And the Hunt Begins

Unless you've lived under a rock for pretty much the last five years or so, you know of the awesome chances people have at getting jobs. Ha! Just kidding. The economy bites, there are no jobs, and thousands who need jobs. Now, I know a teenager wanting to go to Europe or get a car (please see Chip!) isn't exactly the one who needs a job most, but still, I'd rather bus tables and have money than sit around and have nada. And thus begins the Job Hunt.
Over the summer, beginning all the way back in May, I have been wandering around searching for a job. I've tried everywhere from the megasuperstore of them all, to the most disgustingly gross seafood restaurant which I'm happy to announce has been shut down. No where seems to like my application enough to give me a job.
One rousing incident occurred at a popular discount theater in town. I put in my application, talked to the manager (we'll call him Ed) several times and the job started to look very promising. I started slacking on my other efforts, once even never following up an on-the-spot interview. The last I heard from Ed was that my application had been sent to HR for look-over and all of that jazz and they'd either "get back to me" or call after a week. So, a week later, I call to find out that the previous manager, Ed, had quit his job, leaving the owner to sort through the pages. After an interview with the new manager and several calls, I still have nada and he's hired others. :/
Today, however, I'm going out on the town in search of a job. A friend of mine put in a good word for me at an ice cream place that he's leaving for a better job and maybe, just maybe, by the end of the week, I'll have my job,

Now, for the Homework Hunt. It shall too begin soon. For those that don't know me, my school load is HEAVY and includes (for the year) 3 AP classes, a Honors class and learning a new language (I'm taking Spanish, as, after 2 years of Latin and looking at General Education requirements at my chosen college, I wanted Spanish). So, obviously I'm loaded with homework to hunt and kill before finding my job.
I've wasted enough time, and I must go, but before, brief reminder:
My high school senior class is going on a trip over Spring Break to my two favorite places in the world: Italy and Germany. While many may not see that this trip is a necessity or anything of the sort, it is truly a once-in-a-lifetime trip. Study-abroad programs are, at the shortest, 3 weeks and I simply can't be away from my son for that long. However, a week-long trip with a large group and teachers from my school, Senior Trip is really my best option for ever seeing the world. And the only way to really get to Italy and Germany, would be by fundraising and beating the economy and finding a job (see above). Even if, by a crushing defeat, I'm not able to go to Europe (my first choice), or, (by a miracle), obtain enough funds to go to Europe and more, then I set out for my car. (I'll cry if my mommy has to drive me to college.)
So, if you're a kind, generous soul, please see Chip the ChipIn Widget to donate--every little bit counts.


Have a lovely day, and thanks for reading!
Kayla