Scenario: you study regularly, you know the subject, but you are a horrible test taker. And before you know it, here comes another. Well, YOU can be helped!! There is away to make sure you forget almost nothing you studied for a test. This technique is called the "Memory Dump". Few teachers tell you about this trick but it's TOTALLY LEGAL! Only two stipulations exist in this case. First, you must know the subject matter by the time you receive the test (or something on it anyway). Second, you must be allowed to have a scrap sheet of paper during the test (who doesn't allow that?).
This trick is simple. Let you teacher give you the test, and simply leave it alone. Once you receive your test and scrap sheet of paper, take the scrap sheet of paper and write down EVERYTHING you know relevant to the test. Make sure you don't take too long on this however in case your time to take the test is limited. And there ya have it. Instant reference sheet. Legal as long as you do it AFTER you get your test.
Note: this doesn't save anyone who doesn't know squat before the test.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thursday, July 1, 2010
The fast life: off the field
My very good friend posted this interesting note the other day about athletes and marriage:
OK! As many of you know, I am a massive sports nut. If it has been on TV in the last calendar year, I've watched it. I'm talking everything from curling to wakeboarding. That being said, I have allegiance to three sports. Football, baseball, and golf. I get more enjoyment out of watching these three than ANY other sports. It just so happens that they are the three sports I've been successful at in my own life. I will be a professional golfer within the next year or two, so I feel qualified to speak on a couple of subjects.
First, Tiger Woods. I have been following Tiger's every move since I first signed up to play competitive golf in April of 1997. Coincidentally, my first rules seminar was on the day that Tiger won his first Masters by a record 12 shots. Ever since then, I have been modeling my game after the best in the world, trying to incorporate a little bit from all the world class players and put it into my own game. I also admired the way Tiger conducted himself off the course, as he became the first athlete to earn $1 billion dollars. Primarily though, my focus has been, and always will be, how he plays the game of golf.
I'm sure everyone noticed that Tiger has gone through some things recently, most notably, his pending divorce from his wife, Elin, and a reported $750 million settlement. While that is a LOT of money that all of us wish we had, for Tiger, and what he's capable of earning, it's essentially a drop in the bucket. Once this divorce is finalized, he can FULLY concentrate on golf and the rest of his business ventures. He still has major endorsements with Nike and EA Sports, plus once he starts to win again, the rest of the endorsements will come rolling back in. Corporate America loves to be associated with winners. Kobe did the same thing Tiger did, and he's doing pretty well for himself right now, with the exception that he kept his wife. Once Kobe got back on the basketball court, and showed people that he was the best player in the world, his endorsements, AND his earning potential got back to where it was, and then some. Tiger is NOT hurting for money people. He has the aforementioned endorsements, and a budding golf course design business. Factor in that he is 34 years old, in the prime of his career, and is capable of earning tens of millions of dollars per year WELL into his late 40s-early 50s, then it's easy to see that while this is a difficult time for him, he WILL get over it. Quickly. Elin meanwhile, can do whatever she wants to do for the rest of her life, having done absolutely nothing except being the best mother and wife she could be. What Tiger did was wrong, but I feel as if he shouldn't have put himself into that position in the first place. Which brings me to my next point...
