Hello all!
I know it's been a very very long time since I posted anything in here, so I thought I'd give you an update on my life.
1. I have just returned from a week long residency at the Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam, CT. It is absolutely beautiful in East Haddam, and everyone at GOH was so helpful and delightful. I wrote and wrote and wrote. I also ate delicious meals as I finally had time to cook, and just did some much needed relaxing. I went with my class at the GMTWP, and at the end of our week there we put together a little cabaret for the Goodspeed staff and some of Goodspeed's supporters from the area. It was a wonderful experience, and I am happy to be a part of that family and hope to return soon.
2. I entered the Miss New York USA 2011 pageant. Wish me luck. If I am selected to participate, I will soon be hitting up people for sponsorships. The pageant will take place in November.
3. I'm in my final semester of graduate school, which means my theses (I'm writing two!) will be presented in a couple of months, and I will start my job search in mid-April.
4. I have a boyfriend. He is fabulous, kind, supportive of my creativity and goals, and has an attractive accent.
5. I had a twenty minute musical produced in December as part of Edges and Ledges, a night of one-act musicals. It was a very fun experience, and I'm grateful that I had such an opportunity.
6. I have ideas for two new musicals (not my theses) floating around my head, and I'm eager to keep writing new works.
7. I should probably go get ready for candle light yoga at Yoga to the People. I highly recommend their classes. They're on Saint Mark's Place between 2nd and 3rd Avenues and offer donation based yoga classes!
Cheers,
B
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
I'm alive
I swear! I'm still here. Just been busy.
My final year of graduate school has started up, and that's about all I can say about it (we're not supposed to blog about school). Long story short, I'm busy!!
Dan and I have begun, as of yesterday, training to run the Vermont City Marathon the week after graduation. It's in Burlington, VT and the route is all alongside Lake Champlaign. Looks like it should be a beautiful way to spend a few hours. I've never run further than 8 miles at a time, so it'll be a challenge, but I think with 36 weeks to train we should just make it.
Been spoiled rotten in the dating realm lately, and should really slow down. Seeing more than one person is a workout. As far as I know, they're all aware that I'm playing the field, so hopefully no one is getting their panties in a twist. Have a lunch date today, but honestly with school starting up, my social life is going to wither and die.
Anyway, finished up at the office just now. Lunch date, running, writing a couple lyrics, sorting out camping plans (looks like rain :-( ).
My final year of graduate school has started up, and that's about all I can say about it (we're not supposed to blog about school). Long story short, I'm busy!!
Dan and I have begun, as of yesterday, training to run the Vermont City Marathon the week after graduation. It's in Burlington, VT and the route is all alongside Lake Champlaign. Looks like it should be a beautiful way to spend a few hours. I've never run further than 8 miles at a time, so it'll be a challenge, but I think with 36 weeks to train we should just make it.
Been spoiled rotten in the dating realm lately, and should really slow down. Seeing more than one person is a workout. As far as I know, they're all aware that I'm playing the field, so hopefully no one is getting their panties in a twist. Have a lunch date today, but honestly with school starting up, my social life is going to wither and die.
Anyway, finished up at the office just now. Lunch date, running, writing a couple lyrics, sorting out camping plans (looks like rain :-( ).
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Mad as a Hatter
As many of you probably know, I'm working on a musical that has a lot to do with the Mad Hatter.
I. Am. Ob. Sessed.
I can't stop looking at all these neat things people make involving the gorgeous original illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. So quirky and grand and elegant all at once. The realms of Wonderland and Looking Glass Land are both so completely fascinating anyway, but trying to piece together details and take in the influences of the Victorian era just thrill my brain. There are tons of gorgeous Arthur Rackham illustrations from later publications of the books as well, and I love them all so much. Simply stunning. Do yourself a favor and Google image search Alice in Wonderland. Everything you find (well, almost everything depending on how your search filters are set) will delight you!
And in conclusion, I really want this.
I. Am. Ob. Sessed.
I can't stop looking at all these neat things people make involving the gorgeous original illustrations by Sir John Tenniel. So quirky and grand and elegant all at once. The realms of Wonderland and Looking Glass Land are both so completely fascinating anyway, but trying to piece together details and take in the influences of the Victorian era just thrill my brain. There are tons of gorgeous Arthur Rackham illustrations from later publications of the books as well, and I love them all so much. Simply stunning. Do yourself a favor and Google image search Alice in Wonderland. Everything you find (well, almost everything depending on how your search filters are set) will delight you!
