Feeling Hooteriffic!!!

Preparations for Hooters and a Neverending Good Heart

2010-03-03T08:54:00.000-08:00

Since Tuesday was not the best day to return to my closest Hooters, I've made the decision to reapply today. I have almost everything prepared. I found a print out of the application online to fill out and take in...I'll even print a resume regarding my floral skills. I have a good feeling about today and my fingers are crossed for a new Hooteriffic job. Does that mean I'd plan on leaving the florist? Of course not! I'll always keep my day job. :)

And begin the list of preparations:

Black pencil skirk
Pinstripe button up
Hosery
Heels (bring on the quad splitting pain)
Makeup and hair
App
Resume
Personality
Personality
Personality

I discovered very recently that bringing back the roller set is my best idea since topping crepes with sprinkles! Helps to channel my inner pinup girl...especially in this outfit. I'm super excited!

Yesterday, I was put in the position to help a friend. A friend I just met who has no where to go. I've taken her into my home regardless on anything my mother says. I can't leave people out to suffer in the Virginia cold. I'm going to make sure she is as comfortable as possible. I know she's been through things I can only imagine in the depths of my mind. She never complains...is never picky only grateful and full of smiles. I admire these qualities and makes me think about my own situation and how fortunate I am. Before I leave to head over to Hooters, I'm going to make her some brunch. But right now I'm going to let her get some much needed sleep. :3

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Split Ends and the Ukrainian Hottie

2010-02-28T12:45:00.000-08:00

You know, I never would have guessed that I'd meet a foreigner...a HOT foreigner. I'm open minded, and really into different languages and cultures. This prompted me to spend 2 years of my life learning Russian (still haven't completely mastered, but I know enough to stay there). I happened to see this guy in my class last semester...we never spoke then but Facebook is a beautiful thing! He's blond and blue eyed, which makes him the complete opposite of my dark super curls, brown eyes and skin. Maybe he is fascinated or has some secret fetish...I don't know, but I do enjoy the friendship. I like when he tells me about growing up in the Ukraine. And although I can't understand some of what he says, I totally dig the accent. The culture is very different than the one I grew up with...I'd like to teach him about it as he's always eager to listen. He kissed me in the car after a movie date...some super aggressive Ukrainian kiss. I was a little scared...it was rough, but passionate. I had no clue what to do during this mouth eating kiss, but was definitely eager to find out. I wonder where he plans on going with this and why. There are a lot of gorgeous Ukrainian girls. Not saying I'm not pretty, just a little confused...

I seem to notice something deathly wrong with my gorgeous curls. The end are breaking away and my shine is dulling. I trimmed away (about 2 weeks earlier than I normally do) and today doing a hot oil treatment. Ever since I gave up straightening chemicals for good, I haven't encountered this problem. I'm so scared and depressed. I think maybe my diet and the ever depressing 'snowmaggedon' has something to do with this. I guess I should start eating my 3 meals again. Prenatal vitamins should replace my lost nutrients. It's hard to be healthy when your seasonally depressed. Warm weather and sunshine should really pick up the pace.

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So Why Hooters...?

2010-02-27T11:17:00.000-08:00

I was asked this question when I applied to my local location the first week of February. Being of a naturally quiet nature, I messed that answer up or maybe the whole interview. However, they did send me to both interviews, and also told me to never give up if I couldn't be hired right away (corny, but maybe they see something in me). When I go back in there to reapply on Tuesday I want to be prepared with my answers. Not saying I'll use all these answers, but at lease they'll be here as personal reference and motivation. :3

So Why Hooters...?

The fun, casual environment is contagious
Because I know I can do this job better than most of the girls there
I have the personality for it
I've always wanted to waitress here
Desire to give EVERYONE the best Hooters experience
Orange Shorts...
I like fast paced work and am used to it
The whole uniform...
I'm smart and think quick on my feet
I already have people to wait on (very interesting story...)
I look better than most of the girls there
I won't forget drink refills, napkins, orders, etc
Extra income (school is expensive and pushing flowers isn't cutting it)
I can speak 2 languages
My hula skills are pretty sweet
I'm very fun, charming, sweet, and like meeting/talking to new people
I won't discriminate anyone that comes in the restaurant
Because there aren't many black girls working there
The benefits!
Working on my feet all day is nothing new to me
Because being a florist is fun but not that exciting
I can be silly, sing, and dance without people thinking it's awkward
I could really use the environment
Because I'd be proud to let everyone know about Hooters
I'm a perfectionist and will always get the order 100%
Because I know I can do this job!!!

Now the kicker here is how to make myself standout amongst other applicants....Can I hula for the whole interview? If so, that would be sweet! :3

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Ugh...Is Hooters Racist?

2010-02-26T17:19:00.000-08:00

Taking a nice weekend break...And not just from my florist job, but also my Hooters job search.

Tuesday, I applied to another hooters about 40 mins from my location. They said they were hiring, I saw the post. I filled the application, got the quick interview, and the whole "expect a call in 3-5 days" jazz. Which leaves me a little confused with how I did. I looked awesome with the high waisted pencil skirt, button up shirt, and heels (I don't even wear heels and sadly ended up straining my quads with them). I was my super friendly self and tried to be as confident as I possibly could. Honestly, I don't expect the call. I mean I did drive out to the boondocks of VA, and I'm not really sure how things are out there. Now don't get me wrong, I think I'm pretty and I'm super confident in the way I look. But I did feel out of my element. You see first of all, I'm not white nor am I the 'typical black girl'; I don't straighten my hair and wear a sexy pair of Coach glasses. When I walked in there, I might have looked like a sexy secretary from some blaxploitation film...I don't think Southern VA can handle that. Or maybe I'm wrong...maybe they will call (highly doubting)...

But my plans do not stop there...I have about 4 other locations to go to next week including my very local location which I will be applying to a second time. I applied there in the beginning of February. At least I know the managers there don't mind my 'look.' And I was told to keep coming in to apply and not give up on them. Maybe they have no space...maybe they like persistence...I'm not too sure. I will say this though, their waitresses suck and I know I could do better. Even though I've never been a waitress, being at a florist for nearly 4 years has given me a lot of customer skills. I've dealt with everything from praise to complaints and have learned to gracefully handle the latter. I've been to eat there a couple times and to this day have never received a drink refill...bummer. I think I should tell them this when I reapply Tuesday. I think I'll wear the 'sexy secretary' outfit again.

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