After studying physics equations for four hours and finally memorizing them by realizing that they all correlate to one another and realizing that i only had to substitute a variable for some of the equations and also taking time to write the equations over and over again until i had them down; there are still concepts of the graphs I am somewhat unclear on and also there is a part of a problem that I’m still wondering how to do. i hope i can do well on the test tomorrow. i also have an ap world history test tomorrow which i spent 30 minutes reviewing for. about the restaurant, my parents work twelve hours each day except for monday which is only six hours. barbara ehrenreich describes the life of restaurant owners in Nickel and Dimed as a battlefield and the enemies being the customers because it is draining to always be in anticipation of customers when you are slow and when rush hour comes, all hell breaks loose as orders can get messed up and angry customers demand faster service. in nickel and dimed she says that the lowest anyone can live on is 8.39, but waiters only get 2.15 plus tips, however if their minimum wage falls below 5.15 per hour, they could qualify for welfare. i think barbara describes the low class instead of the lower middle class which is where my parents would fall into (not much income, but sufficient to survive and have basic needs). i have to help my parents at their restaurant when i’m off school and rush hour can be stressful at times especially when i have lots of homework or studying to do. i hate the way my parents feel so drained after rush hour and during rush hour, they are racing around irritated trying to get everything done. it would be great if my parents could have a different job so they wouldn’t be so drained and they could teach me some of the things needed in life.