And in conclusion, I really want this.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Scallion Cream Cheese! Who knew??
So good! I love bagel days at the office. It's the little things that get me going, and once I'm going, LOOK OUT!
Recorded a demo for my friend Pat in New Jersey this weekend. It was time consuming, but once again, bagels were involved, and the demo turned out really nice. Great quality, and who doesn't love a bunch of belters singing their faces off?
What don't I like? I don't like having to re-record that final chord like seven times for us to all cut off together. Belting an E six times in a row isn't the most fun one can on a Sunday. Especially when one is more of a soprano by nature. But whatever. It's done, and it sounds good.
What else? What else? Thesis!!! 4 songs, some scenes, and 2 essays are due a week from tomorrow. I feel like I'm doing pretty well with all of this really. I need to start in on those essays, and I have one more lyric to write. I have no idea what the next lyric will be or what the scene before it will be either. ugh.
And of course, there are the BF songs to write for that class. 3 of them. Hope they're the same three this year as they were last year.
I've been working a lot at GSG, which has been good. It's nice to have pocket money again, and the work isn't terribly difficult. I was worried at first that I wouldn't remember how to do anything, but it all comes back. Like bike riding.
Our new roommate moved in, and he's great so far. Aaron brought tons of instruments and cameras with him, and I think Hudson and I are both pretty excited to have someone so creative in the house with us. I'm hoping we can convince him to participate in weird Lizard videos, etc. We've done some creating in the kitchen, but that is all so far. He's been with us for about a week now. I am pleased.
Had a few great nights out in the past week. This past Sunday night was crazy and fun. Had a lovely time causing trouble with Julian and saw his new apartment. It's cute, and his roommate has lots of antiques that are fun to touch. Celebrated Jess's birthday last Monday and was a complete mess. Had fun with Jim Yates who is back in town finally! We played darts. Lori almost killed both Jim and Julian. I was a wreck. A sloppy drunk. Tuesday morning (well, all of Tuesday really) was a headache and a half. Going out with Hudson tonight to visit this burger place in Bed-Stuy she found recently. I've not been, but from what she's said about it, it sounds really cute. Maybe we can drag Aaron along. Who knows?
Been very silly in the office with Stef and Gil, and I love it. Work almost feels like playtime. Plus I got a couple hand-me-down skirts from Stef yesterday, and I'm quite pleased with them. It's like getting a free wardrobe makeover just in time for school.
Speaking of work, I'm at it now, so I should get back to finding ways to keep myself busy. Ciao!
Recorded a demo for my friend Pat in New Jersey this weekend. It was time consuming, but once again, bagels were involved, and the demo turned out really nice. Great quality, and who doesn't love a bunch of belters singing their faces off?
What don't I like? I don't like having to re-record that final chord like seven times for us to all cut off together. Belting an E six times in a row isn't the most fun one can on a Sunday. Especially when one is more of a soprano by nature. But whatever. It's done, and it sounds good.
What else? What else? Thesis!!! 4 songs, some scenes, and 2 essays are due a week from tomorrow. I feel like I'm doing pretty well with all of this really. I need to start in on those essays, and I have one more lyric to write. I have no idea what the next lyric will be or what the scene before it will be either. ugh.
And of course, there are the BF songs to write for that class. 3 of them. Hope they're the same three this year as they were last year.
I've been working a lot at GSG, which has been good. It's nice to have pocket money again, and the work isn't terribly difficult. I was worried at first that I wouldn't remember how to do anything, but it all comes back. Like bike riding.
Our new roommate moved in, and he's great so far. Aaron brought tons of instruments and cameras with him, and I think Hudson and I are both pretty excited to have someone so creative in the house with us. I'm hoping we can convince him to participate in weird Lizard videos, etc. We've done some creating in the kitchen, but that is all so far. He's been with us for about a week now. I am pleased.
Had a few great nights out in the past week. This past Sunday night was crazy and fun. Had a lovely time causing trouble with Julian and saw his new apartment. It's cute, and his roommate has lots of antiques that are fun to touch. Celebrated Jess's birthday last Monday and was a complete mess. Had fun with Jim Yates who is back in town finally! We played darts. Lori almost killed both Jim and Julian. I was a wreck. A sloppy drunk. Tuesday morning (well, all of Tuesday really) was a headache and a half. Going out with Hudson tonight to visit this burger place in Bed-Stuy she found recently. I've not been, but from what she's said about it, it sounds really cute. Maybe we can drag Aaron along. Who knows?
