This time I haven't posted in a while because I've ACTUALLY been busy, I swear. Let me update you:
Last Thursday I got a job at Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. (http://www.bubbagump.com/locations/chicago/) which is right on Navy Pier, which is a huge tourist attraction in Chicago. It's one of those places that people say "Oh, you're going to Chicago? You should visit Navy Pier!" about. I'll be serving on the patio (which they took out a month early this year because the weather has been so nice). I've already gotten two training days in, but I kind of have to take it slow because there is so many ingredients and things to learn and when I'm not in training at Bubba Gump's, I'm at one of my other jobs, so I don't have much time to study. Just two more days of training and I'll have my own tables, though! I'm really excited about this because a) I'll be making really good money (the restaurant offers "tourist trap" prices), b) I'll be working outside at one of the coolest spots in Chicago in the nice 75-80 degree weather, c) serving at On the Border was one of my favorite jobs because you meet a lot of cool people while serving. So, all in all, I'm really excited!
As for my other jobs, I have no idea at this point. I don't want to let them go yet (just in case the weather gets cold again and I'm out of patio shifts), but when things really start to pick up and stay stable, I'll be very happy to let them go and just work one job. It'll be nice for things to be so simple again! So while I may be working every day (sometimes two jobs in one day) for the next week or two, I know that just means extra money and I also know that it will be over soon. As for right now, though, I need to get to sleep, I've got work in the morning! Goodnight everyone!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Saturday, March 10, 2012
Changes in the Windy City
The weather has finally taken a turn for the better. I've run on the lake shore a couple times this week and have been able to get out into the shining sun without too much chill from the wind. Today I ran in the 55 degree weather and it couldn't have been better. This next week will be in the 60s mostly, so I'm pretty excited about that.
It's also about that time where I need to get back on an exercise and healthy eating routine. I've been slipping in that department for the past week (I'm currently polishing off a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream that I did, in fact, buy earlier today...) so tomorrow I'll kinda cut the crap out and get back to business. Tomorrow also marks my return to the Marriott (it's been about a month since I worked there due to lack of business...). I've mentioned that I am hoping to get a different job soon, and while I've been looking in certain places over the past couple of months, I've just recently started really searching hard. Some restaurants that I applied to on Friday (for a server position) look promising, so keep your fingers crossed for me. The restaurant culture in Chicago is so different from Texas... there are hardly any chains and every restaurant you go to has something cool and unique to offer. Serving is also a nice way to earn some hard cash, which I learned at On the Border. I think it could be a really cool summer job, because the city really comes alive in the summer. Anyway, of course I'll let everyone know if something comes of those applications.
I honestly don't know what's going to be happening over the next couple of weeks, but I sense some major changes, so I'm excited for that, and then I'll have some real good blog posts to discuss! Hope everything is going well with everyone in Texas, I'll be seeing y'all very soon!
It's also about that time where I need to get back on an exercise and healthy eating routine. I've been slipping in that department for the past week (I'm currently polishing off a pint of Ben and Jerry's ice cream that I did, in fact, buy earlier today...) so tomorrow I'll kinda cut the crap out and get back to business. Tomorrow also marks my return to the Marriott (it's been about a month since I worked there due to lack of business...). I've mentioned that I am hoping to get a different job soon, and while I've been looking in certain places over the past couple of months, I've just recently started really searching hard. Some restaurants that I applied to on Friday (for a server position) look promising, so keep your fingers crossed for me. The restaurant culture in Chicago is so different from Texas... there are hardly any chains and every restaurant you go to has something cool and unique to offer. Serving is also a nice way to earn some hard cash, which I learned at On the Border. I think it could be a really cool summer job, because the city really comes alive in the summer. Anyway, of course I'll let everyone know if something comes of those applications.
I honestly don't know what's going to be happening over the next couple of weeks, but I sense some major changes, so I'm excited for that, and then I'll have some real good blog posts to discuss! Hope everything is going well with everyone in Texas, I'll be seeing y'all very soon!
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