day13

...last day of phase1 training in md...  back in FL  ...

things i learned today:

• ALWAYS negotiate salary rates... ALWAYS. the company will always undercut you by at least 10-20% just to cut their costs and see if you'll take it. (especially with the economy the way it is right now)
  
• you don't have to board the plane right when they say so- its pretty cool to just stroll on 10 mins before you're supposed to leave. everyone looks at you funny but at least thats 20 more mins you're not stuck in those tiny seats
• i need to figure out my luggage situation- cause this just ain't workin

thing i missed most today: a home cooked meal

thing i wanted most today: a long, hot bath- preferably with bubbles

worst things about today:

• screaming children
  
• having to carry around all of my bags by myself
  

best thing about today: finally being home where i don't feel SOOO lost

*  *  thanks to my family for looking out for me and giving me a place to stay, looking after my car (& cat) for me. i don't know what i'd do without you guys

day12

things i learned today:

• read between the lines
• be patient with people and try not to let them get on your nerves too much
• listen to directions carefully- cause its really annoying when other people ask questions that were just answered... you don't want to be THAT guy

thing i missed most today: clean clothes :(

worst thing about today: super cold and windy! (i know i keep complaining about it but 37 degrees and 40 mph winds is brutal!)

best thing about today: last night in md!

day11

things i learned today:

• sometimes you just need to shut your mouth, listen, and let other people ask / answer questions
  
• ask the front desk about a places you may be thinking about going to. cause you may end up at a mall that has trade schools attached to it and you may be the only one of your race there
  
• people just need to vent. listen, be courteous and understanding.

thing i missed most today: calmness and serenity / peace of mind

worst thing about today: dropping my UNOPENED bottle of wine on the floor and it smashing to pieces!

best thing about today: snow - it was cool to see but not get stuck in

day9

things i learned today:

• take your grandmothers advice- its nice to go to a church on sunday when you're away from home... nice sense of normalcy and people are really friendly
  
• presidents day is a crap holiday- only banks, post offices, & schools have the day off- just enough so u cant get anything done
• just because its free doesnt mean itll be good

thing i missed most today: the beach

worst thing about today: wearing socks with holes in them (now in the trash), burning my mouth on some really spicy thai curry (dont know why i thought i could handle it)

best thing about today / yesterday: talking to my fam

thing i'm most thankful for today: my fuzzy slippers

day7

...valentines day...

things i learned today:

• the hotel i'm at is AWESOME! free wireless internet, free breakfast everyday, free dinner 3 days a week, and ... FREE LAUNDRY!!!
  
• i need a leather jacket
• you should probably make reservations WAY ahead of time if you plan on going out as a group of 10 for a friend's birthday when it's valentine's day

thing i missed most today: the florida sunshine (and temperatures)

worst thing about today: it being so freaking cold out, and overcast :(

best thing about today: getting to sleep in / lay in bed all day

day6

things i learned today:

• i'm a "woo-er"
  
• go out on a friday or saturday night, not thursday when you have to be up at 6:30AM the next morning
  

thing i missed most today: vitamin water revive

worst thing about today: being tired & hungover

best thing about today: waking up on time even though i didn't set an alarm... just lucky i guess

day3

thing i learned today: kissing ass is how you get ahead in life

thing i missed most today: sleeping in... getting up at 6:30AM every morning is starting to get old

worst thing about today: traffic

best thing about today: yummi lunch at noodles & co.

day2

things i learned today:

• its good to be early
• when your car windshield has ice on it, put on the defroster then use the wiper fluid

thing i missed most today: florida weather

worst thing about today: obama messing with my monday night tv!!!

best thing about today: florida has no income tax, holla!

day1

first day in md

things i learned today:

• after spending most of the day in an airport, don't go to a crowded mall (esp on a weekend)
  
• md has some weird roads, traffic flows, etc.
  
• beer & wine can only be sold in liquor stores in md and liquor stores are few and far between
  

thing i missed most today: my wine key

worst part about today: hauling around my big heavy luggage

best part about today: having my very own hotel room