Today was my second day at the new job. Things are looking good. There is an opening for a breakfast shift manager and my name was mentioned. The head of HR is away but as soon as she’s back the talks begin.
Remember me feeling bad about losing my old job? Well, apparently the Department of Health closed them down toady for health violations. They wanted to save money by cutting me suddenly off their salary budget line. Guess they’re saving lots of money now.
When I arrived at school I went to get my late afternoon coffee fix. I noticed that girl at the counter was smiling more than usual. I inquired about why she was so happy she said something along these lines:
“You know I look forward to seeing you everyday. “You make me feel human.” (What do you mean?) Well you always say hello, ask how I am doing, say please and thank you, and usually say something like enjoy the rest of the day or have a good night.” People are either rude, in a rush, …… but you always remind me that I’m here not a machine or a servant.”
I know I must have blushed because I had a smile from ear to ear. I would have continued to go to that coffee counter Monday thru Friday, providing the same pleasantries I would anybody else and have never known that I provide her a little dose of daily happiness by simply acknowledging her humanity. I recommend everybody try it. It only took an extra few seconds; I made someone’s day and got a flavored coffee at non-flavored price out of it.
I had my Math midterm today. I dislike math almost as much as I do stepping on doggie poo, or getting a parking ticket (in Manhattan) or running out of nacho chips while there’s still salsa, or urethra swabbing, or venepuncture by a shaky person, or close and meaningful conversation with a bad breathed person, or or old homeless people or bullies, or not having superpowers or hang nails near salt, or nasty diseases, or the occupation of Tibet or the wrong camera setting during the perfect picture op, or bad reception, or owing taxes, or kimchi or the smell of dishwashing sponges that are more than three days old or nuclear weapons, or that part in the Color Purple when Mister splits Nettie and Celie apart or (shall I go on or do you get the picture?)
Anyway, I have been putting an extra 6-7 hours a week into math tutoring at school. I think it paid off. I may have received a C+, if lucky maybe even a B-. I know that sounds retarded but I won’t even begin to explain how mathematically challenged I am. But between the tutor and this silly Math CD-ROM set, I think I am starting to finally understand some of it.
I aced my Politics midterm . All that’s now left is Italian. CHE STRONZATA ma la karma non è male.
The book lists are totally hard copy. No digital ones Here's the link to my program. If you want to grab coffee and I'll show you the curriculum I'd be down. I'm loving the program
http://www.pacifica.edu/dp_maphd_mythology.html
Sounds like you're feeling alot better... Keep up the positive attitude !!! :-)
Your thoughts are inspirational and your writing is intriguing. Even though its about simple events that occured through out your day, or about how much you dislike math (Which I can completely agree upon), it had a way of coming across entertaining. I like how you write. I guess thats something that I have noticed, some one who hates math is usually more inclined to excel in writing. And as far as asknowledging some one else, and going out of your way to hold up I guess small talk with some one is very good. You never know when a simple smile or gesture just might be what the person has been waiting for all day. Anyways just thought I'd leave you a comment. Take care.
Eduardo
Yusef, I try to do the same on a daily basis...but upon reading I could not help but remember Leo Buscaglia- he writes " Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around" and you're another example of this.
You know, I have to also add Emmanuel Swedenborg-
" Kindness is the inner desire that makes us want to do good things even if we do not get anything in return. It is the joy of our life to do them. When we do good things from the inner desire, there is kindness in everything we think,say, want and do."
As you see this really hit home with me. I hope you enjoy them as i have for years.
Swedenburg, I am not familiar with.
Leo Buscalgia or as I (and thousands of others) like to call him, Dr. Hugs. I have read both Bus 9 to Paradise: A Loving Voyage Bus 9 to Paradise: A Loving Voyage & Living Loving and Learning (my favorite.
Eduardo,
Gracias por tus palabras. Espero que las mias te gustaron tanto como las tuyas me han a mi.
Lisamarie,
Feeling much better, thank you.
glad you are feeling better, yusef...
and things are clearly looking up for you.
and being nice to folk who work the counters at numerous bars, starbucks, mom and pop coffee shops and resteraunts in the city and in general: priceless...
I know I always make it a habit to be nice to counter folk..I can only imagine the bullshit they go through on a daily basis...it wasn't until recently I realized how much polite manners, smiling and saying hi can take you...
Math--is a strong subject for me but it has its moments. Glad you passed the exam...Politics fan? ahh i knew there was something I liked about you! :)
Have a good weekend...congrats on the scholarships and the future opportunities..and the possibility of taking the breakfast shift manager position...:)
Have You In My Thoughts And Prayers...
"I know that sounds retarded but I won’t even begin to explain how mathematically challenged I am"
OWNED!!!!!!
Now I've got something on you! Ha! I knew this day would come lol.
would u believe me if i said i was a math tutor at my campus lol? its true.
and midterms suck cock and balls! i had midterms all last week and the one before too. grrrrr.
later karma chameleon =0)
14 more days.
Math is like getting wet while youre fully clothed, sneakers and all.. just when you think youre getting it...here comes a problem made by a grey's superccomputer not ready to be solved by a human. and where do you find it.. like..#5 on the midterm