Backed up on my blogging again. I've found ways to keep myself rather busy and many nights I am ready to shut the lights off and fall asleep after 8:30pm. Here's a few quick stories of why that may be true and a few exciting things going on right now in the life of Jessica Boschen, always an adventure. Life's a journey. :-)
Labor Day weekend. Yeah... "labor" is definitely a good word for it. Work, babysitting activities, and the unexpected. I worked all three days at the restaurant, all decently busy days. Started raising some money for this "No-Kid Hungry" project our restaurant is helping out with. I raised a good amount just from the first two days of the month. Many know how much service work and fundraising I was involved with in college, so I was rather excited for September to come around to get this project going and rock it while waitressing at The Egg and I. The server who raises the most money at the end of the month wins a $50 gift card to the place of their choosing. Our goal as a restaurant was to raise $500, and thus far I alone have raised $188 from customers.
My next line of work over the Labor Day weekend involved helping Mary with her 6-year old granddaughter. Molly here is quite energetic, and I had the pleasure of partaking in many activities with Miss Molly. My friends Andy and Karena were in town and actually rode along with Mary and me to pick up Molly from school. Cool to see them a bit while they were here. Then Friday night, Molly and I made some peanut butter cookies. We had a lot of fun with those! Molly was becoming my new little friend.
Saturday I came home from work to find that we were tie-dying some clothes out in the garage. A white skirt and shirt had even been found for me to color up for myself. Here is a photo of Miss Molly and me sporting a few of our creations. I've already received some compliments on my skirt while out and about.
Mary ended up spending two nights at the hospital to get her asthma back under control, and I think I made about 3 or 4 trips there and back to visit her, bring a few supplies, and bring her back home on Tuesday. She is doing much better as the week progressed. I sure had a moment on Sunday, though, where I definitely felt like I was right where I needed to be.
Found myself realizing this week, as well, that it has been an entire year since I sliced my knee open on a hike to one of my favorite places in American Samoa with some friends. That day I knew I had a nice memory scar in the making. Looking at it today, you would find that it is still a pinkish red in color. Not quite skin color yet. Was a little deep at the time, I must admit. haha It didn't stop me from climbing to the top of the falls with my friends, though. One great day that was. :-)
I've also begun wearing some knitted wool socks around the house in the evening. My little footies can become quite cool, especially down in the basement at times. Easiest way to change your body temp is to warm or cool down your feet - scientific fact. :-) My roommate, Mary, knits socks from thread she has spun herself on a spinning wheel with wool she purchases. Cute little things, and I am thankful for them. They make me feel extra cozy when I sort of start settling down at night for bed.
Got a phone call last week to come in for an interview for an entry-level position at American National Bank, on the corner of 144th and Maple. I was very excited for interview, as I knew it could be a good place to start, gain some experience, pick up more hours, and still be within walking distance of Mary's house. One thing I love about my job at The Egg and I. Went in for the interview feeling very confident and came out feeling really good about it - actually the best I have felt in any of the interviews I have come out of in the past few months. I was told I would hear back by Friday, and here came a phone call on Thursday offering me the position! I am off to orientation Monday morning, and then will begin working at American National Bank. I am starting out as a teller with five 6-hour shifts during the week and a rotating Saturday. Pretty darn close to full-time. I am very excited for this new adventure! My roommate could tell, my parents could tell on the phone, and a few friends I spoke with about it. Life is good and things are falling together as they always do. New adventure, here I come! Plus, let's be honest... I could make a really cute business lady. ;-)
For now, I am keeping some shifts at the Egg and I. This will include some 6am-10:30 or 11amish shifts during the week and some weekend hours.
Saturday and Sunday I was sent to help at the 132nd and Dodge location of the Egg and I, as they were short-handed. I figured it would be fun to change pace just a bit and try it out. Overall the restaurant is slower business-wise, over there, but that meant there were fewer waitresses on duty. That meant I was still just as busy with tables. I actually came home with a new personal best on weekend tips. Crazy! Was fun to see some new people. I also had started out my beautiful Sunday with a delightful almond pancake I made at home for breakfast after a fun evening out with Mary. We went to see "The Butler", a great historical movie, and then had some dinner at Wave Bistro.
Non-stop... non-stop. I just keep going like the Energizer bunny some days. Although, Tuesday when I was off work, I was sure slugglish that day and was battling some sinus problems thanks to the slightly rainy weather. All cleared up now though. My body also just felt like it dropped when it finally stopped for a day from the go, go, go.
When I came home from work on Sunday, Mary showed me some fake flowers she picked up for me to wear in my hair. Customers still ask about it every time I wear one. "Is that flower real?" Tis a great conversation starter. :-) How thoughtful of Mary to snag a few more for me. I love them.
Did a little shopping at Kohl's where I have a gift card to currently spend and found a few more business-esque pieces to add to more wardrobe. I already have a good start, but I added a few pieces that are business appropriate but also versatile with some other looks. That's what happens after I watch a few episodes of What Not to Wear during the week. I say things like that. haha
Last thing I have to mention quick. Mary and I went to the salon on Thursday, where she had an appointment for a manicure and pedicure. I ended up getting a pedicure myself. Actually the first time I have had my nails painted period in over 15 months. I did not even paint my toe-nails once while I was living on the island. Just didn't take any with me and didn't buy any. Took me a few days to get used to seeing that pop of color down there when I look down. haha I went for blue, cause I love blue and everyone does pink. Adds a little spunk to my day, and I forgot how relaxing it could be to sit in the salon, have your nails painted, and your feet massaged. Girl talking right there. Oh geez. haha
Hope you all have a fabulous week! Life is good, and adventures happen every day. My new adventure working at American National Bank begins Monday. Check back later this week or so to find out how that's going. Until next time...
Yours truly,
Jessica
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