[01] Note to Self

To-dos:
[x] CV and letter of introduction for Otakuthon (Man, it's so weird writing this stuff in English!)
[x] check out Swarovski jewellery, or Winn kicks your butt
[x] deposit cheques
[  ] print English papers for teacher as a favour
[  ] give said copies to teacher
[  ] begin the Herculean effort of cleaning room
[x] e-mail Eva
[  ] next week: monthly pass and sell back Health Science textbooks (omg, get the Calculus away!)
[  ] organise hard drive
[  ] put more music on mp3 player

DW:
[  ] get around to joining overlooked and sacred25 
[x] formal intro and/or policy post
[  ] "Rec to Tala" post
[  ] fiction and fanfiction master lists
[  ] thematic

And what are the magic words?

Volunteering. Experience. CV. Job.

There you have it folks. When I told her that I wanted to volunteer for Otakuthon, thereby entailing that I'd stay at Winn's for three days for travel purposes, my mom seemed hardly keen to allow it. However, I explained to her my plight, how frustratingly hard it is to find a job currently. Thus, in the mean time, I would rack up as much volunteer experience as possible. And suddenly, she let me go to the event. I'd say it feels great to be responsible, but there was totally self-interest at play. ^-^;;

Otakuthon's only at the end of July-beginning of August, but today I participated at my town's annual Garage Sale. In charge of the book section, wheeeee~ I actually found a collection of Oscar Wilde's short stories, but other than that, I resisted temptation. I feel rather proud of myself. :D

Unfortunately, Swatch Group had a change in management, and they decided to drop the FIVB Beach Volleyball tournament in Quebec. It was a five day event that required volunteers, but, well, guess that won't be happening anymore, eh? Aww, bummer. *sadface* I attended in 2007 as a spectator (VIP, woot!), had a blast, and was eager to volunteer the next time around. But, I guess with the recession, Swatch dropping the tournament isn't all that surprising.

All this rambling to say I had fun at the garage sale. The weather was fantastic, I've got shiny Wildean literature, and I meet my old and dear friend Jes.

Well, dad's being a monopolising pain. So I'm off to clean that room and write. Ta darlings~

Oh, before I forget. Winn: if I don't get a chance to tell you tomorrow, I wish you the sincerest best for piano! You probably won't like the reminder, but I'm rooting for you from the bottom of my heart! :3