Cuando me subĂ al tren en Sacramento, estaba medio vaciĂł. En la prĂłxima parada de Davis, se suben varios estudiantes universitarios. Traen mucha buena energĂa positiva. Ellos estĂĄn con sus amigos. Se van de parranda a San Francisco. Muchos toman el tren para regresar a casa.
Viendo los estudiantes universitarios me da mucha alegrĂa. Me recuerdan mucho cuando estuve en la universidad. Siempre de aventura con mis amigos. Pero en lugar de usar tren, usamos el carro. Estoy contento que ahorra vivo en un lugar que el tren es mas comĂșn.
Me gusta ver que estĂĄn disfrutando estos momentos preciosos.
When I was 16, I applied for my first job at McDonald's. I ended up working there during high school and through most of university. I learned so many skills that last me a lifetime. I was very fortunate enough to learn the ins and outs of the technology that runs a McDonald's Restaurant. The technology that runs a McDonald's restaurant, is a testament that withstands times.
I've always been great with technology and implementing new things. I sometimes wonder why I didn't always go into IT right away. That's a conversation for another time.
While I worked at McDonald's, I was the de facto guy who knew technology and could fix most problems right away.
Since I've last worked there so much has changed but at the same time it hasn't. When I left, lot's of the things we take for granted now at McDonald's we're implemented.
McDonald's ISP - STORE 9999 (demo)
McDonald's changed their back office software from a command-line interface program to a web based back office web application. I remember being a 22 year old college student being in charge of implementing the transition from the old system to the new system. That's a lot of trust in someone to make a major change to the mainframe. If you look at the picture above, this CLI program ran the entire store. I could open the store, I could run reports, I could count down drawers, make transfers, etc. IT DID IT ALL! Talk about , "If it ain't broken, don't fix it!" This is a prime example of legacy software that is virtualized and maintained to run the operations of one of the most popular food chains.
Performing major projects was key to make sure the store was up to date so we could handle the new software implementations that were coming up (many of us didn't know what the future had coming.) It was fun to do all these since these were hands on and it got me away from my normal duties as a McDonald's manager.
Major projects
Replace two main frame computers (one OS upgrade and one electrocuted computer.)
Replace Drive-Thru system
Replace old back office software to web based
Not only was I trusted to handle the equipment of a multi-million profit store location, I also started to trust myself and be more confident in myself.
Mobile Ordering was officially implemented. Back in the early days, there were no time limits on when you can use a deal.
After, I left the ordering kiosks were implemented.
I'm writing this post on topic mentioned on the event description.
Any topic connected to writing can be covered here. Some of the possible topics include the process of writing, the joys of writing, the frustration some could have, how to improve it, what to write about or people can just showcase what they have written (or see it written on the web) and why they like it. You can also bring your own questions about writing that we can discuss or even trouble shoot. Or you can just listen to other people's ideas. All ways of participating are alright.
The joys of writing.
Writing helps soothe
My (sometimes) chaotic process
Since I started to write again, my writing has improved significantly. I've been more expressive as I share with the reader. My writing journey is only just starting. I've broken a few barriers with myself. I still feel that I need to break another layer of myself. Often, I find myself holding back. What am I holding back? Honestly, I over think things too much and that is frustrating. That leads to me sitting on a post for a few days before I touch it again. That if I am determined to finish it, even if it takes me a while look at it. Here is the typical stage of what my writing process goes.
write a few words
Delete
Overthink
scream
walk away
try again,
repeat
eventually finish the post.
I will admit my writing process is a bit chaotic. Not all of my writing is like this, Only a few posts. This is only one part of my writing process.
Finalizing travel plans for the upcoming weeks ahead
Item Purchased
Learning
I got a Google Workspace certificate that is part of a Google Admin/Workspace specialization.
I listened to book writers and illustrators that were invited to speak at work.
Socializing
Grabbed a drink with a friend and colleague.
Exercise
I went on a couple of runs this week! Some may have been in the rain.
Good News
I'm getting a new position for next school year. I'll be an Assistant Director of Technology. I'm very happy to be moving up in my career! My role won't be in effect until July. (Next academic/business calendar)
Today is a holiday celebrated by many. I don't celebrate this holiday. It's simply another day but a more cheerful glee.
The weather is the 60s and it's sunny out. It's just a beautiful day. The day just wants to pull you outdoors and it wants you to enjoy the simplicity of what is on the outside.I just got back from a run around the park that is nearby me. It was just very nice to see a lot happening at the park. It is very uplifting to see people making use o public spaces. Many groups and families are there simply enjoying their sunday afternoon. There is a group of people dancing to traditional
Here are the things I saw or heard that made me happy:
Listening to traditional Mexican music.
Mexican folk dances in respect to La Virgin of Guadalupe (The Virgin of Guadalupe). It's nice to see these dances don't get lost as time goes on.
I saw a group of people putting up banners to protect LGBT rights. These must be protected at all costs!
I saw families barbecuing and enjoying time together. This reminds me when I lived with my parents.
