Hush, Take a deep breath... It'll all be over soon
Ah ye ol LJ. I have been inspired once again to write here, not because of trends or because I am bored. But because for once I feel my life is worthy of notation. That whoever finds this LJ, will read it and feel as though they learned something about me, or as though they learned something about the world, or life in general. I feel as though my life finally has meaning, a purpose. And with purpose comes responsibility, that which is to make it known.
That aside. I begin my post. The first of many that are to come within the days that follow this one.
The last few weeks have been some of the best lived in a long time. I started working for Eikos Inc. A small buisness that works in Research and Development of Nanotube Technologies, most specifically, electroconductive coatings for PDAs, and other LCD Touch Screen applications. The coatings they create could possibly reduce the cost of a 15 inch touch screen (now 1,800 dollars) to something around 800-1000 dollars. Hell yes.
I cant say the work I do is vital to the company. Its all work that could be done without me, but I like to think that my work makes the company as a whole more efficient. The company is growing and 3 more scientists are being added to the company roster within the next few days. I spent most of my first 5 days moving things around and setting up offices to accomodate these new fellows, as well as move and organize the atrocious warehouse section of the building. I also get to work in the lab, which is by far the most rewarding part of the job. I get to make sample PDA screens and work with Alquinox helping the scientists get simple things done, so they can work on the more complex stuff with their time. I'd tell you more about what I do in the lab, but most of it is confidential, and if I told you I would have to shoot you. (Actually I would just get fired, sued, and fucked by lawyers, but shoot you sounds much more interesting).
One of the best parts about working the job, is working with Ben. Ben Piche. Not only is this kid my best friend, as of the third grade, but I am living with him now. Staying at his house for the summer, while we work our job. I feel as though I really truely fit in here, and its a great feeling. I mean... I love my quincy freinds. They are great people... I care about them very much, and I dont know where I would be without them (Yeah Willy, Nate, George, Martin, Joe, Pat, Amanda, Sean, Donny, Justin, Paul, Bekkah, Molly Thats you guys) but being back in raynham is like getting back from a war. After 16 years here, I just cant imagine living anywhere else. I hope this summer never ends.
The greatest thing about this summer: Lesley Hill. As if she wasnt already the greatest thing in my life, but I am going to get to be with her alot more this summer. No more once every week or two, i get to be with her 2 or 3 days a week. As a matter of fact, Tonight we are going to see 3 Doors Down, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, and No Address, live in concert, at the tweeter center. Hell yes. Did I mention I got tickets in the pit? Hell yes. Anyway its going to be a great time.
Back to the topic at hand: Lesley Hill. She is an amazing girl. I would do anything for her. She really makes me feel like the shit that goes on in the world doesnt matter, like me and her are the only people on earth. Some may say thats rediculous, why would you want to be the only 2 people on earth. But sometimes thats just what you need. Even freinds can become too much on your mind. I never feel that way about Lesley. I never feel any worry when I am around her. The freedom I get from being with her is simply the best feeling. I cant describe it with words right now (i should be asleep) but maybe after I have had a day or two to really think about it I can do her justice. Simply Amazing.
Ok now that I have done all the summing up stuff (Dont worry furture posts wont be this long) I can do the "OMG SO LIKE THIS TOTALLY HAPPENED" stuff.
Yesterday, Ben and I are at work, shift is about over, and the boss calls us into his office. "One last job for you," he says "I want popscicles. I like popsicles in the summer time. I want you to fill the freezer with them. All different kinds. My secretary has $200 for you. Go to work." So we get the money, get specific flavor requests from some of the people in the building and head off. We get to Franklin Plaza (which is like a Mall, cept a plaza) and notice there is a Strawberries by the Stop and Shop. We decide we have time to kill, and walk over to the store. As we are crossing the street, by an L shaped corner, a white Grand-Am (one of those shitty as old ones that are shaped like a pointy box) cuts the corner, driving in the wrong side of the road, and gets inches away from myself, and ben who is to my right. So we both look back and them and shake our heads, continuing to walk. The driver stops the car and yells back "What the hell did you say?" Now I think to myself, What? I didnt say anything? But this guy is clearly an idiot, out to start a fight, and I dont like him. So I yell back "I said you're an asshole!" He responds with the classic "What did you say!?!!?" So I simply remind him "I said, YOU ARE A FUCKING ASSHOLE!" Ben and I proceed to walk into the store, while the punks in the Pontiac hit it in reverse, on the wrong side of the road, to a parking spot in front of the store. They come in and walk towards us. Ben and I proceed to look for the Rammstein CD we want, ignoring them and moving down the alphebetical list of Rock CDs. "What you running for?" The passenger says. "Oh me? Im looking for a CD. See they are in alphabetical order, and R is this way." Then the driver comes in behind him, who is much more irritated than the passenger. "Which one of you called me an asshole!?!", getting in Ben's face and