Been very silly in the office with Stef and Gil, and I love it. Work almost feels like playtime. Plus I got a couple hand-me-down skirts from Stef yesterday, and I'm quite pleased with them. It's like getting a free wardrobe makeover just in time for school.
Speaking of work, I'm at it now, so I should get back to finding ways to keep myself busy. Ciao!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
dating, writing, etc
Gone on more dates. Not going into details. Nothing hilarious happened. No monotone robots. Though, I'm not sure I've told the latest story about Mr. Consultant yet. I'll post it later if I've missed it.
I desperately need to sit my butt down in a quiet space for a solid 8 hours and just write. I have scenes and two more songs to write and get to my composer for my thesis proposal. I think things are coming along nicely though. I think I've made a solid dent, but the deadline is getting close. That's all I'm gonna say on that subject.
I also need to write for Meridian. We took a vacation for the month of August, but we have to put the September episode up on the 5th, and I don't think anyone has tossed ideas around or started a lyric or sketch. I really hope that this year can be a big year for M13N. We need to work on publicity at some point. We're awful with the whole self-promotion thing. We're also awful at maintaining our blog. Jim and I have now officially switched days, and I'll be handling Fridays now, so I'll make a point to end my vacation early and dive into it tomorrow. It's not good that we've let it sit for so long. I'd love for us to get together for a photo shoot so we can have some better looking images on the site as well. Wish I knew more about making graphics. The whole thing needs work. Website can be tighter, blog needs more frequent updates, podcast itself is in good shape, we should start working in video as well as audio, and we need to keep our social network information up to date. I know Julian was talking about separating out the songs in the podcasts and putting them up on iTunes. I think that's a great idea, and I hope he gets around to it.
Anyway, just wanted to get that off my chest. Thinking about M13N a lot lately.
Also thinking about camp a lot lately. Miss it terribly.
I desperately need to sit my butt down in a quiet space for a solid 8 hours and just write. I have scenes and two more songs to write and get to my composer for my thesis proposal. I think things are coming along nicely though. I think I've made a solid dent, but the deadline is getting close. That's all I'm gonna say on that subject.
I also need to write for Meridian. We took a vacation for the month of August, but we have to put the September episode up on the 5th, and I don't think anyone has tossed ideas around or started a lyric or sketch. I really hope that this year can be a big year for M13N. We need to work on publicity at some point. We're awful with the whole self-promotion thing. We're also awful at maintaining our blog. Jim and I have now officially switched days, and I'll be handling Fridays now, so I'll make a point to end my vacation early and dive into it tomorrow. It's not good that we've let it sit for so long. I'd love for us to get together for a photo shoot so we can have some better looking images on the site as well. Wish I knew more about making graphics. The whole thing needs work. Website can be tighter, blog needs more frequent updates, podcast itself is in good shape, we should start working in video as well as audio, and we need to keep our social network information up to date. I know Julian was talking about separating out the songs in the podcasts and putting them up on iTunes. I think that's a great idea, and I hope he gets around to it.
Anyway, just wanted to get that off my chest. Thinking about M13N a lot lately.
Also thinking about camp a lot lately. Miss it terribly.
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Day 48
I'm making calls from my office and someone's hold "music" was a radio broadcast of a baseball game. I suddenly want to be in a stadium with a hot dog and a beer. Luckily, it's about to start storming (I think) so being in a stadium will seem a lot less temptin soon.
Last night was date number 3 with Mr. Movies. He's found my blog and requested that I update more often or at least write about my thoughts on our outtings. However, I must first write about Mr. Blinkless and Mr. Consultant.
Mr. Blinkless did background with me on All My Children about a year ago. Then he found me on Facebook and suggested we get together for a drink. I said sure and suggested a bar on 2nd Avenue that I know and love. He started creeping me out when he asked if he could park his car at my house. 1) I don't know you and would rather not have you know where I live. 2) My house is nowhere near where we're going to meet. I told him there was never parking around my house. Then we met at the bar. He didn't blink. Ever. Not once. I doubt he even has eyelids. I was pretty terrified, but eyelidness, as creepy as it can be, is nothing compared to asking a girl you don't know if you can drive her home in perfect and complete monotone. No, sir. No. I will take the train home, thanks. And sorry I don't know the exact weight of my dog. Not sure what dating book suggested you ask that one, but it's not working. Also, lie to me. Do not tell me you still live with your mom in New Jersey if you want to get that second date. Just putting that out there.
