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I don't know what came over me the other day but I responded to one of those unsolicited emails asking me to submit a poem and possibly get published and/or win cash money. Cash money is good, publishing is good but that junk email was just that JUNK.
So today in the mail I get a letter with my poem showing through the envelope window and I have to admit it felt good to see "my poem" in print. Then I read the letter stating that my artistic talent stood out above thousands of others and they offered to sell me a leather bound book with my poem printed inside, something like The Library of Poetry Volume I for the mere price of $40. Wow, I can pay $40 for a book full of poetry and my poem inside. No thanks. I hesitated as I threw it in the trash but nevertheless, I threw it away because lately I have been having nightmares due to the clutter all along the side of my bed and on my nightstand and dresser.

A Day in the Music Department

Spent today in the music department at Barnes and Noble, my new job as of two weeks ago. Five years ago, prior to my career in Property Management and Real Estate, I worked in books at the management level. This time, I decided to go back as a bookseller and work with the customers.

During my interview with the store manager three weeks ago, she mentioned the farther up you go with the store, the farther away from the books you get. I love books, I love people who read books, I love discussing books. I decided I would rather touch, smell and sell books.

They need help in the music department, therefore that is where I shall work and learn about cds, dvds, box sets etc. So far I am enjoying the learning process and being exposed to all kinds of music.

Not a real exciting day but have my work cut out for me tomorrow. I have to get my Creative Writing portfolio together to turn in for final grade. I am looking forward to taking World Literature starting May 22nd.

See ya tomorrow.
Carla Nikol