Professional athletes are the envy of people everywhere. They play games in front of thousands of people, on the best conditions, against the toughest competition, have countless people waiting on their every move, and get paid millions of dollars for playing games that people play all over the world everyday. With this fame and fortune, however, comes a price. Your life is not your own, you are recognized EVERYWHERE you go, and with the modern era of information, everyone knows how much money you make. You're taxed more than anyone else, and you have to pay your entire entourage that you have to have in order to allow you to focus exclusively on your sport. You have to pay your agent, chef, nutritionist, personal trainer, business manager, driver, pilot (if you have one), PR person, plus any other person that provides a service that you feel you need. With ALL of this going on around you, which athlete legitimately has time to find a significant other and build a successful relationship with them? Unless you have a significant other that you've been with BEFORE all of the fame and fortune, my best advice to pro athletes would be to not get MARRIED until after you retire from competition, however long that may be. I can go online and see that Joe Johnson of the Hawks looks like he is about to sign a 6 year, $119 million dollar deal (in addition to the $70M he's already earned from the Hawks), or that Peyton Manning of the Indianpolis Colts is in the last year of the 7 year, $99 million dollar extension that he signed in 2004. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez signed a 10 year, $275 million dollar deal after the 2007 season (He opted out of a 10 year, $252 million deal he signed with the Texas Rangers in the early 2000s). I can look at the career earnings list on the PGA Tour's website and see who has made the most money in their careers. I can look at that, you can look at that, and all the woman that want to make a professional athlete theirs can look at that. I have heard on more that one occasion women say, 'I'mma find me a football player to take care of me.' or 'Girl, I need to find me an athlete. They got hella money.' As an athlete, knowing there is so much, for lack of a better phrase, 'free pickings' when you go on the road for games or meetings, or vacation, WHY would you even put yourself in a position where you have to ask yourself 'Should I do this? Wifey's at home in DC, I'm all the way out here in San Francisco...aight, I'll smash, she'll never find out.' NO!!!!! NO!! NO! NO! Don't even PUT yourself in that box, cause you've seen what can happen from the Tiger Woods story. Temptation is too great, and it's too readily available. No one will say anything if you're rich, single, and taking advantage of all of the things that are placed before you. If you're married though, people WILL find out, and then you'll get a messy situation like my boy Tiger has upon his hands. Once you retire to a place, and are not on the road over half the year, THAT is the time to find someone to settle down with, if you can find the right person that loves you for you, and not for your bank accounts. Athletes everywhere, from the four major American sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL), PGA Tour pros, world-class soccer players, and any other well-paid athlete should take heed.
This is my response. Mind you, it's very possible i'm addressing a slightly different issue than his note, but you be the judge. also feel free to comment we'd both appreciate it
All that would make it easier, but consider what you said. Tiger can play at 40! what if Brett Favre waited til his career was over to find a wife? he be gettin married at like 60! what about kids? who can chase a 2 yr old at 60? not even Deion. i do agree about the temptations makin it extremely difficult (nearly impossible) to be faithful, but i think the career of a person should not put a stop sign on marriage. First of all, it doesn't take an athlete to get a gold digger. Any one that can flash a fat wad of money can get all the chicks they want. Many careers have far more demanding hours than athletes. also if you wait til after the fact aren't you still famous? i bet hoes still want Jerry Rice, or Deion, or even Jason Sehorn. all they gotta do is flash a ring (or a money roll).
there are three things that are important in marriage. First of all, maturity is key. Most marriages aren't taken seriously enough thus all the divorces. There are many happily married athletes who don't find it impossible to resist temptaions. second, BE IN LOVE. it can't just be her stunning looks because you REALLY have to deal with her for a LONG time or PAY the consequences when it doesn't work out. third is honestly for the ladies, and also has to do w/ the second; FORGIVENESS. how many people think their parents were happy all their relationship. there have often been a cheek turned (think the bible plz) when transgression of the relationship happen, and this leads to the longevity of the relationships we've been lucky to grow up around (if that's so true). the point is you can't wait for your career to be over to think you're ready for a relationship, you just have to wait until you are mature enough to handle the situation. maybe easier said than done, but if you don't handle relationships with real maturity, you'll fail no matter what.
OK! As many of you know, I am a massive sports nut. If it has been on TV in the last calendar year, I've watched it. I'm talking everything from curling to wakeboarding. That being said, I have allegiance to three sports. Football, baseball, and golf. I get more enjoyment out of watching these three than ANY other sports. It just so happens that they are the three sports I've been successful at in my own life. I will be a professional golfer within the next year or two, so I feel qualified to speak on a couple of subjects.
First, Tiger Woods. I have been following Tiger's every move since I first signed up to play competitive golf in April of 1997. Coincidentally, my first rules seminar was on the day that Tiger won his first Masters by a record 12 shots. Ever since then, I have been modeling my game after the best in the world, trying to incorporate a little bit from all the world class players and put it into my own game. I also admired the way Tiger conducted himself off the course, as he became the first athlete to earn $1 billion dollars. Primarily though, my focus has been, and always will be, how he plays the game of golf.
