Job Interview

6/7/2011 (Car insurance due today, eek)

Last night, I was feeling mopey and lonely hiding in my room, then I decided to mosey downstairs and bond with the roomates.  We were watching the MTV Music Awards when I got the  phone call.
"Hello?"
-Can I speak to C____ ______? (blanks to protect my privacy)
"Speaking"
-Hi this is _______ from Starbucks how are you?
(Trying to not show giddyness in my voice) "Great, and you?"
-Doing well myself, thanks.  The reason I am calling today is because I noticed you applied for a position at this Starbucks (S. Tryon St.) and I was curious if you were willing to drive 8 Miles to this store?
"Definitely!"
-Great, well I am trying to set up interviews for tomorrow, would that work for you?
"Yes that would be great"
-Wonderful, now we usually do one interview, then give it a few days before the second but we are hoping to do both at the same time, so if you could give twenty minutes for both that would be great will this work?
"Yes, yes, thank you!"
-Sure, here's the directions.

Once anyone gets that call it is so hard to relax, waiting for the next day at 130 feels like E-TER-N-TY.  So I was so excited!! I had dinner (A salad and a bowl of fruit and yogurt) and hung out with the roomies.  Sharon called and wanted to get on Skype to see where I am staying and Amanda left.  It was so good to see her, even if just on Skype!!  Then, the boys decided to watch a movie, but it had to be 'a happy one'.  And being boys, guess what they chose? The very first Die Hard movie. So much for happy! So I sat down and decided to watch it with them.  And then I got a call from a good friend, I feel so bad for her, I keep promising i'm going to visit her, she gets her hopes up and it never happens.  SO, this time I HAVE to actually pursue it.  We had ice cream, and frozen snickers and relaxed.  After the movie, we all went our seperate ways.  I couldn't sleep a bit! What do I wear? How do I wear my hair? What time should I arrive? All these questions went through my head.  I just wish you could telepathically convince your interviewers to just hire you!! So, this morning I woke up at 9 and did my routine :), had a bowl of cereal, read the Bible while i ate went upstairs and showered.  I decided to check my oil and SSNNAAPP it was low so I stopped at this Jiffy Lube type place to get it changed it was weird because this sign says PLEASE STAY IN CAR, and the lady in front of me first of all looked very mad, and was watching everything they were doing so I wondered if it was Shady and considered driving away but I didn't know any where else to go, so I stayed and man oh man were they trying to get my money from me.  First, the guy said that since my mileage is over 75,000 I need the high mileage oil.  I called Dale and he said he's never had it, so I asked the guy how much it was and he said $46.99 so I said no thanks, but then, the guy checked my oil and said my oil was darker than normal and he wanted to flush it out, which hey I just drove 26 thousand some odd miles so it sounded legit, and then he wanted to try to check my AC filter but wasnt sure where it was so I said i'd pass, finally after forever and $45 it was finished.  Then, I needed to get my eye brows waxed and on the way to Wal Mart the other day Amanda and I noticed this place called the Brow Bar.  Seemed interesting so I thought i'd check it out.  Well I ended up getting my eye brows threaded. SO. INCREDIBLE. PAINFUL!! With waxing, its one swift yank and beauty, with threading you feel each individual hair being yanked out and I mean if I didn't to experience such brutality I would have just tweezed  myself.  Oh and the lady was prego and her belly kept rubbing up on my arm which was super awkward.  And then I went to my interview.  It took 20 minutes to get there, but it's such a gorgeous drive and gas is cheaper near there.  So I walk in, tell the guy behind the counter and he asked if he could get me a drink.  At first, I declined but I noticed the girl who was currently in an interview accepted.  And he said "Hey! Your here for an interview, which is kind of like being on the clock, and you get free drinks when your on the clock!" So I said "Sure! A Venti Iced White Mocha Americano, please!" and then I thought to myself "Venti!? Really? a free drink, and you choose a Venti?" It's like your boss taking you out to a fancy restaurant and you buy the most expensive thing on the menu. I immediately regretted my decision.  The first gal that interviewed me, got down to business, asked her questions and was done.  The second lady and I clicked, you could tell she really liked the things I said (Mainly because she said great answer that was exactly what I was looking for =)).  The one thing that made me nervous was that the girl before me, her interview was longer than mine.  The lady said she would let me know by the end of the week.  Which I hate!! Why make people wait and stress, I mean it's a yes or a no!! Yes you have the job, no that other applicant/ interview was more well fitted.. ugh, so, now I wait.  So, afterwards, I drove to Wal Mart to get a Money Order the peeps in Walmart needed patience! There was one gal behind the counter, and 4 people in line (including me)  and the gentleman (4th person in line) waived down a CSM (Customer Service Manager) saying "You gonna get some help over here?" Dude, patience it's not taking that long!! So then I bought a thinking of you card, and as I was walking to the cash register there were these stuffed animals that you push their hand and they do a dance anyways they were on the floor like some obnoxious kid pushed all of them and one fell on the floor (I can't be to critical because I have done that in the past) well a Wal Mart employee looked at it and kept walking.  So I stopped and picked it up and scowled at the employee I asked the cashier if she knew where I could buy a single stamp I mean I'm pretty sure they used to have machines that sold single stamps and she looked at me and shrugged.  Wow! She should receive some legit awards! Like one for  being the MOST helpful Wal Mart Employee ever and for being the Happiest Wal Mart Employee ever!! (Sarcasm).  Now, here I sit, in this quiet house with no noise besides the sound of my clanking on the keyboard and Pandora.  I could potentially do the sink full of dishes the boys created, clean my car, and even organize my room.  But laying on this big comfy leather couch sounds fitting for now.   Once I hear from Starbucks i'll be sure to let ya'all know.
Love and Miss you!
Cat