Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Cell Phone Quiz

You could be worseYou know proper cell phone etiquette, but you don't always practice it. With just a little more effort, you can avoid the evil stares of strangers and save yourself the embarrassment of revealing private details on a quiet bus. Remember to use the environmental settings on your phone, excuse yourself from a conversation if it is necessary to make or take a phone call, and brush up on your cell phone etiquette here. And really, talking on your cell phone in the bathroom?

I took the cell phone quiz. What my results were are exactly what I got. They say I know the right and wrongs, but sometimes I need a little bit of time to review and practice them again and again and again. I feel like not one single person in the universe practices the good and right ways of using a cell phone

Tuesday, March 25, 2008

Task 3 Week 10

I have now finally finished my service learning at Sabor Latino. I finished my hours during Spring Break. My whole experince there was a roller coster. I had ups and downs through out the whole way. Sabor Latino is a very good restaurant with some of the best food I have ever tasted. I learned how hard it is to be a waitress and just the whole process of catering to someone. When I usually go to restaurants and waitresses or servers in general take so long I sort of jut to get mad, but now knowing that it is not easy I understand how people and I need to be patient. I enjoyed my service learning days.

Task 2 Week 10

I feel like I do have good communication. I feel like I can communicate with who ever I need to. I can communicate by email, phone, letters, and even hand gestures. I can not communicate by sign language. I never had understood to sign language thing but I have seen people do it and it still doesn't ring a bell! I love communicating with alot of different people, because it is a way of getting to know things that we don't know about. for example cultures, families, and jobs or people in general.

Task 1 Week 10

  • Verbal Communication-
  1. Talking- sometimes you might say something you are not suppose to say.
  2. Singing- some signing have bad words or bad realated things.
  3. Giving a speech- You might get nervous and totally freak out.
  • Non-verbal Communications
  1. Sign Language- Some people do not know sign language.
  2. Hand Gestures- Some hand gestures are similar to others so we can not identify.
  3. Mouthing Words- People might not get what you are saying and maybe take it wrong.
  • Written Communications
  1. Email- You never know if it is really the person you think it is.
  2. Letters- Same as email, letters can be written from someone you do not know to get information out of you.
  3. Posters- They are sometimes annonimous so their wuold be no problem in who wrote what.

Tuesday, March 18, 2008

Week 9

Task 2a-
An accurate assessment of my attitude would be not spoiled but sort of a spoiled attitude. I don’t know what to call that. Anyways my attitude is very unique but then again I feel like most people feel the same way about their attitude. I know how to control myself, but honestly I mostly react negatively in most situations in my life. I react quick and without thinking, which is a bad thing because most people don’t like people that jump into conclusion. I am like that because, well I don’t know why but I just am. I have been like that since I was little and trust me I don’t like it either. I am who I am and that is what makes me. I am friendly though!

Task 2b-
The attitude I displayed at my service learning was much different then what my reactions really are when something gets me mad. I always kept a smile and was happy and doing my job the way it is suppose to be. When I was at my service learning I usually kept me anger towards other employees to myself. I never went off on anybody because I know that there would be consequences. I really enjoyed working at Sabor Latino and there were times when I was happy with other employees.

Task 2c-
I feel like my mom has put a positive attitude impact in me because she knows how I am at times. I and she are more likely to be alike and we both are happy and friendly people, but unlike me she doesn’t get mad easily. When she gets mad at my siblings or me, she doesn’t show much anger when I am around, because she wants me to learn how to control myself. I am not a fighter but like people push my buttons to the point where I don’t care what I am about to. She supports me and accepts me the way I am but she doesn’t like it at time.

Tuesday, March 4, 2008

Task 3 Week 8

At this point I have returned to my old job, just for Wednesdays. Last week I was a full time waitress, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. I served Mrs. Siegmund and Mr. Siegmund, oh by the way I also served Flat Standley A fried twinky with powered sugar on top. I received some money which was a good thing, since a have a child to support. Other then that everything was great, not to much of a full house but it was an okay day. I look foward in working tomorrow so I can gain some of the money I spent this last weekend.

