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I know this blog has become a place for the pouties lately, and I apologize.

So, here’s some good stuff:

  • I got hired for that second job that I interviewed for. And I was so sure I wasn’t going to get it and it’s going to look fucking amazing on my résumé so huzzah. Both that and the other one are fairly low time commitments so I’m keeping both for now. So mama’s got this and she is GAINFULLY EMPLOYED.
  • I’m going to a party tonight with my cohort, who I really like thus far. They’re really cool people.
  • I’m starting to get to a place where I can write about all the sexy stuff I did with Sir while he moved me in and actually be sexy about it. So keep on the lookout.

<3, Ivy

polite-yet-peculiar:

Kitty Cat Space Captain

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Once upon a time there was a pretty girl who used to send me to work and drive me wild.

I hope you’re well, lovely.

(And check your email already, busy bee!)

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Shucks, you guys.

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So, I quit my job today. With less than two weeks left of it. But my boss crossed a line and I decided to shut it down.

I excused myself for about twenty minutes beforehand and freaked out about doing it. I’m a wuss when it comes to confrontation. But, I knew I’d regret it if I went in there with my tail between my legs.

Well, I handled it so professionally that my boss said she understood, gave me my pay for the week, and even gave me some extra money and offered to buy me dinner. So, I’m proud of myself. I’ve been working, in and out of relationships, to learn how to address things when they bother me rather than let them stew and to appreciate the legitimacy of my feelings. I consider the fact that I kept my dignity and served myself and my needs to be a huge step here.

So, uh, yay me.

Help!

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Well, tumblrinas, I have a dilemma. And I figure so many of you post “oh, oh, oh, you can ask me advice about anything” and I need an unbiased opinion. So, here goes.

I honestly don’t see myself continuing this summer at the job I am in. My boss is a family friend, but has been taking advantage by underpaying me. Moreover, she’s homophobic, racist, senile, and just honestly impossible to deal with. Even though I explained that I can’t go out in the sun for the rest of the summer because I had the thing removed from my face, she is insisting that I sit outside for half an hour every day once it heals, which she figures will be a week. A half an hour in the sun every day. Because “it doesn’t look that bad”.

There’s a potential that I could have another, much higher-paying, much more relevant to my interests job. However, I have known this woman since I was a small child and she has been guilt-tripping me about how much she needs me. But, I really, honestly do not see myself working there the whole summer and staying sane. She changes my hours (in very drastic ways) without a moment’s notice at the last minute and with no regard for any other plans I may have, her personality is infectiously negative, and she does really tricky things with my pay to avoid some taxes but also to avoid actually paying me what I deserve. But, once again, she’s been in my life for a very long time, she needs me, she’s a family friend, I know she cares about me.

So, what do I do? Do I see if I can take this new job and leave? Do I just leave immediately and then find work? Or do I stick it out for the summer? 

Unwinding.

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Well, followers, I just passed through a nasty cluster of deadlines with some great successes.

I just got back from a pretty intense session at the gym to get anything left over from this long, arduous week fully out of my system. I’m going to kick back now and watch the finale of Dance Moms which looks like it is going to be riveting.

Later this evening, I’ve got plans with friends. And, tomorrow, I leave to spend the holiday with my family and some friends from high school who I haven’t seen in a while.

Maybe I’ll write a post or two. I just feel awwwwesome.

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And some days I’ll probably wind up pulling an all-nighter on schoolwork. Like this one. 

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So, I hit a really major milestone work-wise in school. While it’s totally knocked the energy out of me, I’m very proud of myself.

As a reward, I’m spending tonight in and getting some well-deserved rest and relaxation. 

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I’m getting close to the final shove. I could really use someone to make me…focus. Sure, I know I need to develop that skill in myself a bit better. But, a girl can fantasize.