Mar. 21, 2024 Job interviews: I attended this in Jul. 2019.
The College Cafeteria: I have attended job interviews here before.
1. This is casual service worker job.
2. To the best of my memory, it was $15/ hr.
3. The training is 1 day. I can do the duties of food prep, cashier. There's catering. We work for the franchises there.
4. They give out the schedule a week in advance.
Cons: none.
My opinion: I would work there if I got hired.
I attended these in Aug. 2019.
The Pet Store: I have attended a job interview at a pet store before.
Pros:
1. The place is 1 or 2 bus rides.
2. The pay was $15/ hr.
3. The hours are day time.
4. I can stock shelves and clean.
Cons:
1. There is dog washing and grooming. I have never done that.
My opinion: I was neutral about working here. I don't have any pets and I don't have a lot of experience or knowledge about these animals.
The Poke Fast Food Place: This was at a college.
Pros:
1. It was easy to get to like a bus and a LRT.
2. The pay was $15/ hr. There are tips.
3. The hours are day time.
4. I can be the cashier and do food prep.
Cons:
1. They said these are 4 hr shifts and 3-5 days a week. No guarantees of hours.
My opinion: I would work there if I got hired.
The Extensions Hair Salon:
Pros:
1. The place is easy to get to because it's in downtown.
2. The pay is $16-18/hr.
3. The hours are day time.
4. The job is 50% receptionist where the duties are booking appointments, filing, etc.
The other 50% is marketing, and posting on social media.
Cons:
1. There is kind of a lot to learn about hair.
My opinion: I was neutral about working here. I am not that interested in hair and beauty.
I attended these in Sept. 2019.
The Full- service Japanese restaurant:
Pros:
1. They're opening a new location in downtown.
2. The pay is $15/hr. The discount on the food is 25% off on shift. 10% off when off shift.
3. I can work in the day time. They were hiring more evenings and weekends. They open late until midnight.
4. The job is a server assistant like bussing tables.
Cons: none.
My opinion: They looked like they're hiring for the evenings and weekends. I only want to work there in the day time.
The Tea ware store:
Pros:
1. It was 1 bus to get to.
2. The pay is $15/ hr.
3. The hours are day time.
4. The duties are being a cashier and selling tea and tea ware.
Cons: none.
My opinion: I was neutral about working here. I wasn't that interested in tea and the products. I did like that it was easy to get to and I can do the job.
The Chicken Fast Food place:
Pros:
1. It was 2 buses to get there and they come often.
2. The pay is $15/ hr. The discount on the food is 50% off when working. 10% off when not working.
3. The clothes are black pants and non- slip shoes.
4. I can do the duties of cooking, baking, and breading the chicken.
Cons:
1. They're hiring for night 3-9pm. It takes 15-20 min. to close.
My opinion: I would work there if it was in the day time.
Mar. 23, 2024 The Real estate office:
Pros:
1. It was 2 buses to get there, but they both come frequently.
2. The pay is $15- 17/hr.
3. The hours are Mon.- Fri. 9am- 4pm.
4. The duties are answering phones, filing, faxing, contracts filled out and signed, and some cleaning.
This is unpredictable where it's busy for awhile, and then quiet. There are 30 transactions a month. There are 25 realtors.
Cons:
1. This seems kind of hard.
My opinion: I wasn't really that interested in working there.
The Meat Shop:
Pros:
1. It was 2 buses to get there, but they both come frequently.
2. The pay is $15/ hr. The discount is 15% off the products.
3. The hours are Mon.- Fir. 3-8pm.
They're open:
Sat. 8:30 am-7pm.
Sun. 9:30 am-6pm.
This is part- time 10-15 hrs/ week.
4. The duties are offer sample of the month, sell products of the food, and there spoons and tongs.
Cons: None.
My opinion: I would work there if I got hired.
