I love that Pope Francis is on twitter!
There are lots of little things going on in my brain today. Monday I moved to Seattle, Tuesday I started the job hunt, Wednesday I went in to an interview downtown, and today- Thursday- I checked back with a few places with resume in hand.
I've worked in a lot of different restaurants. Maybe it's my age or maybe it's just who I am, but I don't like the environment of so many establishments. I hate dark, den like environments with huge televisions or posters advertising beer. I've applied to some of those places, feeling very strongly in my heart that those places don't really resonate with me.
Today I focused on two restaurants that I thought would be interesting. Yanni's is a popular Greek Restaurant that Gordon Ramsey visited a few months ago. I've worked for Greeks before, and I love the food and culture. I sat waiting to talk to someone, but I had an interview so I had to leave before anyone showed up. In the process I sat and observed three Greek men sit with their coffees and chatter away in Greek. It was very funny to me, because after all the foreign language, one of the men said "see you later" finally in English before he left. Slowly more well dressed and older Greek men came and joined in a larger circle, talking, laughing, shaking their heads, talking with their hands. I love how they greet each other with a kiss and closeness. There is such warmth in their manner. The more I kept watching them, the more I thought... I need to go to Greece. My manager back at the Greek restaurant I worked at in South Carolina always told me I reminded him of the women back home. I took this as a compliment, and I supposed it meant that it was because I wasn't very flashy.
I had my interview at Olive and Grape, a cute little restaurant that blends Italian, Turkish, and Greek food. All cultures I love! Best of all, there was no online application but a face to face meeting, and tomorrow night I will work for a couple hours bussing tables and so forth. She's giving me a chance. I have an in, and that's all I really want. It can lead to more work as I show that I am dependable and hard working. I enjoy working for family run places, and it's great to experience another culture, too. This, I believe, is going to be one of the coolest restaurants I've ever worked. Here's to a super summer in Seattle...
I tried to reach out to someone recently and make peace. I sent a letter and spoke my peace. I spoke words of understanding, and I wished this person happiness, while letting her know that her children had been such an important part of my life. The letter was returned. I wasn't completely surprised, and I suppose I was a tad bit disappointed. But now I'm grateful. I tried. I sent out peace, and sometimes that's all you can do as a person. I can still pray for peace and that this individual understands her worth in God's eyes, and I can remember her children in my prayers- that they also grow to understand God's great love for them. But being a peacemaker doesn't always mean that people accept your peace...Sometimes people find it easier to be in denial, maybe raising the roof, drinking, or traveling to see Dave Matthews. I get it- why does life have to be about anyone but yourself?
I am relaxing tonight. I spent a good part of the day walking around in the rain, waiting to talk to someone, and I came home with soaked jeans up to my calves. I feel suddenly sleepy but grateful and excited. So thankful to be living this resurrection life, with God's love banner over me. May I encounter Jesus more... and be changed!
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