The Family
So yesterday was up there on the list of being one of the worst days of my life, and for once i'm gonna keep the details to myself. But, needless to say, I lost it. I am normally pretty good at painting on the smile for work. Sure, a couple people have seen a tear or two, but i am normally pretty tough. Yesterday, not so much. but I realized somthing. As I called my Costa Rican Princess, she covered for me at work until i could compose myself a little. thought i had it, but got there and between the puffiness and the few tears that slipped out, I became the one thing I can't afford to be at the bar.....vulnerable. Who wants to see a crying bartender? I'm the one who comforts my customers, not the other way around. But my regulars swooped in. Lots of hugs and words of encouragement. Then, as the shift ended, I began to close out, and as my Cocktail Queen, Texas Teacup, and Boobalicious were sitting with me and the floodgates opened. i broke down completely. We're talking full on waterworks and sobs. It took about two seconds for them to pack me and all the money and paperwork up and get me out of there. They finished my work and did the girl circle until i calmed down. They were supportive and awesome to me. Texas Teacup stayed with me all night, me looking all busted and not wanting to drink, but not ready to go home to an empty house. I stayed with the fam until about 4:30. What's the point of all this? i realized how blessed I am. How many jobs, let alone in this biz, can you fall off and have a group that cradles you until you can be tough again? i now know why no one leaves this bar. Our regulars, employees......you gotta wait years to get on at this place unless you were there from the get go and then you don't leave. Our regulars are loyal and like pitbulls if you try to come at one of us. We are truly a big family. A real one. We fight and cry and laugh and love each other. So, here's my shoutout. I love that bar and I love all of you guys so much. I don't want to sound too negative, but if you hadn't been there for me yesterday, I might not have been able to hold on. You rescued me last year when my options were limited, you gave me a shot at the next level, and you give me strength when I don't have it. i never thought I'd make friends like back in high school....you get used to goin it alone more as an adult. But that bar is special. so when people want to know how we keep steady when others struggle with numbers and why people don't find a better bar.........well, I don't think there is one. thanks guys.
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