Surveys

Although I still don't have an actual job I feel like filling out surveys is my job.

Especially with the research company pine cone research. Just about once or twice a week I get an email saying they have a new survey for me....there are two kinds.

Type one is just about household questions: my demographics and whatnot, who lives with me. These are mandatory for participation and I don't receive compensation for them. Especially since it only takes about 5 to 10 minutes to fill those out.

Type two are the actual research forums: I get about 1-2 of these a week and then a few days to a week later I get a $3 check. It may not seem like a lot but those can add up.

Since I get about 1-2 a week I'll say i get 6 a month. In that case those 6 checks a month equal $18 in extra income i I didn't have before. That means if I want to go to chic-fil-a and get a chicken sandwich combo I don't have to worry about the effect that that $5.85 will have on my bank account.

And to go even further this $18 a month totals about $216 in extra $$$$$ for the year. I think thats pretty good when you think about it. And some surveys are really awesome in my opinion but I cant talk about that. I like when I get to talk about a product I actually use and like.

I think that this is a good opportunity to make a little bit of extra money because sometimes I like to go out to eat.

***Side Note***
I just recieved another check so I'll be going to the bank either on monday or sometime after thanksgiving.

employment opportunities

So I'm still unemployed at the moment! Technically it has only been less than a month. Since about October 18th.

I've had an epiphany! I like to soend $$$$$! Well that's not the epiphany but its still true! The epiphany is that I've been really lucky in the past of getting the job. Its weird to me to be forceably unemployed for this long!

For instance my first job at dollar general. They didn't call back but I called them one day and I was almost instantly hired to another store in my hometown!

When I worked at resnet! I went over the course of 2 days to get my computer fixed. Then that next week I became an apprentice/intern. Then in august when school started back I was a full fleged employee!

Also I went back to work at that same dollar general! They know and love me and know I'm a good worker so it was no hesitation to hire me back!

Also when I was an RA I did an interview on the first day of classes two days later I was told I have the job and then the rest was history!

Lastly, my stint at bath and body works! I thought I bombed the interview but I got hired!

Lookimg back on my employment I was EXTREMELY lucky and instantly got the job. Now I'm flabberghasted--is that even a word--that I haven't even gotten an interview before getting notified that they are going to hire another candidate!

But that's not the issue here....the issue is that I was on UNCG"s career website for on campus jobs. I am going to apply to be a box office associate and a tutor!

Its something and hopefully either one will hire me.

How I'm Feeling Right Now....

Discouraged! Very discouraged. I don't think I'll find a job this semester especially since the semester is almost over.

I really don't want to have to ask my mama for money but I know I will. I hate that so much.

I keep applying to places and keep getting passed over! Can I even get an interview please?

Also I applied to the SPX 2-year accounting and finance rotational program and got passed over.

I really just feel so discouraged right now! I'm not meaning to rant but would like to get these feelings off my chest.

I wish that I could find something at the moment. I'd take just about anything right now!

That is all I have to say for right now.

Nothing New

So I still don't have a job. I have enough money for bills thru the end of the semester or just about. I know that soon I'm gonna need my mama to help me out a bit which I hate. Just looking for a job although I probably wont find anything this semester.

In that case that I don't find a job, I have been more productive so that hopefully I can start to get more school work done and improve my grades. I don't wanna get C's and have no job. Thats not conducive to much of anything.

My plans for the week: cut my hair!
I'm thinking of cutting off about an inch at least! That is all I have to say!

Updated Sidebars

I don't have much to say but I updated my sidebars....

Cough cough ack ach blech

So I'm sick.

It all started with the sore throat from hell and my friend encouraging me to go to the health center--which I definitely didn't do.

The sore throat lasted 2 days. Its pretty much gone now but my tastebuds have melted away because my mother told me to drink hot tea. I haven't had hot tea since the 90s. I dont even like hot drinks bc they burn. Hence why I let my hot drinks cool for about an hour before I drink them.

Now my nose is all stuffy and I am coughing occasionally.

