Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.02.70
Current Song - That's the Way of the World (Earth, Wind and Fire)
A bunch of things to get done before Sunday.
I completed all of my PSY quizzes. I have to write two papers and do a test (15 fill-in-the-blank, 5 essay). I'm going to try to get this done all at once. I will have PSY done completely, before tackling HUM. I have two papers and a final exam for it.
Updated Grades:
PSY - 84.5%
If I omit the two writing assignments, I'll be at an 82%. It may be worth it in the long run in order to catch up with my HUM. If I did one paper, it would be an 83%. I would have to score no lower than a 67% on the last test in order to maintain a B in the class.
HUM - 66.07%
The class asks for a lot of time commitment that I simply do not have. It was the same situation with the Music class I took.
I think what I'm going to do is this:
Monday after work - Write one of the writing assignments (the one on Asperger's!), and begin the test once I'm done with that.
Tuesday afternoon - Complete the PSY test, and therefore the course.
Tuesday night - Writing assignment on poem readings
Wednesday night - Writing assignment on listening to music
Thursday morning until next Thursday night: The Godawful Final
There's no denying that this classwork will be time consuming. Therefore, I am taking an absence from NISB, IHSGD, MySpace, Facebook, This Blog, and all other message board postings until this is all due - on July 31.
Aside of work, I will be concentrating in full to my classwork. Work has been going well lately. I just left the store in record time tonight. I have four straight days off once more this week. I hope it continues the following week :)
So until July 31 - See ya!
Sunday, July 19, 2009
Saturday, July 18, 2009
WSN - Your Favorite Hits from ... the Codeman
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.81.07
Current Song - Deacon Blues (Steely Dan)
W - Work
S - School
N - NISB
For those that don't recall.
Work - I just enjoyed four days off of work in a row. My mini vacation started on Monday and ends today at 5:00. I got a lot done in this time off. I just hope that when I come back nothing has changed. Change always happens when I'm gone. I'm working three days this week. I also work on Sunday. After this, I don't know - hopefully four days. But there goes the good paychecks for a while.
School - It's almost done. But I haven't really started on anything yet. I kind of hit a snag somewhere. My PSY grade is still in the B range, but I'm really not looking forward to the rest of HUM. I'm going to try to get all of my PSY stuff done at once (three quizzes, two writing assignments and a test). Then I'm going to try to accomplish as much HUM crap I can.
NISB - It was a wonderful accomplishment trying to get summer stuff done for NISB. I completed nearly 100 letters to the coverage area's ADs and will get them mailed as soon as I can find money for five books of stamps. I'm also in the middle of doing a photo feature. I have half of it done: four sets of pictures have been snapped, three more are needed, plus the writing part of it. Now that the football schedules are all out, I'm going to try to set up the NISB Master Football schedule. That won't be done until after classwork has been accomplished. Other than these two things, the Edgy previews are next.
As I mentioned before, money is going to be a little tight for a while. I can only hope for quick classwork in order to find an extra work day sometime and somewhere. I have a $15 Yahoo payment later next week.
I'm saving up for a bicycle with the rest of the paychecks. There's a LaJolla bicycle at Wal-Mart I'm wanting. Only because the seat is big and it is sturdy enough to hold someone like me. I hope it can do wonders. Once I get the bike, I will save money to get my left-turn light fixed. That's been a problem for almost a year now. I don't have any real necessities after this.
Current Song - Deacon Blues (Steely Dan)
W - Work
S - School
N - NISB
For those that don't recall.
Work - I just enjoyed four days off of work in a row. My mini vacation started on Monday and ends today at 5:00. I got a lot done in this time off. I just hope that when I come back nothing has changed. Change always happens when I'm gone. I'm working three days this week. I also work on Sunday. After this, I don't know - hopefully four days. But there goes the good paychecks for a while.
School - It's almost done. But I haven't really started on anything yet. I kind of hit a snag somewhere. My PSY grade is still in the B range, but I'm really not looking forward to the rest of HUM. I'm going to try to get all of my PSY stuff done at once (three quizzes, two writing assignments and a test). Then I'm going to try to accomplish as much HUM crap I can.
NISB - It was a wonderful accomplishment trying to get summer stuff done for NISB. I completed nearly 100 letters to the coverage area's ADs and will get them mailed as soon as I can find money for five books of stamps. I'm also in the middle of doing a photo feature. I have half of it done: four sets of pictures have been snapped, three more are needed, plus the writing part of it. Now that the football schedules are all out, I'm going to try to set up the NISB Master Football schedule. That won't be done until after classwork has been accomplished. Other than these two things, the Edgy previews are next.
As I mentioned before, money is going to be a little tight for a while. I can only hope for quick classwork in order to find an extra work day sometime and somewhere. I have a $15 Yahoo payment later next week.
I'm saving up for a bicycle with the rest of the paychecks. There's a LaJolla bicycle at Wal-Mart I'm wanting. Only because the seat is big and it is sturdy enough to hold someone like me. I hope it can do wonders. Once I get the bike, I will save money to get my left-turn light fixed. That's been a problem for almost a year now. I don't have any real necessities after this.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
W-S-N
Cutter's Log - Supplemental
Time for another edition of "WSN" - Just because I'm bored.
WORK: I got next week's work schedule yesterday. Bre is coming back, which reduces my hours. I'm down to three days next week after working five days for over a month. I'll see what I can do with the three days, but if I'm feeling any money effect, I will want to do a fill-in a Route 30 maybe.
I'm working tonight, Sunday night and Monday night. Then I have the next four days OFF. I get these mini-vacations quite often, and I don't know why really.
SCHOOL: I wrote two PSY papers this morning. I have one more paper left, and a unit test to complete by Sunday evening. That means when I get off of work, I will have to work on these two things before sleeping. After this, I can focus on doing a couple of Humanities quizzes before working on papers for it. The days off will help.
