And most of them are surpassed!
I just added $400 to my TFSA, $500 to Computer Fund, and $250 to my RSP. Woo!
This three job thing is working out well. Although it's hard on my body. Still getting over a cold.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Saturday, July 30, 2011
Speeding Ticket
I got my first speeding ticket two weekends ago. Ugh.
It was the weekend I went to my old roommate's baby shower. She lives almost 5 hours away. I was on my way home and the GPS told me to take the last exit close to my house. I took a different exit and after the highway it was an 80 zone.
I was doing 106 apparently and was pulled over. I gave him my licence, registration and answered all the questions. He came back and to me and said he reduced it to 15km/h over so I wouldn't lose any points and it won't affect my insurance, and the fine was $52.50.
Not terrible but still I wish I never got it. An unexpected and unnecessary expense.
It was the weekend I went to my old roommate's baby shower. She lives almost 5 hours away. I was on my way home and the GPS told me to take the last exit close to my house. I took a different exit and after the highway it was an 80 zone.
I was doing 106 apparently and was pulled over. I gave him my licence, registration and answered all the questions. He came back and to me and said he reduced it to 15km/h over so I wouldn't lose any points and it won't affect my insurance, and the fine was $52.50.
Not terrible but still I wish I never got it. An unexpected and unnecessary expense.
Friday, July 29, 2011
Awkward Money Situation...
Last week I was working at the restaurant and there was another server who was in distress about a mistake he made. I asked if I was able to help him and he asked if I had any cash on me. He needed $25.75. I let him borrow the $25.75 and he said he would pay me back soon.
Everytime I passed him in the restaurant that night he mentioned something about it, even texted himself with the amount he owes me.
I worked with him last night for the first time since I lent him the money and he didn't mention it once. I was thinking he was going to wait until the end of the night but he was gone before I was. Ugh.
How do I go about approaching this guy to ask for my $25.75? I wish he would just remember.
Everytime I passed him in the restaurant that night he mentioned something about it, even texted himself with the amount he owes me.
I worked with him last night for the first time since I lent him the money and he didn't mention it once. I was thinking he was going to wait until the end of the night but he was gone before I was. Ugh.
How do I go about approaching this guy to ask for my $25.75? I wish he would just remember.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Met Another Goal!
On of my goals this year was to make an additional $2011 in ways other than through my regular supply teaching job. I've done some babysitting, aerial park, waitressing, worked at the rec centre, bartending, etc. I'm happy to report that I've passed that goal.
It could have happened a little while ago but I wasn't the best at recording this goal.
I worked two jobs yesterday, including a closing shift at the restaurant. It was a busy night but I made some pretty good tips. Only one more financial goal to work on, and then it's just extras. I want to finish the TFSA goal, and contribute more to my RRSPs.
It could have happened a little while ago but I wasn't the best at recording this goal.
I worked two jobs yesterday, including a closing shift at the restaurant. It was a busy night but I made some pretty good tips. Only one more financial goal to work on, and then it's just extras. I want to finish the TFSA goal, and contribute more to my RRSPs.
Sunday, July 24, 2011
My Birthday Present
D asked me what I wanted for my birthday (which was at the beginning of this month) and I really couldn't think of anything I really wanted or needed. So I suggested he take me scuba diving. Last Friday we got fitted for wetsuits and signed up to do the Wednesday evening dive.
We went to Washago on Wednesday and dived in Green River. It was pretty clear. It was really fun to go diving again but it was nothing like Dominican. The water was clear but still darkish and not a lot to see. I saw a ton of zebra muscles, and a few fish. D found a licence plate while we were down there too. Ocean diving is way more exciting. I think we will go maybe a couple more times this summer since the dives were not too expensive. It was about $75 for both of us including all equipment. It's also really good experience, I could use the practice.
However I would rather save my money to put toward a vacation fund to go diving somewhere south again. One day...
We went to Washago on Wednesday and dived in Green River. It was pretty clear. It was really fun to go diving again but it was nothing like Dominican. The water was clear but still darkish and not a lot to see. I saw a ton of zebra muscles, and a few fish. D found a licence plate while we were down there too. Ocean diving is way more exciting. I think we will go maybe a couple more times this summer since the dives were not too expensive. It was about $75 for both of us including all equipment. It's also really good experience, I could use the practice.
However I would rather save my money to put toward a vacation fund to go diving somewhere south again. One day...
Saturday, July 23, 2011
Work Issues
The restaurant job is great....sometimes. I really like most of the people that work there, and the tips are good. The job is actually fun most of the time too. It's fast-paced and you are always busy, that's the kind of work environment I really enjoy.
Anyway, I blogged briefly about how I told the managers with my application and in person that I can not do weekday daytime shifts due to having another job. They book me 5 days all weekdays. Ugh. So I talk to the manager, and give her a note so she has the info about everything.
However she did nothing with this information. And when I didn't show up for an entire week they thought I was a no-show. No call to me asking why I wasn't showing up or anything. I did not realize this until I called to find out the next week's schedule and they said they took me off of it because I didn't show up for a week. I explained to a different manager what happened and they said it wasn't my fault and gave me some additional shifts which was a process in itself.
I worked Thursday and Friday this week. However next week's schedule is out and again I'm not on it because they think I quit without saying anything. It's a lot of effort to keep on their cases about giving me shifts. It really should not be this difficult.