Oh that and I had a test today at 9:30 am. I'm pretty sure I failed it. I just was focused on finishing so that I could leave and go to bed. I missed tax class but then again when I'm there I'm not really there. My mind wanders.

Last nite at the library I wasn't feeling well at all. So around 8pm I left to go back to my roo drop my stuff off and then get some din dins and come back to go to sleep. I feel really bad because my friend was at the library by herself when I left. I usually stay with her and try to study something but I really couldn't. She told me that it was alright.

Also she now is sick so she, a mutual friend and I were having a conversation over twitter this morning around 2am-ish about sickness and stuff to that degree. I don't think she got sick from me though. Also I think I got sick from being in fall fest--in the rain--with no umbrella only a hoodie. I didn't think I needed it because it was only drizzling.

Anyways now I'm sick and I don't know what to do. I haven't been sick in like 3 years. I forgot what its like to have twice yearly colds.

Fall Fest

My school doesn't have a homecoming because we have no football team so fallfest is like the homecoming for the soccer team. I stayed around made a couple of appearances because I've never been into fall fest....It's always lacking something in my opinion.

But some of my former residents are involved in the marching band that we have...yes we have a marching band but no football team. When they first formed a few years ago they marched on the basketball court and last year the band was super small. This year was a good year for the band in my opinion. Other than the fact that the guy I like is in charge again of the band. LOL :)

So without further ado....here are the pics I took of my former residents. Mind you its been slightly drizzling all day.

Been a While

It's been a while since I've posted anything. Mostly due to forgetting or procrastination. I'm horrible at those two.

From my little two week mini challenge I succeeded. Although not allowing myself to use any tools was a dumb idea overall I did see a change in my moisture retention. My hair really has gotten better because I have been consistently moisturizing and sealing it.

Also late last week I put some twists in my hair. They looked horrible but for 3 days I didn't really have to do anything to my hair. Granted it was only the second time I ever did twists in my hair and my hair texture is partially straight--the twists didn't stick like they should and I kept having to retwist them.

So either tonite/this morning when I go back to my room or tomorrow after the gym I will wash my hair.

I would add a picture but I think I deleted the file. I think my next step is to think of other protective styles other than just putting it up.

Until next time!

Day 1 of No tool Challenge

So I made yesterday the start of my 2 week challenge. I washed my hair around 6pm and moisturized and sealed in the moisture.

Ran my fingers through just a bit. I wasn't even tempted to use a comb or anything.

I have a feeling that my one temptation will be to use bobby pins. So far I've been resisting the urge by tying my hair up higher than usual...In the library I was looking at mugshots and I was extremely bored so I took a icture of myself.

I call it my mugshot....in jest because I never intend to get arrested or have a mugshot. Hence why I'm smiling because no one ever smiles in their mugshot.....I took this picture in the library while I was going through a period of non-studiousness.

My mugshot
Originally uploaded by bralexamarsh

Decisions Decisions

There was a presenter in my cost accounting class today.<--I really detest cost accounting and its only the beginning of the 2nd week.

Anyway the presentation was on becoming a Certified Management Accounting. I know about the CPA because that is my goal after I graduate from UNCG in May....right along with obtaining my graduate degree in accounting. Yet, I had no idea that there was a CMA....wait a minute yes I did. I just forgot about it (blacked it out) from my 10th grade accounting class.

It was never something that interested me because cost is not my cup of tea.

The turning point is when the presenter starts talking about how CMA's are seen as trusted business partner. I'm sitting in class thinking.....man that sounds so interesting. I want to be a trusted business partner. And the great part is I can get both my CPA and CMA...although everything has an opportunity cost.

To become a CMA there are additional stiulations such as you have to join the IMA(Institute of Management Accountants) theres a fee. Although it is heavily discounted for students but as of right now I don't have a job here in Greensboro.. :( And also there are 4 exams--of which I have to take and pass the first 3 before moving onto the 4th part, and other stipulations.

In the end I think its worth it especially taking into consideration that I'm an accounting geek and all. And the fact that if I have both my CPA and CMA I'm considered hiring gold!!!! I like that part but in the end I love anything to do with accounting.