NISB: The four days off has created a working period for me. I'm planning on working on my summer projects (the Badminton project, summer mailings, and the 7 Wonders photo feature). I want to get this done and then concentrate on EdgyTim.com football previews.
The four days off is a perfect time for me to get the picture for the 7 Wonders series. Three or four of them do not warrant any kind of permission to snap. The others I think I need advance notice. I hope this plays out well.
Time for another edition of "WSN" - Just because I'm bored.
WORK: I got next week's work schedule yesterday. Bre is coming back, which reduces my hours. I'm down to three days next week after working five days for over a month. I'll see what I can do with the three days, but if I'm feeling any money effect, I will want to do a fill-in a Route 30 maybe.
I'm working tonight, Sunday night and Monday night. Then I have the next four days OFF. I get these mini-vacations quite often, and I don't know why really.
SCHOOL: I wrote two PSY papers this morning. I have one more paper left, and a unit test to complete by Sunday evening. That means when I get off of work, I will have to work on these two things before sleeping. After this, I can focus on doing a couple of Humanities quizzes before working on papers for it. The days off will help.
NISB: The four days off has created a working period for me. I'm planning on working on my summer projects (the Badminton project, summer mailings, and the 7 Wonders photo feature). I want to get this done and then concentrate on EdgyTim.com football previews.
The four days off is a perfect time for me to get the picture for the 7 Wonders series. Three or four of them do not warrant any kind of permission to snap. The others I think I need advance notice. I hope this plays out well.
Rest In Peace Karen
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.11.70
My aunt Judy's best friend of more than 40 years passed away yesterday. Karen Hull had been battling breast cancer for 20 years.
Karen taught at Central School and Jefferson School in Sterling for over 30 years.
Her obit: http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/07/10/r_yqkm9jq4t2uq9whmp_sjfa/index.xml
My aunt Judy's best friend of more than 40 years passed away yesterday. Karen Hull had been battling breast cancer for 20 years.
Karen taught at Central School and Jefferson School in Sterling for over 30 years.
Her obit: http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/07/10/r_yqkm9jq4t2uq9whmp_sjfa/index.xml
Friday, July 10, 2009
Updated Grades
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.01.70
Current Song - Hold Me Now (Thompson Twins)
An update to my PSY Grade from the past post:
Last posting: "PSY: 82% - B- (with one test grade pending)"
Currently: 87.7% B+
I got a 96% on a test.
Current Song - Hold Me Now (Thompson Twins)
An update to my PSY Grade from the past post:
Last posting: "PSY: 82% - B- (with one test grade pending)"
Currently: 87.7% B+
I got a 96% on a test.
Wednesday, July 8, 2009
Lets do THIS ...
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.80.70
Current Song - Poker Face (Lady GaGa)
There are 3 major entities surrounding my life at this time: Work, School, NISB. One is scheduled to end at a set time. The other two I'm hoping to get merged. That gives me some time to do other things and enjoy life.
I'm spending a lot of time toward these three things. The amount of time is so great, that I've had to cut out certain things. I've delayed Illinois HS Glory Days research, abandoned the Turk board (Turkdom kind of interfered), and the usual social banter. This blog, or journal, or diary, or web site, hasn't had a whole lot of posts in it.
So here's what I'm going to do ...
I'm going to make one post a week. Each post will have an update on the three major things, plus some more information if I care to share.
Here goes ...
WORK: The paycheck I'm about to get will most likely be my biggest until quite a while. I have been working 39 hours a week for a month. When Bre gets back I'm probably going back down to 3-4 days a week. I don't mind the 3-4-day thing because it will make me concentrate more on my schoolwork.
I've developed a plan for getting my chores done. Each night I write down a list of chores on a piece of note paper:
Cigs - Sweep - Mop - F. Cooler
F. Ice - Cap - Coffee - Papers
Restrooms - I. Trash - Rugs*
Sandwiches* - Bags* - Lot*
Lotto - Lotto #s - Lotto 7
*If not already done
BTW - F. Cooler means Facing the beer cooler, F. Ice means put ice in the fountain machine, I. Trash means inside trash, Bags means bagging ice, Lotto 7 means printouts of the last 7 lotto draws in each game. Coffee means dump coffee, Cap means clean and fill Cappuchino machine.
Cigs and Cap by 6
F. Ice and I. Trash by 7
Bags of Ice by 8
Papers, Lotto stuff by 10
Coffee, Restrooms, Beer cooler and lotto markdown by 11
Rugs, Sweep, Mop by 12
Cooler and Sandwiches after Closing
Outisde trash and flower watering after Lockdown
I don't think I should have any problem at all if I follow this to a T.
Starting in August I'm off Mondays and Tuesdays. I'm trying to get mid-shift on Fridays, instead of taking the whole day off. Usual reasons.
Possible splitting time between East End and Route 30 in October. Stay tuned.
SCHOOL: As mentioned, my extra time off after this week should help my schooling. I have three PSY writing assignments and a test to do before Sunday midnight. I'm going to try to get some HUM stuff done in this time. Classes end at the end of the month.
Up-to-date grades:
HUM: 75% - C
PSY: 82% - B- (with one test grade pending)
My goal for both courses is a 70% or higher.
NISB: I have a column at the copy desk (dinner table) waiting to be proofread. I haven't been doing F5's because of the increased work time. I think I've got 3 of 5 items lined up for this week. Let's hope I can get 5 by Friday.
I have begun summer mailings with 3 of 91 sent out thus far. I won't do any more until a gap between the end of schoolwork and Sunday midnight comes up. I've got a few audio clips to upload, and a YouTube channel to post by the end of this month. I'm also trying to put together a photo feature of the NISB 7 Wonders.
By the time August rolls around, I want to concentrate on 13 football previews for EdgyTim.com.
