Thursday, 25 April 2013

Underclassmen

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I really woke up to reality today, besides being so sore and tired from cleaning from 730 am to 6pm I didn't see it coming but I'm glad I reacted fast enough This Vacum sucks!

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YjT6AalBV1

So the story goes like this I've worked since 730 am cleaning everything from the floors carpets wiping tables and bathrooms and my feet are sore and I'm just about pooped. I do the last request from my cleaning team, to vacuum the elevators.
The problem is that it's a plugin Vac so I stand in front of the door so it doesn't close right?
YOU THINK WRONG! it started to close in on me and it wasn't stopping I quickly get in the elevator
and I hear it say "going down" NO YOU ARE NOT GOING ANYWHERE!
The vacuum has no way of disconnecting itself so I start to pound my fist into the open button hurting myself in the process but I was not ready to get hurt even worse by a flying vacuum anyways my worse fear almost came true stuck in an elevator...
I call the emergency button and start the freak out a bit then after about 3 minutes of pounding the open button it finally opens without moving floors and didn't need any help after all.. Luckily...
So what did I learn from all this?
1. Besides almost dying I realized that shit happens like this all the time apparently after talking with my temp foreign coworkers it has happened to them a few times...
This to me is not acceptable, I'm actually concerned for the safety of myself and my fellow coworkers.
Yes shit happens but does it need to?
2. There's a whole new group of people I've never been exposed to truly in my small hometown, I have the sense of being a Underclassman where no one interacts with me/us as if we were unworthy.
Maybe my standards are too high, this is just me talking about how I feel now as a full time worker.
Rich snobs don't care, a hotel worker is not an ideal position to be in but, people depend on this 50+ hours a week job to support themselves and other people that depend on them.
I've learned to respect other people now in a new way...
I've always felt out of place but now I'm really being put out of place and I stand where I am needed and life's pretty dandy after that...
However, Shopping at Dollarama is amazing!
We don't need to spend a huge amount of money to have a lil fun

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YjON_blBdi/

I now can bank online finally!
Being in a place where things are half hour drive away without being able to drive can be a drag.
I now never have to set foot in a Bank ever again! and in a way it makes life a lot easier one less thing to deal with on my own time.
I can do more laundry or spend time making more songs!
Bella Vista! (2 man piece band that I'm the singer of)
I'm sure to make a few songs over the internet.
glad that we're able to do that nowadays possibilities are almost endless
Shall make a Remix Song for Mothers Day I have all the tracks laid out just need some riffing skills from Lando Kyll!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-SzEIU3MZr8&list=PL44749BC9D833DCFD

Lastly, Food is always good.
I got 81 percent avearage in school!  Next step is the Teaching Program which I'm really looking forward to.
Besides food and work I'll probably transition on my own time to teaching myself and others how to teach.
and of course don't forget about Albertaisms!

Albertaism #3 You know you're in Alberta when... you become dissapointed with drivers. For once I saw a driver move over into a lane while signalling in a good amount of time. Not taking forever to make a decision causing no leave for an out (Smith System) look it up. Anyways once the driver made it the lane fast enough, less than a minute later, swerves back into the previous lane. Thus restoring my doubts in Alberta Drivers once again.


~In order to fly,
I got to soar,
find open doors
and close some behind
spread my wings, I'm getting ready to fly
this is not goodbye, 
I just have to try so I can provide
and this time I get to decide 
but you will always be by my side~




Monday, 22 April 2013

Keeping Busy (First Shift New Job)

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I want you to imagine in a land far far away where the mountains are gone and the cars are plentiful a place where it takes a half an hour to get anywhere by car so if you're like me you are walking in the cold!
Luckily I have friends that are able to drive me to work and for that I am grateful.
In this land we have a beautiful Hotel but I would like to call it the Taj Mahal. It's so cool to be working with people that actually do care to work and it makes me feel motivated. (higher pay rate might be a huge contributing factor) anyhoo it's great so far I love it.

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YaIsu_lBc4

(Nice Gold work shirt eh?)
I have a positiion called Houseboy (Fancy name for Janitor/Custodian...)
The only complaint I have about this job is that the mop was too short so next time I'll make sure I fetch a longer one so I don't end up breaking my back in the process...

But there's postives as well I'm always on the move to keep busy and I was not impressed with the condition of the bathrooms it grossed me out actually but luckily it's Jakob Zen to the rescue!

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YbhkiulBZN/

All in all doing stuff on my own time is tiring it's much easier having people with you (but that's just commons sense?!)
Luckily I plan out some rockin' food! (You thought I was going to forget about food right? ppppft as if!)
So things I planned out to save money and still eat healthy was
a snack mix galore!

