I Have a Job

Today I start training for a waitressing job at the golf course next door so I'll be absent from the blogosphere.

I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!

Comments

Wendy Paine Miller said…
I used to enjoy waitressing. And at a golf course...beautiful views! Score. Or is that four? ;)

Wow, it's going to be one of those Fridays for me.
~ Wendy
May 21, 2010 at 6:59 AM
Diane said…
I have had numerous waitressing jobs and loved them. Hope the training goes well and it meets your family's needs. :O)
May 21, 2010 at 7:18 AM
Terri Tiffany said…
And do you get free gold:))LOL COngrats on getting something. I know you wanted to. I hope the hours are good!
May 21, 2010 at 7:59 AM
Karen Amanda Hooper said…
Yay! Congrats! That's awesome news. Let us know how it goes. :)
May 21, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Linda Kage said…
Have fun. See you when you come back.

And just think how great this will be for your writing. You'll meet so many new and varied people, you'll have lots more characteristics to write about!
May 21, 2010 at 8:50 AM
Sarah Forgrave said…
I used to work at a golf course and LOVED the views from my "office." Good luck with the new job!
May 21, 2010 at 8:57 AM
anita said…
Congrats and have fun at the training, Jessie! ;-) Can't wait to hear all about it.
May 21, 2010 at 9:21 AM
Georgiana said…
Have fun, and I hope you make great tips :D
May 21, 2010 at 9:43 AM
Angie Muresan said…
Best wishes for you. I just know you'll make a ton of great tips!
May 21, 2010 at 10:18 AM
Keli Gwyn said…
Congrats on the new job, Jessie. How nice that it's close to home.

I wonder if there's a golf pro hero or heroine in your future.
May 21, 2010 at 10:30 AM
Deb Shucka said…
I hope you find fun in this new adventure!
May 21, 2010 at 11:46 AM
Jill Kemerer said…
Congratulations! You're going to have so many fun people to study for your books! :)
May 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Elana Johnson said…
I hope it goes well for you! Have a great weekend.
May 21, 2010 at 2:24 PM
Susan J. Reinhardt said…
Hi Jess -

Congrats on the job! Have a nice weekend.

Blessings,
Susan :)
May 21, 2010 at 4:07 PM
Susanne Dietze said…
Congrats on the new job! I'll be praying for a great start. Have a good weekend.
May 21, 2010 at 6:26 PM
T. Anne said…
Have fun! Make lots of tips!!!!
May 21, 2010 at 8:12 PM
Jessie Oliveros said…
So when you are writing full-time and Oprah interviews you, you can tell her that once-upon-a-time you waited tables. She'll be so impressed.
May 21, 2010 at 11:21 PM
Jessica Nelson said…
Thanks Ladies! It was great. Busy but it's fun meeting new people, etc. :-)
Very funny, Jessie. *grin*

I hope to pop on by your blogs later today!
May 22, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Gwen Stewart said…
Hi Jessica,

I've been busy too...way too busy. I've missed the blogosphere, but hope to get back to it in full swing as summer resumes.

Best wishes in your new job. Waitressing is fun and fast-paced; I waitressed in no less than six restaurants, and loved each job!

God bless you this weekend.
May 22, 2010 at 8:35 PM
Emily said…
I hope you enjoy the job!
May 22, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Julie Musil said…
Good luck with the job. I love your "about me" as a Christian mommy. Two of the most important labels out there!
May 23, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Jeanette Levellie said…
Wow. I'm proud of you! Make tons of tips!

Love
Jen
May 24, 2010 at 9:11 AM
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