So I was at work the other day, knocking out shipment with one of my coworkers, when payday came up. I expressed my gratitude for payday being the current friday. The girl looked puzzled. "Didn't we get paid the friday before last?"
I looked at her a moment and responded, "Yes..."
She still looked puzzled. The silence was only broken by the sound of the rusted gears moving in her head. "I thought we got paid every 2 weeks, not every other week."
I stared for a moment, astounded that she might actually be serious. I slowly responded, giving her time to perhaps somehow grasp what she just said. "That's the same thing."
She paused for a moment and stood with a thoughtful expression. Yet again, gears turned and noises were made until finally she responded, "Oh!"
Oh Hollister and the ditzes I work with.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
I Know the Pieces Fit
It's all finally coming together. Everyday is one step closer to the happiest day of my life thus far, and every day is better than the last. Hopefully I will have a car soon, to replace the one that died 2 weeks after I got it. We will have the last couple things paid off for the wedding, and have money left over! (Minus the intsy bintsy fact that we're already $3,500 in debt because of my car problems).
Unfortunately, with everything coming together means EVERYTHING. Including everything in my work world. Today Moshe needed something for his stuff, Summer needed to talk to me on the phone, though she won't return my calls, and Moshe informed me that his Sister-In-Law's company has agreed to let me make their system, they also want me to do their website, as well as help them get their server setup. Holy crap. I thought I didn't have any time as it was. Now I have even less.
Hopefully what all this means though, is that soon we will have such a quick influx of money on hand, that we will be able to pay off my debts, and get back to being totally on top of things. The sooner we can actually start saving money for college, the better! Thankfully BYUI is also very cheap.
In other news, I saw some guy almost walk into a wall yesterday because he was looking at his iPod. I love technology.
In the words of Willy Wonka: "Everything in this room is eatable. In fact even I am eatable, but that is called cannibalism my dear children and is frowned upon in most civilizations." I love food. Especially fast food. I think I'd be fat if I didn't have such a good metabolism. Sometimes, why I'm eating real food...I think of how bad I want fast food. Sad. I know.
Unfortunately, with everything coming together means EVERYTHING. Including everything in my work world. Today Moshe needed something for his stuff, Summer needed to talk to me on the phone, though she won't return my calls, and Moshe informed me that his Sister-In-Law's company has agreed to let me make their system, they also want me to do their website, as well as help them get their server setup. Holy crap. I thought I didn't have any time as it was. Now I have even less.
Hopefully what all this means though, is that soon we will have such a quick influx of money on hand, that we will be able to pay off my debts, and get back to being totally on top of things. The sooner we can actually start saving money for college, the better! Thankfully BYUI is also very cheap.
In other news, I saw some guy almost walk into a wall yesterday because he was looking at his iPod. I love technology.
In the words of Willy Wonka: "Everything in this room is eatable. In fact even I am eatable, but that is called cannibalism my dear children and is frowned upon in most civilizations." I love food. Especially fast food. I think I'd be fat if I didn't have such a good metabolism. Sometimes, why I'm eating real food...I think of how bad I want fast food. Sad. I know.
Monday, March 23, 2009
Albertsons and Me
Holy crap. I just got 3 Boxes of Eggo waffles for $5! And 4 Boxes of Hot Pockets for $6! That will last for so long! Holy good prices! Jillian always told me in school that I was retarded for going to Broulims instead of Albertsons...she was right!
March is a hard month for my fiance. Lately it seems our arguments aren't so much difference of opinion, but lack of communication. Learning to understand each other in all sorts of situations seems to be a thing that will take a while to master. This month for instance, I mentioned is hard for Jillian. I've always known that it's best not to push her to talk when she's acting funny, but she also lets me ask once, so she knows that I know something is up, and I would like to be there for her. So I asked her, and she started telling me. My natural reaction when someone is trying to share with me something that's making them sad, is to compare, empathize or otherwise try to understand more of what is going on. I soon found out that there is certain situations where that is not what to do. Sometimes there is nothing to do, except be a shoulder to cry on. The more I learn about my soon-to-be-wife the more I love her. She's so strong-willed and such an amazing woman. I count my blessings that she wants to keep me around.
