MONDAY MONDAY!!! (singing the song) ALL ALONE!! Still haven’t wrapped my brain around the fact that I actually live here in Nashville and I’m not just a tourist....I guess it will set in eventually...Anyways today I woke up and decided to go find a job. Since my focus is on music and my Cali OT (Occupational Therapy) licensee hasn’t transferred to Tennessee yet, I decided to look for a cocktail waitress/server job..Didn’t think I would be doing that at the ripe old age of 30..but i guess you gotta do what you gotta do right?? ..So...I looked up all the local bars and restaurants in the area. I haven’t worked in the service industry in 6 years and LA was a tough town to get a job in so I expected it to take AWHILE!! Like weeks...buuuuuut.. NOPE!! I got lucky..The first spot I went to, Bar Louie (across the street from my apartment) briefly looked at my application and hired me on the spot. They asked me to come in for an orientation that night..I looked at them like they were crazy.. I was like “you realize that I have very little experience” and they didn’t even care...Not sure if it was good timing, luck, or what..but I had myself a job..I just didn’t expect to start so quickly!! Everything happens for a reason I suppose.
After orientation I met up with a few local songwriters at Whiskey Jam (a songwriter showcase) and we are supposed to get together to write next week!! Can’t wait!!
Tuesday I went to Silver Creek Records for a meeting. (They invited my to come in at the CRS festival). I chatted with them about my plans, my goals, my music etc. Everyone here is so damn friendly. In LA, no record label is going to ask you to stop by for coffee..Here, they do...AND I LOVE IT!!! I feel like everyone is family, a neighbor, or a friend. They have welcomed me here with open arms. Back on topic...He listened to my songs to see if any of them would work for his younger artist...Unfortunately mine are about what I do best...Partying..so they are a little too adult for her..haha..BUT HE LOVED THEM...Especially “One Night Stand!!” We talked about publishing deals/contracts and told me that "One Night Stand" could easily get picked up by other artists to sing so I need to start pushing it!! YAY!! What good news!!
Tuesday night I started my first work/training shit..What the hell am I doing being a server???? I felt like an idiot.. I hate being the new girl on the job. I just want to know what I am doing and be past all the learning!!! HEEEEELP!!!
Wed and Thur nights I worked again.. Did I mention I have to take menu tests...EVERY NIGHT..and FINAL...well I do..I thought after grad school I was done with tests..I am sure these sound easy but who has time to memorize the ingredients in every dish, sauce, cocktail etc?? I sure don't..nor do I have the brain capacity to retain all that unnecessary information..But....at least I met some fun coworkers!!! YAY for more new friends!!
The weekend came and went..Nothing tooooo exciting happened. Just more neighborhood exploration.. It poured rain over the weekend and their was a chance of snow for monday so they canceled school and basically closed EVERYTHING down...Emphasis on the EVERYTHING because its true. It was cold and wet outside but REALLY?? If we shut down Wyoming every time it was wet and cold (or a chance of snow)..we wouldn't get much accomplished. I found it pretty entertaining until I wanted to get some food..(I had no groceries) but nothing was open, not even subway. So...I decided to be a little productive and started a really cool new song. Its about my favorite shot/drink...any guesses??? HAHA.
Anyways..some fun stuff happens week 3. I will tell you about my meetings with Curb Records..Have a great rest of your week!! :-)
Cheers,
Jennell
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