Fast Food Raps

I was digging my way through Www.YouTube.com's endless supply of hilarious made-up music videos when I came across some crazily-hysterical clips: Fast Food Raps.

So this is what the youth of America do with their free time now. Classic. Here are the ones I thought were the best.

My Ringtone...LOL...I Just Love This Song!!!!

[Chorus:]
My, chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad: better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours

[Verse 1 (Ludacris):]
Listen!
I'm sayin' my chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My chick bad, better than yours
My chick do stuff that I can't even put in words
Her swagga don't stop, her body won't quit
So fool pipe down; you ain't talkin' 'bout shit
My chick bad: tell me if you seen her
She always bring the racket like Venus & Serena
All white top, all white belt and all white jeans
Body lookin' like milk
No time for games; she's full-grown
My chick bad; tell your chick to go home!

[Chorus:]
My chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours

[Verse 2 (Ludacris):]
Now your girl might be sick but my girl sicker
She rides that dick and she handles her liquor
I knock a bitch out and fight
Comin' out swingin' like Tiger Woods' wife
Yeah, she can get a lil' hasty
Chicks better cover up their chests like pasties
Couple girlfriends and they all a lil' crazy
Comin' down the street like a parade, Macy's
I fill her up, balloons!
Test her and guns get drawn like cartoons
Doh, but I ain't talk 'bout Homer
Chick so bad the whole crew wanna bone her!

[Chorus:]
My chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my, my chick bad, better better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours

[Verse 3 (Nicki Minaj):]
Now all these bitches wanna try and be my bestie
But I take a left and leave 'em hangin' like a testis
Trash talk to 'em, then I put 'em in a Hefty!
Runnin' down the court
I'm dunkin' on them - Lisa Leslie
It's goin' down - basement
Friday the 13th, guess who's playin' Jason
Tuck yourself in, you better hold on to ya teddy
It's Nightmare on Elm Street and guess who's playin' Freddy
Chef cookin' for me
They say my shoe game crazy
The mental asylum lookin' for me
You a rookie to me
I'm in that wam bam purple Lamb', damn, bitch, you been a fan!

[Chorus:]
My chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, my chick hood
My chick do stuff that yo' chick wish she could
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my, my chick bad, better, better than yours
My, my chick bad, better, better than yours

And when we all alone I might just tip her
She slides down da pole like a certified stripper
When we all alone I might just tip her
She slides down da pole like a certified stripper
When we all alone I might just tip her
She slides down da pole like a certified stripper
When we all alone I might just tip her
She slides down da pole like a certified stripper

Slum Managers Rule Restaurant World

If you have ever worked in the restaurant industry you know that dealing with hungry customers can be down right crumby.

It's even worse when the people behind the counter are just as bad. Sure you have the occasional coworker that you just don't see eye to eye with but management?

Today's ethical standards for managers have sunken very low. The amount of the abuse of power they allowed to get away with is insurmountable. The economy is so terrible that there is an endless sea of unemployed workers willing to take the dive into whatever job is available, thus making it very easy for an employer to look at you, roll their eyes and say, "Next!"

There is no respect for the workers at the bottom or even the workers who have dedicated a year or five to the establishment.

Take the case of Ashley Johnson, who was fired for merely complaining about a lousy tip she received from a couple who held after her shift was over, only to give her a five dollar tip when she had waited on them for three hours!!! I would expect a five dollar tip for one hour of my service but for three? I imagine one of her "friends" from work let management know about the complaint and viola! she was ousted.

Who cares anymore about the struggle we everyday people have to just make ends meet but then we have to come to work and deal with people who do not appreciate us. It makes my blood boil.

This rant is not only for the ignorant, egotistical blood-sucking managers who think they rule the world...because if it were not for us hardworking employees you would be doing the work yourselves...but it is also for those dumb jerks who think they are somehow more intelligent because they are standing in front of the counter or sitting down at the table. Get a clue. A good portion of your service workers are only doing so to move their way up the ladder. Who knows? One day we could be the nurse taking care of you at the retirement home.

