Following Up On An Old Post!

Hey Gang!

Following up on an old post!  A while back I did a post called Early Morning Meeting-
Teenage Angst and Antics. When I made the post I knew it was too long and should
have been a video!  As it turns out, the video is a bit long too.  I am just glad to have
it done!

 

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More On The Audition!

While Sydney was waiting for her audition to start(check out her waiting video here), she played with the Etch-A-Sketch, a woman walked over.

Tina: Hi, is this where the auditions are to being held?

Sydney: Yes! Are you here to audition? Tina: Yes! Hi, I’m Tina. Are you auditioning too? Sydney: Yes, I’m Sydney!

Sydney is still unsure when to do the whole handshake thing and how to do it!

Sydney thought that everyone who would audition would be her age or maybe college age. She didn’t think a woman Tina’s age would be here.

Sydney: What are you planning to do for you audition?

Tina: I’m a jazz singer! Sydney: How long have you been doing that?

Tina: I’ve been singing since I was a child but I’ve been singing mostly jazz for about six years. I sing with a group in Philly and a group in NYC.

Sydney was a little taken back. This woman was a professional and she was auditioning here. The competition might be more that she imagined.

Sydney asked carefully so not to offend. Sydney: So you are a professional and you are auditioning here? Tina smiled. Tina: Yeah the business is not as easy as winning American Idol! It is nice to not have to travel to a gig! Tina could see that she had some questions. She saw the guitar by the table.

Tina: So you play the guitar? Sydney: Yes, I’ve been playing for three years. Tina: I am just learning to play the piano so that I can write my own songs. Sydney had not thought about writing her own songs.

Sydney: I am thinking about entertaining as a career, do you have any suggestions? Tina thought about her answer. Tina: Well, I’m guessing you are in high school; I would say stay in school and learn as much as you can. While you are in high school, all of your education is free. After high school you’ll have to pay to learn things. People might try to take advantage of you. The more you know the better prepared you are. Also, you have to have your wits about you. Musically, expose you self to all kinds of music. I sing jazz but I have studied classical voice, gospel, R&B and rock. Try new things and collaborate with others. All that will help make you more rounded as a performer.

Sydney now wanted to hear Tina sing. Just then a guy came up. Is this where the auditions are held?

They both said yes in unison. Tre’: Hey, I’m Tre’. Sydney! Tina! Tre’ thought he would put the moves on them later. Right now, he needed to find Khaleel. He took out his cell phone and began to dial.

Sydney and Tina returned to their conversation.

Sydney: Do you find it hard to survive as a singer? Tina: I do OK! I don’t have a record deal or anything yet. I do a lot of voice over work, some back up singing and studio work. I’m not living on the street or anything but I do watch my money!

Deena:  Hello, who is here for the aaudition?

Well, it look like things are going to get on their way! Will Sydney make the cut?  What will Tre' be doing? Is Tina too big a fish for this little pond? Come back and see!

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Sydney's Tryouts!

I know it has been along time since I did a video!  I almost forgot how.  A couple of things changed since the last time I did it too!  I kept at it until I figures it out again!  I might have to do another one soon so that I don't forget again.
Here It Is!

Click here! SYDNEY!

Adventures of Sydney with a Y!

Hey Gang!

Have you ever had a story come together for a character so easily that you knew
it was fate? This story for Sydney was like that! The tent that I had for a while, and it
seems to say Sydney!

Sydney is a member of the Green Youth Corp. It is headed by

Dr Running Bear. Once a month, area youth go out and monitor

the environmental quality of open areas in Johnston. Sydney

takes it very seriously. She hopes one day her friends will join

her in this! She likes to camp out and does her observation

over a weekend. She checks in several times during her weekend.

Hey Sydney! Are you out there? Over!

 

 Sydney here! I’ll be here a while. I call back to camp out at 2.00pm. Over!

I’ll look for your call at 2:00! If the Chief doesn’t hear from her at the

appointed times, he goes out looking for her. He knows she is a good

camper, and she likes to do this her way, but he does keep an eye on her.

He hopes to pair her with some new volunteers this season.

She gives the area a good look over and sets up her tent! 

 She reviews what she wrote last time.

Awww.  The nesting pair is back again this year.

Last year, they had four babies, but only two made it to the

end of the nesting period.

She hopes for a better year for them.

She checks the water quality and will send samples

to be analyzed.

She has to keep her eyes open when she is there, too! There is number 572 gator.

He is young, but he could do damage to someone who is not paying attention.

Shoo you! Beat it! No Sydney sandwich today! Keep it moving before I

Think about using you in my shoe collection!

Sydney to the Chief. Over!

Yes Sydney! How is everything going? You OK? Over.

I’m fine, but BooBoo the camel has escaped from the Zoo

again. Laugh! Over!

 I’ll phone the Zoo and let them know! Laugh! That BooBoo is a Houdini. Over.

Sydney finishes her report as the sun goes down.

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First Day At Work!-Teenage Angst and Antics

So, it is Naji's first day at work!Check him out!

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Early Morning Meeting-Teenage Angst and Antics

This post is to honor Mrs Fagon, who gave me my first job at 14. I learned a lot from her. After making this post, I realized it was a bit long and should have been a video. I guess I will have to work on that. Here it is anyway.

 Franklin Institute Academy of Science Museum is very busy during the summer. They have a new Dinosaur exhibit which is really bringing visitors in. To supplement their staff, the museum hired high school students from the Leads Program to work as summer interns. The best Lead Program candidates get to work one weekend a month during the school year. For most of the students, this is their first job. Midge is the assistant curator for the museum. She has also been tasked with the summer intern. The Lead Program suggests and Midge finds it helpful to start each day with the interns with the morning meeting. Let’s listen in as she starts her first morning meeting. 

