Since June, the Notorious Ninga Burglar has struck at 18 homes on Staten Island. He targets houses in Donogan Hills, Grymes Hill, Todt Hill, and the surrounding neighborhoods. The Ninja has run into home owners, never says a word, and has even been stabbed by one resident. Though he has been seen, he is still at large.
The Ninja Burglar gets more and more attention everyday. Teens talk about him on online blogs (like I am currently doing), post ninja bumper stickers on their facebook accounts, and make their own ninja youtube videos. The media runs stories on him all the time. I have seen stories on the Ninja in the Advance and on Fox 5 News. Now, he has his own online video game.
Pirates Vs. Ninjas Dodgeball. A game made for the online version of XBox 360, it took ten minutes to write, and two hours to film. In the trailer for the game, the Pirates board the Staten Island Ferry with a map of the Ninja's targeted homes. They search the Island in hopes of finding him, but it seems the Ninja finds them first. As the Pirates post "WANTED" posters across the Island, the Ninja sneaks up behind them and nails them with a dodgeball.
Personally, I think that this whole Ninja Burglar business is funny, as long as no one gets hurt. However, making a game about him is going a little too far. This is the type of attention the Ninja seems to crave. The creator of the game calls the Ninja a "jerk" and hopes that he "doesn't like the video."
My Opinion: OF COURSE HE WILL LIKE IT, YOU ARE MAKING HIM FAMOUS.
You can check out a preview to this ridiculous game at http://www.piratesvsninjas.com/
On a related topic, you can also check out http://askaninja.com/
and http://ninjaburger.com/
Tuesday, December 11, 2007
Sunday, December 9, 2007
Fake IDs
Every year, tons of high school and college students obtain fake IDs. Some of these IDs are for age 21, so that underage kids are able to drink while others just want an 18 ID so they can get into clubs or bars. Sometimes fake IDs will work, and sometimes the attempt is unsuccessful.
Last night I waited on line outside a club with my friends. In front of us, there was a group of people who were clearly not of age to get in to this club. As one girl handed over her ID, the bouncer burst out saying, "YOU ACTUALLY WANT PEOPLE TO BELIEVE THIS IS YOU!?" The bouncer held the ID under a camera lens that projected the picture onto the wall for everyone to see. It was a terrible picture and the girl looked nothing like the one in the photograph. The bouncer proceeded to do this with every one of the young girls' IDs. They were put up on screen for pure amusement of others. He handed back their IDs and told the girls to go away.
As the girls walked away in defeat, we all stood and laughed. I have to say that this man was the funniest bouncer I have seen in a long time.
Sunday, December 2, 2007
A Lesson on Procrastination.
A lesson on Procrastination.
1.) Procrastination is an art and highly developed skill.
2.) Procrastination usually starts in high school may follow you throughout your life.
3.) Some people believe that the pressure/stress that follows procrastination is a good thing. It keeps them focused and they work better under pressure.
4.) In reality, there is never a good enough reason for procrastination. Face it, you're just lazy.
I have had since September to read a book for my Psychology class. Instead of getting it done with, I decided to read the ENTIRE book in one day-the night before my report was due. Now this wasn't a difficult task just extremely annoying.
To sum up this lesson, save yourself the annoying stress, avoid procrastination.
1.) Procrastination is an art and highly developed skill.
2.) Procrastination usually starts in high school may follow you throughout your life.
3.) Some people believe that the pressure/stress that follows procrastination is a good thing. It keeps them focused and they work better under pressure.
4.) In reality, there is never a good enough reason for procrastination. Face it, you're just lazy.
I have had since September to read a book for my Psychology class. Instead of getting it done with, I decided to read the ENTIRE book in one day-the night before my report was due. Now this wasn't a difficult task just extremely annoying.
To sum up this lesson, save yourself the annoying stress, avoid procrastination.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Elf Yourself
I love this season! Thanksgiving, Christmas, family, fun... it's all so great!
My favorite part is all the Holiday activites. Thanksgiving dinner, hanging out with my cousin, Christmas shopping, decorating the tree, snow... it seems to never end!
Earlier today, I was going on random websites on the internet and I came across ElfYourself. ElfYourself is a website that allows you to take your picture and put it on the body pof a dancing elf. It's actually pretty funny. I decided to do this and I can't stop laughing (a little loserish maybe but still fun). This is my video:
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9576910815
If you want a good laugh I highly suggest trying this.
