I can't promise I won't make Neil Gaiman my man-wife. [It's like cross-dressing...but as a puppy.]
I'm excited. Neil Gaiman is coming to my city tomorrow to do a special reading from "The Graveyard Book," and to hang out at the library. One of the roommates, Caitlin, and I will be attending. I'm stoked at the opportunity to meet him! I'm not quite so ga-ga about him as some of the roomies (hate to admit it, but "American Gods" bored me until at least 3/4ths of the way through it, and even then I didn't consider it to be all that phenomenal a book anyway) but he's one of those authors I just have the utmost respect for, and whose other work I've always rather enjoyed. And if he can offer a few good words of advice for a couple of wannabe authors while he's here, I won't complain...
I'll try not to make him my man-wife, even if Amanda Palmer says their relationship is "open-minded and understanding" anyway.
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I have a job interview on Tuesday! It was really weird, how that happened, though.
Becca and Chelsea (two other roommates) and I stopped at a pet store today, to buy crickets for Seagan to eat. (Seagan is the leopard gecko that lives in our kitchen.) While we were there, Becca fell head-over-heels for a puppy (a puggle!) that was on sale, and we spent at least a half-hour sitting in one of those little enclosed cubicles and playing with it. Becca almost brought him home with us, but in the end decided she just doesn't have the money right now. Sad.
Anyway, it's become a habit for me to ask, "Are you hiring?" every time I'm a public establishment of any kind. I'm looking for a new job, and sometimes the places that are hiring don't advertise it well, so I thought I might as well try. The girl behind the counter got very excited, and practically threw an application at me. "Fill this out!" So I did. Then: "Go give it to that man, over there!" So I did. Then: "Cool. Come in Tuesday morning for your interview."
Apparently, they desperately need more employees. And one of the positions they're hiring for? "Puppy mascot." Meaning, the person who dresses up in a puppy costume and stands outside and tries to get people to come into the store. I'm actually pretty stoked about that. It's weird enough that I would enjoy it, yet anonymous enough because of the covering mask that I wouldn't feel embarrassed. And hell - a job is a job. Beggers can't be choosers, and a paycheck is a paycheck. Gotta pay rent, and I really need a job closer to where I'm now living. Plus, I mean, I'd assume there's room for advancement, so I would not just be the puppy mascot.
If they can't start me off with enough hours weekly, though, then I'm going to have to decline the offer. (Assuming I do get the job.) I have bills to pay every month, and I'm not going to quit a job that, yes, is far away, but that gives me enough hours to make up for the gas spent driving there, for a job that barely gives me any hours. So, we'll see, I guess.
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After the Neil Gaiman reading tomorrow, I think T and I are going out. That'll be nice. Plus, I think Chelsea and her guy are going to see "Zombieland" later on, and we were invited along. I want to see that movie so badly, so I can't wait!
I don't work again for more than a week. I'm on paid vacation right now. F*cking awesome.
I'll try not to make him my man-wife, even if Amanda Palmer says their relationship is "open-minded and understanding" anyway.
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I have a job interview on Tuesday! It was really weird, how that happened, though.
Becca and Chelsea (two other roommates) and I stopped at a pet store today, to buy crickets for Seagan to eat. (Seagan is the leopard gecko that lives in our kitchen.) While we were there, Becca fell head-over-heels for a puppy (a puggle!) that was on sale, and we spent at least a half-hour sitting in one of those little enclosed cubicles and playing with it. Becca almost brought him home with us, but in the end decided she just doesn't have the money right now. Sad.
Anyway, it's become a habit for me to ask, "Are you hiring?" every time I'm a public establishment of any kind. I'm looking for a new job, and sometimes the places that are hiring don't advertise it well, so I thought I might as well try. The girl behind the counter got very excited, and practically threw an application at me. "Fill this out!" So I did. Then: "Go give it to that man, over there!" So I did. Then: "Cool. Come in Tuesday morning for your interview."
