Holy kajeebees

What a confusing week. I'm now on my 3rd week of practicum and its my worst week as of yet. I've made errors that even I'm frustrated about. At least the previous errors I did was because I wasn't taught about it in school. But somehow, my preceptor decided to talk to me about preparing for a screening test so that I can get a jump start on the interview process. Is that not the same as getting a job offer?

Mwahahahaha!!

So I'm going to study this weekend and hope that I pass that screening test. I really don't want to fail because I do like my practicum site and the people there. Plus, I do see myself working there until its time for me to retire. How often do people feel that way about any job prospects?

Anywho, don't wanna jinx this. So... till the next post then.

[UPDATE: October 29, 2014]

Got 98% on the screening test! Although one was a total misunderstanding and the other question was really one of those "well if such and such happened then yeah that statement is true".

[UPDATE: November 7, 2014]

Got interviewed. Did great on it apparently. They just need to check my references and its all set. Oh-em-gee. Here's the first step to my future career. Hurrah!

[UPDATE: November 12, 2014]

I got the job!! Though of course nothing is final till papers are signed. Also, I still need to pass my current practicum which isn't doing so well right now. But I'll rant about that when I'm actually done the practicum. Hehe. Thanks to CD for being my reference.. and belated happy birthday to him too.

Couch Potato

Like I've said before, I don't like exercising. I avoid it at all cost. As soon as my body temperature rises, I get all puke-ish from inducing a migraine. I've managed to lose weight from changing my diet and eating smaller portions than usual. But ever since school started, I've gained almost 10 lbs back. It's coz I'm now awake during normal hours and can't sleep my hunger off like I used to. Plus I'm jacked up on sugar and caffeine just to stay awake in class. Then I eat more to keep my tummy from embarrassingly growling at me while at work or in class.

Now that practicum is a month away, I'd like to nominate myself for my own health and fitness challenge. Since I won't have homework to deal with and no actual work to go to after practicum, I think I'll take my 2 precious months trying to lose most of that 10 lbs I gained. Its gonna be difficult for someone like me to actually follow through any exercise regiment so lets just say I'll be having numerous Zumba sessions with my X-box. Maybe even fit in some squat sessions; I definitely need more butt.

I'm currently 15-20 lbs away from my ideal weight. If I miraculously managed to lose that much before the end of this year then I'll definitely treat myself to a vacation next year.

Leave of absence

One more month till practicum. Then glorious 2 months of being stress-free from work. Although I'm probably gonna be stressed on practicum too... and not getting paid for it for that matter. So I'm not sure if I should be happy about that. But I do know that at least I'll be learning a lot from it plus it'll help me get the career I want.

Work has been very frustrating lately. You'd think we'd get more hours since its back to school already and the holidays are next. I'm not saying I want more shifts... but I do want someone to work with me!! I hate having to serve customers by myself for 3-4 hours then cleaning up by myself too. The only hours that I see going up is towards other departments but I'm sure in terms of efficiency, our department is the most efficient. They should calculate the total sales of each department per number of staff.

I'm glad my old department supervisor is already asking for me to come back. Sadly I do have to go on leave for my practicum but its really good to know I don't have to return to my current department after practicum.

But I'm kinda having second doubts about returning to my old department. After thinking about how many times I've already stood up for GF, I've come to realize he isn't really the kind of friend I need. He is just unpredictable... one moment you're friends, the next you're not. He doesn't even tell you why, he just beats around the bush by posting something vague on facebook. I've had countless times of wondering if I had done something wrong whenever he made one of those post. I guess I just had enough because this whole time I thought of his well-being and somehow always blamed myself when I know I did nothing wrong. Plus I really don't feel any appreciation when I do something nice for him. And I've also come to the conclusion that he will never trust me as a friend because he still sees me as a competition for CD. So I just know me coming back means more drama again. SIGH!!! Well, one problem at a time I guess.