Their Past, My Present, and Someone’s Future
So I had my first Jury Duty experience. And I must say I understand why it is something most adults desperately try to wiggle themselves out of having to sit through.
Yes I receive ten dollars for taking time out of my schedule to partake in. And then an additional $40 until the case is settled. But that is only if you are selected as a juror for the case. Anyway, I went int at 8:15 am and then was told to come back at 1. When I came back to the court house the judge called roll and then dismissed us explaining that all his cases were canceled. So we have fulfilled our jury duty summons. Yay! Of course I was sort of hoping to have it extended and get chosen so I could get 40 dollars. Money is the only reason I wanted to do this in the first place. (I know greedy me.) Ok I also did it because it was something new to experience. :p And although it was annoying it was interesting in some ways. Minus the part when my stomach made loud unflattering noises. Stupid nervousness. >_< Anyway, after I was fnished with Jury Duty my mom picked me up and we drove by a fabric store. I love buying new fabrics.
It’s closed on Monday’s so we decided to venture into the Antique store near the fabric store. There were so many interesting things there. First edition books, vintage cameras, (well everything was vintage) furniture, clothing, kitchenware, wall hangings, hand mirrors and brushes. I wanted the old fashion video cameras, so cool. But ironically still expensive. But I did leave with two Lady Baltimore suit cases for only $21.65. I immediately fell in love with them once I saw them. Visible wear and tear but for being made in the 40’s they are in good condition for their age. I hope I can visit the shop again it was interesting seeing things from the past. It makes me think about the people that first owned the items in the store. Like what sort of people were they? And what lives did they lead? I know I sound like a soap opera life time movie. But it makes me think about the future antique stores where they will have things from our present. Weird thought right?
Thursday and Friday were fun. I spent time with my friend Ana at Pet Smart. And then we went on an adventure to find her lost debit card and license. Silly girl left it at Pet Smart after purchasing a pet muzzle. Thankfully we retraced our steps and she was reunited with them. I also went to the movies with my friend Constance. We saw Whip It. Which was a cute movie, it made me want to try roller derby. Of course I know I wouldn’t last a second, I don’t have a tough hide to succeed in a sport like that. I would be the player on the ground with my face on the course as the other players skated either around or over me. It was basically a girl power movie, that left you with this yeah I can do anything motivation. This movie also left me with the urge to buy the book, but I have recently bought Charmed Thirds by Megan McCafferty. So I must wait until I can buy another book. I love buying books.
Song of the day is by Modest Mouse- Dashboard.
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Well I have a test to study for, and a painting to finish by Tuesday. And I am not really in the studying mood nor am I feeling artistically motivated.
