work log
monday. 11th. work resumed fresh at 9 o'clock. three members of the parks crew came in on their off day for an appointment to discuss ways to make extra money this summer. being only 15, it can be tough knowing about some of the resources available, but the four of us brainstormed ideas together. for a couple hours, we worked compiling a 'master list' -- school background, job experience, volunteer experience, awards and recognition, computer skills, etc. the three promise to return friday again on their off day to use information in composing a resume and cover letter. they seem excited; who wouldn't? i wish i had this kind of private mentorship at that tender age.
sent out a package to my cheese head. :p
tuesday. 12th. parks crew reconvened at lakewood park (aka hick's lake) to faced our toughest challenge yet -- removing the stubborn 35-yr-old tree stump on top of the entrance hill. when the team conferenced, we were optimistic to succeed with our goal of its removal by first shift which concludes at lunchtime of noon. however, the stump resisted.
at the start of the second and final work shift, we barely scratched the stump. we needed a new strategy--uproot the foundation by attacking its base. after a total of four hours plus, breaking one handle to a shovel, many battle scars on our arms, and dozens of micheal jackson type screams of frustration, we were victorious! chey yo, chey yo! ;) we rolled this bad boy down the hill, snap some poses in front of the stump and proceed in calling it a day. what? the crew filled with exultation.
wednesday. 13th. the euphoria from the previous work day still had us on cloud nine. but however, we knew a bigger challenge awaited us. today we began at a new site, the area around the local pool facility. the space is much larger than the entrance hill, with tons of overgrown thorn bushes, a monstrous rectangular border of flower beds that needed to be mulched, and a parking lot as big as half of a typical sports stadium (okay, a bit of exageration here, but go along with me). we're gonna be here for at least a week and a half!
i caught up with three friends for happy hour at greenlake bar & grill. this get-together is part of our weekly adventure to fulfill our project in creating the first "Unofficial Asian Guide to Happy Hour Dining in Seattle." If you care to view our current list and read our reviews of various dining establishments from three self-proclaim happy hour critics, e-mail me. i'll give you the Truth. but anyways, let me hear everyone's thoughts about restaurant tipping, a conversation that drew a split between the four of us that night.
question: what is your criterium for tipping? is it earned or should one stiff the waitor if s/he stiffs you with bad service? would you not tip a person period? speak your piece.
thursday. 14th. since 530 pm after a long days worth of work, i've been home glued to the computer monitor. i wasnt in the mood to do much of anything this evening, but to relax and catch up on some writings. scanned some old drawings of my adorable little princesses. if you like, you can view a couple in my growing photo album. check them out, you won't be disappointed.
i pinky sweared i'd go bed by 1 am, so i must wrap this entry now :p
anyways, the job is fun & rewarding. especially, building this friendshp between group members. the other day, i help three of them set-up their first gmail account to be used for future correspondence and help edit their resumes. they have ambitions to be an architect, civil engineer and a computer and fashion designer. i have 3 new mentees that i am proud to serve them. (Comment this)