Workin 9-5 (and then some)

This is definitely a first for me to be legitimately working two jobs. I hate to admit it, but I'm actually kind of enjoying it. I don't enjoy the whole giving-up of my lazy and/or productive weekend time, but working the holiday market is giving me a little sense of accomplishment. It's reminding me that sales, service, and retail can be fulfilling, and that someday I would love to own my own business.

For now, I'll let someone else worry about the bottom line. I'll just show up for my shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays after work, and whenever they put me on the schedule for Saturdays and Sundays. In fact, this Sunday I wasn't even available, but they put me on the schedule anyway. It will be a long day since I'm volunteering for lunch at St. John the Divine on the UWS, but I'm loving the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment.

As for the carrot at the end of this gig? I'm thinking if a trip to Italy isn't in my near future (or even if it is), a nice intranational trip to Charleston, SC, could do the trick.