One hundred-forty god damn flash cards.
Each with multiple ingredients.
Not to mention I have to know the different flavors and brands of liquors and liqueurs.
Bartending is some hard shit.
My test is at 11am today.
I'm completely nervous and get all shaky every time I think about it.
and I don't know why.
It's really not that big of a deal, if I don't pass, I can re-take it next week.
But the thought of failing after I've put so much effort in is what bothers me.
I don't take failure very well.
I am used to succeeding.
I've spent more time practicing and studying for this than I have for anything, ever.
Yesterday I studied my flashcards from the time I got home from school, 5pm ish, till about 2am with a few breaks here and there.
That's unheard of for me.
I don't study.
but this isn't like a dumb college exam where you can bullshit your way through it or guess through multiple choice.
You either know this or you don't. plain and simple.
As of right now, I know ALL OF THEM.
From the glass it goes in, the order the liquids are poured to what garnishes the glass.
And I'm not worried about making them fast enough.
12 drinks in 7 minutes is easy for me.
All week I have been the fastest or second fastest during our practice drills.
I've been pushing myself.
Right now all that is going to hold me back are my nerves.
If I stay calm, and keep my head clear, there should be no problem.
I need to be precise with my pouring, and make sure I don't under-pour my drinks because I am rushing.
I need to stay focused and pay attention.
If I only worry about making the drinks correctly, I should do just fine.
Like I said, I've got the speed down naturally.
It probably sounds like I'm taking this way too seriously
but think about it,
if I get hired as a bartender there is literally NO LIMIT in the amount of money I can bring home every night.
we're talking easily $100 in cash
for having fun and having a good memory
I am so fucking excited about this.
I love it.
Time to get some food, go over my cards again and get ready.
Either way, I'll be in Sacramento tonight with things to look forward to:
seeing the few people I still call friends up there,
getting my tattoo finished,
hopefully seeing Anthony Green and one of my absolute favorite bands live, Portugal the Man.
It's gonna be a good week.
eek here I go!
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