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elfie_chanIsn't that an interesting title? My pens were falling out of my back pocket this evening, and I remarked that I had "suicidal pens." Everyone around me thought that I said that I had "suicidal pants." What would that mean? That they would drop suddenly if they became depressed? I think that's a scary image, so I'll leave it now to go on to my....
RANT!
I realize that this rant is fairly pointless, but that's okay. I'm just venting to all you nice people.
I work in retail. I believe I may have mentioned that. Last night, the store was thrashed. I mean, absolutely, totally destroyed. This happens some evenings, mainly because people don't think. Here are some examples of:
PEOPLE NOT THINKING
1. If one is in a store and one picks something up to look at it, it is good to put said thing back where one found it, or at least on the VERY convenient rack near the fitting rooms at the front of the store. It is NOT good to just stick it in a totally unrelated place, like putting underwear in among the candy. Let me tell you, that's all kinds of fun to find when your friendly neighborhood cashier is trying to clean up for the night. I mean, I might understand said underwear being in the pajamas section or something, somewhere logical, but in among the candy? Especially hidden behind the Snickers bars? *blinks*
2. If one feels like shoplifting, one should do it somewhere other than a low-cost store. Gah, shoplifters BUG me! I could do a rant on shoplifting alone--do you realize that, for every item shoplifted, prices go up, our hours go down, people lose their jobs, etc.? Shoplifters need a good thwacking. Besides all these logical reasons, shoplifting is dishonest and wrong. And where I work, a shoplifter doesn't even have the excuse of "Well, it's overpriced." NOTHING is overpriced where I work. Trust me. I know.
3. Children. Keep them with you. The store is not a play area, and your children could get HURT if you just let them run around! They could also get kidnapped, etc, by total strangers. It only takes a second, folks. Besides that, children tend to get into things and TEAR THEM APART. Small children are naturally curious, and if you're not there to correct them, they do what comes naturally--explore. As I mentioned, the store is not a play area, and those toys are not there to be played with unless they're paid for. I'm just tired of finding torn-open packages, and the parents don't do anything about it. I'm also tired of hearing children scream for toys the whole time they're in the store.
And now I don't want to talk about this anymore...I'll get bitter and cynical. There's more, sooo much more, but I'm too tired and non-bitter right now to truly rant about it. And please, don't think my job is Hell. It's not, truly. I actually enjoy my job most of the time--the people I work with rock, and I like the work I do. Most of the customers are fabulous, nice people. But you know how one rude person can mess up your whole day, and it takes energy and willpower to smile at the next person? That happens sometimes, too.
Next time, maybe I'll do a rant about the good things about my job.
In other news...
SPIDERMAN!
Yes, I went to see the Webbed Wonder this evening...and the movie ROCKED. I absolutely loved it...and here's why. The characters were human. Read that last sentence again and you'll get it. They weren't just costumes fighting epic battles and dramatically saving/attempting to destroy people. The movie brought out the human characteristics in the people behind the masks. I cried several times, and even the Green Goblin was understandable and...dare I say it?...a sympathetic character in some ways. Of course, I was rooting for Spiderman all the way. He was the kind of shy, sweet guy I like. *snuggles Alex tight*
The thing that I liked most about the movie, however, is that it showed how hard it is for someone to have superpowers. I mean, the usual person would assume that someone with humongo powers would be happy, right? They'd be able to solve all their problems! Well, as the movie says, "With great power comes great responsibility." I'll try not to spoil the plot too much for you, but superpowers don't solve problems for these guys. In some cases, the superpowers actually cause problems. Of course, being a teenager doesn't help Spiderman any. All those hormones, you know. I guess what I'm trying to say is that people are people, superpowers or no superpowers. It's what you do with your power (and everybody's got power of some sort) that counts. MY POWERS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR GOOD! Gotta get that button...anyway.
Oh, and the effects were good, too. The computer animation was a little obvious, according to Alex...I was too involved in the movie to really notice. Heh.
And now, while I'm in a philosophical mood, some quizzes:
Ummm....'kay. This quiz was hard for me, because very few of the answers fitted me...so this is the closest I got, I guess. *G* Still, kicking butt for justice is cool, even if I'd rather work with words than fists. *nodnods*
What 8-Bit Theatre
character are you? at LeetAssQuotes.
NecroVMX
o.O;; Gah, I hope not! Well, maybe sometimes, when I RP. Some of my characters wind up like that--on the outside. Inside, they're soft as marshmallows.
I took the quiz again:
What 8-Bit Theatre
character are you? at LeetAssQuotes.
NecroVMX
I think this suits me better in real life. *nodnods* I don't use people, though. That's bad.
Calvin ROCKS. End of story. I think I'm more like Hobbes, though, to tell you the truth...and if I change just two answers....
Hee. I'm definitely a Hobbes. I just wear more clothing. No fur, y'see. *nods solemnly*
RANT!
I realize that this rant is fairly pointless, but that's okay. I'm just venting to all you nice people.
