Current sound fantasy: "In the still of the night" - The AKAfellas.
My career could finally be taking on the positive aspect. As much as I've enjoyed working at Office Depot, I need to take hold of what my life is really after. Earlier Tuesday morning, I had a phone appointment with a Palo Alto engineer. Besides the fact that he was forty minutes late calling me, my nerves begin to lessen and the tension decreased because I believe the call was never going to happen. After ten minutes, I thought that the previous phone interview was running long. With a half hour passing by, I started to believe that the engineer looked over my resume and saw my lack of tech-perience(technology experience). Well, if what they want is field work, it seems like I'll never be able to find that direction. Fortunately, forty-six minutes past and my phone began to ring. I jumped from the living room couch, walked nervously to the phone. Within ten minutes, I was getting off the phone with the technical engineer. My blood pressure could have possibly risen that past hours.
After the phone call, I went straight to the kitchen and fixed myself my much needed breakfast. I sat right back down in front of the television, eating my breakfast, watching Sucka Free City(Comcast On-Demand Showtime). The movie is very intriguing, yet the ending leaves you in wonder.
And then the phone rings under an hour later.
"Joel, we would like to set up an appointment for you to do an in-person interview with us."
note: Thanks Jerry for informing me of this job opening.
(Coming soon. The truth about Akbayan's P.C.N. 1999)
Wednesday, February 23, 2005
Tuesday, February 22, 2005
Everyone is a loser...
...unless they believe they could win.
My Final 12 of this year's American Idol.
Male Vocals:
Anwar Robinson
Constantine Maroulis
Jared Yates
David Brown
Scott Savol
Travis Tucker
Female Vocals:
Aloha Mischeaux
Carrie Underwood
Jessica Sierra
Nadia Turner
Vonzell Solomon
Melinda Lira
Good luck & hopefully I'm 12 for 12.
My Final 12 of this year's American Idol.
Male Vocals:
Anwar Robinson
Constantine Maroulis
Jared Yates
David Brown
Scott Savol
Travis Tucker
Female Vocals:
Aloha Mischeaux
Carrie Underwood
Jessica Sierra
Nadia Turner
Vonzell Solomon
Melinda Lira
Good luck & hopefully I'm 12 for 12.
Monday, February 21, 2005
Waiting for important phone calls...
I'm feeling so nervous right now. In less than 12 hours, I'll be receiving a phone call that may enhance my career status as an SJSU engineer. Even though it is a less than normal technical job, I'm still going to give it my best. Giving my best is what I'm goodGREAT at. Taking into account my attention toward detail, my ongoing motivation to get things done (not to mention get things done right), and working with a team that moves in the same direction. If the phone call is a negative experience, it is my duty to keep up with the resume sending. In the meantime, I have a business management option.
Thursday, February 17, 2005
Breaking up is hard to do...
I hate this feeling. I hate being where I am right now. I hate using my strength not to cry. I hate the fact that I can't accept the circumstances. I hate this feeling. I hate this feeling. I HATE THIS FEELING. I hate being so vulnerable. I hate the fact that I put my all and I'm getting only partial. I hate being me.
Sunday, February 13, 2005
About me...
"My brain doesn't function verbally." I can hold any conversation over online chat. Weird, huh!?
Friday, February 04, 2005
Orientation Be Gone
I've been working at OD for 2+ months and that feeling of being a beginner ended probably after two weeks at the job. Some of the reasons why is because I was no longer asking anyone questions on where this and that were or are in the store. Instead, some of the stockers that have been there months longer than me have asked me where an item goes. I guess I have my education to take credit for that. I've been through a solid, two decade streak of academics. My brain has been trained to remember, learn, and adapt with what needs to be learned.
One thing I don't like doing at my job is wasting time. Even though this job has nothing to do with my degree, I can still learn from the experience. My motto is: 'Never let experience be a waste". For example, I use my blogspot account as a way to keep up with my grammar and literary skills. Honestly, if you go back and read some of my achives, you will encounter a ton of written mistakes. My vocabulary and word use has expanded too. I don't know if it's just by coincidence or the presence of Babble.
My fellow employees find my presence as a comfort. I don't necessarily find ways to get on their nerves, but I can analyze some of these co-workers, find their faults and work around them. The store manager does remind us that, "You are here to work, not to make friends". Although, everyone has that same OD goal to become reliable workers. We have a staff meeting this Sunday, Superbowl Sunday. It is time for everyone to vent and try and make the OD world a better place to be.
That part of my life has become a great impact on my life, but I still have a non-work type of life. I'm either spending time with family, Babble, or with myself. With Valentine's Day coming up, Babble and I are trying to find a way to top the last two previous, yet 'commercial', occasions. The planning won't be difficult since last year we just stayed home, slept, and spend time together at our place. I miss that apartment, but that's about it.
Is Valentine's Day another day for accessible businesses to make money?
Of course! On February 13th, the condom sales jumps up nearly 93% from any average day. Good job to those who enjoy using protection. Although, the disadvantage about February 14th is the increase of sexually transmitted diseases by 35%. On the upside, the number of one night stands rises exponentially by 300%.*
Are there any decreased statistics about Valentines's Day?
Yes, but nothing really significant to jot down.
[*The following information is not for certain. Polls are brought to you by unauthorized statistics.]
Lastly, OD is selling a task chair for $17.04 (Regular price: $79.99) Is anyone interested? Limited supply. I bought one.
I've been working at OD for 2+ months and that feeling of being a beginner ended probably after two weeks at the job. Some of the reasons why is because I was no longer asking anyone questions on where this and that were or are in the store. Instead, some of the stockers that have been there months longer than me have asked me where an item goes. I guess I have my education to take credit for that. I've been through a solid, two decade streak of academics. My brain has been trained to remember, learn, and adapt with what needs to be learned.
One thing I don't like doing at my job is wasting time. Even though this job has nothing to do with my degree, I can still learn from the experience. My motto is: 'Never let experience be a waste". For example, I use my blogspot account as a way to keep up with my grammar and literary skills. Honestly, if you go back and read some of my achives, you will encounter a ton of written mistakes. My vocabulary and word use has expanded too. I don't know if it's just by coincidence or the presence of Babble.
My fellow employees find my presence as a comfort. I don't necessarily find ways to get on their nerves, but I can analyze some of these co-workers, find their faults and work around them. The store manager does remind us that, "You are here to work, not to make friends". Although, everyone has that same OD goal to become reliable workers. We have a staff meeting this Sunday, Superbowl Sunday. It is time for everyone to vent and try and make the OD world a better place to be.
That part of my life has become a great impact on my life, but I still have a non-work type of life. I'm either spending time with family, Babble, or with myself. With Valentine's Day coming up, Babble and I are trying to find a way to top the last two previous, yet 'commercial', occasions. The planning won't be difficult since last year we just stayed home, slept, and spend time together at our place. I miss that apartment, but that's about it.
Is Valentine's Day another day for accessible businesses to make money?
Of course! On February 13th, the condom sales jumps up nearly 93% from any average day. Good job to those who enjoy using protection. Although, the disadvantage about February 14th is the increase of sexually transmitted diseases by 35%. On the upside, the number of one night stands rises exponentially by 300%.*
Are there any decreased statistics about Valentines's Day?
Yes, but nothing really significant to jot down.
[*The following information is not for certain. Polls are brought to you by unauthorized statistics.]
Lastly, OD is selling a task chair for $17.04 (Regular price: $79.99) Is anyone interested? Limited supply. I bought one.
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