Updates

I don't have a whole lot to update you on right now. I did not hear back from The Shade Tree on Friday like I expected. I called and left a message, but still did not hear back from anyone. Some have said not to read into that too much right now, since it's a holiday weekend. I really want to work at The Shade Tree- but it may be just because that's what I know the best and I am good at working with women and children. At the same time, I was starting to feel burnt out in Minnesota and I am not sure if that feeling would continue here. My other job choice would be to serve in a local bar for a while just because I know that I could make good money doing so. All the bars, stores and casinos are open 24 hours here but I would want to work 2nd shift hours in order to make the most money. Before the end of the week, I am planning on going to some of the local establishments to see if they are hiring.

One thing that is very different here than in Minnesota, is the cards you need. There is a Sheriff's Card, TAMS Card and Health Card which are needed for any job that involved gambling and alcohol. Almost everything here involves both. The corner gas station has machines in it, serves food and sells alcohol- so for even that type of job the cards are needed. A person is able to get a voucher to pay for the cards, but you need a letter of intent to hire to obtain the vouchers. I am awaiting a check from work, so once I receive it I may just go take the classes and pay for the cards myself. I feel that I would be more employable if I already have them instead of making somewhere wait while I obtain the cards.

Angie is still here until this Wednesday so we still have a few things to go see and do. We went to the Texas Station on Friday night to gamble. Texas Station is a neighborhood casino. Neither of us won anything big but we didn't walk out completely broke either. On Saturday, we went to the Women's Expo that was held at the Red Rock Casino. This casino was beautiful inside and out. At the Expo I had a Spine Analysis done. The doctor and I talked in depth about my Fibromyalgia and migraines. He did a test on me and was able to show me the results on the computer. He wanted me to make an appointment while we were there, but I told him I wanted to hold off until I found employment. Before we left the Red Rock Casino, we went and gambled a little. That casino is definitely higher class than the others I have been to. Today, we are laying low and relaxing. There is a possibility that it may rain, but that doesn't mean that it has cooled down at all.

Hopefully I will have some great news to tell you about a job before the end of the week.......