The Tacos Fast Food Place:
Pros:
1. This was at a mall. It was 2 buses to get there, but they both come frequently.
2. The pay is $15/ hr. There are tips in Dec. The discount on the food is 50% off.
3. The hours are part- time like 15-25 hrs/ week. It starts at 3 or 3pm- and closes at 9pm.
4. It takes 15 min. to close. The uniform is you pay $10 for the hat. You pay $33 for the shirt. If you return the shirt, you get a refund.
The duties are working the till, chopping veggies, and work the fryer.
Cons:
1. I don't really want to work until 9pm.
My opinion: I would work there if it wasn't until 9pm. I didn't get hired.
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Fri. Apr. 12, 2024 "Despite backlash, some Loblaw stores still discount perishable food by 30% — not 50%": Today I found this article by Sophia Harris on CBC:
Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food, some customers say they still feel shortchanged.
That's because more than 100 Real Canadian Superstores owned by Loblaw continue to discount all food nearing its best-before date by only 30 per cent.
"I was disappointed," said Kim Siever when he recently visited his local Superstore in Lethbridge, Alta., and found no half-off deals.
Although Loblaw has now reinstated its popular 50 per cent discounts on perishable food, some customers say they still feel shortchanged.
That's because more than 100 Real Canadian Superstores owned by Loblaw continue to discount all food nearing its best-before date by only 30 per cent.
"I was disappointed," said Kim Siever when he recently visited his local Superstore in Lethbridge, Alta., and found no half-off deals.
Some stores offer deeper discounts
Loblaw Companies Ltd. sparked customer backlash in mid-January when the grocery giant said it was reducing its 50 per cent discounts to 30 per cent for perishables in all stores. Due to public outcry, Loblaw reversed the policy within days.
But the retailer told CBC News that doesn't mean half-off deals are available in every grocery store.
"All of the discounts went back to what they were previously, which ranged between 30-50% off depending on store type … and product," said Loblaw spokesperson Catherine Thomas in an email. "Customers enjoyed these, and we listened."
Even so, the company's public flip flop sparked new complaints, because it shed light on the fact that some of its grocery stores offer deeper discounts than others.
Several customers in Atlantic Canada told CBC News their Loblaw-owned Atlantic Superstores mark down all expiring food by 50 per cent, including bread, produce and meat.
CBC visited several Loblaw-owned No Frills and Loblaws stores in Toronto and Vancouver, and found that most items were also discounted by 50 per cent. However, meat often got a 30 per cent-off sticker.
Thomas said "most discount stores (like Real Canadian Superstore)" mark down all perishables by 30 per cent.
She did not say why discount chain No Frills and big-box Atlantic Superstores offer 50 per cent markdowns.
Apr. 17, 2024 "Mariska Hargitay, Dressed in Her “SVU” Gear, Mistaken for Real-Life Police Officer By Young Girl Looking for Her Mom": Today I found this article by Julia Moore on Yahoo. Here's some good news:
Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just star as a heroic detective saving people’s lives onscreen — she also steps into those shoes in real life, too.
While filming one of the final episodes of season 25 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in New York City on April 10, Hargitay, 60, was approached by a little girl who believed her to be a real police officer based on the badge she wore as part of her character’s outfit.
A witness tells PEOPLE that the little girl had been separated from her mother in the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park and enlisted Hargitay for help. The actress obliged, halting production for 20 minutes to help the child locate her mother and to console them both.
The little girl was completely oblivious to the film crew — and to Hargitay’s scene partner, Ice-T — the witness notes, as she believed Hargitay to be an on-duty police officer.
https://ca.yahoo.com/news/mariska-hargitay-dressed-her-svu-154056441.html
Thurs. Apr. 11, 2024 Shoppers Drug Mart: I redeemed my 10,000 Shoppers Optimum points ($10).
I bought 6 bags of No Name chips and they were each 25% off. I then bought 2 boxes of President's Choice The Decadent Chocolate Chunk Cookies for $6.
Total: $13.85. I paid $3.85.
Sat. Apr. 13, 2024 Blenderz Garment Recyclers: My friend Tamara on Facebook went there.
I remember hearing about them at the Forest Terrace Heights Clothing Swap.
