Sunday, February 21, 2010

The Great Parsnip Shortage of 2010

Corrie and I are now experienced Swedish chefs. Well, we can at least cook one traditional Swedish meal thanks to Calle, our roommate/chef. Last night we prepared dinner for everyone as he monitored us so that we wouldn't burn down the apartment. We cooked chicken for the carnivores, salmon for yours truly, roasted veggies and potatoes, with a delicious sauce to eat with everything. Following our bomb dinner, we made apple crumble for dessert. But it wasn't just any ol' apple crumble, we simmered the apples in goon! We had a romantic candlelit dinner and then watched "Adventureland." I am now thinking of maybe applying for a job as a Carny at Luna Park.

On Saturday night, I met up with Corrie and her coworkers at the beach when they were done scooping gelato for the night. It was a really warm night so there were a lot of people out. We ended up meeting a group of folks from all over the world; Argentina, Australia, Italy, etc. Upon hearing that there was an Italian present, I proceeded to declare my knowledge of Italian language. Upon proceeding to declare my "knowledge" of Italian language, the Italian began speaking to me in said language. Embarrassingly, I started speaking Spitalian, a mix of Spanish and Italian, and he realized I may or may not have lied. I swear, at one point in time I did speak really good Italian, but it's been years. Ma io parlo un po'! Ti ucciso!

So my interview at the Marriott went really well. Who knew that in person I was such a great interviewer? Anyway, it went extremely well, and they two people interviewing me loved me. But, of course, with my visa, they couldn't hire me because they needed someone more long term due to the amount of time it takes to train their employees. (3 months, my ass!) So, after the interview, which they conducted EVEN THOUGH they knew what visa I had beforehand, they told me it wouldn't work out, but continued to go on and on about how perfect I was for the job and I'm exactly what they were looking for. I had to sit politely with a smile on my face and nod along when I really wanted to punch them in the throat. How dare they waste my time like that! How I don't feel so bad for always stealing from them when I stay there. So, back to square one, and searching for a job once again. Woo to me!

Another funny job post:

"Drawf / Little person needed for party!

Do you know anyone?

It is for my sisters hen's party and I want a little person to play a gitted lover.
I respect the little people so there is no way this is to put them down or be of a derogatory nature.

Sat 20th Feb in docklands and will be needed for say 20min max paying $50. Happy for person to hang around for an hour or so if they wish for food and drinks! Also if they wanted to be accompanied by friend or partner ok too.

Cheers

Kylie"

If only I was 4 inches shorter...

Quote of the Day: "You're quite the creepy person, aren't you?"- Hugh Grant

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