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Last year for junior prom, I had probably the most eventful week of my life. After prom I spent the night over a friends house, the next day I drove to the shore, and the day after that I drove to the airport in preparation of a week in the Grand Canyon. Yes, it was a week without showers and normal hygiene and technology of any kind, but it was worth the sacrifice.

And with any luck, this prom will be even better!

We were in New Jersey traffic and had been for the last hour and a half.  Despite the frustration of a five-hour drive (which should have been three), we were in good spirits, singing along to the 60's station.  My hands were in the air and my eyes were closed as Aretha Franklin belted "R-E-S-P-E-C-T!" I opened my eyes to see my dad pick up his phone. His foot was off of the brake, so the car inched forward.  Suddenly the brakes lights of the car in front of us caught my attention.  I didn't know how long they had been on, but I screamed. My dad looked up and immediately hit the breaks.  It was too late. We had hit the car in front of us and now had to stop in the middle lane of I-95. 

Six word story:

​I really just hate my life

Ran 10 miles straight today. Going to feel like shit tomorrow. Actually, my body feels like shit now.

Never treat big people to a Chinese buffet unless you have extra money.

Sometimes what you want needs to be fought for.

Thank. You. God. Always.

"​One damn thing you can't change is the weather. But even if it rains we can get rained on together."

"​One damn thing you can't change is the weather. But even if it rains we can get rained on together."

Yesterday ​I spent time with someone that I haven't had a chance to be with in while. The time that we spent together felt great. 

Round 2, Game 1: #TEAMHEAT!!!

This weekend was great.

My poor toe. I have the worst ingrown and I cant really walk. 

After my first transplant i got to make- a- wish which was to go to disneyland.Yea original right? 
so i wished for that and a few months later at night there a knock at our door and two ladies with a cake came downstairs to the door and said i was going to disney world i was so excited the next day my mom my dad and me got picked up in a limo and got taken to the airport that was my first time being in a limo and it was pretty awesome. being in the plane was cool but i can't remember all of it. we got to stare in one of those houses for like a week and i got to see so many characters for some reason Xena was there i don't know why. unless she was part of disney which i highly doubt. I remember getting my face painted and seeing some attractions and shows. after that most of it is wiped off cause i can't remember more no matter how hard i try. i wish i could

I hate writing stories everyday. I forget sometimes and then it effects my grade like wtf.

I finally got my prom dress today and i love it alot. I can't wait to wear it it's gonna be awesome. now all there is left is to get the shoes and alterations and i'll be done. I am so excited for prom. I worked today after a while of not being on the schedule but it felt like i've always been there and i never left, it also made me remember how much pain my legs gave me after i'm done working. maybe i should quite that job so my legs don't cry out in pain when i'm walking back home ya know.? 

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Reflection:
When i was 12, I went to school and then I went to my babysitter's house and did homework and went out and later on I would fight with my mom and go to sleep. I never had to work or do anything, everything I ever needed was handed to me even if everyone else had to work really hard for it. Plus, there are labor laws and in the city it's a little difficult to have your own garden, though my neighbors form Albania tried. I don't know what I really expected from Bolivia, but I don't think that this was it. I even anticipated having to chip in to help the family out, but a child that goes right home to work when they have homework and have to study, that was something I didn't expect. How do you even do well in school when you have so much to do? And there are really, really high drop out rates which isn't good for anyone. And in 40 years they'll probably still be where they were when they were 12, only they won't be going to school and they'll be supporting they're families.

Today, I found out my dog has a severe urinary track infection -- one of  the worst the vet has ever seen, and based on her white blood cells, she's had it for a while. She has been peeing in the house for days, and instead of finding a solution, we have been punishing her. I feel just horrible. 

What's worse, her medication cost $315.00. I might have to rethink not having a job this summer..

I'm just a girl living her life on autopilot. I wake up every morning and put on my smiling mask. And you'll see a girl that could go on for miles because I'd never let you see I'm just another, everyday, broken soul today.

Last week, I drove to King of Prussia to shop for my prom dress.  I had gone a few months ago with my boyfriend, and after 4 1/2 hours of walking, we had found nothing. However, the moment my mom and I walked into Lord and Taylor, I found the perfect dress.  We browsed the rest of the store, picking up seven other dresses in the process, but in no way did they compare.  At the register, my mom put an imaginary microphone to my mouth and said, "Tell me I'm the best shopping companion ever!". She is. 

Today was awfully pleasant. I woke up and knocked out some homework. Once my mom got up I asked her if she wanted to go for run and see a matinee. It was the perfect day for a matinee as well as a run. She said yes, however that changed. Instead she said it was too nice out to stay inside and that we should take the dog for a walk, play frisbee, and then run to south street, so that's what we did. Once we got to south street we browsed around going in and out of stores. We then walked back to our house and on our way got some fresh meat and vegetables from Amish people. They're really nice. Anyways, that was my day so far. Hope tonight goes well too.

About a year ago, I was filling out a million applications a day, trying to get a job.  I didn't care who hired me; I was just desperate for something.

While working in the lit lab one afternoon, I got a call from Sue, the assistant store director at Acme.  She told me that she reviewed my online application and would like to schedule an interview.  I was ecstatic.

A week later, I met with the store director of the Andorra Acme.  Right from the start, I knew that Joe liked me after we started talking about music and Paramore.  He told me that I was just the person he was looking for and hired me right then and there.

Once I began working, I made sure to put in 100% of my effort every single day.  I followed the "GOT" values, which are the essential customer satisfaction rules: Greet, Offer, and Thank anyone who walks into the store.  I was praised many times for my wonderful service.

Yesterday I had a meeting with Sue to discuss the changes that Supervalu and Acme had in store for the upcoming months.

Then she told me that the company, not her and Joe, had decided to lay me off.

I took the paper she handed me that basically said my hire date and official end date of May 7th.

I ran to the bathroom and fell apart.  How could this happen?  I worked so hard to do my best and to make every Acme customer feel welcome.  I exceeded expectations as an Acme associate and planned on staying with that company for a long time.

As I was leaving, Sue said "Trust me.  You're one of the ones I want to keep." 

I found out that Mike Rice, another grocery employee, was also laid off.  He and I have been friends since I began working there.  Although he acted like he wasn't as upset as me, I could tell he was hurting just as bad.

I have made so many great friends working at Acme.  The joking and playing around made the work experience extremely fun. There were times when I actually wanted to go to work early  because I knew that I would have such a great time working alongside those particular people.  My job became enjoyable, which is ideal for anyone who has to work such long shifts like I did.

I have come to realize that although I am devastated at Acme's decision, I have gained so much experience working there.  I now have the ability to take that experience and reference and use it to find another job in the future.

With that said, I am starting my McDonald's job next weekend.  It just so happens that McDonald's is in the same shopping center as Acme.  Guess who is going to be visiting Acme every so often?

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