Friday, February 26, 2010
Killer whale strikes again.
Last week I read an article saying that one of Sea World killer whales killed his trainer. The killer whale Tilikum, seized his trainer by the waist and brought her underwater. Tilikum thrashed her underwater until she died. Reports are saying that Tilikum might have been playing with the trainer but they are not sure. They are not sure whether she died from the thrashing or from the drowning.This is not the first time Tilikum has killed his trainer. There were 2 other incidents involving 2 other trainer. Sea World knew of these incidents but yet they still allowed Tilikum to be trained by other trainers.
Eyewitness reported that before the show the whale appeared to be agitated. Of course the whale would be agitated, they were once roaming the ocean now they are confined in a small pool of water entertaining crowds of people. What is worst was that Tilikum was isolated from other whales because of his violent past. It is so sad to hear that the whale was kept alone with no friends. How would you feel if everyday of your life consist of entertaining crowds of people who stole you from your home, and were not allowed to be with other whales. You wouldn't like that I am sure I wouldn't. I don't want to sound mean but the trainer knew what she was getting into. My condolence's to her family who had to lose a love one, but Tilikum should not be blamed for her death or any of the other trainers death. This incident and all the others could have been prevented. Sea World should release all sea animals to where they belong, in the sea. Killer whales are wild animal and they should be kept in the wild.
Eyewitness reported that before the show the whale appeared to be agitated. Of course the whale would be agitated, they were once roaming the ocean now they are confined in a small pool of water entertaining crowds of people. What is worst was that Tilikum was isolated from other whales because of his violent past. It is so sad to hear that the whale was kept alone with no friends. How would you feel if everyday of your life consist of entertaining crowds of people who stole you from your home, and were not allowed to be with other whales. You wouldn't like that I am sure I wouldn't. I don't want to sound mean but the trainer knew what she was getting into. My condolence's to her family who had to lose a love one, but Tilikum should not be blamed for her death or any of the other trainers death. This incident and all the others could have been prevented. Sea World should release all sea animals to where they belong, in the sea. Killer whales are wild animal and they should be kept in the wild.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
My new best friend!
After going through several used phones, it was at this moment when I realized that there has been something missing all throughout my life. I have my family, my car, and my dog Mylo. I have my work and my school. However, it was just the other day when I realized that I lived 22 years of my life without my new Apple iPhone (although it’s has already been out for almost 3 years now).
Entering a new phone contract and ditching T-Mobile, I decided to join the AT&T network as well as indulge myself into buying myself a new iPhone . I considered it to be a Valentines Day present just for me. Upon first getting my new tech, I felt like a little kid in a toy store who finally got the toy she wanted.
I finally joined the iPhone bandwagon and I’m already praising my decision. I never realized how useful the phone can be. The internet, camera, weather alerts, traffic alerts, directions alerts, language translators, plus all the games I’ve downloaded so far like Valet Hero, Poker 10K, Paper Toss, Hangman, Sodoku, Sunday Lawn, HoopsLite….there seems to be an application for everything. My boyfriend even asked, “Can it save your life?” I jokingly told him that, “Yes it can!”
Friday, February 5, 2010
Don't be rude, get to work on time!
In today's workplace, you would expect more professionalism especially in an economy where unemployment is at it's all time high. I work in an Assisted living home in Wilmette. We take care of seniors who has early to late stages of Alzheimer's and Dementia. I enjoy working there, especially taking care of my residents, they are a joy to be working with. The managers and corporate managers would always tell us teamwork and communication is key. They would stress it upon us constantly. Gossips and tardiness were not permitted it was against company policy, if you are caught you would get a warning, than a write up, and finally terminated . If it happens that you are arriving late, the company ask if you would call four hours ahead of your scheduled shift and let the manager or a lead team member know ahead of time.
So I come into work today to find out one of my fellow team member decided to show up to work four hours late, on an eight hour shift. This team member did not call the facility but had her husband called for her. Her husband did not talk to a manager nor a lead team member but just simply left a message saying his wife will be late. He did not say how late she will be or why she is coming in late. The executive director of the facility end up working the shift until the team member showed up. When she did finally showed up four hours later nothing happen, no write ups or termination. She worked her shift like nothing happen. This is not the first time she showed up to work several hours late, it happen twice already. Team members that she was suppose to relieve had to stay an extra hour. How could someone so irresponsible, unprofessional and lack the ability to be in a team, still work at a place where people's lives are in their hands.
So I come into work today to find out one of my fellow team member decided to show up to work four hours late, on an eight hour shift. This team member did not call the facility but had her husband called for her. Her husband did not talk to a manager nor a lead team member but just simply left a message saying his wife will be late. He did not say how late she will be or why she is coming in late. The executive director of the facility end up working the shift until the team member showed up. When she did finally showed up four hours later nothing happen, no write ups or termination. She worked her shift like nothing happen. This is not the first time she showed up to work several hours late, it happen twice already. Team members that she was suppose to relieve had to stay an extra hour. How could someone so irresponsible, unprofessional and lack the ability to be in a team, still work at a place where people's lives are in their hands.
