[Verilian/Sira's Scrapbook] The Truth.. as I See It

[Phoenix]

WOOHOO!!! Congrats!!! that's way better than what I did...which... was zero!

[Verilian]

I licked a man's forehead once... and I don't even remember his name. Everybody seems to be expressing themselves today, whether it be on the topic of sexuality, expression, gay marriage, or whatever else might be on your mind. I have joined in on a few of those conversations. I was even quoted, apparently. It's been an eye opening week, I guess, and people want to pour their hearts out. I feel that I should do so as well. So far I've only commented on other people's opinions, and talked about things that they care about. But there is one issue that I haven't seen anyone else raise that affects me personally every day, and it may very well affect others. I don't really know if it does, I've never asked. It's not something you usually talk about it, but I'm going to be brave today and try. Anyway, as many of you know, I've been working at my job for over a year now. I make wristbands. Some of you have even bought a few of them from me before. I even posted some videos a while back of me making the wristbands.. but anyway, I'm losing my point. Where was I? Oh yeah, I've been working here for over a year now. Since I started working here, my life seems to have hit some hard times. We've moved a lot, which when you don't make much money, is never easy, and most of them haven't been because we wanted to. Then when my best friend Kimmie moved away, that was very hard on both me and Kelsey. But as fate would have it, she moved back. We don't live with her anymore, which sucks, but we do get to see her regularly.. so I guess that part is good. Kelsey's dad recently went into the hospital. That's been another hard thing for us. He's okay now though, and is making a full recovery. So that worked out too.. our new move is even working out. We recently moved, again, but our new roommate seems cool and I think everything is going to turn out fine. There have been a lot of other things, and if you talk to me on AIM or read my scrap or facebook, then you've probably read about them. Luckily, they all seem to work out.. but there is one thing that hasn't worked out. That hasn't gotten better. It has been going on since I started this job, and it hasn't gotten any better. What I'm talking about is, of course, people ordering really long messages, with large graphics, on a small wristband. WTF is wrong with you people!? Don't you know that that is going to look horrible? I'm going to have to squish up that bold text you chose to the point where you can't tell one letter from the next, and then squish the artwork to where it looks nothing like the original. You are going to be pissed off, I am going to be pissed off when you send it back, and my boss is going to be pissed off because you are pissed off, which will make him pissed off at me as well, which will make me even more pissed off. So why? Why must you do it!? I don't think people realize how serious of an issue this is. If their message looks bad, it makes me look bad, even though it isn't my fault. Not only that, how will people be able to read the important things you want them to read on your wrist if they can't tell one letter from the next. How will people know that Ronan is a Rockstar, or that Adam loves Beth? How will people know that you are aware of breast cancer, or that you like Nine Inch Nails? These are important things, people, and if you can't read the message that YOU ordered because it was too long and you wanted huge graphics on a small band, then how is anybody else supposed to read it!? I.. I really don't know what to do about this. Honestly.. it's something that has been eating away at my soul ever since I started this job, and there is absolutely nothing that I can do to fix it. The customer is always right. ALWAYS. How am I supposed to fight that, if they are never wrong? ..if you have any advice to give on the matter, please, I need help. America, no, the world needs help. ..that's all I'm going to say on this matter for now so.. um.. yeah.. ~V

[Gossamer]

This is a tragic situation indeed. I feel for you Ron. Wristband education and etiquette gets so overlooked. We need to somehow find a way to spread the word. Do I see a video in your future? Maybe set to music that Jules writes the lyrics too? I can see her rapping about wristbands in the background while you strut your wristband expertise. OH yea.

[Verilian]

If Jules writes a song about wristbands, yes, I will gladly make a video. This is an important issue, and I will do whatever it takes.

[Valkyrie]

After your intro I was getting braced for a rant/expression of some really delicate topic and then I read the rest of it and LOLed. Seriously. I had to bite my sweater so my coworkers couldn't hear me giggling. Not to say that this isn't a super serious issue. I bet it keeps you awake at night. You are awesome.

[Kalesse]

I am laughing so hard I have tears in my eyes. I stayed sitting in my car for a few extra minutes before I trusted myself to walk (bad things happen when I pair anything with trying to walk. Breathing and looking while walking is about all I can handle).

I will... Try to write lyrics.

[Phoenix]

Really? I can't believe I'm posting this. Wristbands: It’s a wrap Made out of plastic That smells bad at first The wristbands are fantastic So empty out your purse (Or wallet, if you’re a guy. Not that guys can’t have purses, it’s just not normal, no matter what anyone says) Making them is awesome All bright lights and lasers Turns out “awesome” is hard to rhyme with Something…something… Tasers! Life was good at first All sunshine and Miz Posts But who knew the job was curst? I got the one guys cool job But from there it was downhill Turns out, Special orders are macabre The stupidity I encounter makes my heart stand still. Why are you so stupid? I could shout it all day long (But I won’t cause I’d probably get in trouble) This braclet’s shout out is to Cupid With a picture of a thong. (FLIP FLOPS PEOPLE) Not only is it awkward But it doesn’t even make sense Now your point is pandered And I am on the fence. Your stupid requests make me look bad And they’re just annoying to do, Hopefully “stupid” is just a short fad But statistics are looking grim. So while we wait for the world to end Which should have happened as soon as Snooki’s baby was born I’ll have to struggle through Peace out.

[Verilian]

Lmao! It's perfect!

[Verilian]

I think I have found a new obsession. Her name is Lindsey Stirling. This is her Youtube channel, and this is the video I just finished watching.

[Naeya]

Ooh! Thank you so much for sharing this, V! This girl is amazing. I really liked the video you posted, so I proceeded to get completely sidetracked by all of her other stuff. Just finished her Lord of the Rings Medley, and am now watching River Flows In You (soo good). I definitely spot a new writing mix in my future.