The Car Wash Life

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Shrugged It Off

"After all this I am inclined not to bring my business here," the yuppie customer said on Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. The customer was specifically not thrilled about the events that had transpired. While working he approached me to tell me that the credit card reader in one of the... Sign in to see full entry.

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Saturday, November 28, 2009

Cold Snap

Yesterday was an incredibly cold day. The temperature was in the forties (Fahrenheit) most of the day. I can handle the forties pretty well. I can wear a sweatshirt over a t-shirt, and I feel warm. No need for me to bring a coat. After all when I was working Location A I was mostly indoors, and very... Sign in to see full entry.

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Thursday, November 26, 2009

Working Today

My father is having me today on this Thanksgiving. Do not feel sorry for me though, as I do not. Personally I like what I do, therefore, working on a major holiday is no big deal to me. Besides, I am getting out an hour early and will be eating Thanksgiving Dinner at my grandmother's house. If I was... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, November 25, 2009

Refinance Roller Coaster

Yesterday Dad received news that could have put us into financial ruin. Stanley Felton is the vice president of the Little Bank. He called Dad with some interesting news. Stanley called and informed Dad the appraisals came out okay, which was a formality. Stan ended up revealing what was looking to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, November 24, 2009

Incredibly Kind

"Would you like me to hold my umbrella over your head while you empty out?" Harry James asked me when he saw I did not bring any rain gear. Here he was willing to brave the elements without any rain gear on himself in order to provide me comfort. By far his willingness to do is that the kindest... Sign in to see full entry.

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