Dishwasher, pg. 159-198

This first chapter is called "Letterman Jumped Back." As Pete went around the country, he sold his "dishwasher" magazines. He started to get some attention. Letterman asked him to come on. He said yes and sent his friend. A couple weeks later the Letterman show got a huge response saying that they had the wrong guy.

The next chapter is called "Dishwashers, unions, and New York." A fan found him in NYC and got him a job where he could show up whenever because it was so slow. That was his side job. The rest of the time, he was in the library. He found out when the first dishwasher union was started and their first strike in NYC. He felt proud to be a washer.

The next chapter is called "unconquered territory." Pete floats around and then ends up in Louisana. He went an employment office, but everytime he went it was too late. His friend, Cheryl got him a job at an Italian restaurant in New Orleans. The owner was an ex-soldier or something and was mean. Pete thought he was racist but he wasn't because he hired one black dude. The chef there was even meaner than the owner. Pete worked two days and quit.

I am enjoying the book and it's surprising that the book is still interesting. When I picked it up, I didn't have high hopes.

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Dishwasher, pg. 139-158

This chapter is called "Plenty of Crumbs." He moved to New Mexico. There, he got a call from CNN. He said no to an interview. He got a job at a amusement park. He got to go around pick up dishes and wash them. It was really hard and the boss hired more employee. Then, he left for Portland and got a job at a seafood restaurant. He started getting mail for his mission. Then, he went to Seattle and got a job. It was pretty easy.

This chapter was full of adventures. There is so much its hard to put it in posts. lol

Dishwasher, pg. 113-138

This chapter is called "biscuits, hush puppies and deep-fried everything." Pete quit at a hospital in Ohio by saying he was high. Then, he went to Boston and got a job. Then, he went to Mississippi and got a job at a chinese restaurant. There were a lot of rats and bugs there. Then, he met a fan, Cheryl, and she said to go to Lousiana.

The next chapter is called "Head Dishwasher?" He went to New Orleans. He tried to find a job but couldn't get because he was white. Dishwashing was too low. A restaurant offered him head washer but said no. He was defeated and left.

The next chapter was called "Fumes." He got a job in Arkansas. He worked with one other dude and the washing room was tiny. The soaps made fumes that made Pete sick. He couldn't take it and quit.

This chapter were all really good. There was always something new. I love it.

Dishwasher, pg. 87-112

This chapter is called "If you've got time to lean..." He went back to San Fran to his girlfriend KJ. He applied for a job at a Russian cafe and got the job but never went in. Then, he got a job in Colorado and when he was done his boss made him cut carrots. That was too much and he quit.

The next chapter is called "A dishwasher for all your needs." He started looking for a job in New Hampshire. He passed out fliers and got a job. One day, another employee walks out and says I retire. He became Pete's idol. Pete's father recently retired in a similar way. He got a new job and there he had to make waffles. He just made crappy ones until they stopped asking him.

The next chapter is called "snowed in." He got a job at a ski resort in Montana. He was a busboy and hated it. An old lady lost her gloves and blamed pete. She never found them, but he did and sent them to his girlfriend. He quit and went to Seattle. His girlfriend broke up with him.

These chapters were pretty good. I'm liking it so far.

Dishwasher, pg. 59-86

This is now "Part 2 'Dishwasher Pete.'" Chapter 6 is called "The Dish Master." He finds a job in Alaska. It's a summer job and pays 6 months unemployment. He washes with a guy named Sonny. They become good friends. Sonny tells him to always kiss the washing machine for good luck. Pete doesn't believe until the machine breaks down. After that, he always kissed it. His girlfriend, Melanie breaks up with him. He's all alone in Alaska.

The next chapter is called "It's Journalism." After the summer, Pete was laid off and went to see his parents. His dad wanted to know what his job was. Pete said dishwasher. Then, Pete got another dishwashing job and quit. Then, he went to Louisana to visit Sonny. Then, Pete decided to add states to his dishwasher job list thing.

The next chapter was called "The Fundamental Rule." Pete was back up in Alaska for his summer job. He is kind of done with the job. He likes the people but really feeling the job anymore. He wants to quit but can't because he broke the rule. The rule is never make meaningful relationships at a dishwashing job. However, he quits and will miss his friend, Sonny.