Think twice before you treat the people who are going to be cleaning up your poopy diapers with disrespect. You need us more than you think.

Places I think need to improve certain aspects of management and why:

• Brixx Pizza: You cannot inhibit a person's freedom to speech and you cannot trust informants who would pretend to be a person's friend and then turn on them for their own selfish purposes. Poor management.
• Wendy's International: Race relations and lenient gossiping policies which breed hostilities amongst employees. It is not good business to use people and then fire them.
• Denny's: The entire atmosphere screams underpaid and under-appreciated. Not to mention the food is horrible. Most people who go there don't notice because they are drunk. I noticed. I wasn't drinking. Gross.

To the credit of these companies, not every store you enter is exactly the same. However, all changes must come from the top. If a store notices such frequent turn over or similar complaints about a particular store manager, one must wonder why things are not being done to change the people and the policies. I know for a fact that at least one of those above mentioned stores has so many levels of corporate corruption, it is definitely a case of trying to "beat the man."
I do have one honorable mention. The owners of Ihop do a wonderful job maintaining a great restaurant, in particular the one in Mount Pleasant, Mich.  I literally make a new friend every time I visit. I spoke with the manager and told her this. I also discussed with an employee the importance of their gossiping policy. She assured me that it was a very strict policy there and that it helped to maintain a friendly working environment. Bravo to Ihop!!! Plus, what an awesome menu!!!

Giving Back to Your Community

I recently began a hunt for an organization that I could work for that is dedicated to giving back to their communities.

The economy is making lives difficult for everyone and being in a dead-end job does not help a person feel motivated, so I decided to take a different route. I had noticed one of my girl friends from college was always talking about how happy and blessed she felt doing her job.

I remembered the feeling I used to get when I was involved in fund raising for The Heifer Project. The Heifer Project is a world renowned organization that raises money to buy animals to send to underdeveloped countries. The purpose was to send an animal that would help to provide food and a source of income for a local village to build their economy on.

We would send cows, initially. Then as the program grew, bees, water buffalo and various other animals were added to the list to accommodate each regions needs.

Then I thought about all the other volunteer work I did: being a Big Sister, fund raising for Jerry's Kids...the list goes on.  I asked myself, "Why am I not involved in these things any longer?"

I had no answer. It left me feeling like I had no purpose. So I went back to my friend's facebook page and asked her. She said she had just googled urban ministries and this link to tech-missions under the Peace Corps came up. So I did the same. I found that there are several opportunities in the City of Saginaw that were right up my alley. It is a lengthy process.

I have been submitting my application to several agencies that are non-profits. I am going to keep submitting until I find something that is just right for me. I can no longer go on doing a job that serves no purpose other than to feed someones selfish desires. I can no longer go on doing a job that serves only to put money in my pocket and leaves me feeling empty.

My purpose in life is much greater than that.

For those of you who feel the same, I have compiled a list of organizations that need volunteers and employees.

• Www.GoodWill.org
• Www.SalvationArmy.com
• Www.PeaceCorps.Gov
• Www.VOA.org
• Www2.GuideStar.org

If all else fails, go to Www.Google.com and type in your location and the word "non-profit," you will find something or someone who needs your assistance. Happy hunting!!!

Find the Right Job for You

Jobs are not easy to find in today's economy but we all want to be doing something we love.

Some people like to work outdoors, in all sorts of weather. Others are great working with people. Still others enjoy working with animals. Our different skills and preferences make us qualified for different careers.

In high school we are given aptitude tests to gage what types of careers we are best suited for. Later we may find that those careers are not to our liking. So what do you do when you find that you cannot stand the career field you chose to pursue?

1. Determine what it is you all ready love doing.

2. Investigate the job online. Talk to people who have been doing it a long time.

3. Ask if you can shadow someone for a few days to see the ups and downs of it first hand.

4. Speak with a guidance counselor at your local community college or university to see
what the job market is like and where it is going. There may be changes others are not
aware of.

5. Start volunteering your time at places of interest that may be added to your resume.