Monday..
Most of the time I just love Mondays you know? It's the start of the week and basically start of something new. But there are time wherein, I just despise it. Like for instance, back in High school.. In my first high school, my history teacher would always give quizzes and midterm exams every Monday and I seriously have no clue why and to make matters worse, shoe wouldn't tell us and she would always make it into an essay type of test. Which would annoy everyone.. And she looks like "Denver the Last Dinosaur" if you guys still remember who "Denver" was..
Anyway, I dunno what's up with this Monday, I mean it's been half and half. Actually it's been half and half these past few weeks. I mean, these past few weeks have been a struggle you know? I've got so much in my mind right now.. I don't even know what to start thinking about first.. I'm not in the point of breaking down or being psychotic or anything, it's just that it's been pretty crazy lately..
Moving forward, yesterday was the fourth blankets drive, and comparing to the attendance of the past few blankets. We were just three this time. And considering that it's the summer break for most of the people, I'm so surprised that we're just three. And two out of the three attendees have jobs the next day. Well anyway, yesterday's atmosphere was pretty light. Though we still can't take for granted that, right after the whole experience of giving and taking time to actually talk to the less fortunate, that everything will be straightened out for them. It's was pretty light nonetheless.
And so.. What else is there?! Time to sleep.. work in a few hours.. Ciao!
Work Schedule:
3:30am - 12:30pm
Week A -> Monday and Thursday Day-Off
Week B -> Saturday and Sunday Day-Off
So this gonna be my permanent work schedule starting Tuesday next week. Or until the schedule shifts and that's not in the near future. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention, My schedule for the past two weeks have been Tuesday to Saturday from 4am-1pm. So basically that just means that I have to Sleep and wake up and extra 30 minutes earlier.. Well, at least I start and end at the same day (Go on Mon, convince yourself that it's OK).
The only thing I don't like about this schedule, other than the time I have to be up and ready for work is, when everyone is sending you text messages on a Friday night stating "where in the hell are you and why aren't you here in the bar?". Or when you don't reply and they start calling you.. And of course you don't answer since, you think to yourself "WHAT'S THE POINT ANYWAY?", I won't be able to join them and they know damn well I got work tomorrow! I just hate that you know.. Oh yeah, by the way it's Friday..
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I never knew that the turn over of people would be really fast in this industry. We started at around twenty three new people two months ago and now we're down to twelve. Five of them can't cope up with the schedule, three of them developed a sickness because of it and the last four, I'm not quite sure what the reason is but they are gone.. I was already told how fast the turn over was, though I never imagined it to be this fast..
So These past few weeks, I've been being monitored by the leader of the team that I'm gonna be assigned to next week, and so far when it come to monitoring he's been like a hawk. And I mean, he just wouldn't leave me the hell alone! Every move I do on the floor he just needs to have a say on it. I dunno if this is a good or not but in my perspective this might just end up really bad. Don't get me wrong, he's a pretty nice guy, though "Dude a little space wouldn't hurt man".
Anyway, in the industry where I am right now, and in my line of work, sales is a very very big thing. It's your bread and butter. You won't succeed in this place if your sales aren't up to par with the company's standard. I'm mentioning this right now because I'm really bad at sales.. Compared to the people around me, I feel like the Miami Heat this season when it comes to sales.. It's just bad.. I really have to work on it, I swear.. I suck pretty bad. But, comparing to two of my colleagues who are like the Boston Celtics this season when it comes to sales, but has broken every Sales Policy Violation in the hand book. I'm happy and proud to be Dwayne Wade right now..
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It's been really tough going to work these past few weeks, since summer's just starting for the people, and everyone's been drinking everywhere the whole night every single day.. It's just sad really, but i guess i just have to get used to it.
Moving on, I came across Free Willy 2 just awhile ago while I was having dinner, and I just can't help but remember back then on how I really wanted to go th that place where they shot that movie. Actually, I still plan on heading there until now, It's actually a really nice place based on my research. The Fast Frontier type of thing you know?
And lastly, Today is the first night of the YE6 weekend and this is actually the first time that I'm not attending that retreat and, this is also the first time that it's not gonna be in BLD Covenant house. I don't really know where they're gonna have it but good luck to them and I'll try to make it next year..
Anyway, Off to bed.. Work is in 6 hours and I have to wake up in 4. Thank God it's Friday and this is the last day of work this week..
4:39..AM
This shift reminds me of my old shift in the hotel not six months ago. Actually working in that hotel ain't that bad really, it's just the six day work week that I don't like. I find that really stressful and annoying. How can you fucking live properly with a schedule like that? I mean, seriously? c'mon man! Anyway, I'm actually surprised that I'm currently satisfied with where I am right now. Thinking that I swore to the deepest bone in my body that I wouldn't be in this industry ever. Well.. I guess this is how life bites you, You know what I mean? If you ask me right now if I'm gonna be staying in this industry for a long time.. I'd just say I don't know, I wouldn't want life to bite me back this way one more time, I'll just keep the answer to myself. Who knows? Maybe this is my calling (though I hope not).. Maybe this is my ticket out of this godforsaken country that I love so dearly (Could be).. Who knows..
To Kathleen Anne -> Don't worry, I don't need a job.. I already have one. :)
Moving forward.. This coming Saturday Sieg and Sab are finally gonna be married. Actually it hasn't really sunk in yet and I'm the best man. I seriously don't know why. Am I that dense? or am I that cold? to not be able to feel the jitters for my brother at least? Crazy really.. Maybe it's because Sanchboogie is already three and they've been living in and out of this house for the past three years. I don't really know.. But bottom line is I'm happy and proud of them.. Guys.. FINALLY!! THANK GOD!!!
So... Off to dreamland.. Ciao!
Actually, I'm not surprised why I'm on this schedule but, I was promised that I'd be in an earlier one. OK, so the schedule I'm in right now is from 6pm - 3am, a very very very off schedule. They say it's the mid-shift, I say that's normally the time when I head out and actually do what I want to do. But anyway, whatever man, work is work so c'est la vie.. I'm probably just missing the old schedule of 7am - 3pm..
Anyway, I was browsing through a few pictures here in the computer and I came across this near perfect picture of the Chicago river and across was the Times and NBC building (I can't post the pic, it's my sisters). This just made me realize how much I miss that place. Can't wait to go back..
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