My favorite part is all the Holiday activites. Thanksgiving dinner, hanging out with my cousin, Christmas shopping, decorating the tree, snow... it seems to never end!
Earlier today, I was going on random websites on the internet and I came across ElfYourself. ElfYourself is a website that allows you to take your picture and put it on the body pof a dancing elf. It's actually pretty funny. I decided to do this and I can't stop laughing (a little loserish maybe but still fun). This is my video:
http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9576910815
If you want a good laugh I highly suggest trying this.
Sunday, November 18, 2007
Yellow Submarine
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Banksy
I'm going to let you all in on my little secret... I have a new obsession. I may be a little late on this bandwagon, but I've recently discovered the work of graffiti artist Banksy. Banksy's name is well-known, but the artist likes to keep his identity anonymous. He is believed to be Robert Banks; born in 1974 and a native of Bristol, England. Bansky's graffiti can be found throughout London and all over the world. Many of his artworks have political and cultural meanings. I find many of his work humorous.Banksy has also played many tricks in museums. He walks in with one of his own pieces of work, and when no one is looking, Banksy hangs his work on the museum walls. He even makes his own descriptions for the paintings. Once he hangs it, Banksy stands back and laughs as he watches as people admire it as a work of genius.
Many people admire Banksy's graffiti as art while others argue that it is vandalism. In some places, the city has let the community vote on if the graffiti should be left alone or painted over. In my opinion, Banksy's work is art. Most times, graffiti is someones name scrawled across the side of the building, but this man puts time and effort into his stenciled graffiti. It is very unique and interesting.
Check out his website to see all the amazing stuff he's done:
http://www.banksy.co.uk/
http://www.banksy.co.uk/
Saturday, November 3, 2007
Throwing pies for charity.
Every year, Stop & Shop does a charity fund raiser to help feed the poor on Thanksgiving. Normally, people can donate a dollar or whatever amount they'd like and they sign a paper turkey. This year, we still have the paper turkey donation, but they also changed things up a little.
I walked into the store today to pay my credit card bill and as I was passing the Cafe area, I saw plastic hanging from the ceiling and covering the floor and walls. In the middle of this plastic tent, two of my managers were sitting behind a table completely covered in whip cream. It was hilarious. They came up with the idea of a pie throwing event; $5 per pie & hit a manager of your choice.
Well of course every employee was all over this idea because it was a fun way to pay back the managers for all the crap they put us through. I paid my credit card bill and went over to the Deli and pulled Caitlin out to come throw a pie with me. We lined up in front of the two, and one manager turned to Caitlin and said "I always tell you how nice you look and you're going to hit me with a pie!!!!" (In her mind, Caitlin was thinking, "That's exactly why I'm doing it, because you're creepy!")
At the same time, we threw the pies and we each hit them in forehead. It was so much fun! (You wouldn't think it would be too great, but it was.)
I walked into the store today to pay my credit card bill and as I was passing the Cafe area, I saw plastic hanging from the ceiling and covering the floor and walls. In the middle of this plastic tent, two of my managers were sitting behind a table completely covered in whip cream. It was hilarious. They came up with the idea of a pie throwing event; $5 per pie & hit a manager of your choice.
Well of course every employee was all over this idea because it was a fun way to pay back the managers for all the crap they put us through. I paid my credit card bill and went over to the Deli and pulled Caitlin out to come throw a pie with me. We lined up in front of the two, and one manager turned to Caitlin and said "I always tell you how nice you look and you're going to hit me with a pie!!!!" (In her mind, Caitlin was thinking, "That's exactly why I'm doing it, because you're creepy!")
At the same time, we threw the pies and we each hit them in forehead. It was so much fun! (You wouldn't think it would be too great, but it was.)
Friday, November 2, 2007
Here's to the kids.