Good Morning, interns! Midge laughs to herself because she sounds so formal, but this is her job now.

Interns: Good Morning.Midge: I would like us to introduce ourselves and tell a little about ourselves, such as what grade you are in and what your favorite subject is in school. You may also mention what you are thinking about being when you graduate from school. I’ll start first!

My name is Mrs. Margaret Hall, but you can call me Mrs. Hall. I am the assistant curator here at the museum and I have been working here for two years. I worked at the Mount Clay Museum for eight years before coming here. I graduated from Mount Clay University with a degree in art and history. 

I worked as a docent or guide during my college years. I love art, and it was my favorite subject in school. I wanted to be a painter, but they only make money when they are dead. Everyone laughs. 

 

Working at the museum allows me to work in an area I love without having to starve!
They all laugh again. Would you like to go next?

My name is Brianna Morgan, and I am a freshman. I too like
Art is my favorite subject.

I thought it would be great fun to work in a museum. I’m not
sure what I want to do when I’m out of school. I am still
thinking about that.

Midge: Thanks, Brianna. Working here gives
you a deeper appreciation for art. Ok, would you like to
go next?

Ok. My name is Joey Rizzo, and I am a freshman. I like
sports, cars, and anything Indiana Jones. I thought it would
be cool to work in a museum.

I would like to be a reporter when I finish school.
Oh, my favorite subject is gym.

Midge: Thanks, Joey. There aren’t any adventures here like
in the Indian Jones movies, but you might find it interesting
to see the history from the movie. We see a lot of people
here. You will learn how to communicate with people here. 

That may help you when you are a reporter. Why don't you 

go next?

My name is Naji Uqdah, and I am a sophomore. I like
computers and photography. I am especially interested in
lighting. I play around with lighting in photos.

I also use it to decorate my room. I know that lighting is
important in museums and was interested in the whys and
hows of museum lighting. I am not sure of what I want to
do when I graduate but with will have to do with
computers and lighting.

Midge: Well, Naji , you have come to the right place to learn.
I will make sure you spend some time with our lighting
specialist, Brice Lee, while you are here. It is your turn
now.

Hi! My name is Jameelah Laurent, and I am a sophomore
too!

looks at Naji and smiles. (When she smiles at him, Naji feels
his heart jump.) My favorite subjects are English and
writing. I plan to work at a hotel as a tour guide (she smiles
at Midge) or as a concierge when I graduate.

Joey: What is a concierge?

Jameelah: It is a person who makes arrangements for
you at a hotel.

Joey: You mean a desk clerk?

Jameelah: A desk clerk checks you in or out and can help
with things at the hotel. A concierge makes arrangements
for you outside of the hotel. They book theater tickets and
tours, and restaurants too.

Midge notes a confidence to this young lady.

Joey: You know a lot about hotels?

Jameelah: My family owns a hotel.

Joey: sounding a little unbelievable. “Then why are you
working here?”

Naji elbows Joey. Ouch!

Jameelah: I want to have well-rounded experiences. I will
work for my family during break or next year.

Midge notes that she has grace under pressure… 

good to know.
Midge: Ok, and now for you.

Megan: My name is Megan, and I am a junior. My favorite
subject is world history, and when I graduate, I want
to have a job that allows me to travel the world.

I thought it would be nice to learn about places
working at the museum.

Midge: Well, Megan, you will learn about places here. We
have exhibits from all over the world.

Interns! You will get a chance to work in most of the
positions throughout the museum while you are here.
I will now give you your assignments for this week.
OK, interns, a few quick notes for all of you. We start on time
at the museum. If you are going to be late, call the main
desk and ask for me. You have an hour for lunch. You
can bring your lunch or eat in the commissary.

We are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts here at the
museum. Joey, you may not have known that, so it is
alright for today.

Megan, your shoes need to be black…totally. No
other colors along with the black.

Brianna, your skirt is OK, but ladies, no short skirts and no
short shorts on any intern. Please remember to wear your
Kaki bottoms and a white shirt with sleeves from now on.
It is important here at the Franklin Institute Academy
of Science Museum to follow the dress code. We have a
very busy day today. We have a group of children coming
from the Seeds of Learning day camp this morning.

Joey says to himself: Wow, I never had a dress code
before, I don’t know how I feel about that.

Brianna: How many kids are coming?

Midge: Twenty to twenty-five. Joey, you’ll be in the gift shop.


Joey: Wow, 20-25 kids! Joey says to himself…And I’ve
got the gift shop today. Kids never know what they
want in the gift shop. Bummer!

Megan says to herself, I didn’t think these shoes were that
bad. I can’t imagine that I would need different shoes for
work than I did for school. Who does that?



Midge: Brianna, you will be at the helpdesk.

Brianna: I wonder if I will see Aya?
Jameelah: She is working at Seeds of Learning this
summer. She applied at Leads when I did. They
have three interns.

Midge: Naji, you’ll be in audio/visual.
Joey: Can I go to audio/visual too?
Midge: No, you have your assignment.



Megan: You’ll be in the commissary. That will be your job.
Jameelah, you’ll be with me.

Naji is happy that he and Joey aren’t together.

Naji can tell he is in trouble and a complainer.

Midge: Alright, let’s start the day!

Stay tuned for The Museum Trip


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