Windshield Wiper Blues

To whoever is reading this I must warn you that it might get pretty intense at some parts so if you have to stop reading go ahead. I don't want you to be scarred by my daily struggles in life. Also another warning some of you may cry at how sad this story is going to be. Well I guess I'll start now. So the other day I was driving to go pick up my friend from work. She asked me for a ride and like a good friend I said why not I'll be right there. A few days before I was having some issues with my windshield wipers and they weren't working too well. I didn't think to ask my dad about it because it didn't seem like too big of a deal at the time. Oh I was wrong and regretted my decision because as I was driving this big truck decided to cut me off and go in front of me, but that wasn't the first part. There it was a big puddle in the middle of the road and before I could slow down the truck drove right through it and it all splashed back onto my windshield. Not thinking I put on my wipers and smeared the dirt and water all over. I could not see one single thing. The one good thing that came out of this situation is that I was close to my friends work and after she came in the car I told her about my unfortunate event and then explained how I was not able to see so she was going to have to help me drive her home. Here we were two teenager girls in a car driving downtown, but that wasn't what made us stick out. I had my friend stick her head out the window to tell me what color the light was and when I could go or not and whether or not a pot hole was going to come out. I was laughing so hard, but embarrassed at the same time. We finally made it to her house and there we cleaned off my windshield but that day was the worst. Still I have not learned my lesson of cleaning them because they are still not working. So please learn from me make sure your windshield wipers work unless you want the person in your passengers seat to stick their body out of the window to tell you what color the light is or if a person is going to walk across the street.

Why we NEED the 1980's

I have always been in love with the 80's. The music, the clothes and the stories my parents would tell me about when they were growing up as teenagers. I would always wish that I was born in the 80's because I am in love with the music especially and would always watch music videos from that time and wonder why we don't dress like them. There clothing was amazing and unique. I just remember watching the music videos of Madonna when she was younger and telling my mom I was going to dress like her for Halloween. How could you not want to wear those finger less gloves or go with the big hair. When I go through old photo albums I see pictures of my mom and how different she dressed than I do today. She would have the big hair going and tell me that she would go through a bottle of hair spray like it was nothing.

                                                                                                                                                       

If I were to dress like that today I might be looked at a little bit differently, but there are some comebacks from the 80's. Some pieces of clothing that are bringing back the 80's are the high waisted pants and shorts, the geometric jewelry, shoulder pads, leather jackets, leggings, over sized sweaters and hobo pants.

Having all these fashions come back into style is so exciting and I would love to bring back the 80's. All we need next is for the music to make a change in direction. Today all we have is rap and most of the music you can't even understand what they are saying or most of the song is all swears. With the music back in the 80's there is a story behind each song and he album is like a book. You have to listen to it all in order to get the whole picture. The other day I went to Barnes and Nobles and I say they are selling vinyl records and I can't wait to get one. I asked my parents to get me a record player and I will be complete.    

Lastly, I love the movies from the early 80's. My favorite movie of all times from this time period has to be The Breakfast Club and St. Elmo's Fire. I practically fall in love with them and wish I lived when they did. I should have been born in the 1980's!

Accidents at Hallmark

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So last night I was working one of my regular shifts, but it was not one of my normal days. My co-worker and I were preparing for the next day because some of the company's owners were coming to check out our store and see how we were running. In preparing for the next day we had to clean the entire store and make sure everything was all clean. While in the process of cleaning the store my co-worker saw that a sign was a little bit lopsided and she wanted to fix it. When she decided to fix it I was kneeling down cleaning one of the shelves and then something fell next to my head and then all of a sudden something fell on top of my head. First I didn't know what happened, but realized I was hurt and bleeding. My first reaction was to run to the back and put some pressure on the cut. I thought it wasn't that bad and I would be alright but after I sat down I realized it was little worse than I thought. All I could do was laugh and my co-worker was frantic and told me that she had to call mall security. I didn't want her to make such big deal out of all of it and then when the mall security came and told me I better go to the hospital to make sure they could rule off any sign of concussion. Then the fire department came and then the police. I was so embarrassed and could not believe this was happening to me. I was then taken in the ambulance to the hospital and my mom came to pick me up. Only something like this would happen to me. Now it just shows to be careful at work and always watch out, even for falling wooden tree statues.