"Here's to the kids. The kids who would rather spend their night with a bottle of whiskey & Patrick or Sonny playing on their headphones than go to some vomit-stained high school party. Here's to the kids whose 11:11 wish was wasted on one person who will never be there for them. Here's to the kids whose idea of a good night is sitting on the hood of a car, watching the stars. Here's to the kids who never were too good at life, but still were wicked cool. Here's to the kids who listened to Fall Out Boy and Hawthorne Heights before they were on MTV... and blame MTV for ruining their life. Here's to the kids who care more about the music then the haircuts. Here's to the kids who have crushes on a stupid lush. Here's to the kids who hum "A Little Less 16 Candles A Little More Touch Me" when they're stuck home, dateless, on a Saturday night. Here's to the kids who have ever had a broken heart... from someone who didn't even know they existed. Here's to the kids who have read The Perks of Being A Wall Flower & didn't feel so alone after doing so. Here's to the kids who spend their days in photo booths with their best friends. Here's to the kids who are straight up smart asses & just don't care. Here's to the kids who speak their mind. Here's to the kids who consider screamo their lullaby for going to sleep. Here's to the kids who second-guess themselves on everything they do. Here's to the kids who will never have 100 percent confidence in anything they do, and to the kids who are okay with that. Here's to the kids."
-Pete Wentz
Okay, so I'm not the biggest FOB fan but I absolutely love this quote. Pete Wentz has a way with words.
-Pete Wentz
Okay, so I'm not the biggest FOB fan but I absolutely love this quote. Pete Wentz has a way with words.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Post-It
As I was leaving work tonight, I happened to notice another car in the parking lot. It was decorated very colorfully with post-it notes. There was a group of kids standing near the car and it turns out that they were other Stop & Shop employees so I went to go see what was going on.
Me: So let me guess, you guys did this right?
Deli Boy: (Big smile) Yep!
Ex-Cart Guy: We're paying Customer Service Girl back for all the times she saran wrapped and stuck post-it notes on our cars. Come to think of it, I should get your car next for the 8 rolls of saran wrap you put on my car last year!!!!!
(Now Deli Boy is staring at me smirking while he's holding a long roll of extra post-its.)
Deli Boy: (Big smile) Yep!
Ex-Cart Guy: We're paying Customer Service Girl back for all the times she saran wrapped and stuck post-it notes on our cars. Come to think of it, I should get your car next for the 8 rolls of saran wrap you put on my car last year!!!!!
(Now Deli Boy is staring at me smirking while he's holding a long roll of extra post-its.)
Me: Okay, gotta go!
Well, they can run faster than I can, and i ended up becoming a post-it mummy.
Well, they can run faster than I can, and i ended up becoming a post-it mummy.
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Halloween Costumes
So as i tried to put a Halloween costume together today, I began to think about the more memorable ones that I've seen over the past few years...
The Banana Suit. Although many people have worn this over the past few years, my friend Donald pulled it off perfectly last year. Especially when he gave it a makeover two months later and wore the banana suit with a toga OVER it to a toga party.
The Lego Robot. (Senior Halloween 2006) My friend Mike made a colorful robot costume out of boxes and ended up winning most creative costume. It was also pretty amusing watching him trying to walk in that thing.
The Sesame Street Gang. (Senior Halloween 2005) Four seniors obtained Sesame Street costumes and walked around school all day hugging everyone in their way. I was harassed by Big Bird.
The Jolly Green Giant (from Green Giant Vegetables). I thought this was a pretty original costume. The funny thing about this is that the boy dressed as the Green Giant was only about 5 feet, 4 inches.
Why can't I think up original costumes like these?
The Banana Suit. Although many people have worn this over the past few years, my friend Donald pulled it off perfectly last year. Especially when he gave it a makeover two months later and wore the banana suit with a toga OVER it to a toga party.
The Lego Robot. (Senior Halloween 2006) My friend Mike made a colorful robot costume out of boxes and ended up winning most creative costume. It was also pretty amusing watching him trying to walk in that thing.
The Sesame Street Gang. (Senior Halloween 2005) Four seniors obtained Sesame Street costumes and walked around school all day hugging everyone in their way. I was harassed by Big Bird.
The Jolly Green Giant (from Green Giant Vegetables). I thought this was a pretty original costume. The funny thing about this is that the boy dressed as the Green Giant was only about 5 feet, 4 inches.
Why can't I think up original costumes like these?
Monday, October 22, 2007
HAHA
I love random advertisements like this one!! Can anyone tell me what the Red Sox mascot has to do with Bigelow Tea??? I have no idea but I think it's pretty funny.
I love how I find these completely random things. I'm probably the only person amused by this.. oh well. =)
Clowns
Another boring day at work. I stood at my register listening to the monotonous beeping of the register. Little did I know that someone was about to scare me half to death.
