Christmas Break

So, I know I haven't updated in...like 3 weeks now, if not longer, and I'm sorry. I haven't really had anything to write about and if I did, I just flat out didn't have the time or motivation to update.

Well, the end of the semester came and went. Not gonna lie, that was my worst semester yet... but its over. I passed all my classes which honestly came as a bit of a surprise for a few of them. But now, I'm working my rear off. I'm working my night job as well as working full time as housekeeping over at RWC. Not the greatest job, but it's money and I get to work with my old truck mount (the machine used to clean carpets). Overall it's been crazy and hectic but I think it's worth it and it's keeping me sane/occupied. and I must say, I love working with most of the guys in facilities, they're all caring and just generally genuine guys. (and no, I"m not being sexist by calling them all "guys", they really are all guys. Shirley's the only exception and she's not really the talking type)

So, next semester's gonna be a killer for me...I'm taking 19 credits and am going to die. Lets just say, I'm going to have to quit my night job if I want to continue with my education productively... oh well, hopefully I can get a job working on campus. well, I guess that's about it. Maybe I'll update again in a couple days if I get bored again. Hope everyone has a great break if you get one.
~Phillip Andrew

my recent loathing

So, much to miss wibif's dismay, (she seems to constantly be the reason for my starting this blog...) I have uncovered a new hatred in my life. I think even hatred may not be strong enough a word to describe my complete and utter dislike...so lets go with "loathe"
*begin "rant"*
what is this thing that could be so horrible that such a loving and accepting (and humble too :-P ) should have such strong feelings against it? well, it is the chain restaurant known by all as "Friendlies." Now you're probably asking yourself "self, how could this person live his life with such a hatred against this family oriented business which has been around forever and loved by all?" well, let me tell you. As I think I have stated in previous entries in here, I clean theirs as well as Wendy's carpets. Now, I come in after all the people are gone (except a few employees) and clean to my heart's content.

This part will require some thinking on your part (unless you read straight through and are lazy). What is Friendly's know for? yep that's right, their ice cream. Now, what topping is typically put on top of the ice cream? if you said whipped cream, you would be technically correct, but for the purposes of my argument, you're wrong. The correct answer is a cherry. Now...what is attached the the cherry may I ask? yep, a stem. and what do you do with this stem? well, a normal person would take it off and place it in their napkin. Now, what of those who are not typically considered the "normal" type? well, they either eat the stem unknowingly, or the answer I was looking for and simply toss it and leave it where ever it may lay...

Put 2 and 2 together and what do you get? that's right 5 but that's not the point, the point is, the stems end up on the floor for little old me to clean up when I'm steaming the carpets. Now you're thinking (or probably are) that "whooped-doo" the steam cleaner just vacuums up the stems no problem. Well, you would be partially correct. It seems as though that cherry stems were created in such a manner that they curve just enough that they do not easily get vacuumed.... This means a significant increase in the amount of work that I have to do... blech
to date:
yesterday: 22 cherry stems
today: 15 cherry stems
and I'm changing my motto from "people are stupid" to "people are lazy"

nope

I don't wanna update my blog...
well...actually, I do, I just have nothing to actually update about. Same old stuff's goin on here. Pretty much I'm either procrastinating or just being outright bored out of my mind. Oh well, maybe in a couple days I'll actually have something to talk about? Here's hoping...
~Phillip Andrew

interesting

so apparently, according to MSN and their reporters, my job is considered to be one of the top dirtiest and unwanted jobs. Who'da thunk it?

random update

So, I just realized that I haven't updated this thingy in a while (thanks wibif for the reminder).
anyways, I guess life's been pretty boring and I haven't really had anything to write about in particular. Well, here's a run down of my week in a nut shell: I wake up around 7:45, take a shower, go to classes, finish around 5-6, go to dinner, "relax", go to work, get to bed and not get enough sleep, repeat 5x.
I guess there are a few things that happened this week. I had a Wind Ensemble concert Friday night (which was weird because they're always on Saturday nights) It went alright, I've done better and was actually kinda disappointed in how I did, but it happens.
I've still got a problem with my ear, which has been bothering me for over a week now and can't hear well out of my left ear (which wibif thinks is great...) I'm hoping and praying that it will go away soon, otherwise I think I'm gonna go back to the Doctor again.
Other than those 2 things, my life's been pretty dull. I think the only way I manage to get through it is with the help of my friends. I know I say it a lot, but they're amazing and always there for me, and I love them all to death.
Well, if I think of more interesting things that have happened, I'll edit this post, otherwise, I'll write again in a week or so

Are people dumb?

