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I hate heavy traffic. Modesto is starting to turn into Los Angeles. Actually, it has been for a couple years now.

I was taking my sister downtown via the freeway, and all of a sudden traffic just slowed down. I don't know if there was an accident or if it was just generally slow, but everyone just bunched up; I was in 2nd gear on the freeway! Fortunately, we didn't have to go far to get off, whereas in LA it might be 15 or 20 miles to where you need to get off.
 
I have the opportunity to go to Houston, record a full length album in a big time studio with a couple of well known producers, and basically make one of my dreams come true...

... but I don't have anywhere near the amount of money I'd need to do it and I have no idea how to get it in a reasonable amount of time.

Grrrr. Madonna needs to quit kissing mediocre, fading pop stars and write me a check.
 
I HATE IT WHEN GIRLS ACT LIKE THEY LIKE YOU AND THEN, LATER, START TALKING ABOUT THEIR BOYFRIENDS


Argh!!!
 
Man, just don't get really interested in them before you know or not, or cough up the question before you get to really like them.
School is fun so far - No homework and I got a slacker class for social studies. Woo!
 
I want more hours at work! I just started recently, and for 2 weekends I've had the exact same schedule, with 11.5 hours over Saturday and Sunday. And at minimum wage, that's not very much money! Now, I've only got 8 hours scheduled next Sunday (not tomorrow). Fortunately, I'm probably going to cover some other peoples' shifts, so I can get some extra dough from that.
 
Man, that's lots of money. Did you say somewhere you worked at an amusement park? I've been trying to get a job forever, but never have been able to. I really want one! But not a wussy job, something kinda fun, I couldn't stand being a bag boy, mabye cashier but then you need to work as a bag boy first... Working at a coffe shop would be decent, but for some reason I can't get a job there! UGH!
But I would like to confess I have a problem - I spent $110 on a pair of soccer cleats today! Diadora Brasil, black on white. Bomb pair of shoes, I wore 'em around the house whenever I was in. They are tight!
 
Ah yes, the curse of the overspender.

I work at Funworks, which is the same company as Putt-putt Golf. We have 2 divisions, inside and outside. Inside has arcade games (both with redemption tickets and without), a rock-climbing wall, bump'n'tag (where I keep getting assigned), a Play Works play zone, and a teddy bear factory. Outside there are the go karts, batting cages, pirate ships (pretty much bumper ships), and of course putt putt. It's like a kiddie kasino. I'm sure you've been to places like that before.

What kinds of companies are you applying at? I got this job because I know the general manager very well, and they hire just about everybody. You will probably need to start in one of the shit jobs, like being a bagger or a bus boy, or restocking inventory (which I actually wouldn't mind). I don't know what kinds of big & small companies you have in Minneapolis, but the larger department stores usually hire teens more than other businesses. I'd say, if you can, take some college courses and get a certificate in communication, because my speech teacher says a lot of employers would rather you have good communication skills than good technical skills (though both are important).

I got a pair of sneakers for $5 at Target for work. Unfortunately, they are mostly black, and I have to wear white shoes. I'd actually rather wear the black shoes because my shoes get very dirty working the bumper cars.
 
Hey arden, I'm making a little over $12 an hour, working 40 hours a week. Just wanted to see ya turn green there. :p

Don't get envious of me, though, my company is in hot water right now. I never know from week to week whether I still have a job or not. :rolleyes:

mr. K - I got the above job through a temp agency. Through them I started at $8.50 an hour...not bad. You might want to try one out.
 
Yeah, but darkstar - were you 16 with no real previous experience ;^) Because temp agency is a good idea, but will they take kids who can't go into from eight to five?
That sounds tight...
I want a 40GB!
 
I think you usually have to be 18 to go to one of those agencies.

Try fast food. It's at the opposite edge of the universe from glamorous, but it's a job, and they usually hire teens.

I hate heavy traffic! That's why I'm making an OS X theme of the same name. :rolleyes: ;)
 
Aw, job's are worthless.
Even though I have a car and could drive, I really don't want to. That really limits my prospects, and I might go get a job at the hardware store down a few blocks. They really don't hire anyone besides kid's, and I know a couple of kids who work there. It wouldn't be that bad, I could get free hardware to make stuff with...
 
Why do you have an objection to driving? Most of the driving that's done is to and from work, or for work.
 
Heh, yeah, I hardly drive anywhere but to work.

Um, arden, are you saying the title of the theme you're working on is going to be I hate heavy traffic! or just Traffic?
 
I hate it when people pull out in front of you and make you slam on your brakes and then don't even go the freakin speed limit!!!!!!!!! RAAAAAAAAAAAAAERRRRRRR!!!!!!!!!
 
Confession:
I did it. I killed a man. I dont feel very good about it again. The memories have coming back (blue and red and very black). Games are to be played, not dreamed.
Confessions aren't good for this, so i claim this topic
CLOSED

so THATS why im not a moderator!
 
"Heavy Traffic."

I found a nice backdoor around some of the heaviest traffic in Modesto today. It's an alternative route out of MJC West Campus. Instead of going over the Briggsmore/Carpenter overpass (Briggsmore turns south and turns into Carpenter; a lot of traffic goes over this bridge, especially during school hours), I go down a back road until I get to Beckwith, which turns into Standiford, which turns into Sylvan eventually, and I live off Sylvan. (Try Mapquesting "Modesto, CA" if you want a visual.)

Oh yeah, need a complaint, or a confession... okay, I didn't pay for QT Pro. So feel free not to troubleshoot it if I ask.
 
I hate to have loads of clients for whom i have worked 'bout a year, i have finished the job and still i can't get paid for it... also i hate to lower my prices (and i rarely do it) just because "the client" thinks that graphic design does not worth it... that sxs ... and it's worst when you don't convince them and they say they'll try to do it themselves, the final result stinks... :p
 
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