Current Song - Poker Face (Lady GaGa)
There are 3 major entities surrounding my life at this time: Work, School, NISB. One is scheduled to end at a set time. The other two I'm hoping to get merged. That gives me some time to do other things and enjoy life.
I'm spending a lot of time toward these three things. The amount of time is so great, that I've had to cut out certain things. I've delayed Illinois HS Glory Days research, abandoned the Turk board (Turkdom kind of interfered), and the usual social banter. This blog, or journal, or diary, or web site, hasn't had a whole lot of posts in it.
So here's what I'm going to do ...
I'm going to make one post a week. Each post will have an update on the three major things, plus some more information if I care to share.
Here goes ...
WORK: The paycheck I'm about to get will most likely be my biggest until quite a while. I have been working 39 hours a week for a month. When Bre gets back I'm probably going back down to 3-4 days a week. I don't mind the 3-4-day thing because it will make me concentrate more on my schoolwork.
I've developed a plan for getting my chores done. Each night I write down a list of chores on a piece of note paper:
Cigs - Sweep - Mop - F. Cooler
F. Ice - Cap - Coffee - Papers
Restrooms - I. Trash - Rugs*
Sandwiches* - Bags* - Lot*
Lotto - Lotto #s - Lotto 7
*If not already done
BTW - F. Cooler means Facing the beer cooler, F. Ice means put ice in the fountain machine, I. Trash means inside trash, Bags means bagging ice, Lotto 7 means printouts of the last 7 lotto draws in each game. Coffee means dump coffee, Cap means clean and fill Cappuchino machine.
Cigs and Cap by 6
F. Ice and I. Trash by 7
Bags of Ice by 8
Papers, Lotto stuff by 10
Coffee, Restrooms, Beer cooler and lotto markdown by 11
Rugs, Sweep, Mop by 12
Cooler and Sandwiches after Closing
Outisde trash and flower watering after Lockdown
I don't think I should have any problem at all if I follow this to a T.
Starting in August I'm off Mondays and Tuesdays. I'm trying to get mid-shift on Fridays, instead of taking the whole day off. Usual reasons.
Possible splitting time between East End and Route 30 in October. Stay tuned.
SCHOOL: As mentioned, my extra time off after this week should help my schooling. I have three PSY writing assignments and a test to do before Sunday midnight. I'm going to try to get some HUM stuff done in this time. Classes end at the end of the month.
Up-to-date grades:
HUM: 75% - C
PSY: 82% - B- (with one test grade pending)
My goal for both courses is a 70% or higher.
NISB: I have a column at the copy desk (dinner table) waiting to be proofread. I haven't been doing F5's because of the increased work time. I think I've got 3 of 5 items lined up for this week. Let's hope I can get 5 by Friday.
I have begun summer mailings with 3 of 91 sent out thus far. I won't do any more until a gap between the end of schoolwork and Sunday midnight comes up. I've got a few audio clips to upload, and a YouTube channel to post by the end of this month. I'm also trying to put together a photo feature of the NISB 7 Wonders.
By the time August rolls around, I want to concentrate on 13 football previews for EdgyTim.com.
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Biggest Customer Meltdown Yet
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.70.70
Current Song - Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
I've worked at gas stations since September 2006. I've seen a lot of customers during this time from the entire range of demographics. I can decipher what a customer's attitude will be when I look at their face, their license plate, and what car they drive. Because of this, I prepare for the possible conflicts that arise.
You cannot scare the crap out of me. I'm prepared for it.
Today I had a customer who pulled into the prepay pump. He walks in while I'm with a customer. He throws his credit card across the counter (mind you, I'm in the middle of a transaction), and orders me to start the pump for him.
Here's the problem: Inside registers do not have the capability to store your card information after you swipe it. Unlike a card reader.
Easy solution: SWIPE YOUR CARD AT THE PUMP!!!!
I give the card back to him.
"Can you hold on for a sec, mam ... Sir, it doesn't work this way."
(Imagine the voice of a Alaskan prospector) "It's a prepay pump! I'm prepaying!"
"You can't prepay an unknown amount with a credit card in the store."
"Here, give me that!" - He storms out of the store, and proceeds to move his car to the pump on the other side of the prepay one (this particular pump is not a prepay). Credit card in hand, he proceeds to pump his fuel the old-fashioned way. He comes in and pays with his card.
"Sir, the way it ..."
"I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT FROM YOU! (SLAPS HANDS ON THE COUNTER) I'VE ALREADY ... (I couldn't make it out) I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM DOING THIS WITH ANYONE ELSE OTHER THAN YOU!"
What really makes this the biggest meltdown is the decibel level of his voice. It's louder than him striking gold. In my head I'm thinking "prospector"
I don't say a word. I just maintain my cool. I give him the signature receipt and his copy. He signs it and walks away.
Meanwhile, a regular is the next person in line. She is absolutely stunned at what had just happened.
"Was he joking?"
"No," I said, smiling. "What happened was ... Have you ever been to pump one, the prepay one? He doesn't know how to use a credit card at the pump." She is amazed on how I can put up with crap like this.
"In the end, what I'm going to remember from this is how much of an IDIOT he is."
This gentleman has been in the station before. He has used a card at the pump before. I was going to mention this, and the fact that he interrupted a customer in the first place before he screamed "I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT FROM YOU!" His card was a Shell card, so the "account holds" rule does not apply to his card.
I shrug this off, and write a blog entry about it. I hope he finds this.
The sad part about this whole ordeal is that this happened two days after a robbery took place at our store. (Saturday morning - http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/07/06/42391334/index.xml). The clerk in the middle of the robbery was supposed to work today. I told her I would fill in for her. After all of that, I don't blame her for not wanting to work at night. In addition, her Godfather was murdered a week ago. This ordeal with the prospector would have sent her over the edge.