Apparently, every person in the store knew what was going on. It should have been most noticeable to me, but I was oblivious. As I finished with my customer I automatically looked up already speaking, "Do you have your Stop & Shop card?" And there he was. A tall man, maybe about six feet tall, was glaring in my face. He was the unhappiest clown I had ever seen in my entire life, not to mention the scariest.
Now I am not a fan of clowns to begin with and this guy just creeped me out beyond belief. I didn't run or make a scene, just jumped back a little and stared at him. I turned around and everyone in the entire store seemed to be watching the commotion at my register . When I turned to face the clown again all he said was "EVERYONE IS STARING AT ME LIKE I'M SOME KIND OF FREAK!" A clown usually doesn't phase someone if you're at a circus or something similar, but when you're nearly six feet tall, wearing shoes the size of my forearm, and shopping in a grocery store, it tends to grab people's attention. I proceeded to ring up his groceries as fast as possible to get him away from me.
When the clown left I started laughing along with many other people in the store. It became the joke of the day. Things never cease to amaze me at Stop & Shop. At least it's always entertaining.
Apparently, every person in the store knew what was going on. It should have been most noticeable to me, but I was oblivious. As I finished with my customer I automatically looked up already speaking, "Do you have your Stop & Shop card?" And there he was. A tall man, maybe about six feet tall, was glaring in my face. He was the unhappiest clown I had ever seen in my entire life, not to mention the scariest.
Now I am not a fan of clowns to begin with and this guy just creeped me out beyond belief. I didn't run or make a scene, just jumped back a little and stared at him. I turned around and everyone in the entire store seemed to be watching the commotion at my register . When I turned to face the clown again all he said was "EVERYONE IS STARING AT ME LIKE I'M SOME KIND OF FREAK!" A clown usually doesn't phase someone if you're at a circus or something similar, but when you're nearly six feet tall, wearing shoes the size of my forearm, and shopping in a grocery store, it tends to grab people's attention. I proceeded to ring up his groceries as fast as possible to get him away from me.
When the clown left I started laughing along with many other people in the store. It became the joke of the day. Things never cease to amaze me at Stop & Shop. At least it's always entertaining.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Sharing is caring- and a nuisance
I'm getting rather sick of not having my own car. Sharing one car between two teenagers and a mother is not working out. I get to use the car 99% of the time since I have the most going on but it's still a pain. My sister is always complaining because she "never" gets to drive. I also have to pick her up from everywhere. I feel bad for my mom too since she barely ever uses the car.
I'm excited though because I went car shopping on Saturday. I think I'm going to get either a 2005 Corolla or a 2005 Civic. Too bad I didn't like the ones I came across. Maybe I should stop being so picky.
Well I'm off to start my trek to work now.
I'm excited though because I went car shopping on Saturday. I think I'm going to get either a 2005 Corolla or a 2005 Civic. Too bad I didn't like the ones I came across. Maybe I should stop being so picky.
Well I'm off to start my trek to work now.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Gotta Love It.
So here comes another rant about Stop & Shop!! Ugh, I feel like this is going to happen all the time...
Can somebody explain to me why in God's name my brillant manager would schedule someone to perform in a position she knows diddly-squat about???? I'd really love to know the answer to this question because it ends up screwing ME over.
I walked into work today to witness total chaos. The line at the customer service desk was up the kazoo and I couldn't even get through the door because it was such a mess. I finally made my way through the barricade of U-boats, boxes, and empty cigarette cartons (which were carelessly thrown onto the floor) to deal with customers who were already aggravated by the long line, not to mention the clueless employee I showed up to relieve. The phones began to ring off the hook and I was stranded.
Now I completely understand the fact that this poor girl was pretty much screwed since she was left to fend for herself without proper training, but it's not my fault that when i tried to teach her the ropes two days ago she didn't pay attention. It's not fair that I had to clean up her entire mess and do the required tasks for the day. The way she left the place was completely unacceptable- trained or not. It's really not that difficult to toss the empty cartons in the trash instead of chucking them on the floor. What ever happened to having respect for other people? If I was ever to leave my shift with the area looking even remotely as bad as it did today, I would hear an earful from the manager. Oh wait, I forgot- no one will say anything to this girl because they don't want to listen to her. HA.
The best part about this entire situation is that I'm the blessed employee who gets to relieve this twit for the rest of the week, which means way more aggravation for me.
I think that I'm going to have it out with the manager tomorrow.
