I have a bad taste for them– tests
. I still get that case of the bubble guts where I feel nauseated just to think of what I’ll score. Well I went to work today, and said to myself, “Dre, all you have to do is try. If you don’t pass the first time, you’re sure to pass the second, third, or fourth time.” So I tried my best, and I PASSED! And since one of my fellow coworkers was there, he helped me print out my certificate and after he left I framed it up so they can put it up on the store wall. So after passing the test, it’s OFFICIAL…I’m a certified framer. I still haven’t done stuff in the actual shop like stretching canvas or drymounting posters, but I passed their tests. Now the question is…WHO do I have to hunt down for that raise I was told I was getting? 
Yay! So there you have it, I’ve learned a new trade in just 2 months that I’ve been in the frame shop.
I’m a curious person who likes adventure through craft hobbies if you haven’t noticed. While some enjoy climbing mountains and doing month long safaries, I like to learn new trades. What type of hobbies do you like to entertain yourself with?
First off, CONGRATULATIONS. I know you wanted to pass this test for awhile now. Keep up the good work. I’m sooooo proud of you.
Now as far as what hobbies I like. You know I like to teach, especially when the students want to learn. Plus I myself learned something new last night in Llew’s class (He’s giving the Intermediate class). I’m learning to figure out the difference between renting or owning. Which is cheaper. In some instances it’s cheaper to rent and in other instances it’s cheaper to own. Knowing the difference is important. But this is YOUR blog and it’s all about you. So, again keep up the good work.
THANKS babe!
I’m sure I made it in record time too. According to the manual I should be passing the test before the 90 days of employment. I did it under 70, but I’m sure if you include the days I actually worked, it would be well under 60 days. Can’t wait to see what my sen-sai has to say. I’m the youngest one in the group and the newest so they call me “grasshopper” in there. It’s all good as long as I have fun working.
So you like to teach and learn. I find that an interesting trait about you…very interesting. Well actually, even though it’s MY blog, I like what you’re talking about. And even though it’s not on the top of my list to be learning all this like you are, it definitely is on my list. One of these days I’ll have to enlist for your classes. But for sure, indulge me with a summary of what was said in class. So is it cheaper to rent or own?
Here in California we have a trend where people own their own house, purchase another, and rent that one out. However, there are others like my Dad who purchased land and never lived on it, and he rented out the land to 2 families. Meanwhile we were living over the mountain and renting a piece of land that didn’t belong to us for 30 years or so.
To answer your question, that all depends. It’s hard to figure out without running the numbers and seeing the actual difference between the two. It’s not always black and white.
Well whenever you get the chance to explain, I’d love to know. By the way, did you get a chance to get another pile of notes for me to do that excel analysis? I got the first part where I plug in all the numbers from 1 to 360 and from there we stopped. Got any more notes I can try?
Actually I do. I have to send it to you.
That would be great babe. I’d love to see how to do all this stuff. Perhaps even Abe can learn a thing or two.