The art of operating a cash register

I've been playing this game on my PS3 lately, it's called SingStar. My girlfriend and I decided to buy it because we both like karaoke. I got quite into the game and so did she, but what I didn't know was that my whole family would soon become fans of the game. It even has it's own online store (SingStore) so that you can download additional songs for it (I spent a few bucks on those, 1,49$ at a time). So the game costed 59.99+tax for the game and 2 microphones, which isn't a bad price for a game that comes with peripherals. The mics have audio jacks that you plug into a USB adaptor, so I could plug them into an amp, good stuff.

Here's the thing, you've seen the PS3 Eye camera in that little YouTube video, right? Well Future Shop had this sale going on: SingStar+PS3 Eye for 79.99+tax. Now I don't really need that camera, but it's usually 40-45$ everywhere, and everyone knows I can't resist a good deal when I see one. My plan was to buy the bundle at Future Shop and return the newly acquired SingStar game at EBgames, since I bought the game recently, I'd still get a refund for a sealed game. The PS3 Eye camera would end up costing me 20$ instead of 40-45$.

My mom woke me up at 9am so we could finalize our passport forms and finally get them in time for my trip to NYC (August 20-21-22), and the building where we had to hand them in wasn't far from the stores, so when we got out of there (around 2pm, gah!), we headed to FS. I got both the game and camera and went to pay for them. The girl who worked there didn't seem to be in total control of the situation, but heck, anyone can operate a cash register, right? Or so I thought anyone could! First she scanned both items, total came up to 90$ (79.99+tax, right), but the receipt didn't print, so she had to start over. Second time she scanned the items, she must have missed the game, because the total came down to 45$ (39.99, the price of the camera). Of course, I noticed, but I kept my mouth shut, d'uh. While walking out of the store, I almost felt like running, in fear of having to race to the car, followed by the clerk.

Next up was EBgames. That was quite simple, went up to the clerk, took out my receipt, said I bought it for someone and he already had the game, asked for a refund, got it, walked out.

So I ended up paying only for the PS3 Eye camera, getting the game for nothing, which is almost 70$ with taxes. Sweet deal!

Lazy job - day 4

You guys all know I have one heck of a lazy-ass job. I come in at 6:30am, unlock the school's doors, take off the alarm system and sit my ass on a chair. All. Day. Long.

Well today, I've done more than what they usually ask from me. I was walking slowly in the corridors when I saw the Contractor and the Janitor talking. Suddenly, the janitor started pointing at me. Intrigued, I went closer. The contractor was looking for someone to help him mesure things. Since he's an old fashioned guy, he had an old tape mesure tool. Of course, the young guns in here mesure things with lasers. So I went with him in the basement and we mesured walls together. I have to say, this school's rooms aren't rectangular. No. They have weird angles everywhere. You know what's weird though? This room in the basement, with no windows and far away from any exterior door, will serve as the school's kindergarten. Is it just me or is this a bad idea?

Anyway, now I have nothing to do again, and for a long time. These days I do almost 12 hour shifts because the cool dudes mesuring things with their lasers go home at 6pm.
Thank god I found an ethernet cable running down the wall, plugged into an IP phone. I can always play with my DS or my PSP also. Oh, and I found a tv in the music class the other day. I could plug my PS2 into it, like I did last year, in a different school.

Financially, things are looking good, I'll be getting my first paycheck in...months! Since it happens to coincide with my birthday (the 6th, this Sunday actually), I'm thinking about buying a PS3. The Metal Gear Solid 4 bundle, which includes the 80GB model, for those who care. That would set me back 568$ including taxes, but there's a game with it (two, actually, you can download "Pain" online once you buy the bundle). Besides, with the ridiculous amount of money on my paycheck, I surely can afford it.

Matsam will be on the PlayStation Network very soon. Let's just hope the username "matsam" isn't already taken!

Van Halen - Jump solo madness

I wanted to post something a little more impressive than Roadhouse Blues, I think this might be. I didn't play the whole song, because there isn't a lot of guitar in it anyway, except the sweet solo halfway through. Well, tell me what you think! I know it's not perfect, but I think Eddie would be proud, rock on!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P22uY2hhyi8

Random madness from the closet

So I was cleaning my room (it's been a while...) and I found cool things, one of them being a drawing Francis did way back in high school. It's me as a superhero.

I present you, Touffeman!

Roadhouse Blues

Hate to say I told you so... [Update]

The Detroit Red Wings just won the Stanley Cup. Let's see, my prediction was...Detroit in 6? Well, that's exactly what happened! After most of you guys told me the Penguins would cause a big surprise, I kept telling you the Red Wings were a better team.

Matsam was right. Again.

To rub it in:


UPDATE:

Evil Red Wings Owner Wario Lemieux Steals Stanley Cup

Source: The Onion

Pop-Tart experiment

Ok, I just found a Pop-Tarts in my backpack. It must be like 6 months old, I don't even remember putting it there...
*Note: the package was already opened, so it definitely wasn't fresh or anything...

I'll be doing a little food experiment here. I'll eat it, and keep you informed.

12:33am: Starting to eat the Pop-Tart.

12:36am: Found yellow spots on the white icing, but I'm already 3/4 through eating it. Oh well.

12:40am: Finished eating the Pop-Tart. The jelly inside was kind of hard and it didn't taste as good as a fresh Pop-Tart. It was bitter and sort of spicy, but still sweet, for the most part. One small piece was too hard to chew.

12:52am: Feeling a little sick to my stomac, but nothing serious. I am stronger than the Pop-Tarts.

12:58am: Not feeling any better, I'm eating a Mr.Freeze to make the old Pop-Tart taste go away, yuck.

1:11am: I'm starting to burp a lot.

2:02am: Unusual amount of saliva.

1:24pm: Have not been sick.

Experiment conclusion: Matsam is stronger than old Pop-Tarts.