Therapy

First off:

          No, I did not go to a shrink.

Why pay for what your friends can give you for free?! :)

I have an assortment of fantastic friends! I've been able to see many of them this week... and then again, not a lot of them (Does that make sense?). Don't worry, I will not begin to draw out what I did each and every moment of everyday this week... I think I'd fall asleep from boredom by simply writing it!

However, this was an interesting week because it was, in fact, fall break for the University of Utah (A wonderful thing. Whomever came up with that one gets a gold star on their forehead.). I worked, I played, but that's just the half of it. I got to go Nightmare on 13th on Tuesday with my wonderful friend Elisa. It was and 11/2 hour wait in the line (Bounce-back night. Avoid whenever possible) thus Elisa and I got to talk. A Lot. Elisa is the type of person who tells it like it is. One of my few truly blunt friends and I love her for it! So that was therapy session numero uno.

Numero dose occurred throughout the day on Wednesday when my friends Taylor and Sam drove with me to Cedar City to see Noises Off at the Shakespearean Festival. This was not a get-everything-off-your-chest therapy session... I'd have to say it was a leave-your-troubles-behind-in-Salt-Lake-and-just-enjoy-a-day-away type of therapy session! Sam and Taylor were just a JOY to drive with and I loved meeting up with my old favorite roommate - Annie! Just a good day that ended with a soccer game... nothing like getting out the wiggles from a 3 hour car drive like a good game of soccer. Well, Taylor thought so anyway. ;)

I worked all day on Thursday so when I got off around 9, I was very excited to hang out with a bunch of my dear friends! Before plans were made, however, I got an emergency text from a dear friend (who will remain nameless) who really needed a hug. Well I really could use a hug too so I headed out her way. I ended up being thoroughly entertained by scolding someone whom could not hear me because they were on the other end of a phone line. :) My friend sure seemed to enjoy my acting and commentary! I lease I hope she did. I ended up sleeping over and we had a grand time. I got therapy by NOT thinking about myself for once, try it -you'll like it!

"Friday, friday, friday is my favorite day"... I will continue singing that song in my head while I write the next paragraph. I got a break in between jobs and I got to get a dose of nature's therapy! Disc golf with Taylor! I'm really not that good at it, but it was a beautiful day and I could actually see some improvements in my throwing! LOVE IT!

Saturday. I needed A LOT of therapy. Well I began with momma-daughter time. Always a joy. However, work that morning was a little sour and I just didn't do as well as a should have. LUCKILY, Ephraim came to visit me and have some lunch and he was available to talk after I got off work. Well, we went shopping (Because that is what I do when I'm upset, I shop... or actually try on cloths. I buy the cloths because I love them and that usually doesn't happen because I'm picky.) in different places. Him, online for Halloween costume stuff. Me, at Down East for some new wardrobe items. Well, I ended up buying stuff, but not after slicing my finger on a metal plate in the dressing room. Don't worry though, the staff took care of me and I hopefully won't need stitches (Truth be told, I'm afraid to look and see just how deep this cut is... it might start bleeding again... and I'd rather not faint.) Once I felt well enough to pay and then drive I got to go home and get all prettied up for Olympus High's production of Annie Jr. It was fantastic and I was blessed to go with my dear high school friends and catch up with them afterward at Ice Burg.

I finished up fall break with family dinner where I made my routine comment on how old my baby brother is looking these days, a movie with my amazing momma (August Rush - T.V. edit, don't watch it. They butcher it.) and the weekly game night at Russel's home! It was a blast and I got to play my second favorite game, Make it Awkward. I got to see some more of my wonderful friends, some of which I have not seen in a very long time, and then go home and watch more episodes of Psych on Netflix (Sooo glad I signed up for that!).

Thank you my dear friends for a wonderful week of various therapies! It was just what the doctor ordered and now I'm ready for school to start up again... well sorta.

Being Written

I'm really starting to get into this blogging thing! I'm actually enjoying it profusely! I think the main reason is because I now realize that IT'S OKAY if every post isn't a production. Just some random thoughts and little moments where I keep learning to dance in the rain is enough for me.

"People's Punisher isn't about being read... it's about being written."