I'm sure everyone noticed that Tiger has gone through some things recently, most notably, his pending divorce from his wife, Elin, and a reported $750 million settlement. While that is a LOT of money that all of us wish we had, for Tiger, and what he's capable of earning, it's essentially a drop in the bucket. Once this divorce is finalized, he can FULLY concentrate on golf and the rest of his business ventures. He still has major endorsements with Nike and EA Sports, plus once he starts to win again, the rest of the endorsements will come rolling back in. Corporate America loves to be associated with winners. Kobe did the same thing Tiger did, and he's doing pretty well for himself right now, with the exception that he kept his wife. Once Kobe got back on the basketball court, and showed people that he was the best player in the world, his endorsements, AND his earning potential got back to where it was, and then some. Tiger is NOT hurting for money people. He has the aforementioned endorsements, and a budding golf course design business. Factor in that he is 34 years old, in the prime of his career, and is capable of earning tens of millions of dollars per year WELL into his late 40s-early 50s, then it's easy to see that while this is a difficult time for him, he WILL get over it. Quickly. Elin meanwhile, can do whatever she wants to do for the rest of her life, having done absolutely nothing except being the best mother and wife she could be. What Tiger did was wrong, but I feel as if he shouldn't have put himself into that position in the first place. Which brings me to my next point...
Professional athletes are the envy of people everywhere. They play games in front of thousands of people, on the best conditions, against the toughest competition, have countless people waiting on their every move, and get paid millions of dollars for playing games that people play all over the world everyday. With this fame and fortune, however, comes a price. Your life is not your own, you are recognized EVERYWHERE you go, and with the modern era of information, everyone knows how much money you make. You're taxed more than anyone else, and you have to pay your entire entourage that you have to have in order to allow you to focus exclusively on your sport. You have to pay your agent, chef, nutritionist, personal trainer, business manager, driver, pilot (if you have one), PR person, plus any other person that provides a service that you feel you need. With ALL of this going on around you, which athlete legitimately has time to find a significant other and build a successful relationship with them? Unless you have a significant other that you've been with BEFORE all of the fame and fortune, my best advice to pro athletes would be to not get MARRIED until after you retire from competition, however long that may be. I can go online and see that Joe Johnson of the Hawks looks like he is about to sign a 6 year, $119 million dollar deal (in addition to the $70M he's already earned from the Hawks), or that Peyton Manning of the Indianpolis Colts is in the last year of the 7 year, $99 million dollar extension that he signed in 2004. Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez signed a 10 year, $275 million dollar deal after the 2007 season (He opted out of a 10 year, $252 million deal he signed with the Texas Rangers in the early 2000s). I can look at the career earnings list on the PGA Tour's website and see who has made the most money in their careers. I can look at that, you can look at that, and all the woman that want to make a professional athlete theirs can look at that. I have heard on more that one occasion women say, 'I'mma find me a football player to take care of me.' or 'Girl, I need to find me an athlete. They got hella money.' As an athlete, knowing there is so much, for lack of a better phrase, 'free pickings' when you go on the road for games or meetings, or vacation, WHY would you even put yourself in a position where you have to ask yourself 'Should I do this? Wifey's at home in DC, I'm all the way out here in San Francisco...aight, I'll smash, she'll never find out.' NO!!!!! NO!! NO! NO! Don't even PUT yourself in that box, cause you've seen what can happen from the Tiger Woods story. Temptation is too great, and it's too readily available. No one will say anything if you're rich, single, and taking advantage of all of the things that are placed before you. If you're married though, people WILL find out, and then you'll get a messy situation like my boy Tiger has upon his hands. Once you retire to a place, and are not on the road over half the year, THAT is the time to find someone to settle down with, if you can find the right person that loves you for you, and not for your bank accounts. Athletes everywhere, from the four major American sports (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL), PGA Tour pros, world-class soccer players, and any other well-paid athlete should take heed.
This is my response. Mind you, it's very possible i'm addressing a slightly different issue than his note, but you be the judge. also feel free to comment we'd both appreciate it
All that would make it easier, but consider what you said. Tiger can play at 40! what if Brett Favre waited til his career was over to find a wife? he be gettin married at like 60! what about kids? who can chase a 2 yr old at 60? not even Deion. i do agree about the temptations makin it extremely difficult (nearly impossible) to be faithful, but i think the career of a person should not put a stop sign on marriage. First of all, it doesn't take an athlete to get a gold digger. Any one that can flash a fat wad of money can get all the chicks they want. Many careers have far more demanding hours than athletes. also if you wait til after the fact aren't you still famous? i bet hoes still want Jerry Rice, or Deion, or even Jason Sehorn. all they gotta do is flash a ring (or a money roll).
