My kick ass job.
, Ok so by writing this, i am probably putting the nail in my own coffin. All of my arch-ie friends will hate me more then they already do and some people might just hate me. But i don't care, because i want to shout this from the top of a mountain!!
I have a Kick Ass Job!!
So here is the run down. My dad likes to drink, he likes to drink at a place called the Red Rose. It is there, that my dad hangs out with his friend Jim. Through many ramblings, Jimbo (yes that is his nickname, how cool is that??!!??) heard about all of my Boy Scout adventures and wanted to be an active role in my Eagle Scout Project. He was EXTREMELY generous and funded the whole thing (over $6,000.00!!)
So this winter Jim came to me and told me that his work hires students for the summer and i told him i was interested. So that is basically the last thing i did to get this job. I sent my resume to Jim and next thing i know, i have a 40 hour a week job earning $12.95 an hour. I can go in anytime from 6:30-9:30 and leave anywhere from 3:30-5:30 depending on when i go in. I get a paid half hour of lunch, and Jim picks me up and drives me to work and back everyday.
Ok, so are you seeing how kick ass this job is? Yea i thought so.
So today was my first day, and Jim led me to.....MY CUBICLE!!! Thats right, i have a fucking cubicle the size of Stonewall 2333....ALL TO MYSELF!!! How much does that rock!! Granted all the cubicles are open on both sides so people can walk through them, but i dont really care...i have a cubicle!! After showing me my desk, Jim said he had to introduce me to my boss, so he told me to follow him, he then sat down in his chair, spun around and goes, "Hello Greg, I'm your boss." Classic. So yea, now Jimbo is my boss and So i fiddled around with AutoCad for about an hour, filled out a bizillion papers (i'm working for the government, so they want to know everything), and wasted time talking to Jim for about an hour, and then i finally sat down and and started working. After lunch, i continued working on AutoCad and finished my first drawing within the hour! So i started working on my second drawing until it was time to go home.
So here i am, for the second day in a row....im writing about my kick ass job. Today was a lot cooler, because it was my first full day of work, so i got a taste for what i would be doing this summer.......and it rocks!
Heh, yup i finished up the two remaining drawings from yesterday,had some lunch, fell asleep twice, surfed the net, cleaned up my cubicle, and then Jimbo finally gave me some work. I had to edit a previous electrical diagram and by doing so, i got to put my name down on the document as a editor of it. So that rocks!!
Well now i am home at 4:00 and i have the rest of the afternoon to relax and unwind. Especially after my tough tough day where i didnt really have to work that hard and got paid $104.00.....yup....im happy.
Leave me a comment, but keep it clean u jealous Arch-ies... :P
Keep On Rocking In The Free World!
Hawks Herald Article: Just Another Hypocrite.
Hey everyone, just wanted to share with you the article i wrote for the RWU Hawks Herald newspaper. Sadly, when i presented it to the sports editor, he informed me that because there was only one more issue, they were "too Cramped" to fit anything else in. Figures, i finally get inspired at write an article and they are full. Semi-Story of my life. Well hope you all appreciate this, because it came from the heart of a die hard Red Sox fan.
“Just another Hypocrite” by Greg WalshThis article is in regard to Jim Dugan’s article “Red Sox fans not as innocent as they look” that appeared in last issue of the Hawks Herald. Before I start I would like to say that this isn’t an attack, just a chance for a Red Sox fan to step up to the plate and defend his team. Jim’s article was an enjoyable read and he did bring up many good points, but as he said, he is a Philadelphia fan, and it showed.
My problem with the article is his points about the New York Yankees. Jim said that Red Sox fans complain too much about the high payroll of the Yankees and how they buy their championships. Then he refuted this argument by saying that we are second on the payroll list. But what Jim failed to mention was the actual numbers of their salaries. Here is a quick chart to show why we Sox fans get so frustrated and call out the Yankees.
20021st New York Yankees $133,429,757
2nd Boston Red Sox $110,249,535
20031st New York Yankees $180,322,403
5th Boston Red Sox $104,873,607
20041st New York Yankees $182,835,513
2nd Boston Red Sox $125,208,542
20051st New York Yankees $208,306,817
2nd Boston Red Sox $123,505,125
20061st New York Yankees $198,662,180
2nd Boston Red Sox $120,100,524
So as you can see, although the Sox usually have the second highest payroll (minus 2003 when they were 5th) their’s is significantly less and more reasonable. The Yankees set a major league record for highest payroll in 2004, and broke it in 2005. This is the first year in recent memory in which the Yankees have “slashed” their payroll.
