It feels like only yesterday I began my first day in High School. Its crazy how much has happened since that day.
Met wonderful people who eventually would become some of my best friends.
Met a guy who made me feel like I was 'wantable'.
Got a job that taught me so much, including how to have patients with people, how to communicate, and how to respectfully treat people I meet in the restaurant business.
I cant really explain how much I have learned since my first day at Costa. The whole 'hiring process' was one that is rarely heard of. I mean, who just walks in, asks for an application, and then gets hired without even filling it all the way out? Surely not every one has those experiences. Then came those lessons where "the customer is always right" and "arguing gets you no where" and "the best communication is speaking with respect and truth".
Then came the relationships that went along with those lessons, and I really wouldn't have changed a thing. Five General managers, at least 10 assistant managers, and countless shift-leads and coworkers.
Its like its own mini society, where these people spend 5-10 hours with the same people at least 3 times a week. Its more time I spend at home or at school. These people see the good and the bad, the mess ups and the triumphs, and somehow it moves us to be closer to these people, even if we don't really acknowledge it at first.
The best/worst part of this is that you don't get to choose these people at all. At school you can choose to move away from people who you have a problem with, and you also get to choose your friends that you spend your extra time with, but at work, these people are chosen by a higher-up and you have no say in the matter.
I have met the most interesting people through Costa Vida. I have met a drag queen, a swinger, a neurotic control freak (actually a few of them), a heroin addict, a borderline gay Mexican man who talks too fast for me to understand half of the things that he says, a reserved mumbler, and most of all, an amazing wonderful caring person who doesn't know how great she really is.
These people have helped me shape the person that I am today - even if meeting them was a bad, tear inducing experience.
But I feel blessed nonetheless by what my Heavenly Father has done for me in the past few weeks. I cant help but feel unworthy of all the amazing revelations and blessings that have happened, they are that wonderful. Heaven knows that I really couldn't do all of the things that I have without the immense help from my heavenly angels, Father, and guidance.
For all of those who have been with me from the beginning, I'm re-introducing an old/new concept.
Last Minute Thoughts:
1. Time flies and there really is no way of catching it, except for living in the moment.
2. In the words of President Monson, "Find the joy in the journey".
3. Maroon 5 is my favorite band. Bar none. Quickly followed by Sara Bareilles, Muse, and until very recently Nicki Manaj.
4. Graduation is June 3rd at 7 o'clock. But since I have limited tickets, only parents and grandparents will be attending the ceremony - so count yourself lucky if you don't have to go! I don't even want to sit there for 3 hours!
5. Only three more weeks left... I cant help but want to cry. One of the biggest parts of my life has almost ended.
6. I don't think I will end up going to my high school reunions.
7. My Aunt MaRea is one of the most talented people I know.
8. I ripped a part of my hamstring and it hurts like hell.
9. My favorite things to eat right now is bananas, peanut butter, and V8 juice.
10. I got Seth a job at Costa. I think he will be a sufficient replacement for me.
11. I have so much to do in so little time!
12. I think I am going to 15 with these thoughts...
13. I'm a planner. I have to have a plan. Its rather annoying and I think I'm going to try and give it up while I'm in college.
14. I will be fully accepting care packages from anyone who wants to send me one once I have moved down to Cedar City. Among the list of needs, there are: Tampons, chocolate, peanut butter, and most of all letters! I probably wont be coming home as much as I like seeing as how gas prices have risen dramatically. I would love letters, notes, and encouraging advise.
15. The more time flies by, the more I start to miss my family - even though I haven't moved out yet. Its rather ridiculous.
Love you all!
Comment please!!!:)
Andie