This book is really cool. It's hard to believe this is true. I am loving it so far. :)

Dishwasher, pg. 28-58

The fourth chapter is called "Fragile." He got a job and wanted to stay away from San Fran. Doing the dishes was hard work. Then, he got hired at a warehouse. It was super easy and boring. He got hired at UPS but got fired for not being happy enough. He got a job as a dishwasher again. The job wasn't bad but he quit because he got bored.

The next chapter is called "A Three-Day Soaker." He moved up to Alaska to clean up the Exxon oil spill. He didn't enjoy it and quit. He got hired as a washer. Then, he quit and moved to Washington. On the way, he met a girl. They started dating. He got a job as a washer. She moved back to Alaska and so did he.

These chapter were really good. There is always something happening. I don't get bored which is good.

Art Show

Josh Auger's "Uh,oh!"'s use of colors showed it's detailing and deep meaning. The colors sybmolizes losing control. It also showed his hard work because the colors were bold and vibrant. They represented happy emotions. Overall, I enjoyed his artwork.

Dishwasher, pg 1-27

The first chapter is called "Wine O'Clock." This is part of Part One: Initiation. It starts with the author talking about walking hard and washing dishes. He ate some of the leftovers. The cook went around at 8 o'clock the hour before closing saying wine o'clock. He gave the author a drink. He drank it and continued to wash. A waitress asks him if he was really traveling place to place washing dish. He said she should come with. She said she had a boyfriend. The next day, he moved to a new place.

The next chapter is called "Maps." He talks about his childhood. He grew up in the ghetto. When a teacher asked him what he wanted to be, he said house painter. She got mad because others wanted to be something hard. He wanted a job that was easy. As a teen, he worked hard but had trouble in school. He wanted to get out of the ghetto so he applied for college. He was able to get financial aid because he was poor.

The next chapter is called "A Date with the Dishes." The college was in the suburbs. Everyone was rich except him. He went to college but didn't have a major. He also got a job to pay off the debt. He worked at a Jack in the Box. He realized if he was rude, he would get dish duty. He enjoyed it because it wasn't hard and you were alone. He dropped out. Then, moved and got a house painting job; however, he got fired for working too slow.

This book is interesting so far. I wish I could careless about the future like the author of this book.

Outliers, pg. 270-310

This chapter is called "A Jamaican Story." This chapter is the epilogue. It starts with a story about a couple who had twins. They lived in Jamaica. The twins went to a private school with a scholarship, and then they got a scholarship to colleges in England. There, one of the twins married a fellow student. This is the story of the author's mom. Then, he goes on to explain why her story isn't completely true. Her mom didn't to the private school. A fellow student who won two gave her one. Also, at the time she went to college, the British were giving scholarships to people from the Caribbean as a sorry for slavery. He concludes with that hard work and good luck make you successful. I think this good was okay. It dragged on for awhile. Overall, it was still interesting.

House Response

I analyzed Jamie Isaia and Anthony Malat's home. Their house looks overly stuffed at first but then the little things look beautiful. All of the little things are filled with detailed. At first, I wanted to throw seventy five percent of the things in their house in the trash, but then I realized everything worked together. Everything went together and if one was taken out nothing would work. I slowly fell in love with the house. I just feel bad who ever has to clean their house. Overall, the house has a very elegant feel. I think the little details within the clutter makes the house elegant.

Outliers, pg. 250-269

This chapter is called "Marita's Bargain." The chapter mostly talks about how the US is falling behind in eduation due to summer vacation. In New York, there is a school called KIPP. It is based in the ghetto. Most of the students there come from one parent households. These children go year round. They usually start below average but by the end of the year they are above average. The main message in this chapter is that it doesn't matter where you come from as long as you work hard. I really enjoyed this chapter because it gave me hope for the kids in the ghetto who want to get out.

Outliers, pg. 224-249

This chapter is called "Rice Paddies and Math Tests." This chapter starts by saying asian numbers are easier to say and easier to add due to the fact that they are set up by tens. Asians are very hardworking. The motivation makes them sucessful. Asian actually have lower IQ's that Causians. I liked this chapter. It motivated me to try.