The Yankees are the target of our hatred because they “buy championships.” We say this because it’s a fact. They have an alarming 10 players on the roster that make over $10 million a year. And three of them make over $20 million a year. 20 million dollars! Only four players in the majors make that much money; Alex Rodriguez, Derek Jeter, Jason Giambi, and Barry Bonds. That is why Sox fans hate the Yanks as much as we do. The top three highest paid players in baseball play for the Yankees. Does that sound fair to you? The Red Sox, on the other hand, have three players who make over $10 million dollars; Manny Ramirez, Curt Schilling, and Jason Varitek.
Although this free spending philosophy hasn’t helped the Yanks recently, since they haven’t won since 2000, we still have a big problem with this. What chance do other teams have if the Yankees go out and import star players year after year? Is it honestly a surprise that the Red Sox lost to the Yankees in the 2003 ALCS when we were 5th in payroll and trailed the Yanks by about $76 million? The Yankees go out and buy whoever they want and no one can even think to challenge them, especially when there is a 78.5 million dollar difference between the first and second place teams on the payroll list this year.
The fact is we hate the Yankees. Whether it’s hatred toward Damon for leaving because of money (we offered the same contract length, just less money), or Alex Rodriguez and his antics in 2004 (picking a fight with Varitek during the season and slapping Bronson Arroyo’s glove in the playoffs), or if it’s just Derek Jeter (no reason, we just don’t like him).
For what it’s worth, you may find the true Sox fans that respect the Yankees when they deserve respect. For me, I respect the Yankees of 98-99, the teams that featured professional players like Andy Pettitte, Scott Brosius, Tino Martinez, and Paul O’Neill. We can respect these players, but I believe I speak for all of Red Sox Nation when I say that we won’t respect the “BALCO boys” like Giambi and Gary Sheffield, or Mr. Purple Lips himself, A-Rod. These players fuel our hatred for the Yankees and will never earn our respect.
So you may be sick of all the complaints coming from Sox fans, but next time you hear us complaining, just try to understand where we are coming from.
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So that was my article that i wrote for the Hawks Herald. I just wish it was a week earlier so that it could have been published. Oh well, i just have something to shoot for next year.
Keep On Rocking In The Free World!!
Do we still have a group?
**This started as a comment to Ashley's post. If you haven't read it already stop now and go
there this instant.**
We are a decomposing group. Nights go by and we dont do anything collectively. Can anyone honestly remember hanging out all together somewhere and just watching a movie or playing a game? We havent. We aren't all that busy. Even the archies do have some free time.
The sadest and happiest day this year was Ashley's birthday. We all got together. New R-Dubbers like Gregg and Megan, the not so new R-Dubbers like Kevin, Ricky, and Andrew, and of course the veteran R-Dubbers like Steve, Erin, Jenn, Jena, Ashley and myself. It was great, yet depressing because it took until April 23 to get everyone together for the first time this year. Now that my friends, is sad. Whatever happened to staying up until 4:00 in the morning on Friday nights/saturday mornings? What ever happened to hanging out in common rooms? Or in someone's room?
We are a decomposing group, and we need to do something about it. Ashley and I are both guilty as well. We have spent a lot more time alone this year. Mostly due to the evolution of our relationship, but also because, we arent doing anything else anyways.
What needs to happen is a call to arms. We are in need of everyone's help here. We may indeed be "puddle people" and let you back in, but people change and if you aren't there to see the changes, you are missing out an may never catch up. I am not asking for much people. We need to have pride in our group. It means something! We are a great group of people and we deserve to stick this out and become the kick ass group we once were!
Everyone needs to step up the effort if we want to make this group work. Myself included. Now i don't know about you guys, but i am in. I want this to work and i am willing to give it my all to get this group back on track. I want to hang out more. I wanna sit around and talk until the wee hours of the morning. I want to go to providence just cuz. I want to go to Paw Sox games. I wanna sit around and watch a movie and eat take out food. I want us to party as a group! Be like it once was again. Before it's too late.
So there you have it! WHO'S IN WITH ME!!!!!!
I'm "IT" Again??
Time for another good ol' game of tag.
Rules: Once you've been tagged, you have to list 6 weird/ random facts about yourself. Then, once you're done, you have to list the 6 people you will tag in return.
1. Sometimes I just like to be alone.
2. I rarely show my true emotions in public.
3. I still sometimes feel like "the nice guy" finishing last.
4. I am worried about next year.
5. I have no idea what I am going to do with a Communications degree and a double minor in Marketing and Psych, but I'm not at all worried about my career-life.
6. Ashley Perkins is the most amazing girlfriend in the world. Period.
Tag: Jenn, Meffer, Kevin, Willams, and Erin.
Keep On Rocking In The Free World!!