there are three things that are important in marriage. First of all, maturity is key. Most marriages aren't taken seriously enough thus all the divorces. There are many happily married athletes who don't find it impossible to resist temptaions. second, BE IN LOVE. it can't just be her stunning looks because you REALLY have to deal with her for a LONG time or PAY the consequences when it doesn't work out. third is honestly for the ladies, and also has to do w/ the second; FORGIVENESS. how many people think their parents were happy all their relationship. there have often been a cheek turned (think the bible plz) when transgression of the relationship happen, and this leads to the longevity of the relationships we've been lucky to grow up around (if that's so true). the point is you can't wait for your career to be over to think you're ready for a relationship, you just have to wait until you are mature enough to handle the situation. maybe easier said than done, but if you don't handle relationships with real maturity, you'll fail no matter what.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
get employed
in the constant search for employment, many people mess up at the most critical point, the interview. remember this is the easiest part to mess up, but also can be the easiest part of the hiring process as well. Mind you, this honestly is not my work (article by Anthony Balderrama), nor are these some crafty secrets. However this is important to know going into an interview. Nonetheless, here are some big no-no's and the correct alternatives.
Turnoff No. 1: Arriving too early for an interview
The reason: Interviews are scheduled at specific times for a reason. Hiring managers have other meetings and responsibilities to deal with throughout the day, so they can't interrupt their schedule just to meet with you. Also, interviews often have multiple components. If you're scheduled to meet the hiring manager first, then have a conversation with some potential colleagues, followed by a tour of the company and finally a drug test, an early (or late) arrival disrupts everyone's schedule.
The solution: By all means, arriving early is better than arriving late. However, from an interviewer's perspective, arriving 45 minutes early and letting the receptionist know you've arrived is just as bothersome as showing up 45 minutes late. If you get to the interview location too early, go to a nearby coffee shop, take a walk around the block or sit in your car to pass the time. Checking in with the front desk five or even 15 minutes early is acceptable and shows the employer you're punctual.
Turnoff No. 2: Letting your desperation show
The reason: Although you have been looking for a job for several months or even longer, don't let your frustration become the interviewer's problem. A negative attitude that causes you to vent about the hardships of being unemployed can leave you reeking of bitterness and repel employers.
The solution: Don't get us wrong -- being unemployed can be one of the worst experiences a person goes through, and anyone who has been there understands that eventually you reach a point where you want to scream. Nevertheless, do your screaming before you get to the interview.
When you're preparing for the interview, think like an employer. Do you want to hire the person with amazing qualification, a great personality and the potential to grow with the company? Or do you want to hire the person whose primary concern is getting a paycheck, who sounds angry and who might quit the moment a better job comes along? Enthusiasm impresses an employer; desperation does not.
Turnoff No. 3: Being too aggressive with your follow-up
The reason: Employers want to see enthusiasm from job seekers, but they don't want to be inconvenienced by said enthusiasm. Two e-mails, a handwritten note, a few phone calls and a quick visit to the office just to see how things are going will not impress a hiring manager. That approach will scare them.
The solution: Again, enthusiasm wins over desperation every time. You need to send a thank-you note, and you can send both an e-mail and a postal letter to cover your bases. Pestering employers doesn't just make you look desperate, it also annoys them. They don't have time for so many distractions and eventually the first thing they'll think of when they see your name is, "Oh, that's the one who wouldn't leave me alone." Prove you have common sense, which includes knowing when to stop.
Turnoff No. 4: Talking trash about anyone
The reason: You probably have plenty to say about your incompetent former boss and inept co-workers, but you know better than to say it. You've been told that employers hear you talk negatively about a past boss and think, "One day you'll be talking that way about me." You might forget that the same thoughts run through their mind when you talk about other organizations, too. If you're interviewing with the No. 2 company in a specific industry, you shouldn't take cheap shots at the No. 1 company every chance you get. Employers know you're job hunting and that you've probably been just as unkind about them in other interviews.
The solution: Stay positive. Explain why you want to work for the company. Point out how your experience has prepared you for this move. You don't need to pretend that your former employer is a personal hero, but you should demonstrate that you are bringing something from the company other than your 401(k). Rather than belittle the competition, promote this company. Say, "I know your competitor is doing this, and they've had some success, but you have the ability to do this and that to beat them." The focus remains on this company and also on your ideas.
Turnoff No. 5: Lacking direction
The reason: Whether or not they are micromanagers, employers like to have some trust in their employees. If your résumé, cover letter or interview suggests that you have no goals, you are not an attractive candidate. If you don't even know where you want your career to go, how can you know this job is for you? A cover letter looking for a job instead of this job implies that you're floating from gig to gig until you get bored.