Anyway, Thursday was a great shift. It was a busy night and I made some good tips in 6 hours. I go in last night and I have a poor section. That's okay though, I don't mind having only a few tables, however after 2 hours of working I still had no tables and some other servers had full sections. I talked to the hostesses and asked them to give me a table and they said they would. But I still saw tables being sat and not in my section. Anyway after 3 hours of working and having no tables they did a section change and I was cut from the board (meaning I was done). I told the manager that I had no tables and she didn't have anything to say just told me to clock out. I also mentioned to her as a reminder that I would not be able to come in the next day because I had a wedding to attend (I'm actually working at the wedding but they don't need to know that), I asked her if she wanted me to make a note for her about this and she said no. Although this is also the manager that forgot to mention I was not going to come in the last time. I told her I could work in the morning or Sunday if they needed me to.
In the bathroom I don't know what came over me but I just started crying. The place is just poorly organized and it's making me look really unreliable and irresponsible and I'm not like that. Then to work a 3 hour shift and get paid under minimum wage with no tables or tips is really frustrating. The drive is hardly worth it. A girl came in and saw me and told the manager that I was crying and she came in to ask if I was alright. I just said yes and that I would talk to her later. I didn't though, I just went home.
Three girls cried at work last night due to organization issues. Also I know of at least two girls who have quit because of the poor management. I've never had so many work issues.
I called in today to remind them that I wasn't coming in and that I am not on the schedule for next week. The manager I talked to today said that it wasn't a problem and he would get that changed. I really hope it happens this time.
Anyway, I blogged briefly about how I told the managers with my application and in person that I can not do weekday daytime shifts due to having another job. They book me 5 days all weekdays. Ugh. So I talk to the manager, and give her a note so she has the info about everything.
However she did nothing with this information. And when I didn't show up for an entire week they thought I was a no-show. No call to me asking why I wasn't showing up or anything. I did not realize this until I called to find out the next week's schedule and they said they took me off of it because I didn't show up for a week. I explained to a different manager what happened and they said it wasn't my fault and gave me some additional shifts which was a process in itself.
I worked Thursday and Friday this week. However next week's schedule is out and again I'm not on it because they think I quit without saying anything. It's a lot of effort to keep on their cases about giving me shifts. It really should not be this difficult.
Anyway, Thursday was a great shift. It was a busy night and I made some good tips in 6 hours. I go in last night and I have a poor section. That's okay though, I don't mind having only a few tables, however after 2 hours of working I still had no tables and some other servers had full sections. I talked to the hostesses and asked them to give me a table and they said they would. But I still saw tables being sat and not in my section. Anyway after 3 hours of working and having no tables they did a section change and I was cut from the board (meaning I was done). I told the manager that I had no tables and she didn't have anything to say just told me to clock out. I also mentioned to her as a reminder that I would not be able to come in the next day because I had a wedding to attend (I'm actually working at the wedding but they don't need to know that), I asked her if she wanted me to make a note for her about this and she said no. Although this is also the manager that forgot to mention I was not going to come in the last time. I told her I could work in the morning or Sunday if they needed me to.
In the bathroom I don't know what came over me but I just started crying. The place is just poorly organized and it's making me look really unreliable and irresponsible and I'm not like that. Then to work a 3 hour shift and get paid under minimum wage with no tables or tips is really frustrating. The drive is hardly worth it. A girl came in and saw me and told the manager that I was crying and she came in to ask if I was alright. I just said yes and that I would talk to her later. I didn't though, I just went home.
Three girls cried at work last night due to organization issues. Also I know of at least two girls who have quit because of the poor management. I've never had so many work issues.
I called in today to remind them that I wasn't coming in and that I am not on the schedule for next week. The manager I talked to today said that it wasn't a problem and he would get that changed. I really hope it happens this time.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Things Going On
It's been a busy week! And is going to continue to get busier!
This past weekend I went to visit my roommate from school. It was her baby shower. She really enjoyed the gift and it was nice to spend time with my old roommates.
Yesterday I worked one-on-one and we went to a Toronto FC practice. Then we went to Bronte park which was really fun. My kid ended up getting sick because it was so hot and he ran himself out. But he and I both enjoyed ourselves.
I work the rest of this week 8:30-4:00 and then Thursday and Friday I'm also working starting at 5 at the restaurant. I'm supposed to work Saturday too but I'm going to have to get it off because I am supposed to be a bartender at my parent's friend's wedding.
I am meeting that friend tonight after work. Hope it goes well, I have never bartended before so it's bound to be disastrous. Should make some good tips my mom said though. D and I are also going to see the final Harry Potter movie tonight! Cheap night!
Tomorrow after work we are going to try and go diving!!! We were fitted for suits on Friday and so he is going to call today to try and get us in. Hope it works out, I'm really excited about it! The rest of the week is just going to be work, hopefully I get a paycheque soon!
This past weekend I went to visit my roommate from school. It was her baby shower. She really enjoyed the gift and it was nice to spend time with my old roommates.
Yesterday I worked one-on-one and we went to a Toronto FC practice. Then we went to Bronte park which was really fun. My kid ended up getting sick because it was so hot and he ran himself out. But he and I both enjoyed ourselves.
I work the rest of this week 8:30-4:00 and then Thursday and Friday I'm also working starting at 5 at the restaurant. I'm supposed to work Saturday too but I'm going to have to get it off because I am supposed to be a bartender at my parent's friend's wedding.
I am meeting that friend tonight after work. Hope it goes well, I have never bartended before so it's bound to be disastrous. Should make some good tips my mom said though. D and I are also going to see the final Harry Potter movie tonight! Cheap night!
Tomorrow after work we are going to try and go diving!!! We were fitted for suits on Friday and so he is going to call today to try and get us in. Hope it works out, I'm really excited about it! The rest of the week is just going to be work, hopefully I get a paycheque soon!
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