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McDonald's employee riding a segway!

Joe O. — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:00:56 +0000

Found this video on YouTube. It is taken at the Orange County Convention Center (where I work) during, what looks to be move-in, of the HUGE McDonalds show this year. These 4 women work for McDonalds/the show management team (I can tell by the type of Segways they are using).

I have no words to describe the elation I get from watching this video over and over again!

el doce de diciembre de dos mil seises

equanimities — Tue, 12 Dec 2006 01:18:59 +0000

Withdrew from all classes due to medical reasons. I'm still getting pains even though they're not as painful as before when I started seeing the Dr. in Oct. I've had a Stress test, Lung Function test and nothing yet. Now I'm going for a sonogram of my upper right quad. to see if it could be my gallbladder. I hope they find something.

Anyways I took advice from the School and instead of having my A's & B's go to F's I withdrew and now I need to pay them 1300.00 before I can re-sign up to go back.. That Sucks...

My health for my family comes first so well see what happens if I get better by the Fall '07 semester perhaps I can try again.. I enjoyed it so much.. I Loved my Teachers this past semester too.. [frowns]

Estem d'estrena

valencianna — Sat, 28 Oct 2006 21:38:01 +0000

Aquest matí, era un dia una mica diferent a València. L'OCCC (Octubre Centre de Cultura Contemporània), acollia a socis d'ACPV i altres personalitats en el dia de la seua inauguració. L'edifici, imponent, va acollir un dels centres comercials de València (com a curiositat dir que també va acollir el primer ascensor de la ciutat, i que encara està, restaurat això si, en marxa al nou edifici), i ara, dona esguard a l'esperit de l'altra València, la que no s'entesta a ensenyar-nos la seua cara més miserable dia si dia també.

La inauguració és un bon final per a una setmana de debat intens sobre allò que algú va dir "Espanya Plural". Davant la pregunta clau del congrés, mite o realitat? és evident que de real té poc. L'Espanya centralista i homogeneizadora està en forma, amb impostos, lleis i voluntats conjurades en no canviar res.

Als companys d'ACPV, i la Institució Joan Fuster, felicitar-los per la nova seu, que esperem es convertisca en un dels epicentres d'un canvi d'esperit a la ciutat. Cal que València recupere la seua autoestima, la seua dignitat força i compromís, que li va ser pressa amb la caiguda del govern de la república. Tanmateix, el contenidor cultural, no tindrà sentit sense el compromís dels valencians, allà i a tot arreu.

Davant d'això, només queda treballar per seguir avançant. A l'Esquerra (mai millor dit) d'aquest bloc, trobareu tres reproductors d'MP3. A cada un d'ells podreu sentir una de les falques de la nova campanya d'Esquerra al País Valencià. "Com tú", un missatge tant senzill que en un context d'apagada informativa i descrèdit, agafa més significat que mai.

Mite i realitat de tot plegat

valencianna — Wed, 25 Oct 2006 23:01:22 +0000

A la taula rodona, ha estat ben present l'ambient de campanya (titllada de campanya d'estil americà segon l'últim número d'El Temps), I Tardà ha explicat la feina d'Esquerra al congrés durant aquests ultims anys i la seua estratègia (amb força discrepances de l'Agustí Colomines tot sia dit).Per demà queda doncs el debat sobre l'anticatalanisme i la catalanofòbia, i sobre l'Estat i el pluralisme nacional i cultura, que de ben segur serà tant enriquidor com les sessions d'avui.

Respecte al final de campanya, i passat el debat entre els 5 candidats dels partit ara parlamentaris, destaca l'agressivitat de les campanyes, en especial la de CIU (Madí no fa vacances), on el seu candidat estava apunt d'ixir-se'n (literalment vist que li anava 3 talles grans) de la camisa de la tensió. Avui mateix he penjat a l'esquerra del bloc els cartells de campanya, de nou un encert. Al cap i a la fi, som com som, i això no hi ha cuina d'enquesta que ho pare.

el catorce de octubre de dos mil seises

equanimities — Sat, 14 Oct 2006 08:23:45 +0000

no he estado a la universidad en una semana he faltado bajo muchas clases

I've been having chest pains and it's hard to breath like I usually do and also It's hard to walk and do thins I use to without breathing really heavy like I was running a marathon. Went for EKG and Stress Test. Well see what happens nest.. I thought I was going to do good this semester. Yea right

el primero de octubre de 2006

equanimities — Sun, 01 Oct 2006 23:31:52 +0000

viernes es mi cumpleaños. treinta ocho años de viejo.

School is doing really good. I’ve gotten really good grades so far and I enjoy all the classes. The other students are nice. Not at all like last year and these teachers as well. These teachers are acually willing to help you if you have questions and concerns.

adiós

el 28 de agosto de 2006

equanimous — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 22:03:45 +0000

1st day back to school. So far ehh you really can't tell. In English we did a writing exersise it seems alright so far. Math of course I love... And US Gov't seems wierd...and yes I have to do an essay in that class as well as in English.. Spanish we'll only know on Wed. I hope that teacher is alright. I'm afraid to sit through a class so long, but what can ya do... Got to do what you have to to get things done... I miss work.... I can't wait until Thurs. Hope their vacations are going alright... Well anyways this is about school right... Well well chat later..

el 07 de mayo de 2006

equanimous — Sun, 07 May 2006 21:14:27 +0000

English Sucks just as bad as Spanish did. Only I had a chance at passing Spanish, The teacher just went too fast because of all the kids who already knew it.. English sucks because the teacher. Here's a essay I wrote, because I was told I didn't write one (even though I had written 2 different ones for this topic) I decided to rewrite a brand new one.. Can't wait to see the grade I will recieve..

