Cold

I'm not a writer but it feels good to write into cyberspace and i doubt anyone reads this. Maybe at most 2 or 3 people, but that doesn't stop me from still writing what I think.

New York is cold, I can't wait to go back home. I think the 3/4 months that I lived in NYC I had more motivation to do big things here and I did stuff. I learned a lot! Then I went home and got all comfortable again and now I just feel like i'm in a transitionary period. Nothing is set and I just want to hurry up and get to the good stuff. Find a job, a real job. Not waitressing or bartending. That sucks! I can't wait to go home, I don't have to worry about anything over there. I'm getting sick again already being here just 1 week. I hate the cold but I know this is the city. I look out the window or I'll take a walk outside and when I look up, I see the Empire State Building and it inspires me to do what I had originally set out to do.

I moved to New York and "if I can make it here, I can make it anywhere." The way people talk about that phrase, really confuses me. It's like they're talking up this great city, which it is a great city. It's not that hard really, it's just big. There are just a lot of people and you have to keep going. Staying motivated is the hardest part and that's in ANY city. This city just has all the opportunities anyone could want. That's why everyone loves it. I love it, because I just know that this is where I'm supposed to be. Although, there are days where I just don't feel like doing anything and don't feel like anything good will happen. I still have hope and that's what keeps me going.

Rudeness

Some people are so rude, it's unbelievable.

In the hospitality industry, just because you say "thank you" repeatedly to the waiter/waitress doesn't mean you can tip any less or be incredibly rude when ordering. It's definitely appreciated saying thank you and please. It is a myth that we spit in food or do something on purpose to hurt the meal or drink they are ordering. I have never seen it happen in my workplace and it is hard running around trying to make sure everyone gets what they ordered correctly in a timely fashion. But please don't come in with an attitude, like we are beneath you and treat us as servants. There is no such thing. Everyone should be respected and especially those who are trying to earn. This isn't my career, but in my restaurant, I feel extremely sad for those who work jut as hard but don't make as much. the bus boys. They're incredibly decent, and for them this is a living. Also, it takes some serious skill to always greet and serve with a smile after being on your feet for 14 hours without sitting down and not eating much, dealing with rude and disrespectful customers.

2 weeks in NYC

Looking forward to 2 weeks in nyc but REALLY just excited to get through the cold, winter, December days to come back to the sweet south :)

Christmas time in New York...I want to see the lights on the tree...Haven't seen snow in 2 years so hoping it snows a little...of course there's work and the apartment...it'll be fun! I love Christmas time..I love walking around seeing lights, and hearing christmas songs, and eating peppermint candies. Starbucks' Peppermint Mocha is yummy :D

counting down the days to xmas/family time/bday :)