The solution: If you're not positive what your future looks like, at least create a narrative that satisfies you. This job might not be your ideal one, but do you see yourself learning from it and putting you on a path to something better? What could you do after you spend some time working here? Figure out what that path is so you can show an employer you know where you're going. You don't need to promise that you'll stay at this position forever, but you can suggest that you are eager to learn and want to move forward. Employers like ambition because these workers tend to care about their jobs and ultimately improve the business in some capacity.
the lesson: the important thing in the hiring process is to show enthusiasm and reliability, but with control. overdoing it can turn off employers.
Turnoff No. 1: Arriving too early for an interview
The reason: Interviews are scheduled at specific times for a reason. Hiring managers have other meetings and responsibilities to deal with throughout the day, so they can't interrupt their schedule just to meet with you. Also, interviews often have multiple components. If you're scheduled to meet the hiring manager first, then have a conversation with some potential colleagues, followed by a tour of the company and finally a drug test, an early (or late) arrival disrupts everyone's schedule.
The solution: By all means, arriving early is better than arriving late. However, from an interviewer's perspective, arriving 45 minutes early and letting the receptionist know you've arrived is just as bothersome as showing up 45 minutes late. If you get to the interview location too early, go to a nearby coffee shop, take a walk around the block or sit in your car to pass the time. Checking in with the front desk five or even 15 minutes early is acceptable and shows the employer you're punctual.
Turnoff No. 2: Letting your desperation show
The reason: Although you have been looking for a job for several months or even longer, don't let your frustration become the interviewer's problem. A negative attitude that causes you to vent about the hardships of being unemployed can leave you reeking of bitterness and repel employers.
The solution: Don't get us wrong -- being unemployed can be one of the worst experiences a person goes through, and anyone who has been there understands that eventually you reach a point where you want to scream. Nevertheless, do your screaming before you get to the interview.
When you're preparing for the interview, think like an employer. Do you want to hire the person with amazing qualification, a great personality and the potential to grow with the company? Or do you want to hire the person whose primary concern is getting a paycheck, who sounds angry and who might quit the moment a better job comes along? Enthusiasm impresses an employer; desperation does not.
Turnoff No. 3: Being too aggressive with your follow-up
The reason: Employers want to see enthusiasm from job seekers, but they don't want to be inconvenienced by said enthusiasm. Two e-mails, a handwritten note, a few phone calls and a quick visit to the office just to see how things are going will not impress a hiring manager. That approach will scare them.
The solution: Again, enthusiasm wins over desperation every time. You need to send a thank-you note, and you can send both an e-mail and a postal letter to cover your bases. Pestering employers doesn't just make you look desperate, it also annoys them. They don't have time for so many distractions and eventually the first thing they'll think of when they see your name is, "Oh, that's the one who wouldn't leave me alone." Prove you have common sense, which includes knowing when to stop.
Turnoff No. 4: Talking trash about anyone
The reason: You probably have plenty to say about your incompetent former boss and inept co-workers, but you know better than to say it. You've been told that employers hear you talk negatively about a past boss and think, "One day you'll be talking that way about me." You might forget that the same thoughts run through their mind when you talk about other organizations, too. If you're interviewing with the No. 2 company in a specific industry, you shouldn't take cheap shots at the No. 1 company every chance you get. Employers know you're job hunting and that you've probably been just as unkind about them in other interviews.
The solution: Stay positive. Explain why you want to work for the company. Point out how your experience has prepared you for this move. You don't need to pretend that your former employer is a personal hero, but you should demonstrate that you are bringing something from the company other than your 401(k). Rather than belittle the competition, promote this company. Say, "I know your competitor is doing this, and they've had some success, but you have the ability to do this and that to beat them." The focus remains on this company and also on your ideas.
Turnoff No. 5: Lacking direction
The reason: Whether or not they are micromanagers, employers like to have some trust in their employees. If your résumé, cover letter or interview suggests that you have no goals, you are not an attractive candidate. If you don't even know where you want your career to go, how can you know this job is for you? A cover letter looking for a job instead of this job implies that you're floating from gig to gig until you get bored.
The solution: If you're not positive what your future looks like, at least create a narrative that satisfies you. This job might not be your ideal one, but do you see yourself learning from it and putting you on a path to something better? What could you do after you spend some time working here? Figure out what that path is so you can show an employer you know where you're going. You don't need to promise that you'll stay at this position forever, but you can suggest that you are eager to learn and want to move forward. Employers like ambition because these workers tend to care about their jobs and ultimately improve the business in some capacity.
the lesson: the important thing in the hiring process is to show enthusiasm and reliability, but with control. overdoing it can turn off employers.
