Sunday, August 21, 2005

Winter Park, age mid twenties, Full Sail and Goldenrod is near by, describes both my niece and someone I have been spending time with lately. He lives and works in Winter Park. That's about thirty minutes from me. I have had dinner with him or with his girlfriend twice. We have visited each other’s homes twice. We have spent days and hours together including bowling. My niece and her husband also live and work in Winter Park. They have visited my first home in Altamonte Springs Florida, two times for a period of about five minutes. My niece visited my condo in Lake Mary for about five minutes. I otherwise met with them briefly for two family gatherings. Most of the people I have spent time with over the years are in their twenties. I am interested in Web design and E-commerce. That is what my niece and her spouse do for a living. I have lived in NY until January 2005, am new to Florida, and have not really had anyone to help acclimate me here. My Sister and Father live about two hours from me. The rest of my family is in the Greater NY area. It has been lonely here without a friend, an employer, or a roommate. During last week, I have found all three. It's interesting how more time has been spent with these three during the past week, than with my closest relatives. I know that I was never interested in spending time with my Uncle, nor he, me. I am not sure if I did anything to alienate them. I apologize for anything inappropriate I may have unintentionally done to them. I am grateful to my niece and her groom, when they were married in June 2005, for inviting my best friend and I to her wedding, and especially to allow me to live in their home while I found my own first home. Many photographs were taken at the wedding, and of us. I am still looking forward to seeing them.

Saturday, August 20, 2005

This is my family in Florida, 2005
(The picture has been removed out of respect to the owner)

Friday, August 19, 2005

ANDREW LERNER
943 Bakewell Court 101 Ph: 321-214-9855
Lake Mary, FL 32746-3388 lernerandrew@yahoo.com

OBJECTIVE
I am an information specialist with over twelve years of diversified retail and information processing experience. I am available for an executive technology marketing position preferably utilizing my extensive human resources and product presentation skills.

EDUCATION
Associates in Applied Science Degree
LaGuardia Community College, Computer Programming, Long Island City, NY
Institute For Applied Medical Technology, Pharmacy Technician, New York, NY
LICENCES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Diploma, PSI Institute, Computer Programming, New York, NY

EXPERIENCE

GMR MARKETING, LLC, Bayshore, NY 2004 – 2005
Counselor, Educator
· Oversaw the development and maintenance of product presentation materials
· Advised clients on multiple platforms and was responsible for marketing and distribution efforts
· Managed technology rollouts and was directly responsible for client education sales efforts
· Facilitated monthly sales campaigns resulting in dramatic increases in month over month revenues

DSW SHOE WAREHOUSE, Huntington, NY 2004- 2004
Executive Sales Associate
· Handled Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable information and was responsible for inventory monitoring
· Monitored current market trends and responded accordingly by adjusting product presentations and overall product marketing
· Consistently set the benchmark for sales expectations and achieved leading status amongst my peers due to my efforts

MICRO CENTER, Westbury, NY 2002 – 2003
Executive Technology Sales Advisor
· Administered small business technical solutions for small to medium sized networks and facilitated in their installation and maintenance
· Acted as a personal liaison to small to medium sized business owners in relation to commercial computer solutions and maintained related relationships in order to facilitate future needs

THE WIZ, CABLEVISION SYSTEMS INC., Carle Place, NY 2001 – 2002
Sales Counselor, Computers
I did not leave my bike hanging today. I used it to bike over to WAMU a mile away to deposit my weekly NY UI check. Then I stopped at K-Mart on my way home. When I lock my bike, I am not locking both tires, since I have a spare at home in case it is stolen. However, since I no longer live in G-NY, I dont expect my tire to be stolen. I have that extra security tire from when I purchased a new one for $50 in Elmont. Laurie had broken into my apartment stairway room, and took my old tire. I failed to report this in the police report, so I was out the $50. When I regained possession of my Bellerose home, I found the tire in the closet.

I regret not having gone to K-Mart first to purchase most of the things I have been needing and buying elsewhere for my condo since May. K-Mart is the closest major store to me, blocks away. It has everything that I had needed, in the quality, style and price I wanted. Many items would have been better purchased at K-Mart and or cheaper! Instead of one item, today, I ended up buying all of the last little things that have been accumulating on my pocket/handheld list, plus things I gave up not being able to find weeks ago! I even got the 25 network cable I needed, and it was only $11! I bought and installed today from K-Mart a 30/70/100 bulb, outdoor thermometer, wireless door chime system, and drain cover. I also got tape, my first sharpies purchase and tacks. There is no need to go across the street to Home Depot, or one mile away to Target or Staples.

I made my first purchase of furniture polish, bathroom cleaner and scrub pads the other week. I finally dusted and polished my furniture today. I had not had furniture to polish in decades. I finally cleaned the bath and shower walls yesterday. It is so much easier with that spray and pad, that it’s a pleasure! I got started to late yesterday to bike and or swim yesterday. Just as I was getting my bike down, it was starting to rain. Because of these frequent lightening storms, there is occasionally dirty power, or outages for a few moments or seconds. I am therefore so glad my PC system is finally on a UPC!

I hope I made up for not biking or swimming, by bowling 3 games with Karl last night. It was the first time I bowled in Florida. It was also the first time I bowled in the dark, with UV light, with my favorite music playing, synchronized with a laser light show. I doubt Tiger Woods would want Guns and Roses playing on the green while he is putting. If shades have UV protection, then is that UV light at the alley bad for ones eyes? I regret letting the counter people and Karl influence me to pay $12 for3 games, instead of using my coupon to bowl 2 games for $4. That coupon was the incentive to go there in the first place. I paid for our proceeding dinner a Macaroni Grill with the $50 gift card given to my by Valerie and Linda. We had a great time yesterday. We worked on my resume. He like other people has said that I am way too over-qualified to be earning $8/hour at my age.