Being the Older Sister

Being the older sister may seem like fun and a huge joy, which it can be but it can also be a daily struggle. As sisters we are obliged to love each other no matter what and that can be a pretty difficult challenge to succeed. From experience I can sat being the older sister of two girls is not always as fun as some people make it out to be. Especially this weekend my parents decided they were going to take a trip to Canada for the weekend and left my in charge of watching my two younger sisters. I was excited that they were going away but being left in charge was not the cherry on top. It means that I have to make sure they are all set and cook them dinner and also keep the house clean. They are a handful. I know people tell you that your sister is going to be your best friend in the whole entire world but I know we have a close but not to the point where we are painting each others nails and playing dress up. Though we are there to support each other through decisions we have to make and help each other. Also as a warning sisters are there to steal your clothes and everything you own and take it when you're not looking. I learned this all the hard way. Just remember for all of you people out there who have not had the privilege of being an older sister it is way harder than it seems to be. It is a full time job that is not easy but has its perks at times.

Updates of some serious CRISES

Well, welcome back to The Daily Struggle. It's been a few weeks since I've posted a blog and I have to say there are a few things I need to rant about. Over the Christmas Break I had some spare time during the week and had to figure out a way how I would spend my time. Most people would pick something productive to do with their time, but I decided to start watching Grey's Anatomy. Can I just say this is a daily struggle. As soon as I finished watching the first episode I fell in love with the show. I could't stop watching it even if I wanted. The problem with this show is that it has 10 seasons!!! Why couldn't it be a little shorter so I could finish it faster, but I decided to stick with it and that was both the right and wrong decision. Sometimes I even have dreams I am performing a surgery. All my friends make fun of me saying that I am obsessed with this show and I guess you could say that I am and am not afraid to admit it. If anyone out there is looking for a good show to dive into this is your show. 

Another daily struggle crisis I am facing is one of my co-workers. At my job I am pretty lovable according to everyone. I love everyone I work with and always have so much fun. Though there is one girl who I work with who is always complaining about me because I get more hours than her. I don't control the amount of hours I get and am just happy with what I do get. I never have a problem with anyone, but I guess now I do and it is getting annoying. So far I have just ignored the looks she gives me at times and the comments she makes, but I am just hoping it all fades away. 

Lastly, I just want to say how many Taken movies are there possibly going to be. This weekend I went to go see Taken 3 with my friend still could not believe they were able to make a third movie. I remember after watching the first movie I didn't think there was any way there were going to be able to make a second one, but they did and then I thought the same thing after the second movie. Though it was clear that I was wrong again and there was a third movie and at the end of the third movie there was a slight indication that Liam Neeson was going to come back and get revenge on someone, Seriously how many movies are there going to be. Lets face it there might even be  Taken 50. Who knows. 

Christmas is almost here!

Christmas break ... something everyone looks forward to. The only problem with break is that the week before break seems to drag on forever. I know this week has felt like an eternity. Two times this week I thought both days were Friday when I woke up and of course I was wrong. It was only Wednesday and Thursday. Now we can finally saw today is the last day before break and we are gone for a whole two weeks, but then somehow those two weeks seem like only a few days. Once you know it vacation is over and you're already going back to school. I can never believe how fast it flies by. One day you're sitting on your couch watching some t.v. and sipping your coffee or cocoa and next your're in history or math. For all of you out there who don't think they're going to be able to survive through today I am here to tell you it is possible. I have been doing it for the past three years and this is my last one. Even though the day may seem like an endless black hole I try and find a way to survive. I think about the next day and how I get to sleep in and sleep in for the next two weeks. Just a few perks to look forward to. I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and to be safe over vacation. I'll catch up with everyone after break and I just may have a few interesting stories to tell.

Annoying Customers

 Most jobs entail annoying customers. Sadly there is not a handbook that comes with the job to tell you how to deal with them, but I can give you a few tips that might come in handy. Some of the annoying customers I meet are the ones who pull out there coupons after they finished paying and you have to go back, return the entire transaction and then ring it all up again. Then you have the people who ask you to go all the way upstairs to get an item that isn't in the front. Sometimes it takes me a few minutes to find what they are looking for and then when I finally get it and give it to them they change their minds and say never mind. Also you have the old ladies who seem nice, but really are out to get you. If I end up not having what they want they get mad at me and say well you really should have it. If we don't have it there isn't anything I can do about it. All I can do is say I'm sorry and keep nodding my head to whatever they are saying. Occasionally you might get those really creepy customers who may try to be nice but sometimes are just plain old creepy. One day when my friend and I were working this guy came up to check out and we both helped him. After we gave him all of his stuff he said thanks Celine and Christina hope to see you guys soon. We both jut gave each other this look and were like okay that was weird. There a bunch more customers that I could go on and on about, but the most important thing to keep in mind is that the customer is always right. Even if the customer may be completely wrong you still have to appease them as much as you can because that is what you are there to do. I just put up with it and once they're gone I go on a rant about them to another co worker. It is hard to do, but something to learn in life.