Misunderstood expectations consume me.

Oh I'm lazy I forgot to note my adventures at the Royal docklands this October. It was definitely better than May. The stalls were on top of their game - except for the weird stall withj pocket watches, homemade top hates & general kickass costumes - I wanted to by a cameo chocker but there were none this time! How incredibly lame - also the boyfriend who helped the creator looks vaguely familiar - either that or I seriously fancy him. Not sure but totally over it till the next expo. I also found a new cool hat stall - it's all professionally made but it's all her own designs, i got a cool red & black card bunny hat - part of a pair but the older brother had been bought and I don't think they sold too many but perhaps just about made the money back from the stall. Weren't cheap but very unique.

Anty of course went to the usual stalls manned by non negotiable Chinese guys - she got her supply of posters and I found the slightly cute guy and bought a whole load of t-shirts from him £8 each but I bought 7 for £42 - I think he was like - 'you more....ummmm let me get the calculator... ' As I originally enquired about 2 then went up to 4 then 7...hehehe I then ran off to collect my £2 from Anty and he was folding them up for me. He also told me about another anime expo in November - he couldn't rmeember the details but told me to check www.neo.com - the magazine website - they'd be there of course selling their stuff.

I've realised people like me more as myself and recognise me for my Pikachu cosplay whereas when i'm Pikachu - they don't take me seriously - lol what ethics lie behind the mask.

My feature on Star Treck Daxes had been published and it had got around the senior staff I had done it - the head steward Chip arranged for me to get professional photos with both (worth £20 each and yes I got them individually done :) I also ventured down the autograph section to talk with Jannie to see if I could get my articles signed too - after saying no and crushing my hope - she told me she was joking and told me to come back Sunday at 11 to sort it out before the groupies harrass them.

Saturday was mad, Anty got me in the early Morning so she could set up Tammy's stall (friend of Anna) with her anime figures and generally we spent the morning scouring the halls for stuff and our shift didn't start till 1pm. We found out where the voice actors Mike Mcfarland (Full Metal Alchemist Director & voice of Ritsu - Fruits Basket) & Troy Baker (voice of Tales of Vesperia/Symphonia games & villain from Full Metal Alchemist) at the back in their own stage section! It would be mine & Anty's 2nd time seeing Mike, got him to see a previous photo, my new Full Metal Alchemist bag, a postcard for Jacky (her xmas pressie) but Troy blew us away with his gorgeous eyes and funny stories -I got him to sign my game sleeve for Symphonia and my Full Metal Alchemist promo book. I wanted to keep my bag exclusively for Mike & Vic M.(Voice of Ed from Full Metal Alchemist), however Anty, Josaih & Jerome said it'll be good to get the villian signature & Japanese directors (who are also here as it would add worth). I reluctantly gave in and planned to get the sigs on Sunday.

I really got messed up mentally this weekend by Friday's events. Laila quit on tuesday night. It was all a bit messy, she the week b4 gave the keys to someone else intending not to come in & without telling the boss who was actually in the office. I thought it was a bit odd. I wasnt in the office due to day off but... I think the boss went overboard on her, if i'd got to her 1st first they both Wud have had the argument. Yikes poor rose got suck in the middle. Well after that crap I tried to smooth things over but Laila clearly had an attitude even after the boss apologsed 2 her. Zoe was asking a lot of questions too, making me suspicious, didnt help her & Laila discussed the bosses conversation. I have gossiping. Needless to say they were both were on there way out. We gave :Laila a second chance, Zoe however had completed 5 articles in 5 days so she wasn't worth the electricity she was wasting in the office according to the boss.

Well I dealt with Zoe crying and being blown away the boss but the email I received the day after timed from 11pm the night before surprised me:

***** *****

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Ok so a farwell email after we discussed her coming in 3 days a week...fine but this is the email I received a few days later:

Dear *****

I am writing to inform you that I wish to raise a grievance.

This action is being considered with regard to the following circumstances: On the 11^th September 2009 I worked for your company as an intern, 2 weeks later I inquired your authorization for a day off however your remark was unjust,

You stated “because we both were Muslims I will not give you more advantage over others, who do u think you are, we do not work by the Asian hours here. No wonder white people are higher than Asians..... Asian people are quitters”

On the 13.10.2009 regarding the key issue you called me in your office and

Said “I put my trust in you as a fellow Muslim u let me down. You wear this hijab so people portray you as a religious person, but in fact you put shame on me”

You even stated “we work in the media company... a rich industry....only poor people work in shops and Cole mines”

On the same day 13.10.2009 I spoke to you, I asked you why u preferred to rise pointless issues such as Islam, culture and race in to discussion when it was not needed.

You answered “you display your religion, therefore I bring it up... you cannot tell me how I can speak to you and how I see you”

***** is a company that focuses on diversity; however this contradicts the whole ethos of the establishment of the brand as u wish to label people.

I am entitled to a hearing to discuss this matter. Please reply within 28 days of the date of this letter.

Sincerely,

***** *****

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WTF? Why was I sent this email? At least do your own dirty work girl.