another day in paradise...
Another usual day, nothing special. But I do feel in better spirits. There was a secret shopper who gave a server an 82%, not good. I was told it was me yesterday; it ruined my effing day. Only to find out half way through the work day that it was the new girl, AlexanDRA, not Dria. I was extremely happy, relieved, excited after that! Even though I got stuck at work pretty late when I was supposed to be cut first, but that always happens. I don't even know why I get suprised by it anymore haha.
So I almost forgot about this morning's dentist appointment until I looked at my calendar last night. Good thing Patrick and I stayed here and not his place! And I have one more visit left before I am done with my fillings! That is some more great news.
Speaking of Patrick, this weekend I managed to get Saturday off for the UF vs. USF game--it's the first year we play the Bulls. Nikki and my love, Sara, came up to visit and I got to see Nikki's uncles (who are my family) and the whole crew. Nikki's Patrick and my Patrick were also happy to see each other. We had a blast tailgating for the game, drinking all day. I ended up having a major cheat-eating episode but it was fun nonetheless. Then, we went to Splitz where I got some VooDoo Juice and beat everyone's ass at bowling. Patrick had to work night shift but he was able to meet up with us at Splitz and have a great time. Jen came too, which stirred up some drama, but I had tons of fun and it was so great seeing Sara. She is so positive, so chipper all the time. Being around her and Patrick and all their positive energy is bound to make any situation an awesome one.
So Sara and Nikki left yesterday and I worked the day shift, making $98. Not too shabby for a lunch shift. I work tonight and Pat is gonna take my car after; he's on a double. His car starting overheating and smoking a little so he took it to a Volvo specialist. Hopefully the repairs will be quick and inexpensive. With overheating, it could be anywhere from a trivial element, such as the thermostat, or something exorbitantly costly like the radiator. I'm hoping for the thermostat. So him and I are sharing the Mighty Cobalt until her Volvo boyfriend is fixed lol.
But Pat and I are fantastic. I picked him up from work yesterday after my lunch shift. We were too pooped on Saturday night to get a little romance going so we made up for it last night :) He is a biggest sweetheart and gentlemen ever and I just could never get tired of it. He's getting pretty sick, though, and now I think I am too. So this will make for a pretty miserable out-of-town trip. Long as we stay drugged up, the pain won't be too harsh. I just see it now: sore throats and world's worst hangovers. But hey, I think Pat is in support of a cheat week when we go down there so that is some sunshine behind a rainstorm for me! Which reminds me, my weigh-in is tomorrow morning and I'm freaking out...
Anywho, so I get home after going to the dentist and dropping off some DayQuil to the sick boyfriend at work and I think, I am content. I mean, I have cash in my wallet, I have just enough to pay some bills in the bank, and my dental/medical bills are covered by my insurance. I am happy today. And I don't want to fuck it all up by going out of town for this (Ashley's) wedding. I know Patrick and I are going to go out in Palm Beach--which is fund-depleting. Clubs and bars stay open til 4 a.m., it takes longer to drive everywhere because it's such a huge county, drinks are costly when you don't know the bartenders, etc. Then, we have to get Ashley a gift or 3 and I have to buy a new, really nice outfit to wear to the wedding. So all this on top of traveling expenses, my oil change, alignment, and A/C check...ugh. It's a perfect formula for going broke. Then, we have to drive back the 19th just to work a few shifts and I have to go back down on the 25th for Gina's bachelorette party. And then her wedding is in Oh-fucking-hio on October 16th. I got the room booked but now it's the plane ticket and rental car or cab that's got me stressed.
Work has been great and this is a blessing because I need all this money for these impending expenses. But with the fresh football season, I could have kept all this profit and placed some in savings. I wonder how the fuck I ever paid my entire way through school. That was a damn great accomplishment.
Blah, I just need to not be lazy and start working more doubles. My compatriots and co-workers do it all the time so I get to get to it. I may open up my availability so I can get placed on more mids. Sucks, but it will be fantastic money. I am also going to apply to Nationwide which I planned on doing like 8 weeks ago haha. But my friend Priya has the interview questions that she got from a friend and she is going to help me patch up my resume so I can get the job. It's a part of my anti-laziness campaign to get a 9-to-5 with benefits. That will help me get away from working with food all the time and get me on an awesome sleep and work-out routine. Once I establish a routine, I am champion at maintaining it.