Can somebody explain to me why in God's name my brillant manager would schedule someone to perform in a position she knows diddly-squat about???? I'd really love to know the answer to this question because it ends up screwing ME over.
I walked into work today to witness total chaos. The line at the customer service desk was up the kazoo and I couldn't even get through the door because it was such a mess. I finally made my way through the barricade of U-boats, boxes, and empty cigarette cartons (which were carelessly thrown onto the floor) to deal with customers who were already aggravated by the long line, not to mention the clueless employee I showed up to relieve. The phones began to ring off the hook and I was stranded.
Now I completely understand the fact that this poor girl was pretty much screwed since she was left to fend for herself without proper training, but it's not my fault that when i tried to teach her the ropes two days ago she didn't pay attention. It's not fair that I had to clean up her entire mess and do the required tasks for the day. The way she left the place was completely unacceptable- trained or not. It's really not that difficult to toss the empty cartons in the trash instead of chucking them on the floor. What ever happened to having respect for other people? If I was ever to leave my shift with the area looking even remotely as bad as it did today, I would hear an earful from the manager. Oh wait, I forgot- no one will say anything to this girl because they don't want to listen to her. HA.
The best part about this entire situation is that I'm the blessed employee who gets to relieve this twit for the rest of the week, which means way more aggravation for me.
I think that I'm going to have it out with the manager tomorrow.
Saturday, October 6, 2007
Be Optimistic.
I hate when people don't make good plans. About a month ago, my friend Justin from work decided that we should all go to Fright Fest at Six Flags on October 5th (yesterday). So we all thought this was a great idea and six of us requested off from work. Now we're all anticipating this day because we thought we'd have so much fun. Thursday night, I was standing in aisle 20 at work putting back returns when my phone rang with a text message. I checked it and it was Toniann (one of the other girls who was coming) telling me that she had just found out Six Flags was closed! Since Justin made the plans, I walked over to the deli department where he works and asked him if he had ever checked the Six Flags calendar. The answer was not surprising- of course he didn't!
So now the six of us were stuck with nothing to do. For the remainder of my shift at work we all tried to figure out something to do. There was no point in doing nothing since we all had off anyway. One girl came up with the idea of going to Atlantic City. That was quickly shot down because only 3 of the 6 of us are of age to gamble in AC. We eventually decided on going to a restaurant in the city. Plans were made to leave Staten Island around 1:00 and i thought all was good.
So yesterday I had my friend John pick me up around 2:30, because God forbid anyone got up early enough to leave at 1. Now when John and I met up with everyone else we found out that first we were going ot the Staten Island Mall and then to the city to see an IMAX movie.
It annoys me so much when people make plans and don't stick with them, or don;t have the courtesy to at least discuss things with the other people. At the time, I was very annoyed and aggravated because we ended up not leaving the Island until 5:30.
When we got into the city I ended up having a lot of fun. The movie was good and we had a lot of laughs along the way. When we got home I had even better time because I saw friends that I haven't seen in a few months. Overall, the day was a pain in the ass to plan, but I had a lot of fun.
I guess sometimes it's good to deviate from the plans.
So now the six of us were stuck with nothing to do. For the remainder of my shift at work we all tried to figure out something to do. There was no point in doing nothing since we all had off anyway. One girl came up with the idea of going to Atlantic City. That was quickly shot down because only 3 of the 6 of us are of age to gamble in AC. We eventually decided on going to a restaurant in the city. Plans were made to leave Staten Island around 1:00 and i thought all was good.
So yesterday I had my friend John pick me up around 2:30, because God forbid anyone got up early enough to leave at 1. Now when John and I met up with everyone else we found out that first we were going ot the Staten Island Mall and then to the city to see an IMAX movie.
It annoys me so much when people make plans and don't stick with them, or don;t have the courtesy to at least discuss things with the other people. At the time, I was very annoyed and aggravated because we ended up not leaving the Island until 5:30.
When we got into the city I ended up having a lot of fun. The movie was good and we had a lot of laughs along the way. When we got home I had even better time because I saw friends that I haven't seen in a few months. Overall, the day was a pain in the ass to plan, but I had a lot of fun.
I guess sometimes it's good to deviate from the plans.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Stolen.
"We watch the season pull up its own stakes
And catch the last weekend of the last week
Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced,
Another sun soaked season fades away
You have stolen my heart."