I work in retail. I believe I may have mentioned that. Last night, the store was thrashed. I mean, absolutely, totally destroyed. This happens some evenings, mainly because people don't think. Here are some examples of:
PEOPLE NOT THINKING
1. If one is in a store and one picks something up to look at it, it is good to put said thing back where one found it, or at least on the VERY convenient rack near the fitting rooms at the front of the store. It is NOT good to just stick it in a totally unrelated place, like putting underwear in among the candy. Let me tell you, that's all kinds of fun to find when your friendly neighborhood cashier is trying to clean up for the night. I mean, I might understand said underwear being in the pajamas section or something, somewhere logical, but in among the candy? Especially hidden behind the Snickers bars? *blinks*
2. If one feels like shoplifting, one should do it somewhere other than a low-cost store. Gah, shoplifters BUG me! I could do a rant on shoplifting alone--do you realize that, for every item shoplifted, prices go up, our hours go down, people lose their jobs, etc.? Shoplifters need a good thwacking. Besides all these logical reasons, shoplifting is dishonest and wrong. And where I work, a shoplifter doesn't even have the excuse of "Well, it's overpriced." NOTHING is overpriced where I work. Trust me. I know.
3. Children. Keep them with you. The store is not a play area, and your children could get HURT if you just let them run around! They could also get kidnapped, etc, by total strangers. It only takes a second, folks. Besides that, children tend to get into things and TEAR THEM APART. Small children are naturally curious, and if you're not there to correct them, they do what comes naturally--explore. As I mentioned, the store is not a play area, and those toys are not there to be played with unless they're paid for. I'm just tired of finding torn-open packages, and the parents don't do anything about it. I'm also tired of hearing children scream for toys the whole time they're in the store.
And now I don't want to talk about this anymore...I'll get bitter and cynical. There's more, sooo much more, but I'm too tired and non-bitter right now to truly rant about it. And please, don't think my job is Hell. It's not, truly. I actually enjoy my job most of the time--the people I work with rock, and I like the work I do. Most of the customers are fabulous, nice people. But you know how one rude person can mess up your whole day, and it takes energy and willpower to smile at the next person? That happens sometimes, too.
Next time, maybe I'll do a rant about the good things about my job.
In other news...
SPIDERMAN!
Yes, I went to see the Webbed Wonder this evening...and the movie ROCKED. I absolutely loved it...and here's why. The characters were human. Read that last sentence again and you'll get it. They weren't just costumes fighting epic battles and dramatically saving/attempting to destroy people. The movie brought out the human characteristics in the people behind the masks. I cried several times, and even the Green Goblin was understandable and...dare I say it?...a sympathetic character in some ways. Of course, I was rooting for Spiderman all the way. He was the kind of shy, sweet guy I like. *snuggles Alex tight*
The thing that I liked most about the movie, however, is that it showed how hard it is for someone to have superpowers. I mean, the usual person would assume that someone with humongo powers would be happy, right? They'd be able to solve all their problems! Well, as the movie says, "With great power comes great responsibility." I'll try not to spoil the plot too much for you, but superpowers don't solve problems for these guys. In some cases, the superpowers actually cause problems. Of course, being a teenager doesn't help Spiderman any. All those hormones, you know. I guess what I'm trying to say is that people are people, superpowers or no superpowers. It's what you do with your power (and everybody's got power of some sort) that counts. MY POWERS CAN ONLY BE USED FOR GOOD! Gotta get that button...anyway.
Oh, and the effects were good, too. The computer animation was a little obvious, according to Alex...I was too involved in the movie to really notice. Heh.
And now, while I'm in a philosophical mood, some quizzes:
Ummm....'kay. This quiz was hard for me, because very few of the answers fitted me...so this is the closest I got, I guess. *G* Still, kicking butt for justice is cool, even if I'd rather work with words than fists. *nodnods*
What 8-Bit Theatre
character are you? at LeetAssQuotes.
NecroVMX
o.O;; Gah, I hope not! Well, maybe sometimes, when I RP. Some of my characters wind up like that--on the outside. Inside, they're soft as marshmallows.
I took the quiz again:
What 8-Bit Theatre
character are you? at LeetAssQuotes.
NecroVMX
I think this suits me better in real life. *nodnods* I don't use people, though. That's bad.
 | You are Civilian Calvin! You don't get to travel much outside your neighborhood, but you still manage to get in plenty of trouble. When you're not acting up, you like to wax philosophical. Take the What Calvin are You? Quiz by contessina_2000@yahoo.com! |
Calvin ROCKS. End of story. I think I'm more like Hobbes, though, to tell you the truth...and if I change just two answers....
 | You are Hobbes! You're a bit too mellow to be an incarnation of Calvin, but you're still his best pal. You don't mind having fun, though, and enjoy playing tricks on your friends when they least expect it. Take the What Calvin are You? Quiz by contessina_2000@yahoo.com! |
Hee. I'm definitely a Hobbes. I just wear more clothing. No fur, y'see. *nods solemnly*
| Which Classic Book Are You? | |
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