to bring the spiritual down to Earth. Where the High Priestess between her two pillars deals with realms beyond this Earth, the Hierophant (or High Priest) deals with worldly problems. He is well suited to do this because he strives to create harmony and peace in the midst of a crisis. The Hierophant's only problem is that he can be stubborn and hidebound. At his best, he is wise and soothing, at his worst, he is an unbending traditionalist.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

eBay-ing

2006-06-24T01:45:47Z

For the record:
My current eBay auctions

For the next week, there are almost 150 auctions of baby and kids clothes (sizes 000-6) and shoes (sizes 5-9) - mainly girls sizes 2-3, but heaps more, including Roxy

Everything is starting at 50 cents. And if you live locally, I'll deliver or allow pick up.

Please spread the word. I want everything to sell, even if it is for 50 cents each!

To Krys

2006-05-22T06:28:19Z

You can take this journal, and shovel it!

<3

w00

2006-03-26T06:05:22Z

http://ionephebe.blogspot.com

has everything. Ever. (Talk about boring)

w00t! New beginnings. Again. Har!

100 words

2006-03-24T06:00:28Z

http://www.100words.net/entry/read_member_batch.cfm?entry_member=ionephebe&entry_batch=October&entry_year=2003

I'm slightly disturbed at what I once thought. Some of it still rings true. The good news is, since I started back at uni since having Abby, I have failed one out of ten units, leaving me with 5 to go. So I should graduate end of this year. I have hopes of either doing Honours, or finding a decent job. I still have a chance at honours (surprisingly) - I'm sitting on a grade point average of 65.1.

I've been reminded of what old friends were like once. I appreciated them, but now I prefer my life of many acquaintances - lots of mums, lots of students, lots of old friends. That seems like it. There are some exceptions, so no offence people.

I still have my angst moments. I'm considering another round of 100 words. I still have hopes of being published. I might compile everything. That would be frightening.

ionephebe @ 2006-03-24T11:36:00

2006-03-24T00:36:42Z

Idiots.

ionephebe @ 2006-03-20T17:12:00

2006-03-20T06:13:57Z

So who's the tool who filled in my johari window under my own name? And why were you retarded enough to say I was religious?

Fuckwit. Just use your own name ffs.

Meanwhile, thanks to others. It's nice to know what legit people think.

ionephebe @ 2006-03-19T07:55:00

2006-03-18T20:56:48Z

My Johari Window
Idea stolen from Saf. I was pretty impressed when I saw hers. Please try to fill it in for me :)

ionephebe @ 2006-02-20T09:27:00

2006-02-19T22:40:26Z

---10 Firsts---
1:: First Best Friend:: Emelia
2:: First Screenname:: err.. emsee i think
3:: First Pet Name:: Jason
4:: First Piercing:: ears
5:: First Crush:: ross, year 2
6:: First CD:: shit. that band that did accidentally kelly street. the cd with all the fish on the cover. fucking Frente. love a good mind blank...
7:: First School:: Mentone Girls Grammar
8:: First House Location:: Brisbane
9:: First Kiss:: again, ross, year 2
10:: First Car:: toyota corolla

---9 Lasts---
1:: Last Time You Smoked:: some random thing 3-4 years ago (involved alcohol)
2:: Last Food You Ate:: vegemite toast
3:: Last Car Ride:: took Ab to childcare
4:: Last Movie You Watched:: cinema: narnia. dvd: fight club i think. tv: csi last night (i don't count abbys cartoons in the morning...)
5:: Last Phone Call:: mum yesterday
6:: Last CD You Listened To:: C...D...?
7:: Last Bubble Bath You Took:: pfft, shower mate
8:: Last Song You Listened To:: sweetbox - stay
9:: Last Words You Said:: either saying goodbye to Abby, or road rage on the way home

---8 Have-You-Evers---
1:: Dated A Best Friend:: yes. don't
2:: Been Arrested:: no
3:: Been On TV:: Recovery audience
4:: Eaten Sushi:: yes
5:: Cheated On Your B/F or G/F:: no. told them i did to break up with them? yes.
6:: Been On A Blind Date:: no
7:: Been Out Of The Country:: vanuatu, new zealand, tasmania *smirk*
8:: Been In Love:: was, am, always will be (insert AWWWWWW here)

---7 Things You Are Wearing---
1:: jeans
2:: stripey socks
3:: purple undies
4:: bra
5:: singlet
6:: red cardigan
7:: erm. hair?