So. I've been having some strange craving recently to play FF7. But sadly, everytime I think about hooking up my PS2 and digging out my ancient PS1 Memory Card, I decide to go play DOTA or Disgaea 3 instead. Of course, eventually the craving will die, and come back, reincarnated as a craving for FF6, or FF Tactics, or something else instead. I also am at a standstill in the Fire Emblem game for Wii. The reason behind me being postponed is the Wii itself. I really, really like keeping save files on consoles, it's a great idea. However, I noticed that certain games can't transfer save files! Fire Emblem isn't a problem, I just left the save file in my friends Wii. However I also tried to save over my Smash Bros data, and it wouldn't let me! How dumb is that? I really hope my sister PS3 will let me copy over my save from Disgaea 3. Also, I've been dreaming DOTA games, I think that's a bad thing. Of course, it's not the only thing I dream of, although most my dreams are really odd.
March is a hard month for my fiance. Lately it seems our arguments aren't so much difference of opinion, but lack of communication. Learning to understand each other in all sorts of situations seems to be a thing that will take a while to master. This month for instance, I mentioned is hard for Jillian. I've always known that it's best not to push her to talk when she's acting funny, but she also lets me ask once, so she knows that I know something is up, and I would like to be there for her. So I asked her, and she started telling me. My natural reaction when someone is trying to share with me something that's making them sad, is to compare, empathize or otherwise try to understand more of what is going on. I soon found out that there is certain situations where that is not what to do. Sometimes there is nothing to do, except be a shoulder to cry on. The more I learn about my soon-to-be-wife the more I love her. She's so strong-willed and such an amazing woman. I count my blessings that she wants to keep me around.
Part 1 of my 5,273 Part Installment: Better Know a Nerd
So. I've been having some strange craving recently to play FF7. But sadly, everytime I think about hooking up my PS2 and digging out my ancient PS1 Memory Card, I decide to go play DOTA or Disgaea 3 instead. Of course, eventually the craving will die, and come back, reincarnated as a craving for FF6, or FF Tactics, or something else instead. I also am at a standstill in the Fire Emblem game for Wii. The reason behind me being postponed is the Wii itself. I really, really like keeping save files on consoles, it's a great idea. However, I noticed that certain games can't transfer save files! Fire Emblem isn't a problem, I just left the save file in my friends Wii. However I also tried to save over my Smash Bros data, and it wouldn't let me! How dumb is that? I really hope my sister PS3 will let me copy over my save from Disgaea 3. Also, I've been dreaming DOTA games, I think that's a bad thing. Of course, it's not the only thing I dream of, although most my dreams are really odd.
Saturday, March 21, 2009
...and they're off!
Background info. Nothing much to know besides what I put in my profile. So, this will just contain ramblings of my opinions and what the heck is going on in the world!
First off! Anyone else find it incredible that we spend more time supporting the people we care for then actually spending time with them? How bassackwards is that? I work a full-time job at Hollister, which is a rant of its own, as well as doing freelance website work on the side. On a usual weekday I get to spend about 30 minutes to an hour with my fiance, soon to be wife. I live for the weekend. And even half of Saturday she's taken by work. All in order to get our lives started.
I've found so far in the world, that there are cycles that are hard to break! Let me name a few.
1. No car --> Hard to get work --> No work = no loan --> No loan = no car (and it starts over!)
2. Struggling to get by --> Start doing okay --> Something goes amiss --> Fix it with saved money --> Struggling (grrrrr.)
3. Eat food --> Stomach processes good stuff --> Gets rid of bad stuff --> Hunger --> Eat food!
Alright, so I actually enjoy #3...at least the eating part of it. But really. I'm just getting started in the world and so far from what I've seen is we've created a world where it takes more time to get by then we get to sit back and enjoy things. We spend more time at work then at home. And when we are home, we have bills to pay and other things to keep in check before we get to relax.
