I just dropped $13,500 + $1131 (taxes) on this used honda civic 2007 with 27k miles, and blew one of my chances at a Japan interview. Now working two jobs at Genentech during the day, and Macys during the night to pay this thing off. Was it really worth it? Sometimes... I have my doubts..but no point in looking back.
On the bright side, I don't have to ride a bike everywhere I go anymore like i did the last 4 years at UCSD..(which is near impossible in San Francisco).. Biking did hella keep me in shape though.
Fixing my bike up in Latin America Hall back in 2005 with Alex Wong. [Nov 15, 2005] to be exact! Over 4+ years already..crazy! Fall Quarter Freshmen year of college at U C S D!
So with my new Macys job..
This job is pretty much a joke...supervisors and managers are usually nowhere to be found and they scare us at orientation claiming they always have "eyes" on us "ALL THE TIME" watching our every move. Shooot, like I really give a crap, I'll just eat cereal breakfast lunch and dinner to eat within budget instead of eating out if I ever lose/quit this job. My lab job in college paid more than this. At first it was pretty tiring standing over 5 hours after an 8 hour shift, but my body finally adjusted so its not too bad no more..
This job is pretty much a joke...supervisors and managers are usually nowhere to be found and they scare us at orientation claiming they always have "eyes" on us "ALL THE TIME" watching our every move. Shooot, like I really give a crap, I'll just eat cereal breakfast lunch and dinner to eat within budget instead of eating out if I ever lose/quit this job. My lab job in college paid more than this. At first it was pretty tiring standing over 5 hours after an 8 hour shift, but my body finally adjusted so its not too bad no more..
Nevertheless..I met some pretty cool people/coworkers at Macy's :D Most of them are still in college up in CSM or SFSU...definitely more fun talking to people while working than having to work by myself. And of course, theres a part of the job description that they didn't mention at orientation...and thats dealing with douchebag customers.....well..with that..let's just say its an interesting experience haha.
2009! What a year...what will happen in 2010?!
JET with Japan?
Selling the house in the Bay Area?
Parents moving out of Sacramento?
Back to Hong Kong?
-The Bay?
The mortgage in the bay seems to be putting a lot of pressure on my oldest sister. I feel her stress though. It definitely won't be easy trying to sell it, but we all know we want to do our own thing and I can't always assume my sister having to look over the family like she has over who knows how many years. Most likely will sell the place at a slight loss, and rent our own places.
-Sacramento? Hong Kong?
Both of my parents will be in Hong Kong by December 26th. My mom hella wants to move back to Hong Kong due to cheap health insurance and the close proximity of friends and relatives. My dad on the other hand, doesn't like Hong Kong too much and wants to come back. My mom has thought of selling the house in Sacramento and at least move back to the bay, which I understand. There is no longer any type of reason to drive over 200 miles each weekend just to see them. My sisters and I hate the long drive and traffic, and no longer has enough time to drive up there often to visit them anymore. It'll be much better if we are all back in the bay. It will save soooo much gas money..maybe my dad will give in next year? Besides the small place in the bay, he seemed to like coming out to the bay... I'll keep my hopes up.
-Japan?
The JET Program received my application and sent me a letter that I will be hearing from them in early February. But with over 3000 applicants, I'll still need a back up plan.
2010 will be a very interesting year..
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