---6 Things You've Done Today---
1:: drove
2:: ate
3:: thought about how little i plan to eat, and how much i actually will eat
4:: played educational game with Ab (go me)
5:: watched tv
6:: geeked

---5 Favorite Things (not in any order)---
1:: Shaun
2:: Abby
3:: computer/Internet (we're getting 512/128 soon instead of extremely dodgy 128/64)
4:: ps2
5:: food

---4 People You Most Trust---
1:: shaun
2:: mum
3:: shauns mum
4:: oh. um. saf/krys/skizz/matti <3 <3 <3 <3

---3 Exciting Things Coming Up In Your Life---
1:: (sad, i know) uni starting next week. i get bored easy
2:: work (i like the staff. the customers are wankers)
3:: iunno, sleep?

---2 Choices---
1:: Vanilla or Chocolate:: Chocolate
2:: Hugs or Kisses:: hugs, unless i need love (I'm clingy :D )

--1 Person You Want To See Right Now---
1:: 1?! shaun/ab

ionephebe @ 2006-02-19T09:19:00

2006-02-18T22:19:28Z

It's funny how hard it is to teach someone to look you in the eyes when they are talking to you.

ionephebe @ 2006-02-17T12:04:00

2006-02-17T01:06:20Z

Mildly concerned about uni starting back in 10 days. I want to finish at the end of this year. Granted, if I pass everything, I will graduate. IF I pass everything. Not leaving Geelong when I do graduate, which means I'm begging everyone I know to keep an ear out for opportunities. At the moment, my best chance is to work at Deakin somewhere. Hmm.

ionephebe @ 2006-01-20T07:48:00

2006-01-19T20:53:11Z

Have you ever:

1. Taken a topless picture?
no

2. Painted your room?
Yes

3. Kissed a member of the same sex?
Yes

4. Driven a car?
Yes

5. Danced in front of your mirror?
Yes

6. Had a crush?
Yes

7. Been dumped?
Yes

8. Stole money from a friend?
No

9. Gotten in a car with people you just met?
Yes

10. Been in a fist fight?
no

11. Snuck out of your house?
Yes

12. Had feelings for someone who didn't have them back?
Yes

13. Been arrested?
No

14. Made out with a stranger?
Yes

15. Met up with a member of the opposite sex somewhere?
Yes

16. Left your house with out telling your parents?
Yes

17. Had a crush on your neighour?
No

18. Ditched school to do something more fun?
Yes

19. Slept in a bed with a member of the same sex?
Yes

20. Seen someone die?
no

21. Been on a plane?
Yes

22. Kissed a picture?
yes

23. Slept in until 3?
Yes

24. Miss someone right now?
yes

25. Laid on your back and watched cloud shapes go by?
Yes

26. Made a snow angel?
Yes

27. Played dress up?
Yes

28. Cheated while playing a game?
Yes

29. Been lonely?
Yes

30. Fallen asleep at work/school?
Yes

31. Been to a club?
Yes

32. Felt an earthquake?
yes

33. Touched a snake?
Yes

34. Ran a red light?
yes

35. Been beaten up BADLY?
No

36. Had detention?
Yes

38. Hated the way you look?
Yes

39. Witnessed a crime?
Yes

40. Fingered a girl?
no

41. Been lost?
Yes

42. Been to the opposite side of the country?
Yes

43. Felt like dying?
Yes

44. Cried yourself to sleep?
Yes

46. Sang karaoke?
yes

47. Done something you told yourself you wouldn't?
Yes

48. Laughed until something you were drinking came out your nose?
no

49. Caught a snowflake on your tongue?
no

50. Kissed in the rain?
Yes

51. Sang in the shower?
Yes

52. Made out in a movie theater?
no

53. Had a dream that you married someone?
yes

54. Glued your hand to something?
yes

55. Got your tongue stuck to a flag pole?
No

57. Been a cheerleader?
yes

58. Sat on a roof top?
Yes

59. Didn't take a shower for a week?
Yes

60. Ever too scared to watch scary movies alone?
yes

61. Played chicken?
Yes

62. Been pushed into a pool with all your clothes on?
Yes

63. Been told you're hot by a complete stranger?
Yes

64. Broken a bone?
No

65. Been easily amused?
Yes

66. Laugh so hard you cry?
Yes

67. Stolen something?
Yes

68. Cheated on a test?
Yes

69. Forgotten someone's name?
Yes

73. Passed out from drinking?
Yes

74. Played a prank on someone?
Yes

75. Gone to a late night movie?
Yes

76. Made out with anything not human?
No

77. Failed a class?
yes

78. Choked on something you're not supposed to eat?
yes

79. Played an instrument for more than 10 hours?
yes

81. Did you celebrate the 4th of July?
No

82. Been cheated on?
Yes

83. Felt like killing someone?
Yes

84. Felt like running away?
Yes

85. Ran away?
no

86. Did drugs?
Yes

87. Had detention and not attend it?
Yes

89. Made a parent cry?
Yes

90. Cried over someone?
Yes

91. Owned more than 5 sharpies?
No

92. Dated someone more than once?
no

93. Had/Have a dog?
Yes

95. Own an instrument?
Yes

96. Been in a band?
Yes

97. Drank 25 sodas in a day?
No

98. Broken a CD?
Yes

99. Shot a gun?
Yes

100. Had feelings for one of your best/good friends?
Yes

ionephebe @ 2006-01-14T09:31:00

2006-01-13T22:32:17Z

Just for the record, our computer is getting fixed, so Shaun and I won't be online for about a week, maybe more.
<3

WWE New Year's Revolution '06

2006-01-08T04:12:52Z

WWE Championship - Elimination Chamber Match
- John Cena (c) vs. Kurt Angle vs. Shawn Michaels vs. Kane vs. Carlito vs. Chris Masters.

- Big Show vs. Triple H.

WWE Intercontinental Championship Match
- Ric Flair (c) vs. Edge w/ Lita.

- Gregory Helms vs. Jerry "The King" Lawler.

WWE Women's Championship Match
- Trish Stratus (c) vs. Mickie James.

Bra & Panties Guantlet Match
- Victoria vs. Ashley vs. Maria vs. Torrie Wilson vs. Candice Michelle

Shaun's picks:
Ashley (flavour of the month)
Mickie James
Jerry Lawler (Sugar Shane: born a jobber, die a jobber)
Edge (so overdue for some gold)
Triple H
John Cena (he's taking the title all the way to WrestleMania)

Em's picks:
Victoria (she's the only one with any wrestling talent)
Mickie James
Jerry Lawler
Flair (retains the title and his dignity)
Triple H
Kurt Angle (I wish - anyone but Cena)

Ode to Santa's elves

2005-12-12T12:52:35Z

Ho ho fucking ho
What a crock of shit
We all work for Santa Clause
We've had enough, we quit!
We do all the fucking work
While he stars in the show
So shove your Christmas up your arse
Ho ho fucking ho

If someone can find the little video thing of the elves singing that goes with this, that would be brilliant.

Re-stocktakeyness

2005-11-23T22:51:14Z

Saturday, September 18th, 2004
---------------------------------------
9:56 am - Stocktakeyness
2547 mp3s = 169:57:39

Today:
---------------------------------------
3273 mp3s = 221:04:19

Har.

ionephebe @ 2005-11-22T12:16:00

2005-11-22T01:22:16Z

Tagged by saphfyre

List six songs you are digging and tag six others to do the same.

1) The Darkness - Growing On Me
2) Coldplay - Clocks
3) Puretone - Addicted To Bass
4) Counting Crows - Accidentally In Love
5) MFATGG - Mrs Robinson
6) Outkast - Hey Ya!

I tag _niff fordgirl opiatus cradossk darkreyn

Relatively cheerful day today.