Monday, February 1, 2010
The Unknown Future of Kirk Hinrich
As I look forward to the rest of this season as well as the 2010-2011 Chicago Bulls season, I wonder if my favorite player Kirk Hinrich will still be on the team. Although he might be lacking on the offensive side of the ball, he makes up for it with his defense. Hinrich has possessed proven leadership skills that can be useful. Although many critics have criticized Hinrich, the Chicago Bulls have been 13-5 this season ever since head coach Vinny Del Negro inserted him back into the starting lineup.
With a career average of 13.5 points per game and 6.0 assists per game, Kirk Hinrich has been one of the cornerstones of the young Chicago Bulls team. To prove it, he has been the longest tenure Bull ever since then General Manager John Paxson drafted him 7th out of Kansas in the highly regarded 2003 NBA Draft. To add to it, no one can discredit Hinrich for helping the still up-and-coming superstar Derrick Rose adjust to the NBA.
Kirk Hinrich has been my favorite player for years now. However, I feel that the inevitable can potentially happen. I'm not too sure of Hinrich's future with the Chicago Bulls as there have been numerous rumors of him possibility being traded to another team. He has been a subject of trade talks for over two years, but this year as well as this coming Summer, it could potentially happen due to the slate of Free Agents like LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh that the Bulls might come after in July of 2010.
I may not know much about basketball and the business side of it, but it is this I know: I know Kirk Hinrich is signed with the Chicago Bulls until after the 2011-2012 season. My boyfriend told me that Hinrich is going to make $27 million from the Bulls from now until after the 2012 season. So I wonder....why is Hinrich such a valuable trade bait? Why would he be traded if he's still signed with the Bulls for another couple of season? Why would they still consider trading him if they have finally been able to turn the team around these past few weeks? They are now a winning team. Gar Forman if you are reading this blog please let Kirk stay for at least another season.
With a career average of 13.5 points per game and 6.0 assists per game, Kirk Hinrich has been one of the cornerstones of the young Chicago Bulls team. To prove it, he has been the longest tenure Bull ever since then General Manager John Paxson drafted him 7th out of Kansas in the highly regarded 2003 NBA Draft. To add to it, no one can discredit Hinrich for helping the still up-and-coming superstar Derrick Rose adjust to the NBA.
Kirk Hinrich has been my favorite player for years now. However, I feel that the inevitable can potentially happen. I'm not too sure of Hinrich's future with the Chicago Bulls as there have been numerous rumors of him possibility being traded to another team. He has been a subject of trade talks for over two years, but this year as well as this coming Summer, it could potentially happen due to the slate of Free Agents like LeBron James, Dwayne Wade, and Chris Bosh that the Bulls might come after in July of 2010.
I may not know much about basketball and the business side of it, but it is this I know: I know Kirk Hinrich is signed with the Chicago Bulls until after the 2011-2012 season. My boyfriend told me that Hinrich is going to make $27 million from the Bulls from now until after the 2012 season. So I wonder....why is Hinrich such a valuable trade bait? Why would he be traded if he's still signed with the Bulls for another couple of season? Why would they still consider trading him if they have finally been able to turn the team around these past few weeks? They are now a winning team. Gar Forman if you are reading this blog please let Kirk stay for at least another season.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Monday, January 25, 2010
Work vs. School
Today as I was working in my Care Manager position, a fellow coworker tells me that my supervisor has called for me and tells me that she needed to talk to me. Not knowing what's going on, I quickly finished what I was doing and went into her office. My supervisor tells me that two of my fellow coworkers have been promoted and that a lead position was open. She tells me that I have been chosen for the lead position for being an extraordinary person with my proven leadership skills and kindness.
At first, many emotions succumbed my mind. If I were to accept, I would of course have a higher pay, gain knowledge, as well as make my resume more appealing to potential employers. However, in the back of my head I knew I didn't want this. This was the same supervisor five months ago who stated in my yearly review that I lacked the skills to lead and that she thinks that I am not ready to be in a managerial position.
Now I simply ask...what has changed from then till now? I tried to work this through in my head. Five months ago if she tells me what she told me today, I would have been jumping for joy. On the contrary, earlier today I refused the position. I have realized that my education is what I want to focus on right now. The position requires too much from me. My supervisor insisted that I take it in at first and come back later with an answer. At the time, I told her I would think about it; now here I am in a dilemma on what to do.
Should I accept and overwhelm myself with additional workload and responsibilities or should I simply turn it down, maintain my current position and easily manage to keep a balance between work and school?
At first, many emotions succumbed my mind. If I were to accept, I would of course have a higher pay, gain knowledge, as well as make my resume more appealing to potential employers. However, in the back of my head I knew I didn't want this. This was the same supervisor five months ago who stated in my yearly review that I lacked the skills to lead and that she thinks that I am not ready to be in a managerial position.
Now I simply ask...what has changed from then till now? I tried to work this through in my head. Five months ago if she tells me what she told me today, I would have been jumping for joy. On the contrary, earlier today I refused the position. I have realized that my education is what I want to focus on right now. The position requires too much from me. My supervisor insisted that I take it in at first and come back later with an answer. At the time, I told her I would think about it; now here I am in a dilemma on what to do.
Should I accept and overwhelm myself with additional workload and responsibilities or should I simply turn it down, maintain my current position and easily manage to keep a balance between work and school?
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