Author Topic: Winter Break 2008 (Read 32189 times)

Deviant Spider · « **Reply #50 on:** November 22, 2008, 06:33:06 pm »

Winter break? I wantz a winter break.... Im out of school so I will be spending my winter cleaning, decorating, visiting friends/family, and christmas shopping! YAY. And LOTS of Coco!!!

Griff_the_dragoon · « **Reply #51 on:** November 22, 2008, 07:24:39 pm »

I will be at home with family, but I really want to work on my cosplays... so anyone live in central oregon??? lol

Teasel · « **Reply #52 on:** November 22, 2008, 07:25:44 pm »

Hmmmm, I'm trying to decide if I should find a job for over winter break, or if I should use the gym at PSU over winter break. Either I TRY to get money for my cosplay, or I get in shape for my cosplay. Choices...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #53 on:** November 22, 2008, 07:34:07 pm »

Oh I will be finishing up Albel during winter break. And you know there is the Christmas Party at the start ^_^

Teasel · « **Reply #54 on:** November 22, 2008, 07:47:45 pm »

Bah! I can always get money later. Better if I start to get in shape sooner rather than later. And I have a ways to go before I'll be ready for my cosplay...

nikkiolie · « **Reply #55 on:** November 22, 2008, 07:49:04 pm »

Oh yeah....and since I'll be working my butt off I should lose weight just from the lack of time to eat XD

Teasel · « **Reply #56 on:** November 22, 2008, 08:02:49 pm »

That just isn't healthy.
And weight isn't so much my problem (I could lose a little flab...). The guy I'm cosplaying as is pretty ripped, and... I'm not.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #57 on:** November 22, 2008, 08:05:12 pm »

Yeah I just want to lose about an inch or two off my waist so my abs will show through more. Albel is kinda ripped in the stomach area.

Teasel · « **Reply #58 on:** November 22, 2008, 08:20:18 pm »

I'll probably have do that too. Tarma is a soldier, so you can imagine the kind of ripped I'm talking about. I'm gonna have to work my ass off in order to get where I need to be.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #59 on:** November 22, 2008, 09:38:47 pm »

Anybody know of any ways to make a good, clean $600 or $700 between December 7th and December 21st? I don't have the resources to get a full-on job, but I can certainly do work. I'm probably going to see if I can do some tutoring next term, but I'd really like to be able to buy a Japanese PS2 and the materials for 8 simple DDR pads in time for MEW Con.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #60 on:** November 22, 2008, 10:24:20 pm »

....I would say try to get two part time jobs....though they may have done all their seasonal hiring by now. On top of two part time jobs the tutoring would help.

And actually....doing the math you could get $600 just with one part time job. 15 days working 5 hours each day times $8 per hour. That is $600. If you get a part time job they are going to ask you to work more than 5 hours some days, just tell them you want to work as much as possible.

Teasel · « **Reply #61 on:** November 22, 2008, 10:35:08 pm »

Faster to turn to a life of crime

DancingTofu · « **Reply #62 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:13:04 pm »

Quote from: nikkiolie on November 22, 2008, 10:24:20 pm

....I would say try to get two part time jobs....though they may have done all their seasonal hiring by now. On top of two part time jobs the tutoring would help.

And actually....doing the math you could get $600 just with one part time job. 15 days working 5 hours each day times $8 per hour. That is $600. If you get a part time job they are going to ask you to work more than 5 hours some days, just tell them you want to work as much as possible.

Term ends on December 5th, so I wouldn't start tutoring until January.

I'm thinking more along the lines of skill-based jobs like painting houses or mending fences or something rather than getting a part-time employment. I don't want to deal with bosses and managers at this point in my life.

melchizedek · « **Reply #63 on:** November 22, 2008, 11:32:50 pm »

Quote from: DancingTofu on November 22, 2008, 09:38:47 pm

Anybody know of any ways to make a good, clean $600 or $700 between December 7th and December 21st? I don't have the resources to get a full-on job, but I can certainly do work. I'm probably going to see if I can do some tutoring next term, but I'd really like to be able to buy a Japanese PS2 and the materials for 8 simple DDR pads in time for MEW Con.

