Saturday, January 5, 2008

Nana on....
New Years Resolutions-

Nana used to be one for those things, but she just kinda grew out of them. In the past, like before high school, Nana tried to make them. But Nana is an impulsive girl and so could never keep them.

It's not like they were really life changing things. One was to procrastinate less. So failed that one, even now. Another was to cut back on sweets, theys my life blood, Nana could never. She tried, though, for like a week.

A guy Nana works with once made a resolution to stop smoking pot, that was 23 years ago and he's still clean. Now thats commitment.

For Nana, resolutions mean an abrupt change to ones life. It's not that Nana can't use that, it's just that she believes that change shouldn't be like that. Abrupt change is hazdardus. When one changes gradually, they can learn from things, and adjust to situations better. Like a smoker quiting cold turkey. They can do it for a bit, but when things get stressful or they fall back into a similar routine, they start smoking again. Nana speaks from experience. She is a smoker, but is doing quite well at quiting. Down to two or less a week.

One of Nana's jobs is to help people change. She is a therapist assistant and consultant. The reason she does this as a side job is because of thing in her past she needed to deal with. Though she'll never talk about them here.

Anyway, Nana thinks resolutions are healthy for kids. It gives them goals to achieve. It teaches them about goals. But,unless you can really be commited, adults shouldn't be so ready to make them. But that'sjust Nana's view


Elections-

Being in the military, Nana should care more, but she doesn't.

This year it's a hell of a selection. After W, Nana doesn't feel like a Rep. should be in office. Yet, what the Dem. have in order ain't going to cut it. A black and a woman. Nana has nothing against either, it's just that at this point in history, it ain't going to happen. The country, as well as most of the world, is male centric. Us guys are so full of ourselves, except Nana since she is like so feminine.
The country is also white supremacy wonderland, so a black dude ain't going to win many votes. Regardless of how good his platform is.

Last election, Nana voted Edwards because she has something against the Bush family. But this year, Nana might go independent because it's atleast a safe route She knows won't win.



Tipping-

Nana was out with her bestest best friend a few days ago. They went to Chili's and had massive smexy food. But when it came time for tip, Nana's friend no tip big. Nana doesn't hold that against her, since she's low on the money's but her friend did say that she has always tipped low.

Nana bases her tips on service. And in some cases, flirting, since there have been some waitresses that flirt with Nana. Yes Nana does flirt back. But for the most part it's on the server's attitude. If they come to the table once the whole meal, minus points. If they are too attentive, minus points. If they push things like meal deals or similar things, minus. Yes, most places want their servers to boast specials and such, but to over do it is wrong. A cajin place Nana likes will ask if we want to hear the specials. They don't offer dessert, but if asked about it will offer to show the cart. They will walk by the table and check visually before they ask about the meal. They will be curtious and friendly. Nana has asked many of the servers what their favorite entree is and they answer honestly instead of pushing what ever the manager wants them to.

Nana's standard tip,if the service is average, is a little over 10%. If it is exceptional, then it can be over 20%. The trick is to be friendly with the staff. Get to know them. Like at the Sushi bar Nana goes to. She and her brother know the sushi chefs so sometimes they give us little extras and what not. The other staff is always happy to see us, and not just because we tip good.




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