Jet

The month of October has been full of blessings, as usual. But this month gave me a job in Dean and Deluca; a week later, work in a doctor’s office. I also moved to my own apartment.

Dean and Deluca is a gourmet store and cafe. The main location is in SOHO and the store is about half a block. I was encouraged by JPY to apply since this is one of his favorite stores, so I did and they called me for interview after two weeks. The branch was in Columbus Circle in Time Warner Center (where CNN is) and inside Borders Bookstore. The area is in 59th Street near Central Park West. I was impressed with the place. The assistant manager/lead supervisor interviewed me. They called me the next day to ask me when I’d like to start. I started on October 9. Working in a cafe is a humbling experience. I work in the counter/cashier, standing the whole time (7-8 working hours). Tiring but fun!

I moved to the city near 193rd Street in Manhattan in Washington Heights/Inwood area. Most of my neighbors speak Spanish. How I wish I do, too! I’m trying to learn. I think the next book I’ll buy is "Spanish for Dummies." The apartment has 2 bedrooms and my roommate is from Davao. She rarely stays there since she works in Scarsdale, NY. My room has a beautiful view of Empire State Building and George Washington Bridge. I dont have my computer yet… so I don’t email much (rather don’t reply much). I use the computer at work, in the library or in the internet cafe in Times Square.

My roommate knows a doctor who needed a Medical Secretary. She recommended me and I applied. I was interviewed on a Thursday and started working on Monday. The clinic is in Brooklyn! It takes me about an hour and a half to go to work. I got long hours too. But it’s okay.

Mondays-Fridays, I work in Brooklyn. Weekends, I work in Dean and Deluca. I am thinking of giving up the weekend job but it’s too soon.

When it rains, it really pours!…. Thank you for the additional blessings.