Oh the words of Gurkin give me comfort. Who is Gurkin you ask? I am appalled at the even idea that someone who reads my blog doesn't know this movie reference. (I may have just contradicted myself just then...) I suppose I can tell... if you really cannot recall. Gurkin is the 'Grumpy' character from 'Sydney White!' Only one of the best revamped Disney movies... okay, Cinderella Story is pretty awesome! However, I shall always like Amanda Bynes more than Hilary Buff, just sayin'. 

This is Gurkin

ANYWAY! (Notice how I did not put an 's' on the end of the word 'anyway,' that is because it does not belong there! It is singular, so please be so kind to stop saying 'anyways.' It would make for a much happier Aubrey ;) ) I was thinking earlier how much I want to update my blog! It's almost like a journal... but then again, I really don't want my journal open to anyone to read on the internet! Then this wonderful quote came to mind. I can honestly say that most of my motivation stems from simply openly writing my thoughts and adding fun pictures if I would like. I really don't like my handwriting and typing is so much faster... plus you can change the font! I get tired of writing in my journal much faster than I get tired of writing on my blog. No worries though, I will not use this blog to air my dirty laundry. I have even deleted/modified posts when certain aspects no longer represented truth. I did not divulge the reasons for these edits because they were PERSONAL. As in, NOT for the public of the world wide web.

I won't go as far to say that I don't enjoy when I find out that people are actually following my blog. I actually love it! I especially love it when people comment *hint hint*. Even Gurkin is overjoyed when he finds out a student group on campus gets together once a week and reads his blog.

Let me reiterate... I will not use this blog as my journal, but as my creative writing outlet! (There aren't many sources for me to do that anymore... too many essays for school about boring subjects.) I almost feel like I'm saying that as a way to convince myself that I will be vague about my personal life in most of my posts. If I step over a line, please tell me, okay? Okay. 

Back to 'Sydney White,' it's awesome. Watch it.

I'm Aubrey Nance and I love dancing in the rain!

I'm a dork!

Things I've Learned @ the Grub

I've worked at the Cowboy Grub for about three months now... I know not that long... and I've learned quite a few things.

• People have different managing styles and people like different managing styles.
• I really don't like people who beat around the bush.
• Visitors are the BEST!
• Old people don't tip well.
• Latinos are huge flirts!
• If you're going to tell me to do something better, just tell me bluntly. Don't waste my time on a lecture that is keeping me away from my tables.
• I'll just tune out and spend the time you take thinking how much you're bugging me. I won't remember what you wanted me to do.
• Assume everyone is stupid (I knew this before, but it never ceases to amaze me how true it is.)
• Some people and just downright determined to have a bad day and leave a bad tip. There is nothing you can do about it but be kind and put most of your attention that will tip you really well!
• Some people will tip you well no matter what you do!
• Some people can be persuaded to leave a really good tip.
• I'm no good with old people, however, I shine when I serve people with kids!
• When telling stories, be sure to preface it correctly, have a climax, and bring it home! (The preface is most important though.)
• I LOVE being sassy!
• Boys like to "gossip" too.
• People are pigs!
• Be uber thorough!
• ALWAYS (or as often as possible) tell your table that you're going to school to be a teacher... especially if they have kids!
• Pero is SO GOOD in hot chocolate!
• Dancing when entering the server/kitchen area improves morale for yourself and coworkers. 
• Don't do a booty shake in front of the cooks.
• Avoid smashing your hand against the corner of a metal table. 
• Khaki pants do not look good on ANYONE!
• Spare pens is always a must!
• Smile at EVERYONE!
• Eat desert first.
• Hot chocolate is my guilty pleasure.
• Fresh peach pie is heaven on earth!
• You make BANK when serving banquets and other parties!
• It is possible to be too thorough.
• Always enjoy your job, it makes it much easier to go to work!
• If a table doesn't like you, don't stress out! You'll just get worse... besides, they'll be gone in a half hour anyway and you can try again with the table that replaces them!
• Sometimes people just want to be left alone.
• Don't stand in people's way!
• Always put a positive spin on things!
• Working weekend nights is no fun.
• Carrying trays is HARD. I had no idea they were that heavy WITHOUT anything on them!
• Avoid corners, barriers, walls, doors, and people as injury tends to occur when you run into them.
• People are generally good.
• Don't work with friends, become friends with people you work with.
• Always look busy!

Ta Da! Feel free to comment and ask questions! Maybe I'll write about working as an assistant teacher next... hmmm. Intriguing!