Tuesday, July 27, 2004

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I got up this morning as usual, at 5:41. For whatever reason, I decided not even to attempt to rouse myself to go to the gym. Back to bed I went.

My sister came in and woke me up at around 12:00. I was well rested, and I hadn't gone to the gym or gone for a walk. >_>;;

I got up and made myself some eggs and (low-carb) toast. MUNCH MUNCH MUNCH. Breakfast was done, so I got dressed and ready to go to my interview at the library. I also had to help Michael get ready, because he couldn't be left alone at home. My sister Jess drove me over to the library. We got there early, 1:35. :p

I wandered around for a little bit, checking out display items and reading the titles of random books I passed. I got the idea into my head that I could go into the library every now and then and pull out one book at random off of the shelf and read it. It didn't have to be long, and it didn't have to be something I would normally read. I thought it was an interesting idea. Now all I'd have to do is find my library card. >_>;;

At 1:45 I went up to the front desk and told them I was there for my 2:00 interview. The lady at the desk called Joe from the back room (Joe being the man who has handled the applicants and such from the beginning). He told me to have a seat somewhere, and that he'd get me when they were ready. A few people who were to be a part of the interview were still eating lunch. :p

So, I went to the magazine rack and pulled out the latest copy of Writer's Digest. I think I might actually get a subscription to that magazine. It has all sorts of writing tips and neat little essays written by people on developing characters, plot, etc. Not to mention that every issue has at least two ads for a writing contest, with cash prizes. =P

Joe came over a couple minutes later. I shelved my magazine and followed him to one of the out of the way offices that the library possesses. There were two ladies already there. We were introduced, and I found out that one of them was the head of Circulation, and the other was head of the Children's section.

In turn, they asked me questions.

Why did I want to work at the library?
What hours would I not be available to work during the school year?
Did I volunteer anywhere? Did I have any other jobs at some point?

I think there were more questions, but whatever. They then had me reorganize a cart of books. On the top shelf were non-fiction books organized by the Dewey Decimal System, and on the bottom were Fiction books organized by the authors' last name. They talked amongst themselves while I systematically took apart the books on the cart and organized them. When I was done, they thanked me for my time and let me leave.

It was only 2:18, and my sister was coming to pick me up at 3:00. So, I went over to the Science Fiction section and picked out Elfstones of Shannara, the sequel to the Sword of Shannara, which I read while in Maine. But then I saw Mr. Fleury, Victoria's dad. He beckoned me to the table he was sitting at and showed me what he was working on.

It was job application for St. Bernard's. He explained that a Math teacher was needed, and he had spent several years teaching math courses at Electric Boat, a major company nearby. While he didn't have a teaching degree, he was certified by the state to teach certain Math courses. He figured that he had a good chance.

I was saved from any further conversation by my aunt, Sandra. She was there researching for a paper, and I asked her for a ride home, since Jess wouldn't be coming for a good while. She said she would, and I eventually disentangled myself from the conversation with Mr. Fleury. Quite a relief. v_v

Sandra called Jess, and we all met at Dairy Queen. Sandra and Jess got some sort of frozen treat, and I got a bottle of water. ~_^ I am so good sometimes.

After that, I went home with Jess and Michael. I went on my dad's computer to watch a movie, but spied a new icon on the screen. Battlefield: Vietnam. I clicked on it, and wound up playing this first-person shooter for a couple of hours. :D The game got rather choppy at certain levels, though, rendering the screen nearly useless. So, I quit out of it and had some supper. After that, I came upstairs to catch up on everything MyO-OB related and talked to Victoria on AIM.

*twitch* I'm still itching to duel someone.

Meh. That's about it. Noon awakenings make for short days and less activity. :p Maybe I'll go for a walk. Whatever I do, I need to go to bed early so I can get up and go to the gym tomorrow. >_>

And so, I leave for now.
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