On the southwest, and northeast corners of the intersection of meridian and 3rd street on Miami Beach are two benches. Even though there are no waves, this is one of my favorite places. It is so peaceful and quiet. Its a four-way stop, and there is a steady trickle of auto, bicycle, skateboard, and pedestrian traffic. The silence here is penetrating.
So guess what? I just got a job. This is the one that I have been waiting for, I think. It is a corporate restuarant, specializing in fresh seafood, fine dining. This one is going to get me my sailboat. Wanna know how I know? Because it is overlooking the bay at a marina with a lot of sailboats. They have restuarants in a lot of places where there are also oceans. That means that after I have the boat, and have saved some money, I may be able to transfer to another location. Hoorah!
I am blessed... but there is always a catch. This one is that training is five days long, I can't start for atleast three days, possibly 10, and I'm pretty much out of money.
But you know what? I've been in worse situations. So far, god has fed me everyday. I did have to ask for help once. I seriously don't want to do that again. Don't waste what you have, and don't buy stuff you don't need. That maxim has gotten me through a lot of tough times. So we will see what happens tomorrow, and we will see what happens with this job. I'm not actually working there yet, and I have definitely learned to not celebrate until I have cash in hand.
But today, right now, I am happy. I have cigarettes, food, wine, friends, and a dry, too warm place to sleep. What else could I ask for? Only one thing... for god to totaly wipe out mosquitos as a species. I wouldn't ask for that though, who knows what would take their place. Better to keep my eyes open for some screen.
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