April 22, 2005

  • Hello and WELCOME!  Have you been here before?


    I had my first training shift as a waitress today and I loved it.  I'm telling you.  Unless I figure out something that I haven't thought of yet, I'm going to me happy as a clam in this job.  I'll be making enough money to keep my head above water (even if not FAR above the water), they are willing to work around my need to be with the kids - it's good.  I mean it's ALL good. 


    It's been a busy week for me.  I've been working on three loans so that's been exciting stuff.  One of them is all done but the closing and I know that things can still fall apart even at this stage, but the clients have signed a contract on a house and allowed themselves to be talked in the kind of deal where they will owe substantial penalties if they back out.  I would have advised them not to sigh such a deal, but hey.  It's their decision and they didn't ask me.


    It won't close for several more weeks but that will be a paycheck in June just in time for mine and Michael's birthday.  I know that he has big hopes for his birthday present this year and while I'm not interested in being silly, I would like to make it special.  I didn't think that we were spoiled before, but the kids and I have really had to learn to "just say no" to a lot of things that we are used to thinking of as necessities.  Of course, they weren't really necessary - but making that adjustment has been hard. 


    Remember the big bad mean nasty day when I got a whole fist full of traffic fines?  My court date for those is next Thursday and frankly, it's not too soon for people to start praying about that situation.  They (lawyers) told me to come to court prepared to pay the fines and that they would try to negotiate to keep the points off my record.  Keeping the points off would be good.  Reducing the fines would be a bonus that I'm really really really hoping for. 


    I know that I'll "get out" of two of the tickets, because the officer jumped the gun writing them.  He was too impatient to give me time to hunt up my insurance card and vehicle registration so he wrote me tickets even though I had those documents.  But the other two?  Oy VEY!  The printed fines add up to about $200 that I just really don't have.  Well, I have it because I won't pay my rent - but that's not so good ... Anyway - if we start the praying early - it won't hurt.


       

Comments (9)

  • Very glad to hear the positive vibes on the job. Very sorry to hear about the upcoming court date. I will send good thoughts and anything else that I can...

  • Many times they'll reduce the points/fines if you actually show up in court...I hope they do that much at least. It can't hurt to ask.

  • Good luck with the tickets, praying that it isn't too bad. Glad you love your job, as kind as you are, I suspect your tips will be great.

    Heather

  • I bet the ticket thing comes out OK.  Just be nice and compliant, and be ready to plead guilty to something.

  • You will be so great at your job. Your smile alone lights up a room, so I'm sure it will earn you many tips. Good luck, babe...I'm rooting for you all the way. Kisses, Kate

  • I'm SO glad the waitress job is what it is.  Having supportive employers (re your family responsibilities) is critical.  As for the tickets, I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

  • Ummmm......yeah......been here a few times.    What kind of food will you be serving?

  • Wow, glad you're liking the job!  I will send good vibes for the court date. 

  • The service industry is a great way to make money and I'm guessing, the way you like people, you'll be getting big tips.

    I'll be praying that the judge will show you mercy. Mike

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