Mr. Consultant. A few weeks ago Mr. Consultant took me to see South Pacific, which was great. I had a lovely time, and he seemed very kind and intelligent, but a tad distracted. I thought he might wind up being boring. Didn't hear from him for a week, and then he wanted to get dinner. All his date planning was day-of, so I couldn't attend dinner. I asked for a rain check. Didn't hear from him again for another week, and then he asked again for dinner. I said sure. Later that day, he had a "family emergency" and had to cancel. I said I hoped everything was okay. He said his father-in-law had died. I blinked. Father-in-law? As in, your wife's dad? I didn't respond to his most recent text.
Right. Now I can talk about Mr. Movies. Mr. Movies took me to see the Muppet Movie on the first date. I may have mentioned that and probably called him some name other than Mr. Movies. Anyway, The Muppet Movie was a good choice, and I had a lot of fun. Second date, we went to Brooklyn Bridge Park to watch an outdoor screening of The Return of the Pink Panther. 1) excellent choice of activity. The Brooklyn Bridge Park is gorgeous, outdoor movies are always fun, and you can't go wrong with Blake Edwards. 2) How'd he know I love Middle Eastern food? Am I being stalked? Long story short, it was a lovely night, and he didn't seem too put off by my excessive weirdness (I'm weird. Whatever.). The third date was last night. Yes, there was a movie involved. We went to dinner at Char No. 4, which is the restaurant in Brooklyn with an intense collection of bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches. They also happen to deep fry hunks of pork and put them in sandwiches, so I enjoyed the restaurant. After dinner, we went to his apartment and watched The Wedding Crashers, which I somehow hadn't seen before. My love for Christopher Walken has only grown after seeing this film. Again, to make a long story short, the date was a success. I don't think Mr. Movies is a fan of my year of no sex plan, especially since I've got over 300 days to go, but I'm going to stick to it. It's important to me and that's that.
That's it on my dating update. Back to work. Something about cooking, office life, and my thesis soon. Promise.
Last night was date number 3 with Mr. Movies. He's found my blog and requested that I update more often or at least write about my thoughts on our outtings. However, I must first write about Mr. Blinkless and Mr. Consultant.
Mr. Blinkless did background with me on All My Children about a year ago. Then he found me on Facebook and suggested we get together for a drink. I said sure and suggested a bar on 2nd Avenue that I know and love. He started creeping me out when he asked if he could park his car at my house. 1) I don't know you and would rather not have you know where I live. 2) My house is nowhere near where we're going to meet. I told him there was never parking around my house. Then we met at the bar. He didn't blink. Ever. Not once. I doubt he even has eyelids. I was pretty terrified, but eyelidness, as creepy as it can be, is nothing compared to asking a girl you don't know if you can drive her home in perfect and complete monotone. No, sir. No. I will take the train home, thanks. And sorry I don't know the exact weight of my dog. Not sure what dating book suggested you ask that one, but it's not working. Also, lie to me. Do not tell me you still live with your mom in New Jersey if you want to get that second date. Just putting that out there.
Mr. Consultant. A few weeks ago Mr. Consultant took me to see South Pacific, which was great. I had a lovely time, and he seemed very kind and intelligent, but a tad distracted. I thought he might wind up being boring. Didn't hear from him for a week, and then he wanted to get dinner. All his date planning was day-of, so I couldn't attend dinner. I asked for a rain check. Didn't hear from him again for another week, and then he asked again for dinner. I said sure. Later that day, he had a "family emergency" and had to cancel. I said I hoped everything was okay. He said his father-in-law had died. I blinked. Father-in-law? As in, your wife's dad? I didn't respond to his most recent text.