Task 2 Week 8

In the article I read it talks about different injuries teens can go through while working in a fast food restaurant or just a restaurant. It mainly talks about how you have the right top be safe and get health and safety training. I was reading of how three of the most hazards can happen and they were slippery floors, sharp objects, and hot cooking equipment at a restaurant. You can easily get cut with a knife and slip on the floors, you never know.
I also learned that teens at certain ages have different work hours required by the law, and coming to a younger age the laws get stricter. Like 14 to 15 year old teens can not cook or bake at a job, they can not do construction work or manufactured jobs. And for teens older than 15 the rules are more flexible but then again are safeties. Under the age of 18 you can not drive a motor vehicle, not even a meat packing job. I have learned that some employers do not follow these rules, even if it is for teen’s safety.

Task 1 Week 8

Some potential hazards at my job are the stove, the food, and even the floors. I will explain each one at a time. First the stove, I feel like this is the most serious hazard that could injure someone at my job, because it remains hot and someone may not be aware of that and could burn themselves or others. Secondly the food, this can also cause injuries because sometimes the foods are hot are may contain some kind of ingredient someone can be allergic to. If they food was to fall of from the server's plate than it can burn them or even the plates can injure them. Last the floors, if you wear shoes that fast slip on water then there might be a problem. Sometimes when the server's are in a hurry we spill drinks or drips of water and if you don't notice it most likely you will fall on your behind. Also when we mop at night someone may not be aware and there you go you might slip again.

Task 3 Week 7

The skills I feel I possess and that I know are unique are that I can help anyone, even if I dislike the person. I feel like this is a skill most people will not be able to do because some people I know that have professional jobs would refuse to help an enemy out. I am I type of person that will help even the worst enemy I have just to make a change. I know that if it was my job to I would have to make an effort, but it wouldn’t only be because of my job. I would do it for the reason that I want to changed peoples view of life. I have said this so many times, but ill say it again. The experience in life that I have had that has made me look at things in this way is that I have never had anyone to talk to or to get advice from. When ever I had a fight or argument with my friends no one would help me in my times of need. That is why I don’t want people or teenage girls to feel like they have no one to listen when they don’t have friends around. I will keep on helping people no matter how hard or how simply their problems are, I will not let people feel lonely.

Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Task 2 Week 6/ Task 3 Week 6

Task 2-

8:30- I wake up and shower.
9:00- I am almost ready and I ake Angel up.
9:10- I'm ready and now I dress Angel up to come to the Early Learning Center.
9:30- I fix Angel's diaper bag and put him in the seat.
9:35- I'm getting Angel in the car and drive off to school.
9:40-I'm here, and I drop Angel off and settle him down.
9:55-If I have time I grab something to eat from Jittery Joes.
10:00-I'm in class!


Task 3-

I know I can manage time in my life. Most of the time in the mornings I don't feel like waking up but I know it is a thing I have to do. I know I can try to go to sleep earlier than usual, but with a kid in your life sleeping much is pratically impossible. If I become overwhelmed with obligations, I can strictly do as I am told, and do it in the amount of time I am given. But when it gets to overwhelming I can say, "Look I can not do this anymore," and immediately stop what I was working on. Time, I have plenty of it but their are times where you can be late for something. I try not to worry and not to do things in a rush, beacuse it is always getting better getting somewhere late than never getting there. Think about that!

Task 4 Week 5

Well this week I will not be going to my service learning center, because I quit. I quit my job because I was tired of not having enough time for my child and not having enough time for my family. I was also tired of working at a restaurant and tired of eating the same food. That job was a good exprience for me but it is just not working out. I really enjoyed working with the people I did but then again some of the employees and I didn't get along. I feel more comfortable now that I quit.