How many people can say that they have at one point or another said the general sweeping statement "people are dumb"? well. I know that I have, on multiple occasions. Well, more recently I've tried to be nicer and keep the idea of "innocent until proven guilty" when it comes to peoples intelligence. Well, last night as I was working, there was a guy who didn't even give me the chance to even think that he may have had some brains.
I was running all my hoses and such so that I could get started on cleaning the carpets and this guy pulls up to the Friendlys (mind you, this is 12:15 at night) He then decides to walk right in while talking to his girlfriend on the phone and looks through the ice cream case and then just stands there. I'm a little distracted because I just want to get done and get home and it's not the 1st time someone's walked in (some people come to clean up or w/e) As he's standing there completely oblivious, he realizes I'm there and asks if anyone is working. Of course, I tell him, no, they close at midnight. So he says a few choice words and walks out...
ok, lets think about this, you drive up to a Friendly's, all of the outside lights are off and the OPEN sign is off. THEN, there's a carpet cleaning van parked parallel to the door with hoses running inside. Even then, you walk inside and there's no one there. Do you think that they're open?!?!?!
Lets just say, he busted my myth of everyone has some intelligence...

Friends

So, I've come to a conclusion. well, this isn't exactly a new revelation, but I still feel that it should be stated. I must say, that I love my friends and they are the most amazing group of people ever to have come into my life. Now, this isn't completely random, though, I do admit that a great deal of what I do is fairly random. I just spent the past 4 hours helping 2 of my friends out with stuff and you know what? I was perfectly happy helping them. Do you know why? because I was just happy that I could be there when they needed me as I know they always are for me.

Honestly, how often can you say that find happiness in editing someone's essay? or how often can you say that you willingly helped a friend to schedule her life and actually enjoyed seeing her happy that it could all work out?

So, yeah, I love my friends. They mean more than the world to me and I honestly can say, I couldn't do anything without them.
~Phillip Andrew

"How was your summer?"

so, I was challenged the other day by who I would probably consider my best friend, to think of if I changed at all this past summer and if so, how. Now, put simply, this got me thinking. I mean, yes, we all change, but do we ever consciously think about how we've changed.

As we were sitting there, I started to list off a few things that I could think of. The main one I thought of, was that I had come to value my education more. I spent the entire summer working 8-5 cleaning carpets (or crapets as some would say) and let me tell you, it motivated me to get my degree. This is not a knock on the guys who work maintenance here, they're an amazing bunch of guys and I respect that whole heartedly, but it's not for me.

Well, then I went on to list a few others (which, I cannot seem to think of currently) but since that night, I've been thinking even more about how I changed and honestly, there's a lot of little things that changed. I've become more independent in what I do and am no longer simply a follower. This is one of the things I've been struggling with my entire life. I've always been a passive follower keeping my thoughts to myself in the thought that no one else cares what I think.

Another thing I learned (thanks wib for reminding me) is a harder one for me. It was that I can't dwell in the past. Far too long I've been lingering on past happenings or relationships and it would be completely restricting in everything I would do. Those thoughts would harm any relationships because I would compare it to others that I've had and failed. I'm not saying I don't still struggle with this, because in all honesty I do, but I've learned that I can't survive with the way I've been doing things.

Well, to list off a few others (without the lengthy explanations) I've become more patient in some areas where others, I've become less so. I've come to realize how much I truly love my group of friends. Though, I guess that's more recent...but that doesn't matter, I love them all to death. A lesser thing that's changed, is I became even more of a morning person (getting up at 6:30 for work will do that to you) so yeah, if I think of any more, which I wouldn't be surprised about, I'll add them

so, I've come to the decision to try my hand yet again at starting up a blog. I'm not entirely sure why, but we'll see how it goes. (and for those who are wondering, yes, I did steal the idea from wib)
So, I guess I should probably do a quick update for those who don't know who I am or have not talked to me in a while. I'm currently a sophomore at Roberts Wesleyan College as a music education major with a concentration in bassoon (my passion).
This year's been interesting to say the least. Lets just say I had all 4 years of high school drama all packed into 2 months...good fun. but I'm fine now, and VERY happy. maybe later when I have more time, I'll go more in depth.
well, I hope this works, we'll see
~Phillip