Right. Now I can talk about Mr. Movies. Mr. Movies took me to see the Muppet Movie on the first date. I may have mentioned that and probably called him some name other than Mr. Movies. Anyway, The Muppet Movie was a good choice, and I had a lot of fun. Second date, we went to Brooklyn Bridge Park to watch an outdoor screening of The Return of the Pink Panther. 1) excellent choice of activity. The Brooklyn Bridge Park is gorgeous, outdoor movies are always fun, and you can't go wrong with Blake Edwards. 2) How'd he know I love Middle Eastern food? Am I being stalked? Long story short, it was a lovely night, and he didn't seem too put off by my excessive weirdness (I'm weird. Whatever.). The third date was last night. Yes, there was a movie involved. We went to dinner at Char No. 4, which is the restaurant in Brooklyn with an intense collection of bourbons, whiskeys, and scotches. They also happen to deep fry hunks of pork and put them in sandwiches, so I enjoyed the restaurant. After dinner, we went to his apartment and watched The Wedding Crashers, which I somehow hadn't seen before. My love for Christopher Walken has only grown after seeing this film. Again, to make a long story short, the date was a success. I don't think Mr. Movies is a fan of my year of no sex plan, especially since I've got over 300 days to go, but I'm going to stick to it. It's important to me and that's that.
That's it on my dating update. Back to work. Something about cooking, office life, and my thesis soon. Promise.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Mad mad mad mad mad men
Sorry! I've not updated this blog in ages. I've been keeping that anonymous one about Hooters. I can't link it from here, obviously, but anyway, you probably received the email from me at some point or another that gives the details.
Anyway, long story short, Hooters is on hold for the moment. Sorrow. I've been on a major cupcake kick to try to fill my time, as I was really banking on Hooters starting up. The office hasn't had a lot of hours lately, though it looks like I'll be getting more work soon. Huzzah.
Anyway, Hudson's been out of town since last Wednesday, and I've been slowly becoming crazier and crazier. I stayed in the house way too much on Thursday and Friday, and since Hudson left I've been sleeping on the fold out couch for two reasons. The first is there is a/c upstairs in the living room and it's much more tolerable at night than my sweaty room downstairs. The second is that I freaked out the first night hearing sounds from upstairs, and I kept thinking that people were in the living room. I crept up the stairs three or four times to check, nervous and panicked each time. Sleeping in the living room equals less creeping. Sadly, it hasn't meant less freaking out. I realized, probably two days ago, that I've never slept in an apartment or house alone more than one night. If even one night. There's always been someone I know in the next room or down the hall no matter where I've been in life. I've never even stayed in a hotel room alone. I keep having nightmares where people break into the house. I have woken up crying multiple times a night almost every night since last Wednesday. It's very creepy and spooky and other words you might associate with the Addams Family, and I don't think I was meant to ever live alone.
On a completely different note, before my roommate went out of town, we had a Mad Men themed photoshoot. Fancy dresses=fun. I wish people still wore beautiful clothes that were flattering and modest all at once. The fashions and hairstyles on Mad Men are so delicious, and seeing them sort of highlights how far our culture has fallen in terms of taking pride in appearance. I'm certainly not immune to the jeans and tshirts and ponytails that most women sport. I dress like a total bum most days and rarely do my hair, but I find myself longing to look more put-together all the time. Why'd we have a photoshoot? Why, to enter a contest, of course! You can help me win it by clicking this link and then giving me "5 stars" http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/photos/view/676/ The 8mm camera is a little shout out to season 1, when Don Draper, the hero of Mad Men for those of you who haven't seen the show, watches some of his home movies.
Going on a date tonight. Not sure how I feel about it. Going on a different date tomorrow. Feel better about that. Bleh. Dating sucks.
Anyway, long story short, Hooters is on hold for the moment. Sorrow. I've been on a major cupcake kick to try to fill my time, as I was really banking on Hooters starting up. The office hasn't had a lot of hours lately, though it looks like I'll be getting more work soon. Huzzah.
Anyway, Hudson's been out of town since last Wednesday, and I've been slowly becoming crazier and crazier. I stayed in the house way too much on Thursday and Friday, and since Hudson left I've been sleeping on the fold out couch for two reasons. The first is there is a/c upstairs in the living room and it's much more tolerable at night than my sweaty room downstairs. The second is that I freaked out the first night hearing sounds from upstairs, and I kept thinking that people were in the living room. I crept up the stairs three or four times to check, nervous and panicked each time. Sleeping in the living room equals less creeping. Sadly, it hasn't meant less freaking out. I realized, probably two days ago, that I've never slept in an apartment or house alone more than one night. If even one night. There's always been someone I know in the next room or down the hall no matter where I've been in life. I've never even stayed in a hotel room alone. I keep having nightmares where people break into the house. I have woken up crying multiple times a night almost every night since last Wednesday. It's very creepy and spooky and other words you might associate with the Addams Family, and I don't think I was meant to ever live alone.
