Things are looking up!

So I finally got a job! I could say: "I got up this morning with a sense of determination and told myself I wouldn't go home without a job" but that's not quite how it worked. Actually it was a pretty typical morning, except for the fact that while I was running, I took a different route home. I ran down Espanola Way which an adorable, quaint little cobblestone street with small cafes and bars. It's only about two blocks away and I decided to come back here and check out some available positions. I started on one end of the street and worked my way down. I was shown to managers and said the same thing "I was wondering if you were hiring." I got lots of "not yet" and plenty of business cards to apply online. When I got to the end of Espanola Way I decided I'd check out Ocean Drive. I was already out an about, why not? These places are a lot more intimidating. Hostesses standing by a table of saran-wrapped entrees basically pleading with you to pick their menu. It's incredibly disappointing to you when you are interested in a job and not the plastic encased crab legs. So I finally made my way to The News Cafe. Interesting because in the back of my mind this is where I wanted to end up. Lis had told me about this place and I really wanted to check it out. I was shown to the manager and he had me fill out an application. It was sort of like a bar quiz at the same time: Name three types of vodka, how do you make a martini, what steps would you take when serving a table. Luckily I have a pretty good imagination. So after that I was taken to Victor, who I percieved to be the head huncho of the place. He told me he doesn't usually accept applications (which I still don't really get) but mine looked good so let's chat. He described the graveyard shift and how everyone who starts, starts there. 11:00-7am. Brutal. The bartender chimmed in with "that's when I make the most money." He said there were three positions open, waitress, bartender, hostess. I said I'd feel most comfortable with waiting tables for now. He went over a few other things and shook my hand and said "your hired" The words I've been waitin to here since I've been here! I know it's going to be tough and certainly a different experience than I'm used to. But I'm very excited to start working, meeting different people and earning some money. It's right on the beach, right on Ocean Drive in the heart of South Beach so if nothing more, at least I can say I worked there! Well, now that that's taken care of I'm going to hit the beach for a little while. I here it's snowing up in New England. I'll be thinking of you all.