I called The Shoe Company today to see what was happening, and unfortunately, I didn't get the Store Manager's position that I wanted :(. However, I will keep my eyes open for one of the full-time associate positions when the store opens in August...so for now, I'm still at Sears.

I received a pair of Ecco shoes in the mail today, that I got from ebay a couple of weeks ago. I now have a fleet of them (3 pairs), and I'm very happy :). They are all used (but in fantastic condition), so I got them all for a sweet deal! I have a wingtip, a toecap, and a plain-toe one. I bought them to replace a pair of Prospector's that I haven't been able to wear for several years now, another pair of Prospector's (Biowalks) that are starting to wear too much on the sole at the heel (and they're just plain old too, about 6-7 years old), and (possibly) a pair of Rockports, though I'm not sure I will phase out that pair... there's still lots of life in them yet (about 2 years old).

On a related note, I still have a pair of brown Prospector's that I got from Eaton's that are still in fantastic shape that I've worn for roughly 8 years now, and don't plan on replacing anytime soon :).

I've just added a bunch of 'store' links to the links section. These are various places online to get all kinds of cool stuff, some of which I've bought for myself, so I can vouch for many of them :)

We actually got a little bit of snow today! It was the tiny kind that melts on contact with the ground, almost like a frozen drizzle...just typical Thunder Bay weather! Heheh :)

My manager at Sears called me tonight, asking about an associate that used to work with us a couple years back. She didn't work with us for very long (she was moving down south for a little while to finish school), but the impact she had on myself and our department was phenomenal. Such was this impact on myself, that I could think of nobody else while she was with us... The temptation would be so strong, almost strong enough to make me stay for a couple of months, but then I would miss this opportunity with The Shoe Company for sure, and I can't have that! I'd just have to visit everyday, that's all :)

So, I just got back from my interview with The Shoe Company! Kim and Carolyn (the two ladies who interviewed me) are awesome!! I think it went very well, I was so nervous :).... though not super nervous, like I thought I'd be, so that's good. Hopefully I didn't come across as too nervous, meaning that the passion and enthusiasm that I have, maybe didn't quite come across to them. I believe the odds are in my favor, from a footwear experience point of view, as no other 'young' person in Thunder Bay has the amount (and type of experience) that I do. I just have to hope that they see that, and give me the chance that I deserve, and have worked towards for so long! I should know in the next few days what their decision is. Keep your fingers crossed for me, I want this really badly :) !

Also, on an unrelated note, the guestbook seems to be getting overrun with spam. I think that I'll dump it soon in favor of a forum or bbs or something... we'll see. Plus, for the gallery section, I've installed a new script that will track when, and how often, my stuff is downloaded. The link to the script (Downstat) is in the sidebar on the left, as always.

We went to see Sin City last night, it was great!! However, if you're not familiar with the graphic novels that the movie is based on, you might think that the movie is overly violent, so it's not for everyone.

Interview day creeps ever closer.... only a few days left! I'm very excited, but I also get really nervous when I seriously think about it... this will be such a big deal for me, it's so important that I get this!

So it turns out that my interview has been pushed forwards by a week, I now have it on the 19th of April instead of the 12th. Now I have two weeks to learn how to cook and do laundry :)

Ok! So tomorrow is Doctor Who day in Canada! That's when the first episode of the new series airs. Can't wait!!

Also, a week from tomorrow is my final interview for The Shoe Company! Keep your fingers crossed for me, I gotta get this (and I want it too!)!!