On a completely different note, before my roommate went out of town, we had a Mad Men themed photoshoot. Fancy dresses=fun. I wish people still wore beautiful clothes that were flattering and modest all at once. The fashions and hairstyles on Mad Men are so delicious, and seeing them sort of highlights how far our culture has fallen in terms of taking pride in appearance. I'm certainly not immune to the jeans and tshirts and ponytails that most women sport. I dress like a total bum most days and rarely do my hair, but I find myself longing to look more put-together all the time. Why'd we have a photoshoot? Why, to enter a contest, of course! You can help me win it by clicking this link and then giving me "5 stars" http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com/photos/view/676/ The 8mm camera is a little shout out to season 1, when Don Draper, the hero of Mad Men for those of you who haven't seen the show, watches some of his home movies.
Going on a date tonight. Not sure how I feel about it. Going on a different date tomorrow. Feel better about that. Bleh. Dating sucks.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Cupcakes
I've been doing data entry all day, and in between documents, I've looked up adorable cupcake photos. I think I have a new obsession. I'm going to make some strawberry cupcakes when I get home, and I'll photograph them and put them up on here. I'm very excited about them, as silly as it is to get excited about baked goods. Stefanie and I spent most of today prepping for focus groups and talking about cupcakes that I should bake. These are definitely going to happen. I recommend All Things Cupcake if the idea of baking and then eating something absolutely adorable appeals to you at all. I think some basic frosting decorating supplies will be purchased in my near future.
On a completely different note, we're still looking for a third roommate. Click here to check out the apartment, and please forward the site anyone you know who is looking in NYC. We're getting desperate, and I'd really rather not foot another month's extra rent. No one seems to be interested or ready to move in anytime soon. Gaaah! Really need this Hooters gig to start up ASAP for that extra paycheck.
Speaking of Hooters, I called them yesterday to discuss a training schedule, and it looks like they can't fit me in this week, but told me that once girls start leaving for school they should have a spot for me, so I should call back next week and get a status update. Sounds like they jumped the gun a bit, but whatever. I really want this job, so I'll be persistent. I can handle just working an extra week or two at the office.
Right. Off to clean up post focus group.
cheers
On a completely different note, we're still looking for a third roommate. Click here to check out the apartment, and please forward the site anyone you know who is looking in NYC. We're getting desperate, and I'd really rather not foot another month's extra rent. No one seems to be interested or ready to move in anytime soon. Gaaah! Really need this Hooters gig to start up ASAP for that extra paycheck.
Speaking of Hooters, I called them yesterday to discuss a training schedule, and it looks like they can't fit me in this week, but told me that once girls start leaving for school they should have a spot for me, so I should call back next week and get a status update. Sounds like they jumped the gun a bit, but whatever. I really want this job, so I'll be persistent. I can handle just working an extra week or two at the office.
Right. Off to clean up post focus group.
cheers
Saturday, July 18, 2009
Day 23
Today was day 23 of my year of no sex. It's all about filling your days with other things. The past two days GSG has been doing surveys at Yankee stadium for two hours prior to the games, and when the first pitch is thrown, we sit in our ridiculously amazing seats at field level right behind home plate and watch the game while drinking beer bought on the company credit card. Needless to say, I've had a great couple of days. It didn't hurt that the Yankees won both of their games and that I was with Stef and Dan and really love them both.
I've also been on cloud nine a bit lately because I keep lining up dates. This Onion personals thing has proven to be fun. I'm going out with Mr. Consultant again this week, and a scientist (I know!) wants to get coffee this week, too. I think they have boosted my confidence, because I suddenly found the guts to ask out a guy I've had a crush on for the past two months. I'm not sure if he's really all that interested or just being nice, but we're getting coffee sometime soon, and I'll let you know what happens. I think he's incredibly charming and cute.
OH! How could I forget? I call Hooters on Monday to talk about a training schedule. In the words of Camille (my mom, in case you didn't know) "Hoot Hoot Hooray!"
I think I'll be starting up an anonymous blog pretty soon to keep up with the details of my life as a Hooters Girl, but I promise that this blog (and Meridian 13 News, too) will keep on trucking.
cheers,
b
I've also been on cloud nine a bit lately because I keep lining up dates. This Onion personals thing has proven to be fun. I'm going out with Mr. Consultant again this week, and a scientist (I know!) wants to get coffee this week, too. I think they have boosted my confidence, because I suddenly found the guts to ask out a guy I've had a crush on for the past two months. I'm not sure if he's really all that interested or just being nice, but we're getting coffee sometime soon, and I'll let you know what happens. I think he's incredibly charming and cute.
