I had the day off from work and went to the zoo in Apple Valley for a mentoring event. The first activity we did was see the 3D movie about Kenya at the IMAX theater. I haven't seen 3D movies much before but it was a good one. The term 'Lion's share' seemed to make more sense to me after seeing it. Since a lion stalks its prey and no other animal eats from the carcass until the lion has its fill. My student asked me if I had written any big papers in school, I said I had. I was impressed about these being history papers he tells me he had been writing as it was my college major. In fact it was subjects I had covered in a colloquium class: plague narratives. It was about the Black Plague- or Black Death- as well as the flu epidemic during World War I. I was also asked I ever had surgery done, since my student informed me of upcoming surgery on tonsils as well as an ear. I was told there was a parking fee, but I didn't pay it as nobody asked me to pay it. After having an early lunch we did look around most of the zoo, as there was the scavenger hunt worksheet to be completed. I pointed out the way to the ampitheater where I had seen concerts before. While in the gift shop I nearly got emotional when I heard the song 'Time of your life' by Green Day. Not sure why, other than I recall it being on episodes of 'ER'. Also liked hearing one by Dramarama, 'Anything Anything'.
After this event was done I went on to the Best Buy in Eagan. I looked at the music and movies, but very little appealed to me. Most of the movies now appear to be Blue-ray, don't have that kind of player. I did find one I liked on DVD, 'Bucket List'. When an employee asked if I needed help, I said I just needed the checkout line. But then I proceeded to speak of being disgusted with how my points expired in the loyalty program, just before I was to earn another gift certificate. I was told 'Can't do anything for you' even though it was 1 of 8 loyalty programs I have- and NONE of them have expiring points- at least this quick. So I said I should have known this would be the response, said 'Bye', and how I no longer wanted the DVD. So I put it back. I actually did want the video, and it was just five dollars, but it was largely the principle at this point. I am sure I can find it at another store like Target or Walmart, or even online. Then it was on to find two more Charlie Brown and Snoopy statues with my date. I am thrilled that we are still finding them, though we are running low on leads.
At the comedy club tonight, I did go onstage and did mostly new jokes. This included one I thought of earlier today when I saw plenty of turkeys in the suburbs.
After this event was done I went on to the Best Buy in Eagan. I looked at the music and movies, but very little appealed to me. Most of the movies now appear to be Blue-ray, don't have that kind of player. I did find one I liked on DVD, 'Bucket List'. When an employee asked if I needed help, I said I just needed the checkout line. But then I proceeded to speak of being disgusted with how my points expired in the loyalty program, just before I was to earn another gift certificate. I was told 'Can't do anything for you' even though it was 1 of 8 loyalty programs I have- and NONE of them have expiring points- at least this quick. So I said I should have known this would be the response, said 'Bye', and how I no longer wanted the DVD. So I put it back. I actually did want the video, and it was just five dollars, but it was largely the principle at this point. I am sure I can find it at another store like Target or Walmart, or even online. Then it was on to find two more Charlie Brown and Snoopy statues with my date. I am thrilled that we are still finding them, though we are running low on leads.
At the comedy club tonight, I did go onstage and did mostly new jokes. This included one I thought of earlier today when I saw plenty of turkeys in the suburbs.
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