Miles Grant's Senior Projects: QFC

   A happy moment from this week was making beyond burgers with my mom for the family and getting positive feedback. I said I was going to cook with my mom but my schedule filled very quickly. Even though I wasn't around for the times my mom cooked, I ended up making doner kebabs with a friend I recently connected with, a smoked pork shoulder with William and Alec, savory popovers with my friend Jade from work, and fish and chips with Lizzy. (I am vaccinated with two weeks and have been taking advantage).     Unfortunately I was scheduled with little work this week and tried to pick up a shift but was not able to. With this time I spent a lot of time with friends and some family. During this time I worked on my comfort with silence, as this is something I lack. Even if I put myself in discomfort because of this I have definitely started to feel more comfortable and conversations have felt less forced. I also learned what doner kebabs are.     I have be...

  The person/organization you are working with (if applicable), the classes you chose to continue, or the Capstone Project you are working on Why did you choose this particular project? Introductions - what was your inspiration, who are the people you’re working with, etc. How did you pull together this particular project? 3 goals for your senior project (set these with your mentor) 1-2 images/photos   I am working at QFC as a courtesy clerk (grocery bagger, stocking products, and helping customers). I chose to continue my work at QFC to evade future debt. I would have loved to get a job that would teach me new things, and I did apply for a job at a local bubble tea, but unfortunately after an interview I did not get an email back. I have been working at QFC since August and have made great friends, and learned many things, but mostly I am doing this because I need the money.      At QFC I work with many people around my age but mostly managers. Every shift I as...