A few weeks ago, I applied for a job at Family Christian Bookstore. I had walked in to purchase something and saw the now hiring sign on the door, so I decided to pick up an application figuring it wouldn't hurt to try, especially in this economy.
So, last week, I went in for an interview. The assistant manager interviewed me, and was evidently impressed, because I got a call for a second interview. She had interviewed 20+ people and only recommended 2 for the second interview.
The second interview was tonight, and like the title implies, I got the job. His exact words were, "I'm either hiring you, or you and the other person..." He also told me that the purpose of hiring me is to promote me to a key associate position (like a floor manager). Needless to say, I'm pretty stoked! I now have a source of income to pay for all that work still to be done on my mouth!
When I got home and informed my family, I then went out for a celebratory dinner at Cook-out... yeah, I know... but I'm only getting minimum wage...
-Britt
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Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Why is the mouth so expensive?
It's a good question... is it not? Recently, I had some trouble with my back upper right teeth... anytime I put pressure on them, they screamed in pain. So, I decided it was time to go to the dentist.
Now, as a college student, I haven't been to the dentist in an extremely long time. I think the last time I had a cleaning, I was a sophomore in highschool... sad, I know. Anyway, I had my teeth cleaned, which went well but then the dentist came in.
Turns out, I have 4 cavities, a broken composite from a previous filling, and I desperately need a night guard. I believed him because he looked so worried. He told me "if you don't get a night guard, by the time you are 30, you will be chewing on nubs." When I smiled... he said "it's not funny..." with a serious look on his face. I was convinced.
Needless to say, I don't have the money for all of that. Approximate cost: $550 (after insurance of course, thank you Dad for keeping me on your plan!!!).
So, I go in to fix the broken composite that is causing me so much pain.... and evidently I have a cavity underneath that and the dentist basically has to give me a new tooth back there. So the one visit =$300.
He informs me that since I have barely any REAL tooth in the back of my mouth it might start to ache on it's own (i.e. without pressure as before). If that happens, I need a root canal.
Guess what!?!?! I'm in pain, lots of pain. I called the dentist this morning and changed my appointment from a night guard fitting to a root canal... big direction shift.
LUCKILY and THANKFULLY, my father is willing to pay for my root canal. He has no idea how grateful I am... because if I had to pay, I wouldn't have any money to make it in Detroit next week... hopefully he will read this and find out just how much I appreciate his checkbook and his generosity ;D
So, root canal at 11am on Wednesday. Then after returning from Detroit... four cavity fillings and a night guard fitting. I'm in desperate need of a steady source of income...
-Britt
Now, as a college student, I haven't been to the dentist in an extremely long time. I think the last time I had a cleaning, I was a sophomore in highschool... sad, I know. Anyway, I had my teeth cleaned, which went well but then the dentist came in.
Turns out, I have 4 cavities, a broken composite from a previous filling, and I desperately need a night guard. I believed him because he looked so worried. He told me "if you don't get a night guard, by the time you are 30, you will be chewing on nubs." When I smiled... he said "it's not funny..." with a serious look on his face. I was convinced.
Needless to say, I don't have the money for all of that. Approximate cost: $550 (after insurance of course, thank you Dad for keeping me on your plan!!!).
So, I go in to fix the broken composite that is causing me so much pain.... and evidently I have a cavity underneath that and the dentist basically has to give me a new tooth back there. So the one visit =$300.
He informs me that since I have barely any REAL tooth in the back of my mouth it might start to ache on it's own (i.e. without pressure as before). If that happens, I need a root canal.
Guess what!?!?! I'm in pain, lots of pain. I called the dentist this morning and changed my appointment from a night guard fitting to a root canal... big direction shift.
LUCKILY and THANKFULLY, my father is willing to pay for my root canal. He has no idea how grateful I am... because if I had to pay, I wouldn't have any money to make it in Detroit next week... hopefully he will read this and find out just how much I appreciate his checkbook and his generosity ;D
So, root canal at 11am on Wednesday. Then after returning from Detroit... four cavity fillings and a night guard fitting. I'm in desperate need of a steady source of income...
