No For Real, Who's In There??

Soooo Wednesday I got an email to a free preview of the movie "How Do You Know'.  I had seen the previews, wasn't too terribly excited by it, but it had some actors in it I really liked.  Plus it's a Wednesday night and its free.  So I invite my bud Tiffani Nicole and we had over to Easton.  So the movie doesn't come out until Friday, so of course there were some security precautions because they didn't want anyone recording the movie.  UMMMMMMM WTF?! This was level 5, super security, Jack Bauer type of security!  I have had the honor of seeing Barack Obama in person, 3rd row mind you, and there wasn't this type of security for the leader of the free world!!  They checked our purses for cellphones, wanded us, etc. Are you serious right now?? You are aware that this bootleg is currently on sale at the Weber St Market for 5 dollars correct?? Anyway I got in with both my cellphone and digital camera.....

So you would think with all this top flight security, this movie would be the best thing since sliced bread right?? UMMM NEGATIVE.  I honestly think that was the worst movie I have ever seen. Real talk.  The script was deplorable, the acting was mediocre at best, and I heard the movie costs 120 million alone to make.  Why couldn't I have gotten passes for Tron Legacy??

Anyway, Tiffani and I didn't even make it thru the movie.  We left half-way thru.  I really wanted to like the movie, and I gave it a chance, but I felt like it was draining my energy. So we left, and I walked out and had a voicemail with a job offer for this awesome opportunity in Portland. I was really excited.  Felt like all the interviews and applications had finally paid off.  So Thursday morning I got another phone call with all the details. And it went downhill from there....

So the pay was excellent but the relocation package was minimal at best.  They were offering a lump sum payment of $2500 to relocate over 2500 miles.  And this lump sum she was unsure if this would be paid upfront and would be taxed! So maybe it would be about ohhh $2000.  So she said she needed to know my decision by the next day.  So I sit down and start crunching numbers. $1800 for a U-Haul,  more for gas and boxes, $400 for a round trip ticket to find an apartment, hotel stay, $1400 for first and lasts month's rent and a whole slew of expenses I probably hadn't even thought of.  So pretty much they expected me to use my good looks and charm to hitch hike across the country, cus that's the only way I was gonna afford it.  I emailed her and raised my concerns, and her response pretty much was that the company doesn't usually offer relocation at all, so I should be happy they're offering what they are. Hmmmm interesting. Anyway needless to say, I was disappointed. But at least I know I'm hirable right??

Anyway, Christmas shopping done, all online, cus I aint got time for these fools.....

Way Overdue

Hey everyone.  I know it has been WAY too long since I last blogged.  But what really made me want to blog this time is when I was at dinner with my friend Krista on Sunday, she says, 'you know I read your blog".  And I had no idea! I mean I was pretty sure my mom is a loyal follower, but that's kinda her job, no?  So to the few that do read my blog, I won't go that long again.  Made me feel kinda special :-)  And please comment!! I like hearing feedback!

So what's been going on in Seirra's life?  Nothing exciting.  For Thanksgiving I went home to Akron and Brandy came home from Miami.  It was really nice to spend those few days with her but now I am gearing up for my Miami trip!!  But other than that I have been applying for jobs, interviewing for jobs, working and repeat.  I'm trying to remain optimistic, and lately I have a really good feeling. (Keep your fingers crossed for me.)

Two weeks ago I got a letter in the mail stating that my first loan payment of $519 dollars is due on January 14th.  A mild panic began to set in, one because I thought I had until February and two because seriously, my monthly payment is more than my rent?? I had already begun the consolidation process so hopefully that will be done before my first payment is due, otherwise I will be taking an online class to defer payment further.  It's really time to organize a million student march.  I really appreciate all the work Obama is doing, but all those billions he gave to bail out the banks......I really feel like he could have just forgave 50% of student loans for students that actually COMPLETED their degrees. I'm just saying, maybe I should write him a letter??

So Christmas is coming up, I'm not really in the spirit though.  The roads are congested, I get obscene amounts of trash mail to my house, etc.  I haven't put up my Christmas tree in two years....I sound a lil like Scrooge don't I??  Well the plus side is I'll have some much needed time off work.  My daily routine is to  work, go home, cook, watch some TV and am in bed by 10:30 because I'm exhausted.  I'm 23 years old.......this is a problem lol.

Say goodbye to Seirra's hair.  You will not see me without a hat on until about March.  This is not the season to be tryna look cute, nor is this the season to attempt to go out.  I have no desire to stand in lines, slip on ice wearing heels and/or carry around my coat inside the entire night. 

Anyway back to the daily grind of being talked to like I'm a dog by patient's parents :-)  By the way, why do parents insist on bring their newborns in without socks on?? The parent is bundled up from head to toe in a damn snow suit but you think your 1 month old doesn't deserve simple things like socks.........?