it is september already. summer is already ending. i don't think i've had the best start to the season or month, since it's been a stressful couple of weeks that are putting me at threat of burnout.

at work, the pumpkin spice season has launched, which has been popular as ever, and yet they have slashed hours and job perks for the baristas. higher up managers repeatedly mess around with the staffing and rota, screwing us over on multiple days. while it's over now, it's frustrating that i lose valuable (to me) perks that make the job easier/worth it/save me a lot of money.

for example, i don't think anyone who works in food or drink service should ever have to pay for their lunch or drinks. i think it should always be free, if they are on shift. i don't understand why this is such a unconventional idea or policy, as the price that these companies buy their stock at is actually crazy cheap.

it's tiring me emotionally. i know i have been rude to my friends at work over it all.

then, my phone broke -- the screen stopped working and the repair shop determined it to be a known manufacturing error, which i'm hoping will be repaired under warranty, as i've not caused this damage.. i've had to borrow money to buy a backup phone.

i feel very tight for money as it is. i was trying to save up for a tattoo. it will be doubly hard to do so the next couple of months, but i will make it work, as i've been waiting to get inked for ages.

i just would like to get on top of my finances and my daily life without things continuing to occur. like really, give me a break!!!

i want the rest of the season to be a better experience. we will be throwing our first house party on halloween, which i'm anxious and excited about. i have tickets to see ashnikko, my chemical romance, and halsey, next year! i am also hopefully getting to play d&d again soon. my sister is creating a one-shot, which may become a campaign, and we're having session zero tomorrow (later today... i'm writing at 2am...).