trying to act tough. "Uh, That would be me. Yep I said you were an asshole." "You better watch your mouth punk you want to fuckin go? You think your tough?" In a calm tone, I simply replied "Nope. Do I look tough? You would kill me. But I didnt yell do you wanna fight? I yelled you are an asshole." At this point he pushes me into a nearby CD Tower and tells me to hit him in the face. Ben steps in and so does the passenger, separating us. Ben starts to apologize and asks them to leave us alone. I tell Ben not to apologize, the guy is an asshole and I was right when I told him so. They Passenger then says "Dude, you just cant walk into the street, its your own fucking fault. You are in the street, you are gonna get hit, plain and simple." So I remind him, "Actually, I wouldnt normaly have anything to worry about. Its just when people like your friend here take their shitboxes around a parking lot turn at 30, cutting the corner and driving on the wrong side of the road I have something to worry about. Learn how to fuckin drive and we dont have a problem." The driver then gets even more agitated and pushes his buddy out of the way and headbutts Ben gently, in kind of a nudge. Ben gets back in front of me with his hands up and tells the guy to back off. The guy offers his face and demands the Ben hit him. Obviously Ben isnt stupid or childish enough to hit the guy, not to mention give him yeild to beat us under self-defense. The guys say a few more choice words and then leave saying "We will be waiting outside." Without so much as an attempt to stand by the door, the immediately get in their car, and leave the plaza entirely, getting on the highway. They didnt even go to whatever store they had entered the parking lot for in the firstplace. It just goes to show that people like that, dont know what to do when the enemy isnt afraid. If you show fear, they think they win. If you sit there and play like you dont give a crap what they do, they only get fustrated and leave. He wouldn't really hit us, not with cameras, monitered parking lots, witnesses, and security in the area. He might as well cuff himself. But if you get the idea in your head that he might, and become afraid, you give him the upper hand, you give him something to gloat about, and you let him win. That guy prolly went home with his buddy, and told his friends about how he scared these two punks into a corner and the apologized with tears in their eyes. And his buddies will all nod and clap in approval, pretending they dont question the truth behind his story. Just like you are pretending you dont question the truth in mine. Of course, that is the nature of the human mind. If you believed everything I said, I would be a much more powerful man...
As for the popsicles. We got em. All $78 worth. And damn were they good. Filled the freezer with em. Get to snack on em between breaks. Working at Eikos is great, 15min morning break, 1hr lunch break, 15 min afternoon break, and Joe usually pays for our lunches (Ben being his son and all). Its just so much better than Brooks, I am almost thankful the fired me. Actually, I am very thankful they fired me. I owe my summer to them. Did I mention I get payed $10 dollars an hour? Eat that Brooks.
That aside. I begin my post. The first of many that are to come within the days that follow this one.
The last few weeks have been some of the best lived in a long time. I started working for Eikos Inc. A small buisness that works in Research and Development of Nanotube Technologies, most specifically, electroconductive coatings for PDAs, and other LCD Touch Screen applications. The coatings they create could possibly reduce the cost of a 15 inch touch screen (now 1,800 dollars) to something around 800-1000 dollars. Hell yes.
I cant say the work I do is vital to the company. Its all work that could be done without me, but I like to think that my work makes the company as a whole more efficient. The company is growing and 3 more scientists are being added to the company roster within the next few days. I spent most of my first 5 days moving things around and setting up offices to accomodate these new fellows, as well as move and organize the atrocious warehouse section of the building. I also get to work in the lab, which is by far the most rewarding part of the job. I get to make sample PDA screens and work with Alquinox helping the scientists get simple things done, so they can work on the more complex stuff with their time. I'd tell you more about what I do in the lab, but most of it is confidential, and if I told you I would have to shoot you. (Actually I would just get fired, sued, and fucked by lawyers, but shoot you sounds much more interesting).
One of the best parts about working the job, is working with Ben. Ben Piche. Not only is this kid my best friend, as of the third grade, but I am living with him now. Staying at his house for the summer, while we work our job. I feel as though I really truely fit in here, and its a great feeling. I mean... I love my quincy freinds. They are great people... I care about them very much, and I dont know where I would be without them (Yeah Willy, Nate, George, Martin, Joe, Pat, Amanda, Sean, Donny, Justin, Paul, Bekkah, Molly Thats you guys) but being back in raynham is like getting back from a war. After 16 years here, I just cant imagine living anywhere else. I hope this summer never ends.
The greatest thing about this summer: Lesley Hill. As if she wasnt already the greatest thing in my life, but I am going to get to be with her alot more this summer. No more once every week or two, i get to be with her 2 or 3 days a week. As a matter of fact, Tonight we are going to see 3 Doors Down, Staind, Breaking Benjamin, and No Address, live in concert, at the tweeter center. Hell yes. Did I mention I got tickets in the pit? Hell yes. Anyway its going to be a great time.
