Tomorrow is my last day at Besaw's. I've waitressed at a lot of places in Portland (my first job at 19 was at Korblatt's on 23rd - before Besaw's I was at El Gaucho, Pazzo's, and South Park).
But Besaw's has been my favorite restaurant. I love the casual yet professional atmosphere, I love my regulars, my co-workers, and I really love my boss.
I have been enormously lucky to have a gig that provides such regular income, and has been so flexible with my career. And yet - I have to go.
I have waited tables for 20 years. It's time to run my theater company.
9 months ago this was only a fantasy - I couldn't actually imagine getting the ovaries up to walk away from health insurance and reliable money-making shifts.
I made a little Besaw's commercial back then as a favor to a friend who was practicing his video skills (and he included snippets of my solo show, Dominatrix for Dummies).
It's kind of remarkable to watch it now, on the eve of my last shift.
Saying Your Dreams Outloud can have serious consequences
I wish you courage and strength as you follow your dreams.
See you in the theater,
XO
Eleanor
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