What not to do at restaurants: A Server's Point of View

Don't piss your server off. They are responsible for what you're about to eat.

I haven't been a server for very long so I'm sure more experienced servers would have plenty more things to add to this post. However, with the little time I've been a sever here's a quick list of how not to disrupt the harmony between you (the guest) and your beloved (hard working!) server.

*Don't come to eat in public and look like you're pet/friend/lover/parent just died - no one wants to look at your sour, miserable face...you've come out in public to have a good time, if you want to sit and sulk please don't drag me down with you. (I deal with this one way too much.)
*If you go to a busy restaurant (like the one I work at) don't ask to sit somewhere "quiet" - if you want quiet, stay home.
*When your server greets you or is talking to you - look at them. To not acknowledge that we're there is just plain rude.
*If you're going to send your food back because there is something wrong with it, make sure it is so wrong that you really just can't bare it. Sending a "Double-Decker" burger back because there are 3 pieces of bun (it's a DOUBLE DECKER) is not a valid reason to have your food remade. Do not waste food if it is not dire.
*If you were not taught any manners, then fake them. I'm sure you've seen them somewhere along the line. Use "please & thank you". I don't care if we're getting paid to do this.
*In North America, the serving wage is peanuts because the government relies on the public to make up the rest - so please tip...decently.
*Don't live up to the racial stereotypes - it's sad but true. The same races don't tip or tip very poorly. Get with the times folks or please, spare us and stay home.
*Remember that servers are people - we are not your b*tch.
AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST...
*Have some PATIENCE, understand that we are doing A LOT at once and for more than just you. It is understandable if your server is taking an absurd amount of time to get frustrated but more often than not we are going as fast as we can - so CHILL OUT.


I hope this assists you in having a wonderful time dining out - wherever you're dining. We are not the enemy. 
Happy Eating...!

and futhermore,

Etsy Goodness.

Good afternoon everyone! I am so excited that Christmas is only 7 weeks away and we fly home to Toronto in 6. Time to get shopping!!! For those of you who don't know, Etsy is a great site to find unique, fun items of all sorts that are made of recycled materials or gently used clothing/shoes. Most things are hand made and it is a great outlet for the creativeness of creative people. One of the blogs I follow, oh, hello friend has suggested a great Etsy shop for adorable doily clocks (see left). They are hand made by an artist named Brenda and run for about $26-$28.50 - what a cute Christmas gift! Check out Brenda's Etsy shop and furthermore, for her clocks and other fun pieces for the home.
Also, check out oh, hello friend for lots of inspiration, attention-to-detail EVERYTHING, and their Etsy shop that consists of great hand made rings, necklaces, hair accessories and more.

In other news! I'm thinking about taking my blog up a notch. I know I don't have too too many readers at this point and would like to change that by adding different sections on different things - what do you think? I would have a page just for reviews, a page for my personal blogging on my life & such, a page on my makeup business, a page on career, etc. If you have any suggestions/ideas/comments I would LOVE to hear them - please email me at fussyjussyblog@gmail.com.

2010 New Years Resolutions...I almost put Revolutions...that woulda been weird.

It's never too early to make goals!

So, I'm here at work, sitting, thinking, sipping my tea, eating my sugar cookies dipped in tea, and my thoughts are twirling about as this year comes to a close and a new one is upon us. Some might say I have a freakishly good memory. Remembering last Christmas/New Years seems like it was, at most, a few months ago. A year? Really? But, but, but...what have I accomplished? Not even half as much as I thought I would've. However, I did have some pretty big questions answered, discovered a lot about myself, and can now say I'm not worried about the things I want to happen, happening.

I know I've said before that I'm a very passionate person - what I truly want comes from deep within my heart & soul - and everything I've wanted bad enough, I've received. Everything. They may not have happened WHEN I wanted them too, but they eventually manifested in my life, usually without me noticing until I take a step back. From the man the married, to the location in the world I'm living, to the apartment we have (it's far from perfect but my vision was an old world charm "struggling actor" vibe) to our car - these are pretty big things to just have "handed to you" - and by that I don't mean that I didn't have to work for these things, but they were put in front of me by something else. It all started with a determination/s in my heart (whether I was consciously making these or not) and voila...they've all happened!

So! For 2010 here's what I would like to see happen...
-AGENT! I need an agent.
-MANAGER!
-Vocal lessons (Silverlake Conservatory of Music)
-Dance classes (Hip Hop, Salsa, Ballet)
-I am starting a beauty company on the side that I will discuss more about in the near future!
-Improv class!!!
-Get new headshots (duhhhh)
-PERFORM AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!!!
-Possibility: LA Marathon
-Find a new apartment

Well, I'm sure that will keep me busy for at least part of the year right? Alrighty - start thinking about all the things that you would like to see happen in 2010, no limiting, no doubting, just write down everything you want. Really want!!!

Happy November!

Girl, put yo face on...

I <3 Makeup 4Ever.

As Halloween is only a few days away I wanted to give you a recommendation for one of my favorite makeup lines. MAKEUP FOR EVER is the name. You can get it at Sephora stores or online at www.sephora.com. It is excellent quality at a very reasonable price point and they have a lot of fun products to assist you for more fun looks. These are the products I used to create my GaGa look...












HD Invisible Cover Foundation $40 (HIGHLY RECOMMEND: leaves a luminescent finish, recommended by Kandee Johnson in recreating a Megan Fox look)











Pure Pigments $19 (These are highly concentraed pigments that create a bright, lasing color. I used the colors Fushia & Black to accomplish the eyes & black detail)













False Lashes $15 (They have over 30 different lashes ranging from the simplest to the most outrageous! I used number 109 Janet. The ones above are 113 Betsy. Best lashes I've ever used and the glue that comes with it is amazing - stayed on all night)














Two Faced Shadow Insurance $17 (This is not MAKEUP FOR EVER it is by Two Faced Cosmetics and I was told it was the best shadow primer in all of Sephora. I used this on my lids and underneath the black stripes on my face...fantastic!)

Those are the key ingredients to my GaGa makeup look! For fun looks or everyday wear, MAKEUP FOR EVER is a great line - they are from Paris and have a store in New York and Montreal, those are the closest cities to LA, and Toronto. Hopefully they will spread throughout both countries soon! You can browse their official site but unfortunately cannot online shop...click here.

Enjoy!

I'll follow you until you love me...

By George. I think I've done it!

Happy Early Halloween Everyone!

Last night Phil & I and friends went to a Halloween house party and I must say - costumes ROCKED. It was so much fun to dress up and assist others in dressing up - becoming people we're not :) I spent a lot of time on my friend Mallory's makeup, and my own...let's just say it was well worth the effort. I love it!!! Take a look for yourself...


I hope everyone has a wonderful & SAFE Halloween this Saturday! Sending love... <3

My Halloween costume...

GooGoo. GaGa.

I wanted to share my Halloween costume because I am so excited about it!!! This is the look I am deciding to recreate...

The best I can do on a budget...

*Where I found these things:
Bodysuit- America Apparel
Tights, Glasses, Gloves - Urban Outfitters
Jacket & Belt - Forever 21
Wig - Theatrical Shop (online only) I actually got mine at the Vine Party Store on Melrose.
Shoes - my own.

I love this costume idea because most of the things (aside from the wig) I can wear again! Can't wait to put it all together!

I think I've decided...

...what to be for Halloween!!!

I'm sure there will be tons of people dressing up as this superstar this year, however, I hope to be as authentic as possible! This girl's got lungs...

To living dreams...