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I've passed Accent training, with the reminder that I'm to sound less robotic & more human [smirks]. That I've passed even with my colds was a relief since I didn't have to commit seppuku. I'm not fixated on dying but I do dislike being helpless.
Anyhow, I'm on the second week of Product training & I've been getting relatively good remarks from our foreign trainer (who is the subject of impersonations, which mostly produce hilarity) because of the insight I've displayed during the times he conducted our class to the point that he can somehow predict my responses. That simply means he avoids asking me for answers to his questions [smirks in amusement]. I got crappy grades from our first assessment but I've redeemed myself with the second. However, to pass Product training, I've to get at least TWO perfect scores to offset the first failure, if my calculations are correct. In addition, our foreign trainer told me that I take way too long to deliver a point, which means I'll probably spend a lot more time in a call than needed or usual. I already asked our Quality Assessor to help me with that and she did make a small grunt of consent (which I'll have to follow up). This gig isn't that different from performing my Physical Therapist's responsibilities. The methodology is still customer service-oriented, I'm just hitting a different class of consumers.
So, I've to give it my best here & now. If I don't pass, I don't get into production, which means I WON'T get paid. I need the money to pay off the rent and I need money to keep on living in this way. Ergo, no money equals seppuku.
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I've been doing some canvassing & I've found a phone that fits my requirements. The Motorola W231 got my attention when I went canvassing and it fits my budget. Way cool. ^_^
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NjOFgXRoPWw&feature=related
That is the URL for the concise version of Katee & Joshua's hip-hop rendition of Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown's "No air". This is from the "So you think you can dance" series' fourth season.
Katee Shean is HOT!!! ^_^
That was a random fan-boy remark.
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I just found out last night (or early morning, depending on who you're talking to) that my 2100-0600H schedule will be in effect 'til January 30. Yehey for more night diff pay. Boo for the enforced continued seclusion and separation from my friends and PT job.
I went to the Rehab dept I was attached to last Saturday (01/17/09) & I was much disappointed with my performance (or lack thereof). I slept through most of the day (what with me being awake from Friday 01/16/09) and I was still unable to do what I expected of myself, which was to treat some patients, nap while not treating patients and then go home after repeating that cycle of treat patients then nap. I was only able to treat ONE patient in the morning and then I was useless for the rest of the day. I wasn't able to help with one of our regular patients (that SCI patient is showing promise since he's now able to stand with assistance) AND I had to endorse a patient to an intern because I was too drowsy. [raises hands to heaven in frustration] The humility & embarrassment!
So, I've talked to the PT supervisor & told him that I won't count that day as a day I rendered service and that I'll resume my volunteer activities once I'm using my production schedule. I thought I'd be living that schedule on the last week of January, but no joy. [shrugs] The night diff (which is an extra 20% paid for working ungodly hours) is a fair-enough exchange but I'd rather go for the production schedule since it lets me sleep normally and gives me time to treat patients. Now, I have to update people that I'll have to hack it out some more, until 01/30/09. [shrugs] C'est la vie. I'll be back to the Rehab dept to continue giving exemplary licensed (volunteer) Physical Therapy!
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I went IntarWebz surfing so I can refresh myself with songs from Mai Kuraki (or Kuraki Mai since Japanese put their surnames first). I love "Always" because it's so upbeat. "Happy days" is so sweet and it's evocative of those good times I had with the women I loved.
Here's "Lion" by May'n & Megumi Nakajima from Macross Frontier. Lyrics and translation were done by Darkmirage (http://www.darkmirage.com/, a reliable source of translations and fan-boy stuff).
For the OP: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0qWnDqeXMhA&NR=1
For the full version of the song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7Aluup6lKs
For the song's lyrics & translation, here it is.
Lion
May'n & Megumi Nakajima (singing as Sheryl Nome & Ranka Lee)
hoshi wo mawase sekai no mannaka de
kushami sureba dokoka no mori de chou ga ranbu
kimi ga mamoru doa no kagi detarame
hazukashii monogatari
nameatte mo raion ha tsuyoi
Turn the stars at the centre of the world.
If you sneeze, a butterfly in a forest somewhere will dance.
The door you guard has a useless key.
It's an embarrassing story.
Though they often lick one another, lions are strong.
ikinokoritai
ikinokoritai
mada ikiteitaku naru
seiza no michibiki de ima mitsumeatta
I want to survive.
I want to survive.
I still can't stop wanting to live.
Guided by the constellations, our eyes met.
ikinokoritai
tohou ni kurete
kirari kareteyuku
honki no karada misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranai
I want to survive.
I am at a loss,
Gently withering away.
But until I show you my true self,
I will not sleep.
kaze ha yagate higashi e mukau darou
koukiatsu kono hoshi no hyouga wo osou
sasoi mizu wo nonda mune ga tsurai
toomaki na monogatari
kajiriau hone no oku made
Will the winds blow east one day?
High atmospheric pressure attacks this planet's frozen rivers.
My chest hurts from the sip of alluring water I took.
It's a story seen from a distance.
Gnaw at each other till the bones.
ikinokoritai
ikinokoritai
mada ikiteitaku naru
seiza no michibiki de ima mitsumeatta
I want to survive.
I want to survive.
I still can't stop wanting to live.
Guided by the constellations, our eyes met.
ikinokoritai
tohou ni kurete
kirari kareteyuku
honki no karada misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranai
I want to survive.
I am at a loss,
Gently withering away.
But until I show you my true self,
I will not sleep.
nani shini umareta no
nani shini koko ni iru
What were we born to do?
What are we here to do?
ikinokoritai
umaranai hizu
hikari osoreteta
yurusaretai inochi ga ima hikareatta
I want to survive.
This permanent scar.
I used to fear the light.
The lives seeking redemption were drawn to one another.
samayoi hatete
kimi no tonari de hoterishizumetai
honki no karada misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranai
I want to stop prowling,
And settle down next to you bashfully.
Until I show you my true self,
I will not sleep.
ikinokoritai
gakebbuchi de ii
kimi wo aishiteru
mezametai inochi ga ima hikareatta
I want to survive.
Even as a nobody.
I love you.
The lives waiting for awakening were drawn to one another.
kyouki ni kaete
inori sasagu yo
kimi wo aishiteru
seiza no michibiki de
In place of my wildness,
I shall offer a prayer.
I love you.
Constellations, please guide me...
ikinokoritai
mada ikitetai
kimi wo aishiteru
honki no kokoro misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranai
I want to survive.
I still want to live.
I love you.
Until I show you my true feelings,
I will not sleep.
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