Hopefully the layaway option is available! I find a lot of sellers in collecting communities are open to payment plans for really expensive things. :yes:

I know what you mean on the internship. My undergrad one wasn't paid, and it was really stressful. I learned a lot, which was the point, but I couldn't do it again. Too much!

Yeah, he's been waiting over a month for a buyer.. so he might allow it just to get it off his hands at some point. :lol: I've become obsessed with the mold since it'll make a great Severus Snape cosplay .. well he'll be my Severus Snape doll. But first only head. XP

I'm going into a course next year and it will have internships and I hope that they shall be paid as well.. Learning is great of course, it's the point of it.. but it's also hard if you have to give up on paid work for the time of your internship. >.<

Mmm, Snape. :drool: Definitely my favorite Harry Potter character.

And yep, you hit the nail on the head. It sucks when you have to take several hours away from paid work to get the requirements. I'm crossing fingers and toes that the grad internship is paid. Most definitely are, usually at 75% (or so) of the pay rate an actual graduate would receive.

*pokes Chi's belly* Hey you, little chimotsu...mommy's getting anxious for your arrival so make it soon, kay?

Hope you feel better soon, Chi. Sorry about your family issues. I think after this couple day stay the family dynamic has changed with me and I feel more accepted than I ever had.

Snape is definitely mine.. with Harry coming close after.. Snape/Harry pairing :drool: worthy.

I'll cross my fingers for more luck for you as well! 75% is better than nothing anyhow.

@Izumi
Here's hoping she listens. :XD
And that's really good news. I'm glad the visit went well!
I'm definitely 150% accepted by my family. Everyone's just going through a pile of shit right now that's sucky to watch. T_T

@Rusa
75% definitely is! It'd be about what I make working now (I think... I won't know until then of course, but just looking around at sample salaries I think it would be close), so that's okay by me!

I'll be back in a few. I'm gonna go take a REALLY quick shower. My back is killing me. Dx

Thanks. :) Maybe one day I will get into detail. Don't know how much you would approve of it, but it was a nice bonding session.

Right now I need to get going though as I'm getting packing right now...or suppose to.

Talk to you soon!! :)

See ya when you return Chi.

Glad things went well Izu.

That's just it though... it doesn't matter who approves. I can guarantee we all do things others don't approve of, but they don't walk in our shoes, right? :3

I'm back (unless my ghost is typing. xD)

I do so hope it's not your ghost! -pokes- Making sure my finger doesn't go through you.. that's all >.>

I appear to be solid, so all must be well. :XD

Cole's out doing errands for his Fall semester. He said he'll pick up some chicken tenders to make tonight (we get just the plain chicken "fingers" and bread/fry them ourselves). I really hope the store has some over-ripened bananas, too. I really want to make a banana bread. P:

Ooh that actually sounds good, both the chicken and the bread.. xP
I had KFC yesterday though.

I think a hamburger mosh is planned for tonight.. which reminds me.. I have to take it out of the freezer! xP

What's hamburger mosh? :3

It's basically just hamburger meet and mushroom soup mixed. I think we could add more things to it if we wished.. but it's really good anyhow. xP

Oh yes. We used to have that all the time when I was a kid. I'd still make it if I could handle the mushroom soup! Sooo tasty. X3

Hehe it is very tastey.. and all of it would be for me.. xD My mom doesn't like hamburger.. but she very rarely eats any meals she makes... she mostly makes things for me and has peanut butter.. xD

We eat beef here a lot, but lately I've been craving tons of chicken. I'm going with the flow. :XD

Lol, hey you've got to eat what you want. :yes: Pregnant woman's prerogative right? :lol:

Maybe! I have noticed since I went allergen-free I've been compensating with fried foods. NOT a good thing. :XD My weight is still OK though. I just checked it before showering and nothing's changed.

No fried foods is definitely not a good thing, but if it's something you're craving it might hold something you need. -shrugs-

Who knows! I'll just pretend I'm only eating the chicken, for that is good for me. :lol:

Speaking of food... what to have for lunch. *ponders*

Yeah, I should be thinking of that as well. have been hungry for a while now.. just been.. lagging..

We're just low on groceries. :gonk:

That's alos a problem. XD Same thing goes for here.. I wound up eating very unhealthy treats.. instead of a true lunch.. o.O

I had half a bagel, but that's not cutting it. >.>;