More ideas...

I want to learn Irish step. I mean, I'm Irish... so I can do it... but I never had any formal training. When the family gathers 'round and teaches kids a few steps and turns, it's not real training. Ooh, maybe contract an Irish dancer for the hypothetical studio I'm dreaming up. Me likey! It's fantastic exercise, and most schools are for children and they train competitively. What happened to exercise for fun? And for adults?!

Clarification from the earlier post -- I do want a pole studio, but think of it more like an AERIAL studio that teaches the aerial arts like tissu, hoop, rope, swing, AND pole.

Ooh, maybe if I'm ambitious enough I can combine the aerial with yoga and have... aerial yoga! :)

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Don't piss me off.

I was chatting with this random elderly woman to pass the time. She was very interested in my philosophy of applied positive psychology. After a bit of decent conversation, she asked me if I worked while attending school and I mentioned that I was a bartender. She gives me this disgusted look and asks, "Goodness, at least you won't be pursuing THAT much longer."
"Oh, I love being a bartender. It's great money, dependable hours, and repeat customer base."
"But you wouldn't want to be doing THAT for the rest of your life.... Ugh..."

Talk about pissing me off! What the heck is wrong about tending bar?? Jeez, she reminds me of my mother who says that bowling is a class statement. Come on!
Forgive me for wanting to serve alcohol into the wee hours of the evening to individuals with a PERSONALITY!

Finally finished!

Mixology, Bar Management certifications - March o1
American Bartending Association certification - March 08
Delaware ABC Server Training Licence - March 12
T.I.P.S. Certification - March 14

What a productive half-month!
Jen/Liz/Greg's birthday party went well. Money was made and people went home very happy.
I love being a private bartender, but I'm still looking to work part-time regularly at an establishment close to home. I'll definately keep checking in on Amici's. I love the place, but they are "fully staffed" for now. I'll check in every month or so to see if anything has changed.

Interviews

I met up with some bar managers in the area, but I'm really not looking to work in a bar that also provides billiards and pool. I don't want to fear a cue ball flying towards the bar when a customer is tipsy and angry. I am looking forward to my interviews with country clubs in the area. If I'm in way over my head, I'll apply to Ruby Tuesday. Maybe it would be a better start, since I would only be working part-time. I won't have regular refreshers to keep me up on my drink recipes list.

My first party to bartend is approaching. I don't think this will be a considerably large event, but a little practice and review never hurt.

I Rocked It!

Passed 44 hours of professional mixology training with "excellent test results" and perfect free-pouring. I completed a CRAZY order of twelve drinks in under six minutes. For the stress I was under, I'll say that's kick-ass. The exciting part is that I'll just get better.

Delaware state legal server licensing is the evening of the 12th in Wilmington. The 14th I have T.I.P.S. in New Jersey.

I'll tackle flair bartending in my free time with a friend. Can't beat this: cute, smiling bartenders with mad bottle flips and dancing! I need to watch Coyote Ugly again...

::sigh:: What an exhausting week. I'm thoroughly acquainted with making 130 drinks, I know how to make over 250. I'm not afraid to say I'm proud of myself.

Now to find a job!

Classes

Ok, I love making dessert drinks. How come people so rarely order them? lol (admittedly, I wouldn't. They're not my taste)

Martinis are so boring. What in the world - and the people who drink them are so uptight and self-important.

Best thing about Highballs: it's so difficult to break the glasses. They are so easy to hold.

I'm a girl, so I'm going to say that cocktails are my favorite thing to make -and drink. You can get away with the strangest names for cocktails, too. ;)

When in the world did "liqueur" become "cordial"? I can't break the habit and start calling them "cordials"!

I swear to you, why is free-pouring so difficult for some people? Thank God I'm good with my hands. I haven't dropped anything or spilled for that matter (except on those damn dessert drinks).


I'm signed up for TIPS certification March 14th with Ed. Horray! Baby steps...

Bartenders are pharmacists with limited inventory.

Turns out I talk too much about my excitement for this bartending school. Two (possibly three) of my friends will take the class with me! This calls for a party when we graduate. Conveniently, the Cheesecake Factory is across the street from the school. :)

I'm hoping that if I worked in a more respectable setting such as a country club, I would avoid getting hit on so much. Hard to tell, though. I know when I dress nicer I tend to look sexier. I get more attention from gentlemen in my business suit than if I'm wearing a tee or babydoll. Can't figure it out. What happened to the days when you looked hot is you came to school in your PJs? lol I would consider it funny, however, if I went home with more phone numbers than tips. We'll see how it goes.

**Bartending Starts This Weekend. Wish me luck.**

God knows when you don't tip.

Intoxicologist - What's your Poison?

If it requires a blender, we're out of that.

I'm the cute bartender that your friends were talking about.

I have the booze, thus I control the Universe. Be nice to me....

Prices Are Subject To Change According To Customer’s Attitude.

The difficulty in bartending is figuring out who is drunk and who is just stupid.