- Stolen, Dashboard Confessional
Somtimes, a summer romance can turn into so much more. =)
And catch the last weekend of the last week
Before the gold and the glimmer have been replaced,
Another sun soaked season fades away
You have stolen my heart."
- Stolen, Dashboard Confessional
Somtimes, a summer romance can turn into so much more. =)
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Memories
Without a memory, we would be nothing. We wouldn't have friends because we wouldn't remember anyone. We wouldn't have a recollection of the good or the bad times we've experienced. Some may say that forgetting the bad memories would be a positive thing, but i disagree with this. A memory is a part of you. It is a part of who you are. You became the person you are today as a result of what you went through. At the time, an awful memory may have been the worst time of your life. However, it may have made you stronger, or taught you a life lesson. When you reflect on these good and bad memories, you come to appreciate this wonderful gift.
Friday, September 28, 2007
Koalas
Last night I was having a conversation with my friend and he was telling me about how his neighbor used to keep all these odd animals in his home. One time he had a lion cub and another he had a kangaroo bouncing around the yard. The family owned some type of petshop or in Annadale and he would get these animals, keep them for a while, and then give them to the zoo. After this conversation, I decided that I want a more unique pet. I want something that no one else has.
So let's see... what type of exotic pet should I get? Hey, maybe a penguin! Penguins are so cute; I love them! Ehh, but then again everyone wants a penguin, especially after Happy Feet and the other 2 recent penguin movies hit theaters. A monkey would be pretty damn cool, but I have a feeling it would destroy my house. I know! I want a koala! Koalas are awesome... it would make the perfect pet. Number one they're always calm and mellowed-out. I heard it's the eucalyptus that makes them like that- it slows down their reactions or something. And they're so cute and cuddly- how could you not love a koala! But then again, they can be violent... but I'm sure if they're domesticated they'd be fine. Or at least I'd like to think so.
Could you imagine a kid going into school and bragging to his friends about his new pet koala? "Hey guess what my dad bought me yesterday..... A KOALA!" That would be absolutely amazing! I would have so much fun with that. I wish that my dad would've brought me home a koala when I was younger, or even now for that matter.
One day when I have my own house I'm gonna get that koala...
So let's see... what type of exotic pet should I get? Hey, maybe a penguin! Penguins are so cute; I love them! Ehh, but then again everyone wants a penguin, especially after Happy Feet and the other 2 recent penguin movies hit theaters. A monkey would be pretty damn cool, but I have a feeling it would destroy my house. I know! I want a koala! Koalas are awesome... it would make the perfect pet. Number one they're always calm and mellowed-out. I heard it's the eucalyptus that makes them like that- it slows down their reactions or something. And they're so cute and cuddly- how could you not love a koala! But then again, they can be violent... but I'm sure if they're domesticated they'd be fine. Or at least I'd like to think so.
Could you imagine a kid going into school and bragging to his friends about his new pet koala? "Hey guess what my dad bought me yesterday..... A KOALA!" That would be absolutely amazing! I would have so much fun with that. I wish that my dad would've brought me home a koala when I was younger, or even now for that matter.
One day when I have my own house I'm gonna get that koala...
Wednesday, September 26, 2007
Good friends will last a lifetime.
Ten Years. A decade. That sounds like it was so long ago; it was so long ago. I remember it like it was yesterday.
It was almost ten years ago that I met Donald. He was an overweight 11 year old and I was a gullible 9-year-old girl. Donald's cousins lived across the street from my friend Samantha and he came out to play kickball with us one day. I remember he kept calling me "Maroon" because that was the color of my sweatshirt and he couldn't remember my name. Donald has always done stuff like that. Actually, he still does it to this day.
After not hanging out with Donald for about 2 years, I suddenly started to see him again when he got hired in the same place as me. I don't think he's changed a lot from when he was younger. He is still a complete clown and makes the same jokes that he did 7 years ago. If he doesn't remember someone'e name, he still makes up one. Donald and I hang out a regular basis and I love hanging out with a friend that I've known for so long.
Tonight we were talking about the "old times" and all the stuff we've gone through. We laughed about all the nicknames he had when he was a chubby little kid and then talked about when he dated my best friend. We talked about the days when we used ot play manhunt and every one of our friends could jump a fence like it was nothing. We even brought up his best friend Lou. Donald has some hilarious stories about him but we'll save that for another day. Now we have new nicknames for each other and we don't play manhunt anymore. Instead of jumping fences we drive cars. Lou still comes around sometimes but we also have a new group of friends. Donald and I have had so many memories and just continue to make new ones.