OH! How could I forget? I call Hooters on Monday to talk about a training schedule. In the words of Camille (my mom, in case you didn't know) "Hoot Hoot Hooray!"
I think I'll be starting up an anonymous blog pretty soon to keep up with the details of my life as a Hooters Girl, but I promise that this blog (and Meridian 13 News, too) will keep on trucking.
cheers,
b
Friday, July 10, 2009
Career Options
As many of you may already know, I'm trying to find an entry-level job that I think will be fun and hopefully will offer benefits and some flexibility. That's not the easiest thing in the universe to find, especially with the economy in its current shape. I have heard that this job exists though, and the benefits sound pretty amazing. Where are these flexible hours? Where are health, vision, dental, and tuition assistance benefits for hourly employees? Who's actually hiring? There are fun jobs?? Why, yes. There are fun jobs and someone is hiring. I've scoped it out (eaten there twice and checked out the clientele and done some online research), and hopefully I'll soon be wearing the (in)famous uniform of the Hooters Girl.
I know what you're thinking. How could I stoop so low? It's practically stripping! You have no respect for your gender! Terrible things will happen to you!
First of all, I worked in one of the most respected restaurants in the city as a hostess, and I was terrified by the way one of the MANAGERS there treated me. Must worse than I've ever been treated by ANYONE in a chain restaurant or anywhere else I've ever worked, for that matter. You can be treated poorly by anyone anywhere at anytime. Wherever you work, eat, play, hang out, you are always running the risk of a stranger being a douche. Why not run that risk somewhere where you have minimal side work, get to wear comfortable shoes, and receive tips?
Secondly, I don't consider it stooping at all, and no, it's not at all like stripping. I think it takes guts to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin, and I'd be proud to wear that tight tank top and those orange shorts. Regardless of that, I'd probably wind up showing less actual skin than I have at a lot of other jobs. You wear tights under huge socks and high top sneakers, shorts, and a tucked in tank top. All that's really exposed is your silhouette. Yes, your arms, shoulders, and decolletage are bare. I wear tank tops anyway. Big deal.
Mostly though, I'm dying to write a musical about this "delightly tacky, yet unrefined" eatery, and I think some first hand experience would prove hilarious and useful, plus why the hell not get paid for research for once!
I've been obsessed lately with The Hooters Girl blog and recommend it to everyone I know who enjoys reading anonymous works on the interwebz.
I'll keep you posted on my progress, and I expect all of my friends to come let me wait on them at this wonderfully orange chain restaurant sometime soon!
Cheers.
I know what you're thinking. How could I stoop so low? It's practically stripping! You have no respect for your gender! Terrible things will happen to you!
First of all, I worked in one of the most respected restaurants in the city as a hostess, and I was terrified by the way one of the MANAGERS there treated me. Must worse than I've ever been treated by ANYONE in a chain restaurant or anywhere else I've ever worked, for that matter. You can be treated poorly by anyone anywhere at anytime. Wherever you work, eat, play, hang out, you are always running the risk of a stranger being a douche. Why not run that risk somewhere where you have minimal side work, get to wear comfortable shoes, and receive tips?
Secondly, I don't consider it stooping at all, and no, it's not at all like stripping. I think it takes guts to feel confident and comfortable in your own skin, and I'd be proud to wear that tight tank top and those orange shorts. Regardless of that, I'd probably wind up showing less actual skin than I have at a lot of other jobs. You wear tights under huge socks and high top sneakers, shorts, and a tucked in tank top. All that's really exposed is your silhouette. Yes, your arms, shoulders, and decolletage are bare. I wear tank tops anyway. Big deal.
Mostly though, I'm dying to write a musical about this "delightly tacky, yet unrefined" eatery, and I think some first hand experience would prove hilarious and useful, plus why the hell not get paid for research for once!
I've been obsessed lately with The Hooters Girl blog and recommend it to everyone I know who enjoys reading anonymous works on the interwebz.
I'll keep you posted on my progress, and I expect all of my friends to come let me wait on them at this wonderfully orange chain restaurant sometime soon!
Cheers.
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