waaaaaaait. double take. did i seriously just do that?
and i got to thinking, i have acquired some ridiculous skills and knowledge at the four prominent jobs that i have had. let's be real, i've never really made much money, but i've had some SWEET jobs. so i thought i'd take an inventory of the skills/facts that i'm now awesome at just because i've learned them at work. i'll list them by each occupation.
the falls cinema (sept. 2004 - august 2007)
- what a great job. laura hook'd me up with the job when i was a freshman in high school (FIVE years ago) and it was the sweetest job ever. free popcorn, posters, and movies. BOOYA. here's what i learned:
- how to deep clean a popcorn machine - obviously.
- how to make the BEST popcorn ever, i'm a legend - ask anyone.
- how to use a leaf blower.
- how to replace pop syrup, without getting it all over my clothes <-- that one took awhile.
- that one must wear gloves when changing the metal letters on the marquee in below freezing temperatures.
- all movie posters are double-sided, who knew?
- butter stains clothing.
- there are several great make-out spots hidden throughout the cinema (i think that goes without saying)
this was the worst job ever. 8 hour shifts of hell 4 days a week. i cringe even thinking about it. lest it was the only job that i made real money at. catch 22.
- i can now list every kind of marlboro cigarette - jealous?
- tourney is the cheapest brand of cigarette you can buy in minnesota, at $3.66
- slushies have the capacity to explode (ironically learned that twice in the same day, from a 4-year old child and my father).
- don't buy hot dogs @ a gas station (no explanation necessary)
- some people will spend entire paychecks on scratchies.
- i hate my life.
- i get to call prospective students and MAKE them come to bethel. or at the very least, steer them clear of northwestern.
- you can hear a smile over the phone. you can also hear a frown.
- telecounseling is a perfect way to meet your soulmate according to a certain gentleman that tried to hit on me last thursday. i'm not gonna lie, i was pretty proud.
- harsha - i need not say much more.
- ahh, what a great job. payed in monopoly money but who cares - i got to hang out with kids and great friends 24/7.
- when playing night games, it is necessary to 'hide your flesh' when crawling through the woods to avoid the shine of flashlights. <-- a life skill, really.
- i learned what chiggers are, that they itch, and that the application of soap will reduce itching.
- not to fight campers when they are trying to push you through a door headfirst.
- adhd meds are a gift from God.
- it's probably not a good idea to remove your pants in the middle of the woods when there are bears around.
- don't go commando to 'come as you are day'.
- pranks are: against the rules, off-limits, and no fun at all. [wink].
- blow pops can save ANY situation.
- i NOW know how to clean up puke. and it has nothing to do with the mop from the lodge kitchen.
that's it.
i'm going to cardio funk with sarah tonight. i'm out of shape and let's face it, i'm gonna look like an idiot doing funk moves.
PEACE.
[obviously]
1 comment:
So do you know about the make out spots from your experience or other peoples.
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