Tuesday, February 5, 2008

Task 5 Week 4

Last week at work it was incredibly full in the afternoon. I was a cahsire, but had to be both a cahsier and a waitress. It was so full we were busy and running up and down to cater to the people that by the end of the day I had blisters on my feet. I got alot of tips so that went well. I was so happy to come home with some money besides my pay check. I hope it well get better as time comes so that the business can stay up and not be so slow like it had been last month. I really enjoyed being a waitress.

Task 3 Week 3

Since last week my job has been pretty much the same. I have not learned anything new. Working at my job is really nice. I enjoy working eith the people I work with. They are really nice and understanding. Especially my boss, not just because he is my uncle, but he is such a good person and I know I can count on him whenever I need a day off for a good reason. The cooks are really good, they always cook my favorite dishes. I love that. The cashier is my boyfriend, but at my job he is a friendly employee. I look foward to working their further on in the semester.

Task 2b Week 3

Ways to control Procrastinate Excessively?
  1. I can commit myself to starting and finishing something no matter how hard or difficult it is.
  2. Devide large tasks into small parts little by little, but still staying along.
  3. Find a good peaceful place where I can do my work right.
  4. When ever im doing my homework, classwork, and etc. I will put cell phone or ipod away at that moment.
  5. Lastly I will make sure I am willing to do the work no matter how much time it takes me.

Task 2a Week 3

Taking Better Notes-
  • Review notes from previous class in order to learn the new information.
  • Keep attention in what the teacher is saying.
  • Placing a question mark (?) next to what don't know can also help.
  • Rewrite your notes in a way you can understand the statement better.
  • Always check with classmate to see that both of you have the same things and notes.

Task 1 Week 3

Get Started-
I would like to improve this because most of the time I tend to say later or tomorrow. When the day comes it is never done or there. I have always planned on changing this because I always like to have time to do things in order, so that they won't be just put together making no sense.
I also like to think through some stuff to make a stronger paper but when I leaveit all until the end my paper is always weak. Hopefully I can learn to do things time ahead of time instead of leaving towards the end.

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Task 2 Week 1

One more thing we can add to list is that everyone should treat other people the way they would like to get treated themselves. I feel this way because at times people that are considered more than some one like to put people down just because of who they are, but if someone treated them that way they would do something in revenge. I feel like we all are the same well we all equal the same, so we should all gain respect. that would make classic city students stand out more to the public since their wouldn't be any issues around here.

Task 1 Week 1

I think I would need improvement in would be to motivate myself. I feel this way because I sometimes feel that I won't get no where now that I have a kid. I want to do well but people at times put me down. I will need to pay attencion to myself and how I feel to be more motivated. I will come to school everyday no matter what. I think I will succeed in motivating myself.

Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Task 4 Week 2- Journal

Where I work at I have different placements. For example cashier, waitress, and a hostess. I like my job because it is a good experience in learning on how to manage money, and how to serve to the people. It Is also a cool layed back job where really their is lots to do but does not seem like their is. Well In my job I practically do most of the work in translation and writing checks that need to go out. I just like to help out in anything I can. Even though business is not really my thing I enjoy it alot.
Over in the next few weeks I hope to learn how to manage your own restaurant and if the plessure is worth it, and what i mean by that is that I want to know how it feels to run something on your own knowing you have people depending on you. I would also expect to learn how a restaurant manages to stay on top of bills and stuff like payments when their isn't really going that well, when the business is slow. I hope that this will be a great experience for me.

Task 3 Week 2- Me in 10 Years




  1. Be some one professional

  2. Have a wealthy family

  3. Help my environment

  4. Be successful

  5. Have graduated

  6. Be recognized for ewhat I do

  7. Be a good role model

  8. Not have enemies

  9. Have fun

  10. Have a good life





  • Be a good mom

  • Go to school

  • Study whenever I need to

  • Dont disrespect people

  • Be more friendly with other people

  • Start looking for colleges

  • Try the best I can to appeal my classes

  • Work hard right now

  • Learn from my mistakes

  • Learn how to deal with thing I don't like