Ahhh It feels nice to be blogging again. I opened "This Longing" (now hidden*) on this account approx. a year ago which I used to blog on for a bit, but I haven't written in quite some time so last night I decided it's time to just start a new one.
The Riot Squad presented The Valley of the Dolls Fall Fashion Show tonight at the Rio. It was a success and an awesome night to work as it was my first night back at the Rio in over a week or so. I didn't get to watch the show, though it looked fabulous, rather I spent a good chunk of the pre-show in box, and as it got a lot busier, I moved behind bar working with Cherise, Taylor, Teddy, and sometimes Corrine. When I managed to catch a peek of the action after the show had started, I was really impressed with the production quality. The stage set up looked sweet and before the show I got to see behind the stage which had been transformed into a green room for all the models and stylists, etc. We've definitely never seen anything like this at the Rio.
I've been with the Rio for over a year now. The theatre's had some rough times in the past for sure, and I've come close to leaving on so many occasions, for reasons ie. not liking management, being bored with it, and so on, but tonight was an example as to why I'm excited to still be with the company even after everything I've been through . Since I started at the Rio, my first job as an 18 year old fresh outta high school, I've grown so much as an adult and learned how to deal with different kinds of people. I've become stronger and wiser, and I've changed for the better. Although I've gone through some personal shit and wanted so bad to leave, I'm still with the Rio. I never had the balls to call it quits because I knew if I did, I would regret it. I'd miss it. I'd miss my co-workers, many of whom I consider good friends. Thank goodness I stuck around long enough to see a switch-over of ownership. Where else can I get a chill as fuck job where I get to work with my friends, for exciting and beautiful people who see as much potential in this place as we do? I'm really excited to be with the company at this time.
Good things are happening at the Rio, and it's feel good to be around for it. Nights like these remind me of what I've gained and how it's benefited me, and that there is still more to learn from life@the Rio, and ultimately, why I love my job.
When I saw Cherise and the different set up behind concesh, I felt the impact of being away from work and sensed myself getting back into work mode. I realized I actually missed the place and was glad to be back to making some sweet, sweet cash. The reason why I was off for awhile was because I needed time to get ready for school and prep the Keats Island retreat. Then I was away at Keats for 3 days last week, had the weekend off, and then had the first few days of this week off as I was starting up at school again. School's school. I'm only taking three classes in addition to a mandatory Methods402 class so that I can still manage working part-time and hanging out and being young. When people ask what I'm taking and why, I have to say I'm taking classes for fun. It's not like I'm doing pre-reqs for anything or looking to grab as many credits as possible before applying transfer or anything. At this point it would be impossible to finish a liberal arts diploma at Corpus by the end of this year because I've lessened my course load. Ultimately, my ideal is to go to the Art Institute here in September 2009 for the Event Planning certificate. I decided this during the beginning of May, but at this point I had just gained the position as president of our student government at the end of last semester, so it's not like I could have walked out. I don't regret staying either, because now I feel I can truly enjoy my courses without stressing out about getting the best marks for UBC or whatever.
Anyway, wow...I've just been reading over what I wrote. I took a break for a bit because I have a headache from drinking wine tonight and I was also on the phone a bit with Tim (note to self: 6 month anni in a week!). I defs can't be tipsy though. I was just taste-testing at work. ;) Then I remembered the little bite of the adult cookie (gift from awesome boss!) I had but that couldn't be it. After the phone call, was feeling a bit out of it and came back here to finish this post, had a whole lot more cookie and wrote some more. I'm defs high now and I defs wrote a lot of this high...fuck it I gotta peace it and enjoy this.
I'll just edit this tomorrow BAHAHA till next time suckasss
xoxo,
LADY DIA.
(Dorothy, actually)
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