My blog went well for about...2 years. Then, it seemed to fall off the face of the earth. Or did the writer of it fall off? I know I didn't. So maybe my blog did. I just returned to Richmond from a white weekend in Southwest Virginia and it was wonderful. I was able to catch up with family that I hadn't seen in nearly seven months.
I haven't updated in quite a while, and figured I would let everyone in on the happenings in my life. I sent a mass email to all my family and friends in mid-August giving an update on myself. I will kind of-sort of recap on that, and tell what has happened since.
After traveling and working in an orphanage in the Dominican Republic for a month this past summer, I headed to California for my 3rd summer with CTY. It was fun, as always. After CTY, I relocated to Richmond, Virginia. That is where my email left off...
I was hired with Wachovia as a teller the day I arrived in Richmond but couldn't start training until September. In the later part of August, I began working at Red Robin as a server to make some easy cash. For those who live in Southwest Virginia and have only seen commercials for Red Robin, it is a nice burger restaurant that has become a rather large part of my life in Richmond.
I was not happy with Wachovia from the day I started. To keep things simple, I have to say that the people you work with and/or are supervised by make or break a job. Well, that kinda broke my job at Wachovia. Luckily, I have great managers at Red Robin who were willing to help me out and give me more hours if I gave up the bank. So, a few weeks ago, I made the decision to resign from Wachovia. I wasn't supposed to be working the bank. Everyone who knows me knows that I want to do something with airplanes. Whether it is become a pilot, flight attendant, plane watcher, custodian at the airport...I don't care. I just want to be around planes. I decided that by resigning from Wachovia, I would have some extra time on my hands I could use to pursue a career in aviation. And, that's just what has happened...
I have two job opportunities lined up. The first that came along...flight attendant with Republic Airways. I am attending a session that includes an interview in Washington, DC on January 6th. Republic Airways operates a number of regional airlines (US Airways Express, United Express, Frontier, etc.) but I would get to travel a ton! Being a flight attendant would be fun, but the pay is kind of bad.
The second opportunity is what I'm really hoping works out...last week, I was contacted by JetBlue. I had submitted my application around two months ago about a customer service position at the Richmond airport. I honestly thought they had sifted through applications and brushed mine to the side...but I guess not! This coming Wednesday, I have an interview for a customer service position with JetBlue at the airport. I am so excited! From what I've read and heard, they are the best airline to work for and I'm hoping it works out.
Other than that, I have to say I have made a few new friends in my move to Richmond and my travels this fall. Now that the bank is out of my life, I have more time to spend with them and I like it. It is making my time here in Richmond more enjoyable. Last Tuesday I fixed breakfast for about 15 or so of my Red Robin co-workers. I like to cook for people, and I like visitors. So, it was a joyous occasion.
Want me to cook for you? Let me know when you're coming and it'll be ready! Until next time, I'll leave it at that.