I can put up with a lot of crap. You just CAN'T phase me.
Current Song - Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
I've worked at gas stations since September 2006. I've seen a lot of customers during this time from the entire range of demographics. I can decipher what a customer's attitude will be when I look at their face, their license plate, and what car they drive. Because of this, I prepare for the possible conflicts that arise.
You cannot scare the crap out of me. I'm prepared for it.
Today I had a customer who pulled into the prepay pump. He walks in while I'm with a customer. He throws his credit card across the counter (mind you, I'm in the middle of a transaction), and orders me to start the pump for him.
Here's the problem: Inside registers do not have the capability to store your card information after you swipe it. Unlike a card reader.
Easy solution: SWIPE YOUR CARD AT THE PUMP!!!!
I give the card back to him.
"Can you hold on for a sec, mam ... Sir, it doesn't work this way."
(Imagine the voice of a Alaskan prospector) "It's a prepay pump! I'm prepaying!"
"You can't prepay an unknown amount with a credit card in the store."
"Here, give me that!" - He storms out of the store, and proceeds to move his car to the pump on the other side of the prepay one (this particular pump is not a prepay). Credit card in hand, he proceeds to pump his fuel the old-fashioned way. He comes in and pays with his card.
"Sir, the way it ..."
"I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT FROM YOU! (SLAPS HANDS ON THE COUNTER) I'VE ALREADY ... (I couldn't make it out) I'VE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM DOING THIS WITH ANYONE ELSE OTHER THAN YOU!"
What really makes this the biggest meltdown is the decibel level of his voice. It's louder than him striking gold. In my head I'm thinking "prospector"
I don't say a word. I just maintain my cool. I give him the signature receipt and his copy. He signs it and walks away.
Meanwhile, a regular is the next person in line. She is absolutely stunned at what had just happened.
"Was he joking?"
"No," I said, smiling. "What happened was ... Have you ever been to pump one, the prepay one? He doesn't know how to use a credit card at the pump." She is amazed on how I can put up with crap like this.
"In the end, what I'm going to remember from this is how much of an IDIOT he is."
This gentleman has been in the station before. He has used a card at the pump before. I was going to mention this, and the fact that he interrupted a customer in the first place before he screamed "I DON'T WANT TO HEAR IT FROM YOU!" His card was a Shell card, so the "account holds" rule does not apply to his card.
I shrug this off, and write a blog entry about it. I hope he finds this.
The sad part about this whole ordeal is that this happened two days after a robbery took place at our store. (Saturday morning - http://www.saukvalley.com/articles/2009/07/06/42391334/index.xml). The clerk in the middle of the robbery was supposed to work today. I told her I would fill in for her. After all of that, I don't blame her for not wanting to work at night. In addition, her Godfather was murdered a week ago. This ordeal with the prospector would have sent her over the edge.
I can put up with a lot of crap. You just CAN'T phase me.
Friday, June 26, 2009
Edward Hopper: Nighthawks
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.62.60
Current Song - Highway Blues (Marc Seales)
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/hopper/street/hopper.nighthawks.jpg
Below is what I have to write for an assignment (the paragraphs are numbered):
1. Hopper's bio
2. What purpose does this painting serve?
3. Cultural and Social Contexts - what does this painting tell us about what was going on in the culture, or how does the painting reflect the culture. what was going on in the society at the time that painting was made, especially events that may have had an impact on the artist.
4. Painting's background information - what was going on in the art world at the time the painting was created, such as style(s), new techniques, or subject matter. what did the critics and other artists think of the painting and its creator.
5. Era background information
6. How realistic is this painting?
7. What are the design elements of this painting?
8. Hermanuetical Paragraph: identifying the objects - relate them to the picture
9. Wollflin Paragraph
10. Overall conclusion?
I could do it if it had to do with SPORTS!
Current Song - Highway Blues (Marc Seales)
http://www.ibiblio.org/wm/paint/auth/hopper/street/hopper.nighthawks.jpg
Below is what I have to write for an assignment (the paragraphs are numbered):
1. Hopper's bio
2. What purpose does this painting serve?
3. Cultural and Social Contexts - what does this painting tell us about what was going on in the culture, or how does the painting reflect the culture. what was going on in the society at the time that painting was made, especially events that may have had an impact on the artist.
4. Painting's background information - what was going on in the art world at the time the painting was created, such as style(s), new techniques, or subject matter. what did the critics and other artists think of the painting and its creator.
5. Era background information
6. How realistic is this painting?
7. What are the design elements of this painting?
8. Hermanuetical Paragraph: identifying the objects - relate them to the picture
9. Wollflin Paragraph
10. Overall conclusion?
I could do it if it had to do with SPORTS!
Sunday, June 21, 2009
So here's what I have to get done by Sunday
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.12.60
Current Song - Hey Nineteen (Steely Dan)
First off, the recent stats on my car say I'm getting 28.6 miles per gallon. Excellent!
MONDAY: Compete a Psychology worksheet dealing with Classical Conditioning.
TUESDAY: Assign and discuss Wolfflin pairs between two paintings.
WENDESDAY: Compare the Psychology research of Bartlett with that of Ebbinghaus.
THURSDAY: Create a "reading" of a painting. Use two of four given perspectives to identify and discuss. Plus do a Wofflin and a Hermanutical circle on it.
FRIDAY: Distinguish between Spearmen’s theories of intelligence with Howard Gardner’s theory of intelligence.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Do the Psychology test.
Current Song - Hey Nineteen (Steely Dan)
First off, the recent stats on my car say I'm getting 28.6 miles per gallon. Excellent!
MONDAY: Compete a Psychology worksheet dealing with Classical Conditioning.
TUESDAY: Assign and discuss Wolfflin pairs between two paintings.
