"if you have something to fall back on, you will"

These words were spoken while in art school by a former student who had reached a relative level of success. Now, the only hold overs from my youthful aspirations are the fact that i never tried teaching and the fact that i still dont drive. (you know, because who drives in nyc?)
Yesterday was the last day of school.
we had a *planned* event at the bar. 90 EDUCATORS due in at 3:30pm with a buffet of finger food, like wings and dip. so, i head into work on my day off around 2:15, thinking that is plenty of time to help the day bartender get ready.

Apparently EDUCATORS cannot tell time. Poor dude is up to his elbows in margarita salt and these grown-ass people are pounding on the bar like its last call trying to get is attention. One doesnt make alot of mixed drinks during the day. One also doesnt have to make room for another body in a small space. The first 30 minutes were tough. We get the bar set up proper and good and the lubrication commences.

"I DONT DRINK BEEYAH"
well, baby, i can make you what ever you want
"MAKE ME A MOOJITO"
im sorry, i dont have fresh mint
"CANT YOU USE SOMETHING ELSE??"
yeah, no, i cant.
"WELL, WHAT CAN YOU MAKE ME"

and so on.....i made about 100 margaritas, 50 cosmos, 20 or so lemon drops and 5 long island ice teas (those were for the same person, had to get a ride home)...
not to mention the dozen or so sweet teas i poured, oh and there was one really hot guy drinking guiness. I am pretty sure he taught earth science.

After all of that...I walked with $60.
not only are EDUCATORS miserable people in awful clothing, they are VERY VERY cheap.

Once again, as much as i complain, i really love my job.
I love it even more when i can be reminded.