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YbcV29lBSo/

This is by far the greatest food idea I've ever had
you can get these for very cheap at places like Wal Mart or Bulk Barn making your own mix is better for you (too many peanuts is gross)
I had an amazing Lunch on my break as well I originally was going to eat all of my dinner yesterday then a thought came over me! I could eat Leftovers for lunch! So I did that and it was a great idea I'm definitely  learning to portion my meals but I still tend to always make a lil too much so on the plus side I can always eat it again the very next day. #GOGChicken #BakedPotato and #ROOSTERCHILISAUCE #IPUTTHATSHITONEVERYTHING.

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YaJG6mlBdO/

More food?! You bet your Tastebuds! my Ultimate Breakfast is to die for!
Peanut Butter Banana Milkshake or I like to call Nutter Banna Milkshake
Yesterday I said I'd have a picture
Well? HERE IT IS!

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YaJPpsFBdU/

I had so much energy after my shift and coffee that I needed to work it out

http://inst.ag/u/stoudy2/p/YbogVKFBRg

This is what I got to do 2moro oh Joy!

I have to do three jobs tomorrow besides the Houseboy duties
I'll post my list of what I have to do next entry...
I work at 7am tomorrow at a Banquet for only 20 people!
Experience FTW! (For The Win)
One of the managers asked me personally if I would be able to do this job, due to my experience doing banquets.
My partner for it asked if I could do it and I replied
"I've done this type of thing for 6 years" (sigh of relief)
I also got a request from the head chef that I work in the kitchen doing dishes! Cha Ching!
Experience FTW! (For The Win) again!
I have to another Banquet at 6pm whoo! long day but so worth it!
Overtime Hours go straight into my savings
so far I have 15 percent of my goal saved from my cash out for leaving Vernon job.
I have a long way to go yet...

Albertaism #2 You know you're in Alberta when...
You start to get minor eye sore headaches from seeing nothing but the big sky and you start drawing mountains on the horizon to keep yourself calm.


~In order to fly,
I got to soar,
find open doors
and close some behind
spread my wings, I'm getting ready to fly
this is not goodbye, 
I just have to try so I can provide
and this time I get to decide 
but you will always be by my side~

Sunday, 21 April 2013

My Grocery Shopping Experience (91 bucks)

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You can see the delicious food I bought with my own money yikes!

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I finally did it! the grocery list is as follows;
Eggs
Post Cranberry Almond Crunch
Milk
Peanut Butter
Bananas
Olivine (Can't believe it's not butter! XD)
Potatoes (going to try the Oven recipe I posted from the last entry)
Cheese only 6.99! whoo!
Chicken Breast! (took over a third of my bill go protein!)
The Tasteful Trio (Ginger, Onion, Garlic) or GOG
Going to miss my mom's Garden Garlic sigh...
and last but not least Turmeric

#things I wish i would've bought
Bread, Nutella, Mayo and Tomatoes, Real Bacon Bits and Frozen Perogies
(was planning on making a lazy Tom/Bac Sandwich but I'll plan that for next week perhaps)

eventually as the time goes I'll buy little by little some more diverse food items but I am on a Budget!
I still had some money for my Snack munchie mix budget 20 bucks and still could spend another 11 by next week!

Things to spread besides that lovely shit we like to call Nutella!

#Coffee Haze Banna Nutter Milkshake

(It brings all the boys to the yard!) LOL
Making it for Breakfast Tomorrow picture will come soon...

#GOG Ginger-Onion-Garlic
(The Ginger Cried The Vampires Away)

So What would you make with the Food I bought?
Let me hear your ideas ya'll!

and I'll leave you off with an Albertaism
#Albertaism Number 1 (You know you're in Alberta when you see a place called Tractorland)

~In order to fly,
I got to soar,
find open doors
and close some behind
spread my wings, I'm getting ready to fly
this is not goodbye, 
I just have to try so I can provide
and this time I get to decide 
but you will always be by my side~



Wednesday, 17 April 2013

B4 My First Grocery Shop

it's all about balance I know how to cook food and feed myself but when it comes down to actually buying the food yourself with your own money it can be daunting...

So what I need to think about is the following

planning meals
Carbs for morning
veggie and snacks for midday
and something high in protein for early Evening
don't want to eat too late

Making multipurpose meals such as;
Soups are easy!
Meal Salads (Chicken Ceaser and Greek)
Casserole dishes (that involve lots of potatoes and protein and cheese)

What will help me the most to focus and stay full is Water...
If I intend to save money this summer I must not buy sweets and drinks too often.
If I just drink water and indulge on a Tim Hortons once or twice a week I shall be fine.

House Brands are the way to go. Only buy Name Brands if they're on sale...

Favorite thing to go for though is Banana Peanut Butter Milkshake this is my go to meal if I'm ever in a jam
I shall always have Frozen Bananas, Milk and Peanut Butter.

I want to try making Hot and Sour Soup and bake a potato like this

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=579161368769684&set=a.166409350044890.36899.100000274795804&type=1&theater
Thanks Alan Brooks!

~In order to fly,
I got to soar,
find open doors
and close some behind
spread my wings, I'm getting ready to fly
this is not goodbye, 
I just have to try so I can provide
and this time I get to decide 
but you will always be by my side~