So wish me luck with everything! And I hope this hopeful/complacent/gregarious mood lasts.
McL
Rest In Peace
Mercedes
I miss you so much
1988-2002
So I almost forgot about this morning's dentist appointment until I looked at my calendar last night. Good thing Patrick and I stayed here and not his place! And I have one more visit left before I am done with my fillings! That is some more great news.
Speaking of Patrick, this weekend I managed to get Saturday off for the UF vs. USF game--it's the first year we play the Bulls. Nikki and my love, Sara, came up to visit and I got to see Nikki's uncles (who are my family) and the whole crew. Nikki's Patrick and my Patrick were also happy to see each other. We had a blast tailgating for the game, drinking all day. I ended up having a major cheat-eating episode but it was fun nonetheless. Then, we went to Splitz where I got some VooDoo Juice and beat everyone's ass at bowling. Patrick had to work night shift but he was able to meet up with us at Splitz and have a great time. Jen came too, which stirred up some drama, but I had tons of fun and it was so great seeing Sara. She is so positive, so chipper all the time. Being around her and Patrick and all their positive energy is bound to make any situation an awesome one.
So Sara and Nikki left yesterday and I worked the day shift, making $98. Not too shabby for a lunch shift. I work tonight and Pat is gonna take my car after; he's on a double. His car starting overheating and smoking a little so he took it to a Volvo specialist. Hopefully the repairs will be quick and inexpensive. With overheating, it could be anywhere from a trivial element, such as the thermostat, or something exorbitantly costly like the radiator. I'm hoping for the thermostat. So him and I are sharing the Mighty Cobalt until her Volvo boyfriend is fixed lol.
But Pat and I are fantastic. I picked him up from work yesterday after my lunch shift. We were too pooped on Saturday night to get a little romance going so we made up for it last night :) He is a biggest sweetheart and gentlemen ever and I just could never get tired of it. He's getting pretty sick, though, and now I think I am too. So this will make for a pretty miserable out-of-town trip. Long as we stay drugged up, the pain won't be too harsh. I just see it now: sore throats and world's worst hangovers. But hey, I think Pat is in support of a cheat week when we go down there so that is some sunshine behind a rainstorm for me! Which reminds me, my weigh-in is tomorrow morning and I'm freaking out...
Anywho, so I get home after going to the dentist and dropping off some DayQuil to the sick boyfriend at work and I think, I am content. I mean, I have cash in my wallet, I have just enough to pay some bills in the bank, and my dental/medical bills are covered by my insurance. I am happy today. And I don't want to fuck it all up by going out of town for this (Ashley's) wedding. I know Patrick and I are going to go out in Palm Beach--which is fund-depleting. Clubs and bars stay open til 4 a.m., it takes longer to drive everywhere because it's such a huge county, drinks are costly when you don't know the bartenders, etc. Then, we have to get Ashley a gift or 3 and I have to buy a new, really nice outfit to wear to the wedding. So all this on top of traveling expenses, my oil change, alignment, and A/C check...ugh. It's a perfect formula for going broke. Then, we have to drive back the 19th just to work a few shifts and I have to go back down on the 25th for Gina's bachelorette party. And then her wedding is in Oh-fucking-hio on October 16th. I got the room booked but now it's the plane ticket and rental car or cab that's got me stressed.
Work has been great and this is a blessing because I need all this money for these impending expenses. But with the fresh football season, I could have kept all this profit and placed some in savings. I wonder how the fuck I ever paid my entire way through school. That was a damn great accomplishment.
Blah, I just need to not be lazy and start working more doubles. My compatriots and co-workers do it all the time so I get to get to it. I may open up my availability so I can get placed on more mids. Sucks, but it will be fantastic money. I am also going to apply to Nationwide which I planned on doing like 8 weeks ago haha. But my friend Priya has the interview questions that she got from a friend and she is going to help me patch up my resume so I can get the job. It's a part of my anti-laziness campaign to get a 9-to-5 with benefits. That will help me get away from working with food all the time and get me on an awesome sleep and work-out routine. Once I establish a routine, I am champion at maintaining it.
So wish me luck with everything! And I hope this hopeful/complacent/gregarious mood lasts.
McL
Rest In Peace
Mercedes
I miss you so much
1988-2002