You can shop and donate clothes here:
Comic and Zine Fair: My friend Chase Kantor from the Edmonton Filmmakers Group posted this on Facebook. This is a free event so I went there the for an hr this morning:
Our annual Comic and Zine Market returns this April! Featuring local artists working in comics, zines, multiples and other print media, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Browse our vendors’ displays, participate in art activities and pick up a few collectible treasures to give away or keep for yourself!
Situated in the AGA’s atrium, the market is organized to showcase talented local artists and foster a vibrant arts community. The market is free to experience and shop. Admission to the exhibitions is available at Guest Services if you want to extend your visit.
https://www.youraga.ca/events-features/calendar/comic-and-zine-fair
My opinion: They sold buttons, magnets, greeting cards, etc. I talked to this woman who did a comic about Betty from the Archie Comics. We talked about the show Riverdale, but she only watched the pilot. I think her name was Danielle.
Here's Chase Kantor:
https://www.instagram.com/drrunanddash/?hl=en
Meetups: I'm trying to go out and meet more new people and socialize.
Apr. 9, 2024 "Creating Abundance with the Wisdom of Feng Shui": I attended this online event:
Loblaw Companies Ltd. sparked customer backlash in mid-January when the grocery giant said it was reducing its 50 per cent discounts to 30 per cent for perishables in all stores. Due to public outcry, Loblaw reversed the policy within days.
But the retailer told CBC News that doesn't mean half-off deals are available in every grocery store.
"All of the discounts went back to what they were previously, which ranged between 30-50% off depending on store type … and product," said Loblaw spokesperson Catherine Thomas in an email. "Customers enjoyed these, and we listened."
Even so, the company's public flip flop sparked new complaints, because it shed light on the fact that some of its grocery stores offer deeper discounts than others.
Several customers in Atlantic Canada told CBC News their Loblaw-owned Atlantic Superstores mark down all expiring food by 50 per cent, including bread, produce and meat.
CBC visited several Loblaw-owned No Frills and Loblaws stores in Toronto and Vancouver, and found that most items were also discounted by 50 per cent. However, meat often got a 30 per cent-off sticker.
Thomas said "most discount stores (like Real Canadian Superstore)" mark down all perishables by 30 per cent.
She did not say why discount chain No Frills and big-box Atlantic Superstores offer 50 per cent markdowns.
Mariska Hargitay doesn’t just star as a heroic detective saving people’s lives onscreen — she also steps into those shoes in real life, too.
While filming one of the final episodes of season 25 of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in New York City on April 10, Hargitay, 60, was approached by a little girl who believed her to be a real police officer based on the badge she wore as part of her character’s outfit.
A witness tells PEOPLE that the little girl had been separated from her mother in the Anne Loftus Playground in Fort Tryon Park and enlisted Hargitay for help. The actress obliged, halting production for 20 minutes to help the child locate her mother and to console them both.
The little girl was completely oblivious to the film crew — and to Hargitay’s scene partner, Ice-T — the witness notes, as she believed Hargitay to be an on-duty police officer.
https://ca.yahoo.com/news/mariska-hargitay-dressed-her-svu-154056441.html
Our annual Comic and Zine Market returns this April! Featuring local artists working in comics, zines, multiples and other print media, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Browse our vendors’ displays, participate in art activities and pick up a few collectible treasures to give away or keep for yourself!
Situated in the AGA’s atrium, the market is organized to showcase talented local artists and foster a vibrant arts community. The market is free to experience and shop. Admission to the exhibitions is available at Guest Services if you want to extend your visit.
https://www.youraga.ca/events-features/calendar/comic-and-zine-fair
My opinion: They sold buttons, magnets, greeting cards, etc. I talked to this woman who did a comic about Betty from the Archie Comics. We talked about the show Riverdale, but she only watched the pilot. I think her name was Danielle.
Here's Chase Kantor:
https://www.instagram.com/drrunanddash/?hl=en
Meetups: I'm trying to go out and meet more new people and socialize.
