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So yes, I have a job, and I haven't decided quite how I feel about it yet. Nine hours done already though, which went somewhat fast. Oh, and I work with him. He's fairly dreamy, yet too old for my mother's approval and probably very much not my type. But hey, so what?

This wasn't a good week to start work, because it has kept me from doing other things that I really need to do. The weekend is well on it's way and should hopefully provide some time to make things up. There will be no freaking out involved. Drama also came crashing in this week, but I'm taking some deep breaths and attempting to think of decent solutions.

Only 6 more days! JUST GET IT OVER WITH!

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I haven't seen the entire DVD of the old East yet, but I'm working on it. So far, just the extras have been amazing. I commend all you brave souls, for I was never able to see any of that myself.

I'm really overwhelmed. It's been a good week, and things have gone well for the most part, but tonight I'm just, well, overwhelmed.

First of all, Mr. Hansen. I don't really have to say much else. The sadness hits me fairly often lately, for whatever reason. Probably because I used to talk to Senora K ALL the time, and now I haven't been in there for a while. I feel so terrible about it, but I just don't know what to say, or how to start. I miss her so much, but I can't nonchalantly ask her how she is, or how life's treating her. She isn't the same, but neither is anyone else, and it still isn't fair.

I got all of my information for Badger Girls State today, and I have to sign a pledge saying that I will salute the flag. It's not that I don't respect the flag. However, I have a difficult time saying the pledge of alliegence, because although I love living here and having the freedoms that I do, I am embarrassed about many things that the American flag has recently come to stand for. It stands for greed and ignorance and false pacification. I don't want to stand for those things, too. I know that many people disagree, but it's adding to the whole state of being overwhelmed.

My uncle Mike (Dad's brother) has cancer. When I was one, my dad's other brother, Chris, had cancer as well, and didn't survive it. That makes me very sad for my uncle, and very scared for my daddy. I've already said too much about that, and there isn't anything else.

Lastly, I'm really angry. I can't elaborate.

I don't know where to go, or what to do with all this, so I'm going to sit here for a bit. That's the safest.

It's our problem-free philosophy.....Hakuna Matata....Hakuuuuuuuuna Ma-ta-ta.....

(There's an appropriate Disney song for every situation, pretty much.)

There is nothing but good news to report tonight. YAY!

1.) Election results. Never before have I ever been as nervous as I was today. Shaky, on the verge of weepy, it was a pretty big mess. But then came the announcement to end all irrational nervous behavior: I AM THE SENIOR CLASS VICE PRESIDENT! I have wanted nothing more out of my high school career than to hold an officer position, especially my senior year. And now it's here, and I have it! I'd really like to thank everyone who voted for me, I promise to encourage involvement and continue to be excited about our class and our school. The possiblities for next year are endless, and we have all summer to work on them! Let's get going! Congrats go out to Mike, too, who had sweet signs (AND stickers, wow.) and will be serving his FOURTH year as president of our class. My oh my. I know it will be a good year, no matter past years have been like. Start brainstorming! (Strange Fact That I Just Found Out Today: My dad was the vice president of his class for his junior and senior years too. Odd.)

2.) I am employed! I was actually hired at two different places, but have decided to accept the position at Rue21. I can't wait! I'm really hoping that it will be an enjoyable place to work. Just through the interview I've already felt very welcome, and the manager seems excited to have me on staff. I've wanted to work at this store since the first time I shopped there, and I'm very relieved that the summer job search is complete.

3.) My friends are simply amazing. I could say that 100 million times, and it still wouldn't be enough. They handled a lot of my publicity stuff with the election, and I am just blown away by how much they actually care. I can only hope that I will someday be able to show them how much that means to me. I am ready for a FANTASTIC summer with them; there won't ever be a dull moment. (Plus, we have flowers to grow, girls!)

4.) Three months from today is my triple-golden birthday. (6 x 3 = 18. Get it?) Enough said.

Everything is good. Really good. My family is good, my grades are good, my van doesn't need gas (for once), and Acoustic Night is tomorrow night, 7:30 at Washington Square. I've been informed that I get to MC, and everyone should go, because it will be a pretty good time.

Enjoy your weekend, and hug your mother! ;)

Oh yes. It's true. 46. Out of 49. Disbelief.

So bio was good today, after that news and all the photosynthesizing.

I had a job interview today, and that went well. Hopefully money will come my way in the near future.

Lots of other things are going good too. Our locker bank is COVERED in signs, but not as covered as it will be when I start campaigning tomorrow. ;) And now, although public speaking will hopefully one day be my expertise, I must go practice.

Just had to share the good stuff.

Have a fantastic week, and vote wisely. ;)