WENDESDAY: Compare the Psychology research of Bartlett with that of Ebbinghaus.
THURSDAY: Create a "reading" of a painting. Use two of four given perspectives to identify and discuss. Plus do a Wofflin and a Hermanutical circle on it.
FRIDAY: Distinguish between Spearmen’s theories of intelligence with Howard Gardner’s theory of intelligence.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: Do the Psychology test.
Friday, June 19, 2009
I hate homework
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.02.60
Current Song - Whispers (unknown artist)
That's all. Would rather be doing site stuff. Or rather just get it out of the way REAL FAST!
(addition - 6/21)
I do. I really do. I was just previewing the assignments for the rest of the year. I'm extremely angry right now! Apparently the rest of the summer requires my undivided attention. There goes the summer projects planned for the website. There goes any research on old schools the rest of the summer. There goes blog entries. There goes my planned comeback to the Turk board. There goes everything, except Friday 5's and work.
If it gets down to that, it's real bull! Really!
Current Song - Whispers (unknown artist)
That's all. Would rather be doing site stuff. Or rather just get it out of the way REAL FAST!
(addition - 6/21)
I do. I really do. I was just previewing the assignments for the rest of the year. I'm extremely angry right now! Apparently the rest of the summer requires my undivided attention. There goes the summer projects planned for the website. There goes any research on old schools the rest of the summer. There goes blog entries. There goes my planned comeback to the Turk board. There goes everything, except Friday 5's and work.
If it gets down to that, it's real bull! Really!
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Today's Hit Music
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.81.06
Current Songs ...
I've always liked older music. Just about anything before 1997 I like. Songs released after that date just sound crummy. I don't like them. I don't listen to them. These were the songs that were playing on All-Hit 98.9 when I was in school.
Feeling real bored during a drive one day, I found myself listening to B100 - pretty much the 98.9 replacement. Heard that song by the Black Eyed Peas, "Boom Boom Pow." I really like it. Plus "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga. It made me try to think of all of the songs I like that were released AFTER 1997.
This list is few:
Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Sting - Brand New Day
Ja Rule - Livin' It Up
Robby Williams - Millenium
Toya - I do
Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
Low - Flo Rida
Smooth - Santana and Rob Thomas
All My Life - K-Ci and JoJo
Plus there's a techno song out there in which I can't understand the lyrics to.
Yeah, that's it.
Current Songs ...
I've always liked older music. Just about anything before 1997 I like. Songs released after that date just sound crummy. I don't like them. I don't listen to them. These were the songs that were playing on All-Hit 98.9 when I was in school.
Feeling real bored during a drive one day, I found myself listening to B100 - pretty much the 98.9 replacement. Heard that song by the Black Eyed Peas, "Boom Boom Pow." I really like it. Plus "Poker Face" by Lady Gaga. It made me try to think of all of the songs I like that were released AFTER 1997.
This list is few:
Black Eyed Peas - Boom Boom Pow
Poker Face - Lady Gaga
Black Eyed Peas - My Humps
Sting - Brand New Day
Ja Rule - Livin' It Up
Robby Williams - Millenium
Toya - I do
Mary J. Blige - Family Affair
Junior Senior - Move Your Feet
Low - Flo Rida
Smooth - Santana and Rob Thomas
All My Life - K-Ci and JoJo
Plus there's a techno song out there in which I can't understand the lyrics to.
Yeah, that's it.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Day off, getting back on track
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.71.60
Current Song - Livin It Up (JaRule)
The past few days have been hectic with a lot of Northern Illinois Sports Beat site changes and updates. The only two things I have left to do are to change the old homepage, and fix the Story Archive. I've got a couple of more articles left this week.
I can't wait for that mess to get over with. Speaking of messes, my car hasn't been cleaned in quite some time. I'm going to take it to get cleaned today, both a car wash and a good vacuum. I have a box in my back seat of crap that I need put in the house. That box has been sitting there for a month and I never bothered to do anything with it.
I get paid today. I'm going to get my Pick 3 and 4 7-day draws today, get a haircut, get a couple of pairs of pants sewed, and reconcile my money. Typical "day off" stuff.
Current Song - Livin It Up (JaRule)
The past few days have been hectic with a lot of Northern Illinois Sports Beat site changes and updates. The only two things I have left to do are to change the old homepage, and fix the Story Archive. I've got a couple of more articles left this week.
I can't wait for that mess to get over with. Speaking of messes, my car hasn't been cleaned in quite some time. I'm going to take it to get cleaned today, both a car wash and a good vacuum. I have a box in my back seat of crap that I need put in the house. That box has been sitting there for a month and I never bothered to do anything with it.
I get paid today. I'm going to get my Pick 3 and 4 7-day draws today, get a haircut, get a couple of pairs of pants sewed, and reconcile my money. Typical "day off" stuff.
Monday, June 15, 2009
Ta-Da!
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.51.60
Current Song - While You See a Chance (Steve Winwood)
http://www.northernillinoissportsbeat.com
Current Song - While You See a Chance (Steve Winwood)
http://www.northernillinoissportsbeat.com
Monday, June 8, 2009
What I want to do, at the same place
Cutter's Log - Stardate 09.80.60
Current Song - Gangsta's Paradise (Coolio)
Work = like?
I like who I work for. I don't like what I do for work currently.
I was thinking about a capacity in which I could stay under the same employer, but do something that I am capable of doing.
"I want to be a substitute worker at the 50-some-odd J.O. locations, and maintain a J.O. website."
Now I can DO that. I really don't mind traveling to Ottawa or Rockford for a shift, as long as I'm getting paid for it.
It sure beats doing the SAME THING EVERY NIGHT.
[/dream]
Current Song - Gangsta's Paradise (Coolio)
Work = like?
I like who I work for. I don't like what I do for work currently.