Apr. 9, 2024 "Creating Abundance with the Wisdom of Feng Shui": I attended this online event:
Details
Join us April 9th at 9:00 am PST as we meet Amanda Gibby Peters, the founder of Simple Shui and the author of Simple Shui for Every Day: 365 Ways to Feng Shui Your Life. Amanda will share her extensive Feng Shui experience and teach us how we can work with our homes to optimize our financial health and its flourishing growth.
Feng Shui is a wisdom that guides us in aligning our homes and ourselves with the energy of fortune. From this conversational practice, we’re able to deliberately and intentionally
make changes,
improvements,
and adjustments
in our surroundings that positively influence our lives.
While there are no quick fixes, there are practical “within reach” changes for everyone that deliver impressive results. In this conversation, we’ll discuss Feng Shui’s “best practices” for shifting the energy of abundance in your favor!
For more information on our community, our online and in-person events and retreats, please visit us at RevelEleven
Join us April 9th at 9:00 am PST as we meet Amanda Gibby Peters, the founder of Simple Shui and the author of Simple Shui for Every Day: 365 Ways to Feng Shui Your Life. Amanda will share her extensive Feng Shui experience and teach us how we can work with our homes to optimize our financial health and its flourishing growth.
Feng Shui is a wisdom that guides us in aligning our homes and ourselves with the energy of fortune. From this conversational practice, we’re able to deliberately and intentionally
make changes,
improvements,
and adjustments
in our surroundings that positively influence our lives.
While there are no quick fixes, there are practical “within reach” changes for everyone that deliver impressive results. In this conversation, we’ll discuss Feng Shui’s “best practices” for shifting the energy of abundance in your favor!
For more information on our community, our online and in-person events and retreats, please visit us at RevelEleven
Speaker
Amanda Gibby PetersAbout Amanda Gibby Peters: Amanda is the voice and founder of Simple Shui —
a modern-day, mission-driven, love-based practice of Feng Shui — and the host of the
House Therapy podcast.
She’s been teaching Feng Shui techniques and tips for nearly two decades, witnessing the
breathtaking life transformations of her readers and clients. She is currently offering a course
– Become Your Own Feng Shui Consultant.
Her work has been featured on Architectural Digest, Food52, Lonny, and Amazon. She is
Dallas-based with an international clientele, where she lives with her husband, twin daughters, and their rescue dog, Ruby.
Apr. 13, 2024 "Proudly Outspoken Demo Toastmasters Meeting!": I RSVP last minute like 30 min. before this Zoom online event was to start. The Organizer was to RSVP. She wasn't there and it was probably because she thought no one was coming. That's fine.
Apr. 16, 2024 Friends pay for meal: I found this note that I wanted to write about. I was working at the Soup Place #2. This young white woman told me when I was working the till.
Woman: Do you see that guy in the pink shirt? Don't let him pay for his food. Also give him the change.She gives me a $20 bill.When the guy came by.Tracy: Your friend paid for you.
I remember working at my Hotel Restaurant job and this woman paid before they're finished so they won't fight over the bill.
Apr. 17, 2024 Winter: It snowed and I shoveled some snow. I didn't put away my winter jacket because it's still cold.
Apr. 19, 2024 Conversation Cafe- Conversations on Mental Health. Third Friday of the month: I went to this today. I learned that Ghana doesn't have a lot of resources for mental health. They chain people to trees to protect themselves and others. I may have to go on the internet to research that.
About Amanda Gibby Peters: Amanda is the voice and founder of Simple Shui —
a modern-day, mission-driven, love-based practice of Feng Shui — and the host of the
House Therapy podcast.
She’s been teaching Feng Shui techniques and tips for nearly two decades, witnessing the
breathtaking life transformations of her readers and clients. She is currently offering a course
– Become Your Own Feng Shui Consultant.
Her work has been featured on Architectural Digest, Food52, Lonny, and Amazon. She is
Dallas-based with an international clientele, where she lives with her husband, twin daughters, and their rescue dog, Ruby.
