Work and School

I had some forms to fill out and sign at work. Then I needed to get them to someone in another office. Easy. I would just scan them in and email them. Doh. They replaced the printer/scanners with new ones. The new ones don't work. Fail.

I did not let that stop me. I tracked down a FAX number and FAXed my forms away. Then I saw a small note on the bottom of the FAX machine saying they are going to replace that too. No. Don't do it people. I need to stay in touch with the remote team.

Tonight is my college class night. I debated when to leave work. Sometimes I like grabbing a bite to eat before my night class. The class runs late sometimes. Today I got some emails and text stating that the school lost power and classes were cancelled. Good thing I signed up for this alert system. I was sad because we are already a bit behind in class. This week's chapter was confusing. I needed to have that class.

Amusement Park Day

It took us two hours to drive to the amusement park. Kit Kat was falling asleep in the back seat. Little Kat and I had not eaten yet. We got there early in the afternoon. Upon arrival, we made a bee line to the food pavillion. Little Kat and I grabbed some hot dogs. I also got some chicken. I was disturbed that there was no hot choice for the chicken.

For dessert, Little Kat and I got large plates of salads. We headed up the high tower in the middle of the park. I stayed close to the center of the high rise. I stayed up there as long as I could. The elevator going down started off with a surprising initial drop.

Next we waited in line to ride the fun go karts. This was a huge line. We must have been there for at least 2 hours. It was worth it. Kit Kat was the first one out of the gates. I power passed Little Kat a few times. He returned the favor passing me when I got jammed up in traffic.

We let Little Kat drive us in an old time car through the woods. Finally Kit Kat and Little Kat went on this spider looking thing that keeps rotating round and round. They rode that ride twice. On the second time, the ride ended early. I took that as a sign for us to leave the park. We did not get back home until late at night.

Amusement Park Day

My company rents out an amusement park every year for its employees. We are the only ones allowed in during that day. Today is that day. There will be free food in a massive pavillion. Even the premium rides that usually cost extra will be free.

Momoko is sick today. So she will have to stay home. Me and the kids are going to the park to have fun. We all like the go karts. Kit Kat wants to ride the bumper cars. Little Kat wants to take a ride up the elevator that takes you to the overlook high in the sky. You can see the whole park from up there.

Both Kit Kat and Little Kat like this spider ride where you spin round and round. I take a pass on that ride. We try to skip the newer rides because their lines are long. Last time Kit Kat brought a friend and they waited 2 hours in line for a new roller coaster. And now ... time to go visit the park.

Day for Thor

Momoko is sick this weekend. She spent the night sleeping downstairs. I came down in the morning to do some work. That woke Momoko up. She told me she needed a favor. I thought she might need some ice water. Nope. She needed some food from McDonald's. Doh.

I did some studying for my college class. Then I rallied the kids to clean up the house. I had my bro coming over to watch some DVDs including Thor. The house needed some straightening up. Before I could watch the movie, Kit Kat said she needed a ride to her friend's house.

We drove Kit Kat to her friend's. Her friend was baking some goodies when we arrived. My bro and I got a little lost on the way home after we dropped off Kit Kat. We eventually found our way out. Kit Kat plans to spend the night with her friends tonight. Again after dinner Momoko needed some food. I got her fomr shrimp fried rice. Let's hope she don't need a midnight snack.

Friday Night Out

It had been a long week today. I was the only guy who actually came into the office today. So I figured I would leave right at quitting time. At home I saw a weird shaped package. Turns out it was Kit Kat's new acoustic guitar she bought to help with her guitar class at school.

I had planned to meet up with my bud tonight. We went to eat steaks at the Outback. Kit Kat also made plans to eat at Subway after school with her friends. Momoko wanted the all you can eat shrimp at Red Lobster. So she and Litle Kat went early to get the good shrimp.

After dinner, I returned home to find Kit Kat had left to go ice skating with her friends. She unrwappedher guitar. Momoko thinks it is a bit small. I like the deep blue color of it. On a totally separate note, have you seen the Jedi Kittens Strike Back video? You got to love the X-wing and Tie-fighter planes.

Interview Time

Kit Kat has slowed down her job search. We wanted her to get a job for the summer. It never materialized. Kit Kat thinks she might have a chance since students may have left their prior jobs to concentrate on school now.

Recently Kit Kat submitted a job application for a party store. You know the kind. They sell costumes, cards, balloons and such. She was very excited to get a call back from the manager at the store. Today Kit Kat went in for an interview. Let's hope she gets a call back for a job.

Momoko thought Kit Kat should dress up in some sort of costume, as the employees of the store do around Halloween. I thought that was a bad idea. You got to put forward a professional image when looking for a job. Luckily Kit Kat agreed and wore her best professional attire. Good luck Kit Kat. A part time job could come in handy methinks.

Mini Microwave

Momoko said she needed a microwave in her classroom. Previously they had been banned from school because they take up too much power costs. But it seems some teachers are going back to having them in their rooms. Momoko decided to join them. She enlisted me to buy one for her, and deliver it after hours when not many people were around.

I had initially planned to buy one after work. But things were hectic at work. So instead I snuck out at lunch to pick one up from Walmart. They had a really small floor model. I bought one that was a little bigger. I thought I would need the truck, but I fit it in my car.

After work I drove straight to Momoko's school. I pulled out my dolly. Then I wrapped the microwave box in a big blanket and tied it down. I rolled the thing into Momoko's classroom. She had a nice spot that was a good fit behind her desk. We gave it a test, and it heated up the rotating plate. All systems go. Little Kat hid the thing with cardboard before we left the school.