I was thinking about a capacity in which I could stay under the same employer, but do something that I am capable of doing.
"I want to be a substitute worker at the 50-some-odd J.O. locations, and maintain a J.O. website."
Now I can DO that. I really don't mind traveling to Ottawa or Rockford for a shift, as long as I'm getting paid for it.
It sure beats doing the SAME THING EVERY NIGHT.
[/dream]
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Almost Done
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.70.60
Current Song - The Logical Song (Supertramp)
Regarding the new NISB Website:
Everything has been transfered from the GeoCities server to the Small Business server. I've got one more thing to simply add to the new site before everything's complete. I really can't wait to get this all completed. The Story Archive needs some work, and a few audio clips need to be uploaded, and after that the whole transition is complete. Everything should be done by the end of June.
I'm going to take a break from this for now and concentrate on my school work. I'm already kind of behind.
I have a couple of new schools to add to the Illinois High School Glory Days website after this.
Current Song - The Logical Song (Supertramp)
Regarding the new NISB Website:
Everything has been transfered from the GeoCities server to the Small Business server. I've got one more thing to simply add to the new site before everything's complete. I really can't wait to get this all completed. The Story Archive needs some work, and a few audio clips need to be uploaded, and after that the whole transition is complete. Everything should be done by the end of June.
I'm going to take a break from this for now and concentrate on my school work. I'm already kind of behind.
I have a couple of new schools to add to the Illinois High School Glory Days website after this.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Work Routine
Cutter's Log - Supplemental
I think Mary knows how to keep me from going in a downward spiral. Make your statements brief. Going too long can make me insane.
Something along the line of "change your routine."
I always had a list of things written down before I started, and I had until 1:00ish to do it. I guess that isn't working.
I'm going to try something ... again.
I think Mary knows how to keep me from going in a downward spiral. Make your statements brief. Going too long can make me insane.
Something along the line of "change your routine."
I always had a list of things written down before I started, and I had until 1:00ish to do it. I guess that isn't working.
I'm going to try something ... again.
Second Chances
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.50.60
Current Song - Bloody Well Right (Supertramp)
The Illinois Lottery is doing a Second Chance Promotion for their 35th Anniversary. The task is to save $35.00 worth of non-winning lotto tickets and send them in for a drawing. The jackpot is $35,000/week. As a person who sells (and plays) lotto tickets, I was unsure as to whether or not I was eligible.
When I was at BP, there was a Second Chance Promotion involving Chicago Bulls tickets. That's when I got real interested in it. My assistant manager at the time started saving these tickets: ones she bought, and ones that customers asked to be scanned (only to find out they were losers). When she would say the ticket was not a winner, she would set it aside. She would put her husband's name on them (she knew she wasn't elibigle - and I think I told her that), and send them in.
Here's the problem: she didn't buy those tickets. How is that fair to those who participate in the drawing that DO buy their tickets?
Same thing is happening to a co-worker of mine now. She is saving these tickets. There is this brown paper bag that says something like "please save non-winning tickets for (her)." Her name is going on these tickets. She even asks customers what they will be doing with the non-winners, in an attempt to keep them. Once again, I don't think this is right.
I mentioned this to a couple of regulars of mine, and they reiterated that I wasn't eligible in the first place. First, I wanted to verify this. I went to the three other Shell stations, two managers said that we WERE INDEED eligible. I still wanted to check this with the Illinois Lottery. They said it's open to anyone who does not work FOR the lottery. So I guess I'm eligible.
However, I still think it's wrong to take other people's tickets. I inform people about the Second Chance drawing.
So what about the tickets that I play? As a security measure, I don't buy any lotto tickets at my Shell, even when I'm off the clock. I can't play on the clock anyway. The tickets that I do buy I do put in the Second Chance drawing. Each paper ticket has a six-digit code (4XXXXX) that is unique for every lotto retailer. Each stratch-off ticket has a 12-digit code that is unique to each retailer.
I submit my tickets online. Go to illinoislottery.com for more information.
I also made a rare non-workday morning visit to work. I don't like doing this because I know I'm going to get chastised for something. Well, I was made aware that my priorities had to be switched because of the weather. Ice and cold drinks are more important now. Do my chores earlier.
Whoa! It's Friday, and I have yet to do the F5!
Current Song - Bloody Well Right (Supertramp)
The Illinois Lottery is doing a Second Chance Promotion for their 35th Anniversary. The task is to save $35.00 worth of non-winning lotto tickets and send them in for a drawing. The jackpot is $35,000/week. As a person who sells (and plays) lotto tickets, I was unsure as to whether or not I was eligible.
When I was at BP, there was a Second Chance Promotion involving Chicago Bulls tickets. That's when I got real interested in it. My assistant manager at the time started saving these tickets: ones she bought, and ones that customers asked to be scanned (only to find out they were losers). When she would say the ticket was not a winner, she would set it aside. She would put her husband's name on them (she knew she wasn't elibigle - and I think I told her that), and send them in.
Here's the problem: she didn't buy those tickets. How is that fair to those who participate in the drawing that DO buy their tickets?
Same thing is happening to a co-worker of mine now. She is saving these tickets. There is this brown paper bag that says something like "please save non-winning tickets for (her)." Her name is going on these tickets. She even asks customers what they will be doing with the non-winners, in an attempt to keep them. Once again, I don't think this is right.
I mentioned this to a couple of regulars of mine, and they reiterated that I wasn't eligible in the first place. First, I wanted to verify this. I went to the three other Shell stations, two managers said that we WERE INDEED eligible. I still wanted to check this with the Illinois Lottery. They said it's open to anyone who does not work FOR the lottery. So I guess I'm eligible.
However, I still think it's wrong to take other people's tickets. I inform people about the Second Chance drawing.