Friday, May 7, 2010
Done
I'm done. I'm done with HU (for now). I'm done with the long hair. within the next few hours, i will be cutting my hair and going back to being the me that you first knew. not that my hair made a difference, or that i was 180 degrees from who i was before, but i know once this hair comes off i'll feel the difference. It won't be the "grown man" complex (hair doesn't make a man), but rather a my relief from the very slight and well hidden amount of depression, self-pity, and confidence deficit i experienced. I have no idea what my future holds, or what i'm going to do to shape it. But whatever it is, i'll be ready.
Hello, my name is Stephen Parise Smith. Pleasure to meet you ^_^
Hello, my name is Stephen Parise Smith. Pleasure to meet you ^_^
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
she should read this
No one is quite like her, and it's clear
I like her
could i be in a daze? or in love?
or jumping the gun? if so
let me get shot by cupid's .44
enchanted, always wanting more <3
I like her
could i be in a daze? or in love?
or jumping the gun? if so
let me get shot by cupid's .44
enchanted, always wanting more <3
Monday, December 7, 2009
Merry christmas!!
So.....it's my second favorite month of the year, December :) yea it IS because of Christmas. Now if you didn't know, i'm definitely not the material type (i'm super frugal, actually). Christmas is all about the happiness one is inclined to spread during this time. From the presents, to the caroling, to dinner, to strengthening of family values and bonds. This is the time of year where my frown is simply irremovable. Well this year is not so much different except i have a gift given to me in the summer, a blog! well since this is Christmas time, I can think of many useful things i could have in life, i really don't expect anything(SERIOUSLY! this is NOT a request!), and i usually don't do this i'm gonna sit in this blog's lap as if it was Santa (no homo) and have a list of wishes lol.
REMEMBER i don't NEED any of this, but....
Santa blog, i want a....
ideas to blog about
car
laptop
dress shirts
black dress pants
socks
my dryer fixed
extra roommate
new mp3 player
ballin shorts
cable
rent
to play some basketball
to play football
my HU Pirates to win, all the time
a clean room
visitors
an idea of what to do for new years
money to travel
to hang out w/ my boys
to play someone in Madden
to clear all this debt
a good fight to come on
the Cowboys to get the Super Bowl this year
a girlfriend (i kinda, maybe, possibly have someone in mind........)
to see new posts on Boredom Kills With a Bang t::m::C::! and Cr8
for all the drama @ farm fresh to be resolved
for everyone to be as happy as i am (or happier) to have life
to be with my family
REMEMBER i don't NEED any of this, but....
Santa blog, i want a....
ideas to blog about
car
laptop
dress shirts
black dress pants
socks
my dryer fixed
extra roommate
new mp3 player
ballin shorts
cable
rent
to play some basketball
to play football
my HU Pirates to win, all the time
a clean room
visitors
an idea of what to do for new years
money to travel
to hang out w/ my boys
to play someone in Madden
to clear all this debt
a good fight to come on
the Cowboys to get the Super Bowl this year
a girlfriend (i kinda, maybe, possibly have someone in mind........)
to see new posts on Boredom Kills With a Bang t::m::C::! and Cr8
for all the drama @ farm fresh to be resolved
for everyone to be as happy as i am (or happier) to have life
to be with my family
Friday, September 25, 2009
Dirty
In a town just like yours, a man owns a store. He hires a person just like you, and the kid, like you would be, is more than happy to have the new job. On one the first few nights, the kid is given the task of cleaning the bathroom. This was nothing he wasn't used to, so off he went to do his job. Ha was thorough in his cleaning, leaving the sinks and floor shiny. Upon opening the door to a stall in the bathroom, he sees that someone managed to miss the toilet from point blank. "Oh HELL naw!" he said and left the task unfinished. Not too much later the owner comes in. He wears a black Armani business suit that is the stuff of GQ magazine. He sees the new employee and greets him with a smile "hey kid did you get to those bathrooms like i asked?"
"all but one part" said the kid
"let's go check it out"
The two walk to the messy stall in the bathroom
"you definetely missed a spot" said the owner
"but there's shit al over the toilet" complained the kid
"get me some cleaning materials" the owner said calmly as he hangs up his jacket on a nearby hook and rolls the sleeves up on his dress shirt "let me show you something."
The kid watches as the owner thoroughly cleans the messy toilet. He recieves a pat on the shoulder from the owner and a message he would never forget:
"Never be afraid to dirty what you can clean"
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