You could go do seasonal work for UPS or FED ex, I did it a few years back and they give a $500 bonus at UPS for perfict attendance.

DancingTofu · « **Reply #64 on:** November 23, 2008, 12:59:01 am »

Sweet, I'll look into that. Will they hire a 17-year-old? I've got about 2 months before I'm legal.

melchizedek · « **Reply #65 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:35:01 am »

I think you might need to be 18, but it doesn't hurt to ask. If you have all day temp services will work to. Or like I suggested before, going into a resturant and saying to the manager "I wash dishes" could work too.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #66 on:** November 23, 2008, 10:44:07 am »

Quote from: DancingTofu on November 22, 2008, 11:13:04 pm

Quote from: nikkiolie on November 22, 2008, 10:24:20 pm
....I would say try to get two part time jobs....though they may have done all their seasonal hiring by now. On top of two part time jobs the tutoring would help.

And actually....doing the math you could get $600 just with one part time job. 15 days working 5 hours each day times $8 per hour. That is $600. If you get a part time job they are going to ask you to work more than 5 hours some days, just tell them you want to work as much as possible.
Term ends on December 5th, so I wouldn't start tutoring until January.

I'm thinking more along the lines of skill-based jobs like painting houses or mending fences or something rather than getting a part-time employment. I don't want to deal with bosses and managers at this point in my life.

Well I don't think you are going to get a job painting houses right now. If this was summer bring I would give you some info but sadly it isn't. At my school there is always people handing out fliers for painting in the summer. And it pays like $10 an hour or more.

oslapedo · « **Reply #67 on:** November 23, 2008, 02:50:22 pm »

Oh my gosh! Our finals aren't till January 20! So I'll have time to recover after winter break now, YAY!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #68 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:40:50 pm »

wow....I am very very glad that my finals are all before winter break. I want to do nothing during winter break.

tofutakeout · « **Reply #69 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:41:21 pm »

@oslap
oh thats not fair! how long is your break?

oslapedo · « **Reply #70 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:42:27 pm »

Hm... it's December 19-January 4 :3

nikkiolie · « **Reply #71 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:44:18 pm »

mine is the 10th to the 4th

tofutakeout · « **Reply #72 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:45:36 pm »

@oslap
aaaah damn you have more time then me by some days. we should hang during break sometime. :3

oslapedo · « **Reply #73 on:** November 23, 2008, 03:48:58 pm »

We should indeed

princessmoon · « **Reply #74 on:** November 23, 2008, 05:28:21 pm »

Gonna

1) pig out on anime

2) actually play with my wii fit

3) buy christmas presents

4) think of more things to do!

soundninja12 · « **Reply #75 on:** November 24, 2008, 10:35:43 am »

working (yes, I'm 13 and I have a job, I work at my parents store, and get paid, so I'm content)
convincing my parents to let me go to mew con (no chance)
attempting to sew (That never ends well)

nikkiolie · « **Reply #76 on:** November 24, 2008, 11:56:47 am »

I REALLY WANT TO GO TO MEW CON .>_<

I will start saving but I may not end up going just cus I need all the money I can get .x_x

Higuma · « **Reply #77 on:** November 24, 2008, 12:36:16 pm »

My brother and his girlfriend may fly up here from New Mexico to visit.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #78 on:** November 24, 2008, 12:45:03 pm »

That would be cool. I might get to see my Brother for Thanksgiving so I am happy about that.

Higuma · « **Reply #79 on:** November 24, 2008, 12:49:37 pm »

I haven't seen him since the latest S-con(flew up just to go with us).

nikkiolie · « **Reply #80 on:** November 24, 2008, 04:36:36 pm »

I haven't seen my brother since.....well about June but that was the first time in two or three years. So it will be nice to see him again .^_^

KogaRyu · « **Reply #81 on:** November 28, 2008, 10:52:30 pm »

I'm Going to hit the Slopes and Snowboard every Chance i get! When im not out snowboarding I plan to bundle up with a warm drink and play a ton of Video Games!!