So what about the tickets that I play? As a security measure, I don't buy any lotto tickets at my Shell, even when I'm off the clock. I can't play on the clock anyway. The tickets that I do buy I do put in the Second Chance drawing. Each paper ticket has a six-digit code (4XXXXX) that is unique for every lotto retailer. Each stratch-off ticket has a 12-digit code that is unique to each retailer.
I submit my tickets online. Go to illinoislottery.com for more information.
I also made a rare non-workday morning visit to work. I don't like doing this because I know I'm going to get chastised for something. Well, I was made aware that my priorities had to be switched because of the weather. Ice and cold drinks are more important now. Do my chores earlier.
Whoa! It's Friday, and I have yet to do the F5!
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
A PR Guy?
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.30.60
Current Song - Dancing Days (Led Zeppelin)
If I can't get a newspaper job, here's something I want. If Johnson wants a public relations guy, I'm qualified. It'll get me out of clerking and into something I like doing. Heck, I can even create a website for the company.
Of course, that position has to EXIST first :)
Current Song - Dancing Days (Led Zeppelin)
If I can't get a newspaper job, here's something I want. If Johnson wants a public relations guy, I'm qualified. It'll get me out of clerking and into something I like doing. Heck, I can even create a website for the company.
Of course, that position has to EXIST first :)
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Preparing for Summer Classes
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.03.50
Current Song - Life During Wartime (Talking Heads)
Today I begin my 10th semester of community college.
I'm right HERE, everyone else is over ---------------------HERE
Both my Psychology class and Humanities class are Online. They are the only two classes I'm taking this semester. So I get to sit at home.
I already have most of my Psychology stuff available to me. I'm still waiting on my Humanities stuff to get ready. The Psychology class I'm taking is the same one that I failed a couple of years ago. I failed it because I was working third shift at BP, and kept falling asleep in the class. I discovered the power of cappuchino too late. If I stick to my schedule in this class, I should get no lower than a C. It's the same instructor too.
My Humanities class is taught by the same instructor that taught my second go-around in Music Appreciation. She is slow and untimely, hence I don't have my stuff yet. I think there is no textbook for the class, but there are in her campus classes. I hope my 2nd edition PSY book is okay for this semester, which wants the 3rd. Oh, the money I will save!
I created a calendar on my computer for all class-related things, similar to a planner. After 10 years of teachers pounding at me for not using a planner, I am using one now. Ten years is a long time.
Hope this all goes well!
Fall - Film Appreciation and Principles of Modern Math
Current Song - Life During Wartime (Talking Heads)
Today I begin my 10th semester of community college.
I'm right HERE, everyone else is over ---------------------HERE
Both my Psychology class and Humanities class are Online. They are the only two classes I'm taking this semester. So I get to sit at home.
I already have most of my Psychology stuff available to me. I'm still waiting on my Humanities stuff to get ready. The Psychology class I'm taking is the same one that I failed a couple of years ago. I failed it because I was working third shift at BP, and kept falling asleep in the class. I discovered the power of cappuchino too late. If I stick to my schedule in this class, I should get no lower than a C. It's the same instructor too.
My Humanities class is taught by the same instructor that taught my second go-around in Music Appreciation. She is slow and untimely, hence I don't have my stuff yet. I think there is no textbook for the class, but there are in her campus classes. I hope my 2nd edition PSY book is okay for this semester, which wants the 3rd. Oh, the money I will save!
I created a calendar on my computer for all class-related things, similar to a planner. After 10 years of teachers pounding at me for not using a planner, I am using one now. Ten years is a long time.
Hope this all goes well!
Fall - Film Appreciation and Principles of Modern Math
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Can't Wait for the Move
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.72.50
Current Song - My Sharona (The Knack)
I write the NISB State of the Site Address today. There will be a lot of interesting things in it. The official preview of the new URL, plus many more. It will be on the new site in time for the move.
If you visit NISB, you won't want to miss this.
Current Song - My Sharona (The Knack)
I write the NISB State of the Site Address today. There will be a lot of interesting things in it. The official preview of the new URL, plus many more. It will be on the new site in time for the move.
If you visit NISB, you won't want to miss this.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Summer is here
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.32.50
Current Song - I'll Be Around (The Spinners)
Summer is here. Not much changes. That's what happens when you get older I guess.
My brother Chris graduates high school Sunday. I got him a card and some cash. One more brother left in high school, and a cousin in four more years. A Cutter has graduated Sterling HS every two years since 2005.
I'm keeping busy on NISB lately with the Honor Roll. Just a couple of more meets before I don't have to do it anymore. I really enjoyed compiling it, and look forward to doing it next year. Who knows, maybe some coaches will notice it. I like compiling these things. It makes me yearn for the days I wanted to do this for the newspaper. Speaking of the newspaper, I still find myself praying.
Too many people come to the gas station thinking "Why are you still here?" Believe me, I don't want to be there. I know where I want to be. It's just too damn hard to make that a reality.
Bunch of bills to pay this month. I worked an extra day this week, so this helps.
Current Song - I'll Be Around (The Spinners)
Summer is here. Not much changes. That's what happens when you get older I guess.
My brother Chris graduates high school Sunday. I got him a card and some cash. One more brother left in high school, and a cousin in four more years. A Cutter has graduated Sterling HS every two years since 2005.
I'm keeping busy on NISB lately with the Honor Roll. Just a couple of more meets before I don't have to do it anymore. I really enjoyed compiling it, and look forward to doing it next year. Who knows, maybe some coaches will notice it. I like compiling these things. It makes me yearn for the days I wanted to do this for the newspaper. Speaking of the newspaper, I still find myself praying.
Too many people come to the gas station thinking "Why are you still here?" Believe me, I don't want to be there. I know where I want to be. It's just too damn hard to make that a reality.
