amazing tips...

On friday I worked as usually in my restaurant/bar nothing really special happend and as usual the Kiwis didn't tip too well. Let's say it this way, they are keeping their money together...
But out of a sudden a guy just gave me US-Dollars and said:" You can go to the bank and change them , there is nothin' wrong with it." I just said thank you and thought that I just got something like 4 US-Bugs... But when I looked at it closer I figured out, that this guy just gave me 200 (two-hundred) US-DOLLARS in tips... I now offically hold the record for highest tips at my restaurant!!!
I gave 50 US-Dollars to a co-worker who served them a bit as well.
But still I earned 150US-Dollar which is almost 200 NZ.. I paid my rent for a week, got a haircut, a lunch and a dvd from that..

Alright... I supppose this will never happen in my entire life again... but still I am quite happy...

For the record it was a family with mum, dad and son...

New Job..

After a little desperate search for a job here in Auckland I finally found something nice. Yesterday morning I got a nice wake-up call from a manager of a bar/restaurant where I applied. He said he just reviewed my application form and would like to talk to me in the afternoon. Although I was still almost asleep I managed to see that as really nice oppurtunity for myself.
Right in time at three o'clock I walked in the bar/restaurant and after a little chat where I discovered that my new boss is a really nice friendly guy who thinks that I would fit perfect to the team and including my previous expierence in the hospitality buisness are perfect for the job.
Today was my first day I did quite well and I am allowed to come back and start working at the weekend. Everything is fine the crew is nice the drinks are good and the food seems to be amazing. Fortunately I got half price on everything so I can afford to eat there as well.
so that is it for the moment... you may comment or e-mail any further questions...

Christmas and New Years Eve

Happy New Year all my friends and family.
I had a fantastic christmas although it felt a bit strange with the warm sunny weather and a blue pacific as a skyline for a christmas dinner.
New Years Eve was not too great... But I had a really nice first of january on the beach.. It was the warmest start in the new year I ever had.
I will upload a few more nice pictures soon.
cheers.

Christmas and New Years Eve

Happy New Year all my friends and family.
I had a fantastic christmas although it felt a bit strange with the warm sunny weather and a blue pacific as a skyline for a christmas dinner.
New Years Eve was not too great... But I had a really nice first of january on the beach.. It was the warmest start in the new year I ever had.
I will upload a few more nice pictures soon.
cheers.