Well it is the end of my training week and I am going to be taking my Certification Exam tomorrow. I feel confident, yet I'm still a little unsure. I'm more worried on how they will word the questions on the test. Hope I don't get trick into missing the right answer.
I should do well. Me and my roomate quizzed ourselves harder than we expected. So much that Rashaad's head starting hurting and we had to stop. Kind of funny.
Well I better get back to my room and get some more studying in. Haven't studied this hard since college. Man!!!!!
Wish me luck all.........
I will need it.
Thursday, August 24, 2006
Sunday, August 20, 2006
Oh my gosh.....
Well I am feeling a lot better. No more headache, no more dizzy spells, no more nausea, but I do still have a little congestion.
I start off the day a bit late at 11:00am and went to get something to use for the week of training suggested by my wife. As I was leaving the store I witness an odd situation (I'm still in Minneapolis BTW). There is a car trying to get out of his parking spot. Behind him are 5 cars, 2 facing south and 3 facing north. I'm not sure they are fighting for the same parking spot, but they were at a stand still while waiting for this car to back out. The car inches out and as he does the car closest to him inches towards him. He moves a little more and the car get closer to him. They are practically a couple feet from each other and he has no choice to move forward. So he moves forward and to the right and he was still in parking spots. He gets dangerously close to another parked car and he was practically pinned. The other car that was inching towards him then started to work her way into the spot even though the man has not cleared the area. I started to smile and not laugh and the guy finally got out. That is the most unusual situation I have ever seen (and I'm currently from Texas). Very Sad.
I later headed out to the airport to pick up a couple of co-workers from Dallas-Fort Worth and had to circle the arrival area because they won't allow you to just sit there and wait on your passenger. After 4 rounds, they finally emerged from the airport and we headed back to the hotel. When we entered the room we found a gift pouch on one of the beds (my room had one too, but I never bother to open it). In it was an eye mask, ear plugs, linen spray, & a sleeping CD. So we say, "Put in the CD." and it played some soothing music with a doctor who was pretty must speaking subliminal message into you mind as you sleep. We immediatly turned it off (didn't want to get sleepy).
Later we left for dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown Minneapolis. Pretty nice. I haven't been to one of these since junior year in high school (Damn I'm Old). Before we got to the resturant a man approached us wanting change to use (for what I don't know and don't care). I gave him some, he said thanks, and then asked for more. I said no, you have it all. Bye. I know that was kind of rude, but you got money from someone. Be happy and move on. Don't be greedy. Dinner was good and we went back to the hotel to rest up and prepare for first day of training.
There's that for today. Not as eventful as yetsterday, but still interesting.
Later............
I start off the day a bit late at 11:00am and went to get something to use for the week of training suggested by my wife. As I was leaving the store I witness an odd situation (I'm still in Minneapolis BTW). There is a car trying to get out of his parking spot. Behind him are 5 cars, 2 facing south and 3 facing north. I'm not sure they are fighting for the same parking spot, but they were at a stand still while waiting for this car to back out. The car inches out and as he does the car closest to him inches towards him. He moves a little more and the car get closer to him. They are practically a couple feet from each other and he has no choice to move forward. So he moves forward and to the right and he was still in parking spots. He gets dangerously close to another parked car and he was practically pinned. The other car that was inching towards him then started to work her way into the spot even though the man has not cleared the area. I started to smile and not laugh and the guy finally got out. That is the most unusual situation I have ever seen (and I'm currently from Texas). Very Sad.
I later headed out to the airport to pick up a couple of co-workers from Dallas-Fort Worth and had to circle the arrival area because they won't allow you to just sit there and wait on your passenger. After 4 rounds, they finally emerged from the airport and we headed back to the hotel. When we entered the room we found a gift pouch on one of the beds (my room had one too, but I never bother to open it). In it was an eye mask, ear plugs, linen spray, & a sleeping CD. So we say, "Put in the CD." and it played some soothing music with a doctor who was pretty must speaking subliminal message into you mind as you sleep. We immediatly turned it off (didn't want to get sleepy).
Later we left for dinner at the Hard Rock Cafe in Downtown Minneapolis. Pretty nice. I haven't been to one of these since junior year in high school (Damn I'm Old). Before we got to the resturant a man approached us wanting change to use (for what I don't know and don't care). I gave him some, he said thanks, and then asked for more. I said no, you have it all. Bye. I know that was kind of rude, but you got money from someone. Be happy and move on. Don't be greedy. Dinner was good and we went back to the hotel to rest up and prepare for first day of training.
There's that for today. Not as eventful as yetsterday, but still interesting.
Later............
Saturday, August 19, 2006
Minne---SOTA
Well I am now in Minneapolis, MN for job training and I had a pretty interesting trip up here.
First we start of at DFW (That's Dallas-Forth Worth for those of you not in Texas). My wife drops me off and I head to check in. I place my bag on the scale and I am informed that I have to pay $25 for only 5 extra pounds in my bag. Why didn't I take my bookbag with me? Dumbass.
Then after I checked in my bad I headed down to my gate and realized something else. I have my tunes and my player, but no headphones......D'Oh. Dumbass. Well at least I was feeling tired so I can sleep through the flight.
While not feeling well with a headache & slight congestion, I sat at the gate waiting for the announcement to board the plane and I see on CNN Headline News that a judge was being arrested for exposing himself in a court room. WHAT!?!?!?!? I don't remember where this took place, but I just started laughing hard (not that one).
I finally get the announcement to board the plane and as I step on I noticed the the door and walkway one the plane was short and narrow. Found out that I wasn't on a standard American Airlines aircraft, but actually on their smaller jets named American Eagle (***Eagle Screech***).
