Valentine's Day Massacre

What a difference a year makes. Maybe it's the crappy economy or lack of romantic decorations... we did have some couples. And some single chicks out for a celebratory dinner. And there were the older lesbians that for some reason decided to tell younger lesbians at a separate table that they "like what they see". I convinced S who I was working with to also wear a flower in her hair. I read some study that stated that waitress who wear flowers in their hair get better tips. Maybe the study was done in Hawaii. In any event the tips were OK, and the cute happy couples not too nauseating. I do wish it was busier though. Of course I always wish that.

The night ended with me and S dancing our asses off at a bar for J's bday. Nothing makes you forget a crappy night at work quicker than vodka and 80s dance music.

New Years Eve

OK, I realize I haven't posted in ages. It's been a crazy busy year. I bartended at a private party in a huge art gallery on NYE. It was for a young Buddhist organization. Before the doors were offically opened the organizers walked around the space holding candles and chanting. I imagine this was to bless the space, although I'm not a hundred percent on that. They were very nice and the party was a success. By success I mean that everyone behaved themselves and I managed to walk with a large sum of money. Toward the end of the night I did have a few conversations with some very inebriated customers. One gentleman was particularly concerned with my having a good time. When I tried to explain that I was there to work and didn't need to have a drink or ten, he took it upon himself to pour me a glass of champagne. Which I graciously took two sips of and toasted him with.

It was a pretty good night overall. Hopefully it's not all downhill from there.