The two major burdens, of my time, thought, and energy, for so long, are now finally gone. I finally have someone to share my home, and full time regular employment with all the benefits, starting on 9/15 and 9/2 respectively. Now I better get back to finishing all of the renovation projects and home maintenance chores. My employment with Teleservices Inc. will start with orientation on 9/2/05. I will be earning weekly by working 40 hours, the same amount that I have been receiving weekly from NYS UI. I am so depressed. I no longer receive any emails or telephone calls for roommates, or jobs. My mailbox is now frequently empty. I need telephone calls from friends and family.

Earlier this week, Debbie, my Cashier at Publix, recommended I attend Meet the Managers day Thursday 8/18/05. When I got home, I realized the tremendous opportunity it would be to go, since I applied for employment there the other week. However, since I already have all I want in a job starting 9/2, I did not attend. I regret that somewhat. I WILL NO LONGER BE WORKING IN RETAIL! I have been there since 1992! I regret sleeping through the HOA meeting on Wednesday 8/17. I wanted to talk about my hot air exhaust issue.

I lost my most favorite eyeglasses ever. I wore them for years. I am very sad. Having to change spectacles all the time is ridiculous. I wish I had purchased Transitions in the first place. It would have avoided purchasing lenses and frames two extra times! I have not told you about the microwave installation story yet. Although it has been a tremendous loss these past three years loosing or leaving my job, wife, Mother, dog, belongings, and home, life for me in many ways has become much easier, more efficient, and productive. However, I still painfully morn parting from Cathy, the best friend I ever had. Life without her is not as wonderful.
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This is Hidden Springs in Lake Mary Florida
When I was sleeping:

8/19/05: 12am - 3am, 6-11:45am
8/18/05: 6am? to 11:45am?
8/17/05: 12am - 12pm, 5:30 - 8:30

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

I lost a pair of my prescription spectacles again. Three months ago, I purchased my first pair of Prescription shades for $188. I loose them soon after. One month later, I purchase a new pair for $150. I put my telephone number and reward on them. Today, I loose my favorite designer pair of platinum eye frames! Fortunately, They were in my optics case that had a sticker with my phone number and “$75 reward�. I am now using my larger older pair of gold and silver ones that I have not worn in years. They work fine, are not as scratched, but are not as stylish. These are the ones I was planning to make bi-focal with my newest prescription used in my shades. I now again plan to get transitions lenses. Although they don’t offer as much protection, I will less likely loose them. Unless my vision insurance with my new employer will cover them in September, I plan to pay out of pocket to prevent further losses. I may wait for coverage as far as bifocals.

Monday, August 15, 2005

8/15/05 was the 5th step in this long tedious grueling exhausting process...testing and another interview, this time in Daytona Beach FL. TEST RESULTS: 28 WPM typing, 76% spelling, 98% listening. 15, 50,70 each respectively were required for passing tests. I accepted a formal offer for full time employment with many excellent benefits. Step 6 and 7 is a huge amount of paper work, and a drug test. If all goes well, Step 8 orientation is 9/2/05, and training (Step 9) starts 9/6/05. Then I will become a 0 (zero) (Operator). Zero (0) is for Operator.

8/15/05, I will be employed 8/15/05, I accepted $800 in cash and signed Rental and Roommate agreements. Both situations will start September 2005. I will have health, dental, vision, and other insurance and benefits. This employment has required more work and time to apply for, has more benefits, and is furthest away from home, than any employment(38 miles) I have had in my life! I will also have the fringe benefit of earning an hourly wage in addition to all the benefits. Maybe I will rent out my bedroom, and find a roommate in Daytona Beach to live with. I will be the only employed member of my nuclear family. An estimate of eight hours of my time of unpaid work was used to apply for my employment position. It will be my first full time regular (permanent or indefinite) employment since 10/31/03! My COBRA ended 4/31/05. I have zero health insurance. The room goes to Michael of NY, NY and Germany 9/15/05 as of 8/15/05. Sunday 8/21/05 is the last episode of 6’ Under. I am very sad. After that is viewed, I will have HBO disconnected, and stop watching all TV indefinitely.

Thursday, July 28, 2005

Tuesday, July 12, 2005

I saw a sign that looked like “IOPC Meal� and a price in front of a “KFC�. First I doubt that KFC is an acronym any longer. For a moment I could not figure out what that meant except “Input Output Personal Computer� Meal. What kind of meal is that? Unless you are familiar with their meals, you would have little idea that it was indicating a 10 (ten) Piece meal.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

My first flat panel display.

I have a double-sided chalkboard with a hardwood frame from when I was a boy. I am not sure if I inherited it from my ten-year-older siblings or not. It is less than an inch thick, and about 16� by 22�. The display is 23�. Less than a year ago, I purchased a pre-owned LCD computer monitor with a 15� display. Both of these items are flat panels. Therefore, above my PC system now, is my black board. It has the following written on it in chalk: “This is my first flat panel monitor display.� The accompanying photo and title was added on 2/9/06 from the posting of 12/14/05.

Thursday, May 19, 2005

My father was born on 5/19/1915, and is now 90. His biggest virtue by far, is his generosity. I am grateful to have been, and continue to benefit from this. It is because of him, and the immediate support of our immediate tiny family, that I am privileged to live in such great comfort, health, safety, and happiness.

Monday, February 14, 2005

GentleHardRock Gentle Hard Rock If you found me by doing a search of my screen name, congratulations! Please email me at lernerandrew@yahoo.com