So since the last time I wrote I have started a new job in the city again. This time I am behind the bar. I finally found my place in the service industry. A friend from the last restaurant now manages this bar so he brought me in. I started as a barback and within 3 1/2 weeks I was told they love my productivity and want me to be lunch bartender when the restaurant opens for lunch starting the 30th. So I have been working my ass off the last few weeks learning drinks and our cocktail menu. I start this Wednesday and couldn't be more excited. I am getting tipped out for stocking the bar with garnishes and juices, and whatever I make during lunch. I will be the only bartender so I am a little nervous but we all have to start somewhere. Also, I finally have a job where the entire staff is like a close family. No one stresses each other out over small things. We all work close together as a team and have been quite successful. Even management is great! Who would have ever thought? Not to mention I have finally been commemorated for my hard work. They've noticed!
Spring has begun. We had a few days in the 60's and 70's but we are now back in the 30's. It snowed a little early this morning. I can't complain. There's no air conditioning in my apartment. I wonder how summer will be in the heat? There is talk about how humid it gets here but I doubt these people have lived in Florida and understand what humidity and heat is like. I am excited about it. I miss shorts and t-shirts.
So I keep having dreams about how I am in Florida visiting and I end up getting stuck. All I do is miss New York and end up panicing about paying my rent and taking care of my apartment. I guess that says something. I think it means I have found my place. I miss my friends and family a bunch. I think about it all the time. But in the long run I am much happier where I am. At least for now.
I am starting to build up what is somewhat a circle of friends. A few weeks ago I went to a 2 day music fest. A 2-floor venue in Bushwick called the Party Expo. The venue is what used to be a party store, I guess? Basically It's just a big room with a bunch of old chairs on the first floor, and a big attic on the 2nd floor. 1 band would play and then the other band would start on the other floor. I saw lots of amazing new talent as well as some friends from Orlando. My friend in Go Rydell ended up playing where the room was filled with....Orlando kids? Yea. About 15 of us. That was random. It was great seeing old faces. At the same time I made a bunch of new friends who are also involved in music.
Since I have missed a whole month of updates due to a piece of shit computer - there's a lot that has happened over the month. I, for once, am very excited about my life. I have found what I am looking for and it can only get better. I can only move forward. There is nothing to get in the way at this point. Hopefully I don't find love soon because that shit always drags me down.
