So I did land a job. I applied at about 20 different places, and then as a sort of after-thought, I applied at a small restaurant near Alison's work. And wouldn't you guess, the first (and only, so far) response was that after-thought. It's called Bad [bleep] Jacks (henceforward to be referred to as Jacks, Subs & Wraps or just plain Jacks, because of its questionable/objectionable name :-O ). Alison and I go there every Tuesday for lunch for their special, $2.50 rice bowls. They're delicious. Anyway, they called me in for an interview last night, which was interesting. I had submitted a resume, and when I got there, the boss lady, Michelle, sat down with me and asked me some questions. She threw me a few zingers, such as "What drives you? Ambition, money, power, family?" and "What are your strengths and weaknesses?" and "What do you understand by integrity?" That last one threw me for a bit. How do you define integrity? It's more of an idea, an intangible value I've been aware of without actual definition my whole life. Anyway, she must have gotten a good impression, because she asked me to come in for a trial shift this evening, after school from 5:00 - 9:30. It was fun to be on the other side of the counter for once, though I'm sure the novelty will wear off eventually. It was busy for an evening, because it's Tuesday. People kept coming in until just before 9:00, when we closed. I mostly scrubbed frying pans because they were quite busy, but they did teach me how to make the rice bowls. Except for during the really busy part of Tuesday, they actually fry each portion of chicken or beef in an individual frying pan with vegetables and sauce (of which there are several choices). So there's a good many dishes to be done on the go. They told me to come back on Saturday, so I guess I'm on.
I just realized that was probably not as interesting to everyone else as it is to me, so I shall cease this strain.
School was great today. It was our teacher's 40th birthday and 1st year anniversary at the college today, so our class pooled our resources and made a cake and bought a gift. It was fun, and I think she enjoyed it too. I got both the last spelling test and the take-home English exam back today, and I am pleased with the marks. On Thursday we have an in-class English final and a computer exam. If the computer part is primarily practical, I'm sure I'll do good. Guess we'll see.
But I should really run along to bed -- my feet and back are quite tired (in a good way). So good night all.

I'm sorry I haven't written most of you regularly. I seem to have plenty to keep me busy :-)