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KelseySilverman

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Wow,  I really haven't done one of these in a while.  I doubt anyone actually reads these anyway. Ha!  Well here goes.

I have been so incredibly busy as of late.  Joe's Crab Shack cut my hours so I went back to my old job at Wing Shack.  Working two jobs and still trying to get your photography company going is no easy task.  My sweet boyfriend, Eitan has been nothing but supportive and is always trying to find new things to help my business along.  We did not get to spend Christmas together [first one apart in 2 years :(] but the short time I did get to spend with him was wonderful.  We had a tacky Christmas sweater party at my place and spent some time with the family.

Nothing particularly new is going on just a ton of work and attempting to focus on my photography.  But I got the blog up, purchased my domain name, and had a meeting with a very wonderful old friend who gave me some great tips.  It's finally getting a move on and will be in full swing soon.  Another update soon I promise!
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Quick Update

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I have been working at Joe's for about two full weeks now & am loving every minute of it.  Although it is hard work all of the employees and management are really helpful & really nice.  I am making so much more than when I worked at Wing Shack & the environment is much healthier.  The hardest part has been trying to learn all of the dances, but other than that things are running smoothly.

It has been a tad bit difficult transitioning to this new job since I went from making tips consistently to not at all for a while.  But I am making so much so consistently that I should be able to catch up in no time.  It's just the process is rigorous and annoying to play catch up.

Megacon was this last weekend and it was amazing.  Although I didn't really get to hang out with all the usual people, new friends were made & was so grateful to be able to hang out with everyone.  Friday I spent a little time in the lobby with Eric [my new roommate & co-worker] & all my usual con friends.  Saturday I just stayed home & caught up on sleep before work.  After I got off I met up with Nick, Kevin & a bunch of other people while we tried to figure something out.  We hung at the Peabody for a bit before we split up & headed to Arkham Nights.  It was absolutely sick; best night club I have ever been to.

All in all it was a fantastic weekend & made some great new friends.
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Days Have Been

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It's really comforting when you can see everything in your life coming together.  I have felt like I have been like a ship on the sea tossed from one place to another with no port in sight.  Well I can finally say that I see the lighthouse.  

Half of my debt is paid off only leaving me with the other have and the necessity to pay off the car.  Although I approached my parents about paying off the car first, but the debt with the interest needs to be taken care of first.  I'm rather bummed about that; if the car belonged to me then I could move to Boca and finish paying off my debt there.  I understand where they are coming from, but it's still a bit of a bummer.

I had my interview for Joe's Crab Shack today.  I had been pestering Crystal about it for about a week and a half.  Finally I went in and spoke with another manager but was only greeted with the same answer- that they would call.  I felt bad for annoying her so much about it I just left it alone and they finally called me.  I was really nervous that I would only be disappointed and wouldn't get the job.  I had been disappointed when TGI Friday's had show potential but they had already hired all the staff they needed [regardless that the GM LOVED me].  So I went in today with my stomach in a knot.  The GM asked me questions & I felt like I was talking way too much.  I thought he hadn't liked me and that I had blown the entire interview; then he offered me the job on the spot.  I was blown out of the water.

Now the reason why working at Joe's Crab Shack is such a big deal to me is because I am twenty-two.  What does my age have to do with anything?  I have been blessed enough to have health insurance my entire life, but when I turn twenty-six I will no longer be covered under my parents.  Joe's offers full health, dental, prescription drug, vision, life, vacations time off and an employee discount that is amazing.  On top of all of that the job is transferable.  There is a location in Lauderhill that is about twenty to thirty minutes from the area we are looking to move.

Everything is slowly but surely changing for the better.  I made a promise to myself that twenty twelve would be far different than the previous year.  Twenty eleven was full of disappointed and hurt; this year there would be a change.

On top of it all I am going to breakfast next Wednesday with a PROFESSIONAL photographer who is going to critique my work and give me pointers.  Now I'm sure most of you are like "Psh, it's just some person who started their own business & does your average stuff."  NO.  She has been featured in magazines such as The Knot, Cosmopolitan and more.  I am beyond excited for what this meeting will hold and am currently working on my portfolio.

This year WILL be different.  This is a year of CHANGE.
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When I got back from PSL the summer of 2010 things had changed and I knew it was time for me to move out of my parents' house.  I had had my taste of freedom and I had to go for it. :P  Although I have greatly enjoyed my time being on my own I do often find myself over at their place pretty often.  I'm a major family person; I love spending time with them.  I love having their insight and advice on even the tiniest problem.  That's why this next step I'm about to take is going to be the hardest one yet.

I have been slowly climbing out of the debt pit I threw myself into and I'm about halfway there.  From there there are only a couple things I need to get in order- i.e. a car- and then I'm done.  With that being said, after everything is paid off I plan to move to Miami.  I know a lot of you will be upset with me and I am bummed that some of you just recently moved to Orlando :(  But I know this is what I need to do.  I have spent A LOT of time thinking about this and weighing the options.  This isn't just a random urge, this has been mulled over for quite some time.

I won't be alone, I have friends and family there- a definite support system.  But I know it wont be the same as Orlando.  I have lived here all my life and have a huge network here, but it's time to move forward.  I already have a couple potential jobs linned up and the living situation pretty much taken care of.   I'm excited and nervous for this, but so very ready.  I hope you guys will understand and support me in this descision.   It probably wont be until this time next year if all goes accordingly, but I felt the need to give everyon a heads up.
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Bloodshot

2 min read
Well I was in a good mood today.  I sold over $500 dollars worth of stuff today at work and was told that I was one of the best waitresses the customer had ever had.  It was a great day and I was so glad to allow my work to speak for itself. :)

Then my co-worker called and asked if I could cover for her.  Tomorrow night we are having a movie night with a huge group of pizza & I need the day to clean and do my bills for this month.  I told her I couldn't and she texted back with a total attitude.  "Well you will be shit out of luck tomorrow when I don't show up to work and Matt calls you in."  Uh... excuse me?  When did it become my responsibility to cover your shift?!  Regardless if he did call me, I'm not required to cover your shift.  Get the fuck over yourself, bitch.

I was excited to post a journal about how great I've been doing and the fact that I have now paid off two credit cards.  Eitan will be coming to spend Thanksgiving with my family.  I have been great & one person can ruin all of that....

-.- WHAT THE FUCK?!

Thank goodness Eden & Travis are coming over right now.  && our TMNT movie marathon tomorrow night.  Tomorrow will be better, but for now...

Go fuck yourself Alyssa.
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