February 13, 2006
My New Job: Sushi Chef
I finally got a new job! I've been hired at Sekisui. If you don't know where or what it is, its a sushi shop (well more than a shop, a Japanese restaurant). It's located at the corner of Market and 2nd (GoogleMap) above the candy shop.
I've eaten there a lot in the past and even made an entry about it once. Looking at the entry, I don't think it leaves as good an impression as it should for this place. I love it. I'd encourage anyone who loves sushi to try it out.
Anyway, starting tomorrow I'm going to be trained as a sushi chef and I am very excited. Come by and see me sometime!
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February 13, 2005
Do Not Sell
So yesterday in the till-room, I noticed this box sitting there. It is full of Ice Age 2 DVDs. I haven't seen Ice Age 2, so I don't know if it's any good, but I was wondering how much someone would pay to have this movie before the actual release date.
I guess the store would get in a ton of trouble if word got back to the publisher they sold these before the street date of March 1st. I guess 'til then they're just going to sit in the till-room.
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January 31, 2005
Today at the Mall: PSP!!
So I went to the mall today for a preliminary interview at The Buckle. I didn't get picked up for the second round though because I lacked clothing retail experience. He said he would call me if any n00bs get fired or leave or anything.
I got some lunch at the mall. I tried this fast-foot Japanese hibachi place. I got chicken tempura and fried rice and accidentally covered the chicken in siracha. How adventurous am I?
I never finish all the rice
From there I decided to check out EB Games. I was talking to the sales person on the floor about the PSP and she mentioned that her manager had an import sitting in the back. She said he was gone, and she didn't want to touch it herself, but that I should come back in 10 minutes. So I did, and the guy let me play a whole race in Ridge Racers. What a guy! I've always thought nice of EBGames, but now I think a whole lot more of them!
Anyways my short impression of the PSP is simple: Freakin' Sweet! Anyone who is worried about the analog nub, forget about it. It's fine, especially if you're experienced with a dual shock. You hardly notice it's a sliding motion. It was all beautiful, and as far as I could tell no technical issues. I didn't experience button stick/squeak or notice dead pixels, but keep in mind I didn't get to spend quality time with it, just a quick race in Ridge Racers.
I've always been kinda fair-minded when it came to PSP vs. DS, but it's painfully obvious to me, the PSP blows the DS out of the water. Nintendo is really going to have to work hard for those third party games and exclusivity contracts.
SWEET!!
I cannot wait till I have my own.
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October 31, 2004
My first paycheck...and third ticket
So I got my first paycheck, but it's kinda small because I only had 6 and a half hours on it.
$29.10 after taxes baby!
Unfortunately, I also got my third ticket tonight. It was for running a stop-sign. The dumb thing about hamilton county tickets is that you have to call to find out the value. I'm not going to take this one in to court, not on my third violation.
oh no, first paycheck earned, first paycheck burned
What a day, What a day.
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October 23, 2004
First Day at Bi-Lo
So today was my first day at Bi-Lo. I earned $31.63 before taxes today for 5 and a half hours of work. That's 5.75/hr. for you non wiz kids.
It was really an easy day. First I watched an hour and a half of training videos. I can't believe I got payed for that. After that I started being trained by The Co-Manager's Nephew at the checkout. My dad says the word nepitism comes from the word nephew. I don't know about that.
It was a good day and easy work I don't mind. I get my first check in a week, and I get one every week so that's awesome.
On another note, check out this site: fixthislight.com. It's about a light on a local road here that is just set up so poorly and a lot of people want it fixed. I think it's interesting that the man is applying a global way of communicating a local problem to get local results. Does anyone out side of the Hixon/Chattanooga area care? Doubtful..
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