ceremony.

Hurray! Today was a day of good cheer and happiness. I would like to congratulate my friends, who had the courage to walk this morning despite the fact that it was cloudy and they couldn't see little ole me next to the right speaker (and when I say, "speaker" I meant the sound system).

The idea of graduation is to acknowledge those who have completed their education, despite how many years it took them (I'm just finishing up my fifth year). In elementary and middle school, the term "promotion" is used when they make the transition from elementary to middle, and middle to high school. High school and college are the exceptions.

Graduating from high school is the rite of passage for young adults, who believe once they have completed high school they have the freedom to do as they please. Sure, you think that now, but you slowly regret when you find out you might need a college degree to get most of the "big kids jobs" today. I mean, think about it! Some seasoned pros are getting the boot because young adults like us have degrees and the willingness to earn lower pay just so we can get a job in this god-forsaken economy. But, I'm getting ahead of myself. Receiving a college degree is pretty much the ultimate. Once you get that degree, it feels like you really completed your education. Getting your master's and/or your Ph.D are optional. I like to think that getting your bachelor's should be a requirement and getting the higher degrees are optional.

Oh wait, it kinda already is.


After attending this year's graduation for the College of Liberal Arts, I've come to realize that most of the people I've witnessed walking to get their "degree," are still coming back next semster. Why, you may ask? Usually, you have one semester left and you might as well walk the spring before or you just don't have the time to next spring because you already planned your trip to Europe around that time. If only I can wish for the latter.


I took a couple pictures showcasing the ceremony, which I will post later. (I feel like I postpone certain parts of my entry to later dates...Hmm, I hope this won't be a habit.)


Word of advice, or shall I say, a phrase of advice: "C's make degrees, but they don't get you a job."

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Also, what occurred today was my brother's award ceremony. Unlike me, he is graduating this year from high school.


You ever get that feeling when you look at a younger sibling and you realize, "Whoa, you're graduating HIGH SCHOOL?! Weren't you five, like, yesterday?"


It resonates in my mind from time to time. It was weird this evening, watching the ceremony. I whispered to my mother that most of these kids were born in 1991 and that I felt old.


Bah, I hope they are the future, or else we're screwed. I know, I know, I'm am sooo encouraging. Heh.

As for his award ceremony, it was mostly him receiving his cord to wear at graduation and his fellow classmates had funny superlatives for everyone. His award had something to do with a hockey team.


Yeah, I really don't know...


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Last night in my first blog, I mentioned discussing AE. All I can really say about last night was customers pretty much suck.

I mean, why do you buy so many things, just to return them and screw us over? I mean, are you trying to ruin our day? Imagine this, the night is already going slow, we use this to do mark downs and then in the corner of my eye, I see a customer with an AE large bag FILLED. I walkie the manager, stating that someone is about to do a return. Routinely, we ask every customer if they want to exchange instead, half the time they're in a hurry and just want their money back.


Tonight was no exception.


Not only did she return practically her whole purchase, it turned out she had three online orders with about eight bathing suits, a couple tube tops, a pair of pants and three bras.


REALLY? I MEAN, REALLY?!!


Ugh, I almost threw the hangers at her. I'm not violent, really.


Advice for all customers, don't buy in huge quantities. You're not only going to screw yourself over, but you're gonna screw us over. Oh, and try to return at a bigger store. Our store doesn't exactly make enough money to give you your money back just because your daughters wear 34 AA and it STILL doesn't fit.

I work at AE tomorrow night and I was asked, more like requested to do some painting at the store.

It's a long story, that I would prefer not to get into.


Have a good night,