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Welcome to Mel Gray's blog. Have a question for a teen? Ask away and I'll do my best to answer. Maybe I won't know the answer, but I'll do the best I can. Also, I am able to make favorite lists. Is there a certain TV show you can't get your mind off of, or a book that you'd like to recommend? Email me about it. If I get enough of one item, it will be posted in favorites.

Wednesday, June 27, 2007

Just need to Vent!

Hey, everybody! (Not like anyone reads this, but, anyway). Just need to vent a little. My boss is practically breathing down my neck here at work. First she tells me to give out the info about the job, then she tells me I'm giving too much info. How am I supposed to work like this? That, and my co-worker has to have more hours than me mainly because she has a family to support. Yeah, I can understand where they're coming from, but still. Anyway, I just recently found out she hired a fourth receptionist, so how can she afford another one if she can't afford to give me more working hours? I get the feeling I'm going to either be fired or forced to quit. It sucks, mainly because I don't have another job lined up. How am I supposed to work and earn money for college and stuff? Yeah, I'm being set up for some major let down here. Anyone know of any good full-time jobs in New Jersey, preferably in Cape May Court House? I'm desperate here, people. HELP ME!

Packing and Planning

Word to the wise, don't wait til the last minute to pack for a vacation. Then again, it really isn't my fault, b/c my grandmother said I wasn't leaving until Friday, but then my aunt and uncle said there wasn't enough room for me in their car so I'm going with my grandparents, who are leaving tomorrow! Ahhhhhh! It's killing me! I probably won't be on here for a while b/c they don't have a computer, so I'll let you know how things go when I return. Bye!

Tuesday, June 26, 2007

Heading To New York!

Hey, guys. You know, I'm beginning to wonder if anyone reads this. Any who, I'll be leaving for New York for my family reunion on Thursday, June 28. I'm so excited because I didn't go last year. I was working in a daycare and couldn't really leave. We usually have it at a park, but the park's been having problems with flooding and stuff, so we're having it at my cousin's farm instead. Which we don't have a whole lot of room to move around there. Cows take up a lot of space, trust me. Hey, even if you hate this blog, think I'm just some crazy girl in desperate need of help, post a comment. I need to know people are reading these. If not, well, I found a place I can vent.

Monday, June 25, 2007

Maximum Ride Books and . . . Movie?

I just received my Maximum Ride: Saving the World and Other Extreme Sports a while ago and loved it. If you haven't read the fabulous story of Max, Fang, Iggy, Angel, Nudge, and the Gasman, you don't know what you're missing. Run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore and ask for it. Guaranteed, it'll blow your socks off! (If you wear socks.) Here's the list: Maximum Ride-The Angel Experiment, Maximum Ride-School's Out-Forever, then the last one mentioned above.

Also, check out Fang's blog located on: Also, the new movie that's coming out:

www.maximumride.com

Graduated and Loving It!

I am now officially a graduate of MTHS. I just picked up my diploma from my school! Yeah, me! Congrats to all the other graduates out there! Class of 2007!

Friday, June 22, 2007

Need A Job?

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$18, not based on sales
must be 17 or older
costumer sales and service position
flexible work schedules
no telemarketing or door-to-door sales involved.

Great way to earn extra money during the summer! Give us a call!

Thursday, June 21, 2007

My Senior Video

Hey, if you want a tearjerker just for something to watch, check out my Senior Video - MTHS '07. Unfortunately, the credit does not go to me, it goes to my friend, Dave. Here's the link:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jWXraZOuYg


Tell me how you like it!

Whoever Said Work Was Fun?

Whoever said work was fun obviously never had a job where you have to combat the blazing heat to put flyers on cars just so the people who own the cars can receive better jobs than you. Yeah, that's what my boss had me doing today, though it was kinda fun since I bribed my siblings into helping me. We took on two stores and just walked around, putting cards on people's cars, dodging all of the people walking out so they couldn't see that we were the ones doing it. I don't even know how hot it is inside, but let me explain. I'M WEARING SHORTS! I never, ever, ever wear shorts unless I'm desperate. Yeah, people, the heat might get to your bosses too, just to give you a heads up. (okay, my boss didn't tell me to, I offered, but that was before I knew it was supposed to be this hot out. Plus, I get paid by the hour and by how many flyers I put in cars. Does 272 sound good to you?)

Wednesday, June 20, 2007

Loving A Person It's All It's Cracked Up To Be!

Yeah, you know what I'm talking about. All those girls who dumped you over the stupidest things, all the guys who said they loved you, then turned away when a new girl walked into their lives. We've all been there at least once. (or maybe one too many times.) The best advice I can give is, try not to get too attached. Sure, you can hug, kiss, hold hands, but don't let it get so far along that no amount of glue can pick up the pieces afterwards. Maybe I'm stepping out of line. I know I'm definitely out of my comfort zone, but just remember, that special someone is out there somewhere, wondering exactly who you are, what you look like, and having the same doubts you've been having about your relationships. Learn to forgive and forget. Okay, I'll say just forgive, because I know forgetting is not that easy. Just give it a try. At least talk to the person who hurt you. Tell them how you feel. Turns out, maybe they'll feel the same way. But, hey, that's just my opinion.

Scholarships and Such

Okay, yeah, so I, at first, didn't want to go to college, but then bing, bang, boom! The Art Institute of Philadelphia practically plant themselves at my feet. So, I've been running around like a chicken with it's head cut off, trying to apply for every scholarship I'm eligible for. Let me tell you and give you a word of advice, don't wait till the last minute cause you'll regret it later! This is coming from personal experience.

What would you do if your best friend was gay?

My best friend just recently found out that her friend is gay and has a crush on her. What does one do when you're straight, yet your friend isn't? How do you let her down easy? But, hey, what can you do?