Adventures in Temp-dom

Today was my first official day as a temp. And you know, it was all the work and none of the commitment. I loved it. I spent five hours entering info into a computer and stuffing envelopes and still made more than that poor kid behind the counter at Dunks during the morning rush. I sat in my corner, typed away, and not once did someone yell in my face. Upgrade! Plus today was it, so I don't have to go back. No continuing projects.

So basically: adequate pay, low pressure, plenty of time for school. Not so much time for the gym, though. Plus if I have a heavy school week--no thanks, Bob*, no work for me. To which, Bob* says, "No problem," and calls me the next day with something else.

Now, clearly, I will not be making a solid income this way. I do not mean to mislead the masses here in that temp work will feed you. Because honestly, in this city it won't. Not unless the company decides to hire you and give you benefits. However, if you're a student with weird class schedules needing to make a few bucks, it might be for you.

Tomorrow I start a three-day gig at some office downtown where I will be paid for answering phones and daydreaming. Now it's time to let you all in on challenge #2:

THE CHALLENGE: I was asked by a friend to be an extra in her student film. Normally, I would say "ahhh hellll nah," mostly because seeing myself on film is like staring into the cold, icy death-eyes of Medusa. Not an exaggeration.

So challenge #2: Be an extra in a movie. LETS DO IT.