Former WK12 Year 1'r Rudy Adler recently launched a new website – How I Spent My Stimulus.com. In January, Congress approved $152 billion in economic stimulus checks for millions of American households, intended to boost the economy and avert a recession. Just how this money will be spent remains to be seen. Rudy hopes this website helps shed some light on where the stimulus money is going.
Rudy created this as a collaborative project. All blog entries are submitted by visitors to the site. He'd love for you to contribute — just upload a photo and share your story.
Almost a month ago we made a trade of one Katie for one Janine. Say hello, if you haven't already, to Janine Byrne. She comes to us from WK Amsterdam and has taken advantage of her time here. Have a look at her blog which she has started since coming over. http://noclogs.blogspot.com
Here are five answers to some questions that we had for Janine.
1. What do you do at WK Amsterdam and how long have you worked there?
I've been in Amsterdam for 8 years now. That's an awfully long time. In Amsterdam I work in the studio. I do all the usual things that involves. Same as you guys only with less structure. ;) 2. What would you do if you did not work in this mad house?
If I did not work here: In parallel universe where I was extremely outgoing and enormously confident I would be the singer/guitarist in an extremely successful all girl rock band. 3. Three things that have blown your mind since coming over to the States?
Three things that have blown my mind since coming the U.S.:
I. Complete strangers asking me how I am.
II. Supermarket staff being helpful and having any kind of clue about the produce they are selling. A direct contrast to Dutch Supermarkets.
III. America's obsession with food, hygiene and insurance of every conceivable kind. 4. What kind of special super power do you have?
Special powers: I am really good at Bingo, and on Tuesdays I can fly. 5. Do you have other plans of things you want to do while you are here?
I have lot's of things I want to do while here that don't involve working. I have already visited Vegas where I didn't get married, but did take a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon, and partake in the worlds highest thrill ride on the Stratosphere (terrifying, but in a good way). I am going bear watching in Canada and maybe Sea Kayaking. My Canadian friend said "gee, are they that entertaining?" For Europeans, the excitement of seeing bears in their natural habitat remains a thrill, since we will never know the fear of having to keep them off our porches. On a work note, I plan to cram in as many cool projects and learn as many new and exciting things as possible.
What did you do at work today? If you shuffled papers and questioned your own exisitence, you might want to go to careerbuilder.com and see if you can get a gig playing around with a blimp.
Studio's Peter Yue got a phone call on Friday afternoon. He packed up his stuff and made his way over to the hospital for the birth of his second child. Poppy Yue was born at 7:08 pm on Friday, April 25th. Everyone is happy and healthy. Congratulations Peter.
Today is Administrative Professionals Day! Here at WK we have a team that dedicate themselves to making the impossible possible. Aubrey, Abbey and Ademar are the lube to the chain and keep things running smooth.
Give them a hug or a high five if you see them around today. Ademar prefers a firm cupping of his entire tookas. Up to you to decide how you want to show your love. We love you guys.
