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Interview time

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on July 4, 2006
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Happy 4th of July, everyone!

So, I got my AP test scores back yesterday. I was actually pleasantly surprised to find that I got a 4 on the AP Calculus test. Pretty sweet. That means I get placement into MATH 124 (Calculus with analytic geometry, or some such) as well as five credits towards that class. Yay, more calculus…

Today, I also have a job interview at Haggen. Well, it’s an open interview, so anyone with an application can walk right in and be interviewed, so it’s not really that special. But at least it’s something. I still can’t believe Target hasn’t gotten back to me. I’m fairly sure they’re not going to hire me. I seem to be cursed in the job-hunting department. It usually goes like this:

Me: I see you’re hiring. Can I get an application?
Manager: Sure, here you go.
Me: *fills out application* All right, here’s my application. When can I get an interview?
Manager: Right now! Come on in.
Me: Great!
Manager: *does brief inteview* Well, I’ve reviewed your application, but I’m afraid we don’t have any positions available at this time.
Me: But your sign says you’re hiring!
Manager: Yes, but you applied for cashier, and we don’t need any more cashiers.
Me: Can I apply for any available position, then?
Manager: Yes…we’ll get back to you later, all right?
Me: Okay, sure.

And then they never speak to me again. It never fails. I apply nearly everywhere with a “Now Hiring” sign. Sometimes I get lucky enough to actually get an interview. Sometimes. And even then, it’s doubtful that I’ll get hired. I think it’s because I always look angry, even though I try my hardest to smile during interviews.

I don’t know. But it sure bugs the hell out of me when I hear about some friend of mine with just as little experience getting a job at Target or Fred Meyer days after applying, when it takes me months just to hear that they don’t have any positions for me.

Oh well. Maybe I’ll get lucky at Haggen this time. It is, after all, the third time I’ve applied. I guess we’ll see.

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Huzzah! Curses!

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on May 10, 2005
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Yay! No more worrying about the AP Chem test! Huzzah! I’d empty my brain of all this useless chemistry knowledge, but I still have a final in that class to worry about. Curses!

Drama awards banquet tonight. I don’t even know why I’m going. I was only a part of a couple plays (and one wasn’t even a real play) and all I did was film the performances. Big whoop. Oh well. I’m sure it’ll be slightly fun. Better than staying at home and picking my nose, I guess.

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You know you’re from Washington…

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on May 8, 2005
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And now for the Washington version of my last post!

You Know You’re From Washington When…

You know the state flower (Mildew)

You feel guilty when you don’t recycle.

You use the phrase “sun break” and know what it means.

You know more than 10 ways to order coffee.

You know more people who own boats than air conditioners.

You feel overdressed wearing a suit to a nice restaurant.

You’ve stood on a deserted corner in the rain waiting for the “Walk” Signal.

You understand that if it has no snow or has not erupted, it is not a real mountain.

You can taste the difference between Starbuck’s, Seattle’s Best, Veneto’s, Peet’s, and Tully’s.

You know the difference between Chinook, Coho, and Sockeye salmon.

You consider swimming an indoor sport.

You are well versed in the difference between Japanese, Chinese and Thai food.

In winter, you go to work in the dark and come home in the dark — while only working eight-hour days.

You never go camping without waterproof matches and a poncho.

You are not fazed by “Today’s forecast: showers followed by rain,” and “Tomorrow’s forecast: rain followed by showers.”

You have no concept of humidity without precipitation.

You can point to at least two volcanoes, even if you cannot see through the cloud cover.

You notice “the mountain is out” when it is a pretty day and you can actually see it.

You put on your shorts when the temperature gets above 50, but still wear your hiking boots and parka.

You switch to your sandals when it gets about 60, but keep the socks on.

You’ve actually used your mountain bike on a mountain.

You think people who use umbrellas are either wimps or tourists.

You knew immediately that the view out of Frasier’s window was fake.

You actually get these jokes and pass them on to other friends from Washington.

It’s all true, I can vouch for that. Although, I really don’t know the difference between Starbuck’s and any other kind of coffee, having never had any.

So, I’ve got the AP Chem test on Tuesday. That really sucks. I hope I get a 3, but it’s not likely. Maybe I’ll be able to wing it like I did the SAT and ACT…

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Self-congratulatory

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on April 25, 2005
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I got my SAT scores back recently. I looked them over and thought to myself, “Oh, snap! I got an 8 on my essay!” and then I put down the score report and walked away.

Kidding. Now, if I can find the report…*grabs shovel and digs through paper on floor* Aha! I got a 740 on the Critical Reading (formerly known as Prince…ah, I mean Verbal), 680 on the Math, and 690 on Writing, which consisted of multiple choice (71) and the essay (8). Not too shabby. 10 points up on both the CR and Math from my last PSAT. Overall, that gives me a score of 2110 on the new SAT scale, and a 1420 on the old. I was aiming for perfect…

Enough about the SAT, it’s depressing me. To explain: the SAT reminds me of the AP Chem test, which is…soon. May 10 to be exact. Dang! That’s not that far off! *moans* I’m gonna fail! And now that reminds me that I have my final playing test in band tomorrow at the beginning of class. But I’m not too worried about that. I am, however, worried about my PAWS presentation on Thursday! I should probably work on that…I hate being a procrastinator.

In other news, the Canuck has finally gotten off the ground (or out of dock, I should say). We’re embarking on our first mission, “Expect the Unexpected”. I’ll let you in on a little secret: it involves Romulans. Yep. I also plan on having a good opportunity for some fighter action, so if anyone wants to join up to be Fighter Wing CO, go right ahead.

As a final note, Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony is the best piece of (old) classical music ever!

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ACT scores

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on March 5, 2005
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I got my ACT scores back today. I got a composite score of 32! Woot! *does victory dance* That’s out of 36 for all you people out there who have no idea what I’m talking about. In other words, I can pretty much get into whatever college I want with a score like this. Unfortunately, a lot of schools only take the ACT Plus Writing (since the new SAT has a writing portion), so I’ll probably have to take the ACT again. But at least it’ll give me a chance to brush up on Plane Geometry/Trigonometry, which apparently I suck at. ^_^

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