Back to the topic at hand: Lesley Hill. She is an amazing girl. I would do anything for her. She really makes me feel like the shit that goes on in the world doesnt matter, like me and her are the only people on earth. Some may say thats rediculous, why would you want to be the only 2 people on earth. But sometimes thats just what you need. Even freinds can become too much on your mind. I never feel that way about Lesley. I never feel any worry when I am around her. The freedom I get from being with her is simply the best feeling. I cant describe it with words right now (i should be asleep) but maybe after I have had a day or two to really think about it I can do her justice. Simply Amazing.
Ok now that I have done all the summing up stuff (Dont worry furture posts wont be this long) I can do the "OMG SO LIKE THIS TOTALLY HAPPENED" stuff.
Yesterday, Ben and I are at work, shift is about over, and the boss calls us into his office. "One last job for you," he says "I want popscicles. I like popsicles in the summer time. I want you to fill the freezer with them. All different kinds. My secretary has $200 for you. Go to work." So we get the money, get specific flavor requests from some of the people in the building and head off. We get to Franklin Plaza (which is like a Mall, cept a plaza) and notice there is a Strawberries by the Stop and Shop. We decide we have time to kill, and walk over to the store. As we are crossing the street, by an L shaped corner, a white Grand-Am (one of those shitty as old ones that are shaped like a pointy box) cuts the corner, driving in the wrong side of the road, and gets inches away from myself, and ben who is to my right. So we both look back and them and shake our heads, continuing to walk. The driver stops the car and yells back "What the hell did you say?" Now I think to myself, What? I didnt say anything? But this guy is clearly an idiot, out to start a fight, and I dont like him. So I yell back "I said you're an asshole!" He responds with the classic "What did you say!?!!?" So I simply remind him "I said, YOU ARE A FUCKING ASSHOLE!" Ben and I proceed to walk into the store, while the punks in the Pontiac hit it in reverse, on the wrong side of the road, to a parking spot in front of the store. They come in and walk towards us. Ben and I proceed to look for the Rammstein CD we want, ignoring them and moving down the alphebetical list of Rock CDs. "What you running for?" The passenger says. "Oh me? Im looking for a CD. See they are in alphabetical order, and R is this way." Then the driver comes in behind him, who is much more irritated than the passenger. "Which one of you called me an asshole!?!", getting in Ben's face and trying to act tough. "Uh, That would be me. Yep I said you were an asshole." "You better watch your mouth punk you want to fuckin go? You think your tough?" In a calm tone, I simply replied "Nope. Do I look tough? You would kill me. But I didnt yell do you wanna fight? I yelled you are an asshole." At this point he pushes me into a nearby CD Tower and tells me to hit him in the face. Ben steps in and so does the passenger, separating us. Ben starts to apologize and asks them to leave us alone. I tell Ben not to apologize, the guy is an asshole and I was right when I told him so. They Passenger then says "Dude, you just cant walk into the street, its your own fucking fault. You are in the street, you are gonna get hit, plain and simple." So I remind him, "Actually, I wouldnt normaly have anything to worry about. Its just when people like your friend here take their shitboxes around a parking lot turn at 30, cutting the corner and driving on the wrong side of the road I have something to worry about. Learn how to fuckin drive and we dont have a problem." The driver then gets even more agitated and pushes his buddy out of the way and headbutts Ben gently, in kind of a nudge. Ben gets back in front of me with his hands up and tells the guy to back off. The guy offers his face and demands the Ben hit him. Obviously Ben isnt stupid or childish enough to hit the guy, not to mention give him yeild to beat us under self-defense. The guys say a few more choice words and then leave saying "We will be waiting outside." Without so much as an attempt to stand by the door, the immediately get in their car, and leave the plaza entirely, getting on the highway. They didnt even go to whatever store they had entered the parking lot for in the firstplace. It just goes to show that people like that, dont know what to do when the enemy isnt afraid. If you show fear, they think they win. If you sit there and play like you dont give a crap what they do, they only get fustrated and leave. He wouldn't really hit us, not with cameras, monitered parking lots, witnesses, and security in the area. He might as well cuff himself. But if you get the idea in your head that he might, and become afraid, you give him the upper hand, you give him something to gloat about, and you let him win. That guy prolly went home with his buddy, and told his friends about how he scared these two punks into a corner and the apologized with tears in their eyes. And his buddies will all nod and clap in approval, pretending they dont question the truth behind his story. Just like you are pretending you dont question the truth in mine. Of course, that is the nature of the human mind. If you believed everything I said, I would be a much more powerful man...
As for the popsicles. We got em. All $78 worth. And damn were they good. Filled the freezer with em. Get to snack on em between breaks. Working at Eikos is great, 15min morning break, 1hr lunch break, 15 min afternoon break, and Joe usually pays for our lunches (Ben being his son and all). Its just so much better than Brooks, I am almost thankful the fired me. Actually, I am very thankful they fired me. I owe my summer to them. Did I mention I get payed $10 dollars an hour? Eat that Brooks.