Sometimes I think it's kinda sad that we all grow up so fast. Everyone graduates, we move on, we move out. Soon we'll be out of college and living in the "real world." It's comforting to know that through all of this I can still hang on to some friends.
It was almost ten years ago that I met Donald. He was an overweight 11 year old and I was a gullible 9-year-old girl. Donald's cousins lived across the street from my friend Samantha and he came out to play kickball with us one day. I remember he kept calling me "Maroon" because that was the color of my sweatshirt and he couldn't remember my name. Donald has always done stuff like that. Actually, he still does it to this day.
After not hanging out with Donald for about 2 years, I suddenly started to see him again when he got hired in the same place as me. I don't think he's changed a lot from when he was younger. He is still a complete clown and makes the same jokes that he did 7 years ago. If he doesn't remember someone'e name, he still makes up one. Donald and I hang out a regular basis and I love hanging out with a friend that I've known for so long.
Tonight we were talking about the "old times" and all the stuff we've gone through. We laughed about all the nicknames he had when he was a chubby little kid and then talked about when he dated my best friend. We talked about the days when we used ot play manhunt and every one of our friends could jump a fence like it was nothing. We even brought up his best friend Lou. Donald has some hilarious stories about him but we'll save that for another day. Now we have new nicknames for each other and we don't play manhunt anymore. Instead of jumping fences we drive cars. Lou still comes around sometimes but we also have a new group of friends. Donald and I have had so many memories and just continue to make new ones.
Sometimes I think it's kinda sad that we all grow up so fast. Everyone graduates, we move on, we move out. Soon we'll be out of college and living in the "real world." It's comforting to know that through all of this I can still hang on to some friends.
Saturday, September 22, 2007
Go Vikings!
So tonight was the first big Farrell vs. Sea football game. All across Amboy Road there were commotions. High school kids could been found evrywhere either dressed in maroon or navy blue. They swarmed the streets and got in the way of almost every car. I sat in traffic outside of the school for at least ten minutes. Although it was extremely aggravating, I couldn't help but wonder who won the game.
I watched the kids run through the traffic like idiots and remembered sitting at those games dressed in a navy blue tee-shirt only a year ago. My friends and I would sit in the stands and watch the game although we didn't understand too much of it. To me it was more of a social gathering and school spirit thing than an enjoyable sport. To some extent, I wish I was back at Sea spending my Friday night with friends watching and "exciting" football game.
You could easily pick out the little freshmen from the older kids. Number one, half of them were only about five feet tall. They were also the kids who were darting in between cars the most. The older kids could be seen gathering together with their friends- most likely trying to find a party that was going on after the game. Hoepfully, the younger ones will soon understand why these games can be so much fun and will get involved with the school, while the older ones may already realize it.
When I went to Sea, I was not a huge fan of the football team, but i still hope they won tonight. It was always fun to go to the games to watch the team do well- even if i didn't understand the game. Plus, it's always nice to go to a school with a dominating sports program. I guess school spirit never fades.
I watched the kids run through the traffic like idiots and remembered sitting at those games dressed in a navy blue tee-shirt only a year ago. My friends and I would sit in the stands and watch the game although we didn't understand too much of it. To me it was more of a social gathering and school spirit thing than an enjoyable sport. To some extent, I wish I was back at Sea spending my Friday night with friends watching and "exciting" football game.
You could easily pick out the little freshmen from the older kids. Number one, half of them were only about five feet tall. They were also the kids who were darting in between cars the most. The older kids could be seen gathering together with their friends- most likely trying to find a party that was going on after the game. Hoepfully, the younger ones will soon understand why these games can be so much fun and will get involved with the school, while the older ones may already realize it.
When I went to Sea, I was not a huge fan of the football team, but i still hope they won tonight. It was always fun to go to the games to watch the team do well- even if i didn't understand the game. Plus, it's always nice to go to a school with a dominating sports program. I guess school spirit never fades.
Sunday, September 16, 2007
"The customer is NOT always right."
I work in the customer service department at Stop & Shop. Basically, it is my job to solve everyone's problems, and I have news to all the shoppers around the world- THE CUSTOMER IS NOT ALWAYS RIGHT. Yes, this may come as a shock to many of you but I speak the truth.
