It's my birthday and I'll sleep if I want to
It's been a while since my last post because my schedule is getting a bit crazy. This past week I started working at Victoria's Secret at Herald Square, stocking the store before it opens. With that and my internship, I had 60 hours scheduled. Plus I started my bar job last night. But I was able to get my nine hour shift covered today so I could enjoy my birthday!
And so far I've really enjoyed it by sleeping till 3:30 pm. Yesterday I had a 6 am-3 pm shift at VS, meaning I got up at 4:15 am (My usual bedtime) to catch the first M train heading into Manhattan. Then I started at the bar at 5 pm and worked till 4 am. Yes you read that right, I was up for more than 24 hours and I worked a total of 19 hours yesterday (I was able to leave VS a little early). Since the subway is always working in my favor, I didn't get home till 5:30 am so my plan for my birthday was to sleep all day. And that I did!
I'm a bit clumsy, if you didn't know already. So waitressing, and carrying drinks on a tray through a crowded and rowdy bar, makes me a little nervous. Luckily, I only broke one pitcher of beer last night but that was because a guy elbowed me so it technically wasn't my fault! I didn't mess up on any drinks, I didn't charge anyone incorrectly, and I made it alive. I wear a shirt that says sexy pirate (better than wearing a pirate costume I guess) and I walk around drunk people trying to get them more drunk in hopes they'll tip me well. I tried using the birthday card to get more tips, but I'm hoping I'll do better with more practice. I don't know how people do this for a living, it's exhausting. My feet were killing me. But at least the atmosphere, karaoke, and loud music kept me awake and my adrenaline going.
Working three jobs is tough, I wouldn't recommend it. Another problem I have is that I want to be superwoman at what ever I'm doing. My roommates reminded me that I don't need to be superwoman at everything, but I want to be that person people go to for projects that need to be tackled or problems that need to be solved. I want to be astounding at everything. So how do I balance this need with three jobs? I'd probably break down if I tried to be superwoman at all three.
Now you may think I'm a little crazy for taking all this on, but this is only for a couple months. Sometimes I think I'm crazy. But this just pushes me even more to get that job, my career job, as soon as possible. I'm shooting for December. I knew coming here to NYC I'd have to do what ever it took to pay the bills and what not and one day it'll all pay off.
Tonight I'll take a break from this hectic schedule, forget about all my jobs and my worries, and celebrate with close friends. I work a nine hour shift tomorrow but for right now, I won't think about it.
And so far I've really enjoyed it by sleeping till 3:30 pm. Yesterday I had a 6 am-3 pm shift at VS, meaning I got up at 4:15 am (My usual bedtime) to catch the first M train heading into Manhattan. Then I started at the bar at 5 pm and worked till 4 am. Yes you read that right, I was up for more than 24 hours and I worked a total of 19 hours yesterday (I was able to leave VS a little early). Since the subway is always working in my favor, I didn't get home till 5:30 am so my plan for my birthday was to sleep all day. And that I did!
I'm a bit clumsy, if you didn't know already. So waitressing, and carrying drinks on a tray through a crowded and rowdy bar, makes me a little nervous. Luckily, I only broke one pitcher of beer last night but that was because a guy elbowed me so it technically wasn't my fault! I didn't mess up on any drinks, I didn't charge anyone incorrectly, and I made it alive. I wear a shirt that says sexy pirate (better than wearing a pirate costume I guess) and I walk around drunk people trying to get them more drunk in hopes they'll tip me well. I tried using the birthday card to get more tips, but I'm hoping I'll do better with more practice. I don't know how people do this for a living, it's exhausting. My feet were killing me. But at least the atmosphere, karaoke, and loud music kept me awake and my adrenaline going.
Working three jobs is tough, I wouldn't recommend it. Another problem I have is that I want to be superwoman at what ever I'm doing. My roommates reminded me that I don't need to be superwoman at everything, but I want to be that person people go to for projects that need to be tackled or problems that need to be solved. I want to be astounding at everything. So how do I balance this need with three jobs? I'd probably break down if I tried to be superwoman at all three.
Now you may think I'm a little crazy for taking all this on, but this is only for a couple months. Sometimes I think I'm crazy. But this just pushes me even more to get that job, my career job, as soon as possible. I'm shooting for December. I knew coming here to NYC I'd have to do what ever it took to pay the bills and what not and one day it'll all pay off.
Tonight I'll take a break from this hectic schedule, forget about all my jobs and my worries, and celebrate with close friends. I work a nine hour shift tomorrow but for right now, I won't think about it.
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