Me: Mmmm, this coffee is really good!

Kate: Oh you like it? It's Mickey Mouse's Special Hazelnut Blend, from Disneyland.

Me: Really??

Kate: Yeah, we brought it back with us.

Me: Well, y'know what they usually say: There's nothing Mickey Mouse about this coffee. But I guess there really is this time!

(insert: Bah dum-dum TSSS!!!)

On the bus is a sign that says: "People with ALS often lose the use of their arms. Which is why we are asking you to write the cheques ( Read more... )

Patron: Hi, I checked out my other items, but couldn't get this item to work on the self check-out machine.

Me: Oh, okay, let me just get your card and check it out for you.

*beep* *beep*

Patron: Geez, I really hate automated computers. They are just terrible! You get them in and then everyone gets fired, it's just terrible.

Me: *stare* Um, yes, well, ( Read more... )

I just finished working 6 hours downtown. I am so tired that I cant even finish putting the dishes in the cupboards cuz it's too much work to raise my arms.

I only made two slightly big mistakes, thankfully nothing no one will notice. But I give a big thanks to Joy for making me feel okay about them and not like I just committed something huge for ( Read more... )

Friday, Ollie fell out the window.

He was sitting on his tree and I was petting him, when his sister jumped up. He jumped sideways onto the screen, which fell out the window, with him on top of it. We live on the second floor, so I looked just long enough to confirm he landed and then ran for the door. I thundered down the stairs in my bare feet, ( Read more... )

Well, what a week.

I had my last day as a page. Last Monday and Tuesday I did my training for Clerical Assistant. It wasnt too foreign; the main problem (like in any job) is the fiddly bits, all the teeny details and having to notice such details. I did my two training shifts. The 4 hours straight downtown was wild. I had an adrenaline rush going ( Read more... )

And to refer to my post on May 11th about the Murphy's Law... I was close. They called about two weeks before ( Read more... )

So "Borrowed Heaven" by The Corrs was playing on my computer when the phone call came ( Read more... )

I gotta say, I think that went pretty well. I was pretty nervous and my voice got a little guttural sometimes (hmm, is this my version of cracking?) Right off, they referred to my experience at the library, which let me go on about how much I enjoyed working there and how excellent they were and how my experiences applied to clerical (I carefully ( Read more... )

My interview is in an hour and I am very nervous, but I'm trying not to be. I have the tickly intestine, pulsating stomach, twitchy and faint feeling. I have spent quality time with Mr Toilet. I'm trying to have a cup of tea and a bit of toast so I can think ( Read more... )