I had a very...weird job interview this morning. [If you could be any animal, what would it be, and why?]

I almost didn't go to the job interview at the pet store this morning. For one, I woke up late, and that's just grounds to take on a "Oh, f*ck it," attitude anyway. For another...oh hi, social anxiety. I just did not want to see people. But I dragged myself out of bed nevertheless, got all gussied up, and drove over there.

I ended up getting there a little early, so I used the extra time to fit my retainer in my labret piercing. It actually looks pretty okay, when it's in. You can tell something is there, but since it's just a bit of clear acrylic it's not really noticeable. No one seemed to notice, nor care, during the interview anyway. And I just tucked my septum piercing up in my nose for the time being; no use in taking it out. (Also, yeah, I know. You're not supposed to put a retainer in a piercing so soon after getting it pierced, but it's been more than a month and it's healing up nicely. An hour with a bit of acrylic in it didn't cause any harm.)

It was a group interview, which I didn't really mind. There were six of us, I think? We were seated right in front of some of the puppy enclosures, so it was really, really difficult to pay attention to the store manager when he was talking, and they were playing. Oh my god, those puppies are so cute.

We had to watch one of those corny training videos from the '80s, and it was pretty amusing. It was all, "And remember, unnaturally colored hair is not allowed!" And the girl behind the counter in the store has a pink streak in her bangs. And, "Men are not allowed to wear earrings when on the sales floor," and the sales manager had earrings in both ears. Also, one of the girls has a nose piercing, so that's encouraging.

There were plenty of relevant questions that were asked, but also some weird (and weirdly personal) ones. My favorite: "If you could be an animal, what would it be, and why?" I mean, okay, I understand it's a pet store, but...really? Wow. (Also, just fyi, I'm a turtle.)

It was surprisingly short for an interview, but I think I did well. They're really just looking for people to work on the sales floor, and my last two years have been spent in retail and pushing sales, while most of the others haven't really been involved with retail. I'm hoping that gives me an edge. Also! One of the questions inquired as to if we're accustomed to working with animals. Aw, yeah. For once, being able to say that I grew up on a farm came in handy. Go figure.

I should know within a few days if I got the job or not. I'm trying not to get my hopes up, but it'd be nice.

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After I got out of the interview, I walked over to the mall to hang out, and to bug Caitlin (who works right there, in a shoe store in the next street). It was still early so they weren't open yet, but after I'd walked by I suddenly heard my last name being screamed, and when I turned I saw her hanging out the door and waving to me. She let me in early, and helped me pick out shoes. (That she's buying and bringing home, so she can use her discount.) They're Converse, and they're covered in silvery-black sequins. Idk. Kind of an impulse buy.

Then, when I was walking through Macy's, I was hopelessly attracted to the MAC counter. I chit-chatted with the woman running it, and she helped me pick out new eyeshadow and liner. I know, I know. MAC is so expensive, but ugh...it's always worth it. Those tiny containers really do last forever, and it's just so blendy and easy to work with.

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I <3 MAC.

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When I got home, it was to find a chipper Branden up and about. We went to his basement room / extra living room, and spent the next few hours watching the first season of 'The Drew Carey Show.' (I've actually always really loved that show, and Drew Carey.) He declared eventually that he needed to go to the bank, but could not find his car keys. He decided to walk, and I accompanied him. It took us over two hours to get there and back, but on the way we picked up a large $5 pizza, which was mostly eaten by the time we even got back to the house. (I say that it was all right to eat, anyway - we totally balanced it out with the walking...or something.)

Now I'm home for the night. I meant to finish the next No Man's Land chapter last night, and I am seriously almost finished so close oh my god, but I put it aside so I could get to bed somewhat early and be rested up for the interview. So hopefully, it'll be updated tonight. (I know I say that all the time, but I'm so close...so very, very close...)

Posted on October 6th, 2009 at 11:05pm

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