Teasel · « **Reply #82 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:10:37 pm »

Argh! I just want the term to be over with! I can't stand all the projects and the studying right now!

makichan · « **Reply #83 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:24:40 pm »

Yeeeeaaaah, I'm pretty much tired of this term. So much unnecessary yet very required things I have yet to do.
At least I finish three classes this week xD
Only downside to that is that one has a final. Yeesh. I'm really not looking forward to any of it. I just want my vacation ::shrugs::

tofutakeout · « **Reply #84 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:26:29 pm »

I know what else I'm going to do. go to and plan some more cosplay events/meetups.

@teasel
same. I have 4 large assignments given to me due after this break. >:/ it sucks so much.

Teasel · « **Reply #85 on:** November 28, 2008, 11:39:57 pm »

^ Except all of my projects are due this week. Though I too have had to work on projects over winter break in the past, so I feel your pain.

megchan · « **Reply #86 on:** December 03, 2008, 12:25:05 pm »

AWESOME! I found out I only have to work at one job (my favorite job) over break! And I get priority hours!! I'm so glad I'm BFF with my boss!

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #87 on:** December 03, 2008, 12:35:35 pm »

I will be working...working on cosplays...sleeping...and filming

nikkiolie · « **Reply #88 on:** December 03, 2008, 01:10:27 pm »

alright well my winter break might get a little more sucky. I sprained my ankle playing soccer today and I am hoping that it is better by next Saturday.....at least good enough to kinda walk on.....

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #89 on:** December 03, 2008, 01:11:30 pm »

OMG that sucks nikkiolie! I hope it get's better really really soon!!!

nikkiolie · « **Reply #90 on:** December 03, 2008, 01:48:36 pm »

it's not too bad now. I can kinda put weight on it but I don't have solid range of motion.....actually I hardly have any motion. v.v

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #91 on:** December 03, 2008, 04:15:10 pm »

aww I know what you mean. I've sprained both ankles before and it sucks.

nikkiolie · « **Reply #92 on:** December 03, 2008, 04:17:57 pm »

it was just typically that it happened the last day. The team I was on wasn't doing so well so they started to get rough and I was like "I'm going to stay out of this" .....guess I didn't follow that too well =/

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #93 on:** December 03, 2008, 04:22:06 pm »

Awww *gives get well cookie*

nikkiolie · « **Reply #94 on:** December 03, 2008, 05:52:50 pm »

why thank you. I am going to take it easy for the next few days and I should be better soon. I only have two classes tomorrow then I am done with the term (other than finals next week)

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #95 on:** December 03, 2008, 06:58:29 pm »

i have class tomorrow then i friday then finals

nikkiolie · « **Reply #96 on:** December 03, 2008, 06:59:32 pm »

I was able to get a schedule that didn't have classes on Friday and I am very happy about it ^_^.

I don't have classes Friday for next term either

DancingTofu · « **Reply #97 on:** December 03, 2008, 07:02:13 pm »

I need to make up a physics test before the term ends. This is the last week of classes.

PaperRoxas · « **Reply #98 on:** December 03, 2008, 07:03:02 pm »

@nikkiolie - oh hush...

@DancingTofu - ewwww physics

makichan · « **Reply #99 on:** December 03, 2008, 07:05:17 pm »

I don't have classes for Friday this term, but next term?... well, that's a different story.

Now I have a final tomorrow (Bio lab eeeewwww), then two on Tuesday (Bio lecture and Phonetics) and I'm done.
I'm ssssoooo tired. I took a day nap for four hours today because my alarm didn't wake me up and I'm still a zombie D;
I need to go to bed at a decent hour tonight or I'm not going to survive.

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