Notes

So, since so much has happened, but yet not much has happened, I figured I'd write a couple comments/notes on life and life occurrences.

Work

Well, I'm "officially" at the grill and have fulfilled a few orders, though I am still not confident in what I'm doing, nor am I sure of how many fries go in a basket/large order of fries, or exactly how to make 'this' or 'such and the like.' But, it's a learning experience. I'm also learning, slowly, how to make sandwiches...those scare me the most, especially when there is a HUGE line of people. : / Not quite sure what to think. But.....I did learn - through another experience - that we use RICE oil to fry our food. I thought that was interesting.

Oh! And, this last Monday, with all the craziness, the person who hired me, she was there, and she and I were moving like mad to try and get all orders filled. I was SUPER nervous, as I wasn't sure what she would think of me and my "ability" to work and the like. But, that was a new experience...to say the least.

Volunteering

So, I find myself volunteering here and there for v

arious things. It's nice, but at the same time, it's one more thing. I wouldn't trade my experience thus far for anything. Recently, this last Wednesday, I helped out at the "Out of Sight" dinner for Disability Awareness Month, and though many attendees had bad attitudes at first, I

think MANY were changed, and many left with a different perspective. I was in charge of the vision imparment - no irony there - 'cause I was the only one who knows how to use a cane properly and effectively, AND can teach how to use it with students. The dinner, I felt, didn't go as well as last year, but it could have gone worse.

Alternative Break

So, speaking of volunteering, I was accepted into the Alternative Break program. Alternative Break (AB for short,) is an opportunity for students to spend a week of their holiday break doing a service project(s) with a designated organization - picked by the trip leaders. So, I applied again this year, and I was accepted for one of the spring trips; I am going to Montana to (I think this is what it is) work both with a homeless shelter-place and at a animal care place....something like that. All I know is that it is kind of like a "dual" service trip in that we aren't JUST going to work at a food bank, or JUST work at an after school program...

8 Surface Rule

So, a shout out to my aunt Carrie for teachingme the 8 surface rule when it comes to cleaning/dusting/etc. I have found that EXTREMELY helpful as I work....especially when I am (usually) the one stuck cleaning tables at the end of the day/shift. If ALL are dirty, and quite frequently it happens - since the deli people aren't really that responsible and hardly do it, except when Gary asks them - and there are [roughly] 48 tables to wash. To wash/clean: spray with degreaser and rub that on. THEN, get a different towel wet with bleach/sanitizer water and wipe down the table. Lots of work to do. Not complaining, just don't like being the "only" one to "always" have to do it. Oh well; such is life, I suppose.

Human Clue

Most recent "attraction." So, our house just recently did a live, HUMAN clue. It was fun, and we used several rooms in the house as the rooms in the actual game. We had ten suspects. There was a poster board with everyone's picture and info on it, and then the clues around gave a hint as to WHO done it, WHERE they done it, and HOW it was done. It was fun and there was food ranging form sushi (tasted good,) artichoke dip on...bread (of some kind,) candy corn, pistchio cookies (made by yours truly) and other hourdeurvs. We had a handful of trick or treat-ers and just had a relaxing evening overall hanging out, taking pics, etc. Some gals ended up playing the board game "Clue" and at 8pm (I think was the time) we all gathered to sit down and watch the Extreme Makeover Home edition, which was the airing of the OSD (Oregon School for the Deaf.) It was cool to see that actually come live after reading an article in the Statesman Journal and hearing stories and seeing pictures of those who could go.....It was a VERY relaxing and enjoyable evening. I am glad I had the opportunity to spend time with my gals! = )

Too much more is happening to go into too much detail and list everything - like I haven't even touched on the "Out of Sight Dinner," but know that I am SUPER busy and staying out of trouble. I am struggling with many things, as do many college students, but I am getting through them day by day and trying not to stress too much. Until I find some time, or enough short bits of time to accumulate enough of a message to post, take care and God bless!