This is mostly in regards to those select people who will try to scam the system- and you all know who you are! If you're not one of these people, I'm sure you've seen them; there's always a token scam artist at any store. It's that person who comes in every week and causes a scene over fifty cents. The person who will curse out any innocent person who gets in their way. These people will go to any length to win their argument. They will scream at the managers (or anyone who seems to have some type of authority for that matter) until they get what they want, which 90% of the time, they will get. Now why do these people always win? Because apparently, "the customer is always right."
There's also the people who break store rules and regulations and still will get their way. It honestly amazes me. Congratulations on learning the amazing feat of calling the Corportae Office which is all about customer satisfaction! I have been working in a supermarket for two years and have seen it all. My personal favorite is when people return items they bought on sale and "lost their receipt." I'm sorry to say but when you come into the store every week with a different item to return and don't have the receipt because you "lost it" you're just a liar. That means you just bought it on sale and want the full price back to make money. Then again, the scam artist is still a customer, therefore, you are correct my dear friend!
Another one of my favorite situations is the bratty kids. I once had a child throw a tube of mini M&M's at my face. The mother did not reprimand this child, or even speak to him about it for that matter. What did she do? SHE LAUGHED. Wow, good parenting skills, lady. Have you ever gone into a store to see some little kid screaming and rolling on the floor to get what they want? At first the parent just ignores the little brat hoping that he or she will just miracuously be quiet. Eventually, the parent cannot deal with it anymore and gives in to buy whatever the kid wants whether it be candy, a new toy, or anyting else in between. Then people wonder why their kids are spoiled and weigh 150 pounds at the age of three. Hmm, that's quite a mind baffler. But once again, who am I to say, I'm just an employee.
I am sick of employees having to take this from people everyday. We are not here to be your slaves and pick up after you. We are not here to be screamed at because you are in a bad mood or we sold out of your cigarette brand; other people smoke too, you are not the sole cigarette-smoking moron in this world. If you are legitimately correct and are not being treated justly then go ahead, drive us all nuts! Maybe one day we can go back to the old way of "service with a smile" instead of just doing our job and getting the customer out of our hair. However, I don't see this happeneing any time soon.
This is mostly in regards to those select people who will try to scam the system- and you all know who you are! If you're not one of these people, I'm sure you've seen them; there's always a token scam artist at any store. It's that person who comes in every week and causes a scene over fifty cents. The person who will curse out any innocent person who gets in their way. These people will go to any length to win their argument. They will scream at the managers (or anyone who seems to have some type of authority for that matter) until they get what they want, which 90% of the time, they will get. Now why do these people always win? Because apparently, "the customer is always right."
There's also the people who break store rules and regulations and still will get their way. It honestly amazes me. Congratulations on learning the amazing feat of calling the Corportae Office which is all about customer satisfaction! I have been working in a supermarket for two years and have seen it all. My personal favorite is when people return items they bought on sale and "lost their receipt." I'm sorry to say but when you come into the store every week with a different item to return and don't have the receipt because you "lost it" you're just a liar. That means you just bought it on sale and want the full price back to make money. Then again, the scam artist is still a customer, therefore, you are correct my dear friend!
Another one of my favorite situations is the bratty kids. I once had a child throw a tube of mini M&M's at my face. The mother did not reprimand this child, or even speak to him about it for that matter. What did she do? SHE LAUGHED. Wow, good parenting skills, lady. Have you ever gone into a store to see some little kid screaming and rolling on the floor to get what they want? At first the parent just ignores the little brat hoping that he or she will just miracuously be quiet. Eventually, the parent cannot deal with it anymore and gives in to buy whatever the kid wants whether it be candy, a new toy, or anyting else in between. Then people wonder why their kids are spoiled and weigh 150 pounds at the age of three. Hmm, that's quite a mind baffler. But once again, who am I to say, I'm just an employee.
I am sick of employees having to take this from people everyday. We are not here to be your slaves and pick up after you. We are not here to be screamed at because you are in a bad mood or we sold out of your cigarette brand; other people smoke too, you are not the sole cigarette-smoking moron in this world. If you are legitimately correct and are not being treated justly then go ahead, drive us all nuts! Maybe one day we can go back to the old way of "service with a smile" instead of just doing our job and getting the customer out of our hair. However, I don't see this happeneing any time soon.
This is what society has turned into and what our future holds. I feel bad for all of us.
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