The Burlesque Show

I had quite a day. I had to go work at 8:30 today for a temp gig. I always seem to have to get there early...I like HBO because it's a late start, like 9:30! It was just to be a receptionist for half a day. I basically sat at a desk for 4 1/2 hours and answered the phone and booked conference rooms. It reminds me of all the crappy jobs I had in Los Angeles for different places. i really should make a list of all the jobs I've had over the years. I mean, every single job. The recruiter wanted me to take this temp to permanent job as a Sales Planner. It sounds really boring, but lucrative. I want to stick to my guns and hold out for a job I at least sort of like. I always remember what my sister's voice ringing in my ears: "Do what you want, Stephen. You don't have child support payments!"
I got out at one, then worked on my resume a bit. I got a call from one of the production companies I've been talking to and they want to hire me to write one of their shows! I'm pretty excited. I really want to show them what I can do. It's definitely a start.
Later, I met Joel for another job meeting at the coffee shop. They gave us some free bagels at closing time. I can't pass up free bagels. Or free anything, for that matter. Joel is doing okay, though he wondered aloud if he could go on welfare. Since he's able bodied and he doesn't have a disability, I doubt it.
Afterwards, we went to Galapagos in Williamsburg to see one of my friend Marta's roommates at a burlesque show. I have been to them before in Seattle, (and in Minneapolis) so I was no stranger to them. They seem to be "retro-cool" whatever that means. This was definitely the best show I've been to, because every other burlesque show contained timid girls and not much tassel action. This had no timidity and plenty of tassel. Joel now wants to start working again, I thought it would be hilarious if Joel learned how to do dreadlocks for me, and I paid him out of pocket. Good side gig, right?