Total Confusion

I have gone many uncomfortable situations in my past but none have compared to the uncomfortable feelings I feel when I am in my Freshman English Class. I thought this was going to be one class I would enjoy, since I worked so hard to pass into Freshman English 101 on the assessment entrance exam. Having our teacher switched more than once for uncontrollable circumstances, hearing about other students not putting in any effort, and my hard work not passing the grade, I am confused at why I was tested into this class instead of a pre-courser class.

Going into Freshman English 101 was hard enough without uncontrolled circumstances leading to a change of professors. Not once, but a few times. Not only do I feel this has put my learning on hold, but also during that I feel neither professor knew what we were doing or who was staying. This made for a very uncomfortable experience not only for the students, but also for the professors.

As I then get comfortable with the final professor I sit in class and try to listen. When all I get is distracted mumbling from a student next to me. Whether in the form of questions of when the class will end, to endless statements of not turning any work in. As I try to be polite it is very difficult to follow rules once taught in school about hard work. It’s very difficult to see one passing while handing in nothing, or making little effort when asked to write in class, by using excuses that you have writers block. I remember in my day if you didn’t make effort you didn’t stay in the class that day.

Which leads me lastly to why all the struggling. Why did I put such pressures on myself and push my family life aside for this class when all my efforts didn’t make the grade? It seemed no matter how hard I worked or How I used what the professor suggested I still didn’t receive anything above a 55. During class when we read some examples I was told that it sounded good, not to much to work on. I would think with a grade of 55 there would be a lot to work on. Even when told we [the class] can re-due our work my grades seemed to be unchanged. So again I ask Why did I stress my self.

So my biggest question lies not so much in the change of teachers who had totally different views of teaching. One with asking for A LOT of details while the other stripped away at the details. Not so much in the distractions that I let go through one ear and out the other with a smile of niceness on my face. But, WHY was I good enough to be tested into Freshman English 101 when my grades seem to speak a different matter. I feel as though I should have been placed back into a pre-courser class. So I ask then a final question. Were the professors who initially liked my work wrong?

el 19 de abril de 2006

equanimous — Wed, 19 Apr 2006 19:39:52 +0000

School Stinks... I liked English But then we got a different Teacher and even though she is nice mY grades don't reflex the way I study my ass off. The girl next to me does nothing and gets an A. Ha what a laugh. I like sociology and psychology the best along with math...I really hate Spanish. He goes way to fast and Doesn't wait for those who don't understand it. It seems more like a review for the kids who took it in high school, not for those who never spoke a word of it. Oh well I'll probable fail it all anyway cause so much has gone on the past 2 months that I had to take off and I messed everything up. So what else is new...Well tomorrow I start a new job and get back into my old career. I hope it doesn't kill me. We'll see hopefull I'll do ok and they'll pass me anyways and then I can continue to go to school Cause I really want to do cytotechnology....

el 31 de enero de 2006

equanimous — Tue, 31 Jan 2006 18:51:46 +0000

Last day of January, yea one month down only 4 more to go. I think It's not that scary anymore well maybe spanish a littlke bit, but I'm studing really hard for that class I need to pick up studies in Sociology cause we had a quiz and I know I totally flunked that... I drew such a blank ,.Blah... Well I had also my 1st Math test and I think I did pretty good on that.. Friday is Spanish test oh no!!! Study Study Study.... I just need to learn the spellings and how to greet someone. Well til later

Day 1 Stinks....

equanimities — Fri, 27 Jan 2006 06:42:52 +0000

Day 1 Stinks... Shakey, nervous and no one sits by the fat old lady. no drinks allowed in class. Hot & sweaty as hell. Hope I can make it an hour before I have to pee again. Well t'il later.. See ya you walk in expecting to see a teacherand no ones here. oh well class is getting crowded now. Oh Teach is here a lady.

Now into Sociology so many people in here. looks very scary.. shaking again. I feel sooo old wish you were here. Blah Blah blah blah blah right I need to bring in my bursers reciept because my name isn't on anything after all I did early & nothing. yea one old man in here too. maybe just the teacher spying on what we all do , watch him stand up right . I'll let you know. see ya

Gen. Psych now I can return the McDonalization book though ( that's good) Shaky again. new class. 2 older peope in this one though. Hope this goes good. So nervous. Nim said this is a good teacher , they traveled together. Both this one and the last one give you make up tests to try for a better grade. There's no clocks in these rooms I need a watch hope it's gonna be good. I think these classes are only 30 minutes by time the teachers get here and get things going. Maybe he doesn't like the stairs either. see ya

Longest lunch ever didn't eat all my lunch was bored. saw Lauren she said come over & she'll help me w/ my classs & to find good teachers. She graduates in the fall. then she'll come back for computer something. At least I got to talk to someone for a minute or 2 well again no teacher yet maybe they should have taken out tour well it's awfully quiet so I'll go see ya.

Spanish oh NO!!! The scarest class I'm afraid of so scary... All young kids and one who is like the blonde from dumb & dumber you'd like that one. I'm very scared of this class the most of all young kidsI feel like if I say something wrong They'll laugh or poke fun well still waiting for this teacher too!

Math treats us like deummies but I do have dummy math now don't I. well I guess I'll go now almost done with the 1st day only about 40 more for this semester and then like 10 more semesters left hahah

Picking up my Books Thursday...

equanimities — Tue, 10 Jan 2006 01:52:34 +0000

I went today to get my books.. Quite a few classes have 2 books each. Wow can I really do this.. I hope so.. Well they said I have to wait until Thurs. since I'm getting my books through financial aid (FA). That's ok though because all the used books I was going to get today will probably be gone so I'll get brand new ones , Just hope FA will cover it all.

So yes I'm really nervous about accually starting, I think it's prejitters. This next week I'm probably going to drive me and everyone else absolutly nuts..