Today was a good day, and I'm looking foward to an epically awesome week-end. xD Here's a list of why:
1. I got off school at 12:20 PM today because of parent teacher conferences!
2. I don't have school tomorrow or on Monday! (Two chances to sleep in!)
3. I learned today that I will be going to a basketball game with my friend Sydra Monday night!
4. I'll be seeing some family friends Saturday night!
5. I don't have any math homework this weekend!
6. My Daddy gave me a rose today (belated Valentine's present)!!! :D
7. I watched NEW episodes of Phineas and Ferb today!
8. I helped a friend with her writing--for some reason, I love doing that sort of thing!
9. I finished my book, "Poison" today!
10. And I talked to my best buddy/cousin on the phone this evening, Marian!
Not a bad day or upcoming weekend, huh? xD Now if only I didn't have any work...haha.
~Kathy
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Sunday, February 12, 2012
I am alive!!! :D
A lot's been happening in my life recently. It's not until now though that I've actually had the time to sit down and write about it.
Number one: I got a job at Mc.Donalds. Any kids reading this right now are most likely feeling sorry for me; any adult is beaming with pride. I find that very interesting.
I basically work at the front counter and clean the lobby when the place is calm. The job is harder than it looks, honestly, but the people I work with say I'll have it down soon. Since it's been two weeks, I'm still unsure about their "promise" of me ever understanding the job completely. My biggest problem is understanding the difference between a customer ordering a sandwich and getting the meal. They NEVER specify, so I have to ask, and I almost always forget their fries. Either that, or I give them fries when they only ordered the sandwich. The other workers have had to come to my aid in almost every order it seems, and I'm getting sick of it all very quickly.
But the place is kind of humorous when you get the right customers...I already have three stories. When I was on my first few days, a lady wanted to order a sandwich without a bun. I think she did it on purpose 'cause she saw I had no idea if you could even do that. But you know what? You can order a sandwich without the bun. Very exciting, isn't it? Yes, I have taught you all something new about Mc. Donalds. I encourage you all to now go order a sandwich without a bun. xD
This next one actually made me laugh at the time, because I didn't feel I was being teased for some reason. xD Some guy ordered his meal and I calculated the change wrong or something. I don't even remember. Anyway, another cashier had to come help me, and as he figured it out the man ordering said, "This is geometry!"
For those of you who don't know the difference between basic math and geometry, here's a hint. Basic math teaches everything from 2+2 to 54*2. Geometry studies shapes, like triangles and circles.
"Can we change that to algebra?" I asked. I knew even then it was a bit off, but it was better than geometry.
"Sure," the customer replied. "Basic math, algebra, trig..." When I told the manager the story later, he laughed and said,
"Yeah, we sell sandwiches with 90 degree angles."
And my final story took place last night. An irritable old lady asked for a side salad with ranch dressing. We were out of ranch, so she changed it to some dressing I can't even pronounce. Due to that, I gave her the wrong kind, and she came back ten minutes later furious. Without thinking she went behind the counter where we were.
"Ma'am, you can't be back here!" the manager scolded her, and the lady irritably went back to her rightful spot, while another employee showed her the other choices of dressing.
"I wouldn't have to go back there if you hired people that can read!" she yelled. That actually got to me. Thankfully she came back at the end of my shift and apologized.
And so far, those are my best stories of the job I have come to acquire.
Number two: This semester I had a free hour I needed to fill at school, so I put in librarian aid. I've come to REALLY like the place! Unlike Mc. Donalds, I don't mind talking to the kids (maybe it's because I actually know how to give them what they want), and I even enjoy shelving the books, mainly because I find some for myself. I think I have nine books out right now. xD Sadly I'm only devoting myself to one book right now that I read in 7th grade and loved. It's amazing how you can come back to a book three years later and understand the themes and what's going on soooo much more! Same goes for movies. The book is much more enjoyable today I bet since I can actually follow the storyline more. And it's nice to know how the book ends, too. xD I "work" with two other kids: Alexa and Thomas. They're both juniors I think, but Thomas will be graduating this year. They're pretty fun to work with. :)
Number three: Rootbeer's been acting strangely ever since I made my bed a month ago. Beforehand, he rarely ever joined me up on the bed while I was doing my homework or sleeping. I always figured it was because when I get irritated with him I grab him and stuff him under the sheets with me until he calms down and I can release him. But now, almost every time I'm doing my homework, he'll jump up onto the bed with me, find a comfortable spot and take a catnap. I really enjoy his company, but it still leaves me puzzled, even more so when I wake up to him dozing on the bed. Is he just growing up or something? Oh where has my familiar kitten gone (not that I miss this particular part of him--I LOVE having him on the bed with me. Makes me feel loved.)?