Bunch of bills to pay this month. I worked an extra day this week, so this helps.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Schedule Known (Part II)
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.01.50
Not only has my work schedule been known, my NISB schedule has also been known. NISB is kinda determined from my work schedule as a second priority.
I'm breaking out the camera and taking pictures of a few baseball and softball games, leading up to the super-sectional games. June 8 is the last date for pictures. I can't go to any state tournaments because I'm working Saturdays for now on.
I've also got a couple columns: one involves friendships going back quite some time, and another has something to do with the NISB Honor Roll. Speaking of the Honor Roll, I try to update it every couple of days.
I also have an Observations piece on the Elmhurst York Badminton Sectional. Get to know what it's like at a meet, and know what is special about the sport.
Friday 5's will keep coming.
New site launches June 15.
And that's about it. I've got a Friday in June set for going to one of the Boats. Hope I can win something.
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Work is getting better. Sometimes I have left without any confidence in doing better the next time. I'm bagging more bags of ice (did 30 last Friday, and 43 last night), when the average is 5 bags a day. That settles that problem. I'm fine in cash control. I'm fine with the basic of chores. The heavy-duty chores I have always struggled with. I'm always having trouble finding time to do them.
I sold a $500 winning ticket last night. It was on a $5 Bingo.
I'm doing five night$ next week, followed by a 4-5 pattern. It's much better than doing just 3.
Our fountain pop machine is out of order. We're out of the CO2 that makes the bubbles. That sucks for me because I need about 100 oz of Pepsi to get through the night. I've settled on buying a couple of 20 oz'ers from the storage boxes (warm). I think it's helped me perform well.
I hope I have a better day tonight.
Not only has my work schedule been known, my NISB schedule has also been known. NISB is kinda determined from my work schedule as a second priority.
I'm breaking out the camera and taking pictures of a few baseball and softball games, leading up to the super-sectional games. June 8 is the last date for pictures. I can't go to any state tournaments because I'm working Saturdays for now on.
I've also got a couple columns: one involves friendships going back quite some time, and another has something to do with the NISB Honor Roll. Speaking of the Honor Roll, I try to update it every couple of days.
I also have an Observations piece on the Elmhurst York Badminton Sectional. Get to know what it's like at a meet, and know what is special about the sport.
Friday 5's will keep coming.
New site launches June 15.
And that's about it. I've got a Friday in June set for going to one of the Boats. Hope I can win something.
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Work is getting better. Sometimes I have left without any confidence in doing better the next time. I'm bagging more bags of ice (did 30 last Friday, and 43 last night), when the average is 5 bags a day. That settles that problem. I'm fine in cash control. I'm fine with the basic of chores. The heavy-duty chores I have always struggled with. I'm always having trouble finding time to do them.
I sold a $500 winning ticket last night. It was on a $5 Bingo.
I'm doing five night$ next week, followed by a 4-5 pattern. It's much better than doing just 3.
Our fountain pop machine is out of order. We're out of the CO2 that makes the bubbles. That sucks for me because I need about 100 oz of Pepsi to get through the night. I've settled on buying a couple of 20 oz'ers from the storage boxes (warm). I think it's helped me perform well.
I hope I have a better day tonight.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Schedule Known
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.70.50
Current Song - What You Won't Do For Love (Bobby Caldwell)
I know my work schedule for the next couple of months. It helps tremendously because I can find time to plan things in advance. I'm working four-to-five days a week most of the time.
Current Song - What You Won't Do For Love (Bobby Caldwell)
I know my work schedule for the next couple of months. It helps tremendously because I can find time to plan things in advance. I'm working four-to-five days a week most of the time.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
"It's a website"
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.50.50
Current Song - Jack and Jill (Raydio)
Apparently in order to have full credibility, I need to work for a newspaper. Problem is, I can't because the industry is crapping up.
I get people wondering what newspaper I am from. I tell them I run a website, and they're all confused.
I just lost thought.
I wouldn't mind blog writing for a newspaper website, as long as I get paid for it.
Current Song - Jack and Jill (Raydio)
Apparently in order to have full credibility, I need to work for a newspaper. Problem is, I can't because the industry is crapping up.
I get people wondering what newspaper I am from. I tell them I run a website, and they're all confused.
I just lost thought.
I wouldn't mind blog writing for a newspaper website, as long as I get paid for it.
Monday, May 4, 2009
Let's Break Out The Camera
Cutter's Log - Stardate 9002.40.50
Current Song - Inca Dance (Cusco)
In the little I actually cover in the spring, I have done a lot of track and field with that Honor Roll. I think I've done more minor sports in the Friday 5 feature than baseball and softball.
That will change soon. I had a lot of positive feedback from my photo album of Tucson. I thought I may break out the camera and take some pics of baseball and softball games. I really only use the camera for Glory Days adventures.
That's a hint about a new site feature.
I've got five dates so far:
Today, Rock Falls softball vs. Hall
Thursday, Morrison baseball vs. Fulton
Saturday, Rock Falls softball quad
Next Tuesday, Orangeville softball vs. South Beloit
Next Thursday, Riverdale softball vs. ROWVA
If these work out, I'm going to try to schedule more dates.
Current Song - Inca Dance (Cusco)
In the little I actually cover in the spring, I have done a lot of track and field with that Honor Roll. I think I've done more minor sports in the Friday 5 feature than baseball and softball.
That will change soon. I had a lot of positive feedback from my photo album of Tucson. I thought I may break out the camera and take some pics of baseball and softball games. I really only use the camera for Glory Days adventures.
That's a hint about a new site feature.
I've got five dates so far:
Today, Rock Falls softball vs. Hall
Thursday, Morrison baseball vs. Fulton
Saturday, Rock Falls softball quad
Next Tuesday, Orangeville softball vs. South Beloit
Next Thursday, Riverdale softball vs. ROWVA
If these work out, I'm going to try to schedule more dates.
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