-Britt
Friday, January 23, 2009
Catch up on my life!
Wow! I feel like it has been forever since I posted about something other than Kenya. Not to say that is a bad thing, but I definitely feel like I need to catch you up on what's going on in my life.
Since I am a sucker for lists and organization... that's how I'm going to do this:
1) I am no longer dating. I know, I know... I should have called you and told you myself, but I don't have THAT many minutes on my phone... so please cut me some slack. However, I will tell you that I do not have any hard feelings about this. I am 100% okay. I know that most people won't believe me when I say that... but it's true. And my ex (wow that sounds really weird) is still an amazing man. You will NEVER hear me speak a bad word about him, and I hope that you won't either. I hope that our friendship remains intact (it's possible...)
2) I joined a Campus Crusade Bible Study this semester. I have really felt like I am slipping when it comes to digging into God's word... so I'm hoping this group will help keep me accountable. We met for the first time this last week and I am so excited about what God has in store for me through this group! I have a WONDERFUL leader and some really great girls in there!
3) I am currently serving with a group called Student Venture. This group is a sub-set of Campus Crusade for Christ, and they reach out to high school campuses. Recently, Student Venture came to Raleigh. When I joined up, they mentioned that they wanted to start SV on Cary High School's campus. That was a light bulb moment for me. I knew that I was supposed to help this ministry on Cary's campus. Anyway, this is all brand new to me and I am really excited about what God has in store. Prayers are appreciated in this area. AND, my plug, we need guys to help us out desperately!!! We will do anything (within reason) to get some strong male leaders to help us out!
4) I recently obtained an internship at a church called Connections in Raleigh. I am so excited about the opportunity that awaits at this church. Right now, the church is very small, but they are growing, FAST. I am interning in the children's ministry and they are ready to throw me in there and get started. My first project, worship! I'm really excited, and also a little nervous (I know, weird for me.) So, again, prayers!
Okay, I think those are the high points for now. Be ready for an increase in my blogging activity... because I get the feeling a lot of REALLY cool stuff is about to happen!
-Britt
Since I am a sucker for lists and organization... that's how I'm going to do this:
1) I am no longer dating. I know, I know... I should have called you and told you myself, but I don't have THAT many minutes on my phone... so please cut me some slack. However, I will tell you that I do not have any hard feelings about this. I am 100% okay. I know that most people won't believe me when I say that... but it's true. And my ex (wow that sounds really weird) is still an amazing man. You will NEVER hear me speak a bad word about him, and I hope that you won't either. I hope that our friendship remains intact (it's possible...)
2) I joined a Campus Crusade Bible Study this semester. I have really felt like I am slipping when it comes to digging into God's word... so I'm hoping this group will help keep me accountable. We met for the first time this last week and I am so excited about what God has in store for me through this group! I have a WONDERFUL leader and some really great girls in there!
3) I am currently serving with a group called Student Venture. This group is a sub-set of Campus Crusade for Christ, and they reach out to high school campuses. Recently, Student Venture came to Raleigh. When I joined up, they mentioned that they wanted to start SV on Cary High School's campus. That was a light bulb moment for me. I knew that I was supposed to help this ministry on Cary's campus. Anyway, this is all brand new to me and I am really excited about what God has in store. Prayers are appreciated in this area. AND, my plug, we need guys to help us out desperately!!! We will do anything (within reason) to get some strong male leaders to help us out!
4) I recently obtained an internship at a church called Connections in Raleigh. I am so excited about the opportunity that awaits at this church. Right now, the church is very small, but they are growing, FAST. I am interning in the children's ministry and they are ready to throw me in there and get started. My first project, worship! I'm really excited, and also a little nervous (I know, weird for me.) So, again, prayers!
Okay, I think those are the high points for now. Be ready for an increase in my blogging activity... because I get the feeling a lot of REALLY cool stuff is about to happen!
-Britt
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