Hollister. Ohhhh boy. Anywho. I recently was hired on as full-time lead stock at Hollister. I've only been working a couple weeks, but it seems to me, for the amount of time and stress and frustration I spend working on getting tasks done, I should get paid more. They send me 10 hours of shipment in 1 day, and I'm supposed to get it done. This is just 1 aspect of the job, I also:
1. Pull USRs (30min - 1hr)
2. Pull SPRs (1hr - 2hr)
3. Manage and train any part timers in the back.
They say it's possible. And I'm sure it is. People do it in other stores. But it sure doesn't feel possible when you're looking at everything there is to do. I was also informed that the girl working in the position before me didn't take lunches. She would just scarf down something really quick. I think if I have to be a demi-god in order to finish everything my job requires, they should pay more.
I'll stop complaining now. I'm getting married in less then a month! Gasp! Me? Yes! I totally thought I'd make it to 25 or older without getting married. But for some reason Jillian sticks around. I'm not sure why. I think it's either because I'm incredibly good looking, or because I have a flawless personality. *thoughtful pause* Maybe both. It's good though, she's absolutely gorgeous, smart, funny, witty, outspoken, and all in all, more amazing then me...which is hard to beat. Ask around, it's true.
Anywho. The date is set for April 11th. I've been busy, and have failed to mail out a few invitations. I apologize. I will try my best to get those out ASAP.
First off! Anyone else find it incredible that we spend more time supporting the people we care for then actually spending time with them? How bassackwards is that? I work a full-time job at Hollister, which is a rant of its own, as well as doing freelance website work on the side. On a usual weekday I get to spend about 30 minutes to an hour with my fiance, soon to be wife. I live for the weekend. And even half of Saturday she's taken by work. All in order to get our lives started.
I've found so far in the world, that there are cycles that are hard to break! Let me name a few.
1. No car --> Hard to get work --> No work = no loan --> No loan = no car (and it starts over!)
2. Struggling to get by --> Start doing okay --> Something goes amiss --> Fix it with saved money --> Struggling (grrrrr.)
3. Eat food --> Stomach processes good stuff --> Gets rid of bad stuff --> Hunger --> Eat food!
Alright, so I actually enjoy #3...at least the eating part of it. But really. I'm just getting started in the world and so far from what I've seen is we've created a world where it takes more time to get by then we get to sit back and enjoy things. We spend more time at work then at home. And when we are home, we have bills to pay and other things to keep in check before we get to relax.
Hollister. Ohhhh boy. Anywho. I recently was hired on as full-time lead stock at Hollister. I've only been working a couple weeks, but it seems to me, for the amount of time and stress and frustration I spend working on getting tasks done, I should get paid more. They send me 10 hours of shipment in 1 day, and I'm supposed to get it done. This is just 1 aspect of the job, I also:
1. Pull USRs (30min - 1hr)
2. Pull SPRs (1hr - 2hr)
3. Manage and train any part timers in the back.
They say it's possible. And I'm sure it is. People do it in other stores. But it sure doesn't feel possible when you're looking at everything there is to do. I was also informed that the girl working in the position before me didn't take lunches. She would just scarf down something really quick. I think if I have to be a demi-god in order to finish everything my job requires, they should pay more.
I'll stop complaining now. I'm getting married in less then a month! Gasp! Me? Yes! I totally thought I'd make it to 25 or older without getting married. But for some reason Jillian sticks around. I'm not sure why. I think it's either because I'm incredibly good looking, or because I have a flawless personality. *thoughtful pause* Maybe both. It's good though, she's absolutely gorgeous, smart, funny, witty, outspoken, and all in all, more amazing then me...which is hard to beat. Ask around, it's true.
Anywho. The date is set for April 11th. I've been busy, and have failed to mail out a few invitations. I apologize. I will try my best to get those out ASAP.
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