There's been a few other things in my life, but the one needs to stay hidden under lock and key and the other is still developing. I'll write all about it when it finally reaches it's conclusion (which could be anywhere between next week and the next two years). Until then, later!
~Kathy
A lot's been happening in my life recently. It's not until now though that I've actually had the time to sit down and write about it.
Number one: I got a job at Mc.Donalds. Any kids reading this right now are most likely feeling sorry for me; any adult is beaming with pride. I find that very interesting.
I basically work at the front counter and clean the lobby when the place is calm. The job is harder than it looks, honestly, but the people I work with say I'll have it down soon. Since it's been two weeks, I'm still unsure about their "promise" of me ever understanding the job completely. My biggest problem is understanding the difference between a customer ordering a sandwich and getting the meal. They NEVER specify, so I have to ask, and I almost always forget their fries. Either that, or I give them fries when they only ordered the sandwich. The other workers have had to come to my aid in almost every order it seems, and I'm getting sick of it all very quickly.
But the place is kind of humorous when you get the right customers...I already have three stories. When I was on my first few days, a lady wanted to order a sandwich without a bun. I think she did it on purpose 'cause she saw I had no idea if you could even do that. But you know what? You can order a sandwich without the bun. Very exciting, isn't it? Yes, I have taught you all something new about Mc. Donalds. I encourage you all to now go order a sandwich without a bun. xD
This next one actually made me laugh at the time, because I didn't feel I was being teased for some reason. xD Some guy ordered his meal and I calculated the change wrong or something. I don't even remember. Anyway, another cashier had to come help me, and as he figured it out the man ordering said, "This is geometry!"
For those of you who don't know the difference between basic math and geometry, here's a hint. Basic math teaches everything from 2+2 to 54*2. Geometry studies shapes, like triangles and circles.
"Can we change that to algebra?" I asked. I knew even then it was a bit off, but it was better than geometry.
"Sure," the customer replied. "Basic math, algebra, trig..." When I told the manager the story later, he laughed and said,
"Yeah, we sell sandwiches with 90 degree angles."
And my final story took place last night. An irritable old lady asked for a side salad with ranch dressing. We were out of ranch, so she changed it to some dressing I can't even pronounce. Due to that, I gave her the wrong kind, and she came back ten minutes later furious. Without thinking she went behind the counter where we were.
"Ma'am, you can't be back here!" the manager scolded her, and the lady irritably went back to her rightful spot, while another employee showed her the other choices of dressing.
"I wouldn't have to go back there if you hired people that can read!" she yelled. That actually got to me. Thankfully she came back at the end of my shift and apologized.
And so far, those are my best stories of the job I have come to acquire.
Number two: This semester I had a free hour I needed to fill at school, so I put in librarian aid. I've come to REALLY like the place! Unlike Mc. Donalds, I don't mind talking to the kids (maybe it's because I actually know how to give them what they want), and I even enjoy shelving the books, mainly because I find some for myself. I think I have nine books out right now. xD Sadly I'm only devoting myself to one book right now that I read in 7th grade and loved. It's amazing how you can come back to a book three years later and understand the themes and what's going on soooo much more! Same goes for movies. The book is much more enjoyable today I bet since I can actually follow the storyline more. And it's nice to know how the book ends, too. xD I "work" with two other kids: Alexa and Thomas. They're both juniors I think, but Thomas will be graduating this year. They're pretty fun to work with. :)
Number three: Rootbeer's been acting strangely ever since I made my bed a month ago. Beforehand, he rarely ever joined me up on the bed while I was doing my homework or sleeping. I always figured it was because when I get irritated with him I grab him and stuff him under the sheets with me until he calms down and I can release him. But now, almost every time I'm doing my homework, he'll jump up onto the bed with me, find a comfortable spot and take a catnap. I really enjoy his company, but it still leaves me puzzled, even more so when I wake up to him dozing on the bed. Is he just growing up or something? Oh where has my familiar kitten gone (not that I miss this particular part of him--I LOVE having him on the bed with me. Makes me feel loved.)?
There's been a few other things in my life, but the one needs to stay hidden under lock and key and the other is still developing. I'll write all about it when it finally reaches it's conclusion (which could be anywhere between next week and the next two years). Until then, later!
~Kathy
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