Man it was cramped (height-wise) and when I used their facilities, let's say I have never had my top head forcibly bent down in the same direction as my bottom one. I just hoped we did run into turbulence and I crack or break my neck.
We approach Minneapolis-St. Paul (MAN THIS IS A LONG STORY) and my headache was still in effect creating dizzy spells. Well that combined with the bumpy descent of the jet cause big time nausea (oohhhh....). I made it down got my luggage and headed for car rental. They were going to cram my big butt into a midsized vehicle, but I was able to get a fullsize car. I had a big choice to make as I saw a Chevrolet Impala & a Pontiac Grand Prix. Well since me and my wife drove an Impala before I figure I try out the Grand Prix. Sweet choice. This car has nice power and sweet sound system. That made my day along with the judge showing his other gavel and somet.........uh nevermind.
Oh, I almost forgot. This also made my day (that makes 4 things). I get to the main desk at the hotel I'm staying at and the people walking around were talking and man oh man. I have never heard the Minnesotan Accent spoken as strong as I heard it here. I tried so hard not to laugh. I know.....BAD WIL!!!!
Oh Ya Sure......You Becha.
Okay. Time to get some grub and relax. Get rid of this headache.
Later.
First we start of at DFW (That's Dallas-Forth Worth for those of you not in Texas). My wife drops me off and I head to check in. I place my bag on the scale and I am informed that I have to pay $25 for only 5 extra pounds in my bag. Why didn't I take my bookbag with me? Dumbass.
Then after I checked in my bad I headed down to my gate and realized something else. I have my tunes and my player, but no headphones......D'Oh. Dumbass. Well at least I was feeling tired so I can sleep through the flight.
While not feeling well with a headache & slight congestion, I sat at the gate waiting for the announcement to board the plane and I see on CNN Headline News that a judge was being arrested for exposing himself in a court room. WHAT!?!?!?!? I don't remember where this took place, but I just started laughing hard (not that one).
I finally get the announcement to board the plane and as I step on I noticed the the door and walkway one the plane was short and narrow. Found out that I wasn't on a standard American Airlines aircraft, but actually on their smaller jets named American Eagle (***Eagle Screech***).
Man it was cramped (height-wise) and when I used their facilities, let's say I have never had my top head forcibly bent down in the same direction as my bottom one. I just hoped we did run into turbulence and I crack or break my neck.
We approach Minneapolis-St. Paul (MAN THIS IS A LONG STORY) and my headache was still in effect creating dizzy spells. Well that combined with the bumpy descent of the jet cause big time nausea (oohhhh....). I made it down got my luggage and headed for car rental. They were going to cram my big butt into a midsized vehicle, but I was able to get a fullsize car. I had a big choice to make as I saw a Chevrolet Impala & a Pontiac Grand Prix. Well since me and my wife drove an Impala before I figure I try out the Grand Prix. Sweet choice. This car has nice power and sweet sound system. That made my day along with the judge showing his other gavel and somet.........uh nevermind.
Oh, I almost forgot. This also made my day (that makes 4 things). I get to the main desk at the hotel I'm staying at and the people walking around were talking and man oh man. I have never heard the Minnesotan Accent spoken as strong as I heard it here. I tried so hard not to laugh. I know.....BAD WIL!!!!
Oh Ya Sure......You Becha.
Okay. Time to get some grub and relax. Get rid of this headache.
Later.
Saturday, August 12, 2006
Tyson Update
This are going pretty well with Tyson. He and Lucas now have an understanding and they play very often. It sometimes sounds like they are fighting, but they are not.
As for Bella she is warming up to him, but she still keeps her distance. Especially when he is in high energy.
One new thing I discovered with him is his odd fear with cats. Probably developed from his relationship with Lucas. He will bark and snarl at them, but when he gets within 5 ft of them he yipes and freaks out.
Oh he's still a puppy. Doesn't have any sense yet. We will change and improve as he grows up.
As for Bella she is warming up to him, but she still keeps her distance. Especially when he is in high energy.
One new thing I discovered with him is his odd fear with cats. Probably developed from his relationship with Lucas. He will bark and snarl at them, but when he gets within 5 ft of them he yipes and freaks out.
Oh he's still a puppy. Doesn't have any sense yet. We will change and improve as he grows up.
Tuesday, August 8, 2006
Catch A Break
Man, a brotha just can't catch a break. My father-in-law is living his last days in hospice, my wife struggles at work (a little), my wife & dog gets attacked by a Rottweiler (he's fine), and now for the second time someone commits identity fraud.
A word to Winfield, THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I DON'T WANT TO SHARE MY INTERNET WITH ANYONE, especially ones I don't know. There are reasons why I strongly value privacy.
Some bitch, and I use that strongly, decided to take our money and go for a swim in Allentown, PA. It's a good thing though that banks monitor and take action when crazy activity on a card. Pretty embarrassing when you can't pay your groceries because of this.
There are a few positives though. I my be able to get a deferment on a couple of loans until this blows over. And we have other sources on funds to get us through for a while.
Don't worry about us. We are still good. We just mostly want a better life than this one and we do believe it will happen. It's just a matter of when.
A word to Winfield, THIS IS ONE OF THE REASONS WHY I DON'T WANT TO SHARE MY INTERNET WITH ANYONE, especially ones I don't know. There are reasons why I strongly value privacy.
Some bitch, and I use that strongly, decided to take our money and go for a swim in Allentown, PA. It's a good thing though that banks monitor and take action when crazy activity on a card. Pretty embarrassing when you can't pay your groceries because of this.
There are a few positives though. I my be able to get a deferment on a couple of loans until this blows over. And we have other sources on funds to get us through for a while.
Don't worry about us. We are still good. We just mostly want a better life than this one and we do believe it will happen. It's just a matter of when.
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