Puffy Elf Sticker, Sign of Things to Come

  If there is a penny in the middle of the road I will dodge a taxi to pick it up.  I am always looking for signs from above that good fortune is just around the corner.   But I am equally superstitious about telling anyone about good things that are coming before I actually have them in my possession.  But last night I had a sign that I have to acknowledge. We brought our Buddy Scooter to NYC. In Colorado you do not need a license to drive or a license plate for a 50cc scooter, but come to find out that in New York you need all those things.  The cost of registering the bike, and the cost of Jeff and I obtaining motorcycle licenses would add up to about $800.  We have added that expense to the list of things we will afford when I get that dream job.  But for now, we obey the alternate side of street parking and wheel it across the street every night, but never actually ride it. The scooter is absolutely adorable in a sea foam green, but for now it is covered to shield it from the elements and probably to give shelter to a late night rat rendezvous.  Last night it was my turn to do the evening wheeling of the bike across the street when I noticed that someone had put a puffy elf sticker on the cover of the bike. It was like a little Christmas kiss from Santa himself.

  Since I have splashed my job search and lack of success all over my blog I should keep you abreast of my triumphs, no matter how small. I found yet another job that I was qualified for on Craig's List. This was an open call for catering staff.  Jordan had the day off, so after searching the apartment from top to bottom for my social security card, we headed down to the interview a few blocks from Macy's.  I was glad that Jordan was with me to see the surreal scene on the 4th floor.  It was like a movie set with auditions for Newsies in one room, auditions for Aladdin in another, auditions for Amhal and the Night Visitors in another, and a job for catering work in the the furthest room at the end of the hallway.  Shouts for auditioning leads and chorus were shouted down the hallway and melodic voices seeped under the audition doorways.  I headed down the long hall to the room for the catering company. After filling out the forms and waiting for 30 minutes I was usher into a room for a group interview. The woman quickly weeded out 1/2of the room by requiring no facial hair, no visible tattoos, no men with long, hair, and candidates were required to show a valid picture ID and social security card. She gave the low down on what is expected out of candidate and we were sent on our way.  I did stay behind and let the interviewer know that I was really interested in the job. After a quick stop at a White Castle Jordan and I headed home. When I got back to the apartment there was an email waiting for me asking me to work on Thursday night at an event at the Cloisters.  I scrambled to sign in and accepted the date.  Don't get too excited, the interviewer did accentuate that for now they are only looking for staff for this Thursday night.  She hoped to have more dates on the books soon, but for now that was it. 

  So.... for now I have a job for one night.  I hope to dazzle them and that they will put me on their permanent roster.  I am hoping that the elf on the scooter was a sign of good things to come.