Apparently, they desperately need more employees. And one of the positions they're hiring for? "Puppy mascot." Meaning, the person who dresses up in a puppy costume and stands outside and tries to get people to come into the store. I'm actually pretty stoked about that. It's weird enough that I would enjoy it, yet anonymous enough because of the covering mask that I wouldn't feel embarrassed. And hell - a job is a job. Beggers can't be choosers, and a paycheck is a paycheck. Gotta pay rent, and I really need a job closer to where I'm now living. Plus, I mean, I'd assume there's room for advancement, so I would not just be the puppy mascot.
If they can't start me off with enough hours weekly, though, then I'm going to have to decline the offer. (Assuming I do get the job.) I have bills to pay every month, and I'm not going to quit a job that, yes, is far away, but that gives me enough hours to make up for the gas spent driving there, for a job that barely gives me any hours. So, we'll see, I guess.
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After the Neil Gaiman reading tomorrow, I think T and I are going out. That'll be nice. Plus, I think Chelsea and her guy are going to see "Zombieland" later on, and we were invited along. I want to see that movie so badly, so I can't wait!
I don't work again for more than a week. I'm on paid vacation right now. F*cking awesome.
Posted on October 4th, 2009 at 05:59am
Zombieland is freaking amazing.
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WalkingOnBrokenGlass, October 4th, 2009 at 01:21:03pm
I just saw the word "puggle" in this journal, SOMEWHERE. I know I saw it. I just can't find it any more and I cba to actually read it and hunt the word down.
Anyways, my neighbors have a puggle. I don't know what they named him, but he's the most adorable thing ever. I love puggles! Not to mention the name puggle is just an all around wonderful word.
kashi-, October 4th, 2009 at 10:59:08am
v Hell, a job is a job. I'm not above taking a job that might be a little embarrassing, but which will still pay the rent. (It's better than hooking, anyway.)
Jinxeh, October 4th, 2009 at 09:03:00am
Nhg. I'm so jealous, as everyone has said.
Also, I think that you're amazing because you aren't b*tching about having to dress as a mascot. :] You sound like you're truly thankful for the possibility, instead of complaining.
That doesn't make any sense, does it? Oh well. I -tried- to explain my thoughts. x]
ely., October 4th, 2009 at 08:41:14am
I love "The Graveyard Book", it was one of those books I read again and again, I can never put it away for more than three months before it comes out to be adored again. And Sandman is a great comic series. I'm very jealous.
TheFountainhead, October 4th, 2009 at 08:18:35am
I'm extremely jealous about the Neil Gaiman thing as I am pretty much ga-ga about him. D:
Have fun tomorrow, though, Jinxeh!
zodiac., October 4th, 2009 at 07:37:54am
I'm kind of jealous... Of the Neil Gaiman thing, not the possibility of dressing up in a puppy suit all day. Then again, whatever pays the bills in desperate times... Good luck with that.
ToastAndJam, October 4th, 2009 at 07:35:50am
Have fun tomorrow! :]
And that's it sort of funny how that happened, hopefully you'll get the job, and the hours/pay will be good. good luck. :]
MaryJulianna, October 4th, 2009 at 07:23:05am
Can you please get an autograph and send it to me?! :DDDD [Just kidding. He's a good author.]
You're so lucky! I hope you enjoy it.
inspire, October 4th, 2009 at 07:09:43am
Aha, man-wife.
:D
yo., October 4th, 2009 at 06:19:24am
v He's written some pretty interesting things. He's worked with Terry Pratchett before, and is currently dating Amanda Palmer of the Dresden Dolls. (I really am not an Amanda Palmer fan anymore, but they're a cute couple together anyway.) He's also the genius behind the epic "Sandman" comic series. He also wrote "Stardust," "Coraline" (which they just made a movie based on) and numerous other books you might not even realize you've heard of before.
Jinxeh, October 4th, 2009 at 06:11:57am
It is more fun to say. So okay.
And I have no idea who he is besides he's apparently an author, but I'll take your word for it.
eulogy, October 4th, 2009 at 06:10:34am
Because "man-wife" is more fun to say. (Plus, I mean...come on, I'd totally be wearing the pants in the relationship.)
Jinxeh, October 4th, 2009 at 06:09:13am
If he's a man, why would you call him your man-wife? Wouldn't that be called a husband? D:
eulogy, October 4th, 2009 at 06:07:58am